I know you're all gonna hate me for this... Heck, I hate me for this! But yes, I HAVE started a new story, but I WILL keep updating the other ones. Though, you'll be happy to hear that I will always prioritize HSWMD as my top fic. It's my most reviewed. Oh, and it has an update coming up! :D
This story will introduce my first OC ever created.
Just a heads up on Kuroi: She's Sasuke's twin, and she's older than him by 4.5 minutes. :D The three Uchiha siblings used to get along until Itachi wiped out the clan.
Warning: Hints of yummy yaoi goodness! :D And blood.
Disclaimer: I only own the fic and my OC.
Enjoy.
Rogue: Betrayal
"Tsunade-shishou?" A girl with pink hair and shining emerald eyes bowed at the blond.
The gesture was returned by an almost incomprehensible "Hai?" Her words muffled by her hand. Apparently trying to keep her hangover from getting worse.
"A-ano... Sh-she's escaped, again."Sakura fidgeted nervously, playing with the hem of her pink medic skirt.
"Nani?" Her liquor-induced headache was forgotten as she sent the medic to gather a team of shinobi and run after said girl.
"Ano... Deidara-senpai, is that really her?" A masked figure pointed to a girl with black hair and onyx eyes.
"No doubt about it. That's Uchiha's sister, un." Deidara nodded in agreement.
"Sugoi! She's so pretty!" Tobi stood up flailed his arms up and down, imitating a distempered(1) chicken.
"Kuso! Keep it down, baka!" The blond quickly clapped his hand onto Tobi's mouth, or at least where it should be...
"Mmmmi... Innangoooi..." The dense boy's words muffled by the pressure of Deidara's hand.
"Damaru, Tobi!" He grabbed his loud partner into the bushes as a kunai flew towards them.
"What is your purpose?" The girl demanded as she held her katana to the blond's neck.
"Tobi is a good boy!" The masked boy jumped out from the bushes and beamed at the girl.
The gesture went unnoticed as the staring contest between the two shinobi continued.
Deidara donned a defeated look but was immediately replaced by a smirk, "Maa maa, Kuroi. Are you really going to pass up the chance to see your brother again?"
"I don't have any interest in seeing that traitor again." She applied pressure to the katana, creating a deep bloody gash on the clay-user's neck.
"Itai... I wasn't talking about Itachi." His smirk grew as he pushed the katana away with a single finger.
Her onyx eyes widened but she quickly hid her surprised expression as not to show any signs of submission, "I'm listening."
"Before I tell you, put your weapon down." He looked at her with playful eyes, his expression daring her to oppose.
She glared at him, searching his eyes for any hints of knavery. She sighed in defeat and threw her katana, the weapon piercing the tree beside Tobi's head. The unfortunate boy doubled over, falling into a state of shock. Deidara took the opportunity to give Kuroi a quick once-over, baffled by her unique beauty. She had black hair with a blue tint, pale skin and surprisingly soft onyx eyes. Although he hated Uchihas and their famous kekkei genkai, the Sharingan, he couldn't help but find the young ANBU captain attractive.
"There, I'm unarmed. Now tell me." She demanded.
Naruto, Sakura and Sai leaped from tree to tree, pursuing the troublesome raven.
"Dammit Kuroi! We already lost Sasuke now you're running away too?" The blond fumed as he transcended his two companions.
"Naruto..." Sakura started, but was cut off when Sai placed his hand on the worried girl's shoulder.
"Don't even try. He's unreachable now."
"I know. I just don't want him to get hurt again."
"We're short on members. We've been watching you for a while before Leader-sama asked us to recruit you. We have what you need, you have what we need. Leader-sama thought that maybe we could help each other out, un." Deidara explained, nursing his aching neck.
Kuroi saw that he was in pain and instantly felt a pang of guilt rush through her. "You should cover that up, it could get infected." She tore a piece of her ANBU shirt, wrapping it around the blonde's neck. "If I do come with you guys... I'll be no better than aniki. But if I do, I'll have a chance to see Sasuke... Tough choice." She said whilst tying the knot.
"Itai!" His hand instantly drifted to his neck, causing him touch the girl's hand accidentally.
They both tensed up at this, their faces painted with a pink tint.
Deidara averted his eyes. "You should go. They're probably looking for you. Meet us here tonight if you decide to come with us, un."
"Hai. If I don't show up, no one is to know about this little rendezvous. Do I make myself clear? Don't worry, I won't turn you in." She plucked her katana from the tree and ran off.
Tobi awoke to the sound of Kuroi's footsteps, still shaken. "Ano sa, senpai. Tobi thinks Kuroi is nice. Tobi likes her." He declared in an almost swooning tone.
"Senpai? You're blushing! Does this mean you like her too?" Tobi said mischievously.
"Shut up!"
"Gah! Ochitsuite!" Tobi once again flailed his arms in the air. He kinda made that chicken look silly. Poor chicken. "Well anyway... You think she'll come?"
"Yeah. I'm pretty sure she will, un. Ikimashou, Tobi."
"Kuroi!" Naruto screamed at the top of his lungs. He was about to repeat when...
"I'm right here Naruto. You don't need to yell." Kuroi jumped out of the bushes, wearing a flustered look.
She stood next to Naruto who in turn, eyed her profusely.
"What?" The raven retorted.
"Your all red. Did you catch a cold or something?"
"Ah... No. It must be the heat."
"Well what the hell were you thinking, baka! Running of like that and not leaving a note or anything!" He shook her by the shoulders.
"Gomenasai." Kuroi let her bangs fall to her face, the shadows dancing on her pale skin.
Naruto pulled her into a hug, her eyes widening. "I'm just glad you didn't run off like Sasuke. Don't ever scare us like that again, ne?"
She nodded and smiled at her blond friend.
"Kuroi! Did you get injured? I'll heal you." Sakura said as she noticed the tear in her shirt.
"Don't worry, it probably got caught in some tree or something. I'm not bleeding, see?" She poked the spot where her shirt was torn.
"Let's go back home then." Sai smiled.
"Uchiha Kuroi! I am disappointed in you! How can you be an ANBU captain if you don't even show your comrades a good example? You deliberately ran away on a whim if I'm not mistaken, to seek out your brother. Correct?" Any signs of a hangover were instantly washed away when Tsunade reprimanded the young Uchiha.
Kuroi nodded slowly and bowed a low as she could. "Gomenasai. I promise you it won't happen again."
"Well that's not the first time I've heard that. Just be sure you keep your promises, Uchiha. Mattaku. You just made my headache worse. Dismissed." Tsunade waved them away, rubbing her temples.
Kuroi, Naruto, Sai and Sakura walked out of the building, heading to their favorite ramen stand. The sky was blue with an orange tinge to it. Night was falling. Kuroi lead a caring, guiding eye to stare at her friends. They were all she had since Sasuke left and Itachi... No. Since that traitor wiped out the the whole clan. Her family. He was the reason for Sasuke's absence. The reason for his great hate. That asshole's stupidity and selfishness is what made her otouto crack. They're what made him want more power. She knew that joining Akatsuki meant having to see Itachi often. But it was the only way to save Sasuke. If not, the last chance to see him.
"Ne, Kuroi. Treat us to some ramen! It's the least you can do since you made us worry so much!"
Said girl chuckled at this, patting his blond friend on the head. "Hn."
Naruto puffed his cheeks out at this. "You act just like Sasuke-teme."
"You miss him, don't you Naruto?" Sai suddenly asked with an almost real smile. "I have only met Sasuke-kun once... He was... Etto... Rude. But from what I hear, he must be a pretty great guy if you miss him that much."
"N-no I don't! But I bet Sakura-chan does." He waggled his eyebrows at the girl who in turn, punched the poor boy in the face.
"Don't worry, Naruto. I'll save my idiot brother for you and Sakura." Her eyes curved into half circles at their antics.
"Hah! Honto ni? You will?" Sparkling azure orbs stared into piercing black pools as he clasped his hands together. The Uchiha couldn't help but smile at Naruto's hopeful demeanor.
"Of course I will! I'm your fan club!" She squeezed the blonde's cheeks, grinning rather uncharacteristically.
Sakura tried to stifle a laugh at this. "Count me in, Kuroi!"
"Then it's official! Sakura is now a member of The SasuNaru Fan Club!" She may be an Uchiha, but that wasn't gonna stop her from teasing her easily-swayed friend. She felt comfortable around them. They were her only family. She was usually stoic. But this was her last 2 hours with them. She had to get ready soon. She had to go all out for her friends. "This is for them." Was the mantra that played in her head. She had to abide by that. She needed to do it. For her otouto, for her freinds, for Naruto. Especially for Naruto. He was lost without Sasuke. She could see that from a mile away.
"Hey! Don't I get a say in this?" Naruto puffed his cheeks out. Sure he loved Sasuke, but it felt kinda weird to get teased by said Uchiha's twin sister about their supposed relationship.
Sakura and Kuroi laughed at the blonde's pink tinted cheeks the proceeded to drag him off to Ichiraku.
"Yaoi?" Sai stood in bewilderment at the concluded discussion. Shrugging, he followed the trio.
"Shizune." Tsunade called her attendant in a serious tone.
"Hai?"
"Tell Kakashi to keep a close eye on Kuroi." Tsunade's calm exterior never wavered as Shizune's eyes widened at the command.
"But!"
"No excuses. Go. Now!" She almost screamed out. It frightened Shizune. Her master was never like this. She only acted up when... No! She wouldn't! The brunette took to the stairs and ran to look for said Jounin. "What have you gotten yourself into this time, Kuroi?"
"E-etto... Naruto... I really have to go now..." The young Uchiha sweatdropped at the large (growing) pile of ramen bowls that Naruto was stacking on the counter. Ayame frantically tried to balance the bowls that Naruto had ordered. Sakura and Sai groaned in boredom, resting their heads on their palms. Oddly enough, the pale boy groaned through his grinning teeth, refusing to portray any emotion other than "happiness." And Teuchi egged on the young Jinchuuriki, whom buried his face into the toxic delicacy.
"But Kuroi!"
"No buts. Don't worry, I'll leave enough money to pay for it." She ruffled his blond locks, said goodbye to Sai and Sakura, and took off. "I wonder what time it is... It's gotten pretty dark."
"Around seven." A voice said. It startled Kuroi, she never even felt the man's presence. It had to be none other than...
"Konbanwa, Kakashi-senpai." She turned to him and smiled.
"Very perceptive as usual." He grinned through his mask. "She's hiding something. Tsunade was right."
"Arigatou. Did you need something?" She felt the urge to run away but she quickly swallowed it down and beckoned her senpai to walk with her.
Kakashi went to her side and they walked in silence. He waited for a while before addressing the young ANBU captain. "Don't do this, Kuroi."
Onyx eyes widened at this. "How did he know?" She quickly retorted before he could get any more suspicious. "Do what?" She kept a straight face to hopefully, lessen the tension and suspicion mixing with the cold evening air. Her clueless act failed as the Jounin shook his head.
"Don't lie." He held her at arms length,staring into her eyes, hoping to find any common sense in them. "I already lost one student. Now I have to lose another?"
Black locks fell into her face, hiding her hurt eyes from Kakashi. "Please don't stop me, senpai. I know what I'm doing."
"I'm not asking you to stop for me. I'm asking for your friends. For Naruto. He was already so depressed when Sasu-"
"This is for Naruto!" She quickly pulled away, shocking the man before him.
"She's crying." He leaned over to comfort her, regretful of his words. Kakashi, not very experienced with comforting people, wasn't sure what to do. So he just sat there and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Gomenasai, senpai." She whispered.
Kakashi stared at her, confused. But instantly felt his eyes getting heavy. "She hit my pressure point. Very proficient, Kuroi. Serves me right for letting my guard down. Oh well, let Tsunade scold me in the morning if she must." Not long after, he fell unconscious.
She wiped the tears that dampened her face and ran to her home to gather her things. When she first entered the world of shinobi, running away was the last thing on her mind. Now she was doing it without much of a care about the consequences. "Do it for them, Kuroi."
She placed her ANBU mask on her bed, leaving a note under it. Heading out the door, tears were shed before an ominous click resonated throughout the room. "Sayonnara, Konohagakure."
"You're late, un." Deidara stated as he chewed some clay with the mouths in the palms of his hands. Performing some hand-seals, he threw the bird-shaped clay sculpture onto the forest floor. He motioned fer her to get on, holding out his hand.
"Gomenasai. I ran into one of my comrades." She took the hand offered to her and got on the clay bird. "Where's Tobi? Aren't you cautious that I might've betrayed you?"
"With the expression you had when you left, I was pretty sure you'd come. Besides, this concerns your dear little otouto, doesn't it?" With that, he took to the skies with amazing speed.
"Isn't it a little careless to travel by air? Konoha has watchtowers that can see really far."
"It's faster this way. And were not even high enough to be seen, so just relax and enjoy the ride, un. Leader-sama is anxious to meet you." He increased his speed a bit, rustling the treetops below.
"But, wasn't he the one who asked me to join you? Surely he's seen me before."
Her question was left unanswered, baffling her a bit. "Hang on tight. There's some turbulence ahead."
"Kuroi! Ne, Kuroi!" The blue-eyed kitsune knocked on said girl's door, two other teens following behind. "Hello? Anyone home? It's just that you left in such a rush that we never managed to ask you if you were OK..."
He waited for a moment before blurting out, "I'm coming in!"
"Naruto!" Sakura tried to stop her blond friend but failed as he entered anyway.
Sai just shrugged and followed Naruto inside.
"Mou, Sai! Mattaku... Am I the only one sane in this team?" She sweat dropped and followed the two boys. When she entered, she found Naruto in tears on the floor, clutching a piece of paper in his hands.
Sai's eyes widened as he saw the ANBU mask on the bed. "This is Kuroi's. The design can confirm that." He picked it up and examined the swirls of paint on the porcelain mask.
Sakura ran over to Naruto and comforted him, rubbing his back and saying soothing words to him. Said boy pulled away and thrust the note into the medic-nin's hands. "Read it. Just read it." His voice broke as more tears rolled down his cheeks. "Read it, Sakura!" He almost screamed.
She cringed at Naruto's voice, tears falling from her eyes. She read the note slowly, her hands trembling from anxiousness.
Everyone,
I'm sorry. I let my emotions take over. I've caused you all
enough pain already, I let you fight my battles for me, I dragged
you into my sorrow. I don't know how I can make up for that so,
I guess this is goodbye. I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough to control
myself and forget about my brother. I guess the villagers were right.
Maybe I am just a useless waste of space. They were even right
about me betraying the village.
Kakashi-senpai, I'm sorry I couldn't be the ideal student.
Yamato-taicho, please replace me as soon as possible. Sai, I'm sure
you've got a real smile in there somewhere. Do your best to find it.
Sakura, please take my ANBU mask to Tsunade-sama and tell her
I've resigned. And Naruto, I told you I'd save Sasuke. Just hang in
there and wait for us to come home, ne?
-Uchiha Kuroi
P.S. Please don't go after me.
1. Nope, not the disease, if that's what you were thinking. Distempered can also mean disturbed. ^_^