"Shocking story coming out of Highway-seventy, a mysterious blonde stopped not one, but two very aggressive criminals within the span of the hour. We have no clear photo of the youth as our choppers only arrived after the events occurred. However, an eye witness, a waitress from Casey's Diner named Jesse Claudel had this to say." A news reporter said as she motioned for the camera crew to switch feeds.
"It was surreal, I mean, I thought he was one of those kids that usually roam the highways. So, I didn't question him about his parents, plenty of youth here just walk about, and then these men came charging in. I was scared to death, and there this blonde boy just sits there, without a single care." Jesse tells the reporter as she looked about.
"What happened next?" The reporter inquired.
"Something I won't forget soon, this blonde kid just kicks the table into one guy, and just starts mopping up the place. I mean, he moved with such a speed I couldn't really tell where he was heading, and I don't think the other guy with the gun could either, and when it was all over, it was just maybe two minutes and he had them unable to anything to me or him." Jesse answered as she just pinched her temple.
"Can you tell us about the supposed gunshots?" The reporter continued.
"Oh man, I thought he was dead. This cop grabbed the guy, and he was wrestling with him, and managed to accidentally pop the gun off I think twice, or maybe more. I saw the kid get hit, and he just fell back. I thought he was a goner, you know. Then he just, I mean literally, got up and complained on how it hurt." Jesse laughed nervously as she spoke, fidgeting every other word.
"Are you okay mam?" The reporter questioned.
"Yes, just, I don't…I don't know, I think I'm dreaming or something." Jesse said as she crossed her arms, taking a deep breath. "But, wherever the kid is, he's saved me and if he gets a chance I want him to know that he's forever in my gratitude."
The Golden Fox Boy!
Chapter two: Newcomer Part Two: Welcome with a bang!
"Yatta!" Naruto screamed as he jumped onto a sign. "Jump City, one mile, Dattebayo!"
"This is so great, I'mma finally establish somewhere, I mean I liked the other places, but if this fox isn't near warm beaches then it's a no go!" Naruto commented as he detached himself onto a moving semi, unbeknownst to the driver, and others.
The blonde could see the tall buildings, smell the thick industrial smog that hanged over the city, and small little restaurants on the highway he would like to enjoy a bite in. sniffing the air, he looked over to the construction sites just outside the city.
"Wow…" He gasped as he looked at the city as it was getting closer, it was even bigger than Los Angelia's. "The blonde couldn't help himself as he closed his eyes, and smiled."
"Wonder if I'll get to fight super bad guys, like I don't know, Mech, or someone in general. Man, I'm pumped!" Naruto gleefully thought as he looked at the horizon in front of him.
The blonde couldn't help himself, and started to have mad giggle come upon him. "Yosh, I'll show the world that the most powerful hero is none other than a fox!"
Inside the city night had fallen, the darkness cloaked the land as if the lone candle in the mine had been blown out, regulating the area to the said darkness a figure slowly walked, the figure wore a cloak obscuring any further detail.
The figure stopped, and chuckling with a feminine laugh. "So, he has arrived?"
"Mi'lady, he has." Another figure said with a deep voice as he emerged from the shadows as well.
"He may not even know it, but all is going to plan. We must find his herald however; the girl has been tracked towards this hamlet as well." The male figure spoke as he slowly removed his hood, revealing spiky hair. "Shall I deal with him?"
"No, our Lord needs a strong spirit and body. He shall play the part just fine." The woman spoke as her cloaked moved slightly, revealing a tip of a blade just hidden under the back of the cloak. "Besides, it would be nice to see how far he's come along."
"Should we send in our test?" The man inquired as he revealed a phone.
"No. belay it, for now we'll just wade in the ocean of shadows and observe." The woman answered as she turned around, revealing her face off a lamp post.
Her eyes where unique, green in color. Her hair was obscured by the hood of the cloak, but the toothy smile she had was not. She walked towards the edge of the alley, watching as a blonde boy walked past the alley. She smirked, and watched the boy's shirt wiggle from the behind.
She closed her eyes, before opening them to reveal red irises. In her vision, Naruto lit up like a star compared to his immediate surroundings. She chuckled as she her eyes pupils began to narrow into slits, his energy almost like a succulent dish that she craved, but before she further sensed him she stopped herself.
"Akaishi-Joou." A new, smaller but feminine sounding cloaked figure emerged from the top of a stairwell. "Master Jinghu has called for us back at coastal lodge."
"Very well, we must report back anyhow." Akaishi spoke as she turned around, and waived everyone off. "I'll be along shortly."
"Yes mistress." The shorter female said as she looked at the male cloaked figure. "Master, may we depart together?"
"Yes." The male said as he extended his hand.
The small cloaked girl took his hand, and disappeared in a faint green energy.
Akaishi walked towards the end of the alleyway, and noticed the blonde boy was talking to some of the locals of this city. She put her hand on the wall, clutching it slightly, as if she was looking for some support.
"Still a kit, thirteen years for us is a month at best little one." She closed her eyes, revealing their red color once more. "However, the power I sense within you is great, much greater in potential than many highborn."
"You're a star, and these pathetic creatures are mere fragments of star dust compared to you. However, without us guiding you, you've grown attached." She smirked as she turned around, and began walking, dissolving from white and black flames. "Just like your mother."
Naruto stopped talking the people, he felt an itch on the back of his neck, and turned around to see nothing was there. "That's odd…" Naruto mumbled.
"Sup little dude, you okay?" One of the teens that Naruto had been talking to asked.
"Yeah, just got an itch, usually that happens when someone strong is nearby." Naruto answered as he sighed. "Well, thanks for the information, I'm going to get some food."
"Wait, didn't we just see you stop a guy trying to steal money from the steakhouse?" One of the teens inquired.
"Yep." Naruto smiled, as he rubbed the back of his head. "That was me Dattebayo."
"You got a lot of free stuff, didn't you?" Naruto nodded once more.
"So how are you hungry again?" One of teens observed as he scratched.
"Cause, I'm a fox, and foxes have huge appetites. I just prefer good food over bugs, and whatever else I can get my hands on." Naruto answered honestly.
"Remind me to call you when we get a spider infestation then." Naruto suddenly turned ghost white at the teen's proclamation.
"N-no, how about you don't. I don't eat spiders, obliteration is the only thing I can do for you. As in, me plus fire equals house and all spiders burning." Naruto shook slightly as he produced a single flame at his right index finger.
"Chill out man, it's just a figure of speech." The teen said as he backed up slightly.
"Oh, right, speech…um question." Naruto said. "What's a speech?"
"Oh, um, it's like an outward monologue…save your talking to people, for an extended period." One of teens explained.
Naruto blinked a little. "So, if I was to start talking at random, wouldn't that be a speech?"
"Um…good question." The teen said as he rubbed the back of his head. "Hey, sorry dude, um I got to go. What's your name?"
"I'm Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto." Naruto said proudly. "Or, The Fox Boy for short."
"Cool, I'm, Jason Nolte, I work in Tekametsu noodle bar." Naruto eyes lit up.
"Miso?!" Naruto almost yelled in question. "Please say you have Miso!"
"Um…yeah, we're open at ten thirty, it's near the bridge. Good view." Jason answered as he rubbed the back of his head nervously.
"Oh, okay then, um I'll be going." Naruto said as he began to walk away.
A loud bang filled his ears, and he turned around to see the sky lighting up. His instincts told him to run for higher ground, and he did so by leaping into the air, and landing on the glass panels of the building. Distributing his weight equally, the blonde began to run on all fours up the towering building.
The banging got louder as a meteorite descended from the sky, towards the ground near Naruto. The blonde watched as the object smacked into the ground, and he felt something in his gut. His eyes narrowed into slits, and he felt an incredible itch on the back of his neck.
"Man…I just get here, and now the apocalypses happens. Sheesh." Naruto jumped off the building, rolling when he felt his feet hit the ground.
He walked towards the meteorite, and looked down to see a metal pod of some kind. Blinking slightly, he just looked around, before noticing several people coming to see the commotion. Jumping into the crater, the blonde went to touch the door.
That's when he felt the metal slam onto him, careening him backwards, and smashing against the street after it lost its momentum. The blonde watched as a figure emerged from the smoke, a feminine looking figure to be exact.