Demon of My Dreams (ReVamped)

Chapter 2

Deep within the forest that separates demons from humans, a small two-story cottage stood, just within the borders of the demon’s land. The demons have become scattered across the land ever since the outcome of the war, eleven years ago.

The occupants of the cottage were gathered at a small, round table in the back garden. The two Nine-Tailed demon heirs sat looking at their mentor.

“Iruka-sensei, I’m bored!” The now sixteen-year old Naruto, whined, resting his chin on the table and looking up at his teacher and guardian.

“Yeah Iruka, we’re bored.” The nineteen-year old Kyuubi said, head in his hands.

Iruka, a sensible and well-educated demon, rolled his eyes at his two adoptive sons. “Learning magic is not boring.”

“It is when you’re teaching.” Kyuubi remarked with a snicker. Naruto laughed once, sitting up in his seats.

Iruka glared down at the two of them, hands on his hip. “Making sure the two of you get the basics of magic is hard work. You never listen.”

“Cause you never show us the magic, Iruka!” Naruto said. “It's always a lecture.”

Iruka blushed and turned away from them. “You two know I'm not that good at magic. It's easier if I can just teach you the technique and you guys practice.”

Kyuubi crossed his arms over his chest and looked at Iruka pointedly. “So why don't we find another demon who can show us practical part of magic.”

“Because it's too dangerous!” Iruka shouted. Kyuubi and Naruto looked at him in shock at his outburst. He lightly cleared his throat. “Plus, I'm not sure who to trust anymore. Some of these demons will turn you over to the Uchiha's just to save their own self.”

The two stayed quiet. Naruto looked up and smiled at Iruka. “Can you tell us the story of The Prophecy?”

Kyuubi looked up at him, excited. “Yeah, we can finish the lesson later!”

Iruka rolled his eyes. “You two should know it by heart by now. I tell it you almost everyday.”

“We don't care!” The two shouted in unison, giggling.

Iruka couldn't help but smile and he put his hands up in surrender before sitting down with them. “Alright, here it goes.

The Prophecy is a tale written by the Gods. The Gods agreed that Demons and Humans will always be at war together. Only the strongest of each species will survive, for demons, that is the Nine-Tails.”

Kyuubi laughed in triumph, giving Naruto a smirk.

“And for humans, that is the Uchiha's.”

Both Naruto and Kyuubi booed at the sound of the name.

“The Gods agreed that this will be their fate until,” he paused and looked at the two them, causing then both to look at him, anxious. “The strongest Nine-Tails is born and the strongest Uchiha as well. Together the two will bring about peace.

For the humans, a boy of ten will carry the Amerestu Sharingan,the eyes of death.The Sharingan has the power to slow down time for demons, allowing them to restrain and mentally tame a demon. , For demons. The Nine-Tailed fox of burgundy hay, will be the bearer of life. The two will unite and create life, the first human-demon hybrid.”

Iruka paused with a sigh. “Demons all around believe we are in the times of The Prophecy due to the fact that your father, Minato, was defeated in battle.”

Naruto let out a sigh. “I love that story.”

“Alright you two, we won't continue our lesson today.”

Kyuubi and Naruto shouted excitedly.

Iruka smirked at them. “Don't get excited just yet. You're going to have to do your chores. Starting with cleaning up the study.”

The two groaned in disappointment. “Seriously, Iruka?!” Kyuubi screeched.

“Yes, yes! Now get to it!” Iruka shooed them from the table and they walked into the cottage, grumbling all the way.

The study was messy from their last session of practicing magic. Books and scrolls littered the floor along with various debris.

Naruto groaned louder as he walked into the room first. “This is going to take forever!”

Kyuubi rolled his eyes and pushed past his brother into the room. “Quit your complaining, it's not that bad.” He picked up a book and placed it back onto the bookshelf. “See?”

“Yeah. One down, a thousand more to go!” Naruto picked up a couple books on the floor next to him and walked over to place them on the same bookshelf.

“That’s the spirit, Naru-chan!” He encouraged. He snickered when Naruto glared at him.

The two worked in silence for about fifteen minutes until Naruto let out a dreamy sigh.

“I can't wait until The Prophecy comes true.”

Kyuubi raised an eyebrow and turned to look at Naruto who was leaning against the lone desk in the room, staring out the window. “Why’s that?”

Naruto blinked and turned to face his older brother. “Because I'll be the hero that the demons and humans need.”

Kyuubi stared at him before letting out a snort. “You think The Prophecy is about you?”

Naruto looked at him like he grew two heads. “Yeah. Who else would it be?”

Kyuubi rolled his eyes. “Um, duh, me.”

“You? I don't think so.”

“Oh yeah? And why do you think its you?”

“A fox the color of hay? Its obviously me. I'm blonde, blonde is the same color as hay.”

“It's burgundy hay, Naruto. Burgundy is a reddish-brown. That's closer to my color.”

Naruto snorted. “Yeah right, Kyuubi. You're fur is practically neon red. It's definitely not you. And besides, you're not the type of person whose aura screams peace.”

Kyuubi felt himself starting to get annoyed and a little hurt at his brother's words. He knew it wasn't Naruto's intention to hurt him but the feeling was still there.

“And the bearer of life? We watched you in the garden.” Naruto began to laugh. “Everything you touched died.”

Kyuubi growled. “Yeah, and you know what else The Prophecy says? That its a strong Nine-Tails. And you, little brother, are nothing near strong.” His words were laced with anger and Naruto looked at him in shock. “You're not good at any magic! Nine-Tails are supposed to be born exceptionally strong and you go against all physics and be the weakest ones in all of history!”

“Kyuu,” Naruto started to whine, tears already pricking at his  eyes. He wiped at them with his hands.

Kyuubi crossed his  arms over his chest and smirked down at his little brother. “See? You're already crying and I only was stating the truth. The Prophecy could never be about someone as weak as you.”

Naruto stared at him hurt, before starting to cry. He ran out of the room and out the front door of the cottage.

Kyuubi watches from his place in the study as Naruto transformed into his demon fox form and sprinted out of sight from the cottage. “What a baby.” He said, shaking his head and going back to cleaning up the study.