Caged Demon

Twenty- trails part two

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Special Keys: 'thinking', (authors notes), "regular speech", *telepathic/mental speech*, -demon speech-, +scene change+, BOLD CAPS - points of view, CAPS- attacks

Terminology: Sensei - the suffix is used for respected professionals, such as teachers, doctors. Sama - the suffix is used in formal address for someone who ranks higher in the social hierarchy. Chan - this is used to express endearment, mostly towards girls. San - this is the most common honorific and is equivalent to Mr., Miss, Ms., and/or Mrs. Kun - this suffix is used at the end of a boys name to express familiarity or endearment, Senpai - refers to someone older, Onii-san - big brother. Hai - yes, alright, ok!

Twenty - trails part two

+The following day+

NARUTO'S P.O.V.

I could sense it strongly as Kyuubi could. The feeling of danger. Something bad was going to happen, we just knew it. I knew that Gaara could sense it too. It was almost apparent the way that our fur was standing up. Even my nine tails had a little bit of Kyuubi's flame surrounding them. It was taking most of Gaara's restraint not to snap at somebody. I would never thought that I would hear myself say this but thank god for Jiariya's training. Without it we would be wearing restraining seals right about now. Sakura sat across me during breakfast glancing up at me once in a while. Every now and then I would catch her blushing slightly.

-Naruto are you seeing what I am seeing?- Kyuubi asked me mentally.

*I am seeing it.* I replied back.

-Well talk to her and tell her how we feel.- stated Kyuubi as the fox pushed me mentally. I let out a long sigh rising to my feet. I walked over towards Sakura breathing in her scent deeply

"Sakura can I talk to you in private?" I asked her. Sakura nodded her head rising to her feet. My heart pounded hard in my chest as Sakura followed me outside where we could talk in private.

"What is it Naruto-kun?" asked Sakura.

"Well for a while we have grown to really care for you Sakura. You have changed our lives greatly since that time were we had first met you. Those feelings have grown stronger since that day as we have to tell you how we feel. Sakura Haruno, we love you and we want for you to be our mate." I stated ('mate' is the demons word for bride). Sakura knew what the word mate meant for demons like Naruto. She could tell that it wasn't easy for him to admit how he and Kyuubi felt. The two were separate but one in the same. She would have never expected for Kyuubi to feel this strongly. Sakura's face turned almost as pink as her hair.

"Naruto…I don't know what to say. I wasn't sure how you two felt about me and all. I mean to say that I also feel the same way that you two feel. I just never expected for Kyuubi-sama to feel this way too." replied Sakura.

"It is because of me that he can feel human emotions besides rage and anger. Even though he is only a spirit and soul, he still exists through me so it was only natural that he and I would feel the same way." replied Naruto.

"Naruto…I mean Kyuubi no Naruto Uzamak, I would be honored to be your mate. But if we have children, they won't be…"

"We know. They will be Hanyou, half breed kits. We can worry about kits later." I stated as I took off my mother's necklace placing it around Sakura's neck. "We don't have a ring or anything fancy like that but we would like for you to wear our mother's necklace to seal our pact." I stated as I could feel Kyuubi pushing me mentally.

-Kiss her all ready you dolt!- Kyuubi yelled mentally as I scratched my ears nervously as I pulled Sakura closer using my nine tails. Sakura wrapped her arms around me as I did the same. Slowly our lips met as we kissed gently at first but then the kiss deepened. I couldn't get enough of Sakura's scent and taste as she tasted like honey and vanilla.

-Finally! Come on Naruto, the second half of the trails are to begin soon.- stated Kyuubi mentally as I broke the kiss.

*Jesus Kyuubi, you know how to really ruin the mood.* I snapped at him mentally.

-I try!- laughed the fox.

+Battle arena+

3RD PERSON P.O.V.

This time the second round would be held in the arena as everyone in the village had come to cheer for the teens. Naruto and Kyuubi felt nervous and anxious at the same time. The feeling of danger still lingered as Naruto tried his best to ignore it. It was stated that the drawing would be held at random and if Naruto's and Gaara's opponents were human they were not allowed to use their demonic powers. But if they were pitted against each other, then anything could go. There would only be four winners as they would be awarded elite ninja status. Once the rules were set the two proctors Iruka Umino and Yamato stated the first round was Rock Lee vs. Sasuke Uchiha (and yes once again I picked the names out of a box at random). The two teens stepped forward as the match begun. Rock Lee's taijutsu was quite a match for Sasuke's Sharingan eyes but seeing how Rock Lee had no special power of his own, Sasuke won the match hands down. Everyone cheered as Sasuke was handed a special pin to place on his clothes that said that he was an elite ninja.

"Next match is Tenten vs. Shikamaru Nara." stated Yamato. Shikamaru moaned hating the fact that he had to fight a girl. Once the match began, Tenten used her weapon skills to keep her distance from Shikamaru's shadow technique. In the end just when Shikamaru thought that he had Tenten, the girl overpowered him proving to be the winner. Cheers erupted from the arena as Tenten was the first female winner.

"Next match is Hinata Hyuga vs. Shakaku no Gaara which means that the final match will be Kyuubi no Naruto Uzamaki vs. Haku." stated Iruka as Gaara and Hinata stepped forward. Gaara knew that he had to be careful because with Hinata's Byakugan eyes she could target his pressure points sealing off his power and without full use of his power, he would loose. The match began as Gaara used his sand trying to keep Hinata at a distance but she kept charging in getting around Gaara's defenses.

"EIGHT TRIGRAMS SIXTY FOUR PALMS!" shouted out Hinata as all sixty four hits connected sealing off Gaara's power as the Jinchuriki admitted defeat. Everyone cheered as Hinata won her award while Gaara wished his brother luck.

-We can't loose this match Naruto!- stated Kyuubi.

*I know. Haku's attacks are mostly ice so our best bet is to use our fire. Thankfully I know of a few of them without having to call upon your power.* replied Naruto mentally.

-Also be careful of her needles. Much like Neji and Hinata Hyuga, she can target our pressure points.- replied the fox. Naruto said nothing as he understood while he stepped forward. The battle began as fire vs. ice.

"ICE STYLE - TSUBAME BLIZZARD!" snapped Haku.

"FIRE CLOAK!" roared Naruto as a cloak of fire surrounded Naruto's body taking on the shape and form of a fox (most of the fire attacks that I will be using for this section will be completely original attacks that I have created for Naruto). Haku's blizzard stood no chance in freezing Naruto while he wore the fire cloak. Naruto made several hand signs as he moved. "FOX FIRE!" (Shippo's attack from Inuyasha. It seemed appropriate for Naruto and Kyuubi to use it). Several flames erupted from each of the nine tips of his tails as he whipped them at Haku. Haku made several quick hand signs as she erected ice mirrors to shield her from the attack. Steam filled the arena as Haku threw her needles at Naruto. The fox teen easily dodged the needles. As Naruto moved he gathered energy into the palms of his hands to form a spiraling sphere as fire combined with it. The feeling that Naruto and Kyuubi had been sensing had grown even stronger. "FIRE RASENGAN!" roared Naruto as his attack smashed through Haku's ice mirrors hitting the female teen. Haku had to admit defeat as she knew that she was no match for Naruto's fire. Before Naruto could claim his pin, a huge blast erupted from the village.