yep as promised people, Kitsune conjured up chapter 3. again apologize for the delay, final exams. but don't worry! one more day and I'll be on break!:) so I'll be able to present ya'll with more stuff, including stories that would be posted and determined by YOU! and i might get to be able to show you people the poems I've been so busy writing for a while.
[hint: some of them gotta do with characters from stories writ or made up!;)]
anyway: hope ya'll enjoy this chapter and let me know if its good. [and if its bad, then i still want to know so i can make it better for ya]
disclaimer: i do not own Naruto. that right belongs to Kishimoto-Sensei. i own the plot, Kyoukou, and the Shadows.
bold words:voice/Kyuubi speaking to Naruto in his head
italic words:when Naruto is thinking or speaking to the voices in his head
mild cursing
The Escape
The run to the far off field was tiring but Naruto was able to make it to the pine tree and was glad that he ran when he did.
Poor fellow! He thought as he heard the Shadow tormenting and beating up the young guard that helped him was propelled to go back and help defend Tongan but remembered what the violet-haired man had just done to help get away.
Besides, I'm still too weak! Not even Kyuubi is able to help me! Where is that damn fox anyway? He thought as he tried his best to climb up the spindly, tall tree.A sleeping squirrel was startled awake by the blond.
Oh Kami! Please little squirrel, PLEASE don't get me found! Naruto squirrel squeaked and scolded the escapee for waking him (her?) up. Naruto clambered up the tree in an attempt to avoid an attack. Thankfully the squirrel did not follow him and the Shadow down below did not here the commotion going on between squirrel and fox.
What the hell? Where the hell did HE come from? The blond shinobi carefully and with as much stealth as he could do in his damaged but slightly improved state, he climbed more of the tree, dodging the sharp pines and hoping the Shadow wouldn't catch on when he lost his footing. Naruto caught himself from screaming in pain and shock but slivers of the bark and pine needles fell in the process.
Thankfully the shadow sneezed at the moment and the shards of the tree landed harmlessly a few feet away from his position. The escapee mentally sighed in relief and began to climb further, avoiding any dead limbs in the meantime.
That was close! But so far things are going too easily. This can't be good! I just hope this tree does poke up out of the fencing otherwise I'm gonna be in even MORE pain than I am now! The blond shinobi thought, remembering the first time when he and the other half of his squad were brought here the first time so long ago; the fences were rigged with powerful and deadly electricity and chakra absorbingjutsus.
He remembered how one of his men tried to make a run for it their first night here and got electrocuted so badly, his skin, nerves, and organs had burned and melted. As of now, Naruto could STILL smell burnt skin in the air (or was that his own skin from the electrocution from earlier?).
It seems that these people's main chakra property is lightning. If that's the case then my wind jutsus should be enough to handle 'em! He thought and attempted to create a Rasengan when his body began to ache and he felt so dizzy he thought he was going to fall.
Biting his tongue from screaming out and holding onto the tree for support, Naruto realized that his usually high chakra reserve was pitifully low and that performing this jutsu would only get the Shadow's attention. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and the dark cloud that was trying to claim him again and kept on climbing.
Escape! That's the main thing I gotta do! I can't fight, they kill me! I have to get out of here, I must escape! I have to keep me promise to Tongan and get out of here! He risked his life for me. I can't let him down! Naruto's vow gave him the strength to keep on climbing to the top most part of the tree and the courage to jump down into the bushes below.
{Stay in the cover of the forest and avoid any and all search lights}
Nodding his head , the blond shinobi stuck to the underbrush near one of the fences where currently two Shadows stood, one on the ground and the other on the fencing itself. After a close call of nearly being caught in the searchlight, he managed to reach an oak. Crouching low and hoping his legs will help him, he kicked off the ground and jumped as high as he could until he caught the branch and hoisted himself up just as the light passes through that area again. Using the dense cover of leaves and branches to conceal himself he concluded that the main gate out of the compound and into the deep woods was north and began to jump from his tree to the other, using his gaining strength and stealth to avoid the lights and landing on the branches nearby.
Man I can't believe I missed jumping from trees THIS bad! The wind feels GREAT! The blond shinobi thought as he allowed himself to get lost in the winds and nature, reminiscing about the days when he and team 7 would jump from the trees during missions or for leisure. Something he thought was taken for granted. A snapped twig and a low curse brought the escapee out of his mind and made him miss the branch, landing with a very heavy thud to the ground below. He was so wrapped up in his past he forgotten that he was in a forest surrounding a prison, not in the lovely green foliage surrounding Konoha. Rubbing his head, Naruto strained his ears to listen for his pursuer, his hand hovering over his weapon pouch. A man in gray ANBU garb wearing a ghost-like mask came out through the bracken, a cross bow with an electrically charged bolt armed and ready to fire.
Shit! This is bad! Naruto panicked and kept still, hoping the Shadow would pass on by without getting too inquisitive about the slightly dented thorn bush. Judging by the way the Shadow was scanning the woods and the dark aura emitting from him, Naruto had to guess he got news from his comrade about Tongan helping him escape and had orders to commence a 'Search and Destroy' or a 'Search and Capture' hunt.
I gotta distract him, but how? I need a decoy!
Why not a Shadow Clone? A voice in his head mentioned.
The blond smiled big.
That's right! I can do tha- his smile disappeared.
I can't use my chakra though!
You only need one clone, baka! And besides, it only requires the same amount of chakra for walking on water.
True! A small dose wouldn't affect me too much; the escapee agreed and made the sign for casting a shadow clone. "Kage bushin no Jutsu!" he whispered. A puff of smoke along with a small pop echoed in the thorn bush and there were two blond haired, cobalt-blue eyed men in thin, torn, messy pants and powder blue over shirts in the hiding spot. The Shadow heard the noise and came over to investigate.
"HEEYAH!" something loud and scrawny jumped at the unsuspecting Shadow, causing him to be temporarily blind. Naruto seized his opportunity and dashed out of the bush, sprinted up the tree applying a small amount of chakra to his feet and preceded his escape. When he saw his caster safe, the Shadow Clone leapt and while avoiding electric bolts ran south, the Shadow chasing after him. This sudden outburst caught the attention of all the Shadows in the surrounding area and helped in the chase of the Dopple Ganger, all the searchlights focused on him which left the real Naruto to escape with ease.
~time lapse: 6 miles since escape~
Running down a dirt road 15 minutes after evading wire traps and electric fences Naruto felt himself begin to tire. However that moment of fatigue was forgotten when he sensed his Shadow clone was caught and terminated. He smiled to himself to know that his plan worked and that he was able to fool the smartasses of Kyoukou with a child's prank. He forced himself to keep on running figuring the Kyoukou would be coming after him soon.
{There will be a merchant's cart several miles down the road that goes to market in the nearby village. If you can keep yourself well hidden in his wares and are patient, you'll be able to reach the village by sunrise…}
Sure enough, about 20 minutes after his Dopple Ganger was returned did Naruto spot a horse-drawn cart on the side of the road while its owner was in a house further in the woods. Slowing down to a jog, the Kyuubi container reached the cart and clambered inside. Finding a nice corner sheltered by crates and bundles, he grabbed a small blanket that was slipping out of a bag, wrapped it around his thin, boney body and collapsed onto a small pile of silks.
His head barely hit the piles when he already passed out and dreamed…
how many of you were holding your breath or your heart raced when he almost got caught? :D
hope this came out good. i busted my tail and risked my life to post this up tonight.
oh well! I'll write more for ya'll and when i finish writing chap. 4 I'll get it up
[hint: small sense of betrayal and doubt will arise in out hero's heart as he makes the journey home. still on the run and tryin to escape. several close calls._.]
any questions, comments or concerns leave in your review on your way out, thank you very much
this was Kitsune presenting The Forsaken Prisoner: The Escape.