Chasing after a Contact! Oak Town?
Naruto and Sasuke came upon Natsu wrapped up in wooden branches that were slowly, but surely, chokng them. While Gray looked like he could still breathe, Natsu looked as if he was on death's doorstep. Xeos must have made the branches tighten faster around Natsu so his flames couldn't incinerate the branches.
Naruto quickly coated his hands in the shredding element he had which was wind. He sliced the branches apart, allowing the two boys to fall to the ground and gasp greedily for the oxygen in the air.
"What happened," Sasuke asked.
"Well, we were fighting that kid, Akira, before his older brother, at least that's what he acted like, showed up and took him away. He then wrapped us up in those branches, so I think he uses Wood-Make Magic. Oh yeah, and he took Yamai," Gray summarized in between gasps. "What about you guys? Did you defeat that other guy?"
Sasuke frowned while Naruto looked down.
'Next time we will. It's slowly but surely coming back. Our memories. Next time, all of our techniques will be available to us. Our taijutsu will be exactly like it was when we were at our peak, and then we can start trying to relearn everything. Recreating our jutsu's into Magic.' The two thought simultaneously.
'Plus, my Sharingan will finally finish its development, meaning I can start working on how to get the Mangekyo. After that, I'll relearn how to make Itachi's eyes return to the Eternal.' Sasuke thought to himself quietly.
"From that look in your eyes you failed. How? You two are definielty strong enough to tie Erza, no; you're strong enough to beat Erza. I can see it in the way you walk. In fact, you walk with a strength and confidence that only Gildarts has, but something tells me you guys are even above his level, so why did you hold back?" Gray asked.
'Sasuke sure has been teaching him how to read peoples characteristics through their walks a lot more seriously than I have been teaching Natsu that. Although, as of now Natsu has more brute strength and is better at dodging. These two would still tie if they fought.' Naruto thought as he smiled at Gray.
"We can't tell you Gray. Just know that when the time comes you will know. But I must admit saying we're stronger than Gildarts and the old man is quite the compliment, however, Sasuke and I aren't that strong. As for Erza and Mira, let's just keep that our little secret," Naruto said, winking at Gray.
"Yeah, yeah," Gray mumbled. "What now?"
"Well, those dark guild members will most likely kill Yamai, and we can't let that happen. As of now we are going to be searching for them to stop them. Well, you two are, we are going to be checking a place that we think they are headed," Sasuke said.
"If you think they're headed in that direction why aren't we coming with you?" Natsu asked, now fully back to normal.
"You don't have the amount of stealth for this. Don't worry though, I'll send one of my clones to come back and get you guys once we find them. Just don't get into any fights," Naruto said.
Natsu nodded.
"Well then, Team 7, get started," Sasuke said before turning towards the direction that Xeos ran off, followed by Naruto.
Natsu and Gray stared at each other before nodding and taking off in a similar, but different, direction. As the two boys came across a plethora of trees they groaned.
"Ready Natsu?"
"Let's just get this over with," Natsu said before taking off into the forest, followed by Gray.
XxX
"Naruto, they are headed to OakTown. Do you think they are going there for the reason," Sasuke asked as they jumped through the trees, the only reason they were able to do so without chakra however was because they were using a small amount of Magic to keep the afloat, blasting out small, nearly invisible beams of lightning and wind.
"Most deifinetly. To be honest I don't think that gem was really theirs and was actually someone else's who let them keep it for a while. They may be giving it back, but I'm not sure. And I didn't want Natsu and Gray to get involved in something both of us weren't sure about."
Sasuke nodded. However, he had an ominous feeling as if he was missing something important, something he should not be forgetting. For now he shrugged it off, however he knew one thing was for sure, he would not be able to ignore it completely. Something was going on, something both Naruto and Sasuke were forgetting, and something that would be exceedingly important.
XxX
"Manabe, are you in position," a deep voice cackled.
"Yeah, I'm ready Nick, is the guild?"
"Yeah, we're just waiting on Xeos. Once he gets here and drops of his luggage we'll strike. Is the setback team ready?"
"Yeah, they should hold off those two people headed our way. Should I send another force to get those two brats headed towards the base?"
"No, our forces are spread to thin already. We'll get those brats on our way back."
"Gotcha."
"Now then, get ready Manabe. We will have our gem back, and those legal guilds will learn to shake in the power of the Blood Lost dark guild. Prepare yourself Manabe. It begins soon."
XxX
Natsu and Gray groaned as they looked at the duo in front of them. The first one, who was also the shorter of the duo, had short black hair. He wore no shirt, which showed off his giant muscles and his abs. He wore ripped black pants with sandals on his feet. Around his hands were bandages that looked worn. Lastly, his eyes were a dark red that looked as if they were black.
The second one had long brown hair that was in a ponytail, making his hair reach his waist. He wore black pants with two gauntlets on his fists, one blue and one red. Like his partner, he was also shirtless, but he did not have the muscular physic that his partner had. He wore brown boots that reached his high on his shins, and he had black eyes that looked monotone.
"You cannot pass," the taller one said.
"Why not," Gray asked.
"Because."
"That's not an answer," Gray said, getting slightly irritated.
"Yes, it is," the shorter one said. "Now leave."
"No," Gray said.
"This is your last warning. Leave," the shorter one said again.
"What are you gonna do if we don't," Natsu shouted, charging in his fist ablaze.
"Simple," the taller one said as he walked up to the charging Natsu. He grabbed Natsu's fist with ease before throwing a left hook at Natsu's head. Natsu ducked under the strike, before his face nearly connected to a knee towards his head. He turned his head to the right, barely avoiding the strike; however the teen turned his hook-knee combo into a hook kick, which allowed him to strike Natsu in the temple, sending stumbling into a nearby tree.
Natsu stood up however, smiling.
"Fine, just remember you started this."
Xxx
Naruto and Sasuke landed right in front of the OakTown gates, both smiling. It was an old castle town that was situated on a hill surrounded by forests and mountains, with a river flowing nearby. It was a historic city, with numerous turrets and battlements held within or around it. It was on a spherical and completely covered hill. Finally, towering above the town there was a castle that was home to the Phantom Lord Guild.
"Phantom Lord, one of the guilds we considered joining," Sasuke said.
"Yeah, but they have bed relations with Fairy Tail. Let's try to avoid them for the most part," Naruto said, and Sasuke nodded agreeing with him.
"I fear it's too late for that, boys," a voice said behind them.
SORRY FOR THE VERY SHORT CHAPTER. Hey guys it's Kuma Akuma, and I truly do apologize for the short chapter. I was really busy this week, and to be honest I still am. However, spring break has begun, so I can write more, and do my horrid homework. Anyways, none of you have sent in OCs for the upcoming arc that is after the next arc. Why not? They will be used, possibly more than once. So why? EXPLAIN! NOW! KAMEHAMEHA! Well, that's it. See you guys later, and avoid the Earl.
