Chap 3
Big thanks to Nommanic for your amazing suggestion :D at least one will be used I promise you ;)Anyway, please enjoy the latest chapter and review Note: if you'll remember I said the horse's name 'Saku' meant 'new moon', I only knew this because it was in a manga… Anyway, I looked it up and there are different meanings, one website said it meant 'bloom' as in flower blooming, but another said Rememberance of the Lord, so I don't know. Anyone knowledgeable in Japanese know what t means please let me know ;)Also, I'm planning on learning Japanese as a fluent third language (I do Spanish too) so if anyone can recommend a good way (ie websites, companies, classes et cetera,) that would also be loverly :D-PMKnut xx"Oi, where's the boss?"
"Dunno, ain't seen him since yesterday."
"I saw him go over to Zabuza's place."
"Probably to fuck that sweet assed kid." The other laughed perversely
"Yeah… Let's go pay him a visit, ne?" he asked. The other nodded and the men made their way over to Zabuza's house, hoping the owner wasn't there but the property was.
On getting there, they found the door slightly open. They grinned at each other and the first opened it wider, entering. He gagged on the stale stench of blood invading his nostrils.
"Ah, fuck, what the fuck is that?" he growled, covering his nose and mouth with his arm.
"Go in then." The other ordered, impatiently, bring his shirt collar up to cover his nose. They entered the house slowly, looking around the empty room. The table was bare, bar a vase of flowers and a few unsorted stems beside, these dried out from lack of water. The men looked at each, hearing no sound or sign of any presence at all. A door to the right of the room was slightly open so they approached it, bracing themselves.
Inside was normal bedroom scene with a futon, wardrobe (which they noticed was empty). One man gagged and looked away. The other looked. There was their boss, slumped against the wall in an awkward position, his face bloodied and punched up so bad it was almost unrecognisable. The second man ventured in to check his pulse, knowing very well it wasn't there.
"Reckon Zabuza did this?" the other asked
"No doubt. Probably for touching his little bitch." He muttered "Let's go tell number 2."
"Yeah."
"Ready, Haku?" Zabuza asked, pulling on his jacket. Haku nodded, slipping into his sweater.
"I think so." He said, standing from his seat on the bed.
"Then let's go." Zabuza said, picking up their bag and taking Haku's hand. They checked out at the front desk, paying their dues and bidding the staff goodbye. They were both surprised to receive a bag of food for the journey from the Landlady, which they gratefully accepted and put in the bag "Ok, we should get to the house before night fall." Zabuza said as they got to Saku. He lifted Haku onto the steed's back and handed him the bag before getting up himself and setting off at a steadier pace to the previous night.
"Zabuza, where is the house?"
"It's in the middle of a forest, near the mountains. You'll love it, Haku. My mother always grew flowers and vegetables in the garden."
"There's a garden?" Haku asked excitedly, he loved to grow things.
"Yes, that can be completely yours if you want?"
"Really? Oh, that would be lovely!" Zabuza smiled and grunted in agreement.
After a few hours of non-stop travelling, the couple stopped off to eat their lunch from the hotel, sitting under the shady of a big tree by a lake, allowing Saku to drink and graze as he pleased.
"How is your back feeling?" Zabuza asked. Haku shrugged
"Better, I suppose... The horse probably isn't doing much good to it, but its fine."
"We'll be there soon, you can rest then. " Haku nodded, holding out a piece of bread to a bird. The bird, without hesitation, then jumped on his shoulder and ate the bread straight from his hand. Haku smiled and stroked its soft breast, letting it hop onto his finger. Zabuza watched the boy in awe, amazed at his pure gentleness. "Uh, Haku, we need to go now." He said, his sudden voice making Haku jump, the bird flew away. Haku nodded, watching the bird go with sad eyes. Zabuza stood and went to get Saku while Haku cleared up.
Soon enough, they were on the road once more, feeling re-energised by the food but more than tired of seeing nothing but dirt. The journey was made in silence for several hours, neither had the energy to make interesting conversation. Haku's back was beginning to hurt a lot more now from the horse but he said nothing about it, just looking forward to a comfortable bed.
Finally, Haku fell asleep again, resting back against Zabuza's comforting warmth. The man smiled and held his lover close, slowing Saku down slightly so it didn't wake Haku. He couldn't wait to get Haku safe and sound in their new home, hoping to God they weren't being followed. Zabuza instinctively looked back over his shoulder at this thought, relived to see and hear nothing, except Saku's footsteps, Haku's soft breathing as he slept.
Several hours and a couple of rest-stops later, the couple and steed arrived at their new home. Haku stared at the beautiful little building in delight
"Oh, Zabuza… It's amazing!" he gasped. Zabuza smiled and got off Saku.
"I thought you'd like it." He said, lifting Haku off the horse and taking Saku into the little stable beside the house. Haku walked around the side to the rather unkempt garden behind the house, thinking how much fun it would be to nurse it back to its full glory.
Zabuza returned to where he'd left Haku, finding only the bag. He looked around, panic filling his head.
"Haku?" he called, controlling his voice
"What is it?" Haku asked, running back from the other side of the house, looking worried. Zabuza sighed at the sight of him
"Oh, nothing…" he muttered before picking up his lover up bridal style and carrying him to the door. "Let's officially move in, ne?" he asked. Haku giggled softly, and hugged his thick neck as he opened the door and carried Haku inside. It smelt of dust and damp but oddly cosy. "We'll get some sleep and we'll get to work tomorrow, ok?" Zabuza asked, placing Haku on the bed. They were both delighted it wasn't a futon, rather a proper on-legs with mattress, comforter and pillows. Zabuza went to get the bag and Haku made up the bed before getting into it, eager to warm up the cool sheets with both his and Zabuza's bodies.
He sat up and listened to his lover's movements in the other room, vaguely wondering what was taking so long. Eventually he gave up waiting and lay down on the soft, comfy mattress and closed his eyes, snuggling his head into the thick fluffy pillow. Their futon back at the camp might as well have been floorboards compared to this luxury. Thinking about the futon made Haku wince, remembering the last thing that had happened on it.
It was several minutes before Zabuza reappeared, changing into a kimono before joining Haku in bed.
"What's wrong, Haku?" Zabuza asked, feeling the boy's tense body. Haku looked up at him, realising he hadn't relaxed from the memory. He made himself loosen up and snuggled into Zabuza's warm chest, mumbling a small apology. He felt the man kiss the top of his head, whisper a good night and they were soon fast asleep.
Zabuza
"N-no…! Stop, please, don't t-touch me!" I woke up to screaming from beside me. Haku was lying in my arms, writhing and crying as his dreams were filled with horror. I sat up and shook him awake, calling his name. His eyes snapped open and looked around him in panic, then the big watery chocolate orbs rested on my face "Z-Zabuza..I-I'm sorry, I didn't m-mean-" I hugged him tightly, stroking his hair, telling him it was ok. He buried his head in my chest, quivering in my arms. I hushed him, sitting him in my lap
"It's ok, Haku, I'm right here.." I whispered. As he calmed down, I noticed he looked embarrassed. I smiled sadly and cupped him cheek in my hands, bringing his face up and kissed away his tears "I love you, Haku." I said. He blushed and smiled, kissing me back softly.
"I-I love you too, Z-Zabuza.." he replied quietly. We lay back down, I held him safely in my arms, and we were soon back to sleep.
Naww :3
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PMKnut xx
