Hey guys. I had a bit of trouble writing this chapter btw. It's a little boring, 'cause really it's just some background and setting up the plot. Kinda like the Harry Potter books.. Enjoy?
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
The Akatsuki members looked at Same's shivering form nervously. They didn't really know why Same had been so scared when her comrade forced her foxes to "take over". Mishi turned back to them, bowing slightly in apology.
"Forgive her for her... outburst." Mishi growled. "I hope that this conversation will not lead to our deaths?"
"Well, most likely, if you come with us there will be more chance of you living." Zetsu's voices rang out their clashing opinions.
"So, if we come with you, there will be less of a chance of us dying. If we don't, we will most surely die?"
"Exactly."
"I'm sorry, but can we wait for her to be finished with her punishment? I apologize ahead of time." Mishi spoke coldly, apathetic.
As if on cue, Same's head snapped up to face the sky a scream escaping her parted lips. Her eyes were open and bloodshot, and her skin was peeling off, turning into ash and crumpling to the ground. Another blood-curdling scream rose from her, and blood dripped to the ground in heavy clumps. It poured out of her mouth, choking her when she tried to scream again. Her foxes flew out of her sleeves, only this time turning on her and sinking their teeth into her. The Deidara and Tobi sat there is horror, while Zetsu was getting hungry. Mishi remained cold and apathetic, seemingly not caring about the scene unfolding behind her. Yet if you looked closely, you could see the flash of worry slide through her eyes.
"No!" Screamed Same, her eyes locking on Mishi. "No.. Mishi!" She screamed again.
This seemed to snap Mishi back to Earth. She spun around faster than you could blink and was at Same's side, ripping the foxes that had been ravaging her flesh off and leaning forward to bite her throat. Same's blood pooled into her mouth, and she could feel her erratic pulse beneath her teeth. Eventually, it faded, down to a faint, but normal beat.
"Mishi..." Same sighed, falling into unconsciousness.
Mishi unhooked her from the tree, laying her down and pushing healing chakra into her hand and onto the worst of the wounds.
***TIME SKIP***
Mishi sighed, rubbing her hand over her face. It took most of her chakra to heal Same, but she got it done. She turned back to the Akatsuki members. Bowing from her spot on the ground, she looked around the blood-soaked clearing.
"I- I apoli..." That was as far as she got before fainting from chakra exhaustion.
I groaned in pain. I was stupid. I had fainted in front of the Akatsuki, for Gods sake! It was obvious that they had not bothered to help me either. It made sense, but a sudden thought made me jerk upwards into a sitting position, eyes snapping open, throughly disappointed when Same's playful eyes weren't locked with my own. Same... I shuddered, remembering what had happened when one of our "teammates" had found out about her foxes. That was the first time we had killed together. My head spun as I struggled to stand. The room, if you could call it that, was dark and damp, I had just been laying on a slab of slightly wet stone. This brought back so many memories.. not all of them good.
*Cue Flash Back*
"Same.." I was shocked, terrified, when she turned on our teammates, ripping them apart. They weren't even recognizable anymore. There was just one of them left, clinging to my leg in fear while I stood stock still, staring at her. I wasn't scared of death, in fact, I think I would welcome it when the time came. No, I was scared of the fact that I enjoyed watching her kill them. It had been beautiful, her foxes teeth flashing while she painted herself with splashes of crimson blood. She was walking towards me, but I barely even noticed, lost in a world of death. She stopped to survey my expression, her grin widening slowly.
"So.. want to give me a hand?" She asked, almost in a joking tone. I snapped out of my daze, looking her with wide eyes.
"What? I can't do that!" I yelled, appalled.
She cocked her head to the side, and if she didn't have blood blooming on her ANBU uniform, then I would have called her innocent. Well, that and the crazy grin she was currently sporting. "Why not? It's easy. Of course, I could always kill you too, but people might get suspicious if I keep on turning up with all my teammates killed."
I blinked, surprised that she could make killing sound so carefree. I hesitated, but then slowly reached for my scythes and chain. I pulled it out and then leaned down, keeping my eyes on Same, motioning for my "teammate" to come closer, as if I had some plan. Same's eyes narrowed, watching me with caution. My teammate leaned close to my ear, and I could hear their panting breathes of fear. I moved my hand, and Same tensed, but then relaxed when the blade of one of my scythes slashed across the pathetic shinobi's throat. I stood up, rolling the body over onto it's back as I did so, and looked down. The scent of blood was intoxicating, and I longed to see it pool around my victim in a refreshing shock of red. My pleasure was deepened when I realized that this person had trusted me. A foolish act that was brought on by my overall kindness- at least normally I was kind. That was my first treasonous killing. From then on, I followed Same's lead, and kill every single one of my teammates, save when the Raikage (A/N Is that correct? Someone please tell me.) started getting suspicious. They barely put up a fight, but I didn't care. I had gotten addicted to their screams.
*Cue Flash Back End*
"Hey! Your awake!" Same called, popping out from behind a corner. I internally sighed with relief, but managed to keep up my careful, emotionless, facade. The only time I allowed myself to show emotions was when I was fighting. That was beauty worthy of anything I had to give. I tried to take a step forward, but fell. I hide a blush of embarrassment when Same reached out and steadied me. She supported me for a minute, allowing my head rush to settle down and backing off without a fight when I shook off her hands. I looked up at her, quickly running my eyes over her body in an attempt to find any injuries. When I was satisfied, I walked forward towards the corner she came from.
"Show me to were I need to go, Same." I ordered. It always made me feel better, the fact that I could keep her in check. Even though she was my best friend.
She lead me out to a large dark cavern. There was a large statue in the room, with holograms of the Akatsuki members standing on it's fingers. I noticed a new addition to the "team", while Sasori of the Red Sand was gone. I then remembered that the Kohana girl, Sakura, and the Elder had killed him. I dipped my head when I located Pein, forcing Same to do the same (A/N Same.. same... I just realized that I did that...).
"Pein." Mishi stated, looking at him with almost a bored expression. "Do you intend to kill us? Or shall we just give you something to keep us in check, and continue giving you information that will benefit your plans?"
"I would prefer to keep you alive. I will send both of you out, but keep one of you and something from the one we do not keep if I find you becoming... untrustworthy." Pein informed them.
"Mishi. Do you mind handing me your scythes for a second?" Same randomly asked. Mishi raised her eyebrow at her, but handed them over none-the-less.
"What did you need them for?" Mishi asked, watching her friend carefully cut one of her veins vertically, causing blood to pour out of it. It dripped onto the floor, and her friend reached into her weapons pouch for a vile, which she filled with blood. Same looked back at her, holding out her arm for Mishi to heal.
"One of their members is a worships Jashin-sama." She explained. "If understand correctly, if they hold onto my blood, they can kill me easily." Same turned back to the holograms, holding out the vile of blood so they could see it.
Mishi turned back to look at them also. "Does that work?" She asked. She didn't know what else they could give them if it didn't.
Pein seemed to be deep in thought, because they had to wait about 5 minutes until he finally answered them.
"Yes. That works. I will need you blood to though. Just in case."
Mishi nodded, pulling her scythes out and pressing it to her wrist. She slashed downwards, in a fatal blow, but it wouldn't bleed long enough to be of to much damage. Same handed her another vile, and it was quickly filled. She pressed healing chakra to her wrist, and walked forwards.
"Here. We are going to Suna first, but if a chance arises, we will head to Kohana. Is that acceptable?" Mishi asked.
"Of course." Pein nodded, and then the holograms vanished.
Same watched them go with a sad smile, then turned to Mishi.
"So.. looks like we're going to Suna?" Her voice betrayed the same emotions that Mishi was feeling. They both hated being controlled, and had always said that they wouldn't just give in to others. Looks like they broke that promise. Mishi nodded, a silent message to Same that she understood.
"Yeah... to Suna."