Charmed Kitsune
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NarutoxPhoebex Prue x Piper x ?
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''Normal Speech''
Inner Thoughts, Dialogue, or reading passages from books and scrolls
(Quick Notes and Messages or Echoes.)
(Dark over lapping echoes)
''Boss Summons, Demons, Dark beings speaking, Demonic/Angry characters Speaking as well as extremely Dark spells and Magic.''
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Author's Note
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Come on people. Where are all the reviews at? Let me know you're reading and review. If you're a real fan you would review.
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Story Start
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''Why can't these demons ever attack when we're not busy?''
''Don't worry about that. We're almost where we need to be.'' The clone with her told her. Convincing Piper that she needed to come along with him wasn't all that difficult. She could be rather complaint and between the electrical fire and her skirt ripping, she was willing to do anything that took her mind off her stream of bad luck. Piper glanced at her cellphone, wondering why her sister hadn't called her back.
''Phoebe is already there with a clone.'' he clarified.
Meanwhile at Bucklands Auction House Prue was receiving a call. "Hello?"
"Prue, its Phoebe. I got stuck at a house I was showing. Can you come and get me?" Phoebe's voice carried through the line.
Prue was silent for a moment thinking about why Phoebe was calling her? Wasn't Naruto with her? Couldn't he teleport her back to the house? She knew something was going on when the doppelganger that was escorting her dispelled. ''Phoebe I think something's wrong. The doppelganger with me dispelled. Is something going on?''
''Naruto has found a way to stop Barbas. He attacked us and it disrupted Naruto and that affected his clones. Naruto chased off after him after Barbas tried to use his fear of losing people against him. Could you please come get me.''
"Yeah, sure. Where are you?" Prue agreed, reaching for a piece of paper and a pen to write the address down.
"I'm at 3112 Nappa Street." Phoebe answered.
"Alright, I'm on my way." Prue replied, hanging up the phone and grabbing her stuff together.
Barbas hung up the phone, obviously having been imitating Phoebe's voice to lure Prue out here. He glanced back at where he'd left Phoebe, bound and gagged, on the bench near the pool. Now all was left for Yami to bring Piper.
Prue pulled her car up next to the SWA company van that Phoebe must have drove here along with Piper's car. The door to the house was locked so she turned to the gated back yard. "Phoebe? Piper?" She called loudly, reaching out to open the gate.
"We're in the backyard. You won't believe the view from here." Phoebe's answering voice yelled from behind the house.
Prue pushed the gate open and walked through the huge backyard. "Pheebs, where are you? Phoebe?" She tried again when she still couldn't locate her younger sisters. She stopped on the patio of the pool and took in her surroundings. Prue froze as her eyes met with the form of her bound sisters. She glanced back to her left and met Barbas.
"Isn't that a great view?" Barbas asked, imitating Phoebe's voice.
''And such lovely real-estate.'' a second, crisper voice added, stepping out from the shadows.
''Hello Prue. Its lovely meeting you face to face.'' Yami greeted her.
''Naruto! What's going on? Whatever that Demon is doing to you, fight it!'' she stated, appealing to Naruto's character.
''Oh, Naruto isn't here lovely. My name is Yami, But I'm going to need your assistance to make sure my revival is permanent.'' he said as he walked towards her. Prue attempted to use her power but Yami stopped her. Popping up to her next in an instant and grabbing her by the throat before she could react. ''Hate my Halliwell. Hate the fact that I betrayed you. Hate the fact that your grandmother was right and no man can truly love and respect you witches.''
Suddenly he let her go. Prue gasp for air as she rubbed her bruised neck. ''You're not him. You're just some heartless monster using his face!'' she accused him as Yami merely laughed.
''You really are a narrow minded fool aren't you? I'm not sore imposter, I'm not an evil influencing possessing him I am your Naruto. All his hatred, all his anger, all his sadness. He and I are two coins of the same coin. Do you really think a truly loving and kind hearted man would convince you love starved fools into a polygamous relationship? You're nothing more than distractions to appease his cock. Despise me. Say it. I know you want too.'' he chuckled. Normally he wasn't so calm and theatrical about this whole thing.
If there was one thing that was consistent about Prue then it was her stubbornness. She was not going to give up on Naruto. He was always there for them whenever they truly needed them. He cared for all of them and never gave up on them and she would do the same. ''No...'' she said as a snarl formed on Yami's face.
''Having trouble?'' Barbas asked with a cruel twisted grin of amusement. Midnight was two hours away and with him only needing to kill two more witches to gain thirteen kills he wasn't as hard pressed as he was last time. After all, Fear took time to develop and fester. Barbas always favored the climax, the moment that led up to the death then the resolution itself.
''I only need a few more moments and then the chakra I've been feeding into my seal will be ready. Break the spirit of the other one if you wish demon. The power from one of them seems like it'll be more than enough.'' Yami remarked as he stepped to the side. The voice of the other was growing, a faint gnaw at the back of his mind that was gnawing at his consciousness.
"Bring your bathing suit?" Barbas taunted, Prue gasped and tried to move away as she realized his intentions. Barbas stepped forward and promptly pushed her backwards into the pool.
Prue tried to slip out of her jacket that was pulling her down and inhibiting her efforts to swim.
"That's right. Feed me your fear." Barbas laughed, watching Prue as she failed to break through the water. Prue stopped struggling in the water and Barbas turned back to Phoebe and Piper. ''Don't worry witches. Your timing is coming soon enough. .
The dizzying darkness swept over Prue but she suddenly noticed the light that surrounded her. Despite how close she was to dying she felt safe and she could swear she heard a familiar voice that meant so much to her. She could even see her. She was sure it was her.
"Prue. You must face your fears, Prue. You must trust in the greatest of all powers. Love." Her mother explained gently.
"Mom?" Prue wondered silently.
"Save yourself. Save your sister." Her mother encouraged her. Patti reached her hand out to her eldest daughter. "Don't be afraid. Fear and even hatred can be conquered by love. No matter what, don't give in, trust your heart."
Prue grabbed hold of her mother's hand and felt herself rising as she was pulled up through the water. Her head broke the surface and she gasped for air. She reached the edge of the pool and she turned furious eyes on the demon. "It's over." Prue snapped, sending a blast of telekinesis that sent Barbas through the air to land heavily on the ground. She pulled herself out of the pool and advanced upon him.
"Your fear." Barbas tried in disbelief while pushing himself to his feet.
"I'm not afraid anymore." Prue returned.
"No!" Barbas yelled as he began to glow red. Barbas exploded and was pulled back into
purgatory. The ropes binding Phoebe and Piper disappeared, releasing them from Barbas.
''Worthless demon.'' Yami grumbled as he cracked his fingers and neck. ''I guess I have to do this myself.'' he said as he began walking towards the sisters.
''But we vanquished Barbas!" Piper exclaimed. ''Why isn't he turning back to normal?''
Yami merely laughed, ''Do you not understand the futility of it all witch? I am not under some spell or possessed. I am Naruto. The one you knew was a fake, a mask created as a defense mechanism. Don't think you're going to use that Care Bear love Deus Ex Machina bullshit that you used on that demon on me. You see this situation is hopeless, the three of you will die tonight.''
Prue would not be taken in by this dark doppelganger's words. Remembering what her mother told her. You must trust in the greatest of all powers. Love. ''If you really are the real Naruto why are you stalling? Why haven't you just killed us? You're nothing more than a coward that's all talk.'' Prue's words struck a chord as Yami popped up right next to her and enclosed his hands around her throat.
''You spoken your last words witch.''
''Prue!''
''Hang on!''
Piper and Phoebe were thrown back by the backlash of Yami's dark chakra. ''I'm going to...what?'' his right hand began to tense and loosened its grip from Prue's neck. ''Damnit...what does it take to get rid of you?'' he asked to no one in particular.
''We're the same person, you're words, did you really think it be that easy?''
''When you tried to attack me, you must have channeled your chakra. Despite your little trick you won't overcome me." ' he thought as the out of control right hand reached down and grabbed a kunai. Despite the mental commands the kunai poised up at his chest. ''You fool...what are you doing?'' he demanded as blades of wind empowered by nature chakra began forming around the kunai.
''Stopping you. Even if it means I remain trap in that gourd I won't allow you to harm the Halliwells.''
''You fool! You're sacrificing yourself for women who don't even love you. Is this type of self-sacrificing foolishness that allowed me to come to born in the first place.'' Yami argued as he used his still functioning left hand to hold back the right one releasing Prue from his grasp. Gasping for air, Prue fell back into the open arm of her sisters.
''What do we do?'' panic was splayed across Piper's face.
''What can we do?'' Phoebe added, feeling hopeless.
Don't be afraid. Fear and even hatred can be conquered by love. No matter what, don't give in, trust your heart. ''Naruto has been there to help us. Always trying to help us and being there for us and even now he's trying to save us. This time we save him.'' Prue stated. ''Barbas prayed on fears and I'm thinking that's what brought about this Yami thing. We have to show Naruto that he shouldn't give into that fear and we'll be there for him.''
''What the hell are you doing witches?'' Yami demanded as they all grasped onto him. Piper grasping Naruto's arm, Prue grasping the other and Phoebe hugging him from behind.
Piper was the first to speak. ''You taught me so many things Naruto. You helped me grow as a person and change for the better. I won't give up on you. I love you.'' she stated as her mind drifted off to a past memory.
Piper cringed as blood splattered before her brown eyes. She shielded her face from the horrid scene with a hand and looked doubtfully to her beloved Naruto. ''How is this training again?'' she asked in disbelief.
Naruto nodded. "Yeah. You got to get used to violent injury and such. Besides, I always wanted to see this movie.'' he added as he munched on their popcorn.
''I don't like horror movies.'' she admitted. "It's beyond me why people would want to make blood, death, and horror part of their leisure time. I've had more than enough to deal with over the past few weeks.'' she whispered.
''But you got admit the rush does get the blood flowing.'' he said. ''Like a few other things. Like your pleasant smile,'' he whispered as his lips softly nibbled on her earlobe.
Piper blushed before she could stop herself. There was just something about the way Naruto talked so romantically to her that always made her float on Cloud Nine! He was always so vivacious but at the same time very loving.
The bucket of popcorn was situated on the floor as the duo leaned forward and kissed. Their kiss was slow as first, but as Piper tentatively returned all the passion that Naruto was pouring into their heated kiss, Naruto's tongue slipped from his mouth to pry open her lips. She whimpered against his passionate onslaught, and his tongue slipped into her mouth and rubbed against hers. His free hand roamed wildly over her body, caressing every inch of her he came across, while her hand gently held his and his fingers massaged her delicate skin through her tight dress. Piper released Naruto's hand, leaving it to go forward to her slender waist, and lifted her hand to cup his handsome face. Her hands threaded through his spiky, thick golden locks as they enjoyed each other's presence.
'Piper.'
''You helped me discover so many things. You helped me grow as a person and as well helped me realize how important my self-respect is. I love you.''
Phoebe laid her head on his shoulder. His warmth a calm that washed over her. It was times like this all doubts of being unloved washed out of her mind. She looked up to see his eyes as his nose nuzzled against her forehead. His smile filled her with hope and she couldn't help but feel certain that he cared for what was inside and not the outside.
'Phoebe.'
''You're more than just our guardian. You've been our friend and cared for us. Understanding us and being someone that we could turn to. Naruto...I...''
She could still remember the first conversation she had with him.
''Hello, is there something I can help you with?''
''Aah yes,'' he responded to the woman. '''Well Miss I have a scheduled two o'clock appointment with one Prue Halliwell and I heard Miss Halliwell was considered an incredible judge of fine art and appraisals and could find a match for clients that fit their style which I am the need of service. Forgive me, I am Naruto Uzumaki and the way you carry yourself, you could only be Miss Halliwell am I correct?''
''Well, Mr. Uzumaki you are correct in your assertion… So let us get down to business. What type of items were you interested in?"
''A variety of styles that are within Japanese style of Origin I am looking for something tasteful and eye catching sense I plan on redecorating my home.''
''I want some of it to be a bit modern yet none of the industrial or clinical feel wooden furnishings with decent carvings for the furniture. The decorations need to be tasteful and colorful yet not overwhelming," Naruto finished. He paused for a moment as his gaze fell intently on her face. ''I believe we met before. At that party the other night I believe. You were there with your sisters, but you left early I believe.''
''Yeah, I was feeling well.'' Well it wasn't a complete lie.
Before this discussion could continue Prue's office door flung open as someone walked in. He looked to be in his forties, bald, with a scraggly brown beard wearing a black turtleneck with leather pants and jacket.
''Who are you and what do you think you're doi...'' Before Prue could finish Naruto hopped up and pushed her out of the way as the man launched a fireball from his hand. The ball impacted with Naruto, sending him flying against the wall. With a crack the blond crumpled forward to the ground.
''Naruto...Naruto!'' Prue cried out as she tried shaking the blond away. The shock of the situation had her adrenaline going. As the man stepped forward Prue's head snapped up as she tried to use her power only causing the man to stumble back slightly.
''You're far too weak as you are Witch. I expected a Charmed one to be much stronger, especially the oldest one.''
''What do you want?'' Prue demanded, feeling a sense of fury that she didn't know was deep within her. For the time being it overtook the confusion that would have normally filled this scene.
The mysterious man looked around. ''I see your protector isn't here.'' the man said looking around before closing the door. ''Perhaps he is looking after one of the other ones. No matter...'' he said as his gaze fell back upon Prue. ''I'm here for your power Witch! Simple really, with the power of the Charmed Ones and the notoriety of defeating them I will at last be able to free my kind.''
''Hmm so you're just a lone demon,'' Naruto voiced as his eyes opened.
'' What! How on earth are you still alive mortal! Unless you're...'' the demon didn't even get to finish as in a flash Naruto flashed over and stabbed the demon with a kunai. It glowed as it shot inside the demon causing him to cry out in agony and glow bright blue before he exploded in a fiery explosion.
''W-What in the hell is going on? Who are you?'' Prue demanded as Naruto answered nonchalantly,'I'm just like you.' He extended a hand and helped her p to which she responded with a brief 'thank you.' She decided to ask the question again. ''Who are you?''
'I'm Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze. And like you I'm magical and I've been looking after you girls you can say.''
''You were spying on us!" Prue responded with an indignant cry as she tried to keep her emotions under control, but the past few days hadn't been good for her nerves.
''Not spying! Watching!'' his eyes then widened, ''...crap not what I meant.'' he said shaking his hands in a defensive gesture as his face made various nervous gestures. Even in the scowl with that little frow Naruto couldn't help, but notice how attractive the woman was. ''I mean I actually care about you as people and not as your legacy. Is that better?''
''Legacy?'' she asked having momentarily forgotten her anger.
''Well yeah,'' he said rubbing the back of his head. ''It makes sense you don't know considering your situation. You see the charmed ones were foretold. She made a prophecy that the Warren line would grow stronger until three sisters, the most powerful ever known will be known, the Charmed Ones. Melinda's power of Telekinesis, Molecular immobilization and Premonition continued throughout the line until the Charmed ones were born and all three powers united in one generation. But I just don't understand something...'' he said as he stroked his chin with his finger. He took a step or two.
''What don't you get?'' Prue was becoming absorbed into this man's little tale. Whatever she could learn would be helpful as there was at least one demon by the name of Tempest gunning for her and her sisters.
''Where's your White lighter?''
''My what?'' she responded as she blinked.
''Your Guardian angel. White lighters are the companions to Witches. They guide them and heal them as a Witch is a White lighter's charge and they guide future White lighters as well. I would think she or he would have made themselves known by now.''
''Ok so roll that back a bit. What do you mean you've been watching over us?''
''Well quite a few people know the Halliwell name. You're grandmother Penny is quite well known in both good or bad circles as a powerful Witch. It would logically make sense that people would do research on her and attack her relatives. And if a woman like that famed for her power has 'three' it makes sense that other demons would be aware enough to attempt to attack you three, especially after her death right? True as long as you didn't have your powers they couldn't track you, but plenty enough demons live among humans all the time, working jobs, and living an apartments to fit in. Oh and you three live in the mansion, the same mansion that is quite well known. So why haven't these demons attacked til now? Or they have but...''
''...someone has been destroying them?'' Prue finished as realization struck. ''You've been protecting us.''
''Yes, you see the Charmed Ones are seen as a pillar, a major source of Good. But I wanted to meet you three and get to know you as people seeing as I figured it might help if someone actually bothered to help you instead of expecting you to stumble through things and being able to happen to vanquish demons and survive just because good is supposed to triumph evil or there's a plan for everything. Anyway I have to go for now.''
''Wait! Can I see you again,'' she quickly corrected herself. ''I mean along with my sisters. If you can help us then maybe you can help us figure out our current demon problem.''
Naruto nodded,''How is tomorrow, say around 5 at your mansion?''
''Okay...just let me inform my sisters, hold on a second,'' she said holding up her finger and going into her drawers. She pulled out a pad and wrote down something. ''This is my Cell. Call before you come over.''
''Right...Ok,'' he nodded as he reached out to the door. ''Oh and don't worry about having to explain what was going on. One of my abilities allowed me to prevent sound from going in or coming out of rooms. See ya' tomorrow.'' he said as he opened the door and closed it behind him.
Prue eyes moistened. She remembered meeting with him once again.
''Look Andy go away! I don't want to...'' she started to say as she opened the door only to come face to face with Naruto.
''Well geez Miss Halliwell you could at least remember my name.'' the blond said feigning mock hurt.
''Sorry...thought you were someone else. What are doing here?'' she asked, surprised that the blond had shown up on her doorstep.
''Piper called me. Apparently she has a ghost problem.''
''Ghost? As in spirits?'' she skeptically asked.
''You're a witch and you've met warlocks and a demon. Should you really be skeptical about spirits being someone who can move things with her mind?''
She sighed, realizing she was not going to get that bath. ''Come in...'' she said, closing the door behind the blond as he walked in.
She remembered almost losing him.
''Listen to me. You have to knock us both over. It's the only way. I don't have any power in this dimension so it's taking everything I have just to restrain him.'' Damn, when connected with Piper I'm at the top of my game, but forcing myself in has left me crippled.
''Are you insane! You'll kill us both!'' Whitaker cried out as he tried to break free.
''Do it Prue! While you got the chance.''
''I can't...if I do you'll...''
''Better I go over then you. You have a great heart and a loving person. I won't let this cold hearted monster get away with killing you. Your sisters need you Prue. You have drive and determination. All that you'll need to push yourself on without my help.''
''I...I can't...'' she said as she tried to fight back the tears. She couldn't do what she was asking. Even if it was to save herself she couldn't kill an innocent, especially one that she was falling for.
And the moment she realized she fell for him.
''Okay...Prue what is it that you feel about me? What are your exact feelings for me?''
''I think you're the kind of man I could fall in love with. You've reliable, kind, and someone who wasn't afraid to tell me about himself without me needing to push the issue. I just feel that now I'm a Witch my life is so much more hectic and you're the only person I can turn to as a pillar for all this craziness in my life. The only person I can turn to now. This...being magical isn't the same as trying to take care of my sisters. This isn't just something I can take one step at a time. Our lives are in danger and if I mess up just once I could lose one or both my sisters. And with you around things are just so refreshing. But with your love life situation I was just so afraid of developing feelings for you as I'm still trying to wrap my head around the situation. Do you understand how I feel?''
Naruto had been silent, contemplating her words. ''I understand more then you know Prue. I know your feelings and I've fallen for you too. It's because I admire your strength in learning about who you are, but not letting that stop you from being you. Just because you became a Charmed One you didn't let that stop you from being Prue Halliwell. I hope that's good enough.''
''It's more than enough,'' she said as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Their lips connected as the kiss deepened. While Naruto had some baggage he did have quite a few things she was looking for in a man. He was strong and intelligent not to mention he valued the ones he cared about. While he was a bit on playful and mischievous side she knew she could depend on him.
''...I love you.''
''Damn…I was so close…"
And when Yami's consciousness the seal on the Amber pot broke releasing Naruto When Naruto came too he found himself on Prue's bed. He sat up, noticing Phoebe asleep at the food of the bed and Piper asleep in a chair at the side. ''You had us worried.'' Prue said from the doorway as she walked in.
''I'm sorry...I...I should have been more vigilant. I didn't think the issue with Arashi could have resulted in…well that.'' he trailed off, guilt flowing through him as Prue sat next to him.
''But you didn't, you fought to save us and you were willing to die for us. No matter what you think, we're here for you and love you.'' she said as she placed a hand on his cheek.
''And I'll never forget that. All and all we managed to pull through. But the Fear Demon, how did you manage to conquer your fears?''
"I know it sounds crazy but I saw her. My mother. It was just like my dream. She was this incredible vision, so peaceful and she took my hand and brought me to the surface." Prue explained.
"It's not crazy. It's magic." Naruto assured her cheerfully.
''I love you.'' Prue suddenly spoke. Saying the words for the umpteenth time, except in this one instance she was talking to Naruto instead of her sisters.
''I love you too.'' he said as he moved his arms around her.
''Group hug.'' Piper's voice startled them before she joined in on the touching moment.
Apparently she wasn't as sleep as he thought.
''Love you too.'' Phoebe joined in on the group hug.
Before going to bed Prue made one last stop in the Attic. She sat down in the big arm chair with the Book of Shadows opened to the Demon of Fear page. Her hand traced the curvy writing that was her mother's handwriting. As she watched a new line appeared at the bottom.
Thanks for letting them into your heart.
Prue smiled a watery smile as she knew it could only have been her mother. "I miss you, Mom." She whispered to the silent room.