Disclaimer: it's boring that I always have to say that I don't Naruto and FFXIII they are the rightful property of Kishimoto-san and square enix period.
Authors Notes: this might be a long AN but I have to get this off my chest I am happy that the story has become quite popular it even started getting flames I already took care of that though. But apparently there are people that are not pleased with Naruto's character because they obviously don't like his canon character in the manga. These people are probably used to reading the kind of stories where Naruto is a cold hearted, godly bad ass who can win a fight with just a yawn well sorry but I don't like these types of stories. A story where Naruto is a god in strength level, cold hearted, wins fight without lifting a finger and has like twenty girlfriends is a story that gets old and is too predictable or repetitive like playing a thousand video games and you will always get the same ending.
That kind of Naruto to me is a fake it doesn't exist its OC I love Kishimoto's canon Naruto. The funny, dumb, loveable, caring, strong and hard working person he is. The same Naruto that grows strong working hard and training hard the same character who slowly matures with each lesson he learns. People wants a protagonist who is perfect in every way and that is too fictional I want my Naruto to be as real as ever more human and by that I mean by making mistakes and screwing up learning through trial and error. In this story Naruto will mature like any other human being but he can still be goofy sometimes you will see the results with the upcoming chapters. Finally I hope you will enjoy the chapter and remember to keep the reviews coming thank you.
Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
The ages of the group are so far:
Naruto-18
Sasuke-18
Lightning-18
Serah-15 going to 16
Snow-19
Gadot-19
Yuj-17
Maqui-15
Lebreau-17
Janil-18
Aidan-18
Rosh-27
Chapter 7 Graduation
(Time skip: four years later)
(Location: Sanctum military academy administrative office Bodhum upper region Cocoon)
In the wide office in a long desk full of file folders stood four people and each were checking the pile of documents all piled up. The first person was Rosh who looked in deep thought checking through the files while the other three were in the same boat it seems they were carefully analyzing the information contained in the documents. The second person was a man in his late thirties with dark hair, dark eyes a mustache he was wearing a military uniform with plate on his right shoulder it determined his high rank in the military which it was of a lieutenant. The third person was a woman wearing a high ranking officer uniform like she was higher than the mustache man she had long blond hair reaching to her mid-thigh with aqua clear eyes and glasses.
The fourth person was a man in his late twenties with dark chocolate hair amethyst eyes wearing a military uniform his small plate on his right shoulder determined his high rank of lieutenant. All four military officers were checking each of the file documents one by one in a clam manner reading every bit of information in it like their lives depended on it. It seemed like hours that they checking every available document on the desk it was no easy task what these military officers were doing it looked like it was never going to end. Rosh finally finished checking the documents giving them enough watch to see the contents and he was quite pleased with all the results he turned to all of the military officers.
"Well I would like to hear all of your opinions commanders of the Sanctum?"
"I have to admit Colonel Rosh you have chosen quite the cadets these results are very interesting" said the young male lieutenant.
"They all did an excellent job in the training program these four years have made them into better soldiers I appreciate your personal opinion lieutenant Parsol."
"I agreed with the lieutenant I have never seen such high scores since we graduated Rosh but still scores are just numbers I would personally like to see them in action and see the results of their training" said the woman.
"You will have your chance Jihl."
"It's lieutenant colonel Naabat when we are in meetings colonel" Naabat scolded lightly.
"Of course I apologize what about you lieutenant Amodar?"
"I agreed with everyone these results are very promising I wouldn't mind having a couple of these fresh rookies we are low in troops."
"All right since we had done the evaluation of their assignment test I think it's time we choose the candidates that will be joining your branches. We can't overlook the choice the cadet has chosen at the personal information page to join which military branch now who will be first?" said Rosh.
"I have already chosen mine the results are very promising" Amodar said taking four tests.
"You have four candidates to join the Guardian Corps lieutenant?"
"First there's Lightning Farron that is an unusual name for a girl her scores are very high she has chosen to be assign to Guardian Corps Bodhum Security Regiment that's the unit under my direction."
"Anyone disagrees with the lieutenant's decision?"
"I don't have a problem with it" replied Parlos.
"I don't either however I find it strange that a soldier with such a high score wants to join the Guardian Corps when she can easily join PSICOM and become a huntress or maybe a Sanctum Inqusitrix" said Naabat.
"I won't question her choice if she wants to join Guardian Corps then she will join I won't argue with it lieutenant colonel."
"Very well lieutenant Amodar who are your next candidates?" asked Rosh.
"My other candidates are Aidan Cross, Janil Mesko and Naruto Uzumaki their scores weren't high as Farron but they are passable in my eyes."
"Uzumaki?" thought Rosh.
"Naruto Uzumaki I checked his score and his it's compatible with cadet Farron" said Naabat.
"Lieutenant Amodar was it a wise choice to picked Uzumaki I don't believe he choose to be Guardian Corps of the Bodhum Security Regiment?" asked the PSICOM director.
"He wrote it in the personal information section he wishes to join my division colonel" Amodar showed him his test.
Rosh looked at his assignment location" he didn't pick my recommendation…."
He remembered a couple of days ago that he talked to the blond about joining PSICOM for his great performance earning high points becoming a graduate candidate. The whiskered blond was happy but he was still unsure in accepting his recommendation he surely thought he was going to choose the right choice yet he chose to join the Guardian Corps. The big question running through his head is why he would turn down an opportunity like joining the military branch where the best soldiers are.
"Since these three have chosen to be part of the Bodhum Security Regiment I will accept their choices and test if they are worthy of being soldiers for the Corps" replied Amodar.
"Anyone disagrees?"
"No I am fine with it" Naabat said.
"Likewise" followed Parlos.
"Very well moving on lieutenant colonel Naabat any of the cadets has caught your interest?"
"I'm glad you have asked as I mentioned they all looked promising with their scores, but one has really brought my attention" she adjusted her glasses picking a file with the test inside.
"Who might that be?" asked Parlos.
"Sasuke Uchiha" she smiled looking at his test" he wrote he would like to be part of PSICOM and he would also like to be place in the Eden division with the Sanctum corps."
Amodar was shocked" that is some choice he has made…."
"What an arrogant request who does he think he is to be asking to join the Eden division let alone being in the same league as the Sanctum Corps Brigade?" Parlos said not liking the young cadet.
"His score is high above average even higher than mine" replied Naabat still smiling.
"Higher than yours….?" Parlos was shocked he knew of Jihl's score at the academy which were the highest and she graduated at the top of the class.
"I was impressed when I saw his results no doubt he will be a great asset to PSICOM I have watched his progress and it was very effective like everyone else" said Rosh.
"I was actually impressed you decided to graduate a large group because what happened the last time you had a group, you failed all of them" Parlos grinned.
"The last group of cadets deserved it none were worthy to become soldiers."
"You and your self-righteousness…."
"Enough gentlemen this is the only one I will take under my wing" Naabat said.
"I see then anyone disagrees?"
"I'm all right with it" said Amodar.
"Same here" replied Parlos.
"That means you're the only one left lieutenant Parlos to choose your candidates" said Rosh.
"I am impressed with all of them so I will take everyone."
"Lieutenant you can't do that remember that it all depends on what the cadet has written for assignment location."
"I am sure the lieutenant colonel can make an exception in making the necessary arrangements and besides it's not like I'm doing this on purpose. I really need men power in Palumpolum's security division, Nautilus general security and the Woodland's Observation Battalion we all know how dangerous the Gapra Whitewood is."
Rosh nodded turning to the only woman in the group" lieutenant colonel Naabat your call?"
The women gave a small chuckle adjusting her glasses" you really know how to play your cards right lieutenant Parlos taking advantage of my rank and the rights I possess thinking like a true soldier. Very well I will make the arrangements so the rest of the graduates get chosen to serve under your command."
"Thank you lieutenant colonel Naabat I am in your debt."
"Yes you are you know very well I would never made favors without expecting something in return. I hope you're willing to pay me right when the time comes remember my motto."
Parlos grinned" a good soldier is always a good tool to use at the right opportunity."
"Very good lieutenant…."
"All right this ends our meeting we must report to his Eminence of our choices" said Rosh.
(Time skip: one week later)
(Location: main hall Sanctum military academy Bodhum upper region)
In the large chamber stood every single candidate who has become a full candidate for graduation. The main hall which was the widest room of the academy was used for the ceremony of said event after four years the cadets have transformed themselves in becoming the soldiers they are today. The training was a long and painful journey but they have all managed to survived and get through it as they have grown stronger in mind and body if they were here it's because they have they achiever their ultimate goal in graduation from the soldier program. It was truly a proud day for all of them they have earned this privilege through blood, sweat and tears it made them feel so happy that they made it this far and they have been successfully rewarded for all their hard work.
They were all wearing the official graduation clothes which were a black military uniform. The black jacket was buttoned in the center and on the left corner side were the initials of the cadet in white colored letters. Black leather gloves the long pants were a bit baggy and the boots were made of leather everyone wearing the uniform meant that they have become graduates of the military academy. Among the group of graduates stood five teenagers proudly wearing their uniforms in which they trained probably harder than the rest to be here today. Naruto, Lightning, Sasuke, Aidan and Janil were in the same row waiting for the ceremony to begin not admitting that they were eager so much has changed in four years for them especially their physical.
Naruto has truly changed in four years all the baby fat from his face vanished leaving a well formed chin and a face that shows a lot of maturity he has become very attractive that he has brought some attention from the female cadets. His body has also changed developing some well-formed muscles due to the intense training of the academy his spiky blond hair has come to grow over his shoulders but he has cut it because he likes it short he has also become tall reaching 6'3. His gun blade Flashflare saber was strapped on his back while giving a proud smile that he has achieved a big goal standing here today as a full graduate training hard and studying hard has lead him to be here. Today was a great day for him and his friends.
Lightning has also changed not much in physical she has grown a bit tall reaching 5'8 her pink hair has gotten a bit longer she still had it over her right shoulder her Blazefire saber was strapped on her back just like Naruto. Today she was proud that she has finally become a graduate after all her hard work she went through the training program and everything she studied now with her new position she will earn enough money to sustain Serah. She gave a quick glance at Naruto next to her smiling she admitted that he looked mature and he has gotten stronger she needed to thank him when he promised her to make her strong he delivered. Both have trained hard together sharpening their skills with a gun blade it was all thanks to him that is why she was proud to be here today with him and everyone else.
Sasuke has gotten taller he was probably in the same height as Naruto his hair got a little longer but it was still the same style. Like the blond he has developed quite the well-toned body with some muscles and strong arms Masamune was strapped on his back and he was rather eager to begin with the ceremony. He has come a long way since he took the long sword he has sharpened his skills with the blade that he was very good topping anyone who was skillful with a blade. Now all his intense training has finally paid off today when he becomes a full graduate and a soldier he can begin his new life in Cocoon no shinobi villages and especially no revenge.
Aidan was like the two teens he got taller but not as tall as Naruto and Sasuke his hair was still the same and he has also earned a well-toned body with the training he has endured it was no surprise. His sniper rifle was securely strapped on his back he has become quite fond of the weapon the long training he got using it has made him into a very sharpshooter probably becoming the best sniper the military has ever had. Once he graduates he will show the Sanctum the results of his soldier training his life goal was to surpass all snipers today was the beginning of starting said goal.
Janil was shorter than Lightning by four inches her hair has grown longer she had it tied in a braid. Her gun blade Axis blade was strapped by her waist she felt more secure and safe having it there than on her back. The training has made her much wiser and skilled her skills with a gun blade were very good she could probably stand toe to toe with Lightning or maybe Naruto she still kept her goal of giving a hundred percent of her services to the Sanctum and the people of Cocoon. Feeling happy that all of the training she went through has been paid off today she will become a soldier and start a new beginning remembering that she choose to be part of the Guardian Corps and their task was the protection and security of the citizens.
Rosh gazed at the crowd of graduates in front of him he has always been a proud soldier. To be a soldier of the Sanctum and protect the people of Cocoon but there was one moment that makes him more proud than that fact. To be standing here and watching over the young people that were about to graduate and become soldiers he did this all by himself he trained, prepared them for this moment. He was proud for all them knowing that each and every one of them has given a hundred and ten percent to get here it was their turn to join him and protecting Cocoon its citizens will be grateful to have such loyal followers protecting them. The young colonel gave a small smile it was time to begin the ceremony of graduation time to make these young cadets into full soldiers for good.
"Today is a great day for all of you. It is the day when you will all take the next step and become soldiers of the Sanctum you have all proven to be worthy and passed the necessary credits to pass the training program. This is your day as you will take the path to fight for Cocoon's sake and each of the citizens that inhabit this world from now you will lay your lives on the line for their safety."
"I am proud to have you here it was a long road and after four years I am grateful to see that all of the hard training I put you through wasn't for nothing. You have all shed sweat and tears but those efforts weren't for nothing all the hardships you have endured have made you stronger and wiser that is the reason you're all here today. That is why on behalf of everyone from the Sanctum I congratulate you on becoming graduates of the military academy."
"But before we begin with the inauguration a few wise words from his eminence our beloved primarch Galenth Disley…."
Everyone saw as an old man who was probably in his early nineties appeared on the altar facing the group of graduates. They took a long look at him wearing a unique robes and a decorative golden staff for the first time everyone was staring at the primarch of Cocoon and ruler of the Sanctum. Most have seen him on television in the large screens of the Bodhum square plaza but never in person, others have consider it a high honor to meet him in the flesh. However it wasn't such a good experience to some meeting him as a couple of the graduates weren't too please about his presence.
Naruto felt a chill ran over his spine as soon as he laid eyes on the primarch he didn't know why he felt this way something didn't felt right seeing him and he wasn't the only one. Sasuke stood thought staring at the old man like something from him scream caution or maybe trouble just looking into his eyes he didn't looked to be quite the trusting type.
"Creepy guy" thought Naruto.
"The look in his eyes reminds me of Orochimaru" followed the Uchiha remember the twisted snake sanin.
"Greetings my children I am pleased to be present here with all of you. You have chosen the will of the people to defend Cocoon and keep it safe I can see it in all of your eyes that you want to give it your best with endless courage and determination. Time to rejoice my children today you have gained my blessings by choosing to become saviors of our wonderful world let your loyalty guide you and fulfill the impossible. It is up to you the safety of Cocoon now lies in your hands."
Everyone clapped at the primarch's wise speech as he left the podium while Rosh bowed kindly to him and he took control of the ceremony" now we shall begin the inauguration everyone repeat after me…."
"I will serve the Sanctum!"
"I will serve the Sanctum!" followed the large group.
"To the best of my ability and I will not flinch in my duty to protect Cocoon from threats both foreign, and if we are needed, domestic then I will heed the call of the needed in my darkest hour!"
Everyone repeated the inauguration which was the oath of every soldier had to take in order to join the military ranks of the Sanctum. Naruto, Lightning, Sasuke, Aidan and Janil repeated the oath in the same volume as Rosh and everyone else this was important in their transformation as soldiers an oath to forever put their lives on the line for the protection of Cocoon.
Rosh finished the oath with a smile" congratulation you're all now soldiers of the Sanctum."
Everyone started cheering even if they were now professionals they couldn't help it this was such a glorious event after everything they've been through now it has all be worth it. Naruto smiled widely joining the crowd in the cheering while Sasuke gave a smile, Aidan and Janil were already cheering and Lightning even her had to give a smile she was happy that everything paid off nice in the end. The pink haired soldier felt a tap on her shoulder and saw Naruto smiling at her giving her a thumb up wanting her to join in the celebration.
"Congratulations soldier Farron."
"Congratulations soldier idiot."
The whiskered blond laughed he knew she was joking he got used at her strange way of being funny and sarcastic and he eventually found out if she didn't meant it. Lightning just gave a small smile while giving him a friendly punch on his shoulder it wasn't as hard as the one she gave him on the day they first met it was her own way of being funny. To them and the rest of their friends this was a very memorable moment in their lives.
(Scene change)
After the ceremony ended the group was outside of the academy while Serah who didn't wanted to missed her older sister's graduation was now taking photos with a camera she bought for these kinds of occasions. She told Aidan and Janil to stay because she wanted their new friends to be part of the moment she was trying to put the group in a nice pose so they can all fit when she takes the shot. She gazed through the camera looking how it was going to end up before frowning there was something she didn't like the picture wasn't going to be as good as she believes.
"Naruto get a little closer to my sister she's not going to bite you."
The tall blond gave a sheepish grin getting closer to the older Farron" not yet…."
His comment earned him a slight hit on his sides by the pink haired soldier who obviously didn't approved although there was some truth to it literally.
"Janil get closer to Aidan what's with you guys getting closer to someone won't kill you."
"I'm afraid she might" replied Aidan grinning.
"Haha funny" said the sarcastic Janil.
Serah smiled looking through the camera" perfect now Sasuke sis please remember to smile."
"Hn…."
Lightning rolled her eyes at her sister's comment it wasn't the first time she doesn't smile in pictures it's not that she didn't like smile it was just that there wasn't anything for her to smile about. Sure she was happy having Serah, Naruto, Sasuke, Aidan and Janil as her friends but there was no thought or motivation that will make her do the happy gesture. The only thing that came to her mind is what was natural she had her usual expression there was no joy in her heart, not yet.
Sasuke was another case he didn't smiled because he didn't felt like it he wasn't the kind of person to be smiling about anything. His smile died when his clan was killed any innocence of his childhood on that bloody night still looks can be deceiving for the Uchiha he may not be smiling but it didn't meant that he wasn't with happy especially when he just graduated from the military academy with high scores.
"Now everyone say Chocobos likes to blow up."
Everyone laughed at Serah's comment except Lightning, Sasuke managed to give a small smile finding it funny. The younger Farron smiled pressing the small button as the camera made a click sound taking the picture this one was definitely going to the picture album.
"That was so funny Chocobos likes to blow up" Aidan gave another laugh.
"Don't say that Aidan that is cruel" Janil scolded the male soldier hitting him on the sides.
"But it was funny" replied Aidan while Serah had a laugh.
"Now I want to take a picture with the two sisters" Naruto smiled taking the camera from the younger Farron.
Serah smiled getting next to Lightning while Sasuke, Aidan and Janil left leaving them so they can be at the incoming picture.
"Now Lightning remember to smile s-m-i-l-e it's that easy."
"Keep that up and I'll smack you" the pink haired soldier frowned at his comment he was obviously messing with her.
"Okay here I go" the blond had the perfect picture.
Serah smiled getting closer to her sister while Lightning gave a slight smile it was enough for the blond soldier to take the picture. He clicked the button finally taking it he was happy this was another picture that will go in the photo album. The whiskered blond didn't stopped there he took a couple of pictures with the group this time Sasuke, Aidan and Janil were included with the sisters another picture was taken with the whole group because Serah's camera was automatic. They were having a good time beginning their celebration for graduating they didn't noticed a person walking to them the person was next to Sasuke.
"Sasuke Uchiha?"
The Uchiha turned looking at a woman wearing a high rank military uniform with glasses" yes….?"
She smiled offering her hand" I am lieutenant colonel Jihl Naabat I'm in charge of the PSICOM division you have already met my right hand man colonel Rosh as he was your military instructor."
The Uchiha took her hand returning the formal greeting gesture" it's an honor I saw you at the ceremony."
"As commander of PSICOM it is my duty to be present at such event where the next generation of soldiers is born I couldn't missed this graduation."
Everyone was staring at the conversation with curious expressions of course they knew who was Naabat. Rosh has told them during class about her that she was a very smart person that graduated from the academy at the top of her class she was a prodigy in the military history of the Sanctum. Naabat is known as a powerful military asset to the Sanctum they have also heard that she was very cruel to her enemies no doubt she will be the first to show no mercy to anyone from Pulse namely l'Cie. For any other soldier it was an honor to be meeting someone with a higher rank than theirs but not everyone was feeling the same way.
Serah has been staring at the female lieutenant with some uncertainty she didn't know what to think of her. Maybe because she had a bad feeling about her looking into her eyes she could tell that this woman wasn't nice or maybe trust worthy there was something about her that screamed bad luck towards the younger Farron. She was probably imagining things or that her mind was playing tricks on her but she didn't felt comfortable around Naabat especially with the way she was looking at Sasuke.
"What brings you here lieutenant colonel Naabat?" asked the Uchiha.
"I came personally to announce that for choosing at the evaluation exam to join PSICOM I have accepted your request to be part of the task force of Eden from now on you will be taking orders from me."
"What PSICOM Sasuke….?" Thought Naruto taken back by the information.
"Thank you I accept the position mam."
"On the contrary I thank you for choosing to serve PSICOM with your high score your perfect for the position I will be looking forward to your services Sasuke."
"Thank you mam…."
"Now to other business" Naabat turned to the other soldiers present" if I'm not mistaken you four chose to be part of the Guardian Corps Bodhum Security Regiment?"
"That's right mam" replied Aidan.
"I'm also here on behalf of lieutenant Amodar in charge of the Guardian Corps he had to leave because he had other matters to attend to so I will rely to you that message he relied to me. You four will report at the Guardian Corps headquarters one week for now to start your first assignment."
"Understood we'll be there mam" Naruto replied politely.
"What about me mam?" asked Sasuke.
"I will inform you later for now enjoy your celebration take care and once again congratulations welcome to the Sanctum" she turned leaving the group.
"I can't believe that was really lieutenant colonel Naabat she's different from what colonel Rosh told us" said Aidan.
"Don't judge someone by its appearance" Lightning said.
"Yeah she acts that way with us because we're on her side" replied Naruto.
"I'll say if it was the other way around will be in trouble" Janil said.
"She's scary" Serah muttered.
"What Serah?" Lightning heard her sister.
"It's nothing…."
"…?"
"Now that we know when we start how about we begin with the celebration for Serah's birthday?" Naruto smiled at the young Farron.
Serah giggled knowing that they knew her birthday is today they probably planned in celebrating it after the graduation. Lightning was happy she enjoy whenever it was her sister's birthday because it's a happy day when she can spend time the most with her she will always make sure that she's stays with her no matter what at least on this day. The small problem right now is that she hasn't bought her present yet but knowing Naruto he already had that cover. She felt so relief now that she was a soldier she won't have to worry about money problems everything will be all right now.
"I can finally give her a good home and a way of living…."
"Come on Serah we're going to the mall you will pick your gifts" the whiskered blond.
"You guys coming?" Sasuke turned to the other two soldiers.
"Thanks but I'll pass there's some stuff I have to do" replied Aidan.
"Me too I have to prepare my gear for when we begin at the Corps" said Janil.
"All right we'll see you guys later then" said Naruto.
(Time skip)
(Location: Bodhum mall upper region)
They have changed from their graduation uniform into casual clothes due that it will be weird to be walking the mall with military uniform unless if they want to get the attention of the crowd. Not feeling like being the center of attention they chose to changed their clothing and go through with celebrating Serah's sixteen birthday the trio have already made plans before the graduation. It was Naruto who suggested going to the mall and buying her gifts although it wasn't going to have the element of surprise for the young Farron it will still hold some impact when she chooses her gift. Sure the idea wasn't so original but at least it was best something than nothing.
Lightning at first wanted to celebrate her sister's birthday like she has always done the old fashioned way. But she felt like doing something different this year so she agreed with Naruto to go through with this idea although it wasn't going to have the same impact when it comes to surprising the birthday girl. She wasn't going to argue with her conscience or with the whiskered blond she has made up her mind and buy the present first hand.
Naruto was smiling the entire time because he already knows what to give her he has been thinking about it for a while. The blond saw it as the best gift he could give to the young Farron and of course he was expecting that she was going to like it a lot. She was going to be thrill and the possibilities of her reaction was all he was thinking about she deserved it she has been a wonderful friend and sister to Lightning giving her the right present will be enough to make her happy. He took a glance at Serah all happy while looking at the older Farron who looked thoughtful probably still thinking what to give her good thing he come up with this idea .
Sasuke was in the same boat as the older Farron nothing was coming to his mind as a gift for Serah gil was no problem he has saved some money from his last job. Deciding what to give her was hard and with so many shops the Bodhum mall had to offer it made his choice even more difficult he will have to do it the hard way and check every shop that will have something that will caught her attention which it might take a while. Meaning they will be here for a he also had something else on his mind about when he was starting to work for PSICOM knowing that he will have to leave Bodhum since he was going to be working at Eden.
Serah was looking around the different kinds of shops available at the large mall her smile never leaving her face. They were even some shops that haven't open yet due that they were still being under construction as she walked ahead there was one shop that caught her sights. She stopped reading the sing the rest of the group stopped looking at the shop Lightning was the first to react reading the sing. A frown has formed her lips turning her gaze to her younger sister what she had in mind wasn't going to happen.
"Take a look at that?"
"Body piercing?" Naruto said curious seeing some sample pictures of people with piercing.
"It looks gross" Sasuke replied disapproving of the appearance.
"Agreed…." Lightning nodded.
"Sis…." Serah started.
"No."
"I haven't even said what I want" the young Farron sweat dropped.
"I have an idea and no you're not getting a piercing you're too young."
"Me….no I don't want to get a piercing I was thinking that maybe you should get a piercing."
"What?" blinked the older Farron not seeing that coming not by a long shot?
"You want Lightning to get a piercing?" Naruto was surprised but gave a smile because somehow he like the idea.
"Come on sis I think it looks cool I bet you would look good with a piercing."
"You can't be serious" the pink haired soldier crossed her arms clearly she didn't wanted to do this.
"And how exactly she would look good with a piercing?" asked the curious Sasuke thinking it was dumb.
"Well I guess it depends where she has the piercing" said Serah.
"And where would that be?" Lightning was still in full disagreement with the idea especially which part of her body she will have it.
Naruto grinned as he went closer to Serah and whispered something in her ear making the young Farron blushed" not there Naruto!"
"What did he say?" frown the older Farron.
Serah was still blushing" no….nothing….you don't want to know."
"I want to so I can smack him" she was glaring at the tall blond very sure that he told her sister an inappropriate place for a piercing.
"I was just telling Serah that maybe you would look good with a piercing on your belly" smiled the whiskered blond.
"A naval piercing….?" Sasuke was staring at the small samples there was a piercing on a belly.
The young Farron smiled hearing the second choice because she definitely didn't approved his first choice" yes that sounds great I think you would look good with that kind of piercing."
"Having a metal ring around your belly doesn't sound good" said the Uchiha.
"Sasuke stop being such a sour puss" scolded the blond jinchurikki.
"No" Lightning was crossing her arms.
"Please sis do it for me it's my birthday."
"No…."
"Come on Lightning don't be like that how about if you do this as giving Serah her birthday gift?"
"That's it you can do it as my birthday present to me."
"It will be more like she's doing in it for a birthday gift to herself" thought Sasuke he decided not to speak.
"What do you say Lightning do it for Serah?"
The older Farron glared at the tall blond" don't you encourage her to go through with this."
Serah lowered her head" sis I really want you to do this Naruto has nothing to do with it I think you would look nice with a naval piercing but I understand if you don't want to…."
"Serah….?" Lightning felt hurt hearing her sad tone.
"Oh no Lightning you know what happens next?" Naruto gave a small smirk seeing in it coming.
"No it's…."
The young Farron gave her the sad puppy eyes" please sis do it as my birthday present."
"Serah stop don't do that…."
Sasuke shook his head" still falling for the same trick…."
"Not even the strong soldier Lightning can't withstand the mighty power of Serah's sad puppy eyes…." Naruto grinned.
The whiskered blond got next to the older Farron" Lightning you know Serah can keep this up for a while it's up to you if you want to continue suffering by her power."
The pink haired soldier frowned as she hit him on the sides while he just smiled playfully at her display of affection" this is his fault…."
She finally sighed giving up" all right….I'll do it."
"All right I'm so happy!" Serah has given a mental victory sign because once again the sad puppy eyes won again.
"You did the right thing Lightning."
"It never gets old" thought Sasuke.
"Come on let's go in" the happy Serah lead her older sister inside the store as the door automatic opened.
They entered the shop and they were surprised there was no one waiting in line or they were just lucky it probably showed how many people were interested in the art of body piercing. When they say the man who runs the shop they were quite shocked at the sight he was covered with piercings all over his body. The group was quite taken back by his appearance it made him looked very creepy just looking at him made Lightning think twice before going through with this but she remembered why she was doing this for her sister. The piercing was her birthday gift although she was surprised expecting her to be the one interested in the piercing she has to be the one to get it for her.
"He can't get creepier than this" thought Naruto
"Hope I don't regret this…."
"One naval piercing…."
"You must be eighteen or older" replied the owner.
"I'm eighteen."
"Got ID?"
She showed him her military identification making the shop owner gasped.
"You're a soldier from the Sanctum why didn't you said so in the first place follow me."
The older Farron took a deep breath still not believing she was going through with this following the owner to a reclining chair. Naruto, Serah and Sasuke stood aside watching as the owner put on some rubber gloves and brought his equipment to begin the operation. Serah watching in curiosity to see how it was done she has never seen how body piercing is done she was lucky to finally witnessing on her own sister. This was probably the best birthday gift Lightning could offered her and she was also happy that Naruto supported her on the idea of course she won't say a word to her sister about it.
"You sure you want to do this?" asked the owner making sure she has made up her mind once you choose there was no turning back.
"Just get it over with…."
"All right then."
(Time skip)
Lightning sighed the things she do to please her little sister now she really had second thoughts about what she did. She carefully lifted her shirt revealing her new naval piercing she has chosen silver nicely decorated ring with small diamonds she thought it didn't made her belly any nice or fashionable she only did it for Serah. There was one small problem with her new decoration that it was giving her one heck of a time because it was very itchy and the thought of touch it and start scratching her belly button to relief the itchiness she was feeling it was truly driving her crazy. She made up her mind to touch it before Serah her hand was caught by her younger sister who was giving her a disapproving expression.
"Don't touch it."
"Yeah the guy said that you can't touch it you have to wait at least a day" said Naruto.
"But it itches like hell."
"You will have to be strong Lightning."
"Getting second thoughts?" Sasuke gave a grin.
"More than enough…."
"So where to next" the tall blond turned to Serah.
"I'll let you decided."
"Good because I know exactly what I'm getting for your birthday."
(Scene change)
(Location: Sanctum military academy Bodhum upper region)
Rosh was finishing filling the paper work from the graduates before filling them in the archives it was important for him to do so. Their records are fundamental to know which soldiers have graduated and who didn't their information when an emergency comes reserving data regarding the graduates was a law in the Sanctum he had an obligation to fulfill. Thinking about soldiers have reminded him of how good they were it has hard to be a teacher and create a bond with them only a few has earned his respect and acknowledgment they were five who have come to respect. Opening an archive placing the files in alphabetical order he came across with Naruto, Sasuke, Lightning, Aidan and Janil's profile of all the graduates they were the best he had seen.
Their faces have brought them good memories he knew they will do a great job in serving Cocoon hopefully they will get higher ranks and they could be the future generals and someone will take his place as colonel. The files were all placed in order as he closed the archive soon he will be done here and after that the academy will be closed again he will return to direct PSICOM. Being an instructor was a good job but he will always choose his original one over anything as he was about to open another archive he spotted someone on the door.
"What can I help you with lieutenant colonel?"
Naabat smile at him" always working hard colonel….?"
"I must I would like to return to my post immediately but anyway is there anything I can help you with?"
"Maybe I have sent a messenger to inform Sasuke Uchiha to begin his duties for the Sanctum under my command."
"I see he will be a great asset to PSICOM…."
"I know he will but there's another reason for my visit colonel it's about that blond soldier….the one with those whiskers."
Rosh looked at her knowing who she was talking about there was only one person with such traits" you mean Uzumaki….?"
"That's his name Naruto Uzumaki if I'm not mistaken. At the graduation I couldn't help but notice that he was holding the Flashflare saber."
"That's correct that is the weapon he has chosen for his own."
"You actually let him take that weapon?" Naabat sounded amused.
"I don't see a problem with it he was interested in having the weapon and I gave him my authorization to take it."
"You know very well that is no ordinary gun blade?"
"Yes I'm aware I believe Uzumaki can master its potential."
"I wonder if he will unlock its special ability."
"Maybe if he does succeed in unlocking its omega stage then he will become a force to be reckoned with."
"I hope you're right colonel you know what I think about soldiers with potential. The stronger the soldier becomes the better tool he becomes I will see you later."
As she left she never saw the angry expression Rosh was giving her unlike her he had different ideals when it concerns soldiers. He wasn't like Naabat they were more than just tools but the same people who are putting their lives on the line to protect the people of Cocoon that gives them enough reason to treat them with all the respect in the world.
(Scene change)
(Location: beach bar seaside region Bodhum)
Naruto and Sasuke arrived at Lebreau's bar which it was now officially the headquarters for NORA. A year ago Snow finally made his wish comes true of having his own gang to fight crime and so far they have done well. Outside of the bar stood a couple of ships they used for transportation they weren't the fastest models but enough to get them to their destination whenever they were fighting. Just like they supported the two shinobi in joining the military academy they supported them in making their own gang because that was what friends when it comes to supporting each other. Entering the bar they saw the NORA gang seated in one of the tables outside where the bar had the most beautiful view of the beach.
They group have changed a little after four years Snow and Gadot were taller, Yuj grown a little, Maqui was still the shortest of the gang and Lebreau was a little taller than the young blond. They have also changed in clothing mainly that Snow has changed for a long trench coat which it was similar to Sasuke's coat except it was colored grey but the two shinobi could tell that it wasn't an ordinary trench coat. They have learned at the academy about clothing infused with energy particles allowing the user to perform stronger physical attacks it shown how much the NORA leader like to use his fists in a battle. They went to them not looking happy since the gang didn't went to their graduation which it was one of their most accomplished things done so far.
"Hey Naruto Sasuke glad to have you here" Snow said greeting his two friends.
"How are you guys doing?" asked Yuj.
"I'm sure you guys would like to have a drink" Lebreau said.
"Not quite what we need" replied Sasuke.
"I'll say you guys what happened you guys didn't showed up to our graduation?" asked Naruto.
The NORA gang stood with wide eyes after the whiskered said those words they were shocked not seeing in it coming.
"What the graduation was today Maqui told me it was tomorrow?" Gadot said.
"Yuj told me it was next week" followed the blond.
"Yeah that's what I thought…."
"Quite frankly I thought it was going to be next month" Snow said scratching the back of his head.
"You see!" Lebreau snapped at the boys" I told you the graduation was today but none of you believed me you all hat it coming for not believing me."
The four boys sighed while Naruto and Sasuke sweat dropped at the scene it was hard to believe that they were actually fighting crime when they didn't know the day to a simple event like a graduation.
"Look guys we're sorry we missed out on the graduation" said Snow.
"It's okay it wasn't so much of a big deal" Naruto said.
"You looked very excited to be saying that" replied the Uchiha.
"Everything was great except when that old guy came" said the whiskered blond.
"You mean the primarch?" Sasuke remembered Disley.
"I have a bad feeling about that guy something's not right about him…."
"Of course you do the primarch could care less about the people of Cocoon the Sanctum always plays by their own rules not caring about the rights of others" Yuj said.
"That's why someone has to put up with them and stop their injustice" Gadot said.
"We're heroes for nothing we need to make a stand for Cocoon" said Snow.
"You guys should be careful with how you handle things you don't want to get in trouble with the military" said Naruto.
"We know when we to go over the line we're just trying to help the people of live better lives" said Snow.
"Sanctum free" Gadot replied.
"The other day we helped this old lady get her money back and we also stopped a robbery at the bank" Maqui said.
"We have become quite famous" replied Yuj.
"What's our motto?" asked Snow.
"The army is no match for NORA!"
The whiskered blond chuckle looking at Lebreau he gave a soft smile remembering what she went through. Two years ago her father Marlon was diagnosed by an illness and he eventually died she took his death hard crying for a long time moving seemed to be impossible to her. He was there for her as well as everyone from NORA they helped her get through this whole thing together like friends, like a family. Everyone was there for her and she eventually moved on she started acting like her usual self he was down too Marlon was a good friend to him to see him gone was a lot to take in. He was still the same old person who will do anything to help his friends anything to make them happy.
"You guys must be thirsty I'll be right back with your drinks" said Lebreau.
"I'll help" offered Naruto.
"Thanks…."
The blond soldier followed her to the counter while the female member from NORA prepare the drinks of course she made sure that they weren't the alcoholic ones. She didn't wanted to have her own friends getting drunk and start singing like a bunch of fools or who knows what they might do. Naruto watched her fixing the drinks he could tell there was no alcohol in them he has watched Marlon before mixing the different drinks and adding the alcohol he knew which bottles were alcoholic and which weren't. He grinned even if they were old enough now to drink alcohol Lebreau still didn't wanted to give it to them it was a modest gesture he liked it because he didn't felt like drinking any alcoholic beverages.
"Thanks for offering me a hand."
"Hey you know I would do anything for my friends."
"You guys will enjoy these I've been working on them for a while."
"Lebreau how are you feeling?" concern was evident in his tone.
"About dad?" she seemed to have read his mind smiling" I'm fine you guys are all here I have to move on dad wouldn't wanted me to stay all depressed."
"Remember if you feel like talking about it we're all here."
"I know you guys have done enough for me as it is Snow has been a great leader thanks for caring now how about telling me your little secret."
"Secret….?" Naruto blinked.
"Your face says a lot like your hiding something you've had that face for a while. You may be able to fool everyone but not me I'm going to guess there's someone you like isn't it?"
"You really think I like someone?" he pretended like nothing was wrong.
"Don't try to play dumb with me I know there's someone you like come on tell me who is it?"
The blond jinchurikki looked a bit annoyed while his face was flushed why does Lebreau has to figure out about his feeling for a certain pink haired soldier maybe that was the special ability women have they can probably read the minds of men. He will only embarrassed himself even further if he continues to deny it or maybe make a complete fool of himself he couldn't keep it a secret not from her.
The tall blond sighed in defeat" you can say that…."
"Who is she maybe I can guess who" Lebreau gave a giggle.
"Come on you already know who she is don't play dumb" sweat dropped the blond soldier.
She was smirking because he has talked so much about her" it's her then that girl Lightning weird name for a girl but it's her right?"
"Hit the nail on the head with that one."
"Does she know you like her?"
"No and I will be grateful if we keep things that way."
"Why you don't want to tell her?"
"I'll do it in my own terms when I feel ready for now I want to be there for her as a friend."
"You want to be friends with her for now I understand you're not ready to tell her but I would like to help you. I don't want you facing this alone."
Naruto had to chuckle" you make it sound like this was some kind of hard mission."
"It is when it concerns the matters of the heart."
"Fine I accept your help but for now I don't have any hurry in telling her I want to be there for Lightning as a friend until I'm finally ready to go through with it and tell her the truth."
"Don't worry I'll keep it a secret no one will know it will be between us."
"Thanks" he smiled taking some of the drinks with him while Lebreau took the rest.
(Time skip)
"So Sasuke mind telling me why you chose to join PSICOM?" asked Naruto they had left the bar and they were walking the seaside shore.
"Do I need to give you an explanation?"
"I thought you wanted to join the Guardian Corps with us what made you changed your mind?"
"I'm curious…."
"Curious of what?" blinked the blond he wasn't making any sense.
"I want to know more about Cocoon and the Fal'Cie. Eden is the capital the chances are high I'll find valid information there."
The blond jinchurikki was taken back by his response" wait you joined PSICOM so you could try and get information is that all?"
"That's it…."
"That's a weird reason to move to Eden."
"Colonel Rosh probably didn't tell us everything in class concerning Cocoon there must be more information that he couldn't tell us I want to know what it is…."
Naruto nodded not feeling happy" you're leaving I guess….you know Serah won't take the news lightly."
"She will have to face it eventually…."
As they were leaving the beach heading into the city a PSICOM enforcer approached them giving a salute to the two fresh soldiers and they salute back.
"What's this all about?" asked the blond.
"Sasuke Uchiha?" asked the enforcer.
"That's me…."
The soldier took a small device looking like a mini computer and pressed a button. The device activated revealing a holographic projection of Naabat the Uchiha already knew what it was all about.
"Greetings Sasuke this message is to inform you that you are due to leave to Eden tomorrow. Go to the Bodhum airport there will be a private Sanctum air ship waiting for you at exactly nine o' clock sharp we look forward to your services."
The hologram vanished and the enforcer gave one final salute to the two soldiers before leaving.
"Look like you'll be leaving to Eden sooner than you thought" said Naruto.
"Better for me I guess…."
The blond jinchurikki was staring at his friend" Sasuke is that the only reason why you want to go to Eden or maybe there's something else….?"
(Time skip)
Sasuke and Serah were standing outside of their small home they have decided to audience for Naruto and Lighting's sparing match using their gun blades. The two soldiers have agreed to only use their saber modes and not gun mode it will be clashing match using their weapons it was part of their training routine in which it was very effective seeing how much strong the older Farron has become since she started. The match was interesting both seemed to be evenly matched in strength and speed but the only thing that could ruin the atmosphere of the match were the bad news the Uchiha had to tell them.
Naruto won't be so down without him the same with Lightning it was going to be hard for Serah. The young Farron has become fond of him since she first met him she really cared for him or maybe there was something more. No that couldn't be he refused to believe that she might have a crush on him that the last person that had a crush on him ended up in complete heartbreak because of him. On the night he left Konoha he confronted Sakura and clearly told her that he didn't like he just called her annoying after she spilled her heart for him he felt bad for her but back then he didn't care his revenge was everything to him. This time he couldn't bear to do the same thing to Serah if it turns out as he thought.
He turned his gaze she was smiling enjoying the match between her sister and Naruto they weren't holding back but because they were even they were giving everything they had in the fight. He didn't felt that way about her hurting her feelings was the last thing he wanted in addition if he did hurt her he will get himself in trouble because Lightning will be mad and she might end up murdering him for breaking her little sister's heart. If it comes down to that then he won't know how to answer her he will think of something and soon.
"They're so strong" Serah smiled watching the two fighting.
"Hn…."
She smiled turning to him" just between you and me my sis likes sparing with Naruto a lot she's always thinking of having her match with him before starting her day."
The Uchiha gave a slight grin" really if Naruto knew…."
"Shhh don't tell him it will be our secret."
"All right…."
She turned back to the match before Sasuke stood in thought finally deciding to reveal the news and hope for the best.
"I've joined PSICOM…."
"I know sis told me Naruto wasn't happy he wanted you to join them in the Guardian Corps."
"He will get over it tomorrow I'm leaving for Eden…."
"What?" the young Farron was shocked.
"I signed to be part of the Eden task force I obviously have to go there."
"But tomorrow that's too soon…."
"Graduates start early as possible…."
"You're really leaving then" Serah lowered her head biting her lower lip.
"Sorry but I must…."
"Sasuke I…."
"Look Serah I care for you, you're family…."
The young Farron was shocked but she quickly smiled feeling happy it was just as she thought all along. Her crush for the Uchiha was childish she was only ten when she thought she fell for him but as the years went by little by little she realized he wasn't interested in her that way. She knew it that it wasn't really loved what she was feeling for him just a mere crush that any other ten year old will have feelings that weren't real. The truth didn't hurt her as much as she thought somehow she knew it that they weren't meant to be they weren't no tears she was happy he cares for her as she was part of his family that's what it matters.
"I'm glad…."
"Hmm…."
"I'm glad you feel that way at least I know that you care for me and for us too don't forget that you have friends here."
The Uchiha nodded happy that she wasn't heartbroken" someday you will find someone who will care for you a lot."
"Thanks you too."
"Doubt it you have better chances finding someone than me."
"Don't be so negative I'm sure that someday you will find that special someone who will understand you."
"You shouldn't be so positive about these kinds of things…."
"And you shouldn't be so negative" countered the young Farron.
"Fine but I won't expect anything…."
"That's more like it" she smiled at least he wasn't being so negative.
"It's over!"
They turned to the sparring match Naruto was on the ground while Lightning was on top of him her Blazefire saber was almost a few inches from his neck but she never expected that his Flashflare saber was inches from her neck. The match was interesting and breathtaking both were sweating while panting they have been fighting for a while and the match took its toll as they reached the big climax. Now they were pointing each other's weapons to the other at their mercy proving that they were on equal ground with the other.
Naruto grinned" should we call it a draw?"
The older Farron stood quiet but she removed herself from the tall blond" a draw then…."
"How many draws over twenty?" he thought of all the times they have sparred
"For now….." the pink haired soldier was determined to beat him and get stronger.
"You guys done?" asked Sasuke walking to them with Serah.
"Yep another draw you have gotten better Lightning."
"Practice makes perfect."
"You know this will be the last time Sasuke will be staying here" said the young Farron.
"Right tomorrow you're off to Eden" said the whiskered blond.
"Hn…."
"But before you go you will have to leave that I told you here. The thing I entrusted you with."
The Uchiha knew what his friend was talking about he has been entrusted by that special thing. He removed a silver colored box from his jacket pocket it wasn't that big but wide enough to hold a quite amount of whatever was inside. He handed the box to Naruto who showed it to Lightning the older Farron was confused as her sister not knowing what he was up to.
"Lightning I promised you that I was going to help you and Serah find a better house to live in it took me a while but I have finally earned enough for you guys."
"What are you saying?" Lightning was now shocked she was thinking the impossible.
The whiskered blond smiled as he handed her the silver box" here open it and find out."
The curious woman opened the box only for her eyes to widen while Serah gasped at the sight before them. Inside the silver box there was gil and lots of it there was so much it was hard for them to count it all. Lightning gazed at the blond with shocked in her eyes the questions were running in her head the big question why he was doing this why he would give so much gil to her it didn't make sense. She knew he was a good person but not good enough to give her free money.
"There's so much here" said Serah.
"There's ten thousand to be exact" replied Naruto.
"Ten thousand…." the older Farron was still shocked.
"With this money you'll be able to buy a new house for you and Serah."
"How did you when did you…." The pink haired soldier was looking at him and back at the box filled with gil.
"I saved money before joining the military academy you can say I got more than one job."
"Is that why you were always coming late at night?" she remembered that the blond will always come home late very tired.
"Yeah but it was nothing I could handle trust me."
"Thank you shadow clone jutsu."
"He actually used jutsu here" thought an unhappy Sasuke remembering that they agreed not performing jutsu while they were in this world.
"This is great sis we can buy another house and better than this one thank you Naruto" smiled Serah.
"I can't accept this" Lightning closed the silver box handing it to him.
"What?"
"I can't take this much gil from you…."
"But sis…."
"I insist Lightning I saved all of this gil for the purpose that you guys buy a new house just like I promised so take it."
"But I-"
"Come on sis let's take it Naruto saved this money for us we should kindly accept it."
"…."
Naruto gave her the silver box with the gil smiling" just take it Lightning you don't have to pay me back this is what friends do, no family."
"You're an idiot" she gripped the box tightly while holding her lightning bolt necklace with her other hand on the inside she was grateful for his kindness.
"I know I am but that doesn't mean I will stop caring for you guys."
(Time skip: the next day)
(Location: Bodhum airport upper region)
The group was standing in the hangar of the private Sanctum air ship that was leaving for Eden. Sasuke has changed to a regular military uniform colored grey with black leathers boots he has packed all of his things he was ready to leave to start his new job as a soldier of PSICOM. Naruto, Lightning and Serah were present wanting to bid their farewells to their friend and family member their expressions were less than one that wasn't reflecting happiness.
Naruto was in thought to think his best friend was leaving and who knows when he will see him again he really wanted him to stay and join the Guardian Corps with him. Hearing his reason to join PSICOM really had him thinking about his intentions although he trusted him there was no need to doubt him if he was that curious to know more about the world of Cocoon.
Lightning stood quiet with her usual expression but it didn't meant she wasn't going to missed the Uchiha she has thought of him as part of the family just like the whiskered blond of course she won't admit it.
Serah was the only one who seemed sad clearly she was going to miss him. She has come to see her family being complete with the two soldiers living with her and her sister now she didn't wanted to see her family splitting apart. Seeing that the Uchiha was living scared her thinking she won't see him again her family meant everything to her she already lost her parents she didn't wanted to lose another one.
"Time to leave…."
Serah quickly hugged him and he hugged her back he was feeling relief that she wasn't heartbroken telling her that she was family to him breaking the hug it showed the younger Farron with a couple of tears.
"You'll come and visit right?"
"Maybe can't promise you anything…."
"Just make sure you buy a cell phone so you can call Serah on her phone it was my gift for her birthday" Naruto smiled proudly.
The Uchiha turned to Lightning" no hug for me?"
"No but don't get lost out there" she crossed her arms she has heard that Eden is a big city.
He nodded turning to Naruto" this is it…."
"You're leaving but it doesn't mean we won't see each other again."
"We will I'm going to continue training you better do the same don't want you becoming a weakling."
"Forget it I'm going to continue training too I'll become stronger than you."
"Then until next time…."
They used the cross fingers symbol used in the shinobi academy proving they were equals in battle and respect as shinobi only this time they were soldiers. Once they were done Sasuke took his bag and climb the ramp of the air ship that was ready for takeoff. He gave one last glance before he entered the ship he walked the corridor finding a good seat he found it in a corner next to a window he got seated gazing through the glass. He saw the trio watching and as the engines of the ship activated he hope that he will see them again the ship finally took off leaving the airport while the three were still watching until the ship was long gone.
(Time skip)
Serah was done doing some grocery shopping she has volunteered to do the favor for her older sister. The only problem she wasn't expecting is that it started raining and she forgot to bring her umbrella because she never expected that it will rain today. The only thing she could do is to get some shelter and wait for the rain to end somehow she wasn't going to be lucky and it won't be for a while before it stops. She checked her cell phone and to her bad luck again there was no signal so calling Naruto was out of the question she sighed getting into a corner of a building she failed in getting shelter and she was now getting wet.
The young Farron had to sigh again" why does it have to rain now….?"
Looking at the grey sky she could tell it was going to be raining for a while she wasn't going anywhere. She was still getting wet that she might get soaked the bad results from this that she might end up with a bad cold that was the last thing she needed especially how worried Lightning will get if she gets sick. Thinking too much she didn't realize that she wasn't getting wet anymore something was preventing this from happening she blinked noticing that she was under an umbrella. She was under someone's umbrella looking at the owner who was very kind to bother and help her she was met by a young man with blond hair and blue eyes and she admitted that he was very attractive it made her blush.
The young man smiled" you're getting wet can't let that happen to a pretty girl like you."
She blushed at his sudden compliment" oh….thanks you're too kind I forgot to bring my umbrella."
"I don't mind giving you a ride to your house."
"Really thank you so much you're too kind."
As they started walking she felt so silly with herself because she hasn't introduced herself to the kind gentlemen next to her" I'm sorry where are my manners I'm Serah….Serah Farron."
"It's okay I forgot to introduce myself too it's Snow….Snow Villiers nice to meet you Serah."
"Please to meet you Snow and don't worry I'll tell you where's my house."
She was happy because deep inside she felt like this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship and maybe something more. They walked together Snow holding his umbrella straight making sure that the young pink haired teen next to him doesn't get wet he wasn't thinking of himself just her he didn't minded if he was the one getting wet. Serah did noticed of his action and she admitted he was truly a kind gentlemen taking his time to help her get to her home she was truly lucky to ran to someone like him. Maybe it was fate or destiny that she met him but she didn't regretted it she was very thankful to have her own knight in shining armor like a hero saving his princess, the last thought made her smile mentally.
(Time skip)
(Location: train station Eden Cocoon)
As the doors to the rail train opens Sasuke emerged after arriving at the airport he took a ride that will take him to heart of the Sanctum's capital. The first view he sees is the large crowd passing through no doubt this city was very over populated after leaving the station he was met by the view of the city. So many long building and the scenery clearly showed how advance their technology is it looked more advance than Bodhum looking around he knew Rosh was right when he mentioned in class that Eden was the biggest city in all of Cocoon. He hasn't forgotten his objective to head to PSICOM's headquarters first time here he will need directions or maybe he will be lucky if he meets someone from the military.
Walking the long crowded streets of the capital he was completely unaware that he was being watched. High above a tall building stood a silver colored owl its sights were on the Uchiha walking it stood watching his moves before it flew away like it was expecting him to come. The destination of the mysterious bird creature was unknown.
(Time skip: one week later)
(Location: Guardian Corps headquarters upper region Bodhum)
After arriving at the Corps headquarters Naruto and Lightning were briefed and oriented they head to the changing room to change into their official uniforms. They were now heading to the office of their superior and the man who was going to be their new boss. Lightning was wearing the standard GC uniform but hers consisted of a white over coat a short brown skirt a long black sleeve over her left arm, a brown turtle neck shirt of course she was wearing pants underneath mentally not wanting any closet perverts to take a peek below. Her Blazefire saber was strapped on her back like she usually has it and her GC metallic green pauldron stood on her right shoulder her plate had six lines the rank of a rookie.
Naruto's uniform was different the white over coat Lightning was wearing had short sleeves and it was more masculine it was zipped up completely he was wearing long brown pocket cargo pants with knee high leather boots they CG issue just like the older Farron. He was wearing black leather fingerless gloves his GC metallic pauldron was located on his left shoulder with the same rank lines of a rookie his Flashflare saber was strapped in its case on his back in a different style from Lightning it was in a cross line position. He like the uniform it was comfortable and he took noticed how good the older Farron looked in her GC uniform but he noticed there was something missing.
"No orange I will have to fix that later."
As they walked the halls of the building heading to the office of their boss they spotted a couple of familiar faces and they weren't surprised because they were joining the GC too. Aidan and Janil were present reaching an automatic door leading to an office they noticed that they were wearing the same standard GC uniform with the issue GC leather boots.. Aidan's uniform was similar only difference he chose his long cargo pants to be black he was holding his sniper rifle on his right shoulder by the strap it's attached on his GC rank plate was on his right shoulder.
Janil was wearing her uniform similar to Lightning but with some different details. She was wearing black leather fingerless gloves on both hands, her GC rank plate was on her left shoulder, she wasn't wearing a short skirt just a pair of brown shorts reaching to her knees. Her Axis gun blade was strapped on her right side she was comfortable having her weapon in a close place to reach it.
"Hey guys!" Naruto waved at the two soldiers.
They turned to him smiling happy to see them again.
"Hey glad to see you guys are on time" Aidan said.
"How are you guys doing?" Janil went to them she looked at Lightning.
"We're eager to start you guys must be eager too."
"You bet the lieutenant's office is right here I bet he's expecting us let's go" said Aidan.
The four rookies walked to the door as it slid opened entering the office which was a little bigger than they expected. One the desk stood seated Amodar who looked unhappy as he was filling some paperwork probably he was bored or upset of doing this kind of work. He stopped doing his work noticing that they were people in his office he changed his expression looking at them he got up from his desk taking a quick glance at his clock on the wall.
"Right on time welcome to HQ my name is lieutenant Amodar Bores I'm in charge of Guardian Corps Bodhum Security Regiment I also have pupils under command of other GC branches outside of Bodhum. From now on you four will be taking orders from me. I hope during the orientation they mentioned to you about the GC code and our rules because those are essential within our branch I value that code and our rules with my life and as lieutenant so I expect that you also value them with your life are we clear?"
"Sir yes sir!"
He gave a small smile looking at them" I have a feeling these four will do a great job."
To be continued
I realized that there seems to be a malfunction with the voting polls I tried voting in other polls but it keeps getting me an error message saying" invalid voting error" don't know if the same thing is happening to anyone else but it could explain why my poll still has the same results from a week ago. I hope the site staff team fixes this little problem soon. But anyway I hope you enjoy this chapter and you keep reviewing. The next chapter will have the final time skip going into the thirteen days thank you everyone for the reviewers and for making this story popular I will see you all next time farewell.
Next time: first impression
