Bullet to Your Heart

Chapter Four

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. No, Duh!

Authors Note: OKAY! This chapter is pretty important, because it explains how Tama's powers work. Y'know, the ones other than her Shadow and Snake Jutsus. I hope I made everything clear. ALSO! Introducing a new character. Another OC of mine.

In a world of complete darkness is a path; on this path stood a girl. This girl is dressed in a white kimono that glowed in the darkness. From her back protruded two gray feathery stubs that someday could be called wings. She is barefoot, with purple hair in a short, boyish cut. For once it isn't sticking in every direction, but completely tame. Silver eyes sweep around her, taking in her surroundings, in a surprised but calmed manner. A voice inside her tells her there is nothing to fear, and she trusts the voice completely. Unfortunately, there isn't really much to look at.

With nothing better to do, Tama starts down the path. She walks, and walks, and walks some more. She is getting bored. The voice tells her to be patient. Tama is about to snap at the voice, and tell it where to stuff it. She doesn't get the chance. A spark of light drops out of the darkness in front of Tama. A small bubble of light is illuminated in front Tama.

There in front of Tama is a giant stone gate. To the side is a crouched figure. It wore a black cloak that blended in with the darkness too well. The hood is up, so Tama can't see the person's face. In his hand is a wood staff. From his back was a pair of red wings. Tama is surprised.

"Who are you?" Tama whispers quietly, as if speaking too loudly would be some sort high offense.

I am the First Gate Keeper. No words left the persons mouth, but Tama hears it nonetheless. Tama is quiet for a minute, going over what was said. After some seconds, it clicks.

"Then this is the First Gate." It is not a question. "So through there I would find the Second Gate."

And the Second Gate Keeper. You are sharp. The Gatekeeper complimented with a nod.

"Why am I here and where exactly is here? Is it my own soul I am in?" Tama is confused. It is from the Seven Gates that Tama drew the power for her bullets. The Seven Gates resided in all living creatures, and it is what gives those creatures life. It is in Tama's power to draw that raw power that comes directly from the Life Source and harness it in whatever way she chose. But it needed a medium, something in which to reside before it is released upon a target. Hence, the use of Tama' gun, Hades and her special bullets. That power was my inheritance from my mother. Tama also knew, through special training in higher spiritual meditation, one could dive into one's one soul and possibly reach the First Gate to the Life Source; in theory.

You're an Aoyagi aren't you? The last one I suppose, that must be lonely. Tama hears sadness in the Gate Keepers voice. Tama places her hands on her hips.

"Give your pity to someone who needs it. I do have Aoyagi blood in me, but I am Hendricks Tama. That is who I am, and that is how I'll be known as. Not as 'the Last Aoyagi'. I'm the new generation, and I'm taking the front by storm. And once my story's done, my children will take over, and so on and so forth. And through me and my children, the new Aoyagi clan shall be born."

Aren't you a spirited one? There is a smile in the voice. Anyway, we Gate Keepers are always trying to keep tabs on you Aoyagi. When you draw power from the Life Source, it lets out a beacon for us Gate Keepers. But you draw the Power so little of times, and when you do, the beacon is set off from whatever your target happens to be. Quite frankly it was difficult to track you down. We were finally able to pinpoint you when shot yourself with that one Surge. We tried to pull you in at first, but you resisted. We could have easily forced you just like that, but that would have probably damaged your soul to much, what with the way you were resisting. What you were doing that was so important? I remember that pulled quite a bit of power before you finally succumbed. The Gate Keeper clearly waits for an answer. Tama had been listening so intently, that it takes a minute for her to answer.

"I was… in a fight. With this boy, named Gaara. I still don't know if I won or not." Tama speaks quietly as she remembers. I wonder if I'll be Ninja when I wake up.

The Gate Keeper cocks his head in an interested way. You did pretty well considering you were up against a Jinchuriki, but then again, I suppose that would be your specialty, now wouldn't it? Dealing with Demons.

"That's right, back in the old times when demons still roamed freely in our world, many the Aoyagi were Demon Slayers and Exorcists… Wait, Gaara's a Jinchuriki?" Tama blinks. This is news to her. The Gate Keeper does a face fault.

YOU DIDN'T KNOW? And now that I think about it, real smart move, hitting yourself with that Surge. You know, I think I take back what I said about you being sharp. Something that resembles the sound of leaves rustling echoes through the darkness. The Gate Keeper's shoulders shake. Tama is not sure, but thinks the Gate Keeper is laughing at her. Her eyes narrow.

"So what did you want me for anyway?" An irked Tama asks haughtily. The laughter dies away, and the Gate Keeper speaks calmly and seriously once more.

You are a young girl with the power to literally open worlds. But you have no one to guide you in how to use your power. You'll never reach your full potential on your own at this rate. I'm surprised you've come as far you have already; I wasn't expecting you to be able to pull power from the fifth gate already. And while you've certainly been clever, that fact stands; you need a teacher. But don't, we Gate Keepers will provide you with the teacher.

Tama looks at the Gate Keeper suspiciously, "And who will this teacher be?" The small sound of leaves rustling reaches Tama's ears. The Gate Keeper is chuckling. The Gate Keeper stands and throws back its hood. The Gate Keeper is a male, with red eyes and hair matches his eyes. His skin is paper white, and glows in the darkness. He looks to be about eighteen or more.

You're teacher shall be me. You may call me Kan-sensei. And then Kan whacks Tama in the left wrist with his wood staff. The World of Darkness is replaced by a different darkness. Tama lifts her eyelids a fraction, and bright light filters through. Tama turns over and buries her face in a pillow. Pillow, light? Guess I'm out of my soul.

"Your awake." A voice drifts to her ears. Reluctantly, Tama opens her eyes to look at a certain red headed Jinchuriki. "You have explaining to do." Tama blinks dumbly at Gaara. She doesn't feel like being clever at the moment, not after the exhausting trip into her own soul.

"Where are we?" She doesn't bother to look around; she already knows it isn't her house. Gaara glares at her. He does a lot of glaring. Tama noted silently.

"Hospital. Now what did you do to me?" From the look on Gaara's face, Tama gets the feeling she has to answer.

"I shot you with some bullets" This is Tama's simple answer. Gaara's glare intensifies. Tama gets the feeling he is resisting a 'No duh' comment. "My mother was part of a special clan. We are able to release special powers, but the key is a medium to channel the power through. In the past, people have used bow and arrows, kunai or shurikan. Me, I use my gun, Hades. Anymore questions?"

"…What did to that Thing?" The curiosity is easy to see in the boys eyes.

"You are referring to the Shukaku" It isn't a question, "The trick to my bullets is that they push back, and for a time, seal away some of the targets person. Whether Physical Strength, Mental Strength, Chakra, etc. I can even use them to shorten a person's life. However, if two souls are living in the same body, the bullets will mostly affect the stronger, bigger, more dominant soul. And I'd imagine the Shukaku is pretty big, be hard to miss that weight." Tama chuckles slightly. She glances at Gaara to see him looking at her curiously. "…Is there something else?"

"…How long will it last?" Gaara asks after a pause. Tama looks away from Gaara in shame.

"…I dunno. I've sealed a demon before…Y'know, that's supposed my clans specialty, dealing with demons and Jinchuriki, but this is my first time, so yeah, like I said, I dunno"

"You can ask someone from your clan who's more experienced than you" Gaara states.

"Not really, the rest of my clan is dead. I'm the last, unless I have a child of course. So yeah" Tama looks sadly at her pillow in shame, "sorry" The sorry is quiet and small, but sincere. Tama glances up to look at Gaara, and sees him eyeing her with a strange look in his eyes. "What?"

"…"

"Say something already!" Tama notices the sides of Gaara's mouth twitch, like he is fighting back…something.

"…You're a strange girl" With that, Gaara falls into his pillow, and catches up on his sleep while he can.

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Chapter Four: End

Authors Note: Once again, hope I made everything easy enough to understand. And what-cha think of Kan-kun. I was sorely tempted to name him Daisuke (Y'know, after Daisuke from DNAngel), what with the red wings, hair and eyes. And, no, it was NOT done on purpose.