Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Got it!
This story is inspired by a series of 'Bitch Kyuubi' deviation artworks done by an Artist named 'Croaky.' I really liked the artwork and it inspired me to write this fic. I'd encourage you to check it out.
ALTERNATE UNIVERSE
Don't get used to me updating this frequently. I just had a burst of inspiration and got this chapter out quickly.
Chapter 2:
The Sun, it provides us with warmth and light. It divides Day and night and breathes life into the green forestry all around. There have been people who have worshipped the sun, and associated it with all things good in the world.
But to one young Hokage, it was his bane.
"Nhh…" The blonde groaned. "You can't make me…"
But still the light persisted.
"I'm the Hokage! I can sleep in as late as I want!"
None have defeated the sun.
"Okay, okay! You win!" With a groan, one, Arashi Uzumaki threw the covers off of his head and got out of bed. "We'll settle this tomorrow!"
It was a good thing the young blonde lived alone, or else someone might have seen him standing in front of his window, pointing a challenging finger at the golden yellow orb in the sky.
"Well." Arashi sighed. "Time for the breakfast of champions!"
With that, the blonde haired man, quickly dressed himself and was out the front door.
Shortly later, at a small Ramen stand, our the Hokage could be found slurping up noodles.
"My Hokage-Sama… That's your fifth bowl… You uh… Really know how to pack it away…" The Ramen Vender smiled nervously. A large sweat drop formed as Arashi downed the last of the broth. 'Oh, why did I ever come up with that Hokage eats for free deal!'
"Ah… That was good." Arashi sighed as he stood up and began to leave. "It was so generous of you to give me a free discount!"
"No… Problem." The Vender sighed as he looked at the pile of lost profits.
'Well…' Arashi thought. 'Back to work I suppose…'
As Arashi neared his office, a sudden and quite abrupt realization hit him.
"Wait a minute… What the hell happened last night!" The Young Hokage exclaimed… In the middle of a busy street.
Arashi looked somewhat pink as he realized that a number of the villagers were staring at him.
"Heh… heh…" Arashi chuckled nervously as he quickly began walking towards his office again.
Upon reaching the door, who would just happen to pop up again, but none other than Sarutobi himself. A big smile on the elderly man's face…. A little too big of a smile…
"So Arashi, did you enjoy yourself last night?" The third asked, his smile turning into a sly grin. For a moment Arashi was wondering if the old man was going to nudge him in the ribs… again.
"Um… What do you mean Sarutobi?" Arashi asked nervously. Hm… What did happen last night? Was that… Fox woman real?
"Oh you know what I'm talking about! You and that Foxy looking lady left the festival early, if I do recall." The Third replied his left eyebrow twitching a few times in an implied manner.
Okay, that answers that question…
"So she was real then…" Arashi mumbled to himself. Last night felt so much like a dream… Like it might not have really happened. But wait… If she was real, then was she really a-
"Can't remember?" The Third asked curiously. "Ha! Sure signs that it must have been one hell of a night!"
"Er right. Um, Sarutobi… Uh, I have a lot of paper work to catch up on so I should probably…"
"Say no more lad." The Third chuckled. "I'm done teasing you. If I do recall that pile of paper work grew an extra foot last I saw it. You'd best be focusing on your work now."
"Right." With a nod, the Elder Hokage departed and Arashi was left standing in front of his office again.
'I really do have to get this work done though.' Arashi thought to himself as he entered his office. 'But I can't stop thinking about that woman… What happened last night? Where did she go?'
Closing the door behind him, Arashi turned to look at his desk, and suddenly felt his jaw hang open.
There she was again. In a dark red kimono, legs crossed and propped on his desk. Looking idly through one of the many files on his desk.
"My! Do you really have to read all of these?" Kyu… er Kyuubi asked curiously. Her right index finger coming to rest at the edge of her bright red lips. "Now I see why you're always sitting in that field. Who would want to be stuck in here doing this?"
"Y-you…" Arashi stuttered as he looked at the auburn red headed woman. "How did you… Where did you… Huh!"
Smiling slyly, Kyuubi set the folder back down on the desk and rose from her seat.
"Wondering where I went last night?" Kyuubi asked, slowly making her way to the still frozen Hokage.
"Um, kinda…" Arashi muttered. Kyuubi was now in front of him, wrapping her warms loosely around his waist.
"It was magical." Kyuubi purred into his ear as she rubbed the side of her cheek against his. "You are quite the kisser."
"I… Heh, thank you." Slowly, Arashi was regaining his composure, and with it, his ability to think rationally. "But… How did you get in here?"
"I just walked in." She said simply.
"And no one bothered to stop you?" Arashi asked.
"Nope."
"You… You really are a Demon Fox aren't you?" Arashi asked. Taking the Beautiful woman by the waist and slowly breaking them apart so he could look at her.
"Well of course." Kyuubi replied, taking a step back from him. Suddenly, the image of the Beautiful woman began to dissolve, replace now, with a similar appearance, but now with the Fox like ears, slit eyes, and nine tails. "I revealed myself yesterday didn't I?"
Suddenly the haze over the previous night seemed to lift from the young Shinobi's mind. Recalling now, all the details of their happenings of the night.
"I remember now…" The young blonde said with sudden realization. "You said you had been watching me and… Then you changed into… well that." He said waving his hand towards her current form.
"And then?" Kyuubi asked, smiling more slyly now then ever.
"And then…" Arashi began to turn pink again. "Heh… I remember everything now… But I have to wonder… Why me?"
Kyuubi turned her crimson red eyes to meet his and looked at him curiously. "Why you? Why NOT you?"
"Huh?" The young shinobi was a tad confused.
"Since I first saw you sitting out in that field. I could tell right away you were powerful. I can sense it in your Chakra…." Kyuubi explained. Slowly making her way towards Arashi again. Her nine tails swaying rhythmically with her steps.
"But with all that power and strength…" She continued. "You seemed so… Humble and gentle. So much different than those that I have encountered previously. You… Intrigued me.
"So I watched you, time after time as you came to that same spot… I especially enjoyed the times when you'd talk to yourself." Kyuubi giggled slightly.
"Er… Nobody was suppose to hear that…" Arashi mumbled in embarrassment. He never meant for anyone to hear him vent his personal thoughts. He would definitely have to remember: Even if you THINK you're alone… NEVER TALK TO YOURSELF OUT LOUD!
"I thought it was cute." Kyuubi smiled. "I like listening to you talk… Especially… about precious things."
"Precious things?" Arashi asked. Kyuubi once again had her arms wrapped around his waist. Her head resting gently in the crook of his neck.
"Tell me, DO you have anyone special to your heart? Anyone… Precious?" Her soft voice was once again floating into his ears.
"Maybe." Arashi replied calmly, wrapping his arms around her in return. "I'm not quite sure."
"Really?" Kyuubi asked. "Maybe I can help you figure it out."
"Okay…" Arashi whispered. "But… Can I ask you a question?"
"Hm?"
"Is it wrong that I think the tail thing is hot?" Arashi asked.
And that's how it began. It started off so quietly, the two sneaking out to see each other whenever possible. Eventually, as time grew on… The villagers of Konoha would see their Lord Hokage walking with a beautiful red haired woman.
Many assumed she was simply a young noble woman from the Fire Country who had caught the young man's interest. There was very little anyone truly knew about her. And upon investigation, could find little information.
There were only a select few who knew the truth. After many months, the Fourth Hokage eventually let his predecessor in on the secret love affair and even later his two remaining ex-students.
It was nearly a year later, before Arashi and Kyuubi decided to wed. Like everything in their relationship, it was a quiet affair. Only a very select few were invited. The only people invited where Rin, Kakashi, Jiraiya, and then Sarutobi who performed the ceremony.
Like I said, it was a quiet little ceremony, on a cold autumn morning on top of a familiar grassy hill.
You would think… That this is where everything would turn out all right. Two people, happily married, a wonderful like together…
Happily ever after?
But unfortunately… This is where everything begins to go down hill.
It was now mid spring and Arashi was in his office, again trying to tackle the undefeatable enemy known as paper work. His mind occasionally drifting to his wife… and ever growing bulge that was her stomach. She was due any day now, and the Fourth Hokage was riddled with anxious anxiety.
But the Hokage was soon brought out of his wandering thoughts when one of his many subordinates burst hurriedly into his office.
"Hokage-sama!" The young ninja exclaimed, fumbling to his knees on the floor. He looked ragged and out of breath. Also, Arashi noticed, that he appeared to have a number of wounds scattered across his body.
"What's wrong! What happened to you!" Arashi exclaimed, bolting from his desk and crouching down to examine the young ninja.
"It… it was horrible my lord!" The ninja panted, trying desperately to catch his breath. "It- It was a monster!"
"Monster?" Arashi was obviously confused. "What kind of monster?"
"A- A demon!" The ninja replied. "A giant… Fiery Fox!"
'Fox?' Arashi's face began to pail. "W-what kind of Fox?"
"It was taller than all of the trees of Fire Country!" The Ninja explained. Slowly raising himself to his feet. Clutching his left side. "With a burning red aura and nine tails."
"What!" Arashi exclaimed. "What do you mean it had nine tails!"
"I-It's exactly as I said my Lord." The ninja said, taking a step back in suprise. "My patrol team was scouting through the forest when… Suddenly out of nowhere, this giant beast appeared! Half my patrol was killed instantly. As the rest of us tried to escape… I… I was the only one to get away alive."
"Oh my god…" Arashi whispered. Had Kyuubi… Had… SHE done this? No, there had to be another explanation.
"I… I tried to lead the beast away, but no matter what, it would go in no direction but towards the village!"
"It's heading this way right now?" Arashi asked, putting his thoughts of his wife away for the moment. "How far away is it?"
"As far as I can tell, it will be several hours before it will reach the village. It seemed to be moving at a slow pace." The ninja replied.
"Gather every available ninja! Prepare a defensive line in front of the demon's incoming path. Inform everyone of the current situation. Make sure you tell the Third absolutely everything. I have to go consult with someone." Without another word, Arashi left his office and headed straight to his home.
He was going to have to have a discussion with his wife.
"W-what?" Arashi could tell by his wife's surprised answer that she obviously knew something.
"What do you know about this NINE TAILED Fox demon?" Arashi asked. This was no time for games. If what his subordinate said was true… The Village could be in grave danger.
"I… It's just that…" This was probably the first time Arashi had ever seen his wife panicky… ever. Yes, she knew something all right. And the fact that it had his wife acting this way truly scared him.
Oh Yes. It scared him a lot.
Clutching her stomach and slowly easing herself out of her seat. Kyuubi turned her red eyes to look squarely into her husbands.
"Do you remember… When we first met, when I told you that you were different then those that I had met before you?" Kyuubi asked. Her hand unconsciously rubbing the large swell of her stomach.
"Vaguely." Arashi replied.
"Before you… Several hundred years before…" Kyuubi swallowed. "I had a mate, who was like myself."
"A mate like you?" Arashi asked. "Another Demon Fox."
"Yes." Kyuubi nodded. "But… As I said before… He was much different than you. He reveled in his strength and power. Smothered others with it as he chose. Controlling whoever he wanted with shear force. I… I grew tired of him quickly, and left."
"You just left?" Arashi asked.
"Yes…" She nodded. "With all the havoc he enjoyed reaping… It did not seem as though he'd even notice. Not that I honestly cared…"
"But he's here now…" Arashi continued. "And he's here… For you?"
"Most likely." She sighed. "I would have thought he would have lost interest at centuries ago."
"Well, right now, he's within an hour's time of reaching here." Arashi informed her. "And I need to know how to stop him."
"I… I'm not sure you can." Kyuubi admitted. "We demon foxes have an almost infinite amount of power. It makes us… Near immortal."
"So, with the level of power that that demon possesses…" Arashi began.
"He can't be killed." Kyuubi finished. "He'll come for me… And then destroy the village… Whether I go with him willingly or not… He will destroy this place. It's what he does."
"I can't allow that." Arashi stated.
"I-I know… But how can you stop him? I am a demon fox myself and I could never defeat him."
"Maybe…" Arashi mumbled. His mind going in circles trying to think of a solution. Falling back on absolutely everything he was ever taught. Every trick, skill, technique, even his hold sensei's perverted Jitsus ran through his head, anything that he could think of.
Then an idea hit. A horrible idea. "What if you could drain away his power?"
"Drain away his power?" Kyuubi asked. The very thought didn't seem plausible to her. But she nodded her head anyways. "If you could drain away his power. Then yes, you could kill him."
"Alright then." Arashi said, nodding his head solemnly. "Come with me… There is much to prepare then."
As the couple made their way to the Hokage's office. The ninja's of the defensive line came into full contact with the raging fox demon.
While many Shinobi of Konoha fought with all their might against the raging beast. Arashi, Kyuubi, and even Sarutobi who was already present at the office, began putting together the plan to defeat the raging demon. It took nearly half the day to prepare everything. Why did it take so long? … Well… There was a final piece to the plan, that wasn't quite ready yet.
But, when all was finally prepared, Arashi, along with Kyuubi, rode atop Gamabunta, the Frog boss and made their way to the battlefield.
In the time since the fight with the monster began, many shinobi lay dead on the ground. The remaining forces spread around in an attempt to keep the creature at bay.
Arashi looked Solemn. More Solemn than anyone had ever seen him in all his life. To look into that man's eyes, would be looking straight into grim resolve at it's worsts.
"Are you ready?" Arashi asked, turning to his wife. Her face was smeared with tears, looking down at a small bundle cradled tightly against her chest. The bulge of her stomach suddenly… Gone.
"No." Kyuubi whimpered. But contrary to her reply, the red headed woman reluctantly handed the bundle to her husband.
"I…" Looking at the small infant cradled in his hands, for a brief moment, Arashi Uzumaki wondered what the hell he was doing.
'Oh that's right…' He recalled. Turning his first born child… into a sacrifice.
"I'm so sorry… Naruto." Arashi whispered, holding the newborn infant close to him. "This is… The only way."
Setting the child down gently on the toads head. The Fourth Hokage began to make a long series of rapid seals. "Keep it steady Boss!" Arashi called out to the giant frog.
"I'm on it." The toad boss grumbled, taking a defensive position in front of the demon fox, sword drawn and ready.
"Kyuubi!" Arashi called, as began a second series of hand seals. "I'm ready!"
Nodding her head, Kyuubi place her pale hands on each of Arashi's wrists and let her immense power flow into him.
Down on the grown, from the view point of many of the Leaf ninjas, a sudden and explosive yellow vortex seemed to appear on top of the summoned toad's head.
The yellow vortex began to pull in the burning red chakra of the Demon fox at an alarming rate. The Animal couldn't seem to act fast enough as his near infinite power was suddenly being ripped away from him.
It happened so fast. All those around could hardly believe it. The Demon Fox let out a deafening roar of defiance, but could follow up with little else.
When it was finally over and the last of the giant monster's power seemed to have been sucked away, the creature was left, looking pale and gray… Barely able to keep itself balanced.
That was all the time needed. With one mighty swoop. The Boss Toad's great sword sunk straight through the beast's head.
A powerful Demon of near infinite power, which had walked upon this world for Millennia, died.
Collapsing to the ground dead, the once terrifying monster now lay in a heap. It's body quickly dissolving into ash.
With his time on the mortal plane spent for now, Gamabunta sunk back into the ground leaving behind one body, which had been lying on his head.
On closer inspection, it was indeed the Fourth Hokage. Dead, with a small infant clutched in his still warm hands, crying.
Quickly making his way through the crowd of warrior, Sarutobi made his way to the scene. Looking down gravely, the elder man pulled the small infant front the dead man's hands and cradled the child.
For a brief moment, the elderly man kept his eyes closed, his thoughts a mystery to those around him.
"All of you! Collect the dead, and bring the wounded inside the village! Attend to your injuries! When all is settled, there will be much that will need discussing!"
With only one final look towards the now deceased Hokage, the elderly man and now once again Hokage, carried the young infant with him into the walls of Konoha.
The body of Kyuubi, was nowhere to be found. Because of the secret affair between her and Arashi, no one knew to even look.
12 Years Later:
In a deep part of the shadowy forest boarding the territory of the Hidden Leaf village, there lay a sizable mound in a small grove. With years of growth, a thick layer of moss now covered whatever may have lied beneath.
For many years, this very patch of forest had been left totally undisturbed. An unnatural force keeping all things away, giving off an instinctual feeling to both animals and human to kept their distance.
But now, after much time, things were going to begin moving again.
"Ugh…" A hoarse moan seemed to emanate from the moss covered moan. "Ugh!"
With a number of sharp thrashes a figure emerged from the thick layer of green. Bright auburn red hair popped out and with blurry eyes scanning the surroundings, a woman slowly emerged.
In a tattered Crimson red kimono, the woman looked around in confusion at her surroundings. Nine Bushy tails moving around chaotically behind her.
"W-what… what happened?" The woman whispered.
Next Chapter: Haven't thought up a name yet!
Ha! I named the "Chapter 12 years later" But it doesn't actually get to that part until the last six paragraphs of the whole chapter. Also, a quick note to Sentai, Sorry, I'm not a fan of Shounen-ai(or however it's spelled). But don't worry, I'm going to make the pairings(if any) as plausible as possible. None of this "Pair every character together possible, even if it doesn't make sense" stuff, just one or two at most. Well, hope you liked the chapter.