The Darkness Inside of Me (ADOPTED FROM GHREST) [Completed]

Fear

Dark stared Naruto down. He couldn't look away for two reasons. One, it would get him killed if he did and two, Dark just couldn't look away from him. He feared Naruto's power more than anything in that moment and something told him that this side of Naruto wasn't an idiot. "I heard that hehe." Dark's eyes widened when he heard Naruto's voice say that. However that was not what scared him the most about hearing him say that. What scared about hearing Naruto's voice was that it sounded like it came from right behind himself. Dark panicked and spun around quickly.

He aimed a fist at where the sound came from but was surpised to see nothing behind himself. He turned his head back around quickly and saw that Naruto was gone. This put Dark on edge. Great...first he pisses him off and now he lost him, Dark thought sarcastically. Dark heard giggling, the kind you would hear a child make. He couldn't pin point where the sound was coming from because it sounded like it came from all around himself. The sound sent a shiver down his spine, Dark did not like this side of Naruto one bit.

"Darky,~ come play with me.~" Naruto said, when he had said play it came out all distorted and mocking even. Naruto only thought of this as a game while to Dark this was a life or death situation. Suddenly Dark felt a presence to his left and he quickly dodged the arrow that had come at him. The arrow just barely grazed his cheek but that still concerned Dark. He could hit Dark. Without even using much effort. This child...he was like some sort of God's child. Dark had to admit that in all his years of being a demon he has never encountered a mortal stronger than him.

Dark looked at the spot where the arrow came from. He was waiting for someone or something to move. As soon as it did he would go in to attack. Dark felt another presence to his right and yet again Dark just barely got away from an arrow. This time it grazed his arm. Black blood oozing out from his minor wounds. How did Naruto get to the other side of the field so fast? That shouldn't be possible without Dark at least catching some sort of small movement.

Dark only grew more fearful when he felt another presence behind himself. He went to dodge it thinking it would be another arrow but instead he was kicked violently across the field. He crashed though a few trees and landed on his side. That was going to leave a mark...Dark slowly got up. Coughing up some blood as he glared at where Naruto stood in the middle of the field. Naruto simply rocked on his heels and giggled, a happy smile planted on his face. Dark stood up and slowly walked over to Naruto, he didn't want to provoke him anymore than what he already has.

"Naruto...listen to me. You need to calm down some. I'm sorry for stabbing you. I overreacted and now you are too. It was just a small stab wound anyways." Dark said then realized something, him. Him of all people. A demon. Just apologized to a mortal. Dark felt his pride take a hit on that one. He did not like being weak or feeling weak in comparison to others. Dark sighed and looked Naruto head on. Naruto doesn't know how strong he is. So why doesn't he just act a little?

Naruto giggled again, "Silly Darky! I heard that too yknow! You can't trick me haha!" Naruto laughed and Dark's eyes widened. Did....did he just read his mind? Can Naruto do that? How? Where could he have gotten such a skill? Dark's confusion was cut short when a kick was sent at his face. Dark fell to the side and landed on the hard ground. He groaned softly and Naruto used his foot to kick Dark over onto his back. Then Natuto placed his foot on Dark's stomach and pressed down hard. Naruto didn't stop till he heard the satisfying sound of Dark's ribs breaking.

Dark coughed up more blood and looked at Naruto, a sadistic grin was placed on Naruto's face as he looked at Dark like some old toy. Naruto took his scythe and rasied it above his head. "Hehe this has been fun Darky, but it's about time I take what's left of that soul of yours." Dark's eyes widened and he shook his head quickly. If that were to happen he would die. For good. As long as a being had their soul they could come back. Dark knew this fact all too well.

He has had many close calls in is lifetime and many times has gotten very close to death. Yet he made sure to keep his soul intact. However those close calls came with a price. This is why Dark needs a host. He is mearly a shadow now but with a host he can take a more physical form when certain constraints are met. Such as it needing to be night. Along with this Dark's physical form is much weaker and, if not careful, his "body" can easily be torn apart. His soul had a few nicks and cuts but nonetheless it is still useable.

Naruto giggled at Dark's reaction to his words. The more souls a being eats the stronger they can grow. So of course Naruto would want more power. It's what he wanted all this time. The thought of it all left a sweet taste in Naruto's mouth. He wanted power. He needed it. He craved it with every fiber of his being. He was tired of being weak. Tired of being the one who laid in the dirt. The dead last of everything. Now, now he could be better than all of them. He could have it all.

Naruto stared down at Dark grinning madly. He knew Dark wanted to live. He knew that Dark was afraid to die. This was why this was so fun to Naruto. He loved the look of fear in his eyes. He loved how he knew that this would be the end of himself yet he tried anyways. "Hehe it's ok Darky.~ I'll be gental.~" (That sounds really dirty I know...) Dark squirmed under Naruto's foot. Naruto giggled at the sight. He wanted to get out and get away so badly. Hehe too bad that won't be happening anytime soon.

"Bye bye Darky,~ it was fun while it lasted.~" Naruto brought the scythe down quickly but just before it could connect with Dark a large purple mass crashed into himself and pinned him to the ground. Dark and Naruto looked in shock to see Azar had woken up and that he had noticed Naruto's condition. Azar growled at Naruto and Naruto giggled in return. Azar only growled louder causing Naruto to giggled louder and louder until it turned into full blown insane laughter. Azar continued to look at Naruto with a hard look. Naruto, who didn't seem to have a care in the world, gave him a mocking look.

Dark slowly got up and limped over to Azar and Naruto. If he could he has a small chance at being able to force Naruto to sleep. Hopefully he'll be fine when he wakes up. Dark got over to Naruto and sat down next to them. Naruto looked over to Dark and gave him a sadistic grin. Giggling slightly as he spoke, "Putting me to sleep are we? That's your brilliant plan? Hahahaha! Why don't you come back when you actually have something smart to do!" Dark ignored the mocking and continued with his plan regardless.

Placing his index and middle finger on the top of Naruto's head, Dark breathed in and out slowly. It wouldn't work if he was all worked up. Dark slowly began to mutter words, in a language that Naruto couldn't hear fully, under his breath. A look of confusion came across Naruto's face as he tilted his head at him. What was he doing? Naruto didn't think much about it until his eyes began to droop slightly. Naruto soon realized that these weren't just some fancy words that Dark was saying. Naruto immediately began to fight against the lulling pull of sleep.

His efforts however were more or less futile. Azar didn't move an inch due to Naruto's growing fatigue. Naruto growled and tried to kick Axar off but such an attempt proved to be useless. Naruto slowly lost his will to continue as sleep became more and more of a reality. Naruto's hands feel to his side as his breathing slowed. Naruto's eyes began to close and he frowned. He did not want to sleep. He wanted to have fun. He wanted to get back at Dark for stabbing him. He wanted to..he needed to...

Naruto's eyes slid closed as he fell into a peaceful slumber. Azar and Dark watched the sleeping boy intently. They both were worried about him. However they were equally as scared as to what they had awakened. The fear they had felt was unreal. Dark more than Azar. Who had woken up at the end and saw what had happened. However they both knew that this was not the end. That things would only get harder from here on out and that there was nothing they could do about it.