Bozenjishitsu
Chapter Six: Fuin O Suru No Shukaku
Gaara sat in the middle of a dark room, shirtless, his back and chest covered in ink-markings, a swirling seal like Naruto's prepared on his stomach. Designs were carved in the stone floor, with Gaara in the center, the swirling ruts spreading out around him, one of the elders seated cross-legged at the end of each line of carvings, their hands in the seal for summoning chakra. Naruto stood behind Gaara, his hands also in the seal to summon chakra; Kankurou stood before him, the scroll with the necessary seals suspended in mid-air before him.
"Naruto, remember, it's absolutely necessary you say and do each of the seals I tell you exactly," Kankurou said firmly.
"I know." Naruto, unnaturally serious, nodded curtly, dark red chakra flowing out from his body. "I'm ready. Oh, and Gaara," he added, still serious.
Gaara looked up at him.
"In the quite likely chance of an emergency, put your head between your knees," Naruto grinned. "And kiss your bum good-bye."
Kankurou rolled his eyes. "You ready, Gaara?" he asked, looking down at his brother.
Gaara nodded mutely.
"This'll hurt, you know. Part of the reason for so much chakra is to subdue the Shukaku."
"Kankurou," Gaara said firmly, "Just do it."
"Ok..." Kankurou looked at Naruto, whose eyes were a dark red, with cat-like slits for pupils. In a slow monotone, he began the seal, which Naruto repeated, making the necessary hand seals.
"Fuin O Suru No Shukaku!" both Kankurou and Naruto sat at once, as Naruto's red chakra moved to surround Gaara. The Elder's chanting grew as Naruto and Kankurou repeated the seal.
Gaara's eyes widened as the red chakra surrounded him.
What do you think you're doing?!
'Sealing you up forever!' Gaara felt a burning pain on the seals over his body.
What?! After everything I did for you?!
'You ruined my life!'
I saved your life millions of times!
"Fuin O Suru No Shukaku!" Even more of the red chakra surrounded him.
You don't belong with them! You belong with me!
'Please. What are you, my girlfriend?'
I helped you with her! Without me, she would have broken up with you! You owe your happiness to me!
'I owe you my misery if I owe you anything!'
You can't do this to me!
'Can, and am.' Gaara felt the burning feeling reach the swirling seal on his stomach; it had to be burning him... he would be scarred for life... It didn't matter, as long as he was rid of the Shukaku. But still... how long did the burning have to keep up?
Kyuubi... Gaara heard the Shukaku growl. Then, he heard another voice, a deep, growling voice.
Release him!Since when do you follow orders, Kyuubi?
Since I was sealed. Release your hold on his mind!What are you, a freakin exorcist?
You could say that.
I won't release him!
Then you shall feel the pain instead.
Suddenly, the searing pain was gone. Gaara clenched his eyes shut as the Shukaku screamed. Then, he heard Kankurou's voice above him.
"This is taking longer then I thought... It's a strong spirit. Alright, keep chanting. Come on, Naruto, let's run it again."
STOP!
Let him go.
NO! STOP!
You won't get what you want like that. Let him go.
NEVER!
Please ... Squash the drama.
I WON'T GO BACK TO THE TEAPOT!
...Teapot?
They sealed me in a frickin' teapot last time!
That sucks. But you won't go into the teapot.
Really?
Sigh... Yes...
Oh. Ok, then.
Wait, that's all I had to say?Well, yeah, I guess.
'Are you two for real?'
Shut up, brat, I'm helping YOU!'Yeah, thanks...' Gaara mumbled mentally, as his vision slowly faded into black.
Good-bye, Fuuin-kun... he heard the Shukaku whisper, above Kyuubi's satisfied chuckling.
Don't turn away
I pray you've heard
The words I've spoken
Dare to believe
For one last time
And then I'll let the
Darkness cover me
Deny everything
Slowly walk away
To breathe again
On my own
Carry me away
I need your strength
To get me through this
Dare to believe
For one last time
And then I'll let the
Darkness cover me
Deny everything
Slowly walk away
To breathe again
On my own
Song: DarknessArtist: Disturbed
Album: Prayer
Kyuubi: Hello, this is Kyuubi. S.N.G. and K.N.K. are a bit caught up at the moment, so Shukaku and I are taking care of the author's note.
Shukaku: (nods) Yep.
Kyuubi: (ignores muffle screams from the nearby closet) I'm not too happy with this chapter, since all of it is sap, but since the fic is a romance, I guess I don't really have any say. I'm more approving of Catharsis, since kids get beat up.
S.N.G.: LET US OUT!!
Kyuubi: Dammit, Shukaku, I told you to tape their mouths shut!
Shukaku: I thought you did that!
Kyuubi: Nooo, dumbass, I was proof-reading!
Shukaku: Shit...
(S.N.G. somehow gets to type something.) In case anyone has wondered where we are, we have been glued to the ceiling in a broom closet with wet cereal by Shukaku. Someone please let us out!
Kyuubi: Dammit go shut them up!
Shukaku: (calls) DON'T MAKE ME SQUISH YOU!
(Silence in the closet.)
Shukaku: That's better.
Kyuubi: Anywho, until they figure out how to get out, Shukaku and I will be handling the reviews, and the authors notes. Be warned.
Shukaku: This is gonna be so much fun!
Kyuubi: (suddenly hopes S.N.G. and K.N.K. get out soon)