Hi! Ninja Knight (Again)
I would to thank each and every one of my reviewers, followers and everyone who clicked the favourite button. The response to this story has been amazing and it means the world to me so thank you all so much, After taking some time to think about the direction i will be taking this story it will encompass much of Anime Story Arcs with aspects of the Manga, Also it will be Naruto in the Fairy Tail Universe no one else from Konoha's going to show up.
However I'm a little bit stuck on a pairing at the moment, After reading some reviews i would like all of your opinions on the subject. So let me know guys i have narrowed it down to a final two, Mirajane or Erza.
So let me know what you think people.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any related properties, They belong to Masashi Kishimoto. Fairy Tail and all related properties belong to Hiro Mashima.
Lightning Dragon Slayer - Earthland Storm - Chapter Two
The Kingdom of Fiore, Located in the western most part of Earthland. Home to over 17 million inhabitants safeguarded by the King of Fiore his power exercised by the Government, secondly the power of magic used wildly was policed by the Magic Council and their enforcers the Rune Knights. The country itself was surrounded on three sides by the ocean and landlocked to the east, It was a beautiful nation of green pastures, mountains, deserts and prosperous towns and city's.
Somewhere in Fiore a dusty path that tracked through a green field was currently being walked by a young blond boy, his lips pursed whistling a happy tune as he headed towards a nearby town his name.
Naruto Uzumaki
It was had been a month since Tetsu his Sensei and Foster Father had disappeared into the night, In that time Naruto had been travelling from town to town taking on mission on behalf of the leadership of said towns.
Since Tetsu's disappearance Naruto had changed somewhat, he had cut his hair leaving short spiky blond hair no longer having bangs that framed his face. He had updated his wardrobe somewhat with black boots and combat trousers a white t-shirt and a white leather jacket reaching knee length.
Around each leg were holsters secured with a belt around his waist a gleaming silver buckle shaped like a lightning bolt, in the holster were two silver guns given as gifts from a kindly Gunsmith Naruto had met during his training.
He remembered Tetsu's wise words upon receiving them.
"Naruto you can never rely on just one type of magic, think of it as keeping your options open as enemies can sometimes be numerous and magic pitted against you very different"
Wise words indeed.
Naruto still whistling his happy tune stepped into the small merchant settlement called Rose Town, his bright blue eyes observed market stalls and sellers hoping to sells their products to both visitors and villagers alike.
Naruto made his way to the largest building in town clearly the village leadership, The modest one storey wooden structure sat directly in the centre of town. Naruto jogged up the steps and knocked on the door as the barrier slowly opened to reveal a kindly old man dressed in formal robes with thinning white hair and shock white beard.
"Can i help you young man?" Asked the man
Naruto smiled "Yes my name is Naruto Uzumaki, I'm a travelling mage i was wondering if you require any mission completed"
The man smiled and opened the door wider "Please come in young man we have a situation that may require your attention"
Naruto nodded as he walked in as the man took a seat behind his desk in what appeared to be his office, The walls clad in wood and lined with bookshelf's and photo's it had a homely small town kind of feel.
"My name is Akira and I'm the mayor of Rose Town, two days ago my guards saw a Wyvern now living in the forest to the east. The beast could cause great harm to our town if it is not stopped and killed, I can pay you handsomely for your services young man" Said the village leader looking over his thin framed glasses that rested on the end of his nose.
Naruto nodded wanting to safeguard the innocent villagers "Of course Akira-Sama, I shall bring proof of the kill upon my return" said Naruto turning towards the door.
The old man regarded the boy with an uncertain eye "Now are you sure you can handle this Naruto-San"
"Yes Akira-Sama, I will complete this mission for you I have been in training since i was five years old. I am more than capable of handling this mission for you" Said Naruto politely stepping through the open door.
"Good luck my boy" said Akira to the departing figure.
Naruto made his way out of Rose Town towards the Eastern Forest in search of his quarry hidden in the dense green fortress, Wyverns are deadly draconian creatures covered in green scales, sharp fangs and webbed wings capable of flight. Sometimes these creatures can reside near populous areas and cause a danger to nearby inhabitants, Naruto moved deeper into the forest his senses active in lieu of any threats.
Naruto reached a clearing that was dotted with rocks and broken trees as sunlight broke through the green canopy, Naruto stepped into the clearing as his eyes widened before he rolled to the side, suddenly a massive black shadow blasted through the canopy and crashed into the rocky ground.
Naruto focused his vision on the large green Wyvern that had just tried to kill him the great beast roared shaking the ground beneath, Naruto knew that he needed to be careful or he would end up a the beasts next meal. From his position behind a tree just beyond the clearing he closed his eyes briefly focusing his mind, remembering all his training and all that Tetsu had taught him.
"Naruto, never lose focus and remember your training and show the world your spirit. Strive to a beacon of hope to the innocent and champion of Justice"
Naruto smirked before he dashed out from behind the tree and into the clearing, Taking a deep breathing a bright yellow magical seal appearing in front of his mouth as the blond called out.
"LIGHTNING DRAGON'S ROAR"
A beam of lightning energy escaped from Naruto's mouth and raced towards the Wyvern striking it in the chest knocking the beast the ground, however this attack only served to enrage the beast as it got back to it's feet and stomped towards Naruto. The blond rolled the side avoiding clawed arm that impacted the ground cracking it underfoot, Naruto jumped into the air lightning energy gathering around his fist along with a magical seal.
"LIGHTNING DRAGONS'S BRICK BREAK"
The energy encased fist pounded into the Wyvern's jaw snapped it's head to the side, Naruto still hovering in the air unleashed another attack.
"LIGHTNING DRAGON'S STORM BLAST"
A much larger beam of lightning energy erupted from Naruto's mouth and enveloped the Wyvern, The scaled beast roared in pain from the energy blast before it's wings extended blocking the beam attack as it died away. The charred and bleeding Wyvern roared again and stomped towards Naruto, a clawed arm catching him by surprise and blasting him into the forest beyond the clearing. Naruto flipped in the air his feet landed on a tree the muscles in his legs then propelled him forward straight towards the advancing Wyvern.
The green beast roared opening it's giant maw hoping to swallow the blond whole, lightning energy surrounded Naruto as Magical Seal appearing in front of him as he sailed through the air.
Just as he was in the Wyvern's mouth Naruto called out.
"LIGHTNING DRAGON'S THUNDER BOLT"
The Wyvern closed it's mouth and smiled thinking the blond was dead only for a shower of blood to cover the leaves of the forest, Naruto appeared on the grassed covered ground covered in blood and guts he had blasted a hole clean through the beast as it dropped the floor dead.
"Eww disgusting" grumbled Naruto trying to shake off the goo he was now covered in.
Naruto turned and stared at the fallen beast as he walked over and gripped one of the many horned that adorned it's head and back, the blond ripped out just one of them as proof the beast was killed. Hefting the horn onto his shoulder as he walked out of the forest back towards Rose Town, Naruto hopped from foot to foot still trying shake off the goo that still covered his body.
Naruto having made is way back into town knocked on the town hall door as Akira appeared, the kindly old man smiled noting the accessory the blond was carrying.
"The beast is dead Naruto?" he asked
"Yes Akira-Sama, the beast is dead" Said Naruto placing the horn on the floor by Akira's desk.
Akira reached into his desk and placed a bag of jewels on the desk, Jewels were the money used in the Kingdom of Fiore and the payment given upon successful missions.
"You have done this town a great service Naruto, Please take this as payment for your mission" Said the old man.
Naruto nodded grabbing the bag and placing it inside is jacket "Akira-Sama, I would very much like a place to stay i don't plan on spending any more time covered in Wyvern's blood" Said the blond who still covered in the remains of the beast.
"Certainly my boy, We have a lovely lodge in the town when you walk in tell them i sent you" Said Akira walking around the desk and clapping the boy on the shoulder.
Naruto smiled before departing the office. He walked through the town towards the lodge once again a quaint three storey lodge, He walked through the front door and said his greeting to the purple haired young girl behind the front desk.
"Good Afternoon, how may i help you?" asked the girl.
"Yes hello, Akira-Sama said i could get a room for the night" said Naruto.
The young girl smiled "Ah Yes, Akira-Sama has already called over you room is ready Naruto-San please enjoy you stay" said the girl handing the blond a key.
Naruto smiled accepting the key as he walked towards the stairs leading towards his room on the third floor, He slid the key into the lock and opened the door to reveal a plush room with wooden floors white walls and a clean and pressed white sheeted wooden double bed. To the left was a door leading to the en-suite bathroom with sink and shower all clad in blue and white ties.
Naruto immediately shed his soiled clothing and walked into the bathroom reaching for the handles as water burst from shower head, the blond stepped into the shower recess sliding the curtain closed a sigh escaping his mouth as the steaming hot water sluiced over his tired muscled body.
As he wiped away the dirt and grime from his mission he thought back, This wasn't the first time he had dealt with a Wyvern. He remembered that Tetsu had tasked him with battling a beast several years into his training to test his abilities.
It was tough and at several points Naruto had nearly lost his life but Tetsu explained that as a Dragon Slayer he must face beasts such Wyvern's, something had shocked Naruto beyond measure was that Dragon Slayers to gain new powers must bathe in the blood of Dragon's to increase their power.
Naruto could never imagine doing that to a dragon especially one who had essentially raised him since he was five years old 'I wonder where you went Tetsu-Sensei' thought Naruto.
After spending more than enough time in the shower Naruto stepped out and towelled himself off, It wasn't long before Naruto collapsed on the bed overcome with exhaustion.
Naruto found himself in an inky blackness in near silence, was this a dream? where was he?
"So you have come Dragon Slayer" bellowed a deep voice.
"Who are you?" shouted Naruto
The voice chuckled "I have been watching you Dragon Slayer, you can not stop me and in time you will face me and kneel at my feet" Said the voice.
"I kneel before no one! come out and face me" screamed Naruto.
"In time Dragon Slayer, In time" finished the voice.
Suddenly Naruto was bombarded with images of the suffering, pain and subjugation. Men, Women and Children locked in chains each enslaved to build a large black tower, The guards baring the mark of the Dark Mage Zeref an ancient and evil force.
Dark Magic.
Naruto's eyes snapped open and bolted up in his bed as the the sun peaked over the horizon beyond with sunlight streaming through the uncovered window, Naruto was breathing hard and covered in a sheen of sweat. The dream had felt so real and it was as if evil had washed over him like tidal wave, he could feel the suffering of those enslaved he had to do something about it, he just had to rescue them
Naruto jumped out of the bed and rushed through getting dressed he was out the door in a flash, Naruto rushed out of the town and headed west he could fell the pull of evil the same feeling that had washed over his body during that very intense dream.
'I'm coming for you' thought Naruto running through the grassy fields beyond the town heading off into the unknown.
What was waiting for Naruto would change his life for ever.
Oh a slight Cliffhanger!
I hope you liked Naruto's first taste of Combat and who visited Naruto in his dream. Tune in next time to find out.
Ninja Knight (Smoke Bomb) Out!