Two Paths (Sequel to Why Me)

The true identity

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Mariah showed an expression of apathy as she looked at the three shinobi. Their eyes held concern for the young kunoichi as they saw how protective she was of the masked man who has yet to turn around. Naruto was shaking in anger as he watched his friend protect the man who was trying to destroy the world.

"Mariah! Snap out of it!" Naruto exclaimed.

"Naruto! It's no use, she's under a powerful genjutsu." Kakashi said.

"Who would you like for me to dispose of first master?" Mariah asked.

"The copy cat ninja; he's a nuisance."

"Yes sir,"

Mariah jumped forward towards Kakashi kunai in hand but was stopped by Naruto. She gave him a black stare as her kunai and Naruto's both shook trying to over power one another.

"Mariah don't listen! Kakashi-sensei is important to you remember? He's the leader of team 7!"

"I have no memory of any of you so you're lying."

"No I'm not lying! I've known you since you started the academy! When we graduated you were put on team seven along with me, Sakura, and Sasuke!"

"You know nothing about me."

"It's no use boy, she only remembers being in the Akatsuki." The man shouted.

Mariah jumped back from Naruto sending shuriken his way which he blocked.

"Yes I do! You're Mariah Kira last of the Kira clan who were wiped out by the Akatsuki. You were then kidnapped by Orochimaru and were stuck with him for a year but rescued. You have a kekkai genkai which you can copy any kekkai genkai and you can talk to animals. You can create a force field because of the experiments! At first you were a cold hearted person but the more you got to know us you cared about us and protected us. You trust us!"

"I trust no one." Mariah said as she created a jutsu. "Fire style: Fire ball jutsu!"

The fire ball was huge; too big for them to dodge. They braced themselves for impact but it never came. They uncovered their eyes and saw someone in front of them with a giant wall which blocked Mariah's attack.

"That would've been bad if I didn't show up in time." The mystery person said.

"Who? How?" Naruto gasped.

"I knew that I sensed another person around. You seem like a worthy opponent." Mariah said.

The wall then disappeared revealing who it was which made the Leaf shinobi's eyes widen.

"Mariah, who would've thought that someone as powerful as you would get caught in a Genjutsu." The person said.

"And how would you know that?"

"Because I've been with you your whole life. Most importantly; I'm in love with you."

Mariah looked him straight into his dark eyes which held concern and love. His shaggy black hair was all over the place sticking up here and there getting in his eyes. The wind blew the hair out of the way so she could get a better look at his face. The dust and debris moved along with the wind causing the scene to be even more intense.

"What's your name?" Mariah questioned.

"Tadashi," He answered.

"But-but you died! We saw you die!" Naruto exclaimed.

"No I didn't die, my body did but my soul didn't. I lost my memory but slowly I regained it."

"Hmph so why didn't you die? I think that I should just kill you now since you're being annoying." Mariah spat.