Important: Make sure you read all the way to the end of the chapter (naturally) and then read the author's notes at the end to get some information on the story and some ideas about what to expect.
Well, I did say last chapter that the reason I didn't include tragedy next to romance and why I listed it as COMPLETE was simply to throw you, the readers, off in regards to the ending. But now, lets see where an impulse will lead us now.
Also, I will be releasing chapters 25 and 26 of Precious Bonds this week. I'll continue Spiral Traversed next week. And as a special lead up to the start of Rave Master Naruto, I will release a special one shot called Rave Hinata which has Team Rave in need of some serious cash and the only way to get it quickly is to enter a song and dance contest and poor Hinata is chosen for the task.
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"BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP Wake up blondie, wake up blondie 'cause if you don't, you know what I'm going to do too you." said the voice on the alarm. He wanted to just ignore it and go back to sleep, but he knew what the consequences of that choice would be. If he could, he would erase that stupid recording Yuffie had placed on his alarm, but he didn't know how she had placed it on there to begin with let alone how to erase it. Well, he did know ONE way, but that would require him to go out and buy a new alarm and he didn't want to waste his allowance on something like that. After all, he got hardly any to begin with.
He then heard a knock at his door as he reached out and turned his alarm off. After a second, the door opened and a boy with spiky sandy blond hair poked his head into the room and said "Hey Naruto, you up yet?" Though still groggy, Naruto sat up and rubbed the sleep from his eyes as he said "Yeah Roxas, I'm up. Remind me again why we have to be up this early in the morning?" Roxas shook his head and said "Simple, both of us and Yuffie are going to get in some last minute practice before we head out tomorrow and try to join the Knights order. Well, we are while Yuffie tries for the Ninja Guild."
Naruto nodded as he remembered. He then slowly got out of bed and moved to find something to wear. "Try not to take too long bro or...well, you know what will happen." And with that, Roxas left to head down stairs to eat. As Naruto removed his pajamas, he remembered what it is Yuffie likes to do too them as punishment for making her wait or make her angry, which caused him to shudder. 'You know, there should be a law against doing what she does' he thought as he pulled out his choice of the day and started to get dressed. Soon he was wearing blue pants, a blue sleeveless shirt, an orange colored scarf, blue wristbands with an orange strip running down the middle, and his favorite goggles. Finished, he left his room to join Roxas down stairs.
Naruto arrived in the kitchen quickly enough and took a seat at the table along side Roxas, who was already eating his waffles. As he started to eat his meal, Roxas swallowed his bite and then looked at Naruto while asking "So, did you have another dream again?" Naruto swallowed his own bite, then said "Yeah, how did you know?" "Because I heard you talking in your sleep last night. One of the advantages and disadvantages of having my room next to yours is the ability to hear you talk in your sleep and not get any sleep myself in the process. So, what did you dream this time?"
Naruto took a moment to think about it and said "Well, I was standing in an open field with a sea of trees off to either side of me. Within this open field were three large training logs and a rather cute girl who was partially hidden behind one. I got the impression that she was very shy, but she seemed to like me or something because I saw a small blush on her cheeks while she was talking to me. She said I was a strong person and that she believed I could do anything because I am me and she believed in me. I felt like I was about to say something when my alarm went off."
Roxas nodded before taking another bite of his waffle. After swallowing that piece, he then said "So, how many times have you dreamed about this girl. And have you ever heard her name be mentioned?" Naruto shook his head as he finished off his latest bite and said "Since it first started six months ago, have had a dream about her thirty times. After each one, I always write down what happened in the dream in the hopes I will learn more some day. And as for her name, it's never been mentioned. There have been times I feel it's being said, but the sound always mutes itself each time it's said."
Just then, they both looked at the clock and saw the time. "Ah crap, we better hurry before Yuffie comes looking for us" said Roxas in a panicked voice. Naruto nodded as they both focused on eating. They were soon done and placed their dishes in the sink so mom could deal with them as soon as she got back. They made their way quickly to the training field where they were going to meet Yuffie. They soon arrived and saw the large open field void of anyone. "So, where do you think she's at?" Roxas wondered. "Maybe we got her before her for once" said Naruto as he looked around.
"GUESS AGAIN NARUTO" yelled a voice from up above. Naruto and Roxas looked up as a figure came falling towards them. Naruto tried to jump out of the way, but was slammed into the ground on his back as the girl stood atop him. Roxas tried to run for safety, but she pulled the giant wooden shuriken hanging from her back and sent it at Roxas, tripping him up with it. "Yuffie, will you please get off me" said a very irritated Naruto. The dark haired girl grinned down at him and said "Sure, after I give you your punishment for making a lady like me wait."
Naruto's eyes widened in shock as he said "No please, not that. Anything but that Yuffie, please." "Sorry Naruto, but it's the only way you'll learn. Yuffie's Special, Atomic Crotch Noogie." Yuffie planted her foot into Naruto's crotch and did as her attacks name implied. Roxas, who had gotten up, cringed in fear as Naruto screamed in pain as Yuffie "punished him". Soon, she finished and said "I trust you've learned your lesson now. And I hope you learned it as well Roxas as it will be you next time." Roxas nodded as he slowly made his way back over. "You OK Naruto?"
Naruto winced as he got up and said in a panged voice "Oh yeah, sure, I'm just fine. I was really looking forward to NOT fathering kids someday." Yuffie laughed at him and said "Oh come on, yah big baby. I'm sure it wasn't that bad now. But if you want, I more than willing to make you feel better", saying the last part in a seductive voice. "I don't think so. Considering your ideas for punishment, I'm almost afraid to find out what you'd do for healing someone."
Yuffie gave him a dangerous glare as she suddenly jumped over both boys and landed next to her weapon and brought it to the ready. Naruto pulled out his wooden long sword as Roxas took his twin kendo swords into hand and they both brought them to the ready as well. "Well boys, make sure you show this girl a good time now. After all, you know how I hate to be disapointed." They nodded as they charged Yuffie. Naruto was just a little faster and made it to Yuffie first, swing his sword along the side, but being blocked by Yuffie's shuriken weapon.
Yuffie then turns her shuriken quickly and knocks Naruto's sword off, then sending a kick into Naruto's chest and sends him stumbling back. Roxas moves in and jumps over Naruto, bringing his twin swords down hard at Yuffie, who quickly brings her weapon up to block his attack. Roxas grins at her as he lands on the ground before swinging around in an attempt to hit Yuffie 's legs and stomach. She back flips away, thinking she had managed to evade the attack, only to see Naruto swing around and sending his own weapon swinging at her and landing a hit to her left ribs that causes her to hit the ground hard.
As Yuffie recovers, she looks at the two boys and them grinning at her mischeviously. "Wow, you guys are doing much better than last time. Guess you've been practicing your teamwork lately, huh?" She gets up and sends her shuriken flying at them, which they manage to dodge the projectile and look to see it fly around before heading back at them. As they are about to dodge it again, they realize their mistake as Yuffie comes up from behind them and sweeps their legs out from under them and catches her weapon in a quick motion.
She jumps away and gives them a warm smile. "But that still won't make you two good enough to beat me. Not now and not ever." "Well Naruto, should we show Yuffie that we aren't going to be pushed around anymore" asked Roxas. Naruto nodded and said "I agree, now's the time for us to show her how strong we really are, believe it." And with that, the three friends continue their little practice match for the rest of the day.
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The sun was setting as the three of them were sitting around a nearby tree. Yuffie and Roxas were sitting on the ground while Naruto was sitting on the lowest branch as the three of them were doing there best to catch their breathes. "Damn guys, when did you two get that good? Or am I just falling behind?" asked Yuffie as she beamed with pride at them. "Well, we have been putting in as much effort as possible so we can keep up with you, plus it does help us that we did double team you. A one on one fight with you would still end with your victory, Yuffie" said Roxas.
She nodded at that before she looked up at Naruto and saw him rubbing his left leg right above his knee. "So, is that scar acting up again?" she asked with concern. Naruto shook his head and said "Not as much as it use to back when I first came to live here two years ago, but there are still times I feel some soreness from it. Nothing big though. I just wish I knew how I got it? I mean, does the scare mean that my leg had been chopped off at one point, but somehow reattached?"
"Two years huh? Hard to believe it's been that long since Roxas and his folks found you and took you in. I wonder, what do you think your life was like before all that happened? And does anybody miss you from where your from and are the trying to find you?" asked Yuffie. Naruto sighed as he looked to the sunset and said "I wish I knew. All we know is that my name is Naruto and something about a spiral as I had that symbol on the robes I was wearing when I was found. There are times I wonder if those dreams I have are repressed memories trying to dig themselves out from the darkness of the forgotten."
"And as for people looking for me, I would like to think that if that was true, surely someone would have found me by now, or at least I hope they would have." Roxas turned his head and said "Well, what about that girl from your dreams who's a constant image. You know, the one with the raven colored hair, lavender colored eyes, and ivory colored skin, who do you think she was to you as well as anything else that could be important about her?" For a moment, Naruto was silent before saying "I don't know, but I really wish is did. I know that she was...special to me, but that's all I know."
"Well, maybe you and her were fuck buddies" laughed Yuffie as Roxas jerked his head to look at her in surprise as did Naruto, who's own jerk caused him to fall from the tree and hit the ground hard with his head. "Yuffie, I may not remember anything about her except how she looks, but I'm positive me and her didn't do things like that. She doesn't seem like that type of girl, unlike you." Yuffie waved her hand at him and said "Yeah yeah, I'm sure yours and hers relationship was all sweet and innocent and.....hey, what do you mean by "unlike me", huh Naruto?"
Naruto taking a seat next to her and giving her his usual foxy grin, said "I don't know Yuf, you tell me?" Yuffie responded by giving him a playful punch on the shoulder which he faked hurt over it. "Seriously though, if me and her did do...those kinds of things together, I'm sure it was out of love for each other and not just because we were horny kids or anything." Roxas decided it was time to change the subject. "Yuffie, so tell use why you chose to join the Ninja Guild over in Rastara instead of crossing the ocean to the eastern continent and joining one of those hidden ninja villages we here so much about?"
Yuffie thought for a moment before saying "Well, that would seem to be a better deal, what with my abilities and all. But it would feel weird being so far away from home and all my friends and family. Besides, I want to make sure I keep close to you two guys and make sure you don't get into any trouble." Naruto laughed and said "Are you sure it's not me and Roxas that need to keep an eye on you?" Yuffie growled at him and yelled "Oh that's it, your dead Naruto." And with that, the two of them run off with Yuffie chasing after Naruto. Roxas sighs before joining them in the chase.
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He was swimming in the sea of unending black that was the world of sleep. As he floated there, he saw the light of a dream approaching him. He wondered if it would be another one of "those" dreams again. He hoped so because he really wanted to see that girl again. He hoped that this would be the one were he might finally learn her name, to learn what she was to him and what he was to her. He didn't fight the power that moved him into the dream light, he just simply allowed it to move him till he entered it and thus, he became the dream as it became him as well.
As he arrived, he saw the sight of the waterfall before him and it made him take in a deep breath at it's beauty in the middle of the night. He then heard the sound of splashing which caused him to turn to see what it was. It was at that moment that he saw something that the falls couldn't even come close to beating in beauty. There in the middle of the water was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. Her dance along the water's surface was so fluid and graceful that he couldn't take his eyes off of her. She was, for lack of a better word, was perfect in every way.
Seeing her dance sent him into a tranced state as he found himself moving towards her. He found himself coming to a stop as he suddenly realized that she looked familiar to him. It was then that the moon came out, fully revealing the girl before him. He knew this person's name, but it wouldn't say itself in his head despite his attempts to think of it. He then realized something else, the girl was completely naked before him which caused him to blush madly. But that fact didn't stop him as he walked out onto the water and made his way towards her.
He saw her come to a stop as she looked up into the moon, a small smile crossing her luscious lips. He walked up behind her and placed his hands around her waist. He felt her tense at first, but she just as quickly relaxed into his embrace as her smile widened and a kissed her cheeks. He leaned in close to her left ear and said "------, why didn't you ever tell me?" He could tell she was surprised by this as she said "What do you mean, Naruto? Tell you what?" Not knowing why, he began to nibble on her ear, which caused her to gasp but he could also tell that she was really enjoying it too.
"Why didn't you ever tell me that you are a moon goddess?"
His eyes shot open as he realized that he had awoken from his dream. He cursed his bad luck as he had a feeling that it was about to get good too. He turned and looked at the clock and saw it was still late, just barely past one in the morning. He got up and walked over to his writing desk and turned on the small light next to it. He opened up his desk and pulled out a small note book and open it up to the first empty page and started to write down all that he had seen and learned from this latest dream. After he was finished, he decided to head out onto the roof and star gaze for a while.
As he took up his usual spot, he looked up and saw a full moon was present tonight. As he looked at it, he smiled at the memory that he had from the dream. "Yeah, a moon goddess and a full moon. I just wish I knew your name and what we really were to each other." "So Naruto, had another dream of this girl of yours?" came a voice off to the side. He turned his head and saw Yuffie coming landing next to him and taking a seat by his side. She was wearing a tank top and shorts along with a small jacket. "Yuffie, why are you up right now?"
"Oh, you know me Naruto, I can never really sleep when there's something big coming up and tommorrow is something big for all of us." He realized she was right, tomorrow was going to be a big day for them. "I guess your right about that" he said before returning his attention to the moon. "It's a full moon tonight, huh? It's really....nice" he said. She nodded at that and said "Yeas, I guess it is at that. You know, now that I think about it, you've always liked looking at the full moon when ever it's out. Why is that?"
Naruto's thoughts floated back to the dream and he smiled at the memory of it. Yuffie saw that smile and wondered what was bringing it out. "Hey Yuffie, have you ever heard of a moon goddess?" That definitely got her attention as she asked "No, what's a moon goddess Naruto?" "I'm not quite sure, I had another dream just a little while ago about that girl. She was near a waterfall and it was night out and she was dancing atop the water...naked." That made Yuffie raise her eyebrows in surprise. "I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her waist and called her a moon goddess while nibbling on her ear."
Naruto was to busy looking at the full moon to notice Yuffie blushing at hearing this. "Ah, I see. Well, that is one way to put the moves on a girl. I didn't know you had it in you, tiger" she said playfully. Naruto shook his head and said "It wasn't like that, I'm sure of it. I know I meant every single word and I know hearing it made her happy." Yuffie nodded as a thought came to mind. "Naruto, you said she was naked right? Well, I know this is personal but....did you and her...you know, do it in the dream?"
Naruto turned to look at her in shock. "NO, I mean.....I'm not sure. The dream ended as soon as I called her a moon goddess so I don't know what happened after that. Although, considering I saw her naked and she really didn't mind me being there with her when she was nude, I can't say that nothing happened that night. I'll just have to wait till I dream about it or if I ever remember. But I do wonder, does this mean I have a girl out there waiting for me, looking for me, and all that other stuff?"
Yuffie shrugged and said "Maybe, but what if you do remember her and find that in your absence she moved with her life, thinking you were dead. What will you do then?" Naruto sighed as he looked to the moon again sadly as he said "I don't know, I really don't. But I guess I would be happy for her and move on in my life as well. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Well, we better get to bed now or neither of us will be in a good mood come the morning." Yuffie nodded as they both got up. As Naruto turned to leave, Yuffie surprised him with a kiss to the cheek as she said good night before running back home.
Naruto placed a hand were she had kissed him and thought to himself 'OK, that was scary. That's the first time she's ever done that.' He wondered why, but figured she must really tired and wasn't thinking so he shrugs the whole thing off as he returns to his room and goes to sleep. The next morning was indeed a big day as Naruto, Roxas, and Yuffie were standing outside the train station, waiting on their train to arrive. They had already received a proper goodbye from Roxas and Yuffie's families before leaving and now their journey is about to begin.
The train soon arrived and the three of them got on and found themselves some good seats so they could look over the country side as they headed towards Rastara. Soon the train began it's run along the tracks and the three of them settled in for the long hall. After several hours, Naruto awoke to find that like him, Yuffie and Roxas were also asleep. Roxas across from them and Yuffie next to him with her head resting on his shoulders. He thought about waking her, but decided not to as he recalled a rather painful memory of what happened the last time he had done that.
He focused his attention out the window and admired the look of the country side. 'Hm, the world really is a big and interesting place to live in, isn't it. Now I know the reason why I want to become a member of KNIGHT, I wish to see the whole world and all it has to offer and maybe find where out where he came from and if there is anyone looking for him, if he has a family out there. And of course, find out what happened that brought him to this point in his life. As the hours passed, he continued to look and study up on everything he saw, knowing that it could be important for him to know one day.
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They were now standing on the platform of the Rastara train terminal and where all pretty tired from the ride. The sun had already set and they came to the conclusion that they should find an inn to stay at for the night before heading off to their respective locations tomorrow. "Damn, my left arms asleep thanks to you, Yuffie" complained Naruto as the walked towards the main gate of the station. Yuffie looked at him and said with her own complaint "What about me, do you realize just how hard that shoulder of yours is. Man, my head hurts like hell from resting on it."
"Funny, you didn't seem to have a problem sleeping on it and snoring up a storm in the process" Naruto shot back. "I don't snore, ladies don't fall into that habit like guys seem to do" countered Yuffie. "Alright, enough is enough you two. We're all tired and cranky from having to sit on those less than comfortable seats all day. Let's just find a place to sleep and get some much needed rest. We'll all need it in the morning after all" said a very annoyed Roxas. They both nodded as they finally exited the terminal and saw for the first time the full extint of the big city.
The lights across the city seemed to make it glow. It was definitely an amazing city alright. After they marveled at the site of the city for a few moments, they began their walk as they looked around for an open inn. They soon found one and got some rooms for the night. The problem was that there was only one room with only two beds. Well, Yuffie took one while Naruto and Roxas shared the other. Unfortunately, during the night, several things , Roxas rolled out of the bed and ended up sleeping on the floor. Two, Yuffie got up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and ended up in the wrong bed after she got back due to being half asleep.
And three, after getting in bed with Naruto, she thought he was some stuffed animal and snuggled in close to him. Suffice to say, the following morning was filled with surprises and plenty of yelling. Soon, the three friends arrived at the point were they would go their separate ways. "Well guys, this is were we part ways for now. Now I expect you both to kick some serious butt once you become member's of KNIGHT. So good luck and make sure you don't die while I'm not around, 'kay?" They nodded as Naruto said "Will do. Just make sure you become the top ninja in the guild and don't get yourself killed either."
Yuffie nodded as she hugged each of them before running down the road towards the Guild. "So, you think she'll be alright?" asked Naruto. Roxas watched her go and said "She'll be fine. I hate to be the one who gets in her way from making her dream come true. Well, we better get going as well." Naruto nodded as they began to walk towards their own destination. After about thirty minutes, they found themselves standing before KNIGHT's Hall, the base of operation for the KNIGHT's order. Both taking a deep breath to get their confidence up, they stepped up and entered the large building.
They entered into a large hall with plenty of people walking around and conversing with each other. They saw a large desk with a rather pretty girl sitting at it, writing something on a piece of paper. Figuring that she was the one they needed to talk to, they walk over to her and Naruto clears his throat to get her attention. "Huh? Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't hear you two walk up. Wow, you two are kind of young, aren't ya? Well, I'm assuming you wish to join KNIGHT so why don't you tell me your names and we can get started now."
"My name is Roxas Twilight and this is my brother Naruto" said Roxas to the girl. Naruto nodded his confirmation as he said "We're from Bail and we wish to join in order to defend the land." She looks at them for a second before giving them an amused laugh. "Oh? And I doubt the desire for adventure's and getting to see the whole world thru missions has nothing to do with it either, huh?" They both pale at hearing say this and she gives them another warm laugh. "Don't worry about it. Most are the same way. Just as long as you do the jobs given to you, anything else is fine. Here, fills these papers out while I find someone to get things moving."
They take the pieces of paper as well as some pens and walk over to a small table and sit down as they start to write down the information needed. After about fifteen minutes, they are finished and are now sitting back to see what will happen next. "Roxas and Naruto?" came a voice off to the side. They turn to see a man in his mid 40's looking at them. "My name is Maze and I will be showing you the ropes. Please come with me and give me your papers." They nod as they do so. They begin to follow him as he gives the papers a look over.
As they walk down the halls, Naruto decides to ask "So, when will we be tested to see if we're good enough for the order, Mr. Maze?" Maze stops his reading and says "Huh? Oh that, well actually, we don't test in the usual fashion. We always except new recruits and give them a mission to do. If they pass, that means they are good enough to be in Knight. If they fail, we'll then kick them out because if you can't handle the first mission, you'll never be able to handle the real challenges that are coming up that you'll be required to face." Naruto and Roxas nod as they continue to move.
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They soon arrive outside a large room where Maze comes to a stop. "Hey why are we stopping here?" asked Roxas. "This is were we store the forge gel. The forge gel is what we use to create the weapons members of KNIGHT use in battle. Let's go inside and explain then." The two 15 year old's nod as they follow him inside. The room is rather massive in size with what appears to be tons off rainbow colored gels of various shapes and sizes. Maze walks over and punches some commands into a device that causes two gels to be brought down on a table. One is rather long while the other is rather wide.
"OK, this is how it works. We use the gel to create a weapon by using a combination of ancient magic and technology as well as your own mind and powers. All you have to do is stick your hands into the gel, which will read your memories as well as determine what your good at and it will cause the gel to become a weapon suitable for you to use once the magic/techno stuff is added to the mix. OK, Naruto will go first and you will be using the longer one."
Naruto nods as he walks up and pushes his hands into the gel, which causes him to shiver and a mild freaked look crosses his face. "What does it feel like Naruto?" asked Roxas who noted his reaction. "Cold and very gooey. It's also causing my skin to tingle in a weird way." Maze smiles as he punching more data into the computer as he says "That's normal, trust me. Now, just so you know, when this is going on, I will need you to keep your hands inside the gel till the process is over otherwise your weapon will not come out right. Understand?" Naruto nods as Maze says "OK, lets begin then."
He pushes one final button which causes the table to begin to glow. Two metal spheres emerge from the table and begin giving off a weird magic current that passes into the forge gel. Naruto grits his teeth as the gel starts to become very hot and the tingling sensation starts to become very aggravating. After about two minutes, the feeling starts to go away as a blinding flash hits the room. Naruto and Roxas close their eyes to keep from going blind from this. "Oops, sorry about that. I forgot that little detail. Well, open your eyes and see what you made, Naruto."
Naruto and Roxas open their eyes and gasp at what they see. Laying on the table is a sword over three feet in length with a red colored hilt with a spiral crest embedded into it and the blade has a shiny golden color to it that makes Naruto feel like he's looking at sunlight. "Whoa, this is cool" Naruto says as he lifts the blade up, surprised that the sword feels as light as a feather to him. Hey Maze, whys it so light? A weapon like this must way a great deal." Maze nods and says "That is true, but the sword was created to be an extension of your very being so you'll be able to wield it easily while other will not. So, what will you name her."
Naruto closes his eyes and thinks and is surprised to find the name comes so easily to his mind. He opens his eyes and smiles as he says "I name her Spiral Sun." Maze nods as he indicates to them to look at the blade. Naruto and Roxas are shocked to find the name Naruto just said now inscribed onto the blade near to where it connects to the hilt. "I guess that blade really is your extension bro. Now it's my turn" says Roxas as he steps up and the process is repeated. When finished, the three of them are looking at two swords. Both have a silver colored hilt with one having a black colored blade while the other has a white colored blade.
Roxas looks at the black blade and says "Oblivion" and then to the white blade and says "Oathkeeper." Maze comes over and inspects the blades before writing some info down and then saying "Damn, we got us some good applicants coming in today." He sees them looking at him confused as he says "Besides the two of you, we've had one other applicant come and join so far this day. She's a rather well know girl in town as she's the adopted daughter of the noble Northhawk family who have close ties to the royal family of Rastara."
"She always seemed to be an adept fighter as know one who challenged her could touch her. It was obvious that she's a master of hand to hand fighting. But, she insisted on getting a weapon to use as well and so I brought her here and to my surprise, she also got a sword out of the deal. Though only a foot long, it's incredibly strong and sharp and I find it funny that she calls it Foxheart. Now, what do you say we go meet her as she is going to be a teammate to the both of you. And a word a warning, don't go falling in love with her when you see her. She has many men after her affections but she always turns them down, saying she's waiting for some one even though she admits to not knowing who."
Naruto and Roxas nod as they leave the room and make their way down the hall once again. They soon arrive at another door that leads into a waiting room. Maze gives them a smile before opening the door and showing them in. Naruto is the first to see their new teammate and is stopped dead in his tracks. Before him is, in his mind, the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. She has long blue/black hair that's tied up into a pony tail that reaches down to the small of her back. She has ivory colored skin that seems to glow as she looks out the window and the sun light shines down on her.
She is wearing a light blue colored sleeveless shirt with a white hoodie around the back, a purple dress that reaches half way to her knees, black skin tight shorts beneath that end right below her knees and a lavender colored ribbon that is being used to keep her hair tied into a ponytail. "Well, I'm back princess" said Maze as the girl jumps and says "Oh, master Maze. Sorry about that, I guess I got lost in thought while looking out the window. So, are these my teammates?" She turns to look at them and gives them both a warm smile.
Roxas takes note of the things Naruto noticed as well as sees her eyes. Though pupiless, she seems to be able to see well and the lavender color of her irises is very interesting. He looks at Naruto to see him practically drooling at her and thinks 'Damn, bro just fell hard for this girl. Looks like Yuffie's got some serious competition now.' Maze smiles at them and says "The smart looking one is Roxas and the dopey looking one is Naruto. Guys, allow me to introduce your new teammate, Hinata." At hearing her name, something clicks with in Naruto. 'Wait, Hinata? Why does that sound so familiar to me?'
Not sure why, Hinata suddenly realizes she's blushing while looking at Naruto and thinks 'That boy, there's something about him that....feels so familiar to me. And his name, is he the one from my dreams?' Hinata shakes it off and decides to think on it later as she extends her hand and says "Well, it's nice to meet you both. I'm sure we'll become great friends and have many adventures together." Naruto nods as he walks towards her and says "Yeah, I hope so toAHHHHHH." Naruto, in a rather embarrassing moment, trips on his own self and stumbles forward, falls and hits the table in the middle of the room before crashing to the ground in a loud thud.
"Naruto" yells Hinata as she rushed to his side to see if he's OK. Meanwhile, Roxas is laughing hard while saying "Nice move bro and what a way to make a good first impression.....on the table that is." Roxas now laughs even harder now as Maze brings a hand to his head and says to himself "Oh boy, why do I have a feeling these three are going to give me quite a headache?" Naruto rubs the sore spot on his forehead while saying "Shut up, Roxy. You could at least try to act like you care once in a while." Naruto then looks at Hinata and says "Sorry about that. I guess I look like an idiot in your eyes now, huh?"
She gives him a warm smile while saying "Not at all. Accidents happen after all. Here let me take care of that for you." Hinata then reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small jar that she opens to reveal lavender colored cream that she runs her fingers over before bringing them to Naruto's forehead and begins to rub the cream against the sore spot. The feel of the cream and Hinata's fingers causes Naruto to blush. 'Man, this feels so good right now. I hope she never stops' he thinks happily to himself. Meanwhile, Hinata is surprised to find herself enjoying doing this as it feels right some how to her.
After she's finished, she looks at him and ask "So, do you feel better now, Naruto?" Naruto gives her a foxy grin before saying "Wow, that stuff is amazing Hinata. I feel a hundred times better. Thank you." Hinata turns away to keep the sudden blush that has appeared on her cheeks hidden. 'What is it about him, about Naruto, that's causing this reaction in me? We've only just met and yet I feel so....I don't know. But no other guy I've seen since coming to live in Rastara has made me feel like this.'
"OK you three, I think that's enough for right now. Now, let me take you three to your quarters and help you get settled in." They nod before Roxas ask "So, all three of us will be sharing a room?" Maze looks back and says "Yes, that's right. Now that your teammates, it's only natural that you all live together for now. Don't worry though, you'll each have your own room as the team quarters is designed to hold six people total as is the norm for all teams to have as many as six members total along with a master to train them."
They made their way around the base as Maze showed them the locations of all the different things that they would need to know about and how to get around quickly. They soon arrived before the room they'd all be sharing for the time being. Upon entering, the three youths gasped at the site before them. The main room was massive in size and there was a balcony just outside with a good view of Rastara. "OK, all the rooms are here on the left. Each has it's own private bath though there is a group hot spring in the city that you can go to if needed. To the right is the kitchen and store room just in case you need one."
"So, when do we meet our new master?" asked Naruto. Maze looked at them and said "That doesn't come yet. I suggest you three take the rest of the day to get to know each other better and go to bed early so you will be ready for tomorrow. I'll come by then and give you three your first mission which will double as your KNIGHT's test. If you can complete it, then you'll be truly recognized as members of KNIGHT and then you'll be assigned to a master to train you." Hinata looked at Maze and asked "But what if the test is more than we can handle?"
"Don't worry, all for missions are given so that you will be tested, but passing should be easy unless you really aren't cut out for this sort of thing. Relax guys, I have a feeling that all of you will do well. Well, I got to go now. Oh yeah, here's some money for you guys to go into town and get some groceries to eat. Hinata, since Naruto and Roxas are new in Rastara, go ahead and show them around so they will know the city pretty well if they need to get around quickly." Hinata nods as Maze leaves to attend to his work while the three of them leave as well to go take a look around and get what they need for their new home.
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A/N: Well that's it for chpt.2 of Impulse. I hope you liked it as you did chpt.1! I know you must be wondering what is going on and are probably asked these questions. How did they survive? How did they get from where they were to being on a continent located on the other side of the world? Why can't Naruto and Hinata remember each other, apart from dreams they have of course? What about the fox? Did the village really betray them? And what will happen once Naruto and Hinata regain their memories and how long will that take to happen?
Well, I can say this? Naruto and Hinata will regain their memories in chpt.5 (as currently planned) and chpt.7 is when the truth will start to reveal itself though I'm not yet sure if the whole truth will be revealed in that chapter or not. Also, Naruto and Hinata are 15 at this point and the time this is happening would be around the same time Naruto would be training to learn the Rasen-shuriken in the series. This story at present will run ten or so chapters, will include at least one more NaruHina lemon and one involving Roxas and ?, and I might have Naruto and Hinata go evil for a time when it comes to dealing with the village.
About the weapons they weild: Roxas, as anyone who's played Kingdom Hearts 2 will know, uses two Key Blades in a battle when he was a member of Organization XIII, and they were the Oathkeeper and Oblivion Key Blades. I decided to name the two swords Roxas got from the forge gel in this story after those two as a nod to that.
Naruto's Spiral Sun's name was inspired by the first drawing Masashi Kishimoto ever drew of Hinata that was to be handed in to his bosses in order to get her character approved for use in the Naruto series. In the picture, we see Hinata in the foreground wearing a black dress and having a pendent around her neck that had a spiral stone attached to it. What's interesting is that Naruto is also in the pic in the back ground looking "towards the sun" (Hyuga) and the sun is also drawn as a spiral. This could be seen as indicating that Kishimoto may have had Naruto and Hinata bonded to each other even before the series began and that he always intended for them to be together as a couple at the end of the series.
And as for Hinata's weapon, I decided to call it Foxheart for reasons I feel are obvious. Now, why did I chose to have her weild a sword? Well, one of the elements that Hinata is said to embody in the series is a woman who will do anything to protect her man, even die without any hesitation or concern fro her own safety. I forget what the Japanses word for that is called, but this type of woman is also well trained in the ways of the sword.
Plus, I have a theory that goes like this: now that Naruto knows his dad is the Fourth (learned in 440 of the manga), he will soon confront Tsunade about this and why it was he was never told. He will also learn about his mother and the former Whirlpool country and will most likely go there for some reason. When he does, I believe Hinata and Yamato will go with him. Yamato as a security measure just in case the seal starts to weaken again. And Hinata so that she and Naruto will get some time together to develop their growing relationship.
Since it has been said that the Uzumaki's were a clan of sword masters, Hinata might eventually learn sword fighting as a means to better protect her man (Naruto) as well as further her own abbilities. And as for why I didn't say Sakura was going with them as well. Honestly, I feel that she will remain in the village due to her skills will be more needed there, what with Tsunade being in her current condition and Shizune being dead now. Plus, she would only get in the way of NaruHina moments that could happen as a result of this mission as she might get jealous of Hinata and Naruto's time together and try to interfere with them in one way or another if the idea that she will realize her own crush on Naruto after hearing about Hinata's confession turns out to be true.
The next chapter of Impulse will be out April 11 or 12. So be ready for the first mission are character's go on. And as for Roxas and Yuffie being here. I just figured it would be easier to use character's you'd be familiar with as opposed to doing OC's that I would need to take time to fully explain.
to be continued...