Big Brother, Little Brother
Disclaimer: Naruto does not belong to us. If it did those hideous ninja sandal things would've never been used. Chapter 7: Secrets of the Past
The entire hospital hallway fell silent after Benitora's proclamation. All the ninja gazed warily at each other. All of them searching for any sign that one of their colleagues were actually the infamous Snake Sanin. The Hokage softly placed a hand on Kakashi's back and whispered " Find out what's happening to him." Kakashi gave a curt nod, refusing to break eye contact with Benitora.
"Benitora, tell me what's going on. Where did you see the snakes? Describe what happened." the older man, asked.
"I…I was at my house in my bed. Something was moving under it. My little sister was screaming. I tried to get up and help her, but something was wrapping itself around my foot. It was coming out form under my bed…" Benitora broke off as he started to shiver and kick again. Quickly, Kakashi grabbed the boy's chin, forcing him to look into his eyes. "Tell me the rest," he demanded softly.
"The snakes were all over me now, squeezing. Bella wasn't screaming anymore. I couldn't even breathe. Everything was getting dark. I was dying." Beni paused as he swallowed back an agonized cry. The illusion was finally starting to dissipate, but it was trying to claw out Beni's brain as it went. The pain made his body convulse as he gritted his teeth.
" Please tell us the rest." Kakashi pleaded.
The boy closed his eyes and took a deep ragged breath then began to continue.
" My head hurt when I woke up. All the snakes were gone. The house was really quiet, far too quiet. I forced myself to get up and then slipped into Bella's room to see if she was alright. She wasn't there. I… I went to the living room…" tears started to pour down his face.
" Go on," Kakashi whispered encouragingly.
" They were all in the living room…My mother was lying in a pool of …blood… with a kunai in her …in her chest…her eyes…they were open. My father was sitting in front of Bella… like he had been trying to protect her…I couldn't see his face… there were four slashes across his back…and Bella… little sister… her face looked so scared… so terrified…they had strangled her…strangled a defenseless little three year old. How can somebody do that!?! Why?" Beni yelled, the restrained sobs finally breaking through. Kakashi carefully wrapped his arms around the boy in a gentle and awkward hug.
" You did good," he whispered, " now get some rest, go to sleep."
The entire hallway stood in shock. Then slowly began to come back to life and help the teen. " Benitora," Sakura sighed sadly. Kakashi fell heavily into a seat, exhaustion wafting over him. He watched as they rolled Beni to his room. The boy was already in a deep sleep. 'Good,' the Sharingan user thought, 'the kid needs a rest.'
Berty: (sobbing) that was so sad.
Angie: (also sobbing) poor Bella!
Beni: (waking up) Wha… What happened?
Angie & Berty: (glare at Beni) How can you be so insensitive?
Shino: …
T.T.: (dabbing eyes) That was so cheesy. Read on and Review!