DOWNFALL OF THE LIGHT 2
Chapter 3: Deploring Resolutions
Disclaimer: Yawn! I'm tired of typing out this thing, I already know I don't own Warcraft3 or Naruto in any possible way since I started writing two months ago, you guys should know this drill better than I do.
Legend:
" Hey": Speech
'This sucks': Thoughts
( ): Author's Notes or Scenario Change.
AN: Okay, I'm back for more decisive fan fiction action! Man, I can feel a devastating aura around here it's like a lot of people trying to kill me because I have left 2 chapters in such cliffhangers that make people die to wait until something happens. I must want to sign my death sentence early to piss people off this bad. However, at the same time it could be so entertaining to watch this. What a dark way to attract readers and I have to say it's effective to a certain extent while you can get much complains. Now, let's get onto the real business. About the cliffhanger all of you have witnessed last time, you may all think that there will be a major lemon scene between the two main characters of this story. To tell you all the truth, I am really struggling with that topic. I can do lime (Basically really touchy romance with physical contact with another but not actually doing the thing) but lemon is too graphical for me. So to those who actually wanted lemon, man, I am sorry, I ain't at that stage yet to write something like that. However, I love the seducing scenes. That's something I could do. Now, before we begin, let's have a Question and Answer period.
Question and Answer Period, where all reviewers' questions are answered one way or another
1Q: What's wrong with Tsunade?
1A: How would I know what's wrong with her? Okay, as the author I do know of course but if I tell you that'll ruin the entire plot. Just keep reading to find out okay?
2Q: Why didn't Naruto get drunk when he was having the drinking contest?
2A: The answer is actually quite simple. If you believe that it's because of his demonic blood, that's really basically it. His blood allows him to have such an ability to consume alcohol and besides, he's really a natural at this since he has really high alcohol tolerance. We can't have a demon not able to take alcohol can we?
3Q: How come Hinata got drunk after one cup of sake? What was in it to begin with?
3A: The main reason is that Hinata doesn't have enough blood in her body to take the alcohol that infiltrates it. She's still young and she really can't tolerate a lot of sake. At least she's better than Lee to a certain extent, she doesn't go berserk and trashes the place as if it was turned upside down. But she desires romantic scenarios later onâ₠I really don't know what's worse. What was in the sake? It's probably just more alcohol than average sake.
4Q: Why do I like putting cliffhangers nowadays? Am I plotting some kind of dark conspiracy to make your suspense levels so high that your blood vessels would burst due to anxiousness?
4A: I know how annoying cliffhangers could be at timesâ₠well, to be honest it could be really irritating. For readers, it's like "I will send you home in a box little boy for pissing me off!" yeah, I know how it's like. I feel your pain, sort of. Now, to the author's point of view, you have to admit that it's really, really amusing. I know it's a very tricky way to make readers read your work but at the same time, it makes the author know he/she is doing at least a decent job at luring people to stay. I hope there won't be too many of those cliffhangers, I DO get a lot of rants afterwards.
5Q: Did I make Naruto and Hinata much older than others thought?
5A: First, I need to make things clear. I am 17, I think and do things like a 17-year old guy so when I write, I do intend to put thoughts in a way that matches my maturity. Trust me, when I read this story, I didn't picture them as 13 year olds, I thought they were 16. Now, when there would be a time jump when they are 17, I wonder how it would be like.
6Q: Will updates be 2 to 3 weeks?
6A: Luckily, no. I say it would be 5 to 7 days since I have a spare this semester in the afternoon. If I have a class in the last period, I would have a long lunch so I could type to kill time. I'm glad for this spare, I am so grateful since I have Canadian Law, Calculus and English. I so needed this free time!
7Q: Am I making Naruto softer and softer as the story goes along?
7A: Only one reader mentioned this to me, thank you mystik109, you aren't a good reader and author for nothing! Yes, I realized this since this was my original plot. He does gradually get more human like instead of being so devilish cold. However, most of his characteristics will take a lot of time to accustom, at least he's giving things a chance. Hinata did most of the work indirectly.
AN: Man, I have had enough of this explaining stuff, why don't you guys just start reading and while I take a good and long nap using sleeping pills! Yawn, oh yeah, thank you so much for those who reviewed, your words really shaped this chapter well! Thanks for your endless support! Who liked the 'Oh God, they killed Kenny! You bastards!' line last chapter? I'm just curious.
'Just when I thought I have hit bottom,' Naruto noted to himself drearily. 'Someone always throws me a shovel,' The dark warrior then recalled the sight that happened moments ago. When he entered, the Hyuga girl just took off her tanktop as if it was the most irritating thing in that she had to touch with her skin.The way she looked at it, it told him that clothing was not needed in the future. While doing so, she revealed a silky and tight white bra that the boy nearly couldn't keep his eyes off. Her back was creamy white, it was the kind of colour that could cleanse anything defile. And most importantly, he amongst everyone, wanted her. However, self discipline still played a very strong role in his mind. Even though he was able to restrain himself with not much difficulty, he couldn't help but tremble at the expression she gave him. She seemed hungry, hungry for him alone.
The Death Knight was now cold sweating and taking paces back slowly, he was still shocked at the scene that was in front of him right now. Hinata was kneeling on the futon with her tongue licking her lips lustfully wanting to satisfy her desire, the demon hunter knew itmust bedue to the alcohol she consumed a while back. He knew he was a dead man, his chances of leaving this room in one piece, or rather keeping his life in tact, was nearly zero. As the Hyuga girl began to crawl closer to him, he fearfully took steps back to create some distance away from her for safety purposes, more like his safety of his virginity. Even so, distance wasn't in the girl's vocabulary at the moment.
"Hina-chan," He tried to talk to her while his mind was on a verge of breaking down in any second. For obvious reasons, Naruto didn't know what he could possibly say to her, he felt powerless to make a difference but what were the chances for her to listen attentively?In spitehow much he wanted to get out of this situation, he couldn't deny that Hinata looked really attractive right now. Correction, even though he wanted to just Blink out of this room, he couldn't just leave an intoxicated Hinata, who knew what she mightdo?The Death Knight knew much better than to even think about her physical attractiveness in this stage, yet how could he not when she was only meters, or less, away from him? She only had a silky white bra on which revealed enough of her cleavage, the demon boy couldn't imagine how developed they were for her age, and her violet pants. If he continued to linger like this for much longer, he was sure those pants wouldn't be on her body soon. He feared for the worst.
"What, Naruto-kun?" she asked heavenly while ready to pin him on the wall so he wouldn't move away. Naruto took a small stride to the right making the girl hitting the wall behind him and when she turned her head towards him, she flashed him a wolfish expression that made him feel much pressured and intimidated. She wanted him, he could feel it in his corrupted veins as clear as day.
"Are you okay?" he asked very dumbly. However, it was then when the girl slowly approached him again alluringly grabbing his collar and pulling him close. As their faces nearly met, the Hyuga girl allowed her tongue to lick his lips seductively, he shivered immediately as a result, he was experiencing much dread each passing second. Her touch felt soothing but in this current situation, rejection was the only feeling he expressed in a suppressed manner. He considered this to be like death had arrived to his door.
"Of course I'm okay," she answered while giving him soft kisses on his lips, each one of them were more passionate than the last. It was then when his eyes widened when she wailedpleasantly andsoftlywith delight. "Why wouldn't I be?" At that precise moment, the Death Knight was in crucial deep thought. Even though this was not the best time to ponder, in spite of all this ecstasy, he couldn't help but to make desperate mental notes to himself.
'Okay, you bastard,' he cursed himself in his mind in a hopeless panic. 'When you take your girlfriend to a bar, watch out for 3 things! One, make sure she doesn't consume any alcohol without you noticing. Two, know her alcohol limits, know how much she could handle. And FINALLY, if the girl is madly in love with you, don't get her drunk because you cause yourself to in such deep shit!' His eyes immediately widened as her arms snaked around his body while pushing herself to him making him feel her warmth and her smooth body.
"Can you please let go of me?" he asked attempting to make a release but didn't have the heart to hurt the person he loved.
"Why would I do that?" Hinata questioned him in a lost way. Her eyes told him that she felt like all her burdens were lifted, there were no longer such things as worries. Her creamy lavender eyes shined with absolute delight, it was then when she laid kisses on his neck. It was delicate, it was divinely pleasurable, anyone would've melted by now.
"Because," he grunted while the girl was kissing him passionately. "I can't move."
"I don't want you to move..." she demanded as her hand reached for his forehead protector. While the action was in progress, her body continued to brush against his giving her much satisfaction.
"What are you doing?" he asked while shaking slightly. Her grin told him enough.
"You know, I never liked you covering your eyes so much," It was then when she practically tore off his Konoha protector off his forehead and tossed it aside as if it was defiled. At this point, the demon hunter didn't even know if she was drunk or not for she seemed pretty conscious and aware of what she was doing. As she pushed herself more to him, he couldn't help but blush slightly when his body felt hers so closely, especially about her breasts.
"Hinata-chan,"
"Kiss me," she demanded airily as her lips made in contact with his gently. "You know I love you too much." Her arms soon found their way around his neck and gently drew him into a deeper kiss. She was allowing her body to call the shots that were nearly both overwhelming and enticing. His mind was still in confusion. He immediately broke out of her hold and leaned against another part of the wall panting heavily with stun. Hinata made another lustful grin before reaching out her hand and pulled him close by his collar once again. Normally the Death Knight would've made some action to evade, but he was too shocked to react. "Why are you running away?"
"I don't want to do this, Hinata-chan!" he practically shouted. The girl simply grinned in response as if she was prepared to hear this. She soon nibbled his ear gently and leaned on him so he would lie on the futon with her on top, Naruto was shocked at her boldness that it was frightening. "Hinata-chan, get off me!" However, she quickly muted him with her soft finger on his mouth while smiling.
"You like what you see, Naruto-kun?" she asked seductively as she showed more of her cleavage to him while pinning one of his arms with her own. Naruto couldn't believe the amazing strength the girl was giving, it seemed she was making this effort easily without difficulty. Did Naruto regret training her? No, at normal circumstances he wouldn't be but this was another story. At the same time, was this what intoxication could do to people? Not long later, the Hyuga girl smoothly removed the blindfold that was covering his eyes. "It's all being held back."
"I don't want this..." Naruto justified with his eyes exposed to her. When his activated teal eyes pierced into hers, he could tell she found it beautiful and attractive. Her eyes then became more focussed onto him causing the Death Knight to feel even more uneasy.
"I will change your mind," At that moment, the girl hungrily kissed him as if her life depended on it. Her movement was swift and gentle despite her state of drunkenness. Her kisses were soothing to the core, Naruto tried hard not to lose himself while her tongue was licking his lips tenderly, she really knew how to make a guy feel appreciated. Soon, her lips were on his neck kissing it ever so passionately. What made him grimace was the fact that she was moaning pleasantly while doing so. The boy didn't moan at all, he was holding it all in not allowing his own desires to take the best of him. He loved her and wanted to make her feel as if she was the happiest girl alive but not like this, this was wrong, this was just absurd. He immediately squirmed out of her hold and prepared to make his way out the door to give her another cup of water for her medicine. However, Hinata's arms circled his making his attempt futile.
"Let go of me, Hinata-chan," Naruto stated in an order trying to shake off the girl. He knew if he stayed here too long, there will be consequences that none were able to face, he knew he needed to get out of that room as soon as possible. However the Hyuga heiress wasn't listening at all, she shoved him skillfully to the wall and claimed his lips in another deep kiss. As she kissed him again, his eyes went wide at what her hands were doing. While her right hand was wrapped around his neck, her left hand reached for the helm of her pants and slowly slid it down her long legs while revealing her smooth and creamy thighs. The Death Knight nearly choked audibly when he saw her pair of cotton white underwear that matched her bra. She was like a gorgeous goddess, he would never deny it, just wouldn't admit it out loud.
"Have you changed your mind, my dearest?" she asked him divinely as she completely removed her pants and threw them elsewhere as if it wasn't needed. With a girl only in her lingerie now, his heart was suffering a case of beating way too quickly for its own good. Part of it was due to the fact she was this close of completely revealed to him, some of it was due to that Hinata was so calm doing this as if she did this enough times in her life, but the most important reason was he was freaking out inside. As she secured his lips with her own, his eyes widened when he felt her hands reaching for his shirt trying to lift it. He looked at her with surprise of disbelief while she smiled alluringly in response.
"Don't do this," Naruto whispered lowly but he was silenced when her mouth made in contact with his.
"I want you to, Naruto-kun," she moaned heavenly. "I want you to love me, I want you to do whatever I'm doing to you. I want to be yours."
"I can't do this!"
"Don't be afraid, I won't bite," It was then she guided his hand on her breasts giving her much feeling of pleasure. Naruto, on the other hand, wanted to jerk his hand away immediately but her grip was too tight. Not knowing how long his hand was on her soft chest, his eyes shot open and what she was doing next. Her available hand was playing on the strap of her bra, slowly allowing it to slide down on her shoulder. As the strap fell down, it exposed more of her cleavage as of result. He was deeply afraid at this point, afraid of what may happen next, most importantly afraid of the consequences. He never felt this frightened of her in his life, it was then he snapped.
"I know you won't," answered Naruto flashing his own charming grin. The girl's eyes opened slightly with much excitement but her expression remained the same. Soon the Hyuga girl leaned closer to him with her bra nearly at the state of falling off, she then claimed his lips once again with desire of lust. The Death Knight smirked slightly and decided to return it. Once she figured that he wanted this too, she was on the move to remove the clothing on her chest. However, the dark warrior made a grip on her hand halting her action.
"Don't you want this, Naruto-kun?" she asked giving a charming and alluring gaze.
"Don't get too hasty, Hina-chan," replied Naruto completely calm and collected with that same attractive grin on his face. "Why don't I make things easier for you?"
"Like what?" she asked innocently.
"I know a way to make people really relaxed, as if a way to make all of their burdens fly away forever. I'm sure you would like that."
"I like it fine right now, let me kiss you."
"Why don't you give it a shot? I guarantee that it is wonderful." She thought about it for a second and nodded.
"Fine, don't make me wait too long for you," she then gave him a lustful look which he returned it with a kiss on her cheek. He soon made his way behind her and held her shoulders firmly. She groaned with delectation as his hands gave her a soothing massage. The feeling of making her relaxed was working, she could feel herself one step closer to heaven. As she moaned pleasantly again but this time louder, it was then when the Death Knight engaged his bloodline limit.
'Sorry, Hinata-chan,' thought Naruto as he planted his mouth on her neck osculating smoothly. She moaned slightly louder as she on a stage of nearly losing herself completely. 'I can't do this.' Naruto then raised his left hand a bit and pinched her neck immediately at a sensitive spot. The girl gasped and her body weakened immediately. As she slowly closed her eyes, she fell back on him resting softly on his arms. Naruto smiled when he looked at her, he knew she was now unconscious.
The Death Knight quickly fixed up her bra and placed her underneath the futon allowing her to sleep peacefully. His hands were trembling with anxiety the entire way, he couldn't believe that he managed to pull that off for if he did lose himself, he pictured both Neji and Hiashi going after his throat. Naruto banished that fearful thought out of his head and went to the kitchen to get another cup of water. When he returned this time, he picked up the medicine bottle nearby and took out two small caplets. He silently opened Hinata's mouth and placed it in. It was then when the girl swallowed itand then Naruto poured a bit of water in her mouth, he hoped the medicine helped her clear the alcohol that was in her.
'Sleep well, my princess,' Naruto said mentally as he kissed her on the forehead before heading off to the showers. He smiled at her one last time before entering.
(At Daybreak)
When the sun began to rise, its light shined brightly through the bedroom window and landed on the Hyuga girl's face. Her eyes twitched slightly at the blinding light, that alone caused her to wake up rather abruptly. As she rubbed her eyes due to the sleepiness it still had, she couldn't understand why her head was hurting a bit. She didn't recall a thing that happened last night, all she could remember that she drank that sake and her mind suddenly dosed off. Her eyes widened suddenly, where the heck was she? She didn't recall this place at all! When she looked at herself, she flushed immediately knowing she was only in her bra and panties. At this point, she desperately wanted to know what events occurred the previous night.
The lavender eye girl saw her tanktop, jacket, and pants were all over the place as if someone tossed them aside rather recklessly, she immediately grabbed them and put them on as quick as her body could take her. Just when she was dressing, the door opened to reveal a dark figure standing rather solemnly. She gasped slightly when the action occured.
"You're awake," said the half demon clearly noticing she was trying to put on her pants. She blushed at this, she couldn't believe that her boyfriend suddenly came in like that, she needed her privacy!
"Just because you're my boyfriend doesn't mean you have peeking privileges!" Hinata said while her face was as red as a strawberry. The Death Knight simply smiled, or rather smirked a dark grin, and entered boldly ignoring her previous statement.
"Is that so?" he asked not even looking at her or her body as he bent down to pick up his cloak. She frowned at the tone of voice he was using, it sounded both cold and suppressed disappointment. "You seemed pretty willing to be in such a state last night."
"What happened?" she asked as she slipped her shirt on and with the jacket afterwards.
"You don't remember?"
"If I did I wouldn't be asking you."
"How are you feeling this morning?" asked Naruto softly as he placed his palm on her forehead.
"Just a small headache, it'll be fine after I take a few pills."
"You drank a cup of sake last night and got drunk immediately," Naruto explained calmly. "I had no choice but to take you back here and let you rest."
"How does that explain the part about me sleeping nearly naked?" she asked holding his arm. "Did you take advantage of me when I was drunk? Did you take my clothes off while I wasn't conscious? I can't believe you!" It was then when Naruto was outraged at her words.
"What the hell are you talking about?" he scolded changing his tone of voice immediately. Hinata silenced instantly at his rare outburst, Naruto would never shout unless he really had to. "You were seducing me the entire night! You wanted me to kiss you and all that, when I came back with your water you were already in your bra! You pinned me to the wall, the futon, the floor and eventually you took off your pants and wanted my shirt to be removed! You were like, you weren't the Hinata I know. You scared me damn it! I was afraid of you last night!"
"You don't have to be..." she replied apologetically.
"And why shouldn't I?" he continued with equaldisbelief. "You think I could just make love to anybody? You think I'm prepared for this, I don't want the consequences behind it! I don't want to make you pregnant, I don't want Hiashi-sama and Neji to kill me since I defiled their daughter and cousin! Why can't you understand the pains that I'm going through? You're a Hyuga, a member of the most noble family in Konoha and there are rules and regulations!"
"I don't care about that, I only love you. If we did it last night, I won't regret any of it."
"You won't? I will. Yes, I admit it! I will regret that because I ruined your life forever, you may have a child, I'll get hunted down by your family and my blood will corrupt you. I am a half demon, I can't do this kind of stuff... I don't want to hurt you Hinata-chan, why are you making my life difficult?"
"I just want you to be happy!" she argued angrily. "I know you never had a good life and you always lived it in fear of being not strong enough to defend yourself. I don't want you to feel that way anymore! I want you to know there is always good things in life. I love you, that's why I'm willing to do this for you."
"I don't want this."
"Why can't you see that I love you so much that I trust with everything? Even making love with you, Naruto-kun,"
"And you are ready?"
"I've been for a long time." Naruto snickered darkly as if he was an insane maniac, he couldn't believe this what she was saying.
"Hinata-chan, I'm not ready. And I don't want to experience any of this good stuff in life without thinking about the result. I love you but I can't do this."
"Why are you always being such a cold hearted bastard?" she questioned coldly. "You push away everything that's given to you. You even wanted me away from your life, I thought that you would give things a chance and learn to enjoy life a bit more. Have you learned nothing from loving me?"
"I learned a lot when I'm with you, Hinata-chan," said the dark warrior sincerely. "But you think this improper action has no cost? If that's the case, I would've defiled many others already!"
"You wouldn't, I know you will never do such a thing."
"You're right, I won't not even when the chance is mine for the taking."
"Why? Why don't you understand that I want you to be the happiest man I can make?" Hinata asked sadly.
"I know you love me, I love you too but we can't deal with the result as this age. We are thirteen, not twenty three where we could start our own family and no one else can give a damn! We still have our lives to deal with! This wrongful undoing could be the end for the both of us!"
"I don't care what others think, I love you, I'm willing to do anything with you."
"It's not about them this time, it's me." At that point, Hinata understood what he meant. He wasn't ready and he meant it seriously. She felt guilty for doing what she did last night even though she had no memory of it, she must've hurt him quite badly in the emotional department.
"I'm so sorry, Naruto-kun," she cried into his chest while hugging him. The dark warrior sighed softly and embraced her back wrapping his arms around her waist. "Did I really scare you last night?"
"You did, Hina-chan. I'm sorry for yelling at you..."
"No, it's my fault, I shouldn't have drank that sake! I shouldn't have did that to begin with, it hurts me so much when I hurt you. I am really sorry,"
"It's okay, Hinata-chan, it's okay." He rubbed her back in a relaxing motion, she moaned a bit in relief and tugged him close to her, she loved his touch and forgiveness for her Naruto would never hold a grudge towards anyone. "Hey, Hinata-chan,"
"What is it?" she asked breathing softly to his cheek.
"Did you really mean it when you said you are ready for that?" The girl nodded with a assuring smile.
"I hope you'll give me an opportunity to do it one day," She then embraced him in a more firm way but soothing nonetheless. "I want it to be only with you." Naruto nodded and kissed her forehead tenderly but she shifted her head to claim his lips. A smile reached his lips when she did that, her delinquency was truly impressive. As he kissed her deeper, she didn't hesitate to return one with more passion.
(A vicinity near the town that early afternoon)
"Shouldn't we look for Tsunade-chan today, Naruto-kun?" asked Hinata sitting under a tree while watching her boyfriend battle with aseveral Kage Bunshins. Naruto then kneed one in the gut. With his palm fully gathered of energy, he launched it at the clone's face using a Death Pact. The clone grunted in pain before disappearing in a cloud of smoke. Two other replications charged at the real Death Knight with their blades in a striking position. Naruto grinned darkly as he withdrew his weapon swiftly and defended. As the two clones attempted to gain the advantage, Naruto twisted slightly to loosen himself in that lock and made a deadly slice. One of the clones blocked successfully as the other came from behind releasing a Chain Lightning.
'This isn't good!' thought Naruto as he leaped high to the air avoiding it. As he dodged the first attack, the other on the ground stood in a stance that Naruto was familiar of. He cursed himself mentally as he sensed the chakra that was being generated.
"I got you," said the clone as he released an unknowing jutsu to Hinata. "Aerial Shackle!" Naruto's eyes narrowed as the chakra lined net captured him completely. Naruto yelled in pain as the burning chakra made in contact with his skin. Hinata gasped at the scene in front of her eyes while studying that technique carefully. The net was glowing orange, it was a beam coming from the runeblade and opens up into a burning web that captures anything and damaging the victim gradually. It was then when the clone ejected high to the sky and started to spin in a forward manner taking the captured Naruto with it. Hinata knew the clone was trying to gain much thrust.
"Aerial Shackle Throw!" shouted the replication as he violently slammed the Death Knight to the ground creating a major crater on the soil. Hinata nearly screamed when she heard her boyfriend yelled in pain due to the crash. She didn't expect Naruto to take such a heavy and critical hit. As the clone disappeared in a cloud of smoke, Hinata rushed herself to the crater. She clasped her hands to her mouth when she saw her Naruto tried to get back up in pain. However, his body was too weak to summon enough strength to even stand. He panted heavily before falling back down on his back. The Hyuga girl knew she had no choice but to take him out of this mess he created.
(Moments Later)
"Hold still, you bastard," she said clearly not very delighted while tying a bandage on his left arm. "This isn't going to hurt a bit!" As she formed a knot, she immediately used considerable force to tighten it making the dark warrior wince in much pain.
"Not so hard, Hinata-chan" whispered Naruto holding his new bandaged arm not sounding he was in pain. "You did that on purpose didn't you?"
"I do everything on purpose," she retorted looking away cutely.
"You know I was hurt, you didn't need to do that."
"You should've been more careful training," she replied closing the first-aid kit that was in Naruto's backpack. She then silently slipped it back into his pack"What if you got killed back there?"
"Hey, I'll live." Naruto answered with a visible grin.
"Somehow, right?" Her words were direct today, he made a quick note on that. "How could you have been so careless just now? You are really losing your touch, Naruto-kun." The Death Knight glanced at her slightly with a brow raised. It wasn't long when he soon smirked.
"It's just my replications are getting stronger, there's no point in training with anything weak you know."
"Still, you can't take things so easily, they are never what they seems. You really would've gotten hurt back there," She then held his hand with her own. "What if I wasn't there to help you, what would you do?"
"Hey, Kyubi-chan won't let me die that easily. I'll heal in no time."
"Don't rely on your blood so much okay? You worry me if you're hurt."
"I know, I know." He then kissed her on the cheek kindly. "Thanks for being here, Hinata-chan."
"As a free nurse?" she teased happily.
"No, as a person who loves me." She then kissed him on the cheek as well.
"That reminds me, what kind of jutsu was that?" Hinata asked excitedly as she removed her lips from him. "You know the one that your Kage Bunshin trapped you with. It seemed really cool!"
"You mean the Aerial Shackle?" Naruto reminded silently.
"Yeah, that's it! What does it do?" At that point, Naruto blinked a several times at her sudden willpower but seeing her cute face, he couldn't help but to give in.
"The main purpose of course is to capture specific targets," explained Naruto. "It uses chakra to create a burning net or web in a line and seize them. The net would hurt them gradually and the damage is significant. Since it hurts the victim, the attack would render them powerless unless the prey is strong to break through it. This attack could only catch one person at a time."
"That's powerful, it's so versatile," Then she smiled brightly. "Can you teach it to me?"
"You want to learn it? Well, it's only the two of us out here, I suppose it's the perfect time to do so."
"Is it hard to learn?" asked the Hyuga girl tilting her head a little.
"It will take some time to know it but I know you'll get it soon." It was then when Naruto led Hinata to the opened area in front of them and began their training. As usual, the Death Knight taught her how to utilize her chakra for this attack and showed her when to use it in a situation. The girl listened attentively and followed every step given to her. She wanted to make him proud, she wanted to become stronger for her Naruto.
(Later in the early evening)
"Hello," called Naruto silently as he walked to the bridge where Tsunade and Shizune were doing some sightseeing. Naruto smiled when he figured they weren't going to meet at a bar this time. "It's good to see the both of you." He glanced at Tsunade who paid no attention to his presence, her eyes were lying elsewhere. Naruto narrowed his eyes silently and looked at Shizune who wasbending downslightly to be at his level.
"Naruto-kun, how are you right now?" greeted Shizune brushing part of his hair aside. "You seem to be quite tired."
"Yeah, I am tired. I had a tough time training..."
"Since when did my little brother had a hard time training?" teased the black hair attendant.
"I get hurt enough times," admitted the demon hunter as he twisted his arm a bit to stretch. "I'll be okay."
"Really? Hey, where's Hinata-san? I didn't think you would be here alone."
"Hinata-chan? Don't worry about that, she's still training right now. I came out to this area to town to get some food for her."
"Training? Were you training with her also?"
"I was earlier until one of us had to get dinner for both. I lost this time in the game of rock, paper, scissors," Shizune shivered when she remembered the last time she played that game. "You win some and you lose some, that's the events of life I suppose."
"If Hinata-san is training, let me guess, you are teaching her one of your techniques, right?"
"You are always so sharp aren't you," asked Naruto rather slowly and low. "Sister."
"So what are you teaching her then?" asked Shizune.
"Aerial Shackle."
"Are you sure it's really beneficial to you to teach her that?" Shizune questioned with much worry. Naruto noticed her tone and watched her confusedly.
"I fail to understand what you're getting at."
"You and I both know Hinata-san is in love with you" Shizune explained tried to use the most correct words. "If you don't mind my bluntness, I think she's really madly in love with you."
"It doesn't take a genius to figure that out," said Naruto with an insignificant smile.
"Don't you worry that she may use that technique on you when she wants you close?"
"Hinata-chan?"
"If I know other women well, I know that she never wants you to be not by her side at any time. She always wants you to be around and it pains her when she doesn't sense your presence. What if she wants to do..."
"I know Hina-chan's personality. I know she wouldn't misuse it, it's not like her. She seems to be really determined to learn it, I never seen her so willing, other than to kiss me or whatnot..."
"That's my point, Naruto. She just wants to kiss you, you say? Are you sure?"
"Hinata-chan would never abuse it, she knows better." When Shizune gave him a doubtful look, Naruto simply shook it off pretending that he never saw it.
"When did you learn to have a girlfriend?"
"Learn?"
"I never saw you with any girl before. You know you really hurt Rin's heart when you kindly rejected her love to you? Rin loves you too you know."
"I can't help it when I only see her as a younger sister. There's no point in pretending to be something or somebody that you're not meant to be."
"I'm just glad that Rin took it optimistically..."
"Yeah."
"You seem to be very cold today."
"Has oba-chan began to consider the offer that the village has offered her? The 5th Hokage is necessary, she really is the only person that could do this."
"I think she's still battling with herself to decide to do what's right... I'm sorry that she can't give you a direct response like how you wanted her to."
"It's not your fault," assured the Death Knight. "I'm just beginning to question Tsunade's mind."
"Question? Are you saying that you think her loyalty belongs elsewhere?"
"Your sharpness never cease to amaze me," Naruto said with a grin. "If she's thinking so much a simple answer for such a long time, it's a little hard for my suspicion not to rise when she couldn't make up on such a simple decision."
"You think that deciding to become a Kage is actually a simple decision to make, Naruto?" Shizune asked with anger. "What if the task was given to you to take charge?"
"I will accept it."
"Easy for you to say."
"I say it's a lot easier than to pick the offer Konoha gave you than the offer that the snake sannin made." Tsunade and Shizune's eyes widened. The Death Knight's smirk grew wider and darker as an immediate response. "You think that you could hide a thing from my eyes? You are a fool to believe that you're good enough to hide your emotions from me. Don't take me for an idiot."
"So you knew from the start," said Tsunade finally. "I don't know if I should consider myself unlucky that the envoy that was sent had this much potential."
"I'm not a Hidden-nin for nothing," said Naruto calmly. "I can't believe that you're actually thinking about what Orochimaru offered you! I can't picture my big sister would even consider something this absurd!"
"Absurd? What do you know about absurd?"
"I clearly know what is ridiculous if you jeopardize people's lives because of a selfish decision!" snapped the demon hunter in rage. "There are many things that we can't do just because we want to, if you help Orochimaru heal his arms, you are basically making the Third's sacrifice to be in vain! You are an assistance to the Konoha massacre if he does attack again, you will be just as guilty as him."
"I get to see Nawaki and Dan again! I'm willing to do anything to be with them!"
"Without thinking of the dangerous results, you are now just talking crap! I don't care if you do want to be the next Hokage or not for it is not in my part to interlude, but there is no possible way I will allow you to aid Orochimaru and his plan to invade Konoha. I never cared about Konoha from the start, I still hate it today. However, if you hurt those I care about in there, I will make sure you won't see daylight again."
"You dare to threaten a sannin?" questioned Tsunade seething her words in a deadly tone. Naruto smirked.
"I don't dare," Naruto declared devilishly. "I do it without hesitation." The sannin and her attendant took a step back slightly when they saw his teal eyes in a cold glare. "Like I said before, you don't have to be the 5th but aiding that bastard in his operation isn't something you should be too proud of doing. Not only that, I will promise that my blade will have your blood on it. Make the correct decision when the time comes, I want to hear the correct choice. Otherwise... I will end up destroying you. We will meet again." The Death Knight then turned around and continued walking without saying a single word.
Tsunade had enough of his arrogance, at that moment she couldn't take it any longer and charged right at him with a punch filled with killing intent. Shizune wanted to halt her but she was too late when Tsunade's fist made contact with the back of Naruto's skull sending him forward crashing to the dirt.
"You better know the right words before you talk to me, little boy!" snarled the sannin dangerously. The Death Knight got back up from the ground holding his head in an unaffected matter. When he raised his head to meet Tsunade's eyes, his teal eyes were flashing radiantly with much hostility.
"Resorting to violence are we now, oba-chan?" asked Naruto in a direly calm and cold way. He sounded so collected that it was frightening. A dark smirk soon gradually formed on his lips. "You do know that two can play it this game," It was then he unsheathed his blade and pointed it at the sennin. "You will regret approaching me."
"Naruto-kun, stop this!" ordered Shizune sharply but the boy paid no attention to her. It was then when the sannin leaped high to the air and made a downward strike. The dark warrior made a simple retreat step to avoid the attack completely, however, when Tsunade stomped the ground, she created a piercing wave to trap the Death Knight's retreat. Noticing this attack, Naruto then Blinked and appeared in a considerable distance away from his opponent. He narrowed his eyes and focussed with caution.
'Tsunade's massive strength didn't change one bit...' thought Naruto as his eyes started to read the chakra levels on the blond woman. 'I can't get too close to her, her brutality alone could take me down. I have to combat in an assailant's method.'
The demon hunter than took a stride forward to achieve more agility in a dash, with his blade held high, he unleashed a forceful vertical slash downward aimed to the head. The sannin quickly reacted and managed to avoid it by shifting her body slightly. At the corner of her eye, she could tell her opponent was frustrated at his flaw. She then took a step to get into position and then raised her leg to perform a kick, the Death Knight quickly held his weapon in a defensive guard without a second thought to block. As her foot made contact, Naruto grimaced at the force that was applied, he knew he nearly fell backwards because of it. Tsunade took this to her advantage and decide to punch his face when his focus was elsewhere.
However, right before her fist reached him, his body suddenly removed itself from existence making her hit nothing but air. Her eyes narrowed since she knew the Phase Shift well. The next second, Naruto was already in a lowered position and elevated his leg in a heavy kick to her chin sending her slightly upward. Shizune gasped when she saw the boy seizing this perfect opportunity to discharge his next onslaught. The Death Knight soon gave a series of kicks that continued to project the sennin higher and higher to the air, Shizune could tell Tsunade wasn't able to block every single one of them. When he reached a high enough altitude, he boosted himself into a higher position than her and punched her down again. Using a slight twist to gain more speed, Naruto then elbowed hard in the stomach, Tsunade flinched in much pain. However, she soon vomited blood when the Death Knight used his leg to give an additional blow to the ribs. Once the sennin crashed to the ground, the demon hunter prepared to execute the final burst of his attack.
"Take this!" he shouted angrily as he readied his heel to crush his opponent. His eyes widened in shock when he felt his leg being held by somebody ending it immediately. He looked down and saw Tsunade flashing a dangerous glare while gripping his leg tightly preparing to counter attack. 'How did she do this?'
Tsunade then forcefully yanked him down causing him to make contact with the ground with his entire body. Naruto grunted with irritation but her attacks didn't end there. She soon lifted him high holding on to his left leg and then slammed him to the earth head first. The Death Knight then cried in much pain. But once again, the sennin wanted him to suffer more. She then lifted him by the collar and made a sprint with him acting as the human shield. With a high speed charge, the sennin smashed the demon hunter hard on the tree causing him to throw up much blood. Her strength made the attack much more lethal than it seemed. The sennin then held him from behind in a locking hold. However, she was attempting to crush his bones and suffocating him at the same time. Noticing her intentions, Naruto had no choice but to snap out of it and attack despite how badly hurt he was.
The Death Knight then heavily elbowed the sennin right in the gut attempting to break free. Tsunade gasped at the pain being sent to her body but she refused to release him. Naruto then tried harder to get his way.
"Let. Go. Of. ME!" gasped the demon hunter as he rushed his elbow again in the same spot. When he received the message that she wouldn't loosen her hold, he continued this process consecutively but with more intensity every time. Tsunade continued to spat out blood from her mouth as each force was plowed to her stomach, it wasn't long before her hold loosened to a state that he could break free.
Seeing this chance, Naruto quickly summoned enough strength to fling away her arms, she gasped when her hold no longer constricted him. The Death Knight then executed a knee blow to her gut, he then immediately used a swift turn and kicked her ribs with a heavy spin kick. As her guard was down, he punched her left cheek making her fall to the ground pitifully. It was then when prepared to end her life with his blade ready to guillotine her head.
"Fateless fool!" shouted Naruto with his eyes filled with lust for death. As he attacked, he winced in rage as his blade sliced through a slug that was summoned to protect Tsunade. His face soon grew to a devilish grin as he projected the blade deeper into the summoned unit, the women's eyes shot wide open in much startle. The slug twitched in agony as the weapon made in deeper into its flesh, it was then when Naruto lifted his runeblade violently slicing the slug in half. Shizune's eyes widened in absolute fear as blood splattered in every direction, what frightened her even more was the boy's eyes, they showed no remorse or any other feeling. He licked the blood that was on his face and tasted it with much enjoyment. As the summoned unit fell dead, it disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
"You killed my," Tsunade mumbled stuttering quite badly.
"You like to summon?" Naruto asked while breathing a bit heavily. Tsunade and Shizune didn't know if he was going insane or he was worn out. "You like to play with heavy artillery?" He then raised his blade charging with much demonic chakra. "I'll destroy you and everyone in it!" His weapon flashed brightly with energy and prepared to strike the ground creating a 'who knows what' attack. Both ladies knew this was too devastating to be any regular jutsu, Shizune then immediately without thinking held him in an embrace.
"Naruto-kun, stop it!" Shizune ordered as he held him tight. Naruto looked at her with a dark look, if Shizune was his opponent, he would've ended her life for pulling that stunt.
"Release me, Shizune-chan," Naruto declared telling her to let go this instant. "My enemy isn't you, if you don't wish to ruthlessly waste your life, don't make yourself in that category."
"Why are you fighting your own allies?"
"You call people who want to associate themselves with a traitor an ally? Don't make me laugh!"
"If you kill Tsunade-sama, how would Konoha have the 5th Hokage?"
"It's better for me to just end her life now! Weeping like a sissy all the time, this won't change shit! A person is dead, they will remain dead, so just get over it! They won't want to return to see their home Konoha burned to the ground and ruled by the Sound will they? So don't even think of something as stupid as to help that bastard Orochimaru!" He then released himself from the hug. "Like I said, you make the wrong choice, I'll make sure you won't live see another daybreak again." The Death Knight then walked across the bridge to town without saying another word. When the women no longer felt his presence, Tsunade broke down and cried out loud. Shizune kneeled next to her and tried to be the best of help to comfort her master.
(Later that evening around a few hours later)
Naruto returned to his designated inn during that evening in a tired like state. As he entered the key card to his door, he felt the temperature of the food to make sure if it was at least in a decent warmth.
'It's a bit cold,' thought Naruto frowning a bit. 'I'm sure Hinata wouldn't mind too much. Wait a sec, I bought sushi. Of course it would be cold." He then opened the door and entered silently.
"Hinata-chan, are you here?" Naruto called out as he put the food in the kitchen.
"I'm here Naruto-kun," said another voice that seemed to be in the distance. The Death Knight sighed knowing that she was back, he would be quite worried himself if she was still out there.
"I brought dinner back just like you said," said Naruto with a grin.
"What did you buy?" she asked this time her voice was closer.
"Sushi. You like it?"
"I thought you would've bought ramen," teased the Hyuga girl who was at the door looking at him amusedly. Naruto smiled at her clothing, she was wearing a night robe. At least she wasn't seducing him this time around.
"No, I like it, I don't love it."
"Don't love it?" she asked surprised as she felt his forehead. Naruto looked at her and smiled. "I thought that Naruto-kun always loved ramen."
"Hinata-chan, I don't have a fever."
"Then what am I supposed to assume?"
"You know I was very poor back then, ramen was the only thing I could afford. Despite how much I wanted to at least try something differentâ₠I didn't have the money to buy anything else"
"I'm sorry to hear that, and I was teasing you back there"
"It's okay," Naruto patted her shoulder a bit as he carried the food outside to the table. Hinata narrowed her eyes at his silent behaviour, she knew something was up.
"Naruto-kun, what's wrong?"
"Nothing much, I just had a talk with oba-chan before I brought dinner,"
"What did you guys talk about?"
"Nothing much," said Naruto again while picking a sushi with his chopsticks. "I make my point straight to her to make the correct decision, I even told her what I will do if she doesn't."
"What did you tell her then?"
"I will kill her if she helps Orochimaru."
"Orochimaru?!" shouted Hinata shocked. "How did this happen? Why is he involved in this mission? What did he say to Tsunade-chan to make her refuse the 5th Hokage offer? Is he the reason why Tsunade-chan didn't accept the request right away?"
"I don't know why oba-chan is even struggling with this" Naruto lowered his head irritated to a certain extent. "If she does help Orochimaru, I will be forced to kill her without question"
"You don't want her to die do you"
"I don't want her to make foolish mistakes either," stated Naruto looking at his girlfriend with slight guilt. When he saw her lavender eyes, they showed nothing but concern. "I don't know what to do! I don't want her to be hurt but at the same time I can't jeopardize those who are in Konoha! Neji, Sakura-chan, Sasuke, Lee, Rin-chan, Gaara-san and many others will be ruthlessly destroyed and Konoha will be burned to the ground if that happens! If this decision is critical, mistakes aren't something we could have enough of!"
"If you don't know what to do, what can the rest of us do to persuade her?"
"Persuading someone can't use force, but in this circumstance a bit more direct words must be used to get through her thick skull."
"What kind of offer did Orochimaru use?"
"He used the fact that he would reborn her loved ones from the past as a trade. It's only understandable that Tsunade would consider it. Damn it, humans are too soft for their own good"
"What if Orochimaru revived your father? Would you feel a thing?"
"My father? I have no intention to see him. He's better off dead."
"Don't you feel a thing for your loved ones if they do return? What if I died?"
"That's different, you're not the same as my father. How do you expect me to feel a thing to a person I've never met in my life? That's totally absurd, Hinata-chan!" Naruto argued.
"He's your father, why wouldn't you show any sort of remorse?"
"Because he's a human and I am a half demon! He's Konoha's greatest Paladin, I am that village's most feared Death Knight," Hinata was loss of words. "You want me to be blunt, Hinata-chan? I'll tell you, I hate him."
"You don't hate him, Naruto-kun," said the Hyuga girl kindly.
"Don't try to put words in my mouth," countered Naruto now indeed not cheerful. "I hate him for what he did to me, giving me such a pitiful life, he was the one that was completely responsible for this destiny! Father is nothing but one of the targets I have in life that I want to kill. He's dead, if he comes back to life I will make sure that he goes back to the grave that he rightfully deserves. Those who make my life miserable deserve the penalty of death, whether it's a stranger or family. If it's family, I won't shed a single tear for they aren't worthy to have any mercy."
"Naruto-kun,"
"Tsunade won't hurt our loved ones as long as this corrupted body is able to draw air," Naruto continued as he stood up. "I'm full already, if you need me I'll be in the room." As Naruto removed himself from the living room and made his way to the bedroom, the Hyuga girl then took the remaining food to the fridge and followed him.
"Naruto-kun," she called as she entered. Naruto was currently kneeling with a grimace on his face, Hinata then as if it was a womanly instinct, she bent down to embraced him. The Death Knight's eyes opened when he felt her presence, he soon held her hand and gripped on it gently.
"Hinata-chan, thank you."
"If you have anything that is bothering you, you can talk to me," she said as she kissed his neck in a peck. "I don't want you to store things inside yourself, I don't have the ability to read your thoughts as clearly as you do, it pains me to see you like this."
"I'm sorry, Hinata-chan, it's just this situation has really been much more complex than I first imagined. I don't know what I can do."
"I'll always be on your side helping you," she assured as she pulled him a little closer to deepen the embrace. "I know we'll find a way." The demon hunter nodded with a sincere smile and embraced the girl back. Hinata smiled when he returned the hug, she was grateful that she helped him at least a bit.
"What would I do if you weren't here?" Naruto asked her with grin. The Hyuga heiress then looked at him smiling. "I guess I would really be in a bundle, ne?"
"I'm glad to be here with you." It was then they kissed each other and enjoyed each other's presence. Not long after, they shared another long and passionate kiss.
(Many days later after the encounter of Orochimaru)
"Damn it," cursed Naruto as he suddenly sat up from his futon one morning. It was clear that he was sleeping before. Hinata heard his cursing and glanced up to him with sleepy eyes. The Hyuga girl reached out and held his hand softly with a smile.
"You okay, Naruto-kun?" asked Hinata as she watched him with sincere care. "You seem to be very worried, what's wrong?"
"I'll don't sense Tsunade's presence nearby. Damn, has she decided the deal with that bastard after all?"
"What should we do?"
"You know what, we're going to look for Shizune-chan. I'll fix breakfast, you get dressed okay?" Hinata nodded and the duo acted as quickly as their bodies took them. In less than 30 minutes later, the delinquent duo dashed out of the inn and ran as quickly as they could to the place Shizune was in.
(Moments later at Tsunade's inn)
With Hinata's Byakugan, the Death Knight and the Hyuga girl both jumped to the second floor balcony of the room Tsunade was in. When the duo saw into the room, they found Shizune knocked out on the ground. Unsheathing his weapon, Naruto released a small lightning beam at the locks of the slide door to open it. As the small explosion was created, Hinata quickly opened the door and went by Shizune's side.
"Oh great," cursed Naruto looking around at the surroundings. "What the hell happened here? Hinata-chan, is she okay?"
"I think she just fainted from pain, it's nothing that serious."
"That's good to hear." The attendant then twitched a bit, her eyes told the teens she was waking up. "Shizune-chan, are you okay?" The woman then jerked up immediately, that action nearly hit Hinata in the face.
"What time is it? Which day of the week is it?" asked Shizune in a panic.
"It's about slightly after eight in the morning," answered Hinata.
"It's Thursday." Naruto added without much emotion.
"Where's Tsunade-sama?" asked Shizune desperately wanting to find out.
"That's what I want to ask you," stated the Death Knight lowly. "If I know her, she must've went out to find Orochimaru"
"Why would she do that? I thought she would have thought about it more carefully"
"That makes the two of us," Naruto said dully and irritated. "Shizune-chan, why were you lying on the ground just now? Did Tsunade knock you out so you wouldn't interfere with her choice?" The attendant nodded slightly. "Damn it, I should've killed her when I had the chance."
"Don't start talking about killing, Naruto-kun," said Hinata.
"I'm sure Tsunade-sama had a good reason," Shizune tried her best to defend her master but the Death Knight gave a sharp glare silencing her directly.
"What should we do? We can't just stay here." The Hyuga girl said tugging the boy.
"Stop stating the obvious" stated the demon hunter narrowing his eyes at the heiress.
"Then we have get going."
"If we look for her now, we should still be able to catch up with her." suggested Shizune.
"All three of us have to leave now," said Hinata. "What are you waiting for?" Naruto turned his head away from her with a grimace, the Hyuga girl wondered what could be bothering him. "Naruto-kun?"
"No," said Naruto finally with a hint of guilt in his voice. "Not all of us will be going."
"What are you talki- " In a quick pace, Naruto then hit her at the back of her neck causing her to faint. She then fell into his arms in an unconscious state. He rested her on the bed and kissed her forehead gently before turning to Shizune.
"Shizune-chan," The demon hunter declared with remorse. Shizune could tell he didn't want to hurt the young girl. "Let's go find her." With a nod, the two remaining shinobis then sprinted out of the inn leaving the Hyuga heiress behind to commence the pursuit.
AN: Is this another cliffhanger? Maybe, or is it that I am getting more evil as I go along? I don't know and I don't intend to be. Now, as you all can tell, the real action between the sennins is about to begin. What would Tsunade's choice be? I have no idea yet, but it will be one worthy to watch. Some people have either complained about Hinata coming along and some have mentioned that Hinata would get caught between the entire fight. I have made it easier for myself to get her out of it for now, it would be very interesting to when she does return to her senses. Now, about the other characters, I will get them involved after this dilemma is over. Believe me, the others are very important in this story. Thank you all who supported me until now whether in reality or on this site, your thoughts and suggestions really made my day! I hoped all of you like my angst, romance and action filled chapter, I think I satisfied a majority of people this time around. Those who were looking for humour, maybe I'll write one when this story gets to a warmer atmosphere, which isn't anytime soon. If you would be kind enough to review, you would really make me happy! Yes, school is shit. The only I can do to escape is Anime. Gundam Seed is TOO good for me, I can't stop watching it! Later for now! (This site is really pissing me off, I can't type the three dots! If I do, it will turn out something like this ... This is crap!)
