Another week, another chapter.
All right, now that I'm in the swing of things with this new semester, I'm gonna begin writing the last story in this trilogy of LitD.
It is from this point, that the Kyuubi and Hachibi being to play a role in the story. I hope you enjoy.
One more thing, I do NOT own Naruto. I would be able to pay my way through school, if I did.
My secretary came in just in time to see me grappling with Deidara. She watched as I pushed him back and began to hurt him with my fingers. The man ran at me as I threw him out the window, all seen by my secretary. She is the reason I am not in jail right now. She saw the entire thing. Her testimony reported that I was attacked by the man, so I attacked him back. Left with no choice, I threw the man out of the window.
I was in the hospital. The attack happened an hour ago, and I was alone in a hospital room, being looked over by the doctors and questioned by police. It was overwhelming. I answered the questions being asked, but my mind was only wondering what happened to Naruto. I hadn't heard from him since the attack.
God, please don't let him be...
"MOVE IT! We've got a critical patient here!" I heard a doctor yell, pushing a gurney past my room with a team of other doctors. I didn't have to wonder who it was. I saw a tuft of blond hair, and I knew. I quickly stood up, despite the protests from the doctors, and ran after the gurney. I was able to pull back one of the doctors who were following.
"Who is that!?" I yelled with desperation in my voice.
"We aren't sure..." The young doctor was intimidated by me. I would have found this amusing if it were under different circumstances.
"Where was he!?"
"I'm sorry, we can't-"
"Did you find him near the Uzumaki building?"
The man looked down, not wanting to answer. In that moment, my world came crashing down. I sat down in a nearby chair, trying to calm down.
"We found his wallet, his drivers license read 'Naruto Uzumaki...'"
Though I knew it was him already, that didn't help. I felt dizzy. I pulled my knees onto the chair and cried into them.
"This can't be happening again..." Was all I could say, repeatedly.
The doctor walked up to me and knelt down. "I take it you know him?"
What a stupid question to ask. If I wasn't so depressed at the moment I probably would have slapped him.
"...he's my husband..."
By this time, the team of doctors, and policeman, ran up to me, wondering what was going on. I didn't say a word, so the doctor explained the situation, earning consolations from the others. Well, everyone, save one. An young female doctor, among the group who were checking me, said, "I don't really care. As far as I'm concerned, you demons deserve to die, you-" She was interrupted. Or, should I say, she was punched into the far wall.
We all turned to be met by a blond-haired woman with a purple diamond on her forehead.
"Aunt Tsunade!" I yelled to her. She didn't notice, though. She menacingly walked up to the woman who spoke out earlier, knelt down, and looked her in the eye. You could literally feel the fear the doctor had.
"If you EVER talk that way about a patient again, let alone my NEPHEW, you won't survive the next punch. Is that clear?"
The doctor merely nodded, and a smile came across Tsunade's face, "I'm glad we could come to an understanding." She stood, walked over to me, and embraced me. "How are you, dear?"
I could barely get a word out before the tears came. When she embraced me, I felt Naruto. She was the only family he had left, and I broke down, knowing she must feel as bad as I do. Pretty soon her tears came too.
I don't remember much. I remember hitting the ground, with Pein under me, and hearing screaming. I lost consciousness soon after. Even in my unconscious state, I felt tired. I wanted to sleep, but I couldn't do it. If I did, I would have left this world behind.
I quickly opened my eyes, floating on water. I stood up, quickly realizing where I was. I stood in front of the Kyuubi's cage.
IT'S BEEN A WHILE, KID
"How...did...I?"
WHEN YOUR BODY IS UNDER IMMENSE STRESS, YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS COMES HERE.
"Am I..."
DEAD? NO. AT LEAST, NOT YET. THAT IS UP TO THOSE OUTSIDE WHETHER YOU DIE OR NOT.
My memories came flooding back to me. Me tackling Pein, throwing him out of the window. Me yelling that strange word.
"What was that...blue thing...?"
The Kyuubi sighed. THERE'S NO POINT IN TELLING YOU, KID. YOU'LL JUST FORGET IT, ANYWAY.
"Forget it, what do you mean?"
He sighed again. IT LOOKS LIKE ITS TIME FOR YOU TO WAKE UP, KID. HERE, I'LL HELP YOU.
Hours had passed. The policeman were gone. Naruto had underwent seven hours of reconstructive surgery. According to the doctors, he would live. He would even walk again, with months of physical therapy. Now, Tsunade and I were in Naruto's room, waiting for him to wake up. Tsunade was sleeping in a leather chair that was situated in the corner of the room. She was spent. I couldn't sleep, though. I felt like Tsunade, but I couldn't help but worry about my love.
I stared at his face, willing him to open his eyes. I wanted see his eyes. No, I needed to see his eyes. To get lost in the love that he had for me, and to reciprocate that love back to him. I sat like this for a while, debating on whether I should just go to sleep. As I was about to turn around, Naruto stirred. I was quickly focused on him, all fatigue gone. His eyes slowly opened, but I did not see those blue oceans I loved so much, but red. The eyes of the Kyuubi. I took a step back, and as I did, his eyes reverted to their original color.
He just stared at the ceiling. I was too scared to say anything. A few minutes later, he said, "That dang Kyuubi..."
It was his voice. As soon as he spoke, I ran over and lay my head on his chest. I startled him. I guess he was still a bit disoriented. After he realized who I was, he lay his hand on my head.
My tears stopped, and my sobbing slowed before he spoke again. "That was my favorite suit too..." I laughed, despite the situation, and leaned over to kiss him. He returned the kiss and I got up, sitting on the edge of the bed.
"How do you feel?"
"Honestly, I feel great. It's as if I never did fall from a 40 story building." I laughed again, eager to dissipate any stress.
After a few moments, he asked, "Did they...recover Pein's body?"
"No, witnesses say his body simply disappeared as he hit the ground."
"I thought I would finally be rid of him..."
"What happened up there, Naruto?"
"Well, I was in the middle of a meeting with Sasuke, when Lee came in saying we had a problem. After that, the power went out. We ran outside and met Pein. Sasuke and Lee-"
"They're okay, Naruto. They were found and are in the hospital, too. They're hurt, but they'll live."
He smiled at me before he continued, "Lee tried to help by charging at him. Pein simply grabbed him, crushed his arm and leg, and threw him into the wall. He taunted Sasuke, making him angry, and Sasuke charged. Pein simply..."
"Pein simply...what?"
Naruto grabbed his temples. "Blasted headache..." He returned his attention to me, "I don't remember. All I know is Sasuke charged and ended up in the wall, too."
"You don't remember?" Came a third voice.
We both turned to see a policeman standing in the doorway. He was holding a recorder.
"I was sent to see if you were awake. If you were, I was to get your testimony. Please answer the question."
Naruto stared at the man before continuing, "Like I said, I don't remember. It's like part of my memory is...gone."
"Seeing what happened, I think you should be glad you don't have any amnesia." We three turned to Tsunade, who was now awake. "Continue, Naruto."
"Well, after that, he ordered me to follow him into my office, threatening to hurt you if I didn't. He said one of his men came after you."
I nodded.
"Well, I followed him into my office, where he told me he wanted to...revive the Shinobi... or something like that."
"Revive the Shinobi?" I asked.
"Don't ask me, I was just as confused as you are, " he chuckled, "Anyways, that was when I got your text, telling me you were safe."
I was confused, "What text?"
"What do you mean, 'what text?' You texted me saying you were safe."
"Naruto, I didn't text you..."
Naruto just stared at me. "Well, when I got the text from, whoever it was, I did the only thing I could do. I charged at Pein and tackled him out of the window. Knowing what he did to Sasuke and Lee, I didn't see much of a choice."
The policeman simply nodded and left.
Silence enveloped the room. "All right, I can't take this." Naruto began to stand up out of the bed.
"Naruto, you can't-" Naruto stood on both legs, staring at me.
"I can't, what?"
"That's impossible. The doctors said you shouldn't be able to walk."
A nurse walked into the room, looked at Naruto, dropped her clipboard, and ran to get a doctor.
"Why do they do that every time I'm in the hospital?" Naruto said with a laugh.
"What about you, Hinata? Did you get hurt?"
"No. To be honest, I don't remember what happened, either. All I remember was defending myself, and then pushing Deidara out of the window."
"Deidara? That blond guy who likes to use explosives?"
I nodded. "He's dead, though. They did recover his body."
"Good." Was all he said.
By this time, the doctor walked in, astonished that Naruto was able to walk, let alone stand up.
"We need to do some scans. Get in the bed, and we'll get started right away, Mr. Uzumaki."
He simply shrugged and got on. "See you in a bit, I guess. Later Hinata!"
Before he left, he gave me one of his signature smiles.
The tests came back showing no injury. I was completely healed. Against the doctors protests, I checked out, and we headed home that night. But, not before stopping by my favorite eating place, Ichiraku Ramen.
"Hey, Naruto! Glad to see you're okay. What'll it be?"
"The usual for me, Ayame!"
The brown-haired woman looked at Hinata. "The same, please."
She simply smiled and got to work on our order.
"I take it the Kyuubi is the reason you're healed, Naruto?" Hinata asked, watching me.
I nodded, "He did." I turned and smiled, "I think he is starting to like me."
SHUT IT, KID! The Kyuubi said, but he couldn't hide his smirk from me.
Ayame sat our drinks down, and returned to the back of the shop to finish cooking our meals. I laughed.
"What's so funny?" Hinata asked.
"I embarrassed him." I grinned.
Hinata laughed before she started again, "You two seem to have an interesting relationship. " She reached over her stomach, to the place where her seal was, "All mine does is sleep."
I frowned. "Maybe you just need to warm up to him."
KID.
I was pulled back into the sealed-cage room.
FIST BUMP ME.
"Huh?"
FIST BUMP ME. I NEED TO SPEAK TO YOUR MATE.
I simply put my fist to his rather gargantuan fist. I watched as the Kyuubi took control of my mouth.
Naruto's eyes turned red. I gripped the edge of the bar, expecting the worst. The voice that came was deep, rough, and ancient.
"Do not be afraid, woman. I simply asked Naruto to let me speak to you."
I was very scared at this point.
"I will be quick, as you seem to be very fearful. You have some sense about you, unlike my fool of a vessel."
HEY! I heard Naruto yell.
I giggled.
"Really? I think you two are a perfect match." I said, trying my hardest to suppress a laugh.
"HEY!" HEY Came both of their replies.
The Kyuubi cleared his throat before continuing. "As I was saying. The tailed-beast, Hachibi, needs to be approached. He grew rather...attached to his previous vessel. After he died, the Hachibi went into a depression. If you wish to have a...relationship with him, you need to initiate it."
"How do I do that?"
"Simply meditate. Though, that art is lost in these days, it is best if you simply attempt it while you try and sleep."
I nodded. "Oh, and one more thing, before I leave. This is for you too, kid."
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH...
"There is a term used when referring to those who house a tailed-beast. You are called, Jinchuriki." With that, Naruto's eyes returned to their original color.
Littlepans: "..."
Naruto: "..."
Shikamaru: "...women..."
And the mystery deepens! What do you think? Go ahead, speculate! But I'm tight-lipped.
In all seriousness, thanks to all you who have stuck with me so far, and to all of you who are new. I really love getting an email saying someone has Favorited my story, or is following. (Now, you people just need to comment and review! :D)
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