Chapter 7
I went straight to the Hokage's office to get further instructions from about what I am supposed to do at the Chunin exam. As I got closer I was surrounded what look like a hundred anbu black ops. Now this is what I'm talking about I thought to myself. "Intruder what do you want with the Hokage," one asked. I wanted to act rebellious but I decided that it wasn't the best choice of action.
"I'm here to speak with the Hokage, he asked for my assistance three days ago." They only stared at me preparing for battle. It was a long intense silence until a familiar voice came from behind me.
"Tsukiko, it's been awhile since I've seen you. What do we honor to have your presence known?" He said sarcastically. I only looked at him then I smiled.
"Well it's to see the old man, Asuma. But it seems like these guys will not let me through without a fight and I must say this isn't a fair fight, for them of course." Asuma looked friendly but I didn't trust him quite yet. It was not until he told them to back away that I felt so type of trust or more like mutual respect. I gleamed at them triumphantly and Asuma just shook his head. We headed towards the Hokage's office and Asuma opened the doors. He bowed down and then he expected me to but he knows me better. "Old man, what you ask of me I gladly accept."
He grinned at me and Asuma looked puzzled but he didn't ask because it was not his place to. "Very well Tsukiko, I look forward to seeing you at the Chunin exams, and also I acknowledge you as a Shinobi of the Leaf." I was taken aback at the last remark and so was Asuma but I nodded and left the building. I think to myself what should I do before sunrise. I'm too excited to go to bed but in a way I am tired.
"Hmmmmmm…I thought out loud." So I began to walk and kept on walking for some reason I felt like this place was familiar then it hit me. It was the forest that Itachi spent most of his time in. The trees are still the same and that same spot where trained was left untouched. All of a sudden, I saw a gleam of light on a nearby tree. Of course I went to investigate and then to my horror there was a rusted shuriken. I start to think about HIM again; how we use to laugh and how we use to train. I began to think about the day I saw him one last time and his hands were covered with murder. I began to think about how much I hate him but also how much I loved him. "WHY! I yelled to the unknown and birds began to flutter." I began to hit and kick the trees until my hands and legs were bleeding and starting to bruise. Why does he make me feel this way every time I think about him? I thought to myself. I began to walk, then a little faster, and then I began to sprint until I face the Uchiha Clan symbol. I touched the fan like I used to do years ago, and then I began to sob and couldn't stop. I walked inside the condemn place and I reminisce the times Sasuke and I ran through them; the times when Itachi and I were alone.
As I walk through the place, I stopped in front of a room. I touched the door remembering the times I've spent in this room. Itachi's room…It kept whispering to me. I hesitated preparing for the worse to happen but the room was empty as I expected it to be. I sat on the floor and felt like sleep was tugging at my way. Next thing I know it I was asleep on the floor dreaming about Sasuke, Itachi, and I.
I woke up to sound of birds chirping in the empty house. I tried to get up but I slight pain went through my backside. This is what I get for sleeping on a hard floor I said to myself. I yawned and lazily got up and walk through the house once more. As I headed to the exit of the house, I ran into someone. It was Sasuke and he was just as shocked as I was. "What are you-?" he said quizzical.
"I just wanted to see the house. I'm sorry I didn't mean to intrude. I didn't think anyone would come here but you are here in front of me." His surprise seems to dissipate but his expression didn't lighten up. I wanted to change the subject quick so I said, "So are you prepared for the exams? I have absolute confidence in you, but I want to know if you are ready for this. The exam…well its nothing to underestimate." He didn't reply so I continued to say, "There are dangerous shinobi out there; even far worse than Haku and Zabuza. I just want to know that you are safe and that's why I am participating in watching over the genin and you…" I look pleadingly into his eyes for some kind of response, but all I got was a distant look and he walked past me and I felt a chill run down my spine. He really hates me…I thought to myself and for another time, I broke down my barrier and cried.
I felt I couldn't possibly exist in this world without Sasuke and HIM. No matter what others thought about me, I didn't care but when it comes to Sasuke thoughts and feelings about me I would be devastated. I take a deep breathe thinking of what I would need to prepare. I decided to get the usual kunai and also my katana. I stared at it for a while thinking that it has been years since I've used it. Not since the time, I slew my parents. A sharp pain on my neck staggered me, making me gasp in agony. I looked around cautiously and touched my neck. I let out a big sigh and thought to myself that this couldn't get any worse. If my neck is hurting, then the snake must have shown his sycophantic head in the village. If he has I will prepare for him and this time, I will finish him.