Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Eyes piercing the darkness ❯ Mika's destiny: Journey into stone ( Chapter 8 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

I'm kind of dry right now so I don't know what to talk about and I didn't really make any references last chapter. I think for once I'll just get straight to the story. In this one I'll explain more about as well as an appearance by Gaara. I'm also starting something new as well. I'll be making Omakes at the end of chapters. Only two per chapter though, giving me a chance to make fun of my own story a little. Anyway, let me begin.

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Mika's destiny: Journey into Stone!


The world seemed like it was spining, trees melded into the ground and the sky became grew. Mika's entire world had come crashing down as if she had awakened from a wonderful dream into the amazing harshness of reality. Her brother's figure was standing in front of her, a lone reminder of the world she came from. Her vision became fuzzy, and she felt as if she was going to faint, but an emissary from the world she loved came back to her in the form of JJ's hand being placed on her shoulder.
JJ: Do you know him Mika?
Yugo: I'd believe she does.

Mika felt as if his touch was flooding strength into her.
Mika: He's my brother.

She said while looking down, JJ stared at him and frowned. Why did she seem so scared of him. Yugo smiled and stepped closer, the act made Mika flinch and someone stepped behind Yugo.
Claire: You must be the client.

Yugo peeked back and smiled while letting his eyes openly wonder the woman's body.
Yugo: Are you the leader of squad 14?
Claire: Yes, and I believe that you would look alot more proffessional if you could look me in the eyes.
Yugo: I apologize.

He said bowwing. Naruto walked up and Hinata trailed behind him.
Hinata: Hello, Claire-sensei.
Claire: Hinata, you're here. Good, I was informed that your teammates were placed on a mission earlier today, so you're coming with us.
Hinata: I'm going on a mission with you?
Claire: Yes.
Naruto: Where are we going?
Claire: The stone village.
Mika: WHY!?

She shouted directly at her brother.
Yugo: I need your help with something.
Mika: Why should I help you!
Yugo: Mika!!

He shouted making her shrink down. She seemed like a dog obeying it's owner. As if something inside her was afraid of death if she disobeyed him.
Yugo: I wish to reestablish trades with the leaf, but I need your help first.

He said as his eyes flew up to Naruto. Yugo walked over to him and smiled down.
Yugo: You must be the one who killed my father.
Naruto: You're right. He went down easy too. Like a coward.

Yugo's face twisted and he frowned down at the boy whose smile grew wide.
Claire: Naruto!

The boy turned to her and then huffed.
Naruto: Sorry, but my teammate doesn't seem to like him very much. And as far as I've known her, Mika's been a pretty good judge of character.

Yugo bit the bottom of his lip and caught himself.
Yugo: Please, rest up and we set out tomorrow. If you'll excuse me.

He said walking off, veins almost exploding in his head. Naruto lifted his head and turned to Mika whose face was still aimed at the dirt below her feet. Naruto placed his hand on her shoulder and walked off in his own direction. JJ wrapped an arm around her shoulder and smiled.
JJ: It's alright, we'll be there with you. Don't worry.

Mika smiled, but she knew that something bad was about to happen. Yugo never even associated her before, and now he said that he needed her. Something was wrong, but the worst part was that he wasn't even trying to hide it well, and he knew they suspected him. Yugo smiled as he walked back to the house where he would be staying until the mission began. The villagers watched him closely and ninja were trailing him. Yugo smiled wider, knowing that he couldn't complain about it, that would compromise his objective.

[Flash]
Naruto sat at the park bench, watching the children play. Hinata smiled at him and sat closer.
Hinata: Is something wrong?
Naruto: Whatever he's planning, I'll stop it.
Hinata: Maybe he isn't trying anything.
Naruto: You're far too trusting.
Konohamaru: Boss!

Naruto looked up and saw Konohamaru running over to him with two others followig him.
Naruto: Oh my god, they're multiplying!

He said as he shot back. Konohamaru stopped in front of him and smiled.
Konohamaru: Boss, I'd like you to meet Udon, and Moegi.
Moegi: Hello.

She said slightly hiding behind Konohamaru.
Udon: Hi. "sniff"

He said staring blinkly at Naruto. Naruto's eyes narrowed and he sat forward.
Naruto: And why are you introducing me to them?
Konohamaru: Because they're now members of the Konohamaru ninja squad!

He said as they all fell into a pose. Naruto sweatdropped and Hinata giggled.
Hinata: Hello Konohamaru-kun.
Konohamaru: Hi, Hinata-sama.

He said bowing.
Hinata: Are you friends with Naruto-kun?
Konohamaru: Yeah, he's my new teacher. He already taught me the-

Naruto quickly covered his mouth and smiled.
Naruto: I'm teaching him taijutsu and the such.

He leaned in and whispered.
Naruto: Who all knows I taught you that?
Konohamaru: Jiff uf anf tha offa two membas. "just us and the other two members"

He said muffled through Naruto's hand.
Naruto: What other two members?

Konohamaru pulled back and said.
Konohamaru: They're on their way.

Naruto looked over Konohamaru's shoulder and gaped. The other two members were Hanabi Hyuuga and Yukari Uchiha. Hanabi walked over to Naruto and smiled before she whispered.
Hanabi: You're a pervert Naruto-kun.

Naruto frowned at Konohamaru and the boy just smiled at him.
Konohamaru: Now we're all your students boss.

Naruto hung his head in defeat and sighed. Yu smiled and sat down next to Hinata.
Yu: So what do we do first, fearless leader?

Naruto shrugged and replied.
Naruto: Nothing, I have a mission tomorrow. Konohamaru, you will be the leader, for right now.
Konohamaru: But boss.
Naruto: I'm the boss, you're the leader. Hinata is second in command under me and Hanabi is second in command under you. We have something to prepare for, so as of now you are in command, is that understood?

Hanabi and Hinata both smiled at him, he was really falling into the role, even though he didn't want to. Konohamaru snapped up and saluted before slowly dropping his hand as he noticed something. Naruto looked behind the bench and saw Iruka smiling at him.
Iruka: I'm glad you're having fun.
Naruto: What's up?
Iruka: I wanted to know if you had a moment to talk.

Naruto smiled and turned back to the kids.
Naruto: Change in plans, we're going to have a meal to celebrate the union of the Konohamaru corps, Iruka-sensei's treat.

All of the kids jumped up and cheered. Iruka sweated and protested.
Iruka: Wait I never said anything about-

Naruto walked over to him and said.
Naruto: Com'n you said you wanted to talk, where else do we talk?
Iruka: Y-Yeah but-
Naruto: Com'n can you say "no" to those faces?

He said as he pointed back to the five children who all made puppy dog eyes at him. Iruka dropped his head and sighed. Naruto looked back and smiled, maybe having an army of kids wasn't going to be all bad. Moments later the entire group sat at Ichiraku's, eating with many different conversations buzzing around them. Naruto and Hinata sat on opposite sides of Iruka and kept their conversation quiet, so that the others couldn't hear.
Iruka: Is it true about your mission tomorrow?
Naruto: You heard?
Iruka: Yeah, you're going to the stone village, both of you.

Dispite their efforts, the entire room became quiet and all heads turned to them.
Ayame: So that man we saw earlier?
Ichiraku: He was from stone?

Naruto shrugged and replied.
Naruto: Yeah, he's Mika's brother, as well as the "good" son of Ganzumaru.
Hanabi: In other words, he's our enemy.
Konohamaru: Boss, if you're going there, then you're going into enemy territory.
Hinata: It'll be alright.
Hanabi: No it won't Oneechan. Who knows how long you'll be there, and you'll have to sleep.
Yu: She's right, maybe I can talk the Hokage into letting Oniichan come with you.
Iruka: While that's a nice thought, I don't believe we can actually do that.
Naruto: Besides, did you forget why I'm the boss of the Konohamaru corps, it's because no one can beat me. Relax, everything will be fine.

He said with a blank expression. The words crept a smile onto the faces of everyone there.
Iruka: Well, Naruto I know you can do it.

He said as he placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder.
Iruka: Good luck out there.
Naruto: Heh. Believe it.

He said with closed eyes and a firm smile. Soon after that conversation returned and all seemed normal, but the haunting feeling wouldn't leave, something was wrong and it was going to be the beginning of something horrible. Yubiki sat on the roof of the Hokage tower, restlessly looking out over the distance. Sarutobi slowly walked behind her and stood by her side.
Yubiki: It's been a while since we sat here like this.
Sarutobi: Yes, it truly has.
Yubiki: Are you sure about this? You're dealing with someone whose father Naruto killed. He's after something.
Sarutobi: I know. But the most disturbing part is that I think he wants us to suspect him. Either way, we have to figure out his game.
Yubiki: This may be another ploy of Orochimaru's.
Sarutobi: No, I know him. He isn't going to strike again yet. We'd expect that. He'll bide his time until the last minute, just to remind us that he's still out there. We still don't know his real goal.

Yubiki turned around and leaned back against the rails of the roof.
Yubiki: Maybe I should go too.
Sarutobi: No that won't be neccessary.
Yubiki: Huh?
Sarutobi: If you haven't noticed yet, Naruto and JJ are going to be there. If I learned anything four months ago, it's that those two can do anything. You worrry too much, maybe that's just a mother's quality.
Yubiki: Or maybe you've become too lax in your old age, young man.
Sarutobi: Heh, you always call me young. Unfortunately I don't feel that way anymore.
Yubiki: I just make age look good.

She said as she flipped back from the roof and landed gently onto the ground. Her steps became light and she folded her arms as her mind became engulfed by thought. Mika sat in her dark room as memories flooded to her mind, memories that seemed like so long ago flashed through her mind with renewed passion. She held her head as tears flowed from her eyes. She remembered her mind-set on the day she met Naruto, the will to die. Not because of the loneliness she felt, but because she decided on that day to stop. The cries of her victims rushed through like millions of tortured fingers dragging across her subconcious.
????: Mika?

Mika's head snapped up and she stared at JJ smiling at her. Her eyes quickly scanned the room and then the door.
Mika: How did you get in here?
JJ: I'm a ninja. It's my job to know how to get through locked doors without people noticing.
Mika: Well, could you keep sneaking into my room to a minimum?
JJ: Aww, but it's so fun to do at night.

Mika looked over to him and glared as he smiled at her.
JJ: Feel better?
Mika: Kind of.
JJ: Don't worry; even if you're going to stone again, I'll be there with you. I promise I won't let anything happen.

Mika looked down and gripped tightly onto the cover of her bed.
Mika: Everyone here thinks I'm nice. That's not true.
JJ: Huh?
Mika: I never killed anyone when I came here, but.... Ganzumaru made me do it before. A lot.
JJ: What's that mean?
Mika: I was raised to be a weapon. I'm the only one with my power, it's the only reason he didn't kill me I guess.

She said looking out the window. JJ looked at her with eyes filled with concern.
JJ: I'm not here to judge you. I just wanted to see how you were doing.
Mika: Huh?
JJ: Your past doesn't mean anything to me. I could honestly care less about what you did back then. You're not that way now, that's what matters.

Mika looked up at him with teary eyes.
Mika: Why are you so nice to me?
JJ: It's my nature; I just hate to see women cry.

He stood up and pointed to the sky outside the window.
JJ: Wherever there is a girl shedding a tear, I will be there to make her feel better.

Mika stared at him and giggled.
Mika: Thank you, oh and Norugi-kun.
JJ: Yeah?
Mika: Get out my room!!!!

She said as she began throwing stuff at him. JJ quickly ran through the door and slammed it behind him. He laid his back against it until he heard footsteps coming closer. He sprinted for the front door as Mika busted through. He jumped through the door and ran down the terrace. Mika looked out at him and smiled before locked the door behind him. Although once she was alone she wished she hadn't chased him away. Because the second he was gone, the demons tormenting her returned to her mind, she doubted that she would be getting any sleep.

[Flash]
For the first time in a while Hinata and Hanabi hadn't slept at Naruto's house, because of the mission she would need the early hours to prepare. She pulled her bag onto her back and walked out into the hallway as Neji waited by her door. Hanabi rounded the corner and saw the scene unfold as Hinata stared at him.
Neji: So you are going to the land of stone?
Hinata: Yes.

Months after the changes in her body, even Neji didn't receive the studder from Hinata anymore.
Neji: You know the dangers right?
Hinata: Yes.

She said facing the ground. Neji pushed himself from the wall and walked passed her before saying quietly.
Neji: Be careful, Hinata-sama.

With that said, Neji walked away from her without ever once looking back. Both Hinata and Hanabi stared at him as he walked away as if the very reality they had known disappeared at his words. They had noticed that he had become nicer, but he had never shown genuine concern for them, where they could see at least. Hinata smiled and bowed to him in respect.
Hinata: Thank you Oniisan.

She said as she walked around the corner. Hanabi quickly followed and Neji looked back once before turning back down the corner. He hadn't gotten rid of the bitterness he felt for the head branch, but it was a start.

Morning had finally come to Konoha. All stood at the gates, waiting for Naruto to arrive. Hinata and Hanabi walked at his side, he seemed as if he was disturbed by something.
JJ: What happened to you?
Naruto: Bad dream, really bad.

He said with a shutter. JJ tilted his head and shrugged it off before he looked over to his sensei. Claire looked over to Mika who had yet to remove her glare from Yugo's back. He looked back sometimes as if her hatred of him were amusing. He stepped closer to her as she flinched under his approach.
Yugo: Still flinchy as ever I see. Shall we get going?

Naruto recovered from his inner torment and looked over to the man. He prepared his backpack and checked Hinata's. Hanabi shot them a worried look and said sweetly.
Hanabi: Please be careful Naruto-kun. You too Oniichan.
Hinata: Right.
Naruto: As you wish.

Hanabi turned her gaze to the strange man in front of her and glared. Yugo smiled down at her and turned his head back to the road.
Yugo: Shall we get going?
JJ: Sure.

He said in a tone dripping with malice. Mika was afraid of him, there had to be a reason for it. Yugo was the first to walk down the road as the others followed. Yubiki sat atop the walls of the village gates and watched as her son walked away. She looked down at Hanabi who had yet to stop watching, before she herself looked back at the road. Naruto asked, in a non-interested tone.
Naruto: So what are we doing anyway?
Yugo: We've been running into a little trouble with ninja from the Suna region lately. We need your help to solve this problem.
JJ: Why can't your ninja handle it?
Yugo: Because, not too long ago our numbers were wittled down drastically.

He said turning his head to Naruto who lifted an eyebrow.
Naruto: So it's my fault that your ninja were killed because they trespassed where they weren't wanted?

He asked in mock tone. Yugo peeked back and said.
Yugo: Actually, yes. It is your responsibility to fix the problem you caused.
Naruto: Sorry if I'm not sympathetic.
Yugo: I don't blame you.

He said returning his face to the road ahead to hide his frown.
Hinata: Naruto-kun, please stop that.

Naruto shot her a look and then sighed.
Naruto: Alright, how long is this going to take though?
Mika: It's a while from Konoha. We'll be walking for a while.
JJ: I saw that one coming, we should set up camp once the sun goes down.
Naruto: Why don't we just keep walking?
JJ: Because, not everyone has your stamina. While most of us have special reason we can push on, Yugo and Mika don't, so we'll need to rest as much as possible.
Mika: It's okay, I can keep moving.
Yugo: No, he has a point, we'll have to rest. It's a long journey, don't you agree Claire-san.

Claire turned her head from the road and tuned into the conversation for the first time.
Claire: I don't care really, I'm not in a hurry. These types of missions don't really interest me, I just let JJ handle it.

She said turning her interest once again to the road. She never really took over during the kids' missions unless she had to. It was their chance to gain experience and learn how to handle themselves on big tasks. Because of the fact that JJ was the most experienced of the three, he was team leader, and she acted as more of a supervisor. Naruto looked at her and shrugged before focusing back on the road as well.

[Flash]
Yugo looked in shock, both angry and surprised. In a day's time they were already at the halfway point to the stone village. He silently wondered if he had underestimated the ninja he had requested. He sat in front of the fire they had set up in the middle of a circle of tents. JJ and Mika left to get fire wood, Claire went to scout the area and Naruto left with Hinata to set up traps around their camp, just in case someone tried anything in the middle of the night.

Yugo's head shot up as Mika walked out of the thicket. She saw him and prayed that JJ would emerge behind her. She looked away and walked down before dropping the wood in front of Yugo.
Mika: There.

She said before walking away. She felt Yugo's strong hand grab hold of her arm. He stood up and pulled her closer to him. She frowned at him and tried to look strong in his face, but her bottom lip quivered, giving away her fear.
Yugo: I'm starting to think you're avoiding me.
Mika: Please let go, you're hurting me.
Yugo: Oh, I'm sorry, traitor. You're pathetic Mika.

He said throwing her arm free. Mika rubbed her arm and looked away sullenly. JJ walked from behind the trees and looked at Mika standing still as Yugo threw wood onto the fire. JJ walked over to Mika with a smile as he dropped the wood in front of the fire as well. Claire watched from the trees as the entire scene unfolded and looked back as Naruto and Hinata laughingly came back to the camp.

The next day the party had once again set out for the land of stone. The village gates were an eyeshot from where they stood. Mika looked on with eyes filled with hatred. She suddenly recognized the surroundings. People glared at her as she passed and she looked down to the ground. Naruto looked at her and smiled.
Naruto: They don't seem to like us very much.
Yugo: They are just still torn over losing their leader.
Mika: You mean a tyrannical asshole who ruled by force, I doubt even the worms in the dirt his remains fertilized misses him.

Yugo's eyes went wide and he turned with his palm extended before he crashed it down into Mika's cheek. She looked to the ground and once again her bottom lip quivered.
Yugo: You will not speak of father like that do you understand! Or else you'll get way worse than that.
Mika: Yes.

She said buckling, before he could even pull back Claire was standing in front of him.
Claire: Yugo-san. I understand that what she said may have been out of line, but I'd like to ask that you keep your hands to yourself, if you expect us to do the same.

Yugo looked up and noticed that Claire didn't step in front of him to confront him, but JJ's fist was mere inches from his face. The only thing stopping him was Claire's left hand. The shaking of her hand showed the signs of the force he was still pushing into his fist.
Claire: I can understand if this is about some type of sibling arguement, but as of the day of your father's death, Mika has become a leaf shinobi. Another attack on her will be considered an act of war against the leaf. And I won't bother to stop any of them.

She said tilting her head to point out the angry faces glaring daggers into him. He stepped back and bowed.
Yugo: I apologize, I'm still upset about the death of my father. Please forgive my actions, it will not happen again.
Naruto: Make sure it doesn't. Or else you may make a surprise visit to meet Ganzumaru.

Yugo flinched and stood back to his feet.
Yugo: May we continue?

JJ felt Claire let go of his fist and he glared at the man as he reached back, clutching tightly onto his sword. He removed his hand from the hilt and walked over to Mika before grabbing her hand. The rest of the walk was uneventful and everyone seemed to have kept their distance from Yugo as if their trust in him fell from the already steep cliff it stood on. After reaching the gates the ninja were shown around the village and shown their lodgings for the duration of their stay, all of which were done while JJ still wore a glare, holding tightly onto Mika's hand.
Yugo: Your mission will officially start tommorrow. I ask that you get your rest before then. I assure you that no harm will befall you as you sleep.
Hinata: Thank you.

She said trying to sound as sincere as possible, but her voice let go a sign of her forced politeness. Yugo flinched and said.
Yugo: I apologize if I offended you lady Hyuuga. If you'll excuse me.

With a polite bow Yugo exited the room before he grinned evilly in the hallway. He closed his eyes as he left the building and turned toward an aged weathered woman waiting in the yard of the inn.
????: So that's the one who killed Ganzumaru?
Yugo: Yes, mother.
????: You also managed to bring back the Viria bitch's daughter. Have you prepared everything?
Yugo: Right now they're waiting for the chance to strike.
????: Then you play dumb about it.
Yugo: I don't see why, they already don't trust me.
????: That doesn't matter, just remember to inform them not to kill Mika. She has a use to us.

As the man conspired with the woman Claire sat on the roof of the inn watching down on the town. More specifically the two in front of the inn. She chuckled and walked away from the roof toward the stairs heading back down. Let them plan, she wasn't going to interfere, would the children handle it, it was more their mission than her's anyway. She let the children sleep as she kept a watchful eye on them. The next morning started slow, all of the genin reluctant to help Yugo. Slowly JJ stood up and stretched from his bed. He looked over to Claire who just smiled at him.
Claire: Sleep well?
JJ: I guess, why are you up so early.
Claire: Early? It's passed noon.
JJ: What?

He said jumping up to get dressed.
JJ: Why didn't you wake me up?
Claire: You're cute when you sleep.

She said with a giggle.
JJ: I'm fourteen Claire-sensei, I'm not cute anymore.
Claire: You are when you sleep.

She said giggling again. JJ sighed and opened the door. The first sight that came was Naruto leaning back against the wall.
Naruto: You sure sleep long don't you.
JJ: It's not my fault, I think.
????: It seems like you're all awake.

The group turned toward an old woman as she slowly walked toward them, accompanied by Yugo. She smiled an eerie smile as she advanced and reached her hand out to Claire.
????: You must be the leader of this little team.
Claire: Yes, but don't mind me much, I'm mostly just here to look after them.

She said as she shook the woman's hand.
????: I am Kallen Yuzuka. I'm Yugo's mother and I am the one who proposed we ask for assistance from the leaf.
Claire: Nice to meet you.
Kallen: It's nice to see you again too, Mika, I trust you've been well.

She said with a voice dripping of bitterness. Unlike Yugo, she felt no need to hide her distaste. Mika cast her gaze to the ground.
JJ: What's wrong with you.
Kallen: I requested that Mika come back because she is the most familair with this village. In addition her ability to control earth with very little effort is helpful in pushing back the Suna's advance. I am still not very fond of her, and I never will be. To me she will be nothing more than the daughter of the vile Viria clan. Please understand my reservations.

She replied with cold eyes. Claire stepped forward and said.
Claire: [Viria clan? That explains alot.] I understand, I will accompany you to investigate the matter, but I need them to do something else.
JJ: We have another job?
Claire: Yes.

She said before turning back to Yugo.
Claire: I want you all to take a bath, you all stink.

All of the genins' eyes went wide and they smelled themselves before they blushed and put distance between themselves.
Claire: Once you're done with that come and join me.

All of the child looked at each other as Claire walked away.
Mika: There's a public bath near here. We could go there.
Hinata: Okay.

They all nodded without looking at each other. Claire walked from the building while silently scoping out the area, she spotted several people glaring at her as Yugo talked on about something she wasn't listening to. She smiled as the children left in a different direction from where they were heading.
Claire: I'll be waiting, do a good job.

She said quietly as not for Yugo to overhear. She focused back on the man speaking to her.
Yugo: Are you sure it's wise to let them wonder the village alone?
Claire: Mika's from here right, she'll be able to handle it.
Yugo: Perhaps you're right.

He said with a smile.

[Flash]
Naruto sat down into the hot spring water and sighed as the heat radiated through his body. JJ jumped in next to him and caused the water to splash on his companion. Naruto looked at him with narrowed eyes as he giggled.
Naruto: Was that really neccessary?
JJ: No, but it was fun. It's not like it hurt or anything.
Naruto: Whatever. What do you gather about this place?

He said as he slid deeper into the water. JJ did the same and sighed.
JJ: They're seem like really bitter people, we should keep an eye out. Let's just hurry up and stop the sand so we can go back home and be done with it. This place is depressing.
Naruto: Yeah, and I don't like the people here either.
Hinata: Mika-san?

Naruto lifted his head up after he heard Hinata's voice coming from the other side of the wall. JJ looked up as well.

[Flash]
Hinata sat down in the water as the warm liquid flowed through her short hair. She looked over to Mika as she scrubbed her arm with closed eyes. Hinata pulled her head from the water and asked.
Hinata: Mika-san?
Mika: Huh?
Hinata: Why is it that everyone here seemed to hate you, and what is the Viria clan?
Mika: Well, the Viria clan is the clan my mother belonged to. They had the power to command the earth beneath their feet without the use of chakra, and at that they could control it better than even with jutsu. The legend says that it was because the clan was blessed by the earth goddess Gaia. Because of that our clan was honored, but time changes things. Soon people grew envious, and for some strange reason, they attacked the Viria clan, murdering everyone. Soon only my grandfather remained, and then my mother.
Hinata: And now you?
Mika: Yeah.

She said wearing a sad expression.
Mika: Ganzumaru, took me in, and I thought he wanted to take care of me because I was his daughter, but he made me use my power to....How's the water?

Hinata caught on to how quickly she changed the subject, but decided to let it go. It was probably something painful that she didn't want to talk about.
Hinata: Fine. It's really relaxing here. I've never been in a public hotspring before.

Mika smiled when she realized that Hinata wasn't going to pursue the subject. She smiled and thought.
Mika: [She's really nice, no wonder Naruto fell for her. I've never had a friend like her. Wait a minute!]

Hinata looked over to her and tilted her head in confusion.
Hinata: Is something wrong?
Mika: You've never been in a public hotspring before?
Hinata: No, me and Hanabi usually use our private hotspring.

Mika's head shot up.
Mika: You have a private hotspring!?
Hinata: Three, one is outside of the village on our other property.

Mika narrowed her eyes.
Mika: [Note to self: If in need of money for any reason, ask Hinata.]

Mika looked at Hinata then looked down slightly with a lifted eyebrow.
Hinata: Mika?
Mika: I never would've guessed that yours were so big. You always wear that jacket, it's almost bigger than mine.
Hinata: What do you mean?

Mika motioned her hands around her own breasts and Hinata blushed.
Hinata: I-I-I, don't say such weird things all of a sudden.

Naruto and JJ's eyes went wide and they listened closer to the conversation.
Mika: There's only one way to find out.

She said moving closer to Hinata.
Hinata: What are you-?
Mika: Bust check!

She said as she quickly reached around Hinata and grabbed a big handful of her chest. Naruto and JJ's eyes went wider as a mental picture zapped into their minds. Naruto tried his best not to use his byakugan, he focused his mind on something else, but then he heard.
Hinata: Ahh, Mika-san that's-
Mika: Wow, they really are big.

Naruto stood up and turned around.
Naruto: I'm out.
JJ: Right behind you.

They both said as they walked away with tents in their towels. Hinata pulled away from Mika and moved to the opposite side of the bath.
Hinata: Really Mika-san.

She said covering herself and blushing. Mika put her hands together with an apologetic look.
Mika: Sorry, sorry.
Hinata: What if the boys heard that?
Mika: I never thought about that.

Hinata picked up a towel and rubbed it gently on her arm before she looked up at something. Something moved above her head, she looked over to Mika who seemed to have her gaze locked in the same direction, it wasn't her imagination. She activated her byakugan and looked up at a ninja preparing to strike.

[Music que: Aerodynamic-by: Daft punk.]
Hinata placed her hands on the stones surrounding the bath and flipped out just as shuriken slammed in the grouned under the water. She quickly spun down and wrapped a large towel around herself. Mika jumped from the water and wrapped herself as well before she spun out of the way of a claw-weilding ninja. Seven ninja dropped down into the water in front of them and Mika slammed her hands on the ground, causing the earth around the water to create a shell around the ninja. She stomped on the ground and the shel slammed down to only 3 inches above the water, the ones who weren't crushed would surely drown.

After she displayed her abilities a pair of eyes from above locked onto her witth interest. The lone ninja turned and walked away from the battle field, leaving the battle to the others without him. Yet, his watchful gaze locked onto the girl from afar, watching her every move. Three more ninjas dropped down wearing long claws on their knuckles, prepared to slam them down into Hinata's skull, until she spun out of the way and swept at his feet. The ninja flipped back and found a large stone slammed into his back. His allies ran to his side and prepared for the next strike.
Mika: Fall back!
Hinata: Right.

Both girls quickly ran through the straw doors of the hotsprings and ducked as the large claws of the ninja ripped through it behind them. Holding tightly onto their towels they ran into the hallway, scrambling for the dressing room to reclaim their clothes. Mika felt a tug on her back and noticed that one of the ninja had grabbed the hem of her towel. He quickly pulled on it, both undressing her and sending her spinning to the ground. She landed on her back with a thud, her eyes met the ninja as he thrusted his claws down at her. Mika quickly overed her chest and kicked herself back along the ground. Hinata ran over to her and slammed her palm into the ninja's chest, blue chakra erupted from his back and hhe fell lifeless to the ground. Mika rolled to her feet and ran along side Hinata as they sprinted for the dressing room. When they reached the door two ninja emerged from it as the caretakers of the establishment ran for their lifes.

Hinata looked back and noticed the two ninja behind them. She backed up slightly and assessed the situation. She was half-naked, unarmed, and surrounded by four skilled hostile ninjas. The odds weren't in their favor. Until a shout came from the side of them.
Naruto: What hell is going on out here!?
Hinata: Naruto-kun!

Naruto and JJ rounded the corner and suddenly became enthralled by the sight in front of them, not the ninjas of course, but the exposed flesh that the ninjas were closing in on. Both's nose bled alittle and Mika ducked as a slash came for her head.
Mika: Dammit, stop gawking and help us!!
Naruto/JJ: Right!

Naruto charged forward and two of the ninja turned their attention to the boys. Naruto called two clones to his side and made them engage the ninja, his attention was locked on the ones attacking the girls. JJ spun under a slash and jumped over the next ninja coming after him. As soon as he avoided them Naruto's clones grabbed them and suddenly Naruto held his fingers up without once looking back, and said.
Naruto: Kamikaze clones.

With his word, the clones exploded, taking the ninjas with them. JJ pulled his sword and slammed it up into the claws of the sand ninja before they could sink into Mika's skin. Naruto jumped forward and kicked into the face of the ninja who dared attack his hime. It was bad enough that she was being attacked, but the fact that they attacked her while she was naked made it one hundred times worse.
JJ: Hurry and get dressed!

Mika nodded and ran into the room, Hinata ran in after her and both looked around the trashed room and their eyes were drawn to the shreds of clothing strewn around the room.
Mika: They shredded our clothes, what the hell!?
Hinata: Why would they do that?

The ninja outside chuckled as they heard the girl's screams.
JJ: Looks like they wanted to keep you guys distracted.

JJ leaned back and dodged another swipe of the ninja's claws before spinning down to the ground. He quickly scooped up two bath robes before throwing them through the door. JJ applied pressure into his right foot and tackled the ninja in front of him through the door to the lobby. Naruto threw his arms up to block a kick that came at him, but the force behind the attack knocked him back into the wall, these were no normal ninjas, they were elite. The ninja thrusted his claws at Naruto's head, but he rolled out of the way before punching into the ninja's stomach. Mika charged from the room and slammed her fist into the ninja's face as he stumbled back. Naruto smiled as Hinata ran to his side as well. Hinata spun back behind Naruto as more ninja dropped down into the room.
Naruto: Try to stay behind me.

Mika stomped on the ground and a stalagmite shot up under the ninja, all dodged it before one charged at her. Before he could get close to her the body of one of his comrades flew into him. JJ stepped back into the room with a smile.
JJ: You didn't forget me did you?

Naruto smiled and stopped a claw before it could reach him. He punched into the ninja's chest and sent another jab into his stomach. When the ninja stumbled Naruto ran under him and sent two hooks into his face before delivering a haymaker that sent him through the wall. He looked back as Hinata skillfully parried the enemy's attack before she grabbed his arm and slammed two finger's into his elbow. She pulled his arm forward and slammed two fingers into the back of his head before sending a chakra filled plam into the chest of a ninja descending on her. The ninja limply fell to the ground, and three ninja pounced on her at once. Naruto ran toward her, but she leaned forward and spun around, causing a chakra sphere to surround her, blasting all enemies in every direction. When she stopped Naruto smiled and looked around for JJ and Mika.

Mika tried her best to dodge the attacks, but it seemed like the ninjas were trying their best to seperate her from the others. There were five ninja coming at her at once, and JJ got caught up in his own fight. She fell back into a chair and looked back at the room fell of tables. She spun from the chair just in time to dodge a slash coming down at her. She kicked the chair into the ninja and he just knocked it away. Mika slid into the splits and slid under the table behind her. The ninja followed her quickly and she knocked two of the legs away before she flipped it over and slammed it into the ninja's chest. Mika screamed and ran foward before pinning the ninja against the wall. One of the ninja behind her stabbed his claws at her, but she sidestepped and the ninja's claws pierced the table, and his ally. Mika shot her elbow back into the ninja's jaw and crushed it. She moved form the table with a spin and in that fluid motion she also removed the dead ninja's claws.

Mika smiled and placed the claws on her hands. When she stood the wood below her blew up as dirt flew into the air, creating a cloud. The ninjas, now blind, struggled to see through the dirt, but the first thing on of them saw was Mika's smile as she slammed her claws into the man's neck. She chuckled and dragged the claws up through the ninja's neck. One of the other ninja's saw and tried to assist his ally, but he found claws loudged in his chest. Mika sawwed the claws until they ripped through the man's side. In one motion she swept toward the ground and sliced the next ninja's leg off. Once he fell to the ground she smiled widely and stabbed directly through his heart. She chuckled and repeated the same stab repeatedly, her smile growing wider with each stab. She pulled her claws free with a sinister smile gracing her face before she snapped back to herself and stared emptily at the bodies before her. She frowned and swiped her claws, clearing the blood that still remained on them before running back into the main hall.

Naruto saw JJ easily dispelling all ninja pouncing down at him before spinning back away from a swipe aimed at his chest. He looked down and saw his jacket slowly moving with his motions. He grabbed it and frowned.
JJ: You, you cut my jacket you son of a bitch!!!

JJ walked forward and Naruto cringed as the blow he laid upon the ninja sent him flying from the building and into the wall of another. The ninja tried to pick himself up, but suddenly someone was standing over him. JJ pulled back his foot and slammed it into the ninja's face, crushing it through the wall. He turned back and looked at Naruto as the girls joined him. JJ walked toward them and asked.
Hinata: That was the last of them.
JJ: Do you have any other clothes with you?
Hinata: Yes, they should be back at the inn.
JJ: Naruto, let's go get their clothes.
Naruto: Yeah, you two wait here.
Mika: Why do both of you have to go?
JJ: Because I wouldn't feel right going through Hinata's stuff.
Naruto: And it'd feel wrong for me to go through yours. Or do you want to go get it dressed like that?

Mika suddenly felt a breeze pass under her and she looked down.
Mika: Thank you.
Hinata: Hurry back.
Naruto: If anything else happens I'll be right back here before you even realize I was gone.

The pair of eyes watching over Mika became accompanied by a smile, before both vanished into nothing.

[Flash]
Claire had heard the ruckus caused by her team, but she decided not in interfere. Only moments ago she had found her way into the head house of the village leader. She expected to find gaurds all around the place, but it seemed like she had underestimated just how many of their numbers Naruto had cut. She practically walked into the most important part of their village with her eyes closed. She found documents left behind by Ganzumaru. It was in a hidden room, but unfortunately they weren't hidden good enough. She read over numerous pages and sat back into Ganzumaru's old chair. She chuckled and shook her head.
Claire: So, that's what this is about. How pitiful, some people just don't know when to quit. Oh well, let's see how long it'll take them to find out.

She said as she pulled a scroll form her pouch and set it beside the document she held. She focused her chakra and made a copy of the document before she put it back. She looked up as voices came from the other side of the door and she vanished from the room without a trace.

[Flash]
After the boys returned with girls' clothes they gathered the bodies of the fallen ninja and checked them closely, searching for any clue to their goal or ambition. However, none were found. Naruto stood up and checked around, suddenly Yugo came running toward them.
Yugo: Is everything alright?
Hinata: No injuries to speak of.
Naruto: You sure took your time getting here.

JJ slowly stood up and turned to Yugo with a frown.
JJ: Mind explaining why these ninja seemed to be coming after us specifically?
Yugo: What?
JJ: Don't play dumb with me. For ninja who aim to attack your village, that assualt seemed to be focused directly on us. They even went as far as to shred the girls' clothes. They weren't after your villagers, they were after us. Care to explain why?
Yugo: I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about that.
JJ: Of course you don't.

He said pushing passsed Yugo with a frown.
JJ: I'm going to find Claire-sensei.

Naruto chuckled as he walked behind JJ and Hinata followed. Mika's mind was last in another world. Among the bodies of the ninja were the ones she had killed. She looked at her newly acquired claws and frowned.
Mika: [I can't be like that anymore.]

Mika looked back at Yugo and then to her teammates before she quickly followed after them. Yugo clentched his fist and ground his teeth, these children were far stronger than he thought, but one of the ninja should have been able to handle them. He cursed and walked away from the bodies before he lit a torch and tossed it back on the pile of corpses.
Yugo: What were you idiots doing?

He asked the burning pile as if questioning them before walking away into the streets, fury burning in his eyes.

[Flash]
Claire had returned to the streets and walked aimlessly as if waiting for the children to find her. She looked up and smiled as the group finally approached her. JJ sighed once he say her face and asked.
JJ: You know what's going on don't you?
Claire: Yep.
JJ: You're not goning to tell us are you?
Claire: What fun would that be?
Hinata: Huh?
Naruto: It's complicated. So, what do we do now?
Claire: We wait. I want you all to take care of any sand ninja you come across, just like you did at the hotsprings. Everything will come to you eventually. Where's Mika?

Everyone turned around and searched the area, Mika was nowhere in sight.
JJ: She was here just a few minutes ago. I'll go look for her.

He said as he turned and ran down the road.

[Flash]
Mika stood in a small forest at the edge of the village. Since years ago, it was her haven, a place to come and think. She looked down at her clawed gloves and frowned, the rage that overtook her was something that she had supressed since joining the leaf, but only one day back in stone had made her revert back to her old self. Even so, the sand ninja just unintentionally given her a gift. With these, she could rip them to shreds, limb from limb, fill the streets with their screams.
Mika: No!!!

She screamed to herself as she gripped her head, dispelling the thoughts Ganzumaru had cursed her with.
Mika: I'm not a monster!!!
????: Yes, you are.

Mika's head shot up and she turned back to face the person speaking to her. She stepped back into the tree behind her and watched the boy as he walked closer.
????: And that is a beautiful thing.

He said with a devilish smile as he walked closer. His fiery red hair shone under the sunlight and his eyes were void of all emotion. He terrified her, she couldn't even move back anymore, but she tried still.
Mika: Who are you!?
????: A monster, just like you.

He moved slowly forward as if savoring the moment. The gourd on his back began to spill sand as he moved closer. Mika slammed her foot on the ground and a pike shot up toward the boy, but as soon as it grew close, it melted into sand. The sand behind the boy shot at Mika and she extended her hand causing it all to solidify and swirve away from her. Gaara smiled widely as turned to look at the stone as it flew back at him. Before it could collide with him it burst into particles of sand and flew passed his face.
Gaara: You power, it's just like mine. But, I am stronger still.

He said as he once again walked forward. He sood in front of Mika and slammed his hand on the tree behind her. Mika shivered, something about this boy was completely paralyzing. He had her pinned against the tree, there was no way she could get away from him. Suddenly he started inching his face closer and she closed her eyes tightly as the his face finally closed in on hers.
Mika: [Norugi-kun.]
JJ: Mika!!!!

Gaara's eyes shot open as the boy called out to Mika. He was still far away from them, but he was close enough to interfere with the moment. Gaara glared and silently said.
Gaara: We'll meet again soon. My beautiful monster.

He smiled evilly as his entire body melted into sand and vanished under the grass. JJ rounded the corner as Mika collapsed down the sitting position. He ran over to her and looked around.
JJ: Something wrong?

Mika looked up at him wondering if he had seen what happened, but she said nothing. She stood up and walked around him. She peeked behind her to the area where the boy stood, was it all a dream? Was he even there, JJ should have seen him, shouldn't he? These questions and more floated through her mind, completely enveloping her thoughts. All fell apart as JJ grabbed her hand and smiled at her, the warm smile he always gave to her when she was scared or hurting. With her memories of her past fresh in her head, she wondered, did she deserve someone like him?
Mika: Norugi-kun.
JJ: It's okay, let's go.

He said as he guided her through the woods, and back to their team, he made a promise, that nothing would happen to her while they were there. He intended to make good on it. However, even through his smile, a feeling twisted his gut, warning him that something was beginning.

[Flash]
Yugo waited patiently as the remaining ninja arrived, only three stood in front of him while others laid in wait, for the conversation to go sour. He lifted his head as the last member of their group finally arrived.
Yugo: You sure took your time Gaara no Subaku.
Gaara: I had more important matters than making deals with a weakling such as you.

Yugo clicked his teeth and frowned.
Yugo: Why didn't you attack, the demon of the sand could have taken down the ninja of the leaf.
Gaara: I will deal with Naruto Uzumaki as I see fit, and I am not your puppet.
Temari: More importantly, you left out information in your request. You said nothing about the girl being able to manipulate earth with the use of chakra.
Yugo: It didn't matter, The mission is to retrieve the girl and kill anyone who stands in your way.
Kankuro: Then why don't you do it?
Yugo: Because-
Gaara: You're not strong enough. You're afraid of being killed by the Uzumaki boy. Pathetic.

Baki chuckled as the man ground his teeth in frustration. Temari looked at Gaara, there was something he knew about the boy with the orange jacket that they didn't. Gaara turned his back to Yugo and said sternly.
Gaara: I quit, this mission no longer interests me.

Yugo's head shot up and he shouted.
Yugo: You can't quit!
Gaara: Are you telling me what I can and can't do!?

His eyes were burning, sand erupted from his gourd, daring Yugo to open his mouth once more. Yugo stepped back and looked down to his feet. Gaara huffed and turned his back to the man.
Gaara: Coward. I don't care what any of you do.

He said directed toward the other members of his team. Gaara continued walking and then paused for a second. He looked over to a tree on the far side of them and chuckled. Gaara pulled a flask from his jacket and tossed it back to Yugo.
Gaara: That will allow you to control that girl on your own.

Yugo caught it and looked at it with curiousity.
Gaara: Use it.
Yugo: Why give me this after you quit.
Gaara: Because, the song that girl caused was beautiful. I want to know what she's truly capable of. And, I look forward to watching you fail.

Gaara smiled wickedly before he walked from the area, leaving Yugo with the flask of purple liquid. Yugo looked up as Gaara disappeared in a whirl of sand. Temari pulled her fan closer on her back and walked away as well.
Yugo: Where are you going?
Temari: Didn't you hear? We don't work for you anymore.
Yugo: I still require your assistance. I'll double the pay.
Kankuro: Don't matter, for once I actually agree with Gaara, but with someone like you behind the helm, this mission is gonna go down faster than a two ton boulder.

With those words said everyone began to work away. Yugo clutched the flask tighter and frowned.
Yugo: Fine, I'll work with what I have.

He looked down at it and smiled.
Yugo: You've just given me the tool of their and your own destruction.

In one of the few trees in behind Yugo, Claire stood watching down on him. The only one who had noticed her presence, was Gaara, and that fact worried her, for now she focused on the current enemy, she could have stopped him now, but it wasn't her mission. It was the children's and they needed to handle on their own. She jumped from the tree and sprinted back to the village. Once she emerged from the forest she leapt onto a roof and watched the children as they searched the village, Mika leading them all the way. Claire smiled, it was funny to her, she jumped down from the roof and walked over to JJ, causing him to jump in shock.
JJ: What the hell!?
Hinata: Claire-sensei, is something wrong?
Claire: No, it's been a long day, why don't we rest.
Naruto: We haven't been looking for very long. Shouldn't we-
Claire: Don't worry, I'm sure everything will become clear tomorrow.
JJ: What's going on.

Claire smiled and turned away from him.
Claire: Tomorrow.

Was the last thing she said before she walked away. All of the genin stared at her blankly before they looked at each other. Naruto shrugged it off and continued to search the village. Hinata followed after his lead and JJ split from the group to check a different area.
JJ: [Claire-sensei must have found out what the sand village is planning. Maybe I should check the outskirts of the village.]

Mika looked in both directions before finally chasing after JJ. Hours of searching proved fruitless. Finally deciding to put the search on hold, the children returned to the inn. Mika's head swam, filled with thoughts, the boy with the gourd, and him stealing her first kiss too. She dropped in the bed and looked up to the ceiling.
Mika: I should've resisted mor, but his presence was horrifying.
????: So you met Gaara? It must have been like looking in a mirror.

Mika shot up and looked to the side of her bed, finally catching notice of Yugo standing in the corner, waiting for her to notice.
Mika: A monster for a monster, I need that monster at the moment, can I speak with her Mika?

Yugo jumped down on Mika and latched his hand over her throat and began to squeeze. As Mika gasped he opened the flask with his free hand and placed it at her mouth. Unwillingly, she drank the drug, her struggling stopped. Mika's eyes glazed back and she laid back against the bed, unmoving. Yugo checked her pulse and smiled when he felt it. She was still alive, now he just needed to wait for results.

The next morning JJ stirred in his bed, Claire was nowhere to be found. He rolled over and his eyes locked onto something above him. A sword was quickly descending down on him. He rolled from the bed and watched as the blade pierced straight through it. He looked up as three ninja dropped down in front of him. JJ reached for his sword, but noticed it was where he had left it. He looked over and saw one of the ninjas holding it. The ninja lifted it up and tried to slash down on JJ with it, but JJ didn't even move.
JJ: Return to me Ryu-o-jinn.

The sword in the man's hands forced itself free of his grip and returned to JJ hands. With a thrust JJ gave the sword back to the man, right through the chest.
JJ: You really thought you'd kill me with my own sword?

The other two ninja closed in on him and he rolled back along the ground. The ninja slammed his fist down after him and chased him along the ground. JJ smiled and pulled his right fist back while still croutched down.
JJ: Shouryuken!

He said jumping up with a flying uppercut. The ninja went flying back through the air before he fell back neck first and rolled to the ground. The second ninja grabbed the sword from the bed and closed in on JJ before he could land back on the ground. JJ continued his spin and slammed the heel of his foot into the man's face before he landed with a spin and swept the man's feet. Once the man hit the ground JJ slammed his sword into the man's chest. He pulled the sword free and examined the ninja before his eyes narrowed.
JJ: Stone ninja.

He stood up and quickly tossed on his clothes before running from his room. He charged into Mika's room with clear disregard of whether she was dressed or not. Luckily for him she had fallen asleep with her clothes on. He ran to the side of her bed and began to shake her gently, trying to rouse her from her slumber.
JJ: Mika we have tto get out of here, wake up.

Mika's eyes slowly opened and she smiled at him. Then her right arm shot up and latched tightly onto his neck. Her grip was crushing, almost over powering, with he hadn't used his dragon skin technique right before she did it, she would've killed him. Her eyes showed her annoyance from his surviving the attack and she pushed him back. Before he could recover she leapt from her bed and slammed her fist into his stomach. Blood trickled from JJ's mouth and Mika smiled. She dragged her fist up and slammed it into his chin before she brought her left hand into a hook. JJ went spinning back to the ground, he looked up and tried to access what was going on, but he couldn't find anything.
Mika: What's wrong Norugi-kun? Why haven't you hit me back yet?

The boy grimaced and cursed before he stood to is feet and activated his aura eye. Her aura was distorted, something was wrong with her. Mika ran forward and slammed her fist into his face before spinning a with a powerful tornado kick. JJ flew back into the wall and fell back into a sitting position. He tried to lift himself up, but he suddenly noticed Mika charging at him. She thrusted her open palm into his chest and blasted him back into the hallway. JJ flew back into the hallway wall and blacked out. Mika stepped from the hole and Naruto burst from his room's door.
Naruto: What the hell is going on!?

Mika stopped and looked over to him. Suddenly a voice sounded off in her head.
????: [Kill Naruto.]

Mika turned to him with a smile and said.
Mika: Naruto, thank you for protecting me. Let me repay the favor.

Naruto jumped back ducked under a punch Mika threw at him. Hinata woke up and rubbed her eyes, just in time to see the punch get thrown. Her eyes shot wide and she looked around the room. She cringed when she caught sight of the dead ninjas around her bed. JJ wasn't the only one who got attack when he woke up, Naruto was just careful not to woke Hinata when he killed them. She jumped from the bed and got dressed from her night clothes.
Mika: So you're not going to attack either?

She asked Naruto with a smile, he like JJ could tell that Mika was herself. If she wanted to kill him before, she had plenty of chances to do it, or at least try it. As her attacks flew at him, he skillfully dodged each one with a perfectly timed parry. He had to, Yubiki taught him that dodging and counter were some of the most effective ways of fighting, besides he had felt Mika's punch before, it hurt like hell. Naruto dodged another punch and jumped back to gain distance. Mika pointed her fingers to the wall and made a chunk emerge from the wall. She dragged her fingers back and the piece of wall collided with Naruto's face, knocking him off balance.

Mika smiled at her new opprotunity and uppercutted into Naruto's chin before following up with four quick punchs to his stomach. Mika sent a thrusting elbow into his chest and sent him rolling back along the ground. Naruto caught himself and rolled back to his feet. Mika closed the distance between them and slammed her knee into his face. Naruto slid back and flipped to his feet before wiping the blood from his face. Mika jumped at him with a flying kick. Naruto blocked it and Mika flipped back before landing low on the ground. She charged forward and punched at Naruto, who punched back. Mika caught his fist and smiled before punching into his chest three times and then sending a haymaker into his face. When Naruto stumbled back Mika locked her hand on his face and began running toward the end of the hall. Once she reached it, she slammed Naruto's head back through the window and sent him flying into the building across from them.

Naruto hit the wall hard and fell down to the dirt in the streets. Mika jumped from the window and descended on Naruto with her fist pulled back. Naruto tried to lift himself up, but his elbows buckled and Mika slammed her fist into his back. Naruto screamed out and fell flat to the ground. Mika reached down and grabbed his collar before lifting him to her face. She looked at Naruto's face and his red began to turn red. Naruto pulled back his fist and sent it into Mika's stomach, sending her flying back. Mika stopped herself and aimed her hand at the ground beneath Naruto. The ground shot up quickly and sent Naruto flying into the air. The same stone repeatedly collided with him before it slammed down into his back and crushed him back into the ground. Naruto crushed the stone and emerged from beneath the rubble with blood dripping down his arm. The street were empty, no one dared come outside, not because of the boy, but because they all feared Mika. The power the girl had reminded them of the times before.
Mika: What's wrong, am I too much for you?

Naruto frowned, holding back was became alot harder to do. Mika charged at him and he steeled his resolve. If he could at least knock her out then it would be easier to take her in. No more holding back, he could fight her, he just wouldn't kill her. Mika ran forward and Naruto cletched his fists, but before the girl could get closer, Hinata dropped in front of Naruto and thrusted her palm toward Mika's stomach, Mika leaned back and dropped down as another strike flew at he head. Mika placed her hand on the ground and spun into a high kick. Hinata simply spun out of the way and fluidly blocked all of the attacks that came after. Mika called stones to her side and they began to encircle her. Mika threw her arms forward and the many stones flew toward Hinata. Hinata smiled as she flipped back over one of the stones and landed on top of the next. The stone flew into the air with Hinata still on top, but Hinata simply jumped from it before it could collide with the ne next to it. On her way to the ground another large stone flew at her. Hinata placed her hand on top of it and quickly exerted force into her wrist before flipping herself back over it. Wind rippled through her clothes from the velocity of her fall. Suddenly the stones began to swarm her, Hinata swiftly timed her spins and flips, managing an aerial dance that avoided all of the stone coming after her. Mika's eyes went wide as Hinata finally reached her and pulled her palm back. Mika stomped the ground and caused a stone wall to appear in front of, and around her. Hinata's hand slammed into the wall and Mika smiled as she stopped the attack, but when she looked down blue chakra spilled through even the stone. The wall behind her fell to the ground and the dirt under her shot back, dragging her quickly across the ground.
Hinata: Mika-san!

Mika smiled as she looked at the girl.
Mika: Who knew you could get so loud?
Hinata: I don't know what they've done to you, but I'll help you regain your senses.
Mika: Hinata-san.....

Mika's eyes recovered slightly and she grabbed her head before she suddenly started laughing.
Mika: Sorry, I'm not waiting to be saved. Do you all honestly think that I'm that weak? I am not weaker than Naruto or Norugi-kun. I am-

Mika suddenly grabbed her head again and her eyes shrunk.
Mika: Viria is-

Yugo dropped down behind her and placed his hand on her shoulder. JJ stood behind Naruto and glared.
JJ: You bastard what did you do to her!?
Naruto: When did you get here?
JJ: Does that matter now? Yugo, what have you done to Mika?
Yugo: I made her obedient. She is going to exact my revenge on you all! Isn't that right Mika?
Mika: Yes Yugo-sama.

Mika finally removed her hand from her head and stared at them with a vemonous smile. Her eyes were devoid of all emotion. Yugo leaned down and smiled as he plaed his face closer to his little sister's.
Yugo: Such beautiful anger, it reminds me of old times. You see things were always like this, Mika killed without a second thought, trained to be a walking weapon, only to kill those who opposed father. I never knew why he kept her around, but once he died I was tempted to leave her as your problem. Then I stumbled upon father's old documents, it ll became clear. There was something left behind by the long lost Viria clan, a powerful golem sleeps under this very village. It is rumored to rival even the bijuu. Because of its connection to the earth goddess, the Viria clan are the only ones that could activate it.

Yugo placed his hand on Mika's head and turned her toward them.
Yugo: The only problem was, there were only two left. After Mika's mother refused, he killed her and took the next best thing. There was a condition to activating it though; the one who does it has to be strong. Mika wasn't ready, so he thought her to kill. Men, women, children, she must have killed thousands of them without even the slightest emotion. I don't know why, but suddenly she decided that she didn't want to kill anymore. Father tried his best to shake her resolve, even relentless torture, but she refused to kill for him. This ruined all of father's plans; he was forced to throw away his plan.
Naruto: And he attacked the leaf without the golem.
Yugo: Yes, you know how that turned out. But, now we have the ingredients. I will take revenge on the leaf and the sand. Mika, awaken the golem.

Mika smiled and walked back before she turned into a complete sprint. The genin ran after her, but with a snap of his finger Yugo called hundreds of ninjas to his side. Claire walked from behind the children and smiled.
Claire: You are so pathetic. JJ, go after Mika.
JJ: What about you?
Claire: I'll handle them, you have to stop Mika, that golem takes the life of the one who awakens it.

JJ stepped forward and asked back.
JJ: You knew about this.
Claire: I did a little investigating.
Naruto: Why didn't you tell us?
Claire: I don't handle your missions for you. That's your job, I'm already doing more than I should.
JJ: Right, Naruto, Hinata, let's go!

Naruto flashed a cocky smile and he ran behind JJ as Hinata followed behind him. The ninjas stood in front of them and Naruto roared loud enough to intimadate them. All ninjas moved and the three children through the ninja and into the forest behind them.
JJ: Mission directive: Incapacitate Mika and return her at all costs.
Naruto: Right.
Hinata: Understood.

Yugo turned and frowned as he commanded his ninja to follow, but Claire stood in front of them.
Claire: Trust me, none of you are passing.

[Flash]
Mika ran through the trees and turned back to peek at the people following her. She smiled. After doing some handsigns she slammed her hands onto the ground.
Mika: Great wall jutsu!

The genin looked up as the massive wall emerged from the ground and Naruto placed his hands on the ground. He started running on all fours and a tail formed behind him. He reached back and punched his fist forward. A chakra hand shot forward and collided with the wall. Mika smiled as it came for her. Mika grabbed the hand and slammed her fist into the wall, sending a large piece of it flying into Naruto's face Hinata looked back and ran after him as he flew back through the many trees behind them. JJ punched through the wall and ran after Mika who was extremely far at that point. Naruto quickly recovered and jumped back to his feet before throwing Hinata on his back. Naruto charged behind JJ and leapt through the wall as well. JJ closed the distance with Mika, or more accurately, she let him catch up. She turned back and kicked him back across the ground. JJ placed his hands on the ground and flipped back to his feet. JJ ran at her and punched upward into her stomach trying to stun her, but his fist hit something hard. Mika smiled and punched down into his face. When he rolled back this time she lifted up her shirt and showed a stone slab on her stomach. It fell to pieces and she took off in the opposite direction.
JJ: Since when could she do that?

He asked as he stood up slowly, Mika seemed like she was skating across the ground, using the very earth below her to propel herself. JJ started into a sprint and looked back to Naruto leaping through the trees, quickly passing him up. Hinata hanging to his back for dear life, JJ slowed down and shouted.
JJ: First form: Dragon!

The resulting transformation turned him into a giant two-legged dragon. He charged through the forest quickly catching up to Naruto and Mika. The lone girl turned while still sliding back through the forest, dodging all trees around her. She smiled and leaned forward under a low branch before she turned back to the path she was heading down. JJ leapt in front of her and grabbed down for her. Mika ducked under his massive hand and slid back away from the next swipe he took for her. Mika spun under him and stood behind his back. She ran up his scales and lined her fist up to the back of his head. She slammed her fist into it and sent the dragon flipping forward. She jumped off of his back and dropped to the ground causing a pillar to shoot up right below his face. The impact slight knocked him back into the air and Mika flipped sideways before colliding her foot into the dragon's chest, blasting him through the same pillar that she had just made. Naruto looked back as the massive dragon flew back through the trees and he leapt into the air to avoid impact.
Mika: Ready?

Mika smiled and watched Naruto fall back through the trees. Hinata jumped from his back and Naruto stretched the chakra on his hand and spun to the ground as a buzzsaw. Mika stepped out of the way as Naruto landed behind her and slashed repeatedly for her. Mika slid back and flipped over the last slash before she peeked back to Hinata coming at her back. Mika thrust kicked Naruto back through the trees, before she quickly put up her hand to stop Hinata's hand from reaching her. Hinata spun low and tripped for Mika's feet, but the girl jumped over it and kicked down at Hinata, who only blocked it. Hinata was pushed back from the force of the kick and Mika shot the ground under her into the air and pulled masses of earth around her from the ground as well. All of it surrounded Hinata and threatened to crush her. Hinata stood low and waited for the all to close in before she spun quickly.
Hinata: Rotation!

All of the pieces of stone disintegrated into dust as it reached her. Hinata once again fell toward the ground and Mika frowned. Hinata seemed to be the most best suited to fight her, her fighting style as bloodline limit allow her to affectively dodge hits while also avoiding using massive power to attack. Mika shot the ground below her into the air and flew toward Hinata, before the airbourne girl could react Mika grabbed her throat and launched her back down to the forest. Mika made the same stone under her to launch her self down at Hinata. Mika pulled back her hand and punched fiercely into her stomach. Hinata fell back to the ground like a missile, making a large skid-mark with her back. Mika smiled and continued away from the forest. JJ changed back and Naruto went to check Hinata. Hinata slowly rose to her feet and looked at Naruto.
JJ: Is it just me or are we getting our asses kicked?
Naruto: I wasn't holding back.
JJ: Neither was I? I mean, I wasn't trying to kill her, but I wasn't pulling punches.
Hinata: Ugh, Mika-san is getting away.

Both boys looked down at the girl struggling back to her feet. Hinata was surprisingly fighting harder than even JJ. They all stood up and ran through the forest. Mika smiled as she finally reached her destination. She looked at the large platform in front of her. She quickly spreaded her arms and the dust covering the platform flew in all directions. She moved the massive platform with a single finger and smiled as she laid eyes on circular stone slab that sealed the entrance to the pit. She stomped her foot on the ground and the slab moved in different directions. Mika lifted her head and smiled devilishly.
Mika: You just don't give up do you?

She turned back to the three behind her and frowned.
Mika: Norugi-kun, Naruto, Hinata-san. I don't want to kill you, please leave.
JJ: You remember?
Mika: Yeah, but I can't stop myself anymore. I've always held back, because I thought if I went all out I'd revert back to my old self. Sorry, but I can't turn back now, my body isn't under my control. If you continue to come after me, I'll kill you.

[Music que: Locking up the sun-by poets of the fall.]
She said once again smiling widely. She opened her arms and fell backward into the deep pit. Without hesitation, three people followed her. Mika looked up and frowned at the other lights descending into the pit alongside her. She turned around and quickened her descent. Naruto looked at the walls of the circular pit and flipped down on them. He started to run downward.
Naruto: Go!

JJ shot down like a missile, speeding quickly after the girl. Hinata flew down only a few feet behind him. Naruto jumped from the wall and grabbed for Mika, but she span away from his grip. JJ dived down next to Naruto and grabbed his hand and threw him down Toward Mika. JJ dropped in front of her and she turned back in mid-air.
JJ: Mika!

He called out extending his hand to her. She reached out and grabbed his hand with a smile before she launched her fist into his face and kicked him in the side. JJ flew back into the wall of the pit and tumbled downward. Naruto jumped down at her and made two tails appear behind him before he slashed. Mika turned away from the attack and slammed both of her hands into each other, causing two stone pillars to emerge from the walls and slam into both Naruto’s back and front. Naruto coughed up blood and fell down further into the pit. Mika grabbed his neck and slammed him into the wall with multiple spikes emerged from behind his back. Naruto felt his back being ripped up, and he screamed out. Mika smiled and span away from the wall before throwing Naruto directly into the wall on the other side. Naruto slammed his claws into the wall and frowned before his back healed and he charged down the wall once again. Hinata dropped down further than him and dropped in front of Mika.
Hinata: Rotation.

Mika frowned as the giant orb of chakra slammed into her and knocked her futher down. Hinata dived down after her and Mika recovered from the blast. She punched upward into Hinata’s face and grabbed her neck. Mika dragged her forward and kneed her in the stomach before she threw her down below her. Hinata spun out control and suddenly Mika dived down after her and slammed both of her feet into Hinata’s stomach. Mika bent down and thrusted her feet down, launching Hinata further down. Mika smiled and dived once again before slamming her forearm into Hinata’s throat. Hinata span back up through the pit.
Naruto: Hinata-hime!

Naruto jumped and caught Hinata as he dropped further into the seemingly endless pit. He looked over to JJ who was still dropping shouted.
Naruto: What are you waiting for!?

JJ looked over to him and all three dropped down faster. Hinata spread out and gained on Mika who started spiraling down into the pit. JJ reached her and wrapped his arms around her. Mika frowned and elbowed him twice in the chest before she donkey kicked him into the back wall and leaned back onto the opposite wall. She pounded her fist into the wall as she slid down and a large chunk of stone slammed JJ into her wall as she flipped out of the way. Naruto dropped down and slammed his hand into the stone and freed JJ who started falling backward as soon as he was free Naruto looked at Hinata as she took the charge once again. Mika looked back up at them and frowned as she commanded large stone to fly toward them. JJ regained himself and quickly dodged. He placed his feet on one stone and leaned forward before kicking back to propel himself downward. Hinata moved fluidly away from them as Naruto just crushed through. Mika turned back down as she saw the floor finally approaching. She dived down with a flip and slammed both fists into the ground. Spikes flew up around her and into the opening the pit. JJ turned to the side and Naruto flipped backwards. Hinata slid down on the spikes and all passed through the opening before it could be closed off. As soon as they landed the light from the outside world was extinguished. Mika walked forward and placed the clawed gloves over her hands before she ran after her teammates. Hinata dodged them and sent a palm back for Mika’s chest, which she promptly missed. Naruto’s three tails slammed at the girl, but Mika quickly ducked under them and charged at him. JJ stood in her path and she thrusted her claws into his chest as he pulled her loser and slammed his fist roughly into her stomach, knocking her unconscious. Mika passed out over his shoulder and he pulled her off of him before he started doing a serious of handsigns. With his hands coated in blue chakra he placed them over Mika and removed the trance over her. Naruto walked behind him and smiled.
Naruto: Mission accomplished.
JJ: Not yet, where is the golem?
????: It was never here.

All three turned up and stared at the woman at the far end of the watery trench.
JJ: Who are you?

As the woman walked closer she seemed to give off a warm glow.
????: My name is Gaia. I assume you’ve heard of me.
Hinata: The earth Goddess?
Gaia: I have been called that.

She said with a smile, her beautiful brown air flowing behind her. Her eyes were deep green and she raidiated purity.
Naruto: Why are you here?
Gaia: I came to see her. Our foolish little humans, they believe power is so easily attained, and they follow false information. The Viria clan destroyed the golem, they believed that it would someday lead to destruction if it fell into the wrong hands. which it probably would have. I guess no one figured it out because only those of the Viria clan can find it.
Hinata: Why did you come to see Mika-san.
Gaia: Because she is one of my many daughters.

Everyone lifted a lone eyebrow and stared at the woman.
Gaia: Not, my daughter directly, a long time ago, I was smitten with a human. Long before the treaty and the war. He was strong we had a child, our child had the blood of a god and a human, a demi-god if you would. Then because of the war and the treaty all high level demons and Gods were required to return to their domains, but my child had the blood of a human, she couldn't returned with me.

She said turning her back to the children.
Gaia: Unlike the union of human and demon, demi-gods keep their powers, but lose the ability to heal and immortality. Whre as you Naruto, will probably live forever.
Naruto: You know my name?
Gaia: You've turn alot of heads, even demons know your name. But don't get cocky, because that's not always a good thing. I am forbidden to meet with MIka directly, as are the other clans that are descended from gods, like the Aname. I want you to tell her, that her destiny is much more than being someone's weapon, please take care of her.
JJ: Yes.

He said with a smile. Gaia smiled back and turned around.
Gaia: Remember these words well, this is just the beginning, not only are you being pursue by humans, but also demons and rogue gods. If you dally, they will kill you.
Naruto: Right.

Gaia smiled and walked into the darkness again before she shot a pillar from the ground and returned the children to the surface. JJ carried Mika, and walked back through the massive forest to the town once again. Claire smiled as she waved to the children from the pile of bodies on the ground. Yugo sat up and looked at them as he wiped the blood from his mouth.
Yugo: Damn, the little bitch failed, she can't even die correctly. I watsed my time even trying to use someone so worthless.
JJ: Shut up!

JJ laid Mika down and walked over to Yugo before he fiercely slammed his fist into his face.
JJ: This village is full of pathetic wimps, and I'm glad that the only one worthwhile was taken from here. You have no idea how lowly you are in front of her, and if I ever here you talk about the woman I love like that again. I'll make sure that this village is nothing but a descent memory. I don't know what high-horse you think you're standing on, but I'll make sure that you never speak again if you say one more word, now we're leaving, and if you open your mouth so much as to breathe, I'll kick your ass, send carrier pidgeon back to the village and request more ninja to come, then I'll sit back and watch THEM kick your ass!

JJ turned back and looked at a blushing Mika, who had happened to wake up during the entire talk. He walked over to her and grabbed her hand before he angrily walked from the village. Yugo stood up and screamed as he charged at Mika. JJ turned back and his eyes flashed golden before he punched him back through three houses and many trees on the way.
JJ: Be glad I don't kill you.

JJ turned around and walked through the gates as his allies followed. Mika dragging her feet behind him, repeatedly calling him. He simply ignored her and kept walking, until she finally yanked her hand free. He turned back to her and she stared at him with tears in her eyes.
Mika: Did you mean that?
JJ: Every word.

Claire smiled and led the other two away.
JJ: Don't cry.
Mika: But, I hurt you!
JJ: It's okay, I'll heal.
Mika: Why are you always so nice to me?
JJ: Because I love you, do I need anymore of a reason.

He said as he placed his hand on her cheek and smiled. Mika looked down, the last time she said the words, "I love you." Ganzumaru locked her in a dark room and tortured her for a month, after that she figured that it was wrong to say that to someone. JJ gently grabbed her hand and once again led her to the path back to Konoha. Gaara sat back on a cliff looking down on them and smiled before he looked down at the stone village. The headset alerted him with a request.
????: Kill them, until you are content.

Gaara smiled widely and the cork on his gourd popped. By nightfall, the small village in stone was no more. Gaara stood tall amidst the chaos and smiled widely, the chuunin exams were going to be fun. For the feeling that the leaf team were getting wasn't a warning for the stone's betrayal, but an omen screaming Gaara is coming, and hell was coming with him!


Chapter 8 end.

Naruto: It's finally time.
JJ: Yeah, whoop-dee-doo.
Mika: Can't you be alittle excited?
JJ: No.
Naruto: Either way, this will be the first step on the road to hokage, chuunin exams here I come.
Yubiki: I've got a bad feeling about this.

Next time on Eyes piercing the darkness: The beginning, chunin exams part one!

Naruto: Let the hunt begin!



Omake theater

Omake 1: Post-death parenting with Minato Namikaze.

Ever since Naruto's dream Minato had been showing up frequently/ Telling him things that he felt the boy should know, even sometimes his new friends would appear as well. He had met his real mother a few times in the past, but this was the day after his birthday and the moment before he set off for stone Minato appeared on the hokage monument sitting next to Naruto. Naruto looked over to him and Minato placed an arm around Naruto's shoulder.
Minato: Naruto, now that you're thirteen, it's time we had, "the talk"
Naruto: The talk about what?
Minato: The birds and the bees.
Naruto: Mom already told me about sex.
Minato: Not like this. You see, sometimes when you're around a girl you'll want to do things that seem kind of weird at first. Mostly because you're in the mood. You see for example, when your mother and I conceived you.

Naruto's eyes flew wide.
Minato: We were in that kind of mood, I won't go into details, but I will see that it involve me, Kushina, four clones each, sixteen riceballs, the chair desk window and ceiling of the hokage's office, a wall walker jutsu, three days worth of chakra, fourteen hundred ryo worth of carpet, ten pens, and a do not disturb sign.

Naruto sat back with wide eyes, listening to the conversation knowing that nothing good could come from a sentence that starts " when you were concieved."
Minato: Well, I guess, we did some weird things like when I used the riceballs to-
Naruto:[Wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up!]

He thought repeatedly in his head. Unforutunately for him, he woke up much later, full of knowledge best left unknown.

Omake 2: Why Kakashi is late.

Kakashi walked lesuirely down the street passing up many people smiling happily as they walked on their way. Kakashi buried his face further in his book and chukled silently as he passed a moment of extreme pervertedness. He looked up and realized that he was no longer in the street, but on split road over a feild of grass. The forked road split into two different roads each, then those four split into six, which split into eight. Kakashi looked at all of the roads and tried to figured which was his right path. However the many roads went in every direction. He looked at the beginning of the fork and saw a sign that read "Life" Kakashi looked around and sighed before he started down the road.

[Five hours later.]
Kakashi apeared on the training field and looked at his team who all liked like dried mummies as they slowly turned to him.
Raizen: Where the hell were you?

Kakashi's eye closed indicated that was smiling as he rubbed the back of his head.
Kakashi: I'm sorry, but you see I got lost on the road of life and-
Raizen: Ugh, that Lie again!!!!
Sakura: Can't you at least be original!!!!
Sasuke: Sad.

They all said as they walked away from their sensei. Kakashi looked at them with a pleading look.
Kakashi: But, I'm telling the truth this time.

He said hanging his head.

Theater closed!





Well, that's all, and sorry I took so long making this. I've been going through a lot of things and sorry, but the end was kind of rushed, I have my reasons, but I can't tell you! Anyway, the next chapter well be out as soon as I get done, and that may take a while. See you guys later and shine eternal.