Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Path not Taken ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )
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By: Nanaka19 
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.19.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 1.7K | Visits: 223 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.19.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 1.7K | Visits: 223 | Status: Work In Progress
The Path not Taken
by: Nanaka
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, nor do I make any money from this story.
Warnings: Contains some spoilers. No lemons but I’ll try and put in a few limes, some yaoi. This is an Alternate Universe (AU) fic
Summary: Everyday we make decisions that govern the outcome of our future. Some are small, like deciding weather to drink milk or orange juice, and others are big, like deciding weather or not to kill someone. So if we were to change one major event in history what kind of effect would it have on the outcome of life as we know it. Would the effects be insignificant, or would they be enough to create a universe almost a complete opposite of the one we know and love.
Chapter Five
(Naruto POV)
I’m sitting in a chair watching Sasuke sleep. His fight with Haku had left him seriously injured though not fatally. I wish I had been there from the beginning but if I had then Inari and his mother would have most likely been killed. Before he was injured though Sasuke was finally able to summon the Sharingan.
When Sasuke went down Kyuubi gave me some of his power so I could fight Haku. I was able to easily break down the mirrors of ice and take out Haku. I had always thought that Sasuke would get his first kill before me. I felt somewhat numb afterwards, I guess I don’t have a penchant for killing but I’ll have to get use to it if I’m ever going to make it as a ninja.
Kakashi-sensei had killed that Zabuza guy just moments after I finished off Haku, and not long after that the guy who had hired the two showed up with an entire gang of thugs to try and stop the bridge from being finished. Inari had then showed up with all the villagers and together we managed to scare them away, their boss ended up getting killed when he tried to stop his men from leaving.
When Sasuke had waken up I don’t think I’ve ever felt so happy. Sasuke is my only real friend, I’d be lost without him.
I’m pulled from my thoughts as Sasuke sits up in the bed and with a happy cry of “Sasuke” I fling myself at him, knocking him back onto the bed.
“Guh! Dobe get off of me!” He says angrily as he pushes me off.
“I’m sorry. I’m just so happy you’re alright.”
“You used that excuse the first two times you jumped me as soon as I woke up. Get a new excuse or just stop doing it.”
“Ok then.” I say as I sit on his lap and loosely wrap my arms about his shoulders “How’s this for an excuse then. I love you Sasuke and I can’t stand being without you. Take me Sasuke. Take me now!” I end with a kiss to his forehead and a stupid grin. “What do you say to that.”
“I say get the hell off me and don’t ever touch me again.”
With a laugh I get off of him and sit back down in my chair. “Don’t worry Sasuke-chan. I know you’re straight as an arrow, even though you don’t like any of the girls at home.”
“Not true. I like Hinata.”
“Well of course you do. She’s a sweet shy girl who isn’t the least bit interested in you. You just like her cause she’s not part of your stupid fan club.”
We sit in silence for a few moments.
“Sasuke. You know you’re my most precious person right?”
“Yeah I know. What are you getting at?” He said giving me a curious look.
“I’ve just been thinking lately. You almost died that day. I don’t know what I’d do if I ever lost you.”
“Hmpf. You’d probably die of food poisoning from eating spoiled food.” he then gave me a sad smile, “Stop worrying already I’m not going to die anytime soon. Now go get me something to eat, I’m starving.”
I smile back at him “Sure Sasuke.”
~*~
(Itachi POV)
It has been a few days since Elora released me, and my memories have since returned. I remember now the reason why I was captured.
We were hired on to take out an organization of people who were kidnaping citizens from local villages and doing experiments on them. But as it turned out the village had hired us merely to betray and hand us over as payment to keep the people from the organization away. I can’t remember exactly how I was caught but I do know that I was the only one. Shortly after my capture I had heard someone complaining about only being able to take one of us alive.
I’m still in the mansion, on the first floor now in a room with a window. Though I can’t see out the window I can still feel the sun on my skin. After being in that dark room for so long it’s quite comforting to sit in the sunlight.
The muscles in my legs are recovering fairly swiftly though it may be awhile before I can run again. Well maybe I shouldn’t try running at all since I can no longer see. When I had asked Elora how bonding with her was suppose to make me stronger, without my sight, she laughed and told me that sight was overrated and that a truly strong ninja would be able to overcome any handicap.
She then told me that once I had recovered more that she’d teach me a jutsu that would allow me to ‘see’. She said the sight it grants you is completely different from actual sight and that it may take time and practice before I’ll be able to see in detail, and color would be limited.
I turn my head as I hear Elora enter the room, the bond being strong enough to let me sense that it’s her. She’s in her full form, and though I can’t see it I know that it looks fairly human with wings that I believe are somehow connected to her arms.
“I have brought you things for when we leave tomorrow.” She says, her speaking has gotten better I notice, as she kneels down in front of me. “I got you clothes; pants, shirt, some sandals and this beautiful black cloak/robe thing with a design of red and orange leaves, I thought it was perfect for you especially since you said your from the hidden leaf village. I also got you this cane incase your legs prove troublesome tomorrow, and it has a silver birds head on it so I totally had to take it.”
In the few days I’ve spent with her, Elora has proven to be quite a chatter box. I feel a flutter of feathers against my neck as Bane, Elora’s mate, jumps off my shoulder. Bane is so quiet and light that I had almost forgotten that he was on my shoulder.
“I also found this leather mask that goes over your eyes, because it’s creepy staring into nothing every time you open your eyes. We can’t have you walking around town scaring all the children now can we.” Elora leans forward as she puts the mask on for me. I am surprised by how well it fits almost as if it was specially made for me, and I can’t help but wonder how she managed to find it. Such masks aren’t normal and probably have to be custom made. “I also found this beautiful nail polish that I think would be just perfect on you.”
“No thanks. My nails are fine as they are.”
“Oh come on. Please! It’s so boring around here and you’re not exactly good at conversation.”
“Have Bane entertain you then because you are not painting my nails.”
With an irritated huff I feel her power condense as she returns to her bird form. “Fine then! We’ll just go outside and you can sit here by yourself!”
As they fly out the window I can’t help but feel that she’s planning something.
(Next morning)
And sure enough she was. After awaking I couldn’t help but feel that something was different. I ran my fingers over my nails and found the surface to be smoother than normal. “You painted my nails while I was sleeping, didn’t you?”
Elora snickered from the windowsill “I sure did. Don’t be too grouchy though. It’s just a deep purple, it looks really good on you.”
“Fine.” I say with a sigh, though I’m not sure I believe her about the color. “Just don’t do it again.” With that said I get up and change into my new clothes, that I pray are normal colors, and prepare to finally leave this place and start my journey home.
TBC...
by: Nanaka
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, nor do I make any money from this story.
Warnings: Contains some spoilers. No lemons but I’ll try and put in a few limes, some yaoi. This is an Alternate Universe (AU) fic
Summary: Everyday we make decisions that govern the outcome of our future. Some are small, like deciding weather to drink milk or orange juice, and others are big, like deciding weather or not to kill someone. So if we were to change one major event in history what kind of effect would it have on the outcome of life as we know it. Would the effects be insignificant, or would they be enough to create a universe almost a complete opposite of the one we know and love.
Chapter Five
(Naruto POV)
I’m sitting in a chair watching Sasuke sleep. His fight with Haku had left him seriously injured though not fatally. I wish I had been there from the beginning but if I had then Inari and his mother would have most likely been killed. Before he was injured though Sasuke was finally able to summon the Sharingan.
When Sasuke went down Kyuubi gave me some of his power so I could fight Haku. I was able to easily break down the mirrors of ice and take out Haku. I had always thought that Sasuke would get his first kill before me. I felt somewhat numb afterwards, I guess I don’t have a penchant for killing but I’ll have to get use to it if I’m ever going to make it as a ninja.
Kakashi-sensei had killed that Zabuza guy just moments after I finished off Haku, and not long after that the guy who had hired the two showed up with an entire gang of thugs to try and stop the bridge from being finished. Inari had then showed up with all the villagers and together we managed to scare them away, their boss ended up getting killed when he tried to stop his men from leaving.
When Sasuke had waken up I don’t think I’ve ever felt so happy. Sasuke is my only real friend, I’d be lost without him.
I’m pulled from my thoughts as Sasuke sits up in the bed and with a happy cry of “Sasuke” I fling myself at him, knocking him back onto the bed.
“Guh! Dobe get off of me!” He says angrily as he pushes me off.
“I’m sorry. I’m just so happy you’re alright.”
“You used that excuse the first two times you jumped me as soon as I woke up. Get a new excuse or just stop doing it.”
“Ok then.” I say as I sit on his lap and loosely wrap my arms about his shoulders “How’s this for an excuse then. I love you Sasuke and I can’t stand being without you. Take me Sasuke. Take me now!” I end with a kiss to his forehead and a stupid grin. “What do you say to that.”
“I say get the hell off me and don’t ever touch me again.”
With a laugh I get off of him and sit back down in my chair. “Don’t worry Sasuke-chan. I know you’re straight as an arrow, even though you don’t like any of the girls at home.”
“Not true. I like Hinata.”
“Well of course you do. She’s a sweet shy girl who isn’t the least bit interested in you. You just like her cause she’s not part of your stupid fan club.”
We sit in silence for a few moments.
“Sasuke. You know you’re my most precious person right?”
“Yeah I know. What are you getting at?” He said giving me a curious look.
“I’ve just been thinking lately. You almost died that day. I don’t know what I’d do if I ever lost you.”
“Hmpf. You’d probably die of food poisoning from eating spoiled food.” he then gave me a sad smile, “Stop worrying already I’m not going to die anytime soon. Now go get me something to eat, I’m starving.”
I smile back at him “Sure Sasuke.”
~*~
(Itachi POV)
It has been a few days since Elora released me, and my memories have since returned. I remember now the reason why I was captured.
We were hired on to take out an organization of people who were kidnaping citizens from local villages and doing experiments on them. But as it turned out the village had hired us merely to betray and hand us over as payment to keep the people from the organization away. I can’t remember exactly how I was caught but I do know that I was the only one. Shortly after my capture I had heard someone complaining about only being able to take one of us alive.
I’m still in the mansion, on the first floor now in a room with a window. Though I can’t see out the window I can still feel the sun on my skin. After being in that dark room for so long it’s quite comforting to sit in the sunlight.
The muscles in my legs are recovering fairly swiftly though it may be awhile before I can run again. Well maybe I shouldn’t try running at all since I can no longer see. When I had asked Elora how bonding with her was suppose to make me stronger, without my sight, she laughed and told me that sight was overrated and that a truly strong ninja would be able to overcome any handicap.
She then told me that once I had recovered more that she’d teach me a jutsu that would allow me to ‘see’. She said the sight it grants you is completely different from actual sight and that it may take time and practice before I’ll be able to see in detail, and color would be limited.
I turn my head as I hear Elora enter the room, the bond being strong enough to let me sense that it’s her. She’s in her full form, and though I can’t see it I know that it looks fairly human with wings that I believe are somehow connected to her arms.
“I have brought you things for when we leave tomorrow.” She says, her speaking has gotten better I notice, as she kneels down in front of me. “I got you clothes; pants, shirt, some sandals and this beautiful black cloak/robe thing with a design of red and orange leaves, I thought it was perfect for you especially since you said your from the hidden leaf village. I also got you this cane incase your legs prove troublesome tomorrow, and it has a silver birds head on it so I totally had to take it.”
In the few days I’ve spent with her, Elora has proven to be quite a chatter box. I feel a flutter of feathers against my neck as Bane, Elora’s mate, jumps off my shoulder. Bane is so quiet and light that I had almost forgotten that he was on my shoulder.
“I also found this leather mask that goes over your eyes, because it’s creepy staring into nothing every time you open your eyes. We can’t have you walking around town scaring all the children now can we.” Elora leans forward as she puts the mask on for me. I am surprised by how well it fits almost as if it was specially made for me, and I can’t help but wonder how she managed to find it. Such masks aren’t normal and probably have to be custom made. “I also found this beautiful nail polish that I think would be just perfect on you.”
“No thanks. My nails are fine as they are.”
“Oh come on. Please! It’s so boring around here and you’re not exactly good at conversation.”
“Have Bane entertain you then because you are not painting my nails.”
With an irritated huff I feel her power condense as she returns to her bird form. “Fine then! We’ll just go outside and you can sit here by yourself!”
As they fly out the window I can’t help but feel that she’s planning something.
(Next morning)
And sure enough she was. After awaking I couldn’t help but feel that something was different. I ran my fingers over my nails and found the surface to be smoother than normal. “You painted my nails while I was sleeping, didn’t you?”
Elora snickered from the windowsill “I sure did. Don’t be too grouchy though. It’s just a deep purple, it looks really good on you.”
“Fine.” I say with a sigh, though I’m not sure I believe her about the color. “Just don’t do it again.” With that said I get up and change into my new clothes, that I pray are normal colors, and prepare to finally leave this place and start my journey home.
TBC...