The Decision
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Disclaimer – I don't own Naruto or Harry Potter or any ideas taken from L.Jane Smith's works.
Ryuujin no Hikari is my character creation.
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Thanks to MelissaKS for reviewing
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Sasuke had returned the stolen properties, along with the two thieves to the wave country. He had received an immense reward for his effort. They had asked if Sasuke knew whether or not the thieves were employed by anyone else, to which Sasuke had directed them to Konoha to seek their answers.
Sasuke replenished his supplies and departed the Wave Country and once again headed for the Grass Country. He stopped a ways from where the thieves had set up their camp and opened the scroll.
Mission request:
A very important prophecy has come to light, regarding a very important matter. Our people have been plagued by an evil man for quite some time, and it seems his demise will come at the hands of one of our own, but he will need help.
The prophecy calls for 4 individuals who magic not need the aid of a wand to concentrate and direct it. It calls for:
A healer, who can crush mountains but is as gentle as the cherry tree's blossoms;
A fox, who's disposition is as bright as the sun;
A snake, which has been lost to the past; and
A dragon, which has already crossed the dimensional gateways.
We ask for your help, not only to protect our people, but to ensure that the deaths of those that have already died for the cause, were not in vain.
'Interesting' Sasuke thought closing the scroll back up, tucking it away in a pouch. 'It would be a good change of pace from what I have been doing.'
"Back so soon" Sasuke said.
"He left what I needed not far from here" Hikari said kneeling a few feet in front of Sasuke "and I travel quickly."
"How did you get out of Konoha so quickly, afterwards?" Sasuke inquired.
"I told them I was going to get an answer for the scroll I delivered" Hikari answered.
"Hn" Sasuke replied "I figure the healer is Sakura, the fox is Naruto, I must be the snake, or why would I have been given the scroll, but who is the dragon?"
"I am" Hikari replied "and the description is a little more literal than you would think."
"I heard the Hunter with the black mask was called the 'Shadow Demon'" Sasuke said.
"This is also true" Hikari said
"So how is 'dragon' more literal?" Sasuke asked.
Hikari removed her mask, revealing two golden hawk-like eyes "Because that is what I am."
Sasuke closed his eyes, frustrated with the indirect answers he was receiving.
Hikari smiled "It's complicated, and I have no urge to tell that story."
"And yet, you reveal your face to me." Sasuke pointed out.
"A face is a face" Hikari said "It can easily be changed on a whim, but scars of the soul last an eternity."
"Hn" Sasuke replied "Do you have any further information on this mission? This scroll is vague"
"Unfortunately we didn't receive much more either" Hikari shrugged "So I used a few of my own resources to gather further information, but I think they are worse than the scrolls. Bloody riddles.. Anyways I found out that yes, we would have to cross the dimensional gate way, which is easy enough to do if you know how. These people use chakra, but they call it magic and use wands to concentrate it and direct it with the use of spells. It seems to be fairly similar to our jujitsu's. They call themselves witches and wizards, and seem to be very lazy. They hide themselves away from non-magic folk, or muggles as they call them. And from what I can tell this Dark Lord that is referred to, seems similar in fashion to Orochimaru. It still seems kind of hokey to me, but a mission is a mission, and it might prove interesting."
"No" Sasuke said and got up to leave.
"I don't blame you" Hikari said "I couldn't face them either."
"What is that suppose to mean" Sasuke raged.
"Naruto and Sakura are ANBU now" Hikari went on "They are much stronger than you think. I'm sure Naruto wouldn't want me sharing this, but he has undergone a fusion with the Kyuubi, well it was either that or it got out and killed the poor boy.. And Sakura has by far surpassed Tsunade in every possible way."
"What does that have to do with anything?" Sasuke said.
"On the contrary" Hikari said standing and moving towards Sasuke "It has everything to do with everything. If it wasn't for them and Konoha, I would put money on it that you would accept."
"You're wrong!" Sasuke yelled
"Am I?!" Hikari said "I can tell you are as intrigued about these people and this prophecy as I am!"
"It doesn't matter, you have my decision" Sasuke turned again, walking away.
"They have changed as much as you have you know!" Hikari called after him "They still miss you, but they stopped looking for you when they heard your brother was dead. They will always be waiting Sasuke, they will always call you brother."
Sasuke stopped "They?"
"Thought that might catch your attention" Hikari smirked "Sakura and Naruto got married almost a year ago. She realized what she had in front of her eyes, the love that she always had for Naruto. There will always be a place in her heart for you, but childish crushes have been put aside."
Sasuke sighed, looking up to the sky. He knew she was right about everything, and it's not like he had anything better to do. "Fine."
"Do we need to make a stop some where to pick up gear for you?" Hikari asked.
"No, I have everything I need" Sasuke said turning around "Don't make me regret this."
Hikari smiled putting her mask back on and turned in the direction of Konoha "Wouldn't dream of it."