J:Alright! Not only did I get this chapter typed up in a decent amount of time, but we also got two people here to say hi.
BlackMagpie: Hi!
KakashiForever: Hi!
T,K: Hi!
KakashiForever: Since we're on here, does that mean that-
Dei: Hey, un! Um...Why am I tied up and who are those two people?
KakashiForever,BlackMagpie: YAY! "Glomps Deidara"
Dei:Whoa!...Sweet, un! I got my own groupies!
K: You all despise me. You two for liking him so much, and you...just cause you're you.
T: Kenzie, that's not nice.
Dei: Ah, I don't care un! I have groupies!
J: Anyway...Blondie...Deidara, I mean, you got kidnapz to do the disclaimer.
Dei: Oh, um, okay un. "Clear throat" Anybody from Naruto does not belong to Jenna, but everyone else belongs to them, un...And these two lovely people belong to me, un!
J: Riiiight, you two can do whatever you want to him.
BlackMagpie,KakashiForever: YAY! "Drags Deidara away to do who knows what to him."
Chapter Twenty - How do they Survive?!
Peeved and uncertain Kenzie and Jenna walked into religion. Taking their seats neither of them took notice of the empty seat that Takisha would usually occupy.
Hidan slouched back in his chair, clearly upset that he had one less student to make suffer at the moment. (J: Key word there, 'moment.' T: Awww, that's not fair! Gai gave him a note! K: Do you think he's going to listen to his enemy for a whole period? T: T.T J: Glad you smartened up. K: Jenna, she's blond. She'll never smarten up. T: Hey! That was mean! "Goes to sulk to Lee." J: That was kind of harsh Kenzie. You should apologize...Before she decides to be depressed enough to move in with Lee! K:...No comment.)
Taking out a piece of chalk he rolled it between his fingers. Doing this three times over he grumbled," I don't like the quiet...Hya!" Using his honed accurracy Hidan chucked the piece of chalk kunai style at Kenzie's head.
"Ow! What the fuck?!" Kenzie growled picking up the pieces of the broken chalk. Turning in her seat to glare at Hidan she made a show of stuffing the five pieces in her pencil case.
Hidan in return pulled out his loevely full box of multi-coloured chalk, grinning as he did so.
At this display Kenzie grabbed her stuff, got out of her desk and moved to sit in front of Jenna. Thus making it harder for Hidan to peg her with his pretty rainbow chalk. Hidan didn't care. He just started pegging Jenna in the back of the head instead.
Rubbing her tender head where it was now layered in rainbow chalkdust Jenna whispered to Kenzie," What's his problem? We haven't said or done anything yet. OW!" Hidan had overheard and threw green, purple and pink chalk at Jenna at the same time. (K: Really thinking about I don't think chalk would hurt that much. J: Oh, I guess I didn't mention the fact that these were the giant outdoor kind of chalk. T: Ouch. K: What are you saying ouch for? You're the one sleeping on a soft comfy pillow! T:...Ahaha...Right. J: Oh, and to be a decent person. Any children under the age of 10 that are reading this "Even though you REALLY shouldn't be" don't use your outdoor chalk as kunai. K: Was that really necessary? J: In my opinion, yes.)
"Maybe he's just grouchy about something. HA!" Kenzie cheered, holding the yellow chalk that had nearly hit her in the head. Hidan leered and gave Kenzie the middle finger. This made them both raise an eyebrow. That was the first time the girls witnessed Hidan expressing himself physically. (They haven't seen him kill anyone yet either.)
Turning away from the raised finger Kenzie muttered," I think I prefer this display of hatred compared to his verbal displays."
"I fucking heard that! Go write the answer to number five on the chalkboard. If it's wrong I'll bleed all over you!" Hidan ordered, kunai already pointed at his throat. The squeamish girls (and guys) gathered up their stuff and hastily relocated to the back seats.
Hands in the air with a confused/ignorant expression on she asked expasperatedly," What question number five?! We haven't even done any work!"
Chucking his kunai it landed with a 'thunk' in Kenzie's desk, right through her pencil case. Mouth hanging open out of shock and fear Kenzie couldn't think of anything to say. Hidan stalked over to her petrified body, got right in her face and growled," You did work yesterday you fucking retard. Go put the answers of all the questions on the board. You! Spots. Go find your friend! I don't give a damn that she has an excuse note from another teacher. If you don't bring her here before the bell rings, then I'll shove you in my iron casket, gift wrap it and give you to Itachi."
"I'm going! I'm going!" Jenna squeaked, falling out of her desk and running faster than Kenzie's ever seen her move.
- Back in bed -
" Mnnnmmgg. What time is it?" Takisha mumbled sitting up and stretching her arms out. Having been asleep her memory on where she was was very vague.
Looking around Takisha's brain slooowly remembered. Shaking her still sleeping, handsome companion she asked in a hushed voice," Lee! Lee, wake up! We slept through the bell! Lee!...WAKE UP!!" Lee had not responded to her first few words, so she resorted to yelling.
At her caterwauling (T: Did you just call my yelling caterwauling? J: Yes, I did. Now stop interrupting.) Lee flew off the bed with a start, hitting the ground hard he groaned," Wh-what is the matter my cherry blossom?"
"We're late got class! That's what's wrong! Hidan's going to kill me!" Pulling on her hair she scrambled out of the storage room, into and through Gai's startled drama class, and off to religion.
Lee sat blinking after the dust cloud Takisha had left in her frightened mad dash. Gai walked into the storage room saying," Don't worry Lee, you'll have her in your conscious grasp for a longer time. You'd best get to your class." Still in a stupor of half consciousness Lee headed off to GYM.
- Down the halls -
Strolling down the halls leisurely Jenna said outloud to herself," I wonder if I should yell at Takisha, or thank her when I find her..Hm? Oh, speak of the demoness. YO! TAKISHA!" Waving a hand to the speeding teenager who was Takisha, she stopped walking.
Takisha was charging full throttle with her head down. So of course she didn't see Jenna waving to her to stop.
For the second time that school year Jenna got plowed down. By the same person at that...Minus Tobi. Lying flat on her back Jenna said," Takisha?"
"Yes, Jenna?"
"Do that again, and I'm feeding you to Zetsu." Jenna's voice managed to stay single toned, even though each word spoken was filled with deep loathing and venom.
Nodding feebly she got up on her feet, then helped Jenna up. Brushing her ass off Jenna asked," You weren't running to get to religion, were you?"
"Actually, yes I was...Why aren't you in class? Hidan doesn't let anybody out for bathroom breaks." Takisha's eyes squinted in suspicion.
Relaxed and calm Jenna said coolly," Hidan sent me to get you actually. And since I just found you, you just saved me from the consequences."
"I don't get it. What consequences?" Takisha was clueless, AND suspicious.
Patting her on the shoulder in a sympathetic manner, walking back towards the religion room Jenna simply called," There's no need to discuss what will NEVER happen" Takisha followed after Jenna, still confuzzled. (J: Okay, seeing as I'm almost in total writer block mode I'm going to try a time skip to help the flow. I apologize in advance if what you read next is crap.)
- In Math -
"Yo! Kenzie! C'mere! I got a job for you!" Asuma waved lazily from his seat.
Kenzie stretched out with a yawn and went over to Asuma. Mostly everyone ignored her since Asuma usually called on her for favours the most. (They're usually just cigarette retrieval missions.) Hands in her pockets she whined," Whaat? I was having a nice nap Asuma-san!"
"Oh you'll live to have another nap. Here, take this money and give it to Kakashi for me. I lost a bet with him last week, and I only had half the money on me, so this is the other half I owe him." 'I'm not going to tell her that the bet was on your test score though.' Asuma thought handing Kenzie a 100 dollar canadian bill.
At the sight of the bill Kenzie's mouth instantly filled with drool. Rubbing the bill against her face she asked casually," Asuma-sensei? Would you be angry if this money never got Mr. H?"
Asuma's eyebrow twitched, leaning forward he nearly growled," If that money doesn't get to Kakashi he's going to come after me and pummel me to near death. Do you think I'd be angry?"
"Okay! Okay! The money gets to Mr. H, NOT my own bank account!" For one of the first times in her life Kenzie was actually frightened of Asuma. Thus helping her to make a hasty departure from the classroom.
- In the teacher's lounge -
Kakuzu was chilling in an armchair counting all his money, (pocket change really) putting down a quarter a deep chill travelled through his spine. Eyes wide Kakuzu slowly turned in the direction of the doorwat he lustfully whispered," 100 dollars...Must...have...money..." In a trance like state Kakuzu rose from his seat and lumbered off down the halls. His built in money detector cranked to 100 dollar bill he subconsciously set off to find the brown glory of his presently pathetic life.
- In Music -
'Whack' 'whack' 'whack' "Argh! Takisha would you kindly STOP!" Sakura yelled at Takisha, for some unknown purpose had decided to start smacking herself on the head with her already beat and worn out black binder.
Kind of dazed Takisha emotionlessly leered at Sakura and mumbled," I can hit myself over the head however much I want bitch!"
Jenna had been in the midst of defeating Ino and Temari in a three way Tic, Tac, Toe game (Jenna was using triangles for her symbol, and don't ask how this game is possible cause I just made it up. If you can figure out rules for a three way Tic,Tac,Toe game please inform me.) when she overheard Takisha's lovely words. Raising an eyebrow at her Jenna asked curiously," Something happen to sour your mood Takisha?"
"No! I just feel like whacking myself over the head! okay?!" Takisha's eyes darted from face to face, some unknown craziness clearly visible.
Grabbing her own binder Jenna bashed Takisha upside the head. Getting right in her face Jenna asked," Who the fuck are you and where's Takisha?" The other girls blinked questionly at this odd display. They rarely ever saw Jenna beat on Takisha, it was always the other way around. Plus they didn't understand why Jenna was accussing Takisha of being an imposter. She'd been perfectly normal all day as far as they'd noticed.
Takisha's mouth twisted into a creepy sardonic smile, when she spoke it was Orochimaru's voice that came out," Well done. I didn't expect someone such as yourself to catch on. As for you other girls your senseis would be highly disappointed." 'POOF' Orochimaru sat smugly in Takisha's seat.
Binder poised to smack him again Jenna growled," Answer my other question, now!"
Smile still on his face he unhesitantly reached up and grabbed the binder from Jenna, patting her on the head after taking he replied," She's safe and sound...As far as I know, Kabuto is keeping an eye on her. He'll inform me if anything goes...horribly wrong." Jenna's eyes squinted in dark suspicion. There was something he wasn't telling her.
- In the Nearest Girl's Bathroom -
On a gymnasium mat on the white (not a hundred percent) clean floor, Takisha laid tied up by ropes. Her body screaming in horrendous agony from a concentrated point in her neck. If one looked closely a distinct black marking in the shape of three tree leaves could be seen.
Kabuto was leaning back against the wall, keeping a careful eye on the poor girl. He held no pity, or sympathy for Takisha. If it hadn't been Takisha who's gone to the girl's washroom, then it would have been one of the other two. Orochimaru wasn't overly picky on his targets, as long as he sunk his teeth into one of them before the end of the month then he was pleased.
Takisha groaned loudly, her sweaty fists clenching in a small display of restraint, Takisha mumbled," Make it stop...Please!"
Pushing his glasses up his nose Kabuto replied darkly," Sorry Takisha, but Orochimaru's direct orders were to watch, not assist. Besides you don't have to suffer for much longer. A half hour, 45 minutes at most. But that's just a loose guess." Takisha groaned louder, consciously Takisha tried to roll and make herself more comfortable.
- Back with Kenzie -
'Give him the money, or don't give him the money? That is the question I HATE asking myself!!' Kenzie was on the brink of tears from the mental feud going on in her brain. And it's all the money's fault.
The mentioned money sat in her hand, too snuggly for her to disturb it's placement. Kenzie was leaning against the wall, right hand beside Mr. H's door. She'd arrived too quickly, she'd silently scolded her feet for moving too fast. Sighing Kenzie decided that she had best get it over, the sooner it was gone, the more she could mourn over the spot it could have occuppied in her bank account.
Reaching for the door knob she abruptly froze, from the corner of her eye Kenzie could see the dark blob of someone at the end of the hall. Even from the distance she was at Kenzie could tell it was Kakuzu, and he was staring straight at her.
Slowly turning to face him she called out," Shouldn't you be washing your bus or something?"
The only thing she got in reply was," MONEY!!" Kakuzu was then charging at full speed towards Kenzie.
Mr. H forgotten Kenzie ran off in the other direction, all she was thinking was thinking was,' Shit! Shit! Shit! Shit!' So you can only guess that her first instinctive safety manuever was to jump into the closest girl's washroom. If she was lucky Kakuzu would be too manly to go into a girl's bathroom.
Her back pressed against the door she listened for any sign of Kakuzu. His foot steps soon came close enough that Kenzie held her breathe. They stopped right outside the door, Kakuzu's deep dark voice whispered through the door," Just cause you're in there doesn't mean you're safe. Like Hidan I am not against entering a women's bathroom." His laughter afterwards was filled with utter glee.
Almost as pale as Jenna, Kenzie concentrated her hearing. She wanted to be ready when Kakuzu moved to get in. It was because she was listening and not watching that Kakuzu managed to slide his black snake like tentacles under the door. He had said he wasn't against entering a girl's bathroom, he just never told her HOW he would be entering it.
Kenzie felt the tentacle creeping up her leg before she properly acknowledged it. Eyes wide and buggy she looked down, suck in a deep breathe of and screamed," AHHHH! KUZU! YOU FUCKING CREEP!!" Jumping away from the door she kept her eyes trained on the slimy extension. Oh how she hated her life at that moment, (K: Well to be more precise I hate having a friend who decides to sick creepy criminals on me! T: And I don't appreciate the thought of Orochimaru sinking his teeth into my neck! J:...Are you done ranting you two? K: Not really. T: I'm good. J: Okay, Kenzie, if you wish to continue ranting then go write it out or type up a blog. The readers don't wish to listen to it. K:...I REALLY hate you. "Glaring daggers." J: I love you too Kenzie.)
- Back in Music -
Orochimaru had left Jenna brooding in her seat, Takisha had not come back yet, and Orochimaru was too happy for the girl's liking.
Leaning towards Temari, Ino and Sakura Jenna whispered," Do you guys think you could create a big enough distraction so that I can go look for Takisha?"
The three kuonichis nodded, reaching into their pockets they each pulled out two smoke bombs. They'd been instructed only to use them in case of an emergency, but the girls figured this was good enough.
All at once they threw them into the corners of the room, the class filled with smoke. Fire alarms and sprinklers would have gone off if Orochimaru hadn't disabled them at the beginning of the year. People were coughing and panicing everywhere, Orochimaru glared straight at the three smiling kuonichis. Jenna had long since slipped out of the room with her shirt up over her nose and mouth.
Forcing her tree stump legs to move as fast as possible Jenna reached the girl's bathroom and kicked open the door. She was met with a smirking Kabuto that had Takisha slung over his shoulder. Before Jenna could cry out Kabuto vanished, taking Takisha with him.
Biting her lower lip in agitation at not being quick enough Jenna left the bathroom, but not to head back to the still smoky filled classroom. She needed help, and if there was anyone she was going to ask, it was going to be Kenzie. That would be another problem in itself, for Asuma let his students wonder freely if they asked. And Kenzie did ask...Alot.
- With the slightly conscious Takisha -
Takisha couldn't tell if the pain had lessen, increased or stayed the same. All she did know was that where ever she was, it wasdark, damp and creepy. To her left she heard a low omnious rumble, at first guess Takisha thought a water fall. That idea was quickly scratched out seeing as the floor she was lying on was tiled. Meaning she was still inside the school. Doing her best to ignore the pain throbbing through her body Takisha came up with a more appropriate guess. She was in the basement of the school, and the furnace wasn't too far away from her.
Knowing where she was made Takisha feel a little bit better about her situation. However it didn't stop her body from pounding pain throughout her blood by each heart beat.
Since Kabuto and Orochimaru occupied the basement most of the time, he now had a comfortable seat to wait in. Laid back in an old beat up recliner he sighed to himself," It's getting slightly infuriating to have to babysit."
"Was that a complaint against your orders Kabuto?" Orochimaru hissed, stepping out of the shadows and startling his assistant.
Head bowed in shame Kabuto replied sullenly," No, Lord Orochimaru." Orochimaru smiled in content, it was nice having obedient and co-operative servants.
Walking over and crouching down in front of Takisha he asked sweetly," How are you doing my little experiment?" His sweetness was obviously false, but Takisha didn't much care. She was too pissed off.
Forcing her eyes to opn to glare at Orochimaru she hissed through clenched teeth," Fuck...you!" (J: Just a little note. You know when Takisha is on the brink of snapping your neck when she swears right in your face. T: I don't swear right to your face all the time. I'll swear behind your back then attack you...sometimes. K:...Thanks for the advice.)
Orochimaru chuckled darkly, putting a finger under her chin to tilt her head back. Getting right in her sweat covered face he continued in his sweet voice," That's not very appropriate language for a yound lady. Especially when you're in a dangerous situation such as this. Now be a good girl and live, or else I'll have to try it on your two friends." His smile still on Orochimaru stood back up and left, giving Kabuto a side way glance as he passed. His message was loud and clear, 'if she dies, throw her in the furnace and grab one of the others.'
- In the Halls -
"I told you 5,000 times already! You can't have this money!" Kenzie screamed over her shoulder at the still pursuing Kakuzu.
Kenzie must have run around the top floor at least three times, and she was currently on the fourth lap. Her legs were screaming in protest, her lungs were failing to gather much air, and worst of all was that Kenzie's large energy well was almost empty.
Kakuzu wasn't even breaking a sweat, his eyes still set on kenzie he called back," And I told you! Give me the money and I'll stop chasing you! Easy as that!"
Turning a corner Kenzie yelled," If I give you the money I'll be killed by Asuma!...Jenna! Get out of the way!! " Not too far ahead of her Jenna had shown up in the hallway.
Jenna heard and saw Kenzie running towards her, but she didn't see the huge dashing mass that was Kakuzu behind her. Standing her ground Jenna said defiantly," I have to talk to you, now. Takisha is in trouble!"
"Takisha's going to have to wait. I have my own problems!" As Kenzie raced around Jenna she grabbed hold of Jenna's arm and dragged her along.
Barely managing to keep up Jenna asked," Why are we running?" Kenzie replied by jerking her head in the back direction. Glancing over her should Jenna gasped, Kakuzu was tailing behind them with a dead set expression.
Sighing in frustration Jenna asked," What did you do to piss him off this time?!"
"NOTHING! He wants the 100 dollar bill I'm suppose to give to Mr. H. He nearly got in from me in the girl's washroom if it hadn't been for a passerby. If you think of something then we can get to Takisha faster." Kenzie replied in a weak voice, all the running she'd done was taking a huge toll on her.
Making a face at Kenzie's back she grumbled," Did you ever consider getting the money to Mr. H? Kakuzu can't chase after him." A very noticeable sweat drop slid down Kenzie's head. She clearly didn't think about that.
Pulling Jenna up beside her Kenzie put the bill in her hand and ordered," YOU can give Mr. H the money, I don't have the energy to make it. Have fun!" The torch of torment passed on, Kenzie let go of Jenna and stepped over to the wall. Kakuzu easily believed that Kenzie had given Jenna the 100, with a glare at Kenzie as he passed Kakuzu pursued the fleeing/cursing Jenna.
Kenzie waited until they were a good distance away before smirking and getting up on her feet. Digging in her pocket she pulled out the real 100 dollar bill, Kenzie had actually given Jenna her five dollar bill...Which she'll get back from Jenna no matter what.
Keeping her shoulder pressed against the wall Kenzie headed off for the philosophy classroom. Hopefully the bell woudln't ring soon, she really didn't want to be late for english...again. Zetsu was teaching today, which meant she'd probably be eaten if she was late.
- Chasing after Jenna -
"Come on! I told you she gave me a five! SHE has the 100!" Jenna complained for the fifth time, her face beat red from all the blood. You see, Kakuzu didn't take very long to catch Jenna, and when he did he hung her upside down in the air.
"I do not believe you. That wench would have run for it after I passed her, but she did no such thing. Now hand it over before I get REALLY annoyed." Kakuzu's voice may have been muffled by his mouth cover, but the unspoken threat was clearly heard by Jenna.
Wiggling and thrashing about Jenna grunted," I..Don't...Have it!"
"I'm not interrupting anything am I?" A deathly familiar voice asked. Kakuzu and Jenna turned to find a rather interested Itachi observing them.
Kakuzu glared at the older Uchiha and rudely replied," It's nothing, I'm simply stripping her of the money that should be mine. Be on your way Uchiha." At this point in time Jenna was torn between ignoring Itachi or asking him for help.
"How about I help?" Itachi offered, the smallest of brutal smiles twitched at the corner of his mouth. Kakuzu gave it a mere millasecond of thought before giving a curt nod. Jenna both glared at Itachi, while at the same time gaped in silent horror.
- With Takisha -
Kabuto still sat and watched observantly as Takisha suffered. On the outside she would give a little groan, or roll on to her side to be more comfortable. Inside, however, she was calculating through the pain. She remembered that Sasuke had endured a good many hours before the pain left. If that applied with her, then she was going to be stuck in the school basement for at least a good while.
'I need something, ANYTHING, to speed up the process. Or at least someone to come save me. Maybe Lee will...He'd be better than my slowly respondant friends. Jenna's probably too dense to notice that I haven't come back yet. And it's not like Orochimaru would point it out either... I'm doomed!' That final thought in mind Takisha allowed herself to fall into a slightly more peaceful unconsciousness.
- Going back to Kenzie -
'Knock' 'knock' "Hellooo? Mr. H?" Kenzie poked her head into the room just in time to see Mr. H whip a chalk brush at some stupid grade 12's head. Apparently he'd been whispering insults about Kakashi's book, that offended Kakashi more than any insult ever made towards him.
Ignoring the injured student (that he'd injured) Mr. H looked over at Kenzie's startled face and asked pleasently," Yes? Can I help you with something Mackenzie?"
"Uh...I've got the money Asuma owes you. And just so you know, Jenna and I nearly got killed because of this money. From now on, get someone else to be the delivery girls." Kenzie ranted all this while giving the money to Mr.H.
Mr. H took the money and tucked it into one of his pockets that Kenzie couldn't see. Looking up briefly from his book he asked," Mackenzie, where is Jenna?"
Kenzie effortlessly replied," Probably being tortured by Kakuzu for a five dollar bill. That is unless she's gotten away from him. But I highly doubt it."
At this Mr. H sighed and got up from his seat, putting away his book he said," We better go help her then. I'd feel like a bad teacher if I didn't at least try and help one of my students in trouble."
Kenzie couldn't help but think, 'For some reason I don't think he'd offer his assistance to help me.' Out loud she bluntly commented," Mr. H you already are a bad teacher. You hardly teach the class anything, and you constantly don't pay attention to the students unless you're throwing something at them." In response Mr. H bopped her on the head, earning a steely eyed glare from Kenzie. After that the two of them made sure to progress in silence...With the exception of Kenzie grumbling and groaning about violent teachers.
The not so silent silence was shattered by a piercing squeak and high drabble of gigglen, Kenzie didn't have to turn the corner to know who was being tortured. However she was just as surprised as Mr. H to see WHO was doing the tickling.
Kakuzu stood roughly 30 metres away, Jenna hanging upside down from his tentacles/threads bright red in the face from blood rushing to her head and her shirt revealing some of her stomach. What really made this scene unbelieveable was the fact of Itachi Uchiha holding Jenna's shirt out of the way while relentlessly tickling her exposed stomach.
The two S-rank criminals were so caught up in their torturing they didn't notice Kenzie gaping at them and Mr. H watching highly confused. In the midst of Jenna's hysteric laughter she managed to stutter out a few words," I, HAHHA, FUCKING, BWAAAHHAHAHA, HATE, EEEAHAHA, YOU!!"
Mr. H decided that was his cue," That's not very nice language for you to be using Jenna." At this Itachi halted his tickle assault and Kakuzu dropped Jenna on her head.
Kenzie couldn't take it anymore, she doubled over laughing. Not only did she witness the worst form of torture being persecuted by the greatly feared Itachi Uchiha, but the look on Jenna's face was absolutely priceless. Kakashi ignored the teenager gone hyena and stepped closer to the criminals saying," Don't you two have anything better to do beside pick on a weak little girl?"
"Hey!" Jenna's cry of protest went unheard as the two Akatsuki members faced Kakashi and replied simutaniously," No."
A feeling of destruction swept into the hallway, Kenzie and Jenna's neck hairs rose. The prickling sensation of danger stopped Kenzie's laughter in time to see Jenna crab walking backwards down the hall. 'Good idea.' "Uh, if it's all the same to you guys I'm going to ditch. Have fun and don't kill each other." Her words got an Itachi glare and an even deeper feeling of doom. Faster than Kakuzu could draw a kunai Kenzie was fleeing down the hallway she'd come from. Right when she turned the corner she heard a thousand chirping birds and Kakashi yelling out," Chidori!" Followed by a bone rattling 'BOOM!'
Kenzie didn't stick around to see the damage that had just been done.
- In the Basement Again -
Something major must have happened upstairs, for the basement ceiling gave a deep shudder after a clearly audible 'BOOM!' Dust and cobweds fell down around Takisha and Kabuto.
Kabuto was on his feet immediatly, his body noticeable tensed, readying itself for trouble. A moment later Orochimaru appeared out of the shadows, his porcelain white forehead creased in irritation. His yellow slit eyes focused on Takisha he explained," That fool Kakashi caught two of the Akatsuki at a bad time. They're going at it as we speak."
"Do you believe the other two targets had anything to do with it?" Kabuto asked, pushing his glasses up and eyeing Takisha suspiciously.
Orochimaru's expression slightly relaxed when he replied," Without a doubt. The only reason those leaf idiots are here is to protect these three little weaklings. I personally hope those other two get killed. They're too observant...and obnoxious for my liking."
These words set off an angry switch in Takisha's still slightly unconscious mind. In fact it was the big red angry switch, and yes, it even had that little sign that read 'Do Not Touch' attached to it. Unfortunately for Kabuto and Orochimaru, they'd just touched it.
Pure raw anger coarsed through her body, subdoing the pain, even pushing it back into the curse mark. Her anger let her get back up on her feet, glare and hiss," If my friends do die, I'll make sure you join them in hell." (Yes, the three of us are going to hell and we'll go down there smiling cause we'll be making trouble for the Big Baddie down there.)
A sinister and disturbing smile spread across Orochimaru's face, he was very impressed and pleased. Takisha's stubbornness and anger had spread the power of the curse mark along faster. Takisha didn't know it, but like Sasuke, she was covered almost entirely by the tree leaf curse mark.
The ropes that had been restraining her did nothing to stop her from kicking a fire poker at the both of them.
Being highly trained ninjas they easily dodged it, Orochimaru smiling bigger than ever,and Kabuto had enough humanity in him to shiver. Like most people, Orochimaru was still creepy to be around. Especially when he was supremely happy.
"I congradulate you Miss Petroff. You successfully survived my curse mark. And now you belong to me." Orochimaru then stepped backwards into the shadows. Leaving Kabuto to deal with an uber angry Takisha...As was his plan from the beginning. (J: I don't know if anyone else knows this, but when you leave a hickey on someone you're telling other people that they're off limits. T: Agh! Stop reffering to it as a hickey! That's nasty. K: HAHA! You have a perma-hickey...From Orochimaru! BWAHAHA! xD T: I said stop it! "Smashes fist through wall." K:...o.0 J: Look on the bright side Takiha, you stand a better chance against Jiraya if he ever tries raping you now! xD T: "Death glares and stomps off." K: Remind me to make fun of her from a distance now. J: Sure...Can't promise I'll remember to remind you though. K: Great -.-')
- Skipped Ahead with Jenna and Kenzie -
The two girls had joined back up at the first staircase they came to, once together Jenna made sure to poke Kenzie very hard in the ribcage. Doubled over with her arms crossed in protection she yelled," The hell?!"
"That's for laughing AND taking forever to come save me. What'd you do, stop and have a snack break?! Takisha could be dead by the time we find her!" Jenna was both angry and worried. She'd never been in a situation like this before, and she wasn't handling it very well.
Kenzie noticed the frantic note of hysteria in her voice and did the only thing she could think of. 'SLAP!' "Get a hold of yourself and think of where we can find her." Kenzie had slapped Jenna right across the face and was now yelling at her.
Rubbing her throbbing cheek Jenna mumbled," Um...Well, we did help Orochimaru kill the third Hokage by getting him into the school basement. Maybe he put her down there?"
"School basement. Sounds good. Let's go before we get in trouble for ditching class." Kenzie only cared half heartedly about getting in trouble, in reality she was concerned about Takisha.
It was lucky for them that the stairs they had met up at led downstairs and right to the basement door. (Ya, I know, eerily convienent, but you never look a gift horse in the mouth.)
At the door to the basement Kenzie grabbed Jenna and put her in front, looking over her shoulder Jenna complained," Hey! Why do I have to go first?!"
"You're older. And the older generation has to protect the young to preserve the human species." Kenzie recited this from her mental books of excuses for getting out of dangerous tasks...Or to avoid doing them first anyway.
Groaning in defeat Jenna kicked open the basement door, took in a deep brave breathe, and put her foot into the darkness...Only to totally miss the step and go bouncing painfully down the stairs. Kenzie only saw Jenna fall forward into the unbroken abyss, but at the sound of a loud 'THUD' and Jenna's even louder moan of anguish, she figured out what happened.
Rolling her eyes Kenzie called," Hope you didn't break anything! Cause I'm not helping you!"
"What?! Get your ass down here Mackenzie Lynn Bishop! What if I need back up?!" Jenna's pained voice had a clear note of fear and desperation, meaning she was scared shitless and wanted Kenzie to cling to.
Already prepared for this Kenzie replied," You'll have Takisha, beside I'm the best person for look out duty and you know it!"
This earned a nice angry," GOD FUCKING DAMMIT!! Fine, but if I die, you can explain to my family AND the Akatsuki, why there's one less Jenna Noel in the world!"
"Sure, I can do that. As well as claim all your DVD's and CD's!" Kenzie was enjoying this too much to stop. Since Jenna didn't reply she figured her freckled little friend had stomped off. (J: Isn't she a nice friend Takisha? T: Oh yes, the very best. K: "Big smile" J,t: We're being sarcastic. K: Still, it's a compliment to me. "Still smiling" J,T : "Rolls eyes.")
In near total darkness Jenna ventured forth, her back aching and her mind on the brink of insanity from her paranoia. At one point she passed a cement pillar where a certain snake man hid in it's shadow. Evil satisfaction clear in his eyes he stepped back towards the stairs and open doorway. If things were going to go exactly as he wanted, he needed the last piece of the game.
The further Jenna travelled into the darkness the more distinctly she heard the sound of flying objects meeting a wall or the boiler. Sneaking closer very quietly Jenna caught a familiar voice angrily swearing," Goddammit! Hold still so I can hit you!" 'That's definitely Takisha, and if my hunch is right she got free and is now throwing random things at Kabuto.' As if to confirm her unspoken thought the leg of some kind of chair suddenly whizzed by her ear.
Thinking it might help a little Jenna called out,"Um, am I interrupting anything? Cause I can always come back later."
"Jenna?" Asked Takisha uncertainly, a good length og rope in her hands ready to strangle Kabuto.
In the almost darkness Kabuto took the moment of Takisha's distraction to vanish into the shadows. Like Orochimaru he didn't totally leave, he just dashed over to a spot he thought was safe and the best to apprehend one of the girls.
Back at the basement doorway Kenzie was playing the role of the slacking watch guard. She got bored after the first minute ot so and made herself comfortable against the door frame. Absentmindedly she started thinking of what was going on in boring math class. Asuma probably didn't even notice that she didn't return yet, David might have noticed. But only because he had no one to creep on.
At some point of this aimless thinking Kakashi came stumbling around the corner. Not bleeding or anything, but in a deep state of exhaustion. His hair was a mess, his sharigan eye was uncovered and he seemed to be having a hard time catching his breathe. The sound of his panting and his slightly slumped form from the corner of her eye drew Kenzie's attention. Taking a step towards him Kenzie asked slightly concerned," Hey, are you alright Mr.H? You look like shit!"
Keeping himself supported against the wall Kakashi managed to reply in one breathe," Thanks for the observation. I'm fine, a little roughed up, but I've had worse. What about you? And where's Jenna?"
"She went down there to find WHOA!!" In the midst of her sentence Orochimaru grabbed hold of Kenzie by the belt and dragged her down the stairs. Leaving Kakashi to let loose a stream of pretty curse words.
There was no way he'd be able to take on Kabuto and Orochimaru in his current state, he did know three young men that might be eager to help though. Well two really, but the third might still agree. Focusing what chakra he had he teleported straight to Anko's current gym class where the first two helpers could be located. (J: I'm going to cut the chapter there,and from this point on I'm going to change up how I write the things so this fanfic doesn't end up to be 50 damn chapters long.)