Naruto meets X-Men Evolution (Chapter three)
*Several years have passed and now Naruto and Gaara are fully fledged teenagers and X-Men. Over the years, many new students have come to the school and have become like family to the boys. But Naruto begins to wonder about his parents and his lineage, but keeps quiet about it so as to not worry the professor or anyone else. Now let's join our young group of X-men as they are in the midst of a training session under both Renji and Logan (aka Wolverine)….
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"Come on Naruto get your head in the game!! This is a simple tracking mission that even a ninja like you can pull off!!" Logan watches along with Renji as their young team is doing a simple tracking assignment. Both Logan and Renji noticed that Naruto had been dazing off a lot and began to wonder what was wrong.
"Logan, you have noticed how off Naruto is today? It's like he's in another world. I talked to the professor and he believes that the fox is talking to him. But in the past when the fox talked to him he would let us know. What do you think could be the problem?" Renji heard his friend sigh, knowing he wasn't looking forward to this conversation.
"Look from what Chuck has told me, Naruto is beginning to wonder about his past and who his parents are. He might not make his problem vocal to us, but Chuck can tell. Renji you have to tell him about his parents and you might want to do it quick before something happens. Like him finding out from the shrew of a grandmother of his. And the last thing he needs right now is to be around her again." Renji just sighed knowing what his friend was saying was true.
Naruto had a right to know about his parents and who they are. Heck the last time he saw Minato was when they were in Suna. Even then he could tell that the man had gotten no sleep for he was up at night worrying about his only son. Even though he was out of danger of the clan heads and the council, there was still Danzo and his mother to worry about. And the thought of that alone would cause any father to lose sleep.
"I know Logan, but you know as well as I do that telling Naruto about the real reason he was brought here, would cause me to break my promise to Minato-sama about protecting his only son. Heck I'm surprised that Jiraiya has been able to keep that perverted mouth of his shut all this time." Renji knew that the only other people who knew about Naruto was him, his Godfather Jiraiya, his Godmother Tsunade who was not at all happy about being kept out of the loop about what has been going on with her godson. And a man by the name of Kakashi, who was supposed to be visiting today but was late again as usual.
"You never did tell me why Naruto and Gaara haven't been announced into the Ninja society yet. I know keeping them here is to protect them, but even they have a right to be around others that are like them. Well maybe not with the demons sealed in them but you know what I mean and…ELF WATCH YOU BACKSIDE NEXT TIME AND DON'T WAIT AROUND FOR YOUR OPPONENT!!!" Logan had to quickly correct a furry blue boy named Kurt Wagner who goes by the name 'Night Crawler' about to fall into a sand trap set up by Gaara aka Sand Raccoon.
"Now Logan give them some credit my friend. They've come a long way since they first came here. True they make small mistakes every now and then but they are wonderful kids and a great team. You should have more faith in them my friend." Logan was about to say something smart to his ninja friend when several dogs with ninja gear on came and jumped a few of the students, including Naruto and Gaara.
"What the-HEY GET OFF!!! *laughs while being licked in the face* Okay, okay you guys off, off, off. *laugh* I take it this session is over, huh sensei?" Naruto (aka Kitsune Koganeiro or Kit for short) looked to his teachers with that goofy grin of his.
"It would appear so, now Kakashi why don't you come out and get your dogs of our students before Storm does it for you." In a puff of smoke Kakashi appeared right before the X-men with his trade mark book in hand.
"Jeez when are you gonna stop reading those smutty books of yours. All they do is fill any person's mind with garbage anyway." Rogue found the thought of a guy like Kakashi would even look at books like that revolting.
"Yeah, I'm surprised you haven't been killed by a bunch of angry women for reading those things in public." Jean dusted herself off and made her way to where the others were.
Scott and the other then joined the others and began to wonder why Kakashi was here in the first place.
"So Kakashi to what do we owe the honor of this visit? The last time you were here it was to tell us of Tsunade or Jiraiya coming to visit. So what is the special occasion my friend?" Renji knew that Kakashi had a reason for everything he did. And was surprised by what he said next that would change their lives completely, well Naruto and Gaara's lives anyway.
"Well you see my friend it's like this my comrades and I are wondering when you are going to introduce both Naruto and Gaara into the ninja society and allow them to become full-fledged ninja. So I talked to Jiraiya-sama about it and he came up with a wonderful idea. Renji why not let both Naruto and Gaara compete in the Chunin Exams? This way they can compete with other ninjas and be introduced into the ninja society." Kakashi didn't miss the look of 'you have got to be kidding' look on Renji's face when he mentioned the Chunin Exams.
"Kakashi you know as well as I do how dangerous that exam is. If the proctors don't kill them with the different trails of the exam, then their opponent will. You and I both know what happened at the last Chunin Exams and how the Sound village tried to take over. I don't want Gaara and Naruto to be on the long list of casualties that exam seems to build each time it's held."
Kakashi knew that Renji was trying to protect his sensei's only son from those that wanted his head. But the truth of the matter was that no one knew about him or Gaara for that matter. Kakashi also knew how sad his sensei and his wife were and wanted so bad to see their son. He knew that he would get in trouble with him later but at the moment he had another problem. And that was convincing Renji to let the boys enter, but Kakashi had an ace up his sleeve.
"Renji I know that you are concerned for both Naruto and Gaara, but I can assure you that they will be fine." Somehow Kakashi knew that Renji wasn't convinced about everything he told him.
"Kakashi you seem to be forgetting one important thing, even if Naruto and Gaara compete there is the matter of them being one team member short. And I don't suppose you have a spare teammate up your sleeve my ever late friend." If Renji didn't know better he could have sworn that Kakashi was smiling under his mask. Renji turned to Jean to find out that Kakashi what Kakashi was thinking and hoped that he didn't have an ace up his sleeve like he always does.
"Jean could you please-," Jean nodded and began to read his mind, much to her dismay and found out three things. One Kakashi has that stupid book on the brain; two he did have an ace up his sleeve; and three Renji was going to kill him after she told him about the official order he had.
"Um…Renji do you want the good news, the bad news or the worst news first?" When Jean looked to Renji she saw how pale he had gotten and decided the good news would be better to just work on down the list.
"Well the good news is both you and Naruto won the bet about Kakashi having that perverted book on the brain so Scott and Kurt have to do your share of the chores for a month." Jean couldn't help but smile at the sound of both Scott and Kurt groaning in dismay at the thought of losing another bet to both Renji and Naruto.
"Now for the bad news, Kakashi does have an ace up his sleeve, a genin that needs a team and a team leader. And now the worst news, he has an official order from, and Gaara please don't bite my head off for this one, the leader of the Sand Village." Jean had to think quickly for Gaara had summoned up his sand and was swirling madly around him at the mention of his monster of a father.
"I take it he still hasn't forgotten what he did to his brother and sister huh?" Kurt along with everyone else took refuge behind Naruto for Gaara's sand wouldn't hurt him. They didn't know why but at the moment behind Naruto was the safest place to be.
So while Gaara was letting out his anger, Renji decided to pull Kakashi inside the house to have a few choice words for his idiot friend.
"Okay Kakashi I want a straight answer, why the hell would Gaara's father make a request like that? He hasn't cared about the boy since he came here and he has the gall to give an order like that!?!? And who was the one that agreed to this half-baked idea in the first place!?!?!" Renji was seething and Kakashi knew it. But before the ever late fool got the crud beat out of him, Storm came in the room to find out what was going on outside.
"Renji what in the world is going on outside and…Renji why do you have Kakashi in a headlock and this had better be good, cause to be honest I'm not in the mood right now to deal with your foolishness." Storm gave both men a look that could freeze ice and knew that messing with her right now was not a good idea.
"Well Storm it's like this, I have an official order to bring both Naruto and Gaara to compete in the Chunin exams this year signed by both the leader of the Sand Village and the Leaf Village. And before Renji puts me in another headlock I think Charles needs to hear this. But before that I forgot to tell Gaara some news that involves him and his family so now would be a good time to calm him down before half the school is covered in sand." Both Storm and Renji nodded their heads and went into the backyard to calm the Raccoon of the sand down.
But the moment they got out there they had found that Gaara had been calmed by Naruto and his summoned foxes: Oni and Yuni. Both Oni and Yuni (AN. Pronounced U-knee) were very good foxes despite their tendencies to be a bit on the prankish side. Oni was a white fox with blood red tips on his tail, ears, paws, and had flame like swirl markings on its face with pretty blue eyes. Yuni was a blackish-blue fox that had similar markings like Oni only hers were a bright silver color and she had red eyes and a crescent moon on her forehead. No matter what the reasons for Naruto learning to summon these two, but one thing was sure that they were very grateful to have them in the house. That and many of the adults in the house got a break from having to deal with Gaara when he lost his temper.
"Naruto I don't know how Oni and Yuni calm Gaara down but tell them to keep up the good work." Renji came up to a now calm Gaara who had Oni on his shoulder while Yuni was sitting in his lap, having her ear scratched. The others were in the process of getting any sand out of their hair shirt or any other places that sand could get stuck in.
"Gaara I have only one question for you; where does all that sand come from anyway? I know that goad of yours has a limit to how much it can hold. I mean come on there is no way that thing has more sand than its supposed to have." Scott for his part had been trying to figure out how Gaara could have more sand than the last time he used that goad.
While Scott was getting the sand out of his gloves (don't ask how it got there) Kakashi decided to help Gaara feel better after Jean told him the bad news earlier.
"Gaara there is some more news to go with what Jean said. You see I have received an invitation from your sister Temari and I think you're going to love this." Gaara and everyone could tell that Kakashi was smiling behind his mask again, but Gaara was more concerned about his sister so he read the letter attached to the invitation.
[Dear Gaara,
By now you probably heard that you and Naruto have been ordered to enter the Chunin exams this year via father and his stubborn nature. But do not worry little brother father won't be there. Which is good for two reasons; one: father and the leader of the Leaf village aren't on the best of terms at the moment. And reason two: I'm getting married in a few months and both Kankuro and I are moving to the Leaf Village. I know that I didn't tell you sooner, but there is a reason for that. Father was not so happy about the way things were going and the fact that he was being accused for the attempted takeover with the Sound. So, communications had been cut until things had settled a bit for everyone. I did manage to get a message out to my fiancée (who you'll meet when you get here) to send a message to the Hokage about what was going on. Please try to be on your best behavior when you get here. The council here in the Leaf Village is not so trusting and has been known to take matters into their own hands but that will change soon I promise. I would really like for you and the other X-men to be at my wedding and to meet my future husband. All I ask of you Gaara is that you be nice and patient with the lout of a man that I love. And please tell Scott and the others to be careful with their powers. Even though the council is being watched, they still have eyes and ears everywhere in this village. So please be very careful. Also there is a man here by the name of Hiashi Hyuga that you must avoid at all cost.
All my love,
Temari of the Sand (Soon to be Temari Nara)
P.S
Tell Naruto that there is a very big surprise for him when you guys get here.]
As Gaara finished reading the letter he turned to the people that have been like a second family to him with tears in his eyes and the biggest smile on his face.
"Guys, my sister Temari is getting married in a few months and she wants us to be there." Everyone (mostly the girls) gave a shout and began thinking about who the guy was. Well the guys were wondering who the poor sap was that fell for her.
The guys knew Temari very well and knew how deadly that woman was. Heck Temari nearly skinned Toad and Gambit for a stupid stunt they pulled a year ago. After that the boys were very careful about what they did around Gaara and his sister.
"So Gaara your sister is getting married, this is wonderful news." Everyone turned to see Professor Xavier come into the room.
"Yeah, she sounds really happy and I would like to meet this guys that has captured my dear sister's heart. 'And make him wish he had never been born'. But she also mentioned a surprise for Naruto as well. So…..can we go Professor?" Gaara was well aware of how protective the Professor was of both him and Naruto and how little he trusted the leader of Suna.
"Well to be honest I too would like to meet this person who has made your sister so happy as well. Also this would be a wonderful chance for all of you to get a better understanding of the ninja world. But about the Chunin Exams…I will have to talk to Renji and others about that. I know that both you and Naruto have been ordered to enter in the exams, but I need to talk to both Renji and Kakashi about this. For now all of you take a needed break and start packing for if I remember correctly Temari doesn't like to be kept waiting." Xavier then turned to both Kakashi and Renji, who was still glaring daggers at Kakashi, and spoke to both of them telepathically.
'Renji Kakashi if you both would meet me in the library to talk about this. I've already called Hank to discuss this as well. And Renji please don't kill Kakashi before we get there'
As everyone left to their rooms to pack their bags, Naruto decided to voice what's been on his mind for the past few years.
"Um…Professor, Do you have a minute before you talk to Renji-sensei and Kakashi-sensei I want to talk to you about something. Something that's been bugging me for some time now and I was wondering if you can help." Naruto didn't know what to do, but knew that if he talked things out with the Professor he have a more stable sense of mind.
"Of course Naruto, now sit down and tell me what troubles you? Has the fox been acting up again or is this a more personal matter?" Naruto couldn't help but chuckle a bit at his long time foster father/teacher.
"Well since we made that agreement that you wouldn't read my mind without permission from the fox I'll tell you. You see for the past few years I've been wondering who my parents are and who I am. But the big question that has been racking my brain is why did my parents leave me here in the first place. Didn't they want me or was the fact that their son was holding a monster inside of him too much for them to take? Professor…you and the others have been the best family a guy could ask for. I mean I love Jean and Scott like they were really my older brother and sister. Kitty, Rogue, Kurt and the others are like my little brother and sisters that I watch out for like any older brother should. I love all of you guys…it's just…," Naruto had to stop and think for a minute before he spoke and Charles noticed how glassy Naruto's eyes were.
"Professor, who am I and why did my parents leave me alone all this time?"
Naruto didn't know why but all the confusion and negative feelings that he was bottling up for so long finally released and caused Naruto to break down.
Meanwhile Kitty and the others were listening in on the whole conversation and couldn't believe that their favorite fox friend was keeping this from them.
"I can't believe Naruto never told us about this. Why would he keep this from us?" Kurt turned to his roommate in hopes of getting an answer.
Scott for his part had no idea what to think. True he saw Naruto like a little brother and would do anything for him to make him happy but now not even he knew how to make this right. Since the very man that helped create Naruto hasn't seen him in so many years.
Jean for her part was silently crying for she knew that Naruto wanted to know who his family was, but couldn't do anything to help.
"Hey Scott I've been meaning to ask you and Jean about something about Naruto. You guys have been here longer than we have. Tell me did something happen to Naruto when he was younger that caused him to get that scar on the back of his neck?" Rogue knew that she was treading on a very sensitive spot for both Jean and Scott had a look of dread on their faces.
"Well Rogue it's something that both Scott and I don't like talking about. In fact we still haven't told Naruto about it. But a few years ago both Naruto and Gaara were almost kidnapped by a man named Danzo." Rogue and the others couldn't believe what they were hearing.
"You see it's like this, we were in the Sand village for the first time and Renji….," So while Jean was telling the others about what happened when Naruto was younger, Charles was doing the same thing, only he was bring back that long forgotten memory of what happened that night.
"Now Naruto, you must relax you mind and remember I'm here to answer any of your questions for you after everything is over. Now open you mind and allow me to show you a memory that has been locked away for so long. Now relax and concentrate." The Professor then began to help jog Naruto's memory of what happened to him in the past.
"Huh…Where am I and…what's that sound? Hey I'm in a hospital wing. Professor is this where it all started?" Naruto turned around and noticed that his memory shifted a bit to him being in what looked like the one of the hospital wings in the institute but it was different.
Then Naruto noticed a man and a woman running through the forest with little him wrapped in a blanket and sheltered from the wind.
"Who are these two and why do I feel like I know them? Are they my parents and what are they doing here? Wait I remember this woman and her voice." Naruto then noticed that she was leaning over a basket with a little him looking up at her and the first thing he noticed was the long red hair and her kind eyes. The kind of eyes…a mother would have.
"That's my mother and she's beautiful…but why is she crying and who is this man with her? Hey wait he has the same hair as me…this man is my father…but why did they leave me here and why are they crying why…wait why is everything fading and…Professor the fox is taking over again GET OUT NOW!!!"
Two seconds after Naruto said those words both of them came back to the world of the living…so to speak. Naruto and Charles had both learned a long time ago that trying to tap into his memories without the fox's knowledge or say so was a big mistake and right now the fox was giving his container an earful.
KIT I thought I told you never to do that without me knowing. If you haven't noticed that you have more than one soul stuck in this pathetic body of yours.
Naruto was use to the ranting of the fox from time to time and had learned to put up with the ranting as time went on. But it was a big problem for Charles when he tried to read his mind from time to time.
"Uhhh…I believe that will be all for now. When we get to the Leaf village I will tell you more about what you saw and tell why your parents left you in my care. But know this Naruto, your mother and father only wanted to keep you safe and protect you from the evil out there. Just remember this Naruto; before your father handed you to me he said to you to grow up with a kind and forgiving heart and never hold a grudge. In a way he knew that if you ever saw him again you probably want to rip him to pieces but I'm sure your father and mother will be very proud of the wonderful man that you have become. You have proven their prayers and wishes were not wasted at all Naruto. Now I believe that you have some packing to do, am I correct?" Charles didn't miss the smile that appeared on Naruto's face as Naruto made his way to his room to pack what he needed for the trip.
Meanwhile Logan and Hank were having a wonderful time restraining Storm who had just heard the news and wanted to wring Kakashi's neck. But decided to suppress her anger until they were away from the kids.
"YOU SORRY EXCUSE OF A NINJA HOW COULD YOU LET THIS HAPPEN!?!?!" Storm was beyond angry and was looking to end Kakashi's life for what he had just told them. Ever since that night in Suna, Storm swore that Naruto and Gaara would never set foot near a Ninja village ever again. Too bad that now they didn't have much of a choice but to bring the boys to the one village that could kill Naruto in a heartbeat.
"Now…now Storm I know you're angry and you have every right to be. But don't shot the messenger okay. I have official orders from the Hokage of both the Sand and Leaf village stating that both boys are well pass the age of joining the Ninja society. And if I don't bring them to compete in the Chunin exams, the Anbu Opps would be down here and tear this place apart just looking for them. So it was decided that I would come and tell you all the news. But that is only part of why I'm here. The other reason is to see that an enemy of the Leaf named Orochimaru is on the prowl and is looking for them. Now he doesn't know about all of you but give this freak show enough time and he will find out everything he needs to know about this place. So to keep your students safe we want you all to come to the Leaf village. And don't worry about living accommodations. My student Sasuke Uchiha has offered to let you all stay in his home. And this is a good thing too since it's close to Christmas and all, his wife won't be so lonely while he is helping with the exams. So if it's alright with you guys won't mind spending the holidays with us and both Naruto and Gaara taking part in the exams then we can get things underway. So what do you all say? And don't worry I already told Sasuke about all this and to expect the unexpected with all of you. I just didn't tell him what you really are, is all. So….?"
Storm knew that trying to get around this would be impossible and she knew that what Kakashi said was the truth. Had they turned down the invitation, there would be ninjas all over Bayville looking for them. And the last thing that they needed was dealing with them. Heck keeping Naruto's grandmother away from him was a chore. And that's not including his wacko uncles either. But Storm also knew that Naruto and Gaara have both been kept in the dark about the ninja society that has existed since they entered this house. And Naruto of all people had a right to learn about his true past and his family. There were times when she was just tempted to tell Naruto about his father and mother but knew that would only cause trouble.
"If it's alright with the Professor and the others than I don't see why we can't go. But Kakashi I want you to let this Sasuke person know that the students are not to be used as targets and aren't familiar with the Ninja Society. And that includes both Naruto and Gaara. Gaara will have his brother and sister to help him, but Naruto needs someone to give him the proper information about the Ninja in the Leaf village and any other village that might be there. And one more thing Kakashi…if I find out that you are lying to me and the others and this is a plot to make me lose my mind due to worrying about the boys, both you and Renji will need medical attention due to being struck by lightning. Do I make myself clear?" Storm was very serious about this and didn't want anything to happen to the students.
"Of-of-of course Storm, you have my word as a Ninja that nothing will happen to them. Now if you all will excuse me I have to let my students and the Hokage know about what's to come in two days…so see-ya in two days." And in a puff of smoke Kakashi was gone leaving the adults to talk about everything they would need for this trip.
Meanwhile Scot was making his way to Naruto's room to see if he was only bringing what he needed and not the ten to twelve cases of instant ramen noodles that he kept hidden in his room. Where Naruto had them hidden he didn't know, but all he knew along with everyone else was that Naruto had an endless supply of ramen hidden in his room.
"Hey Naruto you just about ready-y-y-ie-ie-ie! Naruto how many ramen cases are you going to take on this trip. It's not like this guy isn't going to feed us and besides it would insult his wife if you brought all those cases of ramen and …Naruto is that fourteen cases of ramen I'm counting right now?" Naruto gave a sheepish laugh and nodded his head towards Scott.
"Ugh…Naruto you can't be serious. I know you love this stuff but come on three or four cases would be enough…right?" Naruto just shook his head and sat on the bed facing his long time brother.
"Scott I know you and the others are worried, but you don't have to worry about Gaara and myself. We can take care of ourselves and we know better than to do something stupid. And in a way I'm kinda excited cause…cause…" Scott noticed that Naruto began to trail off as he was talking.
"Hey Naruto you okay? You know you can talk to me about anything so what's the matter?" Scott then noticed the look of for longing in Naruto's eyes and knew something was up with him.
"Nothing Scott, just…the Professor told me when we get to the Leaf Village; he was going to tell me about my parents and who I am. I mean I know who I am but I don't know anything about my family or who they are or were in this case. And above all else…he tell me why my parents left me here at the institute in the first place and well…maybe give me the answers that I've been trying to get for…for…my whole life." Scott knew how important finding his parents was to Naruto was. Which made him mad at the only memory that Naruto had of his parents was what the professor told him.
"Hey don't worry about it Naruto. You yourself have often told us to always look on the bright side of things about life. So you should do the same. Now remember Naruto you must pack for cold weather. Not only will the test be done in cold weather but expect to do your Christmas shopping in the Leaf Village. Who knows maybe this year you'll get a girlfriend for a present, HA… HA… HA… HA… HA!!!" Scott had to dodge a pillow sent his way via Naruto and his resentment of that stupid joke.
So after two hours of packing and calling loved ones, the team was ready to go but not without packing a few scrolls for both Naruto and Gaara to study on the way there.
Meanwhile back in the Leaf Village Kakashi was leaving to visit his teammates about what was going to happen in the next few days. Now Kakashi had told Sasuke to be on his best behavior for his new house guest, but he also needed to tell him not to kill his house guest either. But he was also going there to check on one of his students, a girl by the name of Sakura Uchiha who was not herself and has been acting strange for the past few months. So he was paying them a visit.
*KNOCK-KNOCK*
"Sasuke it's me Kakashi, open the door we need to talk." After waiting a few minutes Kakashi was greeted with a frowning Sasuke (does he ever smile?).
"Hugh…I take it that she still won't tell you or anyone what has been on her mind as of to date?"
"No sensei and I'm trying my best to make her happy but everything I do only pushes her away. I want my Sakura back, the happy and smiling Sakura that promised to never leave my side and vowed to spend the rest of our lives together with me. I want her back not this shell that she's become. Ugh…I want the woman I married to come back sensei…I…I just don't know what to do any more." Kakashi could tell that his student was lost and needed help and fast to bring his little cherry blossom back to her normal cheery self. And that was another reason he wanted the X-men in the Leaf Village to help her. Whatever happened to Sakura was from within her mind and Charles Xavier was the only one who could help her.
"Sasuke do not worry help is well on the way in the form of one of your house guest. And speaking of which, I want you to help two ninjas that will be arriving with them and get them up to date about the different clans and rules. Remember this is the first time that they will be introduced to ninja society and we don't want them to get killed because of something they did on accident. *That and Storm would kill me if I let anything happen to these boys.*" Kakashi kept the last part to himself but Sasuke could tell that his sensei's head was on the line if anything happened to these two.
"Fine Kakashi-sensei but I was wondering if you could find Kiba and Shino for me. I need them to track down someone for me" Kakashi knew that whenever Sasuke wanted to find someone it meant that someone was going to either die or end up in the emergency room before the day was done. But rather than dwell on the impending doom of this unknown person (who will be revealed later in the story), let's move on to the long awaited arrival of the X-men in the Leaf Village.
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"WOW!!! I've never seen a place like this before. Hard to believe that this place is hidden from the rest of the world and has been thriving for years, huh guys?" Kurt had his face practically glued to the window of the Black Bird while he was looking down at the Leaf Village.
"Yeah and the Sand village doesn't have anything on this place and it's called the sand village for a reason too. All you see for miles is sand, sand and more sand." Gaara got a good look from his window as well. The girls were getting a good look too but they were trying to find the shopping district of this place to get their Christmas shopping done.
Meanwhile Scott had remained quiet for about the whole trip and looked like he want to hurt someone. And in truth he did and the person was none other than Naruto's father. Scott still hasn't forgotten the night he met the man either. For the thought of having Naruto taken away was a memory Scott could never forget.
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*Flashback to when the night they first met Gaara and his brother and sister*
Naruto had just woken up to find that Gaara was not in his bed and that there was a weird person in the room. But before he could do anything, Naruto was hit in the back of the neck knocking him out quickly.
Said strange man was accompanied by another that held the mark of a wolf's paw on his right shoulder and the character of 'evil' on his left shoulder. Both men go by the name of Danzo and Aku, Minato's older brother.
"Okay Danzo you have full filled your end of the bargain, now all that is left is to take my darling nephew back to mother for his special training. Now I suggest you leave before my brother finds you here. You're already on thin ice with him and this might get you sent to the executioner's block if you know what I mean." Aku saw Danzo move over to where Naruto had fallen and dropped Gaara beside him who was also knocked out.
"Of course and consider the one-tailed a parting gift. You can do as you wish with him since his father wants him dead anyway. Minato was a fool to think he could hide his own son from me. But remember once he hits the right age I want him to join ROOT as one of my personal assassins. Now I will take my leave." And then Danzo disappeared in a cloud of smoke leaving Aku to haul both kids out the window but didn't get very far since Scott had woken up and was seeing red through his glasses (no pun intended).
"Well hello four eyes I see the knock out gas has worn off. I didn't want to kill anyone today but since you seem like you want to die, I will end your life here and now." Aku then went to grab Scott but was hit in the face with the very reason why Scott wore those glasses; his optic blast eyes.
"OWWWW!!!!! YOU LITTLE BASTARD YOUR GONNA PAY FOR THAT!!!" Aku held his now bleeding eye after he was shot point blank in the face by Scott.
"*GROWL* KID YOU ARE GOING TO REGRET EVER BEING BORN BRAT!!!!" But before Aku could bring his sword down to kill Scott a flash of yellow went past him and stood in front of both Scott and Aku.
"Well…well…well, if it isn't my dear brother Minato. Tell little brother how is your wife doing and why was I not invited to the hospital to witness the birth of your son Naruto? Oh…wait I remember now, it was because of your six daughters Lucifer and I put in the ground before him…HAHA!!" No sooner had Aku said those words he was sent crashing through the wall by Minato who was seeing red.
Scott on the other hand couldn't believe what he had just heard or seen. Right before him was the man that was responsible for Naruto being brought into this world. Naruto's father was right before him and looked exactly like what Naruto only older and had the same eyes.
"I know what you're thinking little one, and yes I'm Naruto's father but I'm not here to take him back with me. He's to stay with the Professor and live with you and anyone else at the institute." Scott couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"Why? Why are you doing this to him? All he wants is to be with you and live with the family he always wanted. WHY IS THAT WRONG TO YOU!?!?!?" Minato just turned around and faced the boy giving him a small smile that was filled with sorrow and told him before he left to track his psycho brother…
"When we meet again I will tell you the reason but for now, just be the family he deserves for now and please protect him for me" and just like that he was gone in a flash (no pun intended).
The very second that Minato left Storm came rushing in along with Renji who looked like he got in a bear and lost five rounds out of six.
"Scott get Jean and get your things, we're leaving tonight and don't ask questions, just hurry! Storm you get Gaara and Naruto and find the Professor, FAST!!! I'll meet you guys down in front of the gate or close to it" Renji did some hand signs and summoned what looked like wolves and began to fight off the sand nin that seem to be coming from everywhere.
It seems as though it was a miracle that got them out of that village in one piece. If you don't count Naruto having a lump on the head and a few scratches on Gaara then everyone was alright. But Scott vowed that if he ever saw Naruto's father again he'd either give him a piece of his mind or give him a taste of his optic eyes.
*Flashback ends*
"Scott…Scott…SCOTT SNAP OUT OF IT ALREADY!!!!!" Jean was getting pretty tired of being ignored by her boyfriend and decided to let him know, by yelling in his ear.
"Glad to see that I have your attention now Scott, now stop being like a bump on a log and come on. We have to meet our gracious host before anything else happens. Like Naruto and the others going through with their plan to dump ice water on you." Scott quickly got out of his seat and made his way to where the others were.
Once outside they were greeted by Kakashi, a woman that made the boys frightened for some reason (take a guess at who it is), and two boys; one that looked pale and carried a sketch pad and another that showed no emotions at all.
While the others were wondering who this person was, Renji knew that this was the head of the Uchiha clan: Sasuke Uchiha. For all Uchiha's were known for their emotionless faces and arrogant attitudes.
"So you are our gracious host Mr. Uchiha am I correct? My name is Charles Xavier, Professor of the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters. And it is an honor to meet you and I take it this is your teammate Sai am I correct? Kakashi has told us many things about the both of you" Charles had noticed that there was something or someone on Sasuke's mind as he led the X-men to his clan home.
"Please do not think of me as rude for asking this but why has your wife not come to meet us Mr. Uchiha?" Charles noticed how tense Sasuke had gotten at the mention of his wife Sakura.
"Umm…I believe that I can explain that but for now, let's get settled in and then we can talk." Kakashi had picked the right moment to intervene before Sasuke killed the man.
Once they arrived at the Uchiha estate, the X-men were spellbound at what they had seen. Before them was a Zen garden that was filled snow and bare Cherry Blossom trees. In the middle of the garden was a koi pond with multi-colored koi fish swimming around. But that wasn't all, once they stepped into the main part of the house they saw just how big this place was. There were enough rooms to fit about twenty to forty people and the kitchen looked like it was built to cook for an army.
"Man this place is huge and this kitchen is a dream come true. Can you imagine all the cookies and stuff I can bake in here?!?!?!" Rogue and Jean both had to hold back Kitty before she ran and rearranged a bunch of stuff in the kitchen and caused a fuss by the Uchiha.
"Now don't worry about the cooking, you are my guest and I wouldn't-," Rogue held up a hand to stop Sasuke so she could speak.
"Please don't think of us rude but my friends and I want to help out around here while we stay here with you. And to be honest my friends and I agreed that we would cook dinner for you and your wife to show you how grateful we are to you. So if you don't mind would it be alright if after we settled in our rooms we could start on dinner?" Sasuke just nodded his head and let the girls talk amongst themselves while he went to check on his wife Sakura.
*Knock-Knock*
"Sakura I'm coming in" Once inside he saw his once happy wife folding clothes in their room while keeping her eyes away from his.
"Sakura, please look at me and tell me what is wrong. Have I done something to upset you or done something to make you sad? Please just tell me what it is and I'll make it better please Sakura!!" Sasuke was desperate to have his Sakura back that he did the one thing that no Uchiha has done before: beg.
Sakura stopped folding their clothes and turned to the man that was her husband but still refused to look him in the eye and spoke in a voice that Sasuke knew wasn't hers.
"My husband you have done nothing wrong for me to make me upset and I'm sorry for making you upset and I will try-," Sakura was caught off guard by her husband's lips to stop her from saying anything else.
"Please just stop and bring back the woman I love to me. I'll do whatever it takes to bring you back Sakura. I promise, just please come back to me." For some odd reason the dullness in her eyes seem to disappear for a second and the color returned for a few minutes and Sakura felt like her old self.
"Sasuke-kun…what happened…what has….AHHHHHHHH!!!!!" Sasuke had to react quickly for his wife had fainted on the spot before she felt jolts of pain course thru her.
A minute later Kakashi came busting thru the door after he heard Sakura scream.
"What happened Sasuke?"
"I don't know but for a second I had my Sakura back but then this happened!!!" Kakashi knew that now was the time to ask Charles to find out what was wrong with Sakura.
"Sasuke, lay Sakura on the bed and wait here with her. I'll be right back." But before he could walk out the door he was confronted with Renji, Logan, Charles and Strom.
"How did-,"
"Kakashi we will explain later, right now we have to help the girl, and the next time just asks for our help. Now what happened to her?"
Kakashi sighed and began to explain what happened to Sakura and how she came to be like this.
"It happened about six months ago after her parents were killed by rogue ninjas. The Council had called her to meet with them and after that she came back like she had the life sucked out of her. And when she got home well you can take a guess. Both Sasuke and myself thought that she was under a genjutsu but found none. I had hoped that you could help her cause we are both at a lose" Charles understood and knew what was wrong with her.
"I will help but understand that after wards it would be wise to tell Sasuke the truth about what we really are." Charles then went about the task of reading Sakura's mind and finding out what happened to her.
"Sakura listen to me, my name is Charles Xavier and I'm here to help you but you must show me what happened to cause your current state. Let me help you."
Charles then saw a flash of images from her childhood to her marriage of Sasuke to what happened six months ago.
Charles saw Sakura standing in front of what looked like the council and having a shouting match.
"What do you mean I have to divorce my husband to marry my cousin!?!?!"
"Sakura as it is stated in your parents will you must marry within your clan to produce heirs with the same blood limit. But in order for that to happen you must divorce your current husband and marry Yoshi" Sakura turned to her cousin who was four years her senior with a look of horror on her face. True her and her cousin did love each other but not in that way and she was a happily married woman with a loving husband and everything.
"You can't force me to go against my vows to my husband just so you guys can make my life miserable. I refuse to marry my cousin and that is that." Sakura began to leave the room until she felt a jolt of searing pain course through her body.
"AHH!!! What are you…doing…to….m-me?" Sakura turned to a woman that was causing her pain and saw what looked like the devil in a woman's body.
"My name is Akuma little one and I'm not like most ninjas. For you see I'm not completely human. I'm a mutant and I have the power to lock away any part of the human mind and make them into living zombies bent to the will of others. I can also see what a pregnant woman will have before she begins to show. And that trick came in handy when destroying my six nieces, but enough about my past. As of today for defying the council your punishment will be you will live the rest of your life as a shell of your former self until you eventually do leave your husband to marry your cousin. And here is the wonderful part; every time you slip back to your normal self you get a jolt of pain that will only get worse until you wise up. Now I'll leave you gentle men to your business and don't worry she'll be back I promise you…hehehehe" and just like that she was gone.
Charles couldn't believe what he had just seen but now knew what to do to bring Sakura back to herself.
"Sakura I know you're here you have to listen to me, you must fight this power and come back to the ones who love you. You can't give in now you are close I can tell"
Charles went further into her mind and found a girl locked in a room with the name 'Sakura' on it. Once he opened the door he was surrounded by a field of flowers and a lone cherry blossom tree that had a much healthier looking Sakura fast asleep with a chain around her. Not too far from her was another girl that looked just like her but had the word 'inner written on her forehead and was chained to a metal post.
"I take it you are the one that guards this girls mind right?"
"Yeah you could say that, I'm the inner her. This is what her clan is famous for, having another person inside them to protect their minds from any genjutsu that is thrown at them. The one thing that we aren't so good at dealing with is people with psychic powers. Listen baldy I have no problem staying like this, in fact I prefer that you wake her up first before you do anything else. Cause believe me when I say this, it will be a while before I can undo the damage that woman did to her. But see to it that the council pays for what they did to her."
Charles could see to hatred in the inner eyes and knew that once her other half was better the council will suffer at the hands of either her or her husband.
Charles then went about the task of freeing Sakura and getting her back to normal. Once free, Sakura began to open her eyes and saw who was helping her.
"Who are you….?"
But before she could get her answer everything began to fade and Charles began to fade as well.
*Outside her mind and in the world of the living*
Charles had to steady himself for a minute or two before he turned to see if what he had done worked. And to his joy it had for there before him was the Sakura that he had seen in her mind. Full of life and happiness and a smile that could light up any dark night.
"Sasu-kun…what is going on and why-," Sakura was cut off by her husband's wonderful and talented lips as he kissed her senseless. For the first time in six months he had heard her call him by that sweet nickname of hers and saw the life restored to her eyes once again.
"Professor Xavier I don't know what you did, but no amount of thanks can be given for what you have done for my wife. I will forever be in your debt and you and your friends are always welcomed in the Uchiha house." Sasuke couldn't believe what had happened but right before his eyes was the very woman that he fell in love with and married with her bright emerald green eyes so full of life staring at him with the same love that she held for him and only him.
"But what did you do? I mean she wasn't under any genjutsu so what was wrong with her?"
"Umm…Sasuke I think I should tell you, but first I think that you should introduce me to our house guest then after that you and I can make up for lost time." Sakura then kissed Sasuke on the cheek and followed him and the others down the hall to the kitchen where they found the girls deep in cooking dinner.
"Well this is new; usually I'm the one cooking the food and serving our house guest." The minute Sakura said that the girls turned around to greet their host's wife.
"Hello I'm Jean, this is Kitty, and the one making the mountain of desserts over there is Rogue." Sakura waved hello to everyone and was about to join the girls in the cooking when the doorbell rang which was followed by a voice that sent Sai running.
"HEY FOREHEAD, ARE YOU BACK TO NORMAL OR WHAT!?!?!" Sakura knew who this person was gave a shout that made everyone cringe.
"INO-PIG FOR GOD SAKE OF COURSE I'M BACK TO NORMAL AND WHY ARE YOU EVEN HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE? YOU KNOW THAT THE LAST TIME YOU CAME HERE YOU SCARED THE CRUD OUT OF SAI!!!!" In less than two seconds later Sakura was being hugged by her long time friend/rival Ino. Who was crying her eyes out for now she had her best friend back and things would be normal again.
"Your back…your *sniff* really back. What happened to you six months ago and why were you like that. You had me worried half to death and TenTen and Hinata and…and…oh I'm just so happy to have back and happy to find that you have some handsome house guest in your home. So….you want to tell me who the blonde with the blue eyes is and who the red head with the tattoo of 'love' on his forehead is too or do I have to guess?" Sakura could only shake her head at the antics of her long time friend and went about the task of getting to know everyone. Including the blonde that Ino mentioned who looked a lot like the fourth Hokage for some odd reason.
"*laughs nervously* ya…about that well my name is Naruto and this is my friend Gaara. And we're here for the Chunin exams. It's nice to meet you guys by the way." Ino and Sakura couldn't believe that they were hearing this. But before things could get out of hand and Ino dragged both boys away to do heaven knows what, Rogue came in with a tray of her famous beignets.
"Umm…sorry to interrupt but I just thought you guys would like a little snack while we all get to know each other." Rogue then placed the tray of fresh hot beignets in front of everyone and then went back to the kitchen to finish her other desserts.
Ino for her part was in awe at what she was eating and couldn't believe that this person who she had just met could make such wonderful food. Then an idea struck on how to get Sai's attention once and for all.
"Sakura I know what to do to get Sai to notice me!!! Like my momma always said 'the way to a man's heart is through his stomach' and I know just how too!!!" Ino then ran into the kitchen to see if she can find the girl that brought those pastries.
"Ahh…there you are! I'm Ino and I was wondering if you could show me how to make these delicious pastries you brought to us so I can catch a certain man that keeps running from me." Rogue was a little worried but knew that Ino would leave her alone unless she said yes.
"Okay I'll help but first thing you need to know is that these are called beignets and they're easy to make. You just have to follow the recipe is all. Oh…and before I forget I have one rule, please respect my personal space when you're around me. It's not to be rude, I just don't like a lot of people touching me is all. Now first things first you might want to wash your hands and then we'll get started." Rogue then went about the task of showing Ino how to make beignets(1).
Meanwhile n the other room, the others were enjoying the treat that Rogue brought them and began introducing themselves to Sakura.
"Well like Naruto was saying earlier, I'm Scott Summers. This is Jean Gray and next to her is Kurt Wagner. Next to him is Kitty Pride and next to her is Logan. And next to the professor is Storm and Mr. Macoy you haven't met yet. And the one that has Kakashi in a headlock would be Renji, Naruto and Gaara's sensei." Renji turned and waved to Sakura and began to continue to choke the life out of Kakashi for some odd reason.
"Well it's nice to meet all of you and-," *Knock-Knock*
"Huh…who could that be and why do I smell wet dog…Sasuke did you call Kiba for something?" Sakura turned to her husband who was sporting a smile that would send chills down the devils spine.
"As a matter of fact Sakura; yes I was. You see I had him and Shino look for someone for me and I told them to come here the minute they found him." Sasuke went to the door but was followed by his wife who stopped him for a minute.
"Sasu-kun tell me why that Naruto person looks so much like Minato-sama but with whiskers? Do you think that he could be the child that he told us about years ago? And if so why was he with Mr. Xavier and his friends for all these years?" Sasuke pulled his wife into a loving embrace and held her for a while before he told her what he thought.
"Sakura I know that saying no right now would be useless but yes I do believe that he is Minato-sama only son. But for now just worry about our guest. Besides the Chunin exams, I think he's here to find his parents. But that alone is going to be a problem since no one knows where Minato-sama and Kushina-sama disappeared to three years ago or why they left for that matter. But I promise that things will get better Sakura. Now if you'll excuse me I have to meet someone at the moment and make their lives a living hell. But when I get back I'm going to take you up on your offer for making up for lost time. But for now, get to know our house guest and see if you can find out more about Naruto and Gaara. And please keep Ino from burning down the kitchen. The last time she was here she tried to cook for you and almost burnt down the kitchen." Sasuke smiled as he heard his wife laugh at that memory. It was before all this mess happened and she was sick with a cold and Ino being herself, wanted to help her and nearly got killed do it.
"I know, you just go have fun doing whatever you have to do and when you come back you can have some fun with me" and Sasuke sealed that deal with his wife with a passionate kiss and watched her make her way back into the den with the others while he and Kiba went to have a nice little chat with his soon to be late cousin-in-law, Yoshi.
It took only ten minutes to get to their destination and to say that Sasuke was thrilled was an understatement. For he was looking forward to seeing Yoshi and find out what happened between him and his wife. And no soon had they gotten there, they were greeted by the sounds of Yoshi's loud mouth.
"Kiba I need you and Shino to guard the door while my cousin-in-law and I have a nice little talk about what happened six months ago. And if you hear screams of pain coming from here, don't worry it's just me taking my aggression out on him." And with that Sasuke went inside to find Yoshi banging on the walls for both Kiba and Shino to release him.
"HOW CAN YOU TWO DO THIS TO ME??? DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!?!?! I COULD HAVE YOUR HEADS FOR THIS!!! HOW CAN YOU PRETEND TO BE ON MY SIDE THEN JUST LEAVE ME HERE!! WHAT TYPE OF NINJA'S ARE YOU!?!?!?" Yoshi received his answer but from the last person that he was hoping to see for a long time.
"The kind that I can rely on and don't worry cousin, I'm still the same person that I was years ago. The only difference is I married your cousin and became a better man. You however are going to be a changed man as well; starting with me REARRANGING YOU FACE!!!!"
The only thing that could be heard were screams of pain that could be heard throughout the village.
*To Be Continued*
*Well there is the next chapter and sorry that it took so long to get out but I've been stressed with a lot of things and haven't had the time to type. That and writers' block is murder on the thinking part of the brain. Well I hope you all can forgive me for being so late and continue to read my fanfics. I promise to do better and have other chapters up as soon as I can. So for now enjoy this one and I'll get back to writing more. Until next time…Ja Ne!!!!*
P.S.
And for those of you that love to cook I've included the recipes for beignets also and take my word, these are delicious.
Here's the recipe:
Beignets:
Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
Ingredients
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
7 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shortening
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.
Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.