Well you guys, we are now at the end of this epic story! Gosh, it was sure quite a journey. A lot of changes underwent how the story was going to be, and this is how it ended.
For one, I got sparked of the idea to make a Naruto and Friday The 13th crossover, and I nearly just made it that Jason was going to terrorize Konoha. You know, kind of like Jason Takes Manhattan (haven't seen it yet, but I know the summary), but I had absolutely no explanation for Jason being there. It made no sense. So since I try to make ideas make sense somehow, I had to think of something.
Freddy VS Jason came into play, and so I went with an idea around that kind of line. When I started the first chapter, it flowed into what it is now. The killings, the mysteries, the stories, all of it. It's like it was writing itself.
Overall, I'm happy with how it came out. And I'm glad it's over, and yet I'm sad because it's all over. Oh well. That's what happens with works like this! Still, I'm glad I made it through to the end.
I just hope it wasn't too short. It seems all right, I guess.
Well anyway, thanks you guys for the support! :) Now enjoy the epilogue, and see, where are they now?!
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"So...his name was Jason Voorhees, huh?" Tsunade confirmed. "He's from the United States of America, Crystal Lake, New Jersey, and he drowned in the lake of Camp Crystal Lake in 1957 when he was 11, and somehow came back from the dead and killed anyone who came back to the camp? Well."
"Yep, that's what we were told." Kakashi said, nodding toward Naruto.
It was nearly a week later, and they were all back in Konoha like nothing had happened at all. Naruto told Kakashi the story of Jason, while leaving out the fact they had been associated with Casana, and about Fujisaki and his plans. Himetsu, who was really rearing for freedom, told them things they didn't know, and thanked them for ending the life of his evil master.
Although they were back now, the adventure was still fresh in their minds, and Naruto, Teah and Sakura often exchanged secretive glances, knowing things of the journey that nobody else did.
"So did you get the message sent to Gaara?" Naruto said, changing the subject.
"Had Yule go to deliver it an hour ago, he'll have it when he arrives." Tsunade replied. "Well, you kids better go relax until the next mission then. Scoot." She made a shooing motion with her hand.
Saying their goodbyes, the three of them exited Tsunade's office where Neji, Kiba, Lee and Shikamaru were waiting.
"Hey, Naruto! Welcome back! Man, good job handling that mystery killer dude." Kiba said.
"It was nothing really." Naruto shrugged.
"So we're going to the BBQ Restaurant, are you coming?" Neji questioned.
Thinking it over, Naruto grinned. "Yeah, I'll be there! Just give me a few minutes, okay? I gotta sort some things out."
"All right, we'll see you there! Later, my youthful pals!" Lee waved, following after the other boys.
"Well, I'm going to get going too. I promised Ino I'd meet her and the girls over a the coffee place." Sakura said, and then turned to Teah. "...You're welcome to join us if you want, Teah."
Teah blinked, surprised at the invitation, and smiled. "Okay, sure. I'll meet you there in a few minutes."
"Okay, see you guys later."
"Bye for now, Sakura!" Naruto waved to the rosette as she walked away.
He then turned to Teah and took her by the hand, leading her outside where they went out onto the balcony overlooking the village, the same place where Tsunade announced that she was going to be the 5th Hokage of the village. It was the hour of twilight, the sun setting in the horizon, and with the view they had, it was easy to see.
"....We sure had quite an adventure." Teah finally said quietly.
"Guess we did, huh?" Naruto leaned over the rail, Teah joining him. "...And I guess I had a little adventure of my own, discovering that I felt the same way about you. ...Still, what about Sasuke? You sure?"
"...Well Naruto, I'll always love him." Teah sighed, remembering that dream she had. "But, it's time to move on, because I want to be with you, and since I can, well, I'm jumping at the chance. If you'll have me."
Naruto smiled at her, his hand inching over the railing, which he placed over hers.
"I'll have you anyday, Teah-nee-chan. I really do love you."
Teah blushed and smiled back at him. "I love you too, Naruto...I can't tell you how happy it makes me to know you feel the same way."
The blonde shinobi chuckled, and leaned toward her, and she leaned back, and they shared a kiss. In front of the sunset, and their first kiss since being back in Konoha, the first kiss of the new beginning of their futures together.
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"NOOO!!! NOOO!!! OH GOD NO!!!! AAAGGHH!!!!"
Grabbing the teenager by his hair, Jason swiped his machete across his neck, detaching the head from the body before tossing it aside like a garbage bag. He then stomped toward the helpless girl, and didn't waste time stabbing her in the chest.
When he'd come back to Camp Crystal Lake, he was dismayed to discover that teenagers had indeed trespassed. But it was lucky in a way, since there were rumours about him being gone, missing. So they had come to check, and lo and behold, at the time Jason was nowhere to be found. Of course, they took advantage.
Bad move.
The minute Jason returned, and discovered them, he made sure to keep in the shadows and then kill them as he usually would.
It was good to be back home. Back where he belonged.
He sure did miss his mother, though. Although he'd forgotten most of the adventure, he sure didn't forget her. He didn't understand why she didn't go back with him, either. None the less, he pressed on to continue in making her proud and doing what he did best.
The locket she'd returned, was sitting safely in his pocket, away from anyone who would dare try to steal it.
"AAAGGH!! WE HAVE TO GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!!!" Yelled two more teenagers. Oops. Jason missed a couple.
No matter. He was the expert, after all.
Jason stalked after them, grabbing an ax from a nearby stump. He tossed it at one boy, and then threw his machete at the other boy. The ax struck the boy in the back of the head, and the machete struck through the other boy's chest, and they fell to the ground, dead in a few instances.
Walking over to the fallen bodies, Jason withdrew his machete, looking at the soiled weapon apprehensively before he slowly made his way into the woods. A fog had settled in, which happened often, since this was a lakefront property.
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"So man, what happened then?" Suigetsu wanted to know.
"...Let's just say, I'll be getting back to them soon." Sasuke said calmly. "Really soon."
Juugo just nodded, deciding not to question it.
"Oh come! Tell me, Sasuke! Don't leave the juicy stuff out!"
"There is nothing to tell, Suigetsu. I finished what I wanted to do, and now we can move on, try to find a way to replace Karin's power."
"Fine! So as long as it's not another stupid bitch with a temper who beats you just because you said tomato." Suigetsu mumbled.
Rolling his eyes, Sasuke just continued to lead the remainder of his team out toward their next destination. He smiled in a malicious way, because eventually, he knew Teah wouldn't be able to resist him.
"Are we there yet?" Suigetsu said.
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "No."
"Are we there yet?"
"No."
"Are there yet?"
"No! Shut the hell up!"
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Sitting on the sand of the beach front, Casana sighed softly as she tossed a small rock into the water. The sun was setting, and off into the distance several yards from the shore, she could see the Orca whales swimming and splashing about. Watching them often made her smile, but today, she was just feeling really sad.
It was taking a moment to grieve over Deidara's passing, which even today still affected her. Sure, now Fujisaki was dead and Jason was back in Camp Crystal Lake where he belonged, but the death itself just didn't leave her. Nothing she did would bring him back, no matter how much she wanted it to.
This was their special spot that they had found years ago while on the run, a secluded ocean spot that people either didn't know, remember, or care about. She came here a lot, especially now since he died.
She wanted to be alone, so that the other members wouldn't see her cry and question it, question her strength. So, she came to her little retreat.
"Oh Deidara...." Casana sobbed softly, burying her face in her knees. "I miss you so much..."
A chuckle was heard behind her and she snapped up, turning around and standing up to see who had dared come to this place, when her eyes nearly popped out of her head.
"So you did miss me that much, huh?" Deidara smirked at her. "I figured."
"...What..!? You're...you're alive!" Casana stammered. "H-How?! I saw you get killed!"
"Looks can be deceiving." The blonde shrugged. "But I'll tell you everything. See, I didn't actually die. Did you really think I would have allowed myself to be killed by the likes of that guy with the Hockey mask? Forget it. It was actually all a test."
"A test?!"
"Yeah, the Leader came up with it. For some reason, he wanted to see if my death really would affect your judgment to the organization. He says you're a well done addition to the Akatsuki, although he knows very well why you joined and all that. So he decided to put you to the test, to see if you were worth it. And sure you teamed up with the enemies, but you did a swell job in helping them defeat that loser Fujisaki and getting rid of that Jason character." Deidara explained, indifferent about the whole idea. "Frankly it seemed pretty stupid, but since I had no choice, I had to fake my death and see how you'd feel about it. So when you saw Jason killing me, that wasn't actually me. It was a clone. A special clone I came up with, to be able to fall under the pretense of being killed without revealing that it's a clone. I made the switch before we entered the park that night, when I said I had to use the bathroom."
"....I don't believe it. I don't believe it." Casana uttered, trembling. "I felt more pain than I had ever felt in my life all for a stupid TEST?! How could you do that?! I thought you were dead!"
"Hey hey, calm down, you think I actually wanted to make you suffer?" Deidara said, incredulous. "Truth be told, I'm not supposed to reveal myself to you for another week from today. I was sick of this, so I don't care if he beats me to death anymore." He went over to her, and held a hand to her cheek. "You know they say that seeing a loved one suffer can hurt more than physical pain? Never thought I'd see the day." She was resisting, but just a little more. Maybe he could kick it up a notch.
With a light smirk and he leaned to her ear, his hot breath against her skin.
"I sure missed you, you know...my little turtledove. I don't say this often enough, but I love you."
A blush rose to her cheeks, and she couldn't hold back anymore as she melted into his affection. Casana threw her arms around him in a tight hug, sobbing softly into his chest. Deidara chuckled and hugged her back, glad to have mad her succumb to his love, in his own little way, of course.
"God I missed you." Casana said, pulling back and wiping her eyes. "But don't you ever do that again! Or I'll really kill you, you...you...!!!" She couldn't think of a good insult. "Just don't do it! I will kill you, bring you back to life and kill you again!"
Deidara laughed in his usual way and held her cheeks in his hands, smiling at her. "I'd like to see you try." He then smirked again, releasing her. "So, aren't you going to punish me, to compensate?"
Her response was grabbing onto his collar and kissing him feverishly, all over his face, neck and lips, pressing her body to his until they fell back onto the sand.
"Leader's not expecting us for a week, right? Well you're not leaving my sight."
The blonde snickered. "That's a little bit much, don't you think?"
"Shut the hell up, you're in no position to call the shots. You're mine."
"Who said I was complaining?"
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YES! Deidara is NOT dead! D I'm sure some of you may have already figured it out, but I really didn't want to give anything away until the end.
I actually did want to kill Deidara, so that Casana would have some motivation to coincide with Naruto and the others, but, being the big fluffball that I am, I decided to make him live. SECRETLY, until he shows up at the end. Well, surprise?
Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this story. Thanks! :)