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 Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:41 am
Beautiful, clear blue eyes slowly revealed themselves from a sleepy, dazed state, as the wind played gently across scarred cheeks. Soft, bright silken blond locks danced with the playing breeze as he lifted himself up , yawning. Shaking his head, he glanced around, trying to figure out what had happened recently. He was fighting and... he was fighting... and... why couldn't he remember? It was then he realized... he wasn't a human. What happened? Blinking rapidly in confusion, he realized he was still himself, but not himself... Naruto stared at the fox who had suddenly appeared before him, who was staring back at him."Hn... you seem to have completely lost your memory... no surprise, Naruto, since you've always been stupid anyway," came the grunted voice of the dark orange fox. "You're a horse now, idiot. And no, it's not a dream.""Kyuubi!" he finally spoke, and then blinked when it came out as a kind of horse-like sound. "Eh...?" Well, Kyuubi's voice wasn't echoing in his head (how did he know that?) and since... for some reason, his head was telling him this fox's name was Kyuubi... oh well, whatever. "Where are we?"Ah, an intelligent question for once, he thought. "We're in a place that's different from where we came from. You can say... we're sort of visiting?" Kyuubi grinned maliciously. Oh, this was going to be fun...
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:25 am
Days had stretched to months then time paused as the stallion kept searching for something that was missing. Powerful wings that carried him flexed and moved as a fan, easy and flowing as feathers swept the sky. His deep eyes of onyx constantly seeking that missing piece. Something was out of place and he was determined to locate it at no cost.
A wolf had approached him one day seemingly knowing who he was...
"Your name is Sasuke and I am your eyes, "the canine had spoken with a hard gaze where eyes lingered in a freaky red design back at the tall stallion. Smirking the wolf nodded to the other's shock, "I am Sharingan..."
"Sasuke," He repeated the name within his mind with much clarity so as not to forget. Now this creature's name is Sharingan. Why did that name seem so familiar Sasuke thought to himself.
Then the memory faded and Sasuke was alone to his thoughts as he cut through the air once more. Silence if only the sound of the wind haunted him. Was it true a long time ago in a dream that he himself was another creature in another lifetime the stallion pondered. A great battle had ensued and he was cast into darkness till now. A void that seemed open like a wound, always there to taunt and create contemplations as to who he was.
Pulling his wings outward he descended toward the ground with wandering eyes. That wolf had to be somewhere and Sasuke was eager to find him. Pitch darkness with a gaze that lingered long after, burning in one's mind. Sharingan seemed almost familiar somehow as Sasuke sought this illusive wolf.
Finally touching upon the ground the stallion firmly placed his onyx hooves firmly within the dirt. It felt quite good actually as he stood there scanning the area. There was another that filled his mind with blanks from that other time, but Sasuke was unsure whom it was. He just remembered the great fight was linked to this mysterious individual he was fated to meet once again some day.
Shaking his head Sasuke decided the first thing he'd do was search for fresh water. Being the first and foremost priority, he was concerned that his welfare was more important than merely seeking that missing piece.
There was plenty of time to ponder that faded memory...
As he found a suited water source Sasuke stood there staring at himself once again as visions played out like cinematic scenes. He noted the mark upon his shoulder, that of a red and white image that burned his subconsciousness like a vivid wake up call. But the stallion still had no recollection of who he truly was.
"Who am I really? Was does this soul yearn to set things right toward something that happened in my past. Why can't I remember?!" He stood gazing for a long time fighting with himself once again internally as to why he existed in the first place. What had he come to this place to find, and what was it he would accomplish when he did find it after all?
Shaking his head he craned downward and purposely distorted his image while getting a drink. He'd find that piece soon and when he did the memories would crash within his mind like a raging Tsunami.
This the angeni stallion that was called Sasuke knew deep within himself.
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:46 pm
He had noticed right away that they had company when both he and Naruto arrived at the sparkling lake that glittered brightly under the burning sun. It would figure that of all the Soquili Naruto would meet, it had to be that guy! However, if that guy lost his memory like Naruto did, then perhaps there wouldn't be a problem if Naruto just drank a little bit of water and then they both moved on... Kyuubi also prayed Naruto didn't notice that guy.
The lake was so shiny and glittery and pretty that it had distracted Naruto enough so that he didn't notice he had company (aside from Kyuubi). Bending down to taste the delicious water, he gulped cheerfully before he looked at Kyuubi, the question having burned in his mind for a long time. "Hey, Kyu... You never answered me earlier. Where are we, man?" He looked up at the blue, blue sky that match the awesome colors of his eyes, though one could say that the deep blue color of his eyes outmatch the sky itself.
Kyuubi shrugged, drinking a touch of water himself. Even in separate bodies he found he was unable to escape Naruto, and he was awed and disgusted to find he was attached to the kit, even when he now had the chance to escape and leave the idiot alone. "I thought I already told you, Naruto," he answered calmly. "But like always, you weren't paying attention and you repeat your question. You're a horse, Naruto. That should be the first clue!" He side-glanced at that guy to make sure he hadn't yet noticed them. He had to hurry and get Naruto away; after that battle, which was probably why Naruto had been dazed when he first woke up, Kyuubi found himself wishing for Naruto to go through this life without having to suffer terrible memories of his past... but it looked like he would have to deal with that guy first... That guy always seemed to be around no matter what!
He laughed, slightly guiltily. "Ah, sorry, Kyuubi, it's just weird that I only remember bits and pieces from before... besides you and my name, the only thing I remember is Sasuke," he finished cheerfully. "But I don't know why. I guess it was really important to me or something, whatever this Sasuke was, or maybe it's a someone, so maybe he was important. Haha!" He then turned to take another drink--the water was really, really good!!--not even once noticing the majestic Angeni not a little too far away. Perhaps he was just that dense and thick-headed, or Naruto was just being Naruto... or maybe it was probably both, but then, why would he really care? This place felt calm and free and peaceful, and it seemed he wouldn't have to fight anymore... why had he been fighting in the first place anyway? Ah, well.
He shook his head. "It doesn't matter, Naruto. Why are you taking so long to get a drink? I want to get out of here! There's a place I'd like to go but I can't go anywhere without you, you know!" Damn, that guy had probably noticed them by now! Naruto had spoken a lot louder than Kyuubi had anticipated (why was he such a loud mouth~!?) and now he continuously side-glanced the other stallion who had probably seen them both by now.
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:20 pm
The quietness was definitely a plus as the wind pushed gently through his mane letting it linger in strands then fall downwards once more. Ebony black within the darkness that swirled around him like void his thoughts were traveling like a fast moving battle.
Moving slowly then forced to descend like the wind he fought for what he believed in. Strong. So strong the other was he gritted his teeth in frustration. Calling upon the ultimate power to break and sever something that was a part of him. He'd do anything to win, even if it meant killing the other... yet if he did that then his brother's foolish words would have been right. No. he would never kill his best friend though he longed to to rid himself of that lingering warmth he so stubbornly wanted rid of. No matter what the cost he would sever that bond and would be free to leave. Flying with power that enveloped his entire being, he moved against his target determined to finally win.
"Naruto." A voice in his mind echoed with clarity causing him to remember.
Coming to the stallion turned his head over to notice the strangely familiar stallion that looked very much like the one from those painful distorted images that flitted endlessly within his mind. blonde hair, bright blue eyes, an annoyance from his deepest nightmare. Snorting he narrowed orbs of obsidian toward the other noticing the smaller creature by his side.
"Naruto," he said it with a deep yet sensuous voice letting the name sink within and stay put as it lingered upon his tongue. He was a bit confused and yet this other stallion was reminding him of that time, that other life that brought him pain.
Uzamaki Naruto... Saaaa Baka." he muttered to himself still glaring as his wings brushed around him followed by a stamp of his hoof soon after. Upon hearing the other speak his name, Sasuke's eyes widened.
"It is you Naruto isn't it? You couldn't let me leave could you?" the stallion announced finally with an irritated deep tone. His eyes becoming more angered at the sight of something he was sure the bonds were severed with. Uzamaki Naruto, yes his name was clear as was the visions that stormed the angeni's mind like a washing of a Tsunami. He'd found Sasuke finally but as a horse? Funny that Sasuke had thought himself a man once in a dream himself, but looking in the crystalline blue before him he saw a horse as well feathered in huge wings that draped upon his back. Yet he was wearing the same thing from his dreams, and his hair was the same. Could it be that Sasuke was reborn as a horse? That was crazy and unheard of in the stallion's mind.
Deciding the only thing he could do he approached the Duo looking quite smug with a victorious smirk. If Naruto didn't remember him this was icing on the cake. Losing his memory was as good as a disconnected bond in Sasuke's eyes. Clearing his throat he stopped around two feet from them and spoke, "Oi Naru. I told you not to follow me and yet you seem to have forgotten who you are. Heh I finally did sever that bond."
His eyes flickered with a happiness yet sadness seeped through feeling as if he had lost his best friend through all this time.
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:55 pm
His fur bristled as he glowered at the approaching stallion--damn him!--and quickly glanced up to see Naruto staring at the other with a blank expression. s**t! Does he remember!? Kyuubi did not wish for Naruto to remember his painful past, but at the same time, that meant... Ah, s**t. I knew it. He cursed vehemently within his mind as he snarled softly, a silent warning to the Uchiha to stay as far away as he possible could from Naruto.
The familiar sound of a voice he had always heard triggered his thoughts, thrusting them into a whirlwind of nonsensical memories that flickered back and forth. He could not make out any understanding of any of them, and this frustrated him. The same voice continued to speak, and as such... the name Uchiha Sasuke kept pounding in his head, over and over, until he wanted to scream with the pain it was giving him. Shaking himself loose when he heard Kyuubi snarl, Naruto's blue eyes focused on the stallion who had suddenly appeared... and somehow, the stallion knew who he was!? "Hi... what?" The other stallion's words had just registered completely within his head, and he immediately backed away. "No..." he muttered. His head was aching enough as it was.
In retaliation, he looked up with a fierce glare at the tone used against him. "What the hell? I didn't follow you, Sasuke! It was probably the other way... around..." Naruto stared hard and then swallowed the lump that had appeared in his throat. "Sa... Sasuke... is that... really you?" Sasuke... Uchiha Sasuke... it was no wonder that name still lingered in his mind! Sasuke, his rival, his brother, his best friend... of course! Naruto smirked, knowing that now his memories (or at least the better and worst half of them) proved that Sasuke hadn't severed their bond... he never would be able to. Naruto wouldn't allow it to happen--ever. "b*****d! You killed me and then I get reincarnated into a horse!" He snapped. "Like I could forget that stupid arrogant smirk of yours! And like hell I would let you leave!"
He snorted, shooting Sasuke's final words down the drain. "The bond you supposedly severed is still here! Even if I don't remember much besides that I think we used to be human, you can't ever get rid of me!" He laughed triumphantly and then sighed. "But why the hell do you get to have wings and I don't? Why are you..." Always better than me and getting all the better stuff!? Life is totally unfair, man, even when I reincarnated! Argh! It hadn't occurred to Naruto that he knew he had been reincarnated, nor did he realize that he only remembered a small trace of his old self.
Damn, Naruto remembered the annoying Uchiha. Well, of course he would; Sasuke had made a huge impact in Naruto's life, and Kyuubi thought it would be remarkable if Naruto had forgotten about him. But to see that the two were reacting to each other the same they had always reacted to each other, Kyuubi swore it was practically nostalgic in its own way... terribly so. His red flickered for a mere tenth of a second with concern as he glanced at his "master," and then his glared that had been trained towards the Uchiha became fiercer. So, Sasuke had killed them (Kyuubi referring to when he had been trapped inside Naruto's stomach) and they had been sent here for whatever God knew what, and then God sent Sasuke right after them?
But, as Kyuubi thought about it, Sasuke hadn't appeared before them until now... and it had been about a month and a half, meaning Sasuke had been killed a bit later after they had been killed... what in the world was going on? Kyuubi had memories of everything the two stallions could only have traces of, and this, in its own way, bothered him more than Naruto's suffering. He felt no remorse or guilt for causing Naruto's life to be so crappy, but he did feel that the things that happened to Naruto were his fault... so could take the blame and cruelty, but he would never regret it... and yes, he did feel guilty after all... how ironic. "Naruto..." he muttered.
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:32 am
The stallion hesitated hearing that familiar sarcasm, cursing silently beneath his bated breath. Even in this afterlife Naruto the knucklehead ninja was still annoying as hell in his responses. Sasuke remembered this was his rival, the next Hokage of Konoha as he always uttered like the idiot he was. Perhaps someday that was his destiny but it was none of Sasuke's concern. Seems that little companion reminded the stallion of the missing black canine that had approached him not long ago then simply vanished.
"Your name is Sasuke and I am your eyes, "the canine had spoken with a hard gaze where eyes lingered in a freaky red design back at the tall stallion. Smirking the wolf nodded to the other's shock, "I am Sharingan..."
Just who the hell was Sharingan anyway? Why did he have those familiar eyes that Sasuke remembered now firmly within his mind. He smirked and frowned simultaneously at the mere thought that this wolf that had spoken was truly "his eyes". Just what the hell was happening to him in this life Sasuke wondered. His eyes, the precious family heritage was running around on four legs? This was just too hard to even ponder let along try and contemplate how such a thing actually was conceivable.
"Heh and here I thought your pitiful brain couldn't remember me. I'm impressed Naruto." His gaze hard and full of contempt sized up the other with much speculation as to why he too was a horse. Things just didn't make sense once the darkness had overcome him. Was he truly dead and reincarnated as this beast of burden? Flaring out his large wings he stared at them for a bit still trying to remember just why things had appeared one day, mainly his soul in this place of unrest. Narrowing his gaze he thought on something else, a darkness that was seeping over his heart with much pain.
"Where is Itachi Naruto?!" his eyes flickering yet nothing of the mirror eye wheel known as Sharingan precious to the Uchiha clan activated for him. Disgruntled he placed his wings closely against him and stepped a bit closer narrowing his eyes at the smaller form of what was thought to be Kyuubi; the nine tailed fox.
"Why are we like this?" he directed toward the fox, "I know I was human once and so was Naruto. Why are we in the form of horses and..." He paused gritting his teeth till they rasped upon one another. "Why has my Sharingan got up and taken to walk on it own?" He wanted answers from this trickster whom seemed to know him right off the bat, just like the black wolf bearing his clan's symbol.
He was frustrated and angered that he was reduced to this now. Hell maybe Itachi had throughly killed him and stolen those precious eyes for all he knew. But then it was quite a predicament knowing your eyes had a mind of their own. He felt powerless in this form as it was impossible to do jutsu without the proper formations and correct timing.
Were they both powerless as they were he wondered.
Snapping back to reality he smirked in his usual cocky sense toward Naruto, "Yes its me Baka. Why you couldn't tell?" he laughed with sarcasm feeling quite out of place as a very large equine right now. Raising his head he moved in closer with a feathery swish of his long tail that flicked upward of shining onyx colored hair, then in a cascade fell downward.
He sighed looking around then, a subtle flick of his keen ears. "I don't know why we're here now as this "form" but there's a reason to it I suppose. Not that I care anything more about it though." he commented with much doubt in his voice. He truly was spooked and unnerved that this was his destiny now. Maybe he had killed Itachi after all and could finally live his days in peace. Peace, the word was never truth, mainly fiction with lies intertwined like roving snakes.
He really didn't know why or where, just the missing puzzle was slowly coming together. Though Sasuke would never openly admit that Naruto was what he sought besides that traitorous murderer of a brother. A past that slowly was rewinding itself with all the hurt and pain presented itself once more.
Sasuke knew somehow things would finally adjust themselves, for now he just needed to deal with it.
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:49 am
"Shut up, b*****d," he sneered, hurt that Sasuke would think he'd forget about him. How could he forget his best friend... his brother... his rival? No way in Heaven or Hell; Sasuke was engrained too deeply inside his mind, as deeply as Kyuubi once was before the fox had, somehow, escaped the seal. "I'm surprised you even thought to remember me, Sasuke, since you seem to think I'm not worth it at all, Mr. I'm-the-Best-at-Everything-Possible." Sasuke was annoying; he hated him and liked him, admired him and wanted to kill him all at once. How could a person--er, stallion--cause such conflicting feelings!?
"What the hell, b*****d?! Like I would know where Itachi is! Why do you think I would know?!" The last thing Naruto recalled having any involvement with the older Uchiha had been when he was almost kidnapped for Kyuubi's power. That had been before the grand fight he had had with Sasuke, just before everything went black... he couldn't remember anything else at all. It was painful, especially since he had blotches and patches of memories that had nothing to do with the other. He narroed his eyes at Sasuke, realizing he was being ignored in order for Kyuubi to be questioned. Damned. b*****d. Uchiha.
Kyuubi smirked, knowing the Uchiha was frustrated, wondering how this life had come to be. He shrugged, remaining silent, although he was most certainly laughing at Sasuke. "...Sharingan up and walked away? Ah, so you have lost the power in your eyes... you have lost your bloodline limit, I presume?" he questioned, grinning wickedly from ear to ear. He knew about Sharingan, but only vaguely. The eyes that inhabited that body of a wolf had probably taken over the mind of the poor creature, rendering a personality, naming itself "Sharingan" (more than likely). This was merely a guess and a theory, but he'd have to say that was the most logical way of how it came about.
"I know it's you!" he retorted. "Seriously, I should leave right now and forget about you. After this, we won't meet again, Sasuke." His tone was dead seroius and his eyes a dark shade of blue. Though it pained him to leave Sasuke he was through. He was tired. Naruto never gave up, and he hadn't yet given up, but that didn't mean he didn't know how. There were times that it worked and exhausted him to the point where he felt he should just forget about it all. Now was the time for it. Naruto had yet to realize that perhaps this was his chance to convince Sasuke to stop his silly revenge, but what was the point of that when Itachi was the goal?
The older Uchiha had engrained revenge far too deeply inside Sasuke; it had shut everything and everyone else out, and therefore, after knocking on the rock-solid, ice encased heart for so long, he realized it was hopeless. He began to back away, annoyed he had even stayed this long near Sasuke. "If you don't care about it then don't bother me," he said dully. "I don't care either, but you always seemed to know everything, so I asked. b*****d." He turned away and began to walk a little ways, following the soft shore of the lake, wanting to feel the gentle breeze and smell the fresh air; it had always made him feel better in the end, anyway.
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:39 am
Sasuke was becoming furious and irritated even looking at Naruto as he questioned his own uncertainties. Of all the damn people err stallions to encounter it had to be that loser that thought himself equal to an Uchiha. Heh the nerve of the little moron to even try. Uchiha were prestigious for their abilities and famed for their popularity on power and rank. They equipped with the Sharingan were indeed amassed in power beyond comprehension. Able to see things and judge situations, they were perfect in the heat of battle. But right now Sauke felt lost without his Sharingan to guide his vengeful thoughts. No the damn things were walking around in a wolf's body. Just what the hell had happened from the moment he and Naruto clashed in the climax of that fight? Everything else from then on became nothing but distorted problems and painful endeavors he'd rather not face ever again.
He plainly ignored Naru glaring down at that feral mongrel that once lie trapped behind golden gates deep in Naru's mind. He definitely knew more than he was letting on, Sasuke would place his hoof upon it with sheer force if could have.
"I've not lost anything, especially not my power. I will always gain power no matter what it takes, and then I'll destroy that murderous traitor that presumed to call himself my brother. No one shall take that happiness from me for I will be the one that will end his life come hell or high water. That goes for you as well Naru..." He noticed Naruto had wandered off in anger. Always the little hothead when he didn't get his own way that was Sasuke's evaluation from the past. Always seeking attention because he was alone. Heh like Sasuke needed anyone when he had his determination to keep struggling in life. So what if he was alone in that cruel world clinging to life, what did he care anyway. He'd sit for hours down by the riverside and ponder how to gain more agility, power, ideals for his life further down the line.
Then Sasuke remembered something as he watched Naruto walk slowly away. A long time ago when they were kids the two glanced at one another for a brief instant. Always the curious Naruto looking downward from the hill while Sasuke sat there staring endlessly over the rolling waves in the river. Always smiling, always happy though really the little jerk was lonely as Sasuke himself. Two worlds yet similar in pain and surroundings the kids struggled through life. Then one day as their paths crossed by a single eye glance something happened.
Naruto stood there and smiled at Sasuke, which of course made the Uchiha boy turn around and glare as usual. As Naruto kept walking and occasionally peeked downward at the wayward boy he smiled at him. But what Naruto didn't know was Sasuke was smiling too. That even through that rivalry they carried on through life till that point, the two still stayed bonded and close. Even though Sasuke would scream "it's over. Bonds are cut" they weren't.
God what a moron he was! Sasuke hated the little jerk with everything he had wishing he would of disappeared, but was he that damn lucky? Oh hell no! Sasuke was stuck in this damn afterlife or whatever this was with the one person that made his heart ache till it bled with tears. Uzumaki Naruto why did you have to come here as well as me?! Sasuke was plainly frustrated and a bit upset but his hooves were carrying him right after the blonde haired blue eyed menace. Head bobbing as the wind brushed by, he lifted his massive wings to feel the sensation.
"Naruto!" he shouted with all his might, "Don't you run away from me like some powerless moron!" He snorted pawing the ground angry and ready to pound the crap out of the other stallion. But what Sasuke did shocked even himself royally, "Naruto!" he sighed nearing the other would a lowered gaze. "I'm sorry. Don't go anywhere alright?" He frowned feeling very little though he was indeed a large equine with huge wings. Right now he felt like he was sitting upon that pier once again feeling loneliness creep back in like a sneaky snake.
"I'm sorry don't go anywhere Naruto." he grumbled silently wondering which dream he was falling into this time. It was a dream right? That would explain the uncertainty in his voice. Hell even Naruto's voice seemed different. A dream of dreams that tormented the hell out of him. Well he better make the best of it while he could. Besides maybe Naruto would help him look for this Sharingan that claimed to be his family's heritage.
Things were definitely odd as hell in this place.
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Meanwhile further away a black wolf with red eyes was checking out his surroundings with a disgruntled look. Flashing with an oddness as they opened and closed, they seemed his entire life force keeping him alive. One moment in time the canine remembered seeing an epic battle then everything faded to black within a few moments. Then when he reopened his eyes there the wolf stood upon a strange plain. Such odd things were occurring lately, he didn't know what to expect.
Padding along he picked up that weird scent again of that large equine he had approached a few days ago. A strange feeling overcoming him, he blurted out something insane yet he knew it was correct. Shaking his head the wolf desperately tried remembering what he had told the stallion, "Your name is Sasuke and I am your eyes " the canine had spoken with a hard gaze where eyes lingered in a freaky red design back at the tall stallion. Smirking the wolf nodded to the other's shock, "I am Sharingan..."
Well of course he knew his name was Sharingan, like that was a big surprise. but what was with that feather winged stallion he felt tied to anyway the wolf pondered. Seriously things were messed up all to hell he thought to himself. Just who the hell was this stallion anyway and why did he feel ties to the arrogant nag? Honestly things in the afterlife (if that's what they were) were just messed up beyond comprehension. Well in any case he needed to find Sasuke again and confirm this wasn't a dream, because frankly it did feel like one. Hell even his fur coat carried that odd symbol of a red and white fan upon his shoulders. Also the headband that matched the stallion sat upon his forehead. Just what was happening to him he grumbled leaning his head down for a drink. Lapping up the cool water he caught a scent of two others which made his head ache with pain.
"Damnit to hell... don't tell me Sasuke... you stupid idiot.... Naruto your rival isn't here as well?! That would complicate things more than I need." he scowled then shook his head, "Naruto? Who the hell is Naruto? For that matter who the hell is Sasuke?!" He was losing it, that was the wolf's conclusion.
Only thing Sharingan could do now was find these familiar scents and figure out why his blackouts were coming more full stream over and over again. He was fed up with remembering one thing then others fading out like momories washed out to sea.
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:22 pm
He seethed silently while brooding over what Sasuke said, knowing that the Uchiha had gotten under his skin--er... fur...--again. Why? Why did that stupid. b*****d. Uchiha (it seemed he couldn't think of anything truly insulting to the idiot) always, always, always rile him up like this? Not only did he have to be freaking stupid superior in every way, he had to be damn arrogant, and he could be that way because he knew he was stronger, faster, better. And Naruto seriously knew he needed to stop cursing, because it didn't necessarily help to show that he was more intelligent than that...er, sort of. He sighed to himself, grumbling under his breath about "stupid Uchiha's and their pride!" He flicked an ear when he heard hoof-steps beginning to approach him, but ignored Sasuke as the stupid oaf continued to call out his name. What? What did the Uchiha want from him? He was damn horse now! Not like--oh, there he went cursing again. No wonder everyone thought he was stupid...er...it probably didn't help that he tended to do whatever he wanted on impulse... geez, he needed some air around here. "Naruto! Don't you run away from me like some powerless moron!"
He gritted his teeth, nearly rounding on the other stallion as Sasuke came up to his side, mumbling something he swore he was just imagining the Uchiha saying. "Naruto!" What!? He didn't just... but he did. No. F***ing. Way. He turned his head to avoid showing his startled surprise at the Uchiha apologizing. That's right. Apologizing. What happened to the rival best friend he had when they were younger? Naruto often wondered about this, clinging to a certain memory when he had been walking to his temporary "home"--though he wouldn't call it "home," since he had no one to come "home" to, until Iruka-sensei (where was Iruka-sensei, anyway?) decided to keep an eye on him--and saw Sasuke sitting out on a pier, staring out into the endless soft waves of the lake. Naruto had always thought that that was how they had come to be friends... to be rivals... to later become best friends, brothers. But as they got older, their rivalry got intensely rough. He never understood why Sasuke always thought that he was weaker and lower than him, but at the same time Naruto knew Sasuke regarded him more equally than any other rivals they had ever had... although the blond, former-ninetail fox carrier figured all the others probably thought he was their rival... except that Neji had called him something weird. Ah, well.
He remembered returning Sasuke's glare for about a second before he grinned widely at the Uchiha, not understanding why he was smiling at Sasuke, but knowing that, somehow, it made them both feel better if he was smiling. He had turned away at that point, peeking over his shoulder once in a while at Sasuke, but the Uchiha had looked away already, and Naruto never saw that he had smiled too. "Whatever, b*****d. You know I'll always forgive you," he smirked, accepting the apology. "But hey, I can leave any time I want to, who says I have to do what you say, eh, Uchiha?" He turned that time, half-scowling and half-laughing in exasperation. He wondered if he was the first person Sasuke had ever apologized to, let alone even be the last person the Uchiha would apologize to. It was so strange; if this was a dream, he wanted it to stay in this dream, because at least Sasuke was being abnormally semi-nice for once. "You scared if I leave something will happen to you, Sasuke?" he taunted. Naruto had grown up being terrified of different things, but he was never scared to be alone--at least, not for long. He had always had someone with him, at some point in time, somewhere. But like Sasuke, he would never admit he was scared; in their own way Naruto knew that maybe if they both said they weren't scared then something good was bound to happen... it had to. Somehow.
He muttered obscenities under his breath as he marched off after Naruto, knowing the Uchiha was going to stop Uzumaki and that Naruto would probably forgive him... Kyuubi growled softly, before the wind picked up and brought a familiar--and yet unfamiliar--scent to his nose. He glanced up, trying to pinpoint the odd scent before his glowing red eyes spotted something not too far from them. A wolf? he thought, going by the familiar scent that mixed together with an unfamiliar one.
Turning around to face the direction where the smell was coming from, his ears twitched, telling him that both stallions had stopped to converse a bit, and somewhat grinning to himself when Naruto started to insult Sasuke again. Ah, life. Kyuubi noted that the wolf had noticed both stallions and was probably having the same problem as them--memories with blackouts, knowing and not knowing who he was.
He smirked. My, my, God was helping him out quite a lot doing this! He quickly glanced over to Naruto and Sasuke to make sure they wouldn't leave while he went off to investigate the wolf whom he had dubbed to be Sharingan, the wolf that possessed the invaluable bloodline limit of the Uchihas. He was quite enjoying his new life--indeed, he quite was.
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:42 pm
Powerless. That's how the Uchiha stallion felt feeling the humility of Naruto's reaction to his apology. He didn't have to really, but for some reason he did. That wolf of his was probably laughing inside as was Naruto right now. What right did they have being a nonchalant pair that were more underlings then he was. He was strong and always would be! Who needed precious family heirlooms anyway the stallion retorted as he grumbled in his mind. Honestly why did he even consort with these lowlifes when he himself was a magnificent creature by the looks of it in his opinion. Flaring out his wings as his obsidian eyes narrowed he stared at Naruto feeling painful memories remaining from that damn battle.
"Heh... I'm been alone most of my life Naruto I've survived. Now I'm this... horse? What the hell am I supposed to do like this huh?! " The little b*****d was probably laughing at him right now. He was always laughing at him wasn't he? Damn you Naruto...
Sharingan scowled as he neared the stallions, a wave of painful memories flooding him. Seeing everything, he knew how the entire situation went, extreme power conflicting from both sides all in one climax. It was enough to cause the wolf serious doubt of what was reality and fiction in this lifetime. A blinding flash was all it took and here he stood. Moving closer to the stallions he regarded Sasuke and Naruto.... wait there was something else wasn't there? What was this other gaze that caused the black wolf to narrow his own precious red orbs swirled in that unmistakable design?
Sasuke looked away his face contorting to a measure of aggravation. Had he stooped so low now to re-form that damn bond he longed to sever with this bumbling idiot Sasuke wondered. He apologized making things seem in Naruto's favor greatly and this was an instant thorn in his side. He hated the fact things returned like the clouds skimming across the sky, especially this friendship that pained him like a gaping hole. What was it about Naruto anyway Sasuke pondered as his eyes bore into the younger male. He was too hyper, too impulsive, never could be to par with an Uchiha... yet he always followed after and proved himself. Someone not knowing what it was to have a family both near and dear, yet he somehow survived and excelled as equal as Sasuke himself. Never good in school, always a bumbling idiot, he gained respect through callous ways of attention. Moron. Sasuke would always think that about Naruto... annoying and childish as he was. But now in this lifetime Sasuke wondered something deeply, letting it linger like a smooth rolling wave settling from the ocean to the shoreline.
If this was indeed another lifetime, a reincarnation of things that were meant to be, did that mean this was another chance to begin a new?
Continuing to stare deeply at Naruto he felt a pang of regret which made him wince. Was the rivalry between them the undoing through all those years? That if Sasuke's family wasn't wiped from existence would he have regarded Naruto with more recognition? Such trying questions that hung with him heavily as fog right now.
Sharingan could feel the uneasiness in Sasuke's body language which made him growl. He was close to this stallion no matter he liked it or not. Power. Honestly it meant the world to Sasuke, this the wolf remembered with all he had. As the memories and emotion flowed into him he knew what he was. The closer he progressed near the winged stallion, Sharingan knew more of what was going on.
But right now this other presence that Sharingan always felt was watching him. Growling he narrowed his eyes even more then spoke, "Well well... seems not only has Sasuke had the misfortune of reliving his past, but you have the gall to escape from your prison and lead Naruto around like a lost child. Heh some things never change do they Nine tails?" He sneered with eyes gleaming in a bit of sarcasm. That presence was a thorn that would cut in his side, and he was ready to take it on openly. The other stallions would have to wait... just a little longer.
As Sasuke dstood there pondering things he felt a twitch in his withers and glanced out toward the odd feeling. Though the creature was black, he carried those unmistakable crimson eyes of the Sharingan. His eyes! That damn wolf of Naruto was correct. His eyesight had just gotten up and walked the hell off. Oh this was rich, just too damned amusing if Sasuke would have been laughing.
"Sharingan?!" he hissed with a stamp of the hoof pulling away from Naruto. So it was true....
Now Sasuke was really at a loss feeling anger set in deeply to his subconscious. But his words to Naruto were seemingly calm and unemotional, "Hmph... Naruto. Whatever happened that day changed what we were." he sighed with a flick of his tail, "But... I think its something that may of given us a second chance." His looked away again feeling awkward talking as an equal, but yet he smiled to himself.
Maybe just this once friendship was an option...
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:23 pm
He raised an eyebrow at the slight smaller black wolf, a smirk already forming on his maw. "Ah... Sharingan," he spoke the name as with a lover's caress, but at the same time with an underlying sneer of mockery decorated delicately within his tone. He delighted in the fact he would be able to get revenge on Sharingan--well, he'd rather it be the Uchihas, as they were the carriers of that bloodline limit--but these circumstances. Aaaaah... sweet revenge. He licked his lips and grinned, a wicked gleam in his red eyes. "Aye, nothing has changed except to see that you have left your owner... Sharingan." He glanced at himself, and then looked up. "So I have. Escaped, that is. Well... perhaps not escaped. Ah, but, it seems you have come to have a mind of your own, eh, Sharingan...?" He continued to taunt the wolf, wanting to keep him away from Sasuke for just ab it longer. He felt pretty amused and for once, he finally had the upper hand on the annoyingly dreaded Sharingan that had gotten him during the great battle of Konoha, before the 4th had sealed him inside his own son.
"Geez, so what if you're a horse, I'm one, too, dammit," he complained, ignoring Sasuke's whining about being alone as well. He already knew they'd both grown up alone but Sasuke had had a family when he was younger, and Naruto had been literally alone! He had had no one; he had the 3rd's sympathy, and Iruka-sensei hadn't really come around until a much later time... he'd tried his best to ignore the painful looks as he'd walked through the village... it had been harsh living on his own, but the 3rd Hokage had seemed to know certain secrets about him--aside from Kyuubi, anyway--but Naruto had never gotten to ask... because the 3rd had died sooner than he had expected. Naruto knew that the life of shinobi, to live as long as the 3rd had, as Tsunade had, and as Jiraiya had... was a miracle in itself, really. Though he hid it behind a mask of pure optimistic belief and smiles and determination,
Naruto had truly grown up too fast for his liking... and though many considered him child-like and stupid, it was rare for any other to actually see his true self. In his own way Naruto wanted to continue blindly acting through his mask, because he knew that, if he didn't, he'd end up like Gaara... and he'd barely made it alive through that fight too... wait... he was remembering things? He felt as if he kept forgetting something extremely important, but maybe that was just him... he knew it had to do with cherry blossoms and the like, but he didn't know why. Maybe he was thinking too much into it... Ah, well. Sasuke seemed to think power was everything... he supposed it was true, power meant you could do anything you wanted, really. That's why he had wanted to be Hokage of Kohonakagure... but now it seemed that was impossible...
He blinked as he stopped sneering, concern flashing through his expression, azure eyes as he took a once over at Sasuke. Uchiha probably thought he was laughing at him, which wasn't true at all. He was just amazed and didn't exactly know how to react to an apologizing Sasuke. It was just that strange and that rare to hear the great Uchiha Sasuke apologize. The insanity of it all made Naruto realize he should be grateful that Sasuke had even said sorry at all. "H-Hey, Sasuke--" he started, and then blinked when the name Sharingan came hissing out of Sasuke's mouth. "Eh??" He turned to look, trying to discern what exactly was going on. His eyes widened seeing a black wolf, and then he stared, jaw dropping. No. Way. No. Freaking. Way. Sasuke hadn't been kidding when he said that his eyes had literally up and walked away. No kidding! That was just plain creepy!!! "T..The hell!?" he barely got out, too stunned to even think properly. Had Kyuubi known about this all along...? He stared at his partner, willing Kyuubi to have an answer for him to understand.
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:09 am
Sharingan had left notions of his companion behind as he glared down that unforgivable b*****d fox, err wolf that stood there taunting him. "Escaped? Yes I'd consider just how you accomplished a feat such as that one. Heh not even before could you find a way to rid yourself of that fool. At least Sasuke had sense and used me accordingly, unlike his moronic brother that sought a deeper connection to a decent to hell. Dare I wait in a sleeping state when Sasuke was a child to return the favor of making my companion go mad. I wonder really if you've done the same to Naruto-kun all those years hmm? Taunting, whispering the sweet rewards he'd receive if he uses your power." he stared down Kyuubi with as much arrogance and livid mockery as he could muster. Ebony as night the irritated wolf remembered the battle more in depth seeing Kyuubi's essence within Naruto's eyes. Of course Naruto took Kyuubi's power willingly as a last resort becuse frankly Sasuke had the upper hand over his smaller counterpart.
Sasuke heard the wolf's words as his memories shaped and formed as fast as a tornado births it's appearance within in the sky. He swung his head downward as his eyes clenched shut seeing that fight, that battle where he tried destroying Naruto. Why now was it coming back to him?! He snorted rearing upward as a loud stallion's call escaped his deep chest. Stamping furiously he saw visions that made his eyes burn with rage. "Damnit... hell not this again!" Staggering backwards he tried regaining his thoughts held deep in the grasp of madness. He stared outward after a while blinking as it faded back into a recession once more, his thoughts returning as his own soul became peaceful once again. "What in the hell..." he murmured with another shake of his head gazing back at Naruto in surprise. Why had his past memories back to the days of his youth, brother, complete hell resurfaced gazing at Sharingan like it did?
Sharingan heard the outcry looking directly at Sasuke in concern. Those memories were flooding him again. Heh not even this lifetime could save his soul from such malicious torment. Gazing back at Kyuubi he snarled initiating a sign of combat. He was power in itself without Sasuke to command him. Perhaps what Sasuke needed was closure to what really happened on that day. True none of them remembered anything past the ultimate chidori/rasengan as the void formed and faded in the flash of a blinding light. "Fight me you pathetic whelp of a born again fox. I insist since things were never settled between Naruto and Sasuke on that day. Fight me and show me your power, or are you worthless in this state as you look?" he knew Kyuubi would take an initiative and frankly he was ready for it.
Sasuke blinked watching Sharingan as the wolf's words reached his ears. It was true that his Sharingan had been reborn in that animal taking on Naruto's own companion. The eyes of crimson, the mirror wheel gaze was unmistakable to the obsidian black angeni. Right now that's all Sasuke was feeling... like a horse. Shifting his feet he returned his large wings that had extended outward in his trip through hell. He was now staring over at Sharingan and Kyuubi, but yet he still kept vigil upon Naruto as well. Hmm Naruto was sure to have witnessed that outburst on the Uchiha's part. It was uncontrollable to even one of the greatest ninja in the history of Konoha. Would this keep continuing he wondered since Sharingan resurfaced yet again? "Oi Naruto... what the hell is going on in this place?" he realized he was probably sounding like a broken record yet he didn't care either. Once again Sharingan had stood in his gaze and seemingly made the stallion ill knowing he was truly powerless, this beast he was walking as now. Frustrating as it was he couldn't handle such things. Why if Itachi were to step in front of him now what would he do without his eyes? Oh yes he stomp the ground, or bite him maybe, a good kick might even work Sasuke thought sarcastically. Then he stamped the ground, "How am I supposed to fight when I'm a damn horse?!" Pawing the ground again he shook his head violently willing this panic state to pass. Once again calmness set in and Sasuke thought rationally yet again. "Naruto... just don't go anywhere. Alright?" his eyes were still glazed over but being near Naruto kept his thoughts sane for a change. Narrowing his eyes he turned toward Kyuubi, "Saaa...he knows more about this then we do Naruto... I think you need to demand answers to why we are here....or I'll see just how well this form can handle a little persuasion". The whole idea of that creature withholding information was enough to anger him with every bated breath.
Becoming impatient he decided to ask the question personally rather then wait for Naruto to get his a** in gear. Tossing his head he took off in a solid trot toward the two canines insistent on gaining what he wanted. Even as this equine, Sasuke was still the demanding infantile child that wanted things his way or not at all. Believing his own ideals, he still couldn't see Naruto had indeed grew in his past experiences. The Uchiha on the other hand just thought himself powerful and that was all that mattered. A horrible reality that would someday kick him if he wasn't careful.
Sharingan was about to advance upon his opponent when he caught a glimpse of the black angeni heading their way. Though Sasuke had his normal eyes they seemed to be full of fury and irritation. Thankfully their gaze was directed at that no good Kyuubi other than himself. Hmm maybe this would prove interesting after all if Sasuke were the one to plummet that annoyance in the air and hopefully smack a tree. "Heh... I think you better watch your a** Kyuubi... Sasuke doesn't look happy." He did hope Naruto wasn't planning on stopping his friend from doing what he thought was right. The thought sent shivers up Sharingan' spine as he gazed over at Kyuubi with an insolent grin.
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:19 am
Ignoring Naruto's look, he stared down Sharingan, thinking carefully before he opened his maw. "You shouldn't ask, my dear, long time friend... For if you did, you would wish for your ears to be cut off, you mind to be cleansed ten times over with holy water... oh, yes." One could see that Kyuubi's supposed smile was more of a smirk of menace, and the fox--in the body of a wolf (well, okay a mixture of both)--continued to remain calm despite how he seemed to be causing the opposing wolf desire to shred him to pieces. "Truly, if I had done the same as you'd done to Sasuke, then Naruto would never have grown in maturity and power... unlike you, who only offered power, and nothing for which your master to learn."
His tone now ice-cold as he glowered angrily at Sharingan for insulting him, he flicked an ear when he heard hoofsteps heading towards him, and a burning sensation upon his back. So the Uchiha wanted answers, did he? Well, too bad, he thought, and suddenly made a soft howling noise. "So perhaps I have tried to persuade him to use my power, but you yourself have never known what goes on inside our minds..." he hissed softly. "Naruto always asked me for more power, and I only gave it to him when he truly wished for it. If our powers had not clashed, perhaps he and I would have... merged. Before, did I not warn you that if you hurt him, you would only wish for your own death?" he repeated the threat he had offered long ago to anyone who had happened to see him behind his golden gates that sealed him inside of his former carrier.
While he was still mulling over Sharingan--wondering why the name was familiar and why it just kept bugging him--Naruto jumped in surprise when Sasuke let out a sudden bellow of frustration and pain, and he turned concerned eyes towards his rival, unsure of what was going on. Why was the Uchiha looking at him like that? What did he do-- "Hey! I can go anywhere I please! Don't you tell me what to do, you b*****d!" he said as Sasuke turned with determination towards Kyuubi. "Hey, hey! What the hell are you doing, you...! Listen to what I'm saying, dammit!" He said, stomping after Sasuke angrily... and then froze solid as Kyuubi's howl reached his eyes. His sharp, angry gaze dulled into a soft, gentle blue, and then he stood still, almost as if he was... waiting. As Uzumaki stilled, a certain memory surfaced and played over and over in his mind... A memory that had been supressed; one that he had hated to remember. It was right after the intense battle he'd had with Gaara... this memory, as specific as it was, seemed to have the explanation behind why he and Sasuke were as they were...
Kyuubi turned, ignoring Sharingan's challenge and doing the unexpected--turning away. "You think it is us who must settle things for our masters? Pathetic," he mocked scathingly. "I will not fight another's battle, and as you only wish to prove yourself because you obviously know I am the stronger one, try again after you have gotten even more powerful--on your own. Naruto and I... seperately, we may seem weak to you, but together, I have learned that I am ever more powerful, and while Naruto had grown, as have I--stronger, more powerful. That is your goal, yes? Well, while doing so, why don't you pipe down like a smart puppy and learn how to handle yourself first...fool." He turned and marched right past the approaching Uchiha towards Naruto, who had earlier obeyed his silent command. He then turned back to smile his infamous fox smile. "But I will keep your challenge in mind, Sharingan. Now, though, Naruto and I must take our leave... I have... plans." He hopped up on Naruto's back, startling the stallion back into reality.
His dull, spaced out gaze returned to normal as he felt Kyuubi settle on his back. He sighed, and then glanced back over towards Sasuke and Sharingan. "Sasuke..." he whispered, and then glanced at Kyuubi out of the corner of his eye. The fox-turned-wolf had already fallen asleep on his back, and he heaved an even stronger sigh. "I... I think I know... why we're like this. And what happened... but... well, you can ask Sharingan that," he emphasized the black wolf's name, giving him a hard gaze that was hardly ever seen on the ever optimistic blond. "By the way..." His tone was oddly serious, instead of playful, half-mocking, and protesting like it normally was, "...Sasuke, think about what Kyuubi said. Grow up.I never thought those words would be coming out of my mouth... bet you didn't either, but there they are." He turned around, determined to finally leave. He didn't really want to leave, but he also knew if he stayed near Sasuke any longer they'd both feel a terrible pain that would never go away... they would need to leave each other alone for a while... Naruto was off to nurse his old wounds, wounds that he had thought had already healed. But then again... he knew mental scars would always bleed just a little, even if they'd already healed over.
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:25 pm
Sasuke skidded to a halt watching the wolf companion of Naruto's seemingly put the stallion in a trance. He pawed the ground feeling rather upset and unresolved by this treatment. "Ask Sharingan what happened? What the hell is that supposed to mean Naruto.. Oi Naruto you listening to me?!" But Naruto seemed off in his own little world eager to be rid of his old rival. Well if that's what he desired after all that Sasuke would gladly give him what he damn well wanted. Besides Sasuke was elite, he didn't need anyone. Raising his head high he stepped in the opposite direction keeping in a slow dignified walk toward Sharingan though his face shouldered sadness as it crept within him.
Grow up. That's what Naruto had told him, Sasuke pondered to himself. How dare he think he's any better than Uchiha Sasuke. He's the loser ninja from Konoha that could never out best his rival even in that final moment. How was he given credit to be so high and mighty... the lonely child that was by himself from birth. Heaven forbid Sasuke was paired with him in cell 7 with Sakura and Kakashi. Hell he even saved Naruto's life from Haku's attack. He was nothing but a big crybaby, a scaredy cat that would never be able to surpass an Uchiha. Fine! That's how he wanted it that was just fine in Sasuke's eyes. Narrowing them he stalked over to the black wolf and rumbled his voice deeply from his chest deep and full of solitude, "Tell me Sharingan. Tell me everything from what happened that day! You know as well as that wolf what the hell happened to Naruto and I! Tell me Goddammit" his voice was harsh and ill toned as he glared at the wolf remembering that power and dominance. "Tell me why the hell Naruto has gotten stronger and I haven't! If you don't I'll kick you so far you'll know what flying is for certain. And when you hit that ground shattered from the very blow, you'll know the true meaning of pain and misery! Tell me NOW... Sharingan!"
Sasuke knew deep inside Naruto was hurting as he was, but he wouldn't give that little b*****d the benefit of the doubt he was right on something. Sasuke would never, EVER, speak in a tone signaling he'd regressed back to that lonely child. Right now he demanded Sharingan lick those wounds with reason and help him recover just why they were what they were.
The wolf growled as Kyuubi brushed him off then turned to look at the lost angeni that bellowed threats and crying fits in his presence. Pitiful, that's what Sharingan thought of the now useless stallion that carried such elegant wings. An angel that had fallen from grace with the help of those mirror wheel eyes. The wolf couldn't of been more ashamed he was so dominated by the user back when they were able to be combined together. It was true... without Sharingan he was nothing.
"You do need to grow up Sasuke. You act like a spoiled child though you walk in a body of superiority. Naruto is right in that aspect... You never let go of the past with your quest for power. You stayed an emo little boy that never saw light inside that darkness. And what did I do for you hmm? I activated and let you use power that you so badly needed didn't I? Pathetic really in my opinion Sasuke!" he hissed back at the stallion. "Look at you, how upset you are right now. Feh... Perhaps I should up and leave as well if you're going to act like a spoiled brat done terribly wrong. Heh."
Sharingan made his eyes gaze deeper then usual into the spooked stallion for once having the same effect Sasuke had used on others when Sharingan was activated in the past. It was a wake up call, because right now Sasuke was worthless to him. "Face it kid... you're a loser and you always will be. Your foolishness got you this way you know. You blame everything on Itachi. You scream vengeance and frankly you annoy me." the wolf glared for a moment letting it sink into the stallion's head.
Sasuke who was litterally foaming at the mouth stopped short and blinked at Sharingan and his cruel words. He was speechless and hurt, yet he didn't retort to the wolf sinking obediently into submission as his withers were twitching. What the hell was going on with everyone in this place?
Sharingan watched the stallion settle and nodded, "Good". He leaped upward and settled upon Sasuke's back in a nice ball with nose to tail comfortable within those huge wings. "Now lets simmer down and listen rather than be such an a** you get your own way shall we?" He chuckled knowing this tortured Sasuke, but yet he knew it needed done. Sharingan would have Sasuke pursue Naruto in a bit. He just needed to get the angeni to cool his heels and become a tad more stable. "Let go for a walk...we'll go after Naruto after we discuss things."
Sasuke still feeling tranced by that cruelness made a face of disgust and began walking off slowly, his silken tail brushing his legs in smooth wispy noises. He was confused feeling the world was against him. Hell, he even had apologized and it wasn't good enough. What the hell was going on with everyone in this place? Why was he the antagonist that they finally found each other. A cruel heartless b*****d that only thought for himself was the reaction he was facing right now. Have I really been naive all those years? No. I've been who I've always been; an Uchiha. What was that anyway? An elite clan... yeah he knew that already. But who was he really? So many questions that lingered like sunken hopeless pieces within him. Closing his eyes as he walked along he let himself calm and listen to the wolf. It was comforting right now to have someone at least show some sort of compassion.
Sharingan felt the tenseness beneath him simmer, and he was thankful. Yawning he licked his paw still throbbing from that thorn he had embedded earlier that day, "Sasuke. I don't know everything to a full extent... but i do know one thing. When you and Naruto had collided you created some sort of a vortex between yourselves. The last thing I remember seeing through you was blackness and felt pain for intense than anything I've ever encountered. The power between you two was too intense and thusly you wiped yourselves out of existence."
Sasuke looked blankly ahead feeling his whole world crash around him. "Naruto and I died? But why did we come back... and like this? I don't understand...". He gritted his teeth trying to remember, when only the void was surfacing. The final clash were he thought he had severed that bond permanently. Why was he doing that again anyway he wondered. What was the goal to completely alleviate oneself from someone that was his closest friend? That answer lied blank within him as his wings shifted nonchalantly.
Sharingan looked at Sasuke once again narrowing his eyes and the stallion stopped. "You know now more then you did if its even that much. So stop being such a pansy a** child and go after Naruto with a clearer head. You've been given another chance so use that knowledge willingly. I'm not saying just let Naruto seem more powerful. I'm saying take things in stride and use what you have. You're a fallen angel Sasuke rather you want to face it or not. Your opinions and views will never change. But for once you can just listen and use things to your advantage. Besides... I have a score to settle with that damn Kyuubi....".
Sasuke turned in mid stride in a daze back the way they'd come. Sharingan had literally torn a hole through his ego. He wouldn't let Naruto go away that easily if he had his own way that was. Even if it was the most annoying creature besides those from his past, it still was closure in a world that seemed against you. Seeing Naruto off in the distance he walked slowly with a deliberate notion toward his goal.
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:32 am
It had pained Naruto just as Sasuke more than likely suspected, and a stronger, deeper level than he would have even admitted, if one asked him. Uzumaki twitched his ears every once in a while, obviously straining to hear if the Uchiha would chase after him, just like in the past when he, Naruto, had first chased after Sasuke. “Kyuubi,” he started, and then fell silent. Contemplating. Thinking. Many Konoha ninja wouldn’t believe that he actually thought about things, seeing as the entire village thought he was stupid, loud, and annoying, but—again—that was his way of getting attention, because otherwise he was always ignored, glared at, or had rocks thrown at him. Despite how he had made friends, he had had to work hard in order to gain those friends, and nearly all of them had been enemies of his from since before. He grimaced as he thought about her—Haruno Sakura—and tried to figure out why and how he had ever had a crush on such a cruel girl. She had never liked him to begin with, and always hated him…because it seemed like Sasuke did, but Sasuke didn’t hate him. At least, he didn’t think Uchiha hated him, but after what he had just said, Sasuke probably did hate him now.
He sighed. He hated this. This…thinking. It made him depressed, sad, and angry… Kyuubi was muttering curses under his breath while lazing on his back, but by now Naruto had stopped walking as he got lost in his thoughts. Suddenly, he missed Konoha—terribly missed it. Kakashi… where was he? Tsunade, Jiraiya, Neji, Gaara, Kiba, Shikamaru… everyone, really. He missed them. But right now, the only others he knew that had even a remote connection to his past was behind him, probably plotting to kill him… again. He sighed. This time he deserved it; he felt that way, because he had spoken sharply with Sasuke earlier. Why? Why could he just keep his mouth shut? But he couldn’t help it, he decided. Sasuke did need to see reality… and the words from him rival should have helped him to see at least a little bit of it. The only thing that made him happy, was that Naruto had stopped Sasuke from getting to Orochimaru. But then, being in these forms… “Hey, Kyuubi? Did… Did Sasuke and I… kill each other?”
The fox-turned-wolf’s ear twitched when Naruto called his name, and then was surprised at the question. “Didn’t I already say? Yes, you both killed each other. This is our afterlife… or rather, a second chance, if you will. Why? Don’t tell me you’re not going to use this chance to start over with Uchiha, Naruto. Much as I hate it…” he mumbled the last part, but despite not saying it, he did care for Naruto, and considered the blond former shinobi as his kit. “However, you came back without wings, which means that, though you died in your human life you got another chance at a different kind of life… of course, for all we know you could just be a reincarnation of your former self, since you only have certain memories… but you’re possibly still Uzumaki Naruto, as well, just… in the form of a horse.” He smirked to himself, enjoying this ideal way of life readily. Not only did he also get a chance to relieve his boredom of being sealed up for a long time, but the Uchiha’s pride and joy of “power” that was Sharingan had somehow left Sasuke, and was now in the body of a wolf with a mind of its own. It was fascinating, really, to see a bloodline limit walking and talking—well, sort of walking and talking, depending on how one saw it—making Kyuubi wonder what kind of humor the gods had. He flicked an ear, feeling a gnat try to bite it. “Anyway, Naruto, why did you stop? I want to get away from those two for a bit, get to know this place, you know?”
He couldn’t believe it; he and Sasuke really had killed each other? “You didn’t say so before, but from what Sharingan was saying it was obvious, I just wanted… an affirmation.” Most of the ninja in Konoha would have looked at Naruto strangely seeing as he used a “big” word… but again, he wasn’t stupid. He only acted that way. In fact, Naruto reasoned bemusedly, if people had been paying attention he was a battle genius. Of course, when it came to academics the only thing he was good at was calligraphy… surprisingly enough, right? But he had always been artistic, and sometimes he wondered if it had to do with Kyuubi’s influence half the time, which probably it did, but that didn’t matter. Right now, the only thing that mattered was that he finally had a chance to be acknowledged by the one person—er, horse, in this case—that he felt had never acknowledged him, and he wasn’t going to let this chance slip by. However, at Kyuubi’s urging, he started to move again—but mainly because he was never one to sit or stand still for long.
He opened his eyes to observe the scenery around him, amused, in truth, with the entire situation. Actually, he doubted even Sharingan knew what exactly had taken place, but he let the other three figure out that it had something to do with that "devastating" battle both Naruto and Sasuke had gone through before the final clash of chakra. He nearly cackled to himself aloud, but manage to remain silent and merely laughed silently. This... was far too amusing. Ah... he, of course, couldn't help but to pick on the stallions, seeing as they had been human before, but on the truthful side, neither of them had... died, per se, as humans. Kyuubi had a malicious smirk on his face as he thought about it, knowing exactly what had truly taken place. But, seeing as he wanted to torture everyone to satisfy his undying thirst for messing around with others' minds, he let them think they had killed each other. Ah, fun, fun... so much fun. He remained quiet as he allowed Naruto to wander around, lost in his own thoughts, but kept an eye on the approaching Uchiha, trying to fight down the snarl that was slowly rising up his throat.
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