Light Withing Darkness

Ch. 2 - What are you?

Hey guys, it's me, your most beloved fanfic author, Haku1013, here with you for the next nstallment of "Light Within Darkness," so enjoy.

Naruto just sat there. He sat on his cell bed for hours, contemplating what happened. He had checked several times to see if he was in a genjutsu, but to no avail. This was real. "But how can it be real?" thought Naruto. Naruto forced his memories to his mind, making sure he didn't miss something that may give him a clue.

(Flashback Begin)

Naruto walked with the ANBU, unsure what to do. He was amazed none of them recognized him, the hero of Konoha, but he kept his mouth shut. The way to the village was quiet, except for the occasional snapping of a twig. In an hour, the team had reached the village gates.

As the team passed the guards, Naruto noticed that they gave him a strange look. The apparently didn't recognized him either. As Naruto walked through the village, he couldn't help staring at the Hokage monument; the face of Orochimaru hung there, as if mocking him. He wondered what had happened to the face of the true Yondaime and Tsunade baa-chan. Naruto just continued to walk, hoping that the 4th Hokage face was playing tricks on his mind.

A few minutes later, the team reached the Hokage room. The ANBU leader continued with Naruto as the rest of the team waited for their return. Naruto walked into the office to see the Hokage chair turned away from them, and he could hear something from it.

"Snoring? It has to be baa-chan…" thought Naruto.

"Lord Hokage, my team and I have checked area and only found this person there. He seems to be of Konoha, but I have never seem him," Stated the ANBU.

The snoring continued.

"Lord Hokage?"

The ANBU went and stood next the Hokage chair. After whispering into what Naruto thought was the ear of the 'Hokage,' Naruto was sure that he was in a genjutsu for the while. Only Tsunade could sleep through a report.

Soon, Naruto saw movement in the chair. As it turned, Naruto didn't see Tsunade, but Orochimaru.

"Tiger, who is this shinobi," asked Orochimaru.

"That is what I asked you sir. He claims to be of the leaf."

"Really, well I've- he didn't get to finish. Naruto charged the man, kunai in hand.

Orochimaru easily dodged the swipe.

"Monster!" yelled Naruto as charged Orochimaru again. As he neared him, Naruto saw he didn't try and avoid. Before Naruto could reach him, he felt his mind go dark.

Shortly after, Naruto awoke to find himself in a cell. He saw that there were seals in it to prevent him from performing jutsu. He had no choice but to wait and see what was to happen next.

Flashback Ends

Naruto got out of his trance, seeing nothing that could help him. Naruto was about to try again, but felt something was wrong. He could sense that there was a presence in the air. He turned to the shadows. Out came Orochimaru in the Hokage garments. Next came the ANBU captain from before and Ibiki Morino. Naruto knew why they were here, to see if he was an assassin from an enemy village.

"Hello the child. I am guessing you know why we are here. WE want to know where you're from, and why you wanted to assassinate me," stated Orochimaru.

"I'm not telling you anything, you monster," Naruto told the 'Hokage.'

"Very well, I didn't want to do this, but you leave me no choice. Ibiki you know what must be done."

As Ibiki moved to the cell, he asked the ANBU to subdue Naruto, which they did. Naruto didn't put up a fight. There was no need too.

Ibiki did several hand signs, only to have chakra surround his hands. Ibiki put his hands onto Naruto's head, and pump his chakra into Naruto's mind. Immediately, Ibiki was pushed forward by an unknown force. Orochimaru could only stare in horror as Ibiki rolled on the floor, holding his own head.

"THE PAIN!!! MAKE IT STOP!!!" Ibiki screamed.

As more ANBU appeared to take Ibiki away, Orochimaru stared at the blonde in front of him.

"Who or what are you?" he asked.

"You're executioner," Naruto stated.

Naruto and Orochimaru had a stare down, only to have it end with Orochimaru order the ANBU captain, Tiger, to get him Inoichi Yamanaka. As the captain left, Orochimaru stated to himself, "Whatever this kid is, he must a high level shinobi."

Again, for several minutes, the stare down continued.

Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. I've had major writers block, so sorry for not updating. Until next time, and remember,

Haku lives.