So I have many ideas that rumble through my head that I have to rummage through.
Thought I would keep track post the one's I thought people might want to see.
Gonna be a series collection as I have few I need to get out of my head.
So let us get to the first one,
From Leaves to Ashes.
Index:
Chapter 1: From Leaves to Ashes - Naruto x Cinder
Chapter 2: Autumn Leaves - Naruto x Amber
Chapter 3: Memories of a Rose - Naruto x Summer
Chapter 4: Sunshine - Naruto x Ilia
Chapter 5: A Wayward Kitsune and the Lonesome Heiress - Naruto x Winter
Chapter 6: The Phantom Prince of Hearts - Roman taking Young Naruto under his Wing (Naruto x Neo or Emerald)
Chapter 7: Confidence and Desire - Naruto x Velvet, Cinder(?)
Chapter 8: Power of Imagination - Naruto x Neo
Chapter 9: The End As We Know It - Naruto x Velvet
"Clean it up again!"
Amber eyes shimmered bitterly like a scorching flame as filthy mop water splashed and dripped all over the floor she had just finished scrubbing clean.
Yet the haggard young teen refused to show the resentment building toward the smirking young blonde teen. Hanging her head to the side, she dutifully bent over and picked up the bucket without a word.
She knew better than to show any form of defiance. To her… Her sister… Her mother. It all ended the same.
She still had the bruises from the last time.
Instead, she picked up the bucket and trained her intent on the backroom so she could fill the bucket again. The floor had to be clean before any customers woke from their slumber.
Today was an important day for business, apparently. Something about the start of the Vytal Festival?
She would care if she ever was allowed to watch any festival. This was no different than any other to her…
It was just another day. One where she would have to work harder to please the Madame of the hotel…
"And don't forget to make it shine! It's almost dawn! " The Madame's daughter snarkily retorted, calling her to a stop and forcing her to acknowledge her, a broad smirk spreading across her twisted features. "Wouldn't want to let mother see you working so slowly on a day as momentous as this! Ah, if only Ana and I could bring a strapping, young Huntsman back with us today…"
"As you wish, Driza. It will be spotless." She kept her tone obediently low and submissive along with her posture despite the swelling and bubbling she felt in the pit of her stomach.
They were going? They were leaving her alone with her mother?
Gnashing her teeth after turning her head, she clenched the bucket tightly, the item creaking in his grasp as she hastened her step. This was outrageously unfair! They got the day off like usual to go to a festival!
Her face shifted to a downtrodden expression as she entered the backroom, moving to the industrial sink to fill her bucket once more. With a turn, steaming water came out and poured into her back.
And as the water rippled, she let out a silent sob, her eyes glistening as she shed tears. She would do anything to return to the orphanage instead of being here! This wasn't what she thought her life would be when she heard she was adopted! Couldn't things…
"Ah! Get away from me, foul vermin!"
"Driza?" Her head snapped up and toward the commotion outside, several loud yips following her sister's terrified scream
With a quick turn of the knobs, she burst from the backroom. What could be causing her sister…
Amber eyes flickered as she watched her sister sprint hurriedly as a fully golden fox nipped at her heels. Until it leapt and bit her sister right in the…
"Ah!" Driza screamed as sharp teeth punctured her rear, getting a large mouthful of her rump.
A short chortle escaped before she slapped her hands over her mouth. She couldn't be caught laughing at her sister's dismay.
It was amusing to watch her scream and run to the front of the building. However, the fox let go and seemingly gagged after the bite. Most likely going to fetch Madame…
"Ugh! She tastes as foul as her mouth!" The fox spat, its tongue rolling in its mouth, its face contorting in disgust before its eyes narrowed. "Don't know what I was expecting, to be fair…"
Blanching back, stumbling and tripping on her feet, amber eyes gazed in shocked wonder as she stared at the fox before her, sitting just a head above where the creature's gaze could meet hers. It talked…
"Ah, sorry about that!" A large volume of smoke dispersed around the golden fox before a hand was held out for her from within. "Forgot I was still transformed! Let me help ya up!"
Gazing into the settling smoke, amber eyes were lost in a blue ocean, and the most dazzling smile she had ever seen that she hardly recognized accepted the gesture and was pulled to her feet. "I saw what she did to ya, and I couldn't stand it! So I gave her a taste of rightful comeuppance!"
A vivid flush filled her cheeks. This dashing young man with expressive cerulean eyes and brilliant blonde spiky locks did that for her?
"Thank you…" She timidly responded before cursing that she let those words escape her lips.
If Madame or either of her sisters heard her say such a thing…
"Mah, don't mention it! She got what was coming for her! …Wish I could do more…" He responded with a broad and dazzling grin before frowning and muttering.
Her expression lifted at those words. She let out a hardy giggle while fidgeting with the black buns she tied her hair into, trying to straighten them. A young man that rode on in and saved her from her torment! She wanted to look her best!
This could be her Prince Charming!
"It is more than enough, thank you." She fidgeted, warily glancing behind to see if Madame was rolling up on them. If she caught her not working and consorting with a boy…
"So you came to attend the Vytal, sir Huntsman?" She curiously inquired, feeling calmer seeing they were alone.
"I'm not a Huntsman, but mom's a Huntress. I only started training a few years back. I'm here with my mom as she wanted to use this as a demonstration and learning trip." He shook his head and nervously chuckled.
Her head slightly depressed to hide her frown. He was here with his mother… She thought he was older than that…
"Name's Naruto. Naruto Uzumaki!" He beamed, scratching the back of his head and chuckling. "Say… I'm not good at this… Do ya want to go watch the festival with me?"
Recoiling at his statement, amber eyes flickered while her face flushed crimson. Was he… Did he ask her…
Her expression soured and turned downtrodden. There was no way she could! Madame would never! This was horrible! The worst! A boy finally asked her out, and she couldn't accept the invitation!
Cruelty was thy name!
"I'm sorry, I can't…"
"What? Because of her?" Naruto squinted and scrunched his nose, turning his head down the hall. "Mah, forget her! I can cover for ya if you want! I got a technique to cover for ya! Watch!"
With another plume of white smoke, amber eyes gleamed as she stumbled back again at the image before her. She tripped over her two feet once more, only to be caught from behind.
There was a mirror image before her! How was he able to do such a thing?! What magic was this?!
"Naruto, what have I told you about showing off, dattebane!" The firm voice of an irritated woman echoed from directly above her as she settled back onto her feet.
And she stared up to see a woman with popping red hair combed straight to her hips, although it began to lift and break into nine separate strands.
"Ah, mom! Sorry! I was just…"
"I know what you were doing!" Kushina deeply scowled as her son recoiled and hunched before her very presence.
Rolling her eyes, she sighed and held her hand on her throbbing temple. "You could just tell her what you think, dummy… She is cute… Reminds me of Makoto a little when she was younger."
"Eh?" The teen jumped from the woman who caught her, nervously flipping her hands through the few bangs she couldn't tie into her buns.
She thought she was cute… Wait…
He thought she was cute?!
"That is not the reason!" Naruto bellowed, cheeks heatedly stained red.
"Of course, it's not." Kushina flippantly waved, much to Naruto's chagrin, knowing her son all too well before her gaze turned toward her. "I saw you working here last night… Do you live here? I can talk to the Madame if that's the case if you want to go…"
"She won't let me…" She interrupted the woman, hanging her head softly and biting her lip.
She was never allowed to go to such things… Four years since she was adopted by her, and all she did was work her to the bone!
Deep azure, almost violet, eyes narrowed, daggers held within the gaze—a foreign intense pressure built.
It was challenging to breathe…
Yet everything calmed as Kushina let out an exasperated sigh. "Allow me to talk to her then…"
"I can be very convincing." Kushina strode forward, her hair once more wavering behind her, braiding into nine separate strands on their own accord.
"Whoever the Madame is… She needs to run…" Naruto gulped, sensing his mother's mood, and withdrew.
She could only nod in agreement. His mother was genuinely frightening… And she didn't have to get physical to prove it!
Perhaps she could teach her a lesson or two?
"So, eh, yeah…" Naruto anxiously scratched the back of his head. "Since Mom is handling that… Ya wanna go? Heard there are a lot of vendors selling an assortment of stuff, and there will be a lot of displays of combat… Might be fun…"
Staring into his eyes once more queerly, she was at a loss. She wanted to, but…
A grin crossed her features, and amber eyes burned fiercely. Why did she have to listen to the Madame… She wanted to go. He wanted her to go…
So she shall.
"I do." Rolled off her tongue before she knew she had answered.
"Cool!" Naruto beamed excitedly, ready to bounce ahead, before frowning. "Hey, I never got your name…"
Calmly stepping beside him, feeling a sense of ease she had never felt before, amber eyes locked with cerulean. This day would be something she would remember forever…
Her grin turned manic, and she giggled. "My name is Cinder."
"Cinder Fall."
If you like what you see, please let me know and if I get enough response to a concept, it may very well be turned into a story. Your voice matters!
Plus I like hearing from you all anyways as it makes my day.
So until next time,
Peace my friends.