Disclosure
Chapter Seven
-Departure-
Akito went through a mental checklist of everything he owned, making sure that he had all of his belongings. He had come back to the base immediately and packed all of his clothes and weapons, along with his toiletries and the few sentimental things he owned. It all fit in two bags.
He took off his Akatsuki cloak and sat it on his bed before pulling on both of his packs. Taking one last sweep of his room, he nodded in satisfaction before leaving, walking into the living room. He went into the kitchen and set one of his bags on the table, grabbing his canteen and filling it.
"Where are you going?" Kaiyou asked, walking into the kitchen and draining another water bottle.
"I'm leaving." He said simply.
Kaiyou lowered his water bottle and eyed him suspiciously. "Huh?"
"I am quitting the Akatsuki for good." He explained, turning off the faucet and screwing the cap onto his water bottle.
"But why?" he frowned, "We get to do whatever we want. Being a rogue is not all it's cracked up to be."
Akito walked over to his bag and put the water bottle inside it. "I'm not going to be a rogue. I'm going to live in Suna with Natsumi and Kanamé."
"Are you out of your mind? Do you really think that's going to be possible? The Kazekage will kill you, without hesitation. If you don't remember, you kidnapped and raped his daughter."
"Technically, I wasn't the one who kidnapped her." He said, closing his pack and putting it on. "Besides, I can hold my own. And Natsumi's not gonna just let them kill me. Not after she's waited so long for me to come back." He began to head for the front door then.
Kaiyou glared after him and followed him to the door. "What the hell are you thinking Akito? Why do you deserve a normal life? You can't be the man that that little priss wants. You just can't, you're bad and turning good is just a myth. You won't be able to stand that life."
Akito halted in front of the door and looked back at the other man, his eyes glaring sharingan red. "I deserve a normal life as much as the next person. Besides, if living in a ninja village and taking orders from somebody else is what I have to do to be with my family, then so be it." He grabbed the handle and opened the door. "So I guess you'll just have to go find a new partner." He left then, shutting the door a bit forcefully behind him.
Kaiyou just glared after him, walking into his room and grabbing his oversized sword, heading for the back exit. "I'll show you Akito, you won't ever be able to have a normal life."
Akito snuck over the wall and made his way to Natsumi's house. Not wanting to possibly draw attention to himself, he teleported inside, appearing in the living room. Seeing that it was empty, he set his stuff down and looked around the house, deactivating his sharingan. It was pretty late, so he figured that Kanamé must be going to bed. He stretched his senses, and, finding Natsumi and Kanamé's chakra signatures, he went upstairs to the room he figured was his son's.
The door was slightly ajar, and through the crack he could see Kanamé sitting up in bed, with Natsumi seated on the edge, talking to him. He walked up to the door and pushed it open, getting both of their attention. "Hey." He greeted.
They both looked over, seeing Akito. "I was just telling Kanamé about what we were going to have to do tomorrow." She sighed, patting her son's leg.
"What are we doing tomorrow?" he asked, walking into the room and stopping next to the bed.
"Talking to my parents. Remember? We discussed this earlier."
Kanamé sighed and looked up at his mom. "Is grandpa going to kill dad?"
"I didn't know we were going to do that tomorrow." Akito shrugged, and then looked at his son. "And no, I'm not going to die. I promise."
"We hope he isn't going to die." Natsumi corrected him, kissing her son on the forehead. "Which is why you will play such an important part tomorrow sweetie. Now get some rest, it's going to be a long day." She got up then and headed for the door, "Night Kanamé." She waved, leaving the two alone.
Akito just looked around the room at his son's stuff, not really sure what he was supposed to do. "Nice room." He remarked, looking back at Kanamé.
Kanamé just arched a curious brow and looked to the door. "You can leave if you want. I was just going to go to bed."
"Alright. Guess I'll see you in the morning." Akito said, walking to the door. He hesitated, and then looked at Kanamé over his shoulder. "I love you son." He said softly.
Kanamé looked over to him, actually looking surprised. "I…I love you too Dad. Night." He smiled and settled into bed as Akito shut the door. He smiled to himself before heading down the hall to Natsumi's room. He walked in and sat on the edge of the large bed, staring at the wall.
"I didn't think Kanamé loved me too." He said, sounding like he was in awe of the fact.
"Of course he does. You're his dad." She sighed, pulling back her covers and getting beneath the silky sheets.
He looked at her over his shoulder. "But I hate my father, and he was there for my whole life, so I was surprised." He stood and slipped off his shoes, then pulled his shirt and pants off before getting into bed next to her.
"Yeah well, unlike you, I love Kanamé every day of his life. And because his grandpa loves him and his uncle, he had some trivial hope that you were a good man." She sighed, stretching and sliding her arm beneath her pillow to grip it more comfortably.
"I want to be a good man." He said softly, turning on his side to face her. He brushed some of her hair from her face. "I'm sorry that I caused you so much pain. Kanamé had said that you weren't sleeping well, and that you cry sometimes."
"If you were really sorry you would have come to see me sooner." She sighed, closing her eyes. "Just because I let you back here, doesn't mean I forgive you just yet."
"I know." He said, shutting his eyes. "Feel free to punish me whenever you want." He smirked. "I won't stop you."
Natsumi scoffed. "My form of punishment is not going to be enjoyable to you. This is my house now, and you will be forced to play by my rules." She smirked, opening one eye to peek at him.
He did the same. "I knew you liked to be the dominant one."
"Yeah, but it's not going to be sexual. Until I see fit, you're going to become the cute little house husband. I'm going to buy you an apron and everything." She snickered, snuggling into the sheets, closing her eyes once more.
His brow creased slightly at her words. She said house husband. Did that mean that she wanted to marry him? If he asked her, would she say yes? He had bought her a ring years ago, and kept it with him at all times, but after how things had been going lately, he didn't think she would want to be tied to him in that way. Especially since she hadn't said that she loved him in return when he'd said it the day before. Three times.
"Okay." He said softly, closing his eyes.
She reached her hand over and felt for his, clasping his hand comfortingly. "Akito…" she breathed out. "I never stopped loving you." She admitted, a smile gracing her beautiful features.
His eyes opened, and he examined her face. He looked at their joined hands, and turned his so that their fingers were laced together. "I will love you until the day I die, and even longer than that, if such a thing as Heaven or Hell exist."
Natsumi just sighed contently, tightening her grip on his hand until she fell asleep. He smiled slightly, closing his eyes and joining her in sleep shortly after.