When it rains, it pours; spreading wherever it hits, wetting everything it touches.
People say its soothing listening to it, watching it, as if it were some kind of stress relief- - -Children hate it because it prevents them from going out to play, as if they had any right to complain.
Blue orbs gazed out the window, watching as rain fell from the dark cloudy sky; trees going back and forth as the wind pushed and pulled its way into them. He witnessed leaves flying out, losing themselves into the dangerous breeze- - -Rain didn't sooth him nor did it frighten him- - -he always thought of it as some kind of warning it gave off.
Feeling the car stop, he turned his head to the front catching his dads eyes through the rearview mirror.
Usually when this occurred, his father would try to embarrass him by winking or teasing him to try and get a laugh out of him-and Sometimes he would offer him a beautiful smile big enough to lighten up a whole room full of people, making a blush spread throughout his cheeks.
But today was not one of those days. Those older blue eyes looked away from him only to peer over to his side and stare at the red haired woman sitting beside him. They both reached out and held hands tightly, almost as if they didn't want to let go.
He gazed out the window once more, struggling to see where they were. It was too dark outside, not one single light on.
He frowned "Dad, where are we?"
"We'll explain everything to you and your brother once we get out of the car son. C'mon"
Listening to his father, he unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the vehicle- - -his warm body shivered as the air hit his face, making goosebumps begin to arise.
"Naruto, baby, wake up" He heard his mom say, trying to wake up his little brother
"Mommy, 5 more minutesh"
"No honey, we must hurry" she replied- - -putting the younger blonde a warm coat, she scooped him up in a warm embrace.
"Deidara, come"
Deidara turned around, walking between his parents as he held his fathers hand- - -They made there way to a big house; It looked like one of those mansions where rich people lived.
In the dark he couldn't really see much of it besides the size.
Walking up the little stairs, they made it to the front door. His felt his dad let go of his hand as he placed a big duffel bag on the floor..
"Alright kids." their mom said- - -It wasn't the usual smile she would give them, her green eyes didnt sparkle nor did her dimples show; It looked more like a forced smile.
Naruto frowned as he saw tears start to slip his mothers eyes "Momma, whash wong?"
Her smile faltered as she knelt down in front of both brothers "My sons, nothing's the matter." She poked narutos nose "Your father and I just need to go away for a while to finish up some business. It's work related" her green eyed looked up at their dad "Right Minato"
Minato nodded as he too kneeled down in front of his kids.
"Kushina and I decided to leave you in this big house so they can take care of you while were gone" his voice cracked "Your going to be able to play with other kids and eat lots of ice cream. Dosen't that sound fun?"
Deidara was confused- - -Usually when his parents went off to a big meeting, they would leave him and his brother at their grannys house.
"Mommy, daddy, itsh ok." He heard naruto say "Dont cwy. We can get some ice cweam when you come back"
Kushina let out a sob, wrapping her arms around his little body.
"Deidara"
The blonde glanced at his dad with a slight worried face.
"Dad, why is mother crying?"
"Son, I want you to promise me something. No matter what happens...you will always take care of your little brother."
"Daddy why are you telling me this?"
"Just promise me dei, please"
Noticing his distress, he nodded "Yes dad, I promise"
"Thats my son" His dad said, enveloping him in a tight hug
Something didn't seem right, his parents were acting strange, almost as if they were saying goodbye forever. But that couldn't be since parents aren't supposed to leave their children...right?- - -He felt his father's shoulders start to tremble. "Dad, everything's going to be fine. I'll take care of Naruto, I always do"
Minato leaned back, his hands on Deidaras shoulders "I know. Be safe" He whispered.
After that, his father got up and went to hug naruto while his mom came to hug him. "Be strong, we love you" was the last thing she said before she got up as well and rang the doorbell. Without waiting for an answer, both his parents turned around quickly, walking back to the car.- - -Their mom looked back at them, lips quivering; She blew them both a kiss before stepping in the front seat.
"Dei, I'm shcawed. Why was mom cwying?"
"I...dont know"
They both heard as the car was turned on, smoke coming out from behind.
In seconds, small water drops fell out of the sky.
"Wait" Deidara whispered. He began speed walking towards the car, his hair getting wet with every drop that landed on his head. Stopping for a second, he held out his hand "Naruto lets go. I have a bad feeling about this"
The younger blonde grasped his hand as they ran after the driving car. "WAIT! DAD!" Deidara yelled "MOM!"
They ran and ran, but It was no use; the car wouldn't stop at all nor would their parents turn back.
Deidara stopped, Naruto right next to him as they were both out of breath. Their lungs were burning while their tiny legs almost gave out after running so much.
"Dei, whatsh going on? Why isn't daddy stopping?"
Before he could respond, a huge explosion was heard- - -two pair of blue eyes widened as they saw their parents car explode; fire flaring out with metal pieces landing hard on the concrete floor.
Everything froze- - -Their ears were numb due to the loud noise and their hearts were beating too fast. What just happened? Five minutes ago they were being embraced by their parents and now...they were gone?
"NO!" A strangled scream was torn out of deidaras mouth, tears escaping his eyes as he witnessed his parents car in flames.
Not even a minute later a second explosion was heard much louder than the first; startling both blondes.
Naruto fell on his knees, eyes wide open, tears flowing out "Mommy...Daddy" he whispered. He shook his head in denial, making his tears fly out, mixing with the wind.
They were going to come back for them right?- - -any second now, they're going to appear saying it was all a joke right? Then they're going to take them home and play hide and seek, and watch their favorite cartoons right?- -a sob broke out- -Lay next to them and tell them they loved them...right?...Why aren't they coming back?
He didn't scream, didn't move, didn't breathe; It was the tears that did all the talking for him as they fell out, blending with the droplets that fell from the sky.
Deidara slowly knelt beside his little brother, embracing him as he saw no movement coming from him. He stared at the burning car; watching as it crumbled into pieces, melting.
Neither of them heard yells coming from behind them...didn't see a shadow hiding in the bushes, red eyes watching them. They just sat there, staring into space as the rain calmed the angry fire down.
Deidara looked up, drops of water landing on his face. His vision blurred, his nose stung and his heart hurt.
"Why" he whispered. Pain evident in his voice.
He was right- - -When it rains...
