Hey y'all! Welcome back for the next chappie of, Soar. I hope you all are liking it so far. I mean I know I sure enjoy working on it. It'll definitely be quite interesting with what will happen from here on out in this. Hehes
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Chapter 7: Pulse
Waking up in a different place, the container of Shukaku opens his eyes, seeing how he's in a different place. Each of the jinchurriki have been sent away under lock and key for various reasons. For Gaara, has it being those of the Sand, don't want him to become their leader. Some may call it bias while others may call it offensive. Others have their own separate thoughts about the matter. Noticing his gourd is nearby does relax him a smidgen. The raccoon dog himself notices that they aren't in their confinement anymore, smirking at the thought of some carnage to occur given the chance to be set free. These thoughts don't ease Gaara's anxiety and other issues that come with being the host of Shukaku of all of the tailed beasts. No matter the number of tails has them still thirsting for certain things.
Rubbing his temples, he sighs, "Really now, I don't need this, you know."
So? It's not like you get a choice, points out the beast inside.
Shrugging, he guesses that's a fair point. It's not one he agrees with of course. Wondering who he's with, he notices a brunette haired male walk in. Quirking a brow, he never thought to see the this particular individual again after their days way back when during the Chunin Exams. To see him here of all places is worrying to a degree. Wisps of sand escape from his gourd to swirl around him, narrowing his eyes ever so slightly at the man approaching him even though he keeps his distance. The way in which Gaara is hasn't changed in the slightest from back then. Being left alone behind steel bars hasn't given him a chance to turn a new leaf.
"What do you want?" Asks the jinchurriki icily, staring at him with an impassive seafoam green gaze.
"The leaders assign the rookies I suppose to take care of those like you we've been able to rescue," explains the lilac-eyed male, not liking this any better than he does with being given the assignment to be with him of all people. "Look, we don't have to like each other, but we do have to deal with being in the same room."
"I suppose," he gives Neji a sideways glance, not sure what to think about him.
"It seems as if you recognize me," notes the Hyuga in slight amusement, still keeping his distance from him of knowing how volatile Gaara can be at times. "What else do you remember?"
"Shukaku doesn't allow me to forget. I'm sure you'll notice most of the others have become silent," explains Gaara in a furious hiss of what has been done to all of them because of their villages regarding them in a light in which they aren't privy to, knowing while they are different has them being human as well. "They're the one who has given cause for us to become demons….to give in to our beasts…..and to allow their ignorance to fuel our rage."
"What do you plan then?" Asks Neji calmly, listening intently to what Gaara has to tell him, not blown away by this as he's been given the debrief from the leaders of what to expect even though he is taken aback slightly from the raw emotion in Gaara's voice.
"One day, they'll see what damage they've done…. One day, they will pay the price for their mistakes."
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"So, have you come to a decision?" Asks Orochimaru, waiting for when the Uchiha might give an answer to his query. "What do you intend to do now?"
Considering the serpentine male's words, Sasuke wonders if he really wants to act for vengeance. That has been his driving force up to this point when he's finally been able to catch up to finding his brother. Though at being given the truth has him being at a crossroads. There's one path where he can go against the promise he's made to Itachi while on the other hand he can choose to not pursue it. What will amount to not lunging after it to rid the man who orchestrated the massacre all of those years ago? Will it truly give him peace? Or will it continue to have him wonder at night all of the what if's?
"I suppose it's not worth it," sighs Sasuke, feeling this is harder to admit than he might like it to, noticing the Sanin stand for him to motion to follow.
"Come, I want to show you something. This isn't an easy choice for you to make of course. What I can assure you is that it's going to be one of the best you make in the long run."
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Still holding Naruto in his arms, Kakashi remains lost in thought to not notice the blonde wake. Noticing the warmth surrounding him, Naruto looks up to see the silver haired man with his arms around him. Snuggling in closer, he feels content being here for some reason. Well, he has given him his trust after all. The motion alerts the jounin of him waking up, darting his gaze down to meet those oceanic depths. The two stare at one another for a small stretch of time, not saying a word while Pakkun continues to snore on his lap.
Hey, he conveys, unsure if he can use his voice quite yet.
"Hey there yourself," chuckles Kakashi lightly. "The meeting ended quicker than I thought. Maybe we can figure out some plans if you like."
"For….what?" Naruto struggles to get out, frustration evident on how it seems to still be difficult to vocalize the words he wants to say.
"Moving forward I suppose," muses Kakashi, understanding how it seems to be hard for him to deal with all of these changes, trying to have it be a gradual transition for it to not overwhelm him too much.
Ok, he hesitantly concedes, guessing it's probably a good idea.
"I think Deidara might be willing to help with your speech issue," suggests Kakashi, knowing there's a lot to work with here. "Then the rest will be left to me I suppose. Sasuke is here if you want to see him."
The mention of the Uchiha perks his interest. Though he has no idea what has become of him throughout all of the time that has gone by so far. It causes him to wonder what he might be like now. Is he still like he remembers? Or has he drastically changed from what he use to be like?
You'll never know until you go see him, pipes up Kurama, understanding Naruto better than anyone can ever hope including himself sometimes.
Maybe you're right, frowns Naruto, unsure if he really wants to, making up his mind a few moments later.
"What will it be then?" Kakashi asks him gently.
I want to go see him when I'm feeling more like myself, answers the blonde, thinking this might be for the best. But if he comes to see me then I won't argue.
"Alright then. Well, we have plenty of time to ensure your recovery goes smooth sailing. Though we won't worry about starting it until tomorrow. You need your rest. Don't worry because I'll be here for you."
Oks, that's the end of the chappie. It's a little short, but I think that's ok. It works out well anyway. I hope to update Sapphire Storms and Chasms of Sixteen later today if possible. We'll see how it goes because I'm working on my original works in the midst of trying to keep up with my fanfics. Hehes
I hope you all enjoyed. The next chappie will be out shortly whenever I have it finished being written up. Hopefully that won't be too long of a wait for it. Until then, please remember to review, darlings!
