Whirl of the Light!
I don't own Naruto
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"Talking"
'Thoughts'
&-&- Scene change
(----) Different point of view
(-/-/-) Flash back
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Chapter 9
(----Yue----)
He parlays a punch and kicks the Oni in its stomach. Then he evades the next series of punches from the enraged Oni. He dances away from the Oni and then watches as Terish burns his opponent along with eight other Oni. Then they use the swords to chop off their heads.
They look to find Koichi using the two short swords, one for each hand, and his busy cutting down Oni like they were grass that needs to be cut. They soon spy Bronx and Jaina working with Uther. They too were busy killing Oni.
They see that Sellen was in trouble and slaughter their way to her side. They soon push the Oni back and then they would back up to be within a foot of each other. The Oni would think that they have the advantage and redouble their attacks on them, also leading more Oni to join in. Then they would wait five minutes, then rush through the ranks of the closest Oni for a good eight minutes before regrouping. It's an old tactic that works supper well on Oni. They tend to forget things quickly in the heat of battle and were more gullible that way.
They watch as Koichi soars through the air and brings the twin swords slashing down on an Oni. "Stop fooling around, some of the among the edge are starting to flee." Koichi says. They look around at one of the edge of the battle and found that Jaina was busy killing Oni that were trying to flee. They all nod and they then began a series of hand seals. They did the most common of all jutsus, the one that commands the roots to ensnare the Oni.
Soon they were killing the entrapped Oni. The reason why they never bothered to use the jutsu before was kind of simple; there are few trees among the mountains and therefore no roots to command. No matter how much the Oni try to get loose, but the roots continue to grow as the Oni try to struggle against them.
They soon finish off the Oni with the help of Bronx, Jaina, and Uther. Lex, Brim, Shonie, Haku, Hinata, and Depth choose to remain behind at the base camp. Haku and Hinata were busy with abortions with Brim entertaining the women, giving a better view of nonhumans. Shonie, Lex, and Depth were most likely recounting old battle stories.
Not that they were complaining mind you, it's just that they hope that things like lunch and bandages are ready for them when they return to the base. They soon look around at the corpses and those that can do chakra did fire jutsus to burn the bodies. He watches as his fire fox mixes in with Koichi's cat, Terish's tiger, then Bronx and Jaina's firebirds. They create some kind of winged creature made of fire. The thing soon finished off the burning of the Oni's corpse and then it flew into the air and exploded into fire works. They just stood there, watching the fireworks and then make sure that the corpses don't spread. They did like the buildings burn too.
(----Raigi----)
He watches as Hunho helps with pronunciation of the English language. Since this morning, Green Buck with Sharp Hawk asked if they might not try their hand at learning to speak one of the tongues that he has been teaching Hunho. He thought about it and decided that English was perfect for them to learn for it was easier then Japanese.
Soon some of Green Buck and Sharp Hawk's friends joined in and he started out with their names and watches as Hunho shows examples of the right way and the wrong way. He can't help with that for all he has is a translation spell and he doubts that they wish to cheat in this, so he lets Hunho help out.
It'll be months before the older ones will be up to Hunho's ability to speak it. All he knows, the younger they are the faster they'll learn. It happened with him and it's happening to Hunho. He'll teach Hunho how to read and write, and if Hunho can, he might even teach his friend magic.
He looks on as it continues to rain. They were using the tent canvas as umbrellas. They all were bunched up under them; he used a flowing spell on the canvas so nobody needed to hold it up. He had canvas hover and follow him as they walked. He would have used the spell for the others, but Soaring Blood declined, as did many others. He didn't understand, but then figured that they thought that he'd run out of energy.
"Something the matter?" He hears Hunho ask. He smiles gently and says, "Just thinking about the future." He replies. Hunho sighs and asks, "What kind of plans?" "Just things I'm thinking about teaching you." He says. Hunho looks sheepish at that. "Like what things?" His young friend asks. "Like reading and writing." He answers. "You mean what you do with those books?" Hunho says. He nods and Hunho looks out at the landscape. He wonders how long it will be until Hunho is taller then him, after all, Hunho is only five years old and yet seem more mature then what human children of the same age. But then what did he know about humans? Only that Takato was human and what LoreApemon told him about humans.
They walk for some time with out speaking to each other. "You know, I'm curious to know who's your father?" Hunho asks. He looks thoughtful and he sighs. "I have three fathers and no mothers. It really complicated, but lets just say that I'm proud to be their son and hope that I'll do as many great things as they did before me." He says. "O. What were they're names?" Hunho asks. "First was Takato and then his best friend Guilmon and then was Calumon." He says. Hunho looks interested, but he then says, "Takato was a being called a Human." Hunho looks stunned and his friend says, "Human? Was he a ninja?" He looks puzzled at that and shakes his head. "No, a mage, yes but not a ninja." He says and then thinks it over. "There are humans here?" Hunho nods. "They're invaders from beyond the mountain. They invited themselves to live south of the mountains. My people have been trying to get rid of them for centuries. They convince other races that they mean no harm, but they are like the Oni of the mountains, they'll on day breed out of control." He looks at his friend in surprise, but understands a bit of what Hunho is speaking of.
"Do you despise me then? I have human blood in me." He asks. Hunho looks surprise and then shakes his head. "Human blood you have, it doesn't make you human. What of the other two you speak of?" Hunho asks. "The other two weren't humans, but of a different race. This race is variable with many branches to it. I don't feel comfortable speaking of this race. By their vary natures, they are beyond your understanding. Well, at least for now. I might take you home to meet someone that is special, the one who taught me most of what I know." He says. "Did they teach you magic?" Hunho asks. "She didn't. I learnt from the spell books were left to me by my fathers Guilmon and Takato. Also the place where I grew up belongs to me as well. Lets speak of something else, Hunho. I am beginning to feel homesick." He looks over to where Green Buck and the others were walking and chatting.
"I'm sorry." Hunho says. He looks at his friend and says, "You didn't know, Hunho. Just relax and enjoy the moment. Things will change as will in time." Hunho nods at his wisdom. They listen in on the conversation between Green Buck and his friends.
(----Haku----)
He sighs as Hinata and him watch as the last woman leaves the room. He couldn't have done it so effectively if Hinata hadn't helped him and for that he's thankful for her being with them. He also happy that Brim can be so charming and had help calm the women to make it much easier to accept that it's over and that not all intelligent beings weren't always that violent.
"Thanks for helping Hinata. It help me conserve chakra and to as painless as it can be. I also think they were just plain happy that you were in the room." He says. He watches as Hinata blushes a bit and then nod. "They have been through a rough time and need time to heal. It also wouldn't hurt if they found something to focus in on, something that they can control." Hinata says. He nods in agreement with her. "Very true. I also don't know what more we can do for them. We're not in a position to help them beyond what we did. I wonder if Depth has any ideas." He says. They then start cleaning up, they might have to treat the returning heroes on their trumpeted return.
They soon have things mostly clean and hear the crowd outside. They leave the room and get out of the house. They notice that none of their friends look hurt and that they were covered in Oni blood. He looks at Hinata and she says without turning around, "Their fine." He smiles and is relieved that they came back unharmed.
He watches as Koichi is picked up by Terish and Yue and is carried on their shoulders. He chuckles at that and sees that Sellen is with Uther. It looks like they're heading to the river to get Uther cleaned up. Jaina and Bronx are with Brim, chatting away.
He looks around for Lex and them, but can't see them. He says, "Know where the older generation is?" "They're at the town house, the third floor." Hinata says. He looks that way, and tries real hard to imagine them by the window. He shakes his head and returns to watching the women congratulate the returning heroes.
(----Calling Wing----)
They were within sight of the city as well as the horde of males. She is excited at the thought of meeting her father and brothers. She also heard some rumours of a being called Raigi being hailed a godsend. She wonders why none of the adults have denied or confirm the rumour. She didn't want to worry about it, it's true then it's true.
They have been traveling for four months and they were almost there. She can't wait to move around buildings made of stone or to see the fabled smiths. She looks to her best friend, Summer Watch. "We're almost there!" She says. Summer Watch turns and nods in agreement. "Just three more hours and we'll join up with the males." Summer Watch says. They then rejoin the march.
After a few hours, Summer Watch and her finally come into the camp of the males and they're both stunned at the sight of the males. They were so different then what they were like, but she finally gathers up the courage to ask about Soaring Blood's tent. After receiving the directions, they make their way without informing their mothers where they're going. For that matter they had trouble seeing their mothers anywhere in the crowds.
They soon find the spot and they see a red hair male busy setting up a tent. They look at each other and then they walk over towards the young male. They get close enough and the male turns to look at them. They find that he has red eyes to match the red hair. They also find that he lacks the clan markings that most males have, she notices a tattoo on his left shoulder, though it looks very different then anything they have heard about.
"We were told that Soaring Blood's tent is around here? Is this it?" She asks finally. "It will be, once Green Buck and Sharp Hawk get back. I'm Hunho." Hunho says. They blink in surprise and then Summer Watch asks, "What clan are you?" Hunho blinks and shrugs. "I was born to clan Dea. My father is Twin Tomahawk." Hunho says. "Then are you not of clan Dea?" She asks. "Don't think so, most sons receive the clan markings when they're two or three. I'm five years old. Who are you?" Hunho asks. "I'm Calling Wing and this is my best friend Summer Watch." She says. "Nice to meet you. Any reason you wish to see Soaring Blood?" Hunho asks. "I'm his daughter." She says. "You're Sharp Hawk's twin sister?" Hunho asks. She nods. "So you're here to see your brothers then. Just stick around, they'll appear. Though you might want to watch your step around Forest Blade. He's been in a really bad mood for the last few months." Hunho warns them.
"How old is Forest Blade?" Summer Watch asks as they sit down. Hunho returns to getting things organised, he answers without turning around. "Fourteen. Green Buck's twelve and I'm guessing you know Sharp Hawk's age." She nods, thinking about this. "What do they look like?" She asks. "Well, Forest Blade has white hair with streaks of green dyed in it. He also has yellow eyes. Green Buck has navy blue hair and has black eyes. Sharp Hawk has white hair with black eyes." Hunho answers. She tries to imagine her brother with the red stripe and pale red spot of their clan. She sighs and finds it supper hard to picture a male, even with one right in front of her.
Summer Watch asks, "Is there a connection between you having red eyes and hair?" Hunho stops and looks at them with a confused look on his face. "Don't you know? Anyone that has ever had the same colour for their eyes and hair are usually sacrificed to the gods before they reach the time of Irhoka'Lemea's blessing." They couldn't say anything after that, so they just sat around, thinking about what Hunho has told them and about what they haven't been informed about.
To be continued …