-CHAPTER 3-
Everything's dark, worst then anything he has ever been in.
Tch. Damn you Yondaime Hokage. But…
Want an interesting drama you've cooked up
A smirk from the demon itself, growling in a low tone as he watched a visitor's silence steps.
"As much as I hate to admit how impossible this is…just… How…?"
The visitor muttered, looking up to Beast the cage. Oddly, the Beast did nothing but glance at the weird human before him.
"Who The Hell Are You. How Did You Get Here?"
The Beast sneered, there was something about this kit that annoys the shit out of him "…"
Without a single word, the visitor disappeared into the fog. But the beast was able to see the visitor's clouded face before the disappearance.
He could only see a tear drop on the visitor's right cheek.
"….."
With raging breath, A Blonde kid shoots up from his sleeping position. What a Odd dream...
"Reporting in Hokage-Sama"
The ANBU kneeled before him. Sarutobi sighed once again. He is getting too old for this.
News of a suspicious activity within the neighboring villages has been stirring up yet again. The Last time this happened, it didn't end well. Not for the village or for Konoha.
The Hokage sighed once more, thinking of how misfortune must be smiling so brightly at him at the moment. "For now get two ANBU teams to spy on the situation, if there's anything. Report back at once" He said with a stern voice as the Shinobi nodded and went to his duties.
"… I'm getting too old for this"
"Master, I've received news from the Hokage Office"
The butler said as he entered the Lord's room. As he closed the door behind him, he notices the master pushing himself off the floor scattered with toys and stuff animals. Like a toy paradise to children. "What is it?" Asked the tired lord.
"It seems that activities from the surrounding villages are rising"
Theodore stated, still in mid bow. Eyes not daring to look at the reaction his master might be giving. But just by the voice, he knew the lord isn't happy. After all, anything from neighboring villages would only bring bad omens. And he knows that first hand.
"…" With minutes of silence passed, the lord stood up. With a low growl he told his butler.
"Strengthen the house, make sure No one enters." The lord muttered as he walked out the door with one last sentence before vanishing. "…but if anyone were to dare try, I would like to personally meet them"
"Kus-! na-! Ku-!"
She could heard a voice in a distance in the coldness that surrounds her, the warmth of that odd familiar voice. And as she look around, she saw nothing but darkness. Before a pathway was shown before her, with odd lamps to the sides as if inviting her to walk down the road.
One step and another
She could feel the warmth slowly getting closer.
"Are you sure you want to go there? Pathetic Woman"
A voice sneered behind her, the voice she had heard ever since that faithful day. The Kyuubi
But how?!
"Hahahah….foolish, I'm not the Kyuubi Woman… As much as I like to say I Am"
The voice she heard before was prideful and powerful, but now it sounded weak and boastful.
"Who.. Who Are You?!" She screamed into the unknown. Hopeing for an answer but instead, laughter was heard. "Tch. What do you mean you that? Go where?! You're not Kyuubi, Dattebane?!" That's impossible, how can she mishear the very voice that tortured her since that day she was born.
"Arggg…. You're annoying."
"Kush-! Ku-!"
Someone is calling, that voice…wait... Minato!
"I hope I won't be seeing your damn face again. Kushina. I won't be helping you the next time.. .HHAHAHAAHA"
With raging breath, the little 'girl' opened her eyes as she looked around. And there a blonde kid was looking at her with much worry, with both of his hands holding tight onto her right hand.
This kid is so familiar somehow.
"Kushina!"
The blonde kid muttered with tears threatening to fall from his eyes. With that one word, was enough to tell her who this boy was. "M..Minato..?" The girl whispered, recalling what should had happened to him… Death.
Wasting no time, the girl shoots up from the bed and gave a bear hug to the boy. Crying her eyes out, They're Alive, breathing and not dead.
Minato gave a small smile as he return the hug. How everything feel like a dream. "Oh Thank the Heavens" Minato muttered as he allowed his tears to fall for this one time.
After calming down, Kushina began questioning about the place their in. But mostly, about their appearance.
"I don't know Kushina… From what the Hokage said… We were found outside Konoha with the wounds, with the wounds..Kyuubi gave" Minato muttered, Casing the 'Mother' to panic, realizing the fact that someone was missing.
"MINATO. OUR SON!" Kushina Screamed. Luckily there wasn't people outside or else someone would have thought their crazy or suspicious. "Sushh Kushina" Minato said, "Well… That might be had to explain.." He muttered, scratching the back of his head while giving a sheepish smile.
Kushina blinked for a moment before her hand, showing a fist, slowly rise up. With aura that seemed to be more deadly then the death god that the moment.
In full panic, Minato went into overdrive and managed to explain the situation at hand.
"…."
Kushina stared at the blanket, her hands grabbing a piece of the cloth. Trying to lower her anger that she knows can't go anywhere. For that reason why she was angry, was because of herself.
"…Kushina.." Minato muttered, looking down. Despite the fact that they know nothing of this world. Naruto is Their Son, And nothing will change that. Minato slowly grab Kushina's tighten hand, making Kushina look at him who was looking at the floor.
"Kushina… I know you're mad that we couldn't be there for him… These 21 years we had lost, We can never take that back" Minato muttered, looking up to Kushina.
"But Kushina… We're Here right now."
Minato muttered as he gave a soft smile to his little wife, "I don't know what God is planning, but I don't want our Son to be alone anymore… So Let's support him in every way possible" Minato said. Kushina could't help but smile. With a Nod, they both decided their goal of the future.
"Excuse me," A knock on the door as it opened to reveal Theodore.
"I see that you've awaken Kushina-Sama, and I trust that you've explain to her? Minato-Sama" Theodore asked, standing just by the door. Minato nodded as Kushina studied this man. "My apologies but I'll be moving both of you to the main hall for safety purposes" Theodore said, moving to unhook Kushina from the machine.
"What are you doing?" Minato demanded, just what is this person doing? Kushina just woke up for god's sake. But Theodore was unfazed by it and answered without much problems.
"I'm sure Lady Kushina is alright. After all, receiving Tsunade-Sama's Treatment and having enough rest. It is fine for her to be up and about" He said with a soft smile and proceeds on.
"Erm.. Theodore-San… What is happening?"
Minato questioned, as he and Kushina follows behind the butler. They saw no one on their way to the main hall. Not a single person. "You're quite observant," Theodore stated as he looked forward. "Right now the House is declared Lock Down by my Lord"
"Lock down?" Kushina muttered, "Yes, Right now We as in the Mansion's Staffs are to be evacuated to the Main Hall while the security does their work" Theodore said as they soon reached the main hall. It is located fairly deep inside the mansion, unlike where the master quarters is since it was a few level up.
Securities huh… Minato thought, The Main Hall was like a smaller sized mansion. Seems like it was build with a underground shelter in mind. "This is where the both of you will be staying for the time being" Theodore said as he opened a door to a smaller room. "Then I'll be going, please stay in the room. If you need anything please feel free to call for me" The butler bowed before taking his leave.
"Ano!" Kushina yelled before Theodore could leave. "Yes? Lady Kushina?"
"..Naruto… Where is Naruto?"
"…."
Theodore paused for a moment, looking at the girl with suspicious eyes before smiling. The butler when one on one leg to Kushina's eye level.
"My Lord is currently attending to the Hokage, If you wish I can inform him of your request to meet him after his return"
"Yes Please!"
Minato stared at the scene, Kushina… you really want to quickly meet him don't you
He couldn't help but smile.
"Alright, I will Lady Kushina. Now get into your rooms, I'll be back as soon as everything is clear"
With that the butler left, ensuring that the two are safe in the room.
"…" "What's wrong Minato?" Kushina asked, sitting on the comfy bed. "The securities here, I saw a few of them on the way here" "EH!? But.. I didn't see anyone.. just a feeling though" Kushina pouted. "That's because they're in the ANBU, a highly skilled group" "ANBU!? What are they doing here?"
She's right… There's no reason why they should be here. Even the Rich can't get the ANBU to guard their house. Cause ANBU are used for S-Rank Missions, Every Member counts…
And what Theodore said… 'Attending to the Hokage' … Is Naruto the Hokage's Adviser? That could make sense to why the ANBU are here…
But… Something doesn't feel right…
"Hokage-Sama, I heard that the same village has been being restless lately…"
A chilling voice said. The Sandaime sighed, sitting in his chair as he looked up to the figure. "I knew you'll come Naruto." He muttered as the person walked up to his desk. "Jiji… Why won't out let me handle that problem?" Naruto said pointing at the window, at the peaceful village that soon will welcome danger.
"….."
"You know you can't handle this without sacrificing something. That Village is mocking Konoha, and this isn't the first nor the last time" Naruto hissed. The Sandaime looked back at him, eyes daring the teen to disobey. "Do you think That destroying the village will solve anything? You know better than that Naruto" The Sandaime spoke. "My Decision won't change"
"….."
"So.. How are Minato and Kushina?"
The Hokage asked with a smile, making Naruto chuckle. How this old man could ask such a question in this situation. Confident? That his village will survive though the battles without him?
"…They're… both Annoying"
With that, the Sandaime laughed. But soon silence took its place. "If you want a job done… Then there's one thing I want you to do Naruto"
….
"Take care of Minato and Kushina, That is all I could ask for"
"..Is that an Order?"
"No. More of a Favour"
The Sandaime said as he took his pipe. "Even if it's because of The Pact that ties you to obey me, much like the rest to their Kage, I do not want to retrain your freedom" The Saidaime spoken. "Naruto, You're who you choose to be. Don't protect something you're forced to protect."
Saidaime said as he stood up and approach the window.
There was a breathtaking view of Konoha. And he hated that.
Konoha... will never be my 'Home'
"E-Erm… M-Mister-Sama… W-Where Ar-e w-e going?"
A voice girl shuttered as she stared at the giant gates with red-puffed eyes. And Guiding her. or rather the person's flowing kimono she was holding onto, was a tall noble man, who wore thin layers of orange yukata despite the unbearable cold winter.
"Just..hold onto my kimono…We're reaching soon…" The man spoke, not even looking back at her.
Oddly, despite the cold aura. Colder than the winter around them. There was a spark of warmth.
And as they walked on
A sudden stop, the girl who was busy looking around accidentally dumped into the man. "Ah! I-I'm Sorry!" The girl yelled, bowing frantically as if she were pleading for her life. The tall man just stared with a hidden murderous aura before brushing it off.
"..We're here"
The tall man said, making the girl peak from his back.
Right in front of them, is a 'giant' gate. A Mansion.
"Master!" Another man rush out from the mansion, and within seconds now stood in front of them. "Just where did you went!? The entire staff went into full panic mode because of your sudden disappearance!" He yelled again, but the Tall man paid no mind. "Hm-?"
Soon the two's eyes made contact. "…My lord.. This girl…" The newly arrival man muttered.
"Theodore." The tall man spoke, with great authority. "You guys said that It's getting boring didn't you? … if Taking care of me is that boring… Then here" he added on, walking straight into the mansion without looking back.
But unknowingly, the Girl was still holding onto his kimono. And Theodore saw this, and started round 2 of panic mode.
"Oh…My..Lord…That..What…How…" The butler started shuttering, remembering the very murderous words that came as a warning to everyone. From the Servants to Konoha's population.
'I don't like being touch by People. So if you were to touch even my kimono. There won't be a tomorrow for you'
"…That girl…" Theodore muttered before smiling, running with full might to the servant's quarters. "ATTENTION!" He screamed, causing everyone to look at him. "Theodore! Did you Found him!?" "Head-Butler! Where is Master!?" "We're Cooking over here!" "What now?"
"This Is important." The butler stated as everyone stopped muttering and gave their attention.
"Yes I've found the Lord. But I've even better news to deliver!"
Everyone froze, what is a better news then one about their master?
"WE'LL BE HAVING A NEW LORD! A LITTLE LADY!
NO MORE WILL US, 120 HIGH-CLASS SERVANTS, SERVE ONE LAZY MASTER WHO CAN'T DO ANYTHING WITHOUT US HELPING! NOW WE CAN SERVE A LITTLE LADY AND TEACH HER TO DO THE BEST OF THE BEST!"
And with that, the whole servant's quarters cheered in one voice. Smiling, Crying, at their new member of the family.
"…Oi Theodore… What's with that super cringy speech? You made me cough out blood, Believe it" The Lord asked the night later,
"…It was to hype them up Sir, nothing more, nothing less." The butler muttered, mentally crying with regret. "Master… Why did you bring such a Girl to your Mansion? Won't someone find her later on?" asked the butler, it was unusual for his lord to even do such a thing.
"…I doubt that." The master muttered as he grab a stuff animal pillow, "I found her near the woods,…it reminded me of myself.."
"Theodore, do you think I'm kind?"
"…Why of course, You shine brighter than the Sun itself"
"..."
"Oh and one thing… Of the girl, I've brought her to the maids to clean up. And it seems like you've picked up quite a rare stray" Theodore said. "Her name" the master spoke, still laying on the floor while hugging the pillow.
"… Though It took quite some time to find out. Her name is Hinata" There was a pause, "Then I'll be leaving to set up her room, please excuse me" Theodore said as he left the room, leaving the master to wonder of the unfortunate future of the girl.
"..Hinata..Hyuga"
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