I opened the door to a new path wearing my dated rugged blue jumper, white tea-shirt and sandals.
"I have relayed the information to the hokage. Until a decision is made I am in charge of watching over you."
"Why must I be watched over? I am more than capable of managing myself."
"You displayed an unbelievable healing power and you managed to come into contact with the ninetail's chakra. I was ordered to ensure that you do not leave this village."
I furrowed my brows to show my disapproval. Why must I be chained down once again? No, this is only temporary. I'll play along for now.
"Are there any inns? I still have a bit of money to last me."
"Don't worry you'll be staying with me free of charge."
He said it with a grin and I scowled. He seemed to nervously scratch the back of his head. I stepped a bit to the left away from him.
"I'm sorry about earlier. I'm not really that strict."
"No. Thank you. The words you said to me allowed me to face the truth and look towards a new light. I am very grateful Mr. Takumi."
"Takumi?"
His eyes squinted together and wrinkles formed on his mask. He started to giggle and I frowned even more. What is wrong with him? Is this how the people of Konoha behave?
"My name is Ka-ka-shi. How did you get Takumi?"
"Oh, I was wrong, I am sorry Ka-ka-shi…it rolls off the tongue nicely."
"What was that?"
"Nothing!"
"Why are you frowning, did I say something wrong."
"No, don't worry about it."
After another minute and .6 seconds of walking we had finally come to a stop. It was a quiet neighborhood and each house was quite a distance from then next. The house we were in front of was a simple yet elegant Asian styled house.
"It's been quite a while since I've lived here and since my apartment is way too small we'll be living here for the time being."
"No, I don't want to be a bother. As I said, I have mo-
"It's fine."
"I am sorry."
"Why are you apologizing?"
"…habit."
"Well, let's go in. Although it might be a little bit dus-ty."
He paused at the last syllable as we entered through the main door. His statement was incorrect. The house was more than 'a little bit dusty'. It could be compared to a haunted house. Spider webs lined the corners of the ceiling and dust stuck to the furniture like glue. The expression 'Kakashi' showed was one that reminded me of Theodore's when he would forget to turn off the tap and flood the bathroom.
"Why are you laughing?"
"Nothing! Uhh, do you have cleaning supplies?!"
He scratched his hair in the same awkward manner as before.
"I can check."
Whilst he roamed the house to find what was needed I opened the windows and doors leading to the backyard. The sun had set and the night sky had begun to become littered with white dots. There are many things in this world that I don't quite understand. Maybe one day I'll come to a conclusion that answers it all.
"I found some things. I don't know if it's enough."
I turned around to see that he was carrying two tin buckets filled with water, three rags and soap.
"For now we should focus on getting the rooms cleaned."
I nodded and followed him through the hallway that passed through the kitchen. Two sliding doors stood opposite one another.
"To the left is my old room, you can stay there and I'll be staying in the room on the right."
"You lived here?"
"Ah yes, I lived here when I was about your age. Enough chit-chat might as well start cleaning."
The words I were about to say were lost when I noticed the distant look in his eyes.
'Look kid you're not the only one in this world that has problems.'
The world doesn't revolve around me.
What or who does it revolve around? No answer…like always.
The night continued and cleaning was done on my part. I took a step back and scanned the square room. The tatami bed I had laid out was illuminated by the moonlight that entered through the sliding doors which led outside. I exited the room and crossed the hallway to the room opposite mine. Inside was larger than mine and opened sliding doors lined the wall on the opposite end. In the center of the room he laid silently. I grabbed a blanket that was thrown in the corner.
'Why should I care?'
I let out a heavy sigh and draped the blanket over him. That sensation I felt before. The one that burned hotter than a summer sun. It was there and it was more malicious, no, it was different than the one before. My body trembled at its mercy and I began to take steps toward the opened doors. I was one step away from exiting the room when I felt a hand grip mine. I turned to see who that it was Kakashi. The sensation grew stronger, my eyes burned and I had no control. I only wanted to get to whatever it was, why?
"Krishna!"
"L-Let g-o"
I started to pant and I could feel sweat exiting the pores of my skin. Let go of me, let go of me, let go of me-
"Let go of me!"
The hands that restrained me pulled me closer and I continued to gasp for air. I reached forward. I can no longer bear this pain.
Her eyes had turned yellow and a black streak formed through the center of each pupil. She looked as if she were about to die and there was nothing I could do to stop it. What is causing this and exactly what is she? Eventually she passed out and I sighed in relief. But this is strange. Naruto told me that her eyes looked like a fox's' and they had turned red not yellow. What connection does that have to this? I lifted her up and carried her back to the room across the hall. I laid her gently onto the tatami and sat against the wall on the right.
This has been a long day.
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