What if Naruto Was In RWBY | Embers at Midnight | pt 1

foreign hey guys welcome back to fan fiction wannabe where imagination knows no bounds are you ready to dive head first into the captivating world of fan fiction well you're in the right place don't forget to give credit to the author their info can be found in the description below don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe to join our amazing Community now for the story Embers at midnight part one Cinder cooked Cinder cleaned Cinder Abate her life was an empty blur devoid of Hope or meaning she did as she was told she cooked she cleaned she obeyed rinse and repeat failure to obey meant pain pain brought on by the collar around her neck if she dropped a tray she was shocked if she failed to dust the furniture properly someone shocked her not fast enough to cook they shocked her over and over again until she couldn't feel sometimes stepmother liked to shock her for no reason at all sometimes she shocked her so bad badly she couldn't speak for days even now the pain haunted her as she went about her chores on the lower floors a steady persistent ache shooting down from her throat deep into her chest a constant ache one that shadowed her every moment for the last three years this had been cinder's life a slave in all but name stepmother had tricked her off the streets and into this hotel once she was inside her new sisters clapped a collar on her and forced her to work for them their every whim was hers to follow and if she didn't the consequences alone threatened to [ __ ] her to disobey was to be shocked to question was to be beaten there was no Escape she tried once they'd caught her dragged her back and left her within an inch of her life she was just beginning to grow resigned to it when one day things changed one day a huntsman came to Stepmother's Hotel he was a huntsman what else could he be he didn't wear any weapons yet he moved Like a Warrior that was confusing enough in its own right Hunters needed weapons they couldn't fight Grimm without them to see one so unarmed was curious she felt her gaze drawn to him and scooted closer pretending to polish a nearby statue won't be long she heard him mutter to someone stop sulking his was a whiskered face framed by tiny blonde hair blue eyes and whiskered cheeks A Worn headband lay wrapped around his head it surfaced nearly smooth from time and age if one were to look closely they would have glimpsed a leaf Insignia upon it his body was lean and corded muscle wrapped in faded Navy leather and jeans the walking personification of silence for he made not a sound when he moved no that wasn't it he made noise but it didn't seem to reach her ears almost as if he were masking it somehow Cinder envied hunters and huntresses a hunter was free powerful they could come and go as they pleased no one could restrain them she wanted power like that power to rip this stupid collar off her neck strength to forge her own destiny confidence to walk out that damn door and never return but she couldn't as if sensing that very thought his head snapped towards hers blue met Amber and she flinched trying to hide wait his voice held her and she dithered it was time enough for him to close the gap to catch I'm looking for the owner of this hotel his voice was a dry rasp any chance you know where she is no Cinder parroted immediately repeating the words that had been drilled into her I know nothing I am nothing funny thing that a blonde eyebrow arched I used to be nothing too now I'm not the ghost of a smile flashed across his whiskered face so miss nothing do you have a name she wrinkled her nose at him what's your name that Drew a grunt from him and his other brow Rose to match the first cinderquailed Defiance faltering in the face of his ensuing silence stupid stupid stupid what was she thinking she'd be beaten for this he if not by stepmother then by the hunter surely their kind didn't like questions few in their line of work did her back tensed preparing for a blow it never came he chuckled softly at first but then louder his was a rusty laugh worn and pitted from a lack of use almost as if he had forgotten how to make the sound in the first place Cinder commiserated with it she couldn't remember the last time she'd laughed not since her real parents had died but even she knew what it sounded like the hunter scene startled by the noise his mouth had made a long time indeed then my name eh he snickered softly wiping a mirthful tear from the corner of his eye nobody's asked me my name in the last hundred years I'd almost forgotten it liar she muttered you don't look a day over 20. you can't be that old dull blue eyes regarded her you'd be surprised so your name Defiance flared back to life in her again you first Naruto Uzumaki he granted her A care-worn Smile as old as time itself former ninja current mercenary and occasional Bandit At Your Service a shallow bow followed as if he were mocking his own words but these days most folks call me a cursed ring any bells Cinder blinked a cursed she knew that title most of Mistral did he was a blight disaster followed him wherever he went some said he'd been born under an ill Omen a Blood Moon there were as many rumors about this man as there were stars in the sky stepmother swore he had horns and Claws that he spat fire and death others claimed he consorted with the grimp still more whispered that he'd been cursed by the very Gods themselves none knew what he looked like this was that man he seemed well normal she'd expected someone taller don't tell anyone he hummed I'd rather not be driven out of town now then a hand settled on her head musing her hair I believe you owe me a name it felt ice no bad brain treacherous thoughts little Cinder scowled and squirmed away from the pleasant contact he was waiting for her response Fina she'd give him one one arm crossed her body and gripped her wrist she shuffled nervously under his gaze she didn't like her name her so-called family mocked her for it incessantly but in this at least she resolved to speak the truth even if she hated it Cinder she spat the word forcing it through clenched teeth my my name is Cinder now it was Naruto's turn to Blink as in Cinderella she grit her teeth until a molar cracked no oh how she loathed that joke I'm here to collect a bounty he spoke into the awkward silence that followed killed a stray Beowulf that got into town this Mistress of this hotel was the one who put it out she owes me a reward ah no wonder he was here stepmother must have asked him to rid them of that Grim he'd come here to collect his pay he'd be leaving soon then she tried not to show her disappointment she had enjoyed the lull in her chores brief though it was it felt good to talk to someone to Simply converse with another human being without fear of a beating for a few moments she had been able to forget a small voice cried in the back of her head it shouldn't be this way it wasn't fair this wasn't the life she wanted if she truly was Cinderella then where was her prince charming where was her happy ending mothers upstairs she murmured turning away second floor thanks wait blue eyes locked onto her rather her necklace collar and narrowed upon it is that what I think it is yes no it's nothing her tongue betrayed her leaving her to Skid her back quickly Naruto followed doesn't look like nothing to me there you are Huntsman stepmother descended the steps flanked by her daughters Cinder flinched away from their leering Smiles fearing another shock wretched twins they were just as bad as her always hitting mocking denying food and rest they enjoyed her pain as much as their mother there were days she wished she had stayed on the streets better to Die free than live as a slave to these three here stepmother flung a weighted envelope at Naruto take your money and be gone she has work to do the hunter regarded the lean in his hand his eyes swept back to Cinder down to the money in his palm once more back to Cinder to the money yet again gloved fingers curled around the cash causing his worn gloves to Creak ominously Cinder shrank back suddenly Leary of his intense stare stepmother tapped her foot impatiently unaware of the danger quiet Karama the blonde grumbled to no one in particular I'm working on it stop chewing my ear off Cinder blinked rapidly who was he talking to what was a Karama had he gone insane what about the girl one of her stepsisters scoffed what about her she's our servant is that why she's wearing a shock collar a blonde brow quirked I heard those were outlawed stepmother bristled that's none of your concern Huntsman you may leave I'll pay you for her he said suddenly how much Cinder nearly squawked at his words her mother simply scoffed however that thing isn't for sale she belongs to us she isn't property Naruto insisted you shouldn't call her that I'll call her what I please her hand cracked out with vicious Force striking Cinder in the face a red welt Rose across her forehead she rode the blow to the floor and dared to crawl behind Naruto it only enraged her guardian all the more and where are you thinking you're going get back here her wicked stepmother whipped out the remote and pressed the golden button atop it even as she tensed against the pain she knew was coming Agony turned cinder's World red a choked scream fled from her lips as she doubled over clutching at her throat a second shock followed a third a fourth she couldn't move couldn't think couldn't breathe make it stop someone please anyone make it stop leave her stepmother snarled over it all or any pain she suffers will be be on your head it was the wrong word to say without warning Naruto flung the money in her wrinkled face startling the older woman the remote flew from her hand and skittered across the floor in the same movement he spun around and reached down to grasp at cinder's throat the little girl flinched expecting a blow it never came instead strong fingers wrapped around the accursed necklace collar that entrapped her throat he grasped it Sparks skittered across it shooting into his hand Cinder cried out in pain as the remote hit something and triggered another painful shock her world burned white Naruto grimaced and yanked his arm back yanked hard a single sharp tug separated the chain from cinder's neck entirely taking the painful flow of electricity with it she fell to her knees retching for air bleary eyes beheld the dust crystal in his fist she heard its shatter with a faint popping sound he kept squeezing pulping metal and circuitry in her Palm her hands flew to her neck eyes wide why shocking a child he dropped the ruin remains at her feet congratulations that's not something I've seen before what are you doing you filthy Cur stepmother shrieked at him I'll have you clapped in irons for this guards arrest this man that's not my name excuse me she sputtered angrily my name he rasped is not man my name is Naruto and I've had enough of you he did not rise to her bait instead he looked up his voice rang out clear and loud in the room everyone out the other patrons hesitated until those baleful blue eyes burned a demonic red I said get the hell out a wave of something surged through the air nearly choking the life from cinder's lungs she hunched over clutching at herself she felt small tiny helpless just as swiftly it passed leaving her untouched she heard the main door slam as would-be customers rushed back the way they'd come others slumped to their feet foaming at them elf ice Rolling In Their Heads but not stepmother not her stepsisters they remained fixed in place Frozen by the horror of the scowling young man before them slow measured steps carried him forward toward her stepmother toward her stepsisters his eyes sharpened into slits what is the meaning of this stepmother shrank back fear-flitting across her face what are you doing you hired me to kill a monster blue eyes narrowed upon her cold as ice and Thrice is deadly and would you look at that I just found another one a grim scowl plucked at his whiskered cheeks warping his once Placid Visage to something horrifying aren't you lucky I won't even charge you for this no stop wait not a moment later he made good on his threat he just walked up to the Wicked Woman grabbed her by the face muffled her scream with his palm and pulled snapping someone's neck wasn't gentle or easy Cinder found it was noisy loud and terrible an awful crack filled the air and her body collapsed into a heap no witty retort was given no words spoken only silence she died and the Huntsman stepped over the corpse to face her children Cinder couldn't bring herself to move she only followed him with wide eyes was this real was this truly happening faced with his Fury her Wicked stepsisters weren't smirking not now I'm not sorry for this the hunter started forward you're no better than her one of them screamed for help a throwing knife slammed into her forehead she didn't scream anymore after that the other turned to flee as her sibling toppled to the floor she made it three steps before he caught her by the hair and reeled her back she begged and cried and pleaded whimpering for Mercy it all went unanswered a second knife kissed her throat carving a bloody smile there the wretch gasped and tried to stem the Sudden Rush of Blood with her fingers to no avail he pushed her to the floor and left her there choking on her own blood dying gurgles filled the room as she grew weak weaker weakest she expired with a raspy sigh Cinder watched the life leave her eyes six satisfactions swelled in her chest white hot and angry and just like that it was done the hunter Naruto turned to face her with distant eyes uncaring of the blood spatter his face finally the word was a croak I finally managed to save someone it's been so long Cinder looked left Cinder looked right Cinder found no one was he talking to her he must be everyone had fled when he started shouting or fainted when faced with his killing intent they were alone none had witnessed the murders but they would soon good a bitter thrill shot through her they deserve to die ever everyone would know what happened here they were Wicked wretched she wished she could have killed them herself perhaps that was wrong of her screw that they treated her like an animal you killed them she whispered into the silence cold blue eyes met burning Amber neither yielded to the other I did he answered unblinking probably shouldn't have done that my bad Naruto didn't sound sorry not at all he knelt down before her pulling The Battered plate from his head as he did so Cinder flinched fearing he might whip her with it but no such harm came to her cool metal pressed against her stinging forehead instead and she heard the sound of dark cloth being cinched she dared to look up what was this why had he given it to her a hand descended on her forehead calloused fingers patting her dirty hair she let him do so tucking her chin into her chest that headband's precious to me Naruto mumbled I'll be wanting it back someday when we're done her lower lip trembled tears stung at her eyes no this was a trick a trap had to be when when I'm done training you of course Cinder recoiled it was too good to be true she'd wanted this hadn't she prayed for it ever since she'd been tricked into this trap she hadn't expected someone to actually save her was this a dream she pinched her right arm until it stung he didn't disappear she blinked and scrubbed at her eyes with the back of one hand fearful the scene before her would evaporate surely it would it must the alternative to actually Hope was almost too painful to endure when she opened her eyes Naruto was still there he must have sensed the fear in her then because he offered her his hand come on he pleaded with her just take my hand everything's gonna be all right I promise tears stung at her eyes now but not of Sorrow she reached the rest of the way grasping his palm strong fingers closed around hers and pulled tugging her into to an upright position follow me he instructed Don't Panic just act natural and we'll be out of here before anyone notices as he walked Cinder stumbled after him first out of the foyer then out of the hotel into the crowded street now and from there into her new life she didn't care if this made her a criminal in the eyes of the public not a single soul in the city had ever tried to help her they could burn with the rest for all she cared they didn't matter she gazed at Naruto's broad back as they ran touched two fingers to the metal headband he'd given her and an ember of Hope stirred in the cold ashes of her heart where are we going he laughed wherever we want she considered his words what are we going to do a blue eye flashed over his shoulder at her followed by a smile whatever we want in that moment cinderfall finally found her prince she was never going to let him go nope never ever in the years that followed she would remember those words just as she would recall the very hour she found her Freedom through her Darkest Hours she would cradle this memory close to her chest and find solace in it she would draw strength from the knowledge that she wasn't alone comfort from the fact that there was someone in this world just as Twisted as she when everything fell down around her when everyone called her a monster demon devil spawn of the blackest womb she would cling to this little sliver of happiness and laugh at them through the fire and the Flames she would carry on and all of Remnant would fear her name Cinder was awake it felt like she'd been sleeping nearly her entire life waiting for someone to wake her from this living nightmare Naruto had done all that and more the dream was shattered the veil torn aside the world revealed to her unclouded eyes everything seemed fresh real the air felt crisp and clear in her lungs the faint chill of the air almost Pleasant against the back of her neck quick frantic breaths Rose in a faint plume of steam before her face as she rushed down the street after her guardian his hand was warm in hers a constant reminder of her new reality she never wanted to let go for if Cinder was awake then so too was she free and with freedom came curiosity she'd never been outside before never Glimpse snow never seen what Atlas looked like even now the sun was setting bleeding the sky a lovely shade of violet red like the lifeblood of a god spreading across the Horizon it was beautiful to behold if only she weren't walking away from it Naruto led her on a Brisk March through the city guiding her down Alleyways and through the back streets there could be no taking his actions back no undoing that which had been done already the sirens had begun to wail Cinder could hear them even now ringing long and loud in the distance the bodies had been discovered at last still no one stopped them no one questioned them for that she was grateful yes it suited her just fine she was used to ignorance there's a pilot waiting for us at the Docks he hummed as they walked her name is Samus she owes me a favor she'll smuggle us down to mantle I have a place where we can lay low for a while might take you to Vale or mistrall afterward haven't decided yet Cinder nodded slowly you'll have to let your hair down too he continued not once breaking stride ever guiding her onward can't have you being recognized Cinder obeyed and tugged her hair free from its pigtails leaving the elastic bands behind shedding another part of her painful past ebony Tresses spilled past her ears to tickle her shoulders as they fell she released a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding she loved leaving her hair down but she'd never been allowed to she gloried in this little Freedom even as um he risked a look back at her not bad otta ditched the uniform while you're at it Cinder glanced down at the said uniform stupid white clothes there wasn't any blood on them but she felt filthy for wearing them all the same her hand tightened around the collar of her shirt then paused Atlas was cold even once she rid herself of this she would need warmer clothes warmer than this certainly I don't have anything else to wear Naruto hit the next clothesline they passed and snatched up the first thing that looked to be in her size now you do a heavy red tunic and dark britches sailed into her chest their weight causing her to stumble Cinder caught the outfit and hastened after him he guided her into an alley then turned his back as she tore her old clothes away and donned the new ones it was little things like that which gave her hope he didn't have to be a gentleman about it if he wanted to hurt her she couldn't stop him but he wouldn't and he didn't and so the knot in her chest loosened that much more decent he called still not looking back little Cinder nodded and hugged herself for warmth I'm good great now put this on before you freeze Naruto tugged a spare cloak from his pack and offered it to her be sure to keep the hood up until we're gone Cinder accepted it when he pushed it into her arms and ran her small hand over the heavy fabric it felt not odd but strange not fabric she realized Furs this was a pelt there were bits of white bone marked with red woven into it near the back and shoulders curious gold eyes Rose to regard her prince what is this made of a chuckle was her reward you wouldn't believe me if I told you Cinder struggled into the Garment content to bask in the warmth the heavy Furs afforded now that she looked she realized Naruto's cloak was similar they matched she wasn't sure why that pleased her so but it did unfortunately for her his spare was too big for her she was little more than a child after all and she said as much Here Naruto calmly reached over hold still a gloved hand pressed upon the collar of cinder's new cloak bringing with it a faint pulse of heat before her very eyes the Garment closed around her and shed some of its mass in a moment she was snug as a bug in a rug happy and content Naruto pulled his hand away taking the warmth with it and leaving her blinking a tiny tug near the Hem left fabric to spare leaving it bunched just above her knees only then did she realize what he'd done her mind balked at it how did you she blinked rapidly what was that a semblance the cloak shrunk to fit me clothes don't do that no he laughed not a semblance what then she whispered Naruto paused and looked down at her for a moment his eyes burned in the Dying Light almost as if there were Sapphire Flames coming from them but that was impossible ice couldn't do that right he blinked and the fires faded but the memory would stay with her for the rest of her days so too would the words that followed magic cinderbocked magic isn't real you're lying nope her guardian favored her with a worn smile I'll never lie to you Cinder wanted to believe those words when he started walking again this time he didn't hold her hand and so she was forced to follow in his footsteps lest she be left behind she longed to trust in those words more than anything but a tiny thorn of fear caught her heart and held her back at the last she walked after him regardless even as her skepticism persisted didn't stop her from grumbling though I don't believe you she muttered as much next you're going to tell me you fashioned this cloak from a Beowulf or something a blue eye flashed over his shoulder Ursa actually their fur is thicker good for winter climates Cinder made a choking noise but recovered Grim dissolved when they die everyone knows that they do Naruto didn't miss a beat as he led her through a Bazaar except when I don't want them to as they walked he snagged a pair of meat skewers from a nearby vendor the man a fonus squawked at him said squawk was muffled by an exorbitantly large stack of lean striking him in the chest at any other time Cinder might have thought to question The Duality of stealing clothes with one hand while paying for decent fare with the other unfortunately her stomach had other plans meet actual meat she couldn't remember the last time she'd had some she hadn't eaten in days it smelled so good and she was so very hungry Cinder eyed the food can I Naruto chuckled and offered the one in his left hand eat up she ripped the skewer from his hand and devoured it like the starving child she was she didn't care if it was a little burnt or spicy it was the best thing she'd ever tasted for a girl who'd lived on little more than bread and water the prospect of meat was too good to ignore her tongue protested at the heat but she didn't care food actual food tough and greasy but still food all too soon it was gone and her stomach cried like a child forgotten at Christmas golden eyes narrowed upon the untouched skewer in Naruto's hand her mouth watered still hungry are we go ahead he pushed it it into her Palms with a laugh I don't need to eat that was a worrying statement it should have alarmed Cinder didn't need to eat everyone ate an empty stomach killed as much as any blade hunger overrode caution and she ate hastily this might be her last day on Remnant for all she knew if she was going to die today anyway if the authorities were going to catch them then she might as well die with a full stomach no need to rush he laughed there's plenty more where that came from we can talk while we walk how old are you she chewed grimaced swallowed I 10 she rasped out the words her throat gone dry I'm 10 years old 10 eh he sighed and scratched the back of his head feels like I'm robbing the cradle catch a canteen sailed her way and she drank without hesitation thankfully it was water a quick sip barely slaked her thirst but fearing a reprisal she offered it back to him a hand pushed it back to her lips and her thirst one out Cinder drank deeply from it down to the last drop she realized too late what she had done Panic overtook her I'm sorry she whined I didn't mean to don't be he cracked a grin water doesn't do anything for me these days all right now Cinder was beginning to think there was something wrong with Naruto he didn't eat he didn't drink did he not sleep a jock-racking yawn put that fear to bed but it did little to allay her other concerns he clearly wasn't a normal Huntsman what did that make him then curiosity wrestled with fear and briefly got the better of it are you even human Naruto laughed even harder she scowled what's so funny nothing her savior shook his head let an old man have his secrets I'll tell you later I don't understand you keep saying that her nose wrinkled in confusion you're not that old neither are you he winked but that's another story for another time tell me what do you want from Life the question caught Cinder off guard she nearly choked on her food because of it what did she want strength power to never be weak again but he already knew that didn't he what else was there did she want to kill monsters not Grim but the awful beasts who pretended to be human his words resonated with her again she had been saved but others wouldn't be so fortunate could they be helped could they be saved she wasn't sure did she want to right now she just wanted to lay low until the heat died down I don't know that's fair he nodded you have all the time in the world I'll train you for as long as you like Cinder blinked rapidly just like that laughter boomed in the streets just like that he was being good to her too good this wasn't a trap was it perhaps sensing her distress Naruto guided her down another Street and tugged her to a halt don't worry Cinder a pitying look flashed across his whiskered Visage as he turned to face her none of this is a trick this world is far bigger than you know but you'll get to see every bit of it I promise his hand descended upon her head stroking her hair beneath the hood but for now let me say this magic is real so are the gods the Grim have a leader and well he made a face she's a bit complicated but you don't have anything to fear from her either so long as you're with me I'll tell you all about it someday but for now we need to leave before you there a voice called behind them hot that happens Naruto finished shoulder slumping with a sigh then he paused I'm not gonna kill him he's just doing his job what the heck is a Karama Cinder hissed as the guard Drew close just a demon Fox sealed inside of me came the Bland response you'd like him I think let me handle this cinder's head spun it was still spinning when their pursuer reached them whoever he was he was armed to the teeth she took in a scarred Visage as he approached a face framed by dark eyes and darker skin graying hair hung loose over his battered leather armor a pair of tin maces lay sheath across his back alongside two swords buckled against his hips another Huntsman not military what did he want with them did he know evening friend Naruto offered him a winning smile what can I do for you on this fine evening a scowl Twisted cinder's face as she hid behind his leg she wheeled herself to breathe in out in out there's been a murder in the upper City mercifully the man ignored her and focused on Naruto rather than her a mother and her three daughters awful mess when the blonde didn't rise to the bait or react at all he hastened to explain himself what I'm trying to say is there's a murderer running about have you seen anyone suspicious in the area Dark Times indeed her guardian feigned a sorrowful expression such a shame I'm afraid I haven't seen anything although the man blinked although there was a man who looked to be in an awful hurry Naruto lied through his teeth and thumbed a finger over his shoulder he went that way he looked so innocent Cinder would have believed him if she hadn't seen him slaughter them he was a masterful actor she wanted that the ability to sway people with words alone and the strength to back it up when words failed she would have it one day all that and more she would die fighting for it if need be the moment they left the city behind she would start her training anger flared to life in cinder's chest as she glared at the Huntsman still barring their path why couldn't he just leave them alone the newcomer looked leery of Naruto himself as well he should be but whatever his suspicions he didn't voice them he wasn't given a chance Naruto went on the attack well before he could I recognize those weapons he said suddenly startling the older man your roads a huntsman out of Atlas that's correct the Dual wielder blinked surprised I'm flattered you know of me have we met by reputation only Bright Eyes traveled to the man's blades nice swords thank you his gaze settled on Cinder who's the kid family Naruto tucked her close believing it was one thing hearing it another cinder's heart fluttered and she buried her face into Naruto's ribs to hide the blush that followed heat flooded her face spreading to her cheeks and burning the tips of her ears a bright Cherry pink a strange euphoric sensation welled up in her heart and her throat closed was this what it felt like to be happy she wanted to cherish it forever I'll need to see her papers and then the big bastard ruined it blast him papers Naruto smile died in ugly death whatever for Rhodes didn't take his eyes off her call it a hunch Cinder felt fingers of ice Trail down her spine she didn't have any she'd been bought off a farm in the countryside and brought here they had owned her body and soul it wouldn't take much digging to reveal her time at the glass unicorn they were dead she had fled if they made that connection her guilt would be all but implied anger became hate what had Rhodes ever done for her nothing being an atlas establishment the glass unicorn didn't serve faunas but it had catered to everyone else including Hunters men and women who saw her abuse and ignored it as they went about their lives no one ever lifted a finger to help her Hypocrites the lot of them Hunters claimed to fight for truth and Justice yet they hadn't saved her Naruto had if someone like Rhodes knew she was part and parcel to a murder he would gladly clap her in irons and lock her away for the rest of her life had she ever fought back against her stepmother he would have done the same she was nothing to them to him no I'm not nothing she chanted the word like a mantra in her head I'm not not anymore I don't have to run now I won't go back all right Cinder rounded on him what I did it Naruto's face was curiously blank as she stared up at him you got me I killed them arrest me what was he doing Cinder hissed roads blinked you admit your crime those monsters were hurting a little girl blue eyes burned with flame as his voice took on a rough Edge abusing her with a shock collar a finger stabbed towards Cinder this is that girl they shocked her over and over right in front of me do you know what Lightning Dust does to the human body do you know what the screams of a child sound like do you even care a note of hate crept into his words raw and Primal words wouldn't work no he shook his head they would not stop so I made them stop now they'll never hurt little girls again so by all means he offered him his wrists take me in Rhodes pulled a pair of handcuffs from his waist your innocence will be for the courts to decide ah yes the courts Naruto rolled his eyes the great bureaucracy of Atlas the moment Rhodes Drew within Arm's Reach he moved Cinder was looking right at them and she barely saw what happened Naruto absolutely blurred one instant the Huntsman was reaching for him prepared to slap the manacles onto his wrist in the next those handcuffs were on his wrists and he was levered face first into a wall Stone crackled ominously as the man's skull slammed against it is broken Naruto finished with a hum to his credit Rhodes tried to harden his skin a semblance only for the blonde to grab him by the back of his skull and slam his face against the brick again blood splashed through the air Aura buckled with a groan his body slumped to the ground withered and spent once more Cinder found herself powerless to do anything but watch tell me Naruto continued if you were in my shoes what would you have done I I would have trained her the man groaned at her feet taught her to look after herself be a better person wrong her savior slashed a hand through the air silencing him when you see a child being abused you do not hesitate anger burned in his eyes red you don't quibble about right and wrong or run away you get them the hell out of there immediately or barring that put their abuser down no matter the cost no matter what it does to your reputation I did what men like you never would the word stirred something in cinder's broken heart if she had been left alone forced to endure year upon year of that torment even she feared what she might have become a life spent in servitude her sense of self slowly being chipped away with no hope of Escape or worse a hope so fragile that it might shatter at any moment Naruto had seen her in pain and acted Rhodes he would have left her there trained her and for what to become a Huntress she was only 13. enduring three years of that hell had been bad enough but for more he's right she made a noise of disgust someone like you could never save me Rhodes whipped his head toward her eyes wide you don't mean that he's forcing you to say those words laughter spilled into the air for once it didn't belong to Naruto nor was it Rhodes who had laughed Cinder didn't understand it oh a distant part of her realized it's me I'm laughing all her pain all her rage all her hate and misery came tumbling out she doubled over clutching at her sides bitter Giggles tumbled past her lips her eyes burned with miserable tears in an instant she relived it all the pain the misery the shocks all of the abuse every second of it compounded into a single instant and this man this idiot thought she was being forced you're wrong she straightened wiping a Murphy tear from the corner of her eye he isn't forcing me to do anything she turned her golden Gaze on Naruto he set me free still Rhodes persisted thrashing on the floor look what you've done to her murderer she would have been a Huntress good pure you're corrupting her Cinder snarled heat flared in her hands corrupt this world was corrupt for letting her suffer so Naruto echoed her sentiment with a kick sending him skidding across the ground nobody in this world is pure as long as you've got a reason inside you to kill you won't even feel guilt I don't his head tilted and for a moment Cinder saw the mask slip his facade broke and she glimpsed the fury beneath I did the world a favor I saw a threat and I acted I saved her you he turned aside in spat you would have left her to suffer a fate worse than death and you dare preach at me Rhodes tried to speak again Naruto clenched his fingers into a claw and held it in the air the Hunter's words became a rasping gurgle eyes bone in his head as he choked for air no he snarled lowering it a moment later not another word I find your lack of faith disturbing just like that the hunter was able to breathe again listen to me boy with his free hand the blonde reached down and pulled roads off the ground I was walking this world when your great-grandparents were still in diapers he pressed his forehead to his forcing the worn man to meet his eyes you're too green to lecture me and your mind is clearly as weak as your morals and I can't have you tattling on us a knife flicked out into an open Palm that very same knife broke the Cuffs freeing him Naruto stepped forward and waved his right hand in a strange gesture before he could draw his weapons you don't want to fight us Rhodes we're friends the Hunter's face contorted as he prepared to protest such a statement only to go curiously blank I don't want to fight you good boy Naruto's hand waved again sharper this time we're not the ones you are looking for Cinder blinked rapidly what witchery was this a semblance mind control the power of suggestion seeing such a thing terrified her and excited her Rhodes had been only an instant from attacking them yet now he looked almost docile by comparison the fight had fled out of him all that remained was a blank canvas this was power power like she'd never seen you are not the ones I am looking for the man repeated listlessly the blonde smiled and patted his broad shoulder twice you want to go home and rethink your life yes go home rethink my life oh and leave the swords Rhodes complied with a dull nod and laid them on the floor at their feet then he shuffled off Cinder watched him with wide eyes unable to believe what she just witnessed she half expected him to turn around at any moment and slap cuffs on them but he didn't he kept walking not once did he look back as if he'd forgotten about them completely only once he rounded a corner did she dare speak was that more magic in a sense Naruto chuckled and scratched the back of his head only works on the weak-minded though seems that one wasn't as strong as he thought Cinder made the connection at once if that trick worked on the weak then could he not have used it on her stepmother and her stepsisters he might have fooled them and left them behind with none the wiser instead he'd chosen to butcher those absolute cows like the livestock they were to kill them in Cold Blood maybe there was some other trick to it that he wasn't telling her maybe there wasn't she remembered the anger in his eyes there had been no hesitation even now the words resonated with her what are you doing his arm reared back killing monsters that was what a huntsman should do kill monsters sometimes monsters wore human skin some monsters were worse than Grim men went to prison monsters got put down he could have killed that one too but rather than bloody his hands he let Roads live and made an exam sample of him he fought for me the thought resonated with cinder drawing a small secretive smile to her lips he killed for me her eyes locked on the beautiful blades at their feet are those mine Naruto gestured to the blades and they flew into his hands summoned by an invisible force was it possible to learn such a power and now you have weapons he presented her with the twin Sabers left behind by roads saves me the trouble of having to forge some for you I'll teach you how to use them but first I want to make something very clear as she looked on he bit the finger of his right glove and tore it off with his teeth exposed was a marked Palm bearing the Sigil of a sun or was it a full moon she couldn't tell he held it out for her to see Palms Blade Take My Hand he offered her his palm and Cinder latched on for dear life I'm here to protect you calloused fingers gripped hers gentle yet firm as his eyes burned down into her own nothing will stop me understand there's no sacrifice I won't make I'll risk it all to keep you safe try as she might to deny them those words struck a chord in her all the same trust me to be strong I'll be your hero he reached forward with his free hand and laid it upon her head towsling her dark hair that's my oath to you I swear by this mark on my hand Cinder tried to speak only for her throat to close her eyes burned she remembered his words back in the foyer finally I finally saved someone those were the words of a desperate man how many times had he failed before 10 100 a thousand more maybe maybe he needed her just as much as she needed him that was alright she liked being needed it meant she had Worth to him if she made herself useful he wouldn't throw her away anyone willing to kill her family and attack a huntsman for her must have some reason for taking her surely with that thought yet another one of her walls came crumbling down she was right the words escaped her in a whisper without you I am nothing where's this coming from she felt him frown against her don't say that you're not nothing but that was before Cinder looked up golden eyes fixed on his willing him to understand now because of you I am everything Cinder I don't have to run now the word escaped her in a Saab DOI you're not just my hero you're my prince you really are the one I've been waiting for here at last she finally realized the truth she'd been running from for the last day she didn't need to flee Naruto had kept his word he had sworn himself he killed for her he would continue to kill for her until she was strong enough to defend herself such a thought should have alarmed her really it ought to have terrified anyone saying but Cinder wasn't sane she was broken she'd never be whole again and maybe maybe that was all right because he was broken too it's all right come here he pulled her into his arms you'll never have to run again you have my word on that she nodded fitfully against his chest and tried to speak but all that emerged was a whimper then a whale here at last her emotions overpowered her if he heard her sniffle Naruto said nothing if he heard her SOB he spoke not of it if he felt any pain as she held on to him for dear life well he never mentioned it these were her second steps they would be the next of many the distant wine of a bullhead caught her ears causing her to look up aha Naruto hummed guess she got tired of waiting a shadow swept over them and Cinder couldn't help but balk when she saw the craft whatever it was it was large it's pilate not at all afraid of hovering in an enclosed space as she looked on a ramp slammed down from the craft and a woman with striking blonde hair stormed down it she wore armor actuar full plate a veritable suit of it encasing her from neck to toe she glimpsed them from afar and raised an arm shouting something whatever it was it reactivated Naruto for he swept her into his arms and marched to the mouth of the alley like a man possessed Cinder held on for dear life her head tucked into his chest she blinked up at the ship once twice Thrice a thought occurred to her why is her ship orange Naruto laughed that's all right ready to go Cinder nodded against his chest fingers fisting against his cloak she would hold on to him all the way to mantle and Beyond to the ends of the Earth you have a house muffled laughter answered Cinder as Naruto chuckled into his palm why yes I do have a house and this is your room don't get too attached to it we'll be moving soon Cinder barely heard him she spun in place trying to take it all in at once and failing spectacularly her room her bed her walls her floor her ceiling hers because Naruto had a house it seemed a silly thought but for a ten-year-old girl who had nothing was nothing the distinction meant everything she'd never had anything more than a bundle of blankets and a pillow to her name her prince owned an entire building down here in mantle was he Rich he had to be rich the notion boggled her mind sorry for the mess her prince called from somewhere out in the hall as he hung up their cloaks I don't stay here too often my place in Mistral is better cinderbacht considering the large room and its queen-sized bed better than this much better fresh laughter greeted her as he Strode back into view wiping a bit of moisture from his hair you'll see for yourself soon enough take it easy alright Cinder nodded obediently yes sir ACH don't call me that he waved a hand makes me feel old you are old you shitty old geezer Samus swept past balancing a tray of piping hot food in her right hand cheeky brat he feigned a half-hearted swipe at her hand one she ducked nimbly stupid old man Cinders gaze locked onto the meal as the two began to bicker back and forth chicken and mashed potatoes the latter drizzled with a generous helping of gravy there was even a smattering of mixed vegetables to the side ordinarily she hated vegetables right now she would have happily eaten a whole garden if it meant filling her tummy those meat skewers had only wetted her appetite she didn't care if it was some microwave meal they thought out for her her stomach craved it go ahead Sama saw her gaze and set the tray down on her bed you look famished Cinder flicked an anxious glance at Naruto he nodded hunger won the day she pounced only narrowly remembering to use the utensils they offered her she ate and as she ate she began to plan Mistral he'd said he would take her to Mistral there would be a reckoning when she went back there that orphanage had sold her to the Madam and her retinue without a second thought they'd used and abused her all the same Vengeance would come later for now she had a bed and a room hers all hers the food melted in her mouth it was gone all too soon full at last she polished off the last of her meal and sank back into the heavy blankets with a graceless sigh it wouldn't do to count her chickens before they hatched she knew she ought to be grateful for what she had now and she was really she loved her prince for what he had done as much as she could love anyone he had her heart he'd had it the moment he snapped the Madam's neck he hadn't just taken her away from the glass unicorn he'd saved her from an ignoble fate for that she owed him more than words when you owed someone you had to repay them that was the law of the streets Cinder didn't know how to repay him she was tiny small puny even she had no strength or skills to speak of beyond what the Madam she refused to call her stepmother any longer had first forced upon her somehow she doubted Naruto wanted her to darn his socks he had spoken of training but did that count as as repayment it benefited her not him if she wasn't useful would he throw her away no she touched one hand to her forehead this was confusing she knew he wasn't her owner not her father or even a sibling so what was he then her prince she knew that much so did he she told him as much back in the alley what could she give him her loyalty he already had that how could she help him she was only 10. what more could she possibly give him some of her frustration must have shown through because Naruto came over and patted her head try not to think about this too much I said I'd protect you you're safe here she chewed her lip Okay her prince smiled good girl Sam aside and scowled give us a moment Naruto blew out of breath kiddo I don't think that's a good idea wasn't asking old man she grabbed him by the shoulders and steered him back the way he'd come out out out the older blonde dug his heels in to no avail Cinder wondered if he was trying this is my house Samus growled at him and this is a girl's only conversation scram Grandpa Cinder knew he could have broken her grip and run her through he was strong enough to overpower a licensed Huntsman like Rhodes yet rather than resist he let her haul him out into the hallway for a moment she thought she glimpsed the faintest smile on his face as if he were inwardly amused by the Pilot's girlish display but only for a moment then he flung up his arms and continued to squawk hiding it all behind the facade of an irritated braggart Sama slammed the door in his face locked it and spun to face her sit she stabbed a finger at the bed Cinder felt like a tiny Mouse beneath the Gaze of a hawk she complied right then Samus followed with a flat stare and grabbed her by the chin wrenching her head to one side with a flat stair so you're the newcomer Cinder lifted her chin in defiance what are you you to him now that she looked closely Cinder could see the differences her eyes weren't Sapphire not like his they bore a hint of green her hair wasn't quite the same color either but brighter her face more palette compared to her Prince's tan Visage if once squinted they could see the faintest of scars upon her cheeks they might have been whiskers they might not she couldn't be sure already staking your claim are you her remark drew a laugh from the woman he kids grow up so fast these days aren't you 10 Cinder stamped a foot and crossed both arms before her chest with all the surliness only a child could possess and a half Samus let her go with a laugh if you must know I'm his granddaughter the girl's jaw clicked open you how dad was a soldier in the faunas wars Samus Shrugged and tossed her head to one side flicking a stray strand of blonde hair away from one eye he never came back mom died giving birth to me her finger traced a lay lazy line against the wall Grandad raised me until I could stand on my own two feet she drew a coin from her jacket pocket and began to flip it almost lazily we went our separate ways after I keep tabs on him he called in a favor one of his last really it's not complicated but your family and if we stay together Atlas might come crashing down on our heads speaking of which heads cinder's blood turned to frigid ice cubes in her veins Atlas mantle I what I don't understand what are you talking about some call it a curse of Misfortune the coin flipped in her hand again it landed on Tails me I think it's just bad bloody luck another flip tails it runs in our blood Tails again it killed my mother Tails Anew just how many times was that it'll kill me too someday one shoulder Shrugged Loosely as she caught the coin and hid it away I've come to terms with it but you those Eerie green blue eyes settled on Cinder bringing with them a strange weight you're the first person Gramps managed to save in a terribly long time I don't understand Cinder frowned he saved you didn't he is that what you think no he only gave me a stay of execution well that was morbid the mercenary leaned forward to regard her but you why you she asked a contemplative look on her face he butchered three people in Cold Blood just to save you I know him the reminder drew a Flinch from Cinder one that became a scowl as the huntress went on he didn't go there with murder on his mind what did he see in you I wonder her forehead pressed against Cinders the little girl flinched did he Glimpse the monster you would become did he take pity on you or was it something else who can say he might have saved you for the sake of Peace for all you know I am at peace Cinder shrank back lying through her teeth peace is a lie Samus spat the words Remnant may not be at War now but it's certainly not peaceful if it isn't the Grim it's the faunas if it isn't the fondness it's politics if not that then it's one of the kingdoms being stupid and if by some miracle things to settle they won't stay that way for long she won't allow it Cinder recalled his words the leader of the Grim he mentioned her ah spilled that did he he's either Brave or foolish to tell you about Salem Samus turned her head in spat wretched which of a woman I don't know why he tolerates her suppose it's none of my concern though hunters and huntresses Thrive off of War so does he although her expression turned skeptical with ambition like yours you would do well in that field a few years of training and you'd be a force to reckon with she fidgeted in her seat we're wanted do you think they really care Aqua orbs rolled in mild derision they only made a fuss because they were caught eventually this will all be swept under the rug no one's going to remember this five years from now by ten ah bitter laughter bubbled from her lips Fat Chance people love a scandal but when they fail to catch Naruto and make no mistake they will fail this will be forgotten she looked like she wanted to say something more but abstained instead in the end she leaned back and shook her head be good to him won't you and if you stab him in the back she made a gun with two fingers UD Cinder nodded slowly she'd not betray him she wasn't stupid she owed him everything the door creaked open Naruto poked his head through it we good we're freaking peachy keen Samus stood pulling her coat over one shoulder she's all yours I meant what I said this is the last time I do this for you I won't be there to pull your ass out of the fire again she walked out the door and didn't look back it crashed shut behind her will she come back eventually he palmed his face Samus always was a stubborn girl but it's better this way we need to keep our distance from one another our Luck's bad enough without doubling it shaking his head he sat down on the bed beside it creaked beneath his weight I said we'd begin our lessons tomorrow but now scenes as good a time as any he held up a palm and a sphere of fire appeared within to warm the air look closely now what do you see Cinder leaned forward to gaze at it Flames danced in her gaze reflecting back at her is that a semblance or this is Magic Naruto intoned raw Mana in its purest form stolen from the brother Gods themselves before they fled Remnant her right ear twitched fled with their tails between their legs though I suppose they got the last laugh in the end a faint smirk quirked upon his lips but he bulldozed ahead with his lesson before she could ask why as a whole magic isn't too dissimilar from Chakra but we'll come back to that later as he spoke the fire faded and a tiny twister of black dust took its place snarling to life among his open fingers I tend to lean toward wind magic myself likely due to my first chakra Affinity here take my hand she did so instantly without warning the Twister burst into Aurora Inferno she jerked back with a Yelp fire Naruto mused the firelight casting flickering Shadows across his face not a surprise cinder's head bobbed and she watched the display with naked hunger she wanted this strength needed it craved it more than anything else if she could call forth the elements at will no one would be able to touch her unless she let them she'd never be weak again her enemies would tremble before her she sat up straight and looked him dead in the eye is it possible to learn such power naturally Naruto's fist closed around the Blaze and snuffed it out like a blown candle you already have it in a sense semblances are descended from it as is Aura come here and I'll unlock yours Cinder scooted closer her fear forgotten his hand alighted on her forehead Palm touching her left cheek for it is in persistence that we Prevail he spoke slowly the words measured and resonant in the empty room Shackled by mistakes yet Unbound by time I declare you worthy a faint orange glow spread from his arm and flowed down his hand then into her and in my name release you something sparked behind her eyes and she leaned back gazing at her faintly glowing Palms strengths suffused her weak body mending eggs she didn't know she had she felt healthier stronger than she'd ever been before for someone so used to being powerless it made all the difference in the world there we are her prince granted her a pleased hum and patted her right hand you you have slightly less Aura than I expected but we can work on that your semblance will come of its own accord with luck it won't be anything like mine don't need a disaster on our hands Cinder didn't answer him she was too busy contemplating what had just happened then the Legends are true from a certain point of view Naruto's smile became a bit bitter folks called me accursed for a reason they'll never know just how close they are to the truth I'll tell you the story someday why show me this then why not he flicked her forehead with his forefinger I already promised to train you I'm a man of my word we'll start with your foundations and build you up from there so you can tear me down her tongue betrayed her and she clamped both hands over it um I didn't mean no he shook his head I will never tear you down in that you have my word he was making an awful lot of promises you're afraid he saw her fear inside that's understandable emotions are powerful Cinder but you mustn't let them shackle you take me for instance open Palms rows and lightning sparked between his tan fingers Mighty yet tempered it did not Escape his grasp I love many things additionally I hate many people yet I don't let that anger or my emotions blind me to my greater goal he closed his hands and the Sparks fizzled out the current cut in the end it's all about perspective I've adopted something of a mantra to keep myself in check one finger Rose through passion I gain strength but I always keep a clear mind he held up a second finger riveting her through strength I gain power but that power serves me not the other way around a third digit Rose to join the second through Power I gain Victory but that Victory is not mine alone for now nearly his entire hand and through victory my chains are broken not just mine but those I save five fingers now Cinder knew he could have killed her with one yet she didn't feel afraid his words resonated with her I've already broken your chains Cinder will you help me will you follow me she already knew her answer she'd always known tiny hands Rose folding over his larger Palm to the end of the world his eyes lit up tomorrow I need to visit an old acquaintance Naruto remaced around the last word before recovering I won't lie it's going to be a long flight she might terrify you and rightly so but she won't dare make a move while I'm there I'm telling you this so you understand Cinder tugged her hands back and tilted her head dark hair falling over one golden eye why are we visiting her full of questions eh he snorted as she tucked herself into his side that's fine I used to be like that she has something of mine we're picking it up from there we'll go to Mistral there's a maiden I'm hunting there Atlas is a lost cause for now they'll be on high alert after this and she'll have gone to ground she perked up what's a maiden it's what you'll be someday he tousled her hair Anew drawing a sullen growl from the girl but enough about plots and plans tonight we Feast Cinder blinked Naruto there's no more food optimina here at last he laughed it sounded genuine this time hey I'll have you know I'm a half decent cook I hardly burn anything these days she followed him into the kitchen her stomach already growling just a quick meeting how bad could it be Cinder could not blink she couldn't move couldn't breathe it felt like a snake had coiled round her throat and pressed its fangs to her neck she dared not speak for fear of drawing its deadly bite the slightest move on her part would draw its ire and spell her Doom she just knew it and so she stood still as a statue shoulders hunched to make herself look smaller than she really was maybe if she stayed really quiet no one would notice her their flight had indeed been long that in itself wasn't a problem even her horrid surroundings weren't all that terrifying too edgy for her liking perhaps but not terribly scary the people were he brought her here to this place to this Tower to this realm teeming with grim and lunatics they had to be only mad admin or the desperate would ever consider living here she'd seen a giant brute of a man in the Halls all but bristling with muscle he'd ignored her thanked the gods the rest hadn't the mustache man thought she was to be the next vessel there were others here too but she'd not Glimpse their faces the one with the Scorpion tail laughed when he saw her called her fresh me Naruto had sworn to kill him if he spoke again but worst of all was the woman reclining upon a dark Throne she gazed down at them like a queen of Darkness perhaps she was Naruto had hinted at a ruler behind the Grim Samus had given her a name was this that woman the ghastly Grim Hound resting at her feet seemed to suggest as much it beggared belief if the Grim took orders from this woman how was Humanity still alive no she shoved away the Panic that thought entailed Naruto full lips pursed in a small smile my but it has been quite some time the blonde didn't return it Salem oh Gods it was her it would seem you've picked up a stray since I saw you last a pale brow Rose to regard her like the powerless Mouse she still was another asset of yours Cinder Broke Free of her paralysis and shrank behind Naruto's legs seeking shelter there with wide golden eyes monster this was a monster she looked human but she wasn't couldn't be no human looked like that her face was pale and drained of blood leaving ghastly red veins pulsing in her face framed by Ashen hair and horrible red eyes demon her mind babbled the word rejecting any other moniker for her she made the Madam look like a schoolyard bully such was the Cold Cruel intent emitted by her very presence no not an asset Naruto wrapped an arm around Cinder drawing her close to Shield her from the worst of the woman's attention everything his words made Cinder feel better just a little calm breathe he wasn't going to abandon her they were just here to pick something up he'd said as much he promised she wanted to believe him and then Eerie eyes narrowed I don't suppose you'd be willing to give her to me would you I could use another Maiden candidate what happened to the last one she killed herself Cinder stiffened a sharp bark of sound caused a battered girl to jump she spun to find one of the central pillars crumbling Naruto hadn't even touched it my my behind them Tyrion tittered at the site forgetting his warning are you that afraid of losing Dash Naruto's fist swung back at blinding speed to strike the Mad faunas dead in the jaw Tyrion flew from his feet crashed through a window and plummeted to the grimlands below screaming all the while said scream cut off abruptly as he struck the ground with an awful Splat he did not scream again the Casual Act of murder should have terrified Cinder on the contrary it pleased her more than words I am sorry blue eyes Rose to meet Salems think I broke one of your boys Cinder fought down a crazed giggle he was insane they both were she was mad for staying here but if Naruto was willing to kill for her that meant he wanted to keep her that was a good thing in her eyes it meant she had value worth did you have to do that far from being angry Salem only seemed mildly put out by her minions demise she rested her chin upon one hand and sighed softly Tyrion was useful now I'll have to find another you've set me back at least a decade now do not test me Salem the weary Warrior snarled slashing a hand through the air we have an agreement nothing more I don't serve you pity good help is so very hard to find these days a growl do you have what I came for or not peace friend Salem soothed of course I do what's bring forth the item a young man with a frankly hideous mustache emerged from the Shadows a wrapped parcel in hand he offered it to Naruto with a Grimace the blonde ripped it from his hand and cast the cloth aside not willing to risk his wrath Salem servant retreated back the way they'd come Cinder sneered after them good riddance to bad rubbish finally Naruto's side holding the item a lot I've been waiting for this Cinder frowned not quite comprehending its purpose what was it a necklace of some sort a medallion Cinder frowned at the glistening golden gem etched into the metal pendant it dangled from a strange metal cord of some sort a metal so dark that it seemed to drink in the light she squinted at it and tried to ascertain its purpose she failed it had to be useful else they wouldn't have come all this way it was difficult to create but your magic mixed with mine well enough may it bring you good fortune it's not for me Naruto muttered checking it over in a single seamless movement he knelt and pulled the cord over cinder's head she felt a faint Rush of something before it vanished like Morning Mist strength surged through her veins she hopped once in place a strange restlessness falling over her what was this what had he done she looked to him quizzically and he tousled her hair again just a bit of insurance don't want anything bad to happen to you my my I didn't think you were one for sentiment not anymore at least Salem Rose from her throne and descended the Deus to meet them my offer still stands we would work well together you and I we both seek the maidens why not pool our resources we both know osma can't Grant what you seek Naruto turned away with a grunt hrmph Cinder wanted to hiss and spit at this foul creature she dared not Salem paused a stone's throw away regarding her with that implacable gaze you do realize she will die of course her heart skipped a beat D her what was she on about Naruto grit his teeth and shook his head she won't I won't let it happen you will not be able to stop it she spoke with the finality of one who knew fate is a terrible thing how long will it be before an accident befalls this one a day a month perhaps a year the longer she lingers near you the shorter her life will be Cinder heard a molar crack in her jaw but it's my life Salem's case snapped to hers in an instant oh she speaks I had thought you were mute child have you finally grown yourself a spine a tiny fracture etched itself into her heart I love him there she'd said it he's mine you can't have him Naruto arched a silent eyebrow Salem ignored her Keen eyes narrowing you poor ignorant child he doesn't know what love is excuse me I'm standing right here for crying out loud Cinder chewed her lip then I'll show him adorable you're only 10. when I'm older then we shall see even now after all these years this one still clings to his beliefs how Noble your death will break him the pale demon crept closer you cannot have a happy ending old friend she reached out and stroked his arm like a lover might the gods won't allow it you are cursed you will always be cursed just as I am pallid fingers come rest his face why not consider my offer unlike this welp I cannot die together we could scour this world clean and start afresh for a moment Cinder thought Naruto looked tempted we've been over this I'm not with you neither am I against you in the end he shook his head and denied Salem her spirit sword once more in other words we're done here he pivoted on one heel and left smoo Sunday we're leaving as you wish Salem hummed at their backs I had thought to spare you some pain but you'll learn Cinder grabbed Naruto's hand and hastened after him she didn't dare look back in hindsight it would prove A wise choice that was the day her prince defied a demon for her she adored him for it indeed she would come to love him even more in the years to come thank you for watching our YouTube video your support means the world to us we hope you enjoyed the content and had a fantastic time immersing yourself in our anime Universe don't forget to give credit to the author their info can be found in the description if you love what you saw we kindly ask you to hit that like button and subscribe to our Channel by doing so you'll stay up to date with all our latest releases and join a community of passionate anime enthusiasts don't forget to check out the video description for links to other exciting videos we have a treasure Trove of anime content waiting for you to explore 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Length: 73min 8sec (4388 seconds)

Published: Sun Aug 13 2023