Sasuke was walking his way towards his first destination, the Valley of Dark Infinity.
He walked hours, trying to figure out the way and ultimately came to a conclusion that- I am lost.
How can you manage to lose even when you have a map?!
Shut up, you backstabbing coward. How could you leave me all alone in that dreaded place?
I AM NOT A COWARD! I admit I was a little scared, but I am not a coward.
Keep telling yourself. Now don't bother me. I have to find that stupid valley.
With all the ranting in his head, Sasuke didn't realize where he was going.
.
BOINK.
.
He crashed into a sign board and fell flat on his face. A giant swelling grew on his forehead. With teary eyes, he rose up to read the sign board.
THE VALLEY OF THE DARK INFINITY
4 miles ahead.
See. I showed you the right direction.
Hn. Now shut up and let's go to that valley.
Sasuke started walking in the said direction. After a while, he reached a cliff. Curiously, he reached the edge and peeked down. All he could see was darkness. The bottom was unseen.
Waah! Get back you idiot. I'm acrophobic.
Not my fault. Now stop whining like a child. Let me see in the map how to cross this valley.
Sasuke looked in the map. Near the image of the valley, there was something written.
'Enlighten your path by discovering the secret of the guardian of the fifth rock.'
What the hell is this shit?
Suddenly, light flashed from the map and the text became brighter, brighter and whole map illuminated. The light slowly dimmed and the map returned to normal, except a change in the text near the valley picture.
Translation for morons: Find the fifth pillar to cross the valley.
Tch. I knew that.
The first four pillar had passed by earlier. Soon, Sasuke reached the fifth pillar. He saw a frog, about 3 feet tall jumping near the pillar.
Don't tell me he is the guardian of this pillar.
Just then, he saw a blond boy, in orange jumpsuit chasing after the frog.
"You are so slow, Gamakichi. Watch me! Hahaha"
Sasuke stood there, watching the two play tag.
Gamakichi hopped and hid behind Sasuke. The blond teen ran towards him and bumped into Sasuke.
"I am so sorry. Let me help. By the way I am Naruto Uzumaki" said Naruto with a big smile, extending his hand towards Sasuke.
"I am Sasuke Uchiha. Do you know the way to cross this valley" Sasuke said, getting up.
Naruto gasped. "This isn't a valley. This is The Valley of Dark Infinity. And I am the sole guardian" said Naruto, his eyes sparkling with rainbows and fountains behind him. Sasuke sweat-dropped.
"So can you help me pass The Valley of- umm.. this?" said Sasuke gesturing to the said place.
"I can." said Naruto indifferently.
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CRICKET. CRICKET.
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"So, will you?" asked Sasuke again.
He's such a dobe.
"Depends." said Naruto, looking at the pillar. Sasuke followed his gaze to see inscriptions carved on the pillar. It had a text on it, too.
O Mighty Ramen King
Unleash thy mercy on us
Hail thy mighty Ramen magic
Glorify us with the Holy Ramenness.
Sasuke's eye twitched. Twice.
"Oh, and don't forget the dance" Naruto said enthusiastically, pointing at the inscriptions at the lower part of the pillar. Sasuke's eyes widened.
Hahaha. Go ahead, loser. I'd like to see you dance.
Go, die you bastard.
Sasuke lifted both his hands over his head, moving them slightly.
"O Might-"
"Do it correctly, Teme. Else the Gods won't show us the way." yelled Naruto.
So much for revenge.
Sasuke waved his hands in the air rapidly, jumping as he said each word
"O *jump* Mighty *jump* Ramen *jump* King *jump* "
Naruto held pom-poms in his hand as he swayed his hips, cheering Sasuke to sing. Gamakichi had bongos in front of him as he tapped them in rhythm.
"Unleash thy mercy on us"
Sang Sasuke as he turned around twice and clapped.
"Hail thy mighty Ramen magic"
He extended his arms to sides, brought them back and nodded his head three times.
"Glorify us with the Holy Ramenness" Naruto and Sasuke said in unison as Naruto held both of the Sasuke's wrists with his hands and made both of them spin together.
It was followed by a Bongo solo by Gamakichi.
(A/N: I was thinking about Sheldon's bongo solo at this point. XD )
The song finished, and out of nowhere, a big cloud appeared in the sky. A ray of lightening pierced the cloud and struck the ground. The said area lit up as many packets and bowls of Ramen emerged from the ground. The cloud disappeared.
"Yay! More Ramen" Naruto jumped like a toddler and ran towards the Ramen heaven.
"I don't get it. I thought you were going to show me the way" pouted Sasuke.
"Ow waa. Fo grait wong dat wock n enwer wat wave" slurred Naruto with mouthful of Ramen.
"Huh?" Sasuke asked, confused.
Just then, Naruto appeared in front of him, staring at him. He had a huge bagpack on his back, filled with Ramen packets.
"I said, go straight along that rock and enter the cave. Here, follow me. It's sort of a tunnel connecting the two cliffs together." said Naruto, leading the way.
"Wait, are you coming too?" asked Sasuke. "Of course. You are too stupid for your own good. You won't last." said Naruto, walking. "Besides, I need someone to provide me Ramen. I've reached my limit."
"You're a selfish dobe." commented Sasuke, angry at the fact that the dobe tricked him to dance.
The cave was creepy. It was moist, cold and dark. Sasuke was a bit scared. Just a bit.
Naruto was muttering stuff along ponies and rainbows. Just then, they heard a voice.
"Eeep!" shrieked Sasuke. At the same time, Naruto jumped onto him like Scooby-Doo. Thankfully, Sasuke caught him.
The source of the voice- a rat, scurried off, scared. "Huh, just a rat. Get off dobe!" Sasuke said, throwing Naruto on the ground. "Ow, that hurt" said Naruto getting up. They continued their quest again.
Sasuke looked in his map. The next place was The Dreaded Waters of the Bottomless Ocean. It would take him a day to reach there. Sighing, he kept back the map. Being stuck with Naruto alone for a day was worse than a nightmare. Nonetheless, he kept walking.
By the end of the next day, they reached towards the end of the cave. They exit the cave, only to see a desert. Sand, sand everywhere. The cave opened in the middle of a desert.
Sasuke hit Naruto in the head. "There was supposed to be an ocean. Not a freaking desert, you idiot."
"We're on the way Teme. Sheesh, hold yourself together" Both the teens started walking again.
Both of them walked for hours. The sand was starting to feel sticky. Sasuke looked down. The ground was moist. Surely, they were heading the right direction. From a distance, Sasuke saw a 'Boats for hire' shop board. The owner of the shop had spiky hairs, held up in a high ponytail. He slept on the shop counter, drooling. Naruto reached there and rung the bell.
"Troublesome boy. What are you doing at a place like this? Go home, kid. Let me sleep" the guy said lazily.
"We want to cross this sea to fin-"
"This is not a sea! It is the Dreaded Waters of the Bottomless Ocean. There's a huge difference! By the way, I'm Shikamaru" he said.
"And I presume you are the Guardian of this se- I mean Ocean?" Sasuke asked
"Of course. Why else would I be stuck here?"Shikamaru retorted.
"So will you help us cross it? Tell me what you need, now itself" said Sasuke recollecting the scene with Naruto.
"I could have helped you for free. But since you're offering me something, I don't want to let this opportunity slip away" Shikamaru said, smirking.
Sasuke stood there, mouth wide open.
I can't believe I was tricked again.
I can't believe you are ME. Seriously, there has to be a mistake.
Tch. Then why don't you leave? Atleast I can die in peace without you.
"Take me with you. A guardian can only leave his place to assist a voyager. Now come on, you two. We will use my special voyage cruise. It's been a long time since I've been to one. My cruise is inside here" Shikamaru said, walking towards a giant warehouse, which appeared out of nowhere.
They opened the doors to see a horrified scene in front of them. The Mighty Guy and Rock Lee were sun-bathing inside the warehouse. They wore nothing but a tight bathing suit, probably made from the same material a spandex was made of. They wore sunglasses to add to the effect. The three voyagers stood there, wide eyed. "What the hell are you two doing here?" Shikamaru yelled.
"We are sunbathing in this youthful place" Lee said. "To replenish our youthfulness" added Guy.
"After that I will run around this desert with 100kgs weight tied to each leg" said Lee with determined look in his eyes. "I will train along with you, my youthful student. I will walk on my hands all the way along with you." said Guy. Lee's eyes watered with joy.
"Guy-sensei" he said, emotionally.
"Lee" said Guy with tears running.
"Guy sensei"
"Lee"
"Guy sensei"
"Lee"
Guy and Lee hugged each other, waterfalls running from their eyes. The background showed space with galaxies and stars shining.
Sasuke, Shikamaru and Naruto had multiple sweat-drops over them.
"Anyways, let's pull out the cruise. Help me guys" Shikamaru said, walking towards the ropes, untying them.
"Step back, my youthful comrade. I will do it. If I can't, then I will do 2000 push-ups" Guy said, his eyes burning up. "Oh Guy sensei! Your determination motivates me greatly. I will help too." Lee said with sparkles in his eyes.
So then, Guy and Lee pulled out the cruise and pulled it into the water. The trio boarded the cruise, waving good-bye to Lee and Guy. "Good bye, my youthful friends. Have a youthful journey" Lee said waving at them. Guy had a handkerchief in his hand, as he blew his nose from it, waving at them. Naruto waved back at them. Shikamaru stood by the wheel, guiding the ship. Sasuke wandered off somewhere inside.
All set, the trio sailed out into the open waters of the Ocean.
Shikamaru was doing a great job, handling the ship. The water body wasn't called Dreaded Waters of the Bottomless Ocean for nothing. The waves were as high as the tsunamis. Any moment could be the last for the ship. But our Captain Shikamaru was an elite. He handled every wave gracefully, cutting their way through the water.
Naruto meanwhile pretended to look through the telescope. He had made out a Ramen beard for himself and had tied a wood piece to his leg. Everytime he stepped, the wood made noise. "I am Captain One-Leg Ramenizer. I am here to protect my Ramen treasure" Naruto skipped happily and hugged his backpack.
"Hey, where is Teme?" he asked no one in particular, searching the said boy through his telescope.
Sasuke sat at a corner. Along with a bucket between his legs.
"I'm here- umpff-" He dug his head in the bucket.
And puked. Again.
.
He hated boats.
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And waves.
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And this quest.
.
I hate you Itachi.
Days passed. Their voyage continued. Meanwhile, Sasuke learnt that Ramen is a good medicine. His sea-sickness had reduced drastically. And it tasted good.
"Teme, this is your fifth time trying to steal my Ramen." Naruto held the bowl to his chest protectively, as a mother would hold her child. "Give it back, Dobe. Besides, I dance for it. Technically, it's mine." Sasuke said smirking.
"Stop fighting you two. I see land ahead. Seems we reached our destination." Shikamaru told them.
Sasuke looked over. Sure, they had reached. He drew out his map.
Next stop: the Pink Realm.
Pink. Pink. Pink everywhere.
Light pink sand, moderate pink trees, lightest-of-the-light pink sky, pinkish-black rocks.
"Where are we? Cotton-candy land?" Shikamaru said sarcastically.
"Eep! Don't mention that name. It's forbidden" a long-haired boy exclaimed.
"You mean Cotton Candy land?" asked Sasuke.
The boy squeaked and covered Sasuke's mouth, looking here and there to make sure nobody heard.
He has manicured nails. With a purple nail-polish. The fuck?
First his hairs. Then the squealing. And now this. He's totally gay, man!
"I'm not gay. This is our tradition" he said, as if reading his mind.
"I'm Neji, The royal naval commander. Welcome to the Pink Realm." Neji said enthusiastically. Some Hawaiian girls appeared out of nowhere and did a welcome dance.
"Can you take us to the 'Castle of the Pink Sky'?" Sasuke asked, looking into his map.
"No, I can't. I'm on duty. But I can guide you." he said, drawing out a whistle. He blew it, but no sound came out. "Is it broken?" Naruto asked curiously.
"No" Neji smirked as a cloud landed in front of them. "Hop on."
The trio climbed on it. It was like walking on feathers. Naruto was already rolling on it. "I'm in heaven!" he exclaimed.
The cloud flew again, carrying them with it.
Soon they reached a pinkish red building. Tourism and Exchange. It read.
Inside was a big busted woman, leaning on the table.
"Ah! The Sake dealers, right?" she asked, drunk.
"No ma'am. I guess you have mistaken us for someone else. We don't have sake." Shikamaru said.
"No sake? Damn tourists! Ino, take them away!" she shouted.
"Yes, Tsunade-sama" another blonde rushed in, and took Shikamaru by the hand, pulling him away. He caught Sasuke's shirt, pulling him along, who caught Naruto's pant, dragging him too. The chain finally reached outside. "Sasuke, leave my pants. I don't have underwear beneath it." Naruto said with a hint of pink on his cheeks, as he tried to hold together his garment.
"Naruto, not in front of a lady!" whispered Shikamaru, with blushed face. Was it because of Naruto's comment, or due to Ino's touch; we never know.
"Who are you guys, and why did you come here?" Ino asked abruptly.
"I'm Shikamaru. This is Sasuke and that is Naruto. We want to go to the Castle of the Pink Sky. Will you take us there? Shikamaru replied.
"Yes, I can. I am Ino, the head tourist guide. You guys seem tired. You should rest now, we will go to the castle tomorrow." said Ino, as she showed them their resting room. She was still holding Shikamaru's hand. Sasuke and Naruto noticed that. "This is your room. Relax. I will see you guys tomorrow" Ino said as she walked towards the door.
"Bye Shikamaru-kun." Ino smiled at him. "Bye, Ino-chan" Shikamaru looked at her, lost in her blue eyes.
"Umm, Shikamaru-kun..." she said gesturing at their intertwined hands. He looked, and realized it. He quickly removed his hand, blushing madly. Ino giggled and left.
Shikamaru turned around, to see Sasuke and Naruto smirking at him. "What? Don't look at me like that" he said, still blushing.
Next day Shikamaru kept strolling around the window, hoping to see the blond beauty return. Naruto and Sasuke shook their heads. Sasuke currently was studying the map. Naruto was busy eating his ramen.
Just then, they heard a knock on the door.
"She's here, she's here!" Shikamaru shouted like a 5 year-old, rushing towards the door. "Hello, Ino-chan." he said, blushing.
"Hello Shikamaru-kun. I hope you had a nice sleep." Ino said greeting him
"Let's go, guys. Your transportation is ready." Ino said, pulling Shikamaru by the hand.
"Ohh! They just need a reason to hold each other's hand" Naruto said, elbowing Sasuke. He smirked.
"I heard that!" yelled Shikamaru.
They all reached outside. A pale pink cloud was parked there. A girl was standing on it, waiting.
"Hello, Ino-san." the purple haired girl said politely.
"Hello, Hinata. This is Shikamaru-kun. That is Naruto and that, Sasuke. Guys, this is Hinata. She's our Transportation Manager." said Ino.
"Hinata, take them to the Cloud Transport Exchange, please." Ino told her.
"Aren't you coming with us?" Shikamaru asked.
"I can't. There are new recruits and we are falling short of staff for their training. I need more people" she explained.
"Well, I can help you. Naruto will accompany Sasuke while I can stay back to help you." Shikamaru said. Ino's eyes lit up. "Oh, thank you so much!" she said as she tackled him in a bear-hug. Both of them blushed. Soon, Naruto, Sasuke and Hinata took off while Shikamaru and Ino stayed behind.
Sasuke was as usual immersed in his map, trying to find out what to do next. Hinata was at the front, guiding the cloud while Naruto sat beside her, looking at the view of the place.
"Everything is pink here. Even this cloud is pink and fluffy. I feel like eating it like a cotton-candy!" Naruto grinned.
Hinata grasped. "Don't say that name, please. We could get into big trouble." Hinata warned them.
"Why not? Why is everyone so afraid of that word?" Sasuke asked curiously.
Hinata sighed. "Well, it is a long story. Long time ago, there was a-"
(A/N): Like it? Hate it? Tell me! :D
Watch the Sheldon bongo video on youtube if you want. I just luvvv it.!
Exams are near, so I can't update until mid-April. But I WILL FINISH THE STORY! *eyes burning up* XD