Title: Tsubasa: Wings of Chance
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, only my original character Makenshi Chihiro.
Pairings: Well! If you have read to this point you will be pleased to know that I will not being putting any Yaoi in this fic! However, I'm still unsure as to whether I want to make this a Naru/Saku fic so pairing will remain undecided… so to speak…
Author's Comments:
Elation: HELLO! I'm soooooooooooo incredibly sorry that this update took so incredibly long to do even though I had promised this chapter to be out way earlier. The problem was that this chapter just didn't seem to be coming out quite right. So it took much longer then planned…
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um… usually by this point Jubes would pop up to bug me but she is currently MIA. So! I had to motivate myself! OH! To my Reviewers!
Reviews:
Max Knight: Thank you for Reviewing!! OK! I understand that technically the two couldn't exactly get out of the village quite so easily but really! I'm extremely lazy and I didn't exactly want to spend forever making a big escape thing! Plus! They are only 5!! They can't exactly fend off Chuunin, Jounin or ANBU on their own yet! But… anywho… thanx for reviewing! Love ya! BYE!
Dragon89: You reviewed again! Darling I love you most! Thank you so much! And I know… you really would like Sakura and Naruto to be a couple and I'm seriously working on it! I really honest to god am! However! You may think Chihiro will get with Sasuke and Neji but you would be wrong! That's right! WRONG! Mwahahahahahahahha!
Grand Admiral Gin: Thank you for the review… it was short but sweet… I guess? (shrugs shoulders) A review is a review! So thank you!Shadowdemon: I'm sorry for the rushed ending but I got really tired so it couldn't be helped! I know you would also like a Naru/Saku but I have this small little itty bitty dislike of Sakura so it's hard for me to make the two a couple.
Gopu: Thank you! Short and concise it works!
Wolfgirl13: Thanks! I'll keep writing then! But I should say! The good stuff hasn't even started yet!
dee-unlm1t3d: well… Thanx for the compliment… and I like your suggestions for pairings better then most… (sorry people!) however… we'll just have to see what develops ne? And no! there will be no Yaoi!
Devilscry: It is hard! I can't believe it took me so long to update! But I did it in the end so that's all good! But thank you for the review! Thanx for the pairing suggestions… lol! And you said exactly… well not exactly the same thing as Dragon89 said about Chihiro being paired with Neji or Sasuke but you are also wrong! Her matching hasn't exactly shown up yet…
To ALL my reviewers! I love you! Thank you so much! Since I have really low expectations for this fic it's really nice to know that you all reviewed! I hope my story meets your expectations in the end!
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Previously
Surprisingly, after the two had been walking for almost two hours they arrived at a small town. (You know the one that is in the manga around chapter 138-ish, the one that Jiraiya takes Naruto to when they are off to look for Tsunade but they end up getting attacked by Itachi and Kisame, it has to be close by cause I know that Sasuke was able to get there quite quickly) As they walked through the gates, the two noticed as rather loud and arguing couple fighting right in the middle of the road.
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Chapter 3: Lost and Found
(Elation: This is a really quick note that I have to add in before I continue. Firstly in the last chapter I said that Chihiro and Naruto woke up in the morning but what I should have said was late in the morning like 9:30 ish. So that means that when they arrive at the town it really is like almost 12 pm. The time that the Hokage leaves his office is around 8 am. This is important to keep in mind so that the following events don't confuse you all.)
Back at Konoha
The Third Hokage rose languidly from his desk in the Hokage office. Feeling a need to walk around instead of working in a stuffy office, Hokage-sama began his casual decent through the village of Konoha. Enjoying the morning air and the sun reflecting warmly on his face, Hokage-sama found his feet taking him in the direction of Naruto and Chihiro's apartment complex. Figuring that he would cheer the unfortunate children up by taking them out for breakfast he continued his walk with increased vigor.
Upon arriving at the apartment Hokage-sama walked up to the very top floor where Chihiro's and Naruto's home was located. Somewhere along walking up the 5 some odd floors Hokage-sama began to wonder why he ever set them up this high because the ascent was really starting to kill his knees. Finally reaching the door, the 3rd Hokage checked the door knowing the habit of the two to leave it open and wasn't surprised to find the door unlocked. Walking in, he scanned the sparse space that comprised of Naruto's and Chihiro's apartment.
To the Hokage's left was the living room which was directly connected to a hall way and on the right was the kitchen. The hall way had three doors, two bedrooms and one bathroom. Although the space was small, the Hokage always found that the atmosphere felt very comforting and homely. As the Hokage proceeded to walk down the hall he noticed that the house seemed eerily quiet. There was an absence of Naruto's soft snoring and the steady breathing of sleeping children.
Taken over by sudden fear, the Hokage quickly marched towards the nearest bedroom door. The Hokage knew that the children were not treated well. He had known for a while but never thought much of it until the two started coming to him with those saddened faces. He knew that he should have taken better care of them, but as Hokage his duty often blinded him from keeping a closer eye on the two vessels. He feared that in his absence of acknowledgment the villagers may have gone ahead and finally done something terrible to the two children. Throwing open Naruto's door he couldn't help but gasp in horror when he found the room empty. (Elation: AND CLEAN!! LOL Chihiro insisted they clean a little… a LOT before they left.) Running back out into the hall the Hokage threw open Chihiro's room only to find it was also lacking its occupant. Now, the Hokage is a wise man; under normal circumstances given the fact that the Hokage knew that the two children are never awake at this hour he would have to assume something bad happened and that he should calmly make his way through a plan of action to locate the two.
However, that is only under normal circumstances and currently the Hokage was seconds away from ripping out his and hair and running screaming down the streets of Konoha arms flapping away in abandon in order to find his two precious vessels. Luckily whilst in mid flying run towards the door (Elation: ok! Has anyone ever watched Peace Maker Kurogane? Well if you haven't you should! Cause in episode 15 which is almost completely pointless the main character Tetsunosuke is asked to hide a book of haiku's from the vice-chief (Tetsu-kun's master) Hijikata-san. And of course you get to see Hijikata-san's flying run which is what I make reference to when I say flying run. If you want to see what I'm talking about I suggest you get the Bit torrent file from the internet! It's such a funny episode.) the Hokage saw two neatly folded letters lying on the kitchen table. (Elation: really, it's one of those island counter tops that are found in the middle of kitchens.) Walking towards the kitchen table the Hokage picked up the two letters, one in plain white with the name Iruka spelt on the front and the other, an orange letter also with the name Iruka spelt on the front. Having an innermost respect for people's privacy the Hokage quickly poofed out of the room to the shinobi academy where he knew Iruka would be this morning.
At the Academy
Needless to say, when the Hokage arrived in the classroom Iruka was quite surprised. However, the Hokage wasted no time with formalities, for he was in desperate need to know what was in the letters so that he could act as soon as possible.
"Iruka-sensei, I'm sorry to disrupt you at such an early hour, but I was visiting Naruto and Chihiro earlier this morning and found them to be missing. However…" The Hokage was unable to finish as Iruka leapt from his seat.
"What!?" Iruka screeched startling his class in the process. The Hokage only scowled at Iruka's behavior and proceeded to drag the nearly hyperventilating man into the hallway where the two could have a more private conversation.
"I was saying," The Hokage began in a clearly frustrated voice, "That despite the fact that the two are gone, I found letters from the two both of which are addressed to you. I brought them here so that you might read them and confirm to me whether they just went out and had been expecting you to visit or if they are really gone, kidnapped or otherwise."
Pulling out the two neatly wrapped letters, the Hokage handed them to Iruka who promptly tore them open eagerly scanning through the contents. Iruka had only managed to finish breezing through the last bits of Naruto's letter when he felt his legs give out as he fell unceremoniously to the ground, the letters fluttering to the ground beside him. Stooping low the Hokage grabbed the letters, examining the contents.
Chihiro's letter:
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Dear Iruka-sensei,
I'm writing to inform you that Naruto and I have decided it is in our best interests to leave the village of Konoha. We came to this decision after a meeting we had with the Hokage about our true identity… or rather the identity the villagers see us as. We have been informed that we are vessels of two demons which attacked the village before we were born. Originally, I had hoped that Naruto and I could stop by and say goodbye personally, however, Naruto actually said something smart when he mentioned that you would probably stop us from leaving. So I guess I can't say goodbye to you like I would have liked to. All I can say is thank you for taking care of us and taking us out for ramen with your meager teacher earnings. Since we are too young to be considered shinobi our presence shouldn't cause any hunter nin to go after us. I hope you are well while we are gone and don't worry, as Naruto continuously points out to me, we will return sooner or later.
With love and respect,
Makenshi Chihiro
PS: Iruka-san, will you please say a goodbye to my friend Kakashi-san and tell Hokage-sama not to worry.
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(Elation: PS: don't forget that I mentioned Chihiro is insufferably smart. She could give all the other genius shinobi like Uchiha Itachi and Sasuke, and Hyuuga Neji a run for their money.)
The Hokage was fairly impressed with Chihiro's neatly scrawled kanji. He was impressed that the child was able to write at the young age of 5. He was more impressed though that it seemed she was able to teach Naruto to write and mostly likely read as well as he turned to look at the less impressive and distinctively messier second letter.
Naruto's letter:
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Hiya Iruka-niisan,
I'm writing you a letter not to say goodbye but to tell ya not to worry 'bout me and Chihiro. Chi-chan keeps going on 'bout how we have to say bye and all that but here's how I figure it is. We are not really going to leave the village cause I promise we will be coming back. We are simply going out 'til I'm strong enough to protect me and Chihiro from the hatred we face from the villagers. The Old Man told us that we are not the bad guys and I believe him. And plus! I have ta return cause I'm going to be the next Hokage! So thanks for being a good Aniki and taking us out for ramen. Say bye to the Old Man for me will ya? We'll be seeing you in the future so look out for when Uzumaki Naruto returns!
Til then Ja!
Naruto Future Hokage
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The Hokage read and reread the letters before letting out a relieved sigh. He was truly thankful that his worst fears had not been confirmed and that Naruto and Chihiro were not in fact lying in some far off ditch possible bleeding to death or at the very least been severely beaten. Carefully refolding the letters, the Hokage's features hardened as he prepared to summon an ANBU member who he hoped would be able to find and retrieve the children. Looking down at poor Iruka who looked more like a lost child then a Chuunin teacher at the moment the Hokage put a comforting hand on his shoulder holding the other out in order to help the teacher up.
"Don't worry Iruka-kun, I will get those two back here and this time I will make sure they are properly cared for." The Hokage murmured as he gave a hearty yank and pulled the still stunned Iruka up from his position on the floor.
"Arigato, Hokage-sama." Was all the Iruka managed to murmur back as he walked dazedly back into his class.
The Hokage could only sigh before summoning up an ANBU member whom he knew was more then sufficient for the job of retrieving two children. With a poof (Elation: 'poof' 'snicker snicker') a lanky man appeared before the Hokage. The man before him had spiky silver hair and a mask that covered a good half of his face. The ANBU member had his ANBU mask (Elation: I've decided that the mask should be a Kitsune one… I don't know why it just is!) on the side of his face as he stood before the Hokage with a relaxed posture and a book that's title boldly said "Icha Icha Paradise" in one hand. (Elation: WOHOO! I bet y'all know who it is! That's right it is! KAKASHI! BABY!)
"Yo," Kakashi greeted.
"Ah! Kakashi," the Hokage began, "Thank you for coming so quickly. I have a mission of the utmost importance for you."
"Oh?" Kakashi inquired, his head actually dislodging itself from reading his book to look curiously at the Hokage.
"Yes, this mission is of severe importance to the village." The Hokage hesitated slightly deciding he best choose his words carefully in case Kakashi like many of the other shinobi resented the two vessels of the demons as well despite the knowledge that Chihiro thought of Kakashi as a friend. "I have recently learned that the two vessels of the Demon Fox and the Demon Dragon have managed to leave the village."
By this point in time Kakashi's full attention was caught. He did not in fact resent the two children as many of his fellow shinobi and villagers did. As the Fourth's pupil he was one of the few who knew and understood his Sensei's wish to have the children honored for being vessels of the two demons. He had in fact had the pleasure of meeting Chihiro, the vessel of the Demon Dragon, on more than one occasion some time ago.
Flashback
About 10 months ago
Kakashi had been casually strolling through the streets on one of his few days off from being a full time ANBU member. He had been peacefully enjoying the quiet and soothing atmosphere of Konoha when his silent musing was interrupted by the sound of sniffling. Following the sound he came to a bush nearby the road he had been strolling along and found a child. The child had black hair or so Kakashi had thought until the child shifted slightly and her hair began to sheen a deep crimson red. The poor child whom Kakashi judged had to be between the age of 4 and 6 was all bruised and scratched up. Walking cautiously towards the child Kakashi placed a tentative hand the small ones shoulder. The poor girl jumped slightly at the contact wincing distinctively as she try to put distance between herself and the newest stranger she believed came to punish her. Seeing the child's sudden fear Kakashi spoke quickly and in what he hoped to be a soothing voice.
"Hey, hey little girl. There is no need to be scared. I'm not here to hurt you. In fact, I would like to look at those scratches you have there if you'd let me. My name is Hatake Kakashi by the way." Kakashi said as he held an inviting hand towards the frightened child.
The child looked at him distrustfully before extending her hand and whispering almost inaudibly "My name is Makenshi Chihiro."
Kakashi looked at the child thoughtfully as he pulled her up. He knew that he recognized the name but couldn't seem to think of where from. Still clasping Chihiro's hand Kakashi continued walking down the street, this time in the direction of his apartment. Having already put away his book Kakashi noticed that Chihiro kept shooting him distrustful looks every few seconds. If he could, Kakashi would have smiled at Chihiro in a reassuring manner, however, since he had his face mask on he settled with a light squeeze of her hand in what he hoped was a reassuring manner. (Elation: Reassuring this, reassuring that! Blah, blah, blah!) Soon enough, Kakashi and Chihiro arrived at Kakashi's apartment complex. Kakashi quickly brought Chihiro inside and settled her on his couch in the living room before moving to his bathroom in order to grab some medical supplies. However, upon arriving back at the couch with his supplies Kakashi couldn't help but notice that a good portion of the scratches and bruises were already healed while the rest were already healing. Chihiro noticing that her wounds were healing already couldn't help but rub the back of her head sheepishly while smiling at Kakashi.
"Gomen Kakashi-san, I forgot to mention that I heal quickly," Chihiro chirped before laughing nervously.
"Maa Maa," Kakashi said, "I guess if I can't help fix you up I might as well be a gentleman and take you home, ne?"
Chihiro's only response was to giggle slightly before nodding her head and grabbing his hand before proceeding to drag Kakashi down the streets of Konoha. The small trip had been quite enjoyable as Chihiro talked lightly with Kakashi. When the two arrived at Chihiro's apartment complex, Chihiro bowed lowly in gratitude yelling that she hoped she would meet Kakashi again before disappearing through her door. It wasn't until Kakashi arrived back at his own apartment that he realized the little girl he had spent a good portion of his day with was in fact the vessel of the Demon Dragon.
End Flashback
Since that day, Kakashi had seen Chihiro again on a number of occasions. He would visit the child as often as he could on his days off, even checking up on her and her roommate Naruto on some occasions to see if the were okay, eating well and staying out of trouble. So he was therefore severely troubled to learn that the two had somehow managed to run away.
"What exactly do you mean they were able to leave the village Hokage-sama?" Kakashi inquired while looking grimly at the elderly man.
"Well…" The Hokage began, searching for the appropriate words once again, "I was walking through the streets of Konoha this morning when I decided I would check up on both Chihiro-chan and Naruto-chan. I thought that I would surprise them by taking them out for breakfast. Upon arriving at there apartment however, I found that they were not in fact around. I was prepared to assume the worst when I found two notes left on the kitchen table both of which were addressed to Iruka-kun. I just delivered said notes and through them have discovered that the two children have in fact left the village."
"But how could they leave the village!?" Kakashi exclaimed, "The gates of Konoha are guarded at all times by at minimum Chuunin leveled shinobi."
"Yes, yes, I realize that is true. But regardless of those facts, the two have managed to escape the village and I want you Kakashi-kun to go and retrieve them," Hokage said while placing a placating hand on Kakashi's shoulder.
"Hai!" Kakashi replied saluting the Hokage quickly before fixing his mask over his face, "Do you have any general knowledge of where they are Hokage-sama?"
"Yes, in fact, I do!" Hokage replied, "I believe, knowing those two, that they would have left through the main gates and continue to travel along the main roads. More then likely they will be in the nearest town to Konoha which is a good 3-4 hours walk from here. I expect you to arrive there quickly and hopefully you will find there whereabouts. If you are unable to locate them in that village I want you to report back to me immediately. Understood?"
"Hai," was all Kakashi said before poofing out of the room and poofing onto the road outside of Konoha's main gate.
"I will return them here Hokage-sama," Kakashi murmured before jumping into the nearest tree and running in the direction of the main road.
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At the Village shortly following Naruto and Chihiro's arrival
(Elation: OK! So… don't forget this is around 12pm, and we are going to assume that Kakashi was able to leave by 10:30-11:00 am. So, Kakashi being an ANBU had a sufficient amount of time to get to the village.)
Naruto and Chihiro proceeded through the entrance gates at the small village neither bothering to spare a glance at the arguing couple a few feet away from them. Chihiro had suggested just before they entered the village that they grab some supplies. What they had been unable to bring before simply because they did not own them were water canteens, and medical supplies. Chihiro also hoped that they would have enough money to buy some more food and matches. They were just getting prepared to head into the nearest convenience store when Chihiro heard here name being called.
"CHIHIRO!" Kakashi yelled as loud as he could as he saw the child's distinct hair in the distance.
Chihiro managed to reel around looking at the strange man with the distinctive ANBU mask before instincts kicked in and she turned grabbing Naruto's hand quickly while wrenching him forward and they began to run. Unfortunately, in turning back to look at the strange ANBU, Chihiro had failed to notice that the arguing couple had moved directly in their path until Chihiro and Naruto collided with the two.
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Elation: Well! That's all folks! This chapter ended up being a little longer then I would have like… but it looks good I think! Sorry for the stop but I couldn't type anymore! You'll just have to wait and see what happens next…
Jubes: I'm back! And this time I have my impenetrable army of cyber bred cats!
Elation:……………..
Jubes: WHAT?
Elation: Dude! The fic is already done! You're too late!
Jubes: …
I'm not too late! I can still take over the world! But I'll start by attacking you!
Elation: eh? … (Sees large amount of psychotic computers bouncing her way with ugly cat thingy's on the screen) I think I'll be running now… Read and Review Please!
Oh! Please tell me about any mistakes that I have made in my fic because I don't really have anyone editing it for me… so I could always use help with my writing! Any suggestions are always welcomed mind you so keep that in mind when you Review! THANK YOU!