Strange Morning…
Disclaimer – I don't own Naruto, Alice in Wonderland, Jigoku Shoujo, or the ideas taken from LJane Smith's Night World Series (can't wait for Strange Fate).
Ryuujin no Hikari is my character creation.
Please R&R – be kind this is my first fan fiction.
The next morning Hikari awoke to find her self tucked safely beneath the warm covers of the lone bed in Sasuke and her apartment. She looked over to find Sasuke had instead taken the couch, which she normally slept on (at her insistence, after all she was the one intruding upon his home, and she rarely slept anyways). He looked so peaceful as he slept, almost angelic as the early morning sun spilled in through the open window.
'I wonder if the Gods will let me remain here once I have found all of Apollyon's familiars? I mean it's not like I have anything to go back to. Do I?' She thought as she lay there gazing, well staring really, at Sasuke's sleeping form. 'I like it here. I have made so many wonderful friends. And Sasuke.. even in the short time that I have known him I feel so close to him; it's almost as if he completes me, and I like that feeling. I wonder though if he feels the same.'
As she lay there thinking, Sasuke opened his eyes to see her looking at him "like what you see?" he asked.
Turning about 3 shades of red Hikari stuttered pulling the covers over her head "Oh, uh… I was just thinking.. sorry"
"hn, about" Sasuke smirked sitting up and stretching
"About everything that has happened since I got here, what's going to happen after I finish my mission here, things like that" Hikari said peeking out from under the covers 'smooth, real smooth' she thought as Sasuke made his way over to her. "And thank you for carrying me home last night. Apparently I am not yet accustomed to some things yet."
Sasuke sat down on the edge of the bed "how are you feeling anyways"
"Hungry" Hikari said "I could eat a dragon sized breakfast"
Sasuke chuckled and pulled her bag and katanas out from under the bed. Handing them to her he said. "I put your boots at the door."
"Thank you" Hikari said taking the items from him "I think I'm gonna head out and test out my hunting skills."
"You have the Genin exam this morning, don't forget" Sasuke said.
"Oh ya" Hikari said remember the meeting with Tsunade the day before "What time?"
"9am" Sasuke replied
"So I have three hours to find a good breakfast." Hikari said contemplating this "Got any ideas of where I can find anything good?"
"Well I have some ideas but I don't think I can travel that far out" Sasuke replied
"Probably for the best anyways" Hikari said "I don't think I want anyone to see that"
"I suppose" Sasuke said "I'll take you as far as I can, that should give you a general idea of where to go."
"Sounds good to me" Hikari chirped pushing back the covers and swinging her legs over the edge of the bed. "Thanks again by the way" She leaned over and gave him a quick peck on the check and then got up in a fluid motion and began putting on her boots 'I think I will leave my weapons and my bag here, they always get in the way when I shift anyways.'
Sasuke sat there stunned for a moment, touching his cheek where she had just kissed him. It gave him a warm feeling inside. 'I was defiantly right about this girl.' He too got up and got ready to go out.
After Sasuke explained to the ANBU Guards that he was taking Hikari of a 'tour' of the training grounds, he led Hikari to an area where he frequently saw deer. (A/N – I don't know if there is deer or what kind of wild life lives in the fire country, so just roll with it). After a few minutes Sasuke stopped to listen and see if he could hear anything.
Hikari, however, had caught wind of a couple of deer to their left. 'Wait here' Hikari told Sasuke telepathically. She took off in their direction, pushing the transformation into full dragon form. With in seconds she was fully transformed, and was on top of the deer. She grabbed one with her massive claws preventing it from escaping and the other with her powerful jaws. With a low growl she tore into the deer, savoring the blood the flowed freely from the wounds she made with her teeth. Finishing the first one practically whole, she devoured the second one in a similar fashion. 'Well that was certainly tasty, and filling' Hikari smiled as she transformed back into human form: neck, legs, arms, and body retracting smaller; wings, tail and claws withdrawing inside her. Once the transformation was complete she stretched 'hmm.. I never feel quite complete in this form anymore.. I guess they were right when they told me that I am now a dragon in human form.' She checked herself over for blood before heading back to where she had left Sasuke.
(A/N well that was a mildly gruesome explanation…)
Sasuke watched all this from a distance. He was curious, because as soon as she left he could feel a very powerful aura coming from the direction she headed off in; he was worried she might be heading into danger. When he caught up with her, he realized the aura was coming from her. Her speed was astronomical. Even with her vast size, as a dragon, she was incredibly nimble. She seemed completely aware of her surroundings, never touching a tree as she moved about. What's more, he realized that he was not put off by the events unfolding in front of him (sorry if anyone else was/is). The world was harsh and cruel, and he had already been given a front row seat. He saw Hikari shift back, and was amazed at the fact that something so large and powerful could change into something so small and seemingly fragile. When Hikari had reached where Sasuke was perched in a tree, he dropped down "So we can add telepathy to you long list of attributes?" Sasuke asked leaning up against the tree.
Hikari laughed at this "Yeah, I suppose so. Kind of handy though."
"Yeah" Sasuke replied, realizing he was jealous of some of the things she could do.
Hikari sighed guessing at the meaning in his suddenly down mood "This was why I didn't want you to see that."
"No, it has nothing to do with that." Sasuke said producing his own sigh "It's just that, I have worked so hard all of my life to get the power that I have, to live up to my parent's expectations, to surpass my brother, and it barely holds a candle to what you can do."
"Sasuke.." Hikari said moving towards him. "I don't mean to.."
Sasuke cut her off pulling her into a hug "No. Don't. You can't help what you are, and don't stop being yourself because of me or anyone else."
Hikari recovered from his sudden embrace and hugged him back, smiling. Sasuke pulled back a bit to look at Hikari, sliding a hand over her cheek. He began to move in closer. Hikari's eyes closed, anticipating the kiss. Sasuke's lips brushed against Hikari's ever so softly.
"HEY!!! THERE YOU GUYS ARE!! YOU'RE GONNA BE LATE IF YOU DON'T HURRY UP!!"
Sasuke and Hikari jumped apart, started by the very loud yelling.
"Jeez Naruto, you don't have to be so loud" Sakura grumbled as she dropped down out of the tree tops.
"hehe. Sorry" Naruto replied following suit. "hey, what are you guys doing out here anyways?"
"Um.." Hikari started
"Training" Sasuke replied
"That's not what it looked like to me" Sakura said nudging Hikari "Come on dish"
Hikari turned red, holding her hands up in front of her "he he" Hikari quickly shifted gears "How'd you guys find us anyways?"
"One of the ANBU following you directed us this way" Naruto said. Then eyeing Sasuke suspiciously "and dish what exactly? What were you two doing?"
"None of your business dobe" Sasuke replied grabbing Hikari's hand "Come on Hikari, we should go grab your gear and head over to the academy, or we really will be late."
"Wha.. alight" Hikari said as she was pulled up into the tree tops heading back to Konoha with Sakura and Naruto following close behind. "Sasuke, do you think the ANBU saw what I did early too?" Hikari asked quiet enough for only Sasuke to hear.
"Most likely" Sasuke replied
Hikari sighed "Well I suppose I will have some explaining to do to Tsunade"
"Hey, get a room you two" Sakura jibed, snickering
