I DON'T own Naruto or The Percy Jackson Series. If I did, I would have probably died from exhaustion.
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Kronos was stuck in Tartarus. Apparently, being cut into pieces hurt more then he thought. No matter, now he had to find his Naomi and his daughter. He waited until he was sure no was around before diving into his senses. He stretched his senses to find them.
He waited…
…Then he smiled.
He was able to locate Naomi. He tried to use his will to call out to her in hope that she would come. His heart soared as he felt her presence approaching him.
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While Kronos couldn't physically be with her, he sneaked a part of him out to meet Naomi. Oh, how beautiful she was. Even death couldn't take away her beauty. The only thing that was wrong with her was the mournful expression she wore.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"She's not here." She breathed. "I-I couldn't find her anywhere. I don't know where our baby is." Tears welled up in her eyes. "I tried waiting at the entrance for her but I still couldn't find her." Tears had started to run down her cheek. "D-Do you think she's still alive? Do you think she's okay?"
It pained him to see his love this way. "Yes" was his answer. Of course he didn't truly know but he felt that it was the right answer. His heart felt a little lighter when he saw Naomi relax a bit.
Yes, all he could do right now was hope.
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"Come back here, my little fishcake!" Kyoko cooed. It has been 15 years since she was forcefully named Naru's godmother and, right now, she was playing hide and seek with the girl.
"Gotcha!" she yelled as she picked up the ball of yellow from behind a chair. The ball instantly burst into a fit of giggles.
There she was, her Soshina.
[Flashback]
Kyoko rubbed her head. Being a peacekeeper was tiring. But still, she couldn't help but smile at the sight of the new family.
In the distance was a man with silver hair and ripple eyes standing next to a figure that could pass for both a man and a woman. In their arms was a beautiful baby girl. They were the new Shintoku family.
She gave one last smile and turned to walk away.
She didn't get far. A hand had stopped her. She turned around and saw the family right in front of her. "Yes? What is it?"
They frowned slightly at her tone, but then they smiled.
The Juubi was the first to speak. "You're not so bad lady. My partner and I have been thinking and we have decided we want you in our family!" Emphasizing its point by striking a pose.
There was no answer and an awkward silence passed through. The Juubi turned from the dramatic pose it did to look at her.
She was shocked. She could honestly say that being invited into this, uh, unique family was the last thing she had expected.
The Sage spoke, "So, what do you say? Want to be part of the family?"
Kyoko looked at the family once again. She inspected each one, but what stole her heart was the little girl. The moment their eyes met, the baby cooed and reached out for her.
And that was the beginning of Shintoku Kyoko.
[Flashback End]
Little Soshina giggled while her godmother tickled her. She truly loved her family. Her parents and godparent always spoiled her and made her feel loved.
"Soshi-chan, would you like a snack?" Kyoko asked, smiling down at her goddaughter. Even though 15 years had passed, Soshina aged only five years.
Soshina smiled with delight. "Can I have miso ramen and fishcakes?"
"Of course," Kyoko replied. Soshina had always loved ramen and fishcakes ever since she first tried them. Every snack time since then, Soshina has ordered ramen with fishcakes without fail.
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Kyoko growled at anyone that came near her goddaughter. She looked at the cage she was in but didn't find any weak spots. She fumed at the events that lead to this.
[Flashback]
She was busy chopping vegetables for tonight's dinner. Soshina was sitting at the dinner table, playing with her plush toy fox.
Everything was normal…
…or they were supposed to be.
Suddenly, all the lights went off and she felt something grab her. In the darkness, she heard a scream…
"KYOKO!"
…and then she blacked out.
[Flashback End]
She held Soshina protectively in her arms. There was no way she would let them hurt her.
Soshina sniffled. "Kyoko-chan, are mommy and daddy going to save us?"
She let the image of the sage and humanoid Juubi flash in her mind. "Of course. They would never leave us to stay here." She gave a reassuring squeeze. "I bet that they are coming to rescue us right this minute."
Soshina rubbed away her tears. "Really? Promise?"
"Yep! So remain strong for godmommy, okay?"
"Un!" (Yeah!)
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They waited for a sign…any sign. They waited to see the two figures that would save them. It seemed like they had waited for a very long time, and they were starting to get nervous.
Where were they? Surely they would have arrived by now.
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"Are they here yet?" someone asked.
"No. It's not like the lack of battle and death shows this." A soldier snarked. "Just shut up and pay attention. Those monsters can be here any min-"
His companion watched as his partner's head was chopped. He didn't even register it until his own head fell to the ground. Blood soaked the ground before them. If they had turned the corner, they would've seen the bodies of another patrol team.
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"GET THEM!"
The soldiers charged at the Sage and Juubi with spears and swords drawn.
"AHH!"
"SPARE M-AHHH!"
"DIE M-…RUN!"
Screams filled the air as they were slaughtered. They didn't stand a chance.
The Juubi grabbed the closest person. "WHERE ARE THEY?"
"W-who?" the soldier squeaked.
"MY DAUGHTER AND FRIEND! WHERE ARE THEY?"
"They're in the courtyard. I told you so please spare me." The soldier pleaded.
The Juubi had already gone and left. A cry of relief left the man's lips.
"Oh thank Ka-"He was killed by the Sage.
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The man held up the little girl. "H-hold it! If you come any closer I'll kill her."
Their bodies froze and their eyes filled with panic. "What do you want?" They whispered.
"Your power," he started. "Even though you don't do anything, you two are the most powerful beings alive. You're not even human and you can order us. Instead of us, you share power with this weak bitch." He yelled, pointing to Kyoko. "You selfishly decide to keep your power to yourselves while we are weak. How dare you have that power? We are the ones who deserve it, NOT YOU!"
The Sage and Juubi narrowed their eyes in anger. "Do you really think that? If so then…NOW Kyoko!"
Kyoko slashed the back of the man's knees with her chakra-covered hands but not before his blade slashed into the child he held.
"NOOOOOOO!" They cried as they rushed for Soshina.
Kyoko quickly slashed the throat before starting to heal Soshina. A moment later, the Sage and the Juubi were there to help.
Tears ran down their faces…her life force was fading. The damage to the organs coupled with the rapid blood loss was fatal.
"Isn't there anything we can do?" Kyoko cried. "There must be something."
"There is," said the Sage. "But we won't be here anymore."
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Soshina opened her rippled eyes.
She was alone. Her loved ones were gone. She would never see them again.
She cried as the first snow of the year fell.
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I hope you liked it.
