Steve: Well, here we are! The first filler chapter!
Pen-pen: Wak! War wark wakk war wark! (Wow! It's only been one week!)
Steve: I know, I'm pretty shocked myself. Hinata, if you would?
Hinata: Hai! Thank you:
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Unit-01: So what are we going to see?
Steve: Not telling.
Unit-01: You can be such a-(gets cut off by Steve)
Steve: And I'm going to stop you right there. Hinata? Pen-pen?
Pen-Pen: (Wark Wa WAAK arrk waark)
Hinata: Translation is "The author doesn't own Harry Potter or Naruto". He just owns this story, the plot and his insane plot-bunnies.
Why me?Shinigami/Demon/Inner-Sakura
'Who?' Thoughts
-YO!- Animal speech
'What the...!' Reading
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We join Harry and Naruto as they make their way towards one of their favourite places in Konoha while talking to each other. Looking at Naruto, Harry decides to ask him something. "So are you going to look at them now?" Looking confused, Naruto scratches his head.
"Am I going to look at what nii-san?" Sighing, Harry shakes his head.
"At that chest of scrolls Mikoto-sensei gave us a few days before she died." Stopping, Naruto hangs his head as the memories of the first death of someone close to him hits. Realizing that he's brought up a sore subject, Harry apologizes. Shaking his head, Naruto takes a deep breath.
"You're talking about the ones she told us to open after we became genin, right?" Seeing Harry nod, he looks at the sky. "I… don't know. I mean, I WANT to look at them since they were the last gift we received… but on the other hand I don't want to for that very same reason. What if there's a message in there for us?" Harry nods with him.
"Ya, I know. You know I still remember when we met?" With a saddened smile they both begin to remember when they met Mikoto all those years ago…
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Busting open the door as usual, a six year old Naruto comes through the door with Harry following him. "Yo! Oji-san! You wanted to talk to us?" Before the Hokage can answer a voice just barley holding it's laughter speaks up.
"Oji-san? (Snort) I must admit Godfather that is quite the title." Sarutobi gives her a glare.
"Mikoto, I would advise you not to tease… After all, I have baby pictures and I'm not afraid to use them." The woman in question begins to blush heavily. Chuckling at her abashed look, the Sandaime turns to the two confused children before him. "I suppose that I should introduce her, hmm?" At their nods, Mikoto takes over.
"Hello you two, my name is Mikoto… Uchiha Mikoto." Her eyes sadden somewhat seeing them stiffen at her clan name. Seeing the questioning look in Naruto's eyes, the Hokage answers.
"I know that you're probably wondering why she's here. The reason is that she is one of the people I trust most in the whole village, being that she's my god-daughter and all." Seeing their shocked looks he chuckles. "Yes, god-daughter. Now is Kyubi-san listening?" Naruto nods while looking at Mikoto from the corner of his eye. "Good, now Kyubi-san Mikoto isn't your usual Uchiha-" Sarutobi then gets interrupted by Mikoto snorting.
"That's putting it mildly." Turning towards Naruto, she looks him in the eye. "To tell you the truth Naruto-kun, I'm actually not well liked by my clan's elders." Seeing Naruto's and Harry's confusion she coldly smiles. "To them I'm not an ideal Uchiha. For one thing I'm too kind-hearted and for another I don't take enough pride in the fact that us Uchiha's are above the other clans." Giving her a calculating look Harry decides to ask a question that's been bothering him.
"Not to be rude or anything, but why are you here? Somehow I don't see this as a coincidence." Smiling, Sarutobi nods.
"You're right, it's not a coincidence." Taking a few puffs of his pipe he continues. "She will in fact be your new sensei. I would hope that you two would trust my judgement on this?" Seeing them nod he turns to Mikoto. "Have anything to add Mikoto-chan?" She nods.
"Yes I do." Looking at the two kids, her face softens. "All I ask is that you two give me some trust, not a lot since I know that you won't but some so we can work together." Naruto's about to answer when Harry cuts him off.
"Don't worry, you'll have our trust." He sees Naruto giving him a look of disbelief. "Oh, don't look at me like that! You forget that I can tell when people are lying." Interested, Mikoto asks why. "Simple, when me and Row bonded I gained the ability to sense a person's true intentions… and I sense that you truly want to help us." Mikoto nods as a slightly insane look comes over her face.
"Good, because under me you'll be giving up blood, sweat and tears… So you better be ready." Naruto's reply causes her smile to grow.
"Wouldn't have it any other way…"
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Naruto and Harry are rushing towards a training ground in the pre-dawn light. Looking around they notice that there's nobody in the vicinity. "What the heck? Where's Mikoto-sensei? She did tell us to be-" Anything else Naruto's about to say is cut off as he hears a whistling sound. Managing to duck, the kunai barley miss him. Anything that Naruto's about to say dies in his throat as he notices Mikoto's outfit (a black, sleeveless sweater with a white vest and white cut-off shorts). She smiles as she continues to walk towards them.
"At least your able to dodge without warning." Sitting down on a downed tree she gestures them to do the same. "I suppose you two want to know what we're doing?" They both nod. "To be frank I need you to get caught up, so we'll be working on kunai and shuriken techniques for the next little bit before moving on to Taijutsu… Which, I'm proud to say, is what I am best at." Laughing at her false modesty, Harry and Naruto smile before Harry decides to ask her something.
"So, I suppose that we're going to be doing this at about this time?" Mikoto nods.
"Yes, the main reason being that this is the only time I have to teach you two. So until seven we'll train and then I'll head home." She states the last bit with a little distaste. "Now then before we start on training, we need to do some warm-ups…"
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Reaching Ichiraku's, Naruto snaps out of his thoughts before walking in. Turning, he gives his brother a heart-felt smile. "Nii-san, I think it's high time to look at those scrolls… And I should probably give her a visit." Harry just nods before looking towards Ayame (who's bouncing towards them).
"You do that Nii-san. And say hello for me okay?" Naruto smiles before agreeing. Ordering their lunch both slowly drift through their memories before being called back to reality by a irate Ayame. Quickly (even for him) eating his ramen, Naruto thanks her before paying and taking off. Puzzled, Ayame turns towards Harry.
"Um, what was that about Harry-kun?" She blushes some as Harry's full attention is now on her.
"He's heading home to check on her last gift to us." There's no need to say who the 'her' is though as Ayame sadly smiles before laying her hand on Harry's shoulder.
"I miss her too." Taking her hand away, she walks around the counter before sitting next to Harry on a stool and this time laying her arm around his shoulder. "Sometimes I truly can't believe she died." Sighing, Harry looks towards the sky.
"I know. I remember the disbelief from the news… And how hard Naruto took it." Now looking at her, Harry reaches up and grasps her hand giving it a slight squeeze in gratitude. "Thankfully, we had people to help us get through that…" Harry's head jerks as a gloved fist hits it before in a puff of smoke it turns into a garbage lid.
"Damn it! Kawarimi!" Kakashi shouts while nursing his hand. Suddenly he notices a massive amount of KI coming from behind him. Turning slowly he comes face to face with a pissed Ayame.
"Do you have ANY idea of the moment you just destroyed?" Shaking, Kakashi shakes his head as one of his rabbit ears fall over his face. As a large frying pan appears in her hands, he begins to realize that maybe he shouldn't have done that. A few seconds Later he's seen flying out of the stand with a huge bump on his face.
"Itai…" Shaking his head in pain he suddenly notices a tuft of black hair poking from behind a garbage can. "I GOT YOU NOW!" Rushing after the now fleeing Harry, he doesn't notice the sighing Ayame going back into the stand.
"Baka teme. I can't believe that he actually wracked our moment." Slumping down on a stool, She looks to an empty space beside her. "How long do you think it'll take him to realize that he's chasing after a Shikigami?" A shimmer fills the space as Harry becomes visible.
"Who knows?" Giving Ayame a devious smirk, he asks her a question. "So, what do I owe you?" Ayame gives him a smirk as she leans in.
"Hmm, how about… a… little… kiss…?" And with that their lips meet, with Harry's arms encircling her waist. 'Now this is what I wanted.' As she deepens the kiss she doesn't notice the twinkle in Harry's eyes.
'Let's put my dad's idea to the test… with a little modification of course.' And with that he starts to channel a mixture of magic and chakra into his lips. Ayame stiffens before going limp like a wet noodle with a moan. "Hmm, seems the old man was right…" He sweat drops as he notices a sound of something being sharpened. Turning, he's greeted with the sight of Ayame's father sharpening a massive butcher knife while glaring at the boy holding his dazed daughter.
"Would you kindly explain why my daughter looks like she's doped up…?"
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Walking into the apartment building, Naruto makes a quick detour to the basement. Once there, he walks towards the far end and grabs a brick before pulling it out. He then reaches in, and retrieving a wooden box from the hole, he puts the brick back before heading for his apartment. 'Well… Looks like it's time to see what your last gift's like, Mikoto-sensei…' Sitting down, he bites his finger before swiping it across the blood seal there. Inside are several scrolls, so he picks up the one addressed to him and unrolls it before reading it.
Dear, Naruto-kun.' Smiling a little he continues to read. 'If you're reading this it means one of two things: One, that I'm now dead. Or two: Fugaku's plan succeeded and I managed to get you (and hopefully your brother) out of Konohagakure alive.' Blinking a little, Naruto's thoughts reflect his confusion.
'Get me out of Konoha alive? Fugaku's plan? Wait, how did she know that she might die?' Shaking his head clear, he turns back to the scroll eager to learn more.
'Now, knowing you… which I do, you're probably confused, right?' Naruto begins nodding. 'Well, sadly it has to do with Fugaku's scheming, as usual. You see, he's got it into his head that the Uchiha clan has been mistreated long enough and has decided to remedy this with a coup d'tat.' Naruto straightens in shock.
'What the hell! I knew that he wasn't all there, but that's madness! Something like that would cripple the village!' With that he continues to read.
'Like me, your thinking that he's mad right? Well, he is and I'm not afraid to say so. However, a plan is in place to stop him. Itachi, it turns out, is a spy in my clan for the Hokage. Between us both, God-father and the Elders now know of his plans. Though it pains me to say so… I agree with them that the Uchiha clan must be destroyed in order to protect the village.' Naruto's eyes begin to widen as he looks up.
'Ojii-san ordered the Uchiha clan massacre? I… I don't believe it.' Shaking he looks back at the scroll.
'The plan is simple, while Itachi deals with the clan as a whole I'll kill the clan elders during the confusion. I know that I'll probably die in the attempt but I must… for you Naruto-kun. You see, Fugaku is planning that once he's in power to tear Kyubi from you and seal her in a "Proper Uchiha" container… And this is something that I WILL NOT ALLOW TO HAPPEN. Kyubi has suffered enough because of my damned clan, and if by my death she can be saved from a repeat of Madara… Then that is something I accept. I only hope that doing so might cleanse my soul of the taint of my clans bastard founder.' Naruto stops as tears come to his eyes. Listening, he can hear Kyubi softly sobbing in his mind.
'Kyubi-chan…?' Bring herself somewhat under control, Kyubi responds to the silient question.
'It's okay, Naruto-kun. I just wish… I just wish that she didn't think that. If she was alive, I would give her a hug just for that. Mikoto never had to pay such a dear price because she already was free of any of Madara's taint.' Blinking away the tears, Naruto nods.
'Yeah, I only wish though that she knew that…' And with that, he continues to read.
'Now enough of that. I don't want you crying over me.' Shocked, Naruto blinks before his face settles into a smile. 'Besides, I'm crying enough for the both of us… Right, sorry got a little sidetracked there.' Shaking his head Naruto chuckles realizing that even near the end, Mikoto was still a little scattered brained. 'I suppose that I should tell you about the scrolls, right?' Naruto's smile grows slightly.
"Well that would be nice, sensei." Continuing to read, the words on the scroll are replaced in his head by Mikoto's voice inside his head.
'About the scrolls, you've probably noticed that there's a few of them.' Naruto snorts at that statement seeing as there's actually twelve of them. 'These contain various training methods and jutsu's that my clan has gathered over the years. I've managed this past week to record them so you and Harry can benefit from them. I only ask that you use them well and protect your precious people with them. They're sorted by what they contain, so all Katon jutsu are in one scroll and Suiton in another. If I may suggest something, I think that you should start with the elemental training seeing that with the size of your chakra pool you should manage it. Well… This is it I guess. That is if my final plan doesn't pan out. Anyways, I guess there's only one thing left for me to say: Naruto, I know that you'll grow into a fine man. To be quite frank, I have a little confession to make…' Naruto cocks his head to the side.
'Hmm? Confession? I wonder what that's about? Any idea Kyubi-chan?' Kyubi giggles some before answering.
'Hai, but it's Mikoto's confession so I won't ruin it.' Pouting, Naruto turns focuses his attention back on the scroll on his lap.
'This is a little weird for me, but sitting here writing this I feel the need to "speak" for the last time as the case maybe… Ok, ok. So I'm rambling. Sue me. I'm here imagining you as you might appear when your older and… Well, I'm seeing the older you with your arms around my waist.' Naruto's jaw drops in surprise. 'I must be some sick type of pervert to be imaging this, but at least that I'm picturing you as a sixteen year old has to count for something, right? Yeah, sounds hollow to me too. (Sigh) If you were only several years older… I mean, your everything I would like in a man: Funny, smart (when you want to be) gentle… kind, you know, all that good stuff I would want in a husband… Anyways, I guess… this is goodbye, Naruto-kun. Hope you have a good life. Signed with love, Uchiha Mikoto.' Finally finished, Naruto mentally turns to Kyubi.
'You… You knew about this, Kyubi-chan?' Kyubi mentally nods.
'Hai, Naruto-kun, I did. She actually talk to me about it and I told her that if she was sick then so was I.' Feeling Naruto's confusion she explains. 'You see Naruto-kun to her you were everything that she didn't have. As you well know her marriage to Fugaku wasn't a happy one. In you she saw someone that would… well… care I guess.' Naruto nods his head.
'Um, did she… did she know about the crush I had on her? Is that why she said it?' Kyubi's silent for a few moments before answering.
'No. She didn't, though I suspect that she had a suspicion. I can however tell you she truly cared. I know this for a very good reason: Whenever the conversation turned to you a happy glint would show in her eyes. In fact, once she told me that if you were older and that she hadn't been tied to the clan like she was, she would have been happy to marry you. So never doubt her feelings. She did enough of that herself thinking that she scum for doing so.' A sad, yet happy look comes over Naruto's face as Kyubi finishes.
'Thank you Kyubi-chan…'
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The full moon is shining down on the mist enshrouded Konoha Cemetery, eternally watching over those who have gone to their rest. But tonight, they have a visitor as a figure is seen skulking among the tombstones until it stops in front of one in particular. Reaching out a hand, it slowly rubs a finger along the words there. Suddenly it pulls it's hood away revealing that the person is in fact Naruto. "Hello again Mikoto-sensei… No, Mikoto-chan." Standing there in the graveyard, Naruto slowly closes his eyes as the wind gently caresses his face. His eyes snap open as he senses something. He relaxes as a familiar voice reaches his ears.
"So, young one… You've returned." The voice sounds like old leaves crinkling, somehow conveying a great age. "I was wondering when you would come back. She must get lonely when you're not around. Especially since her son doesn't visit but once a year." Naruto sighs as he gazes at the moon above.
"I try to come when I can, but it's so hard to do so at times." He can feel the agreement from whatever is behind him.
"True. But you are one of the few I respect. Hence why I allow you to come here at these times without worry." Naruto snorts in amusement.
"You mean that I'm one of the few you don't try to scare to death." His eyes gain a soft look. "In the letter she left me, she said that… she loved me, or would have as the case maybe." A few moments pass before the voice answers.
"Perhaps, but then you loved her as well. Why else would you place those wards on her grave if you didn't? Why else would you make sure her final arrangements would be carried out?" Naruto chuckles.
"Why is it you usually answer my questions with more questions?" The voice becomes full of humor as speaks once more.
"For one such as I, there are so few forms of amusement. Thankfully, I have both you and your brother as a source of humor." But it voice becomes serious once more. "However, I feel that is not why you have come tonight unfortunately." Naruto simply nods.
"I guess that I just need someone to talk to, you know? Someone who won't judge anything I say, just listen… Not to be rude, but can I just speak to her alone? I promise not to be long." Naruto can hear the rustling as whatever is behind him moves away.
"I'm not too worried about that, stay as long as you want… I'll make sure that no one bothers you my friend." Naruto smiles before turning back to the grave.
"Thank you." And with that Naruto begins to speak to Mikoto as the cloaked apparition slowly walks away, almost disappearing in the shadows. It gives off the feeling that it's smirking under it's cowl.
"No need to thank me, after all… I'm a graveyard guardian. It's what I do." And with that, it disappears, it's yellow eyes being the last to vanish into the darkness.
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Steve: And there we go! My next chapter!
Unit-01: Hmm, not bad. but not one of your better ones.
Steve: Agreed, but I wanted to do one that would explain about Mikoto so... here it is!
Pen-pen: Waaarrk war wark waar wark warr arkk warkk.(Hopefully the next ones will have some fluff.)
Hinata: (mumbling) Please let the next one be me and Naruto-kun... Please let the next one be me and Naruto-kun...
Beastiary:
Name: Graveyard Guardian
Rank: XXXXX (EXTREMELY dangerous)
Type: Undead (Incorporeal)
Info: A Graveyard Guardian is a powerful spirit that guards the resting places within a graveyard from other, more evil spirits. It is believed that a guardian is in fact the first person who had been buried there, if so then they're not talking. However, Harry has stated that it's his belief that they're formed from the outpourings of grief from the family members of those buried there, thus becoming a protection for that area. They are extremly dangerous having powers beyond that of a simple ghost. One of these is the infamous ability of causing bad luck to follow those who see them (if they so wish). They are also considered to be an omen of doom since anyone who sees one is said to be fated to die before the year is out. They usually appear looking like the Grim Reaper, but with a white cloak (unlike Wraiths, whose cloaks are black or gray) and have glowing eyes (red, green, yellow, or rarely blue). Sometimes, however, they can appear as various animals, usually those associated with death or as glowing balls of light/flame.