Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Equality Naruto ❯ All Aboard ( Chapter 9 )

Disclaimer: Naruto is a manga, by Masashi Kishimoto…that I in no way own or take credit for.

 

 

All Aboard!!

 

“Ouch!”

 

“Sorry! I didn't mean to.” Haku replied while removing her hands from his bandaged knuckles.

 

“That's ok, next time I'll remember how strong your ice walls are!” Naruto sighed as he rubbed his sore hand. “Alright, on to plan B.” He shouted while standing up.

 

Haku sat and watched as Naruto started to dig a tunnel under the mirrors before coming over to assist him.

 

Naruto smiled at her. “Thanks.”

 

“I just thought two would be better than one.” Haku stated softly.

 

It took Naruto about ten seconds to realize how true Haku's words were, but… Naruto stood up. “Haku-chan you know two are better than one, but I think ten would be even better.” Naruto smiled brightly while bring his fingers into a familiar cross sign.

 

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Sky sighed as she walked to the front door. `Who the hell could that be?' There was another knock at the door before she could reach it. “I'm coming, you impatient idiot!” She got to the front door and ripped it open. “Oh my God! Is it Halloween already?”

 

The person in front of Sky nearly fell over at the absurd question. `I told Sarutobi these mask were stupid.'

 

Sky was really confused. `How the hell could it be Halloween already?!'… “Well that's a nice mask little girl, but I seem to have forgotten the date. I might be a little…”

 

The person in front of Sky sighed before interrupting. “I'm sorry Miss, but I'm a Hunter-nin looking for a young boy with blond hair and blue eyes. Have you seen him?”

 

Sky blinked a couple f times before speaking. “S-so it's not Halloween?”

 

The Hunter-nin sighed before shaking her head.

 

“What a relief! Kids can be truly terrifying if you forget. I remember this one tim-”

 

“I'm sorry to interrupt, but I'm looking for this missing child.” The Hunter-nin pulled out a picture of a younger Naruto.

 

“I don't see many blond haired kids, but I'd know that stupid grin anywhere. He left about a week ago.”

 

“Where to?” The Hunter-nin was more surprised than she let on. `That kid got some pair of legs! Jesus Christ that mean he made it to the boarded in three days! Amazing.'

 

“Lets see…” Sky struck a thinking pose, before speaking. “Why's he so important anyways, I mean it's just one orphan, right?”

 

“It's more important than you could ever believe. That child's a danger to himself, and people around him without the proper protection.”

 

“I don't understand. How can a child be so dangerous? And doesn't it seem kind of silly to try and find someone so dangerous.”

 

“You don't understand the situation, that child has something… powerful, locked inside of him. If something happened to him, The Third would never forgive himself. The boy hasn't had the easiest life thanks to the villagers.”

 

Sky turned sharp eyes on the woman dropping the dizzy act. “Are you worried about the child or what will happen to Konoha if he learns to wield this power himself?”

 

The Hunter-nin was slightly taken aback by the woman sudden change in demeanor. “I see, I guess I should know better than to underestimate those around me by now.”

 

“That would be wise, ninja always jump to assumptions. I see Konoha can't even keep up with their children. So you're retrieving him in that uniform? Don't you think he'd be long gone the second he got a glimpse of you? I mean you're the first Hunter-nin I've seen, and it was obvious you're from Konoha.”

 

“Nobody sees me unless I want them to, understood?”

 

“Right, anyways how do I know your not one of these people that forced him to run away.”

 

“That isn't the case, I understand Naruto predicament better than most, and I'll bring him back because I will never doubt The Thirds words or The Fourths for that matter.”

 

Sky watched the Hunter-nin for a moment. “I'll tell you under one condition.”

 

The Hunter-nin nodded automatically. `I could just force her to tell me, but pleasure wasn't part of this mission.' The Hunter-nin ran her objective though her mind. `Find Uzumaki Naruto as quickly as possible.' She sighed mentally. `Job comes first, plus it's only fun when they're enemies anyway, they always put up such a fight.' The thought had the Hunter-nin's tongue snaking its way across her lips. “What's the condition?”

 

“I want your name.”

 

“I'm a Hunter-nin, so that information is confidential.”

 

“There can't be too many females with spiked purple hair in Konoha. I'm sure to find out eventually.”

 

The Hunter-nin laughed lightly. “I was wondering how long it would take someone to point out the obvious. This mask doesn't really hide much, but we have to wear them anyways. The names Anko, Anko Mitarashi, now which way did that brat run off?”

 

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Naruto grunted as he helped Haku out of the small hole. “Alright, let's go get some breakfast!”

 

“Hai.”

 

Naruto grabbed Haku's hand and headed towards the main village. “After we eat we'll head north the northern boarded. Then get on a boat to Snow Country!” He smiled at her before dragging her towards a tea shop.

 

“I don't think I should go in there, they don't' like people like me in these kind of places.” Naruto frowned. `Maybe this place is just like Konoha.' Frowning at the idea he moved forward determined to prove himself wrong. `Every place can't be like home.' With that in mind he dragged Haku in with him.

 

“Hey lady!” The woman behind the counter looked down at Naruto and smiled before her eyes traveled over to Haku. Her smile suddenly became uneasy and nervous.

 

“I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave.” Naruto frowned and jumped on the counter. “Why do we have to leave?”

 

“Not you, her.” The attendant whispered praying her boss hadn't noticed yet.

 

`WHAT!? I can stay!' Naruto's mind went numb. `It was ok for him to stay, but not someone else?' Naruto awaken from his stupor when Haku tried to move towards the door. Naruto tightened his grip on Haku's hand and “Why does she have to leave!” Naruto shouted. The woman behind the counter groaned as her manager made his way to the counter.

 

“Do we have a problem here?”

 

“No Sir. They we-”

 

“Yes there is! Why can't Haku-chan eat here!?”

 

The manager looked at Haku then back at Naruto. “She's a homeless, filthy, and not to mention she smells horrid, and this establishment has standards to uphold.”

 

Naruto glared at the manager. “Who'd want to eat at such a stupid place anyways, and Haku-chan's a better person than you'll ever be! Jerk!” Naruto stuck out his tongue and patted his butt at the manager before he and Haku hurried out the door.

 

“I'm sorry.” Haku whispered. “It's my fault. Maybe I should just go.”

 

“What was that Haku-chan?”

 

“I-” She started to say, but Naruto cut her off.

 

“AH HA! I know there was one around here somewhere.” Haku looked up to see what had caught Naruto's attention, and gasped.

 

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(One week skip!)

 

Haku sat across from Naruto eating another cup of instant ramen. It seemed all he had was ramen in his food scroll, and that was more than good enough for her. She smiled ate another mouthful of noodles. Naruto had changed everything in her life in less than a week. She had a friend, was happy, not to mention having daily meals. This was officially the best week of her life, and she owed it all to the Blue eyed boy who was currently shoveling noodles into his mouth. She smiled as she looked down at her new attire and replayed the memory.

 

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Naruto had dragged her a little ways across town before stopping in front of a public bath house. Haku had been shocked speechless. Until Naruto opened his backpack, handed her a set of clothes and shoved her into the bath house.

 

Haku enjoyed the bath, and afterwards she tried on the clothes. A dark blue turtleneck and black pants both slightly bigger than needed. Haku felt like a new person as she exited the bath house to find Naruto reading some dusty scroll. He'd put it away the second he'd noticed her and dragged her off towards another tea place to eat before starting their journey.

 

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“Haku-Chan, hello!” Haku blinked dumbly as focused back in on current time. “I'm sorry Naruto-kun. Did you say something?”

 

“Just wondering if you're ready to go?”

 

Haku drained the rest of her broth and nodded happily.

 

“Good then lets go.” Naruto placed his pot away and they started heading north again.

 

“Naruto?”

 

“Hai?”

 

“I know you left because people were mean to you and that you plan on going to Snow County, but what are you going to do after?” Naruto reach out and grabbed Haku's hand.

 

“Haku-Chan stop always saying you. We're friends remember? I won't leave you, even if you leave me.”

 

“I'm never leaving you!” She clamped her hands over her mouth. “I mean you're right.”

 

Naruto smiled knowing he had a friend that wouldn't leave him. “Anyways, when I'm strong enough to gain the villagers respect, we'll go to Konoha.”

 

“Why would you want to go back there, weren't those the people that forced you to leave?”

 

Naruto sighed gently. “I want to prove the villagers wrong, and make the Old Man proud of me.”

 

Haku was silent for a moment. `Naruto's helped me so much. I want to become strong and help him reach his dreams, and maybe he'll take me along.' “Naruto?”

 

“Yeah?”

 

“I want to become strong too.”

 

Naruto looked at Haku before tightening his grip on her hand. “Then we'll become strong together. Nobody will ever be able to beat us when we're together.” Haku nodded happily as the made their way to the coast.

 

`Together…' Was the one word that registered in both their thoughts.

 

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Anko sighed as she continued to follow Naruto's trail north. This kid really is something, I should be getting paid more for this. She frowned as she made her way through the snow and rain. “God I hate Rain Country.” She stopped in the middle of what seemed to be a battle field. Quickly examining the area she got a pretty good feel for what had happened. Naruto had stumbled onto three ninja fighting and for some reason two had taken off after Naruto, leaving the other in the clearing. “These tracks are at least a week old. Shit!”

 

`Damn it kid! You better still be alive.' Anko sprinted off following Naruto's trail.

 

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Cha Ching!!! Another chapter completed! “110days! I can't wait!!!” Who missed me??? Come on I know you all love me! Or maybe not… LOL whatever enjoy the chapter. Sorry it took so long I was having internet problems. Keep Reviewing!!!

P.S. I was pissed with wolfs rain as well, Everyone should have stopped watching right when Hub got his wife back and everyone was happy. And yes there are, too many yaoi for Naruto! I don't do yaoi it's just nasty for me.

 

 

Till next time…