(a/n:skipping ahead a bit)Also this chapter involves some graphic material.I in no way condone this
kind of stuff,and as a note this is a work of fiction.)
Chapter Twelve
Three Days Later
Aki and Kiro found themselves standing before The Hokage,as he looked over a sheet of paper.
"Did you find out anything,Hokage-sama?" asked Aki.
"Based on the report I received from anbu." said The Hokage, shaking the paper in his hand.
There is nothing going on at Koneko-chan's home, that shows she is being hurt."
"Can I see the report,Lord Hokage?"asked Kiro.
"Of course."said The Hokage, handing the report over to Kiro, who took it and began reading.
A little later,Kiro lowered the paper and said:
"There's not much more we can do Aki-kun,since the report says everything is fine."said Kiro,
hands the report back to The Hokage.
"I understand Kiro-sensei." said Aki.
"But I still have a feeling,that something is wrong."
"I'm sorry it didn't stop you worrying Aki-kun."said The Hokage.
"But if something else happens, I promise you that I will take Koneko-chan out of that home. But for now........."
"Lord Hokage."yelled a person running into the room, and handing The Hokage a piece of paper.
"Where did you get this?"asked The Hokage,looking concerned.
"It was in some old files I was putting away."said the person.
"This fell out of one,and I thought you should see it, since they are the ones Koneko-chan is living with."
"What about Koneko-chan?"asked Aki.
"What's going on?"
"Lord Hokage, is something wrong?"asked Kiro.
"I'm afraid so."said The Hokage, handing Kiro the paper, that was brought in.
"This is the people that I let Koneko-chan stay with, until she became old enough to live on her own."
"What is it Kiro-sensei?"asked Aki, trying to look at the paper.
"Aki go to the training ground and if Hibiki is there, tell him that training is cancelled for today."
said Kiro.
"I want to know,what's going on."said Aki.
"Aki,I promise i'll explain later."said Kiro.
"Now please do as your told."
"Very well sensei."said Aki, leaving the room angrily.
"Lord Hokage,we need to get to Koneko-chan before something happens to her."said Kiro., starting to leave the room.
"Kiro,you can't go alone."said The Hokage.
"Kakashi and Gai should be in the village,so wait for them to arrive, and then the three of you will go help Koneko-chan."
"I understand Lord Hokage."said Kiro.
"But we can't wait very long, considering what these people are wanted for."
"I know how you feel,Kiro."said The Hokage.
"But if they are both there, it's better if you have help, then to go on your own., turns to the one who brought in the paper.
"Go find Kakashi and Gai,and hurry."
"Yes sir,Lord Hokage."said the man, running out of the room.
Koneko's Home
"I think that person is gone."said Kenji, going over to the window,and looking outside.
"Do you see anyone?"asked Oro.
"No."said Kenji, walking over to the stairs.
"Koneko-chan,can you come downstairs?"
"I'll be down in a minute,Otou-san!" yelled Koneko.
"I just need to finish getting dressed."
"What are you going to do?"asked Oro, concern in her voice.
"You'll see."said Kenji, going into the kitchen, and returning a few minutes later, tucking something into the waist of his pants.
"What do you get from the kitchen?"asked Oro, looking at Kenji's waist.
"Will you stop asking questions."said Kenji.
"Go sit on the couch, and let me deal with this."
Doing as she was told, Oro went and sat on the couch, just as they heard Koneko's door open and close.
As Koneko came downstairs,a few moments later,she said.
"I can't stay to long Otou-san, since I need to meet my teammates for training."
"This won't take long,Koneko-chan."said Kenji, brushing a lose hair, off of her face.
"Did you by chance go see The Hokage, a few days ago Koneko-chan?"
"Yes I did,Otou-san." said Koneko.
"I got a message from anbu three days ago,saying that The Hokage wanted to see me."
"And what exactly did he want to see you about?"asked Kenji.
"He mostly asked if I liked it here,or if I had been mistreated in any way."said Koneko.
"And what did you tell him?"asked Kenji.
"I told him, that I liked it here, and that I haven't been mistreated."said Koneko.
"I see."said Kenji.
"Then do you care to explain to me why either jonin or anbu, has been watching this house for the past three days?"
"I don't know,Otou-san." said Koneko.
"I got a feeling.......your lying to me, Koneko-chan!"yelled Kenji, quickly punching her in the stomach.
As Koneko feel to her knees, Oro jumped up off the couch, and was about to run over to her.
"Sit back down Oro, unless you want the same!" shouted Kenji, pointing at her.
Oro doing as she was told sat back down, as Kenji turned back to Koneko.
"Otou-san,i -i'm sorry if I m-made you angry,but please don't hit me."said Koneko, looking up at him.
"You know Koneko-chan, I never did like this long hair of yours."said Kenji, grabbing the longest part of
Koneko's hair, and pulling something out of the waist of his pants.
"How about I shorten it for you?"
Oro seeing the knife in Kenji's hand, got to her feet, and ran over to him.
"You can't do this Kenji!"screamed Oro, grabbing his arm that held the knife.
"I told you stay on the couch Oro!"shouted Kenji, slapping her, and knocking her back, which caused her to fall hitting her head on a nearby table.
Koneko seeing her okaa-san fall to the floor and not getting up,performed and completed the needed handsigns in a matter of moments, and was about to call out,Hyoton:Hyouketsu Hira when Kenji turned back around, and grabbed her wrist squeezing it until Koneko heard and felt something break.
Letting her wrist go,Kenji kicked her in the stomach, which caused her to bend over forwards, gasping for breath.
"Are you really that foolish, to try and use a jutsu on me." yelled Kenji.
"Forget the hair, i'm just going to make an example out of you."
Kenji using the knife, proceeded to stab Koneko over and over in her back, stopping only after the knife had broken, leaving the blade embedded in her back. Koneko still conscious, was able to lift her head, and whisper Otou-san, before pain shot through the side of her head, and everything went dark. Before leaving, Kenji went back into the kitchen, and returning with another knife, cut Koneko's hair and took it with him, by tieing it to a place on his pants.
Stopping at Oro a few moments later,he knelt down and said:
"I hope your happy Oro, since this is all your fault.", returns to his feet,and leaves.
Aki
"Stupid sensei."shouted Aki.
"I'm worried about Koneko-chan more then he is, and he sends me away when something arrives that concerns her."
Nearing the training ground,he saw Hibiki sitting on the ground, with someone sitting beside him. Thinking that it was Koneko, he started to run calling out her name.
"Hey Aki."said Hibiki, getting to his feet, just as Aki got close enough to them.
"You guys sure take your time getting here."
"Who's this?"asked Aki, pointing to the girl standing behind Hibiki.
"Oh this is my sister, Aniki." said Hibiki.
"I told her about Koneko-chan's ice jutsu, and she just had to see it for herself."
"Well, sensei sent me here to tell you, that training is cancelled for the day." said Aki.
"Is something up?" asked Hibiki.
"I'm not sure, but while sensei and I was talking with The Hokage, a person ran in and gave The Hokage a piece of paper, saying that it had something to do with Koneko-chan."said Aki, dropping to his knees.
"I feel so helpless, since I can't do anything to help her."
"Come on Aki."said Hibiki, coming around behind him, and placing his hands on his shoulders.
"Your supposed to be the strong one, remember."
"It is Koneko-chan that is the strong one, Hibiki." said Aki.
"And now something is happening to her, and I don't even know where to start looking for her."
"How about we take Aniki home, then go asking around the village, if anyone has seen Koneko-chan in the area?"asked Hibiki.
"That's a great idea,Hibiki."said Aki, getting to his feet.
"But where do we start asking?"
"Lets take Aniki home first, then decide where to go."said Hibiki.
"Alright."said Aki.
"Come along Aniki."said Hibiki, taking her by the hand.
"You can meet Koneko-chan later, ok?"
"Ok,nii-san."said Aniki ,a little sadly.
As Hibiki and Aki took Aniki home to began their search for Koneko,Kiro was pacing The Hokage's floor, while waiting for Kakashi and Gai to arrive.
End of Chapter Twelve