(Hello again to all my Naruto fans, and Welcome to the New Year. This time I'm taking another crack at my High School Street Fighter Naruto, and put him into a new school setting by sending him across the seas to America where he'll attend CHS, home of the Canterlot Wondercolts. What new surprises and adventures await him in a high school surrounded by magic not of their world? That'll be for you to find out. If you're new here I'd recommend reading Street Fighting Fox first to know where this version of Naruto stands. And there will be references made to my other Naruto crossovers as well. And possibly some cameos as well.)
As the morning sun rose over Japan to begin the day, proud high school student and street fighting champion Naruto Namikaze was awoken by the sound of his alarm clock. He groggily hit the snooze button and sat up, "I really hate mornings." he yawned, before getting out of bed and left his room to wash up. Upon leaving his room he passed his dresser which had three specific pictures in small frames on it. The first picture was of him with his pal and childhood friend Sasuke and his twin sister Kisa. The picture next to it was of him and his two girls Tenten and Samui. The final picture was of Naruto with the members of the Street Fighting team he was a part of known as the Tailed Beasts.
After washing up, Naruto was in his school uniform which he wore in his own style from the jacket being unbuttoned, and the sleeves rolled up. He took a seat at the kitchen table to enjoy breakfast with his twin sister, his parents, and godfather, "So, Naruto, a new day is here. Excited for what awaits you?" Jiraiya nudged him.
"I guess." Naruto answered, while sounding a bit bored.
"You guess?" his parents asked in confusion.
"That doesn't sound like the enthusiastic brother I was raised with." Kisa noted.
"Sorry, guys. It's just when you've saved the entire multiverse along side many alternate versions of yourself, and fought aliens following that adventure. Life just doesn't seem so thrilling." he explained.
"So what do you need to face world threats now just to be excited?" Minato asked rhetorically.
"Possibly." he shrugged.
Kisa rolled her eyes, "Only you, Naruto, would find facing worldwide destruction as a means of living it up."
"You know me." Naruto said, before eating.
"Well, you two better get a move on. Don't wanna be late." Kushina warned them.
"Yes, mom." the two said, before they grabbed their bags and headed out.
As they walked to school, Naruto was still thinking about what his dad said, "You know, Kisa, in a sense dad may be correct."
"About what?" Kisa wondered.
"That I need to face world threats in order to feel excited or in high spirits."
"And being part of Japan's top street fighting team isn't enough?" she asked rhetorically.
"Well, the opponents we face now don't even come close to being as tough as the enemies that my other selves have faced."
"Brother, you are never satisfied." Kisa said dryly with a roll of her eyes.
"So sue me for wanting more action in life." Naruto replied, as they headed up to the school.
And so Naruto and Kisa went through their day like any other day at school. When it was the last class of the day, Principal Tsunade entered the classroom, "Listen up, everyone, I have an announcement for you all," this caught the classes attention, as the principal continued, "Konoha High will be participating in a student exchange program with one of our sister schools in the United States of America to strengthen the bonds of friendship between schools of different nations."
Sasuke spoke up, "So that means our school will be getting a student from another school in the U.S?"
"Precisely, while we will be sending one of our own to America to attend the school there for two months. And the student chosen to represent our school is none other than... Naruto Namikaze!"
The students were shocked, but not as much as Naruto himself, "Me? Really?" he asked.
Tsunade continued, "Yes. You will be spending two months at our sister school in America known as Canterlot High."
"Awesome!" Naruto cheered.
Sakura suddenly raised her hand, "Yes, Sakura?" Tsunade answered.
"Ma'am, with all do respect. Do you think it's wise or even safe to send Naruto of all people to America to represent each and every one of us and our whole school?" Naruto frowned at her words.
"And him going doesn't sit well with you?" the principal inquired.
"I'm just saying out of everyone here, why did it have to be Naruto? He's not the smartest, or well behaved student in the entire school." Sakura continued to bluntly bash the blonde boy who spoke up.
"I'm right here, ya know?!"
Tsunade calmed him, and answered, "While your criticism is open, Sakura. I feel it would benefit Canterlot High to have one of our more enthusiastic and energetic of students attend. Plus Naruto could use a bit of culture as well."
"Thank you, Principal Tsunade," Naruto replied feeling glad someone was on his side, "So when do I leave?"
"This Saturday morning. The arrangements have already been made, so all you need to do is pack and catch the flight there. Can you do that?"
"Of course I can." Naruto confirmed.
"Then I bid you good luck, Naruto." Tsunade said, as she left the class.
When school was let out, Naruto was walking along side Kisa, Sasuke, and Sakura, "Can you believe it? Me going to America?" he asked them.
"I can hardly believe it." Kisa answered dryly.
"You sound bitter, Kisa." Sasuke noticed.
"I'm just shocked my brother was picked instead of me. Most of these programs send the school's best and brightest." she explained.
"Yeah well these are new times, Kisa," Naruto replied, "Besides this is exactly what I need."
"What you need?" Sakura asked.
"I've been sort of in a rut for awhile due to not having anything as exciting happening in my life. So perhaps going to America will bring some excitement back to me. Plus I always wanted to see America."
"Are you even fluent in the English language?" Sakura asked.
"Hey, I may not be the smartest student, but I have taken the language course."
"Courtesy of me." Kisa boasted, much to her brother's annoyance.
"Anyway, wait til mom and dad hear about this." Naruto said.
Upon returning home, the twins broke the news to their parents and Jiraiya, who were flabbergasted, "You're being sent to America?" Kushina gasped.
"Yup. All part of the student exchange program." Naruto answered proudly.
"Well, how about that?" Minato asked amazed.
"You're lucky, Naruto," Jiraiya began, "America is an amazing place. And the ladies there are so fine." he fantasized about being surrounded by lots of American women.
"Idiot!" Kushina smacked the back of his head ending his fantasy.
"Kushina, you hit hard!" Jiraiya rubbed the back of his head.
Kushina huffed, before speaking to Naruto, "Are you sure you're ok with this, Naruto?"
"Of course I am. A chance to visit another continent? I'm all for it."
"Good to know, son. A little culture does good for a person." Minato added.
"True, but two months of our son being on his own," Kushina worried, "The idea of it worries me."
"Honey, Naruto will be fine. And it's not like he'll be on his own. He'll have the family assigned to house him while he's there." Minato explained.
"True," she smiled, "Well, Naruto, if it's what you want. Then I support it."
"As do I." Minato agreed.
"Thanks guys." Naruto smiled.
Later on, Naruto was at his laptop speaking to Tenten and Samui through video messaging, "So you're really going to America?" Samui asked.
"That's right. Part of student exchange." Naruto confirmed.
"That's a real big honor." Tenten admitted.
"I know. Me out of all the students being selected." Naruto said.
"Do Asura and the others know about this?" Samui inquired.
"Not yet. That's why I'm meeting up with them tonight to tell them."
"Think the team will go on a fighting hiatus without you?" Tenten asked.
"Doubtful. I mean they didn't have a hiatus when I wasn't part of their team."
"True."
"Well, I gotta head out now. Talk to you two later. Love you."
"Love you, Naruto." the girls said together, before ending their video messaging.
When nighttime rolled in, Naruto had met with the rest of the Tailed Beast members at their lair in the city. Naruto stood before the group, "So as you can see I will be unable to partake in any street fighting matches here for the next two months." he explained.
Asura, the leader, spoke, "Maybe not here, but you can always find some challengers in America."
Han spoke, "He's correct. The street fighting system ranges all across the globe. So there's a good chance you may find a team where you're going to challenge."
"That would be cool. A chance to keep my moves up and stay in shape." Naruto said, while flexing his arms.
"But be warned, Naruto," Gaara began, "American Street Fighters can be just as ruthless as the ones here."
"They may even fight dirtier than most." Yugito added.
"I understand your concern. As such I will be extremely careful." Naruto promised.
"Then we wish you the best of luck on your trip overseas." Yagura said.
"Show those American Fighting folk, who's the one to deliver the choke." Bee rapped, as Naruto rolled his eyes at his rapping.
"What Bee means is make sure you put in a good word on behalf of our team while you're there." Fu said.
"And try not to get yourself arrested there." Roushi warned him.
"Otherwise you may never come home." Utakata added.
"I'll be careful, guys. You know I will." Naruto promised, as Asura offer him his hand.
"Then we wish you luck on your journey." Naruto smiled, and shook his captains hand.
Soon it was Saturday morning, and at the airport Naruto stood in the airport lobby with his parents, Jiraiya, Kisa, Tenten, Samui, Sasuke, and Sakura. Naruto's luggage included a suitcase containing his clothes and such, a duffel bag containing extra stuff, and a guitar case with his electric guitar Hiraishin inside it.
"Well, guys, this is it." Naruto said.
Tenten wrapped her arms around him and kissed Naruto, "Take care of yourself, Naruto." she said.
"You know it, Tenten."
Samui walked up and kissed him too, "We better not find out you've found yourself an American girlfriend. Otherwise it'll be a cold day in hell for you." she warned him.
Naruto winced knowing how cold Samui can be, especially when she's serious, "Wouldn't even think about it." Samui nodded as she went back to the others.
Sasuke and Naruto fist bumped, "Keep me posted if anything exciting happens around here or at the school, Sasuke."
"You got it, man," Sasuke nodded, "And be careful of jet lag when you arrive."
"Appreciate the heads up."
Sakura walked up to him, "Good luck, Naruto. But remember, you represent us and the school. If you do anything to mess it up you will have disgraced the very name of our school and everyone there."
Naruto frowned and spoke to Sasuke, "Sasuke, why do you date her again?" Sakura frowned, but Kisa brought her back and spoke to her twin brother.
"Be safe, brother. And make sure to bring me back a souvenir of some kind."
"It's a promise, Kisa."
Jiraiya spoke next, "Have fun, Naruto. But not too much fun." Jiraiya nudged him.
"Oh, I'll behave all right." Naruto answered slyly.
Minato and Kushina went to their son and embraced him, "My baby going off to see the world." Kushina smiled.
"Don't worry, mom, it's not really goodbye after all." Naruto calmed her.
"Yeah. He'll be back before you know it," Minato added, before speaking to Naruto, "Have a good time, Naruto. And come back safely.
"Will do, Pop," Naruto answered, "Well, I'll see you all in two months." he headed down through the terminal to the gate.
Soon enough, Naruto was on a plane bound for America. He sat in his window seat and looked out the window seeing the ground below and the clouds in the sky. He smiled and spoke, "See ya round, Japan."
Naruto made the most of his flight during the day time and afternoon from listening to music, reading comics, and just napping to pass some time. When evening came, Naruto slept peacefully in his seat with a blanket covering him while his head rested on a pillow. A flight attendant came by and covered him up some more with his blanket.
When he crossed the border he saw he was entering American time and it was already day time. The plane arrived at its destination and touched down. One it safely landed and docked, the people were let off and entered the airport. Naruto got off and yawned, "I'm gonna need to get used to this timezone change," he set his cellphone clock for America time, "Ok, now I just need to find those who're picking me up and grab my stuff."
Naruto looked around and to his luck saw some people holding up a sign reading 'Naruto Namikaze'. It was a group of four, composed of two adults a man and a woman, a boy roughly Itachi Uchiha's age, and a girl wearing glasses who was about his age. He walked up to them as the man addressed him, "Naruto Namikaze?"
"That'd be me." Naruto answered in English.
"It's good to meet you. My name's Night Light Sparkle. This is my wife Twilight Velvet."
"Welcome, dear." Velvet greeted him.
"My son, Shining Armor."
"Nice to meet you." Shining Armor greeted with a smile.
"And my daughter, Twilight Sparkle."
"Hello." Twilight greeted.
"It's nice to meet you all. I really hope I won't be a burden to you all during my stay."
"Don't you worry none," Velvet began, "We're more than happy to have you with us, aren't we?"
"Of course," Twilight agreed, "Housing a foreign exchange student will really do wonders for my high school credit," her family and Naruto gave her awkward looks, as she corrected herself, "I mean, and it'll be a treat to get to know about another from a foreign country."
Naruto thought to himself, 'She reminds me of Kisa.'
"Well, Naruto, shall we get your stuff and head home?" Night Light suggested.
"Sounds like a plan to me." Naruto confirmed. So the group went to baggage claim, and picked up Naruto's pieces of luggage. They left the airport and made their way to the family SUV. After loading Naruto's luggage in the trunk, they piled in and took off.
As they drove, Naruto looked out the car window seeing all the sights around him from buildings, stores, the park, everything, "Wow." he gasped.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" Shining Armor asked.
"This is amazing." Naruto answered in awe.
"Yeah you'll find a lot of exciting things around here, Naruto." Night Light said.
"Can't wait." he replied, while enjoying the car ride.
Naruto saw they were coming up by a tall building, and spoke, "Is that the school?" he asked.
"That's right," Twilight confirmed, "Canterlot High, home of the Canterlot Wondercolts."
"Wicked. What's it like?"
"Trust me, you're going to love it," she explained, "The students are nice, the teachers are friendly, at least if you stay on their good sides, and there's a lot of extracurricular activity."
"I see." Naruto said hoping there'd be some kind of martial arts club.
Soon they parked in front of a purple house, "Here we are, Naruto," Velvet began, "Your home away from home."
Naruto got out of the car and looked up at the Sparkle House, "Nice. Very nice indeed."
They brought Naruto and his luggage inside, "Love what you've done to the place. It's homey." he looked around.
"Thanks, we do our best." Night Light answered.
Twilight sat her backpack on the floor and unzipped it. To Naruto's surprise, a small purple furred dog popped its head out panting. Naruto looked surprised, "Has your dog been in there this whole time?"
"Yeah." Twilight confirmed.
"How could he breathe in there?"
"Spike's very good at holding his breath. Spike, say hi to Naruto." Twilight told him.
The dog hopped out of the backpack, and went to Naruto. Naruto squat down and pat the dogs head, "Hey, there little guy," he said, as Spike licked Naruto's cheek happily. Naruto laughed, "Friendly one, ain't ya?"
"Yeah. Spike is a good judge of character. And it looks like he trusts you." the girl explained.
"Twilight, will you take Naruto to the guest room?" Night Light asked.
"Sure thing, dad. Come on, Naruto." Twilight said, as she picked up one of Naruto's bags, while Naruto got the rest.
The two teens entered the guest room which had, a bed made up, a dresser, a closet, and a TV, "This'll be your room over the course of your stay."
Naruto walked around, inspecting the room, "Not bad. This'll do nicely."
"Well, I'll leave you to unpack and get settled in. Dinner will be in thirty." Twilight explained.
"Good. Just enough time for me to shower and change." Naruto said, as he started unpacking his clothes and such.
Later on at the dinner table, Naruto was having dinner with the family composed of homemade lasagna, "Mm, this is delicious, Mrs. Sparkle."
"Thank you, Naruto."
"So how is Japan?" Shining Armor inquired.
"It's a great place. It's got a lot to offer from food, entertainment, you name it."
"Especially since our two nations have such a strong alliance and partnership." Twilight noted.
"Right." Naruto agreed.
"So, Naruto, any big plans for the future you're aiming for?" Night Light inquired.
"Actually, I do. I plan to open my own training dojo and teach martial arts to other young people who wish to improve on the strength of their bodies and minds."
"Do you know martial arts?" Shining Armor asked.
"Oh, yeah. I took lessons and do some self training. Mostly it's for self defense, unless it's for a match."
"Like in Karate Kid?" Twilight wondered.
"Something like that." Naruto replied.
"Well, a hobby's a hobby." Night Light admitted, and the Sparkle family laughed.
Naruto looked around the dinner table and smiled feeling as if he was right at home with his host family, 'It's like I never even left home at all.' he thought to himself.
That night, Naruto had unpacked all his things and was lying on his bed relaxing, until there was a knock on the door, "Naruto, may I come in?" Twilight inquired.
"Come in." he answered.
Twilight opened the door and walked in. She looked around, and spoke, "I see you've made yourself at home with no problem."
"Thanks. It'll take some getting used to, but I can dig it."
Twilight smiled, before noticing some pictures he had set up on the dresser. Who're all these people?"
Naruto got off the bed and spoke, "Friends, family, loved ones."
She looked at the picture of him and his family, "Wow, you really have your father's looks."
"I get that a lot." he admitted.
Twilight looked at Kushina and was amazed, "Your mom's beautiful."
"She hears that every day from dad." Naruto chuckled.
Twilight looked at Jiraiya, "Is that your grandpa?"
"Godfather, actually. Godfather Jiraiya. A close friend of my family. Especially to my dad when he was growing up.
"And is this your sister?" Twilight asked, while looking at Kisa's picture.
"Yeah. My twin sister, Kisa."
Twilight got a good look at Naruto, and the image of his sister, "You do look very alike."
"Thanks. Difference is, she got more of the brains and I got more brawn. You actually remind me a lot of her."
"I do?" Twilight asked, as a faint blush grew on her face.
"Uh-huh. Both of you are intelligent, and ramble on."
"I ramble?" Twilight gasped, "How embarrassing."
"Don't feel that way. It's obviously in your nature."
"True," she admitted. She saw the next picture of him, Sasuke, and Kisa, "Who's this guy?"
"Sasuke Uchiha. My best bud since we were kids. Whenever I was in a jam he always had my back. And vice versa."
"You two really are close." Twilight admired.
"Uh-huh."
Twilight looked at the picture of him with Tenten and Samui, "And who're these girls?"
"That's Tenten and Samui. Both very close friends of mine. You might even say all three of us are dating."
"All three together?!" Twilight asked in shock.
"I know it's uncommon and weird, but they actually are ok with it." Naruto assured her.
"This is just too much for me," Twilight said in disbelief, before seeing him and his team, "Is this some kind of group you're a part of?"
"Yeah. The Tailed Beasts. My... Martial Arts team."
"Why is your team called the tailed beasts?" Twilight inquired.
Naruto smiled and decided to enlighten her, "The tailed beasts is a legend about nine powerful creatures that once roamed Japan. Each was known for it's number of tails ranging from one tail to ten tails."
"How can anything have more than one tail?" Twilight asked surprised.
"These are mythological beasts, Twilight. And they have names too."
"And they are?"
Naruto began, "Baggy eyes is Gaara. He represents Shukaku; the one tailed raccoon dog. Yugito represents Matatabi; the two tailed cat. Short man is Yagura who represents Isobu; the three tailed turtle. The old man is Roushi. He represents Son Goku, the four tailed gorilla..."
"But gorilla's don't have tails." Twilight protested.
"Twilight, let me finish," Naruto spoke in an annoyed tone, and Twilight allowed him to continue, "The big man is Han who represents Kokuo; the five tailed Whale Horse, if you will. That's Utakata who represents Saiken; the six tailed slug. The bubbly girl there is Fu who represents Choumei; the seven tailed rhinoceros beetle. The guy with the shades is self proclaimed Rap Master Killer Bee. He represents Gyuki; the eight tailed ox-cephalapod."
"That's a new one." Twilight said.
"And Captain Asura, represents what the legend refers to as the ten tailed God who was actually a combined form of the other nine beasts."
"And I assume you are the ninth one?" Twilight asked.
"That's right. I represent Kurama, the nine tailed fox."
"Astounding. The legends and folklore of your land truly are mystical. Though I'm a girl of science, I do enjoy a good legend and such." Twilight admitted.
"Glad to know. Well, better get some sleep." Naruto yawned.
"You're right. School starts in the morning. And you're gonna wanna get there early."
"Oh, I hate early." Naruto complained.
"Don't complain now," she said sternly, but giggled, "Goodnight, Naruto."
"Goodnight, Twilight." he replied, as she left the room.
In her own bedroom, Twilight got into her nightwear and crawled into bed. When she did, Spike climbed onto the bed, and spoke to her, "So what do you think of him, Twilight?"
"He seems ok. I just hope he'll fit in well at school." Twilight voiced her worries.
"I'm sure he'll be fine, Twilight. Look at yourself. You started attending CHS and you turned out ok." the dog said.
Twilight smiled at his logic, "You're right, Spike. And he won't be alone. Me and the rest of the girls will see to that," she yawned, "Well, goodnight." she fell asleep with her dog.
Naruto laid in bed, glancing out the window of his room and saw the moon in the sky. He thought about his family and friends, knowing how much they would miss him, "Goodnight, everyone." and with that he fell asleep eager to see what the new day would bring.
(And that's the opener. The time set here takes place during the Equestria Girls cartoon series posted online. See you all next time.)