Naruto woke up in the middle of the night, his body drenched in sweat. He sat up abruptly, his breath coming in ragged gasps. The images from his nightmare lingered in his mind: fire and chaos, death and destruction. It was a feeling of dread he couldn't shake.
Sasuke, sensing his distress, appeared by his side almost instantly. His ethereal form shimmered in the moonlight that filtered through the window. "Naruto, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.
He turned to the god, his eyes wide and filled with fear. "I saw something terrible, Sasuke. A great calamity. There was fire everywhere, people were screaming... It felt so real."
Sasuke placed a soothing hand on his shoulder, his touch cool and calming. "Tell me everything you saw."
Naruto took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. "It was a vision of chaos. The sky was dark with smoke, and flames consumed everything in sight. People were running, terrified, but there was no escape. I could feel their fear, their pain. And in the midst of it all, a figure... a powerful presence, causing all this destruction."
Sasuke's eyes narrowed. "It sounds like a premonition."
Naruto nodded "It felt so real. I've had visions before, but nothing like this."
"We need to understand what this vision means," Sasuke said, his voice firm. "If it's a true premonition, we must prepare."
"But how?" the blonde asked, feeling overwhelmed. "Where do we even start?"
Sasuke thought for a moment. "We need to consult the sages." Sasuke squeezed his shoulder gently. "We'll face this together, Naruto, you're not alone."
His words provided some comfort, but the sense of dread lingered. Naruto knew that whatever was coming, it was something they had to prepare for. He lay back down, his mind still racing with the images from his vision.
As the raven god watched over him, Naruto slowly drifted back to a restless sleep, haunted by the fire and chaos that awaited them.
The day began early for Naruto, as it always did but he found it hard to concentrate on his daily tasks. The sun had barely risen when he opened the door to his clinic, greeted by a small queue of villagers and travelers seeking his aid.
Naruto greeted each person with a warm smile, despite the discomfort gnawing at his mind. He moved through the day with difficulty, his mind constantly drifting back to the fiery chaos he had seen.
As evening approached, theage made his way to the fores, seeking the tranquility of a clearing, where he had view of the full moon. He conjured a slight breeze to make the leafs rustle, closing his eyes he took a deep breath. Sasuke, ever watchful, perched in a nearby tree, his eyes filled with concern.
Determined to find answers, Naruto began chanting a spell to reach his mentors.
"Spirits of guidance, hear my plea, let my essence soar across the realms to the sages lands"
A gentle glow enveloped him as his soul departed from his body, traveling to the ethereal plane.
Jiraiya looked up from where he was seating, sensing his presence. "Naruto," he greeted with a nod. "What brings your spirit here?" The blonde looked down. "Lady Tsunade" - his soul called her, the blonde healer sage appeared by his side, her expression full of worry.
"I've had a dream," Naruto explained, his voice echoing in the ethereal space. "A premonition of fire, chaos, and suffering"
Jiraiya and Tsunade exchanged a grave look before turning back to Naruto.
"Dreams of such magnitude are not to be taken lightly," Jiraiya said.
Tsunade nodded. "We must uncover its meaning and prepare for what's to come. Naruto, you must stay vigilant. I'll consult the ancient texts and send any insights I discover. Jiraiya talk to the spirits, they must know something"
Naruto's soul returned to his body. He opened his eyes to the starry sky, feeling a bit more grounded but aware of the gravity of the situation. Sasuke descended from his perch, he kneeled down behind the mage as he cocooned him with his dark wings.
"What did they say?" he asked softly.
"They believe it's a warning," Alaric replied. "We need to prepare and stay vigilant"
Sasuke nodded, his eyes resolute. "We'll face this. Together."
It had been a few weeks since Naruto was visited by the premonition dream. That night the nightmare returned stronger that before. Naruto found himself once more in a world consumed by fire and chaos. The pungent smell of smoke filled the air, and the cries of terror echoed all around him. As he walkrd through the hell of destruction, a figure began to take shape amidst the flames, growling ominously. Two enormous red eyes pierced through the darkness, glaring at him with intensity.
Naruto attempted to approach the figure, but its demonic aura was overwhelming. A long trail of red spiritual energy shot out from the figure, coiling around his neck and choking him. Naruto struggled to breath.
Outside the dream, Sasukr watched over, his worry deepening as he saw him thrash and gasp for air. His face contorted in agony, and despite his frantic attempts, he wouldn't wake up. Gathering his strength, the god used his own magic to intervene. A soft, ethereal light enveloped them both, breaking through the darkness of the mage's dream. The red energy dissipated, and Naruto's eyes snapped open. He sat up, gasping for air, his heart racing.
"Naruto!" Sasuke cried, his voice trembling with concern. He held the tan face in his hands, searching his eyes for signs of harm. "Are you alright?"
Naruto blinked, still dazed and disoriented. "Sasuke... I saw it again. Whatever this is, it's coming but i know think i have a grasp of its essence"
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Unable to sleep anymore, Naruto sat by the fire, lost in thought. The memory of those piercing red eyes haunted him. The essence of this demon was unlike anything he had encountered before. It reminded him of the malice he sensed in Gaara's sand demon, yet this presence felt even more overpowering.
He couldn't shake the fear gnawing at his heart. What if he wasn't strong enough to fight this demon? What if it overpowered him and brought ruin to everything he held dear?
As Sasuke joined him by the fire, he handed him a cup of tea, his eyes searching his face. "You've been quiet. What troubles you?"
Naruto forced a smile, taking the cup from him.
"This demon... it's unlike anything I've faced"
Sasuke's expression softened, he reached out to take his face into his hands, he placed a loving kiss on his forehead and cheeks. "No matter how dark the path ahead is, I'll always be with you" - Naruto placed the cup on the table, throwing himself into the loving embrace of the god.
