Aftermath I
"Are you an idiot?"
"Why can you never try and wait for help?"
"Tsunade's gonna let you drown later on."
Everyone was making a comment on my life. This is why I hate hospital. You can't move in bed so you have to listen to people bicker and nagged. I was getting a headache from just doing nothing. The big question for me was why am I in a hospital even though I'm not bleeding to death. I'm not in bandage or groaning in pain.
"Shut up already!"
The room quieted as Tsunade entered the room. There are time I swear I feel lucky that she's a doctor and there are time I feel curse that she's a doctor. After all, I see her all year from day to night. There are many opportunities for her to kill me.
"I've read your report yet none of you have yet to tell me the most important part Did Orochimaru die in the explosion?" she asked.
Eyes were shifting everywhere. No one want to send in the bad news.
"Kakashi..."
And she had to asked me who is on a hospital bed and unable to move for the time being. I hope Miki-chan is free.
"I don't know. The last I saw of him was looking angry at the two newcomers before almost falling into the water."
That got everyone attention. Kit and Kitsune were the only info I could get from the whole situation. From what I have seen with the others, their weapons consist of swords and guns. They were skilled enough to take down professional guards and make the area go awry.
"What did they look like?" she inquired.
"Well...," I started slowly. "There were two of them, one a male and the other a female. I can't tell if they knew Orochimaru or not. Their conversation was mostly with each other, not even reacting to anything he says." Everyone was looking interested in these two now. "From their conversation, Kitsune was the orange-haired male and Kit was the red-haired female. Kitsune's eyes were red while Kit was yellow."
I gave all the information I can regarding how they look and their known fighting style.
Tsunade sighed. "That's a start. Everyone, get some rest and come early and ready. We're going to investigate deeper."
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"W-wait, I-I-I could g-give you money. Just don't kill me!"
GAAAHHHHH!
"Is that the last of them?"
A glare. "Not really..."
"I told you why you can't kill those guys."
"Let hell rained down on them for collaborating with him"
"I'm sure our dear Sasuke-san could do that and... darling Ruko-san."
"Make sure our darling does then."
A laugh. "I will. After all, they need us."
A smirk. "To survive, to forget, to live."
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BANG!
I somehow remained undetectable when the cops were out but it was practically impossible to find to my traitorous clansmen. There were too many interferences. I wasn't able to find anyone of my clansmen. Was I given the wrong information?
"Gaara-san, inform Inabi and Ruko-san to come meet me."
"Very well."
W*W*W
I sighed. Inabi's information wasn't wrong. He heard secretly from one of the clansmen about their dealing and where it will be. I trust him only because his loyalty to the clan is stronger than his hate for me. That leave Ruko's knowledge.
Knock. Knock.
"Come in."
Ruko entered into the room, wearing a dark-colored yukata, and behind her was Gaara-san.
"You called me?"
"What do you know of the clansmen's absence?"
"I don't know anything about them."
I frowned. "I'm sure you should know something. You were the one who warned me about the cops as my own intels didn't even know they would be there."
"Yes, I did warned you but that doesn't mean I know anything of their absence."
"I'm sure you do. Kaho-san noticed your absence when I was away. Where were you?"
"I was looking for more information to help you."
"I want to know where, not what."
I noticed her gripping her arms harshly. Her face was showing fear. A reaction.
"Are you hiding something from me?" I demanded.
She tried to speak but no sound was coming out from her. I would have waited as long as possible to get an answer from her but Gaara-san stopped her.
"Gaara..."
He whispered something in her ear and when he was done, he turned to me.
"Ruko-san won't be able to tell where she was as it is confidential." Gaara-san explained. "But this was stuck to my door when we came back."
He produced a blue envelope that had yellow and orange swirls. I took the offending envelope from him. What was inside was disgusting enough to make me rethink about opening this. The card was decorated with photos of mutilated people and body parts, all bloody.
Reluctantly, I opened the card, preparing myself for the worst. Inside the card, it was white with red wording. Preferring not to think of what it might be, I read:
Hello! If it's Sasuke-chan, then Good
Hello! If it's not, then Bad
Because in 3 days, you'll die
.
.
.
Sasuke-chan, you must be wondering
But don't worry
We'll return them
Only if you agree to torture them
With our darling Ruko
After all, they did bad things
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.
.
Don't cheat because we'll know
Bully them until they want to die
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My eyes slowly opened to the sound of humming. Who is it? I got up and rubbed my eyes.
"You're awake."
It was Kit. She came home.
"I didn't expect you to be here. Where were you?" I asked.
"I was trying to find a present for Kitsune." she answered.
I sleepily thought what this girl would have gotten him. Kitsune was violent and hyper so maybe something he can use to hit people, I guess. I looked at Kit. She was almost similar to him so maybe she'll get herself the same thing.
"I'm sure you'll enjoy it."
'Yep! We both will!" she said. "Ruto, you better get ready because you'll have to find a job."
I grunted.
"If you don't, I'll tell Kyuubi to take Yume with home."
I grunted again.
"I'll see you later then."
"'K"
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"Hime-sama, are you sure you wouldn't want to sleep?"
"Grorororororo!"
I sighed. "Very well."
Hime-sama has been out until four, returning with Hae-san in with her. Hae-san recounted her adventure with Yume-san and it was amusing to see her tell me of her panic. When she went away, Hime-sama wanted me to help her create some gifts with the materials she has gotten.
"Hime-sama, do you know Hae-san?" I asked quietly.
Her hand froze at trying to sew but then continue on. She was probably doing these gifts for Hae-san. I'll see if my data could find something about Haku Hae.
"Niinnneee"
I noticed that Hime-sama was laying on top of my lap. I withdrew my questions and set away the materials for later. Even though Hime-sama's action is something to worry about, this is one of my favorite time to be with her. She let herself be defenseless in front of me.
"Will you answer my questions later on?"
"poka..."
"That's fine. Even the littlest part will be fine"
I let my hand run through her flowing hair that embrace her small body. It will be eight a.m. in 2 hours. Hime-sama has to sleep for awhile to be able to spend the day with Ai so I hummed a tune she liked.
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I wake up in the morning at 8:13. I'm a little late for breakfast but I think it'll be alright if Nine didn't come to wake me. I didn't like yesterday. The pretty lady...Haku-san I think, remind me when Okaa-san left me. I don't know who Otou-san is.
"ooooorrrrrnnnnnn, Aaaiiii"
Hime-san popped out beside my bed. She was smiling.
"Hime-san! I thought you were still sleeping."
Her face became angry all of a sudden and she put her hands on her hip.
"chachache...roya...yeeeeee"
"I-it's because..." I couldn't say anything.
"tegaaaaaaoooooo"
Guilt was growing in me. Hime-san somehow found out it was Parent's Day at school. Nine probably check in the computer. I didn't want Nine to come because Nine has to work for outside of Twilight later. I don't want him to go to my school for a stupid reason.
"But I don't want you to go also," I cried to Hime-san.
She pouted.
"You don't need to worry about me. I am fine," I said stubbornly.
"It's because you're acting like this that Hime-sama is acting like this."
Nine was coming in from the door and went next to Hime-san. I cross my arms and look away.
"I don't care if you don't want me to go but if Hime-sama want to see how you are doing, let her."
"May I hear the reason why?" Nine asked.
I look at Hime-san for a little bit before looking back at Nine. I told him to come closer and whisper into his ear.
"The one time I take Hime-san to school, some boys start to hurt Hime-san."
Nine's face wasn't happy at what happen but I don't care because I know those boys will get hurt somehow. Hime-san was looking at us. She was waiting for me to talk. Now I'm sure they won't come.
"Hime-sama, will it be alright for me to go in your place to Ai's school?"
"oooooooaaaaa?"
"I am sure I can postpone my work for one day. I also want to make sure that you can stay at home to sleep a little more."
I was waiting for Hime-san to agree. I didn't want to see her get hurt more than bothering Nine.
"ennnnnkkkuuuuuu," she said loudly.
Nine sighed. That was a bad sign. Hime-san want all of us to go together.
"rooooooraaaaaa,"
I pouted a little. Now Hime-san will go whether I like it or not.
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"73 men dead and 6 wounded from Orochimaru's side, 0 from ours, 21 prisoners in our custody beside 2 that are currently missing, and the cost of repairs for End Harbor."
Tsunade set the papers down with a perplexed look. Even I am perplexed by the numbers of casualties. Orochimaru's men aren't to be taken likely as we all are sure that he trained them to combat in every way possible and with drugs at that. The fact that we didn't suffer from any attacks mean that something has change to let the tide come to our favor.
"Is there anyone who can give me anymore information," Tsunade asked.
"We told you all there is and there probably won't be anymore unless Orochimaru appear once more with the Kits appear again."
Everyone was wearing a question on their face from what Anko's statement.
"Kits?" Tsunade repeated.
"You know, those two that appeared out of nowhere. Kit and Kit-sune. That's why their name are Kits," she explained.
Tsunade nodded and continue on with our briefing.
"Anko is right about waiting for him to come out of hiding. For now we'll focus on attending to the wounded and the prisoners."
"Don't forget about the repair cost," Obito reminded.
A scream could be heard outside of the building.
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"Mattaku, Obito...you should know that Tsunade-sama hate being reminding about money problem you guys caused," Rin-chan reprimanded while tending to his bruise.
"I can't help it," Obito complained. "I thought that if I reminded her she'll deal with it fast enough to not go 'DIE YOU IDIOT' on us."
"How many time has this been now," I asked him.
"Shut it, Kakashi," he said.
"Both of you shut it. Kakashi-kun, if you don't have anything to do then get out of here. I need to fix Obito," Rin-chan scolded.
I glanced at Obito whose face was saying to not leave him alone with her. I guess I can leave him to his suffering.
"I'll see you two later," I said.
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"Kitsune, why did you have to asked Uchiha-san to do something like that?" I asked angrily.
He looked relax on my bed.
"Well, I don't like them for abandoning their loyalty for survival," he explained looking at me.
I felt myself going angry.
"Still! That doesn't give you the right to play Uchiha-san like that."
"And what right do you have toward me, Ruka,"
The way he said my name made me froze. Memories flashed through me.
-Nooooooooo.
Nii-chan, why did you do that?
It'll be alright. This for the sake of your dear sister.
Stay away! Stay away!
Waaaaahhhh!
Naruko...I-
Kitsune's face appeared next to mine. His face was confident and smirking. His red eyes bright with amusement at my emotion. He wiped tears away from my face and whispered into my ears.
"You hate them for destroying everything you love. You're scared of hurting her again."
He moved away just as I slumped down to the floor, frozen with guilt. Kitsune crouched down to me and let me into his arm. Nii-san, I'm scared.
"Nii-san, I'm scared," I said quietly, clutching onto his shirt.
He chuckled quietly. "I know. That's why I'm letting you take your frustration toward Sasuke-chan's traitors. It's because I'm here to protect you so you won't hurt yourself."
"...Nii-san.."
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A/N: Yo! Totally thank you for continuing to read this and waiting for the update. Things will probably be a bit difficult for me to write BUT write I must for the enjoyment of seeing the suffering, violence, and romance of these characters. Have fun ^^
