Fallen God

Chapter Nine

Secret Shikamaru

The group of teens that went in search of the horseman was resting at a nearby tree.

"I'm gonna find some water for us so it's not a complete drag." Shikamaru said as he went into the forest. He went as deep as he could so the others won't hear him. "Okay you, what are you following me and harassing naruto?"

"I have my reasons. You don't need to know any of them."

"Harassing naruto seems to be one of them."

"Shut up, you don't know anything."

"Please, I helped you escape from your master. Trust me, I understand you completely."

"So, you think because I let you live that you can say whatever you want."

"Because I helped you, you find a solace in me as a friend. Therefore the only reason you won't kill me."

"…"

"Also it's the same reason why you won't kill Naruto either."

"!"

"Your heart isn't as cold as you make it seem. Naruto is melting it away, making you weak in the knees. Am I wrong?" The Harpie dashed himself of Shikamaru with his claws almost at Shikamaru's neck."

"I wouldn't do that if I was you. You lose the friend you have, your humanity or at least what's left of it." The winged man stopped in his tracks. "Not to mention, Naruto would think less of you."

"Think less of me?"

"Oh, yeah that's right. You never had anyone to love because you think of yourself so highly. Now there is someone and you're gonna blow it."

"No… he wouldn't do that." The harpie said.

"Then you haven't seen him in the last couple days. But I've been there. He's going bonkers, and he has a different thought of you every hour. First he says 'I'm going to kill him' to 'I can't do it! I need him!' sheesh you two should just kiss and make up."

"You know I can't do that."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, but aren't you just doing what your former master wants?" The harpie started to growl, Shikamaru was unfazed.

"Shut up!" the harpie roared.

"Ah, I see someone who hates the truth. In fact, you are doing what your master wants. He wants you to become a vampire and you're turning into one soon. Listen man, I can help, but you have to stop looking for the last bride of yours."

"I can't, he's waiting on me and being impatient."

"Don't be scared of him. He can't harm you since you heal quickly. Trust me, the worst thing that could happen is him raping you and I doubt you'll let him off scot free."

"Okay, I'll stop for a little while. But you only have three weeks left."

"Deal, I'll have three months to help okay?"

"Okay, oh, and another thing human."

"Sigh, what?"

"I want you to protect Naruto."

"Excuse me?"

"I heard from a little birdie that he was attacked by Itachi's wolves and barely survived. I need you to protect him."

"Can't you do it yourself?" Shikamaru asked hoping that he really didn't have to do that.

"No, I can't, my anger took over me and I nearly killed him. He probably wants to stay as far away from me as possible."

'That can't be right. Otherwise Naruto wouldn't have a reason to save him if that's the case.' Shikamaru thought. "Well I have to go. They others are probably wondering what's taking me so long."

"Okay, than take this." The winged man handed Shikamaru a container with water. 'This is water from the underground in my castle. This should quench everyone's thirst."

"Thanks but why are you being nice."

"I don't know but, every time I think of Naruto, it makes me want to do nice things and all that other bullshit."

"You're probably in love with him." Shikamaru stated.

"But I have no heart."

"Well dude, you do now." Shikamaru left the harpie with the container he had given him. He meet with the others later.

"Goodness Shikamaru what took you so long?" Ino asked like if she was a detective.

"Ugh, it's too troublesome to dumb it down for you. But if you must know I went to find the best water for us."

"For the amount of time it took you to get back it better taste good." Chouji threatened.

"Don't worry it's good, I promise." Believing in Shikamaru's assurance they all had gotten a sip of water. They drank and sat in awe.

"Oh my god, this water is soooo good!" Ino exclaimed.

"Holy shit, it's almost as good as food!" Chouji added.

'Wait, haven't I tasted this water before?' Naruto thought but decided to shrug it off and drank more of the water the harpie brought. In the distance the harpie was watching Naruto who was smiling. And the winged man started to smile as well. Well it was a slight tug at the end of his lips almost forming into a smile.

'Damn it Naruto, what the fuck did you to brain?' and with that the harpie disappeared so the blonde boy did not noticed him. But someone did, and did not appreciate the feelings the harpie had for the boy. Not now or ever…..

TBC…