Naruto: Return Of The Templars
Disclaimer: I In no way own either Naruto, Starcraft, or any affiliated characters, worlds, races, etc. because if I did, I'd be a millionaire, living in a massive castle in Ireland, and I wouldn't be posting Fan-fics on a free website. I'd own the website. But I don't so I'm stuck doing things this way... Damnit!
A Naruto/Starcraft 1 and 2 Crossover
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Demon Speech
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(AN: okay I came up with the idea for this fic randomly one night after watching a good friend of mine playing Starcraft 2 Wings Of Liberty. the idea came from a cinematic where Zeratul, Leader of the dark templar, is confronted by Kerrigan, Queen of the Zerg, in a Xel'Naga Sub-terainian ruin. during which you see some of what a dark templar is truly capable of. Specifically the similarities to what the Ninja's off Naruto can sometimes do. And it got me to thinking. What would happen if Naruto was set after the events of the Starcraft games? And what would happen if Naruto came across a Protoss relic. Specifically a massive crystal housing the mind of a Protoss templar. But not just a high or a dark templar. But one who walked both paths. One who could wield the energies of the high and dark Templars together, and was sympathetic to the troubles of the human race. And if that mind were to train Naruto. Well that's how the idea for this got started. Now although I happen to have a major problem with Sasuke and Sakura, and enjoy bashing them relentlessly. I shall be keeping it to a minimum this time. They still irritate me though and so shall be humiliated multiple times throughout the fic. Although to a much lesser degree than usual. Mainly to keep my editor from breathing down my neck. So without further ado, here's my fic, hope you enjoy it.)
Chapter 1: Fall of a ninja, Rise of a templar, Birth of a new age.
Forest of death. Chunin exams. Second part.
Within the cave.
Naruto grimaced as he sat upright. "Man that wind was wicked. I really hope whoever made it didn't stick around very long." out of the corner of his eye Naruto caught a brief glimmer of blue to his left. Thinking it might be a way out he headed towards it. As he approached he noticed that he was now in a tunnel lined with blue crystals, which appeared to be glowing slightly. He arched his eyebrows in moderate surprise but continued following the tunnel.
Finally he arrived in a rather large chamber. The walls were positively covered in the blue crystal formations he had seen in the tunnel, and they were giving off a good deal more light than the others. The floor of the chamber was covered with a large pool of water. In the center of the pool was a small island, and in the center of the island was a large crystal formation. Whereas the crystals lining the walls of the cave were a light sky-blue. This was a deep midnight blue, and it seemed to almost pulse, as if it was alive. Surrounding the crystal were several jagged pieces of a strange yellowish metal Naruto had never seen before.
Curious Naruto dove into the pool and began swimming to the island. The water was surprisingly warm, considering where the pool was. After swimming for about five minutes he reached the island. It was a good deal larger than he had first thought. The metal shards, which had seemed small from the shore, were in fact massive and they seemed to almost hum. He continued to look around in awe, until his gaze settled on the crystal formation in front of him. Like the metal, it was a good deal larger than it had first appeared. And upon closer inspection, it appeared to have something at its centre. Naruto leaned closer to get a better look, and without thinking placed his hand on the crystal to keep his balance. As soon as his palm touched the surface, a light erupted from within the crystal.
Momentarily blinded Naruto staggered, and landed face first on the crystal. When his eyes cleared he was greeted by an awe inspiring sight. At the centre of the crystal was a figure garbed in the same yellowish metal that he was surrounded by. The metal appeared to be some sort of armor. But it was unlike any Naruto had ever seen. The figure also wore some kind of cloak, made of a dark purple fabric. It was then that Naruto noticed something else. The figure wasn't human. It was then that Naruto heard a voice fill his head.
"En taro adun young one. Do not be afraid, I shall not harm you." Naruto whipped his head around." who said that?" the voice chuckled." I understand your confusion. It has been sometime since our two races met like this. And as such, knowledge of my people has long since been lost to time. But fear not, it is I who am speaking to you. I am speaking to you mind young one. And I am the one within the crystal." Naruto's face whipped towards the figure and noticed its eyes were glowing, where-as before they were dull and life-less. Now they blazed with life, and an overwhelming sense of power.
"How? How can you speak to my mind? Or, better question. How are you even alive in there?" the figures eyes pulsed with each word." my race is exceptionally long lived young one. And I have lived for far longer than I should have. By all rights I should be dead right now. By adun I should have died long long ago. But somehow, somehow I survived." Naruto then asked the one question he should have started with." ok so you should be dead, but we'll get back to that. just who and what, are you?" the mental voice spoke with something akin to embarrassment." ah my apologies, I seem to have forgotten my manners. I am Tassadar, and as for what I am. I am one of the last of my kind. One of the last of the Protoss. And worse yet. I am the last of the Templars."
Naruto stood there and continued to gaze into the crystal and asked the first thing that came to mind." what's a Templar?" the voice sighed." once we were a powerful order of warriors. We were without equal in combat. And our mastery or our races Psionic arts were without peer." Naruto looked puzzeld. "Psionic arts? That anything like Ninjutsu?" the voice was silent for a moment." I am unfamiliar with that term. what is this 'Ninjutsu' as you call it?" now Naruto was stunned." what's Ninjutsu? Wow never been asked that one before. It's one of the many skills utilized by a ninja like myself. Here I'll show you." Naruto performed a cross hand sign." Shadow clone jutsu." three copies of Naruto poofed into existence." this is a ninjutsu. it's a technique that allows me to, using chakra, do many different things, like create copies of myself as you saw, breath fire, walk on walls, uh etc etc, you get the point."
Tassadar was impressed, these 'ninjutsu' as the boy called them. Were remarkably similar to certain skills the templar learned. But he pushed that aside for later, he had a slightly more pressing issue." while that is impressive young one I am afraid I will have to cut your explanation short. You see I have a slight problem. As you can see, my body is trapped in crystal. But more than that. My body is dead. And yet I am stuck here. But I may have a way to free me. Although it requires your help." Naruto nodded" what do I need to do?" "Allow me to inhabit your body. Now listen carefully before you decide. If you do this, your body will still be your own. I will merely share it. By that I mean that our minds will share the same brain. Albeit temporarily. Once this is done, I will gather what strength I have and shed myself from you. And will finally be free to enter death. As I meant to do all those millennia ago."
This truly floored Naruto. Share his body? Well that wasn't what he was expecting. "Uh, wow okay, uh not what I had in mind. I was thinking maybe break the crystal." Tassadar's voice let out a dry sardonic chuckle." oh if only it were so easy child. But regrettably that wouldn't achieve our goal. It would instead strand my mind here. Doomed to wander the cosmos for eternity. Never able to finally move on. No this is the only way. But I am not saying that I do this for free. In return, while I inhabit your mind, I shall grant you my wisdom and knowledge. And teach you the Psionic arts of the Templars. But before I do I will warn you. The Templars are divided into three paths. The High Templars of my home world of Aiur. They drew their power from within themselves and each other. They believed in the pure power of the minds of our people. And, I will admit, the path is powerful."
"Then there were the Dark Templars. They were exiles, banished to the void of space for refusal to embrace to traditions of old. Instead choosing to expand their gifts to the void of the cosmos. They had been severed from the mind link that all Protoss share. The link was the source of our power. Instead they learned to draw their power from the vast emptiness of the void. And like the high Templars, their path contains great power. But then there was the path I walked. I was a high templar at first. But one day I discovered our dark brethren. But instead of immediately attacking them and casting them out as was taught. I instead chose to speak and learn from them. And in those conversations I learned to harness the powers of both the high, and the dark Templars together. Something no other templar had done before. But be warned, this path is longer and far harder than either of the others. As you will be required to learn to harness both energies. But what's more you will need to learn to do so without the protoss mind link. I can open your mind to the powers of both. But only you can learn to harness them. Choose quickly."
Naruto considered the offer. Here was a way to acquire a power no other ninja had ever dreamed. And it was offered with no strings attached. But what's more to control it would require his own skill. Not the shortcuts that others had used. And not the handouts that Sasuke always received. This would be earned through his own hard work. And that made it all the more appealing. "All right. I'll do it." Tassadar seemed to nod in acknowledgment." and what path do you choose?"
Naruto grinned "there's a reason I'm called the number 1 most unpredictable ninja. I choose to follow your path. But to do it my way. And who knows, just as you learned to combine the power of the high and dark templar. Maybe I'll learn to combine them with chakra. And who knows what that'll achieve." Tassadar smiled internally. or would have if he had a mouth." so be it." the crystal erupted into a blazing pillar of light which engulfed Naruto. When it cleared the crystal was gone. And standing in the center was Naruto. Albeit a little different.
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Planet Shakuras. Koprulu sector.
The release of Tassadar had spread ripple throughout the cosmos. Ripple that awoke an ancient being from there centuries long slumber. A being that was once known to Tassadar. Zeratul was awake once more. But he was a great distance from Tassadar's final resting place. And with that in mind he set out. He had an old friend to greet.
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Tassadar's cave. Konoha.
Naruto stood at the center of the island. But he was different than before. Tassadar had been true to his word. He had inhabited Naruto long enough to leave his knowledge. And then as promised, he left. But not before making a few changes. Naruto had stood at 5'0 when he entered the cavern. Now he stood at 5'9. His build had filled in a bit as well. While he had looked healthy before, under his clothes Naruto had been near anorexic. Now he had a healthy medium build. He was wiry, but he was also almost pure muscle. Most of the baby fat had been lost from his face. And his hair was longer; it now reached his shoulder blades. On his arms he wore a pair of large ornate gold bracers.
They hugged his forearms snugly and extended over the back of his hand by a full inch. His hands were encased in a pair of armored leather gloves. There was a large metal plate on the back of the hand, four metal studs over the knuckles, and three thick ring like pieces of metal over each finger. The caps on the fingertips each had a slight claw at the tip. the bracers each had a pair of gems inlaid, one in the center of the fore arm, and one just above the wrist, and appeared to be made of two over lapping pieces of metal. The top piece being slightly shorter than the bottom. Leaving a slight gap at the wrist for something to extend.
The metal plate on the back of the glove also held a green stone. Although their significance was unknown. He also wore a similar pair of greaves over his lower legs. They were strapped on over his pants. And like the bracers, had no visible hinge or strap holding them on. They were just ornate cylinders of metal encasing his lower arms, from the elbow down, and legs, from the knee down.
It was when he opened his eyes that you saw the true change. His eyes glowed with the same intensity Tassadar's had. But the glow faded until Naruto's eyes appeared the same as usual. Naruto looked down at his reflection in the water and was in awe of his new attire." WOAH! What the hell did he do? I look awesome." Naruto flexed his arms and nodded in appreciation." hmm not bad." then he remembered the exam. "AHHHHHHH CRAP THE EXAM. I AM SO GONNA FAIL!"
He then booked it to where he came in. not even noticing when he leapt from the island to the shore in one go. Once he was out of the tunnel he channeled his chakra to his feet and ran up the wall to the hole in the ceiling. And then climbed out. He looked around rapidly. Trying to find the direction he was thrown from. When he found it he jumped into the trees and began searching for his teammates. "hissssssss" Naruto spun around and saw a giant snake slithering towards him." oh great, this is going to hurt." as the snake drew closer, Naruto felt something click in his mind. And without thinking, he cast his arm forwards and thought." Psi Blast!"
All at once he felt a massive amount of energy gather in his arm until... a massive blast of silent blue lightning erupted from his outstretched hand and hit the snake square in the nose. Naruto watched in morbid fascination as the snake glowed blue momentarily before collapsing to the ground. As the energy dissipated Naruto dropped his arm, suddenly feeling slightly drained. He then noticed the snake's head. It was leaking blood from various spots including the eyes, nostrils, the ear holes, and its mouth. It was almost as if its brain had liquefied instantly.
Naruto filed this information away for later. For now he had to find his team. He leapt back into the trees and headed towards where the wind had blasted him from.
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Meanwhile
"Ku ku ku that was indeed impressive Sasuke-kun. Even your brother was hard pressed to master that move at your age. And the execution was flawless. A pity it was useless." Sasuke and Sakura watched in horror as the grass Nin melted out from the side of the tree. And the one Sasuke attacked, dissolved into a pile of mud. Sasuke shivered in silent fear. This ninja wasn't normal. And he definatley wasn't a mere gennin. He was on a whole different level from them. He turned and yelled at Sakura." Sakura, we can't beat him. Run or we're dead!" he heard that creepy laugh again.
"Ku ku ku. Oh I'm afraid it's far too late for that Sasuke-kun." the grass nin put his hands in a twisted ram seal, and elongated his neck, before sending his head speeding towards Sasuke and... he stopped extending his neck suddenly as an orange blur appeared in front of Sasuke, blocking his path." sorry but that's my team mate your attacking. And I can't have that." the grass Nin reeled back in pain as he felt a, metal clad, fist impact his face.
He looked up at the newcomer, after having retracted his neck back to normal. And saw an oddly familiar ninja standing between him and his prize. When he saw the whisker mark he recognized the ninja." ah Naruto-kun, I must say I'm surprised. You not only survived my wind attack, but also my snake. truly impressive, but utterly pointless." he frowned as he saw Naruto smirk." it may have been pointless when I was hit with that wind attack. But I'm a whole new animal now."
He held up his right arm in front of his chest, giving the grass Nin a clear view of the golden gauntlet encasing his lower arm. And felt a sense of pure shock ripple through him at what he saw next. The gauntlet had a medium-sized opening just above the wrist, and now, extending from that hole, was a foot long blade of glowing blue energy. He barely had time to wonder about this before he was forced to dodge, as he found the blade imbedded in the tree trunk, right where his head had been mere moments before. Naruto pulled the blade from the tree, marveling at the smooth exit it made.
"You like? they were a gift, along with a few other new things, things like this." the grass nin was forced to dodge, yet again, as a blast of blue lightning ripped the air next to him." ku ku ku. Now that surprised me. What do you call that technique? I would love to learn it." Naruto only smirked." sorry, you don't have the necessary traits to pull off that technique. But enough of that. Who are you, and why are you attacking my team?" the grass Nin reached up and pulled off... his face? Revealing a far different one underneath.
"I am Orochimaru, and my interest lies with your Uchiha member. Not a no-name orphan like you." Naruto laughed." ah the story of my life. Well for you information I do have a name. I am Naruto Uzumaki, Future hokage of Konoha. And first of the new Templars." Naruto took a stance similar to that of a runner. With his knees bent, one leg in front of the other, and his arms spread downwards to his sides. He activated the second blade, this one green, and stood ready.
Orochimaru was slightly taken aback by this. The killing intent he was letting out should have caused Naruto to have passed out long before this. And what did he mean Templar? Was that some new type of ANBU that Konoha had come up with? And then there were those gauntlets. He had never seen weapons such as those before. They almost appeared to be made of chakra, yet he didn't sense any emanating from the blades. He knew he had to end this quickly. There were too many variables, too many unknowns at this point. But there was also that power Naruto had demonstrated. It had used no hand signs, no invocations, and no chakra. A power like that could have endless possibilities. It was decided. He would mark them both.
Naruto chose that moment to attack. He lunged forwards with impossible speed, and began slashing the blades at Orochimaru. Sasuke and Sakura watched in awe as naruto, actually seemed, to present a challenge to the strange ninja. Whereas earlier, they had been unable to even scratch him. But something was still off about the situation. They suspected that there was more, to this Orochimaru, then met the eye. Orochimaru weaved around the strikes Naruto sent at him. The way he was attacking made it clear that he was unused to fighting with his new weapons. This gave Orochimaru an advantage. He continued to dodge until Naruto made too wide a swing. Orochimaru's arm shot forwards and punched Naruto in the abdomen, knocking the wind from his lungs, causing Naruto to double over. He then reached down and grabbed Naruto by the throat and hauled him upwards.
Naruto gasped for air as Orochimaru held him by his throat in the air." Gasp, Gasp" Orochimaru looked at Naruto with contempt." such a waste of so powerful a gift. But you may yet prove useful to my plans. You and Sasuke-kun seem to share a bond. A powerful rivalry that will no doubt help him develop into the ultimate host for me. But as you are now you are far too dangerous." Orochimaru drew back his other arm. Five, flame engulfed, kanji appeared above each of his fingers before he slammed them into Naruto's gut over the Kyuubi's seal." Gogyo Fuin." Naruto's eyes bulged and he gasped silently in pain as the Kyuubi's chakra receded from his system back into the seal. Orochimaru grinned, sure of his triumph.
Until, that is, Naruto grabbed the arm he slammed into his gut. Orochimaru blinked in surprise and looked back at Naruto's face. Within the sky blue eyes of the jinchuriki, he saw a violent determination, and an iron conviction. Paired with an earth shattering loyalty to his companions. Those eyes reminded Orochimaru of his most hated rival's. His former teammate Jiraiya. And his rival for the title of hokage. Minato Namikaze. His lip curled back in a snarl as he released Naruto's throat. Drawing his head back, he lunged forwards and bit Naruto on the neck. Naruto screamed in agony as it felt like his chakra coils had been set on fire. Orochimaru then performed the same technique on Sasuke. His task now done he planted a full-force spin kick to Naruto's gut. Sending him hurtling hundreds of feet away, though the roots of a massive tree. Revealing a hollow under the tree. Naruto lay there and slowly lost consciousness.
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Mindscape
Naruto woke up and found himself lying in a strange hallway, ankle deep in water. He sat upright and popped his neck, groaning. "Man that hurt. Now where am I?" he looked around taking in his surroundings as he got to his feet. "Okay this is weird. One minute I'm in the forest fighting that Orochimaru character. The next, I'm in a sewer? Man what's next?" as if to answer his question, a roar was heard from down the hall. Shrugging Naruto walked in the direction it had come from.
He quickly found himself in a massive room, dominated by a, equally, massive cage door. Which was held shut by a simple piece of paper with the kanji for seal written on it. It was then he noticed Orochimaru." man what does it take to get rid of you?" Orochimaru turned towards him. "Ah Naruto-kun I was just admiring the decor. And this truly impressive door. So this is where it is kept then? Most intriguing." Naruto blinked." okay, what are you talking about?" Orochimaru's response was cut off by another roar from within the cage.
"Ooookay, that was really loud. What's in there?" again Orochimaru was cut off. But this time by a familiar voice. "That would be your tenant, young templar." Naruto spun around and saw a truly imposing figure. He stood at 7'0 feet tall, and was decked out in golden armor, similar to the gauntlets and greaves Naruto himself now wore. the thing that set him apart from the other two was one, his skin, it was black and grey, and almost looked like it was covered in pebble like scales, two, his legs hinged backwards, three, his hands and feet, his feet were liked toed hooves almost, and his hands only had four fingers, really long spindly fingers, and finally his face. It was the same general shape as the others. It just lacked a mouth or nose, the only features seen, was his eyes.
"Tassadar! I thought you had left already." Tassadar shook his head. "Unfortunately not. After I entered your mind young one. I found myself unable to leave. It was most curious. That was until I met the great beast within the cage." another roar shook the room, as if to emphasize Tassadar's point. "Yes it is most displeased at the moment. Especially about your new 'Guest'." at this he indicated Orochimaru, who was staring in shock at Tassadar. "Whereas the beast and I have come to an understanding. This newcomer is trespassing. And we are not pleased." at this a pair of giant red eyes opened within the cage. Getting an idea Naruto kicked Orochimaru in the chest. Caught by surprise Orochimaru flew backwards through the bars until...
*MUNCH!* Orochimaru disappeared into a giant mouth lined with long and really sharp teeth. Tassadar nodded. "Yes, I believe that is one way to solve the problem." Naruto shrugged and turned towards the cage. "So now that the pest has been taken care of. Who are you, and why are you in me?" the great red eyes opened once again. Naruto then felt an enormous pressure weigh down on him. It was as if gravity had suddenly increased a thousand fold. And as if all the air had suddenly been forced from his lungs. All the while, he remained standing. although the torrents of sweat pouring off of him, and soaking his clothes, told both observers exactly how much of a strain it was to do so. And just as suddenly as it came the pressure vanished. In the shadows a gleaming set of large carnivorous teeth appeared in a massive grin. And was followed by a great booming laugh. "By Kami kit, that was actually somewhat impressive. To be able to withstand that much killer intent without passing out is incredible in and of itself. But you even managed to remain standing. And at YOUR age and power level. Kit let me tell you, if you continue as you are now... you'll be dead inside of a month."Naruto's jaw dropped.
"WHAT THE HELL? WHAT DO YOU MEAN I"LL BE DEAD IN A MONTH?" both Tassadar and the creature behind the bars winced at the outburst. "Geez kit calm down will ya? I said if you continue as you are NOW. Which is to say, under trained, and neglected by a perverted lazy sensei? Now thankfully that need no longer be the case."Naruto calmed down instantly, as if a switch had been flipped. Causing both of the denizens within Naruto to wonder if the kid might be bi-polar or something. "You say that need not be the case. Care to elaborate?" the being chuckled. "With pleasure kit, now please keep your voice down. My ears are sensitive and you weren't exactly quiet there. Now what I meant was. Now that you've found your way here, you can come and go as you please. This means that Tassadar and I can help you in your training. And thus increase your chances of survival. Ah but I am forgetting my manners."the eyes and teeth vanished, and were replaced by a brief burst of crimson flames. And into the light stepped a figure that literally re-defined Naruto's opinion of the female species. She was drop-dead gorgeous, with long crimson hair, creamy alabaster skin, and a figure to die for. With a perfect hourglass body and a generous bust line (AN: not Tsunade sized. think Hinata off Shippuden.), she was the epitome of every man's fantasy women. the only thing's that set her apart were, one, she had red slitted eyes, two, she had a pair of fox ears on the top of her head, and three, there were nine crimson fox tails waving behind her.
Naruto unzipped the collar of his jacket, suddenly feeling a little too warm. The woman in question laughed a truly musical sound. "Ah to be young and hormonal again. While I am pleased by your reaction to me Naruto-kun. Perhaps those thoughts should best be considered upon later." Naruto nodded dumbly unable to remove his gaze from the goddess before him... the rather NUDE goddess before him. A fact that was lost on her, but not on Tassadar. "Ahem, yes well that being the case, perhaps it would be prudent to garb yourself in some clothing, don't you think?" the woman looked surprised and glanced down at herself. "WHOOPS, my apologies for that." there was a poof of crimson smoke obscuring her from view momentarily. When it cleared, she was wearing a red silk kimono, with black foxes stitched into the fabric. It left her shoulder bare and revealed a generous amount of cleavage. But it hid the important parts. Other than that she was still essentially naked.
Naruto could only stare and wonder what it would be like if that cage door wasn't there. As if by some unheard command the cage door wavered and vanished. All three occupants stared at the spot it was mere moments before. And than watched as a ring of light appeared around the woman's neck, and momentarily blinded them. When they could see again they noticed a collar around her throat with the kanji for seal stitched in white on the front. The woman had a look of surprise on her face which shifted into a seductive smile."Well Naruto-kun. I didn't know you were into that sort of thing." Naruto blinked in confusion "Wait what? You mean I did that?" Tassadar nodded. "Indeed young one, you did indeed do that. The place in which you now stand is known as the mindscape. The minds innermost sanctum. Reaching this place has long been a right of passage for young aspiring Templars. In this case however this mindscape is yours. And as it is your mind you are in control. If you imagine it here, it will happen. Apparently you imagined the gate gone. And your mind did just that. But the seal made the collar as a defense mechanism. Madam I believe an introduction is in order for our young host." the woman nodded. "Yes I believe you are right. My name, kit, is Shinkou No Kitsune. But you would know me as The Kyuubi No Yoko." Naruto's jaw hit the floor. In this case literally, as he was in his mindscape things like Physics were a little skewed to say the least.
"Wait wait wait just one Kami be-damned minute. You're the Kyuubi? Aren't you supposed to be, oh I don't know, dead?" Shinkou winced at that. "Sorry kit not quite true. The story of my defeat, as you know it, is mostly false. Being a Bijou, especially the strongest of them, I can't be killed. So instead your fourth hokage was forced to do the next best thing. Seal me into a newborn child. Unfortunately you were the only one he could use." Naruto quirked an eyebrow at this. "Oh really? Any particular reason as to why I was the lucky candidate?" Shinkou chuckled. "Oh several. Primary being you were the only one born on that day. The rest... well I really don't feel it's my place to say. You'll have to ask the old man about that... wait a minute, you've known about for almost a year now. Why the skepticism?" Naruto shrugged. "Because I thought Mizuke-teme was lying when he made the comment about the Kyuubi not being dead. Huh guess he was telling the truth after all. Who would of thought?" Shinkou was forced to blink at his attitude. "I gotta admit kit. You're taking this all a lot better than I gave you credit for." Naruto just grinned. "Not as dumb as I appear am I?" both Tassadar and Shinkou had to chuckle at that. And it was true; he wasn't as dumb as everyone believed. Tassadar spoke up. "I am sorry to cut this short but it's time to return to consciousness young one." Naruto scowled "okay seriously? Just call me Naruto. This whole young one, bit is grating on my nerves a bit." Tassadar nodded. "As you wish... Naruto-kun." Naruto just groaned while Shinkou clutched her sides and rolled on the floor while she laughed her ass off. This caused Naruto to thank Kami that she had imagined panties when she had created her clothes. He noticed his vision was fading and guessed he was gaining consciousness. So he just waved as he faded back to reality.
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Back in the forest of death
Naruto groaned as he dragged himself back into a conscious state of mind. That trip had taken more out of him than he had thought. He clutched the side of his neck where he had been bitten by Orochimaru. "well that's going to be sore for a while." he glanced around him and saw a couple of things that made his blood run cold. He watched in horror as Sakura was knocked around, as if it was nothing, by the team from Oto. And than watched as Sasuke woke up and lashed out. He saw Sakura hug him and plead for him to stop. And watched as the strange black marks, covering his skin, began to recede back to his neck. At this sight he felt a part of him, a part that had long been suppressed by various seals and countermeasures, not mention the Shinkou herself, initially at least she had since stopped that after Naruto regained consciousness, wake up. And he realized that Sakura would never love him. Sasuke had beaten him, yet again. The Oto team leader left the scroll on the ground and made to leave. Sasuke and Sakura turned and walked back to the tree roots that made their makeshift camp. When their backs were turned, Naruto saw the Oto gennin pull back his sleeve and charge. Naruto felt a surge of anger overcome him. He leapt to his feet and vanished in a burst of speed. Only to reappear in front of the Oto gennin holding his fist.
"You know, it's not very honorable to attack a weakened opponent when their back is turned." Sasuke and Sakura spun around and saw a blond shinobi intercept the sneak attack. And then they heard the voice. Sakura's jaw dropped. Naruto? But they saw him get killed by that snake ninja. Naruto turned his head to Sakura and Sasuke and winked saying" I'll be happy to tell you both what happened to me later. for now, however, I have some garbage to dispose of." their jaws dropped further as they noticed the same black marks, which had covered Sasuke only moment before, were spreading across his body from a spot on his neck. He turned his head back to Dosu, whose one visible eye widened in fear at the look in Naruto's eyes." alright alright we'll leave. There's no need for any more fighting." Naruto shook his head." should have done that after my team mate kicked your ass the first time. But then you had to go attack them with backs turned." Naruto tighted his grip on Dosu's fist breaking the bones in Dosu's hand, slowly." and for that you must be punished." Naruto swung back his other arm and raked the clawed fingers of his gauntlet across Dosu's abdomen, from his hip to his shoulder, in a diagonal slash. Dosu screamed in agony. Naruto then did something totally unexpected. He slammed his fist into Dosu's melody arm causing, to almost everyone's surprise, the metal to shatter. Naruto released Dosu's hand and let him drop to the ground. Naruto glared down at him. And then turned his gaze to the other Oto team members." now maybe you'll all learn. Take you team mate and go." they nodded quickly and did just that.
Naruto sighed and waited for the inevitable explosion from Sakura. He was exceedingly shocked when Sakura instead ran up and hugged him, and then began crying into his chest. That was when he twigged to the fact that he had grown approximately nine inches in height. Before he had been the shortest member on the team. Now he was almost as tall as there sensei. His clothes, which had been previously exceedingly baggy, now fit him quite well. He looked down at Sakura in complete shock. "What? No super punch to the head for being a baka? No unnecessary insults for showing up Sasuke? Wow, just what happened while I was Unconscious?" Sakura continued to sob into Naruto's chest. Naruto just smiled weakly and hugged her back. As he did the black marks receded back under his collar. That was when Sasuke decided to speak up." we thought you were dead. We saw that crazy snake ninja do something to your gut and then kick you through the ground." Naruto blinked, had he just gotten a full sentence from Sasuke. And without the superior attitude, the begrudging tone of voice, or a single noncommittal grunt." wow is the world ending or something? I thought you both hated me. I always assumed that you, Sasuke, thought I was holding you back. And Sakura, you, I always assumed enjoyed pounding me senseless for being a useless baka and showing up your precious Sasuke-kun." both Sasuke and Sakura said nothing. Because, when the team had first been put together, that was exactly what they thought. But after the wave mission, and watching Naruto almost die saving their lives. They had come to realize, just how wrong they had been. He had become a valued member of their team. And what's more, a true friend.
Sasuke sighed." the truth is, at first, I did believe that. But there's something about you. Something that pushes me to try harder. And keeps begging me to open up and to trust the both of you. *sigh* and you know what? It worked; I would gladly trust both of you with my life. And Naruto?" Naruto nodded. "Yeah?" Sasuke gave his usual superior smirk, but with good natured humor in his eyes." you may be a baka at times. But the last thing you do is hold me back. If anything, you push me to work harder than I ever would have on my own. And I'm glad we were put on the same team." Sakura hiccupped a couple times before looking up at naruto. "Me too. I'm glad we were put on the same team." Naruto couldn't help but smile. He chuckled." likewise you guys. I'm glad we're all team mates." Naruto shook himself and cleared his throat." now enough of this sappy business. We have an exam to finish." Sakura and Sasuke both nodded, but Sakura had one final thing to say, or to ask is more like. "Um Naruto? Exactly what happened to you?" Naruto glanced down at himself and grinned sheepishly. "Eh heh heh heh. It uh, kind of a long story. And I'd rather only tell it once. So can it wait until we get to the tower?" Sakura nods, not wanting to pry and disrupt their new found friendship. Naruto nodded back" thanks." Naruto walked over and picked up the scroll the Oto team left. It was an earth scroll." heh well wattya know? It's the scroll we needed. Now we can get going." he tossed the scroll to Sasuke, who caught it easily. Before all three of them took to the trees and headed for the tower. They had allot of ground to cover, and not much time to cover it.
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At the same time in a cave within the Hokage Mountain.
This particular chamber within the mountain had long lain forgotten. Inside, a large cylindrical chamber stood and glowed slightly. Within the chamber, suspended within the green solution. A figure could be seen. The figure was male and quite clearly human. At the base a light, which hadn't activated in some time, blinked to life. If someone had been standing in the chamber they would have been quite surprised by the sight before them. But they also would have seen the faded nameplate beneath the glass casing. A plate that still read visibly as. Capt. James Raynor, Hero of the Allied forces of the Koprulu sector. And they probably would have also heard the distinctive beeping signal, a signal that was now being broadcast across the entire elemental nations. A distress signal, meant to alert someone, and to have that someone begin the revival process. A process that was already starting on its own.
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Meanwhile somewhere in Konoha territory.
The cave was dark dank and humid. There was very little light showing. The light that was present was sickly and green from various mosses and slimes. But in the center was a massive cocoon of some kind. It was about 7 feet in height and seemed to be comprised of multiple scale-like plates. From within movement was heard fro the first time in centuries. With a shudder the plates began to fall away. Until the entire cocoon had collapsed. In the center was a vaguely humanoid from. Its exact shape was obscured by the masses of slime coating it. From its back, a large pair of bat-like wings extended, shaking the slime from their surface. The figure than stood slowly, revealing it to be a woman. She appeared to be in her mid twenties, with a compact and athletic build. Other than the wings on her back she appeared completely human. She stood at 5'10; she had vibrant red hair which cascaded down around her shoulders, obscuring her moderate bust from view. The wings on her back folded and settled into place behind her. When her eyes opened they were revealed to be a shocking electric blue. But they had an oddly glowing green ring around the pupil. The glow faded quickly but the ring remained. Cocking her head to the side she took in her surroundings. The cave was much the same as it had been when she had first entered her hibernation. Full lips curled into a pleased smile. For it appeared that the purpose behind her hibernation was successful. The Zerg DNA had been mostly purged from her system. But she knew she would never be completely human again. The Overmind had caused too much damage to her DNA when it had changed her. Her smile widened a tad as she considered the new day before her. The Queen of Blades was dead. But Sarah Kerrigan was back. Although she was sure, that if any Zerg broods still existed out there amongst the endless stars. That the remaining Zerg DNA, and her past experiences would allow her to control those remaining broods. If she chose. Suddenly her head quirked up and she swung her face to the west and grinned. So he was still alive. Her head then swung skywards as she picked up another presence approaching the planet. And again her grin grew slightly; she knew that presence quite well. It was then that she noticed a third familiar presence. One that she hadn't felt since before the brood wars. And than it clicked. Tassadar was alive.
End CH. 1
AN: well there it is. the first chapter of my fic. and surprisingly, althouth this isn't the first fic that i've written, it is the first fic that i've put on the site. so that being said, i'm not expecting much in the review department. now, like i said, this is the first time i've actually loaded a fic onto the site, so please keep then in mind if you post a review.
now, a few basic things to expect in the future. this fic may include, in later chapters, some citrusy material. but i'm not sure, as i've never written that kind of thing before, it may also include a small harem, but again that's only a maybe.
Moving on, Naruto will not be the only templar trained shinobi in this fic. there will be others,and they will vary in skill and allignment. there will also be appearences of several familiar faces from the starcraft universe, some have already shown up, but rest assured, more are coming. now for one final note. This fic has one central pairing, this pairing is non-negotiable, and will likely be a theme in my future stories. this is a Naru-Hina fic, and that is the way it is staying.
anyways now that, that is out of the way, i can move on to working on the next chapter. but finally my closing comment, Please read and review, but please no flames, i'll likely ignore those. cheers.