Brutal Revenge
Chapter 2:
The joy of Flight
Kakashi was staring at four mission reports, all of which had similar findings. Even though the ninjas were sent on totally different missions, their investigations had events which could be tied together. He deduced that it was related to the happenings of yesterday, and the horrid letter. He bit his nails and glanced up at the clock, lunch-time. Without a word, he disappeared to IchiRaku Ramen, but when he entered he noticed that it had three persons already seated.
"Kakashi-sama," Teuchi greeted, "it's the usual for you right?"
"Yeah," he answered as he took a seat. There were three other men, who were enjoying their ramen so much, it was like they were oblivious to the world. Thank God, Kakashi thought. However, that was short lived. One man had finished, and was staring at Kakashi. He felt stifled, but tried to keep his cool.
"You were amazing yesterday!" he exclaimed.
"You saw?" Kakashi asked, hoping that they didn't notice that he used no hand seals. But then again, the citizens of Konoha wouldn't know that when a ninja doesn't use hand seals or uses a technique where chakra isn't present, something's wrong.
"Of course, you placed a shield over us so why would we run? Even though the ninjas were trying to move us to safer ground, like hell I'd move. Of all my life here, I have never seen a Hokage in action. I couldn't let this time pass." Kakashi could manage a smile, but because of his mask, the man couldn't see it. Then, Teuchi came with his ramen.
"You know Teuchi-san; you should have ramen-on-the-go. Especially for people like me who's lunch-break is very limited, it would be nice if I could carry this back to the office." Kakashi said with a mouthful. "It would be very nice. I'd just grab and go."
"I'll take that advice." Teuchi smiled. He disappeared into the kitchen, while Kakashi continued to slurp his ramen; he noticed that none of the chopsticks have broken this time around. Choji was right, it was an omen. He sighed, worried about the message from the paper. Revenge is imminent. He placed his head on the counter, feeling somewhat frustrated. It was just four months ago that he had become Hokage, and now the village is threatened by fallen angels. Again. With a groan, he rose to his feet and left. While walking in the streets, he felt like he was missing the Akatsuki. He chuckled, knowing that Deidara and Hidan usually make him laugh too much. And Itachi being so gloomy, whenever he tells a joke, it's so boring it's actually funny. Then there's Kakuzu. He's the creepy one, as Kakashi hates looking at his eyes. He shuddered a bit, but was taken out of his thoughts by overwhelming pain in his back. Kakashi knew exactly what it was, but he fought back the urge. Darius had told him that his wings would need to be released, and when released, they would stay out. He didn't want that to happen, as he couldn't bear the reactions of everyone especially Naruto if they found out he was 'Konen'.
"You know, Kakashi, you actually took a risk yesterday." Darius appeared beside him, walking so casually, it got Kakashi irritated.
"What do you mean?"
"You're thinking that you don't want people to know that you were 'Konen', yet yesterday you used your stepping stones and Sora was there watching."
"Her name is Sakura. And plus the village was under attack, it's all reflexes."
"Reflexes my ass." Darius said. "Anyway, if this continues, which it will, they're going to find out." After that, Kakashi said nothing more. He knew that Darius was right, and was extremely fearful of the reactions that will arise out of the matter. He may be exiled again and this time, they may not want him to return in the village.
"Don't worry about their reactions." Darius said smiling. "I'm sure that Sora girl will be by your side if you get exiled again. And plus, I'm sure that when you explain everything with valid reasoning, they're going to love you."
"Don't make me gag, D." Kakashi hissed. "Everyone in Konoha hates 'Konen Hashimoto'."
"But with reasoning, everyone will love and appreciate Konen Hashimoto. After all, the deeds he has done was only for the best interest in Konoha." Darius shrugged. Kakashi smiled, his hopes going up a little. But then, a sharp pain shot from his lower back all the way into his neck. He groaned in agony, as his body has gotten so used to releasing its wings, but now that he hasn't released them for four months, the pain was indescribably foreign. He stopped and leaned his back against a building, taking in short breaths of air. However, the pain only got worse. Darius looked at him and bust with laughter, luckily, no one could see him. He leaned backwards, holding his stomach as the sight was funny.
"K, you kill me." He laughed. "You totally kill me."
"How so?" Kakashi said between gritted teeth. He glanced around to see if anyone saw him, but the streets hardly had anyone. He began to chuckle as he knew that if Tsunade saw him now, she would definitely think that he really was crazy. He finally found the energy to move off; Darius was still snickering beside him. He would've loved to punch oblivion out of him but because Darius wasn't fully materialized, he couldn't do it. He sighed, and continued walking.
"Why are you out here?" Kakashi asked. "I'm sure you didn't come to just take a walk."
"Ah, you know me too well." The snickering had stopped, and when Kakashi turned to look at Darius, he was serious as a judge. "I smell trouble brewing. It's even got my wings shivering sometimes. Kakashi, something dangerous is out there, just look at what happened yesterday, and that dreaded letter; I got a gut feeling that something so treacherous will befall Konoha, that it will put a different meaning to destruction and fear."
"I've got the same feeling." He muttered.
"Anyway, that's what I really came out for," He looked around with distaste. "Your inner world is far prettier than this mortal infested hellhole anyway." He vanished in that instant, Kakashi shaking his head and rolling his eyes. He continued down the street, going back towards his office. He was less stressed but because he knew that with his clones the work load was far lessened. He then took off onto the roofs, reaching back into his office in no time. He slipped through the window and smiled seeing that all the documents were already finished signing and the papers were neatly stacked on the desk top. Every paper except the four mission reports. He examined them thoroughly again, and what he found this time was shocking. Each of them had spied on shirtless men who didn't use hand seals or the aid of chakra for that matter. Kakashi tapped his chin wondering what could have brought more of the Fallen to earth. And it seems like their mission is the destruction of Konoha. He performed the hand seal for kage bunshin, and sent that clone out to find Neji and Shikamaru. He thought he should send those two on this mission, because Neji has good tracking skills and Shikamaru is a good strategist. Even so, they both have the skills and capabilities to infiltrate and gather information. While he sat in his chair, he looked back at the letter; the three words scare him to death. Revenge. Is. Imminent. But why is revenge being sworn after Konoha? He walked to his window and when he looked to the forest, he remembered his battle with Darius. He remembered the first time he met the Clerics, he remembered Daisuke of all. The one who was Darius' younger son…
"Which means that Darius has another child who's older than Daisuke." He leaned on the window as the revelation came to him. "My God, Darius' older child is seeking revenge for Darius. I guess he or she got the message that Daddy was killed because of a mortal and is probably stone cold pissed right now. That's just fantastic." Just then Neji and Shikamaru walked through the door, both seeming like they didn't want a mission.
"Yes, Hokage-sama?" Neji started.
"It's Kakashi. And what I want you to do for me is to go to this location…" he gave them a map and pointed at the specific spot. "…and gather as much information as you can without being spotted. I have some mission reports here that indicate abnormal activity. But, be careful. The reports say that the men don't use hand seals or chakra."
"Understood."
"You leave tomorrow."
The two ninjas left the room, Kakashi went back to the window, and looked out. The place was peaceful and the huge tunnel he created yesterday was fixed. And of course he evoked earth to do that. But he felt at ease now. The air was fresh and smelt of so much things, lavender, ramen, but one smell stood out the most. Anko. Thank God for heightened senses. Her smell was so distinct as her fragrance reminded him of roses sometimes, and another time, her smell was of vanilla. But over all, he loved her. And what was even more was that she was carrying his babies. A smile crept onto his face, he was just dying to go home and meet her. Then, the door opened. It was Yamato, who had a large grin on his face.
"Kakashi-senpai, you've finished all your work!" he ran in the office in a fit shock. "And you're so lazy." He mumbled that below his breath but Kakashi heard anyway. He only chuckled and walked towards him.
"You know Tenzou, you shouldn't mumble things because I have good hearing." Kakashi pat him on the shoulder, and headed through the door. "I'll be out for the rest of the day." He vanished from Yamato's eyes, appeared at his door. He pulled down his mask with great speed and rushed inside his house. He went into the kitchen but as he entered through the door, he felt a sting on his cheek. When he looked, it was a knife that sailed past his face, and lodged in the wall beside his face. He evoked the star element and healed his face within no time; however, he had something bigger to deal with.
"What's wrong Anko?"
"What's wrong? What's wrong?!" she shouted with sarcasm. "You didn't visit me today and I was waiting for you!"
"Sorry about that, but that's why I left work earlier today. To spend the rest of the day with you, honey." He approached her with caution, as he didn't know when she'd find another thing to snap at. When she didn't, he held her close to him and snuggled his face into her neck. She giggled; this gave Kakashi an indication that he could go further. His hand massaged her back, and then his lips met hers and in that moment she felt like melting. He yearned for hours for her and finally that time has come.
"Take a shower with me?" He whispered in her ear. "Please,"
"Sure, you know I wouldn't deny that offer." He carried her upstairs, Kakashi made it look so easy, it seemed as though she hasn't gained thirty pounds. When she looked into it, he had abnormal strength with or without the aid of chakra or the earth element. He was an immortal, and she deeply loved her guardian angel. When they reached in the shower, Kakashi wasted no time in preparing the bath and taking off their clothes. The tub was filled with bubbles and the two splashed around and Kakashi couldn't help but to place her between his legs. He stroked her neck and ran his hand down her back. His touch was electrifying, and it stimulated every nerve and cell in her body. She groaned with pleasure and it was sad that she was giving birth in the next three weeks. And knowing Kakashi, he wouldn't want to do that to her…yet. His hands explored the rest of her body and this caused her to groan even louder and tremble from his erotic touches. She felt as though she was going to explode. She threw her head backwards, resting on it on his shoulder. He lifted her chin up and met her eyes. He could tell that she really wanted him. And more from him. Then, he kissed her. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and ensuring that he had no room for escape. Not that he would want to anyway. By now, she was sitting horizontal in his lap, enjoying his kiss as he deepened it more.
Anko's head was rested on Kakashi's chest, her hand around his neck. He looked at her, and loved the way she was glowing. Even though she was pregnant she looked absolutely beautiful. He loved the way she often pouted or blushed, ignites his soul. And when she wears her lovely dresses, she just hypnotizes him and soothes his troubled soul. He placed his hand on her tummy and felt movement. He then placed his hand on another part and he saw that the baby moved again. It was like the baby was playing with him. He chuckled as within three weeks, he would be a father to these two children.
"I love you my little temptress." He kissed her on her forehead. He began to drift into sleep, when he felt the agonizing pain of his wings dying to remember what the earth's atmosphere felt like. He sighed as he never wanted to do it but he had to. He woke her up.
"Anko," He called. She snorted awake and slowly rose.
"Is it morning?"
"No darling. It's just that I need to release my wings. It's been four months now and my back's starting to ache again."
"So…you're going for a fly?"
"Yeah, you want to come?"
"I would love to but I'm tired Kakashi." She sighed. "I don't even know why I'm so tired, so I just want to sleep."
"Okay, maybe another time then?"
"Yeah, don't have me worrying when I get up okay?"
"Sure." He didn't have on any shirt, just simple shorts. He put on his sandals and then he climbed through the window and pushed off. His wings burst out, relieving Kakashi of all the pain and agony. He yelled in joy, now that his wings are free, he felt light, and that he could do the impossible. He flew towards the beach, the cool air and the peaceful night would really set the mood…pity Anko wasn't there with him. He sighed, but continued with his flight. At first, he didn't like the idea of being an immortal, but after experiencing what he could do; sprint as fast as lightning, having the strength to move a mountain as it were paper, the ability to control the entities and elements of the earth, to be able to summon the Fallen to obey his every command, to be able to stop time, perform destruction, restraining and summoning spells among other things is simply wonderful. And the best part is, he also gave Anko immortality so he can be with her for all eternity. A grin came on his face at that thought. Him and Anko forever.
"As they say, love knows no boundary," He chuckled, "now I know exactly what that statement means." He landed on the trees and slowly descended into the forest. The shore was in eye-shot, a few steps away. He leaned back in preparation, and then he ran off. He cut through the forest like a sharp blade, and not long after, his feet were on the sand. He continued sprinting, and when he neared the water, he jumped so high in the air.
"Cannonball!" He hugged his feet to his chest and hit the water so hard, the splash was sky high. Even his words echoed throughout the air, resonating like thunder. He sank some metres down into the ocean, and then he swam upwards. As his head broke the surface, what he saw alarmed him. An entire army of Fallen was opposing Konoha, while Kakashi was at the forefront with Goban and Hinata on his right, Shino and Geitei along with Sakura on his left, the rest of the ninjas were behind him, and behind the ninjas were Fallen. They were positioned in ways to guard the village, so that nothing could even reach the shield itself. Gorobei and Tsunade were to the far left, healing both injured ninjas and Fallen, Gezeiten was posted upon what was left of the northern gate, dispersing the death entity on their intruders. The front part of the village was already wiped clean but thanks to his shield, the rest of the village would be spared. Then everything was slowly fading away into black.
"Anko!"
His eyes opened wide as he heard his own voice screamed out her name. Worry began taking him over, as his voice sounded like something had happened to her. He blinked, and then he realized that he was looking back at the shore with the forest as its backdrop. After seeing that, Kakashi knew that they were going to war. And he knew that what he just saw was really going to happen. Just as in times past when he'd envisioned the future, it was fulfilled.
"I hope nothing befalls Anko." He stood on the water's top, looking at the sky. He began walking towards the shore and that was when he heard it.
Facilis Descensus Averno.
A chill ran down Kakashi's spine, for the dreaded whispers were back. He thought that he'd already freed the trapped souls from Mortis so why was he hearing the same whispers that taunted him then? It seems as though the visions were back and so too were the whispers.
