Dance of Flute and Horn
Ch. 1: The Danger That Sleep Brings
I looked out at the precious twilight sky. When you work for Orochimaru-sama, you don't get much quiet time, and appreciate what little you receive all the more. I had just finished a mission with the rest of the Sound Four, and my brother was asleep, although not in my body. His head made things complicated, so I would never allow him to sleep…'with' me. He wasn't included in this mission anyways, in fact, Orochimaru-sama specifically asked him to not come with me. I believe it was to test my abilities in battle without my brother. I was sure that I had exceeded Orochimaru-sama's expectations. This mission for a scroll on some lost villages attempt at immortality was quite easy, and I was the only one who needed to fight. I was done with the idiot rogue ninjas that stood in my way within two minutes, so I had definitely proved myself. Too bad Tayuya hadn't been looking when I killed them; maybe then this day would have been a little bit better. But I shouldn't get so selfish.
Tayuya's head shifted in my head, and I stiffened. If she woke up with her head in my lap, I'd be dead. I didn't know a single person who could hold Tayuya back when she was angry, and I didn't want to experiment. I began to get drowsy, and even though I knew that I shouldn't fall asleep, Tayuya wrapped her arms around my waist in her sleep, lulling me into sleep further. My last thoughts before I was enveloped by unconsciousness were, I'm in for one perfect morning tomorrow…
"Sakon, I'm going to kill you, you dirty muck-ridden pervert! How many times have I told you not to touch me! By the time I'm done with you, you won't have the option of children!"
Tayuya's voice yelling a lovely morning greeting, as usual, was what woke me up. I suppose that I shouldn't have let her fall asleep on me, knowing what I know about her temperament. But, luckily for me, the Sakon she was beating into an undistinguishable pulp was really Ukon with a jutsu put on him. I had caught the little dirtball looking for me early this morning when I got up, and he didn't think that I would survive a mission without him. So he got his just desserts.
Alright, maybe I was a bit harsh on Ukon. I mean, no one deserved to be beaten up by Tayuya. Except for those real perverts who like to try to put their hands where they don't belong. I have always wanted to rescue Tayuya from one of those guys, but she always kills them herself. She doesn't let me have any fun.
So, Kidomaru, Jirobo, and I watched happily as Ukon was given injuries that wouldn't fully heal for a year. We all loved to watch my bossy onii-san get pulverized by a pretty little girl like Tayuya.
After a half an hour of steam was blown off, I revealed myself. Tayuya didn't seem very happy, but Jirobo and Kidomaru just smirked. After all, they had known that it was Ukon.
When we got back to Orochimaru, he wasn't very pleased with me either, but he let it slide. Kidomaru and Jirobo got assigned a new mission whereas Tayuya and I had to stay in Sound as punishment for unneeded fighting amongst ourselves. We also received the pleasure of dragging Ukon to Kabuto to get healed.
I pulled Ukon to the door, and Tayuya took him to Kabuto while I waited outside. It took five minutes before I became suspicious of what was taking Tayuya so long, and it was a good thing that I came to check on her. When I opened that door, yes, I did see my brother sleeping on a sparsely furnished bed, but what else I saw is what it was important to see. Kabuto was straddling Tayuya on the floor, and neither of them was making to get up, so I could only assume the worst as I backed out of the room, quietly closing the door behind me and retreating to my nearby room. And what I could safely and undoubtedly assume was that Tayuya had feelings for Kabuto, and Kabuto liked her back. I collapsed on my bed and wished more than ever that I hadn't hurt my brother, for he was the only one other than Tayuya who was capable of cheering me up. And, let me tell you, I was not looking forward to seeing those two at dinner.
A/N: Wow, I haven't written anything in a while; it's kind of nice to write again. This story is for Higura Natume, who requested a SakoTayu. As I really have little motivation for this pairing, it will not be my best writing, but I shall try my best! I will certainly succeed in this challenge!