lostmoonchild: Thanks for the review! I'm sooo happy today cause I got moved and settled in okay and just found out today that I scored a job! It's part time so I'm hoping it won't mess with my updating but everybody that's been following the story for the past year knows that it might. Anyway, here's the chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or "You're Not Alone" so don't sue.
Chapter Fifty Six
The air was filled with a sense of urgency a month later as every civilian and shinobi in training were moved into hiding. "Why do we have to sit here?" One of the students asked. "What's going on?"
"It's okay. We'll be okay."
"Are we under attack?"
"Not yet."
Hisoka glanced over to the group of orphans, seeing that a boy no more than four was silently crying. Glancing at Iruka, she slipped from her classmates and sat in front of him. "What's wrong?" Hisoka questioned softly.
"I'm scared." The boy whimpered as he wiped away his tears.
Surprise crossed his features when Hisoka suddenly moved him onto her lap and began rocking him, brushing her hand over his head. "It's okay. When I was locked up in a bad place, there was a lady that had a lullaby she'd sing." Hisoka told him. "I remember it. Do you wanna hear it?"
The boy nodded slightly and nestled against the little girl as she began to sing softly to him.
Lost in darkest blue
endless labyrinths weaving through
will you stagger on
with no star to light your way?
Share with me your tears
all your troubles and deepest fears
I remember when
you chased all my shadows away.
They were drawing nearer and nearer to Konoha despite knowing that they would die if they had gotten caught. Despite being from different villages, one thing connected them and it was that connection that was urging them to go ahead. This was not only a battle between a man and his village; this was a battle between a man with the hateful eyes and the Bijuu.
Won't you take my hand?
Come away with me from this land
let me give to you
all that you have given to me
fly horizon bound
find the moon behind darkening clouds.
Even far apart
know our souls together will be.
Naruto glanced over at Akina, seeing the hardened expression on the kunoichi's face. Was this how his parents had faced Kyuubi when he had been born? Had they spent the final moments of their lives fighting together against Kyuubi? Except this time, Kyuubi's safely tucked away in me. Naruto thought as his and Akina's hands slipped together. "Just so you know," said Naruto, "I love you."
"You're an idiot. Don't you know it's bad luck to say 'I love you' before a fight?" Akina questioned.
"Nope."
When the storm draws nigh
Dreams will shatter before your eyes
Know that you're not alone
When the battle starts
I will comfort your restless heart
You'll know that you are home.
When your stars stop shining
Endless vines around you winding
Know that you're not alone
I will give my all
So your tears will no longer fall
Down, down on sorrow's stone.
Kakashi was silent as he stared at the Memorial Stone, thinking about how things had changed so much. So many dreams broken only for new ones to be brought to life. His students, once so young and foolish now trained and deadly shinobi taking the first steps for what they wanted.
He smiled softly as he remembered when he had once brought Hisoka to the Memorial Stone with him. She had looked at him for a moment before hugging him tightly. "Obito. Rin." Kakashi said softly. "I think it's okay now. Konoha won't fall to Madara. Some names may be added to yours, but there will always be more to stand up and defend our village."
Look into my eyes
All eternity you will find
In this fragile heart,
Know that you will always belong.
Shout into the night
Show the darkness that you will fight
Hopeless you may feel
But inside I know you are strong.
Kenji stared at his future stepsister and saw the calming look in her eyes as she continued to stroke the little boy's hair. Others were listening to her song and apparently taking great comfort in the words she offered. They were all strong and it was that strength that would keep Konoha from ever truly falling to any enemy. Even if the shinobi fell and all that remained were the civilians, all it took was one person to believe and all would continue fighting for what they knew was rightfully theirs.
Keep me in your heart
So we'll never be far apart
Let the bonds of love
Break these chains imprisoning you
Always you will find
Shadows lingering close behind
Lift your spirits now,
We shall be together soon.
Soft growls left Kyuubi's lips as he shifted around his cage, his thoughts resting on his Dark Temptation. There were no words to accurately describe what he would do just to ensure that one child continued or how much he despised the Uchiha clan for their willingness to destroy that which they required.
He knew he had a hateful nature and when he had first realized that he was beginning to love his idiot host, he had been outraged. When it came time to leave the blonde, Kyuubi knew he would mourn but he also knew that he would forever carry a part of the blonde within his heart. When he returned to his Dark Temptation, he knew that they would always be together.
When the storm draws nigh
Dreams will shatter before your eyes
Know that you're not alone
When the battle starts
I will comfort your restless heart
You'll know that you are home.
The silence that was almost smothering the shinobi that lay in wait suddenly shattered as the battle began with a large explosion. Adrenaline began pumping through the various shinobi as they moved into defensive positioning, determined to keep the Uchiha from getting anywhere inside the village.
No matter what would happen this night, they would without a doubt protect their village even if it cost them their lives.
When your stars stop shining
Endless vines around you winding
Know that you're not alone
I will give my all
So your tears will no longer fall
Down, down on sorrow's stone.
Know that you're not alone
Naruto blocked the flying kunai and responded with an attack of his own, his pupils slit as red leaked into the blue irises. "Bastard!" Naruto shouted when Madara made an attempt to flee.
"Naruto, don't!" Sasuke shouted.
Ignoring the Uchiha, Naruto chased after Madara determined to ensure that the man never again raised any form of hell in the village or anywhere else. Suddenly, the man skidded to a stop and seemed to radiate an aura of smugness as if he knew something that Naruto didn't. "The Uzumaki clan was rightfully feared for their sealing abilities." Madara said with a cold grin as he made a hand sign.
Naruto stepped back, his heart beginning to race. Before he could escape, a bright light surrounded him and as the world faded into darkness, he could hear Madara finish: "Except the Kairi family had a way to get the Bijuu."
In the hideout within the Hokage Monument, a bloodcurdling scream pierced the darkness.
lostmoonchild: Okay, so I'm tired but I can't sleep yet. I highly recommend listening to "You're Not Alone" by Katethegreat19 on Youtube since it's such a beautiful song. Honestly couldn't help but put it in the story for this part since so many parts of the song either fit one character or the beliefs of the village. Anyway, read and review!