Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, or any characters, affiliated with. I do however own Yen, and he powns all...
Author's Note: Hullo everyone! I'm so fricken' sorry about being late, but I swear It was for a good reason, you'll understand when you read. I know many of you are wondering If I killed Tenten and Temari, but you'll have to read to find out... hehehehehe... On a final note, If you have any questions, the put them with your reviews and I'll answer them next update, kind of like a fan mail thing... Giggity!
The Next Step by: The best Korry Ever!
It was midnight in Sunagakure, The streets were stained with blood, and many buildings and houses were damaged from the conflict of an hour ago. A mysterious woman with purple hair, dark skin, and hazel eyes, stood on a lone unmarred tower, watching her quarry; the lithe figure quietly making his way to who knows were. The boy had shockingly pink hair, tied up in two spiky pigtails, almost-lifeless green eyes that seemed to see into nothingness, and most noticeably orange circles on each cheek. "Why don't you come out, Cassie?" He asked in his soft, oddly soothing voice.
Cassandra leaped down from the building, drawing a violin bow-like blade and leaping at the boy. "Take this! Kage Giri!" As Cassandra stabbed downward, followed by strange musical notes, her blade's progress was blocked by a bamboo umbrella that she could have swore wasn't there before. Suddenly the boy shifted the Umbrella mid-impact, sending her sprawling. Cassandra tumbled a bit before, leaping up like it was nothing. Her battle suit that consisted of, an open black vest, fishnet shirt, black bra, and wide legged, black trousers, slightly torn, she glared with a new intensity.
"Well Yen, I see you haven't lost your touch." Commented Cassandra. "I see you still suck." Yen shot back. "Why don't you drop your Genjutsu?" Cassandra asked knowingly. "Very well..." Yen closed his eyes, and with a "POOF!", canceled his Genjutsu. Suddenly his clothes were covered with blood, and he had several serious wounds, one of which went right through his chest.
"What happened to you?" Asked Cassandra. "You tell me, my little stalker. I know you've been tracking me the whole day, trying to find an opportunity to attack." Replied Yen. "Well let's see," Began Cassandra. "It started with your encounter with the Konohagakure Jonin; Kakashi. When you and your small force of renegade sand ninja attacked the Konoha Ninja, Kakashi singled you out because of your chakara reading, and in order to not endanger his precious students, led you to an abandoned lot. Before the battle began you used your Illusion shield, which casts a permanent image of your unhurt body so that any damage you receive won't show.
"Since his Sharingan couldn't see through your shield, and none of his attacks seemed to work on you, Kakashi panicked and resorted to the lightning blade. Even though you suffered an almost fatal wound from it, You used the forbidden 'Reflecting Waterfall' to send it back at him at twice the power, but also causing you extream chakara depletion. Since you didn't aim to kill him, Kakashi survived but just barely, correct?" Cassie stopped halfway through her explanation, waiting for Yen's approval.
"Very good, tell me more." He urged her onward. "Alright. Since Kakashi was no use to you, you left him in the abandoned lot of your battle. On your way to join your Ninja henchmen you ran into the fox child, and the Kazekage's sister. The fox child was possessed by the power of the demon, and he and Kuri were going head to head. Kuri was killed, and the boy turned back to normal.
"Knowing who you are, the Kazekage's sister attacked you with blades of wind. Since you already knew the teqnuiqe you didn't need to use the Reflecting Waterfall, you simply got her before she got you. You're quite lucky that the fox child didn't transform again, when you hurt his friend. Instead he converted his life force into chakara to use the art of summoning. Because of your extreamly low chakara, you resorted to utilizing a Lotus move, and left the boy and the Kazekage's sister, lying in the ally. And now here you are Injured, and barely able to stand from using the Lotus." Finished Cassandra.
"Perfect." Commented Yen. "Here I am almost completely out of chakara and stamina, and you're still not able to defeat me." Taunted Yen, turning away. "Wait! I know what you're up to!" Said Cassandra. "Well that makes you a very clever stalker." Replied Yen, walking away, when suddenly Cassandra Screamed at him. "Don't you run away from me Yen!" She ran at him only to be thrown back and vilontly slammed to the ground, by an invisible force. No matter how she tried, Cassandra couldn't move until Yen was completely out of sight. "I need some help..." She muttered.
Uzumaki Naruto was in a dark dungeon, a foul place were every second there drained you of your will to live. The same dungeon he'd been in right before he summoned Gama Bunta for the first time. "Oh you're back. If you're not careful, you're going to get us both killed." Came a voice, from the cell, that was both beautiful and terrible. "Stupid fox... am I dead?" Asked Naruto. Maye a year ago, Naruto would have been afraid, but he'd taught himself not to fear the fox. "No. It's been two days since your little 'accident'. Thanks to my energy, you're fully healed. All you need to do is wake up." Answered the fox, pacing restlessly in his cell. "What's the point?" Asked Naruto, in a dark tone.
"What?" Demanded the fox demon. "I said what's the point?" Repeated Naruto. The last thing he remembered was pain. He'd watched two of is favorite people die right before his eyes, powerless to stop it, so why should he care if he ever woke up again? Suddenly the Fox demon pressed his face to the bars of the cage so that he was face to face with Naruto. "Look, I don't care about your human troubles. All I know is that If you die, I die as well. So... WAKE UP BITCH!" And with that, Naruto was rudely awakened.
The first thing Naruto noticed when he awoke was that there were four people watching over him. Konohamaru, Kiba, Sasuke, and Sakura all recoiled back as Naruto bolted upright. "Naruto! You're awake. I knew you'd live, no one can kill you!" Said Konohamaru, delighted. "where's Tenten?" Asked Naruto Knowing what the answer would be. Sasuke simply shook his head, and Sakura looked down at her feet. "I'm sorry Naruto, she didn't make it." Said Kiba, in a sympathetic voice. "And Temari?" Kiba simply said. "I'm sorry..."
Naruto lowered his head and cursed existence, and about that time,Tenten entered Naruto's hospital room, wearing a short blue skirt and her trademark chinise shirt. "Tenten!" Naruto jumped to his feet, and glomped her. She had survived! Just as Naruto hoped. Tenten winced in pain slightly, but she returned the embrace with just as much warmth. "I'm alright Naru, just a couple of cracked ribs. I'm sorry I worried you." Tenten nuzzled Naruto lovingly. Naruto released Tenten and glared at Kiba, who's face was contorted in laughter.
"Hehehehe... you should have seen your face! I got you good man." However, upon seeing Naruto's scowl, he changed tactics. "I mean... It was Gai's Idea... um... Temari's okay too, right now she's resting at Gara's house. Wait Naruto! STOP!" After Laying the smack down on Kiba's "candy ass" Naruto began laughing uncontrollably. "Come on, let's go tell the others that I'm okay." He said grabbing Tenten's hand. "Don't worry about it. They just moved Kakashi from critical condition, to a normal room downstairs. Gai and Neji are with him, so we'll go tell them. You and Tenten can just stay put." Said Kiba, casting an oddly furtive glance at Naruto.
"I'll stay with Naruto and Tenten." Volunteered Konohamaru. "No you won't, you're coming with us." Admonished Sakura. "See you Naruto." Said a defeated Konohamaru, as Sakura dragged him out of the room followed by Sasuke, and Kiba giving Naruto one final thumbs up. "I'll be back Tenten, I'm going to go shower." Announced Naruto. "No need, the Nurses bathed you this morning while you were still laid out." Said Tenten, and then giggling added, "And I got to watch." Before Naruto could reply, Tenten had him locked in a passionate kiss.
Tenten layed back on Naruto's bed, and motioned for Naruto to come join her. "Tenten, there's something you should know." Began Naruto, deciding now was as good as time as any to tell her about yesterday. "I know, Sakura told me. You did what you had to do, It's alright." She separated her legs, and reached up for Naruto. She winced again as Naruto settled on top of her. "I'm sorry Tenten, are you okay?" Asked Naruto, in a worried voice. "Yes, just be gentle with me Naru." She said in that cute voice Naruto loved so much.
They kissed for the longest time, before undoing their clothes. Tenten's shirt went open and her skirt fell to the floor, along with Naruto's shirt and shorts. Naruto was now on his back with Tenten on top, staring into his eyes. "Are you sure Naru? Do you want this? Do you want to give your body to me?" She asked. When Naruto said "Yes." she straddled him, fully settling herself on him, and placed a hand on the side of his face. "Tenten I've never..." He began, but with a jerk of her hips, Tenten took his breath away. "Don't worry, I'll take care of you..."
An hour later, everyone stood in Kakashi's room. They'd been called there on a special meeting. They all stood around Kakashi's bed, as the infirm Ninja sensei announced. "Alright everyone, as you know, I'll probably be in here for two more days, but that doesn't mean that the mission can't continue. The next step is education." Kakashi spoke in a soft, tired voice. "Education?" Asked Kiba. "If you are to impersonate sound ninja, then you must also fight like sound ninja." Gai took over for Kakashi.
"So, we get to learn otonin arts?" Questioned Sakura. "Persicly, and your training will begin
at once." Replied Kakashi. "And I'll be your teacher." Said a voice from the doorway. Standing there, was an older gentleman, with salt and pepper hair and a long beard. He wore his otonin headband over his left arm. "I am Millao Kurasaki." He announced, full of authority, "And I will be your
teacher in the ways of sound. Now If you'll come with me." And with that, he led the way outside followed by Kiba, Sasuke, Sakura, Neji, and Tenten. But when Naruto tried to follow, he was stopped by Gai.
"Naruto, you will be having a different teacher." He informed. "Why?" Asked Naruto. "You'll understand soon enough." Answered Kakashi. "Now read this and follow the instructions. For your eyes only." Instructed Gai. Naruto complied and read the note.
Uzumaki Naruto.
Meet me at the ally were you encountered Yen
Signed: C
"Gai, what-" Began Naruto, but Gai silenced him. "For your eyes only. Now follow the instructions." After Naruto left, Kakashi looked to Gai and said. "What's with the whole mysterious teacher thing? Were in on this too, remember?" Gai glared at him and replied. "Just having a little fun."
Naruto had no trouble finding the site of the battle with Yen, how could he forget? Every step brought memory, It was taking everything he had not to turn back. During those few short minutes with he'd felt more fear than in 15 years of life. When Naruto reached the dreaded area, he half-expected someone to jump out and attack, and that is exactly what happened.
"Die Konoha Scum!" A voice behind him cried out. Naruto dropped to ground just as a blade rushed over head. Naruto then Jumped to his feet to face the new coming threat. With her longish purple hair, and dark skin, she looked like a beautiful Nubian queen. She was wearing an odd battle armor which included, a short leather top, with wide-legged Samurai pants, arm guards, and a black choker. Her outfit, made her look like a Samurai Ninja, in her hand was a violin bow-shaped weapon, and on her back was a stringed instrument of some kind. "Don't you people ever quit? You can't beat me." Mocked Naruto, drawing a Kuni.
The woman simply ran at him and came down full force with her blade. Naruto recalled his chakara control lessons, and focused his chakara into his hands in order to catch the blade between his two palms. "That all you got?" The woman simply smiled and, suddenly there came a curious jumble of musical notes that for some unexplained reason, interrupted Naruto's chakara control. He barely had time to jump backwards before the blade descended on what would have been his head.
"I see you have some skill." The woman stated, as Naruto glided backwards using a technique he'd picked up. "You ain't seen nothing yet. Kuchiyose No Jutsu!" Naruto, leaped onto the back of a newly summoned Toad Warrior. "Impressive, but it is unwise to use your aces up front." She stated holding the Musical instrument out in front of her. It was triangle shaped at the base where the strings were, the handle was long, and ended with a double fin. She held it like a guitar, and brought the bow to it.
Just as Naruto charged her mounted on the Toad Warrior, he heared the sweetest sound Imaginable. 'What is this?' He thought as his chakara began leaking uncontrollably. It didn't hurt like spontaneous chakara loss usually would, it was soothing. 'Just die, It'll be restful' A voice was saying, maybe it was his own, but Naruto had to ignore it, and push forward. He and the Toad, hit the woman with the effect of one being hit with a large car. She was sent spinning into the air, as Naruto skidded to a stop and collapsed.
"I think we got her." Said the Toad, to a weakened Naruto. "No 'fraid not." The woman was kneeling beside Naruto, looking him over. "You did manage to get in a clean hit, but you suffered much more at the hands of my 'Song of Depletion'. If I really intend to kill you, I could officially do it right now." She had a several scrapes, and bruises of her bare arms and stomach, and a small cut across her face, but she was right, Naruto was much worse off.
"You have lousy chakara control ability, and you tire yourself out easily. But you do have style, and you're cute... I like that in a boy, if you were five years younger, I'd rape you... I still might." She said, in a completely different tone, than before. Then without warning, she positioned herself over Naruto. "I could do it, Uzumaki Naruto. You're too weak to resist, and no one will hear you scream as I have my way with you."
"Sorry, I'm taken." Said Naruto, a little more than freaked out. "Who the hell are you? How do you know my name?" She simply smiled, and placed her face very close to his. "Aww... Too bad. Anyway, I'm Cassandra, your new teacher."
Once again, I'm sorry for taking so long. My next update is for the 12th. I promise to have it up by then. Anyway, do you think this chapter was a little risque? I hated to water it down as much as I did, but you know... The last thing I want is for this story to be deleted. Anyway, Please send me as many reviews as possible, and maybe I'll be done sooner...
