Betrayal Dark Warriors

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Naruto x Starfire

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Author's Note

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I'm so sorry I kept most of you waiting these past two years before getting back in the saddle before writing. When it comes down to it, I well, been through some stuff. A new job, a failed attempt at a relationship, working on getting a new car, working two jobs now instead of one is just some of stuff I been going through along with trying to get affairs in order because I might be moving to a new area, but I should finally be coming back to doing projects.

Also, if anyone knows any artists and animators let me know. There are actually a few stories I want into and outros created for a few of my stories so if it means saving up a bit of money to get it done, I am willing to do so.

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Story Start

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Starfire let out a sigh and looked back over the highlighted words in the newspaper. So far, she had found two possible places she and Naruto could stay. The one located closest to the place Naruto was trying to find a job was expensive. Even if she were to reveal Blackfire's treachery it would not resolve her feelings. It would not mean she could forget everything that happened. She had grown closer to Naruto over the past few days, even elaborating a bit more on her past. And it was for the simple reason that he asked. That she did not feel so self-conscious around him because many of things she was experiencing for the first time he seemed to experience it alongside her.

Dropping the newspaper, she lounged her elbows on the table in front of her and annoyingly rested her face between her palms. It was so much easier when she lived in a giant T, free of rent or other such worries.

''I found the perfect place,'' Naruto stated, walking over to her with a catalog under his arm.

After standing up from the restaurant table. ''Are you sure we can afford it?'' she asked as a mischievous smile formed on Naruto's face and he brought out a large stack of hundreds on the table.

''Let's just say there were a few things on our escape ship that I was able to sell to alien enthusiasts.'' He explained as he left his partner to marvel at the cash.

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Half an hour later they arrived at the complex to meet the proprietor of the lot. The woman was leaning against the side of a bright red convertible looking over what appeared to be important business documents. Her dark hair was cut short, coming down to her shoulders. She wore jade earrings along with a dark blouse and white skirt. She looked up from the paperwork to watch Naruto and Starfire walk up to her.

"Hi, my name is Marilyn and I am the landlord." She nodded politely as her coal black eyes gave one last quick glance at the documents before handing one of the sheets to Naruto. She led the way through the doors, her black heels quickly silenced by the carpet inside. She took to the set of stairs on the left of the small but pristine lobby and soon they were on the third floor. The trio stopped at a door at the end of the hallway.

"66," she stated calmly and slid the keycard through the security device. When two green lights appeared, she easily opened the door and waved the couple ahead before following behind.

The apartment was a small cozy size perfect for two. Down the hallway to the left was a rather nicely sized bathroom complete with tub and duo sinks and opposite of the kitchen on the wall was a wall closet. Next to the bathroom was a small bedroom with a large window with a rather spacious closet. Farther down to the right was the master bedroom with a queen-sized bed on the wall farthest from the door with a TV and compact entertainment system across from the bed. A desk with a most comfortable-looking swivel chair was on the wall against the other bathroom which lacked a tub like the main bathroom. Back in the other direction there was a sliding door with a little patio behind a rather large window with blinds from keeping voyeurs from peeping in.

''And what of the other tenants?'' Naruto asked after the woman, Miss Kelly Anderson paused to ask if they had any questions. ''We like our privacy.'' he said as Kelly nodded in understanding.

''I assure you to not worry about that. I have rules stated clearly in each room of this facility, and most of the tenants tend to keep to themselves.''

''What do you think?'' Naruto turned to Starfire who looked around with a steady glance.

''Its smaller than I'm used to, but once we move in, I'm sure it'll feel just like home.'' she answered as the couple shared a loving, quick peck.

'Young Love.' the woman thought with a small smile. ''Alright, if that's all I have the paperwork for you to signed right here."

"Well, then, I guess just give us the paperwork to sign and we'll get moved in immediately!"

It had only taken an hour to get settled in. Since neither of them had any spare clothing or furniture to bring it didn't take them long to start planning their next movement. That being purchasing some new clothes and picking out furniture.

Starfire floated as she entered the mall with walking Naruto next to her. Starfire took hold of his hand and dragged him over towards a particular store. He saw people staring at them. Then again it made since, she was a somewhat famous superhero and even if he wasn't even sure if his fight with the Justice League was broadcasted. He could see it now, all the tabloids and junk magazines with headlines of Starfire dating a criminal or trashy magazine throwing some spin of him being a bad boy to sell to dumb teenage girls who wanted their own cute but trouble guy unaware that they were nothing like cartoon or shows marketed towards their targeted audience portrayed them as.

Either way the highly attractive and vivacious alien happily dragged him along to a clothing store. Starfire happily gasped upon seeing something that caught her eye. ''Look, Naruto!'' she exclaimed. ''Don't those dresses look divine?'' and before waiting for an answer she dragged him in. Fifteen minutes later he found himself waiting on a bench with two other men who look oddly at ease. Both were reading a sports magazine and casually glancing at their watch. The man closer to Naruto, with the start of a beard with short black hair and square framed glasses looked up. ''New girlfriend?' he asked as Naruto dumbly blinked and nodded, surprised at the man's question. ''You have the look of a newbie. You'll learn soon enough. I'm engaged, been with her for twenty months.'' he stated as the other man merely chucked.

The other man was much older, in his forties and unlike the T-shirt and Jeans he was wearing black slacks and a plaid shirt. ''Married, fifteen years. You boys haven't seen anything yet.'' he said as Starfire emerged from the changing room.

"How do I appear, Naruto?" Starfire asked as the blond sharply inhaled. She was wearing a red dress with a single strap on the red side. It was vibrant and really brought out the color in her eyes. Orange and Red, was a great combination and it didn't help that her physique made the outfit all the more stunning.

''Stunning! I'm tempted to link arms with you so I can spend the day showing everyone that the most beautiful girl in the world chose me.'' God that was cheesy.

Starfire beamed, blushing. He smiled back, feeling rather embarrassed and completely unaware of the simultaneous thoughts of you lucky bastard from the men who were sitting with him.

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Naruto began wondering whether he should start a fire considering the weather had been growing colder the past few days. Looking up at the calendar he noticed it was the eight of November and Thanksgiving was a few weeks away along with Christmas being over a month and a half away. Either way he supposes he shouldn't worry about it too much. He and Kori after all were about to go out on a date.

He was dressed in a white t-shirt with a black zipped up sweater, jeans and black tennis-shoes. ''You ready yet Kori?'' he asked as he knocked on the bathroom door.

"One moment more please," Starfire's voice sounded muffled through the door. Naruto just stood outside, whistling for a bit rocking back and forth on his feet. The door suddenly swished open as Naruto's mouth dropped a little. There stood Starfire, she was wearing a jean skirt that was cut about two inches above her knees along with a purple blouse with a white beaded cami underneath. Her hair was pulled back up into a high ponytail. Her outfit was casual, but it had its affect. Then again considering Naruto's favorite color being orange his alien lover could probably pull off a loose T-shirt and Sweats.

"You look beautiful Kori," he said linking his arm in his as they made way for the door.

"You look very handsome as well,'' she replied, looking over his outfit.

Linking up arm and arm the couple were out the door. They arrived at a Sushi shop that was about twenty minutes from their place by car. Never had Naruto seen any woman pack it away like she had. Then again, having four stomachs could do that for a person. She really seemed to like the Eel and raw fish. He just wishes he could have stood that couple from pointing out that Wasabi complemented mustard to which she overused along with the tangy condiment on her sushi. Surprise to say they were both surprised to learn Starfire could shoot star bolts out of her mouth. Not to mention the four-hundred dollars in water that Naruto had to pay that she ended up consuming.

''So, what do you want to see?'' Naruto asked, as he skimmed over the movie selection. ''Friends with Benefits, Crazy, Stupid, Love...'' he trailed off, knowing his girlfriend's fondness for romantic movies as they spent the previous day snuggled up on the couch and watching nothing but romantic comedies.

''Actually, I think the Prequel of the Thing would be interesting,'' she suggested as Naruto had to stop himself from falling back on shock. ''Is it something I said?'' she asked as Naruto straightened his shirt and collected himself.

''You want to see...a horror movie?'' he slowly spoke the words as he tried to process it. He watched as emotion spread through Starfire's face, uncertainty with a bit of hesitation. Biting her bottom lip Starfire began to slowly stroke her left hand with her right hand as a soft sigh escaped her lips.

''I am...not a fan of such things, but I am curious to see if the alien creature portrayed is anything I recognize. Besides, I heard you talk with Thomas the clerk of the supermarket and know you wish to see it.'' she explained as a look of understanding formed on Naruto's face.

He wasn't much of a horror buff himself. He liked action or shinobi flicks, but someone suggested he tried John Carpenter's The Thing and he really liked it. It was so well written and smart, not unlike many generic sex and booze flicks with someone invincible killer that some one-pound virgin could do in when football players or law enforcement often couldn't. And considering how much he enjoyed the original he couldn't help but be a bit curious about the prequel.

''Are you sure? I mean I can wait, I'm not really big on horror movies either,'' he stated as Starfire shook her head.

''I am sure; besides, it would be most interesting getting scared once and a while, no?'' she asked with a smile.

''If you say so,'' Naruto answered with a smile of his own as he got the tickets. Throughout the movie, Naruto and Starfire seemed enthralled with the screen, though they had watched it with Starfire's head on Naruto's shoulder and Naruto's arm around Starfire. Occasionally, both would jump or let out a scream. Not that Naruto let out a scream at that face merging scene, it was the guy ahead of him.

"That movie was...unnerving,'' Starfire answered with a shiver. ''But I do not understand. When was that one man affected? And why did the Thing kept revealing itself and attacking so soon? And if it was a then how did the woman informing people to not prevent another massacre?'' Starfire listed off as the two of them sat on a bench at the park under the glow of the moonlight.

''To be honest I do not know. Going to have to look up movie reviews by angry fans or something. Anyway, word is eventually going to get out with all your sightings today and yesterday. If you want maybe, we can leave and...'' Starfire cut him off, knowing where the conversation was going.

"I love this planet," said Starfire as the two stared out into the night, "I think of all the wonderful things I have learned and seen here. All the people I have met." she said as the glow of the crescent moon illuminated the path they were walking. ''And even if I did not meet you here, I am enjoying my stay with you. You gave me strength when I wanted to give up and I thank you for that. If you are by my side, I'm ready to face anything that's thrown at me.'' she said as she inched closer to Naruto. She floated up slightly and before Naruto realized it, she had straddled him.

''Kori, I did not have much to live for besides this mission I had to burden, but now it is different. I have something worth living for, you, and I will not let anyone, or anything take you from me.'' Reaching out, Naruto cupped Starfire's cheek, the thumb lightly stroking it, while his other hand reached for her waist. Starfire put her hands around the back of Naruto's neck and laced her fingers together. Slowly, ever so slowly, the two moved forward, and their lips meet. Both enjoying what little time of peace they had before the world and superhero and villain communities to meddle in their affairs.