Remnants First Kitsune

Chapter 2: Leaving Home

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"Yes he is honey." Softly rubbing his son's blonde head smiling victoriously. "Looks like a won, he has my ears." His smug grin had him receive an elbow to the gut.

"No true dear," She unwrapped the rest of the blanket after felling something move she knew awfully well. Laying against the baby's chest was a tail that matched his ears. "He has something from both of us," Kagura wrapped her own tail around them increase the warmth the baby received.

An older nursed knocked quietly before entering the room. She made her way towards the family with a knowing smile on her aged face. "Excuse me mister and misses Uzumaki. I hate to interrupt but I need to know what you intend to name the baby?" looking up she saw the puzzled face of the father before her gaze shifted to the new mother.

A small genuine smile appeared on her tired face. "Naruto. Naruto Uzumaki."

Quite a few years have gone by since the birth of Naruto Uzumaki. The now seven-year-old blonde boy stood at fairly average height of four foot two inches. Well that is with his ears laying back against his head instead of their upright position. His blonde hair was slightly longer than when he was younger falling down to his neck in the back. Over his forehead a couple bangs fell but not low enough to cover his eyes. The whisker marks the marred his cheeks seemed to have widen over the years. His eyes had a slightly slitted pupil surround by brilliant sapphire eyes that sparkled with the playfulness of youth. Much to his father's misfortune other than his ears and eye color Naruto is a male version of his mother, even down to his sharpen canine teeth. This carried on to the rest of his body. Even though he is still young, growing muscles are beginning to show. While they stayed lean for quick and sharp movements. Swaying behind him keeping an inch or two off the ground was his blonde black tipped tail. Growing proportionally to his body leaving it at almost four feet long, the fur on it was thick enough to use for a pillow when he laid down for a quick nap.

Which is how we find the young Faunus now his legs crossed upper body laid against a rather large branch of a tree. His tailed wrapped securely around the limb ending up under his head providing support. A minor breeze blowing through the valley up to the hill where a single tree grew at its peak. He had been laying there for some time now.

Which wasn't uncommon this time of the year. A lone leaf floated from the upper branches giving freedom by the winds presence, gradually it made its way settling on Naruto sensitive nose. Twitch after twitch followed the appearance of the leaf on his nose. Forcing out a quick spurt of wind the leaf left its previous place. Sighing in satisfaction just to be disappointment when the leaf came back down on his forehead this time.

Opening both his eyes the process of waking up had begun. Sighing loudly, he sat up picking the leaf from its previous position, dropping it to ground he hopped down after it. As his feet hit the ground he looked around for something.

"Ok, if I was a pair of shoes where would I go?" turning around he didn't see them beside the tree so he moved over to the small lip of the hill. His head poked over and their just below the edge was two black shoes with an opening for the toes. Standing back up dusting off his black pants he was ready to leave.

Walking just by the tree he smiled making a quick turn on his heels, facing the tree again the smile drooped somewhat. At the base of the tree leaned a piece of slate with words and a symbol craved crudely on its face. "I'll see you later dad. I have to go before the lunch rush starts." The walk from the tree became a jog, then a run, just before it became a sprint he bent low building energy in his legs he rocketed into the trees. His foot made contact with a thicker branch before forcing his way to the next one, sometimes just using the trunk if no branches were available. His teeth were on full display as he tree-jumped through the forest, for some reason he felt free when he ran like this. A couple of minutes later he ran out of trees completely as the edge of a village came into view.

Surrounding the entirety of the village was a 30-foot wall was made of concrete and trees that have grown and intertwined with the structure. Making his way to the main entrance he flew through it not bothering to slow down heading for his house. Glancing at the sun before looking back in front of him, 'It is just about rush hour better head for the roofs.' Stopping on a dime he entered an alley before grasping a fire escape scaling it in seconds. Hopping from building to building keeping to the lower building avoiding the skyscrapers or building he knows he shouldn't be near. After so many years he has learned which buildings to avoid all together.

As he neared his home he passed by a large mansion that had a weird symbol built on its entrance gates. Knowing just who lived their he grinned mischievously. It would only be a few more minutes before he arrived at his house. Landing at a gate similar to the one he saw earlier. Behind it was paved path leading to a giant house the path turning into a separate two car garage on one end beside it another path that could only lead to the back yard. The house was a fairly large two story house; the front was covered in brick with the appearance of raw wooden beams giving it a nice touch.

Entering the front door Naruto was hoping to be met with the sounds of his mother's soft humming, but was met with silence. Making his way towards the kitchen he grabbed the handle to the fridge and spent the next few minutes searching for something to eat. sighing heavily since nothing was prepared to eat. A twinkle appeared in his eyes his head began to spin towards a cabinet that seemed to glow ever so slightly.

Taking slow steps towards the heavenly objects hidden by the wooden doors. Opening the cabinet, there in front of him was 30 cups of instant ramen. "God I love you mom," grabbing two cups for now he heads to the sink filling both of them up then setting them in the microwave. Taking a seat at the table waiting patiently, well as patiently as a hunger boy can. He grabbed the remote that sat in the middle of table turning the television on. Content with the station that it was already on. He smiled at the beeping coming from the microwave taking the ramen out he watched as the news came on showing something which made pride swell up inside of him.

On the flat screen there was a reporter broadcasting from in front of the Schnee dust companies newest dust factory. The reason it was getting so much attention is because of who they were appointing as its general manager. The Schnee family has always had a rough background when it is concerning his fellow faunus. So when the news that the company will be appointed a faunus as the GM there was an uproar that could not be determined if they were bad or good. Most of the humans felt that an animal shouldn't be in such a high level position.

While the Faunus were split down the middle, literally some of them decided that faunus was finally moving forward. While the rest of them weren't happy that one of their own decided to work for the "enemy." These feeling nearly tore the Faunus Terrorist group the "White Fang" in half.

The announcer continued to speak about the different opinion of the subject, along with the important people who will be attending the unveiling of the new GM. Naruto could only smile knowing exactly who it is. His mother was offered the position months ago and almost turned it down but he urged her to do it. Thinking back on it he could hardly remember the words he said to her.

The news channel switched to a different subject and he zoned out not caring about what is going on. Scanning the visible house, he could see some dishes that need to be done along with some of his stuff was all over the living room table. By stuff he was referring to pieces of metal, tools, and blueprints.

"I really need to clean up mom will be back in couple of days and if I don't do it now I won't do it all." Sighing he begun to work, picking up the papers that sat on the table. He was finished before the sunset and once it set he was out of the house heading for the forest behind his home.

His blue eyes peered into the darkness of the forest his Faunus heritage given him everything he need to practice under the night sky. Entering a clearing with a stream and a couple of training post placed off center a grin could be seen gleaming brightly in the night. Cracking his neck and knuckles he grabbed the basic katana his mother teaches him with and got to work. That is how Naruto spent the majority of his night going through the stances and maneuvers that his mother had been teaching him for years now.

The next day was much like the previous, the only difference being Naruto decision to eat out for every meal. After about his tenth bowl of dinner time ramen he asked for a to go box. He was only a few minutes from his house when he was passing the Partas estate. His eyes snapped to a figure leant up on the entrance to the compound. After a few more steps he was able to smell just who the person was bringing a smile to his whiskered face. His pace remained the same passing just in front of the now visible female standing at the entrance.

She smirked, and grabbed his collar and held him there as he continued to walk. Keeping him in place she waited for him to say something, anything. When her prisoner didn't and continued to walk in place a tick mark appeared above her tender brow. She slapped him on the back of his head with her long blue tail. "Are you going to continue to ignore me, Naruto?" her overly sweet voice told him he better answer correctly.

Turning to her with his normal contagious grin and spoke, "Oh don't be like that. You know I saw you Lara." He then turned fully to her and his own tail played with hers. "I hope you haven't been waiting for me long. We both know you could have found where I spent a majority of my time, so you could have talked to me at any time today." Their ears both twitched hearing someone calling for her, their eyes met after they had turned towards the voice.

"Yes I could have found you at any time, but my family have had me busy since sunrise." Was her quick reply, while he just gave and understanding hum. "I have been sent to ask if," Naruto placed his tail on her mouth promptly shushing her.

He was giving her a tired look, "What have I said about all that proper talk to me?" her face took on an appreciative gaze.

Once the tail was removed a more relaxed smile marred her face. "Mom and Dad wanted to know if you would come over and watch the announcement with us?" her stoic attitude left replaced by a more childlike curiosity.

Their tails unknowingly continued to intertwine with each other as they lean against the walls of the compound. "I would but me and dad are going to be cheering for mom together so, yeah." He scratched his head nervously, pushing himself of the wall he moved in front of her to judge her reaction. "So I am afraid to say no to the wondrous invitation your highness." His voice laced with sarcasm which caused its usual reaction in its recipient.

A giggle. He then stood straight as his tail grabbed the bag of food off the ground. Leaning forward he brought the Partas heir into a tight friendly hug. One that she happily returned, if the blush on her face was anything to go by. Pulling away her face returned to its stoic mask. He turned and began to walk away his tail tapped her on the nose. Speaking a couple of parting words, "Smile more princess I may think your Partas scowl is cute but it scares weaker men away." If he had turned around he would have been able to see her glow from his retreating position.

She pulled her self together before entering her home once more, prepared for a night of fake smiles and stoic facades.

Naruto soon arrived home with a smile he began to set up his view area. "Food? Check how about drinks?" he looked to the coffee tables edge seeing a variety of soda cans. "Yup need to drink all those before mom finds out I bought some," a shiver went up his spine at remember the last time she caught him drinking soda.

Looking over to a lone cabinet in the corner of the room that remained visible from anywhere in the kitchen and living room. Taking his time walking over to said furniture he opened it, inside was memorabilia of one Tai Uzumaki. In the center of the arrangement was a picture of the man at either side was a set of daggers. The young boy smiled sadly grabbing the picture then took his seat on the couch with him and the picture facing the screen.

Turning the TV on he flipped through a couple channels before looking for a channel hosting the unveiling of the general manager for the factory. After choosing a faunus friendly news station he and his "dad" watched with pure joy as his mother was announced as the GM for the new Schnee dust company factory.

As the event went on he could see his mother enjoying the party and meeting new people. Even though he could still see people who didn't hold her in such high regard, that didn't put a hamper in her mood. Not long after the party stared William Schnee brought attention to himself, his white hair, pale blue eyes and stance of a king easily showing his family heritage. He proposed a toast the camera zoomed as much as physically possible to fit both the man and woman of the hour. They wore opposing colors his all white suit with red lining the inside was pressed to perfection. A light blue three button vest lay over white button up shirt with his red tie situated under his vest but still visible. Kagura Uzumaki standing to his left glass of champagne in her hand blonde hair pulled into a bun with two strains framing her face falling below her chin. Her single strap black dress ending just above her knees was alluring to men and some women. There was a single slit in the back of her dress allowing her blonde tail to sway back and forth behind her shapely rear.

"Attention, attention." The crowd quieted down giving him their upmost attention. "Thank you, there have been times in my life were I was naive enough to believe my name made me better than most. That time of my life ended up being full of learning experiences, I learned that outside of usual circles no one gives a crap." There was a crowd wide laugh. "there was also the fact that most don't care enough to get to know the real you. However, something that I am still trying to come to terms with as that my family has done so much wrong."

Silence hung over the room like a dark cloud, but was removed with the smile he gave to the audience. "Not only to the Faunus that work for my family's company but also to the little men and women that we as a corporation cared nothing for. So when my brother gave me the control of the Schnee Dust Company's latest factory. I knew what I had to do, but despite knowing what to do I needed the right person to help me." Turning to the women at his side, "I found a young mother who is respected throughout the world for not only her beauty but her strength. Her battle prowess is only second to her leadership skills and business know how. Kagura Uzumaki will help me put Schnee Dust Company in a new and better light. Let's toast to a better future." lifting his glass towards his business associated.

Naruto could do nothing but smile. Lifting his soda can just as his mother did. "Cheers." He yelled pretending he was there chugging his soda.

BOOMMMMMM!

His eyes flew to the screen there was nothing but static on the TV, it quickly switched to an outside camera crew. The screen showed the building on fire crumbling in on itself. Naruto blinked once. Twice. He fell on his knees holding himself tears already hitting the floor, he couldn't breathe, he couldn't look at the screen anymore. So he crawled outside praying he would wake up from this nightmare.

As he made it outside he could hear the announcers crying as she tried to speak to the audience, "There was an explosion here at the party for Schnee's new factory. The police on scene have already corned off the guest who were either leaving or outside the factory." Naruto couldn't hear anything else he was outside sliding door mostly shut.

He cried trying to scream but his voice gone no words would leave. He was now on his two feet, each step slow and wild, a black and yellow flame begun to swirl around him growing from his feet upwards. The ominous light that filled the back yard grew in intensity matching its source. He fell to his knees a few meters from the door tears flowing, he grabbed his head in pain the flames were snuffed out.

"Rrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhhhh!" the roar that escaped his throat cleared the once cloudy sky with help from the black and yellow beam of pure aura that lit the sky. To those outside it resembled a constant lightning bolt showing nature's pure power. To the hunters all over the island they could feel the massive amount of aura blanketing everything in its presence.

She was running as fast as she could, Lara could only hear the wind now it was nothing but a roar. That primal roar that broke her heart. She saw the fear in the villagers' eyes when the explosion was first shown then when the roar echoed throughout the village. She could feel it the pain, sadness, and grief that was that roar. She had a sinking feeling that something was happening to her best friend. She was only a few minutes away. Catching something out of the corner of her eyes it was her father and mother.

That's when it came, the pillar of aura that disappeared into the heavens reaching for the broken moon in the sky. That's when she knew without a shadow of a doubt he need her.

There was only one person whose aura was that color. "Naruto." Was her quiet whisper. Her speed increased draining her aura, but she didn't care. If she took the time to look back she would be able to see the gathering number of hunters and huntresses following behind her.

Reaching the house, she opens the door with practiced easy she made her way to the only noise remaining within. Enter the kitchen she couldn't see anyone in there or the adjoined room.

"Lara?" Her parents called her from the entrance way, they were ignored. Lara ignored her parents. She could see the dropped soda can. The picture of Naruto father, but her eyes focused on the slightly open door to the backyard. Heading towards it her parents at her back, they could make out a soft glow with a yellow undertone. Opening the door, they were shocked at what they saw.

Sitting in a crater 3 meters wide and a foot deep was a figure. A dark liquid pooled in the depths of the newly formed hole. Beside the hole was bits and pieces of fabric that was all too familiar to the Partas heir. Hunters and huntresses surround the crater keeping the distance. They could feel aura in the air but they could also feel a since of danger wafting off the creature.

Lara took a step forward causing its ears to twitched towards her turning towards the approaching figure she could see the glowing white eyes gazing into her own. It watched her much like a beast watches its next meal. Lara foot made contact with a piece of fabric she could smell belong to Naruto. His scent on the piece of cloth easily covered by the blood that could be seen on its frayed edge.

"Naruto?" she spoke the creatures head turned as if confused. It turned fully towards her they could now make more of the figures form. Two long tails thicker towards the middle before tapering back down to a point at its end. Body that of a canine with human like arms. Sitting on top of his head was two long ears, that twitched frequently.

The beast's eyes widen as if it realized something. Standing up it reached for the complete blackness of its lower face, and clawed, pulled, and stretched. Those near couldn't make out its intention but ready their weapons none the less. Muffled noises could be heard before it stopped, it looked back towards Lara before heading her way.

She unconscious took a step back the figure saw this and reached for her. Only to have a bullet graze his wrist, pulling his arm back it looked to the where he could only assume it came from to see a man looking much like Lara moving to stand in front of her. Moving it away from its chest a black and yellow flame covered the wound before blackness was back to normal.

The figured hissed lowly, before trying again slowly.

It stopped when it heard the conversations flowing around the group. "what is that thing?"

"it has to be a grimm." Came a quick reply.

"I have never seen a grim like that before."

"Isn't this the Uzumaki compound?"

"Yeah, where is the boy thought?"

"Probably dead… Grimm are attracted by negative emotions."

"And with what happened at the unveiling he must have attracted the beast."

"yeah this yard smells of blood and so does that thing."

The group readied its weapons and the beast looked back towards the two blue haired people standing before him now realizing there was a third that appeared to the girl's other side. Reaching out once again it made a muffled noise.

Then there was a symphony of gunfire. Once the noise stopped no one moved, the figure stood still there were areas of its black skin missing showing tan skin underneath bleeding. Then much like earlier the black yellow fire covered the wounds healing them. Their eyes widen, none more so than Lara.

Stepping forwards with rage and anger being present in her eyes. "You… You monster what did you do to Naruto? Where is he?" her semblance showed clearly as ice appeared near her. Tears are still flowing down her face.

The beast did something no one expected, water fell from its circle like eyes. A white line drew itself across its face like a mouth. Opening slowly a quiet whisper escaped its mouth, "Lara?" One of the other hunters took the initiative to shoot it again, aiming for its head. The figures face popped back, it turned back slowly showing tan skin and a blue eye before disappearing like the other wounds before it.

The beast crouched down before it could be shot again it left with amazing speed and dexterity as it bounced from the trees at amazing speeds.

Lara fell to her knees crying harder, "What have I done?" Her mother followed her down holding her softly.

"It's ok dear you did nothing wrong." Her mother's soothing words did nothing to comfort the distraught girl.

Her dad kneeled before his daughter listen closely as she repeated her sentence like a mantra. "You did what you have been taught to do dear. Fight grimm." His normally commanding voice seemed to be laced with confusion.

She looked up at them eyes red voice shaking, "But, that wasn't a grimm." The misunderstanding visible to all there. "It was Naruto. That was Naruto and I called him a monster." She collapsed into herself. Everyone looked down understanding and disbelief covered their faces, as the cries of pain from a young girl lulled their minds to regret.

Naruto ran and ran his aura filling his young body with power, but after an hour of running he tired. His body could no longer sustain his speed and quickly shut down. Falling on his face he fell asleep to many tears had fallen and there was no more left. Naruto Uzumaki had become an orphan along with being run out of his home, all in the same night. The only one to watch over the boy tonight was the moon and stars.

When the sun rose the next day it also shook the young Uzumaki from his slumber. Stirring slightly just before his eyes open wide feeling the dew cover grass of the morning. He sat up begrudgingly before he pulled into himself, and cried some more.

His stomach growled loudly and Naruto knew what he had to do. 'I have to go hunt for some food. I can't go back, there is nothing for me anyway.' With his inner monologue he took to the trees repressing his emotions, focusing on the hunt ahead.

It wasn't long before Naruto could see a buck making its way through the forest. With his semblance he created a sword out of his aura then proceed to stalk closer to his prey. Once he was above the deer he lunged at it the sword pierced the heart giving the dear a painless death. Letting the sword dissipate he sat the deer down before he did the worst part of this process, he gutted it.

Traveling away from the spot where the guts still remained using his semblance to carry the deer he looked for a spot where he could stay. Not far from where he made the kill, at the base of a mountain there was a small cave. There wasn't much to it, rocky inner walls that were not too rough yet not smooth either. A singular rock big enough for a grown man to lay on sat near the back wall.

He took a sniff and notice that no animals had claimed it or have been near in there. Placing the deer a few yards outside of the cave he left once again to gather wood too cook his food.

Almost an hour has past and Naruto was now eating his grill venison sitting on some rocks he gathered near the cave. He was currently thinking how he was going to make the cave a home, and listing all the other materials he would need to survive. He also knew once he stopped thinking about surviving he would lose himself in depression. So that's all he focused on surviving, for six months all he did was survive.

But, that only held his depression at bay for so long. His tears couldn't fall anymore, being on this island would only remind him of his dead family. So he made a decision, "I am leaving. I will travel the world see what else it has to offer." A smile began to grow.

Looking around he made his way into a ship heading for Mistral sighing happily as he could feel the ship leave the docks. The young fox faunas has left his home of 7 years, to travel and see the world.