I just want to get this out of my head and onto paper before my BRAIN EXPLODES!!! O.o Anyway, this is yet another AU Naruto fanfic. This time, it's kind of a self-insertion, but kinda an OC too... Confusing, I know .; I have dedicated this story to ErikKoekkoek, and in his honor, I shall let him choose Naruto's pairing. This is just my lame little attempt to make up to him because my scanner's broken and I can't send him my fan art... ;.;
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He groaned as he shifted. I must've fallen out of my bed again... and I just got to sleep too!! He felt around with his right arm for the side of his bed, but his wandering arm found grass and leaves. The hell!?! No longer sleepy, he shot upright and looked around. This was definitely not his bedroom at home, that was for sure. It looked like he was in the middle of a forest. Why am I in a forest!? I'm nowhere NEAR a forest!! The closest thing to a forest within an hour is our city park, and that just has a few trees! He stood, and immediately noticed something else was wrong. He was... short. WAAAY too short. Oh God no, God no, God no... he repeated as he looked around frantically, and then he found what he was looking for... a lake. He ran up to it as fast as he could, and looked at his reflection, but... THAT'S NOT ME!!! Looking back at him was a boy, no older than five. He had emerald green hair what laid atop his head in lazy spikes, and piercing chocolate brown eyes. He was dressed in his PJs, which were now waay too big. But, worst of all... he was animated.
"What the hell!?" he yelled. His voice was high-pitched, and his hand flew to his throat. "This isn't my voice!! Where am I??" He... felt someone walk up behind him. He didn't know how he knew, but he could tell it was friendly.
"Are you lost, kid?" He spun around and looked up, waay up, at the speaker. He was a tall man in a Hokage robe. His crystal blue eyes radiated with amused concern, and his spiky golden hair lay every which way on his head.
Yondaime!?! But that means... The amusement evaporated from the man's eyes to be replaced by pure concern. He knelt by the boy and placed a hand on his head."Who are you, kid?" He swallowed nervously.
Here goes nothing... "I... My name is... Subete Shinzui..." The man raised an eyebrow.
"Interesting name. It isn't safe for you to be out in the forest by yourself, Shinzui-chan. There are wolves and bears out here." The man picked him up. "Tell you what... I'll take you back to my house, and we'll get you cleaned up." The man was interrupted by a large crash, and a bloodthirsty roar. A huge red-orange tail slapped the surface of the lake, and a wave shot across it towards the two. "Kuso!" The man jumped out of the way, and sped away through the forest.
"Who are you, mister?" He decided that he'd better keep playing the innocent little kid. The man smiled down at him.
"Yume. My name's Kazara Yume."
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Shinzui, as he chose to be called, had finished looking around his savior's house. Who would have thought that I would be saved by a person I made up? It just defies logic... He shook his head and returned his attention to the only other occupant of the room; a wailing baby boy with bright blonde hair. "What's wrong, Naruto?" he asked. Naruto stopped crying and looked at him, confused. "You're going to be fine. Yondaime'll be back any minute." The door behind him slammed open. Well, crap, this is gonna be awkward... Yume walked into the room regarding him suspiciously, and another man followed him in. "Sarutobi-sama..." Shinzui muttered.
"Who are you, Shinzui?" Yume asked. "How did you know Naruto's name? And how did you know I was Yondaime, and I've never introduced you to Sarutobi-san!" Shinzui sighed.
"You're really not going to believe this..."
"Try us." Sandaime said, exhaling a drag from his pipe. Shinzui sighed again.
"Why me?" he muttered. "I..." I can't tell them their world doesn't exist!! They'll put me in a straightjacket!! His mind raced. I know something that might work!! He looked up at the two men. "I can... I can see into the future... for a ways..." Yume raised his eyebrows and let out a low whistle.
"Is that your blood limit?" Shinzui shook his head.
"No, I can just do this. I don't know how." He sat on the ground and scratched the back of his head. "The only thing I can remember is my name. I know I had a family, but... I don't know where they are, or what happened to them." Yume shook his head.
"I guess it can't be helped. You're staying here with me, then." Shinzui let out a sigh of relief inside his head.
"Arigato, Yume-san." Everyone fell over as an earthquake shook the village. "The hell!?"
"Damn fox!" Yume muttered. "I guess there's no other way. I'm going to use it, Sarutobi-san." Sarutobi nodded gravely. Yume walked over and picked up Naruto. "Ne, Shinzui-chan?" Yume shook his head. "Nandemonai. I can't ask you that."
"Nani, Yume-san?" Shinzui stood and walked over to him. Yume took a deep breath.
"We think that the fox is too powerful to seal in just one vessel..." he trailed off. Shinzui's eyes widened, then gained a determined glint.
"use me."
"NANI!?!"
"Use me!" Shinzui repeated, more forcefully. "I know how that seal works. I'm still young, so there's a chance it won't kill me!!" Shinzui growled and stomped his foot. "Dammit, there's no TIME!! USE ME!!" Yume finally nodded, and picked him up as well as the crying Naruto. He leaped out of the window and flew to a clearing in the forest where the shinobi of the leaf were fighting the kitsune youkai. He handed Naruto to Shinzui after he set them down.
"Hang on. KUCHIYOSE NO JUTSU!!" In a large puff of smoke, they were standing on top of the toad boss, Gamabunta.
HOLY CHEESE ON RYE!! He's WAAAAY bigger in person!! Shinzui thought.
"So, you're going through with it Yume? And who the hell is that on my head?? His energy pattern doesn't belong in this plane!" The toad boss growled.
"Gomenasai, oyabin, demo Yume-san needs you to help him fight Kyuubi. I'm going to be the second vessel." Gamabunta snorted.
"At least this brat has manners. All right, let's get this over with. I'm as sure as hell to feel this fight tomorrow morning..." Gamabunta leapt away as a fiery red tail crashed into the space that they just vacated. Yume drew a six-point star in the boss's head. "That tickles, you know!" A sickly pale green light engulfed the area, and the fox was immobilized. It let out a roar of frustration, and sweat beaded on Yume's brow. Shinzui lay down in the middle of the star, with a tiny Naruto next to him. He held Naruto's hand.
"Don't worry, Naruto. I'll take care of you. I'm your brother, Otouto." Naruto sniffled as he looked at Shinzui. Yume finished his seals, and looked at the children.
"I'm sorry, my sons, and I thank you for your sacrifice." There was a blinding flash, and all Shinzui could feel was pain. Inconceivable pain. He felt as if his body was in the sun's core. Every nerve in his body burned and writhed in pain. It seemed like an eternity, but eventually, blissful, merciful unconsciousness welcomed him with open arms.
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Pain. Shinzui's mind stirred, and he opened his eyes, but immediately regretted it. Damn, why is it so bright?? He heard a laugh in the back of his head. That would be the fox. Shinzui steeled himself mentally, and prepared for a confrontation. HEY YOU BAKA KITSUNE!! I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME!!! COME OUT AND TALK NOW!!! Shinzui immediately found himself in a few inches of water in a dark tunnel. This looks familiar. He stood, and walked up to a hallway. At the end, there was what looked like half of a gate. A piece of paper with the word "SEAL" was attached about halfway up its height.
So, the other half of my container is finally awake. A pair of huge, blood-red eyes loomed behind the gate, and saliva drooled from a maw filled with teeth, the smallest of which was at least seven feet long.
"Kyuubi, I presume?"
NO, I'm not Kyuubi. I'm merely a figment of your imagination. WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM YOU BRAT!!! I THINK I'LL USE YOUR BLOOD AS PAINT FOR THE WALLS IN THAT HOSPITAL ROOM!!! As the fox roared, a wind blew Shinzui back a few feet.
"Ever heard of breath mints, furball?" Shinzui asked as he pinched his nose shut.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!! The fox laughed out loud. For a being not of this dimension, you sure are brave, kit. So tell me, why have you honored me with your presence? The last comment was laced with sarcasm.
"I have a few demands, fox, and if you're wise, you'll agree to them."
YOU INSOLENT LITTLE -
"One." Shinzui held up his index finger. "I want you to transfer the majority of your consciousness into me. I know your power is equally split between Naruto and I, but I don't need or want you pestering my little brother." Kyuubi chuckled darkly.
You DO know what you're asking for, right kit?
"I know just what I'm asking for. Two. I want you to fix my body. I'm willing to bet that I'm in a hospital bed, and that I've been in a coma for at least a month."
Try three years.
"Damn. Anyway, three. I want you to give Naruto and I your power when we ask for it."
NOW YOU'VE GONE TOO FAR, KIT!!! WHY THE HELL SHOULD I DO THAT!!!?? Shinzui smirked.
"Don't you want the legendary youkai Kyuubi to have worthy vessels?"
... Shinzui knew he had the fox hooked, but he decided to reel it in a little more
"I'm sure I can make Genin in a week. IF you help me, of course." The fox let out a loud, long laugh.
You've got me, kit. You've got me. I agree to your terms, on the condition that you train the younger kit too.
"I was going to anyway. Now wake me up."
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There ya go! One new story, fresh and hot off my computer! Let me know what you think!