Dear god. I'm sorry guys. Stress has re-entered my life a bit, so trying to find the time to write just wasn't possible. Again, I'm sorry if i disappointed you guys. God, I feel like a Markiplier, who, is totes awesome just sucky with scheduling like me right now xP.
Any-who~ Let the story begin.
Kakashi smiled as his students finished their meals. "Alright. Make sure you're all rested up for tomorrow." Team 7 nodded in agreement as they watched their sensei disappear in a cloud of smoke. Ryuu looked down at his ramen bowl deep in thought.
"-go on a date with me sometime?" Ryuu blinked. "Excuse me?"
Sakura's face flushed and she began fidgeting with the hem of her dress. "I-I was just wondering if you would like to go on a date with me sometime?" Ryuu chuckled, looking down.
"I'm sorry Ms. Haruno, I will have to decline your offer." Sliding off his stool, the young man waited outside the ramen shop.
Sighing, the pink-haired girl glared at he blond who was happily munching away at his fifth bowl now. Damn you, Naruto.
Naruto sighed happily and patted his belly. "That was great old man! Thanks!" Tossing the money onto the counter, the young blond happily bounced off his stool and into the night. Suspicious, Sasuke stood and peered out at the two. He narrowed his eyes a tad when they walked away together. Damn you, Ryuu Himura.
Ryuu smiled as he listened to the blond blabber on and on. Reaching the apartment together, the young man freshened up and the blond passed out on his bed. Smiling more at the sleeping blond, the young man gently laid next to him; however, his mind was once again plagued by nightmares.
Icy grey eyes revealed themselves to a familiar grey world. Looking ahead, Ryuu realized that he was back at the manor. Brief memories flashed within his mind causing him an unbearable headache which forced his head to drop. When he glanced back up, his brow knitted together as he saw a strange man in front of the doors. The strange man entered inside and curiosity got the better of the younger one as he ran to the steps. Upon reaching them familiar screams began echo. Ryuu's eyes widened and he quickly busted through the doors. The sight alone made him recoil in shock. Dripping down the walls was blood. On the floor; more blood. It was everywhere. The stench of it began to fill his senses and anger ran through him as his hands began to shake. He glared at the intruder's back now.
Enough was young man dashed towards the intruder, ready to strike him down where he stood, but he disappeared. Dust particles flew about, shocking Ryuu as he found himself within the manor's basement again.
W-what?
Hearing the sounds of gasping behind him, Ryuu quickly turned around just in time to see the maiden being strangled by the intruder.
No!
Dashing towards them, Ryuu outstretched his arms, trying to catch the falling maiden. As she phased through him, Ryuu came face to face with the smiling intruder. His uncovered eye shone within the dimly lit room; however, a pair of crimson ones shone even brighter behind the intruder. Even though Ryuu couldn't see the newcomer, he could feel it smiling.
"You can not escape." The familiar voice resonated throughout young man's scarred mind. Visioned blurred, Ryuu's body never hit the ground as consciousness left him.
A soundless scream emitted from the young man as he jumped with a start. Clutching his beating heart, the young man panted heavily now, trying to steady it. Rays of sunlight peeked through the shutters, causing the young man to groan. Holding his head, he had not noticed the blond bounce into the room excitedly. "Let's go, Ryuu!"
Eyes shot open quickly. Smiling up at the beaming blond now, Ryuu hoped his mask was good enough to fool him. "Let's go."
"The target has moved! Follow it!" The team quickly followed after the target, who, hastily jumped within a thicket of bushes.
"Over there." The blond whispered as he peeked from his hiding location. Dammit, we're too far away!
The team dashed to closer to the target, but not close enough to where it would see them from beyond the trees.
"What's your distance from the target?"
"5 meters. I'm ready just give the signal," the blond replied, not once taking his eyes off the target. The young man also watched it, but with curiosity. Their eyes met and a small gasped escaped him.
"Wait! It's heading towards us!" Sakura whispered anxiously as she glanced at the approaching target.
Kakashi's eye widened a bit. "Don't make any sudden movements! We don't want to scare our target away." The jonin glanced down at the mission scroll he was holding. The detail about this mission are vague, but what the Hokage explained this was not supposed to happen. He looked back up as he watched his team.
This could be dangerous.
"-3 meters...2 meters! Kakashi sensei, the target is approaching fast!" Kakashi's eye widened once more.
"Brace yourselves!" Just as the jonin said that, the target pounced straight into...Ryuu's kimono? Naruto and Sakura stared at Ryuu, who, in turn just stared at the purring cat.
"W-we got him sensei," the pink-haired girl said weakly as she smiled sheepishly.
"Can you confirm ribbon on right ear?"
"Affirmative. We got a positive I.D." Sasuke glared slightly at Ryuu now after he turned off his com.
Everyone stared at the smiling young man as they awaited their sensei announcement.
"Right. Lost pet Tora: captured. Mission accomplished."
The young man smiled more as he gently stroked the cat's furry head. Seeing this, Naruto looked away, scoffing softly. Stupid cat.
Ryuu winced as he watched the cat get smother by his owner. Catching a glimpse of sadness within its eyes, he turned away regretfully.
"-digging up potatoes."
"No~!" The blond crossed his arms in front of him as he glared at the Hokage. "I want to go on a real mission! Something exciting and challenging! Not this little kid stuff!"
Ryuu smiled to himself, silently agreeing with the blond as did the raven haired Uchiha.
Iruka tried to dissuade the blond, but he wasn't hearing any of it. Ryuu chuckled softly as he shook his head now when a thud and a loud shout echoed within the large room. The Hokage sighed softly as he began to explain the rules to the knucklehead again. Tuning the Hokage out, Ryuu's eyes widened considerably as he stared the elder gentlemen at the door way now. The newcomer also stared back, but with strange a calm in his eye. Icy grey eyes met brown. It can't be.
His heartbeat quickened and he clutched his chest a bit when the newcomer slowly passed him as he made his way to his seat. Anger rolled off his body in waves as he recalled all his terror filled dreams. The more he thought about them, the angrier he grew. A part of him tried to calm down before it was too late and...it was too late. During his episode, the young man's hair had changed from a dark grey to pitch black. He gasped and looked down at his now long, sharp claws. Looking around, the young man trembled slightly as he noticed eyes upon him.
Every adult stared at the young man with either shock or curiosity; however, the newcomer stared at him with suspicion. Even the Hokage was staring at him while explaining their new mission. Panicking, the young man bolted for the door just as their new client walked right in them.
"Whoa!"
Naruto looked back just in time to see a lock of black hair disappear around the corner. The old man steadied himself after he almost fell over from sudden shock. Blinking, Naruto glanced over at his team to make sure he saw what he saw. That really was Ryuu. Concerned, Naruto looked up towards his instructor.
"Kakashi-sensei where's-?"
"What the? A bunch of little snot-nosed kids?" The old man took a swig from his bottle, its contents dripped down onto the floor, but he did not seem to care. Hell, he didn't even bother to wipe his reddened face!
Startled, Naruto stared at the old man confused.
"Huh?"
"And you the little one with the idiotic look on your face, you really expect me to believe you're a ninja?"
Naruto laughed hard as he glanced between his teammates. As they stepped closer to him, a look of annoyance crossed his face.
"I'll demolish you!"
Suddenly a serious look passed over the drunk man's features.
"I am Tazuna, a master bridge builder and I must return to my country. I'm building a bridge there that will change our world. And I expect you to get me there safely even if it means giving up your life."
"Alright! That's more like it!" The blond shouted, pumping his fist into the air; however, he couldn't keep himself from worrying about the young man.
Passing through the village's main gate, the blond smiled happily as he outstretched his arms.
"Yeah~! This is great! First time leaving the village like this." The blond smiled more as he stared upwards into the warm sky. Happiness was short lived though as he kinda wished he had someone to enjoy it with.
Dammit Ryuu. Where did you go? Naruto shook his head quickly. Ugh! This is no time to be thinking about him like this! I have a mission to do!
But, what if he's hurt? Naruto sighed, knocking that thought out of his mind. He's okay, i just know it.
Traveling in silence now, which Naruto was extremely grateful for as he and Sakura embarrassed themselves in front of their team and client, the blond couldn't help but think of his missing teammate.
And lover.
Wait what? Naruto blinked his eyes repeatedly as he thought over what just happened. A blush graced his cheeks and he shook his head violently. No! No! No! Ryuu is just my teammate and-
Someone you really treasure.
M-maybe...Huh? Naruto glanced back and quirked a brow. A puddle? What's that doing here?
Before the blond could question it more, a mysterious cloaked man emerged from it. The blond's eyes widened and he desperately tried to warn their sensei, but it was too late. Next thing everyone knew, Kakashi sensei was splattered across the path behind them.
Sakura screamed loudly at the sight before her. Disbelief ran through Naruto the smoke cleared from their fallen instructor.
"K-Kakashi sensei!" The mysterious men chuckled as they appeared behind the blond. "Now it's your turn."
Naruto stared in fear as their chain link seemed to float above him; however, he noticed something odd. Looking behind him, he saw that the two men were moving extremely slow. What the? He gasped softly as he caught sight of him. R-Ryuu?
The blond gasped softly as the young man stood face to face with him now. Ryuu chuckled as he held the blond's hands within his own. "Hello Naruto."
"How did you find us so quickly?" Naruto stared up at the man and relief flooded throughout his body as he stared within the calming grey sea.
"Find you? I never left."
"What-?" The sounds of chains clinking together interrupted the blond's concentration.
"Ah. Almost forgot." Ryuu quickly kicked the shinobi back and released his breath as his technique came undone.
Everything was going moderately well as Sasuke fought the deadly shinobi; however, things took a sour turn as they escaped from his tactical hold. Heading towards Naruto, Ryuu jumped in front of one of the shinobi as the other ran towards the old man. Seeing the metallic claws head straight towards Ryuu's head, time seemed to slow once more as the blond froze.
Move!
Grey eyes widened in shock as orange and blue clouded its vision. Drops of blood splashed onto Ryuu's face and at the moment a horrible feeling pulsated inside of him while a familiar voice spoke.
Kill...Kill them all...
No!
Everyone stared in shock now when Kakashi sensei easily took down the last shinobi. Naruto looked up with wide eyes.
I was useless and Sasuke was so cool, like he had done this a thousand times! Didn't he feel scared at all? He looks so calm. Not a scratch on him! I was so lame, he had to come up and save me! Not to mention Ryuu! Looking behind himself, the blond gasped as he stared into a pair of crimson eyes. W-what the?
"Hey." Naruto turned to the voice that beckoned him. He glared slightly at Sasuke, who , just raised a brow in question.
"Huh?" The Uchiha smirked now. He could almost feel the mocking tone within his voice. "You're not hurt are you? Scaredy-cat."
"Gr! Sasuke!"
"Naru, don't!" The young man whispered urgently to the blond. Naruto froze once again and stared at Ryuu.
"What did you just call me?" A familiar heat spreaded across his face and he could feel all anger leave him. Ryuu shook his head and grasped the blond's hand gently. "You've been poisoned, if you keep moving around like that you'll die."
"No way."
When the team was finished berating and interrogating the old man, Ryuu couldn't it anymore. He grasped the blond's hand again and began to suck out the poison.
"H-hey! Quit it!" Color exploded on Naruto's face and Ryuu would have chuckled if not for the fact that now all eyes were on them.
He sighed inwardly and took out a gauge wrap. While he was wrapping up the blond's wound he couldn't help but let a smug smile grace his lips as, his now covered eyes, stared at the jealous Uchiha. He chuckled softly and unconsciously swallowed the liquid within his mouth.
Kakashi cleared his throat, causing the young man to look up at him.
"I'm grateful that you managed to help the knuckle head out, but how do you suppose we help you now?" Ryuu smiled softly and shrugged which caused to blond to panic instantly.
"You idiot! I could have gotten it out myself! Why would you do that?" Ryuu stared deeply into the blond's eyes and even though they were hidden under black hair, Naruto understood.
The old man coughed and the team turned their attention to him now. "Even though we don't have much. I'm sure we can find you guys a doctor."
Kakashi sighed and rubbed at his head.
"Well, let's get moving."
Dear god. I'm sorry.
livelaughlove: Ryuu is roughly 15. Lol you'll see why I said roughly
And yay jealous Sasuke xD
Don't worry for those who want both. I shall do my best for that.