I DO NOT OWN NARUTO! NOR DO I OWN SHIKA!
Chapter 9 – AMBUSH!
"K'ro!" I screamed, running to his fallen body. I checked for a pulse. Nothing. I turned to Kiba, glaring savagely. "You killed him!"
"I-I-I…" Kiba stuttered uselessly. "He was going to attack Ino!" Akamaru stood by Kankuro's body. Sorrow was shown in the pup's posture. "I…" Kiba walked over to his dog. "I'm sorry, Kankuro…"
"You're not getting away, Nara. I'll make sure of that!" Ino stood in front of me.
I reacted before I thought. I tossed shurikan at her, making her jump back. I leapt into the surrounding trees. "Get lost!" I snapped, using a smoke jutsu. As it filled the clearing, I snatched K'ro's body before Neji could see where I am. Then I escaped!
As I buried Kankuro's body, I couldn't help but collapse in tears. "I'm sorry, K'ro…I'm so sorry…" I fell to my knees, soaking the newly dug earth with fallen tears. I stared at the stone making his grave. "I'm sorry…"
I then stood up and escaped into the moonless night…
Chapter 10 – Meeting With The Tsuchikage
I sighed in relief as I finally made it to the Hidden Grass Village gate. I held the scrolls I knew K'ro had to bring here. "Your mission will be a success, K'ro…" I murmured attracting unwanted stares. I kept walking.
I walked up to the Tsuchikage's office. Two ANBU guards stepped in front of me. "State your business!" One ordered, unsheathing a small sword.
I bowed slightly. "I'm here to complete Kankuro of the sand's mission," I said in monotony, holding out the scrolls for them to check. After they concluded it was safe, they opened the oak doors for me to enter.
"What are you here for?" the Tsuchikage ordered. He had his Kage hat covering his face. All in all…he was a tough looking person.
I bowed deeply, showing respect. "From the sand village, Lord Tsuchikage. Kankuro died on his mission so I fulfilled his mission," I stated, holding out the scrolls again. "I'd watch out for them, though. You have a pretty crooked ANBU, Lord Tsuchikage."
The Tsuchikage nimbly picked the scroll. He eyed the scroll, finding that indeed the ANBU had put a deadly jutsu on it. "Thank you…" He kept the sentence lingering.
"Uh…Shikamaru Nara…Lord Tsuchikage…" I said, hoping he wouldn't turn me in. I just stood there, staring into his dark eyes. "Please, so you know, I am a rouge ninja from Konoha. I didn't do anything but leave…"
The Tsuchikage smiled. "I am glad you told me, young ninja…" he informed me. "And you can relax. I won't turn you in. You saved my life…" He smiled again. "Why don't you join the grass village?"
I gaped. "You would actually accept me?" I looked down as I started thinking things over. "I don't know…"
The Tsuchikage smiled knowingly. "If you join us, then you won't be a rouge ninja anymore. You seem to be at a Jounin level."
I jolted. "No! I only became a chuunin a month ago! Plus…I don't want to harm your relationship with Konoha. They're strong, Lord Tsuchikage," I murmured. "I'm sorry, but I cannot accept you offer. I will help you out, though. I did for the Sand village, too," I offered, hoping I he'd agree. I feel so useless now.
The Tsuchikage was silent for a moment. "You know, Shikamaru, I might take you up on that offer." He held out his hand. I shook it firmly, sealing our deal. "You may say in our village, Shikamaru." He held out a piece of paper he had just written on.
"143 Bangle Boulevard. That's where I'm to live?" I questioned. He nodded. "Alone?" Again he nodded. "Thank you, Lord Tsuchikage." I bowed. I shall take my leave now?" He nodded AGAIN! Jeez! Doesn't he ever say yes? I turned and stepped out, stopping only to see the Tsuchikage grab the crooked ANBU. "Serves him right," I smirked. I kept walking.
DONE!