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The Underlying Evil
Soon, Linvor forest was completely enveloped in the blackness of the night, allowing only the stars and the dazzling moon to shower the entire enchanted forest with their radiant brilliance.
Once night fell, Naruto was rather surprised to notice how the forest surrounding him had changed.
Changing into something that is far more beautiful than he could ever imagine.
The Forest of Linvor was exposing a completely new aspect of itself now that it was nightfall, a side that left the blonde huntsman dumbfounded.
The flowers he had seen earlier in the day that slumber on the grass and upon bushes lit up like lanterns, blazing in a rainbow of hues around him like an LED light show.
Purple butterflies took flight and covered the air, gliding like kites over his head, over the grass in the distance, and over the water in the pond further away. Such butterflies resembled shimmering, scintillating lights, emitting a purplish glow that further lit up the area.
Fairies sparkle and shine all about, dancing on the pond's surface as though having a mini fiesta amongst themselves, cheerfully sharing the space to express their joy.
Toads, luminous pink salamanders, lynxes, two-tailed squirrels, cub bears with wings, infant green-eyed wolves, and other small creatures jumped and ran wild over the grass, releasing dandelions in their wake to soar through the air and enrapturing Naruto even further.
He watched as the creatures in the area would occasionally pause in their journeys and give him odd stares, clearly bewildered by his presence.
Nevertheless, Hinata intervened on his behalf, informing the beasts and fantastical creatures of his motivations and assuring them that he harbored no malicious intentions.
She addressed such creatures in the same way she addressed him, with a soothing tone of voice, smiles, and fully comprehensive responses that left no room for misinterpretation.
Naruto genuinely appreciated her efforts in obligingly defending him.
It made his heart flutter.
The sound of the campfire he had built crackled constantly throughout the night's darkness, lighting the air all around and reflecting off both Hinata and Naruto's facial features.
Once Hinata finished relating her tale, the two spent their time in silence, kept away in their thoughts while eating and nibbling the fish that had been seasoned and cooked over the blazing campfire, thanks to Naruto's handy work.
