Inhuman: A Naruto Novel

Chapter 2: Misunderstood Entrance

A black hole opened up high in the air. From it, Takabi came soaring out, his eyes immediately falling upon the Illuminated buildings far below him. The bustling people looked like little dots, with the moonlight raining down overhead. It was faintly cloudy, the atmosphere hiding his presence from sight.

The markings faded from his body, a wave of exhaustion overcoming him. He escaped, just barely, thanks to his ability to stop time, but the fear of being tracked lingered in the back of his mind. Those two, Momoshiki and Kinshiki, certainly seemed familiar, but he wasn't sure how. Their presence had been overwhelming, and their power had matched their attitude. If they knew about his powers, they would've caught him with no trouble.

That thought sent shivers down his spine. Along with the thin air so far above the village, combined with his exhaustion, it was difficult to keep his eyes open.

Maybe… maybe a quick nap… 

The ground drew closer. Down below, the pedestrians took notice of his body descending from the heavens. They pointed, murmuring amongst each other, before anyone fully noticed what was approaching them.

It was swift.

It was heavy.

He crashed into the ground, with such intense force it blew everyone within the immediate area back down the roads they came from. From the piled people, little were injured, but one person in particular remained in place.

Her short pink hair touched her shoulders, creamy skin caked in a cloud of dust and dirt. She raced forward, stopping just short of the large crater and peered her green eyes into the damage. Spotting Takabi's body right away, she leapt in without a second thought, sliding next to him and rolling him on his back.

He's… He's completely uninjured. From an impact like that?

Slowly, he stirred, and his violet eyes shined through the airborne soil.

He looks exhausted. Who is this guy?

"Who… the hell… are you…"

"Are you alright," She asked, the caution in her voice growing. She didn't think much about it before due to her medical nature, but now that she examined him closer, she was skeptical if he was an enemy or not. She knew of numerous different ways for people to infiltrate the village, and this would just be added to the list. "Do you feel any pain?"

He didn't respond. The haziness in his eyes beginning to fade, and strength slowly returning to him, he rolled away from the woman and flipped to his feet, eyes locked on her face.

"Where am I," He asked.

"Hold on. Before that, tell me your name. What happened to you?" She stood, hand held out to calm his obvious panic.

Not being one to be drawn in so easily, Takabi threw his arm aside, erecting a wall of white heat that kept her back. "Stay away!"

These flames. Her thoughts trailed away from concern to examination. They're so intense, but the heat is focused. He doesn't want to hurt me, but if he snaps like this, he could be a danger to everyone in the village.

Takabi turned on his heel and leapt out the crater. Landing in the street, the villagers watched him with fearful eyes, before screaming and scrambling away from him. He took off past them, ignoring the calls of the woman who found him.

What is this place?! Where did I end up this time?!

"There he is!"

He glanced over his shoulder. There was a group of men and women, all wearing similar uniforms; An olive green vest and navy colored pants. Their open toed shoes matched their pants color, and a red swirl was stitched in the back of the vest, as well as along the arm.