Konnichi wa!
Wow! I don't want to write ANYTHING nowadays, huh? Haha:D But thank goodness I can force myself to write at 11:30 at night, huh? XD
Me and me parentes are going up north to Oregon and Washington n stuff over the summer. Where we are right now doesn't have any signal, so by the time I post this, it'll probably be a few days after.
Right now, we're in Prairie Creek State Park – 30 miles from the southern Oregon border! There's so much wildlife here, but the only reason I'm able to finish writing the chapter is because I'm mooching off the free electricity from the bathrooms! XD I'm right outside the door to the bathroom right now, and everyone who passes by is looking at me weird! XD What can I say? Gotta do what I gotta do.
But I wish all of you could see it! The trees here are so TALL! O.O It's absolutely amazing! The biggest Redwood Tree is… if I remember correctly, 376.8 feet tall! Or was it 367.8 feet…?
We spent last night in... I think… Patrick's Point State Park to the south. With a little trek downhill, we got our own private beach! XD I was sunbathing while Mom looked for Jade and Dad looked for cool looking driftwood. :D
While we've been here in THIS state park, we saw deer and jackrabbits and really cool looking birds! We've even seen a couple of foxes! XD The Kyuubi is chasing after us! ZOMG! O.o
Haha:D
Anyway, I wish all of you could see it! It's absolutely gorgeous beyond all comprehension – this is as good as nature gets! It's a little chilly here, but that's okay!
Well, here's chapter two!
Creation of Bloodlust
Chapter Two – Cage of Crystal
I shouldn't be alive.
That was his first thought when he opened his eyes to a cold stone floor and damp dark walls.
What the hell is going on?
He slowly sat up, looking himself over for any injuries.
Is this a dream?
He took a glance around, and he slowly stood up, forcing his weak and wobbly knees to bear his weight.
Where are the others?
A wave of nausea crashed over him, and he collapsed onto his knees to eject all of the seawater he had swallowed.
Where am I?
Again, he forced himself up, gently kneading his back-flipping stomach, and raised his head. He felt his stomach drop into his legs.
And what the hell is THAT?
A massive crystal faced him, the blue tint of the gem giving off a soft glow. It was about four feet wide, and stretched ten feet – from ceiling to floor. He could only stare at it.
It's beautiful…
"Oh… ugh… Naruto?"
He whirled.
His eyes brightened.
"KIBA!"
The other blinked as Naruto tackled him, wrapping his first mate in a squeezing hug.
"Oh my God Kiba! I thought you had died!"
"I thought WE had died, Naruto," Kiba replied as the blonde released him. He took a step forward and Naruto turned to survey the surroundings as well. "What IS this place?"
"I don't know," Naruto replied. "Some sort of underwater cavern perhaps? An air pocket, maybe?"
"Whoa." Kiba's eyes were wide. "That's a HUGE crystal."
Naruto followed his gaze.
"Yeah – it is. You reckon anything's inside it?"
Kiba shrugged, walking over to touch the crystal. Naruto gasped.
"Careful, Kiba!"
The other rolled his eyes at his captain.
"Relax, Naruto. It's a rock – what can it do?"
The gem became hot underneath Kiba's fingers, and his eyes widened as the crystal began to change colors.
"What the hell –?"
"I TOLD YOU, KIBA!"
Burning black fire burst from the crystal's core, making Kiba fly backwards with a cry.
Naruto bolted forward, managing to catch his friend around the chest as they both watched the flames lick the gem with frightened fascination.
However, the fire dissipated quickly, and both blue and brown eyes widened.
"Naruto…" Kiba breathed. "Please tell me you see what I see."
"Yeah," the blonde replied. "I see what you see."
Either that or we're both insane.
"Naruto…" Kiba was breathless. "There's someone IN THERE."
The blonde could barely see it, but Kiba was right.
He saw a mass of black hair spraying out like snakes around a petite form. Arms crossed protectively over the other's chest and the head was inclined, covering the eyes in shadow. The rest of the body was swallowed in dense crystal, blurring the outline and denying any visual.
"What is it?" Naruto asked softly. "Is it a boy or a girl?"
Kiba had inched closer to the crystal.
"No idea," he murmured absentmindedly. "Until further notice though, he's a guy."
"Fine with me." Naruto wasn't in the mood to argue over something so trivial.
"What's he doing here?" Kiba asked. "How did he get all the way down here?"
"Don't forget Kiba – even WE don't know where we are."
"We're at the bottom of the ocean – remember?" Kiba snorted at him. "The maelstrom must have sucked us into an air pocket in the ocean floor – that's the only explanation of why we're alive!"
"Either that or this is hell as our minds see it," Naruto deadpanned. Kiba glared at him.
"You're not very helpful," he snapped.
Naruto's eyes widened as he surveyed the crystal, not replying to Kiba's retort.
"Kiba…" he breathed. "That crystal… with that boy…" he couldn't believe it. "It's a cage."
Kiba blinked.
"How do you know?" He asked. Naruto numbly shook his head, walking up to be by Kiba's side at the foot of the crystal, staring up at the prisoner.
"I don't know…" he breathed. "I really don't."
But something about the gem – the flames, the boy – told him that the other was trapped.
Trapped and totally helpless and crying out in agony –
Naruto shuddered, and Kiba gave him a questioning glance.
"Kiba…" the blonde breathed, staring at the crystal. "We have to get him out."
The color drained from the other's face.
"How?" Kiba demanded. "There's no way we can break that crystal as it is! Forget him, Naruto – worry about US! How do WE get out?"
Naruto – for a moment – was at a loss for words. When he spoke again, his voice was soft.
"I… don't know." he breathed. "But we can't just leave him here, Kiba!" His eyes narrowed and he glanced around the chamber. "There has to be some way to crack that crystal! Maybe he could help us if we let him out!"
Kiba rolled his eyes.
"Naruto, you're insane!" He exclaimed. "And even if we DID get him out, NO ONE could survive in that thing! He's probably DEAD!" Naruto shot him a glare. For some reason, the thought of that boy being dead terrified him.
"It's better than just sitting here doing nothing! C'mon – let's look around." He turned and began to walk. "Maybe there's something down here worth finding – hurry up!"
Kiba rolled his eyes and followed his captain down the dark passage way, both of them quickly vanishing into the gloom.
A small creature – hiding behind one leg of the crystal this entire time – watched them depart, glancing between their retreating backs and the huge gem until they vanished. When it spoke, its voice was soft and childish.
"After a thousand years and a thousand failures… could these finally be the ones?"
The crystal was silent, the being within it unresponsive. The creature – disappointed but yet not surprised – sighed, and vanished back into the shadows to keep watch on the two trespassers.
Let's just see how far they get.
End Chapter Two – Cage of Crystal
Okay, how many of you gamers have played Tales of Symphonia for the Gamecube?
Those of you who have, you know Sheena? The ninja girl that tries to assassinate Colette? The ninja girl with the black hair, purple kimono, pink obi and large bust line? And her little summon spirit named Corrin? The cute little guy with the three blue/green tails? For the ones that have, have you gotten to the part where you hear Corrin talk for the very first time? The way he talks is SO CUTE! –squeals- If I have time and the signal, I'll try rummaging the internet for a picture of him and then post it on defiantart so that you can see it! But he talks in a cute little squeaky voice – he's adorable! –heart- When you think of the creature in this story, think of Corrin! –heart heart heart- He's ADORABLE!
And those of you that HAVE Gamecube but DON'T have that game – get it. It's fantastic! 8D I nearly cried at the end – it was so awesome! But it made me mad too… and it also features some real-live anime clips! Ain't that cool? 8D
And I have other Forum out! Something about Sasu-baby and Ice Princesses… something like that. Look for it, okay? I only have one topic, but I WILL GET MORE!
I'm sure you can get to the forum from a link in my profile somewhere.
And I love even MORE now! WE GET USER PICS! XD
-Itachi sniffs distastefully-
Itachi – DDB, you're a wimp.
-DDB rounds on Itachi-
DDB – SHUT UP SHMAN-CHAN! I AM NOT A WIMP! WHY DO YOU EVEN THINK THAT?
-Itachi looks blankly at her-
Itachi – Because you're squealing and cooing over some character in a game, WIMP
-DDB merely looks at him for a moment, and then she bolts back over to Kakashi and buries her face in his chest, screaming about how she was going to tear out Itachi's heart, shove it down his throat and smile as she watches him choke on it.-
-Kakashi pats her back comfortingly.-
Kakashi – It's okay DDB – really. Don't cry, okay?
DDB –sniffles- Sniff… okay. Can I watch you and Sasuke make out? That'll make me feel a lot better.
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – WHAT
-DDB wipes the tears from her face, grinning at the look on Sasuke-from-Treacherous-Heart's face.
DDB – Haha! You're funny Sasuke!
-Sasuke from Treacherous Heart grumbles and looks away, failing to see Kakashi, who is sneaking up behind him.-
-DDB turns to readers-
And before I forget – I have other Forum out! Something about Sasu-baby and Ice Princesses… and something like that. Look for it, okay? I only have one topic, but I WILL GET MORE!
I LOVE IT!
Now please excuse me – I must go watch Sasuke-from-Treacherous-Heart get molested by Kakashi. –turns around to eagerly watch the molestation, camera in hand-
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – KAKASHI IF YOU PUT YOUR HAND RIGHT THERE ONE MORE TIME BY GOD I SWEAR I'LL SCREAM –!
Grope.
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – EYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
DDB – Sasuke, you scream like a little girl.
Kakashi –grins- No. –gropes Sasuke-from-Treacherous-Heart again- Like an UKE.
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – BOTH OF YOU SHUT UP! GAH! KAKASHI YOU PERVERT STOP TOUCHING ME THERE!
-Kakashi – obviously – doesn't.-
Kakashi – You know you like it, Sas-UKE.
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – DAMN YOU KAKASH– GAH! KAKASHI YOU ASS! STOP GROPING ME!
-Kakashi then begins to sing 'Dirty Little Secret', by The All-American Rejects, and Sasuke moans in agony-
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – OKAY OKAY! I'LL HAVE SEX WITH YOU! JUST STOP SINGING!
-DDB flips the recorder off, rewinds and then replays Sasuke-from-Treacherous-Heart's submission.-
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – OKAY OKAY! I'LL HAVE SEX WITH YOU! JUST STOP SINGING!
-There is silence for a moment. Sasuke-from-Treacherous-Heart glares at DDB, who exchanges grins with Kakashi.-
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – DDB, I HATE YOU, YOU DAMNED LITTLE BIT– EYAH!
-Kakashi launches himself on top of Sasuke, grinning.-
Kakashi – Remember Sasuke-baby? You sub-mit-ted! –singsong voice-
-Sasuke from Treacherous Heart looks up to the sky.-
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – God, if you love me, kill me now!
Silence.
…
Sasuke from Treacherous Heart – I KNEW IT –!
-Kakashi then begins to molest/rape Sasuke-from-Treacherous-Heart, and DDB turns back to audience, grinning from ear to ear-
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Ja ne!
DDB