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There will be different points of views in this chapter.

Past and Present: part two

Takeshi and the guardsmen reached the edge of the clearing where the hideout was. The plan was simple: Takeshi was to be the only one entering and the others were to eliminate anyone who was not him or Yua. After everyone was in place, Takeshi took a deep breath and entered the hideout.

"Kyokkō." he whispered and vanished from sight.

Takeshi moved down the hallway and knocked out two rebels. He found Yua's cell and was able to destroy the lock. He slowly entered the cell and looked around. Yua was curled up in the corner of the room. He released the kidō spell, as he got closer to her.

"Please go away." she muffled in the haori.

"Princess, I came to take you home." Takeshi whispered in her ear.

"Takeshi?" she asked as she raised her head.

She quickly got up and almost knocked Takeshi over.

"Come Yua, let's go home." he said as he kissed her forehead.

She grabbed his hand and followed him out and down the hall.

Next day

(Kakashi)

Kisuke woke me up and told me they were getting ready to leave soon. He had me try again to locate Yoruichi with spirit ribbons. We found out that we had to alter our direction slightly to the west but still heading north.

"Is there anything in that direction?" Kisuke asked.

"Yeah. The mountain graveyard." Iruka said.

"That's not good. We have to be careful of traps." Hizashi advised.

"If we're heading to a graveyard, hopefully there are no hollows." Kisuke said.

"We don't need anything thing else to complicate matters." I said.

We took off shortly after packing up our stuff.

"Hey! How did you get out?" they heard.

Takeshi picked up Yua and ran for the exit.

"Hold on to me." he whispered to Yua.

She wrapped her arms around his neck. Soon they were outside and the others were waiting for them.

"You're not going to get far!" one rebel yelled.

Takeshi turned around and gave the guy a good kick to the chest. As he turned back around he felt something sharp along his back. He and Yua disappeared with the other guardsmen.

When they reached the palace, Takeshi set Yua down.

"You're hurt." she said.

"It's nothing that can't be healed." he smirked.

He took one step away from her and collapsed onto the ground.

"Takeshi!"

(Kakashi)

The graveyard looked eerie with a slight breeze going by. The sight was the way it was described in books. Bones everywhere and hardly any vegetation. The entrance of hideout was barely visible. I glanced back at the others. Iruka had advised we check out the surrounds before we head inside. We weren't sure who we were against and how things would play out. I started to move towards the entrance as the others moved in position.

"This is a far as you go Kakashi." said the masked guy.

"Who are you?"

"You can call me Tobi." he said. "We should be friends."

I didn't like where he was going with this.

"I'm looking for someone who you took."

"Ah, the pretty girl." he chuckled. "I'm afraid I can't let her go yet."

"Oh?"

"You've been a torn in my side and you need to be eliminated."

I deflected the kunai he threw at me. I was trying to be careful of his genjutsu. Hizashi landed behind Tobi and gave him a good kick to the side. Tobi turned and engaged with Hizashi for a bit. I tried to enter the hideout again.

"You can't enter here."

I look a step back as a guy walked out of the entrance. He looked like a half person and half plant. I noticed he wore the same cloak as Tobi did.

"Make sure they don't enter Zetsu." Tobi said.

Tobi appeared between us and wove some strange hand signs. I felt a shock wave knocking Hizashi and I back. I looked back up and noticed Tobi was gone. The entrance to the hideout had vanished.

"I don't care what you say! He's staying here!" Yua yelled.

"But princess."

"No. He'll be more comfortable here and I'll keep him company." she said sternly. "You can treat him here."

"As you wish."

Yua gave a long sigh as the medic left her room. She glanced at her bed where Takeshi was sleeping. How in the world was she going to tell him? The medic told her they couldn't find an antidote but they could give him something to ease his pain. She went over and sat on the bed. She knew he didn't have to risk anything for her, but he risked everything.

She leaned over and ran her fingers through his hair. It amazed her on how much his hair changed in a short time. His hair was a beautiful shade of red that she's ever seen and now it's a pure snow white color. Yua took off the haori and crawled next to him and pulled the haori over her. She propped herself up on her elbow and watched him breath. She leaned over and kissed his cheek before she rested her head on his chest.

"Don't leave me Takeshi. I love you." she whispered.

"I don't plan on to." he whispered back. "I love you too."

Yua lifted her head as he slowly opened his golden eyes. She loved how they glowed but they were getting dull. Takeshi wrapped an arm around her and held her close.

"Even if I do leave for some reason, I'll find a way back to you." he said.

"Takashi…"

"Don't worry, everything will be alright."

"I hope that you're right."

(Yoruichi)

I heard some footsteps approaching and the door open as I sat up to see who was there.

"It's time for you to come with me." Tobi said as he entered.

"What if I don't want to?" I snorted.

"You have no choice."

I saw everything go black.

Takeshi tried his best not to let Yua know that he knew he was dying and there was no antidote. He held her close as she cuddled against him. They talked about anything and everything they could think of. Soon it turned into confessions of the heart. Yua was upset when she found out that her father never gave Takeshi an answer. She waited until after he fell asleep from receiving his medicine from the medic, to ease his pain.

Yua got up and grabbed Takeshi's haori and pulled it over her yukata. She left her room and stormed down the hallway to see her father. She threw open the doors to his study. The king looked up in surprise to see the anger in his daughter's face.

"What's the matter Yua?" he asked.

"How could you?" she asked.

"What?"

"Why haven't you given him an answer?"

"Because you're a princess."

"Has it crossed your mind to maybe ask me what I would think?"

"I didn't think he would be good enough for you."

"Any father would think a suitor would never be good enough for their daughters. At some point you have to let me go and let me be with someone who makes me happy."

"I understand, but…"

"But nothing! He's risked everything for me! He's the only one that I haven't rejected to being my bodyguard because I trust him! No matter if I'm a princess or not, he makes me happy."

"Yua…"

"No. For once, let me be with someone who makes me happy. Let me choose my partner, my soul mate."

Yua turned around and headed to the doors.

"Where are you going?" he asked.

She turned around to face him. Her face started to show signs of tears, but she gave him a small smile.

"I'm going to go and take care of my husband during his final hours of life."

Yua left the study and headed back to her room. She left her father behind speechless. His eyes widen as he noticed the haori she wore. Of all of his children, she was the one to defy him about love.

(Kakashi)

I shook my head as I sat up. I look over and saw Hizashi starting to stand up.

"Kakashi!"

My head snapped in the direction of the hideout. Yoruichi was there walking out of a different entrance. She seemed oblivious of everything around her. I got up and slowly walked towards her.

"Yoruichi? What's wrong?" I asked, as I got closer to her.

She had a blank look on her face. Her eyes didn't glow like they did before.

"I think she's in some type of genjutsu." Hizashi said.

"Be careful." Iruka warned.

I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her. She didn't move. I held her close as I concentrated my chakra around her.

"Come back to me Yoruichi." I whispered in her ear. "I need you. I love you."

Yua reached her room and was glad to see Takeshi still sleeping. She let out a long sigh. She glanced out the window and recalled about the medic telling her that Takeshi might have at most a few days to live. The sun was starting to set on the end of what would be day one. She made up her mind as she approached the bed. Yua tossed the haori onto the chair near the bed. She let the rest of her clothes fall to the floor before she crawled into bed next to Takeshi.

She smiled as she curled next to him and wrapped an arm around his torso. He wrapped an arm around her to hold her close. She watched as he slowly rolled to his side to face her. A small smile appeared on his face.

"What do I owe for this?"

"I thought my husband would like to have a little fun with his wife."

"When did I get the honor of becoming your husband?"

"After I had a stern talk with my father. Besides, I should choose who I want as a soul mate."

"Soul mate now? That's a very high honor. Are you sure?"

"I wouldn't have anyone else."

He opened his eyes as he tilted her chin up. He saw the shine of her teal eyes as he kissed her lips.

(Kakashi)

"Kakashi! Look out!"

I pulled Yoruichi closer to me. I saw a gold barrier go up around us. I could only guess who it was. I glanced and saw the shock on Kisuke's face. I glanced over in the other direction and saw what I thought was a spirit. She was surrounded by a gold glow. She had beautiful long pale blonde hair and teal eyes. She wore a light purple yukata with a black haori.

"Princess Yua?" I whispered.

She gave me a wink and turned back to the barrier. She started to disappear as I heard a gasp and turned my attention back to Yoruichi. I watched as the glow came back to her eyes and she collapsed against me.

"Come on Yoruichi. We're not safe yet." I whispered.

I heard a wail from a hollow. I looked up and saw two hollows coming towards us. Kisuke was engaged with a third. Hizashi was battling against Tobi again.

Yua woke up the next morning curled against Takeshi. She smiled as she reflected on their lovemaking from last night. She felt him stir as she tilted her head up towards him.

"Good morning, love." she whispered when she saw his eyes meeting her.

"Good morning, my princess." he said.

"How are you feeling?"

"Happy, tired, sore." he grinned. "In love too."

He leaned in and captured her lips. She let out a giggle against them. It was short lived when Takeshi suddenly pulled away, turning away and started a fit of coughing. Yua pulled on a robe and went to get the medic.

Yua returned with the medic. She waited next to Takeshi as he received some medicine to calm his coughing. After the medic left, a servant came in with a tray of food. Yua gave a nod as the servant left. Takeshi glanced at Yua with an apologetic look. They both knew time was running out.

(Kakashi)

"Kashi?" Yoruichi whispered.

I pulled back a little and saw her looking around.

"Are you all right?" I asked.

"My head feels like it's about to split into two." she said as she rested her head in her hand.

"I don't want to ruin your fun, you two, but we could use some help." Kisuke yelled as us.

I looked and saw Kisuke battling with some hollows. Tobi kicked Hizashi into a tree.

"Where is that Tobi guy?" Yoruichi asked.

"Looks like Hizashi is fighting him."

"Oh no. He's mine." she growled.

She snapped her fingers and released the kidō barrier that was protecting us.

Takeshi and Yua spent the rest of the day together out on the balcony. Yua went to get the medic multiple times when Takeshi would have his coughing fits. Yua kept close to him. She couldn't tell Takeshi how scared she was about the thought of him not being around her anymore. He was her bodyguard for five years and it took her two of those years to open up to him.

She did anything she could think of to keep him comfortable. By the time night fell, things were getting worse for Takeshi. The medic decided to stay through the night with them, incase something happened.

(Kakashi)

I grabbed Yoruchi's hand before she left me. She turned to look at me.

"We should do this together. I don't think it would be easy for one of us to defeat him." I said.

"What do you suggest?" she asked curiously.

"Follow my lead." I whispered.

I wrapped my arms around her as we disappeared.

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