Of Loyalty and Morals Chapter 1
Name: Sirwynai
Title: Of Loyalty and Morals
Summary: Sequel to Of the Sands, several years after coming to live in the Naruto alternate universe, it is time for the SG clones to take the Chunin exams. Not only do they have to go through several tests in order to determine their skills to become Chunin, they are also being tested in loyalty and morals as Suna plans an attack on Konoha and the SG clones have to decide whether or not they will participate in it.
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: None
Warnings: Some fighting. Also, crossover with Naruto.
Disclaimer: I used quite a lot from Naruto this time around, but of course I don't own either two.
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Chapter One - Planning on Promotion and War
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Toshiro followed Baki into the inside of the Kazekage’s office, blinking when he noticed the other Jounin teachers standing around the office. He spotted Sekka and headed over to where the Medic Nin was standing.
“Do you know what’s going on?” Toshiro asked, watching the Kazekage to see if he could figure it out.
“I’ve got no idea,” Sekka answered. “Maybe something to do with the students?”
“It’s about time for another Chunin exam,” Toshiro mused.
“But why would I be here?” Sekka asked. “The team that I teach at times has already gained Chunin status.”
“Well, now’s when we’ll be told,” Toshiro said as the Kazekage finally looked up from his papers.
The room quieted down as they all waited for their leader to speak.
“As some of you might have figured out, it is time for the Chunin exams once more,” the Kazekage said. “They will be held in Konoha in a month’s time.”
Quiet conversations started up, the Jounin teachers murmuring to one another. They all went silent when the Kazekage looked at them.
“I need nominations from people to go with Baki’s Genin team,” the Kazekage said.
“You mean the team with Gaara?” one of the Jounin teachers asked, his eyes widening.
“I believe that my students could still use some work,” another Jounin teacher said.
“My team still hasn’t recovered from the last Chunin exam,” yet another Jounin teacher spoke up.
“We haven’t found a decent replacement for my student who passed on the last exam,” the last Jounin teacher spoke up.
“Then you are all dismissed, except for Baki, Toshiro, and Sekka,” the Kazekage said.
The Jounin teachers all bowed and left the room, leaving behind the three who had been specified. Sekka shuffled a little, but the other two didn’t react at all and stood there in silence.
“Toshiro,” the Kazekage said. “Are your teams ready for the Chunin exam?”
“The joint team between me and Sekka, consisting of George Hammond, Janet Fraiser, and Teal’c, has already passed - as you know, Kazekage,” Toshiro answered as he analyzed his students. “Team two, consisting of Samantha Carter, Cameron Mitchell, and Jonas Quinn, failed the last exam, but I do believe that they are ready to try again.”
“And your last team?” the Kazekage asked.
“The team consisting of Jack O’Neill, Daniel Jackson, and Vala Mal Doran,” Toshiro acknowledged. “As you know, they did not attend the last exam since the two Genin were underage from the average Chunin. But, given how you are sending Gaara along with Baki’s team, I do believe that they are ready to attempt the Chunin exam.”
“Very well, we will be sending all three of your teams along with Baki’s team,” the Kazekage said.
“May I ask why team Sekka is attending, given how they are already Chunin?” Toshiro asked.
“I have gotten an offer,” the Kazekage said instead of answering.
“An offer?” Toshiro asked when Baki didn’t say anything. It honestly didn’t surprise him that Baki already knew about whatever the Kazekage was planning. Baki was one of the Kazekage’s advisors; therefore he knew a lot of privileged information.
“Orochimaru has created a village of his own, the Hidden Village of Sound,” the Kazekage answered. “He wishes to go to war with Konoha and he asked for our alliance.”
“What could be gained from attacking Konoha?” Toshiro asked. Yes, they didn't really get along with the other ninja village, but ninja villages were just like that. Each village played things close to their vests, hiding all of their secrets and keeping them from the other villages.
“There’s much to be gained from attacking Konoha,” the Kazekage said. “But, only if we can truly pull the attack off.”
“Then why?” Toshiro asked, trailing off since he really didn’t want to question his leader.
“Orochimaru has informed me of a group that would wish to harm my son,” the Kazekage said. “And while I might have had a certain opinion of my son years ago, I do not wish him to be killed by a group plotting to kill all of the Bijou. Orochimaru has promised Gaara’s safety if we cooperate.”
“Do you really believe him?” Toshiro asked, thinking back on the rumors that went around about Orochimaru.
“In a sense I believe that your students were a good influence on Gaara; it certainly helped with our decreasing population,” the Kazekage said. “Yet, at the same time, it has decreased his defense instinct. I feel that it is possible for Gaara to be in trouble.”
“He has done well so far,” Baki offered.
“True and I do not trust Orochimaru,” the Kazekage said. “But I feel that it’s best to follow along with his plans until he does something to break the truce.”
“I suppose that it makes sense,” Toshiro said. “It’s not as though we can just hide away and it would be equally as foolish to out and out refuse someone like Orochimaru.”
“Good, so you understand our position,” the Kazekage said. “Now, about your students. Would they be willing to go along with an attack such as this?”
“They aren’t from Suna,” Toshiro acknowledged. “But they have come to see Suna as their home. They have very different ideas on how the world should work, but I am sure that they will see reason. I think, at the worst, they would not act against us.”
“Very well,” the Kazekage said. “Team Baki and Teams Toshiro will attend the Chunin exam and team Sekka will go along as an escort. The more people we have attending, the better our information will be.”
“Would you like Team two to investigate?” Toshiro asked. “Or, rather, report back to me on their investigations?”
“Your little spies,” the Kazekage said, a corner of his mouth lifting up in amusement. “Very well, have them report back on all that they discover when they reach the city.”
“And I will report back to you, Kazekage,” Toshiro said as he bowed.
“Inform your students that you leave in a week,” the Kazekage ordered.
“Very well,” Toshiro said. He gave a quick bow and left the room, Sekka right after him.
“That went well,” Baki said after the door had been closed.
“Better than I thought that it would,” the Kazekage said. “How do you think that they will do?”
“Your children are the best at what they do,” Baki said, speaking the simple truth. “Gaara and Temari have a chance of passing if the exams are not interrupted.”
“And my first son?” the Kazekage asked.
“Kankuro,” Baki paused as he thought of the right words. “He is not as motivated as his other siblings. If he knows of the possibility of war, he will not try in order to save his strength and he would not pass.”
“If the Chunin exam is not interrupted,” the Kazekage said with a sigh. “And the other teams?”
“The blonde girl is still preoccupied with her gadgets,” Baki reported. “But they are now determined to do better on their next exam.”
“Yes, that was a bit of a spectacular failure,” the Kazekage said, shaking his head.
“Some of her devices do work,” Baki pointed out.
“And Toshiro’s other team?” the Kazekage asked.
“It would not surprise me if they all either made it through or they all failed spectacularly,” Baki said.
“Even worse than the exploding gun?” the Kazekage asked.
“Between Vala Mal Doran, Daniel Jackson, and Jack O’Neill?” Baki said, raising his eyebrow. “We’ll be lucky if Konoha is still standing, let alone the stadium.”
“I’m just glad that we found them first,” the Kazekage said. “After seeing half of the things that they have come up with, I am happy to have them on our side.”
“I believe that everyone is glad of that,” Baki said. The subject of the Genin was dropped as more serious matters started up as they planned for war.
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Chapter 2
Title: Of Loyalty and Morals
Summary: Sequel to Of the Sands, several years after coming to live in the Naruto alternate universe, it is time for the SG clones to take the Chunin exams. Not only do they have to go through several tests in order to determine their skills to become Chunin, they are also being tested in loyalty and morals as Suna plans an attack on Konoha and the SG clones have to decide whether or not they will participate in it.
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: None
Warnings: Some fighting. Also, crossover with Naruto.
Disclaimer: I used quite a lot from Naruto this time around, but of course I don't own either two.
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Chapter One - Planning on Promotion and War
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Toshiro followed Baki into the inside of the Kazekage’s office, blinking when he noticed the other Jounin teachers standing around the office. He spotted Sekka and headed over to where the Medic Nin was standing.
“Do you know what’s going on?” Toshiro asked, watching the Kazekage to see if he could figure it out.
“I’ve got no idea,” Sekka answered. “Maybe something to do with the students?”
“It’s about time for another Chunin exam,” Toshiro mused.
“But why would I be here?” Sekka asked. “The team that I teach at times has already gained Chunin status.”
“Well, now’s when we’ll be told,” Toshiro said as the Kazekage finally looked up from his papers.
The room quieted down as they all waited for their leader to speak.
“As some of you might have figured out, it is time for the Chunin exams once more,” the Kazekage said. “They will be held in Konoha in a month’s time.”
Quiet conversations started up, the Jounin teachers murmuring to one another. They all went silent when the Kazekage looked at them.
“I need nominations from people to go with Baki’s Genin team,” the Kazekage said.
“You mean the team with Gaara?” one of the Jounin teachers asked, his eyes widening.
“I believe that my students could still use some work,” another Jounin teacher said.
“My team still hasn’t recovered from the last Chunin exam,” yet another Jounin teacher spoke up.
“We haven’t found a decent replacement for my student who passed on the last exam,” the last Jounin teacher spoke up.
“Then you are all dismissed, except for Baki, Toshiro, and Sekka,” the Kazekage said.
The Jounin teachers all bowed and left the room, leaving behind the three who had been specified. Sekka shuffled a little, but the other two didn’t react at all and stood there in silence.
“Toshiro,” the Kazekage said. “Are your teams ready for the Chunin exam?”
“The joint team between me and Sekka, consisting of George Hammond, Janet Fraiser, and Teal’c, has already passed - as you know, Kazekage,” Toshiro answered as he analyzed his students. “Team two, consisting of Samantha Carter, Cameron Mitchell, and Jonas Quinn, failed the last exam, but I do believe that they are ready to try again.”
“And your last team?” the Kazekage asked.
“The team consisting of Jack O’Neill, Daniel Jackson, and Vala Mal Doran,” Toshiro acknowledged. “As you know, they did not attend the last exam since the two Genin were underage from the average Chunin. But, given how you are sending Gaara along with Baki’s team, I do believe that they are ready to attempt the Chunin exam.”
“Very well, we will be sending all three of your teams along with Baki’s team,” the Kazekage said.
“May I ask why team Sekka is attending, given how they are already Chunin?” Toshiro asked.
“I have gotten an offer,” the Kazekage said instead of answering.
“An offer?” Toshiro asked when Baki didn’t say anything. It honestly didn’t surprise him that Baki already knew about whatever the Kazekage was planning. Baki was one of the Kazekage’s advisors; therefore he knew a lot of privileged information.
“Orochimaru has created a village of his own, the Hidden Village of Sound,” the Kazekage answered. “He wishes to go to war with Konoha and he asked for our alliance.”
“What could be gained from attacking Konoha?” Toshiro asked. Yes, they didn't really get along with the other ninja village, but ninja villages were just like that. Each village played things close to their vests, hiding all of their secrets and keeping them from the other villages.
“There’s much to be gained from attacking Konoha,” the Kazekage said. “But, only if we can truly pull the attack off.”
“Then why?” Toshiro asked, trailing off since he really didn’t want to question his leader.
“Orochimaru has informed me of a group that would wish to harm my son,” the Kazekage said. “And while I might have had a certain opinion of my son years ago, I do not wish him to be killed by a group plotting to kill all of the Bijou. Orochimaru has promised Gaara’s safety if we cooperate.”
“Do you really believe him?” Toshiro asked, thinking back on the rumors that went around about Orochimaru.
“In a sense I believe that your students were a good influence on Gaara; it certainly helped with our decreasing population,” the Kazekage said. “Yet, at the same time, it has decreased his defense instinct. I feel that it is possible for Gaara to be in trouble.”
“He has done well so far,” Baki offered.
“True and I do not trust Orochimaru,” the Kazekage said. “But I feel that it’s best to follow along with his plans until he does something to break the truce.”
“I suppose that it makes sense,” Toshiro said. “It’s not as though we can just hide away and it would be equally as foolish to out and out refuse someone like Orochimaru.”
“Good, so you understand our position,” the Kazekage said. “Now, about your students. Would they be willing to go along with an attack such as this?”
“They aren’t from Suna,” Toshiro acknowledged. “But they have come to see Suna as their home. They have very different ideas on how the world should work, but I am sure that they will see reason. I think, at the worst, they would not act against us.”
“Very well,” the Kazekage said. “Team Baki and Teams Toshiro will attend the Chunin exam and team Sekka will go along as an escort. The more people we have attending, the better our information will be.”
“Would you like Team two to investigate?” Toshiro asked. “Or, rather, report back to me on their investigations?”
“Your little spies,” the Kazekage said, a corner of his mouth lifting up in amusement. “Very well, have them report back on all that they discover when they reach the city.”
“And I will report back to you, Kazekage,” Toshiro said as he bowed.
“Inform your students that you leave in a week,” the Kazekage ordered.
“Very well,” Toshiro said. He gave a quick bow and left the room, Sekka right after him.
“That went well,” Baki said after the door had been closed.
“Better than I thought that it would,” the Kazekage said. “How do you think that they will do?”
“Your children are the best at what they do,” Baki said, speaking the simple truth. “Gaara and Temari have a chance of passing if the exams are not interrupted.”
“And my first son?” the Kazekage asked.
“Kankuro,” Baki paused as he thought of the right words. “He is not as motivated as his other siblings. If he knows of the possibility of war, he will not try in order to save his strength and he would not pass.”
“If the Chunin exam is not interrupted,” the Kazekage said with a sigh. “And the other teams?”
“The blonde girl is still preoccupied with her gadgets,” Baki reported. “But they are now determined to do better on their next exam.”
“Yes, that was a bit of a spectacular failure,” the Kazekage said, shaking his head.
“Some of her devices do work,” Baki pointed out.
“And Toshiro’s other team?” the Kazekage asked.
“It would not surprise me if they all either made it through or they all failed spectacularly,” Baki said.
“Even worse than the exploding gun?” the Kazekage asked.
“Between Vala Mal Doran, Daniel Jackson, and Jack O’Neill?” Baki said, raising his eyebrow. “We’ll be lucky if Konoha is still standing, let alone the stadium.”
“I’m just glad that we found them first,” the Kazekage said. “After seeing half of the things that they have come up with, I am happy to have them on our side.”
“I believe that everyone is glad of that,” Baki said. The subject of the Genin was dropped as more serious matters started up as they planned for war.
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Chapter 2