I actually had this chapter done last night but I got so wrapped up in gaming I neglected to upload it.

Okay, time to answer questions.

sj662: This one is a keeper, I can promise you that. And yes, Minato is a member of the league of shadows. Was it really that simple to figure out? Anyway, you guys don't know what's Kushina's role in story! So ha! And you'll see what Ares want as payment eventually.

hellfire45: I don't even know what I want the pairing to be yet.

CeruleanKnight: His blood is now completely polluted with Hippolyta's and Ares' blood.

christian. 1: Naruto's reasons for leaving the Paradise Island will differ in this story.

Alrighty then! Please enjoy the story and leave me some reviews, they're what motivates me to ignore my public and gaming life to write this stuff.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or DC comics!

Chapter 1: Days of youth.

"Well I have to admit, that went much better than I expected." A pleased Hippolyta said as she walked through halls of the Themysciran palace with her two children trailing not far behind. The reason for the mother of two bright mood was because just moments ago the immortal Queen along with her daughter bore witness to just how accepting and kind their sisters can be when she announced Naruto's presence and position to her fellow Amazons, admittedly, a small part of Hippolyta feared Antiope's theory of a number of Amazons not being too please to know a male would be given the title Prince of Themyscira, but much to Hippolyta's relief, she received no outcries of anger when she offered the stage to any who would disagree with her decision. Though that could have been attributed by her Hippolyta informing the women of Athena's blessings. 'I truly hope they want Naruto here and didn't hold their tongues in fear of insulting Athena...'

As Diana trailed behind her mother she carefully cradle her little brother within her arm. "They did seem quite welcoming to little Naruto, mother." The Princess happily noted, like her mother, Diana was ecstatic to know that Naruto wouldn't be treated like an outsider. "Given our people's history with men I'm surprised no one stepped up to argue against you, Mother." Thanks to her history lessons, Diana was well aware of the suffering her mother and sisters endured in the past.

"That's because our little Prince is nothing more than a child, Princess Diana." Both the Queen and Princess heard a voice say behind them. Al it took was a quick turn to reveal the speaker to be a woman whose features included long orange hair fashioned into a ponytail, green eyes that seemed to dance with amusement and an outfit that was favored among the Bana-Mighdall Amazons. "Just because we Amazons have bad history with men that doesn't mean we'll project our anger onto an innocent child, we're warriors not monsters."

"Artemis!" Diana chirped upon seeing her favorite combat instructor, turning Naruto towards Artemis, the Princess gave the infant a brief introduction. "Artemis, Naruto, her name is Artemis. And she's the most talented archer in all of Themyscira, I've once seen her hit a apple dead in it's center from five-hundred meters away in a rainstorm! She's also teaching me the fighting styles of the Bana-Mighdall Amazons and when you're older I'm sure she'll teach you too." Naruto's response was to babble incoherently.

"I am humbled by your kind words, my Prince." Artemis said jokingly, she even went as far as taking a small bow.

"Hello Artemis," Hippolyta greeted, not unlike a decent portion of Themyscira's population, Artemis was not born among their people, instead she originated from a tribe of Egyptian Amazons that joined Themyscira when their home was destroyed during a great battle. Ever since her arrival the orange haired woman continued to prove herself as a valuable sister with her fierceness in battle. "Is there anything you need of me?"

"There is indeed, my Lady." Artemis answered before turning towards the two youngest Themysciran. "Why don't go take your little brother to the garden, Princess Diana, I have things to discuss with the Queen." Little brother; there's a word Artemis thought she'd never use.

Diana's cheeks puffed up in annoyance at the way she was so casually dismissed. "And why would I do that, big sister? As Princess don't you think I'm entitled to know what's going on in my city." She wasn't speaking out of pure nosiness or entitlement, Diana took her role as the Princess seriously and wanted to be included in helping in problems that Themyscira might encounter. According to her mother being the Princess meant she was a servant of the people and was expected to come to their aid when they needed her help.

"Trust me, Princess, this is something beyond your age." That manged to get Hippolyta to arch a brow in curiosity, there weren't many secrets among the Amazons.

"Wipe that frown from you face, daughter and don't worry about a thing." Hippolyta said in a motherly tone. "Just do as Artemis says and take Naruto to the garden to play." If Artemis insisted that Diana was too young for this talk then she'd have to agree to send the Princess away. However, if she could, Hippolyta would later give Diana a abridged version of the conversation.

Obeying her mother, Diana turned away from the two and began walking towards the palace's garden. "Come, little brother, I'll show you my favorite type of flower."

Once Diana and Naruto was out of listening range, Hippolyta turned towards Artemis and shifted her persona from caring mother to Warrior Queen. "What is it Artemis?" She hoped with all of heart the conversation topic wouldn't be about her son's place in their society.

"I believe it would be best if we take this conversation to your throne room. That's were the others are."

"Others?"

Now seated on her throne, Hippolyta's eyes swept over the women who called the unscheduled meeting; Artemis, Antiope and Penthesila the commander of Themyscira's royal guards. "So tell me, what is it that has brought us four into this room?" The Queen inquired.

Stepping forward first was Penthesila, like the other women in the room she boasted a beautiful appearance; dark red wavy hair, mocha toned skin and a armor that did nothing to detract from her feminine figure. "It was I who called this meeting, my Lady." Penthesila revealed. "And it's concerning your new son."

Hippolyta gripped her throne's marble armrest so tight fractures were beginning to appear. "What is it about Naruto?" She asked in a strained voice, it seems her worries were coming true.

Seeing the distressed look on her sister's face, Antiope made a move to clam her nerves. "No need to worry, Hippolyta. We are not here to talk about Naruto being an any danger, quite the opposite in fact, we want to talk about Naruto's future."

Feeling a wave of relief wash over her, Hippolyta encouraged the three to continue. "What of it?"

Now that her Queen was in a better mood, Penthesila continued. "While you were presenting the Prince, I recognized a familiar look on a number of the Amazons faces; a woman's longing. I could tell because they wore the same expression when you presented Princess Diana."

"Jealously?" Hippolyta asked in disbelief, she couldn't believe that word could be used to describe any Themysciran.

"Unsurprisingly yes." Artemis bluntly answered. "You couldn't really believe you were the only one who longed for a child, MY Queen." Hippolyta had no comment to make. "Warriors or not, we are all women. And it is in a woman's nature to desire a child."

It didn't t take very long for Hippolyta to reach the same conclusion the three before her did. "Are you saying..."

"That when Naruto reaches the right age we believe a number of Amazons will attempt to have him impregnate them?" Antiope said, both her hands placed firmly on her hips. "Well its only a theory that three Amazons thought up when they allowed their minds to wonder but we still believe this talk needed to be had."

Momentarily shocked by what she just heard, Hippolyta found herself unable to greet one of her personal guards, Mira, who just entered the throne room. "Queen Hippolyta," The raven haired woman said as bowed. "I have come bearing request from your loyal Amazons."

Snapping out of her state of shock, Hippolyta addressed Mira. "Who is are these loyal Amazons?" The Queen asked, Mira's sudden appearance was a rare case of irony.

"Apologies, my Lady, there are too many to name."

That statement surprised every women in the room bar the one giving the news. "Well can you remember all of the request?" Antiope asked, were women already planing to ask Hippolyta if her son could give them a child.

"While there are many who've made request they all want the same thing," Mira said, further confusing the women. "They wish to hold Prince Naruto in their hands."

"Wha...why?" The confused Queen asked.

"I honestly do not know, my Lady."

Letting the request sink in, Hippolyta found it difficult to say no. "Send a few in, I would like to have words..."

Giggling softly at Naruto's ever curious behavior, Diana watched as her younger brother crawl frantically through the garden trying take in every sight his bright blue eyes could see. "Isn't the garden wonderful, little brother?" The Princess asked while expecting no answer, given the tragedy that led to her and her mother discovering Naruto, Diana was happy to see Naruto enjoying himself.

After taking her eyes off Naruto's small form to admire the sight of a small flock of hummingbirds, Diana turned back to discover the blond bundle of energy had scampered off into another part of the garden. "Naruto!?" She shouted in worry. Thoughts of her younger sibling stumbling into into a thorn filled rose bush motivated the Princesses to run frantically through the garden.

The moment Diana rounded the first corner of the garden she discovered her brother safe and sound along with Alexa, who sitting comfortably on a blanket with a stack of books next to her. "Well hello there little one," Alexa said as she set one of her books aside in favor of lifting Naruto up. Unlike the majority of her sisters, Alexa is the one of the few Themyscirans who doesn't feel the least bit comfortable with a sword in hand. In fact, Diana couldn't recall a moment when she seen Alexa holding a unsheathe sword, it's this lifestyle choice that encouraged Hippolyta to ask the well read Amazon to instruct Diana in their people's more non-violent ways. "So this the little Prince I've been hearing about."

"Thank Hera..." Diana said in relief as she joined the two on the blanket, based on this little game of hide and seek, the older sister had no doubt when Naruto grows a little older these "Sorry about disturbing your reading, I was not aware you were in the garden."

"No need to apologize, Diana. I don't mind the company." Especially if it's her favorite student. "He's quite the adventurer isn't he." It was obvious Alexa was commenting on how Naruto crawled around the garden without a sense of apprehension. "I have a feeling he's going to be very popular among our sisters."

"What makes you say that?" Diana wondered aloud.

"Oh, just a feeling."

-Eight years later-

The first son of Themyscira. That was the title the Amazons of Themyscira unanimously decided to grant upon their beloved Prince. During the first week of Naruto's sudden arrival, Queen Hippolyta offered every woman who inhabited Paradise Island the chance to hold the Prince in their arms, that along with the infant's innocence stirred the love of children within every Amazon who choose to attend the event. And the turnout was very substantial.

And so through the passing years the young Prince knew the love of a thousand mothers and the teachings of Themyscira's most wisest scholars and decorated warriors.

Like a moth to a flame, The first son of Themyscira took to each lesson he was taught so that he might be with them heart and soul. He wanted to know all about Themyscira's history because he declared it to be his history also. He wanted to be great warrior to protect his home and her people just like any Prince should.

And the more the young boy grew the more he excelled. To name any great battle and what strategy brought the Amazons victory was a simple task for Naruto. And combat? It's nothing more than second nature to the boy who who holds the blood of The God of War and the Queen of the Amazons. No weapon was above Naruto's understanding, anything that has a practical use on the field of battle could be wielded by the Son of War with mere ease. A extreme proficiency with weapons wasn't the only gift that was bestowed upon the blond; herculean strength that matched his sisters belong to Naruto, the ability to heal from debilitating wounds in a matter of moments and the uncanny ability to understand nature, among a few other things.

But for all of Naruto's knowledge and talents there was one thing the child could not avoid, a bathing.

"I can wash myself, Philppus!" That was the shout a few passing Amazons heard as they walked past the city's public bathhouse.

Inside the marble structure, a number of Themyscirans giggled in amusement as they watched their Prince splash water around in his failing attempt to break free of Philppus' hold. "I'm sure you can my Prince, but as your loyal subject it is my duty to ensure that you receive a thorough bath." Philppus said in a mocking tone as she dunked the struggling blond into the warm water. It wasn't a secret among the Themyscira that Naruto disliked being treated because of his title as Prince, he always preferred to be looked upon as another of Themyscira's children, therefor going out of one's way to help Naruto became a running joke among many women.

When Naruto emerged from the water there was a halfhearted sneer on his face. Can he be annoyed by his sisters? Easily. But outright angry? Never. "You're dedication to throne has been well noted my dear sisters. Now can you please release me!" Once he felt Philppus loosen her grip, the blond Prince made his escape. "By Athena's owl, finally!" He frowned as the Amazons once more laughed. Despite the fact that Naruto is currently sharing his space with a number of beautiful women, who didn't even attempt to cover their naked forms, the young boy didn't even show the slightest bit of embarrassment. And why should he? The sight of naked Amazons was a scene he experienced every single day.

Now that she didn't a Prince to toy with, Philppus began lathering herself with soap. "So what lessons will you be learning today, my Prince?"

"None." Was Naruto's simple answer. "Mother has decided to give me a day free of my studies and I intend to spend it hunting with Deimos." Next to training alongside his sisters, Naruto favored spending his afternoons hunt with giant lion friend.

"By the Gods and Goddesses, I didn't believe such a thing was possible, my dear sisters." Callisto, a Amazon who specialized in sculpting marble, loudly announced. "Our beloved Prince actually can spend a afternoon away from Artemis."

Naruto's whisker marked cheeks gained a small red tint as the Amazons laughed at his expense. "Wha...What does that suppose to mean, Callisto?"

The naked dark-skinned Amazon offered the embarrassed blond a mischievous grin. "No need to embarrassed, Prince. Almost every Amazon on Themyscira knows you favor Artemis."

The best response Naruto could muster was to submerge himself in the bathhouse's warm water. "Tell me, MY Prince, what do you like most about Artemis; is it her skill with a blade, fiery attitude or is it her beauty?" Philppus asked.

"I find all Amazons on Themyscira beautiful, big sister." Naruto mumbled out.

"Did you hear that sisters, Prince Naruto finds us all beautiful." Suddenly the young warrior found himself surrounded by women. "If you find us all beautiful who's the most beautiful?" Naruto felt a hand glide across his whisker marked cheek as he stumbled to find a decent responds. "If the Queen were to ask you to choose a Themysciran to be your wife who would you choose?"

And Naruto's breaking point was reached. "I believe that this has been a successful bath and I am clean enough, my Hera grant you all wonderful sisters!" Naruto yelled as he climbed out of the water and towel to dry himself off. "If anyone has need of me, I will be in the forest!" The Amazons giggled loudly as they watched their Prince practically run to the exit.

Now that his bath was done, Naruto stood outside the bathhouse clad in a crimson loincloth that reached around his entire waist, a snug fitting leather vest, a pair of sandals and finally a golden band that held the image of a ram's head wrapped securely around his right bicep. "All done Deimos, apologies for making you wait so long. Philppus thought it would be funny to attend to her Prince's needs."

Lazing next to the bathhouse was a creature one could not believe could exist outside of a mythical story given its abnormal appearance. Easily measuring eight feet tall and sporting a messy bronze mane, the golden furred beast released a yawn that revealed a wicked set of sharp teeth that appeared capable tearing through anything that found itself wedged between its jaws, however, no matter how frighting the beast may appear at first glance it was allowed to roam the streets Themyscira without indent since the Amazons recognized him as Deimos; their Prince's ever faithful four legged companion.

"Before we go off into the forest to hunt, I must make a quick stop at Io's workshop, there's something I must fetch." After waiting for Deimos to shake off his laziness, Naruto and his four legged friend began running through the city streets at a astounding speed. With ease the boy and lion maneuvered through Themyscira's winding roads and beautiful instructors until they eventually made it to their desired destination, Io's workshop.

Once the two arrived at that workshop Deimos took the interlude as a excuse to sunbath while Naruto entered the building. Upon his entry the Themysciran Prince was greeted with the sight of Io working on a horseshoe. It goes without saying that Io is blessed with beauty, short brown hair, soft features, bright green eyes and it was a shame her attractive for was currently hidden underneath a thick apron. "Good afternoon, sister." Naruto said with a smile.

The moment she heard Naruto's voice, Io turned from her work to great the young child a wave. "Good afternoon to you too, Prince Naruto. I suppose you're here to pick up your hunting gear?"

"Yep." Naruto answered with a nod.

"Just give me a moment." Io said right before disappearing into the back of her workshop. It only took the blacksmith no more than thirty seconds to return with a bundle in hand. "Everything is as requested, little brother." After placing the leather bundle on a empty table, Io showed off her handy work; a eighteen inch serrated machete to clear out any bothersome foliage, a lather quiver that contained a a couple dozen arrows, a bow that was decorated with the image of eagles and finally a short dagger to put in suffering creature out of its misery. "I trust everything is to your liking?"

"It is sister." Naruto said with a twinge of a awe in his voice, the equipment was masterfully crafted. "You have outdone yourself, sister. Did Lord Hephaestus aid you in their creation?"

"Hmph, who was it that taught you how to talk like a charmer, little Brother."

While equipping his newly fashioned hunting gear onto his person, Naruto flashed Io one of his infamous foxy grins. "Mira might have gave me few lessons."

-A couple of hours later-

With his bow in hand, Naruto silently moved through the forest's thick canopy while a noticeably smaller Deimos stalked the ground floor. Making use of his impressive vantage point, the young Prince located a grazing deer in a large clearing. "Apologies." The young boy whispered as he shot an arrow at the animal.

The metal and wooden arrow had little problems finding its way to the deer's neck. The kill was quick and painless.

Before Naruto made a move to collect his kill he took a moment to thank the Gods and Goddess for a successful hunt, as was his people's custom. Once his prayer was done, he abandoned his spot on the trees and landed nest to Deimos. "Two more like this one and we'll have enough to decent sized stew." Naruto said as he attached his bow onto his quiver. "No you stay here while I go grab the deer, I don't want you taking a early bite." The lion released a quiet growl. "That's what you said last time, Deimos. I will not be fooled again."

While Deimos stayed behind, Naruto walked into the clearing with intentions on fetching the deer's body. But just as the Themysciran Prince began reaching for the corpse the sound of heavy footsteps encouraged the young boy to move.

Whatever attempted to take the Prince by surprise cleaved the deer's body in two.

Once Naruto's roll came to a stop he raised his head to get a look at his assailant, a large centaur wielding a massive halbred. A quick glance in Deimos direction revealed his four-legged friend was trapped behind a wall of light, which meant he was on his own.

The creature's face was filled with blood lust. "Are you the Prince of wenches?"

Slowly, Naruto's baby blues began turning blood red. "Watch your tongue beast or I'll rip it out and shove it up your ass!" Mira might have been the one to teach Naruto how to charm but Artemis instructed him in the ways of a proper threat.

"I'll take that as a yes." The man-beast said as he circled the young Prince. "My Lord has wished death upon you and I shall grant it!"

"No," With practiced ease, the angered Prince withdrew his bow and a single arrow and took aim at the centaur. "You shall only try!" The first arrow Naruto shot was blocked by the hybrid's halbred, but next the three hits impacted the beast directly in the chest. It was a shame its skin was tough stopped the arrows from doing any real internal damage.

"GYAAAAHH!" The centaur roared as it rush the child with intent to run its weapon through the Prince's form.

During the mad charge, Naruto easily avoided the attack by jumping into the air, all while shooting a barrage of arrows. Whatever the centaur couldn't block with his halberd barley made it through the creature's thick hide.

The moment its royal target's feet hit the ground, the centaur swung its halbred in a downward strike in a attempt to cut the boy into two, however his weapon was stopped by the boy's machete.

"You're fighting a Themysciran, beast!" Naruto growled as he parried the attack with ease, his strength ensured the action was done with little to no problems. Thanks to the unexpected block, the Prince was offered a clear opening when the beast stumbled backwards. In a impressive burst of speed, Naruto maneuvered himself underneath the centaur's large frame and lifted horse-man with his bare hands. "Now begone!"He yelled while throwing the creature.

Upon its landing, the centaur released a growl of annoyance as he was forced to use his halbred as a means to help lift him out of the mud. "A child! Thrown by a fucking child. I must kill, such a tale can never reach my Lord, he'll kill me for it!" Fueled by blinding rage, the hybrid once more attempted a direct charge.

After waiting for the most opportune moment, Naruto quickly planted his machete in the ground while he sidestep the attack and gripped the halbred's exposed handle, which effectively bought the charge to a grinding halt. "Unskilled monster!"

"Im-impossible!" The monster cried out as it felt all four of its feet began to leave the ground.

Naruto looked deep into the centaur's eyes as he used his grip on the halbred's handle to lift the monster above his head. "Nothing is impossible for a Themysciran warrior, beast!" And with that he slammed then man-horse onto the ground.

As the creature laid on the ground momentarily stunned, Naruto retrieved machete from the dirt and aimed it in the direction of his four-legged enemy. "I hope Lord Hades has something horrible planned for you!" Before Naruto could behead the beast, his serrated blade was blocked by the halbred.

"Why don't ask him in my steed!" The Centaur yelled as it used one of its four horse legs to kick the boy in his unguarded chest.

Deimos growled in concern as he watched his friend harshly collide against the invisible wall that kept him walled out of the battle.

"Idiot!" Naruto muttered as he chastised himself. "I should have disarmed the damn thing!" Before Naruto could point out anymore of his mistakes he was placed on the defensive as he used his machete to block a series of strikes.

As the Prince began backpedaling to avoid his attacks, the centaur gained a mad grin. "My Lord promised me a night with your sister when I bring him your head! Oh the fun we will have!" That comment would soon be regretted.

That was the first time Naruto had heard someone speak such words about anyone of his sisters.

Naruto, without speaking a single word, gave the monster a dead eye stare that somehow caused the four-legged hybrid to freeze mid-strike. Something within the Prince had suddenly snapped. While tightly griping his weapon's hilt the machete's serrated blade unexpectedly became engulfed blue flames.

Once the centaur managed to snap out of its trance, the beast desperately tried to impale the young boy with his weapon.

The flaming machete cut through the halbred's metal like water.

Naruto's next move was a wild slash which left a large gash in the horse-creature's chest and once it recoiled in pain he threw his serrated weapon directly into the centaur's bleeding chest while flailing all four of its legs out of pain.

The beast pained screams meant nothing to the young Prince as he jumped onto the centaur's horse-like frame and brandished his dagger. Not unlike the machete, the small blade became engulfed in blue flames right before Naruto began stabbing the monster without abandon. After the fifth slash his hated enemy fell onto the ground.

"Monster! You're a monster!" The centaur shouted as it attempted to climb back to its feet. A quick stab to the side put a end to any thoughts the creature might have of standing back up.

Naruto, uncaring of the blood that caked his frame, took note of the flailing legs and promptly got rid of them. "Remember this for the rest of your short life, beast. Your words caused you this suffering!" In one smooth motion, the young warrior plunge the dagger into the centaur's horse stomach and ran the blade through the centaur's entire frame, effectively disemboweling the creature.

As Naruto removed his hands from the dead centaur's entrails a newly freed Deimos walked over to his side and gently nudged the young blond, not that Naruto really noticed. He was too busy staring at his hands. "I...I really enjoyed that..."

While his human friend was still entranced by the carnage he wrought, Deimos' sharp eyes were currently focused elsewhere. Although the forest's thick brush did a exemplary job at obscuring the mystery observer, the Themysciran lion could still easily sense someone watching them. "Gggrrrrr!" A deep growl emanated from Deimos as smoke could also be seen rising from his maw.

It would be the sound of Deimos' threatening growl that pulled the young warrior from his daze. "What's the matter, Deimos?" Naruto asked as he tracked the overgrown lion's line of sight to the forest. "Is someone out there?" His response was another growl from Deimos. "Show yourself now and I give you my promise, you shall know mercy!"

It wouldn't be long before Naruto's call was answered. Emerging from the forest was a figure clad head to toe in armor that was defiantly not made by any Themysciran hands, its appearance was way to demonic to be forged by any of his sisters. The only facial feature the Prince could make out were two glowing blood red eyes.

Without showing any fear, Naruto held his dagger in a reverse grip, the moment the mystery being showed any signs of hostile he would not hesitate to react. "Are you another beast after my life? Because if you were here from the start I'm sure you know by now it will not be an easy task."

The armored figure took one step forward, an act which prompted Naruto to tighten his grip and Deimos to fall into a pouncing position. A deep chuckle was heard before the man decided to speak. "Easy child, I wish you no harm. I was just admiring the sight of you in action. Such aggression, such brutality, you're coming along nicely boy."

Despite the smooth tone Naruto was just addressed in, Themyscira's first son refused to lower his guard. "Who are you? And what business do you have on Paradise Island?"

For five uninterrupted seconds, the mystery man stared at the young blond before he finally decided to rid himself of the horned helmet that hid his facial features.

"By Hera..." Now that the helmet was removed, Naruto found himself staring at a face that strongly resembled his own.

"Who am I?" The newly revealed man asked rhetorically. "Why I'm you father, child. And I believe you should fix your tone when addressing me, child. After all, I did take time out of my busy schedule to witness your first first kill."

Naruto's only reaction from the reveal was to tightening his grip on his dagger's hilt. "The words of creature such as yourself are not to be trusted."

The man who bore an uncanny resemblance to Themyscira's Prince gained a vicious grin. "Did your mother teach you that?"

"Yes." Naruto growled out before lunging at the man with his dagger poised to kill. "She also taught me how to kill!"

Done and Done!

Word to the wise, the ending has been altered.