"Why do we have to take this dumbass with us, Sasori no Danna?" Deidara turned towards Tobi, glaring out of the corner of his eye. "Deidara Senpai, that's mean!" Tobi cried out, holding his arms close to his chest. The three walked along a dirt road, Sasori leading ahead while Tobi and Deidara followed behind.

Sasori turned back and gave Deidara a blank expression. "Tobi's a new recruit and Pein-sama ordered us to take him with us. Didn't you hear him correctly, Deidara?" The blonde frowned, "Yeah, but why -us-?" "Ohh, I get it! You just want to be alone with Sasori-Senpai~" Tobi teased, causing Deidara to shoot him a death glare and dig his hand into his clay pouch. "Shut the fuck up Tobi, hm!"

"Unless you want me to be returning to base alone, I suggest you two better stop making me mad..." Sasori growled. Tobi and Deidara stopped dead in their tracks. "Yes, Sasori-Danna." "Yes, Sasori-Senpai." Sasori had very thin patience so they both knew it was wise to listen to him the first time.

They continued in silence for awhile until Tobi spoke, almost a whisper to Deidara. "Senpai... Why are you so mean to me anyway? I just want to be your friend." The masked man said sadly. "I don't need friends, hmph." Deidara huffed, walking past Tobi so he was closer to Sasori. Tobi sighed, remaining in the back of the group. He thought it was going to be fun being on a mission with Deidara Senpai but so far all he's done is demean him and choose Sasori. Tobi's heart clenched, was he just a third wheel to the blonde?

"Someone's approaching." Sasori announced, stopping abrutly. Tobi accidently bumping into Deidara when he stopped. "Watch where you're going, Tobi, hm!" "I'm sorry Senpai! Tobi didn't-" "Shhh." Sasori hissed at the two. The taller boy grabbed on to the blondes arm. "Senpai... Tobi's scared." He shook dramaticly and Deidara wasn't sure if he really meant it or was just trying to annoy him. Either way, he gave him an irritated look.

"Sasori of the red sand..." A cold male voice echoed through the trees. Sasori watched the forest, completely at ease while his two partners looked around franticly. Tobi clung tighter onto his Senpai's arm as the mysterious intruder revealed himself. The man had long raven hair and wore a black mask covering his eyes, the wing of a bat shaped on the left side. Almost everything about the man was dark from his hair to his clothing, only thing that stood out was his bright golden eyes.

"Do you know who this is, Danna, hm?" Deidara asked, receiving no answer from the puppet master. Sasori moved quickly, revealing a scroll. Smoke clouded around and his 3rd Kazekage puppet appeared, flicking his fingers the puppet went towards the stranger, the flaps on it's arms revealing several sharp blades. The masked man jumped out of the way, easily avoiding the attack. Sasori stood shocked and pulled back his puppet before it collided with the tree. The red head smirked, "So, you've gotten better since then."

"I didn't come here to fight, this time. I just wanted to see you with my own eyes. The bastard who destroyed my entire country." His golden eyes looked down on Sasori with hatred. "I'd watch your back if I were you." "Should I?" Sasori asked, flicking his fingers again, the 3rd Kazekage looped around, stabbing the dark haired man in the back. Smoke covered the battle scene and the man's body turned into many little bats, all flying off into different directions in the forest.

After a few moments of silence, Deidara huffed, putting one hand on his hip. "Sasori, you never tell me anything. Don't you think you should explain, hm?" "It's nothing. Don't worry about it, Deidara." Sasori replied bluntly. The blonde frowned, "Tsch. How can I not be worried? He said you should watch your back? Doesn't that mean he's going to be back?" "He's after me and I can handle it." "I want to help you, Danna." Deidara admitted, changing his tone to worried. "I don't need your help, now stop wasting time arguing." Sasori said, giving Deidara a cold glare.

Tobi laughed lightly, feeling the tension in the air. "Hey Senpai, it's okay. Sasori's strong so he can take care of himself, he didn't mean to insult you, right Sasori?" "No, Deidara you're not strong enough to help, simple as that." The red head said coldy, intensifying his glare. Deidara growled, his last nerve snapping. "Fine then you egotistical prick, I'm so sorry for offering to help you, hm!" The two stood, glaring at eachother before Sasori turned away, continuing down the road. "Whatever."

Biting his lip out of frustration, Deidara kept silent, following behind the red head. 'Why does he have to be so difficult?' He thought bitterly. "Senpaiiiii, wait up!" Tobi called as he caught up to the blonde. Deidara didn't reply. Tobi could tell his Senpai was upset, his eyes were watering up and his breathing was uneven. Without saying anything, Tobi offered his hand to the blonde. Pushing his hand away Deidara smirked briefly, "Tobi, I didn't give you permission to hit on me, hm." Tobi smiled to himself, even though Deidara rejected his offer to hold hands he still managed to cheer him up, if even a little and that was enough for him.

"But you looked so lonely, I couldn't help it!" Tobi giggled. "Tsch." Deidara grunted, turning his head away stubbornly. "I'm an artist. Artist's are supposed to be alone, hm." Tobi looked up, as if pondering the blondes statement. "Uhmm, Tobi doesn't think so." Deidara growled angrily. "I didn't mean it like that! I mean you're a great artist, Senpai! But I don't think you should have to be alone." The masked man waved his hands in defense. "Hmph, whatever. What would an artistically challenged being like you know?" The blonde stuck his nose up arrogantly.

"Tobi is too artistic!" The childish man huffed. "Prove it, hm." Deidara challenged Reaching for Deidara's clay pouch Tobi whined, "Lend me some of your clay, Senpai!" Deidara backed away, "Not a chance, hm!" Tobi kept trying to grab for the pouch until his hand ended up on another area. Deidara blushed bright red as Tobi's hand landed on his butt. "Get the fuck off of me!" Deidara yelled flustered. "I'm so sorry, Senpai!" Tobi backed away, waving his hands innocently. "I didn't mean to." "You're fucking dead!" The blonde threw a handful of clay fleas at the taller boy, detonating them when they fell on Tobi.

Turning back confused, Sasori raised an eyebrow at the scene before him. "Will you two calm down already?" Tobi got up weakly off the ground, brushing the dirt off of himself. "I see your temper hasn't improved any. It was only an accident but... for the record you have a nice ass~" Giggling the boy put his hand up to his mask deviously. Deidara growled, tackling Tobi to the ground and putting his hands to the other boys neck. "Deidara... Is he really worth the effort?" The red head asked in a bored tone.

Once Deidara decided he'd strangled Tobi enough he got off and walked away. "Hmm, you're right Danna." "I was joking!" Tobi panted, reaching up for someone to help him get up. "So you're saying he doesn't have a nice ass?" Sasori questioned, knowing full well he was adding fuel to the fire. Deidara blushed bright red, "D-Danna don't you start too!" The blonde crossed his arms, "This idiot embarrassed me enough, can we change the subject, hm?" "Fine by me." Sasori said.

Once the trio made it to the town of designation, Deidara and Tobi begged they get a hotel to rest. They were only human after all not a puppet like Sasori. Sighing in defeat, Sasori agreed. After setting down thier bags, Tobi announced he was going to get something to eat and if the others would join him. Deidara denied the request and Sasori's puppet body didn't require eating so he refused as well. The blonde was happy to get time alone with Sasori, well and mostly time away from Tobi. He wanted to know what exactly was going on from the attack in the forest and Sasori had better tell him.

Sasori sat down casually on the couch and the blonde joined him, sitting closer then the red head felt comfortable with. "Sasori no Danna, I want you to tell me about what happened in the forest, hm." Deidara demanded. "Deidara, I don't want you involved so it's better off you don't know anything." Sasori turned defensively towards the blonde. "Stop acting so high and mighty and let me help, Danna!" The blonde glared back at him. "He's only targeting me, he wont go after you and Tobi because you're not involved. It's a personal grudge and I want it to stay that way." "But if we know we can help." "Deidara stop, I don't want you involved because..." Sasori looked down for a moment before finishing his sentence. "I don't want you to get hurt." Deidara's heart skipped a beat and he suddenly became speechless. "I mean it's because you and Tobi aren't experienced enough... I didn't mean for it to sound like that..." The red head coughed, blushing slightly.

The blonde bit his lip, feeling the urge to kiss his Danna. His lips were so close and they looked so soft and warm. His heart was beating so fast... surely Danna wanted him too, right? Out of impulse Deidara took Sasori's hand and leaned towards him. He gently pressed his lips to Sasori's, the red head hesitated before pressing back and wrapping his arms around his partners neck. He moaned into the kiss, opening his mouth just long enough for Dei to take advantage. Sneaking his tongue into the others mouth Deidara explored his moist mouth. Closing his lips once more, he passionately kissed the red head again and again, making out. The two moaned in unison, swapping spit and their tongues touching against the others.

After breaking the steamy moment, both boys panted and looked at each other. "Danna, I-" Deidara began before Sasori put his finger up to his lips. "Deidara you should go now, that shouldn't have happened, I'm sorry." The blonde looked at him in confusion and embarrassment What did Sasori mean? Deidara felt so ashamed and humiliated, of course Sasori hadn't wanted to kiss him after all He did as the red head said and left, mentally slapping himself as he closed the door. How could he be so stupid? Why couldn't he have waited? But Sasori kissed him back...? Did that mean anything? It felt bittersweet to be accepted then rejected right afterwards.

Deidara decided to go to the hotel hot spring to clear his head. He was happy to see nobody else was there, means he could think in peace. Dipping himself into the warm water he laid back, thinking about how he could still almost feel Danna's soft lips. He was so fragile, almost like a doll.

Sasori laid down on the couch, frustrated and confused with his actions. Deidara was his partner and that was it. Sure it was obvious the blonde had a thing for him but it was strictly one-sided... right? Still he could help it, he thought about the kiss over and over... It was his first kiss. Hearing footsteps approach, Sasori sat up alert. "Dei...?" A dark haired female stood before him. The back of her hair was up in a fancy bun while her bands hung over her face. She wore a pink kimono almost like one a princess would wear. "So you're the one brother is after... It's such a shame, you're really cute."

Smirking, the red head went quickly into action. Taking out a different scroll this time he summoned his favorite puppet, Hiruko. With a flick of his index finger, Hiruko's tail struck the woman, piercing her from the stomach. Sasori wasn't surprised when the woman turned into multiple bats, similar to what happened in the forest. The bats flew around the room, some hanging from the ceiling and others landing on objects. Surely, this would be a challenge. Sasori didn't mind, even though it may take awhile he was sure to win in the end.

"Buy as much time as you like, you're just putting off your death." The puppet master said with confidence. Hiruko's mouth opened and shot many needles around the room, killing about half of the bats. A sudden opening of the door, distracted the red head for a split second, letting the intruder take advantage, one of the bats morphed, changing size to 10 times what it used to be. The over grown bat struck Sasori quickly before he could protect himself.

Tobi appeared in the doorway. "Sasori-Senpai!" He called out frantically. "Don't just stand there and do something!" Sasori growled, trying to fight off the beast on top of him. The recruit looked around dumbfounded, unsure of anyway he could help. One of the other bats increased in size, on it's way towards Tobi. The boy shrieked and put his hands out to push it off but it just wasn't enough. Sasori aimed his hands towards the bat, shooting a line of fire through it's stomach. The bat let out a cry, then flew around the room in pain, knocking down everything in it's path.

"This has become quite the fiasco..." Sasori growled, angry with himself that it was taking this long. The woman appeared again, with a sinister grin on her face. "You see, we're not as weak as we used to be, Sasori of the red sand. We know all of your moves." She motioned down to Hiruko who was now filled with bats, crawling through every nook and cranny. The red head looked horrified, what had she done to his artistic creation while he wasn't looking. He backed up against the wall, fluids dripped out his human core, having been damaged by the attack. He could feel his chakra leaving him, all of it being used in an attempt to stay alive.

The puppet master was powerless now with his core damaged. He hated himself for thinking of Deidara to save him right now. Surely he could defeat her... "Ugh..." The red head grunted, falling down to the ground when he could no longer stand up.

After he'd had a good soak, Deidara dried off his hair and got dressed. He wondered if he should go back to the hotel right away. Would it be awkward? Maybe for all he knew Sasori would already be asleep? He caught sight of Tobi frantically running towards him, what was that dumb ass up to now? "Senpaiiiiii!" He called, capturing the boy in a bear hug. "I thought I'd lost too, I'm so glad to see you!" He squealed, afraid over something. "What's wrong?" Deidara questioned, raising an eyebrow. Tobi backed off of the blonde, shifting his feet nervously as if he didn't want to tell the blonde what he knew.

"Well..." He began. "Spit it out already!" Deidara demanded. "Well, I came back to the hotel and... Sasori and some strange woman were fighting." "You mean..." Deidara's eyes widened with worry. "But... but what could have happened..." The blonde said frantically Tobi wrapped an arm around his shoulder, "It's okay, Senpai. Let's go back to the room maybe we'll find some clues to find out where they went."

Deidara nodded gloomily, following Tobi back to the room. As they entered the room, Deidara picked up a shard of glass growling in frustration, "We'll never find anything... It's just a bunch of glass..." "Senpai... don't give up. You care about Sasori don't you? Do it for him." "I don't just care about him. I love him." The blonde said, pulling his knees close to his face. Tobi had never seen Deidara so upset, he was usually so full of life. It stung a bit to hear the boy he liked say he loved someone else but Tobi just wanted Deidara to be happy. He was a good boy like that.
The blonde clenched his fist, getting up to stand over Tobi now. "I'm going to kill that fucking bastard and get my Danna back, hm." Tobi laughed lightly, now that's the temper he knew and loved. "I'll help you, Senpai~"
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