Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Naruto of Serenity ❯ Naruto of Serenity ( Chapter 1 )

Ok so I got this Idea after my uncle suggested that I watch the series Firefly after I saw the movie Serenity and I watched it as I was writing on my Naruto fanfics so for now this is just a oneshot might make it a full story if I get enough reviews/feel like it

 

“The chain of command is the chain I go find and beat you with until you understand that I am in command”

~Jayne~

---R.I.P. Firefly wish you didn't get canceled---

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“Jerks” Naruto muttered to himself as he walked through the forest surrounding Konoha “I never did nothing to nobody and they try and kill me”

Naruto begins to think over the past year and wonders why it all happened the way it did

“First Sasuke defects to Oto, then Sakura goes chasing blindly after that fag then I get blamed for it. Of all the things…” Naruto trails off, lost in his thoughts “Heck the only ones who haven't deserted me and or hate me now are Gaara and Tsunami's family…Even Ayame and her dad won't sell me ramen anymore. Not since Sai framed me for burning down their shop. Kiba's still allright I guess but ever since he got Hinata to go out with him they never think about anything save each other”

“At least I still have you buddy” Naruto whispers with a grin as he caresses the handle of Zabuza's Zanzabato which is strapped to his back “Why the eyebrowless wonder gave you to me before he died I'll never know but I thank him every day for it”

As Naruto neared the end of the forest he saw the Valley of The End and looked on with a thoughtful face. He began walking towards the First's head as he continued talking to himself

“And after Jiraya killed the Kyuubi with that weird seal I've had my mind to myself... `course the alternative was getting killed by Akatsuki so I guess life is slightly better than being their slave”

“Wonder what's behind that waterfall” He thought silently as he came to the bottom of the valley “Might as well find out” he said aloud as he jumped headlong into it with suicidal abandon

“Shiny” He muttered as he looked at the cave he found himself in “Must be some kind of metal or something in the walls making it sparkle like that”

“Not like I have anything better to do” He muttered as he began walking through the cave system, slowly going deeper and deeper into the earth the further he went

He stopped suddenly as he came to what looked like a campfire with a few skeletons around it “Creepy” he muttered before going on coming to what looked to be an underground abbey

“Well there's something you don't see everyday” He exclaimed as he whistled softly

Deciding to explore he ventured into it finding himself in a large room with benches on both sides of him leaving an aisle in the middle and one on both sides. Dominating the far wall were two huge pieces of timber crossing each other at ninety degree angles near the top reminding Naruto a little too much of Itachi's sharingan genjutsu

“Welcome Disciple” An electronic voice said from behind Naruto causing him to jump in surprise

“Who are you” Naruto asked defensively with his Zanzabato drawn

“My proper title is ShepardInstructor TXS347 or SI for short but the Shepards used to just call me Rabbi or Padre though only a few called me Padre, many called me Rabbi ” The voice replied in a kindly voice reminding Naruto of Saratobi before he died at the hands of Orochimaru

“Show yourself” Naruto demanded

“Certainly Disciple but I must warn you the use of weapons here is very discouraged” Rabbi replied as a hologram of an elderly white man with a full graying beard wearing a grayish suit appeared (whatever Shepard Book wears in the show I don't know how to describe it properly) He was smiling softly and his eyes gleamed with cheerful joy

“Why did you call me disciple” Naruto asked as he placed his Zanzabato back into it's leather harness on his back

“Not disciple, Disciple for that is what you must be to have come here only those wishing to become Shepards ever came here” Rabbi began “Now I must ask you a question my systems are not linked to the Cortex and I have had no news of the outside world since my Shepards were killed here, How has the Allaince dealt with the beginnings of dissention among the outer planets ? Did the Brown coats really take up arms against the core planets?”

“What” Naruto asked with great confusion etched in both his face and his voice

“The Alliance, Disciple, and the Independents There was supposed to be a meeting between the Alliance higher ups and the Independent leaders right before my Shepards were killed” Rabbi asked in a confused tone

“The only conflict that has happened in the past thirty years was the war with Iwa Rabbi” Naruto said with an equally confused tone

“Iwa?” Rabbi asked “Searching memory banks….small country to the west of Shodai's village”

“Shodai?” Naruto asked “You knew him”

“Yes the Shodai was a Disciple of mine but he stopped coming after my Shepards were killed, I have missed him, he was a good friend could you tell me perhaps where he is” Rabbi asked

“The Shodai has been dead for almost a hundred years Padre” Naruto replied

“Oh my” Rabbi said as his face turned to a mask of confusion “When Shepard Page shut down my systems I must have been is sleep mode for longer than I thought”

“Rabbi what's wrong” Naruto asked

“Boy tell me does anyone of this planet remember the Shepards or is there anywhere where that symbol is still shown” Rabbi asked fiercely as he pointed to the cross on the far wall

“The only time I've ever heard about that symbol was when Kakashi-Sensei was hung on one and stabbed continuously by Itachi” Naruto replied

At these words Rabbi seemed to shrink within himself as a deep sadness overcame his kindly features “So then Shodai was right…Madara truly was planning to kill us all off”

“Rabbi what are you talking about” Naruto asked

“Disciple you weren't trying to come here were you” Rabbi asked solemnly

“No Padre” Naruto replied

“Would you please tell me how you came to my forgotten place then my child” Rabbi asked defeat hanging heavy in his voice

Naruto told the kindly computer program his life story up until he had entered the cave where they now stood

“A harsh life you have lived my child” Rabbi began “Being a container for a demon as well such a practice has not been conducted since the times of Earth-That-Was mighten I ask for you to stay here and learn My Child of the ways of the Verse since it appears that this world has been cut off from the Allaince's sight completely you wouldn't even have to leave this cave anymore This abbey was entirely self sustaining before it was destroyed”

“Not like anyone would care” Naruto muttered “Sure why the hell not Padre you seem a nice enough fellow I'll have to get some stuff from my apartment first and I want to visit Zabuza and Haku's graves first but I'll be back in less than four days”

“I'll hold you to that My Child” Rabbi replied to Naruto's back as he walked away receiving only the wave of a hand in reply

When Naruto exited the cave system he was surprised to see that the sun had already set

“Musta been in there longer than I thought” Naruto muttered as he ran back to his apartment

 

 

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At the Apartment

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“Why did I even come back here” Naruto wondered as he looked around his apartment and realized just how little he really owned “I'll need my kunai and shuriken but other than that what else do I have, Sorry Gama-chan almost forgot about you” Naruto said as he grabbed his half full frog wallet

“Goin somewhere you blond bastard” A voice from behind Naruto chuckled

Naruto whirled around dropping into a defensive stance only to chuckle as he saw Kiba's smiling face “Not without pummeling you into the dirt first you dog fuckin asshole” Naruto replied with an equally large grin

“So where are you going Naruto” Kiba asked seriously

“I don't rightly know old friend to be honest with you anywhere but here would be nice” Naruto replied with a grim smile

“Hey now” Kiba began as he punched Naruto's shoulder playfully “Don't be goin all depressed on me”

“Fifteen Kiba” Naruto said quietly

“What” Kiba asked

“The number of times they've tried to kill me in the last three days…you're a good friend and one of the only reasons I still live but damnit you've found someone to love and care for and I'm still lookin for a room where I don't have to be afraid of putting my back to the door” Naruto replied “I need to take a journey old friend”

“To where” Kiba asked realizing that Naruto was being serious

“Home” was the only reply he got

“Will you ever be back” Kiba asked

“I don't rightly know my friend here take this” Naruto said handing him a small ring “That belonged to my father I want you to have it give it to Hinata when you finally work up the nerve to ask her to marry her, oh don't look at me like that I know how you look at her you old horn dog you”

“Bud I've always said that I wish you were happy and if this trip of yours is what you need more power to ya” Kiba said as he held his right arm out straight then dropped his elbow forming a V with his arm and forming a fist with his hand

Naruto did the same with his left arm, swinging his arm into Kiba's so that their wrists were clenched against each other

“The warriors clasp” Naruto said with glee

“Means we can kick anyone's ass” Kiba said with a ferocious grin

“My friend I must leave” Naruto said suddenly

“Hey dumbass” Kiba called after Naruto's retreating form

“Yeah” Naruto asked

“Take care of yourself, and catch” Kiba called as he threw a small photo at Naruto

“Is that concern I hear” Naruto asked as he saw the picture. It was a picture of Naruto, Kiba, Hinata, and Gaara smiling and putting bunny ears behind each others heads

“Remember how long it took us to get Gaara to smile” Kiba chuckled

“I believe we still owe him a virgin sacrifice for that” Naruto joked

“Take care of yourself old friend” Kiba said as his eyes began to tear up “Now leave your ugly mug is making me wanna cry”

“It's not my face it's your stink” Naruto said as he hopped out of the window his eyes equally wet

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On top of the fourth's head

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“I'll miss you dad” Naruto said as he patted the Fourth's head lovingly

“Kiba told me you were gonna leave without sayin goodbye you blonde asshole” a female voice said from behind Naruto

“You know Hinata your seriously hot but if you don't stop sneaking up on me like a stalker I might just have to punch you” Naruto chuckled as he turned his head to look at her “how did Kiba ever convince you to take off that jacket and start wearin that tank top”

“To quote a friend of mine I believe someone still owes me a virgin sacrifice” Hinata chuckled as she helped Naruto up

“I'll miss you Shisuta (sister)” Naruto said with a sigh

“I wish you would stay Kyoudai (brother)” Hinata replied before hugging Naruto tightly

“Hey now don't be like that” Naruto said as he returned the hug “I have the picture you gave Kiba to give to me”

“But I won't have you” Hinata replied softly

“Hold out your hand” Naruto said

“Oh not that again” Hinata said as she held out her hand

“Remember our seal” Naruto replied as he pumped chakra into his hand revealing the kanji for friend written four times in different colors “Orange is me, khaki is Garra, purple is you, and red is Kiba as long as the seal remains we are together no matter how far apart we are”

“I know Kyoudai” Hinata sighed in defeat

“Look at it this way Shisuta at least now you can marry Kiba without worrying about me getting jealous” Naruto said with a chuckle

“Oh that's just your ego talking jerk” Hinata said with a playful smile

“Don't know why your worried I'm to damn stubborn to die and you know it” Naruto replied with and equally playful grin

“True…true” Hinata said “I'll let you go on two conditions. First you go and find yourself a girl and second you change clothes that orange jumpsuit makes my eyes want to throw up”

“You know I would almost pay to see somebodies eyes visibly throw up” Naruto laughed out

“Oh shut up and see if you like these clothes” Hinata fumed

“You bought me clothes” Naruto asked with confusion

“They were supposed to be for your birthday, but we'll call this an early party” Hinata replied as she showed him the clothes she had bought

Naruto watched as she pulled out a black sleeveless hoody without the pouch on the front and a pair of black camouflage cargo pants with a matching set of black camo steel toed combat boots

“Now I got you two sets these aren't the best for sneaking around in so I got you these too” Hinata said before pulling out a second set of clothes that consisted of a black long sleeved t-shirt with a hood on it that could extend to cover the face and a matching pair of black pants with deerskin moccasins dyed black with a pair of deerskin gloves dyed black pinned to them as well

Naruto noticed that the second set of clothes didn't seem to be completely black but that there looked to be gray fibers woven in too

“The first set has Kevlar and high tensile steel strings woven into the outside with cotton on the inside for comfort and the second set is silk” Hinata said “do you like them?”

“They're amazing Shisuta “ Naruto exclaimed “Why are there gray fibers in the second set”

“Because in darkness a splotch of complete black is easily recognized as out of place but if you mix gray into the mix it's almost impossible to see” Hinata stated as if it were common knowledge (Thank you Night Angel Trilogy for you Wetboy Grays oh btw I don't own the Night Angel Trilogy, Kylar Stern, and/or anything else created by Brent Weeks)

“Thank you Shisuta” Naruto said as he hugged her again “I'll miss you”

“And I you Kyoudai” Hinata replied “Now go one and get before I start crying, and say goodbye to Gaara too”

“I will Shisuta” He said taking the clothes and sealing them in separate scrolls “Adiosu”

“Adiosu” Hinata said to the swirl of leaves that were left in Naruto's place

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An hour later on the road to Suna

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“Man I love these clothes” Naruto said as he put on his “silent” garb (the second set of clothes he was given) “The hood even extends and connects to the bottom of it so that no one can see my face but I can see out. Man Shisuta I own you more than you'll ever know”

“I'll see Gaara tomarow for now I need sleep” Naruto muttered as he curled up in a small fork in between the roots of a large Hemlock

XxX

The next day, outside Gaara's Office

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“Can I see him” Naruto asked Gaara's secretary

“He is in a meeting right now Naruto-san but I'm sure he wouldn't mind” She replied before unlocking the doors

Naruto slammed the large double doors open and strode in wearing his “assault” garb (first set of clothes Hinata gave him) “Oh sorry am I disturbing something” Naruto asked with a dangerous spark in his eye

“Interupting the meeting Between a kage and a noble man is punishable by death” The man standing opposite of Gaara stated the anger evident in his voice

“THIS IS MY VILLAGE AND MY LAND AND THAT” Gaara yelled into the face of the noble before jamming his finger in Naruto's direction “IS MY SWORN BROTHER I AM DONE WITH YOU AND YOURS TRYING TO UNDERMINE MY ATHOURITY AND THE SAFETY OF THIS VILLAGE GET OUT NOW”

“I'd do as the man says pup your hands don't look like they've ever handled anything bigger than a pen” Naruto stated as he slipped his Zanzabato out of it's harness just enough to be drawn quickly

“I'll have you know that the Sand Lord will know of this” the noble said

“While you're at it show him this” Gaara said with a demented chuckle before jamming his signet ring into the man's forehead, searing his seal in hot wax onto his skin

“Why I never” the man stammered out as he quickly backpedalled out of the room

“so was I helpful or a hindrance kyoudai” Naruto asked as he shut the door

“I hate that man with a passion brother It'll do him good to remind him who is in charge” Gaara replied with a grim smile “And what brings you to my humble office”

“What a guy can't drop in on his friend” Naruto asked as he took a seat

“Brother I know you better than that, nice threads by the way” Gaara replied

“I'm leaving old friend” Naruto stated in a somber tone

“Why, what is the matter” Gaara asked in a confused tone

“Look at you my old friend, the Kage of Sand, boss of his village. You even have that apprentice of yours, oh don't give me that look you and Kiba look at your women the same way” Naruto began “Now look at me I have what I'm wearing and my life which the citizens of Konoha have done their damnedist to take from me”

“Where are you going kyoudai” Gaara asked in shock

“On a journey to find my place” Naruto replied “Kiba and Hinata already know and gave me their blessing I just came to say goodbye old friend”

“You were supposed to be my best man” Gaara muttered

“Kiba'll do it and be happier about it than me…I'm not exactly what you'd bring home to mamma” Naruto replied “Gaara look at me I promised you that we would always be friends in that forest and now we are brothers and you are happy…but I'm not”

“You could be” Gaara said “You could stay here with me in this village”

“Gaara look me in the eye and ask me to stay” Naruto said

“I can't” Garra whispered “Because you won't stay you blonde bastard you. And yet for the life of me I can't figure out why I knew this would happen and why I want you to go. I mean I don't want you to but I want you to be happy”

“I have your approval brother” Naruto asked

“Aye” Gaara replied before extending his arm in that familiar V shape

“With the Warriors Clasp” Naruto began as he slammed his wrist against Gaara's

“We can beat anyone's ass” Gaara finished “Live free old friend”

“Die well brother” Naruto replied as he walked out the door

 

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The next day, Zabuza and Haku's grave

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“Hey eyebrowless wonder” Naruto said to the cairn in front of him “How you doing…I think I've picked out a name for your Blade that was your last wish, do you remember…that I would take your Blade and make it my own…I've decided on Retribution…It fits don't it. Oh and I brought you something too”

Naruto took out two bottles of Sake and poured one on Zabuza's grave and one on Haku's

“Hope you guys like alcohol. I didn't know what else to bring but if you don't mind I'd like to tell you about padre”

Naruto then went on to confess to the graves everything that had happened in the past week up until that point

“Crazy ain't it” Naruto asked “I'm eighteen and here I am going to school with a computer teaching me…I wouldn't believe me if I was telling myself…I'm sorry master your Blade has taught me more about myself and life than anyone else ever has I don't know if I'll ever be back so I'll leave you guys this”

Naruto took out a photo of himself resting his hands on the pommel of Retribution with his back to a large waterfall and placed it under some rocks on Zabuza's cairn so that only a small corner was showing before walking off slowly

XxX

Back at Rabbi's cave

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“My Child I was begging to wonder if you were coming back” Rabbi said with worry

“I always keep a promise padre” Naruto replied

XxX

Two years later

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Naruto reflected over the past two years and all that he had learned of the Verse and of this strange man they called Jesus. He had read the Bible five times now, six maybe. He couldn't remember and yet he just couldn't understand how a God that was supposed to be so caring and loving could let him lead such a terrible life.

“It is time Disciple” Rabbi said quietly

“Aye Padre” Naruto replied before pushing himself up off the ground remembering his days. History of the Verse in the morning, Bible study over Lunch and after, Tending the fields in the early afternoon, and practicing with his weapons till he felt exhausted enough to sleep

Naruto looked into the camera with a calm resignation “My Name is Naruto Uzamaki Namikaze” Naruto began when he say the on button start flashing “I stumbled upon this forgotten abbey over two years ago and it's AI, ShepardInstructor TXS347 taught me in the ways of the Shepards at first but we both decided that I was more suited as a Templar. If you are receiving this wave then that means that you are a direct heir to Shepard Page, the one who originally put Padre into sleep mode for the past hundred years. I know I don't have no right to ask this but I would be greatly indebted to you if you would be kind enough to drop a shuttle my way. I can do just about anything from assassinations to cooking if you're looking for a helper. Padre is dying….he's my only friend nowadays and I don't know how much longer he will last until his central process become corrupted. He has instructed me to send out this wave in hopes of finding a place to call my own now that mine will be lost with him. Padre I don't know what else to say”

“That'll do fine” Padre replied before turning to address the camera “ If you do receive this wave then use these co-ordinates to find this place” Padre waved his hand in front of the camera, leaving a complex string of letters and numbers behind “The Boy is right…I was in sleep mode to long after my Shepards were killed through some unknown means to me. The Child has gone over the corpses for me and it appears that Reavers did it but we cannot be sure since life on this planet is getting along quite nicely. What I think happened was a Shepard Cleansing Level 5 due to dialogue recorded in my data files which I have copied and are in the possession of the boy. But there are signs of Alliance tampering with the terraforming machines placed around the planet suggesting that this planet was to be a test of some sort. The people here know nothing of the Verse and all I know I have either taught the boy or copied on hard discs for him. My data is over a hundred years out of date though so in truth I don't know if anyone still lives to receive this message. God Provides”

Padre crossed himself before kissing the palm of his hand and holding it out to the camera as Naruto mimicked the gesture.

“Adiosu” Naruto said before turning the camera off “Now what Padre”

“We pray that the wave array you set up can transmit, and that Someone still lives to receive this” Padre said

XxX

Serenity, dining room, two days later

XxX

“Captain” Shepard Book said again

“What is it you want Shepard” Captain Malcolm Reynolds asked

“I have a job for you” Book replied

“Woah Woah WOAH Shepard is this gonna be like that job we took from the Doc that got us all nearly killed” Jayne asked as he got up suddenly from his reclined position on his chair

“Well” Mal asked

“We go to a planet and we pick up a twenty year old boy then we fly away” Book replied

“And this boy goes where exactly” Mal asked

“The room next to mine” Book replied

“Shepard we ain't had a job in months I have a crew to feed and pay and you expect me to take on another that I don't even know” Mal asked, anger evident in his voice

“He knows how to fight Mal, he knows how to fight real good and he can cook and you won't even have to pay him” Book replied “And I'll pay you”

“Pay me with what exactly Shepard” Mal asked

“Enough platinum to feed and pay your crew and keep this ship running for three months” Book replied

“Thr-three months Book” Mal asked, completely stupefied “You don't have that kind of money”

“Look at this” Shepard commanded handing Mal a small handheld device

“WWWWAAAAASSSSSHHHHH” Mal screamed as he ran for the cockpit

“I DIDN'T DO IT I SWEAR” Wash screamed back as he was unceremoniously woken from his nap

“Danmit wash I ain't got time for your crap go to these co-ordinates NOW” Mal ordered as he shoved a scrap of paper into Wash's face

“If I do this does that mean Jayne has to bath for once in his life” Wash asked with a chuckle as he punched in the co-ordinates

“Did I just hear something about Jayne bathing captain that's a cause for celebration” A voice called from over the intercom

“You'll get yours Doc” Jayne called back from the intercom in the cockpit

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Two months Later Rabbi's cave

XxX

“You dare enter my abbey” a demonic voice asked from the ceiling as Book, Zoey, and Mal entered the large cave where the Abbey was housed

“Book You told me we were coming to pick someone up not nothin bot some vengeful spirit” Mal said

“Captain be quiet” Book shushed as he stepped forward with arms open wide before crossing himself and kissing his palm before thrusting it forward slowly “I am Shepard Book taught by Shepard Sindred taught by Shepard Page Come in response to a wave sent to me by an Abbey long thought lost”

“God provides Shepard” Naruto said in a Normal tone before materializing in his “silent” garb “I sent the wave, And you” he said pointing the tip of Retribution into Book's face “saved the lives of yourself and your comrades”

“Welcome to my humble home” Naruto said sadly as he took of his hood and facemask “Padre and I had a fully stocked garden in the back if you are hungry”

“Damn” Zoey said

“Great first we had Jayne and his obsession with guns and now this kid and his love of a oversized block of metal” Mal muttered

“Naruto gather what you wish and come with us” Book said

“Let me go and Gather all the hard discs Padre left me you can take all you want from the garden and the treasury it'll be of no use to me anyway” Naruto called over his shoulder as he began walking to the Abbey

“Wash tell Jayne and the rest to come out here and help us haul supplies I want you to stay and prime the engines should we need to leave right suddenly” Mal said into a small radio

“Can do o' fearless leader” Wash replied over the radio

“Why did you marry this guy” Mal asked Zoey

“I knew it would piss you off” she replied

“Tell me Book” Naruto said “what became of the dissention between the Allaince and the Independants Padre used to go on and on about how he expected war and whatnot”

“You have missed much child” Book replied quietly

“Such as” Naruto asked

“The Allaince attacked the independants leading to a six year war between the two factions…entire planets were wiped of life…the captain here as well as the rest of the crew are either ex-Independent soldiers or running from Allaince law.” Shepard informed

“You got a problem with that young `un” Mal asked

Naruto turned around and got a look at the people invading his home

“Mal” the apparent leader wearing khaki pants with matching suspenders over a dark red shirt with a brown trench coat on over that

“Zoey” wearing black pants with a dark green shirt tucked into it and a brown leather vest over that both she and Mal wearing gunbelts

“And finally Book” Naruto thought “Looks like a black version of Padre with longer hair and no beard”

“A few years back a traitor from my nation created another nation and sought to wipe out ours” Naruto began “When his army attacked all Shinobi in the land took up arms and fought for their home. Captain I don't mind a man defending his home but I can't abide by a man that kills and causes mayhem for no reason”

Naruto suddenly jerked his head around towards the entrance to the cave and jumped up towards the ceiling of the cavern replacing his hood and facemask in mid air

“Naruto calm down” Book called “It is only the rest of the crew”

Naruto gazed at the three forms that appeared at the entrance to the Abbey's cavern. The first was a musclebound hulk of a man wearing a brown short sleeved t-shirt and jeans with a gotee mustace combo. The second being a tallish man dressed in fine clothes, a white dress shirt with a pinstriped vest and matching slacks. And the third a girl with brown hair that looked as if it wanted to be red wearing a brown jumpsuit.

“How's the ship Kaylee” Mal asked

“Alls shiny cap'n” the brunette replied Naruto assumed that this was Kaylee

“Doc wheres that have mad sister of yours” Mal asked the man in the fancy get up

“She isn't mad, Inara is looking after her” the fancy man replied

“Cap'n you ought not to me so mean to Simon here” Kaylee said reproachfully

“It's fine Kaylee” the fancy man Naruto assumed to be Simon said

“Jayne I want you with me to load up the cargo” Mal said to the muscle head

“Aye cap'n he replied as they started walking towards the Abbey

“Naruto get over here I want to Doc to examine you” Book called to the ceiling

Naruto materialized out of the darkness in front of Simon and Book with Retribution at the ready. Simon and Kaylee jumped at his sudden appearance.

“What in the gorram hell” Jayne exclaimed as he brought his gun to bear on Naruto's form

“You shoot and I'll kill you” Naruto said to Jayne, poison dripping from his voice as He sheathed Retribution and took off his mask

“Was that really necessary” Simon asked the blonde

“I need no check overs Shepard” Naruto said “I am a proficient enough medic nin when I have to be”

“I'm sorry a what” Simon asked stupefied

“Do you not have Shinobi on your planet?” Naruto asked with confusion

“Shinobi?” Kaylee asked

“Ninja?” Naruto asked again

“There is no such thing save in old books and stories” Simon told the blonde

“Believe it or not that's all that's on this planet” Naruto replied

“Tzao Gao” Shepard Book Cursed “That's what this place is”

“Did I just hear Book cuss” Jayne asked, poking his head out of the door of the Abbey expectantly

“Let us load up all the supplies we need and leave” Book commanded “NOW”

XxX

Two Hours later, Aboard Serenity

XxX

Kaylee looked to be in pure ecstasy as she gazed upon her prize taken from Naruto's garden. Strawberries three whole bushes of them

“Kaylee” Simon said as he snapped his fingers in front of her face

“Whats up” She asked, coming out of her reverie

“Captain wants us in the dining room” He replied as he helped her up

XxX

In said dining room

XxX

“Okay folks so this is how it stands” Mal began as he addressed his crew “We have enough cash and supplies to keep us out of atmo for well over three months but what that really means is that now we're square for the pay I ain't given you for the past couple of months. But the real reason I called you here is to meet the person we went to that gorram planet to find. He'll be stayin here for an unknown amount of time”

Naruto's upper torso swung down from the other side of the doorframe leading to the cockpit surprising everyone.

“Yo” Naruto said as he dropped down in his “Assault” garb

River stared at Naruto with a mix of curiosity and fear “They tried to steal it” She said to no one in particular

“She gives me the creeps” Jayne muttered as he received a glare from both Simon and Mal for his comment

River fell out of her chair and began scooting backwards until she hit the wall, pure fear etched in her face before she started screaming in Japanese at Naruto

“Doc would you shut her up” Jayne yelled

“Kaylee go to the infirmary and get the medicine on the counter” Simon commanded as he tried to calm River down

(anything that has <> is in a different language with the language in between the V thingies)

<Japanese> “What is wrong Fawn Eyes” Naruto asked as he crouched holding his hands palm first towards River

<Japanese> “They tried to steal it, st-steal your light, steal my fire” She replied in fear as she began to sob softly

<Japanese> “Who did Fawn Eyes” Naruto asked softly as he slowly inched towards her

“The Academy” She whispered in fear

Simon and the rest looked on at this strange conversation with confusion, Simons eyes widening visibly when his sister mentioned the academy

“Simon” Kaylee called as she threw him a syringe

“Thanks” He replied as he snatched in out of the air and started to stab it into rivers arm

“what are you doing to her” Naruto demanded as he got back up

“Sedating her she needs to rest you obviously riled her somehow” Simon replied

“She needs help not to sleep” Naruto replied in a biting tone

“Hey now what do you think Doc's trying to do” Mal asked

“Naruto back off” Book commanded “And sit back down”

“I'll take River back to her room” Simon said as he looked at Naruto distrustfully

“I like him” Jayne said suddenly to no one in particular “not here for an hour and he's already pissed off the Doc”

“Shut up Jayne” Inara spat

“Just sayin” He said

“Guess there goes a calm introduction” Naruto said with a small grin as he scratched the back of his head

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A week Later

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Naruto was sitting on his bed with his back against the wall, reading his Bible as he felt a presence at the door “Hello Fawn Eyes” Naruto said as he looked up

“They tried to steal it” River told him before sitting down on the bed next to him

“Your brother cares for you a lot doesn't he” Naruto asked as he stared into her beautiful brown eyes

“He's trying to make the nightmares go away” She told him as she drew he knees up to her chest and wrapped her arms around them

“How did you learn my language” Naruto asked

“They taught us” River replied

“The Academy?” Naruto question before River nodded in reply

“they tried to steal my fire” River told Naruto “Knives and needles and blood…so so much blood. But I wouldn't let them have it. my fire burned them and Simon found me. They tried to take your light but you blinded them.”

“Fawn what are you talking about” Naruto asked

“They put it inside you” River whispered in fear “Clawing around and roaring it tried to eat your light but the white mane killed it”

“River can you describe what you see” Naruto asked politely

“Red, nine red white tips much death much blood in you” She said before jabbing his stomach with her finger right where Kyuubi's seal used to be “Right there, they put it right there”

The blood in Naruto's face began to drain away when he realized she knew of Kyuubi somehow

“Sharp knives, cold knives, poking and prodding they tried to freeze my fire” She said incoherently before tapping the back of her head “It burned them”

River began to sob suddenly “Blood on the wall, in my head, they're trying to take it away”

“Hey, hey now” Naruto said quetly in a consoleing tone “It's ok they're not here anymore Taki(waterfall)”

Naruto tried to reach his hand out to touch hers but she pulled away

“Taki I won't let them steal your fire” Naruto said “I promise”

River looked him in the eye with a mix between fear and hope when he said that

“Promise?” River asked

“Promise” Naruto assured

River scooted over and rested her head on his shoulder

“They want me back Raikou (Lightning)” River whispered

“They can't have you Taki” Naruto assured “Do you know the name of my sword?”

“Retribution” River answered

“Retribution means that justice will be given to the wicked” Naruto whispered “And the wicked cannot hide from it's edge it won't let them take you either”

“I know” River whispered back “I can see it. they want to try but you'll stop them you never break a promise”

Naruto felt her breathing even out and become more regular as he realized that she had fallen asleep on his shoulder. Little did he know that she was sleeping peacefully for the first time in years.

“Maybe I could live here” Naruto mused “I kinda do like it here and all…and besides I promised River I would protect her and Hinata I would find a girl…I like River no matter what her brother thinks”

Simon leaned against the doorframe just out of Naruto's field of vision and wondered if Naruto could help his sister more than he could

 

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A/N: so what do you guys think I know it has a bit of fluff and all but if I get enough interest in it I might make it ten chapters or so but as of now this is a one-shot but if it does become a story there will be fighting galore anywho read/reaview/ send me pm's as you pleaseas always I dedicate this to my fans and readers cause that's why I love writing for you guys and this fic in particular is dedicated to both Serenity and Firefly

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