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In A Demons Possession

Chapter 13

Fire country...Within Kyubi's lands...

The morning Sun had managed to break through the abundancy of darkened grey clouds above, that had dimmed the surroundings accordingly, making the precious light of day not at its fullest and brightest like it always had. Since last night the blonde had took his inner thoughts outside his own fortress, as he walked off into the vast woodland and found himself sat upon the moss surrounding the large rock he was using as a seat.

He had not yet returned back to his home and to the room where his intended mate was being kept, instead he had decided to take a rare moment to himself, leading him outside looking up at the overcast skies, that was hiding the many dots of twinkling stars in its wake, the certain smells he caught drifting within the night air signalling to him that it would soon bring rain.

Although he appeared calm, inwardly he wasn't. Naruto had always gotten what he had desired, even when he was fighting to get what he needed, and what he wanted from a very early age. Since then he had been taught by various powerful demons from his parents, his godparents and friends that had known his family for years themselves.

Naruto was told from an early age, that he was one of the nine demons of this world and at first he hated it, he hated being viewed as the demon Fox lord Kyubi by his fellow demons. He hated that many who had known of his existance viewed him differently from them.

They was always walking on eggshells around him, in case he lost his temper and killed them where they stood, or if they had just walked past him or even looked at him. It took a long while for him to accept that it was who he was now, and that he was specifically chosen to carry that power within him.

The seal upon his stomach was mostly hidden from view, but with the love and belief of his family he had managed to gain acceptance from others as he trained daily getting stronger. It was a necessity for him to do so as most countries didn't have one of the nine demons in their clutches where some would have two of them and still want more.

Naruto had joked that it was some kind of pissing contest to see who had the strongest in all the nation's put together. Earth, Fire, Wind, Water and Lightning countries fighting over lands and territories to gain more power to conquer the entire populace. Or as he speculated to be controlled by those that hold the very strings to get what they wanted.

Naruto knew, that he was only one of the nine tailed beasts, he hadn't met the others, but he had heard some talk of them but only in bits. There was the one from Suna, that Jiraiya had mentioned named Gaara from the Kazekage clan. Suna within wind country had been trying to advance into the land of fire their destination was to invade his own lands that he had sworn on his very life to protect.

Jiraiya had his spy network, most of the demon clans wanted to infiltrate and domineer other countries, take certain members of each clan, mainly female to breed with their own. It didn't matter if the females was already mated or not.

He had heard many stories through the years of demons that were mated and had been separated from each other, even worse when the female demon was pregnant the baby was automatically killed by their captives to assert their own domination on their chosen and forced mate.

Naruto clenched his fist in silent anger, the thought of killing the young was barbaric, but sadly not uncommon. The thought of someone like Ino who was fully mated to Sai being taken and raped by another demon forcefully sickened him.

Then there was Sakura, then Tenten, as well as Ayame, Karin who he had just recently found and of course there was Hinata, he wouldn't let them take them and he was certain none of the male demons who also resided with him wouldn't let them either. Naruto was too much into his thoughts that he failed to even register a familiar presence walking towards him.

"You have been out here quite sometime gaki?...What's on your mind?" His godfather's voice spoke through the silence.

Naruto was instantly broken out from his inner thoughts as he saw the white haired demon toad sage standing a few feet beside him staring out onto the terrain. A slight mist had appeared as they both took in the sights and the welcomed silence around them.

"I've just had alot on my mind that's all" Naruto answered back.

"Hmm...well I think you need to talk about it, so tell me gaki?"Jiraiya pressed.

The blonde demon lord sighed knowing that Jiraiya wouldn't drop the questions if he didn't confide to him.

It was one of the conditions he had promised each and everyone he had trained with, especially his parents. He had promised them to talk if there was something he had on his mind, and Jiraiya knew him well and he couldn't hide anything from him. The blonde also knew that his elder godfather knew it had something to do with his newly discovered mate.

"My urges are getting stronger ero-sennin" Naruto confided

"I thought that would be the case...So I take it you haven't gone any further then?"

"No...However I was very close to just taking her...But I did talk to her" Naruto admitted

"What did you tell her?"

"I told her the truth...About our urges and why she is my chosen mate. Then I told her what happens from initiating to the process...She was reacting to me beautifully ero-sennin, I had never felt so aroused as i had with her."

Jiraiya chuckled he had once admitted to Naruto about his own feelings to a certain slug princess, and how he had still yearned for her to this day, but never went further. Jiraiya hoped that this would not happen to his godson, he had chosen such a rare beauty and he was slightly jealous. That beautiful Hyuga princess could turn any males head whether human or demon that's for certain.

"So...Why didn't you Naruto?"

"She asked me to let her think upon it"

"Huh!?"

"I allowed her to come to a decision...I was telling her as well as her cousin the dangers that this world truly has...If I took her like I wanted to even if she was reacting to me...I would be no better than the other demons out there that I warned them about."Naruto admitted.

Jiraiya remained silent thinking on his words.

"I...I want her to want me ero-sennin, I don't want her to be afraid of me, even if it is killing me inside by waiting. I just hope she comes to her decision soon."

"What if she says no and decides against it? You can't ignore it Naruto especially now that you initiated it and she is now recognised as your intended"

"I know...I will come to that when the time comes...I just want to let her decide and make that choice. I don't think she has ever been given the chance to do so before."

Jiraiya nodded looking at his godson seeing that he hadn't slept all night due to his urges and thoughts about the girl.

"Well my suggestion would be not to hide away from her to much...It is good, that you told her the process of what happens, but staying away won't help your chances gaki...Get to know her as she gets to know you, answer her questions even get Ino to talk to her about it. She is one of the younger generation of demons that has already fully bonded with Sai." Jiraiya stated

"Yeah I was planning to spend time with her so I need you, Sasuke and Shikamaru to go through plans until the others arrive. I will send Ino to spend more time with her and talk with her on the specifics whilst I catch up on any present or future developments."

"Very well gaki...That's a start so lets head back shall we?"

"Yeah I think its about time I make a start and probably get some rest too while I can"

oOoOo

Otogakure...

The sound of running footsteps echoed down the dimly lit hall of the underground fortress, a maze of corridors with many doors that was like pandora's box. Most of the doors that was closed held its own secret horrors within it and was not suitable for the faint hearted.

The large doors opened as the figure quickly entered and immediately kneeled down before his master, not taking interest of what his Lord was doing. The snake demon himself was in the midst of reading a large and ancient scroll with his devout attention.

"My lord I apologise for disturbing you but I have recieved a message by a hawk summons"

"What doesss the messsage sssay?"

"The team from Suna are making their way here my Lord. By the orders of the Kazegage himself"

"Ku ku ku...Oh My dear Raza you are not that gullible it ssseeemsss." Orochimaru chuckled

The snake demon bit his thumb drawing out his blood, and did quick hand signals, placing his hand on the ground producing a dark black symbol representing a circle then a puff of white smoke. The smoke dispersed revealing a snake that was small in size, its scales on its skin was a mixture of purple and black, as it stood up hissing awaiting his summoner's order.

"You are to find Kabuto and Kimimaro and tell them to sssend the rendouvouz team here immediately upon receiving thiss messsage." The snake demon commanded

The small snake slithered away fast to abide by its masters bidding. Orochimaru turned towards the demon still knelt with his head down awaiting for further instructions from his Lord.

"You...I want you to bring me reportsss on the male prissonerss I have here immediately. Alssso sssend more of your men here... around three of them, I need them to gather sssome ingredientsss that I want" Orochimaru ordered

"Yes my lord"

"Oh and if you ever barge into thisss room again I will not be ssso lenient, do I make myssself clear?"

"Y-Yes m-my l-lord" The demon answered nervously.

Orochimaru turned back to the scroll of which he was reading as the demon quickly left his presence in fear of being killed where he stood.

oOoOo

Hinata had awoken with a start, her dreams was a mixture of what had happened to her village, and her clan then it went to her cousin Neji, and then finally to the blonde demon himself, who seemed to be on her mind constantly.

The bluenette looked around the room nervously. A slight sigh of relief escaped her lips seeing that it was just herself in the room upon the bed. It seemed the blonde demon hadn't yet returned to his room, which led her to wonder if he would return to her and continue their discussions. Her eyes widened slightly at seeing the outline of a small Fox at the end of the bed led down but eyes opened and alert looking at her.

Hinata swallowed and revealed a small yet nervous smile to the Fox that seemed to sit up and then stretch letting out a yawn. Feeling curious Hinata wondered if the Fox would come to her and allow her to touch it? The Fox watched her curiously as Hinata stretched out her hand to see if the Fox would indeed come to her and investigate.

Kisa knew that the young girl who had been selected as her masters mate was curious of her and decided to get to know her as well. Kisa slowly walked towards the outstretched hand as she sniffed her, the scent she held was sweet and calming, that Kisa somehow felt incredibly relaxed in her presence.

Hinata watched as the small Fox approached her outstretched hand and sniffed her curiously, Hinata thought the Fox was adorable and she had never seen an animal so up close to her before. Nervously the bluenette touched her soft red with a hint of orange fur, amazed at how soft it was upon her fingers. The Fox moved closer and layed down beside her as if telling Hinata that she had permission to stroke her, which Hinata willingly complied to.

Hinata let out a soft yet melodious giggle as she stroked the small female Fox lovingly hearing the Fox release a pur in contentment, as her own thoughts drifted again to the blonde demon Kyubi, who had asked her to call him Naruto.

Hinata had felt relieved that the demon lord Kyubi had listened to her request, she could see the particular look in his eyes that had made her body react to him. Part of her was seriously confused in the matter and needed to talk to someone about these feelings, that she had witnessed and had experienced within herself.

She wished that she had been taught these certain matters within her clan, as she was now coming to the age of being betrothed to a suitable husband.

She had heard a few weeks ago a supposedly private conversation that the maids were discussing that had caught her attention and curiousity. She was shocked to hear that it involved herself and a possible suitor for her hand in marriage. The blue haired beauty listened nervously at the continuing conversation for more news wondering who her father and council had chosen for her.

Her eyes had widened in disbelief hearing that her cousin Neji being named, he was preferred by most of them to be her suitor and future husband within the clan. The reasons given to this union was to keep their clan bloodline pure and also to join the two houses of Hyuga together.

Hinata was conflicted by what she had heard, part of her was relieved as she knew Neji, he was her cousin, and that he would indeed take care of her and help run the clan in future. Only this time their clan would be forever united as one, instead of two seperate branches.

However the other part of her was uncertain if this was right for her, although she loved Neji dearly, she only loved him as a brother figure and didn't know if she could love him romantically like she had read in her books.

Hinata had always wished to be given a choice on the path of her future, but she knew deep down that it wasn't to be. The clan and most of all her father, was the one that discussed the matter of her betrothal and Hinata had to obey nonetheless even if she didn't want to.

But now that no longer applied.

Her clan was now just down to two of them, herself and of course her cousin Neji, she no longer had a village to go back to or a village she could travel to, to make her self a home. Never did she realise that the world in which they lived in, had changed so much. It now held potential dangers and threats to her own kind, that have left them extremely endangered throughout.

Although now being held a prisoner and being kept and viewed as property, they had not yet harmed her or her cousin. Now she was being given a choice to make, that she knew that she couldn't take too long to decide upon. Hinata was still very frightened at the predicament she was now in, but knew that she had to talk to someone and listen to the many questions she had and the many answers that would be given to her in return.

The bluenette wondered who she could ask other than Naruto himself? The only one that she could think of was the female demon Ino, she had her cousin Neji, but she dismissed that immediately knowing how overprotective he could be. She silently wondered if she would see Ino today, she really hoped she would.

oOoOo

Sakura had been up early she had missed the warmth of Sasuke when she stirred beneath the sheets, stretching her hand out she felt where he usually slept feeling nothing and no warmth present. Her eyes fluttered open just staring at the place he always slept beside her seeing his side was still in disarray.

She immediately let out a sigh of longing, she wanted to talk to him, but she had been so busy as of late that she hadn't had the chance to. She quickly showered and changed and then headed to her clinic, she had to prepare the herbs they had brought back and create the medicines and ointments that were badly needed.

Here she was sorting through the ingrediants she had gathered along with the certain book that she had been given by her sensei, Tsunade Senju. Sakura couldn't wait to see the elder woman again and get to work with her more, it would be necessary and badly needed if they encountered the predicted battles for their homes and friends.

A knock on the door startled her as she turned and saw the red haired demon Karin standing nervously at the doorway.

"Good morning Karin is there anything wrong?" Sakura asked

"Good morning Sakura...Um I was wondering i-if I could ask you something?" Karin replied growing nervous.

"Yes of course, what is it you wanted to ask?"

"Well...I wanted to ask you... If I could help out here in the infirmary?" Karin asked outright.

"I don't see why not? Do you have experience?"

"I watched my mother alot when she worked at the hospital before she died, and I have a unique ability that if someone bites my arm they heal" Karin confided.

"Wow...That is interesting...Very well I won't turn down anyone willing to help and to learn, Tsunade Senju trained me and she will be returning here any day now. I am certain that with her here and myself and Ino we can help teach you." Sakura answered with a smile.

"Thank you...I want to help anyway I can, I can't thank you, Sasuke or Naruto enough for accepting me into your home."

"Thank you Karin we appreciate the help and it was our pleasure to help. Besides Naruto is happy that he has a fellow Uzumaki clan member here present his mother would of been ecstatic." Sakura stated softly.

"Oh...um...what happened to her?" Karin asked

"Take a seat whilst I make us something warm to drink and I will tell you" Sakura replied softly.

Karin nodded taking a seat in the chair smelling the aromas of herbs and flowers as well as antiseptic in the room. To Karin it reminded her of her mother who she still greatly missed and wanted to follow in her footsteps and appreciated the pinkette for allowing her to learn and also to learn about her new family as well.

oOoOo

Naruto finally arrived back home with Jiraiya, entering his throne room he saw Sasuke and Sai along with Shikamaru already there waiting for him.

"Where did you go?" Sasuke asked with his eyebrow raised

"I needed some time to myself to think about certain things. Has anything happened since I've been away?"

"No...Well we recieved word that Tsunade should be here within a few hours and Kakashi has set off to meet Gai and Lee even if we had to force him to do so." Sasuke replied

Naruto grinned.

"Right...Sai, can you ask Ino to attend to Hinata for me until I relieve her in a few hours"

"Yes my lord" Sai answered disappearing quickly.

"How are things with your selected mate?" Shikamaru curiously asked.

"Not now Shikamaru...Besides what plans have you set out for us for today?"

Shikamaru shrugged as he began to lay out his planning for the next two days. Naruto listened intently and wondered how Hiruzen was doing with the other demons allied with them.

"Oh...Kakashi has mentioned that Anko has put her name forward to help" Sasuke informed them.

"Is she really up to it? Considering what that bastard did to her?" Naruto asked

"Kakashi believes so...He would talk her out if it if he didn't" Shikamaru stated

"That's true, you had better add her to the list then Shikamaru"

"I already did...I had a hunch she would volunteer herself, especially with who we will be dealing with"

"Very well...Until Jiji contacts us we can only assume who else will stand with us"

"I expect alot will stand with us...We all know the dangers and the risks involved, some of us have faced it already. I can't see any of the others here not wanting to fight to protect their home and families from attack it effects us all." Jiraiya answered.

Shikamaru nodded in agreement.

"I'm going to get something to eat, round up who is on patrol I want to see tgem before they leave."

"Very well my lord" Shikamaru nodded.

"Teme...You are to come with me" The blonde ordered.

Sasuke raised a brow but obeyed him nonetheless, Sasuke followed beside him as they walked along one of the halls.

oOoOo

They soon came to the large room where food was always prepared by Teuchi and his daughter Ayame. Naruto always ensured that fresh produce growing in their country was easily attainable so that everyone had enough fresh food to go around. He had even gave permission for Teuchi to try to grow their own vegetables and fruits outside due to the dangers of scavenging.

"Greetings lord Naruto and you too Sasuke what can I get you to eat?" Teuchi asked with a smile.

"I will have my favourite please Teuchi and whatever teme has will be fine." Naruto answered

Naruto walked the short distance to one of the large tables in the room as he took a seat. Sasuke followed and sat opposite looking at the blonde questionably.

"What's wrong dobe?"

"I wanted to talk to you about somethings, as i know you are feeling the same as me" Naruto answered.

Sasuke stiffened slightly but easily regained his composure.

"I know you have had mixed feelings regarding Sakura and Tenten. However if I had to guess though, your urges are stronger for one of them yet your hesitating." Naruto continued.

Sasuke remained silent.

"I'm asking you as your like a brother to me teme...Besides I'm going through the same as you although mine is only for the human girl Hinata."

"Hn...Have you fully bonded with her?" Sasuke asked growing curious.

"No...Not yet although I almost did" Naruto answered truthfully.

Sasuke was surprised he was sure that his blonde friend had in fact already bonded with the girl he saw him initiate with. Sasuke had a feeling that Naruto wasn't as oblivous to his own predicament and had to admit inwardly that he did indeed need to talk with someone before he himself decided and took action.

"So you didn't fully bond with her?"

"No...She asked me to let her decide"

Sasuke's eyes widened into saucers, never had he heard of his blonde friend actually wait on something he wanted. Naruto had always took what he wanted regardless, even when they were young. So hearing him say that he had actually relented to the girls wishes had him very intrigued.

"That's unlike you dobe?"

"I know...However I allowed her to decide and come to a decision herself. I can only accept one mate to bond with in my life time and in all fairness I only want one. I'm not into the harem code some of our brethren take."

"You mean like your godfather?" Sasuke scoffed

"Yeah...But I know he only says that because he couldn't have the one that he desired most Sasuke." Naruto answered.

Ayame brought their food and placed it on the table as she went back to prepare more food for the others to arrive.

"Ayame"

"Yes Lord Naruto?"

"Can you prepare something for Hinata-chan and take it to her this morning as well as something for Ino-chan"

"Of course my lord"

Naruto nodded as he began to eat.

"So your sending Ino to talk to her to come to a descion?" Sasuke asked outright

"Yes...Ino has already bonded with Sai and I know Hinata is curious and has many more questions, Ino can answer them from a female perspective whereas I can not. Besides I saw you talking with Sai most probably asking the same thing did you not?"

Sasuke coughed swallowing his food consisting of mainly tomatoes down the wrong way.

"Thought so" Naruto stated with a smirk.

"Hn"

"Come on teme...I know that's the only reason you would approach Sai for...So who have you chosen it has to be Sakura, seeing as now Tenten-chan has her human pet?"

"..."

"Come on you know its only me your telling"

"I will be choosing Sakura" Sasuke admitted.

"About damn time teme! So when will you bond with her fully?"

"Soon...But I need to talk with her first, but we have both been busy. I would of talked to her on the mission we took but it just wasn't the time to do so I guess" Sasuke finally confided.

"Well then...I can help you in that department teme"

"What do you mean dobe?"

"You'll find out soon enough let's just finish are food yeah"

oOoOo

Hinata was relieved to see Ino as she had knocked and let herself into the room. Ino had smiled as she walked towards the chair and took a seat smiling at the bluenette who was still stroking one of Naruto's summons.

"Good morning Hinata-chan did you sleep well?" Ino exclaimed

"A little...but I have had alot in my mind since last night" Hinata confided.

"Do you wish to talk about it?"

"Y-Yes...I do...I d-don't know who else to ask?" Hinata replied

"Well I am willing to listen so go ahead."

The short silence was broken hearing a knock upon the double doors that had Kisa looking on in full alert and then relax once more beside Hinata, registering the scent behind the door.

"Who is it" Ino asked.

"It's me Ayame I have brought some food for both of you by orders from Lord Naruto" Ayame answered

Ino had immediately gone towards the door opening it letting Ayame into the room pushing a cart with a selection of delicious foods fill the room with its niticing aromas. Hinata's stomach grumbled in protest making her realise she was indeed quite hungry this morning.

"T-Thank you" Hinata answered as Ayame smiled and bowed leaving the room.

"Well lets tuck into this food whilst its still hot and we can talk in the meantime ok?" Ino stated

Ino selected one of the warm plates and handed it to Hinata, as she selected one herself and looked at all the delicious looking food there was on offer to them. Hinata smiled as she relaxed and chose from the various food on selection upon her plate.

Hinata was relieved and felt more relaxed with Ino present and felt that the female blonde demon could help her in her questions and explain to her about her jumbled emotions and clear the fog of confusion within herself.

"Thanks Ino-chan" Hinata answered softly.

The blonde demon smiled as they selected their food and sat back down and began to discuss what was on Hinata's mind.

oOoOo

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