Translating the Name – Woot! Chapter ten is in the house! THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING PEOPLE!! I checked the reviews and saw like over 100 and I flipped. You guys are the best, just keep on reviewing!
DECEMBER THIRD (3) IS MY BiRTHDAY! WOOT!! I'm really happy and I heard that As Blood Runs Black will be getting out of the hospital that same day! I Hope her father gets put in prison for what he did to her.
Disclaimer: Omg, I have to say this. (Clears throat) If I owned Naruto, I would definitely make Sasuke look like the homo he really is and Naruto would be so strong, and he would make his own village and he and Kyuubi will fuse and he ends up with a male Haku or female, whatever. Oh and everyone would understand that Sasuke is not kool, he is so weak in the mind, he makes Naruto look like a genius with a 300 IQ. Sorry, watching the anime, not liking what I see. So there, I do not own Naruto since those things aren't happening. And I am making this fan fiction. Why make a fan fiction when you own it?
"Kyuubi"
'Kyuubi Thoughts'
"Dark & Light Kirei"
"Dark Kirei" (DK)
"Light Kirei" (LK)
Chapter 10: Itachi…Why?
"You know, one day I want to find out everything there is to know about you, I want to be the one you go to when you're angry or sad or just plain happy. I want to be the one who will always be there for you even when I shouldn't be. You are apart of me and I would hate to see you sad, one of these days, I'll find out where you are and I'll make sure that you'll never feel that way again, I swear it on my life," she opened her eyes, finishing her quiet prayer for her loved one. Of course, he was not there, he was either hiding from enemies or fighting them, nobody knew but all that mattered was that he came back, he would never miss her birthday, it was just the thing he always remembered to be there for. She sighed, what would it matter? She was turning twelve, she was a big girl, he didn't have to come and check on her. She closed the window; there was no need to get her hopes up. Glancing around her dimly lit room, she quickly made sure that nothing she did not want to be there was there, you never know if a very angry villager was lurking around in your room. Kirei slipped off her sweaty t shirt, she had been training all day after the academy let out. She wanted and needed a shower but was still very tired. The more she thought of the things she needed to do, the more she thought her bed looked inviting. She smiled and walked crookedly to her bed,
"Kirei…" she heard. Her body tensed and she acted like she couldn't have heard anything. She slipped off her pants and headed to her drawer to get some shorts "Happy birthday to you…" she could hear the soft murmuring of a deep voice. It had to be Itachi. She smiled, he came! Even if it was late, he still came! "Happy birthday to you," she felt something warm pressed against her back and her body shivered, "Happy birthday my angel," she blushed, "Happy birthday to you," he wrapped his arms around her waist and squeezed her tight, "Birthday girl," she was blushing and smiling like a little school girl,
"You came…I didn't think you would make it," Itachi's face remained impassive though either of them could not tell because neither could see each other,
"I would never miss your birthday," he stated matter of factly. Kirei smiled and put her arms around his, her heart fluttering because of his closeness and warmth, "You're growing," Kirei frowned,
"Is that a problem?" she asked
"No…you're getting closer to the age of sixteen," the volume of his voice dropped, "I can't wait to give you my present." She blushed even more so than before. Itachi lifted her up and brought her bridal style to the bed,
"I think I would be too nervous," she mumbled as he lifted up the covers and slipped her underneath them. He frowned then removed his cloak, pants and shirt then climbed in after her,
"You shouldn't be, it would be fine," she snuggled closer to him,
"So, what did you get me?" she asked cutely. Itachi gave a rare smile, how he loved to see her happy. He slowly bent down and gave her a soft, innocent and sweet kiss. He pulled away and turned on his side,
"Happy birthday. Goodnight," but his farewell fell on deaf ears since she was already in la la land.
--
Itachi was not there when both Sasuke and I jumped through the window. Honestly, I could careless; he withheld information of my family and acted as if everything was okay. I mean, I grew up wondering what the embrace of a mother would feel like, what an affectionate look from a father would be like yet he knew the reasons as to why yet he couldn't give me this information. He was being a jerk. I don't care what anyone says I just really hope he gets his act together and stop trying to cover everything up. It was dawn and the cold wind kept blowing through the opened window, I couldn't go back to sleep, I just had to think about things. About my training, I have improved a lot. My speed is more controlled as is my strength and chakra and I even got a taijutsu style, to stop or reverse blood flow, the nerve system and vital system. If I practice a bit more I could master it! That's pretty kool. My genjutsu is getting there and my ninjutsu is flawless. Now, what about my life? My boyfriend is keeping secrets that would do well if I knew and my village is terrible. A dreadful feeling stirred inside of me and I knew something bad happened. Something terrible, horrible and catastrophic happened. I stared at the ceiling, should I get up today? It felt like my world was going to be thrown out of orbit. Maybe I should talk to somebody about it. I sat up on the bed and looked over at Sasuke's bed, he was staring up at the ceiling as well,
"Sasuke…" I murmured. He slowly turned his head in my direction and I almost screamed at the dead look in his eyes, "What's the matter?" I asked frowning; I have never seen Sasuke so void…
"I hate hospitals…Bad memories," I nodded remembering the fact that Itachi killed his clan and left him alive. He must have spent weeks in here. I think I would hate hospitals too,
"Is that why you can't sleep?" I asked. He nodded slowly and I smiled, "It's okay, I'm here if you need to talk," he gave a small smile,
"Thanks but I'm okay," at this precise moment, the door was opened abruptly and I turned to see who entered. It was Shino and I frowned, I knew Shino woke up early but this is ridiculous,
"Good morning Shino-kun," I greeted happily. He did not respond at all and I knew he was going to give bad news. It seemed like I didn't even need to get up to know that my terrible feeling was right,
"I have unfortunate news; the Sandaime passed away fighting Orochimaru to protect this village. His fight did not go in vain for Orochimaru lost the use of his hands," I felt my stomach knot and I stared down at my hands, Shino had to be lying or joking. I looked back at him and realized he did not look like one to joke around. The old man couldn't have died, he was someone who looked out for me when the villagers were on a killing spree, he actually let me leave the village when things got too bad, he actually stayed by my side when I was in the hospital, "The funeral is today at ten o clock at the memorial stone. I have to inform others so I would be leaving," I swallowed but it felt like I swallowed a log rather than my spit. Shino walked up to me and gave me a tight hug, I smiled, he always understood how important the Sandaime was too me. He pulled away and gave a nod to Sasuke than headed on his way. Well, I guess I should get ready myself,
"Kirei?" Sasuke asked. I turned to him,
"Yeah, what is it?" he shifted uncomfortably,
"Could you come with me?" I raised both my eyebrows,
"Is the great Uchiha Sasuke asking me, the dead last to accompany him to the funeral? Wow, I think I should write this down, this is amazing!" he took his pillow and shot it in my face and I couldn't help but laugh. I guess he was trying to make me feel better and it was working.
--THE END OF THE FUNERAL
"I honestly can't believe he's gone…." I mumbled as I crouched in front of the old man's tomb stone. My vision was blurry from my tears and the rain. Maybe it was his time, but why couldn't it have been when I was thirty, when I could be mentally prepared to face this. I still need this old man here for Konohamaru and for my own selfish love,
"Kirei, you should go check in with your family," Sasuke said holding the umbrella above me. I stood up and stared at him,
"What will you do?" I asked curiously. He stared at me for a while than looked back at the grave,
"I think I am going to go train," I opened my mouth to tell him that was a stupid idea, "Before you say that this is a stupid idea, I need to get stronger to protect the ones I care about," I smiled, he knew me too well. I shrugged my shoulders,
"Well, I can't stop you but just don't kill yourself okay? Because than I would revive you so I could kill you again," he grinned and handed me the umbrella and headed on his way. I watched his retreating back than turned the opposite way and headed home, Himitsu and Satsuki must be really worried about me. I walked on trying to ignore the hateful looks that were sent my way and the way the villagers avoided me like the plague. I sighed, I guess nothing really changed. I quickened my pace, those stares were starting to get to me. The house looked empty from outside since there were no lights on so I knocked on the door and was shocked when Satsuki opened the door looking like a wreck,
"Thank goodness you're okay!" she latched herself on me and I smiled, happy to see a friendly face,
"Why, what did people say about me?" I asked. She dragged me into the house and shut the door than shot me on the couch,
"We saw what you did to that Neji kid at the exams! That was definitely not like you! We got so worried with this war thing we didn't even know if you survived!" She began sobbing again and her make up began to run, she looked really gross,
"You look really gross," she gave me a bad look and I rolled my eyes, "I just think you should know when you gross other people out," she punched me on my shoulder,
"The Sandaime died and you could easily just forget about him and be happy?" she asked angrily. I glared at her and stood up,
"Of course I am not happy! But for the sake of everyone else, I should be! I mean, he would have wanted me to be happy, we can't mourn his death when we are still living, that won't solve anything!" I raised my voice and quickly stormed off to my room leaving a speechless Satsuki. When people assume things, they are usually wrong and they annoy me to no end. I slammed my door and sat cross legged on my bed and waited for myself to kool off. I should follow Sasuke's lead and go train; I don't want another person that I hold dear to my heart to leave me again. There was this wrap at my window and I jumped, not expecting anyone to be there but I smiled when I saw Kakashi-sensei reading his novel and getting soaked from the rain. I walked over to the window and opened it and Kakashi-sensei casually climbed through. I laughed, "Don't you use doors?" he stared at me
"Where's the fun in that?" he turned a page from his book and I folded my arms across my chest and stared,
"Is there something you want?" I asked. He glanced up at me,
"I thought you were the nice one. Well Indigo finally showed up and he thought that we should catch up with him at his mother's restaurant. Unfortunately, if I don't want to pay, I have to retrieve both you and Sasuke," he looked back at his book and I laughed,
"I didn't know you were cheap!" I laughed some more,
"Where's Sasuke?"
"Training at home, are you going to teleport us there?" I asked eagerly. He nodded and I jumped on his back, "Alright let's do this!" I blinked and we were standing in the rain watching Sasuke repeatedly attack a log sticking up from the ground. I smiled, "SASUKE! COME HERE!" He stood up straight and stared at us for a moment than continued hitting the log. I glared at him, "Kakai-sensei, why don't you just teleport to Sasuke then teleport to the restaurant,"
"Takes too much chakra, I like to be alive you know," I rolled my eyes and jumped down from his back and headed on over to Sasuke who was soaking wet. He didn't even give me a glance,
"Did you come here to spar?" he asked nonchalantly and I almost smacked him in the head,
"No! Ichiro came back and he invited us for a get together at his restaurant! If you come with, maybe he would spar with you since he did go train with his dad and clan techniques. You guys can decide who's stronger," he stopped hitting the log and stood up straight,
"Alright, let's go," I held his hand and directed him back to our sensei who was giggling like a little school girl so I smacked him in the head, he was in the presence of a lady, he shouldn't be reading such things. I put a hand on Kakashi-sensei and I blinked and we were inside a smoky restaurant. I coughed not used to the stench and glanced around the room. My mouth dropped, there in the corner was Ero-sennin drinking a lot of sake with these two woman who looked old enough to be my older sister. I pointed a finger at him and yelled,
"ERO-SENNIN!" He looked up and stared at me than laughed and ushered me over. I glared at him, do I look old enough to drink?
"Kirei! I was looking for you!" One of the girls sitting beside him rubbed her leg between his legs and he blushed and I covered my eyes,
"You were doing a great job looking for me!" I turned to Kakashi-sensei, "Are you sure Ichiro would own such a tacky bar?" he scratched his head apologetically,
"Sorry, I went to the wrong restaurant, it's just across the street why don't we walk ne?" he smiled to laugh it off but I was peeved, he was thinking of naughty things and brought us to a naughty place. Bad boy! I gave one last look at the stupid old man and I followed after Sasuke who seemed to be darker then usual. I tapped him lightly on his shoulder and he looked at me in his eyes,
"Are you okay?" I asked honestly. He stared at me for a while before replying almost automatically,
"Never been better," he continued on his way and I suddenly felt guilty, why won't he tell me what's wrong? Maybe it's my fault he was acting like that. Hopefully nothing goes wrong. Ichiro was standing outside of his restaurant greeting customers who entered. When he saw us approaching he brightened up and waved happily. He seemed different, maybe the fact that he grew a couple of inches or the fact that he must have an air of maturity surrounding him, I frowned, something is going on.
"My wonderful teammates, how long has it been?" he quickly led us to a table at the back of the restaurant where we could see the whole area clearly. At a near by table I noticed Shino's sensei sitting beside Shikamaru's sensei both looking on edge. Was there somebody here who shouldn't be? That set me looking around the restaurant for somebody who looked suspicious. At first I didn't feel or notice something, "Kirei, you haven't said anything this whole time, is something the matter?" he asked as we each took a seat I shook my head,
"Nothing's wrong, I just know something's off, is all," I replied. He smiled,
"Well hopefully that feeling will wear off," suddenly I heard a growl deep within my mind and I noticed two people, both wearing the same cloak that Itachi wore, black with red clouds. Itachi told me that they aren't collecting me seeing as I will join them, what is the meaning of their presence? I looked at Kakashi-sensei in the eye and he seemed unfazed so I carried on, "So, can anyone fill me in on what has happened so far?"
"Everyone has gotten stronger, maybe even stronger than you," Sasuke replied. That started this all out conversation between the two on who was stronger. I kept my ears open and watched the two Akatsuki members. They both stood up and left the money on the table and walked out. I wondered where they were rushing off to, maybe to speak with Itachi? I noticed both Shino and Shikamaru sensei's got up from the table and follow the Akatsuki members.
"Sorry team, some rather urgent business came up, I'll be right back so continue conversing with one another," Kakashi said not sounding in the least remorseful, it seemed like the presence of the members were irking the jounin. I frowned; maybe we should follow the members as well, just to see what was going on. I glanced at a depressed looking Sasuke and a very cheerful Ichiro. No, it was better if I went alone
"Um guys?" they both turned to my attention at the same time causing me to blush, "I have to use the ladies room," Ichiro smiled and pointed down a hallway,
"Third door on your left!" he said eagerly. I smiled back in response and followed his instructions down the hall. The bathroom was empty which gave me a chance to do a teleportation technique out of here. I took a deep breath molding my chakra. I began to do the seals but stopped mid way, there was something nagging at the back of my mind, where would I go and who would I tell? Itachi once told me that he was part of that organization and that he was one of the many S class criminals. I alone can not be an aid to the three jounin; I would only get in the way. I should get Ero-sennin, I mean; he is right across the street! That seemed like a smart thing to do! I continued where I left off and poofed into the same smoky bar from earlier. I was standing in the same spot as before but this time, Ero-sennin was sitting on the large chair alone,
"Ero-sennin?" I called out curiously. He sighed heavily and stood up not looking at me in the eye,
"Kirei, I am really sorry," he muttered and I frowned, what was going on? He walked slowly towards me but my instincts told me to run. I couldn't, I wouldn't, this is Ero-sennin, the worse he would do would be feel my ass! He wouldn't harm me! Nevertheless, I took a step back as he took a couple of steps forward, "Don't worry, everything will be explained," he said adding a soft smile. I looked at him cautiously, since when did the old pervert show his affections? Quicker than anything I have ever seen was Ero-sennin's punch landing in my stomach effectively knocking me to my knees and unconscious.
I woke up lost and confused with the sun beaming into my eyes. It was at least an hour or two after noon. It was raining before so why would the sun come out as strong it did now? I looked down at my body and realized I was being carried and we were moving at a fast pace. I recognized the spiky white hair and new Ero-sennin and I were moving but to where?
"Where are we going?" I asked hoping he could tell me that much. I noticed he hesitated for a second,
"We're on a mission to find the fifth fire shadow of Konoha. Her name is Tsunade and she is one of the legendary sennin just like me," I blinked several times just to help me understand the situation,
"So we're off to find an old hag to be Hokage?" Jiraiya went on a humongous explanation and description of this Tsunade character. He did agree she was an old hag but she looked as young as twenty. He went on saying she was on his genin cell along with Orochimaru and she was known for her super strength. But what made me laugh the most was hearing how much debt she was in, she constantly moves around because of the debt collectors. And when I asked why she was in debt, he said she was a terrible but addictive gambler, "The council would like the legendary sucker to be their Hokage?" I laughed a bit more until I looked up ahead and noticed a town, "Ano, Ero-sennin, why can't you put me down?" I asked feeling a sharp pain in my side,
"I need to keep you in my sight," I glare at the back of his head,
"Bull shit," I muttered knowing fully well he could hear me. He gave a heavy sigh,
"Listen, we are on the run from two s class criminals from the organization-"
"Akatsuki. I already know that they are capturing tailed beast but I don't understand why they would be capturing me," I said thoughtfully. I thought this leader guy would acknowledge Itachi's request. Speaking of Itachi where is he now?
"When we get to the hotel, you're going to need a disguise alright? Than you can wander around the village,"
"Teach me something," I demanded calmly. If he thinks that he can just kidnap me and expect me to follow his rules, he is out of his mind
"Alright, I'll teach you something, it's called the rasengan…"
--with Itachi--
"I'm sorry Itachi, I am not convinced that the vessel is strong enough. I already sent Kakuzu and Hidan to obtain her," Itachi clutched his chest where his wound was bleeding furiously. If he didn't get that closed up, he would die of blood lost, "I do not want to risk anything therefore I need you to stay here," leader snapped his fingers and Zetsu appeared, "Under constant surveillance of Zetsu," Itachi glared at leader before bowing and heading off to his room. He regretted leaving so suddenly without explaining himself but Kisame said it was urgent. The stupid mission he and Kisame were on was suddenly very difficult when the smiling image of his blonde came to view. No matter what he did, he could not stop thinking about her. He needed to go save her now; Hidan and Kakuzu would understand, well, Kakuzu anyway. He was pretty close with most of the members and they all new his situation. He needed to find Kirei before they did.
"Itachi-chan!" He repressed a twitch when Tobi walked through the door. Why was it that he always came when he was never in the mood? He watched Tobi stand there for a few seconds before bending down and healing his wound. He blinked in confusion; maybe Tobi wasn't as useless as he thought!
"Thank you," Itachi mumbled while Tobi nodded cheerfully than headed down the hall way. He could sense Zetsu lurking in the shadows. What was it that he wanted? If he found out, he could use it to his advantage and get him on his side. "Zetsu, come out," and he appeared directly in front of him, "Can you do me a favor?" he waited to see his reaction but he was still listening so Itachi continued, "I need you to locate the Kyuubi vessel for me,"
"Leader-sama…" he grunted out and Itachi new he was walking on thin ice,
"I will not stand in his way, I would just like to speak with her before she meets her end," Zetsu nodded expecting his proposition and Itachi inwardly sighed in relief. Dealing with two people in one was very difficult. Zetsu calmly walked over to Itachi, eyes closed concentrating hard. Itachi could care less of his method just as long as it was effective…he just wanted to make it on time.
"Hold on," Zetsu murmured. Itachi gripped Zetsu's arm with both of his hands and waited patiently for him to move. Suddenly, he was pulled into the ground and he relaxed, knowing fighting it would cause him to be split in half. He closed his eyes hoping Zetsu hurried his ass up, who knew how long he had until they found Kirei.
--with team seven
"Kirei is taking a real long time in the bathroom, maybe we should go see if she is okay?" ask a calm Ichiro. Sasuke frowned, wasn't Ichiro so bubbly earlier? Maybe it was just a front or something. There was no way someone could jump for emotions without an interior motive. Ichiro stood up and closed his eyes. It was strange, Sasuke could feel him gathering a large sum of chakra,
"What are you doing?" he asked quickly, if he was planning on using a technique, shouldn't he go outside?
"Uchiha, shut up," Sasuke stood up and glared, how dare he, a lower class clan tell him what to do? He was definitely going to put him in his place! "I know Kirei followed Kakashi-sensei," he opened his left eye and looked over at Sasuke disappointedly, "You carry yourself as a know it all but for someone who does, you know nothing," he added a glare and closed his eyes, this time putting his hands together as if he were praying, "That black choker that I gave Kirei also has a significant chakra signature that my clan can follow. It is an identification advice place on each of our members which is linked to the head family-me. By gathering chakra to my seal, I can link my mind, body and chakra to the identifier and locate Kirei," it was quiet as Sasuke patiently waited for him to find a trace. He opened his eyes abruptly, "There!" he called out doing several hand seals. Ichiro bit his thumb and a tattoo appeared on his neck which he casually smeared his blood on. He took a deep breath and smirked at the Uchiha, "Well, isn't this interesting,"
"Where is she?" he asked sharply. Ichiro raised an eyebrow,
"Ready for an adventure?"
--with kirei
Which disguise should I do? I mean, I was wearing my short sleeved orange jumper with matching orange shorts, I kind of screamed look at me. My eyes, one white and black also made me stand out from the crowd not to mention my large whisker marks. Maybe I should try to get rid of the influences of power and finally look like myself, you know, how I was before Kyuubi started to heal me and before LK and DK came into the picture. How did I look before that incident? Maybe if I meditated I could look deep within myself and reject all those things. I mean, I am quiet tired of staring at myself in the mirror and seeing what lies inside of myself instead of myself. I sighed and sat down with my legs crossed in the hotel room Ero-sennin booked. It would take some time before I try to balance out everything so I could be me, Kazama Narumi. I should think about my mother and my father even if they are not what I thought they would be, they are still family. I could feel my own chakra surrounding me trying to regain control of my body. The chakra control exercises with Itachi and the meditating with Yami really paid off. After three hours, I was finally done and I could not feel the constant edging on of the Kyuubi's chakra and LK and DK's chakra. I sighed in relief and stood up staring at my self in the mirror,
"HOLY SHIT!" I yelled pointing a finger at my reflection. I looked at my hair, instead of it being straight, it was long and spiky. I guess my father had spiky hair just like his brother, the fourth Hokage. My eyes were a crystal blue and whisker marks were thin, but still noticeable. I knew this was the last time I was going to change my appearance. Because of my meditation and control, I can finally call upon the chakra without it affecting me so much. Thank goodness! I was tired of going through these crazy looks. I guess I could keep on the orange, I mean, it is a wicked kool color! But maybe I should change the short shorts for a skirt. Nah, I get to move better with shorts. Smiling to myself, I walked to the door of the hotel ready to begin my search. If I was the legendary sucker, where would I go? Probably to a gambling bar or something. I reached the door and put my hand on the knob turning it. The door swung open to reveal the two Akatsuki members from Konoha! One with short pale blonde hair and one covering the bottom half of his face with white eyes; I shivered, these guys had a very dark aura,
"Uzumaki Kirei?" The white eyed guy said slowly. He seemed so calm and uncaring, as if I were just a simple obstacle in his way. I swallowed slowly, should I lie?
"Who wants to know?" I asked in what I hoped sounded like a calm voice. The blonde haired guy smirked,
"She looks like one of Leader's Elite! What was his name? Uzumaki Naruto?" the blonde haired guy said and my eyes widened, that sounded like someone related to me, could it be? Brother? Is he working for the Akatsuki?
"Hidan, you have a big mouth, you are lucky I can not kill you," the blonde haired man for who I guessed was Hidan laughed clutching his belly,
"I love your company!" He stopped laughing and turned to look down the hallway, a far away look in his eyes. He clutched the strange scythe thing on his back and turned back to his partner, "I think we should finish this quick, someone is approaching," The white eyed man nodded, his gaze never leaving mine,
"Can you please come with us?" he asked calmly. I flinched, I would not move unless I get an explanation,
"No, Itachi said we could live peacefully under the Akatsuki protection, why should I go with you when he is not here?" I asked taking a step back. Hidan raised an eyebrow,
"Is this the thing Kisame bitched about?" He said raising an eyebrow and glancing from me back to his partner, "Kisame was right, Itachi did fall for a stubborn one," he pulled down his scythe and I tried to remain calm, I know I am out matched but I can least hope to stall them until Ero-sennin comes,
"Kirei, we do not want to use force. Please, come with us, no one will get hurt," The white eyed one repeated. I clenched my fist and glared,
"Tell me what's going on first!" I raised my voice, what's going on?
"To be blunt, we need the Kyuubi," he turned to his partner "Kakuzu, the sage is on his way, just snatch the brat and let's go!" Hidan said turning his back to me and pulling his weapon in front of him. Kakuzu advanced on me and grabbed my arm. I grew nervous, if I fought back I would surely die. What do I do? Kakuzu suddenly hoisted me not so gracefully on his shoulders and exited the room. Hidan turned to face down the hall which was to the right and that's when I felt Ero-sennin, he was standing there, glaring,
"Who are you to kidnap my subordinate!" my eyes became star like, what an awesome entrance! Let's just hope he could back it up.
"Great, if we kill you, we're going to attract attention! Fuck!" Hidan began to curse and I kind of thought of him as the impatient type. Should I do something? Should I kick him in his back? Maybe I should follow Ero-sennin's lead. I glanced back at him and he was glaring at the ground, what the hell? What a strange old man,
"Ero-sennin! The enemy is right in front of you!" I yelled twitching slightly when he smirked, visibly relaxing. That brought everyone's attention to the ground from where he was staring at and suddenly, this large black spot appeared on the ground and slowly, emerged this half black and half white man with brown hair. He seemed kind of strange when I noticed the large plant that surrounded him. But the man who was holding his arm was…Itachi…I haven't seen him in so long, "Itachi…" I murmured, his name seemed so foreign on my lips. He did not glance at me but stared directly at Kakuzu. I tried to calm down, it's not like he would get mad for Kakuzu holding me the way he is right?
"Kakuzu-san, you do know that the Kyuubi is my territory correct?" Kakuzu chuckled lightly and fear welled up inside of me, what if Itachi was here to kidnap me and take Kyuu-nee-chan away from me! What if he did not care anymore?! Then when he left, was it for good? I could feel two people fast approaching and I prayed they weren't Akatsuki as well, taking on four different S class missing nin was not what anyone could handle, especially one sennin and one genin. The two people came up the stairs and into the hallway laying eyes upon the scene before us. There standing side by side was Ichiro and
"Sasuke…?" it rolled off my tongue faster than imagined. I was shocked, utterly shocked to see him. What was he doing here? How did he know? I don't think they were at the restaurant for that long,
"Kirei?" said a shocked Ichiro. I swallowed, my courage returning from his voice,
"Stay back, these are S class missing nin," I could feel a large concentration of dark energy and I immediately knew where it was coming from. I glanced back at Sasuke to see him hunched over holding his right arm with his left hand. He was gathering a great sum of chakra,
"Itachi…" Sasuke began and I knew this would not end well, "Ever since that day I followed your words, I clung to the shadows, growing up alone only to hate…to kill you. Here you are, and I have gotten stronger, strong enough," Sasuke looked up, his eyes, not of the lonely boy I related to, but of a murderer, a cold blooded killer ready for anything. I gasped in shock and squeezed Kakuzu in fear. Sasuke made a mad dash towards Itachi tearing apart the wall beside him. The black white man with a large plant surrounding his body disappeared the same way he came giving a look to Itachi. I watched horrified, would Itachi really kill Sasuke? I tried to speak up when Sasuke lunged his arm forward and a blinding white light causing me to shield my eyes. When I finally opened them, Itachi was holding Sasuke's lightening blade which to the ears sounded like a thousand birds chirping. It pained me to watch the one that I love torment the one that I've grown to care for…I watched as Itachi gave a devastating back hand to Sasuke's face instantly stopping the lightening blade as Sasuke flew into the wall leaving an indent,
"Foolish little brother," Itachi said carelessly. I could feel my chest wallow in despair, where was my Itachi? The one who loved to hear my voice? I squeezed Kakuzu harder watching as Itachi pounded relentlessly into Sasuke, punching kicking…I had to do something!
"Why won't you stop them?" I whispered to Kakuzu. I wiggled a bit to try to snake out of his grasp but he easily held me into place,
"This is their fight, something they must solve alone," he said sounding more amused then I would like for him to be. I watched the scene of Sasuke shaking to stand on his feet coughing blood onto the ground. I was afraid; I was petrified of Itachi, is this what he does when I am not around? Crush the hopes and ambitions of people? Destroy their pride? I was shaking, there was no way the man I love could not feel terrible for what he had done, or, was it because of my anger he became like this? I shivered, "Scary isn't it? Finally seeing the true colors of your love?" I froze as those words left his mouth,
"I…" my breathing became quick as my heart tightened,
"Pathetic Sasuke," Itachi muttered calmly as he shoved Sasuke to the wall, his fingers tightly around his neck, "Always getting in the way…" I couldn't watch him land that punch to his already bruised face. I snapped my head in the other direction. Kakuzu swung me around so I was facing the scene with my feet on the ground while he held my arms behind me,
"Watch them, the shinobi life isn't full of mercy," he whispered into my ear, "It's kill or be killed," I closed my eyes hoping to block the world out, "This is what you were born to do, what Itachi was born to do, the man you grew to love," I couldn't take it anymore, I opened my eyes watching as Sasuke slipped into unconsciousness, I exploded,
"THAT'S ENOUGH!" everything went still, I could even feel the calm breeze of the wind trying to cool me down, it was futile. I had to leave, maybe the wind would back me up. I stepped on Kakuzu's toe causing him to let go of me in a state of shock. Hidan growled and leaped towards me to try to catch me but I hurriedly performed the shadow clone technique, masking my presence between the ten clones. I ordered them to scatter and they each punched a hole through the wall allowing me an exit if I leapt a couple of stories down. Without a moments hesitation, I jumped out the window, making another one hundred clones to scatter, if they wanted to find me, they better try hard. I couldn't believe my eyes…Itachi would do that to his brother? I don't understand, I saw good in Itachi, why would he deceive me? I couldn't stop the tears from falling and I was not fully aware of my surroundings. I just kept running, running straight not caring who was in my way or if I was going to fall off a cliff, anything was better then this feeling.
Great, it's starting to rain.
I wiped my eyes and glanced around the area to try and pin point where I was and I was surrounded by flat grass ground and a cluster of trees here and there. I frowned, where the hell was I? Was I that fast that I reached the edge of the city? I guessed so and walked under the trees to stop the rain from dampening my already wet mood. But Kakazu is right, I mean, I fell in love with a heartless bastard and didn't even realize it until late. What did Itachi really see in me, the same evil? I suddenly felt very vulnerable, as if I was being watched and I slowly turned around and faced…aw fuck. My day just gets worse and worse…
"I've been a ninja longer then you have girl, I even met the founder of the village you protect," his voice did not portray any emotion he was feeling and I suddenly welled up in fear, something terrible, awful is going to happen and I am going to be the center of it.
"Why me? What did I do to deserve this curse? My father experiments on my brother and I while he just disappears as does my brother who happens to be my lovers best friend! Not to mention my lover is some psycho killer who gets off on hurting his family. I have a demon sealed in me as well as some weird secret power! Do you think I need you chasing after me? I think not. So now that I am pissed, that I am tired and that I am ready to vent, I am willing to die fighting for the future. I could care less what happens to me and more about what happens to my family," the instant those words left my mouth, I disappeared using my speed to appear behind him with a downward slash from my large circular blade, Tsuki. I expected him to move or effortlessly dodge so I was not surprised when he easily side stepped. I guess I needed to pick up the pace.
"This battle will be pointless," he countered with a roundhouse kick which I parried with my blade, "You will just tire yourself out," good, he was underestimating me. Both of us jumped back after the stalemate and waited for who was going to make the first move. When no one did anything, I slashed my blade three times without much effort and watched three large wind blades zooming towards him. Without a second thought, I twirled my blade to build momentum in order to launch it like a boomerang. I half expected him to dodge the wind blades and he did, so I took my chance and whipped my weapon at him hoping it was enough to distract him. Tsuki was ready to slice him open and I watched in shock when Tsuki went right through him and his body formed into a shadow before disappearing. Tsuki came back and I caught it and briefly wondered where he was. I cursed under my breath, it would only be a matter of time before Itachi and the others arrive but how will I get out of this fight?
"That was pathetic. In my time, I have faced many shinobi but none as pitiful as you. You are not even worthy of me revealing my true form," he said from above me. I looked up in time to see a large water dragon headed straight towards me. I summoned every ounce of power I could muster into my blade and made a slashing motion at the large water dragon watching as a wind blade easily cut through its middle. My eyes darted around the field in search of my attacker ignoring the countless drops of water that hit my head. I could feel immense heat surrounding me and drawing nearer so I began to swing Tsuki over my head watching as a tornado began to form. My timing was correct and I was relieved when the four great large balls of fire hit my tornado. It was a struggle to maintain it seeing as the fire balls did not dissipate as quickly as the dragon and I bit my lip to keep from crying out in struggle. Finally the fire balls gave out and I stopped my tornado force field almost instantly,
"QUIT HIDING AND SHOW YOURSELF!" I yelled angrily, I was tired of playing games, I just wanted to finish this, my chakra signature must have already alerted everyone else. I winced when a sharp pain made itself known and I looked down at my orange short sleeved vest to see it slightly scorched, damn, the fire was a close call. Wait, "You can control all the elements can't you?" he chuckled and I looked up to see his billowing Akatsuki cloak showing off the numerous stitching scars that tainted his skin.
"That's Kakazu for ya," said a cocky voice. I watch in despair as Hidan made himself known by jumping down and happily landing beside his partner, "I didn't think you would fight back," he scratched his head, "I guess you really wanted to be found," I growled, they acted as if I was just some play thing! I am a threat! I flicked my left wrist and watched as Hidan's perfect skin was tainted with the thin line of red blood that appeared on his cheek thanks to me. He turned to me and growled,
"I can still fight," I used my speed and appeared in front of Kakazu and began my wind dance. I slashed and kicked and continued my pattern letting out a couple of wind blades when it was due. What pissed me off the most was the fact that Kakazu easily dodged everything which frustrated me even more and I tried harder, using all my energy just to land a hit. I knew I should have remained calm but I was just so close! I couldn't give up now! Kakazu jumped back to avoid a very close wind blade from my quick and a downward vertical slash. I was panting and was having trouble standing.
"We finally tired her out, quickly, grab her and be on our way, I can hold off the Konoha ninjas," Kakazu said. I growled in anger at being disregarded and broke any shred of a restraint. I tapped into Kyuubi's chakra and felt immense raw power covering my body and I let my instinct take over. I knew she was stronger then me, I knew she could handle herself with theses stupid guys. So from the back of my mind, I watched her charge towards Hidan and just tear him to shreds. She was mauling him like a rabid dog and I turned the other way. I gazed around the living room I conjured up for the house and almost fell out of my seat when DK was standing there, staring at me with such a black look.
"You know it was you who unleashed your angry sister, you should not turn away from your descisions" her voice echoed off the walls while her lips remained sealed shut. I stared at, she changed so much! When was the last time I had seen her? All in all, she reminded me of the moon, mysterious, beautiful and pale. Her simple black dress did not stick to her but her figure was apparent even in the rags. She took slow and easy steps toward me and I closed my eyes when I heaqrd a blod curling scream from the outside world.
"I KNOW!" I yelled at her hoping my voice drowneded out the screams. I was scared, maybe angry demons aren't the greatest things to unleash on your enemies.
"Yes but, either you to him, or he does this to you" another scream followed and I shivered covering my ears again. Why? Why was this war going on? Why can't everyone be in peace! I swear on my grave if I ever met the leader of Akatsuki I would beat some sense into him and make him understand that this is unnecessary. I took a deep calming breath and opened my eyes slowly turning to the screen. What I saw would forever haunt me. Hidan was standing up, holding his torn and dislocated shoulder in his mutilated hand. I cold barely recognize his body and his face. He smirked and it looked like the devil himself found his way onto the lost souls features. I could feel Kuubi returning, I guess my body couldn't handle, four tails of her power. But if I go back to consiousness, wouldn't I feel the pain of her power on my body? Shit. A weak and wounded Kirei is not a Kirei for fighting off two Akatsuki members. I suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of my mind and I closed my eyes. When I reopened them, I was back on the field on my knees panting with a throbbing body. I was in so much pain, I guess my will power to kill them was enough to keep me conscious, or alive for that matter. I looked up from the bloody grass and stared at Hidan as his body slowly healed while the rips and tears on his clothing remained. Suddenly, his skin became black while white markings that looked like a skeleton appeared over the black and I refrained from a rude comment; I was just too tired. Hidan stood up proudly and cracked his neck with an arrogant air. I knew at that moment that I was not going to like what was going to happen next.
"HA HA HA! Do you honestly think that a possessed human sacrifice can harm me? I am immortal fool!" he was laughing when all of a sudden, blood poured out of my body as well as an immense pain. I let out a scream in agony and dropped to the ground lying on my stomach. Wit the last bit of my power I looked up at Hidan,
"What did you do to me?"
"You should thank that demon of hers for giving me those injuries, or should I say, you," he let out a laugh and that was all I could hear. I could feel my life energy slowly drift away. Well, I said I was going to die fighting didn't I? Hn, I always thought I would die by the hands of
"KIREI!"
Funny, that sounded a lot like Itachi…
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I felt so numb…
Like I was floating…
Where? I had no clue.
But it was a wonderful feeling…
It was dark, pitch black. I didn't mind because I could still see my hands when I waved them in front of me. I felt empty. Like a part of me was missing but I had no idea why. I wasn't scared, just confused, what was missing? Was I dead? Was I alive? Where was I?
Will I ever be able to taste Himitsu's cooking?
Will I ever see Satsuki's smiling face?
Will I ever taste Itachi's lips?
Will I ever see team 7?
Will Sasuke ever forgive me?
I expected hot tears to stream down my face but was surprised when nothing came. I needed to know what was going on before I drove myself insane with my own thoughts.
"Kirei!" a cheery echo? How can this person be cheery when I was in such turmoil? "Kirei…It's me…" there was a shape of a figure forming in front of me. This figure turned bright white before the image of LK was sitting, cross legged in mid air. Her long white hair was in a high pony tail and her ragged white dress didn't seem so ragged. Her wings weren't visible. There was something different about her…Oh yes, her skin was glowing faintly white. "Hello!" her cheeriness made me wince. Her lips remained firmly shut while she spoke, even when she smiled. I stared at her. "You must be lost right now hun?" her echo giggled while her lips stayed in its firm smile. I stared at her. What was I to do? I felt nothing! "We're in your mind right now. I suppose you wish to know what has happened?" I raised an eyebrow at her stupidity and her giggling increased. Suddenly DK appeared, dressed in the same fashion but black and her skin was also glowing faintly.
"Hidan transferred the wounds received from Kyuubi and gave them back to you. You were lucky to still be alive,"
"The voice you heard was Itachi's, he had finally found you and when he saw you like that, his self control snapped," I blinked, Itachi felt something? Maybe it was their imagination, Itachi does not care for me. Was Itachi the only one to witness my beat down?
"Nope!" her laughing echoey voice made me angry, how could she be happy at a time like this? "Jiraiya, Sasuke, Ichiro and Kakashi were all there…They watched when Kakazu and Hidan vanished along with your unconscious body. But don't worry, you're safe now," something didn't seem right. If I was safe, why couldn't I be conscious? If I was safe, why did I feel like something was amiss? I frowned when I suddenly realized the constant pressure of Kyuubi's power was no longer present. Shock enveloped me and I tackled LK without a second thought. We were floating horizontally with me grabbing onto her shoulders hard enough to leave marks with my nails. I was angry, scared and confused,
"WHERE IS SHE? WHERE IS KYUU-NEE-SAN? SHE PROMISED SHE WOULDN'T LEAVE! WE'RE STRONGER THEN THAT! WE'RE STRONGER THEN THAT!" LK didn't have to answer my questions, I knew she was gone and I knew Akatsuki took her. How could Itachi do this to me? How could he lie and tell me that we were fine then make his colleagues kidnap and take away my first friend, my first teacher and my first member of my family? I wanted to know if my love for him meant nothing, the same way the bond of family meant nothing when concerning Sasuke. At this very moment, I felt lost. Despair was the only way to describe me. They cannot extract a demon without killing the container,
"That's where we come in,"
"We revived you. If it weren't for us, you would have died and the world would be in darkness for eternity," why is she smiling? I let her go and looked at where my nails dug into her skin. She sat upright again, her smile still on her face while the small little red marks on her skin disappeared before my very eyes. I looked apologetically into her eyes and I could feel her reassure me even if she had no pupils, just infinite whiteness. I sighed, I couldn't even cry for my fallen sister.
"What do we do?"
"We fuse…"
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I woke up with a slight headache but as soon as it came, it was gone. I guess that was the last of the pain I would feel concerning Kyuubi. LK and DK didn't fuse all their powers, just one quarter of it. Still, I don't know how I'll be a ninja with gigantic wings on my back. I felt very stiff and when I opened my eyes and looked around, I knew I was in a hospital or some sort. The first thing that I noticed was that it was dark outside and that I was wearing a fresh new set of my short sleeved orange vest and my orange short shorts. I sat up straight, the wisdom of both DK and LK over powering my old sense. It was weird, I knew things that I would have never known and I could explain things that I have never even heard of before. It just feels strange the fact that I knew everything. Suddenly the air grew cold and I looked straight ahead. I smirked, he could never surprise me again,
"Yami…" my voice started off deep and cold like DK's, but the last syllable was with a light innocence. Wow, I sounded like a mystical being. I should say goodbye to my happiness because my intelligent mind was telling my naïve dobe attitude was useless in this cold and cruel world. Suddenly the shape of a man was known and the figure became distorted before a man with black spots on his pale skin. He was wearing a burned brown cloak with dead grey eyes and dead grey hair. This was the man who created me as Kirei and me as DK and LK. I bowed my head at his presents,
"It seems like someone has had a rough week," I simply raised an eyebrow at the length of time,
"I've been out for a week?" he nodded and I let out a sigh,
"I've come to let you know some terrible and awful news," I stared at him, nothing could be worse then my situation, "It seems the evil and greed of man has exceeded expectations and has gone off the deep end. To be frank, the council has it in for you. Just remember my warnings and I will be watching you," the distorted image returned and when it cleared, he was gone. I sighed. This gets better and better. I turned to my left and saw the bed for the first time and noticed Sasuke's sleeping figure. Why was he in the hospital? I closed my eyes and meditated, I should continue to sort out my new powers and wait for day to come.
Morning came and when I felt the sun on my face I remained in my meditative state. I could the presence of others yet I did not care, lying down and meditating was hard and needed my whole concentration. When I felt the sun shift, maybe it was about noon, I decided to 'wake up' and greet the others around me. I sat up in my bed and saw Ichiro entering the room holding a basket of fruit. When his gaze caught mine, he saddened and I frowned,
"How are you feeling?"
"If you mean how I'm feeling after the fact that they pulled Kyuubi out of me and I'm still alive, then I am feeling fine thank you," he faltered in his step when I mentioned Kyuubi and he sat down beside me anyway. He let his shoulders relax and he grew stressed filled,
"Sorry…I didn't know about Kyuubi until now…" I stared at him uncaringly, he had nothing to do with this, why should he feel sorry? He set the basket of fruit on the bedside table "I thought this would cheer you up," he gave a soft smile and I smiled back, he needed reassurance that things would be alright,
"Where are we?" I asked after inspecting the fruit in the basket and taking out a banana.
"We are currently in the same town as before. It was not safe to remove both you and Sasuke's body," I glanced over at him and he was still motionless, "Itachi's parting gift, he used his red eyes," I stared at Sasuke wondering if he'll ever recover, "On a lighter note, I get to accompany you in retrieving our Godaime Hokage. Excited," I was happy he was helping me, I needed to relax and enjoy what little freedom I had before I face my demons. I gave a cheerful smile before jumping out of bed and stretching. I finished off with a good yawn,
"Let's go!"
TRANSLATING THE NAME: NXT CHAPTER FEAUTERS TSUNADE AND THE DREADED SASUKE RUNS OFF TO OROCHIMARU! BUT WAIT, WHAT WILL THE COUNCIL HAVE INSTORE FOR OUR WONDERFUL KYUUBI-LESS NARUMI (KIREI)? WHAT ABOUT HER OLDER BROTHER WHO HAPPENS TO BE BEST FRIENDS WITH ITACHI IN AKATSUKI?
So many unknowns…………………………………………………………………………………