The Dark Angel was laid out on a soft table, his wings spread out to avoid pain in either. The King watched his nephew watch the healers work on the injured boy. He stepped over and put an arm around the boy's shoulder. The blonde Angel whimpered and turned into the man's chest, taking the gentle comfort the older man gave him. He idly thought about the reaction his nephew was having and frowned. He had called him 'Uncle' in the presence of others, but that wasn't near the thing he was concerned about. "Are you okay, Naruto?"
The boy sniffed and stayed in the older man's arms. "I don't understand, Uncle. I couldn't stop myself from calling you Uncle or from reacting the way I did. I'm so sorry."
The man smiled. "Don't worry, Naruto. It's about time that they recognized you as my successor anyway, but that's not what I mean. Are you okay?" He looked in blue eyes.
"Physically yes, but I can't explain why I feel so sad for him." Blue eyes wandered over to the figure being healed. "I don't understand why Kyuu was so excited, either."
Sarutobi frowned. "Kyuu told you about him?"
"No, he just said that he has a Demon inside him too, and very powerful, but he would obey me if I asked."
"Do you know what kind of Demon resides in that Angel?" His hands still rested about the trembling boy's shoulders.
"Kyuu didn't say anything but I'll ask him." "You heard the man. What kind of Demon rests inside the Dark Angel?"
The fox was silent a few moments before sighing. The boy's name is Sasuke Uchiha and his body houses one of the most powerful Demons that has ever existed. It is known as the God of Darkness and Demon of Death, but more so as the Sword of Night. Legend says that he has the power to protect a single Angel, but none know who this Angel is nor the conditions for this sort of protection. I know not his true name, but you should be very wary. From what I can sense that boy is not all he appears to be. His mind is older, but his body retains a young form. He is pure Demon, Kit. Be careful of the one they call the Dark Angel. The fox ended his speech, but Naruto could still feel the fox searching for any other information he could muster up from his memories. The boy related what he was told to the King.
The King frowned lightly. "I have indeed heard of this but I thought it no more than legend." He looked in on the boy through the glass. His wounds were healing nicely and there would be no scars, but the innocence on his face was just too unreal. "It is just hard to believe that he is the holder of such a Demon. It makes me wonder where and how Orochimaru was able to subdue him when the boy displayed such power against him. Once I find out anything I will let you know. For now stay here in case he wakes up. I have a feeling that he will be more calm with you here. Let me know if anything changes." The King smiled and placed a kiss on the boy's mop of unruly blonde hair. He left the room.
Naruto watched as the healers finished their work and walked out of the room. A woman with golden wings walked out and smiled at the blonde boy. "He should be fine, Naruto. Don't worry. We'll have him monitored at all times. Would you like me to bring you anything?"
"Thanks, Tsunade. I appreciate everything. Could you bring me something to drink for him and me in case he wakes up?"
The woman smiled and nodded. "No problem, kiddo. You can go in, but let him sleep as much as possible. I'll be back in a few."
Naruto heard the door shut softly and he entered the room where the Dark Angel was sleeping. His face looked so peaceful in sleep and he was glad the pain around him eyes was gone. "He is so beautiful, Kyuu. It is hard to believe that he holds that Demon you spoke of."
I agree his figure is a thing to behold. It makes me just as curious as the King as to how that Snake caught him. I have no doubt that he tortured him a little before bringing him to the meeting. I saw such suffering in his stance. Be gentle with him, Kit. I have a feeling that his life has not been a very pleasant one. The fox let a soft purr rumble through his kit's mind. Do not worry. I do not believe he is a threat. I will keep my eyes open for you, so focus on getting him well again.
Naruto nodded to himself and was content watching the boy sleep. Tsunade entered the room again with some drinks and smiled. "He is a beautiful boy." Her face turned slightly angry. "That bastard should rot in the darkest parts of Hell for what he did."
Naruto smiled at the woman's words. "No kidding, but right now I don't think that we should think of him. Let the council and Uncle handle him. I have no doubt that he will be able to stop that bastard." The blonde frowned. "Do you think he'll be okay?" He gestured to the Angel.
"Physically he will be fine, but I don't know about his mental capacity, Naruto. Just be careful. It might take him a while to return to normal. Now, we'll check in every ten minutes, but if he wakes up in between then, just let us know." The teen nodded and the buxom blonde left the room.
An hour later, Naruto was feeling sleepy, but something in his mind nagged at him to stay awake. He looked down at the sleeping figure to see the boy stirring from sleep. His face lost its innocence and he blinked at the light. A panic lit his features. Naruto put his hand gently on his naked chest. "It's okay, Sasuke. You're safe." His blue eyes locked with haunting crimson.
The boy's eyes faded from red to onyx in a breath. He laid back and sighed with closed eyes. His voice came out sultry and smooth. "I don't know how to thank you."
The blonde smiled. "Don't worry about it, Sasuke. It was nothing, but I think I'm the one who should be thanking you for saving me from that snake, Orochimaru. If you hadn't shielded me, I would probably be dead now. Thank you, Sasuke."
The Angel lifted pale fingers with black nails and brushed across the whisker marks on his cheek and smiled lightly. "There is no need, Archangel. I will be your sword and shield if ever you…need…me…" His hand slid from the boy's blushing cheek in sleep. His onyx eyes closed and there was peace once again on his face.
The King stepped in just as the Angel's hand fell onto the bed. "Is he awake?"
Naruto jumped and showed the King a blushing face. "He was, but he fell asleep."
"Did he say anything?" The King put a hand on the boy's shoulder.
"He called me 'Archangel' and said that he would be my sword and shield if ever I needed him. I don't understand." Naruto frowned and rested his chin on his hands as he contemplated the man sleeping on the bed. "I feel like I've seen him before. I wasn't scared when he woke up, but he seemed to know me too. It's just really weird."
The King smiled slyly, knowing the boy couldn't see. It proved it. The boy was the no doubt the Sword of Night and he was here to serve his nephew. He would wait to make sure, but there was almost no doubt in his mind now. The King let the smile turn to one of understanding and put a hand on the boy's shoulder. "Why don't you go get some rest, Naruto? It will do you no good to neglect your own health over this boy's."
Naruto's blue eyes looked up in panic. "I won't leave him alone." His eyes tinged red at the edges and the King took a slight step back.
The boy tensed baring fangs to the man and covered his eyes taking a few deep breaths. "…S-so-sorry…"
The King frowned. "It's okay, Naruto." The King patted the boy's back reassuring him that he wasn't afraid. "I'll have someone bring a cot and some extra blankets for you. It won't be as comfortable, but I don't want to move the boy and I want you to get some sleep as soon as possible. Okay?"
The blonde smiled and he hugged his uncle. "Thank you, Uncle." The whispered words made him smile.
"Think nothing of it. Now once the stuff gets here, you are to sleep. Is that understood?" The blonde smiled and nodded. "Good night." He kissed the blonde's forehead before leaving.
The King watched as his nephew watched the Dark Angel. This was going to be very interesting. After giving the order concerning his nephew sleeping arrangements, the King returned to the palace. As if one cue, a certain silver haired man was waiting for him in his private office. "So, how is the boy?"
"Which one?" The man with pure white wings sat down heavily in his chair.
The man smiled and shrugged elegant shoulders. "Both now that you mention it." Fluffing silver wings in the process.
"Well, Naruto is a bit shaken and confused, but that's only to be expected in his situation. The Dark Angel's wounds are still healing and he seems very weak. Naruto said he woke up offered his protection whenever it was necessary. I tried to get Naruto to go home and rest but the power of his demon lashed out before he could control it. He won't leave without the Dark Angel and he has no idea as to why." The King pinched the bridge of his nose. "For some reason, Naruto says that the Angel seems familiar to him, but he doesn't know where to place it. He knew his name without even registering it. I don't know what to do."
Kakashi frowned and crossed muscular arms. "Did Kyuubi have anything to say about it? That demon always has some tidbit of information in that brain of his."
"He said that the Dark Angel had the power of a very powerful demon lurking inside him, much like Naruto's. He called it the Demon of Death, the God of Darkness, and the Sword of Night."
Kakashi blanched. "The Sword of Night?"
"You know this legend that Kyuubi speaks of as well?"
The silver winged man frowned lightly. "I'm sure the Fox told you what the story entails, but the Sword of Night has the power to protect a single Angel. Conditions to obtain this are unknown, but there has only been one other protected by the power of the Sword of Night."
The King frowned. "Who?"
"Lucifer." Kakashi felt a strange feeling rise in him. "Indeed. The very Fallen Angel who was thrown out of the heavens by the first King of Angels was protected by the Sword of Night. I know not why or how, but it is said that the Sword of Night takes many different forms. I vaguely remember something about a strange beast, but no more. All I know is that we should be wary, especially if Orochimaru found him in the Dark Realm."
The King pinched the bridge of his nose again. "This is going to get complicated isn't it? Naruto is going to be my successor and with this coming up, I know opposition will occur." He ran old hands through is white hair. "Damn demons and their odd ways."
Kakashi chuckled. "Worry not, my King. I have a feeling that things will work out. They just might take an interesting toll getting to the 'working out' part. There is no need to worry though. I think that Naruto will find a way to make things work."
The King chuckled. "You're probably right." He stood up and yawned. "Well, let's go sort out this whole 'Uncle' mess. I'm sure there will be quite a few interesting comments passed around."
Kakashi chuckled. "It will indeed be interesting."
A/N: Hope you enjoyed chapter four! As always, reviews are welcome!
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Onyx Feloric