Here we go with chapter 6 of Naruto of the Grey

and before I begin don't own Naruto or Dragon Age.


_Chapter VI_

"What! We won't be in the battle." Asked a clearly surprised Alistair and from the looks of the now awakened Arwen and Éowyn they were as well.

"No you won't Alistair. The King has given you four the task of protecting the beacon in the Tower of Ishal and that it is lit when the signal is given." Explained Duncan calmly knowing of Alistair's drive to prove himself.

Hearing Duncan Alistair seemed to deflate slightly. "Also Alistair the King has requested that Naruto lead the four of you in this mission. This is due to Naruto's past as a former Ninja and makes him best suited due to his own combat experience being greater that Éowyn's, Arwen's or your own." Duncan explained and watched as Alistair's posture relaxed.

"That I have no problem with. But just so you know, if the king ever asks me to put on a dress and dance the Remigold I'm drawing the line, Darkspawn or no."

Hearing Alistair's comment Éowyn smirked and said. "I don't know Alistair that could be a nice distraction."

Alistair's gaze turned to Éowyn, "Me shimmying up the Darkspawn line? Yeah we could let them all die of Laughter." Responded Alistair.

"Don't worry if he does Alistair, I did a lot worse than that during my time as a ninja." Naruto said to Alistair with a smirk

"I'm Not sure I don't think Alistair has the legs to wear a dress" Arwen said with her own smirk.

Hearing his companions but not seeing the smirks Alistair said "I happen to be quite fetching in a dress."

Hearing that Duncan sighed. "Naruto, Alistair knows what to look for when we signal the tower so you know when to light the signal... good luck." Duncan explained.

"Good luck to us all Duncan. And in case I don't get another chance to, thank you for everything you've done for me since I left home" Naruto said with a respectful bow.

Returning the bow Duncan spoke. "You are most welcome Naruto." and with those last words Duncan left to join up with the King.

=NotG=

The battle had begun by the time Naruto and his party arrived at the bridge that lead to the Tower of Ishal. As they crossed the bridge they narrowly avoided being flattened by projectiles launched from the Darkspawn's own catapults. These Darkspawn are more intelligent than some people think. I mean they can build sedge engines, forge weapons and Armour even when there are no Blights. Naruto thought diving out of the way as another flaming projectile hit the bridge killing the Ballista crews. Looking back Naruto saw his companions had been knocked over from the impact but were getting back to their feet. "Everyone ok?" Naruto shouted getting nods and a just audible bark form Shadow. Seeing his companions were all ok Naruto lead them on.

When they reached the gates that lead to the Tower of Ishal they encountered a Mage and a Knight escaping the tower grounds. Seeing this Naruto approached them. "You there what's happened? Why are you abandoning the tower?" Naruto asked in a no nonsense tone.

"The tower is lost, the Darkspawn have taken it!" answered the Knight the Mage nodding in confirmation.

"WHAT! Taken how?" Demanded Alistair and Naruto could see that even Éowyn and Arwen were shocked by the news.

"They came up through the lower levels. The next thing we knew we were over run." Mage answered.

"Then it's up to us!" Naruto said gaining nods of agreement from his fellow Wardens. "You two. Find who ever you can to defend this gate. If we lose it the King and the Army will be flanked and will be massacred. GO!" Naruto ordered the two and got nods the Knight running towards the nearest Balista station to get the needed men. "I'll put up a barrier once your beyond the gate. Good luck Wardens." said the Mage. Naruto nodded to the Mage and charged through the gate followed by Alistair, Éowyn, Shadow and Arwen. Just as the Mage raised his staff and summoned the Barrier.

=NotG=

After battling through a handful of Darkspawn and saving some more Knights all of who Naruto ordered to the Tower gates to help with it's defence. The four Wardens entered the Tower of Ishal and continued to battle their way up the floors. On one floor they had help from some caged Mabari hounds. It was when they reached the third floor they noticed it was more heavily guarded then the others. "Naruto the next floor is where the signal beacon is located." came Alistair's whispered comment. Naruto simply nodded and carefully peered round a corner to see several Darkspawn guarding the door to the stairs that lead to the beacon. Frowning for a moment Naruto looked round before spotting two Balista's that were for some reason pointing at the gathered Darkspawn. Seeing this Naruto grinned.

"Follow me." Naruto said to the others silently leading them down a short corridor which had a connecting door to the area were the Darkspawn were. Leading his team to the Balistas once at the Balistas Naruto looked to his companions. "Arwen as a Dalish I assume you are good with a Bow?" asked Naruto and Arwen nodded in a silent answer. "I am trained to use a bow as well Naruto." Éowyn whispered and Naruto nodded to her as well. Looking to Alistair Naruto spoke again. "Alistair, can you fire a Balista?" With Naruto's question Alistair's eyes widened in realisation. "You and I will fire the Balistas while Arwen and Éowyn pepper them with arrows." Naruto nodded a yes

"Right let's move." Naruto ordered and everyone took their positions Naruto and Alistair on a Balista with Arwen and Éowyn in the space between the two weapons Shadow ready to defend his master and companions at a moment's notice. Once everyone was ready Naruto raised his left hand while his right rested just on the Balista's trigger. Naruto dropped his hand and in that instant they all fired.

The Darkspawn never knew what hit them as six were instantly run through three to a bolt while the remaining where picked off by Arwen and Éowyn's arrows pierced their heads.

=NotG=

It was a long hard fight to the next floor as the Darkspawns defence of the current floor was heavier than they first believed. When they finally did make it to the Beacon they were met with the sight of an Ogre that was currently chewing on the remains of a torso. Seeing the creature Naruto whistled

lowly. "Now he's a big one." He mused as Shadow growled at the sight of the creature gaining the beast's attention.

Turning the Ogre wiped the drool from it's maw before roaring and charging the four wardens. All of them leapt out of it's way rolling to avoid it's charge before it hit them the Ogre's fist smashing into the stone floor cracking the ancient stone work. As as Naruto was back on his feet he charged the Ogre from behind as Éowyn and Arwen drew their bows and shot arrows at the side from where they had rolled to. Alistair's charge was head on where he leapt and plunged his sword into the monster's stomach. Shadow had leapt on to the Ogre's back and was tearing into it's shoulder rending the flesh and sinew from the bone. When Naruto reached the beast he slashed at the flesh just above the Ogre's hooves causing it to collapse to it's knees allowing the four wardens to land critical blows. Alistair managed to stab his sword into it's heart. Arwen and Éowyn shot arrows into it's eyes and Naruto had leapt on to it's back next to Shadow and plunged his Dar'Misan into the creature's skull and brain killing it.

As they started to catch their breaths Naruto gave out orders. "Arwen, Éowyn watch the door. Alistair we must of missed the signal hurry and light the beacon." Ordered Naruto moving to watch the door with Arwen and Éowyn. Once Alistair had lit the beacon he took up a defensive position along side Naruto and the girls. None of them aware of the Betrayal that had just taken place outside.

Suddenly a pounding was heard from the door before it was broken down and the group were swarmed by Darkspawn all firing arrows at them. Éowyn went down first a arrow hitting her chest then Alistair was hit in the leg and arm, Arwen was hit in the shoulder near her collar bone and Naruto was hit in the shoulder too Just as a pair of large shadows descended on the Tower before Naruto passed out.


Hey hey there is chapter six finally done