A/N-This is my first story! Me and applepieyum3 wrote this together and it took forever! Thanks for clicking on it!
Disclaimer: I don't own anyone or anything in this series but me, myself and I.
Ravenn
A loud yawn escaped my mouth. It was waaay too early for this. I checked the time.
7:30
That left me about 30ish minutes to do whatever the heck I wanted. I hate getting up early. The only reason I do it is because otherwise Toby will sneak into my room and draw on my face like last time.
I shuddered.
That permanent marker mustache didn't come off for about a week. And it gave a certain someone the terribly stupid idea that mustaches were 'cool'. With all the spare time I have in the mornings I get bored of just wandering around with nothing to do. So instead I train. It may sound boring but hey, a girl's gotta stay in shape right? By now it was habitual to pull on my training clothes, which usually consisted of red capri's and a black and white spaghetti strapped shirt. Then I'd practice whatever, depending on my mood. After I'd get ready for the day and eat breakfast. All before anyone's even thought about getting up.
Except for Pein
He's always up. It gives me the creeps. Even when he's not; one of his little puppet Peins are. I looked around, hoping to find something more pleasant to think about. Finding nothing, I looked down instead.
"Eeew" I said to myself, pushing away the bowl of what used to be cereal. I think that I could safely call my colorful bowl of mush wasted. It was soggy and the multicolored balls had merged together to form one huge ball of mushy preservatives.
"Thump!"
I sighed.
It couldn't be Toby since I still have a good ten minutes left before his internal alarm clock went off. Plus, he was the type of person that would spend an hour stalking you; just to get a good laugh when he magically pops up and scares you. And Rachel always ran full speed into the kitchen in an attempt to kill off some of her undying energy. Clay on the other hand was very…different to say the least, so it could be him. His personality was all over the place. Plus, he does fall out of bed a lot.
"…….Thump….."
"…..Thump…"
"…Thump.."
I was so lost in my own thoughts that I had barely noticed that the heavy footsteps had drawn closer until a loud bang came from the direction of the door. There stood Hidan... and...Rachel?
Rachel
"Wake up." I groaned
"Wake up." He said again. I groaned louder. Well I guess he didn't really have patience because I found myself on the floor.
"No! The warmth! I had my perfect little cocoon of blankets and warmth! You DESTROYED it!!" I started complaining. Hidan picked me up, still in my pj's.
"You are my apprentice you should at least wake up when I tell you to." He started complaining. "Well you never wake up in time for Pein's little lectures!" I complained back. It became like a battle of complaints and argues. We have these a lot. Though most of the time we were just bored and playing around. But this time I was really tired. Not in the mood. I groaned some more and jumped back in my bed, hiding myself in the wonderful still-warm blankets. I fell asleep. Like in 5 seconds. Yeah I'm good at that.
"You've got to be kidding." Groaned Hidan. I murmured, still in my dream land. I think Hidan picked me up, because it got a lot colder, really fast. And I could kind of smell that weird jell stuff he puts in his hair, and it was right in my face. We had left my room, and were heading for what I think was the kitchen, but I didn't care because it was really really cold now. Why does he have to do this so early in the morning? We banged through the kitchen door, and I noticed how pissed off he seemed. I thought he was just playing around, until all the people in the room started to scurry out.
'This must be important.'
In a few more steps, he laid my down on the couch (yes we have a couch in the kitchen, actually several) I scrunched up to begin my warming process, when he plopped down beside me, his head hung in his hands.
Now something was definitely wrong.
My sensei was usually prowling around the room complaining about not being able to do something, or boasting about what he did do. Seeing him so upset is like seeing an emo kid laughing with puppies on his lap, wearing a rainbow shirt. He sighed, the kind of sigh you do when you really don't want to be doing what you're about to do. Oh great.
"What is it?" I asked, my eyes squinting in suspicion.
"You're going to go on a mission…." He started. Okay, this was really weird. Normally he gets all proud when Pein assigns us a special mission. So what's the sudden change in mood?
"A lot farther and a lot longer than you have ever before…" he began again. So what? I've been miles and miles away from our bases, it doesn't matter, as long as you come back. Wait! Does this mean I'm not coming back again..? I started panting while Hidan was in mid sentence, going on about something I had successfully tuned out. He looked up at me with a 'what the hell are you doing now?' look.
"Sorry. Continue." I said shakily.
"Anyways, as I was saying, you're going to be gone for a while, so I want you to have this while you're gone…." He said, holding out a silver necklace in his hand. Wait. Was this his Jashin necklace?! His most prized possession!!!!???? He was giving it …TO ME!!??? Man, I think I even started to cry (tears of joy of course) as he put it around my neck. This was so awesome. I always liked his necklace, even when I was little; I used to steal it from him. That never ended in my favor.
But now he was GIVING it to me!? :D! No stealing or yelling involved?
While I was off in my happy land (I have many lands, such as: dream land, bored land, sleepy land, happy land, sad land, and freaking gonna whoop your ass later when you least expect it land) I think he chuckled or cried or something, but I was too caught up in the amazement of the necklace to care about him.
Which is kind of sad.
He got up from his couch, still grumpy. You know, I think that was really hard for him or something, because he had that look on his face. Like the look he got when he had to baby-sit all 3 of us on Toby's day last Saturday night. But then why now?…am I really going away… forever!?
Clay
I woke up. On the floor. Again. Sometimes I wonder how I get down there without feeling it or getting any bruises. I pushed myself up, flattening down my short black hair. I pulled on a black t-shirt and fixed the covers on my bed. Why do I even need a bed, since I always fall off? My legs were still sore from yesterday. Running away from a murderous Ravenn and Rachel tends to do that to you. Apparently, stealing their only clothes after they went into the hot springs was NOT okay.
I pulled on the rest of my black attire and then adjusted my fake mustache. Sure some people look at me funny (Especially Ravenn) but it made me feel complete. It was black after all. I came out of my room and headed towards the kitchen. But along the way I heard
Step
Step
Step
I hid behind a wall, sliding like a secret agent towards the noise down the hall. I saw Hidan, with Rachel draped over his back. Was she finally dead? No. Her back was rising and falling in time with her breaths. She was sleeping.
Step
Step
Step
I began to say my last words.
Step
Step
Step
He was right behind me now; I was sure. I felt a small breeze as he…walked past me? I looked up to see Hidan's back moving further away from me. Then they burst through the kitchen door; a pissed Hidan greeting its inhabitants.
Ravenn
What the heck was going on here? Did something happen to Rachel? And why was she draped across Hidan's back like a doll? Was she hurt? Hidan did look pretty upset. No. she seemed fine. But if no that then what was wrong? "wha-" was all I got out before I was looked at with a glare that could freeze over Hades. I hadn't notices all the noise from the people that had accumulated in the spacious kitchen until it went silent. Then slowly everyone (meaning Deidara, Kisame, and I) unfroze and scrambled towards the door. No way was I goanna get killed today!
I ran for my life down the hall with my cloaked friends, eating my dust, until I felt a dark depressed aura. Curious, I dropped and crept closer to it, army style, and looked around the wall. There I saw a guy wearing all black sitting in the fetal position with a blank look on his face. I crawled up to him until I was right behind him. I've always wanted to do this. I thought before tapping him. "Boo"
"DON'T KILL MEE!" he yelled before cowering away from me in fright.
Blink
Blink
Blink
I stood up and brushed the dirt of my clothes. "Uh…hi?" I asked unsurely since he seemed kind of confused. At that he looked up and a light flickered on in my head.
"Ravenn?"
"Mustache Guy!! Hi! It's been a while." Ever since I met him when we were young I took great pleasure in teasing him. His reactions were just so funny! So it was just too good to pass up when he began wearing that fake mustache around after I had dared Rachel to tell him it looked 'cool'. Now he wears it every day. Which is fine with me since it brings with it so many wonderful teasing opportunities! He was beginning to uncurl from his ball now, and regained his signature glare.
"It's Clay, gosh! How many times do I have to tell you?'
"I know your name. It's a nickname. 'Gosh! How many times do I have to tell you!?" I mimicked.
Rachel
Hidan got up, and moved to the door. I clutched my new necklace, and thought. Was something serious going to happen? Was he leavening the Akatsuki? No. Maybe… I was the one leaving. He opened the door, and a sound wave of talking people hit me before they all quieted down, once they noticed that a Hidan was there. He stomped out of the room.
I was still staring off into space, when everyone came in. They sat around the table, some people finishing their breakfast, some just starting. I moved to the door, and peered out. Hidan was gone. The rocky ceilings, floors, and walls seemed even gloomier than normal. "Rachel? Are you okay, un?" asked Deidara who was making oatmeal.
"Yeah, I'm just fine. In fact, I'm going to go take a shower." I said. I started walking out. Nobody stopped me.
I got to my room then opened my door (Deidara painted a flower on it, so I always know which one) I stepped inside, and looked around. It seemed a little duller than it used to be; like it was void of the colors that usually brightened it. I went to the shower and turned it on high. After I stepped in, warm water ran over me. But it didn't fix the emptiness inside. After a few minutes I stepped out and got dressed. I put my skull shirt on, my new necklace, and black and white cuffed shorts before buttoning my long coat that makes it seem like I'm wearing a dress from behind. After, I sat down to slip on my white ninja sandals.
I sighed. There was this nagging feeling that this was going to be the last time I see this room for a while. I looked around sadly. Then I spotted a white object on my desk. A faint smile graced my cheeks. "Can't leave without you." I said, picking up a pure white flower from atop my nightstand. I placed it in my hair, like I did every day, as I walked towards my door.
The room was dark. "Guess this is the last time I'll see you for-"
I stopped to ponder that. Just how long would I be gone?
A week?
A month?
A year?
Would I ever come back!? I hope so. I love this place. The first place I have ever truly been able to call home.
No.
I can't let silly things like this get in my way. "I'll definitely be back."
It was only a whisper but it filled me with determination.
(Still Rachel)
I stepped out of my room. When I had closed the door, a loud noise reached my ears. My poor stomach was practically demanding to be fed! Happy to comply, I hauled myself into the kitchen. My brain noted that Ravenn, Clay, Kisame, and Diedara were also in the room but I was so hungry that I didn't even notice.
A red apple.
Sweet. Delicious. I could taste it before it hit my mouth. 'Everything I expected it to be.' I thought happily.
I plopped down next to Ravenn and Kisame. (Who I finally acknowledged after eating the whole apple) Now I was munching on a cookie. Ravenn was glaring at a bowl of soggy cereal while Kisame was eating a fish… that was still alive. I turned away. Deidara was still staring at me. Clay was…well… being Clay. As I was about to finish my cookie, Kakuzu barged in.
"Rachel, Ravenn, and Clay all need to go to Pein's office"
Ravenn
Well that's just great.I looked at Rachel, silently asking if she knew what this was about. She shook her head. I turned to Clay and naturally he totally ignored me. How rude!
Clay
"Bam!"
The door slammed behind Kakuzu. As usual. He really needed to learn how to keep his strength in check. After he left I looked up. Raven and Rachel were looking at each other as if they were sharing some kind of message telepathically. No one ever looks at me, so I just turned away. After a moment, I got up, ready to leave. I just want to get this over with. It'll probably just be another mission like always. Is what I'd love to think, but my gut was telling me that it wasn't. I just couldn't quite peg what it was. Everyone was acting strange this morning so it had to be pretty serious. Even Zetsu was more aloof than usual.
I sighed.
This was going to be a long day. "Let's go," I said quietly. They got up in silent agreement. We walked sluggishly through the halls as if we were unconsciously delaying our trip to Pein's office. Which we were, but none of us were about to admit to that. What's the worst that can happen anyways? We get sent off somewhere? That's not so bad. I'd just be back at square one. No big deal. Right? While my internal dilemma was somewhat squandered, I took the chance to pick up the pace so we could be done with this already.
"Come on! I have stuff to do today and I don't want to waste all my time walking to Pein's office!"
Rachel
We started walking faster. Soon we came to a huge door.
"Is it just me or does the door to Pein's office seem bigger than usual?" Ravenn looked at me kinda funny and Clay just rolled his eyes and opened the door. I really didn't want to go in there. I stared into the place that was the leader of the Akatsuki's office.
"Eep!"
A hand wound around my wrist and began to pull me towards the inside of the room.
"Don't be such a baby," Ravenn said. "Nothing bad is gonna happen to us." Even though I could feel the unease radiating off of her, it still comforted me enough to allow her to lead me into the room. The doors closed behind us as we entered. For a moment none of us uttered a sound. When I was sure I'd go crazy from anxiety someone spoke.
"Kakuzu told us that you wanted to see us." It was Clay. A deep voice, mysterious but still full of authority answered.
"Yes. I have a mission like no other for the three of you." Pein stepped out from who knows where and looked at us as if he were thinking about how to word the speech that was soon to come. Of course, with him you can never truly tell.
Like I said, mysterious.
"In our new plan to rule all of the five ninja nations (Plans 1-16 were all epic failures) we will be needing some…supplies from other dimensions. My jaw dropped. How in hell are we supposed to get those! I looked at my friends. They looked as shocked as I was. He began to approach us. As he got closer he turned toward me and handed me a weird-faced backpack. It had black button eyed and a zipper for it's creepy ass smile. After I finished examining the new…handbag…I looked back up at him. "In there is the list of things you need to gather." Then he looked at me, "Push it's right eye."
I was surprised to find that the eye really was a button. I pushed it.
Then I pushed it again.
And again.
What was up with this thing anyway!? It doesn't do anything. A soft whooshing sound started to make itself known. It got louder and louder. Where was it coming from anyway? I glanced around, searching for the source of the noise. Nothing. Then I looked down and noticed there was a huge ass black hole thing emerging from the bag.
"What the-"was all I got out before being sucked into the dark void.
A/N- So how was it!? If you read this far thanks for reading it makes me happy to know that I didn't just waste my time on this. Sorry we haven't updated yet. Rachel's pretty much done but i've been working on stories with higher demand. So if you want this updated(the next chapter is Hyrule-Zelda) then please review or Pm one of us :)