FanFic of The Week Hall of Fame

[Suiko]

LiLv: Ah since the poll is now closed, I'm going to post the winners :P
Didn't think there would be three people winning *facepalm* ^^'
It doesn't matter though! All stories will be stickied until the winner(s) of the second FOTW are announced

Winners of the first FOTW:

Suiko - Kakashi Gaiden II
Ivory - A Precious Visit
SukiAmaya - Kakashi & the Temple of Knowledge

Congratulations all three of you! ^^

*pats Most on his back* don't be sad, there will come more FOTW's :P

Congrats to everyone, I apologise if this hall of fame seems weird but its my first merging of threads, lol. This is where the winning Fanfic's shall stay to be read by all. Enjoy ^^

~SukiAmaya~







as you can see this is my entery for the FOTW, enjoy.

Kakashi Gaiden II
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Kakashi running through the forest, quickly throwing out several hand seals then slapping his hand to a tree, Seals appear from nowhere on the branch he slapped, the branch broke and Kakashi fell to the ground with it. He quickly jumped up cursing then continued running, but now followed by his squad of elite shinobi canines. “I’ve got you!” screamed out Kakashi, while up ahead was a man with black hair, an orange mask with a swirl, and wearing the cloak worn by all Akatsuki members, “It’s too late Madara, stop running, I’ve finally got you!”

The figure just stopped and turned to Kakashi and spoke out, “please, I rather you of all people just call me Tobi.” The masked shinobi stood his ground and prepared for Kakashi to engage, but as Kakashi got but a few feet closer he as well stopped his chase.

“It’s over Madara, all of it; there is no point in resisting.” Kakashi took a deep breath, “just give yourself up, all of your partners have been defeated, and Sasuke is finally with us in the village where he belongs.” Madara did nothing so Kakashi drew out a kunai and held it towards the masked shinobi, “you really plan to resist till your dead don’t you.”

“I have died once, I will most likely be revived again, and again until my goal has finally been complete.” Madara said, “Though not in the sense of me, myself actually returning, but someone will eventually have the same ambitions as myself, and the war will continue until we have won.” Madara started towards Kakashi but before he could get closer one of Kakashi’s dogs shot from the ground and threw its jaws over Madara’s shoulder, followed by the rest of the canine squad bringing Madara to his knees. “It doesn’t matter if I die, because I swear, I will be back.”

Kakashi took a few step toward Madara and threw the kunai at the ground in front of his knees, “you may return as many times as you want.” Kakashi held out his hand and a volt of electricity started to spark around his hand, “because I will always be there to stop you again, and again.” He threw his hand through Madara’s body, piercing his heart with the sparks of his lightning blade. “It’s over… for now.”

“Thank you Kakashi…” Madara slowly reached up and grabbed the bottom of his mask, “before I die, I have one request, call me by my name and look at me with those eyes, the one’s from before, before you acquired the sharingan.” Madara dropped the mask and it shattered against the forest floor, he looked up at Kakashi barely able to keep his eyes open, “That Kakashi is my final and last request.”

Kakashi looked down at the shinobi’s face, it was as if he was looking into a window to the past, the hole in the man’s face where his eye was supposed to be, began to drip blood down his face, Kakashi stared at the man as tears formed into his eyes, he dropped to his knees and grabbed the man before he fell back to the ground, “I’m sorry Obito…” Obito died silently.

With his last bit of strength Kakashi lifted the man who was once his only friend and walked out of the forest back to the village where the two grew up together. Shinobi met him at the entrance of the forest, but Kakashi ignored them and continued walking. Kakashi, as well as the accompanying shinobi said not one word the entire way back, the only thing that left Kakashi’s face was tears of pain.
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Hope you enjoyed it.

[Ivory]

War.
Destruction.
Kunai.
Darkness.
“Kakashi-sensei!”


The wind danced, ruffling his worn, tattered clothing and racked through his silver locks that glowed mythically under the loving rays of the moonlight. But yet he did not stir. “Am I alive?” he thought to himself as his sensed began to awaken. He could hear nothing but the soft whispering of the wind as it ruffled the leaves on the trees and allowed his back muscles to relax upon the soft grass as his nose was assaulted with the scent of the forest. But still his eyes remained closed. To his understanding he should be dead; no-one could survive a kunai at that range. But then where was he now? Where was everyone else? Were they alive? Was he?
“Gah! kakashi-teme, you’re going to have an overload if you keep asking yourself so many questions”.
His heart began to beat faster as his ears registered that voice and his body felt like it had been drenched in cold water. His hand twitched as he felt a pang of pain beneath his left eye.
“O-Obito...”
“Yeah, it’s me” he beamed and kakashi could just tell from his voice that he was smiling, “Rin should be here too soon...” he muttered casually causing Kakashi’s heart to skip a beat.
“Gosh, Kashi-kun, you really done it this time” a feminine voice spoke in the same concerned scolding voice he had almost forgotten.
“Rin-chan...”
“Huh? What are you doing here ay; you got so much people who are waiting for you...who care for you...”
“...Who need you” Obito finished, his voice solemn, “you can’t keep living in the past teme” Kakashi winced. He had heard that line so many times already, but they just didn’t understand.
“I failed you, I failed my team, I failed everyone...” even with his eyes closed he knew it was coming, but he did nothing to stop it, it would hurt but it was just so typical of him. He missed it.
“Baka!” Obito yelled clenching his fist to hit him again but kakashi was relieved when he heard it being caught by another.
“That enough Obi-kun, kakashi, you haven’t failed me...you haven’t failed Obito either. You have made mistakes but mistakes are made for you to learn from them, not dwell on them. You team need you...”
“But I need you!” he snapped back, his voice quivering with untamed emotions. He knew he was being selfish but he couldn’t help it, he wanted to be with them again so badly. “You’re my family...” It was all coming out; Years of regret and grief. Years spent at the memorial stone...Sasuke. The only team he never failed...he failed himself. He had to squeeze his eyes lids tightly to stop them from leaking. When was the last time he had cried? It was so long ago he couldn’t remember...
Silence filled the air for what seemed like an eternity before it was finally broken, “We were family kashi, and don’t you see? You have a new family now” Rin soothed softly, smiling. He watched as his mind was fed images of him, Rin and Obito back in their genin days but then it slowly changed into flashes of Team 7. His Team 7.
“...Family?”
“Yes, family” Rin continued, “They look to you for guidance and protection...don’t leave them now when they need you the most”
“It’s time you let us go Aniki” Obito whispered and kakashi felt his stomach tighten.
“I don’t want to forget you...” Rin chuckled and the sound warmed his heart.
“We’re not asking you to forget us silly; we just want you to move on, if not for us then for yourself”. Kakashi exhaled deeply and he felt a pressure on his chest lighten.
“Hai...i’ll try” he whispered, no longer able to withhold his tears. He felt a gentle hand wipe them away and his breath hitched.
“It’s time to wake up Kakashi...we’ll always be with you” her voice sounded faint and Kakashi began to panic,
“Rin!” he shouted snapping his eyes open.



“Kakashi-sensei!” a loud boisterous voice yelled over the shout of explosions in the distance, snapping him back into reality, “You’re alive!” He looked up into the green glowing faces of his two students as they sighed in relief. They had both grown since there time in the academy; both into strong shin-obe that could hold their own. Sakura wiped away a tear with her free hand as she continued to heal the wound that almost killed him whilst the other smiled foxily subtly flashing his eyes round their surroundings to look out for enemy-nin. “Yeah...I’m fine” he replied softly. Yes, they had certainly grown since then. He smiled finally understanding the words of his fallen comrades. This was his Team; His family. And he couldn’t picture it being with anyone else.



(hope you like ^_^)

[SukiAmaya]

My entry for the Fanfic of the week contest ^^

Kakashi & the Temple of Knowledge

One warm summer’s eve, a dark clad ninja was sprawled under a large tree. Moonlight filtered through the leaves providing enough light for him to read from the heavy novel in his hand. Most people would consider this ruining your eyesight. He considered it training his night vision. This ninja was none other than Kakashi Hatake, Shinobi of the Village Hidden in the Leaves.

Lazily Kakashi gave a long yawn and pocketed his novel. “Come out, Gai. I know you’re there.” His low voice sounding slightly bored.

Like a flash of lightning a shadow ripped through the bushes. The figure it belonged to stood beaming down at a very unimpressed Kakashi. “As expected! You knew I was there!” As if it were any more possible the man’s smile grew wider, moonlight glittered of his large white teeth. Giving Kakashi a thumbs up he added. “Such is the bond of our youthful rivalry!”

“What do you want Gai?” Kakashi didn’t really want the answer to his question, but if he didn’t ask the ‘Jolly Green Giant’ would never leave.

Gai suddenly hauled Kakashi to his feet. “You and I have a mission!”

I don’t think I like where this is headed, Kakashi thought glumly. But all he could do was look shocked and say. “Oh?”



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~Morning

Gai and Kakashi stood side by side in front of the Konoha Public Library. Confused and irritated Kakashi glared up at the building. “The Third gave us a mission at the library?”

Brimming with energy Gai gave him a sly smile. “Genius Kakashi-kun has problems questing for knowledge?”

“No. What I have a problem with is not knowing what I’m questing for!”His cool voice held a hint of annoyance.

“Erm…well…I shall give you the Top Secret details inside!” Gai grabbed his wrist and the two sped into the library.


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“The Third wants us to do what?!” Kakashi practically shouted.


Hand on his hip, Gai grinned, clearly enjoying himself. “We have the honorable task of finding him a copy of Ichi Ichi Paradise, and who better to find such a book than you.”

A blush crept up on Kakashi’s face; he looked about making sure no one was watching. Pulling the book from his pack he held it out to Gai.

Gai was shaking his head, not bothering to hide his amusement. “Not that volume. It’s a new volume that has been misplaced in this vast temple of knowledge.”

“And we have to find it?” Kakashi was beginning to doubt the validity of this mission.

“WITH THE POWER OF OUR YOUTH!” Shouted Gai, giving Kakashi the ‘Nice Gai’ pose. The librarian cast them a dirty look.

And so it began. The two Shinobi sifted through pile after pile of books. Climbed ladders to reach the tops of shelves and even with their incredible abilities it was a slow moving process. Later, while snoozing under a pile of books, a thought suddenly occurred to Kakashi. He leapt up and headed straight for the Romance Novel Section. Moments later he was standing in front of Gai. “You said it was misplaced.”

Gai’s face was animated with a stupefied look. It changed quickly and tears of pride swelled in his eyes. “Kakashi! My greatest foe. You have beat me and yet again proven your youthful worthiness as my rival!” He sniffled once then asked. “Where’d you find it?”

A vein pulsed in Kakashi’s head. “In the Romance Section.” Kakashi opened the first page of the Ichi Ichi Paradise Novel and casually flipped to the back, The Third Hokages name was printed in bold lettering on the sign out card. “Why-?”

“Ha ha.” Gai chuckled nervously; there was a small awkward silence. Without warning Gai snatched the book from Kakashi’s hand and ran, leaving a trail of loose paper and a dumbfounded Kakashi in the dust.

Kakashi shrugged and began to walk towards the exit. Suddenly the librarian was standing before him. She didn’t speak. The librarian merely pointed. Kakashi’s eye looked around at the mess he and Gai had created. “Uh Oh.”

“DO NOT EVEN THINK I’LL LET YOU OUT OF HERE ALIVE!” The librarian shrieked, Steam seemed to shoot from her ears and at that moment a normally mild tempered good looking woman slightly resembled a bull getting ready to charge.

Holding up his hands Kakashi spoke soothingly. “I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere without cleaning up first.”

“Good.” She snorted and walked away.

Looking over the mess Kakashi sighed. “My, my. Where to start?”

“Kakashi-sensei?”

“Sakura!” Kakashi’s eyes held a mischievous glint. “I’m glad I found you. Could you call Sasuke and Naruto and ask them to meet me here?”

Eager to help her sensei (and to see Sasuke) Sakura didn’t even hesitate with her answer. “Hai Sensei!”


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Later Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke stood outside of the Public Library. “Where are we?” The blonde boy asked.

“The library idiot!” Sakura growled. “You know the place you go to read books.”

“Assuming Naruto reads.” Sasuke sneered.

“Shut up Sasuke! I could out read you any day!”

“Enough you two. Let’s go see what Kakashi-sensei needed.” Sakura lead the way while the other two glared at each other.

When they entered the library they found not Kakashi but the librarian. She glared at the three and pointed at the mess of books and papers. “Get to work.”


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Elsewhere Kakashi relaxed under a tree, the warm breeze blowing his cares away. He pulled out his book and began to read. Alone with nature, alone with his book.