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"Talking!"
'Thinking!'
"Jutsu/Summoning!"
Chapter 4
When the Wild Wind Blows
August
Chiron was muttering about pranksters when he arrived at the bathrooms. Someone caused the toilets to explode. He knew who did it; oh, he knew who did it. Naruto and the Stoll Brothers been having a prank war going on and no one was safe.
Chiron sighs, "At this rate I'll be gaining gray hair. At least Percy only caused the water to backup, but to destroy the toilets…" Chiron was lost for words.
During the prank war Chiron tasked Beckendorf to make a net to trap Naruto, since the blonde could get out of just about any knot. Beckendorf laughed when he was tasked to.
"Just like how Ares and Aphrodite was captured to let Hephaestus know that Aphrodite was cheating on him, or the time when Zeus was captured by a net." Beckendorf laughs as he makes it.
So here Chiron arrived to see not just Naruto, but the Stoll Brothers captured in a net. Of course everyone else is there laughing at them.
"Now that you three have been captured this prank war ends now!" ordering Chiron, "Travis and Connor will have kitchen duty for a month cleaning both breakfast and dinner. Naruto, you'll have to clean the horses stable for a month." orders Chiron as he cuts them down.
Early in the morning, the sun is barely passed the horizon. Naruto is at the horses stable cleaning it. Naruto shovels old hay out one of the stables.
"Ew, what are you guys fed?" complains Naruto
"Mostly grains, but they eat hay and concentrate mixes." said Silena.
Naruto jumps up clinging to the ceiling with Chakra. His heart is racing a million miles a minute as he tries to calm down. Naruto cuts the flow of Chakra dropping down and lands on his feet. The blonde gives Silena a glare.
"That's not funny!" bitterly says Naruto
"I didn't know I could sneak up on you. You always know when people are near you," Silena giggles
"That's because I know that people are around. Most people aren't up this early. Why are you here? And I don't know your name, what is it?" asks Naruto
"I'm Silena counselor for Aphrodite's Cabin. I take care of most of the horses and Pegasi," answered Silena
"Well they shouldn't be fed such things. They smell. Sigh… This is like D Rank missions all over again. At least I don't have to worry about that Demon Cat dattebayo!" Naruto just sighs again.
Silena can hear the dread in his voice about a Demon Cat. She grabs a shovel and scoops out some old hay. The daughter of Aphrodite looks over at Naruto. When ever she sees him, he always have that same blue scarf wrapped around his neck.
"Hey, Naruto, why do you always have that scarf?" asks Silena
"When I woke up in the infirmary there was a storage scroll next to me. Chiron said it appeared there over night. When I unsealed it, this came out," answered Naruto as he brings up the scarf to cover half of his face, "I think this scarf was made by my mother. I just wished I knew who she was." Naruto quietly says.
Silena seen this with all those that are unclaimed in Hermes Cabin. It sadden her that so many don't know if they are forgotten, or don't know if their parent wanted them in the first place. She even notice that some went missing leaving camp because they weren't claimed. Silena places her hand on Naruto's shoulder grabbing his attention.
"I'm sure wants to, but maybe she can't. Many of the Gods are very busy." Silena says trying to comfort Naruto
"I know the Gods are busy, but then why did she bring me here? There are so many questions I want to ask her, but I don't know… I don't…" says Naruto.
Naruto was lose for words. Every morning and night Naruto rereads the letter from the scroll. Even after he was brought to camp he still wonders why he was brought here. Did his mom wanted him to live in a place where he wouldn't have to kill like most Shinobi? To live a life where he can have peace when he is old enough? The blonde even thinks it was some sick joke. Feeling like he wasn't wanted, cutting off from the world; the voices of the villagers coming to taut him.
But before he could give into despair Silena brought of out it, "Did you here me?" asks a concern Silena
"Ye- Yeah… I'm fine. Just lose in thought," said Naruto.
Wanting to change the subject, "So what's this about you and Clarisse?" ask Silena
"What about her?" asks a clueless Naruto.
Silena was dumb foundered. Ever since Naruto and Clarisse started training together they have been hanging out with one another ever since then. There was even a betting pool to see for how long it'll take them to start going out with each other.
"You hang out with Clarisse all the time! What do you guys do?" asking Silena
"We train. She's been help me with my chain-whip. Riss-chan says that it is so unpredictable it makes the perfect weapon to train against," a still clueless Naruto answers
"So that's it? You guys just train and nothing else? There has to be more?" Silena almost demanding
"We hang out because Riss-chan is fun to hang out with. I don't get what you're going on about?" says the clueless blonde.
Silena is starting to think that they just like to hang out with one another. There wasn't anything going on between the two of them just two friends hanging out. The daughter of Aphrodite is happy that Naruto has a friend.
September
When Naruto was finish with his punishment to cleaning out the stables, he still went to them and talked with Silena in the mornings. He learned that she wasn't like the rest of Cabin 10 and that she's a neat freak.
Arts and crafts was something Naruto thought was strange. During arts and crafts he met Beckendorf. The counselor of Cabin 9 told Naruto that arts and crafts can be used to make anything that they can think of. After he learned that you can try to make anything you wanted; well he tried to make more kunai and shuriken to replace the ones he'd lost. After that when arts and crafts came he was closely watched.
"It's not my fault that I started a fire by accident." muttering a depressed blonde
"It just shows that we care," Beckendorf chuckles
"I don't even know how it started dattebayo!" shouted Naruto
"Yes, yes we don't know how that fire started," says Beckendorf.
Naruto just pouts as no one will believe him. Honestly! One minute he was making a case for his shuriken and then the next there was a fire. The fire just started out of nowhere and quickly spread out of control.
"Big Beck, can you help me with making kunai?" asking Naruto as he tries to make another cast for his shuriken
"Sure, as long I get to take a closer look at that shield of yours?" said Beckendorf.
Ever since Naruto had gotten his shield and started to use it. It has become the talk of the camp for it being so strange. Clarisse says because the chain-whip can extend and retract giving it so much potential in battle. She even said because the chain-whip can super heat it makes it perfect for wrapping around monsters and burn them.
Naruto just sighs, "Fine…"
Naruto pumps some Chakra through his leather bands causing the shield to form. Sliding the shield off of his arm and hands it to Beckendorf. Beckendorf was surprised by the weight of the shield. The son of Hephaestus thought he was holding a feather in his hands. Beckendorf places the shield on the table and takes a closer look at it.
Naruto on the other hand hummed as he finishes with his shuriken cast. He smiles at his hard work paying off. Naruto found out that the Celestial Bronze that every Half-blood uses is heavier then the iron kunai and shuriken that he'd normally uses. Of course in Naruto's mind he saw it as a great way to train while fighting. Using a heavier metal then normal would make his swings faster and heavier when he switches back.
"By the Gods!" shouted Beckendorf
Naruto looks over at a surprised Beckendorf, "What is it that you found out, Big Beck?" asks Naruto
"Your shield it's… it is made out of Adamantium!" shouted a still shocked Beckendorf
"Is that a good thing?" now a concern Naruto asking
"It's a very good thing. Adamantium is the rarest ores found. It's so rare that Hephaestus keeps records of all the ore on Mount Olympus. Ademantium is the hardest stuff in the world and that's what your shield is made out of; nothings going to cut through this shield. Can you get that chain-whip out?" asks Beckendorf.
Naruto places his hand on his shield and pumps some Chakra into the shield causing the chain to come out. Beckendorf holds up the chain looking at each link individually.
"Oh! This is Stygian Iron!" said Beckendorf
"What's that?" asked Naruto
"There are magical ores that the Gods, Immortals, and Half-bloods use as weapons. Celestial Bronze is the most common because it is mined from Mount Olympus. Monsters are afraid of Celestial Bronze because it can kill them and send them back to the Underworld. But with Stygian Iron, the monsters truly hate and fear it. When a monster is killed by Stygian Iron they can't reform because Stygian Iron adsorbs the monsters essence," stated Beckendorf
"That's good. It prevents monsters of harming us. But why don't we use more of it, if it works like that?" asks Naruto
"Because Stygian Iron can only be found and mined in the Underworld and cooled in the River of Styx. Only those who work for Hades use Stygian Iron. But what really makes it truly different from Celestial Bronze is that Stygian Iron can harm not just us, but can harm mortals," said Beckendorf
"But I thought harming mortals was a bad thing, because they can't see us through the Mist?" questioned Naruto
"Normally you're correct, but there are times when a mortal can see us and we call them Clear Sight. Chiron said that they have some divine blood but not strong enough for monsters to attack them. They are the ones that usually contact satyrs when they come into contact with Half-bloods trying to get here." says Beckendorf.
Beckendorf went back to examining chain-whip. He is truly left without for words. The craftsmanship can only belong to his father for none could make the chain links in such a way. Each link over laps each other preventing any break or to use the empty space in the links to be used against Naruto.
Beckendorf had Naruto pump some Chakra through the chain-whip causing it to become bright red. The son of Hephaestus put on a pair of fireproof gloves and holds up the chain-whip. He tugs on the links seeing their strength and wasn't disappointed.
"Masterpiece." whispered Beckendorf.
October
Naruto stares at the calender. October 10th his birthday. Naruto never liked his birthday. Yondaime Day, the day that the Yondaime Hokage killed the Kyubi. If only they knew he didn't killed the Kyubi, but sealed it inside of Naruto; it didn't stop the villagers from hating him though. The name calling and the stares. Oh, how he hated the stares. It was like they wanted him to stop existing. But what was worst was when a villager would get drunk.
He remembers how Inu stopped the drunken villagers. It still didn't help most of the year. The blonde knew that Inu couldn't protect him all the time and had to take missions that were outside the village. It was Inu that taught Naruto to be so stealthy. Cracking a smile because with the stealth training from one of the best ANBU made Naruto a menace to the residents of Konoha.
"What are you smiling about?" asks Clarisse as she scares Naruto
Trying to calm his heart down, "I was just remember how I'd use to prank Konoha. You see, I was trained by Inu one of the best in ANBU," says Naruto
"ANBU?"
"ANBU stands for Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai which translates to Special Assassination and Tactical Squad," tells Naruto
"So they assassinate people?" questions Clarisse.
Sure she's a daughter of Ares and with Ares being the God of War; even though killing comes with war she doesn't necessary likes killing unless it's a monster.
"Not all the time from what I heard. They take high-level missions that could be assassinations and torture, but also information gathering, kidnapping, bodyguard, tracking, surveillance, and other missions that required specially trained Shinobi. Only the best can join; age, gender, background, or previous rank doesn't matter. Baa-chan said with my stealth I could of joined, but my ADHD prevented that," explains Naruto
"No telling! Beckendorf had to think outside of the box in order to capture you! But why were you staring at the calender?" asks Clarisse
"My birthday. I never truly liked it. Never had a real reason to celebrate it, ya' know. Enough with being sad! Let's get some training in!" said Naruto.
Naruto heads to the arena. Clarisse thought about what Naruto says with it being his birthday. After training Clarisse runs off. Naruto was a little sad that she didn't stick about like she normally does. He heads back towards the shower to clean up.
"Hey, Naruto!"
said blonde turns his head and see Connor walking towards him.
"Chiron wanted you to check the border. It's been weakening for sometime now," says Connor
"Sure, I don't mind." said Naruto.
Naruto takes off towards the border not seeing Connor smiling. Naruto lands on a tree branch just on the inside of the border. For the past few weeks the border has been weakening, but not enough for monsters to pass through. Naruto can see a pair of red glowing eyes staring at him. Pumping some Chakra through his leather bands making his shield fold out and the chain-whip extends out. When the pair of red of glowing red eyes saw the chain-whip it backs off.
"That's what I thought." said Naruto.
Ever since Beckendorf told Naruto about what his chain-whip was made out and how monsters hated it, he trained even hard to learn to properly use it in battle. Using a weapon the causes monsters to back off in fear had to be used to save lives.
The blonde stayed at the border for a few hours keeping watch. The sun starts to set. Naruto stands up on the tree branch he's standing on and looks at the valley. The trees just catch the sunset just right. It causes him to remember when he use to go up on top of the Hokage Monument. The trees would look like the sun set the forest surrounding Konoha on fire; giving Hi no Kuni its name as the Land of Fire.
Naruto makes his way back to camp for a much needed rest. Starting with dinner, then a nice hot shower. Naruto arrives at the dining pavilion and no one was there.
"That's odd. I know I didn't miss dinner." said Naruto.
Then the hearth burst brightening all of the diner pavilion. Everyone jumps out yelling, "SURPRISE!" which causes Naruto to jump and clings to one of the marble columns.
"What… What's going on?" yelled Naruto as he slides down the marble column.
Silena walk up to Naruto, "After your training with Clarisse she came to everyone and told that today was your birthday and you were depressed. So we all decided to give you a surprised birthday party," explains Silena
"So me needing to watch the border was just a way for you guys to prepare?" asks Naruto
"Of course! Didn't you find it strange that Chiron didn't come to you himself to ask you to watch the border?" asked Connor
"Um, no." says Naruto a little sheepishly
"You should of told us that your birthday was today. We could of down it earlier," said Silena
"Sorry, it's just I never really liked my birthday," says Naruto
"Most of us can agree with you, but we still celebrate it to show that we made it one more year," said Silena
Naruto smiles, "Thanks!"
Naruto actually had fun for once on his birthday. Chiron got him a manual for whips to further his training, Connor and Travis got him a pair of converse because they knew he didn't like shoes that are too thick on the bottom, Beckendorf gave Naruto a full set of Celestial Bronze kunai and shuriken, Lee gave Naruto a bow that could transform into a ring, Silena gave Naruto a pair of aviators that can turn into a mask to conceal his face from the stories of the ANBU he told her, and Clarisse gave Naruto a sword to wield which too can transform into a ring.
"I want to say thanks, Riss-chan," says Naruto
"Don't think of nothing of it. You were depressed from the looks of it and you needed to be cheered up. I can't have my training partner getting soft on me!" says Clarisse as she turns her head so Naruto doesn't see her blushing cheeks.
"Still, I thank you, really! If you need anything just ask and I'll be there dattebayo!" said a grinning Naruto.
November
"Why do I have to do this?" asks Naruto as he pluck strawberries
"Because you had and the Stoll Brother had to put chocolate bunnies on top of Cabin 4," said Miranda as she pluck strawberries
"It makes it look like rabbits live up there though. I don't see the whole point of getting mad," said Naruto
"I don't care! You got in trouble for it. Now you have to pay the piper." said Miranda.
Naruto grumbles as he plucks some more strawberries. As he did he lets his mind wonder. He read up on the Half-bloods that came from Delos. The Shodai Hokage was a child of Demeter which could explain how he could grow trees. It seems that the Nara Clan started out as children of Erebos and they gained the blessing from Athena to have generations of strong and tactical minds. He tried to look more up, but information about more Half-bloods of Delos are hard to find.
As Naruto was plucking strawberries it reminded him of when he use to water his plants back in his old apartment. That was really the only time he would calm down. Times like this he thinks about Konoha. Would he be on another mission now? Would he be training to get stronger? Then there is Baa-chan, Ero-sennin, Kakashi-sensei, Iruka-sensei, Old Man Teuchi, Ayame-neechan, and Shuzine-neechan.
He wonders what they are doing now. Baa-chan is probably trying to drink, but Shuzine-neechan won't let her, Iruka-sensei is probably teaching at the Academy now, Old Man Teuchi and Ayame-neechan are probably working hard and saling ramen, Kakashi-sensei is probably reading Icha Icha, and Ero-sennin is probably peeping at the hot springs.
"Hope Baa-chan finds out and hits Ero-sennin." said Naruto.
December
Chiron wasn't having a good day. The Winter Solstice is quickly approaching and he knew what would happen to Naruto if he isn't claimed by then. Many of the campers have grown to like him. The old trainer even heard of the betting pool about Naruto and Clarisse.
"Everyone can I have your attention?" everyone turn there head to Chiron, "As you know the Winter Solstice is coming up. And as you all may know the Gods let us come to Mount Olympus. I want each camp counselor to have a list of those wanting to go to Mount Olympus by the end of the day." said Chiron.
Naruto really didn't think much about going to see Mount Olympus. 'I mean, sure it would be cool to see it, but I don't want to go… Not yet at least.' thought Naruto as he makes his way to the arena.
Clarisse is already there waiting on him. She is holding her shield and sword. Yup, Naruto wasn't going to like today's training. The blonde's shield folds out and the ring on his right middle finger transforms into a sword that Clarisse gave him for his birthday. Ever since then, Clarisse has been pushing Naruto into wielding a sword.
"You look depress again. Was it about going to Mount Olympus on the Winter Solstice?" asks Clarisse as she swings her sword at Naruto, who blocks it with his shield.
"Yeah, I mean, I want go, but it wouldn't feel right til I was claimed." said Naruto as he thrusts his sword at Clarisse who parries followed up a swing to his uprotected side.
Naruto twists his body to block with his shield. Clarisse knew how much Naruto wanted to be claimed and know who his mother is. She thought with him going to Mount Olympus it will cause his mother to claim him.
"Why don't you go?" says while blocking a sword swing, "Think about it. Maybe your mother wants to claim you, then talk to you?" said Clarisse.
Naruto stops in mid swing and truly thinks about. Maybe that was the reason he wasn't claimed yet. Maybe his mother was wanting to see him, then claim him. Naruto nods his head.
"You're right. Thanks Riss-chan! You just know what to say dattebayo!" said Naruto causing Clarisse to look away with red cheeks.
A few days later, those that wanted to come to Mount Olympus arrived at the Empire State Building. This was the first time that Naruto was outside of the camp since coming to it. He was shocked to see how tall the buildings were, the amount of people, and the lack of nature. Thankfully one of the member of Cabin 6 explained everything to Naruto who was getting over the cultural shock.
Everyone enter the Empire State Building and headed towards Floor 600. at the top, again Naruto was lost for words. He'd never seen anything so beautiful. As he was lost at the beauty of Mount Olympus a light shines over Naruto's head.
Everyone takes a step away from Naruto. Chiron smiles at long last that Naruto is being claimed. All of Naruto's friends smile too for they knew how much he wanted to be claimed. When the light died down everyone, not just the campers, but the residents of Mount Olympus and the Minor Gods that where there were shocked.
Above Naruto's head is the symbol of the hearth and a smaller one with a dove.
"All hail Naruto Uzumaki son of Hestia and Legacy of Aphrodite!" cheered Chiron.
Everyone kneels to Naruto like all the claims before. But he was lost for words. Not only for that his mother claimed him, but he's a Legacy of Aphrodite. With Naruto's claiming Zeus immediately called for a meeting demanding Hestia to be there.
"Hestia, I think you should explain to use why you have a son," asks Zeus.
Zeus was known for having a temper, but he wasn't going to get mad at his sister for even if she isn't one of the Olympians. Even if she doesn't fight, she is still very powerful with being the first born of their mother and father.
"Well it started thirty nine years ago I decided to visit Delos, because I'd never been there. During my visit I heard a family praying to have children. I learned that the wife had an injury very close to her womb that prevented her from carrying a child to full term. Even with my blessing and healing her to the best of my abilities, she still couldn't carry a child. So I took a part of my very own essence and placed it inside of her," explained Hestia
"To do that, that part of you became mortal," says Athena
"It did. I seen left Delos and returned to my duties. It wasn't until fourteen years ago that I gained the memories of my mortal self who's name is Uzumaki Kushina. I spent the last thirteen years going through the memories of Kushina to learn that I'd married and had a son," said Hestia
"Man, talk about a lucky bastard! He married Aunt Hestia one of the most beautiful Goddesses," pouted Apollo
"Hello daughter-in-law!" Aphrodite says while giggling
"I was surprised that Minato acted nothing like you, Aphrodite," smiles Hestia
"He got that from his father. Minato did get my looks!" smiling Aphrodite
"That would explain why his handwriting was soon girly," said Hestia causing the rest of the Gods laugh at the truth, "If you excuse me, I want to talk to my son." says Hestia
"I want to go see my grandson too!" Aphrodite says while jumping from her throne.
Zeus ended the meeting and was happy that it ended on a happy note, but it also showed a loophole. Zeus knew he had to look over and fix it so that doesn't happen again. The God of Justice couldn't even punish Hestia because she didn't know it til fourteen years ago. Zeus smiles for his sister for having a son.
Naruto was pulled away from everyone by Chiron. Before he could ask why Chiron pulled him away two women walk towards the blonde. One of the women had red hair and violet eyes. Naruto swear he'd seen her face somewhere, but can't put his finger one it. The other woman for some strange reason looks a lot like an older Clarisse.
"Hello… Naruto," said the red head
"Um, hi. Who are you?" Naruto asks the red head
"I'm… I am your mother." said Hestia.
For the first time in Naruto's life. Here he was standing in front of his mother. He doesn't know what to do. Does he hug her? Does he say anything? What does he do?
"Can… Can I hug… you?" Naruto quietly asks
"Y- Yes." said Hestia.
Before Hestia could do anything Naruto hugs her almost causing to fall. The Goddess of the Hearth wrap her arms around her son for the very first time. Naruto welcomes the warmth that his mother is giving him. The blonde was so happy that he couldn't hold back his tears and just let them go. Everything was perfect. Nothing in the whole world didn't matter, not the camp, not Konoha; nothing. The only thing that matters, truly that matters is right now in the arms of his mother.
Hestia just kisses Naruto on the top of his head as he cries. When first learned of Naruto she wanted to take him from Konoha. Being the Goddess of Family she always wanted a family to call her own. Now she has a son.
"My Little Maelstrom," Hestia rubs her son's head holding him tightly, "My Little Maelstrom, I've always wanted to hold you. To watch you as you grow up." says Hestia
"It's really you, isn't it?" asked Naruto to look up at her
"Yes, my Little Maelstrom." said Hestia before she kisses his forehead.
"Oh, it's so sweet! I want a hug!" pouted Aphrodite.
Mother and son broke from there hug. Naruto now has a better look at the other woman. She looks so much like an older Clarisse, but that can't be since her divine parent is Ares. And the last time he checked Ares was a guy, unless he has a sex change.
"Who are you?" asks Naruto
"Oh, my! That can't be! I am your grandmother, but call me mom!" proudly says Aphrodite
"Obaachan!" said Naruto
"No, mom!"
"Obaachan!"
"Mom!"
"Obaachan!"
"Stop it you two! Now Aphrodite, if Naru-chan here wants to call you Obaachan, then let him call you that," said Hestia
"Mmm! It's not fair! I want him to call me mom! Sigh, fine! But I want to let you know Naru that you can stay in my cabin. I can't wait to see your love life!" giggles Aphrodite.
Aphrodite leaves the mother and son alone.
"Well my Little Maelstrom, I know you have questions. Know this I can't answer them all," said Hestia
"Why did you take so long to claim me?" asked Naruto
"I wanted to wait so that I could talk to you. The Winter Solstice was the perfect time to do so. Plus the others would of wanted to hold a meeting to learn how one of the Three Virgin Goddesses isn't a virgin anymore. Now I have to ask you, did you look through that scroll I'd left you?" asks Hestia
"No, I was putting it off. Why? Is there something really important in it?" asked Naruto
"Yes, there is another weapon in there for you along with armor. Is there any other questions you have for me?" asks the Hearth Goddess
"What's with my shield?" asked Naruto
"Well, when I first stepped down so that Dionysus could have my spot as one of the Olympians, I wanted some favors. I used a few of my favors to have that shield made which is called Epyon. I wanted to find the meaning of life and death. Hephaestus used the limited amount of Adamantium he had to make the shield part of Epyon. The shield is to protect life and is the answer for life." explains Hestia.
Naruto pumps some Chakra through his leather band causing Epyon to fold out. He is awestruck. Epyon is the answer of life.
"What about the chain-whip?" asked Naruto
"The chain-whip is called Heat Rod. Heat Rod is the answer to death. Taking lives, not just mythical creatures, but also mortals. I pulled a favor from Hades to give me some Stygian Iron; for Stygian Iron is the only magical ore to harm both. Your destiny is tied to not just here but back at Delos," said Hestia
"So I have to go back to Konoha?" Naruto asks almost out of fear.
Heatis holds Naruto calming him down, "Not if you don't want to. You can do anything you want with your life. But know this, fate works in mysteries ways," said Hestia
"That's bullshit! I write my own fate dattebayo!" shouted Naruto.
Heatis hit Naruto on the side of his head.
"Don't say such language young man!" said Hestia as she gives him the look.
Naruto was actually help to be scowled at by his mother.
Author Notes
Adamantium is in the Percy Jackson stories as it was mention with the other magical ores. There are even some myths where Kronos' scythe was made out of Adamantium.