The Forgotten Past

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

A/N: Here's chapter three. Thanks to all those who are taking the time to read my stories. I really appreciate it.

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Chapter Three

I pulled the car into my driveway. I shut off the engine and got out of the car. Pocketing the keys, I walked up the sidewalk that led to my two bedroom place. Unlocking the door and kicking off my shoes. I collapsed into my favorite chair. This was an interesting day. Hell, it’s been an interesting week. First I run into him* at the club and now the Rookie twelve shows up in my class. What next?

I couldn’t rest quite yet; I still had to get those permission forms typed up and send a couple of e-mails to my boss. I got up from my chair and made my way toward the second bedroom. It was supposed to be a guest room but, I never had anyone stay the night so I turned it into my office. I walked over toward my computer and turned it on. Once it was booted up I opened my Microsoft works file and started working on those forms. Once they were done, I printed off one copy and e-mailed my boss another one as well as a lunch form for two days. Little did I know that this trip was going to last much longer than two days?

Once that was finished, I headed toward the bathroom for a shower. As the hot water soaked my tired body, I thought back on the past. After I had managed to bring Sasuke back, Tsunade had sent all twelve of us on a mission. It was supposed to be a simple recon mission, but it turned out to be a fight for our lives. That was when my whole life changed.

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(Flashback*)

“So what’s the mission, baa-chan?” I asked excitedly. I was nearly bouncing in place. The year had been going great for me. The villagers liked me now and the teme was back home. Now all twelve of us were going on a mission, nothing could spoil my good mood.

“It’s a simple mission, but the more people on it the less likely something should happen,” Tsunade began, smiling at my obvious excitement. “Three days ago a number of attacks started, all of them taking place at night. The bodies of the victims were found outside their homes and completely torn up. It looked like they were attacked by a wild animal, but the officials don’t believe it. I want you to find out what really happened and stop it if at all possible.” Tsunade finished.

“You said that the attacks only happen at night? Why at night?” Kurenai asked.

“The officials believe that the creature that did this is only out at night and cannot be in the sun.” Tsunade answered. “They believe that the sunlight hurts it. They also believe that the creature is immortal.”

“Sounds like they think vampires did it.” I remarked. I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss the idea, kit. Kyuubi informed me. Why not Kyu? They don’t exist you know that. I asked confused. Just because you’ve never seen one, doesn’t mean it is not real. Take me for example; I exist though I’m a demon. But you’re different. Everybody knows demons are real. You know there are others out there besides me and the other jinkuriki, the others don’t. I know about them only because I’ve met a few of them. They thought I was you, remember? I still can’t believe they thought that. They’ve gotten stupid over the years. They completely forgot how to keep themselves hidden. Too bad I can’t change that. Yeah. Wish I could help with that. Better start paying attention or baa-chan will notice something is wrong. I think she suspects that we’re getting along. She’d really freak if she knew just how much. That is why you can’t mention me to anyone else. The villagers are starting to trust you now, and we don’t want them to get scared if they knew the kind of things you’re helping me accomplish and vice versa. Kyuubi paused. I think she asked you a question, kit.

“What was that?” I asked coming out of my internal conversation.

Tsunade sighed. “I asked, what made you think I thought vampires were involved.”

“Just by the description you were using,” I answered.

“You think vampires are the only things that come out at night?”

“Well it can’t be a demon. And werewolves don’t exist. It was the only other night creature I could think of.’

“What makes you so sure it wasn’t a demon?”

I thought about my answer. I chose my next words carefully, “Wellll, if demons only came out at night, don’t you think that the jinkuriki that housed them would only be able to come out at that time as well?”

Tsunade shook her head. “You have a point gaki. Fine if it’s not a demon attacks then what?”

(End Flash Back)

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I was yanked out of my memories by the ringing of my cell phone. I shut off the water and grabbed a towel. Wrapping it around my waist, I headed toward my bedroom. I grabbed the cell phone off the nightstand and answered. “Hello.”

“Uzumaki, its Yamamura. I’m just calling to let you know I got your e-mail and your trip will be in three days. That’s next Monday. That okay with you?” My boss informed me.

“That should be enough time for them to get all of the signatures. Is there anything else I should know?”

“Yes, you will have two more teachers join you on your trip.”

“Who else will be going?”

“Kakashi and Iruka volunteered.”

“Alright then, I’ll see you tomorrow*.”

“Yes, see you in the morning.” Yamamura hung up the phone. I hung up as well. In three days I will be taking my class to the ruins of Konoha and then to the ruins of the Village Hidden in the Shadows*. Hopefully with them along I’ll finally remember what happened.

Making my way to my dresser, I grabbed a pair of pajamas and headed for bed. I fell asleep thinking of the past.

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(Naruto’s Dream*)

I made my way down the stairs. I could still hear Neji taunting me about being afraid. It wasn’t like I was afraid to go into the basement; it was just that it smelled horrible. It smelled like rotting flesh, but I couldn’t tell them that without giving away my secret. The farther I went down, the worst the smell got. It also got darker as well. I reached into my ninja pack and felt around for my flashlight. All of a sudden the hairs on the back of my neck prickled and I became aware of the setting sun. Carefully I shined the light around. A crumpled form against a far wall caught my attention.

I carefully made my way to the figure, stepping around boxes and water puddles as I did so.I reached the fallen figure of a man, or what used to be one. The throat was completely torn out, almost like a wild animal did it. But I knew no wild animal killed this man.

Suddenly Kyuubi snarled a warning in the back of my mind. I ducked just as a pair of hands reached for me. I whirled around to face my attacker. I gasped in horror as my blue eyes met a pair of inhuman red ones. Those hands reached for me again, and again I ducked and jumped backwards. A strong pair of arms wrapped around me from behind. I yelled in pain as a pain of sharp fangs pierced my neck.

“Naruto?!” I could hear my name being called, but I couldn’t answer. My mind screamed out a name before my eye sight faded to black. Kyuubi help! But I got no answer.

(dream end)

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I woke up a yell still in my mouth. I sat there panting from my nightmare. Almost of its own, my hand covered a spot on my neck. Even after all these years it still hurts. I threw the covers off and shakily made my way toward the bathroom. I looked at my reflection in the mirror above the sink. The mark on my neck was evident, as were the red eyes staring back at me. It seems my past was catching up to me. I’ve managed to avoid him for three hundred years, but now he’s found me. I guess I had to face him sometime. Face the thing that killed me all those years ago.

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A/N: Another cliffhanger! Don’t you just hate those?
Okay now onto the usual notes. I marked some sentences that I felt need some more info on. First one; I’m going to be adding a couple of more characters soon. Second one; I use flashbacks to give background info on what happened so far. I’m thinking of writing a prequel. Don’t know if I will yet. Third one; is the name of the village where all the rookies were sent on a very dangerous mission. It wasn’t supposed to be dangerous, but something happened. And the fourth one; dreams are the same as flashbacks. Even though they are confusing there is a purpose for them. Okay that’s all for the notes.


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