Sailor Naruto

Chapter 3: Icy Genius, Mercury

Naruto and Sasuke had gone to the blonde's home, and detransformed. Sasuke stared in shock at his teammate, rival and.....friend.

He burst into laughter. "You...YOU were that GIRL!?" It was quite an odd sight, seeing Sasuke laugh like that. It was very un-Sasuke-like.

Naruto pouted. "Hey, you were a girl too."

"Yeah, but at least I looked good. You...you just looked like an idiot, with those twin pigtails, and that costume!"

"We both had to wear those skirts, you jerk!" Naruto yelled, blushing.

"Would you both just settle down!?"

The boys turned to the cat, and sat down, heads bowed in apology.

"Now," Luna began, "I think it's time for Sasuke to be informed of his new duties as a Sailor Senshi."

The prodigy raised an eyebrow. "Sailor Senshi?"

"All in good time. After that, we shall go out and look for the others."

"Others?"

"The other members of our team!" Naruto exclaimed, smiling. "You an' me are just part of a larger group, teme. We'll have a whole bunch of members, and we'll be fighting more of those strange guys!"

"Oh joy." Sasuke sighed.

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He flew overhead, scanning the city.

Where were those Senshi girls? He needed to avenge Notomu's demise.

Well, he could wait. It would just make their ultimate end that much sweeter.

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Shikamaru Nara lay on the ground, gasing at sky, just watching the clouds fly overhead.

Nearby, he could overhear a group of girls gabbing about something or another. He couldn't be bothered to listen properly.

It was too troublesome.

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The three of them (Naruto, Sasuke and Luna) had gone off to Ichiraku's. Sasuke didn't really like ramen, but he was outvoted by the blonde boy and the cat.

How annoying, getting overruled by a CAT. At least he had a tomato to feast on, that was SOMETHING at least.

Of course, the chef didn't make any comment on the fact he had to make a bowl for a cat. Business was business, and he actually liked Naruto. SO what if he made strange decisions? No skin off his back.

Besides, the cat seemed to like the noodle dish.

Some time later, they had eaten, and were soon on their way, searching for the third Senshi. Luna didn't have anything useful to say, only stating that one of the Senshi was a genius, another was a fairly strong fighter and the last one was...a bit love crazed.

COme to think of it, they pretty much were ALL like that.

So, the black-haired prodigy and the blonde boy slumped against the wall, tired from all the searching.

"Luna, how are we gonna find anyone?" Naruto said wearily.

"Yeah." Sasuke agreed. "I mean, it's not like you know who would make good candidates. I mean, when you came across me you didn't say anything."

Luna fumed. "I'm sure I'll know someone suitable when we find them."

The boys were about to argue the point, when they overheard indistinct chatter, of a certain....female quality. They crept forward, and spotted a gaggle of girls crowding around a building.

"What the hell are they up to?" Naruto wondered.

"Someone could say the same thing about you guys."

The two boys and cat looked up, and saw Shikamaru laying back-down on top of a building.

"Shikmaru, what are you doing up there?" Naruto asked, loudly.

"I'm just cloud-watching." The genius said, not skipping a beat. "Now, what were you guys and the cat talking about? Something about searching for someone?"

"Aren't you the least surprised about my being able to talk?" Luna asked him incredulously. "I mean, I'm not really a common sight, am I?"

"Actually," Shikamaru began, "there are plenty of summoned beasts that can speak, as well as spirits, demons and probably a few other things. Besides, I'm not really concerned much with things like that. If you can talk, who am I to question you?"

Luna nodded, staring at the boy. "I....I suppose you're right."

"Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to go back to my cloud-watching."

"Wait!" Naruto yelled. "What about those girls? I haven't seen so many gathered in one place like this. Why is that?"

The genius shrugged. "Not sure. Something to do with Ino or something. Whatever it is, it's got 'em excited." He sighed. "Troublesome."

The blonde realised that he wasn't get any answers, so he walked over to the large group of girls.

'What is that idiot doing now?" Sasuke said in exaspereation, holding his head in one hand.

"I'm guessing he's going to go ask them himself." Shikamaru replied. "Too troublesome, if ya ask me."

"We didn't." Sasuke retorted, then his eyes widened. "Where's Luna?"

The cat was following Naruto, actually. With this many girls gathered in one place, surely she'd find a proper Senshi here.

"Whatcha all doin'?" The blonde boy asked, eloquent as awlays.

The girls all turned, giving him the DEATH GLARE(tm), and causing the boy to cringe with fright.

Ino stepped forward. "What do you want, Naruto?"

"I just wanna know what you're all talking about."

The blonde girl blinked. "Oh. Well...okay then." She produced a large poster. "I made these, and am handing them out to anyone who wants to join my club."

"Club?"

The boy looked down at the poster, and paled. It showed him and Sasuke standing together (somewhat heroically, he might add) in their Senshi forms.

"The blonde girl's Sailor Moon. Not sure who the other one is." Ino was saying, blushing lightly and chattering away excitedly. "As far as I can tell, they're like some sort of super ninja team who are fighting demons or something. A couple days ago, Sailor Moon saved me from a monster, and I have been a fan ever since. I happened to stumble upon them in the middle of a battle, so I got some pictures. And now, that I have gathered a modest collection of like-minded people, we shall form a Sailor Moon fan club, where we shall try and record every incident involving them, and then we shall spread the word!"

Naruto and Luna stared, eyes twitching. "W-why would you be so interested in the Senshi?"

Ino snorted. "Why, these are the perfect role models. These are ninja who not only know how to look good, but are also tough, able to stand up to horrible monsters." She blinked, looking at Naruto in surprise and suspicion. "Why'd ya call them 'the Senshi'? Do you know something we don't?"

Naruto backed away, rubbing the back of his head in nervousness. "Actually, I know quite a bit about them. They're a group from another world, who are fighting against bad guys trying to conquer the whole world. They're called the Sailor Senshi, and they're seperated and trying to find their comrades."

Luna leapt onto the boy's shoulder. "(What are you doing?)" She whispered.

"(I'm a bad liar, and one of them might be able to help us, might even be a possible Senshi. Besides, I like the idea that someone respects me, even though they don't know it.)"

Ino's eyes were sparkling. "Wow. That is so COOL! But, how do YOU know all this?"

"Well, ya see...." Naruto was darting his eyes around, trying to think of a way out. "Uh...I'm a fan!"

"What?" The blonde girl was shocked. "Really!?"

"Uh, yeah, I've been...uh...following their adventures for a long time. They've had ton of battles, fought a ton of strong enemies." He looked away. "Besides, I'm, uh, good friends with a couple of them."

"REALLY!?"

Naruto stared in horror at the large number of girls smiling excitedly, eyes sparkling.

"You have to tell us everything you know!" Ino cried excitedly. "From this day forward, you're a member of the Sailor Moon Ninja Fan Club!"

Elsewhere, Shikamaru and Sasuke watched in stunned fascination as Naruto was trying to escape as a large number of excited girls all tried to drag him in.

"That idiot." Sasuke couldn't quite hear most of the conversation, but Ino's cry could have been heard from Saturn. So, Naruto said something stupid, and now a bunch of girls were forcing him into their stupid club. But, what kind of club was it?

"How troublesome." Shikamaru sighed, watching the clouds. "Hmm, looks like a large bird is coming towards us."

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He could sense them. The ones who had killed his comrade were near.

Albat grinned in anticipation.

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Naruto spotted the creature coming towards them, eyes wide in horror.

"Everyone get down!"

Their bodies reacted before any other part, which was fotrunate, otherwise they would have been badly injured by the flying Youma ramming into them all. Or whatever happens to those that are struck by Albat as he he's flying at them. The Youma scowled in annoyance.

"There's no use protecting them. Now, tell me where the Sailor Senshi are, or I will kill everyone!"

Naruto growled. He looked back at the girls, who closing their eyes in fear. Well, most of them were. Ino was watching everything with a mixture of sheer terror and excitement.

"I'm gonna go get help! You stay here!" The boy said to her as he ran off.

Ino turned her attention bakc at the avian Youma, smilign excitedly. Sure it was scary, but she just knew the Sailor Senshi would show up, and she didn't wna to miss such a good opportunity.

Naruto ran past Sasuke and Shikamaru, dragging them both out of sight.

"You know, I think we should probably help them." Shikamaru said. I mean, it may be a bit troublesome, but we cannot, as shinobi, turn our backs on our own people in need."

"I know, and that's what we're gonna do." The blonde turned to the genius. "But, I need to trust you with something!"

"What?"

"Naruto!" Luna yelled, hanging on for dear life. "We cannot just reveal ourselves to just anyone!"

"I know that! But we have to help those girls, and Shikamaru is the smartest person I know! I just know he can help us, if we only trust him!"

Luna frowned. "Very well then. If you think he can be trusted, I cannot question you. Do as you please."

"Trust me with what?"

Sasuke sighed. "Well, thsi will be embarrasing. But, then again, with our luck, he's probably a Senshi."

Luna chuckled. "Don't be rediculous."

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Albat smiled. That cowardly boy, saving his own hide and leavibg the weaker ones to fend for themselves. It was so delightfully cruel.

"MARS FIRE JUTSU!"

The avian dodged easily, and glared at the one who had attacked him.

It was a Senshi. He could tell by the outfit. A white body-suit, with a short, dark red skirt, a rew bow on the front and back and with assorted accesories, also red. She had medium length black hair.

"Sailor Mars, I presume?" He chuckled. "I'm afraid that such pathetic tricks won't work against me."

"KAGE BUNSHIN MOON TIARA ACTION!"

He dodged as several glowing disks of light flew past him. He now hovered directly between the rooftops, with the two Senshi running into place between him. He sneered at them.

"Is that really the best you can do?"

Suddenly, Shikamaru jumped up, smirking lazily. "Actually, they were just decoys to get you into position." He said.

The boy landed in front of Mars, and fored a series of handsigns.

"SHADOW POSESSION JUTSU!"

Albat stared in disbelief as his whole body seized up, and he was unable to move.

Shikamaru frowned. "I don't who or what you are, or what you want, but you attacked innocent people of this village, and I cannot forgive that." He smirked. "Even if those you attack are troublesome."

Suddenly, a symbol appeared on the genius' forehead, and Luna stared in shock.

Naruto turned to the cat, who sat beside her. 'What's wrong, Luna?"

"That...that symbol...I don't believe it, he's a Senshi!"

Sasuke snorted. "Told ya."

Shikamaru looked between them all. "What's going on?"

Luna leapt across the rooftop towards the boy, and looked up at him. "It would appear that you are aprt of our group after all, Nara-san. Stand still, and I will awaken the power within you."

"Don't think you've beaten me!"

They all turned as Albat struggled, and then...broke the shadow holding him down.

Shikamaru stared. "I don't believe it... he BROKE the jutsu!"

"Which means that we need your power more than anything now! Nara-san, just look down at me, and don't pay any attention to that Youma!"

"DON'T IGNORE ME!"

Shikamaru did as he was told, and a beam of light went from Luna's forehead and into the lazy boy's.

While this was going on, Naruto and Sasuke tried desperately to distract the Labat with their attacks.

"MOON TIARA SHURIKEN!"

"MARS FIRE JUTSU!"

"THOSE TRICKS WON'T WORK AGAINST ME!"

A piercing shriek came out fo Albat's mouth, causing the two Senshi to crumple down, holding their ears in pain.

"I will not allow you to get away with this!"

Albat stopped, staring at the young girl. Her fuku and accesories were blue, and her long black hair was held in a ponytail.

"Mercury." He grolwed. "We meet again."

She smirked. "Mercury, huh? Alright then, let's see what you've got."

Albat shrieked, diving straight for her.

"Mercury!" Luna yelled, standing beside the current-girl. "Do something!"

"Just wait."

Albat soared ever closer and ever faster, creating a sonic boom, shattering windows in his wake.

"I WILL KILL YOU!!!"

"MERCURY!" Naruto yelled. "Get out of the way!"

"Shikamaru you idiot!" Sasuke shouted. "You're gonna get yourself killed!"

"Just a little more."

Now Albat was just a few feet away.

"NOW!" The Senshi of Ice yelled. "MERCURY ICE PRISON!"

Albat halted in his path, as he was now frozen in a block of ice. He hovered there for a few seconds, and then fell to the ground. There was a smashing sound as the frozen Youma hit the ground.

"Sorry about the scare back there." Mercury apologised. "I had to get him closer, away from any possible casualties. Besides, I have no idea from how far away I can perform that Justu, and so, better safe than sorry." She fell back, staring up at the sky. "I just know that this will be troublesome, so can I enjoy some cloud watching for awhile, before the next crisis?"

Naruto nodded. "Sure."

Sasuke snorted, but he was clearly relieved.

Luna smiled. Now they were almost complete.

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Ino stared up at them excitedly. She had managed to catch the whole thing on film.

The others were probably going to be so jealous, missing the debut of another Senshi.

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Two figures watched from on high, unseen.

"Are they ready for this?"

"I don't know. They're so young."

"But, Naruto has been in tough situations before, and has come through everytime."

"But...this might be beyond him." The figure held itself in its arms, nervous and afriad. "I don't think any of us can handle this. Not any of it."

The first held the second comfortingly, whispering soothingly. "Hush. It will be alright." They looked back down at the three Senshi below. "We'll be alright."

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Machiavillain grinned. He had just recieved data downloaded from Notomu and Albat.

So, there were new Senshi, and they were males. Sure, he dididn't see Mercury transform, but he knew their secret.

Soon, all the players would be introduced, and the first act will close. And then he would be able to have some fun.

He cackled, imagining the time when yet another world fell to his chaos.

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And now its done.

I realise that I have formed some (somewhat minor) plotholes, but I'll fix em up next time. If noone's spotted any, then it doesn't matter.

And now....foreshadowing, it's what's for dinner! Who are the two mysterious watchers (as if you don't know!), and what is Machiavillain up to? We will fund out soon.

Well, hope ya enjoyed it, and please comment!

(P.S. I apologise for any OOC behaviour)