Her Name

Caelestis listened as her shoes clicked against the tile floor. She slowed as Duane came into view. He stood, looking up at the sky through the window. The skies were darker than normal, but the sun still shone through. When she came into arms length she stopped.

"Duane?" He snapped out of his daydream and looked at her sheepishly.

"Sorry. I was just reminiscing." She tilted her head to the side in curiosity.

"About what?" A sad look crossed his eyes before he laughed and shook his head.

"Nothing." She reached out and grabbed his arm before he could turn away.

"What was it?" Duane stood there, staring at the ground as his memories flooded him.

"Her name was Ai."


Adonis watched as Eve stood and face him. She wore a flowing black coat, button over her stomach. A simple light blue dress was underneath the soft coat and it ruffled as it swept across the ground. Eve had let her hair be pined up high, similar to when she first arrived. A black ribbon was laced into her hair.

"A light blush, a soft red lipstick, brown eyeshadow . . . you don't look at all like you are planning to start a war today." Eve looked at him with lifeless eyes.

"Good. Hand me that vile." Adonis looked to see a small glass vile on the nightstand. He picked it up and looked at the red liquid swish back and forth in it.

"What is it?"

"Blood. In order to keep up appearances, Setsuko must stop the wedding." She took the vile from him and tucked it into the hem of her dress. Adonis was silent before speaking again.

"Do you really think he is after the eye?" She looked back at him once more.

"What do you mean?" He sighed and shook his head.

"The third eye is a myth. It doesn't exist." She turned to him fully.

"Why do you say that?" He shrugged.

"Well, I've heard about it. But only word to mouth. There is no record of it."

"The ability to copy, the ability to see, the ability to hope. You understand that those are three eyes. Even if one is a myth there is still whispers of it."

"But . . . why would he believe it?" Eve turned her back to Adonis once more.

"Even if there is no reason, he still tries. He is fool, looking for something that isn't real. I know it does not exist, as do you. Yet he is desperate. Thus he believes in fairy tales. It doesn't matter if it does not exist, he still looks which is why it is dangerous for them." Adonis nodded, understanding faintly.

". . . what of the Shinigami?" Eve looked at him over her shoulder.

"What do you mean?" Adonis wore a light frown as he sighed.

"It is the weapon of choice, is it not? It disappeared when you left." Eve looked over at a wooden chest and waved her hand. The chest opened and cloth was lifted up into the air. At the bottom of the chest was a bundle of cloth. It was lifted up into the air with ease as the other cloths floated back into the chest. The cloth unraveled to reveal the weapon she had used when attacking Konoha. It landed on her bed as the chest closed. "What is that?"

"That is the Shinigami." Adonis shot her a confused look as he stepped closer to the weapon. "The Shinigami is rumored to haven been formed by blood magic from demons. It takes a large amount of power and concentration but it can change shapes." Adonis nodded before the Eve spoke once more. "How does this look?" Adonis smiled through his fear and sorrow.

"You are gorgeous. I will take you to the Wedding." Eve nodded and walked with him out of the room and through the long hallway. "What of Noam and Caelestis?" Eve plastered a frail smile onto her face. "With all the elite there, I doubt that I would need their protection. They are taking the day to prepare for our trip home."

"Will I also be with them?" Eve nodded.


He watched the rain drops splatter onto her hand. She stood there, watching the rain as she waited. His steps were soft but that did not matter.

". . . yes?" She didn't even turn to him. He stared at her for a few minutes before speaking.

"How did you . . ." He trailed off, forgetting who she was.

"You are a fool. I hear everything now, remember?" He looked away from her, slight anger rising before he pushed it back. "What did you come to me for?" He looked at her. She just stood there, letting her hand be soaked. Her forest green hair was pass her chin,one side tucked behind an ear. Black pants hug to her tiny frame along with the white tank top and combat boots. She let the water freeze her skin as she waited for his answer.

". . . someone is killing in your name . . ." She turned to look at him, her eyes tired and worn.

"What do you mean?" He was silent as he looked at her. She seemed to have aged years. Life seemed gone from her. Her eyes closed for a moment as she listened to the gentle breeze moving through the room. "I see." She turned back to the window and watched with dead eyes.

"Aren't you the least bit angry?!" He demanded. She turned her head slightly to him, showing he had her attention. "Someone is out there-"

"I know." Her dull words cut him off, stopping his rants. "I don't care."

"Why not?!" His anger was clouding his vision. She turned to face him.

"Janghoon . . . . I am tired. Do you think I truly care about something so foolish? Not two days ago he died in my arms. My whole life I had wanted him to be there . . . and I was only granted three days. Then I was cursed with holding him as he died." She turned to the rain and let her hand be covered with rain as she watched. ". . . I just want it all to fade away. Just fade away." Janghoon stared at her before leaving the room. "Just fade away." She muttered with her tired, lifeless eyes watching the rain.


Orochimaru smiled as Eve's carriage came into view. Adonis slowed the horses until they came to a full stop in front of the large building. With ease Adonis leapt off the carriage and opened the door. The frail looking court lady stepped out and took the hand Adonis gave her. Her shoes made a clicking noise as she stepped onto the hard ground. Her eyes met Orochimaru's and she curtsied to him before he offered her his arm. She took it with a faint smile. Her eyes wandered over the many ninja there, hidden and in plain sight.

"Is something wrong?" Eve looked up at Orochimaru with a faint blush staining her cheeks.

"I feel like I'm being watched. Not to mention there is an ominous feeling in the air." Orochimaru chuckled as doors were opened for the two.

"Well, the Bloodless Ninja is out to get Konoha." Eve looked away in shame.

"How silly of me." Orochimaru caught her chin and lifted her head up to face his.

"No, it is quite alright. Someone so innocent shouldn't be caught up in these affairs." Eve felt her face redden as she smiled. The two made their way down the aisle and they took a seat in the front.


The long black cloak flared behind them as the soft gray colored horse galloped towards the end of the cliff. A young man with flaming red hair and young woman with dirty blonde hair turned to the dark figure. The cloak whipped around in the darkness as thunder clouds drew to the land. The red silk on the inside of the cloak could be seen as the black horns jutted out elegantly in a demonic way from the horse's head. The pitch black mane was tossed in the violent winds as the cloaked figure slowed the horse down. Out from the shadows of the hood on the cloak pale skin could be seen and dark red lips, almost black, contrasted with the skin. A silver skull held together the cloak on the right shoulder. Finally, the man spoke.

". . . it's crawling with sound. There's no way the three of us alone could break them out." The young woman beside him closed her eyes before adjusting her black leather hat so it was able to cover her right eye from a certain angle and tugged on her gloves. Finally, the dark figure moved, as they bowed their head slightly, allowing a few dark forest green waves to tumbled out.

"Even I fear this battle." They looked up again, causing the hood to fall back and let the shadows leave her face as her hair became free. Her eyes narrowed.

"I do not know fear!!!!" She raised up an arm and black lighting shot up to the sky. Her hair whipped around in the wind as dots appeared in the sky, growing larger and larger. Finally, dozens of large creatures, mythical or not, landed. The smallest, two white ethereal birds, fluttered over to Setsuko. The white feathers had light violet tips, blue gray beaks let out flute like tunes as silver eyes watched the demon god. "Sayo! Tsuki!" The birds fluttered up into the air and flapped their elegant wings as they started to make their way to the Uzumaki Estate.