Disclaimer: I totally own Naruto and- Oh no! The copyright lawyers are here! I don't own Naruto or any of the characters unless I created them myself! There, they're gone... that was close.
AUTHORS NOTE: If anyone is wondering, there are four chapters left, before this fic is complete. Afterwards I'll do a sequel if you guys want. maybe it'll be Choji X Kin... yup that'd be hawt. It'd be all like; "Oh Choji! You're so pleasingly plump! I love it when you eat!" Gasped Kin. "This BBQ Is really tasty...mmm BBQ..." Said Choji, Absentmindedly. "You think you'll have room for me as well?" Asked Kin furtively. "What are you talking about? I'm no cannibal..." Replied Choji. "Oh never mind..." JK lol... that's be hilarious though...
Memories; The Calm Before The Storm by: Korry who loves Mountain Dew.
It was a beautiful day in Otogakure, the air was filled with cherry blossoms, and there were no clouds in sight. Two people sat by the Sakura tree. Both were genin ninja, children who's childhoods were stolen by the new nation of Sound's military. One was male, and the other female. The girl was tall with long flowing blond hair, and kind blue eyes. The boy was also blond, but his hair was shorter, his eyes were a lively green, and he was quite small.
"It's such a wonderful day, isnt it?" Mused the girl. "Yes it is. Too bad we go into battle tomorrow." Replied the boy. The village of Sound, had only recently been created thanks to a benefactor called Orochimaru. He asked nothing in return, except that Sound do him one favor when he asks. The favor that he asked, was that they attack Konohagakure, as a diversion, while he delivered something.
"You too negative Mayen. This won't be our first mission." Said the girl, nonchalantly. "I know, but this is c+ ranked. I mean sure, we've done many C ranked missions, but... something doesn't feel right. I just don't want anything to happen to you Jenna." At this Jenna simply smiled, and placed a reassuring hand on Mayen's shoulder. "Remember, all we have to do is guard the perimeter. The chunin, and jonin get all the real danger." She said.
They sat there like that for a while, before Mayen said; "I love you." Jenna leaned over to Mayen, and pecked him on the cheek. "I love you too. Mayen. I know that it's hard for you, with your father and brother being murdered and all, but I'm sure they'd be proud of you." Mayen nodded, and rested his head in Jenna's lap. "Are we doing the right thing? I mean do you think this Orochimaru guy is good?" He asked her. "Never met him. But he's the one that planned the mission, and the strategy so he must be pretty good."
"No, I mean... Is he good? Are we the good guys? I never want to be evil." Mayen persisted. "Good and bad... It all depends on your perspective. Like to the Konoha ninja, we may seem bad tomorrow, for attacking them and all, but from the perspective of our people, we are good because were the ones helping to build their home." She explained.
"Ah, so It's all about perspective... I hope I don't screw up tomorrow." Mused Mayen. "Don't worry, you're 3/5 demon remember?" They both laughed aloud at their inside joke. Soon they were joined by their final cell member; a small girl with shortish purple hair, and dark skin. "Hi Cassie." They both greeted. There the three of them stayed, reliving memories, and playing games, without a care in the world.
It was the next day, a team of 18 Genin and countless mercenary soldiers approached Kikyo pass. Among them, were Cassie, Jenna, and Mayen. "Were are the chunin, and jonin?" Asked Mayen. "I don't know... they should be in front of us. Were just the perimeter." Said Cassie. "Hey, no time for that here comes the land of fire infantry." Interrupted a otonin soldier. Coming at them at full speed were hundreds of armed troops. Along with the infantry, were a few Konohagakure Jonin.
In 30 minutes, With most of the under-trained soldiers massacred or captured, the Otonin forces were in trouble. The land of fire troops, were on stand by, and Mayen was going head to head with one of the Konoha Jonin, and losing badly. The Jonin had a bowl-cut and bushy eyebrows. "Your just a boy aren't you?" He asked sending Mayen, sailing with a kick. Suddenly Cassie jumped in and thrusted with an Otonin sword.
"Konoha hurricane!" Cassie was sent into the ground. "Cassie!" Mayen was up again, and on the attack. The Jonin simply grabbed him by the coller. "Why are you doing this?" He asked. "None of your business!" Mayen cried. "Insolent brat!" A different Jonin took Mayen from the
large-eyebrow ed one, and shook him vilontly. "Mayen!" Jenna cried, and resorted to her song of death.
Mayen and Cassie, (The only remaining Otonin other than Jenna) Covered their ears. "Aaaaargh!" The Jonin dropped Mayen, and stumbled back. Seeing his perrel, the troops raised their bows, and fired.
The battle was over. The Land of Fire forces had gone back to their borders taking some strange Otonin child with them, they let the three children alone. "I d-don't want you to die..." Sobbed Mayen, holding Jenna's dying form. "It's alright Mayen..." She whispered, her voice growing weaker by the second. "We'll see each other again." Cassie stayed quiet the whole time, crying softly. "I love you both." Was all she said, before going still. "I love you too..."
Apparently, the genin and soldiers were only mules who were supposed to die, but Cassie and Mayen had exceeded expectations, and were now receiving private awards from the Village elder and none other than Orochimaru himself.
"You two are amazing You two were supposed to die, but you live... I like that." He had said. "But I don't think that the residents would like the truth very much... this can be our little secret." Cassie said nothing, and left the room, while Mayen stayed behind. "Why?" he asked, his voice reflecting all of his sorrow. "You must understand... In order to deliver Kabuto, we needed t to seem convincing." Explained the elder.
"So... that's why the Chunin and Jonin were MIA?" Asked Mayen. "No, actually we just couldn't afford to have know that sound was involved. We told them that you genin had joined the mercenary soldiers. We asked Konohagakure if they'd kindly send in some forces to destroy the traitors before Konohagakure was attacked." Chuckled Orochimaru. "Jenna's dead." Mayen replied simply. "That is regrettable." Answered the elder. "She was your step-daughter!" Yelled Mayen, losing his patience.
"Sometimes in the pursuit for power, things must be sacrificed." Was all he said.
Yen sat at a table, in the palace of the land of wind, with a vacant expression in his dead green eyes. "Yen?" He was snapped back into reality by a girl with fiery red hair, and small spectacles, wearing a similar ninja headband, to the one Yen wore (The Kanji for Chaos underneath a sideways pentagram). "The Daimyo will see us now."
The pair was escorted into a large room, and sitting at the head of the table was a fat man with a long white beard. "Santa?" Asked Yen, mockingly. "Watch it Yen." Said the Daimyo. "I could still have you put to death for what you did to the Kazekage's sister. Now what do you want?" It was the girl who answered. "My master and I happen to know that your life is in danger tomorrow, and he and I are offering our protection to you... quid pro quo of course."
"Why should I beleave you?" He asked in a suspicious tone. "In the time you've known me, I've murdered, maimed, stolen, and blasphemed against all of your gods and spirits. But have I ever lied?" Yen Responded in a "Would I lie to you?" Tone. "Fine fine... what do you want in return?" Asked the incredulous emperor. "You know what I want." And with that, the two left.
The final day before the big attack was eventful. Naruto spent time with everyone. He looked after Akamaru with Kiba, he trained with Konohamaru, Sasuke and Neji, he hung out with Sakura, and had long conversations with Kakshi and Gai. But he was mostly with Tenten, Practicing the art of Ai no Jutsu, in various locations. The closet, the attic, etc. Tenten taught Naruto how to give the most pleasure to her.
Sometimes this "training" met with interesting circumstances, ex: Once when one of the unfortunate maids had walked into Naruto's room to clean, she found Tenten on her back, with a firm grasp on the back of Naruto's head, and her legs wrapped around his neck. Afterwards, they had said jokingly that they were just wrestling, and Tenten found an interesting new way to suffocate Naruto.
"Naru... do you want kids?" Tenten asked after an eventful game of "Tenten the cowgirl Kunoichi". Tenten and Naruto lay together, in each other's arms. "I don't know." Was his answer. "Well I do. We should have a boy and a girl. I wanna name the girl Mei. What should we name the boy?" She asked. "How about 'Miso' you know, like my favorite food." He suggested. "Miso? You're going to name our son after Noddles?" Asked Tenten. "Yeah, I can see it now... Uzumaki Miso
Raman..." Replied Naruto, in a mock-thoughtful voice.
"Sorry to interrupt Naruto, but would you mind coming with me?" It was Kakashi.
"Um sure..." Replied Naruto, reluctantly leaving Tenten's side. "What is it?" He asked, once they'd left the hotel. "Well Naruto, as you know, tomorrow is our big mission." Kakashi began. "We have all the plans and everything, but seeing as Yen is involved, we need some help."
"What are you getting at Kakashi?" Asked Naruto. "We need Rock Lee. This morning, Garra gave us the medicine, saying it would be better If Lee helped us, than to wait until the mission was complete. So our problem now, it to get it to him, and bring him here." Explained Kakashi. "Not a problem. I'll take it to him and be back before desert."
"Excellent. Lee is already in good condition, but his right arm and leg are still in no condition, for any Ninja activity. This draft should completely replace, and repair, any damaged muscle, or bone tissue. I suggest you leave soon, if you plan to be back before desert, and- What the hell!" Without warning Konohamaru appeared in a large plume of smoke. "I'm coming too!"
"No you're not! It'll take me a few hours alone, imagine how much time I'll waste by bringing you along!" Said Naruto. "If you don't take me along, I'll tell Tenten about all that porn you have stashed in your room!" declared Konohamaru. "But I don't have any... Oh you suck..." Naruto Glared at Konohamaru. "If you let me go with you, then as soon as we get back, I'll take it back." Reasoned Konohamaru. "Fine!" Huffed Naruto.
Mayen lay against the grassy ground of the Otogakure outskirts, gasping for breath as Orochimaru removed his foot from Mayen's throat. "Well well well, I didn't think you had it in you. If you weren't so weak, I'd be dead right now." Laughed Orochimaru. "So tell me, is this some kind of attempt to avenge your friend?"
Despite his injury, Mayen was livid with hate. "It's your fault!" He choked out. "maybe so, but the fact is that I could kill you right now. I don't think I will though. Your anger drove you to attack me, I'd like to see were else It might take you." And with that, Orochimaru was gone. Cassie who was watching the whole time, ran to her friend's side. "Are you okay?"
Cassie held him close to her as he sobbed. "This is the last time I'll ever cry. I'll show him... they'll pay... they'll all fucking pay..."
Yen stood over the body of the Daimyo's favorite guard, Kuo. "A perfect ruse..." He had said. "Chocolat." He turned to his cute, red haired companion. "Yes Master?" She answered.
"What news do you have on Kyubi's boy?" He asked. "He's getting ready to return to Konohagakure, for reasons unknown." She reported. "Good... call the sparrows."
Next update will probably be for Friday the 23rd Send me so many reviews that I drown in them... wait that's not right... oh well...
- Korry
