The Sage's Daughter (Naruto Fanfic)

Chapter 4 - Meeting the team

Chapter 4

Hours passed by. Dante lay beside me, still, his chest slowly rising and dipping every time he breathed. I smiled warmly as I lay also, on my back, watching the sky darken. Stars began to appear and soon enough the moon shone brighter then ever had I seen it do so.

I decided that it was now time to get up and find my new home. I didn't want to awaken the wolf beside me, never have I seen him sleep so peacefully, without a care in the world. Sadly, I couldn't carry him myself. If I passed people in the streets, holding a wolf bridal style, they would think i'm some loony.

Sitting up, I shook him. "Dante, wake up" He stired slightly, but didn't awaken from his peaceful slumber. Sighing, I did the only think I could think of. "Dante, help. I'm being attacked. They've come back for us" He jumped up with a start and bared his teeth "Where are they!? Alexis! Did they hurt you?" I bit my bottom lip, trying to hold back my fits of laughter.

But, I couldn't help myself anymore. "Hahaha!" Dante calmed and glanced around. Realisation crossed over his face and he snapped his neck towards the direction of my laughter. "Alexis.." His voice was deep and I knew he was angry.

My laughter stopped straight away and I took a few steps backwards. I put my arms up in a 'I surrender' Position. "He..he.." Stalking towards me he bared his teeth. "Alexis..." My eyes almost bulged out of their sockets as Dante punced on me. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. You wouldn't wake up and we had to leave so, I did the only think I knew would instantly wake you"

I struggled under his furry stomach. "God Alexis! I thought you were hurt!" I stopped struggling and just lay there, ashamed of myself. "I'm sorry Dante" He sighed and nuzzled my cheek. "Promise to never do something like that again" Nodding I petted his head and scratched him behind the ear.

"Come on. It's late. We still have to check out our new home" He got off of me and I stood up. Hopping onto his back, we walked (well, Dante walked) through the, mostly, silent village streets.

It was mostly silent, until we came across a bar. Many drunk, old and suprisingly young, men were swaying from side to side as the walked our way. I hoped we didn't catch their attention, but my hopes went by unnocticed as they stopped and stared. 'Of course they would see us. I'm riding a huge wolf for gods sake'

"~Hey darling~Aren't you a cutie~" He slurred and wobbled up to me. Sighing, I hopped down from Dante's back. "Alexis" Dante warned me. I nodded "It's ok. I can take care of myself. You should know that first-hand" He rolled his eyes with a chuckled.

"~Hey are you listening!?~" An old guy asked, shoving his bottle in my face. His cheeks were tinted red from to much to drink and his eyes drooped every second from tiredness. "Actually, I'm not. Now if you'd move out of my way.." I trailed off, figuring he could take a hint. Seems I was wrong about the hint part.

He brought his hand up and slung it across my face. My cheek felt hot and my eyes widened as memory of 'him' flashed through my mind. "Alexis!" Dante shouted with concern. "~How dare you.. refuse us~" The guy stated angrilly, hiccuping in the middle.

I was in a dazed state and the guy brought up his hand again, reading to strike. All of a sudden, as the man hand flew towards me, he got knocked away. I snapped out of it and glanced down to Dante. He had a confused look. "Dante? Are you ok?" He nodded "I'm the one who should be asking you that. Alexis... the look in your eyes whe he hit you" I didn't answer, just looked to the side as someone spoke "You shouldn't go hitting girls. Teme" I recognised the voice instantly.

The old guy stood up and spat out some spit. He and his friends then just walked away, as if this incident hadn't even occured.  I sighed and walked towards my 'saviour'.