A/N: Hello everyone! Welcome to my first ever fanfiction. After reading some for so many years, I decided to give my own spin on it. I hope you enjoy and please leave some constructive criticism. I hope you enjoy the ride and let the games begin!

This chapter was revised on January 6, 2020.

An Unexpected Reunion

Acnologia watches the scene below him in morbid fascination as Tenrou Island completely vanishes thanks to his breath attack. Acnologia was a truly terrifying beast to behold. He was around 50 meters tall. The top half of his body was covered in black, armored scales. He had four horns protruding from the sides of his head extending backward. The front of his head was round and blunt, his eyes were white and beady, his mouth housed razor-sharp teeth, and his chin protruded into the shape of an arrowhead. His wings were black and had a feathery appearance to them, like a bird's. His underbelly, inner tail, and legs were all a dull grey color. His tail was long and ended in the shape of sharp dual-prong stinger. The most distinguishing feature was the blue tribal markings that covered the top half of his body.

The black dragon had originally come to the island sensing the black mage, Zeref, was on it. He wanted to kill the worthless human for the sins committed against him, 400 years ago. Sadly, fate was not too kind as Zeref had disappeared already, but he did get something out of this trip. He found a wizard guild on the island. And of all the guilds, it had to be the one founded by that brat, Mavis. Plus he saw the human he fought a few months ago too!

Now that he thinks about it, only one of Mavis's 'brats' would have the guts to face him in mortal combat. Though 'fight' would be the biggest understatement since it only lasted for about three minutes. Still for a human to last that long, deserves some praise. It was one of the reasons he spared him and not outright killed him on the spot. Now he had several other mages to have fun with. They even had three dragon slayers! Well, four if that artificial one was included.

Unfortunately, he soon saw that these dragon slayers were laughably weak. Compared to the slayers and mages of his age, these guys were pathetic. Then again none of these mages ever experienced war so it was kinda expected that none will have the capacity that the others had. Plus it looked like they were recovering from a fierce battle, but even that factor would not have changed the outcome much. However, he did get some entertainment from the master of the guild. Being able to increase to his height and be able to hold him off for so long for his 'children' to escape was an impressive feat. However, surprise, surprise, the brats ignored his plea and came back at full forth engaging Acnologia in combat.

The dragon had to mentally shake his head at this. Why was he not surprised? Humanity really was one stubborn species. No matter how hard you put them down, they just keep coming back up like roaches. Though he must admit these humans were entertaining him more than he had anticipated. Hell, the three dragon slayers managed to push him into the sea. This piqued his interest ever slightly and he decided to test the brats and see if they would be worthy of his attention in the future. He rose from the sea and prepared to launch a breath attack upon them. The mages then began gathering their magic energy together when his attack was launched. At the last moment, a sphere appeared blocking the attack. However, the collision caused a massive explosion to erupt from the chain reaction.

Now as Acnologia looks at the emptiness where the island once stood, he senses a large mana signature below the surface of the sea. The dragon chuckles in amusement.

"So they survived, huh? Those humans are a tenacious bunch, I will give them that."

He looks around, but he could no longer sense Zeref. The dragon growls at this since he was hoping to end that immortal's miserable existence for good, but it seems he was having too much fun. Oh well, it wasn't a total loss. He got to have a little fun. Something he hasn't had in a very long time. He decided it was time to leave and return to his lair on Mount Zonia. He flaps his large, blacks wings and sets off to the horizon.

While he flies back home, he remembers a time when he was once human like everyone else. One that fought with the same tenacity and loyalty for his fellow comrades. He was loud, brash, and idiotic like that fire dragon slayer. But he was betrayed by the very people he fought for, and those he thought he could trust just left him behind as he was slowly tortured and rotted away until he was finally executed. What was his name? It had been so long that he became forgetful of his old name. He had gained so many names throughout the centuries.

Acnologia

Kinslayer

The Dragon King

The Black Dragon of the Apocalypse

The Dragon Slayer King

The Symbol of Fear

Dracul, The Dragon

Avatar of Destruction

The Black Dragon in the Book of Apocalypse

These were all just a few of the names that he acquired in the 400 years he's been alive. But his human name? He hadn't used that in a very LONG time? What was it again? Ruto? Nato? Menma? Naruto? Naruto! That was his name. Naruto Uzumaki, future Hokage of Konoha, believe it! He chuckles in amusement as he remembers his old catchphrase.

That was what he used to scream at everyone. It was his idea that if he became the Hokage, then everyone will begin to look up to him. It was only when he was imprisoned that he realized how foolish that dream really was. They would NEVER accept him no matter what he did for them; they would always see him as a demon. A monster. Which was really ironic, considering what he is now.

Plus, needing to become the strongest to get everyone to see you and accept you, was a foolish goal. People either saw the real you from the very beginning or they saw what they wanted to see. Sadly only one person saw him for what he truly was. A sad, little boy that wanted to be accepted, to be loved. The one girl that did this for him, but he never noticed, or was it that he couldn't accept her? She was the only one to try and visit him in prison for comfort and not to scorn him. It was when she confessed her love to him, that he felt truly happy in a VERY long time, and at peace at his impending doom. They made a promise to one another on that day that they swore to honor for the rest of their lives.

Sadly Naruto or Acnologia now had long forgotten that promise after everything he went through in his second life. He wondered how the girl's life was, and if she was strong like she promised she would become. Part of him wishes he could see her again, but he had no way of going back to his old world on his own. Perhaps one of the dragons would help him? However, he rid himself of that idea as quickly as it came. None of the dragons, nor any of their allies would help him with anything he asked of them. Especially after the slaughter, he caused 400 years ago. He won't deny that part of him enjoyed the death and destruction he caused, but not all of it was his fault.

However, it was pointless to argue whose to blame and regret. He did wonder though why none of the elders or the deities of the dragon race have done anything to stop him. Perhaps going to them, he may get an answer. However, before he could allow himself to ponder any further, a flash of light appears before him, blinding his line of sight. He growls at whoever is foolish enough to surprise him,

"Who dares come before Acnologia, The Dragon King!"

Acnologia got no answer as the light got brighter before it envelops his entire form.

When Acnologia finally regains his sight, he sees nothing but an endless, white void around him. He growls in annoyance.

"Who has called me here?! Show yourself you coward!"

"Who the hell are you?! You look like an overgrown lizard!" roared a voice behind him.

He looks behind and is shocked at who was yelling at him.

The first person was a woman with a slender and feminine build. She stood at 5'4''. She had blood, red hair that went down to her ankles with two shoulder-length bangs on each side of her face. There was one black hair clip on the left side of her head. She had violet eyes and a light skin complexion. She was wearing a high-collar white blouse under a loose-fitting, green dress. She looked rather annoyed.

The other was a tall tan man that stood at 5'9''. He had spiky, blonde hair. His eyes were a deep shade of blue. He wore a long-sleeved, blue sweatshirt with two red swirls on the sides of his arm. On top of that, he wore a light green vest with six pockets on the front. The most noticeable attire he had on was the white, short-sleeved cloak with the fire patterns at the bottom. The man was trying to calm the woman down.

The third shocked him the most, and who he paid the most attention to. She was standing at 5'4. She wore a light Lavender, sleeveless kimono-style blouse that was tied with a violet obi around her waist. She had short dark navy pants with thigh high stockings along with black high heel boots. Her hair was a dark blue with a hime cut at the front while reaching past her waist. She had two bangs that reached her chin. The most noticeable thing was her eyes, they were pupilless and had a hint of lavender in them.

The last occupant was a giant orange fox with nine tails. His eyes never losing track of the dragon in front of him.

Acnologia could not believe what he was seeing. Before him were Kushina Uzumaki, Minato Namikaze, Hinata Hyuuga, and The Kyuubi or Kurama as he told him before he died. The black dragon thought someone was playing some sick joke with him. Well, he was not in the mood for mind games! He opens his wings outs and began to release his magical power in his rage, which puts everyone on guard.

"Alright, you had your fun! Now show yourself you, damn cowards! I am in no mood for your trickery, now reveal yourselves!"

"Hey, I was talking to you, you overgrown garden lizard! Listen to me when I am talking to you-ttebane!" Kushina screamed.

Acnologia turns to look at Kushina with an annoyed scowl appearing on his face before pointing one of his claws at her.

"I have nothing to say to you woman! Go take your blonde idiot of a husband and go fuck each other's brains out till you die. Since that is all you two can do right! Fucking and dropping dead!"

Minato's and Hinata's jaws dropped at the insult, while Kurama was doing his best to bite back the laughter that was going to erupt. That all stopped when they all felt a dark aura and turned to see that Kushina was not amused at all. In fact, she was pissed off in every sense of the word. Her hair was split into 'nine' tails and her face and eyes were red like her hair. She was out for blood and bloody hell she will get it spilled!

"YOU BASTARD! LET'S SEE IF YOU CAN INSULT ME AFTER I HAVE YOU CAGED DOWN!" she screamed at him.

Suddenly several golden chains erupted from her body heading straight for him. Knowing exactly what those chains can do Acnologia takes to the air and begins evading them as much as possible to not get captured.

"Your chains may be able to capture a bijuu, but let me make some things clear! I am no lizard, I am a dragon! Second I am no bijuu, so those chains are nothing more than a nuisance to me!" he roared at her.

Kushina got even more annoyed, but before she could retort, however, a massive chakra pulse causes Kushina and Acnologia to pause as they both turn to see Hinata glaring at both of them with great intensity with her byakugan activated.

"BOTH OF YOU THAT'S ENOUGH! We are in the middle of nowhere, and what do the two of you do? Acting like two children having a temper tantrum. Kushina I know you're mad at his insults, I get that, but you need to let this go. For all, we know he could be equal to if not greater than Kurama!"

"That's debatable, Hinata," Kurama growled. Hinata turned to glare back at Kurama in annoyance. "Whatever! We need to calm down and think this through. Can we all please do that?" she urged to everyone.

No one argued with her before she turned to the dragon above them.

"Dragon-sama may you please come down to talk. I promise you, we mean no harm. So can we please talk in a civilized manner and find a way out of here." Acnologia looked at the girl in wonder. This was not the same girl he had seen before his execution.

'Looks like she has kept her promise to me after all.' he thought in amusement. "Alright Hinata-chan, we will talk."

Hinata, feeling a little unnerved by the way she was addressed, nodded. Kushina and Minato were also concerned and a little weary with how...familiar this dragon seems to be with them.

"Dragon-sama, how did you know Hinata-san's name. Plus how did you know that Kushina and I were married?" Minato asked with a calculating gaze.

"You also knew what a bijuu was and that Kushina's chains can affect them. How do you know so much about us, since there are no dragons in our dimension/world?" Kurama demanded in a suspicious tone.

Everyone turns their attention to the dragon before them. Said dragon was debating what he should say. He decided to have fun with it for a bit.

"The reason I know so much is that I was once a resident of your world."

This surprised everyone since they would have heard something of a black dragon roaming around the Elemental Nations.

"How? There were no dragons in our world as far as I know. Are there?" Minato asked as Kurama and Hinata shook their heads.

"The reason you've never seen me is that I was once a human before I became the form you see before you now. A human you all know very well."

THAT threw them for a loop. He was human before?! A human they all knew? But this left the question. What human did Kurama, Hinata, Minato, and Kushina know? The former two were feeling a pit forming in their stomach as they thought longer about what the dragon said. Acnologia looked at the girl and gave her a fanged smile that increased her anxiety tenfold.

"You changed a lot more than I expected Hinata Hyuuga. You are no longer that shy girl I once knew that could barely utter a complete sentence."

Hinata took a step back, the pit she was feeling was growing even more. The same could be said for Kurama.

'It can't be him. Please don't let it be him.' Hinata thought.

'It this really you? Have you become the monster that stands before me?' Kurama sadly thought.

Minato and Kushina were still unsure, but they were also feeling a pit forming for them.

'What is this feeling of dread that is coming over me?' the two thought.

Hinata gulped before asking the question that will confirm this fear of hers. "How do you know so much about me? How do you know I was so shy before?"

Acnologia tilted his head to the girl.

"I know you because you promised me the day before my execution that you would change and become the strongest kunoichi in your village. It was also when you confessed your undying LOVE for me. Does that ring any bells?" Acnologia retorted. It did ring some bells. Hinata took several steps back before covering her mouth. Her eyes wide as tears fell from them. Kurama was looking at Acnologia with both shock and sadness.

"N-Naruto-kun?" she asked.

Minato and Kushina snapped their heads between the girl and the dragon.

"H-Hinata, what did you say?" Minato shakingly asked. He hoped he heard wrong. His wife was also shaking hoping this was all a nightmare. Hinata did not turn to them and instead focused on Acnologia.

"A-Are you Naruto-kun?" she asked again.

Acnologia simply sighed before looking at her again.

"Yes. I am Acnologia, the Dragon King. The Black Dragon of the Apocalypse. But when I was human, a shinobi. I was known as Naruto Uzumaki. The last jinchuuriki of Kurama, The Kyuubi no Yoko."

The occupants just looked at him in shock, sorrow, and horror. The latter being Minato and Kushina.

Hinata took several steps before she was in front of him. She slowly puts her hand on his snout and gently rubs it.

"Naruto-kun," she said quietly. Acnologia would never say it, but he was enjoying the girl's soft hands on him. They were so warm and comforting. It reminded him of Anna and the others.

He decided to play nice with her. Acnologia's body began glowing brightly, which made Hinata pause and take a step back. Everyone was shocked as he continued to shrink and his feature changed until they became more human. He continued to shrink until he was about the same height as Hinata, if not slightly taller. When the light died down. The sight before them shocked them for a new loop.

Where Acnologia once stood now was a man with a well-defined face and a chiseled chest littered with several scars around his torso and arms. His only form of clothing were black baggy pants and a black cloak. He had a necklace of fangs around his neck. He had spiky blonde hair like Minato's. He had slitted eyes with the deepest shade of blue that anyone had seen. The most striking feature was the three whisker marks on each of his cheeks. It was Naruto Uzumaki. A much older Naruto Uzumaki. The man looked at the girl in front of him, before slowing putting a hand on her cheek. This startled the girl before she allowed the warmth of his hand to fill her.

"I have missed you Hinata," he said softly.

Tears began to fill her eyes, and Hinata soon began to cry before enveloping him in a hug. This shocked him before he reluctantly, but slowly returned the hug.

"Naruto-kun *Sob* Naruto-kun *Sob*. You're back. *Sob* I thought *Sob* I would never see you again. *Sob* I missed you so much."

Naruto simply hugged the girl and let her vent it all out. He wanted to enjoy this reunion. Because for the first time in a long time he was content and happy.

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