The Black Butterfly
Chapter One
(Disclaimer) I don't own Naruto or any characters used other than Kyo and Sasha…they are mine
"Normal" (none)
'Thoughts' (Italics)
'2nd Voice in thoughts' (Bold)
'3rd Voice in thoughts' (Italics and Bold)
Lifeless eyes watched as the scene played out in front of the cloaked person.
"NARUUUUTTTTOOOOO!" a kunoichi in red screamed as she chased an orange blur around Konoha, fists in the air. The blonde ninja felt a fist collide into his head and collapsed onto the ground.
Another ninja appeared behind the girl. His black spiked hair with a bluish tint, dressed in black looked at the girl.
"Sasuke-kun!" the girl swooned with a blush on her cheeks. In return the boy smirked.
"Nice hit Ugly." A pale Sasuke look alike told the girl as he appeared from thin air.
"Stop calling me ugly, Sai!"
*POOF* "Good job with catching Naruto. Looks like you're ready for your Anbu exam Karin. I'm proud of you." Their perverted silver haired sensei told the girl.
"Ne, ne lets go eat ramen in celebration of Karin's success." The Kyuubi holder exlaimed. Together the five Nin walked away towards the blonde's favorite restaurant.
~~~X~~~
Dead eyes closed in an attempt to loosen the pain she felt in her heart, to forget about old memories, a dream that will never be and to block the sting of betrayal. As well as to stop the thoughts of seeking revenge on those who were supposed to support and never forget.
A flash of disgust came to her eyes for the pang she felt in her heart, but just as fast as it appeared it was gone. Her eyes appeared lifeless once more. From behind the cloaked girl came a voice.
"They have replaced you easily and with a girl below your strength no less. Does it hurt? This girl is living your dreams, taking over memories of you and your place in other's hearts. She is thought of to be strong while you are called weak and ignored, forgotten. With your clan dead and your teammates taken, why is it that you remain? We both know you don't plan on taking revenge."
"It matters to me not. She may be living my dreams but it was time I returned to reality. As for me being weak, it's better for them to underestimate me than over. I remain to return the favor of betrayal and awake them from their dreams as they did to me."
The cloaked girl turned her head slightly and faded green eyes glanced at the large black leopard behind her before turning back to watch the figures walk into the ramen shop. "Leave me Kyo, find Sasha. I will need her soon."
With a low dip of his head the feline shrank in size then darted towards the gates and past the guards, running east.
Gracefully the girl disappeared into the shadows only to appear mere seconds later in the alley across the ramen shop. Sitting on a wooden crate resting in the alley she stared at the people sitting on the stools. Closing her eyes she concentrated on their chakra signals and in her mind's eye, she saw and heard them as if she was right in front of them. There she sat memorizing their every move and word while she waited for Kyo to return with Sasha.
0~~~O~~~0
Flashback: Sasuke Returns
It was a beautiful day outside of Konoha. The birds were singing, the butterflies dancing and the sun was out shining. There was a slight gust of wind that blew every once in awhile. No, it wasn't a biting chill of a wind but merely a warm embrace telling one to leave their houses and enjoy nature at its greatest.
A few miles away from this peaceful area surrounding the village a dark figure walked aimlessly around as if to find a path of light in the darkness that has consumed his world. He was bruised, beaten, and so very low on chakra, but no one could ignore the small smile of accomplishment that adorned his face. For he has done it, he had finally killed Itachi.
He took another step, before his body swayed forcing him to fall to the ground in exhaustion. On his back he faced the sky staring as if it would tell him what to do next. The answer never came. As he surrendered his mind to fatigue a pair of bright emerald eyes looks down on him as if in question. That was the last thing he saw.
~~~X~~~
He awoke to the sound of beeping machines, the ruffling of paper, and the warm breeze coming from an open window. All and all it was very peaceful and he automatically knew he was in a hospital most likely in a village like Konoha.
He flexed his fingers to see if they would respond, and the ruffling of paper stopped. The man opened his eyes to see a young girl no older than 15 look at him with soft brown eyes. The girl turned and walked out the door to speak to someone.
"Saki, can you get Dr. Haruno for me? Tell her Uchiha-san is now awake." The young girl asked.
"Of course Mari, she should be on her way down for the check up." Another slightly older girl replied.
"Thank you" was all that was said before the girl called Mari came back into the room. The sound of ruffling paper began again. The man realized that the girl was organizing papers and had no interest of telling him where he was.
Minutes passed before the sound of the door closing brought both the girl's and the man's attention to the newest arrival. "Afternoon Dr. Haruno. It's a beautiful day today, isn't it?"
"It is Mari-chan. So tell me, why are you here organizing these papers while your volunteer shift is done and you are able to go out and enjoy the day?"
"I just wanted to get these things out of the way for you before I leave for the day."
"Okay, but as soon as you get done, I want you out of this place enjoying the sun. You're only 15 years old. You deserve to enjoy the days as they come by."
"Of course, thank you very much Haruno-sama. I am done now."
"Hand me Uchiha's file. Thank you. Now out with you, I'll see you tomorrow Mari." And with a bow, Mari left the room. Scanning over the notes left by the nurses during their checkups Sakura duly noted that Sasuke was awake and staring at her.
"Glad to see your finally awake Uchiha, won't Naruto be happy. I'm afraid he's a bit annoyed that I was the one to bring you back and not him. As you can see your back in Konoha, you'll be allowed to leave today when we are done with your check up. Tsunade-shishou has made Naruto your escort. So he will be here in a few minutes." Sasuke just laid there watching as Sakura ran all sorts of chakra made tests on him and before he knew it. Naruto arrived to pick him up
End Flashback
0~~~O~~~0
'After Naruto came to pick up Uchiha he brought both of us to Ichiraku's Ramen Shop along with Kakashi, Yamato, and Sai. Those were fun times.' Sakura mused to herself before a small breeze wrapped around her bringing her back to the present and telling her that Kyo returned with Sasha.
"You called for me Sakura-sama?" the small snow fox asked before settling down on her master's open lap to stare at the ramen shop across from them.
"Yes, I want you to watch over your father, Sasha. He is becoming restless." The cloaked figure replied while stroking Sasha's smooth silver fur. Kyo allowed himself to rest on the ground around Sakura's feet.
"I have no idea what mother saw in Kyuubi, he is a foul beast with an even fouler temper. I swear he hates me." Sasha replied with a huff.
"And yet you remain his favorite offspring." Sakura responded off-handily.
"I am his only offspring." The fox retorted.
"Doesn't that make you proud?" Kyo yawned out.
"Huff…I'm only going to watch over him because Sakura oh so kindly asked me to." Sasha said hauntingly before she got up, jumped off of Sakura's lap, onto Kyo's head and then on the ground where she took off to get closer to Kyuubi's holder.
"You know better than to taunt her Kyo. Sasha has a mind of her own as you do. I am unable to help you if she chooses to attack." Sakura silently reprimanded Kyo while watching Sasha silently enter the ramen shop.
"And you choose favorites. Can't believe you'd let her kill me if she choose to, yet when I attack, you always heal her when I'm done."
"You do realize that she never attacks you, and I never said anything about not healing you when she's through with you. I merely pointed out the fact that I wouldn't stop her from injuring you."
"Gee thanks….way to make a leopard feel safe."
"Anytime Kyo, anytime" at that Kyo started to laugh but stopped when he noticed Sakura became stiff. He turned to look at the Ichiraku's before he noticed the racket coming from inside.
~~~X~~~
Kakashi, Sasuke, Karin, and Naruto sat on the stools inside the ramen shop eating ramen. Naruto going on and on about all the adventures the team will be able to do as Anbu and how Team Fox will become the ultimate team ever. While the other three sat and listened to the stories the boy spoke of.
"…and then we'd be back a month earlier than what was said because Karin would find our target and we'd be done with the mission even sooner." Naruto finished his story of how much easier missions would be for tracking down targets with Karin's powers. He was about to start another story of how missions would be easier and how they'd be home faster when Kakashi intervened and started telling Karin tips on how to pass the Anbu exam. Even though she 'didn't even need them' so said the proud Uchiha Sasuke.
While Kakashi was giving Karin tips, Naruto was having a conversation with the Kyuubi.
'Boy, I need you to open your mind up to another for communication.' Kyuubi commanded Naruto.
'And why would I do that? I don't need another voice inside of my head.' Naruto snapped.
'You would do so because if you don't she will merely force her way into your head to talk to me and if she does you will be in a world of pain that I won't even be able to handle. She's just that heartless.'
'Who is this 'she' you're talking about? Oh wait don't tell me. You found a new lover. How sick. No way am I letting her into my head.'
'Don't tempt her boy. She's running out of patients. We might not be able to hear her but she can hear us. Damn. Whatever you do, don't look up boy. I'm warning you.' And of course, Naruto being Naruto….he looks up and into the icy blue eyes of a silvery snow fox. Naruto felt as if a scalpel was cutting into his head and the pressure kept building as the fox's eyes turned brighter.
'What is this?' Naruto screamed within his head to Kyuubi.
'Hurry up and open a pathway to her mind from yours. Do it NOW! I warned you boy. I told you not to tempt her. I told you what would happen if you didn't open up your mind.' Without a single thought Naruto opened up his mind to the fox in front of him, and as soon as he did the pain disappeared.
'Took you awhile brat…What were you waiting for? Me to rip open your head from the inside out? Father told you of what I would do and still you refused to open your mind to me. You thoughtless maggot, do you have any idea how pissed off Master would get if I killed you?' A female voice raged from within Naruto's head.
'Wait…did you just say father?'
'Father I'm ashamed of you. You didn't even think to tell this boy about your sweet and loving daughter?' Sasha scolded sarcastically.
'Sweet and loving daughter…yea…right.'
'Well you don't have to be so rude about it, and yes boy I said father. Kyuubi is my father. Luckily I don't get my charms from him. Name's Sasha by the way, best if you remember that because we're going to see a lot of each other from now on.'
'Looks like your friends took notice of Sasha, since all you're doing is staring blankly at her. It doesn't even help that your eyes are glowing little girl.'
'Sigh…unfortunately that's one thing I got from you dear father.'
'How come I can't see them or even hear them?'
'That would be my fault I'm afraid. Seeing as how I had to force my way into your mind before you opened the connection, I had cut off that part of your mind that allows you to interact in the outside world. No worries, it'll all go back to normal once I leave.'
'It would be wise for you to leave the child's mind now Sasha.'
'Of course father, I shall leave momentarily. I leave you with three warnings, boy.'
'Ok…what are the warnings?'
'One...when I leave your mind, don't close the connection for I shall return. Two…allow me to leave this restaurant, meaning do not allow your friends to attempt to bring harm to me. My master is watching and she will become greatly displeased.'
'Wait…who is your master?'
'She is what my third warning is about. For she is the one you all forgot about and ignored. She is the one you betrayed. Left to live this world alone before I and another became her allies. Mark my words she will return the favor and no one shall be spared. The end is upon you and she is your only savior.'
'The end is upon us? What is this? Some sort of sick joke…who the hell do you think I am. I have done nothing like that to anyone.'
'Who was the only female on your team…before Uchiha returned? Before that bitch you call Karin returned on my master's birthday exactly one year from today! Think about it boy. My time here is almost up. That red haired freak is now talking about making me her pet. Me! The nerve of that waste of life you call a friend.' And with that Sasha left Naruto's mind just in time to jump out of the way of Karin's grabby hands.
'Hurry up boy. Make sure they don't touch Sasha. You don't want her getting mad.'
'Who…Sasha?'
'No you fool…her master.'
'Then you know who her master is?'
'Of course I do. All demons know about the people who have gained a demon offspring's respect and protection. That doesn't matter right now. When I say I will tell you later that means that I will tell you when I'm not worried over my daughter's safety boy!'
'WILL YOU GUYS STOP CHATTING FOR ONE FLIPPING SECOND AND GET THIS BITCH THE HELL AWAY FROM ME! DON'T MAKE ME CALL FOR MASTER-SAMA!'
'NO don't call her! Damn she's not listening anymore. Boy you better stop those teammates of yours before her master comes.'
In a blink of an eye Naruto was finally aware of all the commotion around him inside of the ramen shop. Chopsticks were everywhere, bowls broken, and a banshee was screaming in his ear.
"Don't just keep sitting there Naruto. Help me get that fox. I think it's starting to mock me." Karin screamed as she once again unsuccessfully tried to grab the silver fox.
'You think?' Sasha sneered 'Little girl I am mocking you. Father's keeper must be severely lacking if you were able to catch him so easily. Either that or he's predictable. I'd say he's both but then master would be most displeased.'
"Uh Karin? I don't think Sasha wants to become your pet" Naruto said slowly.
"Wait…Sasha? Is that the fox's name? You know her? And why wouldn't she want to be my pet? Everyone loves me." Karin replied completely dismissing the snort/hiss that came from Sasha.
'Great going boy. You just had to go and tell her my name.' Sasha glared at Naruto.
"Err…you could say that I know her, but I think she already has an owner. Don't remember who though." Naruto coughed out.
"Well then tell the whore who owns Sasha to give the fox to me. She will love me more than her current owner." Karin replied.
'BITCH! I DARE YOU TO CALL MY MASTER A WHORE AGAIN AND WE'LL SEE WHO THE REAL WHORE IS!' Sasha hissed as she lunged towards Karin's face in rage. Karin screamed when she realized Sasha was trying to attack her but stopped once she noticed Sasuke had grabbed a hold on the fox.
"Oh Sasuke-kun thank you for saving me. I don't know what happened. She suddenly went to attack me. Can you hold her long enough for me to mark her as my own?" Karin swooned.
'Ma-ma-ma-mark?' Sasha stuttered as she turned her head to look at Naruto. Fear was revealed in her eyes as she started to thrash about in panic. 'Naruto, please I beg of you. Don't let her mark me.'
"Karin wait…she already has an owner, why are you going to mark her?" Naruto asked trying to slow Karin down.
"She's unmarked Naruto. If her owner is so stupid as to let her run free without a mark, then she needs a better owner. Like me." Karin replied still advancing towards the struggling fox with a glowing hand.
'I'm sorry Naruto but I cannot allow them to mark me. There is a reason why Master-sama has yet to mark me.' Sasha apologized as she closed her eyes.
"Sasha stop…what are you sorry for? What are you planning to do?" Naruto asked Sasha.
'I'm calling for Master-sama.' She whispered in his mind before she screamed to the world outside of his head. "MASTER-SAMA!"
All movement from within Ichiraku stopped as they looked around to find where the voice came from until they realized Sasha had stopped fighting against the arms that held her captive and smiled.
(A.N.) Ok this is the first chapter of the first story I've ever decided to post on FanFiction. Please R&R. I would love to hear any suggestions and/or flames you may have for me to improve my story or to add to it. Thank you!
~Miyu Maniac