Chapter 6 Mission: return to the land of waves
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto Masashi Kishimoto does and Namco owns Tales of Symphonia.
Authors Notes: just to let you know that the dragon's claw and tiger's fang is not Naruto's permanent weapon you will find out eventually what's his ultimate weapon.
Here are the pairings poll results:
Zelos pairing
Sakura- 0
Ino- 6
Hinata- 0
Harem- 0
Regal's pairing
Shizune- 3
Anko- 1
Ayame- 2
Harem- 0
Wow Ino is winning to become Zelos true one and only hunny while Shizune is winning to tame Regal's heart so please keep voting because soon I will close this poll, now on with the chapter.
Konoha training field
"DEMON FANG"
"DEMON FANG"
The two swordsmen launch a ground shockwave colliding with the other; they both charge again clashing swords Lloyd and Naruto were crossing swords both having a strong grip, Lloyd didn't know what to say about his new student it's been four days since he began to train and it looks like he has been training him for years. Naruto has quickly learn his fighting style and all of his techniques it was thanks to his great teaching that and the fact that Naruto uses the mass shadow clone jutsu to gather more experience resulting to learn faster than your average student, Lloyd smile remembering when he was traveling on his journey to regenerate the world the training he went with Kratos. He remembers all of the advices about battle and techniques he taught him, he was happy to learn he was his father protecting him in secrecy. He really missed him these were the times when he needed time knowing he would be a better teacher than himself, he still have ways to go before becoming a true teacher but right now he was going to use all of his knowledge to help his blond student become strong. Naruto broke the hold as he charge with his swords but Lloyd block it and counter with sword rain, Naruto was quick and evaded the attack by taking a back step Lloyd charge again using beast but Naruto dodge it and use beast too. Lloyd was startle usually when using beast you release the face of a lion but Naruto's beast was different, instead of releasing a lion he release what it looks like a demonic fox and it was stronger than the average beast technique.
He was quick to take a back step to evade the strong attack without warning Naruto use double demon fang, Lloyd jump and attack with his material blade Naruto block seeing that Lloyd use tiger blade follow by fierce demon fang. Naruto knew he couldn't take that much damage so he use guardian to block the damage from Lloyd's attack, again the twin swordsman was startle because guardian is a green force field that helps you from getting severe damage from attacks temporarily but Naruto's guardian was a red shield he really didn't know what it mean maybe it was some kind of upgrade of the technique the only question he could ask is how did he do it. Naruto use demon fang he quickly sheathed his swords and use shadow clone jutsu creating ten clones, they all took their swords ready to fight while Lloyd made a silent gulp he was now outnumber and as strong as he is he was going to have trouble fighting all of the Naruto's. They charge at him using demon fang Lloyd jump out of the way he use tempest defeating three clones, he dodge a sonic thrust by a clone while two more clones attack him he counter with tempest beast defeating three more clones. The five remaining clones which one of them was the real Naruto charge at him using demon fang he counter with double demon fang, he quickly charge at the clones with sonic trust follow by heavy tiger blade defeating the reaming clones, he panted while Naruto charge at him and their swords clash again he gasp seeing another Naruto clone charging at him with a blue spinning sphere on his right hand.
"RASENGAN"
He reacted quickly thanks to his exsphere dodging the attack it hit the ground destroying it completely, he sweat dropped while gasping he saw the clone vanishing while the real Naruto was grinning.
"Oops I guess I over did it a bit?"
"Only a bit Naruto are you trying to kill me were only having a sparring match not a real fight"
"Sorry I kind of forgot I got caught up in the fight a lot so what do you think of me have I grow stronger?"
"Naruto in just four days you have become strong faster than anyone I've ever seen that clone technique of yours it really help you a lot"
"Yeah the shadow clone jutsu always help" his stomach started growling" well the growl means that I'm hungry time to eat some Ichiraku's ramen what do you say Lloyd?"
"That's a good idea let's call it a day for today I'm hungry too"
They left the training field heading to Ichiraku's ramen shop Lloyd look at Naruto and he felt proud of having a strong student, he could know feel what Kratos felt when he was teaching him and to be reunited with the son he thought he was dead. Naruto was feeling the same way he was really proud to have a young teacher who wasn't a complete pervert and likes to peep at woman while writing perverted material to write in his perverted books, thanks to Lloyd he has become stronger and with this new found strength he was going to protect the village and his precious people for the sake to fulfill his lifelong dream.
(With this training I will be able to bring Sasuke back and fulfill my promise to Sakura-chan)
(Well done Naruto you have become a worthy adversary I wonder if dad would be proud of me)
(Lloyd obtained the title of Teacher description: title given to the person who has master the fighting style of two swords and has decided to pass down his teachings to someone worthy of pure heart)
(Naruto obtained the title of Apprentice description: title given to the person who has chosen the teachings of the wise master swordsman…..sort off)
Reaching the streets of the village they meet up with Colete who greeted them with her usual cheery smile, although Lloyd was surprise because he wasn't expecting to see her.
"Hey guys are you two finish with your training?"
"Yeah were heading now to Ichiraku to eat some ramen" Naruto said.
"Oh that's nice you guys don't mind if I join you"
"No of course not the more the merrier"
"Thanks"
"Um….say Colete I thought you were at the hospital helping Sakura" Lloyd said.
Hearing this the blond teen blush while twiddling her fingers a little Lloyd knew what was that reaction meaning something happen, he sweat dropped having a good idea what happened at the hospital" Colete did something happen while you were at the hospital?"
She blush again while sighing" I got kicked out today"
"What why?" ask a worry Naruto.
"Was it another accident?" Lloyd said not sounding surprise at all.
She was still blushing from embarrassment her clumsiness has done it again" yeah while I was helping Sakura I kind of trip and I hit a wall causing a hole, the repairs to fix the wall are a little expensive so they kick me out I really embarrassed Sakura in her job I'm such a klutz I'm really sorry about that"
"It's okay Colete accidents happen" Naruto said in an attempt to cheer her up.
"Thank you Naruto"
Lloyd sweat dropped he imagined the wall from the hospital having a hole in the shape of Colete's body just like in the school of their village Iselia and at one of the houses from the desert village Triet (like I always say Colete is Colete)
The group continued walking until they arrive at Ichiraku's where they were greeted by Teuchi and Ayame, they order their bowls of ramen a couple of minutes later Ayame brought them their bowls and Naruto was the first to chow down on the bowl followed by Lloyd and Colete. After ten bowls Naruto was finally full while Lloyd and Colete sweat dropped at his appetite they are still not used to of his great appetite, Ayame notice that Naruto look a little different he look a little buff she blush slightly because he look quite nice.
"Naruto-kun how's your training?"
"Oh it's been great Lloyd has taught me a lot and I have become quite strong" he finished with his fox grin.
"I can see that you have been growing a few muscles on you if you keep it up the girls will be all over you"
He blushed while scratching the back of his head" you think?"
"Yeah girls like buff men" Ayame said while giggling.
He blush again (I wonder if Sakura-chan will like me all buff)
"Lloyd you really have been helping Naruto in his training" Teuchi said.
"Yeah I always help my friends"
"That's right dwarven vow number two isn't that right Lloyd" Colete said looking at her friend with a smile.
"Right never abandoned someone in need"
Sakura enter the shop" Naruto I'm glad I find you Tsunade-sama wants to see you in her office she also wants to see Lloyd and Colete too"
"Granny wants to see me oh it must mean she has a mission for us all right….but wait why does she wants to see Lloyd and Colete?"
"I don't know let's just go" Sakura said.
"Right let's go Colete"
"All right"
Later at the Hokage's office.
The four teens were standing in front of Tsunade who was sitting in her desk rubbing her forehead feeling a headache coming on because she had a large pile of paperwork to do, she face the group while sighing" I'm glad that you all made it in time I have a mission for team Kakashi"
"Al right finally a mission" cheer Naruto.
"Naruto don't interrupt Tsunade-sama" Sakura scolded her blond teammate.
"It's a C rank bodyguard mission I believe you two have been there before its in the land of waves" Tsunade said.
Hearing the place where they got their first mission as team seven Naruto and Sakura were both happy that means they were going to meet Tazuna Inari and Tsunami, of course they ignore the fact that it also reminded them when Sasuke was with them.
"So we're going to protect Tazuna" Naruto said happy.
"Yes that's right he is currently building another bridge that connects all the way to the other countries but bandits have been interrupting the construction and they are eventually trying to kill him so he needs protection until he finish building the bridge, so he personally requested for team Kakashi to go to Wave and protect him"
"This feels like déjà vu all over again is it possible that Gato is still alive?" Sakura said.
"That can't be Sakura-chan he's dead we all saw it there's no way he can be alive"
"The bandits may be looking to get some kind of profit by stopping the construction of the bridge either way be careful do whatever you can to protect Tazuna are we clear?"
"Yes Tsunade-sama" Sakura said.
"Um….Hokage-sama" Lloyd said getting the attention of the three" that's great and all but why did you call me and Colete"
Tsunade smile" well Lloyd I'm glad you ask you and Colete are accompany them"
"Really you want us to help them" Lloyd said.
"Yes I heard about your performance when fighting Tenten I'm sure you can handle yourself out there and Colete….."
"Oh don't worry about Colete she can fight too"
"Yeah I may not look like it but I'm a strong fighter"
"I see then you two don't have a problem to assist them on the mission if you two are going to say here for a while might as well earn some money by doing missions even if you're not official Konoha ninjas, with the money you earn you will be able to buy your own place"
"But granny I don't mind if Lloyd stays with me" Naruto said.
"The same with me I don't mind if Colete stays with me" Sakura said (although she might trip and my house will end up with holes like the one at the hospital) she sweat dropped at the thought.
"But this is a chance for them to begin to earn money I don't want them to slack off for too long" Tsunade said.
"Like you Naruto" Sakura said with a smirk.
"What sakura-chan I don't slack off I'm always training I've been training with Lloyd for four days see I'm getting strong" he slid off his sleeve letting her see his arm which was slight buff.
Sakura couldn't help but blush a little it proves that he has been training real hard" what I don't see nothing" she finish with a smirk.
Naruto's jaw hit the ground" what just what do you mean you don't see nothing can't you see my muscles"
"Big deal Naruto muscles are nothing if you don't have a brain"
"Sakura-chan you're so mean I use my brain" he saw her that she was giving him the yeah right look he blush" okay maybe I don't use it quite often but I'm still strong"
"Whatever you say Naruto" she said while shrugging her shoulders and Colete giggle at their relationship.
Tsunade sweat dropped" that's enough go and pack your gear you're to leave Wave country immediately Kakashi should be waiting for you at the village gates in one hour"
"In other words he'll arrive at the village gates in three hours" Naruto said while Sakura nodded knowing very well how their sensei is always late.
"You're dismissed good luck ad be careful"
The four bow before leaving the office the blond Hokage sighed before continuing doing the damn paperwork how she wish to burn all of it, she has consider paperwork the worst job of being Hokage she heard a knock on the door it open revealing Shizune with Tonton.
"Tsunade-sama did you send them to the mission?"
"Yes I did I also send Lloyd and Colete"
"Are you sure that was all right sending them?"
"Yes according to what Kakashi told me about Lloyd he can handle himself well the same about Colete still I ask Kaakshi to keep an eye on them there's something about those two, also Shikamaru told me that they use different money called gald instead of ryou can you believe that"
"Different money it must be the kind of money they use in their land"
"That's just it this is money that nobody in the elemental countries use I want to know more about them especially about their land what kind of crazy place uses money that it's not ryou"
"What about Jiraiya-sama is he investigating about this?"
"That idiot is still investigating about Akatsuki and Orochimaru but I need to tell him about this when he returns"
At the village gates
Naruto and Sakura have prepare their gear and they were ready to head out for their mission in the land of waves along with Loyd and Colete, however there was one problem Kakashi still hasn't come yet eventually they will have to wait for a while for him to arrive. Naruto and Sakura already knew that he was going to be late as always, minutes went by and he still hasn't arrive Lloyd was getting bore and eventually he fell asleep next to a tree while Colete was looking at her surroundings admiring the wonderful view. Naruto and Sakura were getting upset even if they got used to their sensei's tardiness they didn't like it, pretty soon they got inpatient Narutowho had his two swords strap on his back started to tap his foot while Sakura was thinking of ways to kill the mask jounin.
"I swear would it kill him to get on time for once" said an irritated Naruto.
"I think he would get kill if he arrives on time and if that doesn't happen I'm sure I will" Sakura said while bailing her fists.
Suddenly a cloud of smoke appear revealing Kakashi he scratch the back of his head" sorry for being late but there was this cat on top of lamp post and I have to get it down……"
"YOU'RE LATE" they both shouted in unison while Colete was startle and Lloyd woke up from his nap.
"Right sorry about that my bad well are we ready to go"
"You bet let's go" Naruto said.
"Huh what were leaving all right LET'S GO" Lloyd said excited while Colete giggle at his excitement.
They started walking off away from the village Lloyd was gazing around like an overjoyed kid he smile really enjoying the walk, Colete smile she couldn't help but feeling excited too it reminded her when they were traveling with their friends on their journey to regenerate the world which it eventually turn into the journey to reunite the two worlds. The three ninjas notice their happy mood not that it bothering them it was better than to be afraid because you might get ambush by bandits and get killed in the process.
"You seem to be cheery Lloyd" Sakura said.
"Of course I am this is the first time I'm traveling this world it's very exciting"
"Really if this is your first time traveling the fire country then how did you arrive at Konoha and I doubt you had a map with you" Kakashi said in slight suspicion.
Naruto and Sakura look at him while he tried not to get nervous and Colete got a little worry.
(Oh no Lloyd I think you shouldn't have said that) she thought.
"Well it is my first time traveling this land we arrive at Konoha by sheer luck you see my sense of directions are a little off and I totally forgot to buy a map"
"Oh yeah that's true Lloyd is not good when it comes to traveling" Colete said supporting his comment.
The three sweat dropped at the statement.
(It's a miracle he's alive with no sense of directions he could easily get lost and end up dead) Kakashi thought.
(He forgets the name of his home land and he doesn't have any sense of directions he's worst than Naruto) Sakura thought.
(Whoa Lloyd is cooler than me) Naruto thought.
"Well don't get too comfortable you two because this won't be a fun journey even if it's a C rank mission they are possibilities that we may encounter bandits or enemy ninjas so be on your guard" Kakashi said.
"We can handle a couple of bandits we have done it countless times in our travels" Lloyd said.
"Hey Lloyd how about telling them about the Dwarven vows?" Colete said.
"Dwar what?" Naruto said not having a clue what it is.
"Dwarven vows in our land my dad taught them to me they are over a hundred of them but my dad made me memorize the most important ones there's Dwarven vow number one let's all work together for a peaceful world number two never abandon someone in need number four don't depend on other walk on your own two legs…."
"My favorite is number seven" Colete said happy while Lloyd sweat dropped.
"Colete please don't say it"
She giggle" justice and love will always win"
Lloyd sweat dropped" Colete don't bring that stupid Dwraven vow up it's so lame"
"Hey those vows aren't so bad I like them" Naruto said.
"Yeah I like number seven" Sakura said with a smirk with the purpose to bother Lloyd.
"Oh come on that's enough I don't want to hear that lame vow again" Lloyd said annoyed.
"Come everyone let's say it together" Colete said cheery.
"JUSTICE AND LOVE WILL ALWAYS WIN" Colete Naruto and Sakura said while Lloyd fell down anime style.
"Enough no more of that lame Dwarven vow"
Kakashi nodded in agreement about the Dwarven vows they were positive and truth, they continued walking while Lloyd told them the rest of the Dwarven vows. After a couple of hours they were already far away from Konoha and close to reach the border of the fire country, they reach a spot in the village where they got settle to spend the night and make a fire. Night fell on the forest and the group were having a camp fire Kakashi was reading his novel as usual while Sakura was checking her medical equipment and Naruto was having a noodle cup dinner, Lloyd and Colete were quiet watching the fire dance they were thinking about their friends in Symphonia they missed them since they left for their exosphere hunting journey and now that they were in another world they missed them even more.
"Hey Colete" Sakura said calling the blond seeing that she look like she was in deep thought" Colete you in there?"
"Huh" the blond snap from her thinking she smile" oh sorry Sakura what is it?"
"Thanks again for telling me about healing arts that is some great knowledge you told me"
"Sure no problem"
Naruto and Kakashi were puzzle hearing about the term while Lloyd felt like he has grown another head feeling like freaking out, he started to become nervous thinking what else did his friend told Sakura about their world even if he told her not to revealed too much information.
"Um…Colete can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Sure Lloyd"
They left the camp fire while Naruto and Sakura didn't saw nothing out of the ordinary, Kakashi however look away from his book gazing at the two teens leaving he suspected something since Tsunade told him to keep an eye on them. But he chose not to eavesdrop maybe they were going to talk about a personal topic, even as a ninja he respected privacy and besides he had the entire mission to watch over them so it was all right.
Once they were far enough from the camp fire Lloyd turn his gaze at her looking serious" Colete what do you think you're doing?"
"What what do you mean Lloyd?" she was puzzle she didn't have a clue what he was talking about.
"Colete how much you told Sakura about our world?" he said in a serious tone.
"I only told her about healing arts that's all"
"Colete have you forgotten what I told you we can't tell them anything about our world they will get too suspicious we have to keep this a secret"
"And why we can't tell them" she said in a serious tone which was a weird case for someone like her" I trust Sakura and everyone else is nice I think they're trustworthy maybe if we tell them they can find a way to send us back to Symphonia"
"There's nothing they can do Colete the only way for us to return back is if I learn to master the eternal sword I need some training but I'm afraid that I may make things worse than they already are so training is the last thing in my mind right now"
The blond hang her head down" Lloyd I really miss everyone"
"I know me too but don't worry I promised you already that I was going to find a way to send us back"
She raised her head giving him a smile" thank you Lloyd"
"Come on let's get back to the others we don't want to worry them"
She nodded as they headed back to the camp fire, when they return they saw that they were ready to go to sleep they needed the rest if they were leaving early in the morning. They prepare their sleeping courtesy of Naruto and Sakura; they lie down and waited until they drifted to sleep thinking about their companions back in their world wondering if they were all right and if they miss them as much as they missed them. The next day they woke up and started packing their things, of course they have a few problems because Lloyd and Naruto were still snoring until Sakura pounded both of them nothing but a rude awakening to start the day. Colete had a sweat dropped on the back of her head seeing the two teens packing their sleeping bags with a huge lump on top of their heads, minutes later they finish packing and they were ready to continue their journey.
"Let's get going if we continue to travel we will surely make it to wave country in two days" Kakashi said.
The group nodded as they started walking heading to their destination Lloyd was still cheery because he like the idea of traveling around a world he has never seen, things weren't so bad he could think this whole thing as some sort of vacation from his quest to unite the two worlds.
Sylvarant airspace
Sheena, Genis, Raine and Zelos were traveling the skies on the Rheairds they were currently on their way to Iselia, they have been positive this entire time not giving up but it seems like it was a lost cause. They have been searching for Lloyd and Colete for days and they still haven't found anything not even a single clue to their whereabouts, they started to believe that Yuan was right and they were no longer in this world. They were also no signs of the monster that attack them before disappearing, Raine manage to figure the monster and indeed it was a new species according to her data it was pretty strong now she knew that Yuan was right Lloyd and Colete couldn't defeat the monster so he used the eternal sword to defeat it. Now there was nothing they could do both of her students were lost who knows when or where or what kind of world they could be, Genis was taking the disappearances of his best friend and friend harder than his sister Lloyd was the first human that accepted and didn't care if he was a half elf his friendship meat a lot to him more than he could imagine.
Sheena was restless but she didn't show it after Lloyd she was the stubborn one of the group, she hasn't given up hope that she could find Lloyd and Colete no matter what Yuan said. Zelos was trying to be his usual cool self but he couldn't this was serious two of his closest friends were missing and they haven't gotten a single clue to where they could be, he remain calm while fixing Excalibur the sword was sheathed and tied to his back along with the blue shield and his regular sword was sheathed on his waist he has forgotten about that little detail but he didn't took it off, he knew that women likes a man with weaponry this was another chance for him to catch the attention of the female population. They finally saw Iselia in the distance but something was wrong, they all gasp in shock seeing smoke coming from inside the village.
"Oh no the village…." Genis said.
"Let's hurry up" Sheena said as they descended on the ground.
As soon as they landed Sheena took her cards Genis took his kendama final player Raine took her crystal staff and Zelos took his blue shield and Excalibur all of them were ready to fight the cause of the attack of the village. When they enter the village they all gasp seeing the building and the houses cover in fire the village militia's were injure and people were screaming, Genis shiver in fear to him it was déjà vu all over again when he and Lloyd stop the Desians from attacking the village that eventually lead to their banishment by the mayor. As they run further they all glare seeing familiar monsters they saw a large group of doom guards with a couple of phantoms and death, they all charge on them obviously they were the ones that attack the village. Zelos and Sheena team up attacking them on close range while the half elf siblings were casting magic from a far, since the monsters are strong on the element of darkness Raine had a big advantage on them she cast ray killing a lot of the doom guards while Genis cast prism swords killing more.
Sheena had an advantage over them too as she cast her T. seal light on Zelos and herself giving critical damage to the dark monsters, the doom guards dispose off easily while the remaining phantoms and deaths were still standing. Raine cast photon killing one phantom and Sheena killed another using a combination of power seal life seal and demon seal, Zelos killed a death using demon fang lighting blade and demon spear and Genis killed the last one with air thrust. They started running around the village looking for survivors or monster if they were still more of them in the area, once they saw that the whole village was safe they started gathering for the villagers. They saw a couple of villagers hurt in while they spotted the mayor injure in front of a destroyed building which it use to be his house, Raine went to the mayor to healed his injuries while Zelos help her healing the other villagers he began to cast first aid.
Raine used first aid on the mayor while he flinches at the pain" mayor are you all right?"
"Yes I am now thank you please the villagers help them"
"Were on it already" she said with a smile how ironic to think that the mayor of Iselia hated half elves and now his life was saved by one of them and he was grateful his hatred towards them has been lifted.
Genis and Sheena went to put the fire around the buildings Genis used aqua edge while Sheena use her summoning arts she began to chant the incantation of summoning.
"I call upon the maiden of the mist I summon you COME UNDINE"
In a flash of light the summon spirit of water appeared ready to orders from her pact maker" please Undine put out the flames"
"Understood" reply the summon spirit.
Undine release a large water wave engulfing all of the fire it was over Iselia was left in ruin and badly burn buildings and houses, Raine was done with the villagers along with Zelos she help the mayor to get back on his feet.
"Where are the rest of the villagers?"
"They are in the school we were using it as shelter thank goodness no one was killed those monsters came out of nowhere" the mayor said.
"Were done with putting out the fire" came Sheena's voice as she came along with Genis.
"So what happened here why did they attack?" Zelos said.
The mayor was quiet before answering" those monsters came here looking for Lloyd of course I didn't tell them nothing even if I didn't know where he is and after that they started attacking the village and hurting the people"
The group was surprise hearing this" why are they after Lloyd?" Sheena said.
"I don't know but you have to hurry the one leading the monsters took a small group and headed to the Iselia forest" the mayor said.
"Why would they go there?" Genis said.
Raine's eyes widened in shock" no…..Dirk they are going after Dirk in order to get information about Lloyd"
"Then what are we waiting for let's go" Zelos said.
"Yeah Dirk may be in trouble already" Sheena said.
"Will you and your people be all right?" Raine ask the older man.
"Don't worry about us we'll be fine you help us enough as it is please go and help Dirk"
Raine nodded as the group left the village into the field and heading to the Iselia forest hoping that nothing has happened to Dirk.
(I hope were not too late) Raine thought.
To be continued
Cliffhanger yeah I made another one and this won't be the last one (evil grin) anyway please keep voting for the pairings and always review, thank you superfish01 for giving me a lot of good information about the game and the couples you rule farewell until next time. One more thing in this story Colete still has her angels abilities the sight the hearing and the strenght too.
Next chapter: Battle at the bridge what's the worst that could happen?