Melancholy

Chapter Seven

-Moonlight-

Three years later…

Jade eyes blinked in confusion as the Hokage finished explaining the mission he was to go on. "…really?" Kurogané asked, wanting to be sure. He'd grown quite a lot since he was a genin, not only in height but in build. His form was thin but lean, made up of pure muscle. He'd grown out his hair once more, allowing his ebony locks to brush against the collar of his shirt in the back, but only slightly. If he let it get any longer he'd look like a hobo, and his mother would chop it off herself. She'd even said so.

He was dressed in a pair of black pants, and a tight black shirt. It was sleeveless, showing off the muscles of his arms, and had the Uchiha symbol on the back. He'd never tell anyone, but the reason he favored shirts that had no sleeves was because this way Viletta could see his muscles. He'd caught her staring at them once, and it didn't take a genius to decipher the blush on her face as she quickly looked away. A kunai pouch rested low on his hips, and covering his hands were fingerless gloves that stopped just past his wrists, a sheet of metal on the top to protect his hands when he fought, since he usually used a sword.

"You just want me to deliver a scroll to a nearby village? Can't you have a genin team do that?" he asked, clearly not liking that he was being given such a simple mission. Did his uncle not comprehend how mundane such a task was for him?

"Kurogané." Kanamé sighed. "I already told you that all the genin teams are out on missions with their sensei. I know you'll get it done fast, and as demeaning as you think this task is, if I ask your Uncle Nori to do it he will barbeque me then and there for simply wasting his time." He huffed, holding the scroll out to his nephew. "Now please take care of it for me."

The young Uchiha sighed softly, taking the scroll from him. "Can I at least take Viletta with me so the experience won't be so dull?" he asked, already sounding bored.

"I don't know if that's such a good idea…" the Hokage frowned, rubbing the back of his head. "Aren't you two…becoming more touchy lately?"

He crossed his arms and gave his uncle a hard stare. "Is there something wrong with that?" he asked.

"There is if I have to deal with the repercussions from my sister and Viletta's mother should you allow yourself to indulge in the mysteries of sex. I mean you're only fifteen. Even your grandmother and grandfather waited till they were eighteen." He explained.

"Uncle Nori had sex when he was fourteen, and he didn't even care about that girl, so I don't see why it's such a big deal." Kurogané argued.

Kanamé gave him the same hard stare, unaffected by his nephew's callousness. "I seriously hope Noriaki is not your role model in that aspect of your life. So just behave, okay? Then you can take her."

The two stared at one another for a while, in a silent battle of will. "Fine." Kurogané said eventually. "I will not have sex with her. But I make no promises on fooling around."

The Hokage glanced around before coughing a bit. "I'm just saying Kurogané, when you have sex for the first time, it's really nice when she's got full, bouncy breasts to fondle." He smirked, blushing a bit.

He blinked. "But…Viletta has breasts. They're like…" he brought his hands to his chest and cupped them, trying to show an example of about how big her chest was. "Are you saying they might get bigger?"

"She's only fifteen." He pointed out. "Girls don't stop growing till maybe their early twenties. Hers will definitely get bigger."

Kurogané contemplated this. "I will definitely take that into consideration then." He nodded. "So can she come with me?" He asked, wanting to be sure.

Kanamé nodded, taking his seat once more. "Why not?" he shrugged.

"Thank you Uncle." He said, bowing slightly before leaving the office in a swirl of sand. He reappeared in his room, and grabbed his sword to strap onto his back as he walked out. Pausing in front of his sister's door, he knocked twice before opening it. Currently, Izumi was lounging on her bed and reading a magazine. "I'm going on a mission." He announced. "Tell mom I'll be back by tomorrow at the latest."

The dark haired girl lifted her magazine and looked over at her brother. "Okay." She said, sounding bored, until she sat up excitedly. "Wait!" Izumi declared before he could leave. "Where are you going?" she asked, practically bouncing over to him.

"Just to the village of Iwasaki." Kurogané said. "Did you want me to get you something while I was there?"

Her smile grew as she latched onto his arm. "Some rock candy would be awwwwesome." She said, batting her eyelashes.

He smiled slightly. "You want one of every flavor?" he asked.

"Yes please." she giggled, snuggling against him. They still looked similar to one another, as most twins always do. But now their white streak and eye colors weren't the only things making them different. Kurogané was much taller than his sister, despite the fact he was only five minutes older.

He chuckled, turning to give her a brief hug. "Alright, I'll make sure to bring some back for you."

"Thanks bobo." She smiled, wrapping her arms around him in a tighter embrace. "Be safe and come home soon." Izumi giggled, kissing his cheek.

"I always do." Kurogané replied, reaching out and ruffling her hair. "Later Zuzu." He laughed, letting his sand take him away before he'd have to deal with her wrath for messing up her hair. Honestly, he didn't see the big deal, but whatever. It was a girl thing.

He reappeared in front of Viletta's house, and quickly rang the doorbell. He heard the sound of running footsteps, and already knew who would be answering the door. He wasn't wrong.

"Hey Kuro!" Valencia smiled. She'd grown a lot over the years, and was tall enough to just barely come up to his shoulders. Her green hair was cut short, similar to her sister's, only the right side of it grew longer, while the left stayed the same length as the rest of her hair. Her hazel eyes sparkled with joy as they always did. "Come on in! Lettie is in her room."

He nodded his thanks to her, quietly entering and making his way down the all familiar hallway. Her door was open, and he could see her reading comfortably on her bed. "Hey." He greeted, leaning against the doorframe and giving her a small smile.

Viletta glanced over and returned his smile with one of her own. "Hey Kuro." She said, closing her book and getting up from her bed. She, much like Kurogané, had grown taller as well, the only really noticeable changes were that her chest was developing into that of a woman's and the hair around her face was longer, almost touching her shoulders, though the rest remained cut short.

Her outfit had changed as well, and consisted of a black tube top that covered her chest, only showing off a tiny bit of cleavage. The shirt was long, stopping just past her rear, with slits up the sides. And over her shirt she wore a sleeveless vest that tied around her neck and revealed a small portion of her back. She had on tight black ninja pants and black ninja shoes with elbow length, fingerless gloves on her arms. She still had a crimson red sash tied around her waist, the ends hanging behind her to her knees, and her kunai holster strapped to her thigh.

"You wanna go on a mission with me?" he asked as she walked towards him. "I just have to take a scroll to Iwasaki, and pick up some rock candy for Izumi, so nothing fancy. But I figured you might want to come keep me company."

Viletta arched a curious brow as she crossed her arms over her chest. Her smile slowly turned to a smirk as she shook her head, "You mean, you got stuck with a lame mission and don't want to be bored so you're dragging me along with you."

A smirk came to his face. "Maybe. You don't have to come if you don't want to. I just thought we could keep each other," he reached out and ran his fingers through her bangs, stroking her cheek as he did so, "entertained." He finished, letting his hand fall to his side.

Her suspicious gaze only grew until she laughed and walked past him. "I'm sure you could 'entertain' yourself. So I think I'll need a little bit more incentive to go." Viletta snickered as he followed her into the kitchen, where she grabbed a fresh cookie from the tray.

Kurogané placed his hands on the counter and leaned against it, trapping her between his arms. "Maybe I just want to spend time with you." he murmured, letting the tip of his nose skim along her cheek until his mouth was next to her ear. "Away from the village, our families…just the two of us, on a mission that isn't dangerous, so we can take our time getting back." He reasoned.

"Well now…" she said softly, trying to look at him from the corner of her eye. "That does sound…tempting."

He smiled against her skin, before kissing her there. "So is that a yes?" the Uchiha asked, beginning to nibble on her earlobe.

Viletta had to grab onto the counter to steady herself as her breathing picked up. "I'd love to go with you." She said breathlessly.

"Great." Kurogané's smile widened victoriously, and he began to slowly trail his hands up her arms.

"Oh would you two just get a room already if you're going to do stuff like that?!" Valencia huffed as she entered the kitchen. She walked over to them and shoved them slightly, causing Kurogané to release his 'captive' as she grabbed a cookie. "Seriously." She muttered, taking a bite and leaving.

The dark haired girl blinked, a huge blush spreading across her cheeks from her sister's bluntness. "Well…I um…" she fumbled around with her fingers. "I guess I should go get some stuff together." She pointed off to her room, ducking under his arms and disappearing down the hall.

Kurogané sighed, deciding to go into the living room and wait for her there. He took off his sword, setting it beside him on the couch. Valencia was in there as well, flipping through the channels on the television as she finished her snack. "So are you ever gonna ask her out?" the green haired girl asked, not even looking at him.

"I don't see why that's your business." He said, leaning back against the cushions.

"She's my sister, of course it's my business." Valencia glanced over at him. "Besides, your mom asked me the other day for her measurements, and I'm telling you, it gets harder every time to figure that out without Lettie getting suspicious."

He rolled his eyes, not believing his mother was still doing that. "Well whenever you get a boyfriend, I'll answer your questions pertaining to me and Viletta." He smirked. "Do you even like boys yet?"

She huffed. "Of course I do!" she crossed her arms in a pout. "I even have a particular guy…but he doesn't really notice me. At least not yet." She smiled.

"Uh huh." Kurogané said, disbelieving. "That's what they always say." He glanced down the hall, seeing Viletta emerge from her room. He picked up his sword and stood, fastening it on his back. "You ready to go?"

"Yup." She nodded, waving to her sister. "Bye Val, tell mom and dad I'm out on a mission. I'll be back soon."

"Have fun!" Valencia waved, giving her sister a knowing look.

Viletta gave her a small smile, before heading towards the door and leaving with Kurogané. They made their way down the street, both silent as they took in the beautiful day. "So…what were you and Valencia talking about?" the dark haired girl asked curiously, avoiding his gaze.

Kurogané glanced at her. "Apparently she likes a boy." He said, not telling her the whole truth.

"Huh…" she paused, frowning in slight disappointment. "Well that's cool. Did she tell you who, cause she won't tell me."

"I didn't get the chance to ask. All she said was that he doesn't really notice her yet. But from the sound of it she was going to make that change." He told her. "Oh, she also sent your measurements to my mother again." He rolled his eyes.

"Really?" she perked up slightly, glancing over at him before quickly away.

He nodded. "Yeah, she was complaining about how hard it's getting to do without you finding out. Guess she didn't plan on the fact that we tell each other everything, so now you know."

Viletta just huffed, crossing her arms. "I don't know why she goes through all that trouble. All your mom has to do is ask."

"Every time I ask why she says it's a surprise." Kurogané sighed. "Or pretends she doesn't know what I'm talking about." His brow furrowed then. "Wait…how come you're suddenly so willing to give them to her?" he asked, looking at the ebony haired girl. "What changed?"

"Huh?" she blinked, looking over at him with an innocent smile. "Whatever do you mean?" she wondered, before taking off since they were at the gates.

He growled, following after her. "You know what I mean." He said once he was beside her as they leapt through the trees. "You used to hate it when she took your measurements, and you thought it was all stupid. So how come you're not upset about it anymore?"

"Because I just don't." She huffed, unable to stop the blush from appearing on her face. "It's not that big of a deal really, I mean…why not be…ready?" she wondered, meeting his gaze for only a second.

He blinked, before moving closer to her. "Are you…trying to say something?" he asked. Everyone and their mother knew that Uchiha Izayoi took his and Viletta's measurements for one reason and one reason only. Their wedding. She already had the entire event planned out, even what Viletta's dress would look like. This way, when it ever happened, if it did, all she had to do was send in everyone's measurements and they'd be married within the week.

"No…" she grumbled, now on the defensive. "I was just…thinking is all…"

A slight frown came to his face as he looked off. "Oh…okay." He said, keeping the disappointment from his voice. He'd been hoping she would tell him of her true feelings…that way he would know whether or not she'd turn him down when he eventually made his move. But it seemed like she wasn't ready for anything like that, and so he would have to continue waiting for a time when it would be appropriate.

They travelled in silence the rest of the way, and when they reached Iwasaki they turned in the scroll to the daimyo of the area. Once that was taken care of, they wandered the streets, looking for the candy shop so that Kurogané could keep his promise to Izumi. When they found it, he decided to get two of every flavor, just in case. Viletta told him she didn't want anything when he'd asked, and so they headed out once more.

Seeing that the sun was beginning to set, his jade gaze moved over to his companion. "Do you want to stay here tonight?" he asked. "Or camp out?"

"Whatever you want to do." she shrugged, seeming disinterested.

He thought about it. "Well…I know this place…it's kinda cool." He smiled slightly. "So if you wanna see it, we'd be staying outside tonight."

"Well let's get some food then to take with us, cause' I'm hungry." She said, looking around for the market.

"Okay." He said, following her when she headed off in a direction.

Viletta did most of the shopping, getting some instant ramen and dried meat, as well as some chips and snacks to last them throughout the night. Once they paid and had all their things, she offered him one of the bags. "Alright, ready to head out to this special place." She smiled.

Kurogané returned the gesture. "Follow me then." He said, leading her out of the village. They travelled through the woods a ways, reaching the place just as the sun was almost finished setting. "Here we are." Kurogané smiled, pushing some of the foliage aside and allowing Viletta a look. It was a tranquil lake, and the entire scene looked like one from a fairy tale book it was so beautiful.

"Wow." She gasped, walking forward and looking over the scenery. "It's beautiful."

"When I found it the first time, I knew I'd bring you here eventually to see it." the Uchiha admitted, following her and setting his stuff down so that he could set up camp. "It made me think of you."

Her eyes widened slightly as she turned to look at him. "Really? How come?"

He walked over to her. "Because it's soothing," he reached up and brushed her bangs aside, "beautiful," he murmured, cupping her cheek, "and special." He whispered, stroking her skin with his thumb.

Viletta smiled at him, leaning into his hand. "Thanks." She said softly, before hugging him tightly. He returned her embrace, laying his head on top of hers.

"Anytime." He replied, savoring their connection in this moment. After a while, he pulled away from her. "Now come on, we need to get the fire built before we lose all of our light." He smiled.

"But it's going to be a full moon tonight." She blinked, helping him set up the tent and their campsite.

He glanced up at the sky as he moved to get the firewood. "So it is." He said. He gathered the wood and soon, they had a small fire going. "Do you agree with what some f the more superstitious people say?" he asked. "About the full moon making people act out of character and do odd things?"

"Of course not." She huffed, pulling out their food as she began to prepare it for them. "That's silly. People automatically act different at night no matter what."

"What makes you say that?" he wondered, taking his sword off and propping it against their tent before taking a seat next to her.

"Well people usually have sex at night…right? And sneak out of their houses…and throw parties and act out. I mean it just seems like the time people act bolder and stuff." She explained, offering him his ramen and some jerky.

"I never thought of it that way." Kurogané said, taking it from her and beginning to eat. He smirked. "Although…you are the more perverted of us." He snickered, nudging her teasingly.

Viletta rolled her eyes. "So you're quieter at the act than me, big whoop. Doesn't mean I don't know you do it. A lot." She smirked, looking back over at him.

He stuck his tongue out at her. "I wouldn't have to do it that much if you didn't always do things that make the need…arise." He defended, slurping down the rest of his dinner.

"How is that my fault?" she gasped, setting her hands on her hips.

He sighed. "Because when you walk your hips sway this certain way, and sometimes you get this really cute look on your face, or just wear something that really shows off your curves…and when we go on missions sometimes…I hear you doing it…so I do it too…" he blushed slightly, glancing off.

Viletta stared at him, her eyes wide and her cheeks red. "So…you…masturbate to…me?" she asked softly, pressing her thighs together, since the thought of him doing such an act was turning her on.

He pressed his lips together, the heat in his face only making it worse. "…all the time." He admitted.

She smiled, glancing up at the now dark sky and the large moon rising over the trees. She looked back at the lake and stood, reaching behind her and undoing her top before she started to strip off all her clothes as she made her way towards the lake. Kurogané watched her with a wide gaze, his eyes glued to her body. A body that he hadn't seen since he was a boy. She stopped at the edge, now fully naked, and looked back over her shoulder at him. "Well what are you waiting for?" she asked.

The Uchiha looked up at her face, then back to her rear, before her face once more. Suddenly he stood, as if realizing just then that she had spoken to him. He quickly pulled off his shoes, his shirt following shortly after as he made his way towards her. And just as he was next to her, he stopped, placing his hands on the edge of his boxers and pushing them down, keeping his gaze locked with hers. His body was practically thrumming with excitement and nervousness at finally being naked with her, and all of the possibilities this brought on.

"I've always wanted to go skinny dipping." She said softly, leaning against him and allowing her breasts to press against his chest. Though, before he could do anything, she pulled away and ran off into the water, laughing at the splashes she made. "It's cold!" she announced, diving in once she was deep enough.

Kurogané shook his head to try and clear it, before walking towards the water. He got in at a slower pace than she did, diving beneath the surface once the water reached his knees. When he emerged, he swam over to her. "It's not so bad once you get used to it." he smiled slightly. "So…what else have you always wanted to do that you never have?"

"I've always wanted to chop off all of your sister's hair." She smirked.

He chuckled, picturing Izumi with short, messy hair. "Now that…would be funny. But also disastrous, and I would rather not deal with the repercussions."

"You would protect me." Viletta smiled, moving closer to him, since they were both standing, the water just below her shoulders. "Wouldn't you?" she asked, staring up at him as she placed her hand on his chest.

"You have to ask?" He wondered, placing a hand over hers and holding it there. "I will always protect you."

Her smile grew, if possible, and she moved even closer, leaning up a bit so their lips were almost touching. "You know something else I've always wanted to do?" she asked, their closeness causing her breasts to press against his chest once more and this time, he could feel her hardened nipples against his flesh.

He swallowed visibly, his member beginning to stir in excitement from just the feel of her chest. "Wh…what?" he asked softly.

"Well you remember, that time in Snow, when you…kissed me down there?" she blushed, letting her free hand smooth down his chiseled chest and trail lightly along his hard shaft. "Maybe this time…you could kiss me with this." She whispered, boldly grabbing his member.

Kurogané jerked at her actions, his eyes wide in surprise as his erection grew in her hand. "Hah…Viletta…" he breathed out, trying to regain control of himself so that he didn't just cum right then and there. This was his fantasy after all, but it was so much different to have her touching him than him touching himself and pretending it was her. He met her gaze. "You…want to have sex?"

She nodded, biting down on her lower lip. "Well…I mean…maybe…cause' I was…um…I heard Valencia ask you…about…you and me."

"You mean…on whether or not I was going to ask you out?" he asked, using all the strength he had in him not to just grip her hand and make her rub his shaft.

"Yeah." Viletta swallowed. "S-so…I was just curious…you know…about what you thought about that." She said, her nervousness causing her grip to tighten.

Kurogané took in a sharp breath as he moved forward in her hand, wanting more. "Why complicate things?" he tried not to moan, giving in and gripping her hand to make her squeeze him more.

Viletta blinked, pulling away from him and releasing his member. "What?" she asked, her eyes wide and vulnerable.

He held in a growl of his dislike of her having let go of his dick. "That would complicate everything." He tried to explain. "We have a good thing now…so why change it?"

She looked down, trying with all her might not to cry. She couldn't cry, if she did, she might hurt him, even though she really wanted to. She took a deep breath and straightened, meeting his hazy gaze. "You're right." She nodded. "Why change anything." Viletta turned back to the shore and treaded back. "I'm really tired. I'm going to dry off and go to sleep."

"Okay…" the Uchiha blinked, confused at her change in demeanor. Why wasn't she jacking him off? He blew out a breath in a pout as he watched her gather her clothes and dry off. And once she disappeared into their tent, Kurogané felt safe enough to grip his still hard member and begin rubbing. After all, she'd left him so backed up, if he didn't do anything about it now sleep would be very uncomfortable for him.

And when he was finished, he joined her in the tent to sleep, his now clear mind still muddled at what was going on with his friend. Sometimes, he just didn't understand girls at all.