3rd Person
Both ninjas hidden in the trees froze. Zabuza became increasingly more alert and aware of his surroundings. The hairs on the back of his neck stood up. He heard the dog in the bush ready itself to pounce. The footsteps came to a halt under them. It was a woman, her blue kimono hugged her form. They could not see her face as she wore a large rice hat, her hair must've been in a bun under the hat as well. The two ninja waited silently for a possible attack. The woman raised her hand elegantly in the air. She was completely still, unmoving. Suddenly her fingers snapped. The sound rang loud and clear, echoing slightly through the forest.
"Zabuza. Come out. I know you're here!" There was another pause. The tension Haku felt radiating off of his partner was alarming. Zabuza's eyes were wide, alarmed. He was burning holes into the woman.
"NOW!" Haku saw as the muscles in Zabuza's arms and neck reacted to this woman's voice. He was ready to jump down, to see how this woman knew he was here. In a split second the dog jumped out from the bushes and lunged at the mystery woman. She backhanded the dog in the face causing it to fly back and hit a nearby tree with a yelp. She stood staring and still. The dog regained its balance before crouching down, teeth bared and growling ferociously. It lunged once more for the woman's hidden face before she opened her arms catching the animal. The two ninja watched from above, confused. The weight of the dog caused the woman to fall on her back. Her hat fell from her head. The dog stood above her growling, ready to snap. The woman giggled before scratching behind its ears.
"Good boy Zabuza. You recovered quickly. I didn't hit too hard, did I?" The dog barked cheerfully before licking her face. Haku turned from the curious scene to look at the older ninja. Haku became alarmed once seeing Zabuza. Zabuza's eyes were wide, nearly popping out of his head. Haku looked at the woman again to inspect her closer. Her hair had fallen out of its bun to reveal long blonde hair. He couldn't be sure, but her face looked like the woman from a year earlier. The woman they both believed to be dead. Another set of footsteps could be heard approaching the woman. Should they protect this woman? Or should they just wait. Haku chose the later seeing as Zabuza was still frozen in shock. Haku was shocked too. There's no way that woman could have survived, this must be an illusion. Maybe they've been trapped in a Genjutsu.
"Desarae! Come on. Let's head back to the village. You know the woods are too dangerous for women to be alone." Zabuza knew he smelled a rat!
"I'm not alone baka, I have Zabuza. And besides, I can take care of myself." At the mention of the dog, the man's eyes rolled in his head. How the hell could she name her dog after that monster?! She nearly died because of him!
"Yeah yeah whatever. Get your mutt and let's go. I'm hungry, let's get some dinner on the way home." That dirty rat turned and left without her, what a dick. Zabuza would never leave without her, he would complain that she took to long, but he always waited for her. The dog's hair was bristled, a low growl emitted from his chest.
"It's alright Zuzu, don't listen to him. He's just jealous that you're stronger than him. Let's go." The dog yipped happily at the woman, licking her hand. They walked side by side. The smile on the woman's face dropped showing a serious expression. The ninja watched as her form disappears from view. Haku turned to Zabuza. "Shou-should we follow her?" His partner just grunged in response. While they silently followed the woman, Zabuza was lost in his thoughts.
How was she alive?! He saw her die. What's with the dog? Why the hell was she with that shithead? Were they together? Did they fucking LIVE together? Maybe she forgot about him. But how could she? She named a dog after him. She was aware she was being followed. Her ear twitched slightly as they started to follow her. She made no move to attack though. Did she know it was him? Probably not or she would've said something. She never could keep her hands off him. She was a physical contact kind of person. In any way, shape, or form. She must be stronger then to be so confident not to attack people following her. Zabuza also noticed the hollowness in her eyes. She wasn't happy, she's not living, just existing. She use to have that look, even with him. He helped though. He always noticed the little bit of life she had in her eyes when he was with her. But now it's all gone. Her new animal friend seemed to help though. All the progress he made with her, to make her happy, it was all gone now. She's just a shell of what she once was. He needed to speak to her. To make sure he wasn't following a ghost.
Haku was too focused on watching the woman and Zabuza that he didn't notice the small branch coming nearer. He dodged at the last minute to avoid collision. The leaves made a slight rustling sound as he passes by. Zabuza's murderous look worried him. The girl made no indication that she noticed. The fur on the back of the dog's neck stood up, looking towards where Haku was, it started to growl. "It's alright." she quietly reassured her animal, rubbing the top of its head before continuing. The dog visibly calmed but stayed alert as he followed after his master.
The city became larger as they got closer. The two ninja stayed back for a few minutes to allow the woman to enter.
"I guess it's time to return home." Zabuza sounded on edge which worried Haku.
*Hope you liked it SinTotchi ~ *
*oh also, I have a wattpad account under the same username. I've put this story on there too, and there's also pictures of the dog if you guys are curious, kthxbyeeee*
