Authors Note:
Well. This has been an interesting chapter to work on, A lot of things I had to consider when trying to apply context to the rest of the story.
BTW if anyone is wondering about the imperial dates, I decided to bump the great crusade 10 millenium. Felt it was a bit too fast to consider a 'great crusade of the stars'. And because holy cow the galaxy is huge.
Ohh well, imperial records are always pretty inaccurate anyway, so yea there is that thing.
And if your wondering. Yea that is indeed a long time before Ullanor, so i have plenty of wiggle room to add in stories from other parts of the legion.
Also heads up. It will feel like there is a bit of a context gap in this chapter, this was intentional
NOW. ON WITH THE SHOW
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Chapter 2: A Genetic legacy
Date: 006 M30
Operation Parameters: Crusade
Current Imperial Forces: 1,600,000 Est Troops
Current Enemy Forces: 154,380,000,000 Est Troops
Casualties:
Imperial Forces: 700,000 Est Troops
Enemy Forces: 100,120,000,000 Est Troops
Reinforcements:
Imperial Forces: 18,000,000 Est Troops
ETA to arrival... 3 – 7 Days
-LoS-
A field of fallen who fell to protect those who won't even know of their sacrifice
This was the thought of one of the Apothecary's who were walking through the dead fields, the litters of dead Astartes whom are covered in their ork enemies. Each astartes has their helmet taken off with a precision and carefulness that the apothecaries were well known for, each face showing either a face of unflinching courage or set in a frown like form where their eyes still burned a hatred against their ork adversaries.
This current astartes, a male has his face in a stern look of defiance, the apothecary looked upon him with a sense of somber as they performed their final, sacred duty.
"In death, peace compels you to go to your final resting. In life, your duty and honour compelled you to protect those who gave you purpose"
Pulling back their narthesium and inserting a blue vial from their gravity belt, the apothecary carefully placed the needle towards the astartes neck, thrusting it towards a specific spot an organ made it's way into the vial, changing the colour from a blue tint to a violet tint, and encased in the vial was a small, unnoticeable organ.
This was the genetic legacy of the astartes, the progenoid gland. It's purpose was to continue the legacy of the astartes, without this organ the legion would never be able to replenish their numbers. This duty was considered a huge burden and a sacred duty to the shadow foxes. For unlike the gene seed of other legions, their genetic legacy was much harder to replicate due to the special nature of these astartes.
"Rejoice, for even in death you will be honoured among the living. Rejoice, for your legacy will still burn bright in an age where you are needed the most. Requiesce in pace, and know that you will not be forgotten"
this was the final rights spoken by all who serve in the apothecarion, this is their sacred duty to the legion. To ensure the fight continues, and that those who fight it never be forgotten.
Enscribed by the narthesium is a name, rank and company of the fallen soldier. This name will eventually find it's way back to Elementia, where it will be enscribed upon the great monument of the fallen heroes. A constant reminder of the sacrifice that these men and women had taken to serve their home.
A sudden warcry was heard as one of the hills of corpses was expulsed, and an ork nob had emerged from the pile. His right arm had been cut clean off and blood still gushed from the wound, he spotted the apothecary and charged them, his war cry and the fury of his eyes being the only thing keeping the ork from collapsing.
The apothecary pulled back the needle of the narthecium and stood standing towards the rampaging brute, their legs went into an unusual stance as the apothecary's hands took the same stance as their feet.
The brute was coming fast, blood and spit rolling from his mouth as he was seeing only the apothecary. His footsteps were wild, lumbering and without any sense of finesse or dicipline, unlike his adversary.
Just as he was within 3 meters of the warrior, the apothecary acted, their dash being graceful for someone in such large armour. Seeing the fast enemy the ork nob started to swing down their chopper, but by then the apothecary was already within his personal space. A single hand, in a open palm style, touched the ork directly on his chest.
The result was instant as the ork's torso exploded outwards, an open palm shaped hole blowing it's way through it's body, the ork lost all momentum as he collapsed in a bloody heap, his body crumpling as the hole in his body where his heart was oozed out blood.
Pulling off their helmet to inspect it for damages, long blue hair flowed from the figure, from it's face it was clearly shown that the apothecary was indeed a female, her pale skin contrast perfectly with her violet, pale eyes as they inspected their piece of wargear.
A sudden twitch went through her body as she went into a light round of heavy breathing, reaching for her gravity belt. She pulled out a small scrynge, to anyone else it looked pretty insignificant. Putting it towards her neck, she injected the concoction into herself as the slight twitching ceased.
Breathing a sigh of relief, she re fitted her helmet, as other apothecaries arrived onto the scene.
"Lady Hinata, we heard a battlecry. Is there an enemy ambush?"
Hinata, after re fitting her helmet and waiting for the systems to restart, looked at the apothecaries that arrived.
"It is nothing. This" as she kicked towards the nob before her "creature hid among our fallens bodies, he will not be harrasing us anymore"
"Proceed to your duties young ones. I will be fine if any orks decide to show up"
"Of course my lady"
Hinata walked back towards the fallen astartes that she last worked upon. Inspecting that her job was complete she walked towards the next fallen, pulling off their helmet she saw that this was a female astartes instead.
Pulling back her nathecium, she inserted a yellow vial instead of a blue as she had done the ritual that she had previously done to the other fallen astartes.
In a field of countless dead, her apothecarion corp ensured that no man or woman was to be forgotten, this was but a small price to pay for her duty as the one who ensures the legacy of her legion.
The blood of martyrs shall never be forgotten, for the seeds of the Imperium shall look to them for strength.
-LoS-
The fleet is failing.
Great wrecks of former battleships, cruisers and strike cruisers litter the orbit of Ullanor, a great price to pay as thousands of souls are lost to the void. Already the weapon systems and ordanance of the fleet is straining under the massive ork armada.
The Will of fire's primary systems have suffered greatly from their extended firing and supressing of the enemy armada, it's great cannon draws silent as it's macro cannons and bombardment cannons pick up the slack.
Inari is looking at his systems, many of them flashing warning signs as multiple auxiliary and primary systems systemantically have shutdown under the collosal strain caused by the chakra cannon's extended firing.
He knew that what they had signed up for was potentially a suicide mission, and now it seems the legion might fall because of their utter destruction. It was times like this that a desperate action had to be made
"Helmsman"
"Aye Captain?"
"Prepare the engineer crew to overload the reactor"
"But Captain! Without the Will of Fire, the fleet"
"I know helmsman. This mission has cost us the lives of good men and women, and I will not stand idle while their sacrifice is in vain. I will finish this fight, even if I have to ride this ship into oblivion myself"
The crew on the bridge looked at the captain, their resolve had faltered when the situation looked hopeless, but in their captain's words they had recovered their courage, their second wind.
"With all due respect Captain. I will never abandon this post nor will I falter in my duty to the Imperium. I will ride right along side you my captain"
All around the bridge, the crew all cheered for that declaration. Inari looked upon them all with a sense of pride, just like Naruto, Inari had made his crew from people who valued the bonds of friendship and unity.
"Then let us walk upon the path of oblivion together shall we?"
The entire ship had the alerts blazing, already the message was being sent across all levels of the ship, those that wished to live had taken the emergency pods and cargo ships to the surface. The legion ships were also used to transport the last battle companies that were still on the Will of Fire to establish a stronghold on the planet until reinforcement arrived to assist and destroy the orks.
The ten man squad who had been guarding the bridge gave the crew a salute as they too took a pod towards the surface, the evacuation of the survivors of the ship was proceeding quickly as the technicians and magos's that were responsible for the engines prepared to give the rights of destruction.
Inari had promised Naruto that he would defend the legion to his dying breath, and that if he were given the oppotunity to end the battle he would take it in a heartbeat, his legacy would live on in the form of the legion of his first true brother.
"Captain! Incoming torpedo's!"
From the left side, the Will of Fire shuddered as a hail of torpedoes struck the hull, multiple explosions and hull breaches appearing on the scanners, entire segments of the ship were lost as the screaming of crew was silenced by the cold void. Another volley appeared from the right side as the defensive weapons sprung into action, their repeated volleys of firepower showering the missiles that tried to penetrate the hull.
A few dozen Jaeger interception crews sacrificed themselves in the way of the torpedoes as their bodies ignited in a ball of fire, their crew paying with their lives to ensure the ship can fufill it's duty.
But a final volley of Torpedoes, this one double the amount that had been fired, was heading it's way to the left side of the ship. With the majority of the guns destroyed and the warp engines overloaded, it was imposible for the Will of Fire to avoid it's inevitable fate.
Already the ship was barely holding on, with multiple ruptures spreading through the hull, and desperate crew either trying to contain the damage or evacuate to the more solid levels.
"Is this to be it? Are we to be silenced umong a sea of savages? Are we to fade to the void with our cries of justice unherd?"
Inari said this as the torpedoes were closing in, already the crew had resigned to their fate, that they would fail their legion and the Imperium.
-LoS-
A massive eruption of fire appeared above the skies of Ullanor, but Sasuke looked at the sight with a somber look, it seems that the fleet had been overwelmed and that they were stranded here.
Hails of drop pods rained umong the ork enemies as the rest of the reserve companies had crashed into the Enemy, but he can see his company had taken serious wounds, wounds that will be nearly impossible to recover from.
60 percent of his company was dead, and the rest sustained heavy or critical injuries. Even the luna Wolves that assisted them were no better off as brother stood shoulder to shoulder, yet the ork tide had not seised.
He was tired, for five days he had done nothing but engage in brutal,savage close quarters combat with the orks, his chakra had been drained destroying orks by the thousands, even now his kill count was in the millions but it just wasn't enough. Seeing one of his own being overruned by orks, his arms ripped from his body and used to bash his head in reminded him of the cruel nature of these foul aliens.
A massive nob had seen his tired look and proceeded to rush him, but unlike the last times where he destroyed these brutes he just didn't have the strength anymore to hold even his weapon up.
Everything hurt, even now his armour forced him to fall to one knee as the ork came closer. His bloodthirsty eyes looking upon him with a wild frenzy.
But even when he is exhausted, Sasuke looked upon his enemy with a true look of hatred, with a show of pure resolve he taunted the nob, his hatred blaring at his enemy with a fire of passion that would make even his fellow brothers of Fenris smile in pride.
The ork had nearly reached Sasuke when a pod smashed before him, sending orks flying.
This pod, decorated in the colours of his legion, hissed as a massive machine appeared out of the pod. An armoured sarcophagus with arms and legs, the machine walked out as the ork recovered from it's temporary setback.
The armoured machine looked upon the nob as one of it's fist was coated in a massive amount of lighning, with an unspoken signal the machine started running, it's speed unherd of from a machine so large.
The Ork nob was shocked as a massive fist impedded itself into it's chest, electricity shocking the poor victim as the ork was ripped apart from the lightning covered fist.
Gouts of pure inferno had spread from the arms of the machine as orks fell by the dozens, this time the horde had backed off as the machine raised one of it's arms. A sudden eruption happened as dozens of fractures appeared before the enemy as orks by the hundred were swalllowed in their depts.
"I have awakened" the great machine said as it sprayed promethium umong the ork stragglers that did not fall back towards the ork lines.
Sasuke winced as a shot of healing fluids was injected into his arm, bypassing his armour was a needle from an apothecary that appeared from a pod behind him, some ork tried to charge the apothecary but was then promply destroyed as the apothecary delivered a punch that sent the ork flying into a mob, killing dozens of the orks from the impact of their flying ork counterpart.
"Your late Kakashi" Sasuke said as the healing fluid gave him back a bit of his strength
"I am sorry. I got lost on the path of life"
"That's funny coming from a guy that's already dead"
The apothecary applied their hand towards Sasuke as a healing green glow appeared, already he could feel his body mending as his larimans organ accelerated the recovering.
"Dont move soo much, you have been fighting non stop on a broken arm for a while"
Indeed Sasuke had sustained a broken arm as an ork Nob got a lucky hit in with his chopper, the blade had digged into his flesh and shattered the bone.
"Sakura, I'm fine. All I need is a shot of chakra stimulant and I can fight"
"I go now to the front line. Farewell my students"
As Kakashi walked upon the ork mob, Sakura and her apothecarion tended to the injured from both the shadow foxes and the luna wolves. Already the line had progressed as the reserve company pushed up the line and soilders could now get the medical attention they needed.
Various injuries were being checked upon by the apothecarion as glowing green lights appeared umong the injured, those apothecaries who were not tending to the wounded were instead tending to the fallen as they gave the last rights to the soldiers and recovered the precious progenoid glands.
The luna wolves that had been fighting side by side with some of the fallen were surprised when the apothecaries had removed the helmets of some of the astartes to reveal females. Some even bowed in respect as the last passing was said umong those whom saved them from death.
Sakura had removed her helmet and revealed her long pink flowing hair and green eyes as she looked closer upon Sasuke's injuries, already she could see that Sasuke would be out of action for at least a few hours.
"Hey Sakura"
"Yea"
"What happened to the Will of Fire"
Sakura looked away for a second as Sasuke sighed
"I see"
An astartes in the colour of the Luna wolves, however this man was draped in the colour of green to show his stature in the legion appeared before Sasuke, this man did not wear a helmet as he looked upon the pair.
"I am Garviel Loken, Captain of the 10th company of the luna wolves and I give thanks for the assistance"
"Sasuke Uchiha Captain of the Second company of the Shadow foxes"
"Sakura Haruno, Magos Primaris of the apothecarion – Shadow Foxes"
"This is the first time I have seen a fabled 'sister' of the legion. I apologise if I come upon you as too chivalristic"
Sakura stood up, her size sightly smaller than Garviel as she placed her hand upon a wound that was on his chest, already he could feel the wound fading as an unknown feeling settled upon the wound, yet he felt only a soothing feeling coming from his injury.
"It is fine Garviel, we are all solders of the Imperium, our duty to it's people brings us together as a brotherhood, so we should not be as formal"
"I only say what is proper, but if you insist, then I will not be as formal"
They all looked upon the sky as a flood of pods rained down upon the planet, each one showing a different legion that was part of the reinforcement fleet.
"It seems help has arrived. So if you will excuse me my fellow brothers, I must return to tending to the living"
Resting for but a moment Garviel decided to question Sasuke
"I see you are farmiliar with our sister Captain. Might prey I ask how?"
Sasuke looked towards Sakura as she applied aid to the wounded astartes, her presence bringing peace to those whom fought for the past five days
"Well you see Captain. Our sister over there happens to also be my wife"
-LoS-
Date: 006 M30
Operation Parameters: Crusade
Current Imperial Forces: 1,599,000 Est Troops
Current Enemy Forces: 120,380,000,000 Est Troops
Casualties:
Imperial Forces: 701,000 Est Troops
Enemy Forces: 134,120,000,000 Est Troops
Reinforcements:
Imperial Forces: 18,000,000 Est Troops
Reinforcements confirmed, updating current Imperial Forces... Standby
-LoS-
A great swath of blue
That is what appeared upon the left side of the Will of Fire as the torpedoes are intercepted by the ship before them. Appearing upon it's side the symbol of a U is shown with the ships name appearing before the viewing deck
Maccrage's Honour
A great cheer of excitement floods through the ship as multiple small ships dock upon the Will of Fire these ships bear the symbol of the Adeptus Mechanicus as repair servo's and repair crew board upon the ship to ensure the craft's survival.
The ork armada had been flanked on all sides by the reinforcement fleet as tactical maneuvers by all imperial ships ensured that overlapping fields of Fire pounded the Enemy armada to oblivion. The ships included elements from the other legions and the main force of the luna wolves, lead by the great ship Vengeful Spirit.
The space battle for Ullanor was fierce, volleys of torpedoes and macro cannons filled the void as Imperial and Ork vessels were pummeled and destroyed, thousands of lives lost in a single battle. The battle for Ullanor has already reaped a massive toll, but now the fleet can provide the support the ground forces need to achieve victory.
The Will of fire was one of a few dozen ships that had not been destroyed when the reinforcement fleet arrived, yet the cost was great. Many of those ships had been destroyed beyond repair, and those who could be salvaged lost lives in the thousands, already elements of the fleet had been destroyed and many strike cruisers and Battle Barges that the legion had employed were destroyed in the defense of this system.
Inari looked somber as the final tallies were made, many of the captains and crew of those ships who were destroyed knew each other as their trust had to be developed to be unbreakable, for only those who you would place your life in would be so eager to follow you into such hopeless scenarios.
Many captains he knew personally and had even enjoyed their fellow company, this fleet was indeed like it's legion, a tightly knit brotherhood that served unto the stars.
"Captain"
Inari was broken from his thoughts as a tech adept handed him the damage report of the Will of Fire.
Already he could see that the systems would have to be re fitted with many different parts, and that the auxiliary systems and such would have to suffice for now until they returned to familiar ports, the required repairing equipment for the systems were only in one sector, even mars itself did not have the means to service this unique vessel.
The service crews from the mechanicum could only do temporary repairs at the most because of the intricate systems that require the specialized knowledge that Elementia provided, but it seems that the vessel itself will still be travel worthy to return to the sector.
"Have the engineers repair as much as they can, we will be returning to Elementia after this campaign, it would seem that a great cost has been made from our fellow man"
As repair servo's repaired the Will of Fire the fleet had finished destroying the enemy ork armada, their victory was the turning point against the ork empire as legion ships commenced reinforcement operations to the planets in the sector.
-LoS-
Date: 412 M23
Operation Parameters: Unknown
Current Location: Ekouu Homestation, Elementia Sector
-LoS-
"Lord Emperor, the genetic compounds you requested are here"
"Thank you Thanathos. Please place them there on the research desk"
The Emperor was in his personal wing of the Genetic research facility, already multiple devices and genetic templates were around the room as the Emperor looked upon the latest results of his work.
The genetic composition of his son and Naruto were almost identical, except that the augmentations that he created were not included in the genetics that Naruto had in his system.
For this reason, he started to develop a serum injection that would re-write Naruto's genetic code to accept the genetic template of his son, already his progress was sped up as he had readied blood samples from his son's deceased body, the genetic material was still preserved in perfect condition as the stasis field that surrounded his sons body preserved even his tissue.
Already the serum showed a 70 percent compatibility rate if it was used with Naruto, the only problem he encountered would be that the gene seed that he used for his legion would be useless as his son's genetic template would be incompatible with the method he used to create the normalized gene seed.
This was the dilemma that he encountered with this particular scenario, already he has found more about chakra by studying Naruto and his fellow escorts in the past few days than most genetic research that took him lifetimes to perfect.
Already he could see only two possible solutions, the first is that he modifies the serum to accept the normalized gene seed, but this would result in only a 22 percent chance of Naruto actually surviving the infusion process as the energy used in the normalization process is incompatible with chakra.
The second option would be the more sensible and safer option but would need time invested into it, this would be the complete genetic re-write of the gene seed itself and a new batch of astartes genealogy would have to be created to account for the new genetic template of his son.
Seeing no other option it would seem he would need to take the second and much safer option, it seems that himself, Malcador and the Ekouu will be busy for the foreseeable future.
"My lord Emperor" Malcador said as he walked into the room "Master Naruto wishes to speak with you, he has returned from his speaking with the great nations of Elementia
"Excellent, he is just in time. Also Malcador, remember our conversation upon Terra? about that project which we just didn't have time?"
"You mean the sister initiative my lord?"
"I think it is time we made progress towards that objective, don't you agree?"
"I would think this would be that moment we both agreed upon my Lord, I would say the time is indeed right. This chakra and the adaption genealogy of these worlds, I believe that it might just be possible"
Malcador walked out into the waiting room, where Naruto is looking at the man with a small smile
"He is ready for you Master Naruto"
"Thanks old man Malcador"
Malcador at first was confused when Naruto kept referring to him and the Emperor as old men, but then they found out that only the most respected people Naruto knows would be called in such an informal way, it seems that himself and the Emperor had been given his respect for the work they accomplished towards the Imperium.
Naruto walked into the room as the Emperor is creating another genetic serum, already multiple calculations and genealogies are presented on the screens that he was using, all of them completely overshooting Naruto as he walked up to the Emperor.
"I can tell that something interesting happened in the meeting"
This is what the emperor said as he was looking through an electron scope as he changed various chemical compositions in this latest batch.
"Well... they didn't outright demand it but instead wish to formally meet you old man. It seems some are a little skeptical of you being this all powerful lord that came from the stars and stuff. Even with myself and Garra explaining the situation they were still a bit skeptic"
The Emperor gave a small chuckle as he dialed in another part of the equation he was working on, the results giving him a positive response as the compatibility had bumped up to 82 percent
"I wouldn't expect any less considering that they had just come out from a great war. I would be surprised if they didn't have any doubts or questions"
"Is that the um... thing that you said was for me?"
The Emperor could feel the hesitation in Naruto's voice as he refereed to the serum as that 'thing'. It had been explained that the process could change Naruto completely, it could be that his son's chakra could completely change Naruto and that he would stop existing as himself, the other scenario was that it was a fusion of the two, a sort of unification of both souls into one whole person.
Naruto when he was first told this gave it a massive amount of thought, imagining that his entire existence could be erased because of a certain scenario or that he could be a new completely different self. It made his mind hurt and made him contemplate things that he did in his life in such a somber way.
Would it be painful? Will he know when he stopped being himself? Will he just fade away to be forever forgotten as the Emperors son took the vacancy that was his body.
He has been contemplating this decision for the past week and every time he thinks he has made peace with himself he has his doubt come creeping back again. He had even visited the chamber in which his Past self's chakra was humming away in a vat container, touching on the glass and feeling the energy his sense of self sacrifice starts kicking in.
Would he really condemn someone to an existence where you feel nothing except the feeling of existence itself? Could he really be that heartless?
He had even talked with Hinata about it as she gave him his support, and when he asked her what she would do she giggled and touched his chest
"I would do what Naruto would do, because in the end you are still you. And nothing will change that, even if your thoughts weren't you, Naruto will still be Naruto. No matter how much you would change"
Naruto had taken this to heart and felt his resolve come stronger the more he thought about it. Even now, behind the shadow of doubt his confidence was brimming to the boiling point. The Emperor could see the sea of thoughts run through his energy, he could feel Naruto's conviction flow through.
"I have decided"
"I see"
"I'll do it. I'll take the procedure"
The Emperor looked at Naruto with a sense of respect, to place your existence in the hands of others and making a decision that could erase you from everything would be tough even for himself. To see someone take it so selflessly upon himself filled him with a sense of both respect and pride.
If there was one thing the Emperor would say is that Naruto would of made a perfect son, a selfless person who would concern themselves about the well being of others before his own. Such selflessness was a rarity in such a dark and unforgiving galaxy.
"Then I will make the necessary arrangements Naruto. And just know that, whatever happens. I would have been proud if you were my son"
"Thanks old man"
Naruto relaxed as he looked upon the Emperor, already it felt as though a huge burden had been taken off him.
"You know. I wonder what everyone back home is going to react to my change? Bet they would be surprised as heck"
The room was filled with the chuckling and laughter of two people, both from different walks of life in a galaxy that is both vast and foreboding.
-LoS-
"Chamber energy output stabilized."
"Serum injectors primed and ready to commence infusion"
"Is this really necessary?"
This is what Naruto said through a breathing mask as he was suspended in a vat container while machinery was calibrating all around him. His paranoia of needles was now coming to it's extreme as the assortment of needles were swinging around him as the systems were being tested and calibrated.
"The infusion process will change your genetic structure Naruto. All of this is necessary to ensure your body doesn't die from the process" Said The Emperor as he talked through a microphone, the others all looked upon the chamber, this included Malcador and the other primarchs that were looking at Naruto who was only in his underwear.
"It's just that... all these needles"
"Heh! Is the young pup scared?"
"Ohh shut is Leman! How bout you bring your ass in here and tell me how it feels"
"Ohh you little midget kid!"
"Dog breath!"
"Shorty!"
"Don't make me come out of here and kick your ass!"
"Enough you two!" The Emperor said "Now apologize to each other"
"I'm Sorry for calling you dog breath" Naruto said, Russ looked at Naruto
"I'm sorry for calling you shorty. I guess... brother"
Naruto was smiling as Russ called him brother, not many things can change Russ's opinion of others. Apart from actually knocking the sense into him
"Well... are you ready Naruto"
the others looked at Naruto, suspended in the vat as vital liquids flowed through the container
"I just got one question... what do I do if I need to pee?"
the room exploded with laughter and chuckling as the Emperor was rubbing his forehead
"I'm ready"
"Then commence stage one"
a lone servo arm extends itself as Naruto is given an injection to his neck, a slight wince as a sigh of relief settles upon him.
"That wasn't so bad"
"That was penicillin"
Naruto was looking at them with a un amused face as they proceeded with stage one, fourteen servo arms came down, each containing multiple vials of the serum, finding their place upon Naruto's body they all drained into his bloodstream, muscles and organs as Naruto held back a wince of pain.
"Commencing Stage two"
At the bottom of the container, chakra filled up the chamber, this being the chakra of the primarch that was covering Naruto's body, already Naruto could feel the foreign energy flood his body as he started twitching from the pain and as his chakra coils started to feel like they were on fire.
The chamber was now three quarters full as a final servo arm injected a potent sleeping agent, the last thing Naruto felt as he fell asleep was pain.
The Chamber was now covered in the chakra as everyone looked on as the energy glowed in a slow frequency. The Ekouu scientist were monitoring all the different aspects of Naruto's body such as his heart rate, brain activity and vital signs.
"Stage two complete. Time of stage three, twelve hours"
"There is nothing more we can do now. The rest now lies with Naruto and my son, we can only watch and hope" The Emperor said as the others looked upon the glowing chamber.
-LoS-
He was floating in nothingness, all senses had evaded his though. Only existing mattered.
Floating through the infinite space he could see different colours flood his vision, already he has seen things from his life, or was it past life? That somehow resonated with a part of his memory.
He remembers fire and ash, a metal casing as chaotic energies emanated from his body, his body felt pain and yet he did not cry. Suddenly a great rattling, the door to the casing was being ripped off, and a sea of blue was filling his vision. The energy that had emanated from his body fought the sea of blue as it became harder to breathe.
The chaotic energy was now being consumed by the blue, each time the blue energy was becoming stronger. Yet this did not matter to him as the burning of his lungs made his vision fade into a hazy darkness, before the embrace of cold came through the blue flooded his vision. He could taste the energy as it coursed through his body, he felt both stronger and weaker at the same time.
Darkness embraced him as the sounds of a screaming engines faded into nothing.
He did not know what happened but now he could feel life all around him, he was confused. Why did he feel these new beings? Where was here?
He could not see, only darkness appeared before his vision, but he could feel the different colours around him. It was fascinating and at the same time filled him with sadness. He could only see the colours, could not even feel a body to call his own, yet he felt tethered to something, like an anchor to a ship that is being carried by the tide.
Oh how he wished he could feel the sights of his home, to hear the voice of his father as he tended to himself and his fellow brothers. He could hear his father talking with another, Malcador his father kept referring to him, he would come and care for us, show his affection for all of us individually as he walked around the room where our cradles were stored.
But that was something he would never forget, even as these colours encircled him and even though he could only see darkness, he would never forget those memories.
He had felt the pull.
At first it was a small pull but now it was pulling him away from this place. Would he survive this? Would he lose a part of himself? Already he could feel his mind slip a bit, his being fading to another existence. As soon as it happened it was done and he was once again feeling the colours, but now he felt himself at another place. Like a copy of himself but yet he was still here. Feeling this energy he could feel others as well, the range of colours had changed once more. It was a swirling tide of chaotic energy.
He did not know how long time had passed, for something such as time did not matter to him anymore, but now he felt that energy return. Memories that weren't his flooded his existence.
He was a king, his people surrounded on all sides by war. Already his enemies had intended to destroy all he held dear, but with courage he said he will finish the fight himself.
Leaving his armies to defend his homeland, he walked alone among armies of men and women, even some who looked like animals yet he knew that those people only wished to have peace and equality with all humans.
There was a war cry and he remembered picking up his sword. And with a mighty clash tore the continent apart with his bright aura. Already the enemy armies were fearful of him, some even bowing towards him and proclaiming him king of all, but he did not fall to the temptation. Instead he declared all nations be united together upon this world, and that this land that they stand upon be the symbol of this unity. That all nations not fight, but become one people
This place was then named Vytal, the final act of the great war and the beginning of peace.
A second time he felt the pull, and again he felt the energy return.
This time he was a great pilot, and Humanity was both under attack by those who would see chaos, and these beings that appeared from the great ocean. He remembered his Jaeger, known only as Bastion, an advanced version of the current production line. He has seen his team all fight these monsters.
Their movements were graceful, each one a mass produced perfection, and the men and women who served beside him were graceful in their fighting. Hundreds of hours of training all to fight horrors and incursions to the peace that their civilization had become.
After fighting the enemy beyond, he set his sights towards the enemy within. With his skills and practice he united the separate governments, brought together people from all walks of life and promoted unity and peace among all that would fight for the survival of our world.
Nations that had once been at war with each other were brought together to settle their differences, armies that fought against each other were united under his leadership. Old rivalries that sparked centuries long blood feuds were settled as he made the other side see the reality from their supposed 'enemies' perspective.
He had lead the people through an age of reason and trust, and already all were united under one government, under one people. He died knowing that peace had come to this world, and that he had no regrets.
Now here he was, a light had shined among two figures. Both were the same person yet their chakra was a contrast between a vibrant blue and yellow
'So... I guess this is it?' The yellow one said as the blue one looked at him
'This is not the ending. But merely the beginning of this leg of the journey' The blue one replied
'Will we still be... us?'
'That depends, do we want to change?'
'No... I guess not'
'Then we don't need to change. I have seen many things, many events that were not me but that never changed who I was. Instead I looked forward, always staying positive, even in the most grim of times'
'Heh... spoken just like me'
'Just like us'
Both figures walked towards each other, they embraced as their energies merged, a green chakra appeared before the new figure. He tested his limbs as a smile appeared upon his face
'This doesn't feel so bad. I guess in the end I'm still me all along'
The room suddenly filled with light, it's presence signaling peace among all of them, that this existence was a result of all their experience.
'I guess I still feel like Naruto. And I still like that name; Naruto Uzumaki. Time to change history'
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"Stage two complete. Initializing stage three"
It had been twelve hours since Naruto had been place in the container, the group watched as the chamber had been covered with panels, each one covering the container as energy from the generators flooded the chamber.
This final stage was to accelerate the organs and production of the genetic modifications provided by the serum, already they could see the glowing light appear from the small slit from the chamber. The Emperor looked as the energy output was steadily rising as the chamber glowed brighter and brighter.
"I have reading of elevated heart activity"
"Brain activities are spiking"
"Blood pressure and vital signs are elevating"
"My lord, should we abort?"
The Emperor was looking at the chamber, if they stopped the procedure now Naruto's chance of survival would drop dramatically as his body could potentially reject the serum, but if they continue he could die as a result of the energy overload.
He contemplated both answers and was to push the abort button sequence but hesitated. He knew that Naruto would want to proceed, even if there was a chance of him dying he would not care so long as he had no regrets upon taking this procedure.
"No. Continue stable output, I believe in Naruto"
"Of course my lord Emperor. Output at 75 percent"
For a few tense minutes the output steadily climbed in the chamber, one of the Ekouu scientist giving readouts as the chambers light shined almost blindingly now.
"That is at 100% capacity my lord"
"Hold for 20 seconds"
For twenty seconds, everyone held their breath. None more than Hinata who was looking at the chamber, ever worried for Naruto
"Stage 3 procedure complete"
"Cut all power from the electrical output"
"Standby"
The mighty power generators slowed down as the light faded from the chamber, the massive panels cleared the chamber as the flood light flowed across the now clear container.
Naruto's body had changed, no longer was he a fairly large 6ft 5 but instead was a giant at 9ft 2, his body had changed dramatically, now sporting a body worthy of a god as his hair had grown to his mid shoulders, his whisker marks had faded and now were only thin lines among his face. His body was occasionally twitching as his breathing showed that he was still in a deep sleep.
"It worked my lord. It worked!" Arhisa said as the fluid was being drained from the chamber, already the Emperor was smiling as his son had been re-born.
"My son" The Emperor was the first into the chamber as Naruto's body fell forward, he held onto his son and could feel the beat of his two hearts.
"Get a stretcher here, and ready the medic room"
"At once my lord"
As Naruto was placed on the stretcher his eyes opened, his sight was blurry but through it he could see the sight of the Emperor
"Father" Naruto whispered as he embraced unconsciousness.
-LoS-
"Genetic test confirm the infusion was successful my lord"
"And the blood sample for the Gene seed? What was the result of that?"
"Compatibility results came back as negative my lord. The gene seed rejected his DNA and started to fail"
"I knew that this was going to happen. No matter, I will return to my lab to initiate the Legionnaire project, as soon as I see my son"
"Of course my lord"
This was the scene in which Naruto had started to open his eyes, his hearing was slightly ringing as his vision came into focus, when his body came to he noticed he was lying in a bed, to his left The Emperor was talking to an Ekouu scientist. To his right, sleeping on one of the chairs was Hinata, the poor girl looked tired and had the signs of barely catching sleep.
Giving out a small grunt, the Emperor looked as he saw his Son sitting upright in the bed, with a fluid grace he appeared at his sons side.
"Son?"
Naruto looked at the Emperor, slowly he started to smile as he hugged his Father
"Father. It is so good to see you once again!"
"My son. It has been too long" The Emperor said as feelings of joy flowed through his body. Pulling back the Emperor patted Naruto on his shoulder as he looked upon his son with a sense of happiness.
"You have grown strong my son"
"I never lost hope, and I had never forgotten where I came from father"
"And... Naruto?"
At this Naruto looked at his hand, giving it a small flex he gave a smile
"Myself and Naruto are one. I am more Naruto Uzumaki than I am your son father. Those memories I will not forget nor will I abandon the bonds he... I mean we formed"
"I see... Naruto"
"That is indeed my Name father. Naruto Uzumaki, your son and indeed the son of those who brought me to existence in this body. I feel whole and happy"
Hinata started to stir from her sleep as she started mumbling Naruto's name. When she came too she saw Naruto's new body talking to the Emperor as tears came from her face.
"Naruto-kun... Is that you?"
Naruto placed his hand under her hair as he pulled it away, a smile struck his face as he looked at Hinata's lavender eyes.
"It is me Hinata. I'm still here and you still look like the beautiful girl I fell in love with all those years ago"
At this Hinata leaped into Naruto's arms, her arms barely going around his waist as she cried tears into his chest. Naruto reciprocated the hug as he too shed tears as he felt the emotion of love flood from her system and merge with his, in his thought the feeling was pleasant.
She pulled back as she placed her head with Naruto's their lips combined as a electrical feeling flowed through the star crossed lovers. The Emperor looked at this with a smile, safe in the knowledge that Naruto Uzumaki still lived in his son and that the actions that shaped him in this lifetime will provide his son with values that he will cherish with those he forms bonds with.
-LoS-
"Father, are you nervous?"
"I do not show fear so easily my son"
"I'm kinda nervous. Like I wonder what they'll be thinking when they see me like this?"
"I once remembered someone saying to me 'It is not what is outside of the person, but it is their character that one should truly try to understand'"
"Those are some pretty philosophical words father"
"I thought so too my son"
Naruto and the Emperor were waiting outside of the leaf village's meeting hall, when he walked out from the medical center he was greeted by those that had come with him from Elementia, they looked at his body as he towered over the lot of them. Even Kakashi was small compared to Naruto's height as the others expressed their joy at seeing Naruto still himself.
Tsunade had said that he looked much more like his biological father now than before, minus the massive height difference. She said that his parents would be proud of him if they were still alive to see this, she also walked towards the Emperor and had given a formal bow as she said that konoha would stand behind the Imperium, in honour of not only sparing them from a fate of extermination but also because they felt that Naruto embodied all the traits of a great leader, she said that no other person would lead this world better than the one who saved it from destruction.
A select envoy from the Imperium had taken a drop ship back to Elementia, this included the Emperor, Malcador, Leman Russ, Horus, Sanguinius and Magnus the Red. Archmagos Kane was seeing to the fortification of the Ekouu Homestation and it's modifications to become a star port for the sector, which for the moment he left to his most senior enginseers and magos's in his absence to this meeting, while Rogal Dorn had returned to his legion to continue the great crusade.
Naruto's return to Konoha left some people stunned at his new look, even now people looked at him with awe as they felt a incredible aura from their honoured hokage. The various envoys from the other elemental nations looked at Naruto with surprise. From those he has helped to liberate their countries from tyrannic monsters to those he had formed lasting bonds with.
Walking into the meeting room the room was surprised at the young man now turned into a giant as he is being followed by the Emperor of mankind. The Kage's all looked at Naruto with a sense of surprise and awe, none more so than Bee who was now fairly small compared to Naruto, when before he dwarfed him by a solid feet.
As they took their seats with the others who joined them Mifune was the first to speak.
"Naruto-sama, it is a pleasure to see you once again. You have changed a lot since our last meeting"
Naruto looked with a smile as he settled into his normal seat, a small smile gracing his face
"Indeed it has been lord Mifune. I trust Iron country is still following prospering"
"Indeed it is Naruto-sama. However we are here for more than just small chat between our countries are we not?"
"Indeed we are. May I formally introduce to all of you the Emperor of the Imperium of mankind"
Naruto waived his hand to the Emperor as he gave a small bow towards all the leaders of Elementia. Already a few lords and nobles looked upon the giant of a man with a sense of respect as he had an aura that demanded it.
"Leaders, lords and ladies of Elementia, on behalf of the Imperium I give my humble greetings to your great nations."
"We do not know of the Imperium, but from what Kazekage-sama and Naruto-sama have said, your empire extends beyond the void does it not?" Mifune said
"Indeed you are correct. The Imperium is a galaxy spanning empire, built upon the philosophy that mankind should be re-united in such turbulent times"
"That may be good and all" the Raikage said as he looked at the man "But we must discuss things that might be a conflict of interest between our nations and the Imperium"
"With all due respect A-sama. But we must first hear of these turbulent events that plague others beyond our planet" Mifune said as A held back a sigh
"I would agree with Mifune A" Terumi Mei, mizukage of the mist said as she looked at the Emperor "Let the man speak of these dangers first before we discuss such things as politics"
And so the Emperor explained the situation beyond their system, that Humanity has been scattered towards the farthest reaches of the void, and that the Emperor has made it his task to re-unite these lost worlds and bring them all to an age of science and understanding. He has said of the many worlds that have come into the Imperium's domain and even of the parts where outright rebellion and chaos reared itself, and the choices he as Emperor had to make to ensure Unity on such a scale.
He also explained of the aliens that occupy this galaxy, some who's agenda's are shrouded even from his powers and even of aliens who would no sooner go to war for the pleasure or killing any in their path.
"So it seems that the realms beyond our world are unforgiving to those who wish to isolate themselves"
the Tsuchikage, an old man name Onoki, said as his granddaughter is beside him listening to all that is happening "However, how can we be sure that any agreements that we make with the Imperium would not come and destroy us in the future"
"I understand you are hesitant to trust those who come from a different place, whom do not know of your customs and such. But I assure you as Emperor of these realms an agreement forged under my authority will not be so easily broken"
"We can see you are a man of your word Emperor" Mei said as she leaned back into her chair "But such an arrangement cannot be rushed without careful consideration"
"We wish to speak to those that have followed you to this meeting, let us hear of their stories of how the Imperium brought them into it's fold. And we will have clarity on that which we ask of you lord Emperor"
And so the envoys that followed the Emperor told of their planets tales of how they joined the Imperium, Archmagos Kane was the first to go as he explained the past of Mars and the treaty of Olympus, which gave his organization; the Adeptus mechanicus, exclusive rights to any ancient human technology that the Imperium held. In exchange, mars would provide the means and weaponry for the Imperium to travel among the stars and fight the battles it needs to fight.
When asked if the Adeptus mechanicus would allow technology that would be familiar to them he responded that such things would have to be approved and sanctified by the council of Mars. And that short of a mutual treaty with the Adeptus mechanicus this wouldn't be so easy to bypass.
The primarchs went next, as they explained the worlds they came from, how the Imperium welcomed them, and the boons and the reliefs that the Imperium provided to their planets.
When asked what they had to pay for this prosperity, they answered that they only serve the Imperium in protecting the realm, the governance and lordship of the planet is left to those on the planet only to govern themselves.
The leaders of the nations talked among themselves after these testimonies, and came to some logical conclusions.
They asked Archmagos Kane if a treaty can be written that would allow these worlds to keep their technology and govern it themselves, but in exchange they would provide the Adeptus mechanicus exclusive rights to any technology researched that could benefit the Imperium as a whole.
"The details would have to be finalized by the council" Archmagos Kane said "But I believe that this can receive approval due to the special nature of these worlds"
"And lord Emperor, if we as the nations of Elementia were to write a constitutional law that is approved by yourself, will this be guaranteed to be extended to all those from Elementia and her sister planets?"
"If that is what it takes to welcome you into the Imperium's domain then I will see no such problem"
"This has given us much to think about lord Emperor. But the first thing we must establish is that if the other worlds in our system would approve of such things. Until such a time as we can get the approval of all in the realm of Elementia for this, we kindly request that an extension of hospitality be given from the Imperium and it's allies. If that is not too much to ask"
The Emperor nodded in approval with this arrangement, he had seen the wisdom and collective though from all the leaders. To approve of such a freedom would ensure that Elementia's way of life would be relatively untouched by Imperial and Mechanicus bureaucracy. That would in turn allow them to react to events that would harm not only themselves, but also their allies of interest in the Imperium. In a way, the Emperor was proud that the leadership of Elementia though of not only the present, but also the future of their people as a whole.
-LoS-
Date: 514 M23
Operation Parameters: Unknown
Current Location: Emperor Class Battleship- Talon of Humanity, Elementia Sector
-LoS-
Naruto was exited.
It had taken them years but they had finally united the sector and the treaty of Elementia, or known as the constitution of chakra, was finalized and approved by all nations of the sector.
The Adeptus mechanicus had sent a representative to write up a treaty agreement to add towards the treaty. Which outlined the freedoms and reparations that the Adeptus mechanicus would accept.
It would be stated that any technological advancements that are achieved in Elementia and any of it's worlds that are under their domain would be the property and ownership of Elementia and her planets respectively, however should the mechanicus request for such technology, then with approval from the great council of Elementia, the technology will be given as a gift to the adeptus mechanicus where it will be stored and archived to be used by the wider Imperium.
This does not mean that the rights of said technology would be the mechanicum's, but instead is 'borrowed' from Elementia to be used 'for the betterment of the mechanicum and the Imperium'. Elementia will still have complete control of said technology and can choose to distribute it to whom they please.
As compensation for this boon, the Adeptus mechanicus request that all STC templates recovered from any force of Elementia be given exclusively to the Mechanicum and that said technology can be 'requested' by Elementia with approval of the council of mars. This technology can only be researched if 'the technology in question will help improve the technological advancement of Elementia and her planets and/or the Imperium as a whole'.
The last phase of the treaty deals with the request for confiscated technology not of human origin. This part of the treaty states that 'in the event such technology can be studied to advance the technological knowledge of Elementia and/or her planets. The technology can be requested at the time of confiscation by Elementia or one of her representatives. If it is agreed then the technology shall be studied and shall be either dismantled or destroyed when the study period of the technology is complete.
For the Constitution of Chakra, the sector of Elementia and her sister planets, will be given the exclusive rights of Imperial citizenry. Imperial law shall not extend fully to these planets, unless through Imperial decree or through the authority of the Emperor of mankind.
In the terms of the constitution, the sector will freely give aid to the Imperium and it's current campaigns and/or battle zones. And will accept request from any authority that is given Imperial approval.
All races that consider Elementia and her sister planets home will be given full citizenship, and cannot be denied this right due to their species. Under this treaty all shall be treated as equals among Imperial law.
'So shall it be decreed'
Under this was the Signature and seal of the Emperor, the first council of Elementia and the signature and seal of the representative of the Adeptus Mechanicus.
It was a momentous occasion, all of the sector had celebrated this constitution and the possibilities of it's people to prosper even in such dark times. The Ekouu were celebrating as they were granted Imperial Citizenship thanks to this treaty and were considered a 'welcomed' species to the Imperium's boarders.
An Imperial escort had returned a copy to Terra, where the leadership found that the treaty was indeed ratified by the Emperor himself and that this is now indeed Imperial law.
But that is not what is exciting to Naruto.
He hard just heard from his father that they had just finished the first generation prototype of the new progenoid glands. The first gene seed of the legion that will call Elementia it's home.
Arriving at the genetic center with Hinata in tow, who said she wished to follow Naruto so that she could stay by his side, they were greeted by his father as they were lead into the incubation room, where they saw the first two prototypes of progenoid glands for his legion.
"It is almost ready my son. But unlike your other brothers, this gene seed is unique"
"How so father?"
"Unlike your brothers gene seeds. This one has been given the compatibility trait from your genome, in effect allowing us more freedom in how the genetic structure can adapt. With this in mind we were able to make it so the genome can accept a pure X chromosome layout for the final chromosome"
"Wait a minute. A pure X chromo... you don't mean?"
"Yes my son. The gene seed has been modified to accept both male and female recipients. The female aspect has not been fully stabilized yet so there is still a chance of initial rejection from a female host. But it should be possible once the gene seed has cycled through a few iterations"
"And the organs?"
"All but one of the organs have been integrated into the gene seed my son. The only one left out is the Black carapace"
"Wait... why is that so father? Isn't the black carapace needed to allow our power armour to function with our bodies"
"Perhaps I should explain this part lord Emperor" Arhisa said as she pulled up a diagram of a normal Elementian
"Do you both know what this is?"
"It's a normal body from us. Why do you ask"
"Well... when we initially created the template for the first humans of this world, we came across the black carapace of your previous body. We were stumped at how we could incorporate that into a normal genome but found in the end it was redundant"
"Redundant? How so?"
"Your Chakra in effect works just like a black carapace. It's points across your body align with the points in power armour perfectly. This is not by coincidence, in fact we believed that the chakra adapted your bodies to include this feature because of the genetic template being used. The power armour just needs to be calibrated to accept energy lines and the interface should mould perfectly with your bodies"
"That is Impressive. Chakra had been designed to do that function?"
"Yes... Indeed we were also surprised when we discovered this little tidbit of information"
"However, the first thing we need to address is the first female recipient for the gene seed. As we said before, the likelihood of genetic instability is indeed high for this first iteration. We would need to implant the organs into the recipient and collect the first initial gene seed that develops from the procedure. From there, another iteration of the gene seed can be perfected, and so on and so forth"
"What of the male ones?"
"Fortunately" The Emperor said "The male compatibility has already been perfected and is implemented into this design. There is no need for any other iterations for male recipients"
Naruto looked in contemplation, already he was wondering about potential ladies that could be a volunteer for this. But each time he would be hesitant as he wouldn't want to harm his own friends.
"I will do it"
Naruto was surprised when he heard Hinata say those words, looking at her with a look of shock Naruto grabbed hold of Hinata's hand
"Hinata. You can't be serious? This could kill you"
Hinata looked at Naruto, confidence brimming in her eyes as she showed nothing but courage and love to Naruto
"I know it is selfish of me to ask of this. To risk my life for the success of this project."
"Hinata"
"But this is my choice Naruto-kun. If this can make me walk along side you till the end of time. Any risk is worth that, because without you my world would be that much smaller"
Hinata held Naruto's hand with a tender care as she looked towards the pod that contained the prototype progenoid glands.
"This is my choice Naruto-kun. I will bare this on my shoulders, and I will come from this stronger because of it, I will be able to stand by your side, stronger in not only everyone's eyes. But most importantly, my own eyes"
Naruto could feel the emotions rolling off Hinata, already he was feeling both panic and happiness at how this is more of a test of courage for Hinata than anything else she has encountered. She had stood against a man proclaiming to be a god to protect him, fought in a war even when all hope seemed lost. Now she is coming against a challenge, another time in her life that will define who she will be in days coming ahead.
With a reluctant smile, Naruto knew that he had to let her see to this path.
"No matter what happens Hinata. Just know that I'll never abandon you. Even if you were to die from this I will never forget you."
"And I will never forget you Naruto, because that is our promise isn't it?"
"Right... And we never break our promise"
-LoS-
"Organ maturity complete. Initializing phase one"
This was the call as Ekouu scientist and senior Apothecary's from the Blood angels legion proceeded to integrate the new recently developed organs into Hinata. Already she had been given anesthesia and was currently in a deep sleep. A team of apothecaries from the Legion were monitoring the procedure with a deep scrutiny.
Looking through an observatory deck. Naruto was watching the operation, the Emperor and Sanguinius by his side. Even though he looked every bit as calm, on the inside he was a mess. Already he could envision the worst case scenario that the one he loved would be lost to him. The Emperor placed his hand on his shoulder.
"Do not worry my son. She is in good hands"
"I would place my life with those in that room. Golaron is my finest apothecary and has been responsible for many genetic operations of my legion. You have my word brother that she is in the best care"
"Thank you Sanguinius. It was on such a short notice"
"Heh. It is not everyday that you hear that there could be a sister within the ranks of our brotherhood, It was my honour to ensure that this most momentous occasion is possible"
"Still... I feel that something might go wrong. I don't know what I would do if I lost her"
"Have faith in her brother. Like she has faith in you"
"Faith huh?"
Sanguinius and the Emperor looked at Naruto as he uttered that phrase
"Do you not believe in faith brother?" Sanguinius said
"For most of this life, I have been an outcast. A pariah and called a monster, yet I never was one to look for faith. Even when all seemed lost I did not believe in faith. When a man fought me proclaiming himself a god and even when I have fought a literal god of this world I never believed in faith"
"Then what do you believe in Naruto" The Emperor said as now he too was interested in his response
"I believe in the strength of one's self. That ones courage and strength be the foundation in which anything is possible. I do not believe in the whimsical beliefs of gods. But in the strength of men"
The Emperor smiled as Sanguinius gave Naruto a pat on his back, a smile on his face as he heard his son utter that phrase. Already he could see Naruto being one who would be a fine leader in reaching out to people to abandon the petty followings of gods. For he could see that through Naruto's actions he would show others that there are no gods that will help you, only the strength of men would matter in this time and age.
-LoS-
"Initializing phase 19 – readying the progenoid gland"
"Preparing the incision"
"Current readings?"
"Blood pressure stable"
"Organs are showing stability"
"Brain functions are stable"
"Then let us begin"
It had been twenty hours since Hinata had started to receive the organs that would make her astartes, already the procedure has been steady and slow since she received the first organ, a secondary heart. Each phase of the operation went without much of a hitch as organ after organ was placed into her body.
This was to be the last phase as the black carapace was not needed with this particular strain of gene seed. Already her organs were being monitored as the two progenoid glands were being placed, one into her chest and the last in her neck
"I'm getting something" one of the apothecaries that were monitoring the organs said
"Is it a breakdown?"
"I cannot tell. The error has passed. Proceed"
"Inserting the progenoid glands"
After a few minutes of careful incisions and connecting of the organs, the head apothecary inspected his work
"Final Phase complete. Proceeding to close the cavity"
All of a sudden the monitors all started giving out warnings signs. Already both hearts had flat lined instantly
"Initiate emergency resuscitation"
"I have failure readings appearing on six organs, now seven"
"Administer 200 milligrams of adrenaline"
"Administering"
An Apothecary had injected a shot of adrenaline into Hinata's bloodstream, but the monitors still read a flat line.
"It is a breakdown"
"Administer the genetic stabilizer"
An Apothecary had injected a small vial of a green concoction into Hinata's bloodstream. The result was instant as her body started to randomly spasm while the different apothecaries were trying to hold her body down.
"Heart rate has spike from flat line. We are loosing her"
"Administer a second doze of stabilizer"
Again a vial of green concoction was injected into Hinata, this time through her neck as the Apothecaries prioritized her brain functions to stabilize so as to not lead to any permanent damage.
Already they were fighting an uphill battle as they applied all their medical knowledge into ensuring Hinata did not die. As they had monitors show that organs were stabilizing, they still had to deal with her hearts as they had started to suffer from ventricular fibrillation.
"Prepare the defibrillator"
The apothecaries cleared Hinata's body as an Ekouu medic brought in a customized heart defibrillator, placing the current lines near her heart, the apothecaries set an initial charge
"Clear"
With a jolt, her body shot up as the monitors still showed an erratic heartbeat.
"Again. Set charge to 2 amps"
"Clear"
The second jolt had slowed down her hearts but now her breathing pattern was disrupted. Some apothecaries still called out that some organs were still failing
"Administer a third doze of stabilizer"
The third vial gave a different response as her organs started to adapt to the genome of her body as the stabilizers slowed down the reaction of the organs in her body. The apothecaries still were trying to get her to breathe normally and now had a breathing tube pumping air into her lungs.
All the while Naruto was kneeling on the second floor, looking through tear covered eyes as Sanguinius and the Emperor pulled him away from the room. He looked as though he had a near dead looking sight as he saw the apothecaries scramble to ensure Hinata pulled through.
Sanguinius and the Emperor had taken him out of the room, where Naruto had started to cry.
-LoS-
After a tense hour in which the operation light was still on; Naruto, the Emperor and Sanguinius were waiting outside. Naruto was a wreck as he felt both his hearts cry out in pain at the state he saw Hinata in before he was pulled out of the room. His father and brother had been there as he broke down.
That was an hour ago and now Naruto is shaking, a nervous look in his eyes as he tried so desperately to forget what he had seen. Already he could see memories of Hinata fade as he saw them being replaced with her body that was in that operating theater.
After a few seconds, the light to the surgery room turned off as Golaron walked out from the operating room.
"How is she?" Naruto asked, Golaron gave a smile
"She is pulling through. She is currently being monitored as we speak but it seems that the organs in her body will need a steady lot of stabilizer for her organs to not be rejected"
"That is great" Naruto said as his look changed to one of relief "Can we see her?"
"Of course my lord. She is resting in the recovery wing. Follow me"
Golaron lead them to a bed, where a sleeping Hinata was resting. Her breathing was steady as monitoring systems were checking her vital functions.
Naruto walked up to her side where he placed his hand on hers. This made Hinata start to stir as her eyes opened as she was looking towards Naruto.
"Naruto-kun"
"Hinata. I'm here, how do you feel?"
"It hurts. But it isn't that bad"
Naruto smiled as he held her Hand, the Emperor had been watching his son as an Ekouu scientist walked into the room
"My lord. The genetic testing results"
"Thank you"
The Emperor looked at the report, already he could see the adaptation gene was doing it's work in accepting the organs that now work in Hinata's body. He could see now that as the adapting properties of her genome interacted with the organs, they would become more stable as time progressed.
Sanguinius had walked towards Hinata as Naruto introduced the two. Hinata giving a brief hello as Sanguinius said how his apothecaries were responsible for the operation. Hinata had thanked him as she smiled.
"Naruto's brother is such a noble person"
"I am merely doing what is right my lady"
"Well I thank you Sanguinius. Thanks to you this was all possible"
"You honour me my lady. If you two will excuse me, I have some things to attend to"
"Brother"
Sanguinius stopped as Naruto stood up, a look of gratitude on his face as he held Hinata's hand
"I owe you a great debt brother, and I promise you, I will repay this kindness you have shown me"
"This I swear"