Shadow: Yawns and blinks slowly: Someone finaly reminded us, to update...
Shiva: Nods:If you must thank anyone for this chapter, thank, red-crecent-moon.
Shadow: Infact we dedicate this chapter to you, and all our other reveiwers.
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Shadow: I have connections.
Shiva: Sighs: Damn mafia...
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ElementalFoxGoddess: Shiva's Reply: I don't know if I put this anywhere, but Sasuke might be bashed. Shadow: I am most disgusted with him as of now. Shiva: Shhh!Anyway, there is no way he will end up with naru-Chan. However, Itachi? Grins That might work. It shall be added to the poll!
Black-Rose23: Shadow's reply: Thank you! Bows Ah, but I love plot twists. And I had to have a few evil creations, besides the ones you know... Let's just say, this is not the last your'll see Ash, and Shadow's past will come back. Dun dun dun! Hope we can reach your level one day.
PyroD: Shiva's Reply: Well. that is Shadow, takieng over the romance scene. And yes, oddly enough she can make even children see hot... Whispers It kinda freaks me out. But she's the more sexualy confident one between us, so she's incharge. Just imagen the later chapters... Drools And thanks, we make it our job to keep you on your feet! Shadow: And I love the unexpected.
red-crecent-moon: Shadow's reply: And you are who this chapter is dedicated to. We had forgotten we had this typed already... And well the next chapter is... now.
Shadow: Also, i would like to make this clear. Naruto and Gaara do not love eachother... Yet. They have both had too much happen to them, and too many scars on their hearts to fall in liove right away. However, they do have a certain amount of trust in one another. And they do care. They will beome mates once they are ready, but as of yet they are not in love. It's mostly the lust Shukaku and Kyuubi feel for eachother. It has been transmitted to them, and they do find the other attractive. So they care, slightly trust one another and are in lust. That is all.
Key:
((Author))
'Normal thoughts.'
Memories and or dreams
Memories in a person's point of view.
"Talking"
'Kyuubi, thought or speaking to Naru, same for Shukaku. Inner personals.'
'Thoughts for demon's.'
'Thoughts that are transferred.'
"Jutsu, spells, attacks, exclamations. Demon's speaking."
Time switch or change of view or lyrics.
Ages;
Naruto: 12
Gaara: 12
Shadow: 13
Shiva: 14
Haku: 15
Zambuza: 24?
Last time:
It was chaste and simple. Yet the heat coming from them was indescribable. Bother their parents were purring and cooing, and they could not bring themselves to pull away. However, the perfect moment was ruined. "How… disgustingly cute." They pulled back, and turned to the voice. Naruto's eyes widened at the person, just as the attack came flying toward them. His father was growling in anger and rage. Gaara's snarled and sand shot up to surround him and his blonde. As the sand rose Naruto continued to stare at the figure, and even as he could not see the image was burned in his mind. And Naruto could only feel one emotion… Betrayal. His lips moved speaking the figures name, in disbelief.
"Ash-Onee-Sama…"
Chapter 5: Back to hell. Kohona that is. And what happened while the fox was away…
The village of Kohona. A village that was founded by two brothers and their friend, hoping to create peaceful times. …Well at least two of them were. A village that became one of the greatest, through the powerful will of fire. It was similar to a fortress, seeing as it had stood up to wars and came out the victor. A village that birthed heroes and legends be they good or evil, with every generation. Since its creation it has rarely changed at all. At least in appearance. The buildings have been rebuilt, more added, but it still looked exactly the same as when it was created. In truth this village, surrounded by trees and named after the leaves that fell from them… Was no longer the great village it had been not at all. It had become corrupt from the inside out. The council had become arrogant, thinking they were law. The ever famed Hokage had become nothing more than an image. A figure that was used like a puppet on strings. He was still the strongest in the village, but in strength alone. When it came to law and politics, the great village had indeed become ruled by the Council. The villagers had come to think Kohona would never fall, their clan's the best and most powerful. However, the current Hokage had never allowed the Council to control him. True they abused their power, and went behind his back at times, but he never allowed them to turn the Hokage's name into the shame they had became. Neither had the Yondaime after him, he believed in fairness. Although, the Council, claimed it was for the good of the village. They were power hungry. And starting to believe the old War Hawk. Back when the first and second were around, the council had still been a pillar of strength that carried for the village and not themselves. And even so they would have never allowed themselves to be controlled either. For they had possessed the will of fire, and now Sarutobi was one of the few remaining people who retained the famous will of fire. However, that did not mean he carried no guilt or regrets. He was merely human. And all humans have made at least one mistake. His biggest, was connected to a promise he had made to the Yondaime. One that never got fulfilled or carried out, exactly as his last wish had been ignored. And a small boy, that had done nothing wrong.
Sarutobi Sasuke, the Sandaime Hokage sat with his head in his hands. For the past 4 years he had continually sat in this position, whenever he was allowed a moment of peace. In his mind he saw a boy with bright blonde hair, and cheerful blue eyes. Although, behind those eyes was sadness and pain. In a flash, that happy boy became a corpse with blood running, and betrayed eyes with hatred glowing in the back. He sighed, again resting back in his seat. Fate was a cruel mistress. Karma was easily amused, and irony was a bitch. He had to wonder if Kami was a woman as well. Sarutobi sighed, as his eyes landed once more on his most hated enemy.
Paperwork…
Besides the great Sandaime, only a few others remembered the boy, and missed him.
Nara Shikamaru had never known the boy. He had watched him sit alone; he had watched him force tears back. However, he had never gotten the chance to meet him. He had always looked like an abandoned child; he just never knew how right he had been. Nara Yoshino was not judgmental. However, she always told him to be careful. Not because she disliked the boy. No, she was one of the few who found him a savior. She just did not want others hurting her son for befriending him. She had told him, he could be friends, but be careful when around adults. His father rather liked the boy, which to him had been pure sunshine. However, he was gone now. That boy had simply vanished the day of the festival. Although, there was a rumor that the boy had died. When his father had been near the boy, he had kept an eye on him. Any adult, who glared at the boy, gained a worse one from the Shadow master. Shikamaru had always thought it odd; Nara Shikaku had been protective of him. This was odd to say the least. And even if he never knew him, he could not forget him. For someone who had been so alone, and sad, he had always tried to be happy. His friend Akimichi Chouji had the same situation.
Chouji's mother, Mrs. Akimichi had liked to give the boy extra food from the restaurant when he had passed by. She would pinch the boy's cheeks and ruffle his hair telling him he needed to stop by more and get some meat on his bones, gaining weird looks and glares. Chouji's father, Akimichi Choza was the same as Shikamaru's father. Moreover, Chouji had actually met the boy once. He helped Chouji nurse a poor bird to health, and helped him free a butterfly from a spider's web. In Chouji's mind the boy was a great person. And would have been a greater friend. Shikamaru would always be his best friend, but that Naruto could be his second. However, they would never really know. Naruto had vanished without a word. They had never gotten a chance to approach him. They didn't allow it to affect them much. But the thoughts and slight memories were always in the back of their minds.
Yamanaka Ino, had, had mixed feelings. She had never been one to go with the crowd really. She liked to be a trend sitter, and follow her own way. However, she held her friend's opinions higher than anyone else. She always found it odd that Yamanaka Inoichi had also watched over the boy. However, she had been told to not go near him in public, which confused her even more. Why not go near someone her father obviously carried about and watched after? Her father wanted his princess safe and sound. He knew that despite her being his daughter she would have gotten hurt. Ino was stubborn to a fault. If she had befriended him, she would have tried to protect him or stop the adults. Her mother had been indifferent. She didn't hate the boy, but she didn't care about him. She had also warned her daughter about being around him. Haruno Sakura, however, had hated the boy right away. She thought he was loud annoying, and a demon. Her mother was always right. She had told Ino, he had been nothing more than a monster. When asked, Sakura had said her mother had told her. Ino had been confused and went to her father. He had been angered, and told her to ignore Sakrua's words. Ino had been unsure and stayed indifferent. She had always held her friend's words higher than anyone else. Sad to say she held them higher than even her own father's.
Suddenly, the boy had vanished. Ino had not let it bother her, she never knew the boy, and maybe Sakura had been right all along. However, once Sakura had ended their friendship, she wondered how blind she had truly been. She had a feeling her father had been right about the boy. It was too late though. Sakura had called off their friendship off of a rumor. One that was not even true. Sure when he was a kid, she had liked Sasuke slightly, and thought him cute. After he became a jerk though, she found she hated him. She had not told Sakura that though. She wanted to know how she would react. Imagine her shock, when Sakura cold heartedly broke their friendship. She even returned the ribbon. She only pretended to like him, out of spit to Sakura. Although, it did make her wonder what happened to that Naruto boy. When she had asked her father, he gained a sad look, and sent her to bed. She never asked again. Although, whenever she saw the three adults together the look of regret was painful. As it was on several of the adult Ninja's.
Aburama Shino only had known what his bugs had told him. And that was the boy, always had the scent of blood, and was abused. His father Aburama Shibi simply said, he was a forsaken hero, which was forced to shoulder something he had no control over. Shino had been confused; he lived in a clan where they shouldered something as well. Although, they had come to care about what they shouldered, so he could not understand it being enough to get hurt over. They were thought of as freaks for their carried insects. How had that boy been worse? When Shino had asked for him to explain better, his father had said, he carried something inside him, like they did their bugs. That caught his interest. If the boy carried something as well, that meant he was alone. Shino had known him to be an orphan. So that meant he had no one to help, no one to comfort him. And no one to help him understand, thus the boy never accepted it nor did anyone else for that matter, the thing he carried. Shino had been interested, but never found out.
The boy had vanished soon after. Shino had been disappointed. When he heard the rumor of him dying, a slight depression had filled him as well. His father said he was attacked for what he carried. Would that ever happen to him? He knew it was possible. However, he felt more for the boy then the possibility of being killed for his bugs. The boy hadbeen killed, that was the difference. He allowed himself to mourn a possible friend. After all, it was rare to find someone who understood what it was like to be shunned. He had decided to talk to the boy when class started again. After all he had seen him with Hyuuga Hinata and Inuzuka Kiba. Perhaps they could have all been friends. After Naruto vanished though, he had been unsure of how to approach them. They had been close to him, and he did not wish to bring up painful memories. Kiba and Hinata changed though, and Shino was a sensitive person though he never acted it, but he was happy they were standing up for themselves.
Uchiha Sasuke had thought they were alike that boy and him, after his families' death. However, after the boy vanished, he had forgotten him. He had to worry about killing Itachi, and escaping his fan girls. Besides, why should he care about some weak no body? The kid never knew what it was like to be alone, or lose someone.
. The ones affected the worse were Hyuuga Hinata, and Inuzuka Kiba. He had been their friend. Kiba's family had liked the boy, probably loved him. If the council would have allowed it, they would have adopted him. At first they had been concerned like everyone else, however once the elder dog, said the boy smelt human and not of demon, they all were relieved. Tsume had found the boy adorable, although she would never say it allowed. She was never one to allow her emotions to control her. After all her clan was about being rugged and wild, like the dogs they raised. Naruto had been more like a fox or a cat. She shuddered at the thought. She knew enough about seals, to know he would gain the fox's chakra. She did not know everything, but she understood that the chakra would become his. Her husband had liked them before his death. She thought him being a member of their clan would be perfect. They were attuned to animals, and the boy had the demon fox within him, which was an animal. They could have helped him control it, and even given him a fox as a partner. They could have found a way, to help him make techniques similar to how they did with their partners. The villagers would not have been happy, but who cared what they thought? Tsume never had. Tsume had even suggested giving him one of the newborn puppies. They had never been allowed to adopt him, and fox's were rare. And the litter would come faster than finding a pregnant fox. However, before the litter was born, he had vanished. Kiba had been depressed, for awhile. However, once the litter had been born, he never changed his mind. A white, wolf like dog, with Ice blue eyes was born. Kiba had named it Yuki, for its fur. And had claimed it Naruto's for its eyes. His mother and sister Hana had agreed. They all took turns training the pup. After all one day it would go to its owner, so it had to be ready. They practiced more on stealth and speed with the pup, after all that was a fox's specialty. Luckily, Naruto had something of Naruto's. A pair of goggles he had let him borrow. So they even taught the pup his scent.
Hinata's father respected him, although he would never allow the other members to know. Hiashi had never been one to allow others to know his thoughts. Especially the Hyuuga Elders and council. It was odd, he was always talking about them, yet he never told them his own thoughts. Not since Hizashi and his wife's death. Neji had been indifferent never meeting the boy, but even his father had spoken fondly of him. Hinata's mother had liked the boy as well, before she died. She had always called him a hero. After he vanished, Hinata and Kiba had turned to each other. They gained a sibling like rivalry. Which at first had been odd, but they both wanted to get stronger. They both swore that if Naruto never came back they would find him and bring him back. Kiba made sure Hinata's father's words never affected her. And Hinata made sure Yuki was happy, and Kiba was fine and always healed by the next day. After all watching out for the pack was always first. They both sparred all the time, so when the time came, they would be able to protect Naruto. Using Kiba's nose and Hinata's eye's at the sight of the attack, they had guessed what happened. They had gone straight to the Hokage. He had told them the truth. Including what he held. They both came to hate the villagers. Hinata became cold, shocking her father. She refused to spar with her sister. To Hinata being the heir did not matter, she renounced it soon after the Hokage told her. Through it was not official. Because of it though, she did not have to fight her sister all the time. No matter what she loved her sister; she was all she had left of her mother. So if she had to get the seal to protect her, she would. This all in turn confused Neji. She had willingly given up being heiress, and that meant she would become a branch member. He could not understand, and avoided her unsure of how to react. Kiba become angry, and bitter. The only ones he opened up to where Hinata, and his family. Although he would never allow himself to become overconfident or arrogant, that would end up with him getting killed. He wanted to be nothing like that Uchiha. Still they waited for the day Naruto returned.
The leaves twirled calmly and magically around the village that had been named after them. It caused the place to look peaceful and beautiful. However, the figures standing before the village could not help but sneer. They had heard nothing but horrible truths from the village. To them there was no beauty in this village. Two figures stood at the front.
The first was a woman around the age of 26. Her arms were crossed, and she looked on with distaste, at the village. Her hair was a red color, with an Orange tint. Her bangs were on the left side, and went down in a diagonal, just missing covering her eye. The rest reached her lower back, but was pulled over her shoulder to rest on her chest. Her eyes, were a dark purple, but lightened at the pupil. It had a slight tunnel effect. She was wearing black gloves that were fingerless, and go to the middle of her forearm. On the back of the gloves were metal plates that had a spiral inscribed. At the top of her gloves, to an inch under her elbow, is orange cotton. Her nails are sharp and painted crimson. She wore circular/oval shaped, yellow earrings, which almost reached her jaw. Around her neck was thick white cotton, the same as around her arm. Hooked to the cotton collar was fishnet. The fishnet was sleeveless and went down to mid chest, where it hooked to an orange skin tight spandex shirt. The shirt, went around her chest and back, and reached her thighs. Fishnet chain metal hooked to the bottom of her chest, covered her stomach, and reached her hip bones. The orange shirt was tucked beneath similar orange pants. Only the pants were not spandex like the shirt, they were normal, except for the color. The pants reached her lower calf, and were tucked into black boots. The boots had the same cotton at the top, as the gloves. Around her right thigh, were bandages and a kunai and senbon pouch. At her left thigh was a metal plate on a black cloth. On the plate were four lines. The symbol of Hidden Mist. Her body was curved, yet toned. At her feet leaning against her leg, was a large scroll that reached her hips. It was red at the edges, outlined with a Green strip. In the red was a crème colored circle with a Silver swirl. The scroll itself was white, with red flames licking up one side. At the top was a green cord, a golden ball ended it, with green strips hanging. Hooked to the scroll was a leather belt/strap. The woman starred at the village blankly.
The second figure was a boy of 12 years. His hair was blonde a mixture of sunshine blonde and spun gold. However, there were streaks of silver throughout, and the tips were Crimson. His bangs, fell to his eyes, and framed his face perfectly. It was slightly spiked at the top, and ran smooth and straight after that. It looked soft, yet held a silky texture. ((Hmm, think Rei from Beyblade. If you do not know who that is, go search.)) His hair was pulled into a lose braid, and ended at his thighs. On his face were three slash marks, which were shaped similar to shark fins, and had a slight crimson tint to it. His eyes were a bright, yet Iced Sapphire blue. They were not empty, and held a rather playful hint to them. Same with the playful, yet cruel smile on his across his lips. His tongue slipped out swiping across them, revealing harsh sharp canines. His arms lay loosely at his sides. His skin, was pale creamy white, with a Golden tone. Covering his arms were Black arm gloves. They were from his wrists to his upper arms. With random Silver buckles keeping it tight to his arms. Covering his hands, were Orange leather gloves, that went half way up each finger, and had a metal plate on the back. His fingernails were sharp and painted silver, with Gold tips. The same spiral shape etched into the metal. He was wearing a maroon colored, leather top. It ran down to the end of his ribs, before it cut off. It was spandex and skin tight. Revealing his feminine yet toned chest, and smooth, slightly muscled stomach. Slim hips moved down to curved hips. He wore Black lose cargo pants. They were lose, and clung to his hips, thanks to the belt tightly wound around his waist. At his thighs, were two Orange, and two Gold belts on each thigh. Showing they like the rest of him, were slim, and shapely. Above the belts on both sides were bandages, which held kunai and senbon pouches. At the back of his pants, were other pouches, three in total, which held extra weapons. Around his waist hanging loosely was a utility belt, silver in color. Along the belt were symbols for seals. His pants reached down and were tucked into black combat boots. Silver chains and buckles covered the boots in a complicated, yet stylish manner. Around his neck was an Orange choker; at the center of the choker was a Maroon gem with streaks of Crimson. Hanging from the bottom of the chocker, was a silver fox. The fox had Bright Purple gems for eyes.
The woman sighed, frowning slightly. She turned her head gazing at the boy beside her, while crossing her arms. "Are you sure, you wish to return? You know the mist would happily, welcome you into our ranks. "She said. Although, she know he could not. It would interfere with the plans. All the plans were made perfectly. A combination of demons, humans, and ages of war at work and finally coming together. Mist and Kohona were both important, yet must stay separate. At least for this part of the plan.
He turned and gave her a crazed grin. "I'm sure, Yukina-Onee-San." He said. Stretching slightly, he resembled a large cat. "Besides, you have to get back to your team. The plans for Mist, must be completed before the Chuunin Exams." He said simply. Then his voice took on a softer tone, with a fond smile. "Make sure you tell Shadow-Onee-Sama, I still miss her." He said. It had been so long since they had all split up. Since….That day. He shook his head, blocking the memories. He could not afford to allow his emotions to take over.
Yukina smiled slightly, and ruffled his hair, with a large grin. "No, problem. You are my cousin, and you are like a younger brother. If I run into Shiva or Hinamori I'll pass the message onto them as well. The other two as well." She said.
Naruto grinned up at her. "Alright." He said happily. Turning toward the village once more, he sighed taking a deep breath. It was time to return to hell. But also see his few precious people as well. Waving to Yukina he jumped toward the gate.
Yukina watched him leave with a fond smile. Her Aunt's legacy would become great. She couldn't help but wonder how Sarutobi would react to his real appearance. She chuckled at the thought, and left. Maybe next time she stopped by, she would visit dear old, Kashi-chan. She was sure he would be happy once he found out who Naru was.
((Shadow:…. My fingers hurt….. Shiva: Want me to take over? Shadow: Nods. Nursing bruised fingers. Shiva: Sighs rolling her eyes: Don't get in a fight before typing idiot. Shadow: Hisses in corner.:))
Sarutobi sighed, once more. The smoke from his pipe circling around the room, before slowly fading away. His eyes locked on the soft grey streaks that it created. The slightly toxic air burning his throat as it filled his lungs, only to be released once he exhaled once more. His eyes were glazed and unfocused. Such, sad memories. He was actually feeling his age. He did so in moments like these. That was why he tried to make them as few as possible. He was the pillar of strength for his village. But even the strongest stone pillar wore down slowly do to exposure. And he had been shredded and tossed to and fro so much. He could feel his wariness down in his very bones. He was old and his time would expire. Maybe not for many, many more years. But the clock had started ticking. With a slight frown he bit down on the cool metal of the pipe. A jutsu, kept it from overheating. Perhaps, using jutsu's so carelessly was wrong, but… He was old. And it helped make sure his reserves had not faded too badly. Blinking slowly, he frowned. Something felt…. different. The very air felt odd. Biting the tip gently again, he shifted his gaze down. He pulled a ruler from his pocket and placed it against the paperwork pile. 4' 3" Tears fell down his face. It grew 8". How? He had been signing all day long. Sighing he leant back in his seat again. He sulked slightly. It just was not fair. Turning his head to the window, he paused and blinked. The eyes, starring back coping him. Eyes that were so familiar, that he had only seen on two people. Slowly his eyes widened. The pipe fell from his lose lips, and landed sideway on the hardwood floor.
He sat stunned and could only form one word.
"Nar-Naruto!"
Academy
The students slowly filled the room. Screeching fan girls, fighting over the seat near their love. Nara Shikamaru yawned. His head on the desk before him his chin leaning on the polished wood, as he stared at the loud females, in annoyance. His eyebrow twitched, and he leaned his head sideways. He was wearing normal Shinobi sandals, Black in color, along with Black pants. His short sleeved chain metal fishnet shirt, covered with a sleeveless Whitish and Green vest. His hair pulled into a high tail, at his head, and his eyes half opened. He had to wonder why he was even here. 'Oh yea…' He remembered with a grimace. 'His mother.' Sighing once more, and muttering his favorite phrase, he allowed his eyes to drift closed. He would much rather sleep.
Akimichi Chouji just shook his head at his best friend, and opened a new bag of chips. Smiling happily, he took his first bite. Savoring the barbeque flavor on his tongue. He sighed in euphoria. Ah dear, dear sweet food. If he was ever grateful for one thing, it was food. That and Shikamaru. The red swirls on his cheeks, moved with each movement his jaw made. His white scarf, catching very few crumbs, his shirt and jacket, moving with the motion of placing the chips to his mouth. His legs parted slightly, in a comfortable way. His blue shinobi shoes, moving as he tapped his foot along to the rhythm of his chewing. He watched the fan girls with slight amusement. He might not like him much, but he had to feel sorry for Sasuke.
In the back of the class room, Aburama Shino unnoticeably winced. Why, in good Kami, did they have to be so loud? Hs bug were buzzing in irritation. Luckily no one was near him, so they did not hear. The only one near enough was the Hyuuga, but he knew she wasn't bother by it. Reason she sat near him, she knew people would annoy him about it. She might be cold, but she was considerate. He wished the Uchiha would just pick someone already. He did say he wanted to revive his clan, right? So why not save the rest of them, form misery? Right, because he was conceited, and probably enjoyed annoying everyone. He sighed shaking his head slightly. He knew he should not be judgmental. But, since the Uchiha massacre, the Young Uchiha had been nothing but cruel. And Shino knew the difference between stoic and cruel.
Shino was stoic and quite. Shikamaru was slightly apathetic and easily annoyed. Chouji was indifferent, yet sympathetic. Hinata was cold, yet refined. And Kiba was temperamental, yet loyal. Even Ino, was caring and strong willed. Although, he didn't think she really was the way she acted. Sasuke was mean, uncaring, and weak. Not in power or abilities. He was weak mentally. The only one near him was Haruno. Sakura was judgmental, and ….well he could only say prissy.
Shaking his head, he turned to stare ahead. His Blue pants, hidden behind the desk. Black shoes, on the ground calmly. Large White jacket hiding his face. And Black glasses covering his eyes.
Yamanaka Ino mentally winced. She could not stand the way she had to act. And all over this bastard. But she would not back down. No, that would allow that backstabber to win. As time went on, she was disgusted. Sakura was becoming worse, and worse. True Ino was not the strongest, but that was mostly because she spent a lot of time working with her mother. She trained as often as she could. But Sakura did nothing. She had to wonder why she had wanted to be her friend to begin with. She had felt sorry for her true. But she was almost grateful, that Sakura had broke things off. Sighing she once more, batted her eyes at the Uchiha, who just turned his head away. She mentally snorted. 'Think what you want, I don't like you either.' She thought mentally rolling her eyes. Her Blue shinobi shoes, tapped the ground lightly in annoyance. Thighs wrapped in bandages, while her Purple skirt rest gently against them. The bandages covered the rest of her body reaching to her chest. Her Purple top was lose and comfortable. Not too lose to get in the way though. Her hair pulled into a high tail, while a long bang covered her right eye. The only part of her outfit she hated was her arm gloves. They were the same as the Uchiha's. She had only gotten them, to prove she liked him. Now, she couldn't wait to get home every night and rip them off.
Haruno Sakura sighed dreamily, as her beloved glanced at her. She knew he was just pretending. If he showed what he really felt for her…. The others would get jealous, and try and hurt her. However much he loved her, he was too much of a gentleman to harm a lady. Although, these weak excuses for woman weren't worth it, she knew he wanted to protect her. She blushed prettily. He did so much to watch after her. She sighed happily. The only thing she had come second in the Kuronchi training was flower arrangement. That damned pig had come first. She turned glaring at said pig. Honestly, trying to take her Sasuke's attention with such a slutty outfit. Sasuke liked proper women. Not ugly pigs. That is why she covered most of her skin. It was for Sasuke's eyes only. She knew he would become mad if other men looked at her, and she couldn't let him hurt others because of her. Although, the thought of him fighting for her was fantastic. She couldn't have him hurt over her though. Not that anyone could hurt Sasuke-kun. And she knew he would hate her, if she revealed her skin like a slut. She reached up tightening the ribbon in her bubblegum pink hair. Her dull green eyes fluttering gently, as she thought of her beloved finally confessing. Her red tunic like top fell to her knees, where her green spandex shorts fell near. Her Blue Shinobi sandals, moved as she fretted with her clothing, her dainty feet moving gracefully. She giggled her slightly. Her beloved must enjoy her beauty. She worked so hard to be perfect for him. 'Hell yea! Working hard for Sasuke was fucking hard! But it would be worth it in the end, to be his wife!' Her Inner self shouted.She giggled once more. Dreams of being married to Sasuke-Kun filled her mind.
Uchiha Sasuke sat with his hands together before his face. His Blue, shirt and White pants contrasting with one another. His Blue sandals, placed annoyed on the ground. He blocked out everything from his mind. His pale skin was the same as always. And his duck-assed shaped hair, showing the natural blue tint that came from his mother. He focused his mind on his plans for Itachi. He smirked, slightly at all the horrible, horrible plans, causing his fan girls to swoon. In his mind his brother was cowering at his feet begging forgiveness, and to be as cool as him.
Inuzuka Kiba turned his head away from the sight, and silently gagged. Ughh, he was glad the exams were now. He didn't think he could stand being around the Uchiha and his fan girls, one more day. The four years were bad enough. Even before the massacre he had been annoying. Always talking about his brother. Kiba briefly wondered, if Sasuke felt more than worship and awe for Itachi… He shivered slightly. To each their own, eh? He shook the thoughts form his head. Yawning, he stretched lightly. Akamaru, his own Nin dog, barked from his perch on his head. Kiba grinned and reached up, petting his gently. That reminded him. It had been four years. Since Naruto vanished. He once again cursed the villagers, and Ninja. They were freaking retards. Did they not understand, the way they were treating him, was only making him worse? They probably did make him into the monster they thought. Frowning sadly he shook the thoughts away. It didn't really matter. One day, he and Hinata would be with Naruto again. Even if it was in death. Smiling fondly at his memories, he starred at the ceiling. His fangs poked form his mouth, while he grinned happily. His brown shaggy hair lay on his forehead, over almond shaped eyes. The slit irises locked on the tiles on the ceiling. Gold flicking in the black color. His clawed fingers, which were painted Black, tapped the polished wood slowly. His black jacket was secured to him, the Grey furred hood, pulled down. Black cargo pants tucked into high, Black shinobi pants. Sharp toe nails, also painted black showing.
Hyuuga Hinata blinked slowly, as she heard tapping. She blinked looking over. A faint smile flicked across her lips, watching Kiba. She knew he was thinking about their brother. Naruto had been missing for too long. Truthfully she was becoming impatient. She couldn't wait to become a Chuunin. Then she and Kiba could freely look for their brother. Mentally sighing she turned her eyes forward. One day, soon. They would be whole again. And Naruto would tell them everything he had seen. The pack always comes first after, all. Her hand stroked the small wolf like dog in her lap. It's Purple fur, glinting slightly black. Sharp gold eyes closed, as it dozed. Yoruichi had been a gift from the Inuzuka Clan. It was her prove that she was an honorary member. Hinata much preferred cats, and oddly enough Yoruichi acted like one. They hadn't been sure what to do with her, and Hinata had grown attached. So when asked, she chose, Yoruichi. Also she was Yuki's sister. All the more reason. Hinata a tight lavender spandex tunic that reached mid thigh, it was sleeveless and had a high collar. She wore, black martial arts pants underneath, and tucked them into her Black sandals. Over the top, she wore a lose White kimono top. A Dark Purple sash, held it on, only it was left open at the top, showing her shirt and developing figure. She already had more in the bust then the other girls around her, the kimono sleeves reached her elbows. She wore bandages over both hands. They were black, and went from each knuckle to mid forearm. Her pale purple eyes, starring at the board waiting for the teacher. Her Bluish/purple, hair the same as it had always been in the front, but was pulled back and wrapped in a lavender cloth. Her hair resembled a cat's tail and reached her mid back. Her nails were painted a Dark purple, as well as her toe nails. It was so dark; it almost looked Black with a Purple tint.
Soon enough Iruka-Sensai entered the room and class began. However, after five minutes, a knock was heard. Iruka sighed, and walked toward the door. He blinked seeing the Hokage, and stepped out closing the door behind him. He blinked, when he saw an attractive young boy beside him. However, his eyes narrowed seeing those marks. 'Kyuubi.' He thought in anger. He heard a cough and looked up. He flinched seeing the Hokage's glare.
"I thought you of all people, would know not to judge others, Iruka." Sarutobi said, pulling his pipe from his mouth. He frowned at Iruka, disappointed, very much so.
Iruka cringed and dropped his gaze. He knew not to judge. He just couldn't help it. True he didn't even know the boy. He heard footsteps and looked up.
Naruto had stepped in front of him. "I do not know… if you will believe me. But I am not that which is sealed within me. Kyuubi is not the monster everyone thinks he is. And I am not him." He said calmly with an air of boredom. If only they knew why his Otou-san had attacked them. They would not be so angry. Then again humans were selfish cruel creatures. And true his father was not a monster, he was a demon. It was an insult to think less.
Iruka was shocked that the boy knew. More so that he spoke about it so calmly. He felt guilty. It was probably people like him, which had caused that. He probably only had that demon to count on. And he couldn't blame him. He sighed, and pushed all of his hate and anger away. The boy was right. He might hate Kyuubi, but the boy was not he. He nodded his head slowly. "Of, course. Uzumaki. I am sorry, I thought different." He said, with sincerity.
Naruto grinned slightly and nodded. 'Maybe not all humans are horrible. Speaking of Otou-san.' He wondered when he was coming home. Well, back to the seal.
Iruka turned to Sarutobi after that.
Sarutobi merely nodded, with a smile. "Ah, good to hear. Naruto here has finally returned, and I would like you to enter him into the exam. I know you already did the placements. So just give him the dead-last position." He said calmly. His was pipe back in his mouth, his lips smiling around it and hands behind his back.
Iruka nodded. "Understood. Come along Naruto." he said, turning back to the classroom.
Naruto waved to the old man and followed him in.
Iruka cleared his throat.
All eyes looked up when Iruka cleared his throat. And all eyes turned to the boy standing beside him. Eight of those flashed in recongnization. One pair in hatred. One in interest. One was hidden behind glasses, but held shock, for the first time in a long time. Two were in open shock. One was slightly annoyed, yet knowing. And two in joy, shock and happiness. Yet all were locked on him, or actually to his body. He defiantly was not modest.
The mixed emotions amused Naruto greatly, but he pushed that aside. Before him were two of his best friends. A boy he had met sometimes, and others he knew through a relative.
Iruka, smiled. "I would like you to meet your new classmate, who will be taking the exam today with you. Please introduce yourself." He said cheerfully.
Naruto took a step forward and smiled charmingly. Something he had picked up from Haku. It was charming, because it looked innocent, yet had seductiveness hidden beneath it. Although, it wasn't noticeable, no one could look away. He was happy with the flushed faces it brought. Only a few weren't. The one that had to be a Nara. The pink blob glaring at him, and his best friends. "I am Uzumaki Naruto. Pleased to meet you all." He said, placing his hands at his knees, and bowing. He stood back up, and smiled again.
Hinata and Kiba both starred at him openly. He came back. He was finally back. They both wanted to tackle him, but would wait. They had waited this long, what was a little more. Hinata smiled softly for the first time in four years. And Kiba's grin held no anger. Their brother was back. Akamaru yipped, feeling his master's happiness. Yoruichi looked up as well, watching the boy.
Shino, blinked slowly. He was back? The boy like him, was finally back? He felt a swell, or happiness, and daresay hope? Maybe now… he could actually have some friends. He was naturally shy, although he was stoic. He was very shy. But that was mainly because of how he had been treated growing up. It wasn't easy being a freak. But Uzumaki understood. He allowed a small smile. Maybe… And there was the fact he was very… attractive? He wasn't sure if he would mind being called beautiful. He willed the blush away with effort. But he was pleasing to look at.
Chouji starred at him in shock. He was so pretty now. He had grown from that girly, small scrawny kid to…. He didn't know what to call it. But he was also back! Chouji was filled with awe at his looks, and happiness that he was back. He smiled shyly at the boy, hoping this time they could be friends. He reached in his bag and started eating again. Shikamaru was annoyed everyone was making such a big commotion. Yea, the boy was hot. He'd give him that. But he wasn't shocked. The boy had always been pretty, from the few times he had glanced him, and so it was easy to tell he would grow up to be attractive. And he had always known he would come back. He had left too many questions. He briefly wondered if the kid liked Shogi, before falling back asleep.
Ino's jaw dropped. That was the monster? If so she wanted to be one too. But the kid was alive, and he was back. Looks like she would get that chance after all. Maybe with his help, she could ignore Sakura. And stop pretending to be a Sasuke fan girl. If Sakura had been wrong, well then she would know. No, need to worry about her anymore. She let the blush fade, and grinned at the boy with a wink. This could become fun.
Sakura glared as much as she could. The demon was back. She felt disgusted. He was also hideous to look at. Turning her head, she stuck her nose in the air. Boys were not supped to look like that.
Sasuke starred at the creature before him. This was that no-body? He glanced up and down his form, and then licked his lips. Well, them… He would just have to make him a somebody, wouldn't he? He shivered slightly as thoughts of the blonde started to fill his mind. Oh, yes... He was so going to be his. His blush vanished. Why blush he was so going to be seme. He flashed him a sexy smirk, and winked. His and his alone.
Almost everyone saw, Sasuke's reaction. Eyes widened, and heat's broke. Sakura's glare worsened. Naruto blinked and looked at him. He walked over toward the seats. Sasuke stood, and offered a hand. "I'm Uchiha Sasuke…" he said with his sexy smirk again. Naruto smirked walking toward him and….
Started and Finished Monday: 7, 28, 2008. 12: 42 P.M
Finishing touches started and finished: Friday: 8, 1, 2008. 12: 45 A.M.
Shadow: Ahh, don't you love cliffhangers?
Shiva: Shrugs: I guess. We'll leave the real reunion for next chapter.
Shadow: Yawns again: I wish I would get better. It's not fair you got over the sickness and I didn't. :Glares at Shiva:
Shiva: Sighs holding her head: I know, I know.
Muraki: Pets Shadow's hair: Now, my dear. Calm down. You still have to give the pairings. Then I'll give you something to sleep.
Shadow: Eyes brighten and smiles at him.: Okay!
Shiva: Twitches: Why, or why him?
Pairings!
GaaNaru: Sealed!
Ita/Kabu:1
Ita/Gaa/Naru:1
Muraki: Please return soon. :Smirks, evilly: You wouldn't want to become my next marionette would you?
