Beautiful Nightmare (a Naruto fanfiction)--ON HOLD

Chapter 13

CHAPTER 13

Chappy dedicated to KiraJames :) cuz I like her and she deserves it ;D

A/N: Has somehow edited this through my tablet...oh how I miss my laptop T.T anyways...don't forget to tell me what you think :) next one will be up soon...cuz school is out baby xD

REIKO'S POV

"The lake looks inviting, don't you think Kou?" I asked aloud while sitting on the edge and dipping both my legs in the water. I look to the side and saw Kou, my white tiger friend still in his original spot.

"You always bail on me when it comes to water." I teased him but he just ignored me and looked to his side. I grinned and splashed water on him. He glared at me for a second then stood up. He nodded his head in the direction behind me which made me turn back curiously only to be met with the water in the lake a second after. I glared at him as he grinned at me, his large fangs in full sight. Now I know that it's quite scary to be with such a large and wild animal like a tiger but being in the sacred forest doesn't really give me much choice, I mean tigers are far better that snakes and frogs that's bigger than the size of our house right? Many have tried to explore it before but have failed miserably even high ranked shinobi. My father told me once that this forest holds far more dangerous creatures than just large snakes and frogs; he had also told me not to worry for they will never harm us; the leader and guardian of this forest. Only outsiders will be and should be harmed if they try and infiltrate it unless permitted by the clan. But even with his reassurance, I never once thought of exploring the sacred forest even though curiosity made me want to. I didn't know how it worked and was maybe still unconsciously afraid; Father said though that he'll tell me more about this forest that had been my home ever since I was born when I'm older. I got out of the water and sat by Kou's side, making sure that the water drips on him but he didn't seem to mind anymore though.

"Hey Kou..." I called. He turned his head to look at me.

"Do you think it'll ever be possible for me to have any friends?" I asked aloud and he tilted his head in confusion.

"Well, I didn't mean that I don't have any friends. It's just that they're all within the clan. I want to meet other people too, you know? I guess I just feel too confined. I said as I rested my head over Kou's warm body, making him shiver a bit as the water from my body drips more to him.

"You know what Kou?" I asked as I snuggled my head to his neck which made him lean his head to me.

"It sucks that you're not a summoning animal. It'd be so much better if you could talk." I said bluntly which made him grunt and move away from me. I laughed.

"I still like you though. I love you just the way you are." I said and hugged him.

"But I think I have to go now. I don't want to catch a cold." I said as a breeze of cold wind went by. I started walking to the direction of our compound but turned back to wave goodbye at Kou.

"I'll see you tomorrow Kou!" I yelled with a smile then started walking home once again. Anything or anyone that is not of the Uchiha clan is not allowed near our compound, that's a rule so I can't take Kou in. I've asked my father to let him in before but he refused and said that it will disrupt the order. I didn't know what order he was talking about but I didn't argue further and just hang out with Kou outside the Uchiha grounds. I was nearing our compound when I heard rustling of leaves. I stopped and looked around, I saw nothing so I just shrugged and was about to walk off when I heard a soft cry. I walked to where the sound was coming from and there I saw a boy about my age (seven at the time) crying and holding up a bleeding arm to his chest. He had red hair and pale skin. His eyes were also an interesting pale color with black thick lining at the edge.