Ok first off I would like to say that I am very, very sorry for the long update. I once again was stuck on the story start and when I started to type my computer found it entertaining to short out so none of my keys worked. I am using a temporary keyboard till its fixed so I will have a delay cause of events happening.
Tsuki: Yes, I had to deal with her whining over the computer.
My poor baby! -cries-
Tsuki: ok ok just get on with the story already.
Fine fine let's do this!
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In the last chapter
She flashed a blood thirsty grin as they turned to look at her, their eyes wide as they watched her left cheek and arm reform from the smoke surrounding the open wounds. As their attention was diverted from Sakura to her she activated a special skill in the seal on the pinkette. Sakura felt the power open and looked to her stomach, the same smoke covering the wound and healing it completely. She returned her gaze to her feline companion as she spoke, the sound of her voice sending shivers up her spine.
"That really hurt," Tsuki started, her voice laced with anger and bloodlust, "I think that you should feel what I did." flashing a crazed smile, showing off her fangs along with the glint of madness in her eyes she dashed at the remaining nin.
Thus the story begins
The oto-nins scattered to surround the charging feline, a few jumping to hold off Kakashi and Sakura to avoid them helping Tsuki. Little did they know that the growling girl could hold her own.
Tsuki watched through red eyes as they began forming different techniques, grinning madly as each one harmlessly bounced off her energy shield. As she dashed toward the closest once she let loose her chakra, letting it form a cloak around her skin while her nails elongated with her fangs. Her ears laid back as she gave a feral snarl before ripping her claws through his stomach. She let out a laugh as she felt the warm blood spray across her face and drip from her hands.
Turning to the next one her eyes glimmered, her beast was in full control and having a great time. She watched the man shiver as her tongue flashed out and wiped some of the blood from her lips. Her narrow red eyes honed on to the vulnerable places his human body held, picking one that would be the slowest of pains.
Making her decision she leapt, swiping away the kunai he threw to slow her rampage. Appearing before him with a blood thirsty grin she latched onto his shoulders, her claws digging in to his bones. She opened her mouth and bit his neck, ripping a chunk from him as she leapt back and watched his life bleed away while he fell in agony.
Turning to the remaining three oto-nins she smiled, "Who's next?' she asked, her voice dark and chilling.
"Ah Ah Ah no running." she said wagging a finger as they turned.
Quick as a flash she appeared before the lead one and dismembered his arms and legs from his body with a few good placed swipes. She grabbed the other two by their necks and slammed them into each other, effectively rendering them incapable of movement for a scant few seconds. That was all she needed to end them painfully.
Slashing at them with her claws she let them bleed through the wounds on their stomachs and chest, watching them writhe in agony with a gleeful smile on her blood covered face. When they quieted she turned her head to the other two ninjas within the clearing while a third joined them from the bushes.
Kakashi watched warily, beckoning Sakura and Naruto behind him as Tsuki looked their way. He had a bad vibe against her red eyes, this was not the same girl that was here a few minutes ago. He tensed as she stepped toward them.
Tsuki watched herself from a side view as she slaughtered the enemy. Then she noticed herself, no not herself, her demon side turned to stalk toward her team mates. This she could not allow and decided it was time to take back control of her body.
Kakashi watched as Tsuki suddenly stiffened, the red receding from her eyes and with a snarl disappeared. She stumbled reaching for her head before the pain hit her. A blood curdling scream erupted from her lips while she reached for her head. Then suddenly it stopped and Tsuki collapsed on the ground unmoving.
After a few minutes, Sakura ran toward the girl and checked her over, "She's unconscious." was the verdict.
"Let's get her back to the village and fast. We don't need more ambushes so keep alert." He said.
They nodded while Kakashi picked Tsuki up and placed her upon his back. Turning the ran in formation toward Konoha, eyes and ears open for any signs of enemies. Sakura kept glancing toward Tsuki for any sign that she was ok or not. Naruto saw his team mates worried glances and looked to see her wounded stomach. He was slightly surprised to see that all that was left of the wound was her ripped clothes. Deciding to ask about it later, he turned his attention back to the forest around him.
Tsuki's Mind
Tsuki looked around at the forest she found herself in, not believing it for one second. The trees were dark red woods, their image blurry even when she looked up close. The ground around her was covered in thick blue fog, hiding where her steps took her. Her ears perked at a noise coming from her left, turning to look she saw the smoke part halfway to allow her to see a straight trail toward the tinkling bells.
Deciding that this was all a dream she followed the trail, her body tense for any movements besides her own. She didn't know for how long she traveled but the scenery never changed. The fog parted before her and when she glanced back it closed in, covering the trail that she had already traversed.
Soon enough she found where the trail lead and gasped at the sight. Before her was her house, outside sat her parents. What surprised her was the girl that resembled herself, sitting as well, laughing and talking with her parents unlike what she had done. They were planning a trip somewhere together, to increase their new bond.
Her eyes narrowed as the girl seemed to feel someone looking at her, she glanced toward Tsuki, her eyes widening slightly before turning to her parents and informing them she was going for a quick walk. They nodded and said not to take long, dinner would be ready soon. She smiled and took off toward Tsuki, passing by her while whispering to come. Tsuki followed, quite curious as to what was going on.
She lead the feline to another clearing, Tsuki noticing it as her sanctuary she had built. Following her look alike up the tree, she sat and watched her closely.
"I'm sure you're very confused right now." the girl said.
"What is going on?"
"First, were you injured and forced into a…. blood thirsty frenzy?" she asked, slightly hesitant on how to word it.
"Yes we were surrounded and I was… bluntly torn to pieces." Tsuki said.
"That would explain it. I shall first tell you that you as you are now use to be me before we switched places."
"Can I ask why you ran?"
"I came across the remains of my village. It was very heart breaking for me. I can not live as myself without a family. Just as you did not care for yours deciding your fate. I'm guessing it was best for us to change places to better suit us." Look-alike said.
"Then how are we talking like this?"
"I will first explain what happened as I'm sure you are confused about it. When you go through a heavy regeneration the pain is suppressed. But usually the pain will awaken your demon tendencies and it will take over to get revenge upon the pain inflicted on you. This side of you does not recognize between enemies and allies so you have to monitor it. When you take back over it the pain is released and if it is sufficient enough it will knock you out. Depending on the degree your time unconscious will vary."
"How does that bring me here?'
"Since it is your first time coming across it I believe that whatever governed our switch decided to bring you to me for explanation. My life is more complicated than yours had been. While you are unconscious you will roam through most of my memories as I had when I first arrived here. You have three sides to you. One is yourself that you walk through life as, the hybrid as I should call it from the combination of your human side and demon side. Which should I explain first?"
"What is the human side of me?"
"That is the easiest to explain as I use it many different ways. The human side of you happens to be the opposite of your gender. He is your opposite in every aspect. Since this is your first encounter with the downside of regeneration he has not been employed. When you go unconscious such as you have, usually he is released so that your body is taken care of until you regain yourself. The many uses for him mostly include clones. Before we switched I had him in every main village as a weapon dealer, gathering information for me and providing me with a safe way to greet contacts. You can summon him just as if he was a regular human, he will not dissipate from one hit. However he is useless in a battle, serving only civilian uses. As well as taking care of you."
"So he is like my spy?"
"Correct, during your time here I will be teaching you his different uses in detail as well as your demon side."
"What is this demon side?"
"Your demon side is female, and represents the morbid side of yourself. When you are inflicted with heavy pain and regeneration she will suppress the pain and take over control. She is straight forward and bloody in her dealings with revenge. She serves to protect you through power, effectively getting rid of all oppose to you in the area before releasing control to you or your human side. While being blood thirsty she only holds your safety above any thing else. She can also be called upon for different aspects ranging from healing to attacks and even defense capabilities. While she is called forth, she keeps you in a third person view outside of your body. You can effectively command her this way so that she will protect those you consider your pack. I am sure you had to take over control the first time she was released if you had team mates nearby since you were unaware of your control over her."
"Yes. I thought she was going to attack them."
"Seeing as you said that you were torn to pieces you should be out for around a week. Any questions as to how it is on this end?" look-alike asked.
"How is it with them?" Tsuki asked sadly.
"At first when I arrived I immediately fell unconscious from the removal of my abilities. During the time I was out I came across all of your memories. When I awoke your parents were over me and they were fretting. I admit it was nice to have the feeling of being taken care of back after what I went through personally. They asked if there was anything I wished, thinking that I was still you. I decided to go ahead with the role and told them that I did not wish to be married off and wanted to stay with them. After the worry they went through from what they thought was you being out for a few days they decided to grant it. They have been doing a lot to repair the drift that was between you, and I have done my best to become as you were before. It is a relief to not worry everyday whether or not I would have to fight for my safety."
"I am glad your happy here."
"How is it for you?"
"Well I have already discovered some of your abilities upon entering your place. It's exciting for me to be able to control where I go and what I do even if there are battles. I have had one memory so far and I believe it is because I will come across them soon. I have temporarily taken residence in Konohagakure but I will be leaving soon. I'm sure you have found the info I had on your world and I plan to go to the Akatsuki and try to weasel my way around to avoid any deaths on either side. As well as make peace."
"What memory did you have?"
"The twins, Daianira and Oula. The mission in their village."
"Ah yes the twins. They were a joy to be around. Do not fret over them, they can handle themselves very well and will do whatever they can to help you. I believe this will be the only time we will be able to meet each other and it is good to hear how well you are adapting. But now I think it is time for us to train you with the different abilities you now possess, to avoid you being dependent on your demon side."
"Very well. Tell me what I have to do."
Back in Konoha
"Kakashi what happened?" Tsunade said examining the unconscious feline.
"We were ambushed by Sound and they tore her to pieces. While they attacked us she … regenerated and there was something off about her." Sakura said.
"Off? Exactly how?"
"Her eyes were red, and she was attacking brutally. When she turned toward us it seemed like she had regained control from whatever controlled her. She screamed and collapsed." Kakashi said.
"Sakura was hurt." Naruto said.
"What? Where at Sakura?" Tsunade said, her hands glowing green.
"It's fine really." she said, backing away from the Hokage.
"Sakura just show us. Their weapons were poisoned." Kakashi said.
Feeling uncomfortable she showed them the rip on her stomach and the unblemished skin beneath it. Frowning Tsunade examined it with her chakra, her scowl deepening every second.
"You were hurt but there are no signs of poison or tearing. What happened." Tsunade demanded.
"Well, when Tsuki was regenerating I felt something on my wound and I looked down to see the same smoke that was healing her. So I guess she healed me while she healed as well." she said, thinking of ways to get out of revealing the mark on her forehead.
"We'll have to ask her soon as she wakes up." Kakashi said.
"How is she doing baa-chan?" Naruto asked.
"Don't call me that brat!," Tsunade said hitting him over the head, "She's stable, but looks like she's going to be out for a while. We'll just have to keep an eye on her condition."
One week later
Tsuki slowly opened her eyes, resisting a groan at the intrusion of light on her eyes. The walls were to bright, reflecting it ten-fold and pricking her iris' making them recede into mere pinpricks in her deep purple eyes. Though her body had been resting, her mind was weary from the constant training from her look-alike. She now knew a good deal about her other halves and when best to use them. Closing her eyes she waited until someone entered the room to check on her, preferably Sakura.
The thought of the girl reminded her of the mark upon her. She could easily use it to call the girl to her. Pondering for a moment she decided upon what to say. Finally making up her mind she reached out for the tendril of thought connecting her to the pinkette. Finding it she found that the girl was worried over some training she was doing, unable to comprehend the medical book in front of her. Looking through her eyes, Tsuki realized it was on human anatomy and that the answer was obvious to her.
'The outer covering of each bone, made from fibrous connective tissue, is called the….. Shoot I know I studied this. What was it again?' Sakura was pondering.
'It's the periosteum.' Tsuki provided.
'Tsuki? You're awake!' Sakura exclaimed.
'Yes. I was contacting to tell you but I noticed you were having trouble with that test. Any other one you need help on?'
'Well I can't remember this one, The part of the bone that the articular cartilage covers directly is the ?'
'Hmmm I believe that one is the epiphysis.'
'How do you know these?'
'I studied anatomy one time due to boredom. Comes in handy though. Now, since I am awake, will you be so kind as to bring me some bread and fruit? I feel famished.'
'Of course. Let me turn this in and inform Tsunade that you are awake and I'll be right up. They have questions for you because Naruto noticed I was wounded. They will ask you about what happened and how you healed me through that.'
'Alright. Thanks for the heads up.'
Since that was complete Tsuki let go of the tendril connecting them and relaxed, letting out a sigh in contentment. She could easily explain Sakura's quick healing on the fact that any friendly allies within area of her could be healed if she wished it while she was regenerating. Since Kakashi nor Naruto had been hurt from her knowledge. Though Naruto had been thrown out of her area when she was incapacitated for a moment. It was plausible and had to do for now.
After a few moments her ears twitched, picking up the sound of foot steps heading toward her. They stopped outside her door and she could pick up hints of a conversation. From the tone and dialect she guessed it was Tsunade and Kakashi. Soon enough she smelt the food and knew Sakura had joined them, effectively cutting off their conversation. She could tell as soon as they entered the room that they were hesitant on believing Sakura knew she was awake while she was taking a test.
Deciding that it was best to keep any questions off of the pinkette, she waited till they had situated around her before blinking her eyes open and faking a groan, a hand reaching to cover her eyes. Sakura caught on easily to the charade and tended to her while she helped her sit up. The pinkette handed her a piece of an apple before sitting back in the chair beside Tsuki's bed.
"I feel like I got trampled by a thousand rhinos wearing tutus." Tsuki groaned.
"Technically you should be dead." Kakashi stated.
Tsuki looked at him with a blank look, "Oh yeah."
"What exactly happened." Tsunade demanded.
"Well, I was torn to pieces. That's what happened." Tsuki said.
"We're asking about the regeneration and after that." Kakashi said.
"Well, I told you, I am not human. I am pretty much immortal in a sense. When I regenerated my demon self took over to take out my enemies. After words I retook control and it released the suppressed pain of being torn to pieces and the actual regeneration process. Then I blacked out due to not giving my human side control quick enough." she explained with a bored tone.
"What about Sakura. I was told she was wounded by their poisoned weapons."
"Well when I regenerate there is a certain area around me that I can infuse with my healing abilities. I noticed her wound and put it into effect on her." she explained yet again.
"This demon side of you. Can you control it." Kakashi asked.
"Yes. She exists to protect and defend me and any I wish. Why?"
"No reason. We don't need to risk another dangerous demon upon us." Tsunade said, turning toward the door.
"Eat and rest up. We will come back later on to see if you're ready to be discharged." Sakura said following her mentor out the door.
Tsuki looked over at Kakashi, eyeing him in curiosity as he sat reading his book by the window, "You have other things to take care of don't you." she said.
He humored her with an eye smile before disappearing in a cloud of smoke. Resisting a depressing sigh, the feline reached over to the plate of bread and fruit that her pinkette had brought her. As she chewed on the bread she pondered over all that she had learned in her travel to her home world. Reaching out with her mind she found the many tendrils of thought belonging to her human clones. Satisfied that they were stable and still working diligently she turned her thoughts to her goal with the Akatsuki.
From what she knew, they should be headed after Gaara soon, and that was the first step in the death of Akatsuki as well as the rebirth of Gaara. She estimated a month before they went after Shukaku so she had a few days here before she had to make contact with a member of the organization. A few minutes passed before Tsunade returned with her assistant Shisune. After checking her over they deemed her ready for discharge. As soon as she left the hospital she raced to the forest on the outskirts of the village, finding a tall sturdy tree she began her plan.
Reaching out for the wood she bended it to her needs, easily creating a few rooms and stairs within the trunk of the tree. Choosing a high stead branch she created an easily hidden entrance to her new temporary home. Nodding her head in satisfaction she entered the tree to view her handiwork. The first room was open and spacey, easily converted into a rest area. Going down the stairs in the center she came across the second room that she used for training. A third room served as her storage, though she would barely use it at all. The second purpose for this set-up would be for her human clone that she would have set up base here. Creating more steps down to ground level she made a second entrance hidden under the roots that her clone would use.
Deciding that this would do she returned to the top entrance and sat lounging on the branch, watching as night fell over the area. Dosing off she began planning how she would make contact with the Akatsuki. A sudden noise and the smell of blood jolted her from her dreams. Tensing up she looked around the forest tops around her, her eyes taking a slight red hue to sharpen her eyesight. What she saw surprised her, Zetsu, the Akatsuki spy, was injured and fleeing, from what she could sense, a team of ANBU. As he landed on her branch failing to notice her, she quickly grabbed him while covering his mouth and pulling him into her tree home.
Quickly dipping her finger in his blood, she created a blood clone. Setting it loose to lead the ANBU away from her home she turned and bound the missing-nin behind her. Making sure to let him know to be silent she returned to her seat on her branch. Soon enough, an ANBU operative landed before her.
"Have you seen a missing-nin pass through here?" he asked from behind his mask.
"Yes I did. I attacked it seeing he was injured but it turned out to be a clone." she responded easily.
"Thank you." He said before disappearing after the trail of the clone.
After making sure that all the ANBU were gone from her area, Tsuki returned to her hidden home and blocking the door. As the dark descended on the small room she brought forth a small flame to light the area. Turning she placed her hands on the bi-colored man and healed his wounds with grey smoke. Removing his bonds she sat back and relaxed, her eyes watching his every move.
Zetsu sat up and examined the girl before him, hesitant on her motives. He glanced around the room and noticed her headband placed against the far wall with little care. Turning his attention back to the feline he took note of her appearance. Her ears were locked on his position and her deep purple eyes held a tint of red around the edges.
"Why did you save us. We won't give you information." he said.
Tsuki smiled in delight at his tendencies, "Oh I am very aware of that. I saved you to spite Konoha."
"Why." the white half of him said.
"Part of my master plan for leaving this place." she provided.
"Why do you want to leave." she watched his dark half ask.
"I hold no allegiance. I am a free spirit and they forced me here in the first place. So I will take back my freedom." she said with a smirk.
"When?" he asked, seriously curious.
"Well, I have a few more days of planning to do before I leave for my travels. You may stay here for a few hours, then I will escort you safely to the border of the village." she stated, standing up and straightening her outfit.
Moving her hands quickly she brought up two large beds on opposite sides of the room. Moving over to her headband she picked it up and tossed it over the frame of her bed. Sitting on her bed she reached into her magic bag and pulled out some jerky rations.
Then with a thought she brought out a cigarette, realizing she hadn't had one for a little over a week. Moving her hand she made a small window beside her bed and lit it with a small flame on her finger.
As she inhaled the smoke she released it with a contented sigh, closing her eyes as she enjoyed the small stick of tobacco. She finished quickly and flicked it out the window before closing it and turning to lay on her bed. With a flick of her wrist the flame lighting the room went out without warning. She could feel Zetsu watching her but knew he wouldn't harm her after her help. Even if it was minimal it would still benefit him to keep her around especially with knowledge of where her loyalties didn't belong.
She dozed for a few hours, planning her trip through the countries checking on her human clones. She still didn't know what name they went by, but figured she find out when she encountered one of them. When dawn began to approach and the birds began to stir, she sat up and summoned a new flame with a flick of her tail. She glanced over at Zetsu and noticed him watching her from his perch on the bed. Giving him a smile she reached into her pack and withdrew a new outfit, deciding upon the black set for the day.
Walking back down the stairs she quickly changed and returned carrying a large bag of jerky. She offered him some and shrugged when he declined. Placing a hand upon the wall of the tree she let her senses scour the area for signs of life. Finding none she nodded and opened the room, easily jumping out onto her branch while she lit a cigarette. When he followed her she let the smoke dragons drift behind her while she loped through the trees with an easy gait, leading him to the less protected area of the Konoha village border.
When they reached the wall she flattened herself against it, satisfied as he followed her example. with a few knocks of her hand they both sunk into the ground and reappeared a few feet into the forest on the other side. Keeping still, her sharp eyes examined the wall for any signs that they had been discovered. Seeing none she dashed off into the forest with Zetsu following closer. After a few minutes she stopped and turned to the Akatsuki spy.
"This is as far as I go before someone starts to search me out. Be careful next time." she said before sinking into the ground and racing back towards town.
Zetsu watched her signal traverse back to Konoha before merging with the ground and returning to his base with curious news of his scouting mission.
Back in the village Tsuki was heading toward the market as it began to wake and open. She was on a mission for supplies since in a few days she would have to leave. But before that, she had to clue Sakura in on what she would exactly be getting into and the uses she would need to provide the feline.
Tsukis eyes flashed gold as a mischievous grin spread across her face, she was going to have fun with this world, but first she had to find her partners.
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Tsuki: What's this about partners.
You'll find out soon enough. It's all part of the master plan.
Tsuki: You have a plan?
Stop doubting me! Well there we go the next chapter in the life of Tsuki Rikiou and Zetsu has made his appearance! What does the future hold for our dear feline and what is she planning with her partners.
Tsuki: I'd know if you told me.
-maniacal laughter- until next time! R&R it keeps me on track hearing feed back!
Ideally Yours Truly,
~**Narasu**~