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Naruto: Memoirs of a Former Shinobi: Chapter 13: Nightmares of the Past Part 1

With his body shrouded in the marks of the cursed seal Sasuke held Naruto up in the air with his right arm while he charged his Chidori with his left. "IT'S TOO LATE NOW NARUTO!" Sasuke shouted as he went to stab his best friends chest.

Upon the impact Tai woke up in his dorm room in Beacon. Panting heavily in a cold sweat he looked around and was thankful that everyone was still sleeping and that he didn't disturb anyone.

He could feel his chest tighten where Sasuke had stabbed him nearly six years ago. Holding it he was beginning to hyperventilate. Trying to calm himself he quickly got out of his bed and made his way over to the dorm's on suite bathroom.

Pouring a glass of water he drank it and tired to slow down his breathing. After a few moments Tai had managed to calm down. His thoughts were then brought up about Sasuke as he wondered how everyone back home was doing right now.

Checking his scroll Tai seen it was 3AM. Putting on his clothes he decided to go for a walk to help calm further down before going back to bed. However as he left the room Summer slightly openned her eyes and seen him closing their room door. "Naruto?."

Walking around the grounds of Beacon and feeling the cold air blowing against his face Tai sighed as he looked at the night line lights of Vale below beacon's cliff. "Need for fresh air?" A voice spoke to Tai from behind him.

He turned around to find the Headmaster Professor Opzin standing behind him. "Yeah... Just had a bad dream."

Knowing that there could be something more Ozpin decided it would be best if he didn't push to put stress back on his young student. "Well if you feel better now I would suggest getting some rest. Otherwise Professor Goodwitch might not be pleased you missed the briefing of your shadowing mission in a few hours." Professor Ozpin stated as he turned to leave.

"Oh and Mr Xiao Long, if you never need to talk to me about anything feel free to do so. My doors will be open any time one of my students needs a listening ear."

"Will do sir." Tai said back to Professor Ozpin who smiled at him before leaving. Having walked back to his dorm Tai opened the door to find that everyone was still sleeping. Getting back into his bed he hoped that he wouldn't have another nightmare again.

Meeting in Beacon's amphitheater all of the seconds Year students waited for their assigned Huntsmen and Huntress to arrive. "You guys nervous?" Summer asked Team CORV.

"Naw. We dealt with Mountain Glenn well enough this should be a walk in the park." Vav stated as he leaned back against the wall.

"Would Team... CORV follow me please." A huntsman shouted out the group of students at the top of the amphitheater's stage.

"Well that's us. Wish us luck guys." Carolina waved goodbye to Team STRQ as she lead her team off to the waiting Huntsman.

"First ones to get picked up." Summer groaned in disappointment. Tai and Qrow both chuckled at her antics while Raven rolled her eyes. But moments later Professor Goodwitch walked up to them.

"Follow me." She ordered Team STRQ. They looked at each other for a moment wondering if they were in trouble but when thy seen Professor Goodwitch walking away they quickly ran after her.

"You will be assigned to me for this mission." She stated to Team STRQ. "I want you to go back to you dorm room and pack for 2 weeks. You have one hour. Once you're finished meet me at the Air Station for our departure." Professor Goodwitch stated out leaving no room for any further questions.

After following Professor Goodwitch's orders they arrived just ahead of schedule as they waited for Goodwitch to arrive. "I hate waiting." Raven grunted in annoyance.

"Seriously sis?..." Qrow asked with a raised eye brow. While Summer seemed more concerned about something else.

"Are you alright Naruto?" Summer asked. "You're been really quiet this morning."

"Yeah I'm fine.. Just had a nightmare last night that was... Tough." Tai tried to explain to Summer as best he could without worrying her and it seemed to work before Professor Goodwitch arrived.

"Good to see you can follow order perfectly. Let's get a move on then."

The trip in the VTOL was silent and awkward before Qrow asked Professor Goodwitch a question. "Might be a bit late for asking this but, what are mission exactly?"

"As you know your team was assigned for a hunt and destroy mission. We have received a report recently of a newly spotted Grimm."

"A new Grimm?" Summer asked with concern in her voice.

"Yes. The reports don't seem to have much information on them but our mission is to gain as much detail as we can on it's appearance and abilities. And if possible destroy it."

"Sounds like fun." Raven stated with a smirk.

"We should be landing near Flor in a few moments. Once we have left we'll meet up with the town's council."

(Flor Town Hall)

"I'll inform Mayor McGarden of your arrival. Please wait one moment." The Mayor's secretary stated as she walked through the Mayor's doors.

After a few moments she arrived back. "Please follow in."

"Thank you." Walking into the room the the Mayor stood up as he greeted Professor Goodwitch and Team STRQ.

"Welcome, welcome. It's good to see you have arrived safe and sound. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm William McGarden. My secretary you meet a few moments ago was my daughter Lucy. Would I be able to interest you five in a cup of tea?"

"I think we would much appreciate it, thank you." Professor Goodwitch smiled back at William who made his way offer to make then tea. Summer walked over to give a helping hand.

"Oh no dear don't worry yourself with helping me. Please take a seat and get some rest. I'm sure you would be tired from your journey. I'll be able to take it from here but thank you dear." William laughed as he thanked Summer.

With a cup of tea in front of everyone William sat down in his desk. "Now about the assignment I posted to Beacon there appears to have been some development in our reports."

"What's happened." Professor Goodwitch asked.

William's face took a serious expression "We're received a video of one of it's attacks." William then faced Professor Goodwitch. "Would it be alright to ask the young ones to wait outside. I have to warn you what we received was quite graphic."

"It's okay to show them. They might seem young but they pulled through Mountain Glenn." Professor Goodwitch reassured Mayor McGarden.

"The only stories I heard of Mountain Glenn were terrible to say the least. Knowing that you have faced those odds it's reassuring but if a more seniors Huntress is saying you'll be fine I suppose I should heed their advice." Clicking a switch underneath his desk.

A Hologram then projected above the desk. The video showed what looked like a black blob of goo. Suddenly it sprung up into the air and it appeared to take the form of a human. "It can transform!" Professor Goodwitch's eyes widened as they continued watching the footage.

Standing on two legs the Grimm's body was still black but the clothes of the one it had transformed into appeared white which they guessed acted as it's armour. With soulless red eyes with yellow pupils staring silently the Grimm viciously tore apart those who were near before the footage came to a stop.

"The only one who survived was that woman who took the film. It was during her son's 5th birthday part. Poor thing." William softly stated to the group as he turned off the projector.

"The form it took matched that of the poor girl's husband who went missing 3 years ago. He was a local huntsman here in the town. We believe that he was somehow absorbed by this new Grimm and tore though what was his family." William informed the group nearly on the verge of tears himself.

"A possessing Grimm is not unheard of but taking the form of a human. Can you tell us where this was filmed? I'd like to begin pour investigation there." Professor Goodwitch asked.

"I understand. The village of Vaso is roughly a half hour walk north of our walls. And thank you once more for coming to help us."

"There is no need to thank us sir. It's what we are here for as Huntsmen and Huntresses." Summer smiled as the group got up to leave his office.

Alone in his office William slumped into the arms of his chair as he looked out of the window behind his desk. "I can only hope you destroy that thing."

(Vaso)

The village was silent when the group arrived. The shops were abandoned as the streets were empty, with no sign of life at all. It then began to rain heavily as they begun their search. Over the the next few days looking around the village in the hopes of running into the unknown Grimm. The rain however did not let up until the ninth day.

On the ninth day of their search the sun was shining brightly but with in the group Raven was nearing the end of her patience. "This is taking too damn long."

"Calm down will you. We're all frustrated this thing hasn't showed up yet. Just be happy the rain's stopped." Tai groaned back at Raven.

"I agree with Tai on this one. The rain made things harder for us." Qrow added.

"I believe we might come across it today." Professor Goodwitch stated to the group.

"What makes you say that?" Summer asked.

"During the video and other reports of this Grimm it's only showed on a dry and warm day... Be on your guard while we search today."

The group set out for the day as Tai and Qrow walked out in front. "She only tells us this now... We wasted those other days." Qrow groaned however Tai remained silent. However as he walked he felt himself walking on something soft.

"What the?" Looking down he had seen he had stepped on the black blob of goo that was the Grimm they were searching for. "Just my fucking luck. Get back it's here!" Tai shouted as he and Qrow jumped backwards.

The rest of the group rushed forward as they readied their weapons. The blob of goo then started to bubble as it began to transform.

"It's changing get ready for to attack." Professor Goodwitch stated.

Slowly the blob started to raise and take a shape. However this form was different and not the one they had witnessed in the video the Mayor of Flor had shown them.

"This is new... Who is that?" Qrow asked. not expecting answer.

However one person did recognize the from the Grimm took. "No, no, no, no! This can't be happening!" Tai stated.

Summer and the rest of Team STRQ looked at Tai to see him shaking as he stared at the Grimm. "Naruto do you know who the Grimm is impersonating?" Summer asked with a worried tone.

"Yeah... It's Sasuke."

And Cut!

So Sasuke's back or is he? Wanted to have this idea of Grimm for a while as I personally find it to be more terrifying since it takes the form of a loved one. The idea actually behind it is Envy from FMA when he took the form of Maes Hughes's wife to kill him.

Now this is a short chapter I know but the following and last chapter of this arc will be a lot longer. Possibly the longest I would have written for this story as well but since I want it to be a good ending for you all to enjoy.

1) Any plans to incorporate Raven becoming the Spring Maiden into this fic? Well since it is after Yang's birth and about 9 years before cannon it is possible. Not saying yes or no cause I would have to try and plan it into the story first.

2) Does Raven despise Konoha? No. Reason being she doesn't know much about Konoha other than what Tai/Naruto has told her about it.

3) Will Tai/Naruto and Summer learn their real reason for joining Beacon? Yes it'll be part of Team STRQ's break up coming in a later chapter.

So that's all for this chapter folks. If you have a question do feel free to post a review or PM myself. If I don't answer your question on next chapter's Q&A I will try to reply via PM. Thank you for reading this chapter. I hope you've all enjoyed it. Till next time