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Secret Truths

Naruto stood in chilling ankle-deep waters, wariness etched into his eyes as he looked towards the banes of his existence.

"W-what happened...when I... 'died'?"

To his shock-no! His horror, the person before him...it couldn't be...

Minato Namikaze.

However, there was a difference with the man before him.

"Oi, wasn't his hair blonde like mine? And what happened to his eyes?!"

A shake of the head brought crimson locks billowing about as Minato replied,"Heh, I was caught off guard too, when I noticed it. This isn't the only change that bastard demon made..."

"Jason, what do you mean? Did you just say this boy was summoned by Circe?!" Batman barked out in his ever dark manner.

"I meant it as I said it, this boy also fought the witch on even footing, and I have taken him in as my own. There is much that I can show him, also...there was a prophecy on him given by the Lady Xanadu."

silence dominated the room for all of thirty seconds, before flash spoke his mind,"So, what? This kid is gonna have some mystical calling in the future? Oh, and am I the only one worried about him turning demon and raging around here like some kind of mad bull?"

Superman, ever the negotiator, replied quickly,"Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Jason this child, your son..does he have a name?"

The occultist recoiled a bit as he thought aloud,"I-I never got his name before all of this began.. It all happened so quickly."

"Well, in that case, how about this...John and Zatara will get to doing what they can, and we'll get out of their way. When he wakes up, we can have a chat with him, and you can get that name. Sound alright?"

A nod was the only answer given by the darkened redhead.

A bow of the head hid confounded alarm as the blonde shouted,"Dammit, be clear with me! I'm not a child, tell me what the hell happened?!"

Deep growling came from the caged beast,"Ugh..Be silent ningen! I will explain."

A scowl was the youth's response before the great bijuu spoke again,"Your death wasn't supposed to happen. The plan was to free me, and then raze the world to ashes, but that damnable Wrath got greedy!"

"When you were struck down, the seal's autonomic defenses kicked in. The seal searched out the strongest chakra source of human nature, and the strongest demonic one, and pulled from them in order to keep you alive. Normally, this would mean me and Kyuubi-"

The giant kitsune roared out,"Anata, when will you use my real name!? We are kin now you baka rei*!"

Naruto's head cocked sideways,"Wait, what?!"

Sighing, the one-time Yondaime continued,"Look, basically the seal drew energy from Wrath and myself to keep you alive. It wasn't working, at least not until that woman...Circe was it, saved us by reanimating you. Whatever she did, undid everything that had happened to you up to that point, but since the seal was in the process of using both our chakras, it fused them and us into one."

Again, Kyuubi interjected saying,"The amount of demonic energy, or youki, that wretched mongrel was releasing was on par with a B- to mid A class demon. That much energy is more than enough to taint a human soul, which in HIS case means he became full demon instantaneously. I'm not certain of his level yet, but he's a strong one, good enough to be a minion of mine."

A gravel-like tone echoed from the fox as it laughed, the red-haired male went on in an agitated growl,"Kuso...Anyway, when the seal was recreated using both our energies, it transformed. Originally, it would use my chakra to purify the youki coming through the seal, and vastly increase your own pools. Now, since it has mostly demon chakra pouring through it, your body was altered to manage it all better. In other words...you're becoming a demon."

The two superheroes stood in the medical bay, merely watching the youth before them for all but a moment. Zatanna, the league's powerful magus turned to his fellow league member, the green-skinned martian and spoke his mind.

"John, would you mind scanning his mind for me? In all honesty, I'm a bit worried about this child when he wakes up. I'd like to know what we're dealing with here."

"Understood."

With glowing yellow eyes, the martian manhunter turned his gaze to the boy, and then into his mind...

Blood.

Everywhere, alongside bodies and scorching flames.

Inhaling leaves a smoky and iron taste in the mouth, ash...and...more blood?

A girl with pink hair.

Battle-worn and fearful.

Tears.

Gasping, choking breaths.

Anguish.

Hatred.

Rage...

Four ominous red eyes glow in the fiery shadows.

"Rest now, little one."

Pain!

Darkness.

"N-n-nani?!"

Another roaring laugh from Kyuubi sounded out,"Being honest, the gaki is already a quarter demon from taking in so much raw youki. I'm impressed that you're still alive, you should have suffered chakra poisoning for having so much of a foreign and toxic energy coursing through your system. Though, I will admit, you're a tough little ningen to say the least, or should I say baby demon. Hahaha!"

'I'm...becoming...a...demon?'

"So, it's just as everyone said. They were right in calling me a monster."

The rabbit-eared bijuu snapped out of its laughter immediately and a heavy killing intent filled the air as all eyes went to Minato.

"They what?"

"They said I was a demon, a monster, all kinds of names...I fought so hard to be just seen as human, as just Naruto. Guess they won in the end right? I mean, look what happened to Sakura..."

"Naruto-"

"Listen brat."

Blue eyes met enormous scarlet,"You were no demon back then, if you were, you wouldn't have tolerated such bigotry and foolishness. You'd have slaughtered them all, baby demon or no. Now that ARE one, however, I need to start teaching you how to behave and think if we are going to survive."

"Sochi."

The boy's gaze turned to his parent, and for once, there was no malice held in it.

"We will also be learning you about all of the things that you did not understand in the elemental countries, you wil master the true way of the shinobi."

Zatanna watched as John went into his mental observation mode, yet he was surprised when not but heartbeats later the martian physically flew backwards into the door.

"John!"

Rushing to his allies side, the wizard was perplexed and worried,"Are you alright?"

Weakly, the male responded as he was helped to his feet,"I'm fine. Just suffering from a strong mental backlash, that boy...the things in his mind..I found that he has endured a most disturbing life, and had remained himself until the very end. He is far stronger than even I in regards to his willpower and pure determination to accomplish what he sets his mind on. I admire his strength, it is alright, Zatanna. This boy will do us no harm, I promise you that."

"Very well. Let's begin. Yltfiws laeh dnim dna ydob sih Tel!"

With an outstretched palm, the magician let his magic flow, and to the surprise of both men present the boy and the room shimmered a brilliant crimson in color.

(A/N):Aaaand scene! I figured it'd be best to leave you all with a little something to imagine while I'm writing the next chapter. For those who gave their opinions and reviews in these last couple of chapters...thanks and please continue to do so, your words help me to stay motivated in writing these chapters. So, until next time...Ja' ne

*Translation: Baka...rei- Stupid/idiot...ghost/spirit.

Side Note: Anyone guess what Zatanna spell was, if you caught it..good for you! You get a digital cookie. Enjoy! (.:.:)