What If Demigod Naruto Got Harem | Part 1

hi welcome back guys this is your Sensei back with another fanfiction this is the first part of what if demigod Naruto got harim now before starting please give this video a like And subscribe to the channel if you want more videos like this now let's get into the fanfic waking up wasn't so bad honestly it came as a bit of a surprise to Naruto when you spent a pivotal two days of your life fighting reincarnated zombies meet the disembodied Spirit of your transmigrated father and decide to flash a goddess with a tasteful amount of boy and boy action you come to the conclusion that not only does the afterlife exist but everyone ended up there in the end there was a comfort there knowing that once his work was done and he had finished what he set out to do that he could pop his clogs and Sally Forth to the next great adventure he had hardly expected that adventure to be quite so literal and starting up quite so soon he'd expected to die and be dead one and done off to the Pearly Gates to meet his parents that sort of thing no lingering Grudge or will to send his soul on the roulette wheel of ssara G was supposed to stick in all that he'd accepted his end with open arms it had been a good one too spectacular rather than die a miserable death in battle he lived a full life before passing away in his bed at the ripe old age of 200 yep 200 usumaki genetics they were stubborn even in death so it was with somewhat muted surprise and slight consternation that sensory feeling was returned to him with it came the unfamiliar sound of a woman screeching in pain and within another's voice giving encouragement there's a reason why we don't tend to remember our births Frankly Speaking it's horrifying imagine being at rest knowing that all you have known is warmth and sappi seemlessly Blended in his case to the release of death on to could be forced through what is essentially the eye of a needle into a bright land of indifference Noise by the sage it was noisy new synapses firing sensory overload layering from new skin and new eyes that refused to open even as he consciously willed them to the experience was so awful that he briefly forgot just what it was that he had been doing prior to birth opening his eyes like this Wason asly a little intriguing oh yeah his mind filled in taking a second to notice where memory ended and conscious thought began being dead honestly not the kind of thing you'd catch yourself forgetting that's right he remembered now he had gladly to his grave surrounded by his descendants his grandchildren great grandchildren great great grandchildren and the like a true Uzumaki lived for a terribly long time after all and a Genty even more so sure maybe that ridiculous level of longevity might have made him a little snarky along the way but that was to be expected wasn't it with old age came wisdom and with wisdom came the realization that life itself was fleeting best to be enjoyed while it lasted and come what may as such Naruto observed the proceedings with a distant sort of Detachment faintly amused by it all comprehension began to niggle at the back of his mind nevertheless which prompted something of a problem wait a minute I'm dead so what in the name of kurama's non-existent sack am I doing being born as grandiose as his minute old existential crisis sounded reverberating inside the confines of his otherwise newly pink brain the Panic soon gave way to curiosity taking in his surroundings with watering fresh eyes he would be delighted to see that they at least were a vibrant shade of orange nuto found himself in a large room opening onto a balcony overlooking a star studded Dawn the in kindness of the night giving way to the coming Sun that filled the room with an awesome red light tall gilded bookshelves lined the walls of the room containing a variety of books Trinkets and other Curiosities that hummed with a tinkling sound and internal blue light the same light that twinkled from the assortment of noble Furniture he'd never seen a vanity mirror the size of a small building before but somehow it fit in with the luxurious bed he found himself in the center of swaddled in dark blue silks and clutched against the of a slowly panting woman wait a second what's this he squinted up at said woman a Regal Beauty with long flowing dark hair sweat streamed down her brow and TX ing rivulets but her exhausted face was full of Fascination and deep adoration directed solely at him I don't recognize her why is she looking at me like that he felt the woman shift the silk she held him in eyes never once leaving his pudgy face indeed the dark-haired stranger gazed upon him as if he were her entire world baffling wait he was being held that was it that explained this strange sensation he could feel gentle hands wrapped around his body holding him cradling him close almost as if he were realization broke like the dawn perhaps a hundred years ago he might have felt dismayed now he started to laugh well well well wasn't this interesting unexpected curious even Tama he shot a mental thread inward feeling his internal voice bleed off into the darkness of his soul a beat of concern Rose in Naruto's mind when silence rained no response he tried again fearing it would be in vain and was rewarded with a groan not a few seconds later my head a familiar growl prickled against his awareness sounding like he had just suffered a truly God filling hangover feels like we just got rung through a blender the laughter redoubled isn't He Lovely Bel love the woman spoke in a tongue Naruto didn't recognize yet intuitively understood he wondered briefly if ninu was at play H another question that could be answered later he was too busy giggling to himself for the time being what shall we name our little sweding a man's voice hummed from across the room nuto craned his weak neck to see a tall man red of hair with precise features dressed in a red and gold doublet with a short Kilt unlike what he assumed to be his mother this one's eyes were a bright gold he Giggles in the face of the fresh Dawn bringing light into our life with the day a happy son indeed ridon sounds like the Perfect Choice a faint smile creased the newly named Babe's cheeks ridon that's the name you gave me all right Al allow it strange his voice had an odd Echo to it much like their suit why had everything stopped time itself stretched onto into eternity as those faint squeaky words echoed through the birthing chamber the Regal man the woman who clutched him close even the assorted handmaidens carrying wide towels and water from the room all became statues looking at him as if he'd grown a second head the woman yelped he spoke aroto blinked before squeaking in Amusement oh I can still talk he touched his cheek with a pudgy hand well that's useful him he waved his arm up and down seems I have full motor control too good at least I won't have suffer through diapers again what's wrong he surveyed the room in several sets of mouths that gaped and closed like goldfish you act as if you've never seen a baby talk before the couple shared a look of incredulous surprise before lifting the little redhead up and holding him close their surprise bleeding into Pride by the gods just born and already talking as expected of my son when it came time to convey this story to the car and Royal scribe it was said that the a man who would go on to be known as general ridon conqueror of the Stars was born standing up with naria cry and while the truth was something far more bizarre and sworn to secrecy it was something that the king and queen agreed upon every time they laid eyes on him it was raidon the sun wared their Spirits he who made them happy and elsewhere another life had come into the world a most special one indeed landel Royal capital of the lands between was known for many things one of its least discussed facets was its soundscape on a normal day one could not go 5 MERS without hearing the distant sound of the ch of the purage making their passage to and from the city most closely touched by the golden order it was not unheard of for the sounds of skilled Artisans to play their music of choice from the rooftops using gilded flutes or bespoke carnic and when the wind fell just so one could hear the distant but everpresent hum of the earth tree the grace of the Goddess Queen Amica the Eternal made manifest tonight there was nothing compared to the innermost sanctum of the castle stronghold of the Goddess herself oh what sounds and mystical hymns were whispered in the presence of the goddess and her consort FFF KKK screamed a refined voice pushed to the point of crassness Godfrey winced watching his beloved thrash upon the bed sheets her glowing icker cooling on the black silk sheets as she raged there were very few things that frightened the Elden Lord he had routed armies reduced enemy holds to a Barren Wasteland of superheated glass snapped a ling grave bear's neck when he was nearly 10 but right now he was terrified not for his love of course for as she twisted and turned a Squall of handmaiden dabbing her forehead she was bringing his air into the world America would survive this she was Immortal eternal the light of his life and the apple of his eye nay it was for himself whom he feared and gii grunted his beefy arm giving a wet sounding crack when amica's iron grip punched a seventh compound fracture into his radial bone these last few hours of Labor had been brutal indeed Sarah chuffed in sympathy on his shoulder and encouraged him to try and soothe his wife push my love you're so close now R AR am did not take his encouragement well if the three cracks from his own the bone were anything to go by you did this to me you bearded brute if I survive this I swear I am going to shatter your pelvic sea her threat evolved into another shriek of pain Godfrey felt a certain level of irony from that even as the handmaidens prevented Amica from reaching for her Hammer to praying him across the temple as with anything of worth in this life there was a toll to be paid to gain strength you sacrific time for wisdom you offered patience and for Life the price was pain crunch for me as well it seems he winced as America's grip redoubled even if she was a true God bearing a child was painful he might not have an arm left at this rate but eventually the room was filled with a new sound far divorced from the horse shrieks of the pregnant queen or the Elden Lord's slowly splintering arm it was a cry that silenced the rest the full-throated and Brilliant whale of New Life forgot when the golden had just been born into the world almost a Pity he'd hoped for a daughter wi had a lovely ring to it perhaps the next theno his eyes bulged as another life was coaxed from his wife's womb a squalling girl twins Gods preserve him he hadn't expected that and oh the ground was rushing toward his face mer released her consort's arm with a wet pop her fingers tipped with his and made a grab for the black silk suede children their sire top up to the ground spent from 9 hours of enduring his Queen's pain and fury she held them close and looked down at them struck by just how perfect they were her Godwin her son her firstborn and her junir her lovely little daugh nothing in this world is so perfect as the two of the she coed at them a far cry from The Fearless and Stern martial leader she was feared as now the golden-haired mother that the order preached her to be yet as she sat there oblivious to her handmaiden swabbing the sweat from her body in favor of committing the newborn faces of her son and daughters to memory there was a snag it began like an itch at the back of her mind a Telltale and loomly familiar presence that was neither word nor feeling the magisterially malignant concepts of the greater will commune to her America wanted nothing more than to present her bare bottom to the Earth tree and make vulgar gestures for the incorporeal creature having interrupted this special moment but she had neither the strength after the painful birth nor the want to make her twins hear something so rash he was too perfect for that so she sat there rocking her perfect golden children against her bosom as they burbled incoherently no doubt subconsciously interpreting the warbles through the Elden ring the goddess paused recognizing the object of the wolf's thoughts it was concerned at something raigan had done no that wasn't right something that my brother self has brought into this world she thought catching glimpses of euphoria along their shared Soul she wondered idly what could have him so happy and why it made the W Quaver so no matter for it did not concern her in slightest her face broke into a small but genuine smile let the will see I care not for Ragan's path I am simply glad he is euphoric and if the baded will is afraid then let it suffer today is our day noit with this lingering thought she put it out of her mind only the scantest of thoughts remained perhaps one day little Godwin and gwy ofir would find themselves a friend yes she rather liked the sound of that rala worried for her child make no mistake raidon was a lovely boy and she cherished her son with all her heart and soul but sometimes he acted oh so strange terribly strange indeed never mind the Curious matter of him speaking at Birth nor the quick rate of his growth she could even bring herself to ignore his insatiable hunger but this sometimes she wondered if she'd gone wrong somewhere were they at fault 3 years old and already lessons already acting like an adult except when he didn't she should have been happy he'd finally acted his age so why was she so concerned you mustn't be so rough with your teachers raidon she tried to keep her face Stern as she stared down at her firstborn they'll think you arrogant arrogant who decided that her boy blinked up at her from where he sat in her lap pale face the very picture of Innocence as his legs swayed to and fro I don't think I'm arroganti that feels nice he hummed a little as she ran her fingers through the Tangled Mane of his Crimson hair one of my teachers was bullying a student I stopped them I'm right they're wrong that's all there is to it now they won't bully anyone else rala tutted softly hiding a smile behind her hand that may be so My Sweet Summer child but even so you cannot simply say sucher beat down every bully you see he tilted his head why not raigan left in the background as he sharpened his sword was it not as I said he is my son after all yes he certainly has your overwhelming Pride rala reached around to swat him on the arm may the Moonlight saved me from stubborn boys only then did she turn her gaze back to her Brash little warrior dear did you have to use your swords on that poor Proctor yes raidon grinned up at her it was a powerful need one I couldn't deny raid again snickered even as rala groaned patience those swords are bigger than you are you could hurt someone with them I'll grow into him Mama little ridon grinned ignoring the point besides I used the blunt edges on him he'll survive maybe with a few less teeth but he'll live raigan fell off his chair howling with laughter rala shot him a baleful glare from her mistakes were made the very moment she took her eyes off raidon her son went on the attack a small hand tugged at her sleeve it was something he rarely did these days against her better judgment she looked down hey Mama the moment she did she was lost raidon looked up at her hands clasped before his face when are you and Papa going to give me a little sister it's so lonely here LK raan stopped laughing and sat up sharply rala saw the fretful look in his eyes it was a worry she shared was that it was that the problem was their son acting out because he felt alone he had no friends to speak of and only his teachers to learn from most of whom wanted nothing to do with him these days they went through a fresh batch every month such was was a lonely life indeed she did not relish the idea of visiting America but the woman did have children of her own o she dashed the thought selfishly she didn't want America anywhere near her brilliant little body mayap he did need a companion or a sibling perhaps she would not say nay to a daughter the thought tickled at her mama rala flushed perhaps in 2 years time if you farewell in your studies she didn't miss the way his eyes flashed such a determined boy pinky promised he held out his finger solemnly rala smiled and hooked her finger in his oh yes she'd Fallen right into his trap power came to to him quickly too quickly some might say Aruda wasn't wholly sure whether that was a good thing but he took it in stride what else could he do his new body grew with each passing year and his Keen mind only sharpened with it he'd never been the sort to rest on his Laurels to begin with and this strange Second Life of his was no different than the first being reborn only made him all the more determined to hell with what others thought of him from the moment he could walk under his own power he made it his mission to read every book he could study every weapon he got get his hands on and invest in every sorcery he saw he was only 5 years old and damn it he wanted to test himself credit where it was due raan and rala recognized his Drive early on his parents were more than happy to have such a driven son raigan brought teachers from far and wide to instruct him in the art of the blade while rala summoned mentors to teach him esoteric sorceries to say nothing of the lessons she herself imparted upon him no expense was spared no time wasted really the irony was almost laughable in his first life he begged folks to teach him here in his second he had but to ask and knowledge was handed to him on a silver platter he feasted upon it today his latest Mentor had isolated him in Academy the lecture hall snuffed out the lights and surrounded him with spellcasters on all sides ostensibly it was to test his reflexes to see how quickly he could react and respond to overwhelming Force Naruto raidon knew better selin was a harsh Taskmaster unwilling to coddle him like lucat and azer yet also willing to push him away push push pushing he made a point of exceeding her expectations these days yet for all her Insight she also had her share of flaws for one she was entirely too curious no sooner did he passed one test and she set another before him if he didn't know better he'd say she was trying to break him find the cliff that served as his limit and push him right over it not that she could are you prepared my Apprentice here voice echoed at him from all angles impossible to discern she's nine Paces behind you on your left he nodded and hung his head long red hair hanging over his eyes he if only kashana could see him now again the voice cracked out like a whip a cold streak of blue light arched out at him from the dark to which he raised a hand the buol froze in midair wavered there held by nothing but his will another arrowed out the dark and caught that one too three more came five seven nine he didn't even bother to use his hands now rather he caught each bolt with his mind startled shouts came from the balcony and yet more spells were flung his weight to their detriment not a one reached him each was left to hang in the air as though suspended by an invisible string H never get tired of that magic was a powerful tool not all that different from Chakra simple once you grasped it and versatile perhaps a useful tool all the same yet unlike ra chakra sorceries came with a crippling weakness magic was entire Reliant entirely upon willpower the strength of a sorcerer's mind determined the speed of their spell but also their power the greater one's willpower the stronger the spell and thus their power over it when it came to sheer willpower he and Kurama stood unmatched more spells rain down lighting the dark with streaks of blue and green he stopped them all plucking them out the air one by one until the lecture hall lay lit with a veritable Cosmos of stars a toothy grin stretched its way across whiskered cheeks he raised his hands and the Frozen spells began to swirl around responding to his will Selen inhaled sharply from her Hideway no doubt realizing what he intended oh dear Naruto threw his head back flung out his arms and roared at the ceiling in the same instant he seized the Sea of suspended spells with his mind pushed they shot back to their masters with uniring accuracy packing far more power than before a series of harsh cracks were his reward punctuated by Yelps of pain bodies hit the floor it was the pebble that started an avalanche spells lanced out the dark sorceries Great and Small Naruto laughed at them all mother always said quantity held a quality all its own but this wasn't enough not nearly enough a wild Waltz ensued a devastating dance whose moves only he could see he swayed away from one spell ricocheted another sent a third caring off the ceiling One By One The spellcasters fell some to their own incompetence others from monad drain and still more to Friendly Fire po bastards they'd be out for the rest of the day but all good things must come to an end and this lesson was no different the dance ended all too soon as the final Caster felt to a return spell clutching her chest my Apprentice Selin's familiar voice sighed from the Shadows must you manhandle your teacher so Naruto Shrugged they're alive aren't they I went easy on them he heard her scoff if this is what you call Easy I shuddered to think what would warrant a serious effort from you smiling he turned toward her in the dark and beckoned fingers crooking forward want to find out her staff tapped the floor igniting the lamps and bathing the room in light um shall we selin understood in Battle Victory was all that mattered the scholars and Sorcerers of Rhea lucaria failed to realize that Pious Pride meant nothing when near your nose was in the dirt your back against the wall his first life had Tau Tau him that much in a real fight when you face down your foe you fought hard and took them down harder and why shouldn't he had no need nor want to hide his skills as far as this world was concerned raidon was a prodigy he was content to let everyone believe such they weren't wrong prepare yourself his instructor took aim and cast with liquid Grace Conjuring a swarm of arcing stars to track him nuto gave it a moment then lunged back letting them Hound his steps raced up a wall reached the ceiling and turned to a shattered chair as the barrage smashed him dead in the chest ah the good oldfashioned substitution jutsu still useful even now selin barely had time to hiss a curse much less summon a frantic sorcery as he reappeared behind her he took Wicked pleasure in batting aside her every spell as he closed the distance a low power racing in struck her high in the Torso and sent his mentor spinning to the ground even as she fell he reached out and snatched her up by the throat grabbed her great Glenstone crown and yanked hard off it came down she went her back slammed into the ground his sword scythed down to her throat a heartbeat later yield well done startled green eyes blinked back at him framed by dark hair and the hint of a smile you nearly had me young ridon Naruto found himself squinting nearly her smile didn't waver he looked down finally felt the sharpen Shard Glenstone staff digging in his dark tunic just below his right arm the stalemate then surprising and rare his opinion of her climb just a little higher had this been an actual battle they might have killed each other seemed he wasn't the only one learning from their lessons together Selin's Gaz sparkled let us call it there then shall we I think that's enough for today the faint sound of clapping cut off anything he might have said AO crane his neck neck over his shoulder and found the source approaching from an adjacent hallway the tall figure had to stood to make it through the arch but it was a distinctive flash of red hair that truly gave him away only one other in the lands between had long Crimson locks like his sure enough rig and Dad approached at a leisurely Pace I take it today's lesson is concluded nuto let sellin up his mentor scrambled to her feet tried to find her crown then gave up entirely it is my Lord raigan quirked a questioning brow's way I take it you w once again bit of a draw actually excellent his smile said he was glad to hear it and it sellon sputtering ah but I digress I took the liberty of securing you an additional instructor as you asked he stepped aside moving away from the arch they only just arrived an hour ago tail hands clapped once producing a startling pop of sound you may enter another another Loom figure shuffled into the lecture hall they were tall taller even than rig and himself Naruto looked up up and up some more well well an alabaster Lord he' only ever read about them tall yet slender dark of skin and darker hair wrapped in a deep blue tunic of foreign make she stood apart from anyone he'd ever seen before hers was a severe Beauty stoic and Stern bright amethyst eyes locked onto his indeed her very gaze seemed to command an unspoken weight such that he felt his spine stiffen beneath her gaze this is the one dark brow furrowed upon Him instantly disdainful he is but a boy sellen climbed to her feet he's stronger than he looks leave that as it may he is Young For What You Wish of him the woman's scowl only deepened when he didn't respond the ways of my people are not so easily taught least of all to a child he will break Naruto found his voice at last I won't won yes she laid a hand on her sword you will you are young he hid an inward smile and didn't rise to the low hanging bait we'll see enough here at last a hint of Steel entered rigan's voice I'm not paying you to disparage him Alina but to teach call him weak and again and you'll be cast out the castle the alabaster Lord pursed her lips do not blame me if he harms himself he'd enjoy wiping that look off her face watch as he looked on the alabaster Lord Drew her sword and thrust it into the ground the world shifted no not the world Naruto realized but gravity itself and unseen Force dragged him forward such that he found himself all but unable to resist he grit his teeth and dug his feet in to no avail selin made an appreciative noise it wasn't lost on him do you see now his new Mentor Alina freed her sword with a sullen scowl releasing him from the confines of the spell this is gravity magic is not an art easily learned let alone mastered her brow rip with concentration a new and L Behold a small chunk of the floor tore itself free and hovered into her hand it takes patience dedication and we are you making that face boy Nudo barely hurt her the gears of his mind were already whirling plotting considering huh didn't seem so hard like a weaker version of shimra tensei really he'd always been able to push freeze spells overpower them with his will but he' never considered the applications of pulling something to him let alone the application of Gravity by that market sounded awfully simple as it then magic is more pliable than chakra and this body channels it well you should be able to do it if you focus hean sheath his twin greatswords heedless of Alina's expression she shook her head setting her Raven Tresses swaying mimicry will will Avail you not child we'll just see about that he stabbed them into the ground sheathing them nearly to the hilts and yanked with his mind the Earth answered three great chunks of rock Rose behind Naruto gleaming a baleful violet Alina's eyes widened even as rigan rumbled a laugh they wobbled for a moment as his control faltered steadied now as he sought a Target he chose a rickety looking chair at the end of the lecture hall it was crude not Mastery at all but he felt he at least had enough of a grasp tuther they shot forward like a trio of arrows loosed from a bow an awful grinding sound filled the air and the chair alongside a goodly portion of the floor ceased to be in an instant Alina boed ioh how on your first try that's impossible ha he beamed at her told you I'm a quick learner so this is gravity magic interesting pearly white teeth flashed in a cherubic grin very interesting he weaved a hand through the air calling a pebble to his hand I like it I can do all sorts of things with this so it would seem something akin to wey respect bloomed in the tall woman's gaze very well she sketched a stiff bow either unable or unwilling to curtsy for his sake I shall teach you my ways we will see if you prove capable selin applauded politely see I never doubted you for a moment my Apprentice raan's smile was pure Pride That's My Boy nuto saw his opening and rounded on him there that's enough for now right I finished today's lessons can we go now you promised raigan didn't even pause to consider his ulterior motives not once so I did come let us find you a mount rigan felt the beginnings of a contion scratching at his soul idly he wonder if America could feel his confused disbelief all the way from the plateau the reason for it you asked several hours ago he and his son his young Heir and firstborn had sallied into the car and Wilds to find him a mount he had told his son to find a powerful Steed one who would both watch his back and be his feet across the lands between given his son's truly remarkable power and strong stature he had expected him to ride back with a mighty Stallion and toe or perhaps a magical deer or Hell a God's damn Dragon but this I know you are fond of JS my son but I get an awful feeling that your choice here is serious ridig and PM his face with a dry sigh golden eyes surveying the bag of bones that constituted The Chosen mount tell me this is a Gest raidon gave his father an incredulous look patting the scrawny horse between his ears his name is Leonard and I've never been more serious about something in my life pinching the bridge of his nose raigan gave the PA once over he lack strength speed Constitution and power what in the name of the moon and sun does this Mount possibly have Ron's grin softened to a smaller but more genuine smile because he keeps trying anyway you may well outgrow him the words pained him but they had to be said he wasn't prepared for the determined glint in the boy's eyes then I'll just have to learn more gravity magic won I today was an auspicious day or so Naruto had been told in truth he didn't understand what all the fuss was about only that it had seen both him and his parents bundled up into a carriage early this morning and sent on their merry way with barely a word he barely had time to grab his swords and cloak on the way out probably a surprise of some sort the lone Knights guarding them only serve to further arouse his suspicions if they truly were departing on some long journey why not of a full escort something was a foot made him proper curious it did shall we have a look kirama didn't need to prod him further he was already squirming past rala and raigan propping himself up on his knees the young redhead pushed off Posh blue cushions and unlatched The Carriage window warm wind rushed forth he squinted against it looked past their escort and glimpsed golden grass craigy outcroppings and the Ury looming large in the distance this was the Altus Plateau why were they so far from home a familiar figure in silver armor cantered up on a dark Steed blocking his view back in the carriage young Master we've a long journey ahead of us Naruto grinned not even a little chagrined a but Loretta it's boring in here no buts raon she nudged him and you go he complied with a sigh latching the window behind him he thought it a shame to leave little Leonard behind but he could see why Raiden had been so adamant now although his scrawny stea was growing stronger he wouldn't be able to make this kind of Journey on his own not yet he'd be well- looked after by selin in his absence hopefully anxiety nodded him still worrying at his thoughts like an old dog with a bone leaving the Academy of Rea lucaria wasn't so unusual he had ventured out with raigan several times already even going so far as lmra once but never with Mom present and certainly not when she was this far along just thinking of her in her vulnerable state made his fingers itch she refused to be left behind however and so here they were the carriage rattled harshly yet again and he risked to glance her way when she wasn't looking his fingers twitched at his sides a new itching to cast another healing spell for what felt like the eenth time he knew it wasn't needed mom was plenty strong a few bumps on the road wouldn't kill her she looked content enough in her signature robes head resting against raan's shoulder peaceful as can be his senses told him she was healthy the little light within her even more so his brother or sister would doubtlessly be strong just like him and yet he coughed into the silence how are you feeling I'm fine dear rala kept her eyes closed and fobbed him off with a smile one hand cradling her stomach just resting don't worry but he did he was finally going to have a sibling they had to be healthy she looked like she might go into labor any day now shouldn't she be at home a pale hand descended on his head musing his Scarlet hair relax boy she will be fine baleful golden eyes glared up at him if you say so I do say so nuto subsided with a sigh for once feeling every bit the child he presently was in body if not Spirit would it be a boy a girl sorcerer supposedly had ways of telling though they hadn't told him something about it being a surprise renala and raidon seemed to enjoy those they'd already bantered a few names about when they thought he wasn't listening one or two stuck with him Ranny or maybe rard he just couldn't contain himself so exciting still he begged the question he had an inkling a worrying one but he dare not say it aloud where are we going anyway ranala and raigan exchanged a Ry look if former opened her eyes at last shall We Tell Him beloved raigan granted her a ruthful grin I suppose we should we're off to see your cousins rala offered a languid if sleepy explanation nuto rocked back in his seat cousins he couldn't hide his smile I have cousins why didn't anyone tell me yes Godwin and gwy raig and amended noticing his smile there of an age with one the queen wishes to see you I see he understood now this little visit wasn't so much by choice as necessity outside forces were bound to take notice sooner rather or later frankly it was was a miracle he'd stayed under the radar this long his parents had kept him safe in Leonia these past few years sheltered him he'd grown stronger for it child though he still was and now his strength had been noticed no matter he didn't fear the forces of landal whatever God dwelt there would not upset his plan wouldn't let them perhaps it was selfish of him to try and hoard it all this time around to cling to his emotions and principles nothing more no it undoubtedly was any sane scholar would say so he didn't care this was his second life and he had every intention to enjoy it as he hadn't in his first he'd given everything in his first life no bitterness there only honesty that meant his second life was his to live happy family loads of siblings plenty of friends lots of descendants he wanted to enjoy this life wanted to feel something meet a girl or girls if the universe threw another curve at him make friends and fall in love get married settle down maybe even raise a family that sort of thing you know typical goals for a normal life he wasn't about to let something like death stop him but before that he was going to be the best damn brother ever his future sibling would want for nothing and if anyone tried to harm his family he dropped the Stars on their heads he would protect them all L was large there were probably other grander words he should use to describe the capital but for the life of him Naruto couldn't think of them seeing was as they say believing Grand spires and sweeping Gothic architecture flowing arches and beautiful buttresses magnificent buildings that just seemed to go on forever stretching further than the eye could see and the people so many people he could see Knights Manning walls and stalls pages and Nobles racing hither and Yan through crowded streets great Crews of builders constru constructing new buildings even now no doubt seeking to further expand the already prosperous City further still this was LEL in its prime capital of the golden order home to Queen America the Eternal Immortal ruler of the lands between and there at the center of it all looming larger than ever and wholly impossible to miss the Earth tree really was gigantic up close Naruto found himself whistling at the sight of it this thing made kaga's tree look tiny by comparison F kirama scoffed I could knock that thing down no problem H he was almost tempted to let him try if only to see what would happen but no they weren't here to destroy the city entertaining though that might be just Pat the main thoroughfare a squad of golden knights awaited them their Carriage clattered to a halt weapons in hand they stood at attention a grand welcome indeed raigan departed first leading rala out by the hand Naruto bounded down after her grateful for the chance to finally stretch his legs not even 10 and already he was nearly too tall to fit in a proper Carriage damn wheelbox were tiny anyway he made a show of stretching yawning openly Loretta's Helm snapped his way he grinned at her daring her to object please be behave young Master he heard the whisper beneath her helmet A desperate thread for his ears alone we're not in Leia anymore he winked her way of course he would behave well mostly welcome to the capital my lords and Lady the taller of the golden Knight stepped forth to command his attention nuto noted the partisan grip tight in the man's right hand a towering great shield in his left I am Kristoff we have been expecting you I trust your journey was pleasant indeed it was rala nodded gratefully ever the dignified Queen we thank you for your hospitality excellent we shall take you to the Queen at once she smiled we shall be in your care night Loretta shall accompany us raigan waved a hand dismissively not caring for such niceties as you were lead on one of the nights swiveled perhaps noticing him at last judging by your hair you must be raidon Kristoff kicked his shin ol leg nuto nodded once finding himself warming to this blunt night already that would be me yes they certainly seemed friendly enough he didn't sense even an iota of ill intent from them anxiety perhaps but that was only when they looked to rala and noted her pregnancy it made them stand the straighter more determined than ever to protect their charges these two weren't a threat they were simply good men trying to do their job who was he to begrudge them that their only crime was being a bit overeager who would blame them for that olig bowed welcome to the capital young master I hope you have a pleasant stay nuto blinked young Master Loretta called him that from time to time but why would these ah you've not been told ol sounded abashed behind his Helm forgive me the queen can explain right this way Kristoff and olig were men of their word in short order they found themselves ushered up a flight stair down a hall through another doorway so on and so forth more of the same now taking twisting turns in narrow streets that all threatened to blur together after a while for a child it certainly would have but he was no child now as he kept one ear out listening half-heartedly to the adults as they were guided higher and higher into the city left right up down left again up once more nuto kept track of it all making note of the landmarks as they went until quite suddenly they arrived a tall woman awaited them in the foet Beyond warm fir light flickered across her pale skin and flowing black gown he took notice of her sharp blue eyes and blonde hair she burned in his senses like a searing brand a shining star that threatened to Scorch his very senses she sat there lounging before flanked by an absolute bear of a man with was that a lion on his back and here I was thinking I'd seen everything his gaze zeroed it on them paying his surroundings no mind thank you Kristoff olig the blonde woman nodded their way you as well Loretta you may break your fast outside the trio departed Loretta with a lingering glance Naruto nodded her way he could feel her Gaze on him until the door shut leading him to behave was he really that bad I bid thee welcome the woman smiled and spoke with lilting grace to our home Ando her Gaz straight to rala stomach eyes widening my my already working on a spare are we ral's Face closed down losing all semblance of Civility that is no concern of yours be assured I meant no harm by it I wished only to congratulate you Godfrey nuto jumped at the sudden exclamation expecting the worse thankfully his father wasn't half as antagonistic Ray Lian the two Warriors clasped hands and Drew one another into to a bruising Embrace you're going gray my friend a growl and your hair is still red rig and grimaced must you say that every time we meet yes I must nuto smiled a little well at least some things were normal Erica's gaze fixed upon him and that smile died an ugly death so this is the infamous radon I've heard so much about he lifted his chin a little I am so bold do you know who I am his mind Whirled as he frowned with such Regal bearing and the power he sends from her know two ways about it might as well play the game for now you're the queen he tried to sound differential failed judging by the sudden interest gleaming in her eyes Queen America the Eternal so polite and what have you young one her Regal Gaze narrowed upon him once more I've heard tell of you Prodigy of lucaria they say even the Stars themselves fall under your sway an exaggeration he wasn't able to exert full control over them yet in a few years it might well be a different story The Man beside her stirred if he is as capable as they say America tutted you're not fighting the boy beloved skilled though he may be he is no match for you audo shrugged I wouldn't mind oh Godfrey's Gaye snapped is and he caught a glimmer of interest within those Grace given depths a hint of battle lust stirring in the depths then perhaps Amica tweaked his arm Godfrey the Elden Lord heaved a sigh perhaps when you're older come raig and Drew him aside there are things I wish to discuss with you old FR Naruto blew out a quick breath grateful for the interruption but I be godre the idea appealed to his pride he suppressed it no no make friends first challenge their father later Amica was crouching before him now claiming his attention once more and curiosity or no he had to attend here if he didn't like the look in her eyes just now do you know any spells Dear Boy The Ghost of a smile touched his face a few you may show me if you wish I Shan take offense by all means she goated Hit Me With Your Best Shot nope no way in hell was he going to ignore a proper challenge like that gravity magic flared driving Amica to one knee she grunted in Surprise gravity Magic from one so young impressive rala hid a r grin behind her hand do forgive our son he knows not his strength is that so amica's smile was only slightly strained as she stood perhaps I should keep an eye on him hence Naruto blew out a sigh I think I've caught the attention of someone Troublesome such a powerful boy Amica CED suddenly drawing him back to himself why have you not brought him to court ral's face was the coldest of moonlight we did not feel the need GES mom could be seriously scary when she wanted to be don't make HR maid oh but I digress Amica retreated with a sudden smile you were not brought here for an interrogation we are here to celebrate plucking a bell from her robes she rang at once letting the sound Ripple through the Foye in a Clarion call Godwin gvir come meet your cousin don't keep him waiting now a door opened in the nearby wall two children emerged from within Naruto noticed the boy first Godwin was a slender youth clad in white robes a good head shorter than him he granted him a Brisk nod when Naruto found himself half-heartedly returning he seemed all right a little too serious perhaps but nothing out of the ordinary there but his sister well well someone's tall wiir actually matched his height her hair was darker brown bordering on red lovely curls hiding her dark eyes as she ducked behind her mother the sight of immediately endeared her to him such a shy girl trying to hide behind her mother's skirts not that she could when she was that tall but still absolutely adorable come now don't be shy Amica nudged her say hello to him junir the girl flicked him a shy glance hello Naruto dained a wave nice to finally meet you she squeaked cheeks blushing a vivid red red like so many roses poor thing he took pity on her and adopted his most winning smile want to be friends she reached a hand out and weily tentatively took a hold of his fingers looking back that was probably the moment things changed changed the moment every went terribly wonderfully right time waits for no one neither the seasons nor Mortals not even the Gods in truth Naruto found it ironic for all their spells and sorceries no had not once in all the history of the lands between ever tried to meddle with time none that were Remembered at any rate or perhaps they hadn't screwed up somehow erasing themselves from history in the process there were some lines one didn't cross had he possessed a more Curious disposition he might have dabbled in such spells found a way to extend the time he had stretching it out into eternity perhaps in another life he had his hands full enough in this one for time had passed and with it new life came into the world push he was the one who said it yet he felt his right arm Creek ominously under ral's grip ridig and Dad lay sprawled out on the floor of the birthing chamber both his arms broken long ago in the Thrones of her labor now it felt to him to stay by his mother's side as she struggled and struggle she did it had been a rather unusual pregnancy All Things Considered longer than usual a full year compared to the customary 9 months the baby had surprised them all refusing to arrive on any terms but her own no spells were able to coax her forth from the womb no gentle words or prodding quickened her arrival she would come when she was ready or not all now the moment had arrived here she was at long last his baby sister a re cry split the air as the Midwife fussed over his exhausted mother look raon rala released his ravaged arm to hold the newborn it's a girl you have a sister looks like it naroto set his arm with a sigh rolling his wrist back into place as he considered the small babe in ral's arms well I always wanted to be a big brother Ric and groan where lay is it over rala huffed dign fight even in her exhaustion yes it is over you silly louse come see your daughter Naruto HD a small smirk behind his still healing hand as his Lord father dragged himself up said smile died an ugly death when he heard his whisper she's an imperion his brow furrowed the words sent a chill through him a what nothing you need concern yourself with boy but it did he'd remember it his new sister kicked up a whale shattering his thoughts there there rala snuggled the baby close you're all right little Ranny T nothing to fear her dazzling smile did much to wipe away his anxiety in that moment it almost didn't feel real he'd always wanted to be a big brother a deep-seated desire that he'd nursed for what felt like an eternity now here she was pretty and pink with bright golden eyes and a flaming crown of red hair and she was loud a healthy pair of lungs on this one raig and rumbled a laugh back to his normal self at last she'll make a fine woman someday ranala crushed his arm say that again dear and I'll kill you otwa a jest nothing more no need for violence Naruto hit a Snicker behind his right hand whatever you say ranala rounded on him would you like to hold her he flinched I would but would if I drop her ranny's cry told him exactly what she thought of that their mother smiled despite it all you won't she tucked Ranny into his arms and bid him hold her showing him the proper manner in which to do so adorable little bugger the moment he held Ranny she stopped crying startled eyes blinked up at him as though to say who in blazes is this wholly unprepared for his presence see rala pred as he cradled the swaddled child she likes you not quite the word he'd use but was just so damn happy nothing compared to this not his first friend or his first jetsu or even his first this was Joy Beyond Joy a delightful memory he'd carry to his grave for all his efforts to remain stoic he found himself cooing down at the tiny little life In His Hands here at last he found the proper words to evoke his emotions deliriously giddy yes there was the word the little girl gazed up at him he grinned down at her welcome to the world Ranny he didn't miss the way Loretta shied away from her post at the door trying to get a better look at the babe no doubt she was curious as to her new charge he didn't blame her he was pretty damn happy himself right about now he'd be the best brother ever come hell or high water he swore it a harsh bang shattered the chamber before he could truly Savor the moment a Guard Captain stepped in through an adjacent paused at the threshold saluted now when he saw Loretta their standing guard she didn't let him pass bless her simple Soul begging your pardon my lords and lady but there's a matter that needs your attention he saw little rany muing in his arms and his Ruddy face lit up oh ladies then I suppose congratulations are in order is she well she is rala heed a sigh what is now Alfred ma'am you told me to inform you if any Intruder sought to breach the premises today a pause now well one did we caught them rala was in no shape to rise rigan didn't look Keen to leave his wife side Loretta flashed a silent pleading look his way no doubt wishing the shame Naruto side and carefully handed rany back to rala I'll handle it here she is my Lord in short order the captain led him to the lecture hall proper it was there then he found three of his best men gathered around a kneeling wi that a woman hard to tell by the dirt and Grime on her robes much less than that ugly gray sack someone had wrapped around her head her head per worked up at the sound of his approach the blades at her neck tightened preventing any such movement even so she didn't quiver her lead lifted still further as he approached as though she could see him through the sack ominous hirama rumbled Naruto scoffed despite himself oh now you pipe up you were having a moment back there didn't want to ruin it we found this one skullking about Sir Alfred saluted breaking their Ry tried to break into the academy she did took down three of my best men before we brought her low unfortunate he trained them himself will they live I but they've got some nasty Burns I tried to reason with you yet you gave me no choice but to defend myself a Placid voice emerged from within the hood you barred me time after time and for what mindless Dogma your kind will never learn one of the men smacked her with the flat of his sword she's a sassy one sir I merely speak the truth you cannot hold me if I do not wish it do not mistake my compliance for weakness you've got a sharp tongue Naruto tucked a strand of red hair behind his ear and fought down a frown then what do you call this their captive made a low horse sound that might have been some distant cousin of a chuckle TW removed pedy bold girl she had a lot of confidence he'd give you that much that or a good poker face speaking of which Naruto ripped the hood off the woman's head defyant violet eyes glared back at him as he tore the sack free shining from a pale Tron face framed by long dark hair an old burn mark Mar the right side of her face for all her bruises and cuts she still radiated stoic dignity she and selin might have been sisters so striking was the resemblance what is your name freed she regarded him for a long ponderous moment at length she spoke so you are General ridon the one who would do Scar the sky General he didn't have any such rank Naruto bristled leave us Alfred and his men bridled but my Lord this girl is no match for me he interjected never taking his eyes off the grinning girl she won't be able to do any harm now go as my Lord Wills they filed out closing the door behind them he waited another minute side I can still hear you out there a muffled growl and they retreated properly nuto waited a minute more listening as their heavy boots clumped back down the hallway proper only when they were gone did he dare speak Scar the sky forgive me freed bowed her head as he looked on I possess the gift of Prophecy often times I speak of the past and future without realizing it per pacy haian had said something similar once you can keep that gift to yourself he waved a hand to silence her I'm not interested in it but of course those cold violet eyes met his after all this is not your first life you were never interested in Prophecy during your first life either had he been a more paranoid sort he might have panicked then and there as it stood he merely arched an eyebrow all right he dropped down onto his hunches bringing him self eye level with the shorter girl I'll play your game if you're a prophet then tell me my real name freed frowned her brow furrowed for a moment no tricks now he raised a finger to warn her you lie to me and the sack goes back on I might even feed you to the wolf he wouldn't of course but she didn't need to know that well I'm listening her head bowed a little there is no need for threats my Lord I am your ally tell me my real name then violet eyes fluttered shut open now Nudo despite his restraint he hissed out a rare breath of surprise okir rumbled a laugh seem she's the real deal after all you seek the dawn of a new age fried continue to Pace heedless of his shock that is what you and your friend represent my Visions have brought me to you I would see such an age flourish my fellows are not so like-minded they see the threat you represent and would have you slain I would warn you of this and they are your enemies her eyes met his burning bright to them I am known by a different name a faint scent of burning rope reached his nose he looked down to find her bonds burning away in a haze of dark fire yet for all that the flame didn't harm her a scarred Hand Rose pushing her dark out her eyes allow me to introduce myself once more she Rose slowly careful not to make any sudden movements I am black flame freed she lifted the Hem of her robe and dipped a humble curtsy At Your Service black flame realization dawned a moment later you're one of those Gods layer cultists once but no longer I have learned all I can from them and now seek to serve you another pause now as she considered him a new do you truly not fear me he scoffed should I she bowed once more as you say then husband Tama GFF out in his head Naruto choked husband a sharp bark like laughter burst from him before he could hold it in he reared back to get a better look at her aren't we getting a little ahead of ourselves we've only just met she tilted her head on a bashed in one of the many Futures I saw we were wed it is a prevalent outcome flattering but I hardly know you still her words nagged at him a priestess once that said I would die he spread his arms wide her prophecy was wrong I survived why should I listen to a word you say mine are never wrong freed remained unfaced and All Things Must Die eventually perhaps she spoke of the future would you like to know yours the ter and witch curiosity got the better of him and he clicked his tongue speak then freed grew still ominously so her gaze missed it over silence rained and then in a few years time your father will betray your mother his eyes blazed and some of his anger must have Shone through because she backpedal and barreled on likely fearing he might grab at her he shall have two more brothers and another sister after little Ranny the fact that she already knew her name never mind ral's nickname for her alarmed him to no end but she wasn't finished yet her name will be melenia it was cold violet eyes Rose now searing into his very Soul he will face one another in battle on the fields of kalid there she will unleash the Scarlet rot enough he took a step forward another now looming over her when she didn't continue is that all you've seen for now my Lord despite being cast in his towering Shadow black flame free didn't waver should any of these prophecies proves false you may have my head as recompense much to his Chagrin she stepped forth and laid a hand on his broad chest the better to look up at him I shall gladly tell you if the future changes Hama growled low and deep in his throat bold of hair and stupid she has to realize we might kill her here dangerous woman his mind hissed back far too dangerous to let out of his sight part of him wanted to kill her now end her and damn her prophecies to the dark she knew it too she had to even so she didn't try to flee beg anything she just stared up at him with those gentle Placid eyes it would be so simple a mercy even one quick swipe a swing of his swords and Fred would be dead he could make it painless he knew and her before she even knew what was happening he had the power dare he say the right his right hand twitched this is is the moment where my destiny takes two paths she smiled sadly at him perhaps understanding his thoughts if you choose to kill me here and now my destiny ends I will not defend myself nor will I Blame You her free hand flitted to her bosom perhaps to still her hammering heart prophecy is not a gift for the faint of heart should you spare me however I will be yours forever more your sword your Shield here at last her voice wavered betraying a hint of the emotion she' so ruthlessly suppressed your very scthe I will never betray you this I swear a thought occurred to him when we met you called me General I did her head bobbed eager to please him it a rank you shall achieve soon stop he flung up a hand silencing her I don't want to hear any more of my future today maybe not ever because he couldn't do it killing her out fear or for convenience would make him no better than danzo or or chimaru he'd steeped his hands in heresy already but he refused to go down that path however dangerous freed might be she wasn't a bad person a bit misguided perhaps overly reliant on the gift of Prophecy but hadn't sh been the same he'd saved her back then and them some did he really turn back on someone suffering the same plight Naruto heaved a sigh and pmed his face letting her go simply wasn't an option either putting aside the face that freed might scarp her off to Sage new wear the gift of Prophecy was a dangerous thing and practically taboo even if her Visions could change did change would be changed letting her roam free in the lands between promised disaster so keep her close then thama he nearly bed you're okay with this better the devil you know than the one you don't fine we can say she's a bodyguard or something might work so be it they reached a consensus seems we taking charge of this runaway you're sparing me a shiver ran through the Scythe wielder before he even voiced his decision have I finally proven my use to you may I enter your service you have't you may he scalled at her ra on once more but I'll make my own fate Fred made a pleased noise placed both of her Palms over one of his large hands and squeezed softly that is my dearest hope my Lord tears glimmered in her ethereal eyes running freely down her cheeks you shall try you shall certainly triple prove me wrong 3 years passed by in the blink of an eye in all fairness Naruto raidon knew that was his own fault for not paying attention to them he didn't try to keep track of time he could have he knew he just didn't feel the need to do so mind you rather he simply became busy between having a little sister training growing stronger spending time with his family and in deciphering the truths of this world well suffice to say he was preoccupied case in point he was very much occupied with his latest spell he considered the straw dummy before him un sheath his twin great swords black metal gleamed in the low light of the fading Stars Sunrise wasn't far away now each blade felt light as a feather in his grasp all the better for what he had planned he could have used a racing gun a racing shuri ien anything he wanted but he didn't he'd already tested all of his old techniques long ago there was no need to restrain himself no one suspected a thing there was no need for a Roose he was accepted just as he was he was the eldest child of rala and raigan after all one day he would reach up and grasp the very Stars themselves but today Todd ather was something he wished to test something he'd feared chambering both blades together he raised both weapons to the sky and roared in defiance of the Stars baleful light bled across his great swords to Rattle the very Earth itself he held the pose for a moment letting his cry reverberate into the night as his power built swelled wind lashed at his long red hair his strength peaking reaching a crescendo now a rare grin tugged at the corner of his mouth no harm in having a bit of fun here now was there my NE I am as general Ron as I breathe you will not pass the castle gate so laughing he Whirled around blades in hand a thought a flicker of movement a movement a thought and his Target exploded into a shower of splinters just as a thought he hummed in a voice that both was and was not his own in terms of sheer strength this bodies finally exceeded my old one an awful crack pervaded the per morning Dawn and he wiced slightly as he realized he'd carved a deep Canyon into the Earth one that was growing wider with each passing moment until finally crunch sure enough portion of the academy Cliffs thankfully unoccupied crumbled down to Splash into the Lakes below whoops his frown deepened his shouts of alarm rang From The Towers above well at least that confirms my theory being stronger is all well and good but I swear if you try to ride me like Leonard I will bite you it was just an idea I had Kurama his mouth curled in a sardonic smile don't get your tails in a Twist Leonard had grown too no scrawny Ste was he not his trusty Steed not any longer not after a healthy diet of oats and chakra but that was a tale for another time he had so much power now but for what purpose the world was at peace wasn't it raidon wanted to believe it was truly he did so what was his purpose then what did he want to do he'd grown both in size and power since Ranny was born perhaps a little too much on the former it was a source of constant consternation for him into a pain when ducking through doors rala and raigan had worked their magic long ago to make the academy more accessible for him but there could be no denying his rate of growth already he towered over his parents and something told him he wasn't done growing yet freed had hinted as much with one of her prophecies he still didn't put much stock in those but she could be quite smug when she was right and he had the sinking suspicion he was going to be tall indeed with great power came great responsibility and although he'd long since resolved to do what he pleased he couldn't help but feel some small manner of responsibility for the lands between and its people large though he was he had a big heart one that would likely grow larger still in the coming years with his new body brother and then there were those who didn't much mind his height at all a shadow fell upon him from on high then a small weight settled against his back squarely between his shoulders he grunted figting surprise he sensed her lurking on the balcony above a few minutes ago Small Wonder his little spectacle had drawn her attention morning little rny Lively little spider monkey his baby sister was she had hops for days even to get down from there pale arms latch tight with a musical giggle I will not didn't think so strange as it might sound he still found himself somewhat startled by just how demanding the little TI could be at times forward Noble Ste sure enough his baby sister wriggled and moved to sit a top one of his broad shoulder somehow managing to looking imperious despite her small stature I wish to be carried all right where to long red hair tickled his nose the castle the ghost of a smile touched his face as my lady wishes lady rany a familiar voice Cried Out cutting through his words there you are his little sister hissed and tried to hide in the long Mane of his hair quite possible given how large he was nevertheless Naruto craned his neck back toward the noise H that sounds an awful llike sure enough they found Loretta hastening their way helmet tucked under one arm her steel eyes were fixed just over his shoulder a sure sign she'd seen through rany's wood deception rany knew it too judging by the hissing sound she made silly girl always trying to dodge her mentors my Lord raidon Loretta stopped just short and sketched a bow one he returned with a amused Smile as her pale gaze fixed firmly upon ranny's hiding spot my lady your lord father is looking for thee you're late for your lessons Ranny grumbled into his hair and didn't budge Naruto chuckled hely I think she can go without just this once Loretta nelf ever the picture of Grace as you will my Lord I do say why don't you join us for a walk her pale face flushed rose red Emma me I couldn't possibly such would be unted whatever would lady freed say honestly she'd probably say it was foretold you're lucky she's a late sleeper rany made wretching noises in his hair this time for an entirely different reason you stopped talking about making why faces Loretta absolutely squeaked we aren't Naruto gaffed openly rad and Ranny ral's voice called from a distant balcony come inside Lord Godfrey is here your cousins have come to visit his brow shot into his hair they were visiting this early in the morning rany saw her chance and bolted Freedom my lady Loretta gave Chase Naruto made to follow but those words gave him pause he lingered letting them race ahead Godfrey Hadad and he made a promise with the Elden Lord long ago he wondered if GW Air's father had forgotten it probably not maybe he should wait here just in case when wasn't happy no nay nope not one Teensy bit for you see it was all that wretched witch's fault Ron's which she may well be but she didn't trust her all the same and neither should her cousin yet he did that was entirely the problem for the last 3 years every time he came to visit so too did he have her with him the silent Shadow a watchful Guardian ever visible ever Vigilant ever a third wheel she knew the woman had a name but she didn't care to speak it let alone think it speaking it aloud always made fre to blast smile a small smug thing that Twisted her heart into fretful ugly knots sure she was tall for her age almost terribly so but raidon understood her it was like her and she liked him father did too even her twin God when approved mother had expressed some interest in their friendship perhaps even the hopes for a marriage match in the future the better to tie their two families tighter together wi wasn't opposed to such raidon was bold and handsome and very kind ever the perfect gentleman he spoke sweetly to her whenever they met yet didn't trip over her every whim as other suitors did he did not seek her hand for money fame or power if anything he didn't even seem to be aware of blooming feelings whatsoever and didn't that just sting in all likelihood he was the one person who ever could wet her given the way she towered over nearly everyone else but not him he helped her forget she liked having someone the same size as she it made her feel normal not quite so large not a constant source of Gossip back in the capital not an embarrassment when she was with him she felt delightfully ordinary there were even rumors he may well be named General soon commander of Leonia armies yet another feather in his cap everything was fine between them good Grand even then that wicked witch wal in with her witchery and wrapped raidon around her finger T was and fair she got to see ridon every day while she was lucky to see him but a few times a year even today was something of a miracle father had expressed his intent to bring Godwin to learia for some minor matter and she begged to come with him Meek though she was but no more today things changed today shes o Gods she couldn't do this wiir ducked back around the corner gripping her parcel in hand her heart wasn't ready she thought she was but she wasn't he was right there just around the corner and yet she couldn't bring herself to try and approach it felt as though her very leg were rooted where she stood unable to take a single step forward whyever are you holding those for flowers dear sister wiir nearly leaped clean out her slippers Panic deny deny deny indeed she jolted where she stood and glared down at her twin Godwin might be smaller than her but he was ever the calm one reasonable rational not prone to fits of Panic or self-doubt like her naughty he was the golden son the apple of amica's eye favored to rule when mother and father stepped down and shesh was nothing no she shook her head mustn't think that she mustered what she hoped was an imposing scowl glared Godwin when did you get here I've been standing here calling you for several minutes now a ghost of a smile graced her twins Visage it is not my fault you failed to notice his eyes strayed to the thorny roses in her grasp so small against her hands and brightened with quiet Glee those are for ridon then yes red roses A wise choice no flowers for his guard then this time gwy didn't have to feain her scowl I dislike that witch I am aware Godwin granted her a limpid smile he'd best do something about her lest she or someone else steal him away when benir bit her lip someone else he has many admirers her twin rolled his slim shoulders in a simple shrug freed is but one Loretta is fond of him in her own way and why wouldn't she be his captain of the Guard she sees him every day to say nothing of the Sorceress selin many would leap of the chance to be his bride an ugly feeling bloomed in gwy ofir's chest it felt like jealousy she tried to hide her face in the Roses but she was much too tall for that and succeeded only in feeling foolish they only seek Him for power and Prestige she had to believe that for the time being she must because if she didn't she would break and so she stealed herself her heart a new yes she could do this breathe they'd talked countless times before this would be no different Godwin planted a palm against her back and pushed she let him the ACT gave her Courage charge with that silent cry gwy ofir stumbled around the corner before she could catch herself or think better of it hurling herself before him he didn't seem to notice her not at first until she managed a timid wave here at last raon pivoted how someone so tall could move so quickly was beyond her did you need something cousin he lowered his swords I'm a bit busy here well he grimaced at the ruined practice dummy I was now whenever guier bowed her head and thrust her hands at him offering the flowers within faithy reminded me of your red hair his jaw clicked open oh oh Naruto's jaw clicked open his brain fizzled out hopelessly he wasn't rightly sure how long he spent like that standing there boing at GW Air's gift before it finally occurred to him that he should accept her offering it certainly felt long enough numb fingers curled around the stems and pulled them close a fragrant Aroma sailed his nose and yet despite it he couldn't bring himself to look away from her he couldn't remember the last time someone anyone had given him flowers like this probably not ever do you like them very much he laughed to hide just how horse his voice was in that moment he'd almost shed a tear just now did you pick them yourself she squirmed a little under his gaze yes it proved rather difficult due to my size but I managed it must have been a struggle indeed given how tall she was he wisely chose not to remark on it they're lovely he stowed the bouquet in his belt for safekeeping thank you wi shivered a little beneath those words odd was she cold of course she was it was still early morning the sun was hardly up and that white dress of hers hardly looked warm at all you must be freezing he moved without thinking unbuckling his cloak and moving to wrap it around her here you can have my cloak her face went Scarlet as he tugged it around her shoulders again he failed to understand why or the significance of what he'd just done it wasn't until she latched on and stepped into him pressing her backside against him among other things that he got the hint this time he wasn't quite so dense it was impossible to ignore someone like gwy ofir cuddling up to him Grant he wasn't quite sure why or what had possessed her to do such a thing but she was certainly doing it well he caught the threat of a whisper on the Wind haven't even given me a ring yet his brow furrowed what was that nothing she gasped may I keep this cloak he nodded numbly in return not knowing what else to say heram a chortled Softly She may be shy but the girl certainly knows when to press her Advantage wi looked up at him blinking through long lashes reached a hand back now to grasp at his would you mind if we stayed like this for a while my my hand holding how luded rala would be over the moon if she saw this not at all he swallowed throat gun dry I won't let anything happen to you in the meantime and if something came between as gwy ofir perked up warming to his words you'd fight anyone now she was just milking it of course he grinned I'll take on all Challengers even the Stars themselves well said and speaking of battle the hackles on the back of his neck Rose in unison that hadn't been gwi's voice just now worse it came from behind the heavy footsteps and low growl of a lion that followed only served to further confirm their identity as he should have known Godfrey would seek him out once he was done with raan was it too much to hope the big bastard would wait a little while longer wiir squeaked and pulled away father I can explain he didn't know no what what was he missing here no need daughter of mine the first Elden Lord approached at a sedate Pace as they parted I would however have words with your intended Naruto nearly choked on his own spit intended indeed Godfrey's grin bordered on triumphant he gave her thy cloak did you notd at as nod that grin gained a Savage Edge in my homeland such is a binding promise an oath between husband and wife Naruto choked was it just his imagination or had he heard rala squeal somewhere in the distance just now big guy say what wiir buried her head in her hands thama laughed at them both in his head the absolute bastard that said you seem to be a calm and reasonable person these days raon despite the disparity in their height Godfrey loomed before him are you still he reached a hand back touching the half of the axe against his back a cal and reasonable person or are you the Brash boy I remember when the moment calls for come his eyes sparked but he didn't rise to the bait what's gotten into you Godfrey growled I want what was promised when we first met boy you of age now fight me yup he had been right on the money after all still here of all places now now Godfrey reached for his a I shall wait no longer have it thee Cold Steel filled his vision pain that was Naruto's first coherent thought as the world came back to him punctuated by the pounding of his skull he pried himself upright and shook his head only to Grunt and confusion as bits of rubble came tumbling out his long Crimson hair confusion became apprehension then outright Glee as he touched a hand to his forehead it came away why slowly but surely a grin stretched across his face someone had actually managed to wound him he couldn't remember the last time someone had actually heard him in this his second lifetime sure there had been plenty of close calls in his first go around he owned that he owed his survival to skill as much as blind W luuck he dealt with death so many times it became something of a close friend but this no one had been able to make him believe like this since he'd come to the lands between not rala not rigan not even Loretta or even freed this dice was new this was exciting this made his hard race you're smiling raidon a rich voice filled his ears prompting him to look up are you an armchair General after so many years or are you still a warrior Vision resolving itself Naruto realized he was in a freshly made crater in the Academy Central Courtyard dozens of Scholars and Sorcerers turning tail and running as far away from the commotion as they could inclining his head he caught sight of the vaguely human-shaped hole in the wall two stories above him which the speaker had presumably just knocked him through a murky shape peaked out from the hole before leaping down into the courtyard with a crash The Familiar jovial yet excited face of the Elden Lord wielding his axe ventured in his sight and it all came flooding back right he remembered now Godfrey had attacked him earlier even now the big bastard was waiting for him to get up ax in hand ever honorable refusing to kick him while he was down he could respect that it wasn't a beating he wanted but a brawl a true battle between equals for all of rehea lucaria and perhaps the world to witness firsthand Hama Leed within him he just hit you what are you going to do about it his eyes blazed gold there could be only one answer hit him harder if it was a fight he wanted an armchair General he writed himself with a grin and reached over his shoulders his great height matching the Elden Lord large hands grasped the Hefty hilts of his star scour greatswords and Drew them with a sonorous rasp of Steel absolutely not Godfrey's grin grew to match his grin as he lumbered forth to meet him but I think myself a warrior so let's make war he lunged letting loose a Battle Cry That Shook the surrounding the Lord of gold met him with no hesitation hefting his ax and cleaving it downwards in a Helm splitting Arc meeting the horizontally slashing great swords as they crossed a resonant clang echoing into the sky Naruto considered a blade lock but before the Sparks of the initial Clash had even touched the ground Godfrey was already in motion momentarily pulling the axe back to let the twin sword continue their horizontal Arc the weapon shifted minutely tipping the axe's head up to allow the cross blades underneath it before slamming the golden Edge down on them the blades dipped and Godfrey stepped in thrusting the weighted head of his warx towards Naruto's throat now that it was unobstructed seeing the blunt Mallet of pain caring for his Adam's Apple Instinct took over gripping the handles of the paired greatswords heart hard Naruto kicked out with a leg and caught the flat of the right sword and lent forwards his momentum in Godfrey's forwards motion carrying the sword forwards to stab at his opponent Center Line the Lord's grin grew brighter at the counter and answered with one of his own pivoting on his foot to twirl out of the path of the stab and taking a swing at Naruto said reincarnated Shinobi switched the left sword into a reverse grip blocking as they streak past each other both were sent skidding through the dirt for a few feet before launching themselves at one another again in a whirl of blades a rain of Hefty crashes and clangs accompanied the Deluge of slices thrusts parries and reposts that the pair Unleashed upon one another in fractions of a second Godfrey had reached but Naruto had a larger cutting surface to work with and it was not long until a fringed repost yielded Naruto his first wound on his opponent the tip of his sword catching Godfrey's cheek Naruto saw the momentary lapse in concentration that the small wound had imparted and capitalized instantly leaping into the air above Godfrey to whip both star scow great swords down on his head as if they were weightless ha the axam and cheered thoroughly enjoying himself the long handle of his axe switched from one hand to another and a show of great dexterity before he threw the axe arresting Naruto's sword motions for but a moment a moment was all he needed the Lord jumped and in Human Action akin to a cannon firing amassing his strength and releasing it before Naruto could bring his swords up in defense Godfrey had already locked both hands around his skull and drove his knee into Naruto's face black stars burst into life in Naruto's Vision staggered by the massive and sudden blunt force trauma to his head he thank the stars above that his body was sturdier than sense as it led him hold on to enough reason to realize that Godfrey had let go of his head and was reaching for his axe still in the air it was in that moment that a sudden wave of emotion came over Naruto an annoyance banal and cause but of a magnitude that set him into a right rage he's in the sky my sky his knuckles turned white around the sword handles before he let out a battlecry gravity magic bloomed across his body in a violet Corona sending himself flying at Godfrey who had just retaken the errant axe the old man doubled over when Naruto slammed the pommels of both his swords into his gut knocking the air from his lungs a glimmer of faint Gold light twinkled from the corner of Naruto's vision and his danger senses screamed in warning not doubting his own instincts whipped his head backwards just in time to avoid the swipe of a spectral paw of a translucent Spectre that glowed at him from Godfrey's shoulder Sarah Ro in challenge not taking well to his partner being brutalized kirama rallied focus on the old man and leave the sour cat to me haa Naruto grunted sweeping under a blind jab that Godfrey sent his way before slamming his shoulders into the older man's solar plexus and wrapping his arms around his midsection in a tackle one issue with Airborne combat was the lack of Leverage nothing to push off against and yield greater power into your strikes in his prior life Naruto had found his ways around the issue long before he had been blessed with flight and his radon let it be said that gravid magic leveled most Playing Fields magic thrumming with inhuman power Naruto and Godfrey shot into the air above the academy before jetting through the sky at speeds the eye could not track gravity magic carrying the old man all the way Godfrey roared in appreciation and began to relentlessly rein punches and elbows down on Naruto's unprotected head every time Sarah tried to join the medley a glimmering gold chakra arm would emerge from Nar nut's back to smack the lide and deck the spectral ion in the face youve no clue how wonderful this feels how many ages it has been since I could fight against someone without fear they would be vaporized by my first strike the Elden Lord bellowed over the wind a cone of cavitation forming around them before shattering as they passed the sound barrier Haymaker after Haymaker thundered into the crown of Naruto's head and face welts and bruising already starting to form but his burning eyes no less strongly this was not anger he realized it was exhilaration oh I know you old bastard believe me I know he shouted in response when the next blow was a hair's breath from smashing into the bridge of his nose Naruto rolled the doit and sank his teeth into the Flesh of Godfrey's hand ratcheting his jaw tighter until his teeth hit bone the last person to ever give me a true fight was that bastard ishiki and that was about a century ago so now with this it's good to feel alive again a roll of the body was all it took to send the pair of them spinning in ever faster cork screws a maddening blur that left Godfrey and sas's vision nothing but a perpetually undulating collage of Sky ground in the occasional Lake the sight was so disorienting that the duo were totally blind exited when Naruto crashed them into a plateau at just over a dozen times the speed of sound the plateau vanished in an explosion of Titanic proportions Forks of stray gravity magic chakra and Godfrey's golden Essence carving the rock formation into debris that varied from the finest dust to Boulders the size of small castles space itself seemed to warp at the point of impact light bending around the cosmic egg of primordial forces barely contained within Common Sense before reaching critical mass and spitting out its captives aruto rolled backwards through the air sword slipping from his grip to land a few feet away from him digging into the ground of the newly created Quarry he breathed heavily looking worse the Weare than he had upon starting this morning his armor and clothes were notably cracked and torn in several places the magically reinforced metal that could stand up to his warping of gravity bearing dozens of fist shaped Impressions from Godfrey's assault a testament to his power nuto winced from the pain in his ribs at least three of them were broken and he was pretty sure his sternum was badly bruised if not fractured he tasted copper in his mouth and knew that he was bleeding but his stinging face had told him enough to know his nose was broken a stream of scarlet dying the lower half of his face sanguin red and what if it he was far from done pick up your swords General ridon said as satisfied yet somehow weary voice from behind him Naruto slowly turned until he faced the managerie of shattered Stone where he had left Godfree and saw something that made his eyes narrow in Surprise Godfrey stood on one knee one hand clutching his ax while the other supported the weight of a vantuan block of fragmented Stone the size of a small Castle Naruto suppressed the urge to snort at the dogged tenacity instead clamping one nostril shut the snort out the white contents of the other I think we've made enough of a mess already old man th's grin was Grim indeed with a single exression of force and power he amassed the totality of his strength into his knuckles before slamming it into the block above him the block perhaps 10,000 tons of lorian granite was reduced to nothing but dust and Splitters and an explosion of pure Force letting the Elden Lord stand up straight take up your swords I'm not leaving until I've had my fill all of my hate Godfree you have it nuto muttered sardonically a feeling of realization settling over his thoughts as he extended his hands pulling the twin great swords from the ground with gravity and letting his power Spike to its Zenith a pillar of purple light erupting from him to pierce into the very heavens above he gripped his swords and held them in a wide stance for all their differences between him and his uncle they shared a fact the Anu of having no competition it was Lonely at the Top after all and when one meets opposition for the first time in an age of a world that did not push back what could they do but fight not for death nor life just the glory of the moment this is the one the one who shall give me the fight of my life to prove that I was right to cast aside the name of horu Godfrey thought with grim satisfaction he lifted his dominant leg and stomped it in challenge his own golden Halo of energy crackling to life on my name is godfre Elden Lord the summit of what is achievable by man I declare you a warrior tension built continuously between them until with no warning they both Blitz the distance Naruto is a corkscrew of whirling blades and purple light while Godfrey and Saros were a rabid Fang The Clash that followed shook the very Academy to its roots their melee simply did not end a constant burst of back and forth combat that stretched out over the long minutes with neither giving the other an inch despite how much damage each heaped upon the other explosions punched holes into the terrain arrows rained from the sky and weapons were worn down to their Nubs in terms of physical strength they were a dead match and each possessed a body worthy of the label Divine meaning that there was only one path to declaring a Victor attrition sooner or later one of their bodies would have to give out under the sheer amount of damage and exerted strength it was an immutable fact Naruto abandoned any notion of defense and commanded his body to move as fast as it was Able supplemented by his gravity magic and kuram chakra to the naked ey his twin great swords appeared to blur into a mirage of 50 separate weapons moving in such an erratic dance of swipes stabs and Cleaves that there was no way to dodge yet still Godfrey fought wielding his weapon with pronatural skill and dexterity that he was still able to Parry 80% of Naruto's sword attacks and land hits of his own however as the melee reached the end of its second hour the accumulated damage began to pay dividends Godfrey went for a swing with the hammer end of his axe only to overextend and Naruto capitalized lifting his leg to axe kick down on the of the weapon and succeeded and knocking it from Godfrey's hands Godfrey came to a standstill aware of the pair of great swords resting at either side of his neck they now pitted and dinged edges still razor sharp yield Naruto rped out hely Godfrey seemed to take a moment to consider if he should continue the battle regardless if he should seize this Mighty foe with his bare hands and dash him with brute strength alone but no he nodded once satisfied and watched Naruto put the swords down leaning against them as crutches well fought young General he commended patting the thoroughly bruised and wide demigod on the shoulder and chucking at the wind next time I Shan go so easy on you for the sake of my daughter Nudo groaned at the contact and dropped all pretense of graceful victory for a singular candid sentence Godfrey you lost so please shut the up the Elden Lord's booming laughter would last nearly as long as the battle R lucar is infirmary was not what one might think of it a somewhat bizarre place when compared to most of its contemporaries partially because most apothecaries and medical practitioners for Lords did their work from the patients personal bed Chambers but mostly due to the sheer variety of maladies when while your average medical clinic in landall may have to deal with gout from the tide of nobles who did little more than sit on their rumps all day or eye complaints from people that stared too long at the UR Tre the academy had a variety more esoteric and fantas magoria to inflict damage students cooking their insides with spellfire Scholars suffering from scurvy from lack of proper eating in favor of study and even one notable case where a learner had got a piece of Glenstone lodged in his urethra Naruto snorted a laugh at the memory of that story The Tale of gasmi of the glinting belland was a joke that any student of the Arcane knew said smiled became a Grimace when rala swatted his forehead with the tip of the instrument she was using to define the rate of his recovery they still radon else we shall start again from the top she said her voice serious but eyes glinting with an amusement that only a scolding mother could possess Nudo rolled his eyes and groaned out in protest why must we do this you know I'm fine it was just a tussle you fractured or broke 32 bones and leveled a plateau in a pitch battle with your uncle that is not what any saint person would call a tussle rala barked sending nuto to sink into the pile of pillows propped up behind him do you know what I've had to do when not making sure your bones knit back together paperwork sending compensation to the farmers whose animals dropped dead with shock at the sight of the battle nuto shrank deeper into his pillows much to his Chagrin his mother wasn't finished with him cow and Cary and Banners who believed that a civil war had broken out between us and marab still sheist at him when he tried to move and immediately ranted on contacting a cartographer to have the maps redrawn from you and Godfrey's bout of aggressive landscaping and even a class that wants to have a field trip to the sight of the battle to write a case study on your usage of gravity Magic a field trip she pinched his cheek when he dared to grin and you dare call it a mere tussle I'm sorry the other occupants of the room looked at the Cow General with a mix of amusement and sympathy little Ranny sat on the edge of Ron's bed watching the exchange between mother and son with cherubic cuteness while raigan maintained a level countenance leaning against the doorframe now were they alone the lane Del demigod stood on either side of the bed opposite Naruto's where Godfrey was situated trying and failing to keep Saros from fiddling with his bandages Godwin was thoroughly enjoying the show while gwi's face flitted back and forth between worry for both of their conditions and appreciation for how candidly the carrying Queen could talk to her son win ran a damp rag over the back of her father's hand wrinkling her nose in disquiet at seeing the bite mark slowly healing she did not understand how the pair of usually rational individual could nearly beat one another to death for kicks go easy on the boy rala tiazi who started the fight so spare the rod and spoil the child for doing me service a the Elden Lord proposed only for rala to without looking make a gesture nearby linen wrapping sprang from a tray and flew at Godfrey's face before po quickly wrapping around the lower half of his Visage sealing his mouth shut I'm fully aware that your foolishness is shared thus what the both of you shall do is spend one more day at my Mercy rala exclaimed with a smirk an impish look that Naruto had rarely seen in his mother but found a refreshing change objections will not be tolerated Godfrey mumbled within his fabric muszle before his gaze turned fond the act of Mischief reminded him much of America from her youth he turned to the quiet raidan and they shared an unsaid conversation Naruto had any inkling of what they were thinking seems we both picked well a few more minutes have aggravated back and forth between mother and son elapsed before rala pulled back and announced that the pair of them would be able to leave the infirmary the next morning much like her earlier statement her tone brokered no argument as his mother pulled back to take a seat behind a desk raiding and happily sliding in beside her Naruto was surprised when gwy ofir left her vigil at her father's side to approach him in bed her nerves were clear a fidget in the way she moved had her hands not been mostly hidden by her billowing bell-shaped sleeves she most likely would have run them I'm glad you're all right cousin she lowered her head with a deep bow chocolate brown locks washing forwards in a waterfall of curls unintentionally giving Naruto a rather risque show please forgive my father for his most idiotic of Pursuits that hurt you so don't worry about it nuto felt his cheeks warm nevertheless he scratched his cheek in embarrassment before shrugging it's no real issue honestly it's the first time I've ever met someone that could push me that hard your old man has a mean right hook and Saros is no slouch a lion in question chuffed an appreciation indeed wiir smiled still I feel as if this trip has somehow been fouled by this event I had wondered if there was any way that I could make it up to you after all you did offer me your cloak internally the tall Demag Godus was on the verge of going into harder hytha from how hard she was trying to keep her emotions and check and pick her words carefully mentally coaching herself through her plan if father could be Brash and Direct in his attempts to gain gratification through battle then perhaps it was time that she showed off her own direct path a strangled noise emerged from Naruto's throat as he recalled what Godfrey had told him before about the significance of putting a cloak around another woman's shoulders he hoped beyond all hope none of the others were aware of the Elven Lord's custom and indeed it looked like he might be in the clear judging by the Curious looks on raan and ranny's faces talk about a bit of serendipitous ignorance can it be as my boy finally found himself a wife rala draal a khaki thary grin slowly splitting her face sh he refused to meet ral's eyes far too clever by half his second mother was she had ways of reading him when and where he least expected it but in his effort to avoid his mother's probing blue eyes did he find himself looking into the golden eyes of gwy ofir instead for once Naruto looked at her truly looked at her she was beautiful to an extent that he doubted he had ever seen before Divine without falling into the aristocratic narrowness of face that many Nobles wore no gwy ofir's heart-shaped face suned tan and well-shaped body was not at all the auster Pinnacles of stoic Perfection that he had read about of this world's imperion she was more a paragon of gentle Beauty a ray of sunshine peeking from a fluffy white cloud thinking about it harder he couldn't exactly think of any issues that he had with her she may have been a little shy but then again so was hanata and they had been happily married for over half a century and Something Told and gwi could prove herself far fiercer when pushed than she had ever been zato's Gambit Kurama amused following the path of Naruto's thoughts Naruto gave a mental nod of his own truth be told he liked gwy both in terms of physical attraction and personality surely the least he could do was get to know her better and if they both found one another amicable then perhaps they could truly Court in the worst case scenario she would still be his favorite cousin and if things became a tad more risque well what was a second chance at life if not for taking risks and having some fun I was planning to go riding tomorrow evening with would you like to join me he proposed aware if he got out of bed now that his mother would probably Ward the room so he couldn't leave wi ofir's eyes widened considerably face brightening lips parting in confusion followed by understanding she coughed quickly into a fist to regain her usual Princess Grace I would very much like that cousin tomorrow at sundown then her emotions were plain as day to him he could sense her internal self doing cartwheels inside her mind when he nodded in Ascent rala made Happy noises my little boy growing up nuto buried his face into a pillow M Jon took her leave soon thereafter making her way through the corridors with a spring in her step that she was finally making progress in her desires planning to spend the rest of the day figuring out what she was going to do to prepare an amused voice cut into her thoughts from behind and so the sunlight princess finally Peaks her head out from behind the clouds I was sure he would have required a small army to coax you into actually talking to the general whatever happiness had Shone on the princess's face dissolved into an annoyed dead pan her teeth snapping together with an audible click as she came to a stop she slowly turned on her heel to see The Familiar form form of freed stepping out from behind a pillar Hands Held behind her back and lent forwards as if on some kind of Jaun wiir noted the woman's Garb including the two-tone black and white hood and pondered the irony that the woman chose to Garb herself in a mockery of a nun's habit this woman was no nun far more a witch that delighted and tormenting gwi Fred I see you've slunk Out of the Shadows for once why princess gye cam the reply her voice dripping with droll wit the sun feels particularly Pleasant today do I have to thank you for that or the dear general for fulfilling your dreams that anyone but him can see plain as the day you represent how is it that raidon can stand someone with such a poisonous tongue and some retainer you must be to not be at his bedside during his recovery wiir sniped back lips curling into a smirk she was Walking on Sunshine pun not intended so felt like she could engage in some verbal barbs free was quick to match the princess's Newfound boldness um if I wanted to wait by his bedside then I would rather it be in his personal bed Chambers but you're right perhaps I should put in an appearance later to light him with my presence in him oh what the term she feigned ignorance before snapping her fingers that's the phrase a conjugal visit wi ofir's cheeks went Atomic for a few scant moments she felt a part of her old life assert itself a million plans and schemes formulating to do undre an unspeakable level of tarnishing embarrassment that she would never be able to show her face in the lands between ever again embarrassment reared its ugly head at the return of old bad habits and she quashed it in favor of at least beating the other woman in a war of words that kind of boldness may turn heads in Ling grave but in lindle we have a tadmore class and raidon has already asked me to accompany him writing tomorrow so I'd say that in this little game we play you are currently losing dear sweet little freed wiir punctuated each word with a step towards the other woman until she toured over her it was with a feline Pride that the princess saw the brief flicker of jealousy in the shorter woman's eyes forced to look up past gwi's voluminous bus to meet her stare it lasted a few seconds before she crossed her arms over her chest and smirked in defiance she would knock back down wiir smiled This Means War free returned it may the best of us winow wait I will she smiled softly if anyone can deny profit phcy it will be him the appointed day came all too quickly much Naruto Chagrin how is it that these things get wrapped in not so easily again I swear when I put them away they were all neat but 3 Days Later completely hash G grumbled picking another knot out of the tangle of leather and studs that constituted his preferred bit in Bridal while he could always ride Leonard bearback the tall red-headed General knew that it would not be overly comfortable on his Noble Ste Ergo he had made the effort upon leaving the infirmary just after midday to make sure the Plucky ewine was decked out in full riding regalia he was deeply annoyed to find that the saddle burle Reigns and assorted feeds had somehow become double looped inside themselves inside their storage room in the stables in all likelihood a minor good natured prank from his mother as recompense for the other day's festivities and it was because of that that his face was set in an amused Rus when he finally pulled the last strap tight and led his Mount out into the evening light the weather was honestly perfect for an evening ride the clouds nowhere in sight and the encroaching summer dust dying The Horizon over the lakes of wondrous gold walking easily through the doors of the Gat house the demigod and mighty Mount sketched a brisk walk in the the direction of a nearby Apple Orchard that Godwin had told him his sister would be waiting for him interesting fellow his male cousin an easiness to his manner of speech that embodied the aspects of the Crown Prince while also making sure to Value his Humanity he hoped that the young man could hold on to such good-natured optimism if he ever Rose to replace his mother on the throne too often does power wither the goodness in men kirama grumbled at Naruto's pensive thoughts spare the philosophical driil and find your lady friend there's only so much of your internal musings I can take per day fun are the days where I could just tune it out by daydreaming of destroying mountains love you too buddy Naruto thought with a snort feeling the metaphorical snap at the back of his mind signaling kirama had cut the connection in favor of a nap he knew the real reason for kurama's Fain brusk he just wished to give Naruto the Privacy to make this his first date with gwy ofir something meaningful brushing through the branches of a nearby malice Naruto and Leonard made their way through the dense Orchard with a quietness and Grace that was paradoxical given their massive size as they grew closer to the clearing they silently spied gwy standing in the center of the open space with her back turned to him she had done away with her typical princess attire in favor of a white align writing dress decorated with gold filigre forming her personal sigil a six spoke sun rising above the Earth tree her hands were covered in white lace and cream leather riding gloves and matching writing boots while her chocolate brown hair had been gathered under a wide brimmed Bonnet she did not react to his silent arrival and a quick survey of the area revealed several Scorch marks on the floor Naruto quickly concluding that she must have been and likely still was doing some practice while waiting for him to arrive he settled into watch wi of still unaware of her silent admire took steady breaths and en held them before slowly exhaling slowly Gathering her power in her old life she had never been much of the person to use them in an offensive manner but her mother Amica proud of her Hammer had insisted that she learned some way to wield her powers for offense initially she had been a little leery and outright embarrassed at the prospect preferring schemes and subterfuge to get her way if things did not resolve themselves peacefully behavior that made her blush up an embarrassed storm every time she remembered it moreover what good would she who had never fought a day in her life be in combat that you're so much stronger than you know her mother's words came back to her for if ridon is the sky that holds the stars then you are his son so burn sweet wiir burn long and burn bright was she she hoped so wiir took a deep breath to still her soul then all at once her power wor to prominence and oric Corona of plasma light and heat swirling from her presence before washing over the clearing in an awe inspiring soundless tide she opened her eyes and found her surroundings bathed in warm golden rays of the boulder before her not but smoldering Embers remained no just just the boulder she had been fa facing she'd burned far beyond that golden eyes widened wind swept forth ruffling her curls before her the sprawling Orchard had been blackened to Cinder but after a few seconds the black and bark and leaves fell away from their trees to reveal new growths of coiling solar energy in the shape of trees Pleasant to look at upon a heath of crystalline grass oh I did that well Naruto's voice cut in wiir squeaked jumping 5 feet straight up in the air before turning to face ridon seeing him standing there relatively unharmed save from a light smoke riding from the tips of his boots if anything her cheeks smoldered hot than the sun constructs behind her I I she stuttered giving no resistance as Naruto walked into her Divine Marvel and approached one of the trees he reached up and plucked a single laid Shiny Gold Apple from one of the sun trees and nonchalantly took a bite out of it he hummed in appreciation as he crunched down on it blowing a trail of steam from his lips it's like apple pie he described handing a piece to the princess who looked at the offering with nervous eyes after a moment's dithering and the General's reassuring smile she took her own bite and was surprised that her unintentional creation did indeed taste like freshly baked apple pie they quietly shared one another's presence for a few minutes as she finished off the Apple before Naruto fed the core to Leonard who scarfed it down appreciatively awkwardness festered in the Silence with neither seeming to know how to begin a dialogue this was until the princess's eyes were inexorably drawn to the trail of apple juice that stre down Naruto's chin the color of glowing white wine appearing as if some artist or prankster had surreptitiously painted lipstick onto his lips when he hadn't been looking no no no don't do it don't she screamed at herself biting her lower lip to try in vain to forall the inevitable Tyra of Giggles that rang from her the great General ridon wearing lipstick Naruto's face turned quizzical not catching on to the source of his cousin's Amusement until he tasted the warm liquid on his lips quickly wiping it off with the back of his hand and realizing how he must have looked he began to chuckle with her picking up sonorous strength as both of their shoulders shook from the guffa of youthful enjoyment until they had to stop for air getting their breaths back Naruto slowly extended a hand towards gwi would you like to come riding with me my lady he asked his voice gentle and smile warm gwi met the smile and took it weaving her long delicate digits in between the facets of her cousin's strong hand feeling safe when it slowly closed around hers and held it tenderly I'd like that raidon and so as the sun set over leria amid a forest of Perpetual sun and stars of infinite possibility two foreign Souls made their first steps towards Union like an ory Hune from Destiny a tiny hand tugged at his sleeve I wish to be held brother pick me up at once naroto gingely closed his journal and looked down sure enough he found his dear baby sister awaiting him there in the garden clad in her dark carrying robes arms raised above her head those bright blue eyes were intent upon him her long red hair seemingly Catching Fire in the early morning sun his brow shot straight into his Scarlet hair at the sight of her determined expression she hopped once as he looked on and stomped a foot impatience made most clear e it was such a Ranny thing to do the sight of her almost made him laugh almost but not quite he didn't laugh at her no nay never anyone who said otherwise was a dirty liar he was General ridon he who fought great Godfrey to a standstill he did not b in the face of adversity he surpassed it and he certainly didn't chuckle at the face his little sister was making Ranny as he'd learned long ago could be a rather demanding child at 5 years old she was a right Terror to most of the castle staff but for him she was his still his little sister always would be no matter what she said or did he would happily battle the very heavens for her and wrestle the very gods that said he could hardly cater to her every whim now could he said as much now aren't you getting a little too old for this sister of mine Raa on little rany raised both arms her expression plaintiff up all right he definitely laugh it was the simplest thing to reach down he grown so terribly tall after all and she was still so very small he reached down with one hand swept her up and gently hoisted her upright into his lap the little red had giggled girlishly a rare sound indeed and one she only ever made in his presence in a matter of moments her legs were swaying over his knee she saw his journal and snatched it up to read he let her knowing any true attempts to dislodge her on his part would be met with tears and a piercing whale stubborn ciny girl besides it wasn't as though rany could read not yet that prop L she had lessons for that knot that she enjoyed them over much you're up awfully early he ran a hand through her long red hair drawing a pleased hump from her is something wrong she squirmed on his knee and looked up over her shoulder at him mother and father are fighting again his face closed down are they what about I do not know they were loud they had been quarreling an awful lot lately about the strangest things too hopefully that would pass once the baby was born mother was already fit to pop he had no doubt their new sibling would come into the world any day now rany was rather delighted about that last bit she would be a big sister at last and have someone to boss around not that she didn't already try what does this word mean raidon his little sister pointed to a word in his journal commanding his attention once or ah she was looking at a page detailing a spell he was working on it means gravity nuto smiled a little can you say it her brow furrowed gravy gravity he corrected gravy I like gravy and just like that he imagined gravy magic Sensational laughter tumbled out of him before he could hold it back close enough Ranny beamed at her Victory shifted a little at top his knees then turned a few pages more in this word hrrm he leaned down let me see irk his face burned a little as he glimpsed the contents within that particular passage was dedicated to one of his outings with gwy and he wasn't about to say a word of that to her well that one's about gwi he said instead our cousin you remember her don't you ranny's brow furrowed as she fumbled with the word Gwyn J Gwyn he fought down another laugh gwy air but Gwyn is so much easier to say he bopped her nose maybe but she won't thank you for it she doesn't even let me call her that Ranny made unhappy Ranny noises and pretended to ponder his words for a moment without warning her eyes lit up are you going to marry her soon brother Nudo nearly choked on his own spit what gave you that idea mother did she didn't waver and why not I always wanted a sister Fred would have spit Sparks if she were standing here thankfully she was still sound asleep in the Loft above he didn't doubt for a moment that news of this would make its way back to her ears he'd have to make it up to her later she and Ranny had never quite gotten on though not for lack of trying but the more the merrier I suppose Naruto felt his brow rise again did mother say that as well rany nodded she did I believe the words she used were lots of grandbabies or something of that order recognizing that Minefield for what it was Naruto wisely skirted around it you might have a sister after today you know no his one andon sister shook her head sending her Scarlet hair swaying I will not what makes you say that mother will have a boy she huffed I have a feeling about this is that so he chortled in return if you say so here let's teach you another word he wasn't sure how much time they spent there in the gardens together him teaching Ranny words her mangling them horribly drawing laughter from them both eventually they made a game of it for every word she managed to get correct he promised to teach her some of his gravity magic with that she Rose to the challenge and actually managed three that made three spells he'd have to teach her he'd only just thought of several that would best suit her when my lady a voice interjected against the backdrop of his thoughts my lady there you are Loretta rounded the bend at a Brisk clip helmet tucked under her arm pale hair swaying Bright Eyes intent on Randy as she stalked their way there you are she sounded positively harassed and certainly looked theart your teacher has been looking for you you're late for your lessons young lady rany winced I don't like my lessons they're boring this isn't Loretta sighed the sigh of one who'd had this argument many times before be that as it may it is important for you to learn rany settled into sulk no my lady I said no Loretta flicked a pleading look his way Naruto gave his sister a nudge Goan I'll bring you a slice of cake from the kitchens once you're done she looked back at him half convinced already will it be chocolate sure but only if you behave run along no Ranny hopped of his knees and scarpered Loretta tutted Softly As she watched the princess Scamper away you baby your sister too much my Lord did he he didn't think so Ranny was a pure and precious if a touch precocious child and will beti the hand that sought to harm her life had well not quite settled down these last few years the lands between were ever a chaotic place at the best of times but he'd found a certain rhythm in things it was dare he say peaceful he didn't mind some conflict every now and again but he' earned a little downtime after all this but peace was boring he found himself growing Restless kirama huffed don't jinx it fine fine I won't my Lord right right Loretta he'd forgotten about her did you need something her expression said she did and her words only confirmed it I was wondering if I might have a moment of your time why not it wasn't as though he had anything better to do today wi was back in the capital this week preparing she'd said for what he didn't know but she refused to let him see her until she was done with it whatever it might be may as well keep himself occupied in the interim by all means the night gulped if it isn't too much trouble no no he waved her down it's no trouble at all she practically sagged with relief I hoped we might discuss matters of the realm when he didn't interrupt she continued a pace with the queen so disposed at the moment and Lord raid in occupied with more martial matters a sour Twist of her lips followed Raya lucaria looks to your for leadership he knew an unspoken plea when he heard one is there something that needs doing yes she all but exploded the guards need their orders Provisions need to be sent down to the gate town and we have an emissary from Storm Vil due to arrive next week yet no one has given given us so much as a single command this week she'd never be one to ring her hands but he could tell she wanted to we need direction and we need it now we're mother and father truly that distracted that was concerning still he'd been taught such things the orders were simple enough he gave them made her memorize them and that was that from there Loretta summoned another guard and sent them off as a runner to deliver said orders in less than an hour things were sorted as best they could be with instructions to come to him for further needs well he said appropo of nothing is there anything else I was looking to try other schools of magic today I can help with that Loretta all but blurted out the words betraying her panic in fact I'd be happy to you need and carry all these burdens alone my Lord as captain of the Guard is my duty nay my privilege to assist you in these trying times oh dear she was building up to something he didn't think he was going to like it he did not which is why I hesitate to Broach this subject but there is something else I must tell you speak Loretta took a deep breath and obeyed your father has been seen leaving the castle grounds late at night something nagged at him Naruto shoved it down what if it where he goes is not my my concern he can do as he pleases he frowned but he does not return until dawn and you know this how I kept watch she with stod his scrutiny without flinching it is my duty when I asked him he said there was no need for concern and yet he smelled of perfume do you not think it odd he did but he'd heard of stranger things and said as much I have also heard him speaking of her his brow furrowed of who Queen America Loretta looked left and right as though afraid the very mention of her name would summon the queen herself Lord raigan speaks most strangely of her to the servants I do not mean to se news where there is none to be had but I think he may be having him no he held up a hand don't say it out loud words had power and he didn't want to speak them didn't want to think about it tell no one of this alas the next time I see him she bowed her head in absolute difference as you will my Lord now then you mention spells indeed Loretta perked up eager grateful even for a change in topic flinging herself into it with gusto I couldn't help but notice you favor the bow in addition to your blades as luck would of it I happened to know a powerful great bow spell you would find most useful with your talents I'm sure you'd Master it in no time he would indeed it would help him save some arrows and what would you like in return the captain of his guard squeaked me he flashed her what he hoped was a charming smile I'm in your debt Loretta and I pay my debts ask something of me anything at all and I'll give you it to you that was an arrogance on his part but simple fact he grown strong there was very little he couldn't do these days Loretta made Happy Loretta noises anything I want he granted her a small smile so long as it's within my power to Grant the aloric woman perked up then perhaps we could go go for a ride by the lake she did what L scalled from her mirror tan face RIT with exasperation did I stutter freed hit a small behind her hand as she face the Looking Glass it would appear the aloric woman has gotten a leg up on us as it were was that meant to be a joke despite the distance separating them she could see Jun Air's scull clear as day if so tiwa in poor taste this time the prophetes didn't Dain to hide her smile my apologies it was not my intent to offend Godfrey's daughter huffed and tore her gaze away in a petulent pout arms crossed before her Bountiful bosom sunlight shining across the copious curls of her long hair proper useful devices these allowing for long range communication even between distant lell and Rhea lucaria truly they were a Marvel a pity they were yet so few in Number the art of their craft having been long since lost during the war of the urry but they served her purposes well enough ah but back to the angry princess before her now now freed tutted do not begrudge little Loretta for taking the initiative she clearly needs all the help she can get you won't interfere she Shrugged one shoulder I see no need she is doomed to fail regard regardless and you have sworn not to meddle in my own efforts Our Truth persists May the best woman win as they say you won't won't I she tilted her head dark hair falling over her burned face I know what you're preparing for over there I'm sure our dear raidon will be most surprised when you wiir yeled to cut her off then made a Keening noise and her face gone a delightful shade of red how did you know about that I've not told anyone not a soul I have my ways my dear Fred looked down and made a show of inspecting her hand I believe there's something of a bedding pool running these days of of long before you snap and pounce on our Prince I have quite the stake in it I'll have you know WI ofir sputtered a new you're so wicked wicked freed blinked made momentarily indignant by the word I prefer the term pragmatic I merely wish to protect him she let her hand fall to the side that was never far from her side that man would go to unfathomable lengths for those he deems precious he would even fight the very Stars wi of your side he's mad absolutely mad you cannot conquer the Stars freed smiled softly I believe he can they met up at the Stables Loretta was already estri her own Ste by the time nuto found her she granted him a Brisk wave when he returned as he found his own dark drier a fine warhorse nearly as large as he was tall he greeted them Apple in hand as he swung the door open and led them out the mighty horse snapped it up in a single bite he grinned Good Boy Leonard raon Loretta did a double take is that Leonard his Ste nosed his chest drawing a low laugh from him anded he is how she boed as she watched him saddle his old friend when last I saw him he was a scrawny little thing how could he grow so quickly nuto Fain a shrug as he swung himself into the saddle toering over her and her horse both I helped him her mouth worked wordlessly for the longest time adorable he could have told her the why and how that he'd used chakra to Grant him more strength and speed the better to Aid in his growth spurt but honestly where was the fun and that let Loretta wonderer a while it would be far more amusing to see what mad ideas Loretta's mind cooked up in the interim but until then Shall We Begin Naruto could feel the questions in Loretta's gaze frankly he was amazed she managed to hold them in she looked fit to burst with curiosity together they rode out of the grounds at leisurely Pace the guards didn't dare to question them their reputation preceded them learia of the Lakes lived up to its name as did the great bodies of water that so defined its name they rode on the shoreline taking a long Meandering path from Rhea lucaria out into the countryside none challenged them and rightfully so even without an escort the two of them were to be feared banditry had been all but eradicated from Leia long before their time simply put no one here was foolish enough or suicidal enough to even that wasn't to say the world was silent of course not at all birds Whirled their way through the sky chirping to one another as they went Turtles plotted sluggishly through the marsh a stray startled hair bounded by into the brush as they rode past even glimpsed a dragon wheeling in the distance too far to truly see then it was gone passing over the mountains Loretta sighed softly distracting him from the Majesty of nature this is nice Naruto waited for the other shoe to drop but I must confess I had another reason for asking you here he had a feeling what by all means speak your mind there's no one to hear us out here Loretta didn't for the longest time she held her tongue and they rode on in silence anxiety nodded her Last Summer she began slowly you healed lady Ranny of a most terrible C did you not I did he nodded what of it silence descended a new if you can heal others would you be whiling to heal my legs she sounded very very small as she said it might you consider it I thought you could walk under your own power she flushed and looked away for a short while a day yes but my legs are fading such is the Fate that await all Alban orics she cast a glance to her armored niece soon I Shan be able to walk at all I'll have to ride a horse to get anywhere and then soon thereafter I will die fire flared in his chest die she didn't have his permission to die certainly not from something he could fix no that Drew a blink from her my Lord seizing the reins of her horse he drew her closer to him you don't have my permission to die your promised to serve me and my family didn't you her pale face darkened yes of course but I will be healed he declared I'll see to it myself we'll face the future together am a poor choice of words perhaps but looking back it was an excellent one it gave her hope and changed her path Loretta blinked at him twice had decidedly startled the Etho look in her bright glistening eyes I think I would like that very much she reached across the rains to tough his hand her fingers looped in his dwarfed by his massive Palm she drew it to her lips and at it I won't let you down her eyes met his glistening with duw I shall stand by your side she bowed her head but a little yet her gaze never left his from this day until my last day if you'll have me his heart thumped oddly in his chest was that a proposal the heavens erupted above them nuda rounded on the sound eyes wide and well that he did because something fell out the sky high above a fiery commet of blazing death hurdled down from the very Stars themselves growing larger with each passing moment it showed no signs of stopping it soared past plummeted through the clouds and came crashing down into the nearby lake it struck the shimmering surface to Skid into the shallows bleeding Shadow and Flame as it went then sank down the depths Loretta dared a nervous laugh well that was quite a falling star should we have made a wish nuto flung up a hand something stirred in the depths bony hands grasped at the water drawing something upright in blatant Defiance of gravity and he saw it was a Gastly thing a mad cross between a human skeleton and some sort of crazed beastly insect body forged of countless spheres and bearings just as many arms yasley pincer set in a humanoid skull clacked at empty air a single Giant Eye gazing out at the world from its skull its wings beat the air its tail stabbed at the dirt for balance as it rden itself on those Eerie bony limbs it loped their way with an almost lazy gate taking in its surroundings with That Hideous blue orb Leonard wi it angrily beneath him made Restless by the sight of such an Abominations a strange insect H it and rounded on them Jaws clacking serously nuda winced at the wash of negative emotions that followed hate malice destruction kill chesto exterminate annihilate here was a creature who cared not for negotiations only pain and suffering the utter annihilation of all life that was noted in its kind it took one look at them and roared a Gastly sound that bent time and space Loretta doubled over clutching at her bleeding ears what is that a monster from the Stars he did not know its name but the world would they gazed upon aelle natur alborn of the Void first of many nuto knew he should have felt fear anxiet y distress at the very least but he didn't while this thing clearly wished him and Loretta ill there was a distinct lack of negativity on his part his heart thed in his chest as he sat straight in his saddle a wide grin tore across his face he gazed upon this horror from the stars and felt only Glee here was a foe that deserved to die that demanded death and death he would gladly give as star scard great swords escaped their sheaths in a low rasp the crest within burning with baleful light eager to smash this new foe nor was he alone in this Lenard tense beneath him eager to ride into battle he could hear Loretta with was recovering behind him riding herself a top her own Steed brandishing her weapon the Beast before them hesitated baffled by such bravery only a little just a jot really it was enough more than enough really they fell upon it with a will the sky bled fire rala saw the monster fall from the heavens in a plume of dire fire even at this distance she felt something clench in her heart it was something she'd never seen before yet knew of all the same she had heard tell of such creatures at her mother's knee long ago Legends passed from one carrying Queen to the next myths and legends recorded in dark Tes down by pale hides of black and white bone she was sure that if she were to see the foul creature in person it would match the illustrations she'd seen no not now this couldn't be it was too soon too early for their ilk surely they weren't due to return for another hundred years she'd been certain they'd had more time she was so sure mother little rany peered out over the balcony with her pointing a finger toward the Havoc what are those rala wheed her heart to be still it wouldn't do to show fear not here is nothing dearest another streak of fire rocket down from the stars to mock her this one burning unmistakably Scarlet she recognized a distant shout a great booming laugh that echoed even from here her heart clenched not at such a sound oh no but rather from who it came raidon and Loretta were out there she Drew herself up as best she could in her gravid State and summoned a servant send out our finest car and knights even the outrider knights if you have to I shall lead them myself in a sudden searing pain in her belly brought her up short of all the times or not she tutted softly sinking back into her seat someone sent for a midwife I believe I'm going into labor another thought occurred to her and we someone please find my why husband a faint Shimmer of Golden Light snapped into existence behind her echoed by a low voice I am here dear my but Ragan could be sneaky at times no matter this worked out quite nicely she seized his wrist hard enough to make him WCE don't just stand there put that speed of yours to good use help your son pastelle Wouldn't Die no matter how hard Naruto slashed or smashed it nor how many wings he and Loretta lopped off nor arrows she used it just kept coming snapping and scratching and slashing at them the demented bug knew no fear only Reckless hate even more annoying it kept warping about trying to grab them for Gods new why worse it knew a fimile of gravity magic and used it with lethal dispatch turning the very world and his spells against them more than once what was it was it the only one of its kind were there others nuto didn't know didn't particularly care either he just wanted this thing to die Loretta provided Stellar support with her Astro great bow and the occasional lunge of her Lance but they knew the bulk of the damage was done by him and him alone she simply didn't have the staying power to put one of these beasts down at best she could serve as a distraction Harry the creature keep it occupied and give him a chance until there an opening the Beast had turned to face her Jaws snapping at her Ste as she cantered to safety if sword and Spears wouldn't bring it down he'd settle for a more Primal method shall we a grin split his face he brought his hands together and conjured a massive RAC and shuriken between his palms bristling with magic intricately layered a top his chakra it burned with a Keening whale violently unstable ready to burst the second anyone else touched it that was the point it was akin to throwing a bomb in someone's face then he let it fly Estelle pivoted like some kind kind of deranged dog tried to catch it with his claws and actually managed the feet right up until he snapped his fingers and detonated the Jutsu in his face the beast from the Star screamed out in pain a ghastly whale of Agony that made his ears ring and Loretta double over in pain as the smoke cleared it crashed down missing most of its head good he rumbled that's done behind you another Abomination hurdled down from Heavens Landing down at top the corpse of its comrade it clacked its jaws at him furiously Loretta's great bow nailed it in the eye and it fell with an agonized gurle right up until a third Came Crashing Down out the clouds oh this was going to be a long night wasn't it he grit his teeth and rushed forth blades in hand the Abomination saw him coming and spat a wave of light his way A searing beam that smoldered of this arm he cut right through it never breaking stride light SPL over his armor and he marched forward cutting through the blast bit by brutal bit close closer closest until now he burst the last of the light and then he was upon it the bastard of the Stars reared back in shock lone ey swiveling hatefully fearfully toward him he thrust both blades into his skull intent on skewering the sething ey only for it to twist its skull aside and deny him the killing blow steel SCD crossbone as a raspy laugh fled from its flexing jaw far from being frustrated he grinned right back found that funny did you he flung a hand forward body blazing gold the black light of a Bama building in his palm let's see you survive this one Estelle made an annoy noise and tried to skewer him with its tail Child's Play he craned his neck aside letting it sway harmlessly over his shoulder before catching it under his free arm his limb clamped down viciously trapping the prehensile appendage against his side let there be light the bastard of the Void vanished in a yowl of light leaving him clutching the tattered stump of its tail three times he'd killed it now how many were were he looked up and scowled more were falling from the skies dozens of them bleeding fire as they fell from the stars and all of them were headed for him Loretta rode up beside him her Mount nearly as anxious as she looked we can't beat that many yes we can he cracked his neck side to side I'll give them 9 seconds to reach me they tried they really did theetta looked up at him baffled my Lord are you really letting them s h HH he pressed a finger to her lips then looked toward the Starry Sky I want to test something he reached up with his chakra then his gravity magic seamlessly blending the two together in a WHL of violet Azure as the falling monsters as the falling clouds up into the atmosphere higher now until he found what he was looking for a small smile twitched at his lips as he took a hold of the object with his mind a hand Rose his eyes flashed Heaven answered him Loretta heard the low Rumble first then looked up a guest locked openly as something massive crashed down through the clouds she made a rather on ladylike whimper in that moment he couldn't blame her after all this went well beyond mere magic past demigods and stepped into the realm of actual Gods is that Naruto grinned yep Madara would have been proud a massive slab of rock came roaring down out of the atmosphere targeting the swarm of starborn each Estelle looked up in confusion their jaws clacking in Anger then fear as that Titanic Shadow swallowed them up the world held its breath for a moment nuto heard Loretta utter an utterly unprofessional oath he clenched his hand and brought it crashing down his meteor accelerated and struck the beasts at speed crushing them beneath its vast bulk not quite satisfied he gave his fist a Twist igniting the energy he'd stored within the explosion that followed was quite nice he thought as was the billowing mushroom cloud that followed nothing was surviving that dust and dirt blasted their way the air turned searing hot Loretta coughed into it warding a hand before her face how did you it really was too easy to tease her gravity magic raten that's much more than mere magic he had his head is it is it really Loretta made Angry Loretta noises relax he laid a large hand on her shoulder the technique takes time I had to pull down one of the asteroids I had in orbit I don't really have all that many of them asteroids he had made of course great beasts have pitted Stone forg for a singular purpose his caution had paid off this time around how many do you have Naruto's gring grew enough remind me never to anger you he laughed now now you could never do that one of Estelle's mangled corpses Rose from the rubble behind him persistent he flicked a hand their way paused now as he sensed something else movement flicked overhead his eyes flitted up and he smiled the light died in his hands Estelle tilted its head and clacked its mandibles in confusion a shadow fell over it the bastard looked up freed fell from the sky in a comet of black and white death cloaked in flame Estelle never stood a chance it didn't even have time to move before she slammed down on the beast's head a vicious crunch filled the air the foul bastard crumpled with a wet gurgle skull shattering eye bursting like an overripe G its body went limp like a puppet cut from its strings and move no more apologies for my tardiness his Prophet hopped off his head and landed at his feet with a graceful curtsy seems I missed all the fun Loretta gulped what is she nearly a humble servant of Our Lord raidon she stepped back beaming her smile somewhat offset by the blue on her robes is a real all humble myar did you say something little Loretta no no not at all you must be hearing things nuto tried to hold back a laugh and failed his was still up after that Slaughter he couldn't help but find their banter amusing boy don't torment the poor girl and because it looked like they were about to scrap again he sought to distract her further that was an impressive spell back there is it possible to learn such power Fred smiled softly not from the golden order well that wasn't a problem at all now was it he'd always been loyal to his family first the lands between second and the golden order last if there truly were threats within the Stars Then he W find a way to deal with them and that power might help in a pinch after all it was his duty as the eldest he had the power to do so so why not in the only question was how best to go about it thoughts for later he supposed now was a time to celebrate a well-fought battle he cast a look back to the Twisted shattered corpses sprawled around them best bring these back with us a crackle of Golden Light heralded rigan's arrival blade in hand what did I miss nuto heaved a sigh you're late old man Naruto returned to find a most pleasant surprise waiting for him he finally had a baby brother rard was born he's so small but he doesn't lack for lungs why is he so noisy mama is he sick not at all little Ranny this is just his way of saying hello so many words washed over him as he held his baby brother in his arms nuto ridon ignored them all he had to be careful of course he was terribly tall and the boy was quite small it wouldn't do for him to drop him now would have he Marvel at him regardless quietly bemused by the little life nestled against him that said reard had come into the world loudly and he didn't want to be quiet shh he cred at the fussy babe rocking him to and fro you're all right welcome to the world remarkably The Babe quieted down at once what were the chances rala hummed from her bedside seems he likes you dear Ranny tugged at him my turn my turn I want to hold him he gave him up gladly this was his family after all he'd defend them with his very life wi considered her herself in the mirror it had been a rather eventful evening All Things Considered still she finally felt confident enough to begin the next step of her plan could she wo could she win him could she Triumph logic said she should they've been courting one another for some time now and raidon had been the perfect gentleman throughout was it so wrong to want more of him she hoped not this would be terribly forward of her but nothing ventured nothing gained herir ched telling herself someone was trying to make contact with her it wouldn't be freed at this hour and certainly not Loretta which meant Oh Gods she wasn't ready for this no no fear only courage it was time a grand Feast was thrown the next night all in his honor all to celebrate the grand achievement of the great raidon as though Loretta and freed hadn't been right there with him fighting alongside him such was the stigma against Alban orics and outcasts ranked Naruto more than he cared to admit this was their celebration as much as his together the three of them had beaten back the beasts from beyond the stars yet everyone acted like it was his doing and his alone someone had even tried to deny them their rightful place of honor at his side that they should be seated with the servants the gall needless to say said someone was currently nursing a cracked skull in the infirmary that thought at least brought him some small Modi of pleasure who knew Loretta could hit that hard good on her resting his chin against one hand he permitted himself a small Smile as he watched the festivities take place AR raid before him was a scene straight out of Legend a veritable Feast laid out both before and Below him seemingly overnight the whole of Rhea lucara had been transformed from a Bastion of sorcery and learning to a place of delight depravity and debauchery he would have been taken aback if he weren't the reason for it all Hardy workers had stripped out the benches in the the lecture hall dragged out a series of heavy tables alongside multiple oak chairs crammed them all together then piled them high with the finest food and drink the lands between could offer if that weren't enough each and every table was absolutely crammed with people he didn't think a single soul down there was sober neither was anyone up here barring the expection of two and here he was sitting at the head of it all drinking it all in while speaking of drink at toast Naruto slammed his goblet into the air wine slushing in at Golden depths to Victory men and woman raised their cups in salute I to my beloved freed and Lor more cups Rose at that I to r l u a r i a i a fresh chorus of shouts answered him from the tables below the academy was happy to have a chance to Feast come morning it was a feast unlike any other at that attended by old friends familiar and otherwise even if he did not more than a few missing Scholars many were eager to investigate the Estelle's corpses F creepy bugs they were welcome to them and of course a Tipsy grin tugged at the corner of his mouth to my baby brother naturally there were other things to celebrate this day Chief among them the loud Lusty little cries of a rather Surly baby currently tucked in at ralis a wave of indulgent laughter rippled through the room and taking offense little rard squalled at them all only just last night he'd come into the world Kicking and Screaming literally much to the Delight of the family raigan seemed pleased by the sheer volume of his voice little Ranny was delighted to be a big sister and he was happy to have a brother naturally rala remained Regal about it all even now inwardly he knew she was delighted as the rest of them perhaps even more so he glimpsed her smile and smiled himself plenty of reasons to celebrate for everyone still he was warm and happy full of wine with Fred was sat on his right and Loretta his left so why did he feel so hollow inside Loretta leaned into him momentarily distracting him word has it a statue was already being commissioned in your honor ug more posing lovely nonsense Fred waved her hand momentarily disturbing her dark cowl he has no need of such foolish frippery the albor glowered at the Exile pale eyes flashing spoken like one who has no need of Honor why would I the heretic took a long draft from her goblet Victory is all that matters just like they were off descending into another Petty argument well done son although raigan couldn't clap him on the back him on the back from across the table his father nevertheless made a valiant attempt to rescue him from there in fighting those beasts will make a fine trophy for a moment there I thought we might have to send the outrider knights after you but you handled the situation admirably he quirked a brow you mean vort and the dancer the very same nuto made a face at that but wisely chose not to say anything further mother was of no help at all she was busy chatting with the girls even rany had forsaken him she only had eyes for baby radwa at the G venoma leaving him to raise his goblet and muffle a sigh within his wine the out riters werewell he knew they were very good at killing things that was certainly true but not much else although their loyalty was beyond question no one knew what they looked like under those helmets of theirs they never spoke a word stranger still they were frightfully large nearly of a size with him and gwy and that was saying something it made him curious who were they really or had they hail from what was their purpose darn at all he wanted to know what they looked like he might be raid on now but he still retained his curiosity alas information on them was dambly scarce supposedly they hailed from the Mythic Boreal Valley a land far from here and had once served a certain princess fanor he himself had admittedly never seen either with his own eyes thinking of princesses made him think of gwy he hadn't seen her in so long now for a moment he felt so alone son him he looked ral's way mildly non-plus to find her staring hidly Rocking rer In Her Arms what alss thee nothing she kept staring a side bubbled out of him mom always could sess out his motives his mother granted him a decided motherly smile mayap you would prefer some fresh air some peace and quiet as well perhaps Naruto nodded half-heartedly then go worry not we shall see to your guests rig and heed a sigh we will ow he grunted as she elbowed him I mean yes of course we will he tried to muster a smile and failed much obliged I'll pay you back for This I Swear rala flicked a hand at him think nothing of it na be off with you sho he bit everyone his farewells made his half-hearted excuses and let his legs lead him away Serenity wasn't so easily found escaping the f festivities was one thing but all of Rea lucaria was celebrating and everyone wanted to talk with him it took him the better part of an hour to find a place secluded enough to gather his thoughts let alone gain some some small semblance of Peace leaving fried and Loretta behind at the feast might seem cruel to some but it was something he had to do just this once he wanted to be alone um well relatively alone theama jab aside thoughts of Estelle weighed heavily on him those foul creatures from the stars were still out there somewhere he just knew it they' not seen the last of them he knew it in his bones would he be ready to to deal with the lot of them the next time they rear their ugly heads he tried to muster up some small measure of certainty it didn't last because you see he heard something a song of conquest and fate a haunting Melody form AAR tugged at his ear his right ear twitched just so and unbidden he found himself following it that darn song it sounded so familiar as if he'd heard it somewhere before somewhere long ago but just couldn't recall blast it was right at the tip of his tongue whatever it was it eased the worries and cares that had been weighing down on him and brought peace in its wake soothing the muddled Meer that was mind he let it Le as he'd never been LED before and soon enough found its source there she was a slender young woman stood resplendant before the moon clad in dark robes humming softly to herself as she flitted about the empty Courtyard her movements couldn't be anything other than intentional the sway of her hips the smooth flowing steps as she sashayed across bathed in Moonlight he cleared his throat she didn't hear him and kept singing no not merely singing But dancing she sashed to and fro whisps of watery Mist triling at her fingertips the Sigh haunted him more so the words she uttered which now descended into a language he could decipher he found himself lingering behind a pillar feeling like a voyor as he listened and yet at last her words trailed off as she ceased singing say something anything at least let her know you're here you have a lovely voice you know his words rang Hollow horse even to his own ears why not use it more often she rounded on him with a start in before his very eyes a finely crafted illusion shattered like to much glass in an instant he found himself face to face not with a small slight unassuming girl but a woman nearly of a height with him her emotions assaulted his senses all at once raw and startled and surprised with them Glimpse the lower half of a pale face behind her veil full lips parted in a roundo of surprise her hair was pale almost blue Reliant the dancer jerked backward and covered her face with both hands don't look at me this was not happening the dancer nearly jumped clear out of her dark robe because she knew that voice Panic fear why was he here my Lord ridon she spun to face him cheeks burning Pink as she yanked her Veil Down you mustn't sneak up on me like that you nearly scared the life out of me I wasn't sneaking he grinned back at her utterly unfaced by her anger I've been here for the last 5 minutes I even tried calling out to you as she truly been that distracted did y'o hear me singing a ruul grin tugged at the corner of his mouth as he leaned forward settled his weight upon his swords even now buried in the courtyard saw you dancing too oh Gods she wanted to die she wanted to sink into the floor and never be seen again with her humiliation Never End please don't tell lady freed to be fair I was all the way over at the other end of the yard the demigod rumbled a laugh when she groaned you just didn't notice me the handmaiden buried her face into her hands and prayed for the the greater will to end her and take her to the Havens alas it did not I have to ask though the delightful Rumble of his voice sent shiver through her you're beautiful why wear the veil because she was ugly because she was hideous because she had been told to never ever take it off that vow of silence doesn't make much sense either you'd have a lovely voice her face burned no she could feel her very Soul ignite it was too much for her part I should go she fled what in blazes was that about naroto scratched in his red hair as he watched her flee utterly baffled by her behavior so that was the dance curious he hadn't thought her the sort to sing let alone be so skittish it made her seem more human somehow what next would vort be a tap dancer or something or perhaps an opera singer now there was an amusing thought in fact said thought did more than draw a simple smile to his lips it made him laugh he threw his head back roaring at the full moon merrily in thanks for this mert until finally his voice gave out on him what a lovely night he chortled softly wiping a mirthful tear from the corner of his eyes and sketched a shallow bow to the Moon just as he'd been taught I give thanks for this entertainment a hand touched his shoulder you are welcome son of scarlet Skies the hairs on the back of his neck stood up and he Whirled no one was there he was alone in the courtyard nothing but his thoughts for company and yet for a moment there he could have sworn he felt something on his shoulder almost as if did you hear something just now Kurama a job up and yawn answered no B must be hearing things shaking his head he filed that odd little experience away and returned to his quarters once there he shut the door behind him shucked off his armor and went about his business he contemplated simply turning in for the night after he he washed and toweled off his hair but thought better of it in the end he found his gaze draw to a wellet corner of the room he rose staled over and yanked the tarp off his prize it was a massive mirror as large as he was tall its functions many and Myriad for now it was merely a Looking Glass is that me his reflection looked bone tired he could see the dark circles under his eyes the slump of his shoulders the faint stubble running the length of his chin best deal with that soon he ran a hand through his damp Scarlet locks and heaved a sigh right wouldn't do to be seen like this now would it with an effort he straightened up squared his shoulders and plastered a smile to his face only then did he dare touch the mirror it rippled at his touch gwi ofir to his great Delight her response was near instantaneous the ripples began to clear resolving into a familiar face hazy and indistinct and then quiet suddenly she stared back at him lips curled in a delighted smile raidon how are you well enough I suppose she flushed a little there was an attack on the capital since last we spoke his smile cracked more of those yes we dealt with some of them here mother slaughtered six father killed 63 hat that sounded like Godfrey but then gwy ofir's face lit up and he realized there was more to tell I beat when she seemed most proud of that fact all by myself really do tell she did loudly long and at length he listened drinking in every word basking in the sound of her voice she went on like that for nearly an hour regaling him of everything that had transpired in his absence from set attack to more mundane matters such as a New Dress sheet acquired Godwin's recent exploits with the dragons and an upcoming tney that was to be held in his honor and then she was asking after him and he had to tell her all that happened here in turn because shed had sawon questions speaking to her like this helped but it wasn't enough not by half I miss you her eyes widened he hadn't realized he'd said the words aloud wi's face softened and she touched her right hand to the glass it rippled and for a moment he could have sworn he felt her Palm press against his and I you thankfully that can be remedied my Lord I've learned a rather useful spell her hand speared through the reflective surface like so much water startling him terribly gentle hands found his wrist his eyes widened in a brief moment of surprise then understanding as his eyes Rose to meet hers oh wi ofir's gaze gleamed with singular intent get over here she yanked him through the mirror to her the world rippled and he fell through his intended was waiting for him she must have moved back while his vision was clearing because he found her hurriedly sprawling herself out on her bed clad in a flowing robe of diaphanous silk that did not hide her Bountiful Beauty andly enhanced it the sunlight danced across her tan skin where she lay lending her a lustrous Vigor her eyes and almost wholly she looked every bit the princess she should be her head tilted to regard him you've gotten bigger he stepped to her as have you it drew a flush from her she averted her eyes and looked down mumbling prettily he took the reprieve to blinked squinting a little in the light so it's already morning over here is it her laughter rang out soft and pleasant it's always bright in LEL or have you forgotten the Earth tree truth be told he had he'd not thought of that twig orry wi in ages it light did little to affect R lucaria but here in landel one couldn't ignore its Radiance annoying that how did anyone manage to sleep in this city when it was always so darn bright wa wiir looked at him for a long lingering moment so much so that he began to wonder if he'd broken her she took a deep breath and then will you me my love Naruto's brow shot straight up to his hairline that's a sudden request one he wouldn't mind honoring but still what brought this on can I not ask for from my intended gvir Drew herself upright as he sat beside her the motion didn't interesting things to her chest and he forced himself to meet her gaze I cannot let fright or Loretta let them get ahead of me not any longer I've already fallen to far behind I must catch up still seemed like a silly reason for her out of the blue I still don't see why raidon her voice cracked out suddenly sharp please stop talking she was quivering he realized practically trembling really am I so unattractive that you wouldn't touch me that's not did you not decide to court me I did then while she turned her gaze upon Him eyes swimming in tears so why won't you look at me a hand touch her throat why won't you see me feel me she leaned into him and pressed herself against him fully Bountiful bosom molding to his chest my body to yours what do freed and Loretta have that I don't do you look at them or lay with them do you hey he took a hold of her wrist before she could whip herself into a frenzy I've never touched them like that but they would let you she tore her arm from his grasp voice peing with distress in a heartbeat they'd happily be wetted and beded bear your children and words weren't going to cut it best let his actions speak for him he dued down and at her wi ofir crumpled against him with a faint noise then the softest of s it set as very a flame she Drew him closer and tilted her head for better access and guided his hands down through her robes where they fled to her flank not kneading but gently holding she clotted him tearing at his tunic with one hand while forcing his fingers lower with the other her voice peaked lower his fingers dipped deeper into her gown lower the door flung itself open without warning wi ofir Amica barged in hammer in hand face carved from Stone I heard a nois o she spied the two of them and her thunderous expression brightened into radiant Delight oh the slow flushing of gwy ofir's face was truly a sight to behold and mother oh don't stop on my account she stepped backward swinging the door after her it must have been the wind do enjoy yourselves the princess bed her face going redder than a rose her door shut a beat of Silence passed well that was all kinds of awkward narica head poked back in I'm looking forward to my first grandchild a pillow whipped at the door to no avail she was already long gone wiir buried her head into his chest with a Keening wine nuto turned a amused look on her are you angry she thumped his chest with a fist and made Angry noises it loosed a laugh from him I'll take that as a yes she whined softly and smacked his chest again smiling he patted at her back there there alas his kind act drove her over the edge enough I will will not be denied wiir tackled him okay sadly the chapter is over and if you enjoyed just leave a like And subscribe with post notification so when the next chapter is ready you will be notified okay see you in the next video bye

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