Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Beams of sunlight streamed through the glass of her window and warmed her face, beckoning her out of the depths of her subconscious. She slowly opened her navy eyes and looked around her morning light lit room. As her dreary mind's wheels started to turn, her eyes widened. How did she get into her room?! She looked down and saw that she was also not in the same clothes. Who had changed her?! She also became aware of the fact that she felt surprisingly…warm. Her head shot to look through the window and her face formed a smile of delight, and all thoughts of her previous predicament blew away.
Amegakure was currently experiencing one of the very few, once in every five-year times, when the sky above was purely blue, without a single cloud in sight. The young girl, nearing womanhood, sprinted as fast as she could to the topmost point of the building and closed her eyes pleasently as she savored the tinkling feeling of the sun's warm rays shining on her pale skin. She lied on the floor, with her arms and legs spread out, trying to absorb every drop of golden sunshine she could. She loved the feeling so much. A smile crept its way across her face and she began to laugh. She hadn't laughed in so long and once she started, she couldn't stop. She felt so warm and happy and…peaceful.
Zetsu had been there, watching her, a smile plastered on his own face. He watched as she spread her arms out and spun around in delight. Then she lied on the floor and she began to laugh. His eyes closed and his heart danced as the sweet music of her laughter filled his head. He felt… happy.
Konan couldn't bring herself to move from the rooftop. She stayed there, as if she was a plant that needed to soak in every possible ray of sunshine to survive. She laid for hours, eyes closed and a pleasant smile on her face. Although, her face felt slightly stiff; she hadn't smile in so long. Now it was hard to stop. She never wanted this feeling to leave her. She wanted to stay like this, peaceful, for the rest of time.
Unfortunately her wish was not granted, for she felt the temperature begin to drop as the sun sunk into the western horizon and the clouds began to roll in from the east, cold and unfriendly looking as always. She opened her eyes and stared at the retreating light, now frowning with displeasure, silently begging it not to go.
Sadly the sun disappeared and the dark clouds dominated the skies once again. The light of laughter left her eyes and the carefree feeling in her soul was gone. All of her energy seemed to disperse along with the daylight, and she did not move from her spot. Instead she stared dully into the cloudy night sky, and her navy blue pools seemed to be glazed over in a grey haze.
One lone drop landed on her forehead, but she did not flinch. Another came, and then another. They all followed each other in quick succession until it turned into a downpour. Still, she couldn't seem to summon enough will power to move. The freezing water soaked into her clothes and chilled her bones. Hypothermia approached; her body began to shiver violently and her lips turned a pale blue. Her body was losing heat fast. Apathy took over and it felt as though she was spinning. Her breathing became shallow and all she seemed to want to do was sleep. Her mind was becoming hazy and she felt her eyelids begin to droop. She was falling asleep… never to wake up. Consciousness was lost.
Zetsu watched her condition worsen and mind turned to a panicked rush. He saw her eyes close and he immediately rushed to her side. He then gathered her limp body in his arms, his eyes widened at the contact. She was as cold as ice… death, and the shivering was beginning to cease as she was drifting farther and farther away. Soon he wouldn't be able to reach out and drag her back.
He held her close and got her inside and to her room as fast as he possibly could. He removed her wet pants and shirt and wrapped a thick blanket tightly around her. He sat on the bed and held her close, keeping her as warm as possible. He rested his head on hers and stroked her damp hair, as his heart rate and panic level slowly went down. He then chuckled.
"Goodness, what am I supposed to do with you, hm? You can't even take care of yourself." He said as if she could hear him. He scoffed. "Hypothermia… Am I going to have to watch over you every moment, just so you don't kill yourself?" He sighed and looked down at her and smiled.
She was the most beautiful thing he had ever laid eyes on…and she was his. She belonged to him and no other. To the end of his days he would make sure that no one else would have her. Possessiveness and passion took over him in a wave and his head bent down to kiss her but he stopped. He pushed down the sudden urge and concentrated on the chakra he sensed coming in their direction. He soon enough recognized it as Pein's; the guy Konan came here with. Zetsu growled. He was the greatest threat of all. He knew he couldn't be found here so he regretfully picked her off his lap and laid her nicely on her bed. He looked back at her once and with much force, left the room.
Pein eventually made his way to Konan's room and slowly opened the door.
"Konan" he called out to her and then noticed her sleeping form on the bed, wrapped up in her blankets, her hair wet. His brows furrowed. Why was she out in the rain? She knows that she shouldn't get wet. She can't use her jutsu. Why was she leaving herself defenseless? It was pure foolishness. He sighed, feeling a twinge of concern. He was going to ask if she was adapting well enough, but she was asleep. He took one last look at his childhood friend then silently and swiftly left the room.
A whooshing sound filled the air of the kunoichi's room as Zetsu morphed out of the wall. His face was stuck in a frown at the thought of having to leave his flower alone with him. How dare he think he could commit such an act! How dare he think he could separate him and his flower! Zetsu brushed the annoying thoughts aside for later and wasted no time going to her. He quietly and gently, as to not disturb her, sat on the bed with his back leaned against the wall. He then slowly gathered up her small, delicate frame in his arms and once again cradled her in his arms.
He then delightfully decided to take advantage of their solitude and brought his hand to lightly tilt up her chin. His head slowly bent down and he felt her warm breath bathe his face and his eyes became half-lidded and trace-like as his lips came closer and closer to hers. His mouth halted just above hers. Her lips were slightly parted and the sweet sent of her mouth hit him continuously in the face, electrifying his nerves and sending pleasurable shock waves through his body. How was it that this girl could make him react in such a way when their lips hadn't even yet made contact? Would he even be able to handle it? His hopes became crushed as an unwelcome realization came.
If he kissed her, she would surely awaken. Then he would surely be in huge trouble. He would need a plan; a plan for the right time, place, and methods. No, he couldn't now…but he wanted to. With every bit of who he was he wanted it so bad. Could he wait? How would he be able to stand it?
His logical self won the argument, and he didn't know if that was a good or bad thing. He set her down and quickly left the room, for fear of loosing himself.
How did she do it?
The second chapter is done! Everyone clap for the second chapter! (silence) Fine, be that way. Anyways, thanks go to kthies for letting me know it wasn't a complete disaster on my first day. Hehe. Well, I'll try to get in more chapters soon. Until then, take care everybody!