Heat Stroke

By ilovemyboys

Chapter 7: Healing

Authors Note: ITALICS in this just showcase Tobi talking from behind the door, and BOLD is dark Zetsu. FINAL CHAPTER! This last chapter has so much heart, it's adorable and I love it!


SASORI'S POV:

Despite how short that nap was, I do feel re-energized now. Thank God I don't have a human body or this would be a whole lot worse…Huh?

Not too far off I could hear the whimpers of Deidara nearby as I sat up and noticed the blonde sleeping.

Damn it! No doubt he let me sleep in too!

Making my way over to him I shook him roughly, and he actually woke up.

"Sasori! I'm sorry! I fell asleep!"

"Whatever brat, let's just get going."

He nodded as he stood up slowly and began to sway.

I sighed. "Brat, come here."

"What?" He asked, confused.

"Just come over here," I said with an edge in my voice, letting him know it wasn't up for debate.

He did so and stood in front of me.

"Take that bird down. We won't be needing it anymore."

Deidara seemed to pale at that proposition, but nodded as he sank its size and put it in his pocket.

"Good," I said. And with that, picked him up.

"Hey! Sasori! What are you doing!"

"Carrying you, what does it look like," I growled.

"But I don't need to be carried!"

"You can hardly function as it is. Let alone stand. And if you lay on that bird you'll fall asleep and with all that tossing and turning fall off. It's easier this way."

"But Sasori!-"

"No buts Deidara! That's what we're doing," I gave him a glare, daring him to argue.

He slowly nodded his head and rested it on my arm.

As much as he tried to stay awake, he eventually fell asleep…

Deidara had whimpered a few times on the way there, but eventually stayed quiet for the rest of the trip.

It's finally getting to him…

Not too far off I saw the stone wallof the hideout. Making my way over to it, I performed the proper Jutsu as it opened up, and went inside.

Entering the gloomy Akatsuki hideout, I made my way through the maze of tunnels until reaching the main entrance to the living quarters. Opening the door I was met with the sight of the living room. Everyone was either in bed already or off on missions. I honestly didn't remember, or care, who was here and who wasn't.

"Look who's come home," Kisame's voice spoke nearby.

KISAME'S POV:

I heard the door open and made my way towards the footsteps. It was either Sasori and Deidara, Tobi and Zetsu, or Hidan and Kakuzu. Leader and Konan had left a few days ago and wouldn't be back for awhile. And of course Itachi and me were here.

Then heard Sasori's grumbles.

"Look who's come home," I said with a grin.

"What do you want Kisame?" He growled.

"Nothing at all. Just saying a friendly greeting," I replied with a sharky smile.

Growling to himself, he made his way out into the dim light of the room.

It was then I noticed he was carrying something. Or someone. Taking a better look I saw it was-Deidara?

My eyes widened in surprise.

"What happened to him?" I asked, a bit concerned.

"Heat Stroke. I need to get him medical attention at once," he grumbled, making his way swiftly toward his room.

I nodded in understanding and tagged along in case he needed any help.

As I followed him towards his room he sat Deidara down on his bed and got to work on something at his workbench.

I looked down at Deidara. Outside of looking like a ghost, his breathing was calm and somewhat even. He looked fine. Then again, I didn't know a thing about Heat Stroke. Not really a common illness where I come from…

"Kisame. If you're going to be here, be useful," Sasori instructed with a growl.

"What can I do?" I asked, ignoring his tone.

"See if you can freeze these towels. I'm going to place them on him. Hopefully it will lower his body temperature."

"Right," I agreed as he handed me the towels.

Making the hand signs for a freezing Jutsu, I instantly froze the towels, and handed them to Sasori, who then placed them on different parts of Deidara's body, and in just a few moments he had a syringe ready he administered into Deidara's bloodstream. Immediately I noticed the color seem to come back to his face, and his body visually relax. Sasori then took out a cream substance of some sort and rubbed it over Deidara's neck.

"What's that for?" I asked.

"His breathing. It's been off. Same with his voice."

With that done, he took out one final concoction, opened Deidara's mouth, and dropped a few droplets in.

He then got up, put everything away, and sat down on his chair with a sigh.

"What now?" I asked.

He sighed.

"We wait."

….

It had been about two hours of waiting. Something Sasori despised, but knew he had no choice in the matter. Which is why he kept busy by working on his puppets. What he didn't understand is why Kisame was there as well.

Looking over at the Shark man, sitting on the ground with his back against Sasori's bed, he noticed he looked quite bored as he stared at the ground.

"You don't have to be here you know. There's nothing else you can do," Sasori mumbled.

"I know…" Kisame replied.

Sasori grunted as went back to work on his puppets.

Whatever…He thought.

After about five minutes the main door opened up in the hallway to the lively voice of Tobi filling the room. The door shut, and the dark side of Zetsu could be heard as well. Their footsteps were coming toward the hall by Sasori's room. Sasori grumbled to himself at the new arrivals.

Just what I need. Interruptions…Damn it, I should have kept my light off…No doubt that idiot will at least notice that. I swear, he decides what to be smart about and what not to...

Kisame turned his head curiously toward the door, trying to make out what they were saying, because of the simple fact that he was indeed bored.

"Oh! Zetsu! I think Sasori is awake! Look! His light's on!"

"Then don't bother him…"

"But I want to tell him all about our adventure today!"

"Fine. But don't tell me I didn't warn you…"

The hurried footsteps of Tobi made their way quickly towards Sasori's room as Tobi knocked on the door fervently.

"Go away," Sasori growled from his workbench.

"But Sasori! Tobi has something wonderful to tell you!"

"Tell me another time then."

"But Sasori! Tobi has to tell you now! Tobi is much too excited to wait!"

Sasori's hands clenched whatever he was holding as he realized he wouldn't be able to get that annoying pest to leave.

"Fine. But make it quick!"

"Yay!"

Tobi barged through the door as he ran towards Sasori, nearly knocking the puppet master over.

"Watch it!"

"Sorry Sasori!" Tobi exclaimed. The masked man's eyes immediately glanced around the room, eyeing the puppet's décor, when he suddenly noticed Kisame.

"Oh! Kisame! Tobi did not know you were here! (GASP!)" Tobi's face lit up with pure joy.

"Are you two having…A SLEEP OVER? OH! OH! OH! TOBI WANTS TO JOIN! TOBI WANTS TO JOIN!"

"Shut up Tobi! We are NOT having a sleep over!" Sasori yelled.

"Oh…that makes Tobi sad…but it's okay! TOBI will host the next one!"

This guy is a serious lunatic, Sasori thought. That has got to be his only qualification for getting to join this organization…

"I know! How about we play a game!" Tobi clapped his hands together.

"No!" Kisame and Sasori shouted as once.

"Then what do Sasori and Kisame want to do?" Tobi said down, now cross-legged on the floor, as if he were waiting for the next game at a birthday party.

"Nothing. Now leave," Sasori ordered.

"But Sasori! Tobi hasn't told you about his adventure yet today!"

"Then get on with it!"

"Okay! Tobi will!" Tobi started to giggle. "So one day Tobi was traveling with Zetsu, looking for any Shinobi remains for Zetsu's lunch-"

Sasori and Kisame shared a disgusted look.

Suddenly a soft, raspy voice interrupted, "I did not want to hear that."

Tobi jumped at the sudden voice, as Sasori and Kisame visibly flinched.

"Deidara?" Tobi asked happily. "Are you here too?"

"He's been on that bed this whole time, you idiot," Sasori rolled his eyes.

Kisame couldn't help but smile at the situation.

"Yeah…I'm here…" Deidara responded tiredly.

"Deidara? Are you okay?" Tobi asked worriedly. "You don't sound too good to Tobi."

Deidara glanced over at Sasori with a "Seriously? You didn't tell him?" look.

Sasori shrugged.

"Yes. Deidara is sick. So don't bother him," Sasori replied.

"Oh no!...Hey! Tobi knows! Tobi will make sure Deidara is A-Okay!" Tobi gave Deidara a thumbs up.

Deidara looked at Tobi's thumb with confusion, then sighed as he closed his eyes.

"Tobi will get Deidara hot soup and tea! And anything else Deidara wants!"

Deidara smirked at this new situation he was in, already thinking about how he could use it to his advantage.

"But for now Tobi will let Deidara rest as he finishes his story!"

Deidara's smirk immediately left his face.

Finding this was a good time to say something, Kisame cut in, "Tobi. Deidara needs to sleep some more to get better. How about you tell us your story tomorrow, hm?" He asked Tobi as if he was talking to a child. Which was kind of true...

"Okay! Tobi will eagerly await until tomorrow to tell Sasori, Kisame, and Deidara, Tobi's story!"

"Good, good…" Kisame replied. "Now run along."

"Yes Kisame!" Tobi nodded his head vigorously as he ran out the door.

Kisame sighed. "Well since it looks like you're okay, I'm gonna head back to my room and get some shuteye before I leave for a mission tomorrow with Itachi."

Deidara opened up an eye as he looked over at Kisame. "You stayed up for me?"

Sasori looked over at him too. He was just as curious about this.

Kisame looked down, embarrassed, as he massaged his neck. "Yeah, well, ya know…Gotta make sure all our members are in good shape for missions…"

Suddenly Kisame stood up. "Well! I'll be seeing you two later…"

And with that, he went towards the door.

"Um…Kisame?" Deidara asked.

Kisame turned his head halfway. "What?"

"Um…thanks."

Kisame nodded and left.

"Looks like I'm pretty popular, huh Sasori, my man?"

"Don't flatter yourself brat. He happened to see me come in with you and offered up his help. That's all."

"Then how about you?" Deidara grinned.

"I'm your partner. I have to make sure nothing happens to you or it'll be a real pain for Leader to find a new replacement on such short notice..." he grumbled. "Now go to sleep. You're not healed yet brat."

Deidara smiled, as he snuggled into bed once again. He really was starting to feel better…

DEIDARA'S POV:

The next morning I woke up to the smell of cinnamon rolls and chatter in the kitchen. Although I was still recovering from that horrid Heat Stroke, and as such, still felt pretty bad, there was no way I was gonna miss out on what was going on. Slowly getting up from my bed, I soon realized Sasori must have moved me back to my own room at some point, as I went towards my door and opened it.

Making my way toward the kitchen, and delicious smells, I saw Tobi happily taking cinnamon rolls out of the oven, Sasori sitting at the kitchen table drinking his coffee, with a very tired expression on his face, and Kisame and Itachi talking about something at the table. Well… Kisame talked while Itachi listened.

As I slowly walked in, Tobi, of course, was the first one to notice me.

"Deidara! You're awake! But Sasori said you would still be in bed! Tobi was going to bring you breakfast!"

The rest of the room went quiet as all eyes turned to me.

"Yeah well…I didn't know, so…" I shrugged my shoulders.

"Go back to bed brat," Sasori tried to order me.

"No thanks Sasori…I think I'll just eat here this morning…" I casually strode over to a nearby chair and sat down.

Kisame looked over at Sasori, with a look saying he half expected Sasori to physically drag me out of the kitchen. The glowering look Sasori was giving me made me think that might very well be the case as well. Oh well…I'll stay here as long as I can…

"Fine," Sasori grumbled as he sat back in his chair. "But you better get some rest right after this, got it brat?"

"Sasori, look…I've been sleeping all day, the last, like, two days, I don't need any more-"

I was cut off by the dangerous gaze Sasori was sending my way, telling me one more word out of my mouth and he'd go back on what he said about letting me stay here.

"Okay, okay, fine…" I put my hands up in surrender.

That seemed to please him…Huh! I could have sworn I saw a grin come on his face too...

"Alright! Who wants cinnamon rolls!" Tobi suddenly shouted.

"I do!" Kisame put his hand up in the air.

Itachi looked as passive as ever as he raised his hand in the air as well; nowhere near as high as Kisame.

"I do Tobi. Sounds great," I said.

Tobi positively beamed. "Alright Deidara! Since Tobi made these for you, you get to have the first one!"

Kisame groaned at having to wait longer, but did so without complaint.

After we all had our fill of cinnamon rolls and coffee, or in mine and Itachi's case, tea, which is the only similar thing about us, Tobi began to tell his story about his adventures with Zetsu yesterday, which was cut off midway with threats from each of us.

Afterwards, Sasori told me to go back to my room and get some more sleep as the other members cleaned up the kitchen. I did so, realizing I wasn't missing much, and got myself snuggled in once again. Though, I doubt I could actually go to sleep after all the rest I've had these last few days, I did it to humor the others. And found myself thinking, Wow. I sure have a great life...

THE END!