Blood drenched into the cloth that laid rested above his fingertips. Red hair that surrounded his hand almost as if it was a curtain attempting to hide the hideous scene to an outsider's perspective. A cold yet pleasing sensation came at the sound of that oozing liquid plopping onto the wooden floor before melting into it.
He pushed the body off of his arm with carelessness that brought a cry from one of the rooms at the loud thud. His cold, blue, uncaring eyes slowly trailed towards the source of the crying.
A baby.
Walking towards the door he threw the drops of blood from his hand, impacting the already bloody mess. Entering the doorway that's where he was.
A person who would most likely be mistaken as a female stood curved over the bed. Their head resting against their palm with light snickering coming ever so softly from their mouth. The midnight hair that ran down their back reflecting the moonlight onto him.
They turned around.
Golden like pupils that resembled that of a snake. Pale skin that even a deathly person wouldn't harbour, let alone a withering body.
"Have you done it?" he asked with a rigid tone.
He nodded getting a smile of approval from the snake.
"Good~" he slithered before chuckling, "If you were any older I would've much rather preferred taking you then any of the other children as my… apprentice."
He stood their unmoving, unfazed.
"Kukuku, not even impressed of a Sanin wanting you?"
He received nothing.
"You would've been perfect." he grinned, "You're just like me, aren't you?" he said slyly approaching him. Wrapping his long flexible arms around him.
He tensed.
"Kukuku, Yes… you're just like me, aren't you?"
The baby once more started to cry before his Captain looked at it before looking at the dead body in the living room. His golden snake like eyes made their way to him as he smiled so hard it seemed to be tormenting.
He liked his lips, "No… you're worse… aren't you, little Na-ru-to?"
What?
Was the common thought of almost everyone in the room. He was so flaterbagged that when almost everyone's eyes laid onto him he didn't squirm under his jacket or even give a hint of care about all the attention on him. His face could be described as lost and confused.
Lost on just what exactly had led the girl to single him out from everyone else, and confused on just what she could gain out of this.
It would've seemed that their teacher had read his mind, "And just why Naruto?" she asked with a hint of curiosity before taking a quick glance at him.
She was as lost and confused as he was.
"Well duh… he's the strongest in Beacon."
He blinked and blinked again just to make sure he was still in reality. Everyone else looked directly at him only this time he was able to feel their eyes observing him. As if they were undressing him just to find out why someone would proclaim something like that.
A few scoffed, which he frowned at, seeing Cardin was one of those few.
If his anxiety was bad this morning it was definitely off the charts now. He buried his head inside his jacket leaving only his hair exposed. His face took on a crimson red color as sweat poured down his cheeks.
Only for it to worsen even further on what said next.
"Already making bold statements like that Naruto?" she asked in a blank tone, but the intent was clear.
She wanted to single him out, and use him as a demonstration to show that one shouldn't talk big without having the skills to back it up.
She was wrong… so so wrong.
Taking a big gulp he was about to leave the safety of his jacket, but stopped when he heard Teal speak.
"Uhh… if I may?" she asked timidly, which was rare for the girl.
"Yes?"
"He didn't… uhh… you know…"
"Know what?"
"Declare that... "
"Than who did?" she fired quickly.
"... me…"
"You?"
"Yes…" she answered a bit embarrassed about it.
"That would mean you can vouch for his skill, correct?"
Rubbing her arm she really didn't like being put on the spot like this, "Well… yes but-"
"Then it's settled!" she declared cutting Teal off before she could further her case, "Mrs. Nikos and Naruto if you may." she spoke before leaving the arena to sit within the stands.
Poking his head out at the pace of a turtle his eyes were wide and screaming for help.
He didn't want to do this! There were to many people!
From all of those school related movies he had watched when coming here he knew that keeping low was the best course of action for someone like him. Than this had to happen! He knew that it was going to happen at some point, him being called onto the arena to spar against someone. Yet he was at least going to push it for as long as he could. It was just like he had told himself a few days prior.
He dreaded social interaction, but something he dreaded even more were people watching him. The last time there were more than ten people watching him fight was the chunin exams, and that was five years ago!
Back when everyone else didn't matter in his life except for the handful that managed to get in it. He didn't care about public opinion back then; however, his mission was to make good relations. He needed people to have a good opinion of him.
So far he didn't.
"Naruto," 's voice cut through his thought before he could continue it any further.
"Huh?" he blurted forgetting the fact that people were staring at him.
His mouth dropped in surprise before he frantically looked around in worry.
"Could you please get in the arena to begin the spar?" she asked rather calmly.
Her words seemed to soothe him somewhat as he eased his tense tendons a little. He dropped his head before making his way into the arena, his opponent was already waiting for him.
Pyrrha Nikos.
He had seen her on T.V. a few times, and on the cereal ads that always annoyingly interrupted his shows.
She was skilled, very skilled even in shinobi standards. However, the thing about her that always seemed to plague him was her red lucous hair. It came about both happy and depressing moments back into his life.
Yet, the one that stood out the most was his mother's last words to him.
That was supposed to be a happy day.
Shaking his head he rubbed his eye conspicuously that would make most people think there was something in it.
Standing a respectable distance away from the warrior clad girl she was clearly taller than him, which no matter how many times he told himself it was due to the heels, he knew deep down that she still held a couple inches over him.
His hand moved instinctively towards the seal of confrontation, but stopped himself before making people question if he was insane.
"Are both participants ready?"
A firm nod and a reluctant one came her way.
"Than… begin!"
Instantly both her shield and blade fazed into existence as she began her charge on ahead. Not expecting the instant reaction he was barely able to dodge the bladed tip that came his way.
Planting his hands on the ground he propelled himself backwards gaining some distance from the girl. Unlike last time, he was expecting the charge which he readied himself for.
However, the change of her weaponry surprised him once more due to the blade changing into that of a spear. She threw her shield forward causing him to jump over it instead of ducking.
The instant his feet planted onto the ground she had sent a consecutive amount of strikes using her spear. Moving his head side to side every strike he awaited for the perfect opportunity to strike. She attempted to swiftly swipe at him, which he responded with falling onto the floor before kicking her legs under.
Still on the ground he watched as she planted on hand on the ground to catch her balance and the other thrown at him, which barely reached him at all. His eyes widened tremendously feeling metal hit his back hard.
Tumbling to his sides from the force of whatever hit him he barely rolled over in time from getting impaled. Continuing his roll, he got on all fours as he watched the girl charge him once more.
She had her shield in front of her with her spear being ready to be thrown. He narrowed his eyes as when she went to throw her spea; however she spun around using that momentum to throw her shield instead.
Leaping towards it his arms slid under the grip which he used to block the attack that followed suit causing sparks to fly. She was clearly surprised as he had a small opening to deliver that decisive blow. In a matter of seconds he started his assault.
He bashed the shield into her abdom stunning her even farther, which he followed up by hitting her hand hard to drop her weapon. Seeing it fall he was surprised to see it come back into its owner's hand as she followed up by trying to smack him on his head.
Going for the block, his eyes widened even further when the blunt end of the spear was still in his line of sight where his shield should've been. Improvising on the spot he grabbed it with both of his hands. He quickly learned it was a mistake as the brunt of the shield was slammed into his gut slightly bending him over.
It was quickly followed up by a combo where she returned her spear into a blade that was clearly aimed to slice him across his chest. Grabbing her forearm mid swing he followed it up by balling his fist before uppercutting her in the stomach seemingly ignorant of the armour she hurled over.
Not intending to stop he grabbed onto both of her arms before pulling her forwards before kneeing her right in the same place as before. It seemed to work as she distanced herself from him before taking a battle stance.
He did the same as sweat poured down both of their bodies. They were both bruised, which hers were more visible due to the nature of her clothing while his hid under his own two layers.
Blue met emerald in a stalemate of whoever would make the first move.
"I believe that's enough for today." Glynda's voice rang out getting a sigh of relief from the two, "You two may go back to the lockers to get your uniforms back on before heading towards your next class." she addressed both him and her, "As for the rest of you, I hope you've learned something from that fight as i'm sure they'll be many more just like that."
There was a round of nods before she dismissed them to go change into their uniforms as well.
/
"I must say you fought quite well," he heard the redhead speak for the first time since they left the arena.
"Huh, oh thanks… nothing special really," he replied timidly, entering the locker room with her. While the lockers were unisex there were two separate areas for them to change in.
"Nothing special?"
He shrugged.
"Was there a reason for you to not draw your blade?" she asked with curiosity.
He didn't know why, but he felt less tense around the three time regional champion despite never having once talked with her.
"Uhh… I prefer not to."
"I see," she added in understanding before moving away from him to go to her own locker.
Letting out a sigh he opened his designated locker where he grabbed the folded clothes he had borrowed from Cardin. Spinning on his heel we was all but ready to get changed in the mens room; however that was before waves of students started swarming the lockers to get changed and ready for their next class.
His eyes widened profoundly as some people took glances at him before whispering something to their friends which would lead to the group letting out a giggle. Some just gave him a calculating look as if he had just performed a miracle.
That's when it hit him, 'Ahhh shit…'
Of course they were looking at him! He had just gone toe to toe with a three times in a row regional champion without an ounce of fear, and had even landed some hits!
"O-M-G! FOXY!"
Groaning at the already impending headache he prepared himself for what was to come.
"THAT WAS AMAZING!" Teal yelled grabbing him as if he were a ragdoll before quite literally throwing him in the air over and over again.
"Woul-", getting tossed in the air again his eye twitched in annoyance when he felt gravity start to pull him down. If it was Teal's semblance he had no clue, but what he did know was that their little show was getting a lot of attention.
Attention he didn't want.
"Teal…" he tried once more only for it to fall on deaf ears. He tired once again, "Teal…" Seeing no change in the girls jolly actions he could already feel the vein pounding against his head, but what really got him was the fact that his exposed wrist mangled in the air for all to see, "TEAL!" he yelled once more with more authority that hadn't been used since the exam.
On his descent back down he wasn't met with Teals arms that would've wrapped around him only to throw him again, but instead the cold floor where he laid unfazed of the pain that had been generated.
His blank blue orbs stared at the ceiling as almost everyone's attention was now focused on him with the room dead silent. If they were expecting him to do anything they would be highly disappointed, for he wouldn't move a muscle until he was sure the room was cleared out.
He could hear the whispers between the students about how 'weird' or 'uncultured' he was. If it wasn't for the fact that his wrist was exposed he was sure he would be covering in whatever corner he could to avoid everyone, but he didn't.
Right now the only thing he could feel was worried and insecure. Just the thought of someone knowing one of his most regretful acts was enough to make him feel naked to the entire world. He would've shivered at the thought of someone seeing the state of the rest of his body if it wasn't for his unresponsive gaze.
Just what exactly would he have to tell these people if they found out? It wasn't that scary to him, but the idea of getting so close to someone here, and having to at some point tell them of his past was what scared him.
Don't get him wrong he was fine with friends. However, he wasn't fine with the fact that there could be someone out there, not just in this part of the world but the whole, that could come so close to the heart he had hardened and changed from the innocent boy he once was.
Perhaps his fairy tale would be to just live. A life where he could tear down those walls, and people he'd never met would accept him.
Accept the fact that he killed people for his village.
The fact that he abandoned a poor little boy.
The fact that he committed genocide…
That was a fools dream, and what a fool he wanted to become.
'I sound like a hormonal Uchiha teen…' he thought to himself trying to lift his spirits.
"So, are you just going to lay on the floor the whole day?"
However if they had wanted to catch his attention they succeeded. Glancing towards his left he was met with the same raven haired girl he had… misspecied? Was that a word here? Looking around a bit further there seemed to be no one else around.
Just how long was he laying on the floor?
"No," he mumbled out.
"Aren't you a Captain?"
He gave her a slow nod while covering his eyes with his arm.
"So shouldn't you be in your leadership class or whatever?"
He groaned, "I'm not in the mood-"
"So you're going to ditch because some people might've seen your scar."
Silence befell upon the two. Giving the girl a blank stare they stayed there for what felt like hours but was mere seconds in reality.
"You-"
"Yes, I saw it," she told him, "And you somehow found these," she finished as she untied her bow tie.
"Oh…" he answered nonchalantly.
"Oh?" she repeated.
"Yeah, as in, 'it's not that big a deal."
She let out a sigh, "To most faunus's, but to me, this getting out to the public is just as worse as you feel about that scar."
He stayed silent.
Watching as she extended her hand he debated taking it, but swallowed whatever unease he felt at the moment and accepted it. Getting up from the cold floor he couldn't help but feel a little flustered at the situation.
"Are you embarrassed?"
Damn it! How'd she know!
"Look," she started, "From one pervert to another i'll give you some props on being able to get a view on the Schnee, and-"
"Wait, wait, wait… wait one damn second!" he yelled while throwing his hands around to make sure he got her attention. Any signs or indication of embarrassment was thrown out the window when he realized this girl was a possible perv, "You're a pervert?" he asked just to make sure he heard right.
She shrugged before motioning him to follow her where they appeared in front of her locker, "I can show you my collection, and let you borrow one," she told him which had stirred something in him that he hadn't felt since the last time he read one of his godfathers newest material.
No it wasn't that!
It was excitement! Excitement to read a new romantic story with the explicit details! He did it for the plot! A little on the erotic side to, but mostly plot!
Shaking his head rapidly she wouldn't do this unless she wanted something in return, "And just what exactly do I need to do?"
She shut her locker before giving him a serious look, "You're not to tell anyone about my faunus trait, and I won't tell anyone of that scar. You scratch my back, I scratch yours," she handed him the first of one of the series before starting her trek towards the exit. However, she stopped just as she was about to turn the corner, "Also… I… uh… might've made my team dislike you even more…"
Face faulting to the floor, just how! How had that happened!
"Yeah…" she trailed off, "If you want, I can help you with that scar of yours. Makeup does wonders to the skin. Think of it as an apology."
Slowly nodding she left.
"Names Blake by the way!" he heard come from around the corner she went off in.
Letting out a loud groan he slammed his head against a locker before letting out a moan of irritation. He felt like a complete asshole for how he yelled at Teal.
"And there's that other me I was waiting for," he mumbled with a bitter smile.
Getting himself together he took a look at the book titled Ninjas of Love.
His mouth dropped and his eyes widened to the size of dinner plates at just the title.
"No… fucking… way…"
Flipping through the book his already widened eyes doubled down as he quickly realized this might not be as plot centered as he wanted it to be.
However…. That wasn't going to stop him from reading it… not that he was going to enjoy it….
If his godfather's books had illustrations he was positive this is what it would be. Pocketing the book into his bag he grabbed Cardin's uniform that had been spread around the floor before entering the men's changing room.
He was already late, so it wouldn't hurt to be a little more late.
/
He had walked into class mid lecture on what he assumed to be about the responsibilities of a leader. All the things that had been drilled into his head throughout his entire shinobi career. Entering all eyes laid upon him, which he responded with burying his head a little into his scarf.
Glancing over the room, it was different from Ooblecks. Instead of rows of seats in a large room it had tables, and the room was about half of its size. Not surprising considering only the Captain's of their individual teams had to come here. His eyes eventually found themselves on the teacher holding a rather irritated look while tapping his foot softly.
"I'm sorry this is the leadership class young man," he spoke clearly annoyed a bit at his presence.
"Uhhh… w-well…"
"Spit it out lad."
"I-i'm a Captain…" he answered, finding the floor much more interesting than the teacher in front of him.
Hearing the teacher let out a sigh he had a feeling gut feeling that this was another first impression he messed up on.
"Take a seat," he finished before looking at the rest of the class, "Now where were we…"
Taking it his cue to sit down he found the only available seat to be next to a fellow blond and blue eyed boy, and next to him was-
'Oh for kami's sake…'
What were the odds of this happening? At least there was someone between them, but that didn't make it any less awkward for him.
He took a seat and gave a sideways glance to the girl. Before she could notice him he refocused his attention onto there teacher.
It was going to be fine. He'd just have to sit somewhere else every single day after this, and tadha!
"Oh, and remember your seats, for that'll be where you're sitting for the next four years. I hope for you all to bond with one another as you've been expected to do with your own members!"
'What?!'
"WHAT!?" he heard coming from someone who was more vocal about their disdain.
"Is there a problem ?"
"Uh…"
"Are you not satisfied with your groups table?" he asked, referencing the three of them.
/
"Uhh… no… it's just that…" she tried to muster out only to squirm on the inside of all the attention that was on her.
"No? Than if you may sit we can proceed with class instead of stalling it any further, don't you agree?"
She slowly nodded before hesitantly taking a seat. Not before she gave the whiskered one of the group a glance, and lucky for her he seemed more intent to look at their teacher than bat her an eyelash.
'Good', she thought. Not wanting to have it any other way.
She knew Yang was going to be splendid when she told her. Maybe she could ask the teacher to get moved somewhere else, but that posed another problem. She wouldn't know anyone else besides Jaune in the room.
Or maybe she could ask to have the blond move.
/
"No.'
"Awww, why?" Ruby whined at her failed attempt.
"Is there a reason for this request ?" he asked with a raised brow.
"Yeah… we're not really on… you know… 'good terms'," she replied using air quotes at the end.
He closed his eyes as if he was in thought. Had she done it? Was he reconsider his decision and taking her personal feelings into consideration?
"Would you like me to call in so you two may resolve whatever, what's the word you kids use these days… 'beef' you two have with one another? Or perhaps there's something more to it? A history you two have perhaps?"
No, the answer was no to all of it.
Almost as if he was sensing her disappointment he spoke, "I understand why you're irritated , but as a Captain you're going to have to learn to deal with…" he took a pause to find the right word, "Unsavory people."
Groaning this wasn't fair!
"If you'd like I can still call him back in for you two to makeup."
Instantly her head shot up, "NO! NO,NO,NO! IT'S FINE PROFESSOR!"
"Are you positive?"
"AFFIRMATIVE!"
That'd be way too embarrassing! Having a teacher knows that a kid had seen what laid under her battle skirt not once! But twice! That wasn't even including Weiss, and gods forgive what he's done to Blake in the locker room!
"Well, I'll be seeing you tomorrow than ," however before she could leave he what she could describe as gangster signs, "Peace out bro! As you're generation would put it."
It made her cringe why such an old man would ever do such a thing. She let out an awkward smile with a nervous chuckle.
/
It was the one time of day where he was going to make sure absolutely nothing happened to him. Not a single person or natural play of fate was going to discourage him from taking this last strawberry cheesecake. It was one of the few things in life that made him smile, and have him act as if he were a child again.
Snatching the plate without a care in the world he walked past the rows of tables while whistling a jolly tune. With his eyes closed and a smile plastered on his face, he was getting the hell out of here.
/
She was walking towards what she assumed to be the cafeteria. After leaving her leadership class she checked her scroll to see a message from Yang telling her to get her ass over there since they were serving strawberry cheesecakes.
Her favorite!
Feeling her mouth water a little she could already imagine the pure bliss of strawberry mixed with the multiple layers that a cheesecake had to offer. And if she could add whipped cream on top!
'Mmmmmmm'
Nothing could ruin her mood right now! Not even Naruto when he passed right by her while eating her subject of mind. Just like she wanted, not an eyelash was bashed by either of the two.
Just the whiff of it's aroma made her walking turn into small skips that showed her passion of anticipation.
"Yang~" she sung out as she skipped right up next to her sister with a radiant smile.
"Has Ruby always been like this?" Jaune whispered towards Ren only to receive a shrug in return.
"Sup Rub? How'd your last period go?"
Her smile faltered a little at just the thought of last period. Yang seemed to notice as her eyebrow shot up.
"Rub?"
"Yeah let's not talk about that."
"Jaune?" she heard her sister ask while turning towards the Captain of JNPR.
"Yeah?"
"What happened to my sister?" she asked with underlying rage.
"Nothing," he replied calmly.
"Nothing?"
"Nada."
She eyed him suspiciously. Surely he had to have been missing something.
"Isn't that fox pervert a leader?" Weiss spoke out chipping in her two cents.
"Naruto!?" Jaune replied with surprise before a smile shifted onto his face, "That guy's a total badass! He's kinda quiet though."
His response made the two 'W' and the 'Y' look at him curiously, "And how would you know that?"
"He sits with us." Jaune chipped in,.
"Excuse me?" both Weiss and Yang spoke at the same time.
"What do you mean by 'us'?" Yang decided to press further.
"Me and Ruby, of course," he replied without a hint of hesitation with his smile still on his face.
"WHAT!" Yang roared slamming the table with her hand causing a piece of it to break off, "I AM NOT! HAVING MY CUTE LITTLE SISTER SIT NEXT TO THAT DISGUSTING MAN!"
/
Taking a seat on a bench in one of the many gardens Beacon had to offer he couldn't stop the sneeze that had been tingling on his nose for the past minute.
'Seriously waiting for a sneeze to come out is the worst feeling in the world.'
Hearing a flock of crows fly away he couldn't help but wonder just what scared them away? They weren't known for leaving all of a sudden, especially in with the mass of the flock.
However the chilling shiver that went down his spine made him stop questioning, and simply enjoy life. Taking a bite out of his strawberry cheesecake he smiled in satisfaction.
/
"Awwww, are you kidding me!" Ruby yelled out, "How are there no more cheesecakes left?!" she questioned before slumping over. Seriously it felt as if someone had taken her heart!
Letting out a disappointed sigh she returned to her table in dismay.
"All I'm saying is if he does something else we can get him kicked out," she heard Weiss speak only for Yang to knod in an agreement.
"Don't you guys think you're being a bit harsh on the guy?" Jaune spoke.
"NO!" Yang yelled before calming herself down, "He already peeked under Ruby not once, but twice! And that's not including Weiss and we still have no clue what he's done to Blake!" she whispered.
"What!" Jaune yelled in a whispered tone.
"Let's break his legs!" Nora shouted with pure excitement, "And then we can drown him in maple syrup, and make him watch us eat pancakes!"
They all looked at the girl as if she grew a second head.
"What?" she asked innocently.
"You just want pancakes," Ren retorted.
Puffing her cheeks out she crossed her arms in dissatisfaction.
Silence prevailed before Pyrrha decided to speak up, "He didn't seem to be checking me out or even glanced my way. In fact he was more timid after our fight, and seemed reserved."
"Really?" Weiss asked with some astonishment.
"You're not his type then," Yang concluded before striking a thinking pose.
Off to the sidelines Blake was sweating bullets on the inside.
'Naruto i'm so sorry for what's going to happen to you…'
"Alright so let's look at what we know so far," Yang continued, "He peeked on Ruby, Weiss, and Blake," at that everyone seemed to nod, "He apparently doesn't find Pyrrha attractive," the statement alone made the champion slug, "Which he's insane cause you're slayin," her compliment seemed to work as she perked up.
"Now what do these three have in common?" Yang asked before everyone seemed to be put in some form of thought. Except Nora… Nora was… roasting cotton candy?
'Wait, how'd she get cotton candy?' Ruby thought. In fact, how the hell did she get all of that set up without anyone seeing? Why was she roasting cotton candy?
Shaking her head that wasn't important right now. Frankly she didn't like where this conversation was heading, and she had told herself that she'd ignore him to the best of her abilities.
"W-why don't we move onto something else?" she spoke.
"Like?" Weiss asked.
"Uhhh…" looking around the room she spotted Teal and Onyx approaching them, "LIKE! How cute Teal and Onyx are!" she declared pointing at the two.
It seemed to work as everyone got out of their thinking daze and focused on the couple. That was until they had to mention their previous subject.
"Have you guys seen Naruto?" Onyx asked with a rather unpleasant tone.
Damn it!
Looking at them with curiosity just what had he done this time? Onyx seemed perfectly fine, a bit mad, but otherwise ok. Or as 'ok' mad can get you.
Teal on the other hand looked to be ready to ball her eyes out.
"What happened?" Yang asked instantly realizing one of their new friends need support.
"Well," Onyx started, "Teal is… a very emotional person and well when our Captain raised his voice at her…" he paused to take in a deep breath while tightening his hold on Teal's hand, "I think you could connect the dots."
They all looked at the girl flatterbagged.
However that surprise quickly turned into rage by Yang herself.
Blake on the other hand had started to sweat slightly on the outside. She wouldn't say anything, but she felt her teammates might've been blowing this out of proportion a bit to much.
"Nora!" Yang yelled smashing her hand upon the table once more.
"Yes ma'am!"
"Get your hamm-"
"NO!" Everyone yelled.
Yang took a seat but showed her displeasure.
"Look," Blake spoke, clearing her throat, "Let's give the guy one more chance…"
"Bu-" Yang tried to interrupt only for Blake to continue.
"Doesn't mean you have to be all buddy buddy with him, but try to look at his point of view."
"Yeah, a dirty perverted faunus," Weiss replied.
Ignoring the Schnee heiress the black haired girl continued, "Just don't go around threatening the guy, and especially do not start spreading rumors that we're out to break his legs like some crazy cult."
Everyone seemed to agree with that. Even Yang although with a bit of reluctance.
Ruby stared at the 'B' of her team. She'd have to thank her later. Right now though she was going to get some cookies!
/
"Kami this damn tingling feeling! It won't go away!" he'd been sneezing for the betterment of the past five minutes. And in those few minutes he'd experienced what he could describe as a roller coaster of emotions.
Reminiscing his combat class it made him feel a sense of nostalgia. It felt a bit like the academy days where a spar was a simple spar. Having a bitter smile creep onto his face he reached into his bag before pulling out a journal. It had papers and all sticking out of it like a collage of some sort. While some pages had that purpose some didn't.
The front had, 'Naruto N. U.' written on it sloppily.
Letting out a small chuckle he had wrote that when he was two. There was a gap within that time in his memory, but his parents told him to keep a journal of how he felt. If he felt a pain somewhere, or just how he felt emotionally. It was also the day they had given him his most sacred treasure.
Tracing his fingers along the hilt on his back he wanted to take it out. Use it in a brilliant fashion that would leave anyone who saw him mesmerized. A beauty of colors, from what Itachi described it as. All converging and mixing together, and yet having their own section in it's dance. Until that nine-minute mark….
But he couldn't, for both his sake and the worlds.
Opening the first page he was met with more sloppy handwriting. It talked about how he felt and how he would write once a week or whenever something important happened. He flipped through the pages, ignoring all of the childhood photos he had in there. They were too painful to remember.
Stopping on a page that had paper glued onto it it was the lyrics and notes to the only song his mother made. He could remember coming home from wherever he was to his mother playing the piano while singing. A single song that he could never get bored of it no matter how many times he heard it.
She had started teaching him when….
Flipping the pages he could already feel the tears building up. Holding them back they eventually subsided as he reached a blank page. Taking out a pen he began to write all but while humming the tune of a memory almost forgotten.
/
School was finally over. Despite the eventful morning the rest went by without a hinch. Except for the awkwardness that came on the last period of the day which was Professor Ports class. He had been trying to take his studies seriously, but eventually ended up falling asleep as staying up the past two days finally took their toll.
Teal seemed… kinda off. He still had to make it up to her but he hoped she understood. Why wouldn't she? It was Teal.
He had been rehearsing in his head all day about what he was going to say to her yet when they met each other in their room he choked.
"Hey… Teal…" he mustered out.
However before he could say anything else he was enveloped in a hug. Luckily for him or unlucky for the devil side it wasn't between the girls breast, but instead a wholesome hug.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm so so so sorry!"
Wait, why was she apologizing?
"Teal…" he replied softly pushing himself softly off the girl, "You did nothing wrong… just a heads up next time?"
She frantically nodded before whipping away the stream that stained her cheek. Giving her a small smile he felt really bad, more than he wanted to,"How about I cook us up breakfast tomorrow?" he asked.
Just the mention of food and someone else cooking it made her mood do a complete one-eighty.
"REALLY!" She cheered like a child.
Nodding he couldn't contain the sweat drop as she started bouncing around the room, "YAY! YAY! YAY! FOOOOOOODDD!"
Still he couldn't help but smile.
"Teal why don't you go ask someone about that homework Oobleck gave us," he asked in an overly sweet tone. If he had asked any other way he was sure she wouldn't have stopped the way she did.
Almost as if a ghost had entered her she skidded to a halt before giving him a worried glance.
'Huh?' he thought.
Teal didn't say a word as she left the room. Turning to his teammate he raised a brow at just what he was planning.
"Naruto," he started with a rather serious tone, "I'm going to be honest with you."
Oh, it was this.
"I don't trust you as my, no, our team captain," he paused to gauge his reaction but he took a seat on his makeshift bed and gave him his full attention, "However, Ozpin had to have seen something in you, so I'll give you one shot."
He smiled inwardly at that.
"But," his tone shifted to a more dangerous one, "If you cause harm to anyone of us even if it's accidental i'll have to report your actions to the headmaster."
Nodding it was understandable. If someone believed their Captain was putting them in harms way to much than there would be a change of leadership. He knew Onyx didn't hate him. Just envious of getting a position he strived for, and he understood that.
"Understood?" he asked with his previous tone.
He nodded once more before fully laying down on his pillow.
"Good, I'll see you later then," was the last thing he heard before the door shut.
Sighing to himself, he had work to do in a few classes that decided to assign homework. Luckily for him he had three years to learn everything he needed to know!
However his shoulders slumped at a sudden realization, "I did nothing but sleep, read, and watch anime those entire three years…"
Seriously, what the hell was he doing with his life.
I won't lie this chapter just feels kinda strange. I think I wrote this 2 or 3 months ago, and comparing it to what I have written now is...weird. I've sorta refrained from posting this chapter cause I have mixed feelings about it. Most of you probably expected that Naruto I have in the description, but trust me that won't be for a while. Or definitely not in a spar. Hopefully as I start revealing more and more of the story and lore you guys will start putting the pieces together. Hopefully you guys enjoyed it somewhat, and if you have any tips or critiques please do review or feel free to PM me about it. I hope you guys enjoyed! Till next time!
