The Start of an Adventure
"What do you know about my brother" Sasuke asked with a glare.
I don't know your brother however, I do know a secret that he has" Shadow answered him.
"That doesn't answer my question...if you didn't know him, then how did you know he his secret?"
It's.. complicated but for you to know that he has a second secret, Madara must have told you..or told you a white lie"
"What do you mean?"
My guess is to why you are out here is that you want to know more about Itachi's secret..am i right?"
Sasuke began to remember what Madara told him through his cell. He was surprised in hearing that there was more that his older brother was hiding from him.
Flashback
What!?..what other secret" Sasuke said in anger at Madara.
"There is more to your brother that not even you know...the night during the Uchiha massacreItachi, he did something else other than saving you..it was something I was after until it was destroyed by his flames"
And what was that?"
A scripture of the destined children's rebirth"
Destined children?"
You may not have heard of them but during the years i've heard that certain clans hold pieces of a big puzzle containing a secret to the children chosen by the sage of six paths...sadly your brother destroyed them all and died with the information"
Children chosen by the sage of six paths.." Sasuke said quietly.
Dont bother with such a thing...aren't you going to prepare your fight with Naruto and destroy the hidden leaf..(turned around)..you should bury that thought and focus on your revenge"
Flashback ended
"The chosen children, Itachi must have wanted to destroy any information on them...after hearing that, I wonder why and who told him to do it" Sasuke said not liking how his brother keeps secrets.
That's a question of the day...so you think you might find the answer by escaping your cell?"
"Yes, I want to know more about 'the chosen children' and it feels like you know something about them"
Maybe..and maybe not, your just going to have to follow this"
Sasuke caught what Slayer threw to him. It was a rolled-up paper. He unraveled it and saw a map with a X mark.
"What is this?" He asked not understanding why he gave him this.
A map to the answer you will be searching for"
Sasuke rolled the paper and looked at where Shadow is however he was gone. Sasuke looked up at the night sky and felt the cool wind brush his skin.
OOO
"I-ino?" Naruto stuttered seeing the most unlikely person he would run into.
"What are you doing out here" she asked with her arms crossed.
"I-i was taking a night walk" Naruto answered with a nervous chuckle.
"Really..with a bag that looks packed" Ino replied not believing him.
"There's weights here...taking a night walk is training" Naruto said nodding at his cleverness.
"And what about your head band, hey..Naruto" she said looking angrier noticing he didn't have it on.
Thats when Naruto didnt respond. He didnt have an answer to that and decided to turn off his idiocy and became serious.
"Ino, what are you doing here" he said in a deep voice.
"(Blinked)..u-uh..I-i came to find you" Ino stuttered feeling a chill up her spine from his deep voice. He sounds sexy..wait what I'm I thinking..I'm angry"
"Why?"
"B-because Sakura is having a party just for you..didn't you get the invite"
"Yes"
"So why are you way out here and not at the party...Sakura notice how bumped out you were and wanted to cheer you up"
Naruto couldn't believe Sakura would do that for him. He felt warm inside however felt guilty for not going to the party she set up for him.
"You should go, Ino..tell Sakura I'm at home, sick..i cant come" he said looking to the ground.
" .me..to lie to her..my best friend..to your best friend!" She said with each word in anger.
"How did you know i was here?"
Ino didn't answer and remember her walk to his apartment.
Flashback
Ino Pov
Can't believe I'm going to his place. I'm just a few minutes away, I just need to climb his steps. I pulled the key from my bra, so I can be prepared when I open his door. Now in front of his door hesitant to open it. I feared I might walk in him half naked or fully naked. I can feel my face blush imagining it. I shaked my head and unlocked the door. I opened it slowly, peeking my head in.
"Naruto" I called into the darkness of his room.
I turned on the lights and notice it empty even though there were trash everywhere. I wonder how can he live like this. My eyes soon spotted something on the dinner table. It was Sakura's invite. I wonder why it's here and I soon notice another letter on his bed. I walked up to it and picked up the letter.
If your reading this then I left the village...don't worry I'm coming back, there is something I need to do..
Once i read it, I dropped the letter in shock. Reading those words about him leaving made me remember how I felt when Sasuke left and how much it pained me however it pained more on Sakura than her. She always heard her cries whenever she went over her place. They stopped now but she can still hear her sniffle sometimes. My eyes landed what appears to be Naruto's headband noticing how he was the only one wearing a black strap. I saw my reflection in it. Suddenly I felt the urge to run so I did.
I ran out of Naruto's place and jumped on top of houses and jumped and jumped until my eyes spotted someone. Naruto" I thought noticing his bright blond hair. I realized he was heading to the hidden leaf gate and decided to stop him before he does a Sasuke.
Flashback ended
"I'm not going to let you leave, Naruto" Ino told him blocking his path.
"You dont understand Ino, I need to do this...if I don't" He said not wanting to say any more.
"Don't what?..what is it that you need to leave the village for..uh, do you want Sakura to cry..do you want everyone to worry about you...do you want everyone to look for you like with Sasuke!"
"No!..that's not what I want" Naruto said with anger.
"So what!..tell me Naruto!"
"Why do you care uh!..we hardly know each other or even hang out and even if we do its because Shikamaru and Choji invited me to eat with them or you wanted to see Sakura...so why do you care if I leave?" Naruto said irritated.
Ino had her hair concealing her eyes and her fist clenched. Hearing those words come from his mouth felt like Kunai's striking her in the chest. They stung. So I was right...you dont see me has anyone important to you" she thought however she didnt plan on leaving.
"I'm going to scream" she said quietly.
"What?" Naruto asked not catching that.
"Im going to scream if you leave" she said so she can hear him with her hair still concealing her eyes.
Naruto couldn't win with her. He didnt understand why she is doing this. She might be doing this for Sakura but there something else. He feels it.You know I can deal with this problem" Naruto heard Slayers voice in his head.
"Shadow" he said quietly looking around him.
"Who?..were the only ones here" Ino told him.
Just say the word Naruto"
"Whos there?" Ino asked hearing Shadow and tried to locate where he is.
I can erase her memory about tonight...you just have to say the word Naruto" Slayer spoke from every direction making it hard for Ino to pinpoint where he is.
"you can do that?" Naruto asked amazed.
"Wait?..Naruto do you know this guy?" Ino asked looking at him.
Yes I can...it's actually not really erasing just moving it in a certain part of her mind so she can't reach them"
"So you can do that to Ino" Naruto asked with his hair covering his eyes thinking about the idea.
"What..No!.Naruto, dont you dare erase my memory" Ino said with a worried look.
It's your decision, Naruto...just one word from you and I will hide her memory of tonight"
"Please Naruto..dont listen to that weirdo, arent I your friend" Ino said touching her chest.
There was no answer from Naruto. He thought of the idea has a good idea. It wouldn't harm Ino in anyway or cause trouble. Its perfect however why is he hesitating to answer.
Ino stared at him with disbelief. The fact that he hasn't answer Shadow yet hurt her. He really is thinking this through...he's going to make that voice erase my memories" she thought feeling a little scared. She never knew Naruto would ever do such a thing. Another part of her thinks that if it was Sakura standing in front of him he wouldn't hesitate to stop Shadow. She felt her eye sting from the tears slowly coming out. Her eyes widen after hearing Naruto speak.
"No" Naruto said in a low tone.
No?..ok then"
Ino relaxed herself and breathed out the air she was holding in. She never felt that scared with Naruto. She wondered why he said what he said. Could there be a part of him that cared for her.
"Ino...forget what you saw tonight and let me leave" Naruto told her.
"Of course...you dont care about me like you do Sakura" she thought and spoke. "Tell me your reason in leaving and maybe I might consider it" she said with a sassy tone.
Instead of hearing one of Naruto's excuse, she heard a more unlike Naruto answer. It made her wonder what's wrong with him.
"I plan on finding about my mother and the clan she was born in" he told her.
"Your mother and clan...thats your reason for leaving" Ino asked curious.
"Yes, the voice you just heard his name is Shadow...he's going to lead me to the Uzumaki village...there might be clues about my mother there so I decided to leave...I'm not sure how long I will be gone but I promise on coming back..so please Ino..let me go" he said looking at her with his shiny blue eyes.
"Fine" she answered with her hair covering her eyes.
"Really" Naruto said with a smile.
"Ya, you have a good reason and you promise to come back and i know that you never break a promise"
"Good thanks Ino.."
"But your not going alone"
"Come again?" Naruto asked not sure she heard her right.
"I'm going with you" Ino said looking straight into his sky blue eyes.
"You can't Ino…"
"Why not?"
"Because..(sweating)..it's"
Why can't she Naruto?" Shadow asked.
"What do you mean!?..isn't this my journey...my adventure!" Naruto shouted at a random direction not knowing where he is.
I never said you cant bring people along..even though it's your journey...its more fun having people to come with"
"WHAT!?" Naruto yelled not believing what he just said.
"Well then...I'm coming if you like it or not, I'm going to watch out for you…(blushing)..for Sakura" she said blushing from how misleading about what she said.
"(Sigh)..fine..(scratching back of his neck).. there's no point in arguing anymore" Naruto said giving up.
Well you two...time for you to set out on the journey that lies ahead for you"
With that Naruto continued leaving the village but this time with Ino following behind him. Why I'm I doing this...why did I say I want to come...but I can see why he wanted to leave the village, he wanted to find out about his mother..and his clan...it must be hard on him not knowing either of his parents" she thought staring at the back of his head.
They began their journey of silence. It's been hours and the two never spoke one word to each other ever since they left the village. It's still dark out yet in the distance the shade of orange is seen. Ino isn't enjoying the walk. Her feet ache and she felt dirty from all the sweat that is sliding down in parts of her body that she feels embarrassed to mention. Time to time, her eyes begins to close and feels herself fall however she stopped that from happening and continued walking behind Naruto. She fears that he would leave her here alone. That made he angry and the fact that he hesitated to say no to Shadow to erase her memories. Its like he's an all different Naruto she doesn't know. She thinks even Sakura doesn't even know.
How can he walk for hours and not look tired" Ino thought staring at him. He showed no tiredness or pain. He looked like a man on a mission and doesn't get affected by the lack of sleep that is slowly taking her. Her intense stare got the attention of Naruto who stopped making her almost trip.
"Is there anything the matter?" he asked looking over his shoulder.
Ino felt her face heat up from hearing that serious low tone voice again. It got her off guard and was about to say nothing was wrong until she felt the lack of sleep affecting her mood.
"No!..I'm not fine...I'm sweating, I smell bad, my feet hurt and I'm tired!..so I'm not ok, Naruto…(crossed her arms)..so what are you going to do about it?" She asked irritated from the lack of sleep.
"It's not my fault you wanted to come...you should have stayed in the leaf" he told her look to the side.
"(Clenched teeth)..you wouldn't say that if I was Sakura" she thought with her head to the side. "Tch, fine then..if you dont want me to follow you, I'm going to...LEAVE THEN!" She shouted the last part in anger and walked in a different direction.
"FINE...WHO NEEDS YOU" He shouted back so she can her him which she did.
Naruto walked in a different direction that Ino went with a huff. He couldn't stand her. Why would she even come if she was going to complain. He knew it wasn't going to be easy but to get the answers he needs, he needed to handle whatever is thrown out him like right now, his stomach won't stomach growling. He felt starvation slowly taken over.
You shouldnt have don't that" Shadow spoke appearing in a tree.
"(Crossed his arms)..Not my fault, it's hers...why did you say it was ok for her to come?" Naruto asked angry at him.
An adventure alone is no adventure without friends"
"But me and Ino aren't even close" Naruto said quietly.
Why not fix that"
"What...why?"
Because…"
"Because?"
Cause"
"(Fell comically)..That's not an answer" Naruto said standing up.
It's better to have a strong bond with a friend then none"
Naruto thought over what he said and agree with him. Maybe.." he thought thinking about giving a chance to give Ino a try. He turned around and began walking to the chakra signature he his sensing belonging to Ino.
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(Splash)
Ino moaned under the waterfall she surprisingly found. It wasn't to cold that would make her freeze just perfect. It is bliss for her feeling the water slide down her naked body, cleaning the dirt and sweat off. Her drenched long platinum hair reached down her waist, covering her breast and below. The sound of the forest calmed her since there barely is any sound except the flowing pond she is in now. I wish I brought soap or hair conditioner...oh well, this will do" she thought rubbing the water gently on her smooth skin. Her fingers went through her scalp feeling the good sensation that always makes her smile with her eyes closed. The reason she did this is so she can bring her hair behind her which revealed what was covered.
(Snap)
Ino opened her eyes from the sound of a twig snapping. She turned to the direction it came from and froze in the spot. Right next to the clothes she left to dry is Naruto staring at her with shock. Her hands were still in her hair giving Naruto a clear view of her goddess body.
The two stare at each other with such intensity. No words were spoken. It wasn't until Ino's mind realize what is happening. She took a deep breath.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"
(SMASH...THUD...SMASH...SPLASH)
OOO
Near the pond where Ino was, a fire is seen. Naruto is seen behind it with a beat-up face and across from him is Ino with rosy cheeks but behind that, was a angry woman glaring at Naruto.
"Perv" Ino spoke quietly to him.
"..I said I'm sorry" Naruto replied softly.
"Hentai, porky.." Ino said telling him other words describing him as a pervert.
Naruto had his head down feeling shame. It was an accident he told himself. Are you sure?" Shadow spoke to him in his mind. Naruto blushed remembering when he found Ino. It was a shock seeing her fully naked under the waterfall. He couldn't help but stare. The only thought that came to him was, "beautiful" he thought remembering her body.
Ino covered herself more with Naruto's jacket still feeling the warmth when he wore it. He gave it to her because her clothes weren't dry except her panties so Naruto offered his jacket which she accepted. Looking at how he reacted to her body made her happy. He thought he wasn't interested in her but like all men and some one, they couldn't resist her body. She blushed at the thought and covered half her face with his jacket. She accidentally sniffed his jacket. It didn't smell bad but good. Not even realizing it, she began rubbing her nose in his jacket until she stopped from a voice.
"Sorry if it smells bad" Naruto said looking up at her.
"I-Its ok..I can handle it" she replied.
It became quiet and awkward for the two. Then a thought came in Ino's mind that made her mood turn dark.
"Did that Shadow creep see?" Ino asked with a glare.
"Hmm...not sure, Shadow" Naruto called out but no answer.
"Where does he even need to go...isn't he just a Shadow" Ino exclaimed thinking of Shadow of something not human.
"I don't know...he comes and goes but doesn't tell me where he goes" Naruto said to her wondering where does his guide go when he isnt with him.
OOO
Sounds of footsteps hitting rock is heard. The movement of a rope type belt is seen swaying. Sasuke is standing on a rocky terrain and in the distance, mountains are seen. Shadow started to appear in the ground in front of him.
Your lucky that the place you needed to go is close"
"So what am I going to find when I reached the land that is marked?" Sasuke asked.
Dont you want to find it yourself"
"I do... however, I rather now what I'm getting into then going in it rash"
Interesting... fine, since you ask kindly...there is something you must first do once you go further on your journey"
The sun started to rise creating a fiery sky. It made the mountains visible and brighten the area around Sasuke.
OOO
Two pairs of feet are seen belonging to Naruto and a dressed Ino. The two rested for awhile until the sun came out. It was just a few minutes away but the two were faced with an old bridge with missing pieces and at the end of it, is a entrance to a mountain.
OOO
There is a challenge you will be facing, once you accept it..well..(chuckle)..let's say it will blow your mind away"
Sasuke stood in front of the moldy bridge that connects to the mountain in front of him with an entrance.
He took his first step on the bridge.
OOO
Naruto took a step forward and felt the bridge slowly shift.
OOO
Naruto took a step forward and felt the bridge slowly shift. He soon felt a wave of energy that began slowly closing his eyes.
OOO
(Thud)
Sasuke jumped over the bridge. He can tell that it was a trap. It may look stable however with just throwing one pebble on it. The ropes snapped off and it fell straight down into darkness. Sasuke made his way to the entrance. He began walking up the steps and notice a hint of orange light. He reached it realized on walls beside him, candles were lit.
"I thought you need some light...seeing darkness all the time isn't good" shadow spoke near one of the candles.
Sasuke didnt reply and kept on walking up the stairs. He notice he was getting brighter and found out why. Once he reached the top, he found a room size of his apartment. There wasn't anything special except right at the end in a platform, there was a podium with the top slanted towards him. He slightly closed his eyelids and continued to the podium. He felt no seals or barriers. It felt so empty and he couldn't understand it. Once he reached the platform form he looked down.
OOO
Naruto POV
"What the?" I spoke not understanding what just happened.
"So it begins…" I heard a familiar voice however I couldn't put a name on it.
I looked straight ahead and saw the glowing figure again and just like last time, I can't move. I wonder how I even got here.
"Why am I here?" I asked.
"(raised left arm out)..I see you took my word to heart...your going to the Uzumaki village"
"Y-ya...I hoped to find my answer"
"Hmm, answers don't always give you what you want"
"Uh?.."
He didnt reply back. I can't figure out what he means or even why I'm here. I soon paid attention to his left arm and notice thin lined circles on his arm. One at the wrist, in the middle and the shoulder. That looked familiar I thought. Getting a better look now I can tell they were seals. I felt myself shake again under his presence. Why do I get this feeling, he barely did anything. My eyes widen seeing the second and third seal glow. I tried remembering what it was however I didnt have a chance to read them. The seals soon disappeared and for some, the guy began glowing more. I covered my eyes and in a second I felt a punch from Sakura and Tsunade combined but even more than that.
"Urgh!" I said spitting out blood.
I slowly look down and saw the glowing figure, having his arm right in my guy. I could hear my ribs crack.
OOO
"UH!" Naruto said sitting up with on hand on his stomach.
"Naruto!" Ino said surprised he sat up so quick.
Naruto couldn't stop breathing heavily. His heart kept beating loudly causing him to ignore Ino. His eyes were staring at the floor with shock. He started to feel if anything was broken however nothing was. "Just like last time" he thought remembering when he first met with the figure.
Ino got frustrated about Naruto not paying attention to her. She was the one who saved him. When Naruto took his first step on the bridge she notice something was wrong. That's when she saw Naruto falling forward. She called him but no answer so she ran to him. Right when she did, Shadow told her to run. That's when she felt something run through. She grabbed Naruto and ran so quick. Not paying no attention at how high she is. There was one thing on her mind and that's to get Naruto to safety. She was a few steps away from safety and for a second, she felt nothing under her. When that second was over she landed with a trip and Naruto fell down. Ino remember when she looked back at the bridge, it was gone. It scared her knowing that if a second longer, the two wouldn't be alive.
"Naruto, what happened...you zoned out" Ino exclaimed with frustration.
"I did" he said quietly and turned his head and where the bridge was. "The bridge.." he said softly realizing what just happened.
"Ya..(scratching her head)..it started to break apart when you stepped on it...so I drag your lame ass to safety" Ino said angry about the memory.
Her anger subsided when Naruto spoke.
"Thank you" he said quietly with his head not facing her.
"(blush).N-no problem" she whispered looking away.
She looked back to him and return to her old self when he pulled out something from the bag he was carrying. "It's the scroll" she thought surprised. Naruto began unraveling it.
Ino soon heard him speak.
"First seal..Chakra burst: allows the person to cause large amounts of damage without using jutsu's just their chakra….Second seal...energy boost..allows person to receive more chakra continuously...Third seal..super strength...allows the person to use dorment strength within them" Naruto said reading what the three seals he saw the figure used on him.
"Naruto" Ino spoke snapping out of his reading.
"uh" Naruto said closing the scroll and stood up.
"What were you just doing?" She asked curious.
"Just reading" he answered her.
"Wait...your reading a scroll that doesnt have anything on it" Ino said with disbelief.
Naruto ignored her and made his way into the entrance. Ino stopped her feet not liking him ignoring her. She didnt know why Naruto was keeping secrets from her even after she saved his life. "The nerve of some people" she thought and followed him in.
OOO
Naruto and Ino reached the top of the stairs and found themselves in a empty apartment size room. There were candles lit and a platform form at the end with a podium with a slanted top.
"I thought we would enter some kind of secret entrance to the Uzumaki village" Ino said with disappointed at what she is seeing.
"Me too..Hey Shadow!" Naruto called out.
However no answer came from him, just dead silence. Naruto wonder where he could be. He started looking around seeing if there something he isnt seeing. The one thing that was out of the ordinary was the podium so he walked to it. Once he reached it he looked down.
OOO
"What is this?" Sasuke asked looking at a flat surface with nothing on it.
"Place your and on it"
"Why...some secret door will open"
"Something similar"
Sasuke was hesitant because he doesn't trust Shadow. However he is his only choice in finding why Itachi destroyed the scripture about the chosen children. He slowly began to place his hand on the stone.
OOO
"Naruto what are you doing?" Ino said noticing he placed his hand on the podium.
"Not sure...it's just feels right" he answered her not sure of himself.
Ino went closed to him, staring at his back. She stopped when she notice something on the wall in front of Naruto that wasn't there before.
"Naruto.." she said softly.
"I know" he finished her sentence and looked at the writing on the wall.
OOO
Sasuke stared at the wall with the writing. He notice a symbol of a crescent moon on top filled in with black. He soon heard Shadow read.
OOO
Naruto and Ino were looking at the symbol of the full moon filled in with white. They soon heard Shadow read.
OOO
"...Without a past, there isn't a present, without a present there is no future. Two things everyone must need. A door will be opened to the truth you seek. The truth about a past you never experience before…"
Once Shadow was finished reading. A bright light shined in front of the two. They covered their eyes with there symbols of what they saw appeared on the palm of their hand.
OOO
"Whats going on?" Ino asked covering her eyes.
"I-I don't know" Naruto answered.
Soon the two felt hands on their backs.
"Have a nice...ride"
The two were pushed into the light.
OOO
The two rooms were now empty.
OOO
Where are they going?...no one knows except me" Shadow spoke.
You all may know that I'm a Shadow…(pointing).and AddictedT0Sleep..(breathed in)..that was a good joke, well for me that is...it's true I maybe Shady, however underneath it all I'm...well nothing since I'm just a Shadow..(wiped fake tear away)..but moving that out of the way..(cough)..let me give you guys a little.. spoiler about what will this story lead into…
.,_,I,_,e-_,_,a_,e_!
..There, I did say little, guess what it might be and if the first person guessed it right..well, I might give a little more about..ah, ah..myself..or if you do know what will happen, why not suggest something..and I will see what I'm capable of to make it happen...except Killing or anything messed up like that...maybe I can strip for you oh ya..I'm already naked..ha, ha..(wiped tear)..crack myself up sometimes...but being for real with you...just know, I'm no god or OP..I have weakness and strengths..i might not be able to show you yet.. however, if you read this far then read well...I have another game...at the end of chapters, guess the power I have..an example is if I have heat vision.. my answer no, or if you have questions about me then through them but personal questions is when you I feel like it...i have feelings too, there are things that can't be shared even to ones that are closest"