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Track 18: Bewegt - (German) Agitated

Sasuke.

I slid my katana into my belt, looking out my window watching as the sky turned a dark blue. A knock echoed through my room and the door opened letting in a beam of light.

"Wake Aria up, we're leaving in an hour."

The door creaked as it closed, the beam extinguished.

I continued to stare out at the world as the immeasurable sky grew pink and orange; the stars disappearing, banished back with the darkness. A ray of sun slapped its heat across my face, and continued crawling up the snow encrusted trees.

The door creaked open again, "Sasuke-san?" her voice asked tiredly. I turned around and saw her leaning against the door, face resting against the edge.

"Did you stay up late?"

"Sorry. I wanted to make sure I had everything I needed." She yawned and stood up straight. Walking over she stretched her arms and put her hands behind her head. Her red hair hung straight down, with clips holding the sides up. She wore a gray, long sleeved shirt with a black, hooded cargo vest, black cargo pants and boots. Her katana was slung over her back under her bag. She also looked like she put on a few pounds.

Good.

She looked out the window, squinting a bit at the sun and gave a small smile.

"I always had a view like this in the morning. But I could never see the sun itself, it's pretty." She blinked and her eyes were on me, her brown one looking gold in the sunlight, "Ready?" She looked down and raised a slender eyebrow, "Totally digging the man skirt, by the way."

I sighed and pushed past her, and a smirk flitted across her face, "Let's go."

We walked down the hallway, Aria's boots clacking a few steps behind me. Up at the hall I could see Suigetsu waiting with his sword slung over his shoulder with Juugo at his side.

"Juugo-kun! You look good in the scarf I gave you." Aria ran over to him and fixed the dark blue scarf that hung around his neck.

"Aw, why didn't I get one?" Suigetsu whined and crossed his arms.

"'Cause he's the only one who has been nice to me around here." Aria raised her chin and flipped her long hair.

"Well, if you weren't such a bitch more than half the time maybe I would." He scoffed, crossing his arms.

They continued to go back and forth, their bickering fading as I continued up the stairs.

The air grew warmer as we traveled farther away from the mountains. A chill still lingered, but it wasn't icy.

The sun was now falling back into the horizon, the darkness at the top of sky pushing it farther down as we approached as close as we could to Konoha. Surprisingly, Aria and Suigetsu hasn't said one word to each other the entire time.

The trees blew heavy in the breeze, their leaves sounding like white noise. I stopped and scanned into the dark forest beside me.

"Whelp, I'm ready to sit down." Suigetsu yawned and plopped himself down against a thick tree, he stuck his heavy sword in the ground beside him. I glanced at Aria and even though she hasn't said anything, I could tell she was worn out.

"Whatever, I'll be back. I need to make sure of something." I continued up the dark path.

Aria.

I watched him leave, spiriting away with his black and red cloak fluttering in the wind. I wanted to go with him, but my feet hurt and I slid to the ground. My feet seemed to appreciate the lack of pressure as they pulsed, the pain dissolving. I looked up into the tree, the leaves still green despite the chilly air and sighed.

"Got any drinks in there?" Suigetsu gave me a lopsided smile, his purple eyes looking dark in the low-light.

"Why should I give any to you? Anyway, you already have water." I narrowed my eyes at him.

He crossed his arms and sat up, giving me a spiky grin, "Because I'll take the drinks anyway, so I'm being nice in asking. The only reason why I have these is a 'just in case' situation."

I snorted, "Ohohoho, so you're only nice when you want something? Stop being so cocky."

He leaned in, his grin growing wider and eyes gleaming, "I can get real cocky."

I smacked him so hard that his head bashed into the tree, blood dripping furiously out his nose, "Say that one more time, pervert!" I yelled.

He groaned, rubbing his cheek, "Is every red-head like this? That Karin bitch and now you! Sasuke seriously has bad taste in women."

"What did you just say?" I screeched ready to pounce when I felt a strong hand on my shoulder.

I turned my head and saw Juugo-kun looking at me with a serious face, but a slight turn on his lips said that he was amused, "Let it go." He said softly, his brown eyes kind.

"Humph, whatever," I rummaged through my pack, "Here." I handed Suigetsu flavored water.

"I don't like peaches..." He pouted and wiped the blood from his upper lip.

My eyebrow twitched, "Well, that's too bad now isn't it?"

"Ah, whatever." He took a sip and made a face.

I rolled my eyes, "Don't force yourself, dummy."

"Shaddup."

I ignored him and held up another bottle to Juugo-kun, "Would you like one?"

He smiled faintly and took it, "Thank you."

I felt like my chest was going to implode, "Aw, Juugo-kun! You're so cute, and humble and nice unlike jerk face over there!" I grinned widely and hugged his arm.

"Who you calling jerk face, stupid." Suigetsu scowled.

"You." I smiled sweetly and opened another water.

"If Sasuke didn't need you, I would've already torn you limb from limb." He spat and crossed his arms.

"Sounds so scary." I muttered sarcastically on the mouth and took a sip.

Lightning flashed in-between us, and things were about to get real serious when I heard footsteps.

"I'm gone for five minutes and you guys are already trying to tear each other apart." Sasuke-san appeared in the moonlight, his skin looking paler than usual. I also noticed he was slightly trembling. Is he excited about something? My eyebrows knitted together, "Are you okay, Sasuke-san?"

Suigetsu stood up, "Hm, catch the first one already? At least let me have some fun, eh, Sasuke?"

Sasuke-san held up a scroll in his hand, blood dotting on the white paper.

"You're not hurt, are you?" I stood up taking a step forward and froze when he looked at me. Sasuke-san always looked scary when he was angry, even when he was upset, but this... He wasn't the Sasuke-san that I knew.

I felt Suigetsu's hand pull me back to him, "Sasuke isn't really Sasuke right now, Aria. Give him some space while he calms down." He whispered in my ear. Sasuke-san didn't even give a second glance when he walked past me, his movements suddenly more fluid and something else... an aura... that just wasn't him.

I never felt more grateful toward Suigetsu than I ever had right at that very moment, because the look that Sasuke-san just gave me let me know that he didn't care that I was a comrade; he'd gut me like a fish.

Sasuke.

She was afraid of me; it was clear at that very moment. When her eyes widened and her jaw dropped, it was very clear. She meant well, but I just wasn't in the mood for her fussing.

She should be.

I could pop up and wring that little neck of hers and crack it at the same time.

We continued walking a little ways when I heard it.

The next messenger.

I saw Aria perk up a little and look behind her. That's where he is…

"Suigetsu."

"Yup, yup. I got this one." He unsheathed his sword and disappeared into the trees.

"How many are there?" Aria whispered, her eyes peering into the darkness.

"There should be one more on this side." I replied.

She looked at me, "This side?"

"Madara has other members taking on messengers on the other side of Konoha."

A cry permeated through the darkness and Aria looked down, "Let me have the next, Sasuke-san."

I looked at her then, "Fine, but I'm coming with you. I'll get an ear full from Madara if you get killed."

Suigetsu reemerged, a grin plastered on his face, "Another one." He held up a scroll and tossed it to me. I caught it and put it in Aria's bag.

"Aria called dibs on the next. I'll be going with her"

"So she doesn't get her ass killed, which most likely will happen." Suigetsu held out his arms wide, with a smug look on his face.

Aria scowled, "Shut it."

"See! She doesn't even deny it." He leaned over her and he received a kick in the shin. He grabbed his leg and rubbed it, glaring at her.

"I'm far from weak, stupid." The way she said 'stupid' sounded like she was mimicking him. Her hands balled at her side and she walked towards the tree line, "The next one is coming." She murmured.

Aria sprang into the trees, her eyes full of determination.

PLEASE REEEEEEEEEEEEAD!:

I updated early! Why? Because my computer is about to die in 30 minutes and my battery isn't charging properly! Yay~ Save me... So I don't know when I'll be getting a new battery and I didn't want you guys thinking I went MIA again. It may be next week or maybe a month... IDK. Haha, well I hoped you like this chapter. It's probably one of my favorites. I love making Aria and Suigetsu fight, kinda brother and sisterly like if you ask moi. I also made Suigetsu say 'eh' to help calm my cravings and delirious dreams of Suigetsu being Canadian. my So, what do you think will happen in the next chapter? Do you think Aria will need her 'ass saved', or do you think she's going to kick serious butt?

Also, what do you think of me making another story related to this one..?

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