Chapter Three

Chapter Three

I finally stopped crying once I had completely drenched tobi's robe in my tears.

"Ares you okay Suzume?"

"Yeah Tobi I'll be fine. Thanks."

"TOOOOOOOOBBBBBIIIIIIIII!!" we both heard the leader scream down the hallway at us.

"Yes Pein?"

"YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE TRAINING 30 MINUTES AGO!! GET YOUR LITTLE PUMPKIN FACE IN HERE RIGHT NOW!"

Pumpkin Face.

My overactive imagination started into overdrive again.

Tobi had always worn an orange mask with black swirls. Nobody knows what he looks like. Nobody knows where he's from. Nobody knows who exactly he is. And nobody would ever ask.

We had all heard rumors about him. Some said he was really the 4th hokage but none of us believed that one.

I suddenly snapped back to reality.

Maybe I was overreacting about Tsukiko. We had always told each other everything, but I had found she was a very good lier. I had absolutely no idea why she kept things from me like she did. I knew I shouldn't be mad about it. And I would try my hardest not to be. I guess I just wasn't expecting what I saw.

I don't think she saw me peek into the room so hopefully she wouldn't confront me about it. If she did I don't think I could keep my emotions contained.

I stood up and walked over to our dresser. I stared at my pale blank face in the mirror. My surprisingly orange and yellow hair hung in my face. I pulled my self together alittle and reached over to press the on button of the radio. The glorious sound of music made me perk up a bit. I picked up the brush and ran it through my hair. I very carefully pulled it back into a neat ponytail with two long strands hanging down on my shoulders. My slanted bangs hovered perfectly just above my eyes.

Not until then did I notice I had my pajamas on still, which consisted of a pair of white shorts and a black tank top with an akatsuki cloud stretched across the front.

I walked over to the closet which we all shared. I pulled out my robe. The same old boring robe which we were required to wear every day. I pulled my pajamas off and slid a different tank top on. I put on the robe and left the top open to reveal my tank top. I walked into the hallway and found no one there. I peaked back into the room to sneak a look at the clock. 12:03. Friday.

Oh no! I was late!

We all had a gathering in the lounge on Fridays at 12. and I was late. I knew I was in big trouble now.

I hurried down the hallway and ran down the stairs to the 2nd story as fast as I could go. I slammed into the doors of the lounge and they flew open. Everybody was looking at me. And then there was Pein. Glaring.

"You young lady are 7 minutes late!"

"yes leader please forgive me."

"well. Sit down so we can finally get this meeting started."

I plopped myself on the couch in-between Kisame and Konan.

I glanced over to Tsukiko and Miyako. Tsukiko winked at me and I tried to return it with a smile which ended up being nonvisible.

"I have some announcements to make about up coming missions."

Pein was always so serious.

"Itatchi will be traveling once more to find his younger brother, Sasuke."

We all clapped. This was Itatchi's last chance to find his brother. He had been training for almost a year to be prepared for this mission. Sasuke had become much stronger. And suppose-of-ly he had been trained by Orochimaru. He also had his parters back and they were traveling to find Itatchi and take revenge on him. Sasuke had only been 8 when his family was killed. He did not understand why Itatchi had done such a thing and he was determined to kill his older brother.

"And Suzume.."

My eyes shot up.

"I feel you are prepared for your journey.

So; You, Tsukiko, and Miyako will be traveling to uncover the mysteries of your clans."

We all smiled at each other. I instantly forgot about being mad at Tsukiko.

Finally. Finally we know the true story. Finally we wouldn't feel so alone. Finally.