Cast:
Sakura Haruno: Jocelyn Fray
Sarada Haruno (there is a reason it isn't Uchiha for this): Clary Fray
Sasuke Uchiha/ Sasuke Uchihara: Lucian Graymark/ Luke Garroway
Pein: Valentine Morgenstern
Boruto Uzumaki: Jace Herondale
Himawari Uzumaki: Jace's younger sister (that I invented so that Himawari could exist)
Naruto Uzumaki: Stephen Herondale
Hinata Uzumaki: Celine Herondale
Shikadai Nara: Alec Lightwood
Temari Nara: Maryse Lightwood
Shikamaru Nara: Robert Lightwood
Inojin Yamanaka: Simon Lewis
Metal Lee: Eric (a member of Simon's band)
Yahiko: Hodge Starkweather
Kimimaro: Raphael Santiago
Karin: Camille Belcourt
Orochimaru: Magnus Bane
Log and Mitsuki: High Warlock's sons.
Tsunade Senju: Iron sister
Jiraiya: Brother Jeremiah
Iruka: Brother Zachariah
Kurenai: Madame Dorothea
Chapter 5
Boruto seemed to be annoyed with the skeleton cab driver by the time they got back to the institute.
The Second Boruto stepped into the institute a blur of dark blue smashed into him.
"BIG BROTHER! DID IT GO WELL? DID IT? ALSO, YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE WHO IS VISITING !"
Boruto took a moment to piece together Himawari's "mile-a-minute" speech.
"Uh yeah Hima, we found interesting information, so we should talk to Yahiko and anyone who can help us. Also, who is here? Did Shikamaru and Temari return?"
"No silly! Granny Kushina and Grandpa Minato came! Apparently, they freaked out when they found out their precious grandson was going to the silent city." Himawari replied poking fun at her older brother.
Sarada just quietly listened to the exchange.
"Sarada! Was the Silent City Spooky? Were you tougher than my brick of a brother?"
Sarada giggled.
"It wasn't too bad, creepy sure but not awful."
"Man up Boruto! A girl who hasn't been exposed to shadow hunter stuff is less phased by the silent city than you!" Himawari trilled.
"Shut up already Hima." Boruto groaned.
Their discussion was cut short by a distant call.
"Himawari! Who are you talking to?" A woman's voice called.
"Granny come quick big brother is back!" Himawari replied cupping her hands to her mouth to amplify her voice.
Sarada could have sworn she heard the sound of a frying pan clattering to the floor.
Sarada saw two figures coming through the dark hallway. Well, One figure was leading and dragging the other by their collar.
When she became visible Sarada was awed by the woman. Long red hair, redder than any red she had ever seen(If she were to describe it Sarada would compare her hair to the color of her favorite food tomatoes) hanging down to her ankles. Her eyes were a light grey color and she wore a regal dark green looking dress and an apron over the top. The other one, the man that was being dragged by the woman had sunshine yellow hair. He had a strong resemblance to Boruto. His hair was messy and spikey with two longer pieces framing his face. His eyes were a cornflower blue, the same color as Boruto and Himawari's eyes.
"BORUTO UZUMAKI! WHY DID YOU GO TO SILENT CITY WITHOUT TELLING ME DATTEBANE!" The woman raved before pulling Boruto into a death hug. She eventually let go and her voice dropped and she sounded close to tears.
"Tell me! Are you hurt Dattebane? Do you have a boo-boo anywhere? Are you okay?" She frantically asked.
"Kushina dear, perhaps you should let him speak, and remember he is sixteen, not a little boy, it's around the time when our son started dating our daughter-in-law so treat him as a grown man."
The man with the blonde hair chided.
The woman that Sarada now identified as Kushina glared at the blonde.
"Minato! You're too soft on them! I want my grandkids to be strong and nurtured. I am not letting them out of my site until they are sixty!"
Minato sweatdropped.
"Granny, please I'm okay, We, Sarada and I, had to go to the silent city to look through her memories."
Kushina's brows raised and gave Sarada a once over.
"Why exactly, you aren't mundane are you?"
Sarada felt startled.
"My apologies My Lady, It's my fault Boruto was dragged into this mess."
Kushina gave a cheeky smile as opposed to yelling.
"Aww look Mini, she is so polite. I like her already Dattebane! So why did you need to see the silent city."
"It's a long story Kushina-Baachan and I'm starving could we maybe eat and then talk? I haven't had a proper meal in over a week since Temari and Shikamaru left for Idris Yahiko's cooking gives me the literal chills."
Kushina thought for a moment before pulling her hair into ponytail and nodding.
"Sure why not, but I expect answers Boruto. And I think that Yahiko could use some cookbooks. Remind me to send him some!"
"Hai! Yes, Mam!"
Sarada hesitantly followed Boruto down the halls to the kitchen.
"So those are your grandparents?" Sarada whispered.
Boruto gave an affirmative nod.
"Yeah Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze. Granny Kushina is the inquisitor, but Grandpa Minato advises Kushina on all the decisions."
Sarada nodded in understanding
Once they got to the kitchen Himawari and Shikadai were already waiting. What surprised Sarada was seeing Inojin.
"Inojin? Didn't you go home?" Sarada asked confused.
"It's a drag. I initially sent him home, but the next morning he was at the doorstep and I had to let him in." Shikadai replied.
Sarada gave Inojin a look.
While Kushina served the food a question popped into Sarada's head.
"I don't really get the whole Downworlder thing. You don't hunt Downworlders because they aren't exactly demons, but they are not exactly people. .. . and Vampires they will kill just to drink blood. Can someone explain it to me?"
Boruto chewed his food thoughtfully.
"Well, there are many different kinds of Downworlders to consider. Werewolves, Vampires, Warlocks, Fey, etc."
Shikadai spoke up.
"I figured I should also mention that Vampires are not allowed to kill. They are allowed to feed on humans since that is the only way they can survive, but they don't kill. If they were to kill them, Shadowhunters have full authority to kill them."
"What about Werewolves?"
Himawari replied this time.
"I mean the way they exist is complicated, but they hunt demons, and they don't bother us. So we in return don't bother them."
Sarada tried to wrap her head around all these ideas.
"Sooooo, are you going to tell me why you went to the Silent City?" Kushina cheerfully interrupted.
Sarada pushed around the food on her plate, so Boruto spoke up first.
"I ran into Sarada a few days ago at Pandemonium while demon hunting. She seemed to have the sight and it was that night where we-we first heard the name Pein resurface."
Kushina's eyes widened dramatically and motioned for him to continue.
Sarada timidly spoke up.
"I confronted Boruto since things didn't make sense, I thought I was mundane and suddenly I was seeing demons right as I was trying to get answers my mom called telling me not to come home and to tell my mother's friend that "Pein was back."
Boruto continued.
"A Ravenger demon got her and I used what I could to stabilize her and risked drawing a rune on her since I figured she had to have shadow hunter blood. It worked which confirmed my suspicions. We began looking into the mysterious disappearance."
Sarada was close to tears.
"I learned that most of what I know is a lie, My mother was/is a Shadowhunter, she was part of the circle and Peins lover."
Kushina's mouth dropped.
"Is your mother Sakura Haruno?"
Sarada's head jumped up surprised.
"How. . . How did you know?"
Kushina chuckled "It's also a long story. My daughter-in-law, Boruto and Hima's Mother was best friends with Sakura so I got to know her. Sakura was further connected since she was the secret girlfriend of my son's Parabatai. But that confirms for sure that she was most likely kidnapped by Pein. I lost my son, my daughter-in-law, and my son's Parabatai all to Pein. And now that bastard goes after the only one left, your mother. All the key powerful pieces that were once in the circle." Kushina's voice was bitter and sounded like it was laced with acid.
Sarada's voice was timid.
"Do you think my mother has the mortal cup somehow? The demon kidnapped her because Pein thinks she has it."
Kushina looked morbid.
"Oh She definitely has it, my son clearly didn't have it if he did well Pein would have it by now since he is dead. Sakura had the closest advantage to liked her despite being married with a son. Sakura didn't like him back, so it is rather surprising to see Sakura have a daughter."
Sarada chewed her fingernails.
"Is it possible that Pein raped her and that I'm his daughter?'
Kushina scoffed.
"Tsh I'd be surprised Dattebane! She wouldn't let him near her. Besides, you look nothing like Pein. He had Orange Hair! you tell me how Pink and orange make black hair."
Sarada was utterly confused.
"But, then who could possibly be? Who could possibly be my father? You said my mother had a boyfriend?"
"Yes. Uchiha was his last name, Sasuke Uchiha."
Sarada shook her head.
"It definitely can't be him. He came into my life when I was three. Before then I never saw him! I mean unless Sasuke Uchihara isn't Uchiha."
"I have no idea who else, sorry honey. But it does seem highly unlikely when you put it that way. He was presumed dead. . . According to Naruto. . . Pein told him to kill himself. After that, no Shadowhunter ever saw him again."
"And. . . Are you certain that Parabatai can't be lovers?" Sarada asked as a last form of hope.
Minato raised an eyebrow.
"Is there a particular reason you are asking this?" he asked.
"I was told Kiba Inuzuka was my mothers Parabatai, and my mom apparently lied to me all these years saying the Kiba was my father."
Minato's eyes became gentle.
"Oh, I see. First, before I explain this to you remember whatever lies your were told were never meant to hurt you. I'm sure your mother was trying to protect you. Now, Parabatai is something rather complicated. They are rather rare so you can't just one day decided to be Parabatai with someone. Parabatai is basically bound together and has a stronger relationship that sibling love, but different from romantic love. In fact, if two lovers were to become Parabatai the bond would be too strong and can kill. So Considering your mother was Parabatai with Kiba, it isn't possible. Sakura was taken in by the Inuzuka's after her family was killed by ravid Werewolves. She was raised as Kiba's brother and they became Paratai at age 8."
"Oh" Sarada replied feeling forlorn.
"Grandpa? My father what about his Parabatai and what about the friendship between my mother and Sarada's?"
Minato gave Boruto a knowing look.
"Haven't I told you plenty about your parents?"
"Well yes, but never about the relationships."
"Alright then. So The Uzumaki and Uchiha families were allies for years and Naruto and Sasuke were introduced to each other at a young age. The two became fast friends but they also managed to become rivals to the point where their greetings were loser and bastard. But they truly had a strong bond and they became Parabatai by the time they were six. They went to the Academy and that is where they met Hinata and Sakura. Hinata came from a snobby noble family, excuse my language, but I still want to punch her father for the way she was treated. Regardless her self esteem was low and she stuttered a lot. Sakura was off recovering from the death of her parents and then the death of the Inuzuka's" Tsume and Hana. Polar opposites Hinata and Sakura became good friends. The had another girl part of their girl squad Konan, oh and Temari! The boy squad basically became Naruto, Sasuke, Kiba, and sadly Pein. Those groups were basically popular and together gained the name the Akatsuki which eventually became the secondary name of the Circle. From interconnections, Naruto and Hinata bonded and so did Sasuke and Sakura."
Both Sarada and Boruto had been intently listening to the story and didn't realize until an awkward minute had passed that the story was over.
"I didn't know any of that," Boruto said awed.
Sarada chuckled a bit "You aren't alone."
Inojin was nowhere in site and neither was Himawari so it was assumed that Himawari had dragged him off somewhere.
"There is one more thing. When the silent brothers went through my memories, they were blocked and a name popped up. Orochimaru."
Kushina groaned.
"Of course, Sakura went to Orochimaru of all people to have your memories altered. I just hope she only started bringing you after Orochimaru adopted his two sons since he toned down a lot. Before on the other hand, I would not feel comfortable putting children within 70 miles from him."
"So can I see him to unblock it?"
"It might be difficult to get him to cooperate, but he is having some sort of party where many are invited. If you catch him by surprise there is a chance you can catch his attention."
Boruto crashed his knuckles together.
"I like the sound of that! Party crashing Dattebasa!
"Be careful Dattebane! Be careful of snakes! And Don't forget that you have three warlocks to deal with!" Kushina hastily added.
"Will do Baa-chan! So then the group going will me Myself, Sarada, Hima, Shika, and the Mundane."
Kushina nodded in approval.
"That is a good sized buddy group! Now be careful of what you eat or drink, best not touch anything in the first place. Oh and One more thing! The warlock sons look really young so don't judge their ages. No one knows their actual age but they have been mentioned in records from the past century."
Boruto just nodded his head to appease his grandmother and get her to stop yapping about safety. He loved her but she was overly protective. He didn't blame her since she had lost a son and daughter-in-law but still, he was a growing teenage boy.
"That's a good grandson Dattebane!" Kushina replied patting Boruto on the head.
"Kushina love, he is not a dog." Minato chided.
"And you look lovely dear!" he quickly added to avoid her wrath.
After informing Shikadai, Himawari and Inojin of the plan of action and Kushina had pestered them enough they got ready for the over the top party. The Party held by Orochimagnus ;) who was celebrating the cloning of a huge snake named Aoda. . . The new snake was Aoda 2. Himawari was grumbling something about Orochimaru being uncreative with his naming of the clone snake claiming it should have been slithery or Glitter instead.
Himawari put on a white dress with red roses on it making her look even more similar looking to her mother according to the nearly crying Kushina. Boruto just opted for black pants and a nice dress shirt with red Uzumaki swirls all over it. Sarada was dragged off by Kushina to find something nice to wear. Sarada ended up with a red dress that was tight up top and flowed loosely at the bottom. Inojin in his awkward self didn't change after insisting he wasn't one to dress up.
The instructions on the invitation sent them to a larger neighborhood in Brooklyn. One that was highly industrialized. Boruto suddenly got distracted by something while Shikadai was just about to ask if they had arrived.
"Oooooh looks like the vamps are at the party. Motorcycles that run on demon energy."
"Wow, I haven't seen one with my own eyes. I've heard that they can fly and turn invisible." Shikadai replied his interest peaking.
"Boys! This is not the time to be admiring bikes lets go already."
"Yes, Hima-Hime!" Boruto quickly responded trying to avoid his sister's wrath. She was as easy to anger as her grandmother, but on the flip side also the sweetest girl.
They walked up to the door and knocked. After a few moments, the door opened to reveal an. . . interesting looking man. Long black hair that was tied into a ponytail. He had a single blue earring dangling from one of his ears and he wore a Kimono.
"I don't recall inviting any Nephilim."
Himawari quickly whipped out the invite given to her by Kushina. "I have an invite, these are my friends and uh brother."
Orochimaru turned the invitation upside down backward and then some before shrugging.
"It must've been the Sake. Fine come in, and do me a favor and try not to murder my guests."
Himawari dragged Inojin off promising to watch him and make sure that he stays out of trouble.
Sarada looked around and soon noticed Boruto standing next to her.
"Interesting party right?"
Sarada chuckled. "Yeah really different."
"It will be a matter of time before things go awry." Boruto said with a smirk.
"Huh? Say Boruto?"
"Yeah?" He asked with a puzzled expression.
"I feel like I somehow recognize Orochimaru.I know it's not possible it's just."
Boruto shrugged.
"I wouldn't worry Dattebasa. You probably met someone who looked like him ." But the look on Boruto showed he wasn't convinced of his own statement.
"Yeah sure."
"We probably should go find Orochimaru," Boruto said bluntly.
"You are looking to speak to my parent?" A snake-like voice spoke up.
Boruto and Sarada whipped their heads around to see a boy the looked their age but most definitely wasn't. Boruto recognized him as a warlock immediately with his snake-like eyes being a dead giveaway as a warlock mark.
"Did you say that you are Orochimaru's child. warlocks can't have kids though." Boruto asked confused.
"Both my brother and I were Adopted by Parentmaru. Why do you wish to speak to my parent?"
Sarada was quick to speak up.
"There is a block on my mind, and the name Orochimaru popped up wild going through memories."
The boy looked at Sarada carefully.
"Ah. you looked awfully familiar. Almost like my parent has seen you before. Very well I will take you to see my Parent. I am Mitsuki by the way. Please follow me."
Sarada and Boruto quickly followed.
"Hey, Boruto, why can't warlocks have kids?" Sarada whispered.
"Warlocks are a crossbreed between Demons and Fae, therefore, they are sterile and can not reproduce."
Sarada's eyes widened.
"So humanlike mules?"
Boruto had to muffle his laughter.
"Never thought I would here a warlock being compared to livestock. But yes something like that, just don't let them hear you say that."
Mitsuki leads them to a vibrant bedroom filled with a creepy amount of science equipment.
"Parentmaru, the Shadowhunters request your help. Before you say no the girl seems awfully familiar and says that she has a mental block."
Orochimaru looked up.
"Ah, So the day has come has it? Of course, Sakura forgot to come back, and now look the girl has woke. Very well Mitsuki thankyou, enjoy the party my boy. I will tend to the Nephilim."
Orochimaru leads them to a small part of the room with a couch and coffee table. The one place not littered by science and the smell of experimentation.
"So. . . not of the clave, but you have the site. I suppose I can't hide the truth from you."
Orochimaru briefly raised his hand and held it up to Sarada's head. "Ah yes, you definitely are that one."
"What is that supposed to mean?!" Sarada asked offended.
"I was proud of my work on you. It worked perfectly, every single thing you saw that held an inkling of connection to this world you would forget. It was exactly how Sakura wanted it."
"My mother did this to me?" Sarada yelled out enraged.
Boruto's eyes held something close to sympathy.
"Why?"
Orochimaru shrugged.
"It is not my place to question. Listen, little girl, I don't think you fully understand. The first time I saw you, you were not even two years old. I was sitting peacefully drinking with my two boys when I saw your mother rushing towards my apartment with a bundle in her arms. She looked ordinary for the most part, minus her bubblegum pink hair of course. I opened the door of course and it was then when she revealed who was in the blanket. A young girl with black hair and red glasses. When she let you down as any child you were curious and antagonized my snake. I'm surprised you never lost any limbs because Aoda wasn't really pleased by the tail pulling.
Anyway. . . Your mother said she was Shadowhunter. Even if she didn't say it it was easy to tell. The Runes don't fully disappear. When faded they still look like faint scar lines that shimmer. Sakura was hysterical. She knew that you had been born with the inner eye after you had teased pixies. She asked me to blind you of sight.I tried to reason with her telling her that crippling your mind could leave irreparably damaged. She didn't cry and remained strong. She asked if there was a way to simply make you forget the parts of the Shadow world visible to you.I told her there was, but she would have to bring you back every two years since the results of the spell would fade."
"Did she, Did she bring me every two years?"
"Yes, I literally watched you grow up."
"So you recognized her when we came in?" Boruto asked suspiciously.
"Yes, but I am a part that she is supposed to forget. You actually were due for a visit 2 months ago. I stopped by your house, and Sakura said there was a fight and you had run off. She mentioned she would call me when you returned but clearly, she didn't."
Memories rushed over Sarada. She remembered coming back home and a snake was slithering out of Madam Kurenai's apartment. But Kurenai wasn't the type of woman to keep pet snakes and didn't ever have one.
"If you remove the spell from me, will I remember everything I've forgotten?"
"I can't remove the spell. Before you accuse me of being stubborn it is because I literally can't. It is too risky because it could forever alter her memories if I make a single mistake. Even so, the spell will fade over time, and it already has begun. The effects will vanish over a period of time."
"Will I regain my memories then?"
"I have no idea. It might come back, it might not. This was my first time doing this, your mother's request was unique so I can not tell you what will happen."
"I don't want to wait! I've always felt like things have been missing in my life."
"DO NOT TELL ME DIFFERENT IS BETTER! YOUR MOTHER DID THIS TO PROTECT YOU. DO NOT LET GO TO WASTE WHAT SHE DID TO PROTECT YOUR SAFETY. I do not know what she felt the need to protect you from, but clearly, it was something dangerous if she felt the need to leave the clave and make you forgot everything Shadow world related."
"Going through my memories I still can't remember anything about the mortal cup," Sarada said disappointed.
"So that is what this is about? Do you want the mortal instruments? The cup, sword, and Mirror?"
"We don't exactly. Look, Pein is after the cup."
"You want to get it before he does don't you?"
"Hey wait a second I thought you said you didn't know who Pein is!" Sarada angrily accused.
"It is called a lie. I would be an absolute moron to get myself between Pein and his revenge."
"You think that is what he is after? Revenge?"
"Obviously. He suffered a horrible defeat during the Uprising, and Pein does not seem like the type to take defeat with any form of grace. Let me tell you this though. If you were looking for my help in finding the mortal cup it is out of the question. I do not want to involve myself in shadow hunter business, and even if I did I have no leads on the cup."
With that Boruto and Sarada hurried out of Orochimaru's room to be met with a worried looking Himawari.
"Big brother! I was looking for you Miss Sarada, I'm so sorry, I tried to tell Inojin not to eat the food but he didn't listen and now he is a rat!"
Sarada's eyes widened."Don't worry he got out of my grasp before and take by a stupid vampire who thought it was his friend Suigetsu but I gave him a sucker punch. I have him in my dress pocket! See!' Himawari replied hastily pulling a small white blond rat with light blue eyes.
"Who feels like kicking the butts of some vamps for the kidnapping of a mundane?" Boruto asked smashing his knuckled together.
Everyone raised their hands minus Himawari who lifted the Inojin rat into the air and twirled around.