What If Naruto Fell In Love With Neo | Part 1

hi welcome back guys this is your Sensei back with another fanfiction this is the movie of what if Naruto fell in love with Neo 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 fanfi a mute woman walks into a Australian bar and orders a drink sounds like the beginning of a bad joke if only it was honestly this place was just the sort of dive any sane person would go out of their way to avoid it stank of loss and Cheap whiskey the scenery proved itself about as middling as the smell hideous Brown walls were plastered with an odd green material and who knew what else while the wooden floor itself proved suspiciously damp a cheap ceiling fan creaked ominously overhead looking as if it might come crashing down at any given moment one could only hope Only The Reckless came here or the desperate unfortunately she embodied both mey eyes turned her way as she sauntered inside mismatching orbs stared back until they yielded silence achieved neopolitan made her way to the bar proper and plunked herself down at top one of the less rickety stools her fist thumped down twice to catch the barkeeps attention one who soon proved to be a fat fop of a man with a stench to mock he looked to have seen better days as his bulging gut and receding hairline would no doubt a test his clothes weren't much better also Brown and worn beneath a battered green apron and blazen with some slogan she couldn't be bothered to remember he looked up when she made a noise only to realize that he had to look down just to meet her eyes Ana a little young to be drinking a tiny fist thundered down against the wooden counter producing an ominous crack or a sparked and the man jumped all right all right what'll it be Neil flicked two fingers and made a swirling motion with her thumb a eventually the man nodded in understanding water she wouldn't drink anything else in a dump like this after a moment's paus the girl fished a warn scroll from her pocket her fingers danced over and she held it up for him to see two words awaited him upon that luminescent screen he read them aloud Cinder fall the barkeep squinted at the message might have seen her might not she's a wanted woman in these parts Neo rolled her eyes and grit her teeth wanted fall would be be a lot less than wanted when she was through with her she'd be dead still the man proved her calcitrin money spoke louder than words these days leam flitted across the counter the greasy man snatched at them and shoved the coins into his stained apron pleasure doing business with you he grinned revealing missing teeth anything else you want to know Neo sneered him into silence until he took the hint three tables down a thumb jerked over his shoulder blonde bastard he was asking for her hasn't left yet he might know something hope sparked to life in her at last a lead neopolitan slipped off the bar stool her grin just the wrong shade of vicious she cut a shallow bow and skipped away to her Destiny some of her intent must have Shone through in that smile the as the barkeep scow at her retreating backside if it's a fight you be one and take it outside he shouted don't go wreck in the bar blast you fight no not a fight Revenge Vengeance Nea wanted it craved it needed it like the very air swelling in her silent lungs eye for an eye tooth for a tooth evil for evil she was out of debt and she would see it paid in blood yes she knew who was responsible for Roman's death and she would not rest until he was Avenged her dumbum had died badly and so his killer Would Die slow no slower her eyes narrowed to hooded slits as she searched for her Quarry s cinderfall wasn't here she knew that dark hair and golden eyes anywhere everything had been fine before that Brash [ __ ] bowled her way in everything went sour because of her her her her now she tracked her to mistol one way or another she put an end to this even if it meant she had to search the City from top to bottom Neo knew was close now she felt it in her very Bones by contrast it wasn't hard to find the man described to her her stuck out like a sore thumb when nursing a flag in a veil that looked long dry clothes were strange too a red coat over coat thrown over tattered orange and black Rags that look at curious at he bumbled Into the Fire [ __ ] there was a strange Scroll of sorts propped up against his knee and against it a gnarled staff of wood appeared to be Blackwood was that his weapon she very much doubted it of what use could a staff possibly be unable to get a good look at him from this anger the little killer crept closer she plunked down into the seat opposite him if he was at all aware of her attention The Stranger did little to show it he didn't look up from his drink she gave him a moment then another another still finally her patience slipped its leash she thumped her fist on the table I hear you he looked up at last did you need something Neo flinched at the sight of him this man might have been handsome Once Upon a Time he still was in a rough way if you didn't mind the scars which she didn't in truth she was rather fond of scars they were just a lot of them poor bastard looked like he'd gotten into a fight with a burning building and lost milky white eyes with the vaguest hint of sapphire regarded the world set framed by whiskered cheeks and an unruly Mane of blonde hair an impish part of her wanted to give it a tug but she resisted on a whim Neo waved a hand before his face he didn't react and stared straight ahead for for a moment she felt something akin to pity being mute was bad enough in a world so cold but blind in a place like Remnant that was a fat worse than death at least she could see danger and beat it back this poor bastard probably needed help just to walk that wasn't life at all that was a prison poor bastard she couldn't help but dwell on his ruined eyes what happened to you a lopsided smile twitched at his lips at his neck crane towards her feeling sorry for me are we this from a mute Neo jolted Edie just anyway introductions The Stranger clapped his hands if its name's you're after I go by rudo you're looking for cinder fall right wouldn't be over here if you weren't at or nod and how was he aware of that the whiskered warrior continued with that small amicable smile of his that's Grand so am I she took something from me you see a tan hand touched the lids of his damaged eyes I'm rather Keen to get it back Neo tilted her head it's my fault really I let my guard down tried to show her a better path h a horse chuckle escaped him shoulders shaking at some Grand Cosmic joke she didn't understand didn't work out so well lesson learned some people don't deserve a second chance his staff clinked down Rings rattling against wood she took my eyes so I'll take hers only seems fair Neo tapped two fingers in an unspoken inquiry I don't know where she is now but I know where she's been Naruto leaned back in his seat balancing his scroll and staff against his good knee she tried to attack Haven recently failed from what I heard here at last his smile gained an edge not surprising Cinder always was an arrogant little snit even when we were younger I bet good money she's licking her wounds here in the city Neo scoffed she already knew that didn't he have anything new but I do know know someone who can find Cinder his words rekindled her interest I certainly paid her well enough a scarred hand of into a worn pocket and flashed A Worn looking phone at her I was going to give her a call and meet up after I finished my drink but Neo flicked a blank look at his empty mug Naruto's smile said he'd noticed it why so it is how telepathy echolocation both with but a flick of his wrist The Blonde cast a dry flagin over his shoulder toward the bar judging by the bar keeps grunt he'd found his Mark seems like you have a grudge against her yourself he smacked his lips drawing her attention back to together say I've got an idea why don't we work together two heads are better than one after all the very moment she began to doubt him he laughed again don't worry about me there was again that small self-same smile I'm not as helpless as I look not bloody likely it'd be a hindrance she made the stand better to just snatch up his scroll and do it herself Aro burned gold quick as a flesh a ring staff swung out and snared Neo's ankle mismatching eyes bulged then it yanked her down pot unprepared by the sudden assault Neil lost her balance and toppled to the floor in a tangle of arms and legs the faint scent of rot reached her nose and she recoiled pushing up and off the terer ridden floor to Tumble away from the follow through no attack came what's wrong her Patron pushed his chair back and climbed to his feet grinning from ear to ear k out your tongue now that he'd finally dained to stand Neo realized he wasn't quite as frail as she'd thought him to be his arms were all corded muscle his body sleek and fit no helpless beggar was this his hands reached down in an eerie practiced movement to pull the strap of that strange scroll and draw it over his shoulders binding it to his back he turned to face her and planted his staff we don't have to be enemies you know he offered her his free hand with uniring accuracy come on let's be friends friends with this buffoon know never Neo deed him in a whirl of Steel Nudo parried her first strike ducked the second and brought a fist crashing down on her head Neo yeled wordlessly as she bit her tongue clenched Knuckles barreled into her nose at speed hurling her into a wall she twirled and cared off it using the rickety frame as a springboard to fling herself at him and her dauntless anger he wasn't there a shimmering fist closed her ankle in mid-flight wrenching her short-lived leap to an ignoble and blank eyes met hers Neo twisted and stabbed at them jabbing her weapon's hidden blade into his face too little too late her body went soaring up and came crashing down as he smashed her against the floor up again now down once more her Visage kissed the floorboards for a second time now as he whipped her back and forth like a rag doll 1 2 3 four five times now her Aura cracked dully for an awful moment Neo couldn't move she lay there wedged against the floor eyes spinning in her head you're a Nimble little thing warm lips caressed her ear who taught you how to f fight it was the wrong thing to say an irritated puff of air parted Neo's lips anger sparked and she lashed out plunging her weapon into his chest Naruto smile vanished as her blade passed through smoke and Ash Neo stumbled half a step startled by the display what kind of semblance was that she'd not see neck and uppercut caught her chin as her foe burst from the ground and struck her head on her tiny body sailed Upward at speed to slam into the ceiling she felt something pop in her back but managed to wrench herself free and glided to the ground with the aid of her parasol somewhere below her the bartender wailed stop stop blowing holes in my bar take your spat outside Naruto grunted and ceased glowing looking mildly put out himself fair enough he turned his back and in that moment of weakness Neo struck tackling him through a window the moment her feet hit the ground she was gone wrapping her semblance around herself like a shroud to the naked eye she seemed to do just that shattering against the ground Vanishing into the evening Mist like some Spectre come to call rather than pursue her Naruto only clicked his tongue in mild admonishment Cinder took something from you too didn't she know the blind man cocked his head and called out into the Mist after her regarding the space he'd last seen like a sad Fox someone your soul has an air of loss about it he failed to notice the displaced air behind him at sad really he sniffed once unaware of his Impending Doom Despair I'd say who did you lose a lover a friend a father or perhaps his fist snapped backward with lazy Grace catching her in the gut hair rushed out of Neo's lungs as she folded around his outstretched limb a partner Neo looked up and for a moment just a moment she saw the Spectre of her old partner in this stranger she beheld it in his smile it was there in the way he leaned against his staff placing both hands a top it just so as she'd seen so many times before those matted Bond Tresses fell over a blind eye emulating him just so Neo's already fractured mind began to Splinter further as she gripped onto his arm falling apart piece by painful peace his free hand came down not like this she couldn't die here not like this it hurts dozen had bandaged fingers brushed her hair stroking her scalp with surprising gentleness she destroyed your life and then he pushed her over the edge I'm sorry for your loss whomever he was he must have been important to you Neo's World Went red MO anything but that her soul shrieked Roman a soundless scream tore from her throat as she yanked down the blind man's arm and Dove at him teeth bared their weapons collided in a hail of Sparks and all the world became a whirl of death time ceased to have any meaning for Neo she fought like a Hellcat raging and twisting and ring desperate to silence that small sad smile but she couldn't for all her speed and skill her opponent endured he was a rock weathering everything she had to give more I'm not your enemy he shouted over the sound of whirling steel you're not the only one with a grudge against Cinder when they collided yet again Neo realized that his staff had a blade embedded against it nuto twisted that staff against her thin blade forcing her back one step then two followed by three she kicked out at his shin to try and weaken him to no avail he absorbed the blow with ease and kicked out ripping hush from her grasp it skittered across the street and vanished into the Mist Neo do it and without it near mindless in her Fury it was the straw that broke the camels back Naruto pointed his staff at her and snarled enough Bolden light burst from him an new brighter and angrier than ever the sheer pressure of it forced Neo's head down down and flung her into a wall a sudden presence rippled through the air bringing with it the howl of a mighty Beast Neil looked up and sorely wished she hadn't Naruto was gone in his place loomed a massive golden vulpine bearing nine towering taals big too big her mind couldn't even begin to comprehend the sheer size of such a creature what was this some kind of golden Grim was that a thing massive monstrous other words starting with M and it was looking at her now Ando God's eyed on 180 that great gilded Beast leaned down bringing her face to face with a glowing Iris we both want Cinder dead so quit w wasting your time fighting me he cleared his throat and let's discuss how we kill her together she stumbled back with a tentative nod eyes wide and mouth a gape why did this bragard even need her help in the first place if he could transform into such a creature Cinder wouldn't stand a chance was there a limit some hidden claw she wasn't aware of did his blindness prevent him from fighting at fully capacity she didn't know if knowing was half the battle then she'd already lost this one to her relief the Beast grinned exposing row upon row of vicious teeth okay then let's talk just like that the burning light about Naruto began to dim when it faded completely he was a man once more sorry kirama he wiped a bead of sweat from his brow speaking to himself that really takes a lot out of me these days what no his nose wrinkled we can't either what was a c but he was looking at her again Nia wasn't sure she'd ever be able to look at him the same way again her mind Jibber a knew what kind of power was that it couldn't be a semblance he didn't even have Aura what few hits he'd taken had just gone right through this wasn't a huntsman this wasn't a grim fish didn't know what it was the thought excited and terrified her in equal measure Well w say Naruto offered her his palm Partners we both want the same thing after all Neo regarded his outstretched Palm like a poisonous ASP Partners did she dare her last partner died Roman was gone she couldn't handle the death of someone like him still if this one was even half of what Roman was and he looked to be much more than that he should pull his weight he'd be a useful distraction if nothing else come on shake my hand is grin grew won't you shake a poor Sinner's hand screw it if she was going to commit to this suicidal Endeavor she could do with an ally at least then she'd make certain the [ __ ] burned two against one was better odds for her anyway and so Neo reached out to grasp his hand strong fingers clamped down on hers for a moment she thought she felt a spark shoot through her Palm probably Her Imagination yes Naruto all but draw the word grinning down at her that's the spirit don't suppose you've got a name you haven't said a word she tapped a finger to the side of her mouth with a frown his ears twitched at the sound Naruto offered a sheepish laugh it was a surprisingly boyish smile right forgot about that so what do I call you neo stepped in and languidly traced her right hand against his exposed forearm for good measure Naruto's brow furrowed in realization focusing on the imaginary letter she'd scrolled there and if her hand lingered just a little longer than it should ha well her new Ally didn't say anything he merely quirked a brow his hand came down again ruffling her hair she jerked away with a scowl but couldn't escape his laughter her heart fluttered a little she stamped it into silence Neo a her new ally chortled softly I think we're going to be the best of friends come on let's go meet that broker I told you about neopolitan skipped after him a small smile plucking at her the corner of her mouth friends was it all right she rather liked that assessment it felt like an invisible weight had been lifted from her shoulders as if she had been spared a terrible fate she could make this work no it would work she wore it cinder's days were numbered as of this moment fall was living on borrowed time she just didn't realize it yet they would hunt her down they would find her and they would end her so she swore Revenge was a dish best served cold after all and theirs would prove cold indeed the coldest of all a mute woman and a blind man walked into another city Downtown Bar honestly NE was just waiting for the punch line at this point well well well if it isn't my favorite blind bastard that wasn't it Naruto crooked a small Smile as someone slammed into his chest and embraced him all but pinning both arms at his sides in their haste to get at him they didn't so much hug as they did hoist him physically lifting him into the air Neo tensed and reached for her blade half expecting the blonde to fly into a whirl of motion fight his way free something anything he didn't instead he merely chortled once I'm the only blind bastard you know malachite semantic she set him down and stepped back with a smile you look good for a dead man his smile gained an edge I got better so he did their host laughed come and sit I'll break out the good glasses in short order the three of them were set bottles of precious wine and crystal decanters arranged before them Naruto drank without hesitation Neo sipped sullenly impatient to get on with things drinks were all well and good to celebrate but they hadn't done anything yet she needed to be at her Peak to face Cinder nothing less would do still Little Miss Malachai was not what Neo had expected she was short for one clearly size didn't matter if she was able to lift someone like Naruto clad in white and violet Garb with a spider tattoo etched into her left arm and a smile to match she certainly didn't lack for personality this woman queen of her domain to be sure she held power of a different sort she couldn't hold a candle to them in combat but she could learn things they couldn't knowledge was power and the spider of mistl had amassed a great deal of that indeed she soon found herself appraised by the woman in turn and who might you be Neo huffed and crossed both arms before her bosom sassy little thing AR you there was a cheery draw to her words that belled her Good Humor he always did like to take on on charity cases she stiffened but before she could remark on that the woman looked back to Naruto you know the twins miss their Uncle you don't call you don't write what's a gal supposed to think ARA looked away for the first time since they hadd met he actually seemed sheepish sorry about that he scratched a whiskered cheek I've been busy she frowned family makes time for family Naruto and I will Neo's head snapped towards the unlikely Duo and family how they didn't look a thing alike as if reading her very mind Naruto gave a rusty laugh we're not related malachite something of a friend friend he says the information broker slapped his arm with her fan I took him an ages ago when he first landed here I was taller back thin and didn't look like this she gestured at her thickened figure Neo quirked to brow malat trate saw it don't give me that look you little tart a finger pred her nose you try having twins and keeping your figure afterwards no mean feet I tell you moving on Naruto slid between the two of them before they could come to blows do you have the information I asked after Cinder fall you're sure she's here a shadow passed over the spider's face if I'd know this was about the [ __ ] that took your eyes I would have done this pro bono Neo's frown redoubled Naruto always was a bit of a softy the rather rotund woman confided in her I warned him you know said it would catch up with him someday she Ted softly have him to tell you about his eyes sometime if he just let that girl die I am right here Naruto tapped the table with a calloused hand blind not deaf remember and for the record I'm still paying you when malachite tried to argue he forestalled her with a raised hand I know times have been hard around here in unveil when she didn't challenge him his grin grew you've been sending in every bit of Lan you can scr to your daughters those milky white eyes creased in a smile give Melanie and Mila my regards tell them I haven't forgotten their birthday you're not going to budge on this are you nope he smacked his lips with an audible pop not going to happen all right Cinder fall a warn photograph slid across malachite's desk you're in luck she hired me only yesterday aha last a lead Neil leaned forward and patted Naruto's face to gain his attention unseeing eyes turned towards her perhaps sensing the unspoken question lurking in the depths of her mind creep she shivered a little bit and not for the first time wondered could he see her he was blind sorry whiskered cheeks dimpled in A Worn smile didn't mean to scare you if it helps you can think of this of it as a blend of telepathy and echolocation those unseeing eyes swiveled back to miss malachite what does she want he asked the burning question for her she's after a bunch of damn brats who whipped her sorry ARS Miss malachite flicked her fingers and one of her minions placed another series of pictures upon the table she paid goodan for me to far it out their next poror of call matter of fact we were supposed to meet later this evening but now she tittered softly I'll give her a false Trail probably best if Miss fall gets lost in vacuo swimming you're not here to kill her Naruto and Neo exchanged a glance he spoke for her we are lovely the blonde steeped her fingers I can give you a few hours to freshen up and prepare use the old attic room I'm sure you remember it nuto nodded I do it'll be nice to get rid of all this dirt Neo burst to her feet hea Blaze finally Vengeance before you go a warning malachite raised her voice before she could Scamper off fall didn't come here alone there was someone with her her expression darkened reliving a poignant memory real mean looking bastard barely said two words and kept his hood up the entire time my boys couldn't get a good look at him not sure if there was anyone else they might have waited outside just she swallowed once stifling a surge of emotion be careful you know how vicious that [ __ ] is Naruto sketched a bow thank you neo mind the action unable to contain herself so close she was so very close now she couldn't wait to see the life leave cinder's eyes she would die feeling the same helplessness Roman had kill for kill eye for eye Blood for Blood time to die her fingers twitched restlessly at her side aching for Action Naruto sensed it and laid a hand on her shoulder it's nothing family looks after family tell you what malachite's grin was just the wrong shade of vicious I lend you a few of my boys let's give this [ __ ] a good oldfashioned malachite welcome by contrast Neo's smile was downright beatific yes she thoughts let's do that Roman would be Avenged you're pacing Neo cast a Restless glance over her shoulder and stuck out her tongue only then did she remember who she was talking to maybe he wouldn't notice a small gesture like that in the dim light of their temporary quarters she could only just see a silhouette little more than an indistinct shape in the Gloom grinning she flashed him a one-fingered salute I saw that too cheeky prick he was a little Helen folded both arms beneath her bosom stomped a heel and resisted the urge to sulk Blas him that ability was [ __ ] within the rafters of the attic two killers waited for their prey well she waited Naruto had taken a shower at malachite's behest changed clothes fallen into a cot and slept like a baby that had been what 4 hours ago five she was losing track of time up here and still no sign of Cinder fall where was she malachite had mentioned waiting a few hours but by the brothers this felt like an eternity how much longer she'd forsaken sleep altogether not wanting to miss a moment of her sweet sweet revenge mistakes were made now her nerves were beginning to fray perhaps sensing her distress Naruto sat up in his cot quick as you please he snapped his fingers Conjuring an ember of flame he set it to a candle casting flickering Shadows about the room you're going to run yourself ragged like that partner he shook his head caught the cushion she flung at him and clutched it to his chest you've barely eaten anything since we got here you're feeling all right Neo scalled at him she would Fe better when fall was dead I hear that he agreed with her thoughts but what happens after she dies her world lurched no don't think about after there would be time enough for that later Neo tried not to she really did but her mind got away from her had Cinder acted alone she wasn't sure didn't she have those two pawns with her where they complicit did Cinder answer to a higher power were they responsible for the disaster that had befallen her dum dum if so though she shook her head tossing her hair from side to side cind her first she would keep killing until he was Avenged would you like your voice back Neo the Assassin nearly missed a step in her pacing and crashed into a wooden beam Nudo heard it and chortled softly ironic isn't it he laughed leaning back against a wall the man who can heal others can't heal himself when it matters most but my offer stands I can heal you he showed her his marked Hand give you your voice back you can have a normal life after this if that's what you want you'll be able to leave all this behind her Neo touched a hand to her throat she'd never never dreamed of such a thing did she dare paranoia reared an ugly head once more causing her to cast another glance at her Ur while Ally limed in the flickering candle light Naruto look at worn not old or particularly tired just weary his was not the face of a man who'd given up hope nor the expression of a good soldier following orders not at all this was the Visage of someone who' resolved themselves to do something ghastly for the sake of the greater good Neo felt no such compunctions Cinder had taken her dum dum and for that she needed to die simple as that a tiny yawn stole out of her and she growled shaking her head against it no n never sleep was for the week she needed no such thing she could sleep when she was dead sheo no nodding off when the hand came down on her shoulder she wanted to fight it fight him her eyelids drooped she was just so bloody tired get some rest I'll wake you if anything happens Naruto guided her head into his lap letting her rest on his knee she only closed her eyes for a moment she swore an instant a second a sliver of time nothing more when she opened them again the candle had burned down to harmless wax someone was shaking her awake Nudo wake up he whispered I hear footsteps the Smashing eyes eyes widened was it finally time her Vengeance nigh the door burst open revealing one of malachite's men boss sent me T get you she's here Scarlet eyes opened in the dark the Beast yawned finally Cinder approached the bar Neo knew her at a glance from the rafters she'd never forget or forgive that insufferable Visage even disguised as she was it was impossible for fall to truly conceal the face lurking beneath that cowl a lone golden eye glanced wearily about framed by a ratty and disheveled mop of dark hair Theo screamed at the sight oh my someone was jumping at Shadows she bandaged one of her arms too curious were her wounds from Beacon truly hampering her that much could she kill fall weakened as she was now she shifted forward ready to pounce upon her Naruto caught her by the shoulder and steered her gaze away do you know who that is they grudgingly Neo turned her eyes upon noce cinder's companion what little she could see of them beneath the thick black cloak blast it malachite was right she hadn't come alone after all who was that it looked like a man but she couldn't be sure was that a weapon hidden in his cloak and mystery she shook her head thought not he muttered doesn't matter I guess he stands with her he dies below them Miss malachite played her part well words were exchanged lean slid across the table negotiations were dragged out she listened intently as the spider spun a fanciful web about team RWBY and their allies destination claiming it was none other than vacuo Cinder lapped it up like a starving dog never once suspecting that she might be led astray the hook was baited and she swallowed a whole and then malachite gave the signal spoke the phrase they'd agreed upon Maybe put away the good glasses Cinder frowned what are you those were the words guns came up with an audible clack nuto leaped down behind Cinder Neo opened her parasol and did the same gliding to a halt at his side alello Cinder the blonde sang happily capturing their attention long time no see how's life treating you you it was a funny thing to see one so powerful s afid the woman's back stiffened as she gasped as she pivoted on one heel to reveal her scarred face as such Neo saw the precise moment the change came over her all that anger and arrogance bled away replaced by fear her hooded companion tutted softly put out by the sight before him Neo grinned right back eyes a light not so Cinder she went Ash white Neo you won't even Say My Name Naruto drawed the last word I'm hurt I thought we were friends say hello Neo she rolled her eyes at the theatrics but complied as he barreled on who's your friend his gaze shifted to the man beside her not going to introduce him how rude the cow man glanced Back At His companion this wasn't part of our agreement fall she glowed at him I'm altering the deal pray I don't alter it any further the man grumbled something under his breath lasted deals getting worse all the time Aro drew his staff in a languid movement step aside pal we're not after you neo hoped he would if only to make things easier for them she rather liked her odds two against one alas it was not to be fate was seldom that kind she knew it when she she saw the man's jaw tightened beneath his hood his visible arm clenched into an angry fist causing his glove to Creek ominously that I cannot do he growled she's promised to help me find someone you see until then I need her the cow swept back revealing red hair and horns framed by a hideously scarred face a crimson blade ripped free from it scabard with a raspy hiss then it swept at Neo Naruto caught it with his staff parrying what would have been a vicious decapitating stroke hey now the blonde snarled over crossed weapons would you look at that monsters really do work well together Adam tus growled you do not want this fight fool Aros gring grew oh I'm pretty sure I do his fist snapped forward sending the faest crashing through a wall Neo Drew her blade and lunged she had eyes for cinder and Cinder alone nothing else mattered all hell broke broke loose A wise man once said only the blind can truly see nuda wondered about that sometimes perhaps the man was right for a man who lived so long in light being cast down into darkness had proven something of an experience not a pleasant one at that strange as it might sound he'd grown used to having eyes to seeing then acting on what he saw likewise he'd worn his heart on his sleeve until someone scorched it away living without them these last few years had been painful agonizing horrific at times what he had adapted he had overcome as he did all things and now he thrived all around him the world was alive with the sound of Steel striking steel the cries of battle and Chaos with all it rought he couldn't see any of it not really he saw the shock waves of their Clash felt each reverberation as steel struck steel fire flashed through the air Illusions formed and shattered like broken glass Nea was good Nea was very good Cinder was better now wasn't the time to play about so he sighed as he drew his staff batting a blade aside Adams blade more holding it parallel to his body he tapped it once against the street the sound echoed spreading across the street in a low Ripple of noise a grainy outline in interposed itself Over The Bleak darkness of his vision across the street he heard Adam mirror the motion with his blade listened as wil cleared its Scabbard with an audible RP his senses stretched out toward the Faus detecting negative intent and so much more I have no quarrel with you though he could see him not he knew the young man was watching him nor I you the redhead scowled but you are in my way thus I will kill you quickly there is no glory in torturing a [ __ ] then step aside we don't have to fight he had no interest in fighting someone who wasn't Cinder run away in life to fight another day I'm afraid that isn't possible Adam moved to block his path that woman swore to help me find Blake with her Aid I can set things right without her oh realization dawned and a tired smile creased his whiskered cheeks the things we do for those we love trer words sword met sta have never been spoken Wilt whistled in from the side though he could not see it with his scarred eyes Naro found himself intimately aware of its passing all the same he was aware of everything he tasted The Telltale burn of dust on the air he smelled the faint hint of sweat and blood on that rusted blade he heard it move through the air toward his throat felt all the ripples of the world move with it as a great wave sweeping all before it moreover he already had some measure of the Mind behind it just as he knew the precise angle and moment with which he would strike and a small smile plucked at the corner of his scarred face gotcha in a single seamless movement he stepped into the swing turning what would have been a decapitating stroke into a harmless slap against the street its Keen Edge bit deep slicing down into the street another Ripple of sound another grainy image Laro stomped down trapped Adam's weapon in the crass he created the faest didn't falter blush snapped up and barked into his chest Buckshot sprayed through empty air as the bullet struck a shadow clone spraying smoke into the street adamw world what a hand closed around his shoulder and spun him around Naruto's reared back smashing his forehead against Adam's nose an awful crack filled the Misty streets blood flew through the air Adam crashed backward spitting blood what are you nuto twirled his staff and brought it crashing down blind eyes shimmered with a hint of gold he took no pleasure in this really he didn't he simply didn't have time just a man I'm sorry Adam he tilted his head evading Wilt by the narrowest margin uncaring as the shock wave opened a thin cut against his cheek but you have to die now never I won't fall here with a roar the younger man kicked out at his chest and Whirled away bringing his blade to Bear Naruto let it pierce his shoulder uncaring of the gristly wound had left behind he pushed himself forward Goring his arm on the blade bending it to hook against his wound then he reached around grabbed Adam by the face and levered him into a wall or it crackled sullenly teeth sprayed through the air Adam kicked out frantically trying to escape there would be none arudo slammed him into the mortar again once twice Thrice a pain cry reached his ears Mercy he nearly slowed Mercy such a quean word the last time he'd shown Mercy it blew up in his face that day he'd offered his hand in friendship and someone spat in his face how foolish he'd been he'd made a choice that day lose his eyes to save an innocent a fair trade some might say he disagreed kill for kill eye for eye Blood for Blood an angry not tightened in his gut there is no mercy with a final slam he ruptured the boy's eardrums and cracked his skull scowling he stepped over Adam's still quivering form and stormed toward Neo's Dance with Destiny one down Emerald frowned and looked up at disguise of the grimlands a sudden shiver stole over her Cinder she was fine surely Cinder was invincible shesh couldn't die right Vengeance was at hand Neo had waited for this moment longed for it even prayed in her darker moments the instant when her blade pierced cinder's black heart and ended her life she would stand over her body and watch the light leave her eye witness the very moment of her death and savor it she was close now so close she could taste it death wouldn't be quick it would be slow agonizing and so she fought to see that dream realized all the world was a blur of steel and fire around her as she and Cinder raged back and forth whirling snarling twisting against one another like a pair of shil blades clashed blood spattered the streets every Speck of skill Sayang a semblances stretched to their limit there was no room for Thought only action only blood one would stand one would fall just as it was meant to be she would be denied no longer not one single second another illusion shattered to Glass and crossed with blades with her leaving one of cinder's many swords to pass harmlessly over her head nice trick her Tormentor sneered braving her Blade with both hands to push down against her you've gotten stronger fire flared in her visible eye but so have I there was neither word nor warning for what came next after all how could she have prepared herself to fight a maiden instead she foolishly pushing forward mistakes were made Sparks shot down the length of their interlocked weapons an arcing current grounding itself in Neo's body then there was pain every cell clamped down as one her lips parted in a soundless scream mismatching eyes glowing blue as her body fried Cinder capitalized on it and lashed out with a pillar of flame flinging her away her body crashed backward into a wall clothes scorched or a crackling Neo jerked back twitching skin seared Agony flared in her shoulder but she ignored it pushed past the pain not yet she couldn't stop yet this was her moment if she retreated now her prey would slip away and mistol never to be found again no her mind railed at the thought no no no up she snarled the word at her body willing it to obey stand up why go so far Cinder regarded her curiously as she stumbled upright you must realize you have no chance of winning Neo touched a hand to Roman's hat still snug against her head evoked a reaction from her Quarry just not the one she wanted I don't have time for your misplaced blame girl Cinder visible eye rolled in mild disdain I didn't kill your boss if you want revenge take it up with little red misplaced blame you dare an angry ember ignited in Neo's heart treacherous witch little red hadn't been the one to start this now had she she'd been there at the end to be sure but she'd not instigated this she understood that now time had given her perspective Ruby Rose was a meddler to be sure but she wasn't the Catalyst to all this Cinder was cinder had come to them first Cinder had chosen them ruined them forced them onto a path of no return and right now for all her pining and prattling Cinder fall seemed weaker than she'd ever been before bleeding for Myriad Cuts gasping for air in the Mist she didn't look a thing like that fire witch that first brought them long even now Neil could feel Roman's hand on her shoulder urging her forward this was what he would have wanted Wason at Payback kill for kill eye for eye Blood for Blood time to die Neo deved her and they fell once more into a whirl of blades Cinder met her with a snarl you're not the only one with a grudge against Ruby I don't care about her at she a voice Neo would have screamed this is your fault instead she settled for a silent scowl as her blade slipped cut across the bandages of Fall's left arm tearing through the sleeve all of it Cinder recoiled and like a mad woman she gave Chase every bit of it it wasn't fair the glass blade shattered against her parasol but hush held why did it have to be us why could you just leave us alone why Cinder cut low and Neo swung High driving a high heel into the taller woman's solar plexus fall folded like a wet paper bag in a fit of peak the mute dropped her blade and grabbed her by the head her knee came up again ramming against cinder's skull fall lashed out and flung her away but the damage was done for the first time since she'd met her Neo saw fear lurking in that lone golden orb it was there plain as day written all over her scarred wretched face no not good enough she slammed forward again in a whirl of pale light I had one thing another cut across her face one person two now and you took that away from me three now I'm going to take something from you your life Neo a familiar voice barked down they sounded so much like Roman that she obeyed without thinking flinging herself flat to the ground it saved her life Flames shot over her head ulating a nearby wall to suen Embers that could have been her too close listen to me damn it I'm not your enemy rubius her words warped into a pain cry as a blade pierced her thigh I don't know anyone by that name a familiar voice hissed just behind cinder's ear and I don't care its owner gave the edge a vicious wrench tearing through muscle all this started with you now it'll end with you Cinder ripped the Blade free and sprang back Neo stalked after her the maiden swept a hand up at her Flames blazing in her Palm Naruto's hand caught the blast and snuffed it out a blown candle Against the Wind Cinder duve passed him with a wicked smile and Neo realized too late that she'd been drawn in exposed to a brutal Crosscut blistering blades passed a hair's breadth over her throat as she swayed away another near miss a wave of Golden Light Naruto balen before she could capitalize on the moment neatly severing cinder's left arm she tumbled back clutching her shoulder with a horar cry you again the sightless eyes met hers did you really think I'd let you get away cinder's only response was another scream as Neil looked on her back arched and a Gastly black limb burst from the length of her mangled shoulder no not just an arm that thing was Shadow incarnate wretched Twisted in the worst of ways Neo stomach royed in disgust at the sight well that certainly told a tale all its own didn't had she been hiding the thing under the bandages sensible and hideous Gastly she really had become a monster look what's become of you Naruto shook his head you've sold your soul for strength shut up she hissed the words through gritted teeth where the H's Adam where he cocked a blonde brow at her her where do you think Cinder world and her lone eye narrowed upon on a still form only yards away slumped against a wall already useless Faus at least he fought for a cause Twisted though it was Naruto's staff slammed into her throat cutting her diet tribe short he just want Power Cinder stumbled back clutching at her neck with her Grim limb Naruto stalked after sightless eyes intent Neo matched him step for step how does it feel fall nutk voice boomed out ahead of her and he struck first before Cinder could slamming a strange snarling sphere into cinder's chest to be deconstructed she crashed away or a shredding to Pieces beneath the Keening orb to be the victim she thrashed upright battered and bloodied only to be kicked down again hurts doesn't it her blade swiped out and was summarily deflected for its efforts kill for kill ey for ey Blood for Blood time to die her cries of pain were sweet sweet music to Neo's ears more than that they centered her she'd nearly lost herself to rage and gone on a rampage anger wouldn't bring Roman back she certainly couldn't avenge him if she was dead no anger could come later Revenge was a dish best served cold after all stealing herself she abandoned her assault and melted into the Mist a moment's reprieve allowed her to focus and weave another illusion it gave her time to focus for all his handicap Naruto was tearing Cinder apart Flames parted before his staff indeed he fended her off with almost lazy ease was he toying with her dragging out her Agony Neo didn't know a better person might have let them duke it out alone let them preserve some vestage of Honor Thea was anything but honorable to be fair Cinder reacted very quickly far f faster than most huntresses would have thought possible she ulated the Clone blocked a flung knife frow the shadows and slammed her blades down to birth a mighty explosion that blasted them apart the effort costed her and drove the maiden to a knee sweat Beed from her brow wasted gasping for air she pushed herself upright I won't die here she railed I wied and read I meant for more than this I have Destiny yes Naruto kicked out catching her in the chin you do Neo slipped closer in the Mist Cinder screamed why won't you die fall fought well didn't make a lick of difference Naruto dismantled her he weighs almost sad really jab to the ribs closer she crept he hacked away half cinder's ear as the maiden tumbled to safety hush slipped free of its hidden Scabbard with a silent click Cinder lashed out with yet more fire and he walked right through it uncaring of his Burns there at last false resolve began to falter Cinder has this ever worked she tried to retreat she really did she just wasn't quick enough he caught her by the wrist and reeled her in a stunned fish Upon A Hook he took my eyes in an instant he was upon her his forehead kissed her like a Lover's might now I'll take yours his hand swept past in a cruel claw hooked into the side of cinder's face and twisted blood spattered a wall the scream that followed eclipsed all others Neo grit her teeth against the whale that followed it reminded her of a little girl who'd lost everything she'd ever known it was an awful Keening sound one that had even Naruto flinching despite herself but he didn't give in didn't relent didn't show Mercy claw's fingers came away leaving Cinder with a ruined hole in the right side of her head she slumped with a gasp weeping Scarlet tears her hair shifted a little and for a moment she glimpsed the other side of her face a scarred ruin she'd lost the other eye long ago Cinder dropped to her knees unable to do anything more than weep I'm sorry here at last her voice warbled so much that of a child I didn't mean to I'm sorry I for an I narudo ignored her considering his prize as Neil looked on in quiet consternation he removed a scroll from his pouch and sealed the bloody orb within Cinder didn't even notice she continued to babble at his feet what was she apologizing for Neo didn't know didn't care she saw her chance and surged forward cinder's back was to her she might well hear her coming but with both eyes gone well the less said the better three steps away now two 1 Neo swung down Naruto's craggy Visage softened I forgive you hush slammed into cinder's chest and burst out her back Cinder didn't scream didn't curse her didn't even react not at first instead the fall Maiden swayed in Surprise mouth opened to form a roundo of genuine surprise she looked down realized she couldn't and grasped feebly at the blade protruding from her flesh when she finally looked up with her eyeless expression seemed almost lost somehow like a little girl gaping at her father buo said you forgave me I did Naruto's head bobbed but I never forget and you owe Neo a debt yes a debt that was now paid Blood for Blood Neo ripped her Blade free with a vicious twist leaving Cinder to pitch forward onto her stomach such a sight brought her more relief than a dozen deaths The Mastermind collapsed with a gurle catching herself on her Grim arm only for the limb to crumble away into Ash she landed on her back and did not rise again her chest twitched frantically trying to draw an air only to fail a tiny whee fled FR her lips leaving the air to Shimmer around her somehow she still spoke Naruto the Wounded Warrior shook his head and sat beside her I'm here blood bubbled at her lips do you she coughed once remember mistol Crimson pulled At His Feet slowly stained his trousers Scarlet his head bowed a little yeah a small broken smile curled the corner of her ruined mouth we should have stayed in that cave his shoulders trembled Neo turned her head aside and spat the sound seemed to reactivate Cinder if only for a moment and you that sightless gaze found hers you know not what you've unleashed a tiny croak of laughter left her lips rattling off into cough y never meant to win here for this you will suffer more than you know her bloody lips curled in a cruel grin of spite it's a shame I won't live to see it we've had enough suffering for one lifetime Naruto sat down beside her if someone wants to hate us they're more than welcome I'll bear that burden gladly cinder's lips thinned you always were stubborn Naruto chuckled ruly so were you silence rained Cinder she didn't answer she'd stopped breathing the life had already left her body goodby partner nuto whispered softly Neo released a breath of her own her shoulders slumped her knees buckled leaving her to sprawl out beside her Ally for a moment she felt something a strange feeling overcame her it wasn't guilt or any emotion she knew but it persisted regardless she shook it off just as quickly scrubbing at her eyes they felt hot itchy not with tears but something else it could wait she'd figure out this strange feeling later high above them the slaker sky finally released its Bounty rain crashed down from the clouds fitfully at first but within moments it strengthened from a steady Petter patter to heavy sheets of course it would rain she squinted up f it eyes gone narrow nasty weather they'd catch cold if they stayed out here but neither moved her eyes continued to itch she scrubbed them yet again and resolved herself to ignore whatever this was Naruto must have felt the weight of her Gaze on his shoulders because he shifted a little where he sat when he raised his gaze she was alarmed to find a sorrowful expression etched across his face she was a better person once he muttered the words almost to himself before all this before silence passed between the two of them broken only by the rain above and then without warning Naruto slumped over sprawling in the street huh sleep sounded nice right about now sleepy Darkness took her moments later it really was a terrible day for rain and yet still it poured down over the cemetery as if the very heavens were mourning cinder's death Neo certainly wasn't a fan she loved cloudy days make no mistake frankly it was easier to use her Illusions then but storms like this no nope nay never negative rain was a pain rainy days were meant for snuggling up in bed with a bow of ice cream and a bottle of something strong na ice warm and safe beneath her reinforced parasol she watched Naruto set the gravestone into place cinder's body had been buried long ago consigned to the dirt well what was left of it she'd taken a few discreete shot when Blondie wasn't around to make certain that [ __ ] wouldn't rise again you couldn't well move without a heart and a brain after all better safe than sorry still why did Naruto mourn Cinder you didn't bury your enemies with full honors you didn't rip their eye out and seal it away like some kind of gristly trophy you certainly didn't stand over their grave in the middle of the pouring rain looking miserable no there was more than meets the eye here Neo frowned and began to tap her foot for the life of her she just couldn't understand why nuto had called Cinder partner there at the end she'd heard that had they been allies once friends lover something more or less who knew Cinder had taken her secrets to the grave and Naruto didn't seem keen on airing her dirty laundry to say nothing of Adam tus she didn't know why they had spared the terrorist much l dragged him back to the spiders for treatment Little Miss Malachite and her boys would see him patched up as best they could but there could be no denying the damage that was done his ears would be a total loss he'd be lucky to survive as she looked on Naruto clasped his hands together and bowed his head she had to strain to hear the words over the rain may you find peace peace the little assassin scowled and shook her head too many questions Cinder didn't deserve peace she deserved to burn in the blackest pit for the rest of her afterlife and yet once again Naruto treated his Fallen enemy with respect she didn't deserve meong to get to the bottom of it but in the same vein she wanted to let him be she'd been a disaster after she lost Roman hadn't eaten her sleep for days on end she would have died herself were it not for Revenge her gaze narrowed on Naruto maybe it was best to let him grieve let him get it out out of his system you know her right eye Began to Twitch oh Gods she was starting to sound like him now he'd infected her there was no going back from this didn't help that her eyes were still burning they'd been like this for a while now she felt sick and not in the usual way as if her own Aura were roiling out of control that didn't make any sense she hadn't been poisoned she knew all the signs Cinder barely scratched her during their bout nsia bubbled up in her and she shoved it back down with a scowl on a whim she made a snap decision and stepped forward no one should grieve alone because at the end of the day Cinder fall was gone dead and buried she wouldn't be coming back no miracle for her no last minute Resurrection or any such [ __ ] to pluck life from the jaws of death well unless she Rose from her grave as a zombie or something H just the thought of the mighty Cinder shambling about as a blind zombie gave her more pleasure than a dozen lying schemers you're dead now Cinder she turned her head and spat into the mud you're never coming back with a spring in her step she sashed her way to Naruto's silent side he didn't even seem to notice her well she changed that time she staked her claim once and for all he's mine now Neo reached over and claimed his hand threading her small fingers within his whatever he and Cinder had been it didn't matter dead women told no Tales didn't matter he delivered her Vengeance and more Cinder was magg at Food Roman had been Avenged he could rest now she'd found herself a new partner someone she was comfortable with someone who understood her she'd be but was it really over her mind began to whirl as she glared down at the psychopath's grave Cinder clearly took orders from somebody she'd all but said as much which meant someone had orchestrated this mess if Cinder was the spark that started the fight fire a fire which burned her old life down then someone else must have struck the match first were they the true culprit behind this if so her Vengeance wasn't complet wasn't it Cinder was gone no doubt Roman was cackling up in heaven but if someone remained if a third party had started this could she really let them be Neo knew her answer I'll find the one who pulled cinder's strings the little mute thought to herself then I'll kill them too she squeezed his hand some spark of Life crept back into Naruto then because those white filmed eyes blinked slowly thank you something in his jaw clenched don't worry I didn't forget hold still Neo blinked not quite comprehending the sudden turn forget what he on a bow WG her thoughts dissol into mindless gibberish and the world burned as Naruto world then touched his right hand to her neck Liquid Fire coursed through Neo's chest chakra plunged into her vocal cords restoring the shriveled organs to life and luster something popped in her throat the pain grew worse so much so that she gasped softly and made the first sound of her life fath Naruto's brow shot straight to his hairline well I'll be damned he laughed then and the sound set her blood of flame you really do have a l ly voice Neo clapped both hands over her mouth her voice was low and dangerous the voice of a grown woman as expected of course still to hear a heat pricked at her mismatching eyes not tears of sorrow but sheer bloody Joy she' lived her entire life without speaking so much as a single word born without a voice unable to even scream as a child to suddenly have that given back to her was too much the dam burst all at once sending tears coarsing down her cheeks water ran down her face as she hiccuped the hiccup became a sob that SOB morphed into a whale one that she buried against his chest little whispery sobs trickled into the rain tailing hurts she said as much why does it hurt your voice is going to be weak for a bit don't worry his hand came down on her head easing the worst of her worries you haven't spoken all your life your vocals chords are like a muscle that you need to train you should be fine in a few weeks if not days her eyes met his nuto frowned down at her Neo she could only think of one way to repay him oh who was she kidding she wanted him here and now rain who cared about a little rain so stood on the very tips of her toes and pressed her lips to his he made a noise of surprise yet his arms curled about her nevertheless his mouth was warm on hers hesitant yet lingering then she saw saw her reflection in those blind orbs Neo what's wrong wait what was that what was that casting about she searched for the next reflective surface she could find it awaited her in a nearby puddle she blinked alarmed by the reflection staring back at her her eyes were burning no literally burning like they were on fire mismatched heat stemmed from her eyes trailing outward to his Steam and Flame in the rain Ora royed within her hot and angry like a raging Inferno causing her eyes to a canoe oh her mind bucked that's why they were hurting all this time this size couldn't be good could it probably not leagues away someone took notice Salem looked up from her throne blood red eyes drifted open crinkling in a smile well this was a new wrinkle wasn't it how very unexpected it would seem dear Cinder has perished after all her voice didn't betray even the mest hint of emotion as she addressed those at the table Such a Pity Emerald sust blinked once twice Thrice before the words hit she tried to speak no words emerged her lips flapped useless LLY as she sucked in a ragged gasp of air tan hands Rose cupping her face tears straight down her cheeks ah hope so powerful so painful to be given itly to have it taken away days lat we there could be no crer torment no greater pain Salem saw the precise moment the girl's mind went to Pieces watched his Emerald's World shattered like so much broken glass observed as Emerald sank to her knees then she screamed she kept screaming until she broke Salem savored every second of her delicious torment Victory truly Neo felt it bore repeating silk and sheets tickled her naked form as she sprawled out among the covers reveling in the warm body pressed against hers she didn't mind being the little spoon it wasn't half bad really Naruto's arms were warm and strong around her this close she could hear his heartbeat here and now it was all she needed lazy days were always the best and she'd had an entire lazy month to herself since they buried cinder's body he just thinking of her warm food now put a smile on her face she had taken everything from Cinder in the end her power her partner her life her body was rotting in the ground while neoz was alive reving in her Triumph killing that wretched woman had brought her more relief than a thousand crimes was it enough she wondered about that sometimes didn't she have those two brats with her she barely remembered their names Emma and Mark no that wasn't it but if they were that important she'd remember would they seek revenge maybe the green-haired one had seemed devoted enough for all the good it would do her she'd had the measure of the little Illusionist long before the fall of Beacon her powers had doubled since they'd last met freeing at her Triumph the new Maiden raised her free hand and focused calling upon her new power after a month she'd learned to summon it albeit sporadically her eyes flashed with fire an ethereal flame sprang to life in her Palm blue Embers blossomed there hotter than anything Cinder could ever hope to conjure her mind gave it a nudge pushing it into a new shape Sapphire became Scarlet Red as blood and from those hellish Flames a flower was born Red Like Roses there was a certain irony to be head there Neo scowled at it turning it over in her fingers as she considered her next move Revenge was a dish best served cold but hers had been white hot by the end and yet she felt unfulfilled that girl little wret was not entirely blam but neither could she called holy at fault either besides Cinder had put that idea in her head and she resolved to ignore it if only to spite her spirit still she wanted to look her in the eye if only to ask why her fingers flexed and the rose bloomed into a lovely Phoenix spreading its wings hey what are you doing Neo's concentration faltered causing the bird to fall about in her grasp it became little more than Embers in her grasp she scowled up past it at him sorry didn't mean to Spook you Naruto smiled down at her very much awake his sightless eyes looking past her you were being awfully still there for a bit she smacked his chest for good measure use your words Neo her lips pursed in a frown right she had a voice now she'd need to use it more often if she wanted to strengthen her vocal chords and yet she liked silence words were wonderful to be sure but give her body language any day she wasn't used to talking she'd gone her entire life living in silence and to suddenly be granted a reprieve from that this time she chose to show her affections in a more physical manner writhing in his arms Neo turned and kissed his chin followed by his ear her lips planting trailing kisses across his skin again Naruto must have felt the weight of her regard because he laughed you're insatiable she shoved him down and fastened her mouth to his once more his body was warm against hers her lips in Inferno you have the stamina for it and you know it aashi speaks no she decided as she climbed at top Marudo and mounted the bmuse blonde it wasn't enough to kill Cinder she wanted to destroy her Legacy her plots her schemes all that she ever was and never would be just as that [ __ ] had ruined Roman's Empire so too would she ruin everyone in association with her but there would be time for vengeance later time once she mastered her new powers her hips began to move against him as he filled her to which his hands settled on her hips together they fell into a familiar Rhythm she had a new partner now hers all hers and she wouldn't lose him Neo swore it well aren't you too adorable finally claimed him have you nuto Ed a jaw popping yawn at Miss malachite as he all but sprawled himself out on the couch Neo plunked down on his chest drawing a grunt from him so much for sitting up she seemed determined to leave a mark on him these days he didn't even have it in him to push her away you know what they say love is blind speaking of which Neo and Naruto looked up as one look I don't mean to get your hopes up but beneath their gaze Miss Malachite sighed and tented her fingers I might be able to do something about that blindness of yours do you still have cinder's eye you said you sealed it away I do and I did Naruto's brow furrowed I don't like the sound of this Neo flicked a forehead and pressed a finger to his lips Naruto demurred with a sigh fine fine what she was suggesting stirred a strange feeling in him one he'd not felt in a long time he'd come to accept his blindness as both Penance and Punishment alike if she was offering what he thought she was well her semblance had always been a versatile one a bit of surgery wasn't impossible not with her gift unlikely but not impossible he hadn't been able to take an implant an eye if only because many of they were took weak to house his vision but cinder's eyes had been powerful filled with the might of a maiden before her untimely demise Little Miss malachite pred beneath his gaze don't fret darling I've never let you down a smile quirked at his scarred face well there was that one time in Veil she flung up her arms one time and you never let me live it down laughter spilled through the spider's parlor so why do you say Naruto looked to Neo the little mink nodded his shoulders slumped in a sigh I better not regret this why isn't he waking up because he wasn't no not at all for the life of her Neo couldn't understand why it had been a successful operation they put Naruto in a clean room he chained himself into a bed to prevent any unpleasantness on his body's part and then gone to sleep no fuss no mus nothing out of the ordinary once he was properly sedated Miss malachite went to work with her semblance that versatile gift of hers that allowed her to do the impossible Neo still shivered a little at the memory of it even now she wasn't quite sure what that sutur like ability with the stitches had been and frankly she didn't want to know seeing it once was more than enough thank you kindly malachite semblance was not a kind one but it was effective with it she'd been able to successfully extract Naruto's right eye which was then replaced with Cinders there was a bitter irony to be had there or I would in theory Grant him the gift of sight once more even in death Cinder fall was still suffering for all the wrong she'd done and more or it should on he finally woke up he hadn't moved for nearly a day now now Nia watched Naruto like a hawk searching for the slightest sign of Consciousness and finding few her pale Palm glided across his face seeking his brow nuto still didn't stir his body was warm to the touch and his pulse strong even as he lay sprawled out on simple cot yet he wouldn't wake his eyes were shut tight nothing could open them she would know she'd already tried were it not for the faint rise and fall of his chest she would have thought him dead speaking of dead Neo cat a nasty glare over her shoulder realizing she had yet to receive any answers don't give me that look this m I lounged on a plush couch and puffed on a pipe utterly at her ease I did the best I could for him although she thumbed her chin eyes are a funny thing why some of say they're the window to the soul a faint smile touched her full lips maybe your boy's having himself a nice dream about your dead friend Naruto growled in his sleep almost as if he were in pain Neo absolutely hissed a dream about cind or not if she had anything to say about it when he wakes up and don't worry your pretty little head because he will their Ally barreled on it might be a while before he can see proper something of her confusion must have shown because the L blonde hastened to elaborate he's been blind for a while now I don't know what kind of six sense or echolocation he's been using to get around these days but well it's a bit like you in your voice Neo touched one hand to her throat and plunked down on the seat beside her all the while she kept Naruto's body in her peripherals if this was a trick or a prank of some sort they RW the day it helps if you think of it as a muscle of sorts malachite elucidated with a raised finger you haven't felt the need to speak in years right at her nod her cheeks dimple in a smile well let me tell you it's the same for him in his vision he's used to seeing things differently this will be a change for him how much of a change enough for him to be vulnerable at least for a little bit she turned back and considered the prone blonde with a Keen Eye or maybe not no way of knowing until he wakes up The Illusionist tapped the foot betraying her impatience much to her Chagrin the gangster met her stare for stare you really do care about him don't you I never thought I'd see the day irk mushy feelings Neo felt a hint of hot pink hit her cheeks her head snapped to the side breaking their deadlock because he's like your old partner no she shook her head not truly trusting herself to words he she choked a little frowned then massaged her still sore throat he kept his promise I need him a pale brow quirked want or need Neo refused to answer for all the good it did her insufferable woman she actually had the gall to smirk as she stood and swatted her on the shoulder a quick backstep took her to the door with one last lingering glance at the slumbering blonde she sacheted away and eased The Battered wooden frame shut behind her I'll leave the two of you alone Neil looked left Neil looked right Neil made sure no one was near even then she counted to nine for good measure only then did she lean scramble off the couch and Scamper towards her partner nuto didn't respond in the least she ran a hand across his chest up his neck and across his chin he didn't budge hail fingers glided the length of his nose and came to rest upon his eyes she felt her own begin to burn not with flames this time but tears he was all right he had to be he must be the alternative was unacceptable she couldn't stomach a second loss her new powers boiled just under the surface responding to her stress longing for release she stamped him down with a snarl and laid her head on his chest Thump Thump Thump there it was his heartbeat still going so strong she took some solace in that beyond that he remained still under her hands holy unresponsive on a whim she tried to channel her gifts outward directing them toward his new eye nothing not even a spark a seed of anxiety took root in her heart and burrowed deep she laid her head on his chest and closed her eyes it couldn't end this way it just couldn't please don't die a groan arose from below her now where's the fun in something like that this matching eyes snapped open alarmed to find someone staring back her world ground to a halt hey nuto raised a hand in a lazy greeting did I miss anything Neo toppled backward with a very unladylike Yelp and fell to the floor do sneaky boy she' have his head for this because at long last Naruto had opened his eyes well I Neo supposed as she watched him rise from the table he swung his legs off the table and landed with that same Eerie Grace of his the Peerless balance that shouldn't be possible for a blind man his leftmost orb remained a Milky blue white but now his right cinder's eye was fire with light and life it almost seemed to Shimmer when she stared at it over long his gaze swept across the room widening narrowing widening again now before it settled on her he looked down at her saw her and smiled she knew it when he knelt before her cued her cheek and pressed his forehead to hers his thumb stroked her face a singular well hello beautiful his voice was dry but to her it was the sweetest of Honey nice to see you always with the puns but here and now she didn't mind nope not one bit the last thread of Neo's restraint snapped with an audible twang mine hers hers hers all hers she Dove on him with a snarl and crushed her mouth against his smashing him down to the floor he tasted so sweet like ice cream she wanted to devour him he inhaled sharply through his nose and gripped her by the waist fingers crushing against her hips her own tore it as jacket as his palms moved upward now seeking the buttons of her blouse clothes ripped buttons flew through the air her skin blazed with fire as his hands roved upward cupping her breasts even as she found his belt and yanked it away at him someone coughed sorry to interrupt but both turned to find Miss malachite's head poking out the door she grinned at them utterly unrepentant for her crimes and wave a hand cheerily as touching as this heartfelt little reunion is there's someone else I'd like you to check in on who was he the question had haunted the man ever since he awoke to find himself like this he had been caged he knew that much Shackled and bound like some sort of animal his body was likewise trapped arms and legs restrained all but Shackled to a wall locked in such a way that he found him's limbs all but sprawled the pain was constant denying him even the thinnest pretense of rest how long had he been in this cell days weeks months he remembers so very little his body clearly recalled something of his past for its movements remained crisp and clean in spite of his uncertainty he could feel the strength of his arms The Telltale crackle of his Aura as it protested the chains tying him down binding him to the ground had he a weapon he was sure he could have cut his way out of here he wasn't sure how he knew this only that he did and as he awaited his fate he seeed his sole Solace was his anger a constant companion that dogged his every step the man didn't even know who or what he was angry with her about only that that he was it made his horns itch he longed to reach up and scratch them but the chains prevented even that when he tried to move them and was rewarded only with stiffness andent he felt them shift against his arms the heavy links no doubt dragging against one another yet no sound emerged and there was another wrinkle the tattered tapestry of his life you see the man couldn't hear not a thing save the constant ringing in his ears sight touch smell even taste these senses were still his to command but that last one remained elusive ever out of his grasp why yet another question to which he lacked an answer had he been injured in battle somehow the pain in his ears was beginning to drive him mad he pondered these questions for days now and answers had yet to come he had begged his captors for them prayed to the gods for them for something anything today they answered he saw rather than heard his cell door open watched it part on greased hinges to reveal his guests a blonde stranger with eyes of blue and gold stroe in his very step shadowed by what the man first assumed to be a little girl he soon realized the error of his ways no those were undoubtedly the curves of a young woman no child this she was undoubtedly something more than that even her eyes were different shimmering faintly with tongues of flames somehow the sight of her frightened him than the other they tried to speak with them rather she did he saw her lips move no sound emerged he cocked his head I cannot hear you do you know who I am the pair exchanged a baffled look followed by a nod my name the man croaked the words out unable to tell if they were formed proper if you know tell me I beg of you for an awful moment nothing happened then the blonde pulled a scroll from his pocket and typed out a message one he revealed not a moment later a single word awaited him on that digital screen Adam a small piece of the puzzle clicked into his mind Adam he had a name again identity meaning it soothed his Savage Soul gave him something to cling to in the waters of Madness and cling he did for it was all that he had the blonde one knelt before him and loosened the chains binding his arms allowing him to slump to the floor it was a small Mercy but he reveled in it for it eased the horrid pain in his shoulders another note came and went before his eyes longer than the first I'm going to try and do something about your ears his head bowed please The Stranger held out both hands bathing his palms in Emerald glow Adam eyed them wearily not quite trusting him but what did he have to lose nothing and everything to gain Shin up he nodded once and stealed his spine bracing himself his memory may well be a mangled mess but if they could at least rid him of this horrid ringing in his ears Spain a raw scream tore itself for him and for a wonderful moment he heard it his voice tinged with pain but only a moment then it slipped away from him and deafness descended once more Adam grit his teeth the blonde tried again laying both hands upon either side of his head pan came again Adam felt a Muller crack somewhere in the back of his jaw sweat be it across his brow his arms trembled he wasn't sure how long the stranger knelt like like that trying to undo the damage that had been done only that he did eventually he leaned back the scroll came up again I'm sorry that read something's wrong with your inner ear to don't think I can fix it somehow that hurt even more than his lost memories to never hear the beauty of music again to not know the sound of his own voice it made his soul ache for a single wild moment Adam's mind shifted in his grief and he was granted a singular second of clarity in it he saw a girl with striking golden eyes and flowing hair cut from Darkness itself little more than an image a spectre of memory he couldn't recall or voice he couldn't remember what it sounded like her face he knew it and yet he knew it not for it was vague and indistinct what did she sound like who was she a friend love more or less it was too much something came undone Adam felt a growl Rumble in his chest but he couldn't hear it couldn't hear anything nothing at all save for that Goda fall ringing in his ears it wasn't fair his mind was a mess and the cold reality of his fate proved more than he was willing to comprehend leave me he looked up scow when he saw they were still there I said get out they did as he wished he waited until they were gone only then did he allow himself to break Adam buried his head in both hands and wept both for what he was and what he could have been Neo had never been to Atlas before she knew it was cold and all that one should dress warmly but beyond that she knew precious little truth be told she didn't much relish the idea of going in blind but there was no other alternative here she was ready ready to find her answers ready to know who was behind this ready to put Roman's Spirit to rest once and for all ready to make an end of things one way or another and really she rather liked her new fur coat with a Merry Little hum the former Muk glanced down down at herself admiring the pink and white cream fabric her favorite colors it would keep her warm in the harsh climate of Selita if nothing else thin layers wouldn't cut it where they were going and really why would she want to wear less she'd freeze Nudo stepped up beside her ready to depart guess you like my gift she nodded once performing a little twirl on the sidewalk he flicked her forehead for it use your words Neo kicked his shin face off a he pulled her into his side and bent down to kiss her forehead now that's more like it you really do have a lovely voice Neo tugged at his sleeve tried to speak only to fail miserably right words calm down and use them her face flamed with shame damn him for bringing out her girly side her eyes flashed with flame before she could bring them under control again nuto saw it at once he held her that much closer how do you feel she Shrugged tired feels weird and it did cinder's power was hers but she still struggled with it all heat and fire and rage it ACH to be Unleashed it was not doing wonders for her temper at the moment or maybe there was something else nope nope nope she shook her head furiously don't think about it nuto stared at her for a long ponderous moment you're certain you want to go through with this we haven't left yet it's not too late Neo fixed him with a harrowing stare all right I'm not satisfied with an ending like this either her partner looked away and thumbed his chin as he considered the city of mistol sprawled out below them Cinder used to be a better person until someone Twisted her acted like she was taking orders from someone Neo's temper reared its ugly head again with cinder Cinder Cinder Cinder honestly she was hearing more of her after her death than she had when she was alive don't think about her think about me thought struck her want to know what I'm wearing under this she leaned up and whispered something into his ear hug Naruto grinned pink lace Tinky shut up and kiss me he did sending a little thrill shooting through her body I do hate to interrupt this little shindig Miss malachite offered from the side but before you go I'd recommend stopping in an Argus first nuto gave her an odd look why darling Atlas has all but closed off its borders to anyone not of their Kingdom the Crim Lord took a long puff of her pipe and exhaled deeply trust me if those runs wanted to make it there and my sources say they do Argus is the only place they can possibly go Neo wrinkled her nose noted the portly woman sighed you really aren't one for thank iois are you but I am thanks for your help nuto pulled a thick sheath of pale Vellum from his pouch I've got something for you neo frowned as she realized he had rolled into into a scroll an actual scroll not the phones they used he'd even bound it with wax and string alike there was a strange seal etched into the Crimson material almost like a spiral of some sort and was it just her or was it glowing surely that was her imagination AER didn't glow it as she scrubbed at her eyes as he slipped away from her and offered it to his old friend no it was almost certainly glowing why give these to Mila and Melanie the blonde pushed the items into Miss malachite's arms I'm sure they'll appreciate the lessons malachite accepted the gifts with a huff they'd like you to come back in one piece you here Naruto coughed into a fist well I'm going to try do or do not she pinched his cheek drawing a wine from the normally recalcitrant Warrior there is no try I won't Belling my girls why their Uncle ran off and gold himself killed all right all right he groaned flailing a little when she gaze him a hard yet I'll come back alive promise I won't take any chances out there now let me go good she released his face to which he beat a hasty Retreat speaking oh chances there's someone here to see you before you depart Neo bristled as the sound of footsteps pervaded The Landing Zone sure enough she turned to find a familiar face limping their way leaning heavily upon his sheath sword Adam Taurus nevertheless carried himself with dignity and pride his good eye remained fixed firmly upon them refusing to waver in spite of his exhaustion dead though he was The Swordsman saw the anger R across her face he gave him pause in that pause Neo Drew hush with an angry hiss you let him out malachite Shrugged he was rather persuasive I mean you no harm on the contrary his free hand Rose slowly to show himself harmless his voice pitched just a little too loud to compensate for his lack of hearing I'm here help you please he bowed his head in a way the old Adam never would have done take me with you Nudo and Neo exchanged a sour look the former found his voice first I don't think that's a good idea there was an awful silence Adam stared back at them without gu did you say something right he's deaf here Naruto fished out his scroll punched in two keys and held them up to be seen no I wasn't asking the red had set his jaw my mind is broken and my ears ruined but I remember how to wield a sword I won't slow you down oh for the love off just watch malachite snatched an empty vase and flung it Pebble at his back Adam didn't even look back Wilt flared blush barked shattered porcelain clattered to the floor I am not weak Adam sheathed his blade and brandish stood at them I still have my skills and my semblance if not my memories I will not slow you down nuto made a noise of disconect Neo pinched the bridge of her nose did they dare take the risk Naruto clearly felt guilty for maming him and yet I beg of you I need to know who I am Adam knelt and prostrated himself before them pressing his head to the floor I won't betray you I won't turn on you you have my word his word hmmph what good was the word of a terrorist memory loss or not she'd heard the stories Adam was a monster he might not be one now but his memories could come back at any time he was a Flight Risk no matter how you looked at it Roman would have called him a liability he wasn't wrong the only thing this fool deserved was a Bullet in the Brain Naruto winced Adam it's really not that simple the faest bowed yet further I beg of you neo saw Naruto's face twitch then she knew what he was going to say even before she said it to c h softy he held out for at least 5 seconds before his resolve crumbled say what you would about his skills but he really did have a soft spot for pity cases like this all right all right get up Naruto tugged at his cloak Argus it is then should be able to get us there pretty quickly but you cause one bit of trouble on you're gone Neo held up her scroll revealing a summarized version of what he'd said Adam sprang to his feet you won't regret this see to it that we don't Neo Hold On Tight Neo hopped onto his back and did as he asked he no complaints here if he was willing to give her a ride she wasn't about to complain nope Naruto shook his head not enough dig your fingers in I mean it she held tighter still arms constricting around him like a clingy Viper better came the grunt here he produced a shadow clone and out a bit of cord to which she let the former tie her to the original Adam suffered the same with a clone of his own bearing it with quiet indifference all right nuto arched his back the action did Pleasant things to his lean body next up orgus good luck deers this malachite waved be sure and come visit once this is all over Neo squeezed his his back with a grin forward Valiant Ste there was no word no warning no transition between one moment and the next nuto stood there a sliver of a second longer smiling over his shoulder and then zum his body flashed gold and their world absolutely blurred from her perch between his shoulders Neil felt the world Lurch around her she flung on hard eyes watering as her ride sped forward their world became a blur how could he see in any sound she tried to make was all but swallowed up by a cold wind it lashed at her as nothing else had in her life trying to tear her from his back yet for all that she felt rather warm she looked down and saw why Naruto's body was glowing gold and black burning like a blast furnace against her breast andand other places oh that felt rather nice actually he hit a bump and Neil grinned holding a little tighter as she settled in for a long ride before long they left the land entirely she saw the ocean ahead only to gasp as Naruto lengthened his stride and ran clear across it Destiny awaited them both Beyond the Horizon she would have the ansers she sought one way or another you're being foolish Emerald snorted as she tore the Bullhead cockpit open don't try to stop me hazel I have to do this did she did she really Hazel understood the sentiment though he didn't much appreciate it Reckless didn't even begin to describe what she was doing he had done some crazy things indeed in his day but running off half coocked in search of Vengeance weight he'd done that too he supposed she did she was dressed for the weather if nothing else do you even know where to look Emerald didn't look up her head remained buried in the console while she fiddled with its wiring Salem said Cinder she choked up a little that it happened in mistol a spark greeted her efforts that's the last Pace she sensed the arm she made somehow he doubted Salem would take kindly to this such Disobedience would not be taken lightly or maybe it would one could never tell with Salem she was I trust she knows what you're doing she knows a woman attacked Cinder because she felt the power leave her Emerald didn't answer beyond that I'll find her you'll see she'll be Avenged mistol is a big place to look for hazel it was answer enough and if they're not there then I'll look elsewhere it was fair Hazel alowed perhaps the poor girl wasn't so crazy as he first believed she clearly had a plan even if it was the barest bones of one maybe she'd get through thisno she was muttering to herself again as she struggled to Spur the cold craft to life definitely off her rocker she must have sensed the weight of his regard because she rounded on him don't try to stop me he should he really really should for all her ego Cinder had been a skilled killer anyone strong enough to slay her and combat was not someone he wished to trifle with more however he had no desire for undue Bloodshed Cinder was not a kind woman she craved power Above All Else used children as pawns only to cast them aside when she was done no Noble motives for her she craved only Power the world was well rid of a Wretch like her Emerald was likely the only one who mourned her passing yet had he not been the same when he first lost Gretchen mad with grief wild and lashing out at all those he thought responsible no one had been there for him Emerald was even younger than he'd been at the time lost a drift alone the gentle ins side who said anything about stopping you he climbed into the craft after her ongoing with you what his words seemed to take the thief aback a flicker of Sanity sha through the madness you are I am he laid a heavy hand upon her shoulder and nudged her aside I know what it is to lose someone you love Emerald granted him an odd look Cinder isn't dead she's right here can't you see Hazel looked to where she had beckoned and saw only empty air and yet Emerald nodded of course ma'am I'll punish them for you don't worry yes another nod of course I love you too it was then that Hazel knew either Emerald was seeing think her and more likely she was using her semblance on herself she didn't even seem to be aware of it neither booted well for her initially he had chosen to accompany her out of concern for her well-being concern from one kindred soul to another now he knew he must if only to ensure she lived to see another Sunrise Argus wasn't a terribly large Place nuta wasn't quite sure why that relieved him only that it did a small place like this made it easy to ask around while Neo and Adam drew some odd glances none questioned them by contrast asking after a group of colorful girls and their Entourage worked out rather nicely it was easy enough to find them they hit on a lead within the first 5 minutes of their arrival oh you're after saffron's place an old man told them it's the house on the left can't miss it thought it was strange that she had a bunch of friends over nuto took his directions with a smile things were looking up now if he could just figure out why nio was limping along behind him you okay she nodded wordlessly it's just you were walking funny nope her grin was telling just found a new Kink use the cloak next time will you his face burned at that thankfully they found the home in question Neo all but trembled in anticipation her smile Fading Into A Thin Line of stress nuto didn't blame her they were staying here seemed a cozy little home for Heroes to hide still there was light in the windows Adam took one look at it and scoffed but he looked anxious too Nudo wasn't much sure why well nothing ventured nothing gained striding up the steps he gathered his resolve reared back and knocked once twice Thrice now hello is anyone home I'm looking for the door creaked pen nearly bowling him over lilac eyes blinked back at him set Within a pale face framed by a stunning man of blonde hair only slightly tousled by Sleep it hadn't even occurred to them that they might be asleep at this hour she looked like she was torn between slugging him in the face or just kicking him in the groin for his troubles or youi growled do you have any idea how late it is hello Blondie Neo pushed in ahead of him chirping with faux happiness before he called answer and little red come out to play she looked past him saw Adam Neo beside him you Adam saw her confusion and blinked I'm sorry ha we met youngk's reaction was understandable to say the least her face drained of all color and her blury eyes slammed into face with two of her greatest enemies she reacted poorly Amber Celica deployed with a harsh click and slammed down into Neo's face it struck the glass of an illusion instead the little minks reappeared on her left grinning from ear to ear y ignored him and lunged at Adam instead Naruto caught her by the Scruff of the neck and launched her into a lampost denting it with an ominous crunch it didn't even slow her rather than stay down like any sensible person she sprang right back to her feet and lunged at Adam again to the exclusion of all else noise came from saffron's home behind her a sure sign that the brawl hadn't gone unnoticed Adam stepped back warning will before him in a defensive stance what was that for she only shrieked at him I'll kill you do you hear me I quot tell I'll kill you nuto slapped a palm to his head so much for negotiations Neo tore hush free from its Scabbard with a merry giggle hard way it is hard way it is everyone went mad should have seen this coming nuto watched it all with a certain air of Detachment everything unfolded around him in slow motion but he wasn't quite a part of it like an outsider looking through a window Young D on Adam with his shriek only for Neo to grab her by the hair and haul her backwards a diverted the Raging blonde rounded on her with a hiss she received a spinning kick to the face for her troubles and went sprawling to the tarmac Neil crooked a finger at Yong sloppy sloppy liac eyes blazed red as her hair ignited big talk from a dead girl what no torqu to help you this time you've got some nerve mismatching eyes burst into Wild Flame and narrowed upon her he's gone like you're about to be now that was going a little too far wasn't it Neo We Came Here For answers not murder her gaze flitted to his she started it maybe but that's no reason to his words trailed off as the sharp sound of shattering glass echoed through the air Twin Shadows show fell over him and he reached back with both arms catching his wood attackers by the throat his lone eye flitted left then right taking in the now struggling teens in his grasp a boy with knives and a girl with a hammer a flick of his wrist slammed them down to the ground and knocked them out cold or a fizzled dully neither rose again T people were so flimsy in this world it excited he straightened with a sigh as he dusted off his hands now let's talk this over like adults shall we he stole a glance over his shoulder and made a point of stepping away from ran and Nora behind him Weiss and JN only just emerging from the doorway stilled at the sight behind them he glimpsed an older man alongside and a wiry crone of a woman each looking rather nonplused with his deeds the former reached for his weapon and Drew it with a flourish Naruto pursed his lips please don't while Yang's was suitably diverted Adam took full advantage to retreat yet further proof of his Amnesia he had no interest in fighting the dark shadow currently leaping from saffron's broken window disagreed Adam Blake slammed into him like a meteor all but burying him down to the ground why are you here you stalked me halfway across the world stalked you Adam blinked up at her with his good eye I don't even know who you are it sent Blake over the edge she stabbed down Adam retaliated with a snarl his boot kicked up and caught her in the chest hurling her back into then through the house a Scarlet streak shot out the door after her in the same instant arrowing for Yong faster than the Mortal eye could possibly comprehend it blurred forth Naruto intercepted it with his arm now now he drawed let them work out their differences he reached in and did The Impossible physically yanking Ruby Rose out of her semblance to haul her upright at least he assumed this to be Ruby Neo had been thorough in her description who else wore a get up like this a burning golden eye met a pair of startled silver and narrowed her feet pin wheeled wildly in the air you must be Ruby his smile was all teeth it's so nice to meet you face to face Neo told me all about you a little Reaper took one look at him and squeaked MEAP look we really don't want any trouble Yong hurdled past and found herself embedded in a brick wall Neo sauntered after her with a Merry Little spring in her step yeah Naruto quirked a brow well there's going to be trouble if you don't answer her questions Harbinger kissed his neck drop her I will he whispered just give me a minute Hiro frowned aren't you going to do something Naruto Shrugged why should I my fights not with them Maria flung up a wizen arm finally someone who makes sense in this God's forsaken Place Naruto supposed that was his queue he ought to step in before things truly raged out of control Adam had Blake pinned his Scabbard toau on her throat for all her struggles Hong didn't look to be getting up anytime soon and with half of poor OJ trapped underfoot the rest didn't seem Keen to put up a fight all that would change if someone lost their life his shoulders slumped in a sigh Neo he called over to her stop bullying Y and let's have this done yeah Neo stomped young through the wall a muffled groan answered her Naruto felt his right eye twitch satisfied she hummed in response very then her gaze found Ruby now as for you at long last the spring Maiden had fallen finding her tribe in the Wilds had proven difficult fighting ha remarkably less so it was almost anticlimactic really Raven brand barely put up a fight towards the end how could shora spent mind flayed body broken beneath Hazel's fists already been a shell of her former self before they tracked her down G was the Arrogant woman who had brought Cinder fall low in her place lay a miserable wretch wasted and gasping for air clutching at her ruined stomach clinging onto some last sliver of Life One Look from Emerald was all it took to seal her fate a single glance to trap this onsome Mighty Maiden in a hell of her own making from there it was simple painfully so Hazel may have beat Raven down but it was Emerald who administered the Cuda raw three quick stabs to Raven torso had out her out not enough to kill her outright but just enough to make her bleed enough to let her linger even then she couldn't claim full credit for her Victory something had weakened spring first if not physically then mentally Raven fought like a wild animal not the cold calculating sorts woman they'd known before how else could a halfed girl and a regretful giant bring her low yet for all that Raven sneered in her final moments do you think killing me will bring her back Hazel muttered something behind her but Emerald didn't hear him no she didn't want to hear him she refused to her fault all her fault it was her had to be her Salem had said so a woman in mistro killed Cinder who else could it be she begged for this chance hadn't told Hazel her intentions when he first left with her if only because she knew he would try to stop her by the time he realized what she intended it was too late now here or last the moment was before her and she couldn't do it weak the broken brandwin scoffed even weaker than me what's wrong can't avenge your master Cinder wasn't dead she was right here whispering to her guiding her hand yes that's the way do it kill her avenge me shut up she reached down and grabbed a fistful of her hair just shut up I know it was you the a cruel there twisted Raven's ruined face she was frozen solid when I dropped her into that pit her head tilted just so dark hair forming a bleak halo around her head how do you think she died I'd say she probably shattered like it was too much for Emerald's fragile peie eye thief's respit slammed down into her chest and those words died with a rattle Emerald took hold of her face made absolutely certain she the last thing she saw no one else would gain the powers of spring she'd make certain of that Raven smiled and spat blood in her face see you in hell Brett then it was done power crashed into her searing her soul The Power of One Maiden not two it didn't make any sense at last Raven had told the truth as she knew it but if she hadn't slain Cinder no but but Cinder was dead who had killed her then that meant her work wasn't yet done far from it it meant she must continue that the true culprit lay elsewhere but where to go now tears sprang to Emerald's eyes she would make Cinder proud she would show them all a small art of her knew she was being used that Salem wanted this this hate this rage this awful feeling of Fury and spite she didn't care she would avenge Cinder and if she died in the doing what did it matter she would see her again one way or another she'd get her way whether she lived or died was inconsequential the world would burn for this

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