Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face to Face
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. This fic is based off of the episode entitled 'Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face to Face'. There will be reoccurring events, along with new ones.
Chapter 1- The Snake from Hell
I was almost done. Just a little more, and the curse mark would be sealed. Sasuke looked a little jumpy, something I didn't expect, especially from him. Actually, he looked almost frightened. I wouldn't blame him; his teacher is using his own blood to write a long series of kanji on the floor, and his body. But still, that's weird, for a brat who wants to be an avenger and kill his brother.
As I finished the last character on Sasuke's shoulder, I said, "This will seal your curse mark. It has caused you pain, but that will end now."
I started a series of hand signs, my swift movements causing the air around my hands to gust with every sign. After that, I placed my bloodied hand on Sasuke's left shoulder; the curse mark began to glow and Sasuke began to scream in pain.
When the glowing seized, Sasuke began to wobble. I decided I better explain something to him before he passes out.
"Sasuke… the curse mark relies on the power of your will. If your will and confidence ever fade, the curse will grow in power and eventually consume you in evil. Sasuke… you must not let that happen… you must overcome that evil."
By the time I was done, Sasuke was sleeping on the floor, a peaceful look on his face. "Amazing… too tired to even argue with me."
"My, my Kakashi… how much you've grown since I last saw you…"
This startled me more than anything ever has before. I flinched right on the spot and slowly turned my head around to face the voice. My uncovered eye widened in surprise as a saw who was speaking to me. He had long, black hair, purple around his yellow, snake-like eyes. He had to be only one person.
"Orochimaru…" I said, not bothering to hide the hateful tone in my voice. He looked at me and licked his chops with that long mutant tongue of his.
Then, Orochimaru smiled at me, which sent shivers down my spine. "I still remember when you were young and didn't know anything about sealing jutsu. It's amazing how much you've grown."
He looked deep into my eyes, searching for something in my mind that I didn't know. Suddenly, his focal point became my left eye; my Sharingan.
I glared at him, sweat running down the side of my face. Then, Orochimaru started laughing. I deepened my glare to the point that I looked like a zombie in the dark of night. "What's so funny?" I asked him, trying not to show the fear in my voice.
Orochimaru chuckled. "Well… I was just remembering you as a little brat. From your gaze, I can tell you want to kill me. But, Kakashi, you have always been just talk, never action."
For some reason unknown to me, I trembled in my spot. Fear overtook my brain, and I started shaking so much, it probably looked like I was suffering from a seizure.
Then, to my distaste, Obito flashed in my mind. His excuses… his happiness… his death. I felt as though Orochimaru stabbed me in the heart, which in fact he did with his words. I felt not fear but sadness now creeping into my senses and it seemed as though I was about to cry.
Orochimaru's footsteps woke me out of my misery. I went back to glaring at his snake-like face and monitored his nearing footsteps. I calculated how many more it would take him to reach the unconscious Sasuke. When he reached the limit, I sprung into my fighting stance, right arm held in my left hand.
As my anger toward him increased, Raikiri began to form. Orochimaru stopped in his tracks and gave me a surprised look, which didn't stay for long. He went back to that damn grinning, which got me even more ticked.
I decided to place my life in his hands for Sasuke's safety, and my Raikiri's power increased, causing it to cast an even stronger light.
"Don't come any closer, Orochimaru! Take one more step, and I won't hesitate to kill you!" I became ready for anything and stayed on my toes. "I will guarantee you… one of us will die here!!"
Orochimaru simply laughed at my brave comments. Then he too sprung into a fighting stance and motioned me to come.
"Well then… let's see how much the Hatake brat has grown, shall we?"
And with that, my heart started pounding loudly in my chest and I prepared for the worst to come.