If You Push My Buttons, I will Pull Your Strings

AN: So, Kankuro is a jerk. I know, I hate him right now too. Don't worry, there are more twists to this plot. : )

Also, I apologize for not updating for a long time. I have been sick, but it's not a very good excuse. I am sorry.

I DO NOT OWN ANY PART OF THE NARUTO UNIVERSE INCLUDING CHARACTERS, PLOT POINTS, OR ANY PART OF THE NARUTO MANGA OR ANIME. I only own my personal characters...and my plot line.

Chapter 14: The Worst Possible Thing

Kita's P.O.V.

After sparring with Kioko yesterday, We went to our favorite sweet shop. I couldn't afford anything, but Kioko insisted on buying me something. We sat and avoided the topic of my upcoming engagement. It was a great night. Just like things used to be. I left Kioko around 1 a.m. I walked through my village. I really was going to miss this place. My marriage wouldn't only take my freedom, but it would take me away from home. No sense in dwelling on it. I went back to our little house and went to bed.

The Next Day

I woke up to the familiar (and greatly missed during my stay at the mansion) sound of my alarm clock. It was nice to sleep in for once. I had a weird dream with cats and dogs in it. I don't really remember much of it though. Oh well, I don't usually remember my dreams anyways. I plan to spend my day laying around my house and seeing my family. Who knows how busy I will be during the festival. I might not have time before my wedding to see my brothers. I know that they will visit me at my new home, but it won't be the same. I have been with them forever. Sure, they are mean sometimes, but aren't all brothers? I know that they will always protect me, when they can. Anyways, enough of my internal monologue!

"Sis, are you going to lie there all day? Sosa was leaning in my door way (Yes, it is his signature pose. He is cliché).

"No, only half of the day" I smiled up at him. Just then Kisho walked past only to do a double take and join Sosa in my room.

"Guys! My room is too small for this! Get out!" I didn't really yell at them.

"You don't mean that. You are laughing" Then, they both jumped on me. We used to all laugh and mess around like this. Now, life gets in the way. I guess this is a nice last time. We are all getting to old for this anyways.

"GO AWAY!" I couldn't breathe, I was laughing so hard.

"Fine, let's go Sosa, we obviously aren't wanted here" Kisho led the way looking very dignified.

Sosa got up and followed suit.

"You guys are losers!" I yelled after them. I flopped down in bed. "I guess I better get up…" I dug through my closet for my frumpiest clothes. We were going to sit and watch movies on our tiny t.v. all day. Mom wouldn't be home for a few hours. She's out helping with festival set up. She asked me if I wanted to join her. I am sure she wasn't surprised when I said no way. After much arguing (between Kisho and myself) we decided to have a Studio Ghibli marathon. I love "Howl's Moving Castle". Sosa likes "My Neighbor Totoro". Kisho likes murder mysteries. We watched about a 1/3 of the Studio Ghibli collection. (We only have 1/3). We stayed up really late. My brothers fell asleep, as usual, around 12 a.m. I kept watching the final movie, "Tales From Earthsea". Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

"Coming!" I yelled. I hurried to the door.

"Hi Kita" He looked me dead in the eye. He grabbed me and covered my mouth with something. Next thing I knew…darkness.

Sosa's P.O.V.

Somehow Kisho's leg was across my face. My arm was on his forehead. Ahhhh good times. I pushed him off of me. I sat up.

"Kita!" that sister of mine didn't fall asleep down here. She left me down here with Kisho. I ran upstairs to attack her in bed. There was a problem. She wasn't in her bed. Weird.

"KISHO!" I ran back to my brother.

"Huh, what?" He sat up in a daze.

"Our sister isn't in the house. Did she say anything about going out early for the first day of the festival?"

"I don't remember"

"I hope so, because I don't know where she is".

I sat down on the couch and looked out the window at the early morning of the city.

Kita's P.O.V.

Ugh… my head is killing me. Where am I? Why can't I see? OMG LAST NIGHT!

"UMPH!" I started to struggle. I know that I am tied to a chair. Blind fold. Gag. Shit this is bad. Really bad. What do I do?

Someone Help!

Mystery P.O.V.

Now, my plan is in motion. The Leaf and Sand will think that the Valley is responsible. The silly cat and dog will start war.