Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto; it is owned by Masashi Kishimoto. House of the Dragon is owned by George R.R Martin and HBO. I own nothing and I am just a humble fan.
Author's Note: Hello everyone, here we are with the next chapter. I hope you all enjoy it. Please read and review generously.
I am humbled to see the positive reception for this story. I truly am. I hope you all continue to review and read the story. I have much planned. The Naruto here in this story is the one who arrived from the first battle with Sasuke at the Valley of The End. Of Course, this is not the OP Naruto, but this Naruto is still powerful to mess up any man and dragon. I hope this does not turn you off from reading the story. I have lots planned with Kuronodono 12. Also, borrowed a line from God of War: Ragnarok.
This chapter is about Naruto waking up from his dream and him meeting Viserys, Rhaenyra, and Allicent. I hope you all like it. Without further ado, let us begin.
Chapter One- A New World
"My dreams are coming true, and young Uzumaki Naruto appeared exactly where I saw he would appear. What does this mean for House Targaryen? Is this in an omen of good or ill? One thing is for sure, I might outdo Daenys in the dreaming department." Viserys I Targaryen
"Fate will only bind you if you let it. We men and woman must do what is needed and necessary, not because it is written. I will make my own destiny." Uzumaki Naruto
"The arrival of this Naruto has King's Landing and the Maesters somewhat excited, cautious, and intrigued. I wonder what this means for me. Yet, with my mother pregnant again, I cannot help but feel a sense of foreboding." Rhaenyra Targaryen
"I have never seen someone more handsome before than Naruto. If there is someone I wish to marry, it will be him." Allicent Hightower
"I may be a Rogue, but this child is indeed a gifted Prankster." Daemon Targaryen
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A thirteen year old boy had finally woken up. The said boy in question opened his eyes and realized he was inside his own mind, surrounded by some water, as he was lying inside the dark, dank hallways of his mindscape.
He had no idea how he ended up back in his mind. He remembered fighting his best friend, and vowing to do anything to bring him back. His friend, Sasuke, proved to be more powerful than him. The Fox had taken over and had evened out the fight until Sasuke utilized another stage of the curse seal to take this fight to another level.
This battle had been full of emotion and so many things happened. Sasuke had told Naruto that he could never understand his pain as he never knew what it was like to have parents. Naruto truly did not have answers to any of this. His only goal was to bring his friend back to the village and deal with the consequences later. Truthfully, Naruto did not know what answer he could give. To Naruto, bonds were an important thing. Naruto grew up without family, without love. He may not have had parents, but Sasuke's pain was not greater than his just because he had none.
The battle was titanic as Naruto and Sasuke fought at the Valley of the End, an expansive area with trees and a large waterfall. Two statues were erected there in honor of the era-s greatest shinobi, and perhaps, the mightiest shinobi of all time, Senju Hashirama and his rival and best friend, Uchiha Madara.
The time for talk had ended as the two friends/rivals had faced off for the final time. Neither of them were going for a pyrrhic victory; they were going for the win. The two of them had charged up their signature and most powerful attacks as they leapt in the air. The two attacks had clashed against one another as surges and shockwaves of energy filled the landscape. The energy that was released, suddenly compressed and compressed until a void was created.
Sasuke was pushed into the dirt as Naruto was being pulled into the void, trying to resist as hard as he could. It was to no avail as he entered the void and fell unconscious.
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Naruto was now afraid. He had no idea what happened to Sasuke? Did Sasuke die? Did he fall into Orochimaru's clutches? And where was he right now? Did something happen to his body?
These questions had plagued Naruto's mind, but unfortunately, there was no time for this. He needed to know what was going on. He hated the idea, but he needed to speak to the Fox to get some answers. Perhaps he would know what was going on.
Naruto walked on the water as he made his way to the Fox's prison. And now… he was truly worried. The fox was there, but he was tiny and asleep. The gates were still closed. Yet, there was something more astounding and perhaps more scarier than the Kyuubi being the size of a normal fox and asleep.
There was a man… or at least it looked like a man to Naruto. The said man was floating on the water dressed in a white robe. He looked and felt old with a long, thin goatee and horns on his forehead. His hair was spiky and white as he held a black staff with a ring on it. However, three things stood out the most to Naruto.
One was the nine black orbs behind him standing in the air. And the other were those eyes; purple, concentric eyes. Something in Naruto's gut told him that this man screamed power and was not to be taken lightly. And the third was the amount of chakra this man possessed. Naruto was in shock. This man had more chakra then him and the fox put together; the old man had titanic amounts of it. Something was not right. He had no idea how this man got into his head and what he was doing here. He had already been though a fight, but there was no way he was going quietly.
And then the old man spoke to him.
"Welcome, Young Naruto. Its good to see you. I am glad you are still in one piece."
Naruto narrowed his eyes. This old man spoke politely and very formally, almost as if a kind old grandpa was talking to him. He decided to entertain the old fart and try to get some answers.
"Yeah… I guess. So old man, who are you and why should I care?"
The old man in front of him did not get angry nor did he rage. Instead he started laughing and unleashed a full belly laugh, as he smiled happily. Naruto was irritated now. Who the heck did this old man think he was? First he invades his mind, and then he laughs at him.
"Well… you are exactly like Kurama; brash, o regard for the rules, and in love with the path of doing things your way and going your way. Ultimately though, you both are prideful and have good hearts. Kurama indeed chose his host very well."
Naruto was confused. "Kurama? Who is this Kurama?"
The old man in front of him sighed. "I see. So… he never told you his name. Then it is right that I stop this topic here. If you wish to know more of that name… you will have to earn the fox's respect. That is not an easy task… I assure you."
Naruto was irritated. "Screw that fox! He's made my life a living hell, why should I have to do anything when it comes to him?"
The old man looked sad for a moment. He was remembering his past and many of his choices that he made in life. He had seen everything and it enraged him and it pained him greatly, learning about what happened to the Tailed Beasts, sentient creatures he considered his very own children. Regardless, it was not good to lament about paths not taken.
"I understand how you feel, my child. Your life changed for the worst… and maybe somewhat for the better when he was sealed inside of you. I cannot change your mind regarding him right now, you will have to come to terms with that on your own. Yet, I request you not to judge him so harshly. To my chagrin and eternal disappointment, I now realize that human beings are deeply flawed and not all of them are truly good. And one thing remains constant… the need to use others, innocent or not, to wage war and gain power. If only I knew what was to happen to them I never would have…"
The ground cracked and the water boiled as the old man adopted such a cold expression on his face. Naruto took a step back. He could not believe this old man could possess such dense, powerful chakra; it was chakra that could swallow the Elemental Nations, much less the planet.
The old man then calmed himself as he smiled again at Naruto. He made a mental note to himself not to piss said old man off.
"Well… forgive this old man for being lost in his thoughts. Naruto… I do not have much time to explain, alright? I know about you as I have been watching you for some time. You have endured much for one so young, just like your dear friend. Yet, unlike the young Uchiha who has chosen revenge and a dark path, you chose the light. You chose to be a better person, and to devote yourself to a noble ideal. I wish you could be the Hokage child, but I am afraid that dream can no longer be fulfilled."
"What the hell are you talking about, old fart?"
If Old Man Hagoromo was irritated by the lack of respect and polite tone, he did not mention it. Instead he pressed forward, time was of the essence.
"Your clash with the Young Uchiha had terrible effects. It had opened a tiny rift in the time-space continuum and dropped you in this new world. You are no longer in the Elemental Nations, you are now in a land known as Westeros."
There was nothing but silence as Naruto fell to his knees, unable to process what this old fart was saying. It could not be like this… it could not end like this. How could he have failed at keeping his promise? How could he fail at saving his friend? If only he was strong enough… if only he was more powerful…"
Naruto began to hyperventilate, his body began to shake. He could not comprehend that he had failed so bad. And before he could cry and scream the old man Hagoromo held him by his shoulders and forced him to calm down.
"Look at me, my child. I want you to look at me."
Naruto looked at him, and the old man smiled at him gently.
"Naruto, you did not fail. You did the best you could with your life. It was the adults that failed you. They should have been there for you. And even I... I am sorry, my child. It does not do well to speak of paths not taken. You are worthy to live and have all the happiness you want. I wish you ended up in a better world. Alas, some things stay the same."
"Your parents did not give up their lives so you can wallow in your misery. You spent your life defying the odds and making something of yourself. You have suffered one setback, nothing more. Perhaps, one day you can find a way to go home. Alas, it will not be this day. And when you wake up… you must be ready for what is to come."
Naruto was enraged. "So after everything I have been through… its still not enough… I still have to fight for life?"
Hagoromo smiled sadly. "Life is suffering and pain. And the fight will always be there until you pass from the world. And when the day comes, I hope it is after hundreds and hundreds upon hundreds of years. You are a Shinobi, and Shinobi must endure. Are you ready to listen to what I have to say?"
Naruto grumbled. "Whatever. Go and talk, you old fart."
Hagoromo chuckled. "This world that you are now in… is one I don't like. It is plagued by war, by fire and blood. There is far too much of these games involving politics and bloody war. Not to mention there are Dragons in this world and magic. There is no chakra and that is a good thing. I shudder to think what these humans would do with it. The amount of war they could wage is cataclysmic to even think about."
Naruto was now intrigued. He had seen all manner of interesting creatures, but he had never seen a dragon before. Well, it probably would not compare to the Toad Boss and his family.
"There is something evil that lies in that world… something dark and twisted. It seems magic has not only given birth to war, but to monstrosities I have never seen. You must be careful Naruto. You are the most powerful man in this new realm, but one day, even you will have to stand in front of this threat, and you must win."
Naruto was about to speak, when suddenly, he noticed the old man's expression change into one of melancholy and even sadness.
"Live and fight, Young Naruto. Fight for your future, your dreams, your legacy; fight for everything. Yet, you must remember one thing. You cannot change everything. There are some things that are meant to happen and will happen, whether they are good or bad."
Naruto laughed. "I don't believe in fate or destiny, old man. I believe in me, I believe in Uzumaki Naruto."
The old man shook his head. "I wish it was that easy, my child. I truly do. Yet, there are some things that not even I could ever fight. I do hope and wish from the bottom of my soul, that you are able to overcome what you will face. I hope you change the future of this world into something brighter, more beautiful."
Before Naruto could say anything or even inquire further, a white light engulfed him as he was being pulled into another void. The Old Man was disappearing from his view as he heard him speak again.
"Remember what I have said, child. You must live your life to the best of your ability and do your best here in this new world. Please do not think of the past. You must work now to develop your future."
And as Naruto disappeared from Hagoromo's view, he sighed sadly. His son's reincarnation was going to live a life with many ups and downs. He would face loss, suffering, and even see the deaths of loved ones; he would never be able save them all. Hagoromo had hoped from the bottom of his heart that things would work out in this world of filthy politicking and drama.
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Light had fallen upon him as Naruto slowly opened his eyes, shaking off the cobwebs as he slowly took into account of his surroundings. He was in a room, an ornate room with a large bed and brick walls and a fireplace that was currently lit. He could hear a sound from outside the door as a man walked in with what looked like a guard in armor.
The guard was wary, calculating and making sure he was no threat to the man in front of him. Naruto noticed that this man looked happy, genial. He was not overweight and had silver hair and was fair skinned. He was dressed in black and had an anxious smile upon his face. Naruto sighed and decided to break the ice.
"Um, you don't need to worry, I don't eat people, I eat food."
The man in black had responded with a smile. "Oh, I know. Its just I am glad to see you are alive, young man. Westeros normally never gets a person appearing from the sky and being plopped onto King's Landing. Not to mention the fact you were covered in scars and deep wounds. My Maesters are surprised you are still alive and in one piece. It warms my heart."
Naruto placed his head back on the pillow as he sighed. The old man was right after all. The battle with Sasuke had indeed landed him in a new world. Naruto could not sense chakra at all in this world. There was none of it, yet there was something else in the air, something quite weird. He was not sure where he ended up, but he would make the most of it. He heard what the old man told him, but he was not someone who led his life bound by destiny. He would make his choices and he would live by them.
So, he decided to speak to again. "This might be a long shot… but do you know where the Elemental Nations, Konoha, or the Land of Fire is?"
The silver-haired man and his armored guard simply looked at each other with puzzled expressions. And the silver-haired man was now lost in thought. He never heard of these places and he was sure they did not exist in the Free Realm. Perhaps these places belonged to YiTi, or the Shadow Lands.
"I am sorry, my boy, but I have never heard of these places before." The silver-haired man made a mental note to consult the scholars and Maesters if such places existed. This boy had appeared out of nowhere, perhaps he came from one of these places.
As Naruto nodded, he decided to ask more questions, decorum be damned. "So, old man, who are you and where am I?"
The armored guard had bristled for a moment, but Viserys chuckled. "Why, I am glad you asked me, young man. My name is Viserys Targaryen and I am the King of the Seven Kingdoms in Westeros. As for where you are, you are in a place known as King's Landing, the seat of power of House Targaryen."
Naruto sighed. Great… it looks like he possibly ended up in some backwards ass place without technology and computers… and ramen. He had a feeling he would not be able to go home anytime soon.
"Oh… okay. I am Naruto. And I am not calling you king or your majesty, get that?"
The armored guard, known as the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, Ryam Redwyne, bristled again. "Such nerve from a child…"
"Its alright, Ryam, its fine. We will cross that bridge later." Viserys had to tread lightly. His dragon dreams were coming true, at a rate that even alarmed him. This boy, this Naruto, had appeared exactly where his dream said he would appear. Obviously, the body had been distressed to learn that he was in another pace all together. He could speak to him about his dreams and other things at a later date. First, he would make sure the child felt at home and had a warm meal. He was sure he was hungry.
And then, the door to the room had opened as a young silver haired woman and her best friend had entered the room. The young silver-haired woman had questions while her best friend tried to get her to knock first.
"Rhaenyra, what have I told you about knocking?"
The young woman gave a mocking smile. "I know, father. Its not often though that a man appears from the sky in King's Landing."
Rhaenyra took a better look at Naruto now. He seemed scrawny and short, even shorter than her, but he looked like a warrior. She noticed his blonde hair and those blue eyes of his, and the whisker-like birthmarks on his face; for some reason she wanted to touch them. The combination of his looks and his slight warrior build made Rhaenyra think that he was some long lost Lannister-Baratheon Hybrid. She wanted to know him some more.
As for her friend, Allicent, she had different thoughts running through her mind. When she first saw Naruto, she put her head down to avoid letting anyone know she was blushing. She was smitten as soon as she saw him. To Allicent, it was as if she realized what happiness was for the first time. She could get lost in those blue eyes of his. She could sense warmth, but also rage and loss in them. It made her want to hug him.
As for Naruto, he was puzzled. Apart from Hinata, he never saw a girl look at him so weirdly and with such thought and attention. It honestly was freaking him out a little. When Hinata did it, for some reason he felt okay, but this was starting to be a bit too much. The Silver-haired girl was regarding him with deep curiosity, while the other looked at him as if he either invented the secret of fire or the sun was shining and residing in his ass.
"Um… hi?"
Rhaenyra walked forward and grabbed Naruto's cheeks. "Are these whiskers… or birthmarks? Father, where can I get these? And you… you are so short and scrawny."
Ryam Redwyne coughed as Viserys held back a chuckle. Allicent shook her head with a smile, as another woman had entered the room, with a stern, yet playful expression. Naruto however, was a prankster. He would dye her hair orange for that.
"Rhaenyra, that's enough. You still have your lessons with Allicent and the Septa. You can speak to our guest later. He will still be here when you are done. Please do not mind her, dear. She can be quite inquisitive when she wants to be."
The woman in question, Aemma Arryn had smiled at Naruto, as Naruto nodded gently. He always wondered what it would be like to have a mother and father. He honestly wondered what happened to his parents and what it would be like to have a family.
"Now, I believe after a bath, you should join us for a nice meal. We would like to know more about you, child. I hope we can make your stay here a welcome one. And I am sure you will love it here in your own way. I believe Daemon will be quite curious to know about you as well."
"An excellent idea, my love. Well, young Naruto, I hope you join us for supper soon. I will send a maid to help you bathe if needed."
Naruto nodded as they all left. And once they left, his head fell back on the pillow.
"Great, a new world with new problems. I wonder what the old man was talking about. Well, I hope they have Ramen. If they don't, I know I am not going to like it here."
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Chapter End
Well everyone we are done with the second chapter. Please read and review generously. I hope you all enjoy it.
I will try to make the next chapters longer. I can only seem for now to write 3k to 4k right now, but I will try for longer chapters.
We got Hagoromo talking to Naruto and a little bit of Viserys, Rhaenyra, and Allicent here as well as a small glimpse of Aemma Arryn. Next chapter will be about Naruto learning some history of Westeros and Naruto sharing a bit of his home world with them. And Naruto shows what Ninja can do.
Now, I know you have questions about Naruto's skill set. What I can say here is this Naruto is still the most powerful being in Westeros. Naruto has a decent skill set. I will not spoil much, but before the Chunin Exams, Jiraiya taught him some other things along with the summoning technique, so he will surprise them.
Naruto will experience loss, death, and many sorrowful things here. The Dance is meant to happen, as some things are meant to be. Still, Naruto will not lose who he is. Yet, Westeros will feel his rage and wrath, a father's wrath, as the story progresses.
This story is Naruto/Rhaenyra. Rhaenyra is curious, but soon enough she will begin to see Naruto and fancy him in a different light. As for Allicent, she is smitten already. Its why Allicent in this story is also jealous of Rhaenyra, that she gets to be with the man she loves, while she has to focus on duty and the law and family, and her eventual marriage to Viserys.
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