{A/N}: Yo! How are you guys doing? I know it's been a while, but believe me when I say that I had a heck of a time with making this next chapter interesting for you all! I want to send a thank you to Rainbowlalaland for her contributions to this story as my Beta. Now, without further waiting, here's your next chappy.

Onlookers

Pap..

Papap...

pap..

The repeating sound echoed through the area, creating an almost rhythmic pattern alongside the torrential downpour tapping at the windows of the loft. Soon enough the repetitions slowed to a stop until breathing was the only thing heard aside from the rattle of chains and a the patter of rainfall.

"I..can't believe...this."

You are an anomaly that almost cost the lives of several people on this station. It had been decided that you are to be tested to see if you can handle the responsibilities of a hero, in spite of your recent actions. However, you are on house arrest until I contact you to confirm your test date. I will also personally be looking into finding you a...monitor in the event that you lose control again. Understood?

'How dare he?! I wasn't even conscious, and he treats me like the attack was my fault!'

Anger coated him in a red aura, and with a feral roar, he slung a punch that tore through the bag before him. That wasn't what elicited a cry of surprise from him though, no, it was the sound of glass shattering upon the ground that shocked him right out of his emotional venting.

"Wha-what just happened?"

'Kit! Be calm.. Your hanyou* powers are almost directly linked to your emotions since your change. Until you gain full mastery over them, they will fluctuate and sporadically activate based upon certain emotions that you have. Your foxfire is connected to your rage, the angrier you get, the stronger the flames and that is something we can't have if you are going to survive long in this world.'

Shaking his head in silent agreement, the one-time blonde merely went to the showers, desperate to cool himself off.

Bruce Wayne sat in his office in Wayne Enterprises typing away at a report when his intercom beeped.

(Mr. Wayne, Ms. Diana Prince is here to see you.)

"Thank you, Glenda, send her in."

A moment later his door opened, and a tall raven-haired woman entered. She wore a sleek black pencil dress that stopped right above her knees, and revealed a good portion of her back, yet this was covered by hair. Adorning her ears were a pair of crescent moon earrings, and she also wore a wide-brimmed black hat that hid much of her face save for a pair of ruby colored lips. This enamoring mystery woman removed the headwear shortly after closing the door to show that it was none other than his fellow leaguer Wonder Woman in disguise.

Leaning back in his chair, the billionaire playboy offered,"So, to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit Ms. Prince?"

"Bruce.. It's about the child."

A sigh escaped his lips as he felt his eyes roll, he knew it was coming.

"Are you sure it was the right thing to do? I do not believe that putting him in isolation on his first day awake is a good.. Gesture of faith, as your people put it."

"The term is 'Leap of faith', and I'm sure. We don't know what that boy is fully capable of, and he almost killed several of us while not even being conscious. You can't expect me to allow him out into a city where he could very well lose control again and actually kill civilians."

A shake of the head was the amazons answer before speaking,"I'm not saying that, but to not let him have some kind of contact with the outside world is just as bad as placing the boy in a prison cell. That can't possibly be good for him either."

"What would you have me do? Have him followed by a team that couldn't hope to handle him? That's the same thing as asking whoever watches him to be prepared to die."

"Bruce! Then put someone on him who cannot be touched by death! There are several members who are more than capable, and powerful as well. You mustn't allow fear to cloud your reasoning, and you must keep your word as a man. I know you to be honorable, do not make me change my thoughts of you because of a child..demonic powers or no."

With that, the princess turned to walk out of the office. Yet as she opened the door, his voice stopped her,"Diana."

"Yes?"

"Thank you."

Stepping out of the bathroom, the whiskered youth walked over to a door, and upon opening entered into a walk-in-closet. It wasn't large by any means, yet it was more than your average loft would hold.

'Still can't believe old red bought me all these clothes. The guy's loaded!'

'That may be true Naruto, but you must not take advantage of his kindness. Besides, we have a lot of training for you to catch up on. Learning within the seal is good, but it only helps you regain so much skill.'

"Hai hai. I've been training like mad since I got back from that..meeting. I just feel like taking a break, maybe exploring some of the city a bit. Being on house arrest is driving me crazy!"

'I agree kit, being in this bird cage of a home is too dull. You need to go out and actually see what this world has in store for you. I think the experience would be..Eye opening.'

Pulling out some clothing, the strawberry-blonde dressed and checked himself in the mirror. White dress shirt buttoned up with just enough space for his necklace and headband to show openly on his throat. The cotton fabric was inlaid with a pair of Pegasus going across the shoulders and down the right side of the front, and under it he wore a black shirt to prevent it from being see through along with a pair of black slacks. He had seals drawn in on both wrists and thighs, in case he needed a weapon in an emergency. His father had been the one to suggest it saying how one never knew what situation could come up. Both sets were hidden by the clothing he had just put on as he grabbed a pair of black and white high top shoes to wear on his feet.

"Man, I really look good with this on."

"I'm glad you think so."

Turning, he leveled a shocked gaze on Jason Blood as he stood in his doorway.

"So, mind sharing with me where you plan on going?"

"I..I thought you were headed out of town?"

A chuckle came from the man as he nodded,"I am. Just had to grab my wallet. You, however...?"

"I just wanted to go check out the city, being cooped up here is driving me up a wall, and I wanted to explore a little. I'd be back in a few hours, and I needed to think."

Seeing the flash of reminiscing and pain in the young man's eyes left the old knight with his own sense of nostalgia. So, with a small shake of the head, he spoke.

"Well, batman has always been a little.. drastic at times. I don't mind, but do come back safe, this city isn't particularly welcoming during the evening hours."

Elation lit the boys face as he nodded vigorously and did something shocking..he hugged him,"Understood! I'll be safe, thank you!"

As the youth ran by and grabbed an umbrella, he heard the man call out to him,"Naruto! Wait, take this."

Holding out his hand, the redhead was handed a wad of green bills, each with a 100 marking its sides. Seems he was right about the man being loaded after all.

"Occultism is quite a profitable venture young one, if you ever become interested, let me know."

The streets were crowded despite the dank weather that befell them, and the young ninja allowed himself to be lost in thought as he wandered along through the crowd.

'This place is huge! It's nearly twice the size of Konoha!'

It truly was a marvelous place, even with the heavily gothic influences, it was a breathtaking experience for someone new to the city. His travels led him on a journey through most of upper Gotham, and even in spite of what he was told, as the blue-eyed teen went about he felt somewhat at ease.

'Is this what it feels like...to be normal?'

Nothing was said to the thought, as all three companions knew speech wasn't necessary. It was a daunting idea, that here, in a town he did not know; safety and normalcy were finally achieved. Yet the moment was short lived as two teens brushed by him, impatience in their tone,"Hey! Watch where you're going will ya?"

Curious, Naruto began following them, albeit at a slower pace than what they were making. In the end, his pursuit led him to a building with bright lights, loud music, and a massive line stretching from the door. He had stumbled upon a club, and as he observed he noticed that a few given individuals would approach the guard, and each would hand him some of the green bills he had on himself.

"Club...Alchemy?"

'Why do I get the feeling that I'm not supposed to go in there?'

'Come now, little one, it's about time you got to see what living was really like! Minato, tell him.'

An exasperated sigh echoed in his mind before he heard his father's voice,'Sochi, he's right. You need to live a little, don't worry about anything, Ky-Kurama and I will handle whatever happens internally.'

'Eto...What are you talking about, internally?'

'Just get a move on kit for Kami's sake!'

Wincing, the youth cut the connection between himself and his other residents, hoping to stop the slight ringing in his head and ears. As he came up to the door, he noticed the same man from earlier step in front of him.

"You VIP?"

Nodding, the half-demon pulled out two of the green bills from his pocket,"This enough?"

The bouncer took the money from his hand and said,"Enjoy your evening."

Saying a quick thanks, the young shinobi walked by and entered the spot.

{Musical Insert: Lights by Ellie Goulding (Fytch remix)}

Walking through the corridor, the teen found himself suddenly climbing stairs as he looked upon the scene before him awe. The pulsing vibration of the music drilled into not just him, but the entire place with the force a wreaking ball. The place was a disorienting mixture of flashing lights and darkness as he saw the blue colored strobes flaring about. The floor was dropped down to create a level of its own as everything else was scattered about the enormous area. Several balconies, pillars, and cages were also dotted in various places, with individuals dancing on or in them respectively.

He couldn't help but jump slightly as he walked over towards the bar, and was faced with a rather attractive brunette.

"Can I help you, handsome?"

'What the hell do I do?! I don't wanna scare her off!'

An amused chuckle seemed to come from both his mental companions, as Minato spoke. 'Ask her to surprise you. That'll give her time to make something for you, and you the option of talking to her a bit, though that might be difficult given the volume of the music.'

Looking into the eyes of the woman before him, he said loud enough to be heard,"Surprise me!"

"You got it!"

{MI:Somebody that I used to know by Gotye ft. Kimbra (Constantin Electro Remix)}

The azure lights bled into a dazzling green as people proceeded off of the floor, yet there was an individual that caught the youth's eye. She was on the floor still, even as bodies were leaving, swaying to the rhythm of the music alone. He could see that while the lights altered the color within the building, it did nothing but illuminate the blue hair of the girl a normal blonde color.

"I see you've noticed her."

"What?"

Turning his gaze, he was met with the sight of the bartender grinning at him. "She's here every night, just dancing the night away without a care in the world. She dominates this floor, while our little joker rules the upper levels."

Blinking in confusion, the redhead asked,"There's a hierarchy here?"

Setting his drink down, the brunette replied,"Yes, and if I were you, I'd leave her alone. Lady D doesn't like people messing with her beloved princess."

"Uh, right..."

Taking a swallow of his drink, the one-time blonde reacted in a manner befitting a newbie..He coughed and spluttered so much people thought him to be drowning.

"Oi! What the hell is this?"

A light giggle told him that the woman was laughing at him,"That's not funny!" he managed to wheeze out while sending a weak glare in her direction.

"Oh, I'm sorry! It's just that when you said surprise you, I thought you've had our blended liquor before. I apologize, here let me get you something better suited to a beginner."

Sitting up, the blonde felt his face heating as he came eye to eye with same girl he was just looking at not too long ago. Unable to tell the color of her eyes, he settled for merely gazing into them as the music changed once more.

{MI:I remember by Deadmau5 & Kaskade}

Violet swallowed the green glow as the next song began. It was then that the girl grabbed his hand and started pulling him to the floor, a small smile on her face as she mouthed only one word. "Come."

He felt the gazes of dozens of people as he followed after her, most probably from the shock that she had actually asked someone to dance with her. Soon enough, he was on the center of the floor, in a crowd of people that were already there at a loss. As the beat began to pick up, and probably sensing his dis-ease, she placed his hands on her hips and spoke directly into his ear.

"Follow me."

She started slow, gently swaying her hips from left to right, a pattern that the Uzumaki was quick to mimic. Whether it was the alcohol in his system, or just the music itself, Naruto mirrored her perfectly enough to make an Uchiha proud. Every gyration or rock that she made was met by one of his own, to outside viewers, they were in such synch that it was noticeable even amongst the group of people doing the same thing around them. Time seemed to become nonexistent, and only the singing was heard over the music itself. The whiskered ninja felt a certain peace come over him as he moved, his thoughts adrift,'So, this is what she feels? Heh, no wonder she never leaves the dance floor.'

As the track died down the DJ went to put on another, Naruto leaned by the girl's ear,"What's your name?"

Tilting her head towards his a bit she replied,"My friends call me Sapphira. But you can call me Luna."

Confused, he asked just over the music,"Why Luna?"

With that soft smile on her face again she began to walk away from him, yet right within earshot she called out,"Because it's my real name."

{MI: Sweet Dreams by Architekt (Dubstep remix)}

Making his way back to the bar, his eyes followed Luna as she traversed the stairs towards the upper balcony. He was brought out of his trance by a hand being placed on his.

"Have fun?"

Shaking his head a bit, Naruto answered.

"I don't know what happened back there."

Pointing up at the balcony above, the bartender leaned forward,"She took an interest in you."

Once again facing the woman he inquired,"Me? Why?"

"You were a new face in her territory, maybe she wanted to get to know you a bit. Speaking of which, I'm Dinah."

Sticking a hand out, she waited for his to bridge the gap. "Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto." As his hand clasped hers, he instantly reinforced it with chakra. The grip this female had was absolutely insane! After a few moments, she let go, an impressed and slightly shocked look on her face as she sat back down.

"Nice to meet you!"

Rubbing his sore appendage a little, he nodded,"Thanks, Nice to meet you too."

The two spoke for a while, with Naruto receiving more than one drink to help him get accustomed to his newly developing drinking experience. As they talked, he was given Dinah's number, and the promise to call it so he could get a tour of the city and learn more about his new home. Soon enough, his phone was vibrating, and with that it was time to for him to leave.

As the young Uzumaki exited the club, he bumped into a woman traveling opposite of him. He caught her before she fell down and muttered a quick apology. He paused slightly as he looked at her, but it was only an instant before he continued on his way. Intrigued, the woman watched him leave, and as her cell vibrated she looked at it with a smile.

"Well hello. Didn't expect to get a call from you,so, what's the occasion?"

(Emily...Looker...I need you watch someone for me.)

"I'm listening...Bruce."

The redhead strolled the streets of Gotham with a smile on his face,'This night couldn't get much better.'

{A/N}: Well there we have it! Hopefully this chapter can make up for the time that I've been gone, and hold you over until the next one. I know, there wasn't much action in this one, but I will make it up to you!

*Side Note: Hanyou= Half-demon