A/N: Uh sorry doesn't cut it does it? Well I went to a wedding one weekend and I just plain for got on the other one so try to forgive me and ill try to keep regular updates. Please keep reviewing and enjoy this newest chapter of Guardians.
Chapter 3
The Elemental Spirits
"Guardians? What do you mean? Who said that?!" demanded Sasuke. A simple chuckle reverberated around the purple room. Suddenly, the door closed directly behind them, and everyone turned, startled.
Do not be alarmed, we mean you no harm. In fact we mean the opposite.
"How do we know that?" asked Shikamaru.
A cheerful voice popped in, Aside from the fact that we're blocking the familiars from entering? You don't!
Everyone looked back at the door, being able to feel that there were more of the creatures attempting to get inside. "Okay," Shikamaru admitted. "Now explain to us what is going on."
We will need more time for that. A bright light shone from each of eight crystals in the center of the room. I assume you all remember what symbol you pushed when you entered the room?
They all nodded. Then step forward to the crystal that is surrounded by the corresponding aura. Naruto edged over to the crystal that crackled with electricity, while Hinata went to the one that shone a pure clean light. Temari stood before the one with wind surrounding it, while Tenten stared at the one which had dust all around it. Neji examined his crystal, which seemed to produce water from nowhere, and Shikamaru touched his which glowed a dark purple, almost black. Sasuke glared at the one covered in frost, while Sakura gazed at the one with embers flying from it.
Now received the blessings and power of your element. As these words were spoken/transmitted into their minds, the aura of the stones grew stronger and enveloped each of them in turn.
Naruto came to in a place most unfamiliar to him. The entirety of his surroundings appeared to be electricity, yet none of it shocked him. He looked around in awe and then heard a voice say, So, you are my Guardian. What is your name?
Naruto felt nostalgic of his time with the Kyuubi. He looked ahead and responded, "Uzumaki Naruto, and you?"
Naruto had not expected a laugh as a response, but he got it nonetheless. I haven't had a conversation with someone I didn't know in many years. You can call me Rai, I suppose.
"So, Rai, explain to me everything. What were those familiar things? What are you? And most importantly, what is going on?"
I suppose you need to know so I shall tell you. I am an elemental spirit. Truthfully, I am the embodiment of lightning and all things electric. Those familiars are the summonings of dark powers. They, like us spirits, vary in element. However, they are much weaker. Now as to what is going on. A good question indeed. All of this is because of them, an organization that uses those familiars to gather souls. They call themselves True Nature. They are made up of various smaller mages who can control numerous familiars of one element, middle class mages who can control two to three elements and familiars of those elements, and the Eight. They are the ones who gave power to these lesser mages and they hold far greater power than the rest of the organization combined. They are collecting souls in order to prepare for a war.
Naruto was confused. "Why start a war? They already can take over most of the world as they are now."
True, Naruto. However, it is not the Earth they wish to wage war on, but Heaven. They wish to claim the title of the strongest in existence, gain immortality, and then have the world as their plaything.
"Not if I have anything to say about it," exclaimed Naruto.
You wish to stop them? Naruto nodded. Then would you accept me as your spirit? You would have my powers and be able to summon me as a familiar. We could destroy True Nature and, with the help of your friends, protect Heaven, where no man should sit. (READ MY ENDING NOTES)
"Absolutely! If I can wipe out those jerks then the sooner the better!" Naruto exclaimed. Suddenly, Naruto felt a surge of power and electricity run through him.
Now, spoke Rai directly into his head, let us rid ourselves of those annoying familiars outside.
Hinata had a similar experience and explanation as Naruto. Many things confused her still, but one thing was clear to her, True Nature had to be stopped. "Oh," she said, "I never got your name. Do you have one?"
A polite, clear voice, almost like a bell, answered her back, I did, once, long ago. For now you can call me Raito.
"Hai Raito-san. I have one more question though. How will we fight off the remaining familiars? I don't have any other weapons besides a few remaining kunai."
Your soul will respond with me and form a weapon that is unique to you and will feel right only in your hands.
Hinata nodded and prepared herself for the upcoming battle.
Sasuke had listened to his spirit, Yuuki, disinterestedly.
Hey! You got all that? came the annoyed voice.
"Basically. All I have to do is beat these familiar things and destroy and organization bent on heavenly domination with the help of those other seven?" cam Sasuke's bored reply.
In a nutshell, yes. Ready to fight in a war?
"Being in a war is just a bonus, but if it's a fight, I won't lose!"
Sakura listened intently as the entirety of the situation, asking questions occasionally. Kasai, the spirit of fire, was very kind and made it clear to Sakura that she need not join in this war.
"No. Thank you, Kasai. I have something I must do."
Is it about Sasuke? came the motherly tone of Kasai.
"How'd ya know?" asked Sakura inquisitively.
I can read your mind now because we are merged. So if you want to communicate with me, just think and I'll hear you. But why take part in the war?
"Because," she said, "He will, and this time I'm gonna protect him."
Neji just nodded and listed to his spirit. Sui was the spirit of water and like the water he just went with the flow of his thoughts. He had constantly gotten off track in the conversation only to have Neji steer him back on track with a clearing of his throat.
"Well, I understand everything except how these top Eight in True Nature got their power," Neji said.
…That, said Sui hesitantly, is a story for another day. For today we are to fight!
"Tell me Sui. I can tell when something is important."
I won't say anymore until everyone is ready to hear it. That is what we spirits have decided.
"Then I'll make them ready."
Tenten was very accepting of her spirit's words and upon hearing about her weapon she became very excited.
Well, said Daichi, the spirit of Earth, what makes a new weapon so exciting?
"If what you have told me is correct, then this will be the weapon I'm meant to have. I just want to know if it is one I am better with, like kamas, or a bo staff, or even kunai."
No matter what it is, you will be able to wield it with ease, because it is meant for you. It is taken directly out of you soul.
"A destined weapon, huh? I can't wait now!"
Temari stood in the midst of a giant tornado staring at the green ball of light that she believed to be her spirit, Kaze. She was very disgruntled.
"What do you mean I might not be using my fan?" she asked in outrage, "It's the only weapon I am familiar with."
That's not true. Your new weapon will be just as if not more familiar to you than your fan. Not to mention it will be much more powerful.
"I'll try it out on those familiars outside and see how it handles then."
Shikamaru sat in darkness putting together a strategy. Kage, his spirit of shadow and darkness, waited and observed the strategy forming in the young man's mind.
Not bad at all, I must say. But trust me on this boy, came the gravelly voice of Kage, let everyone do as they please and allow them to discover the extent of their powers.
"Why do something like that when I have a well thought out strategy?"
Sometimes kid, the best strategy is to not have one at all.
Back in the crystal room, there was a flash of light and all eight of the Guardians stood in the room. They were staring at each other or the new weapons they held in their hands.
Naruto held two long kunai attached to each other by a strand of electricity connecting the two loops at the end of the handles. Hinata held a pure white bow that glowed when she touched the bowstring. Temari examined the staff she held in her hands. It was gold with a constantly spinning spiral of wind at the top, in the center of the staff head. Shikamaru had a grip on his new weapon, a two handed scythe with a jet black blade and a skull at the point where the blade and the staff-like handle met.
The other four looked at their own objects. Sakura wore two gloves which burned with a fiery aura. Sasuke held a sword. It was as long as his arm and the handle was encircled by a cross guard on both sides. On the bottom of the handle and the other cross guard was a shorter blade, also serrated about as long as his forearm. Neji held two sai that had a handle sticking straight out of their cross guards, so as to be used in junction with his jyuuken. Tenten Gazed at her weapon with glee. It was a staff with a bladed head on one end. It was easily a foot taller than she was as well.
Now that you all have your weapons, you must destroy these enemies, came the voices of the spirits. Everyone turned to see the door they had come through dissolving into nothingness as new creatures flooded in.
Now Guardians of earth and heaven, fight and fight well.
A/N: Now how was that? Good, no? Well I wanted you all to read these notes to know that I'm not the strictly religious man and I'm just using heaven as an objective for True Nature. ANYHOO!! Please review for me and tell me how I'm doing! :3