The Dragon in the Maelstrom

Chapter 5: Clouds in the Trees.

Written by Jlargent

Me: For those of you who guessed what this chapter is about you win a cookie. Now for those of you who are wondering when Anko and Azula will hook up that will be after chapter six. And for those of you wondering when the Avatar crew shows up that's next chapter, and finally the Hyuuga incident has been altered for the sake of this story. Typical disclaimers apply I do not own Naruto or Avatar the last Airbender in any shape or form.

Azula's POV

Naruto and I walked up to the Hyuuga compound to attend Hinata's birthday and as such we are dressed in formal kimonos which I admit is a little uncomfortable (Remember Azula's clothing is more Chinese oriented so it would make sense that she would be slightly uncomfortable in a formal kimono.) when I first met the heiress I thought it was cute at the way she blushes whenever she's around Naruto.

Flashback

Azula and Naruto were playing in the park when Naruto heard a girl crying out in pain, Naruto being who he is rushes to the source of the voice to see a girl his age being picked on by some older girls throwing small rocks and dirt clods at her and almost immediately stands in front of her to shield her from the thrown objects. A moment later they stop when they see Azula looking at them with a gaze that promises death. After they ran away Naruto turns to the girl extending his hand to help her up and Azula takes note of the girl her dark indigo hair and her pale eyes indicates that she is a member of the Hyuuga clan.

"Are you okay?" Naruto asks the girl not noticing the blush that's on her face as the girl stammers out a thank you as Naruto asks for her name.

"My name is Hinata Hyuuga, it is very nice to meet you both." she said after stuttering out a greeting, after calming down Hinata and Naruto started to talk to each other as though they were best friends. When Naruto offers to push Hinata in the swings she looked as though she was about to pass out. By the time both children were finished it was late in the afternoon and both of them were exhausted from running around.

"Hinata it is time to return home." A voice spoke and they turn to see Hiashi along with a pregnant woman whom Azula suspects is Hinata's mother, Hinata smiled happily and rushes over to them grabbing their hands and pull them over to Naruto all the while happily talking about him It seems that Naruto is subtly giving Hinata the confidence that she needs Azula thought to herself as Hiashi and the woman were pulled to them.

"Ah hello Ms. Uzumaki. How are things for you today?" Hiashi spoke with a slight smile as the woman next to him smiles as she ruffles Naruto's hair in an affectionate matter.

"Please call me Azula; being called 'Ms. Uzumaki' makes me feel old. And to answer your question we are doing fine, Naruto and Hinata have been playing together for most of the day and I noted that little Hinata has quite the crush on Naruto." I whispered to him making Hiashi chuckle, the woman separates herself from Naruto and extends her hand which Azula grabs and shakes.

"It is very nice to meet you. My name is Choko Hyuuga and I believe that you know my husband Hiashi." Choko said as I look at her and noted how beautiful she is and how cute Hinata is She's going to look so much like her mom. I thought as I look at Hinata smiling at Naruto "By the way Hinata's birthday is coming up and we would be honored to have the two of you attend." Choko said as Naruto looks at Azula with pleading eyes.

Azula sighs falling victim to the puppy eyes jutsu "We would be honored to attend." Azula said as Naruto hugged her.

End flashback.

As we enter I noted the number of Hyuuga inside and how stiff their posture is Must be having a stick up their collective asses for so long. I thought to myself as Naruto placed his present on the gift table and walks to search for Hinata, as I mingle about the crowd I noticed a ninja wearing a different headband. It was in the shape of a cloud.

"Ah I see that you've noticed the Kumo ambassador." Hiashi said as he walked towards me along with Choko.

"Kumo?" I asked as I notice the man acting nervous for some odd reason.

"I have forgotten you are still new to this world. A few years ago we were at war with Kumo and we won but both sides took heavy losses and decided upon a peace treaty. Tonight is not only Hinata's birthday but we are also celebrating the treaty coming through." he explained as Naruto and Hinata returned holding hands.

Two hours later.

Naruto asked me if he stay over at Hinata's for the night to which I gave him permission, now I find myself walking home to grab some sleep since tomorrow the Hokage is giving me a test to determine my position in the ninja field. I'm grateful that the Hokage has provided us with a monthly allowance to buy the necessary food and clothing but I need to provide some sort of income, as I walk along the streets I decided to visit Anko before I turn in. When suddenly I hear a loud crash, I turn to the source of the noise and see a ninja picking up a large burlap sack that apparently had something moving in it Kidnapping! I gasped as I rush over to the sack and before he could pick it up I landed a kick to his face that sends him flying into a wall. I pull my knife out that Tazuna gave me and cut the bag open and to my shock Naruto and Hinata was in the sack I run over to them and checked them over, I breath a sigh of relief seeing as they were asleep.

I then turn my attention to the ninja that is starting to come to, I grab him by the collar of his shirt and with my left hand I lift him into the air while my right hand was performing the signature lightning bending I bring my hand over his heart and fired point blank. The sound of his screaming was drowned out because of the lightning coursing throughout his body. Afterwards I drop the charred ninja onto the ground and noted the gaping hole where his heart used to be, and a moment later several ninja appeared along with Hiashi and the Hokage.

"Azula what happened here?" Hiashi asked as the ANBU examined the body, I recounted the events that transpired moments ago. The Hokage looks at the body with a critical eye and then turns to me.

"It seems that we do not have to wait to decide upon your placement in the ninja forces. I hereby rank you as a Chunin level ninja." he says as he pulls out a flak vest and presents it to me.

I smiled "I humbly accept this responsibility that you have placed upon me. And I swear to uphold the laws of the village." I said as I bowed. Sure tomorrow there might be some repercussions but for tonight I'm going to celebrate.

To be continued.

Me: Okay thank you for voting in the poll and I'm going to start on the BlazBlue/Naruto fic. For those of you who does not know what BlazBlue is, it is created by Arc System Works the makers of the Guilty Gear series. And as for the pairing it's going to be a Noel/Naruto pairing. Please keep the reviews coming and I'll keep coming out with the chapters.

As always Hoody Hoo!