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I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
- WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
THE JOURNEY OF A YOUNG WARRIOR
BECOMING A LORD
Naruto woke up to find a weight on his body. On further analysis, he found Midori sleeping happily on his body, her naked body shining a golden hue, due to the rays of the sun. He smiled happily as he remembered last night events. He gently shifted Midori on the side of the bed and tried to wake up from the bed. He didn't wanted to disturb Midori's sleep. But as he stood-up from bed, the sudden jerking caused Midori to awaken from sleep. She woke up from sleep and saw Naruto smiling sheepishly at him. It then took her a moment to recollect last night memories. Her face became red, the shade of tomato, reminding Naruto of a shy bluenette from his home-world.
FLASHBACK TO YESTERDAY NIGHT'S EVENTS :
Midori woke up to find someone sucking on her breasts. On rubbing her eyes, she found it to be Naruto.
"M-Masterrr...Ahh! What are you doing?" Midori asked blushing while panting due to the pleasure her master's touch was giving her.
"Didn't you asked me to make you mine...hmm?" replied Naruto in between his sucking session, a bit teasingly.
"I understand master. Thank you for heeding to this slave's selfish desires. I am not worthy."
This sentence from Midori angered Naruto and he forcefully crushed her sentence via a kiss. Then he stood up.
"Midori, remove all your clothes and lay on the bed, your ass up." Naruto ordered Midori harshly.
Complying to his wish, she did what was needed of her. Then Naruto violently took her from behind. Then kissing her again, he told her, "Now never consider yourself unworthy of my love. You don't know how much you mean to me. In a very short span of days, I am beginning to love you. So don't ever consider yourself not worth."
Midori's eyes widened as she cried and spoke, "Thank you master. You don't know how much relief you you have given me by speaking these sentence. Thank you master. I will always try to please you more nicely as you have placed so much trust in me master. Thank you master."
Then they began their lovemaking which would lead to passionate night for both of them. Their passion of youth lasted many hours in that night.
END FLASHBACK :
Remembering the night, Naruto again smiled warmly and kissed Midori on her lips again.
A FEW MINUTES LATER :
A few minutes later, Naruto heard the door open and close again as someone entered the house. As the curtain pulled back, Naruto expected to see Rollo but instead a female lycan entered. She was shorter that the male lycans but still taller than John. Her fur was primarily reddish in color with white around the lower half of her muzzle and down to her chest. Her hair however was brunette and flowed down her back. She wore a dark, emerald green dress with yellow detailing that followed the curves of her body and neckline. A slit in the right side of her dress exposed her leg from the mid-thigh down.
"I am sorry to keep you waiting", she said in a tender, almost motherly, voice. "I'm Anya and you must be the human everyone is talking about."
Naruto nodded, "Yes, name's Naruto. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Well enough with the pleasantries, we have provided food at the ground floor." she said putting her hands together, "Now follow me."
Naruto and Midori followed the lycan to the ground floor. After finishing the food, which consisted of Ramen ( Much to the pleasure of Naruto ), they were informed that Radulf wishes to meet them at evening. Until then they were free to do whatever they liked. Naruto then decided to devote his time to practice his tijutsu katas and ordered Midori to gather much information about the city as he left for a place to train.
Naruto was practicing his katas when he heard a voice from behind.
"It looks like you are preparing for battle," said a voice next to him. Naruto looked over to see Radulf standing on the porch as he put the bracelet on his right wrist.
Naruto smiled, "You never know. I've been attacked twice since I've been here."
"I'm sure you have a few questions for me," he said. "But this is a conversation best kept out of earshot of others. Let's take a walk."
Naruto and Radulf had been walking up the steep dirt path for the last fifteen minutes. They were well outside the southern edge of the village and making their way up the valley walls. The forest was thick and Naruto could not tell just how high up they exactly were. Radulf moved at a steady but quick pace, however this was a normal walking speed for a lycan. He looked back, expecting to see the young human struggling to keep pace. But Radulf smiled when he saw Naruto right behind him, having no trouble keeping up. Naruto remembered the long and intense runs during training, this was no problem for him.
"We're almost there" Radulf said.
The trail then veered to a sudden right. Eventually the trail came to a small clearing at the top of a tall bluff. Near the edge of the bluff stood a single cherry blossom tree, some flowers blooming and others struggling to fully come out.
"It will be beautiful one it fully blooms" Radulf said, reaching up to examine one of the newly bloomed flowers.
Naruto moved to stand next to Radulf. From the top of the bluff he could see all of Wolfdell directly below him, cradled by the valley. Looking directly in front of him, to the North, Naruto could see more forest over the next hill. From the bluff, he could get a better view of the magnificent snow-capped mountains to the East. He looked back down at the village below. This was the best view that he had of Wolfdell. Naruto spotted the two-story palace at the center of town. The buildings got smaller as they extended out toward the edge of town, finally ending at a few small farms just outside the main cluster of buildings.
"This is a beautiful place you have here," Naruto said, turning to Radulf.
Radulf smiled, "It is a beautiful place. However, from up here, you would never know that so much hate flowed down there."
"So why do lycans hate humans so much?" Naruto inquired.
"Most lycans would ask the same thing about humans," Radulf replied turning back to Naruto. "Neither side inherit-ably hates each other, it's merely the product of a misunderstanding that has lasted generations.
"Misunderstanding? Sounds like you are putting a more rosy twist on the story than there really is. I mean, how did this all start in the first place?"
"Again, your answer would depend on which side you asked. Humans would say that we attacked and killed their people when they traveled through the woods. Lycans would say that humans were trying to actively hunt us down."
"Did your people attack theirs unprovoked?" Naruto asked.
"Perhaps a few lycans did long ago without the knowledge of the rest of the village. On the other hand, the humans could be placing blame for regular wolf attacks on us and as you discovered that's simply in their nature."
Naruto rubbed his forearm as he recalled the wolf pack attacking him the first night he arrived to this world. He had seen those same wolves roaming around the village since he had arrived, but they were much tamer. But once they were outside the village, Naruto could only assume that their natural instincts took over.
"I guess it's also in human nature to fear what's different," said Naruto, "Perhaps that's why other humans tried to hunt your people down."
Radulf smiled and nodded in agreement. "However, it's amazing how a single enlightening experience can shatter all preconceived notions and completely change your outlook toward others. An experience that you and I both had."
Naruto raised an eyebrow. Just what experience was he referring to?
"During the imp attack," Radulf answered, clearly seeing the confusion in John's expression. "Naruto, I know when I see the heart of a true warrior. You did not care that those who were attacked hated you, insulted you and held you against your will. You simply saw others in trouble, others who needed protecting. You saw past our differences and followed your heart to do the right thing."
"So what was your experience?"
Radulf closed his eyes and looked back up at the cherry blossom tree. "Like many lycans, I once despised humans. I hated them for what they had already done to my people."
This was a revelation to John. He had always assumed Radulf had always been above the fray of hate and anger. Radulf had shown him, a human, nothing but kindness since he arrived. John found it difficult to imagine Radulf as someone who hated humans like Ulfric did. However, John knew from experience just how easy it was to let unbridled hate infect oneself.
"One night I was roaming the forest hunting," Radulf continued. "Suddenly, a loud scream caught my attention. I went to investigate and found a group of human bandits surrounding a helpless woman, they were going to rape her. While I was sickened by their barbarism, there were more of them than I wanted to confront and they were well armed. I was going to pass silently by and leave the woman to her terrible fate, but I felt something that I had never felt toward a human before."
"Compassion," Naruto said, completing Radulf's thought.
"I saw the terrified look on her face as the bandits approached her, like predators savoring the upcoming kill. I knew right then that human or not, this was someone who needed help and I was the only one who could save her. So I rushed in, managed to take the first two bandits by surprise. After that, well, let's just say it was a rough fight. In the end, I had managed to kill all the bandits but I was badly wounded myself. As I sat there bleeding, I noticed that the human woman was still there. But she did not look at me in fear or hatred, instead, she came over and helped tend to my wounds. I did not know just how safe she would be in the human village, so I snuck her into the palace here in Wolfdell. She was only going to stay for a day or so, but then something happened."
Naruto's eyes widened when he realized what had happened.
"I fell in love with her," Radulf continued. "I had heard about lycans selecting humans as mates before, but never understood how it could happen until then. I had never loved anyone as much as I loved her, but our love was still forbidden. I managed to keep it secret for a year or so, but once Lydia was born, the rest of the village found out."
"So the leader of the lycans takes a human mate and fathers a half-human, half-lycan son. I take it that did not go over well with the rest of the village." said Naruto.
Radulf turned away from the cherry blossom tree and looked back down at the village below. "Traditionally when a lycan takes a human mate, they are exiled from our lands. I did have my supporters who stood by my decision, but there was still a coup." His white, furred ears lowered as his face saddened, "I fought, killing many of my own friends. In the end I managed to defend my name, my throne and my son. But I was unable to protect my mate, she did not survive the night."
"I am so sorry," Naruto said sympathetically.
"I take it you've lost a loved one before?" Radulf asked, turning back toward Naruto.
Naruto nodded. "There's one more thing I don't quite get. If you won the battle, why are the other half-lycans treated like second class citizens? Why don't they have the same privileges as Lydia?"
"It was not a complete victory, closer to a stalemate. When after much fighting, my detractors agreed to end their attack as long as we came to an agreement in order to end further bloodshed. Lycans, their human mates, and offspring would be allowed to remain in the village but could never have the same rights as any other citizen and had to remain in their homes whenever possible. However, part of the agreement was that Lydia was allowed the same rights as any other lycan." Radulf smiled slightly but still showed a sense of regret, "It was my most selfish decision as a leader...but my best decision as a father."
Naruto was astonished that Radulf would be this open to him. Sure he had asked Radulf about his past, but he could have easily dodged the question. Instead, he opened up to Naruto and gave him the intimate details to his past. John never revealed his past to anyone. The more recent events in his life were tragic and dark, but he never wanted the sympathy of others. However, Radulf's actions inspired him to open up just a little bit.
"What was her name?" Naruto asked as he finally caught up to Radulf.
"Anara," Radulf replied, looking back at Naruto. "Her name was Anara."
They both then continued walking until they reached a huge lake covered by mist.
"This is a holy ground for us. Our people come here to take the blessings of the Mt. Goddess and ask for whatever they desire. No one, except one of our kind is allowed here." Radulf filled in the details about the place.
"Then why did you bring me, a complete stranger, to your sacred grounds?" inquired Naruto.
"You see that small rock on the middle of the lake? There is a rumor among the old Lycans about that rock. Inside the rock, is a special sword designed by the Goddess herself for a man that will come from somewhere very very far away and one day will become the greatest in this world and will lead many into peace. He will have Golden hair and Blood-red eyes..."
"And you believe I am that particular someone...correct?" Naruto asked cutting Radulf's words.
"Ah..Yes. The saying tells that this man will be the reason for creatures of all races to live together in peace and harmony."
"So, how can you confidently say or prove that I am that special someone?"
"My heart says you can be trusted and I can feel your power emanating from you. But that is not enough of a proof. So I brought you here to test it out myself. You just need to touch the rock over there, without getting drowned in the water and without using a boat. I know you feel this is not possible for anyone, but this is what is written in the holy texts." replied Radulf.
'Interesting...Things are getting interesting' thought Naruto.
"So I just need to do this and you will know that I am that special someone?" Naruto asked while thinking.
"That's pretty much the process." Stated Radulf flatly
Naruto then did a very high jump into the air and using chakra, .flew towards the rock and touched it, much to the shock to Radulf. The rock started glowing and a sword appeared on his hand and a golden light engulfed Naruto.
"H-HOW ON THE EARTH DID YOU DO THIS?!" shouted a shocked Radulf.
"Trade secret..." replied Naruto while grinning.
"You have achieved a feat that no has ever achieved!" Radulf said while bowing down to Naruto.
Naruto was surprised at that and even more surprised when he saw all the villagers coming out of their hide bowing down to Naruto. Naruto was lost for words at what he was seeing.
"What is all this? Why are you all bowing down to me?"
"This was all a facade put up to find out the lord of the village." Came a voice of Midori from behind Naruto.
"What facade?"
"We always bring unknown people to our land putting down a facade to find their true nature and motive and to see if they truly are the person our holy scripts talked about." replied Radulf.
"So all those imps were false as well? And all the hate towards humans?"
"We still hate the humans but the imps were a facade. We are terribly sorry if this has cause you trouble. We only wanted to find the person who will become our new lord. As to the distress my people have caused you, I present myself to be killed for all of your discomfort. Please forgive us and become our new lord." Replied Radulf.
"No I offer myself lord, Please kill me and leave leader." Lydia replied.
"No please take me!"
"No please take me!"
"No please take me!"
"WILL YOU ALL SHUT UP!" barked a now enraged Naruto while leaking a small amount of killing intent that nearly made all of them present there terrified by the sheer power.
"Now that you all have quieted down, listen to me carefully. I am not taking anyone's life to satiate my pleasure. As for Radulf, he will remain as your leader as I have no interest in ruling. I just want to travel this new world meeting new people and having some fun with Midori." Spoke a now calm Naruto.
"But my lord, you are the leader. Our master. Our Goddess chose you. Please don't reject us." spoke Radulf on behalf of the whole village.
"If you all insist then all right. I will become your new lord."
"Thank you my lord..." Radulf began to speak, but was cut by Naruto.
"Now as your new lord, I have an order for you. My first order for you is that Radulf will be leading this village in my absence. Now no further questions. End of discussion." Naruto spoke sagely.
"If this is what your order is master."
"OK...but I and Midori will leave tomorrow morning. Now lets leave to our Guest-house Midori." Naruto spoke as they both vanished into thin air.
NEXT MORNING :
Naruto and Midori stood at the exit of the village as whole village came to see them off.
"Now please accept a gift to aid you in your adventures ahead." Radulf said as Lydia stood in-front of Naruto in kneeling position.
"Umm.. for your kind information I am a guy having interest in females and not male. I am not a gay." spoke Naruto with a grin.
Suddenly Lydia started glowing with a golden hue and in place of Lydia, stood a curvacious young girl.
Naruto's heart skipped a beat when he looked over at the beautiful young woman kneeling in-front of him. Looking at her stature, Naruto estimated that she was probably three to four inches shorter than him. She was fair skinned but still had the right amount of color and looked silky smooth. Her breasts were not huge but not too petite, probably C cup sized, yet still a wonderful sight for the eyes. They were barely contained by the small white chest-plate she wore that looked more like a bra than a piece of armor. Several black rectangular plates tied together made up a spaulder on her left shoulder, like a piece of samurai armor. What looked like a large, black fur hide covered her right shoulder. She wore a short, white leather skirt that showed off her well toned creamy thighs.
"T-That m-means that all the time Lydia being a male was also a facade." Naruto asked as he looked like a fish out of water.
"Yes...Sorry master. Now please accept this slave and she will serve you better than anyone and she can also work as a guide for you." Radulf said.
"OK...the more the merrier...Welcome to the family Lydia." Naruto spoke sheepishly.
"Thank you master, but my real name is Sakura."
"S-Sakuraaa...?!"
"Is that a problem master. If you don't like my name, you can change it."
"No..No...it's just that it was a name of my friend." Naruto said as he remembered his pink haired friend.
"NOW LET'S CONTINUE OUR JOURNEY..." Naruto shouted as he walked towards East with his two slaves trailing right behind him.
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