Young Justice: Kage

Chapter 16: Misplaced

Japan - November 4th

Raven hovers in the air making sure to keep to the shadows. She silently watches as a certain ninja easily takes out several bank robbers. The past three days, she has been keeping an eye on the hero that helped her to stop the rise of Trigon. For reasons she is unable to explain, she is drawn to the mysterious blond. Well, there are several reasons that come to mind, but she knows none of them are the true reason that she follows him.

The first reason that she decided to follow him is due to his incredible power. Raven is not one to brag, but she is well aware that her magical power is greater than most. In this dimension, she is sure that she is one of the most powerful magic users. Being the daughter of Trigon blessed her with incredible magical power. The only positive of being the daughter of the demon.

Naruto, on the other hand, possesses power that dwarfs her own. He possesses super speed, super strength, ability to manipulate the elements, incredible fighting talent, and much more than she knows he is hiding. There are others in this dimension that possess incredible power, but most of them are much older and experienced. Uzumaki Naruto is about the same age as her. His potential has yet to be reached.

How strong will he be when he reaches that full potential?

Second, he has the power to to completely destroy demons for good. Raven still had no idea how he was able to accomplish such a feat.

Cold metal pressed against her throat. "Is there a reason you have been spying on me these past couple days?"

Raven stares down at the Naruto on the street. She had foolishly forgotten about his ability to make clones. Once again, he piqued her interest. "I meant no harm," says Raven. "I merely wished to learn more about you."

"I have enough people spying on me from the shadows. I rather not add you to that list."

Naruto removes the kunai. Raven turns around. "I apologize," she bows. "There is something that has been on my mind." He stares at her not making a sound. "Why are you so interested in a demon called Kyuubi?"

"Well, the demon Kyuubi has been sealed inside of me since I was born. He is not very open about his past."

Kyuubi is not an actual demon."

"I am not sure I understand."

"Like you, I am not originally from this dimension. In my dimension, there are nine powerful beasts known as the Tailed Beasts. These beasts have incredible powers. Many consider them to be demons because of their terrible power," explains Naruto. "Few individuals know the truth about the Tailed Beasts. Kyuubi was the name given to the demon by the people who feared him. Kyuubi's true name is Kurama."

Raven gains a pensive expression. "Kurama?" Naruto notices a flicker of recognition. "I have heard that name."

"Tell me," orders Naruto.

"Kurama was mentioned in my studies on Azaroth. A being of great power that wiped out many civilizations, not much else about the world he's from is known."

"How long ago?"

"I would say at least five hundred years ago."

Raven interrupts his thoughts. "You said that the demon was sealed inside of you when you were born? How good is your connection to this Kurama?"

"Is it possible that when traveling from dimension to dimension hundreds of years could pass?" He asked, ignoring the question.

"Time does move differently in each plane. A day here could be a month elsewhere, maybe even a year."