Now that exams are done and I've started on a new and easier semester, I'll be updating as quickly as possible!
No more excuses!
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It wasn't really going to take long to get there.
"Maybe a couple of days or so" the masked member of the Akatsukis stated. "We also have to consider running into other shinobis and such."
"But they could have done something to Hinata-chan by then!" Deidara rebelled. "Is there a short cut or something, yeah?"
"Psh, its yer own fault that ya set up yer camp so far away" Hidan sneered, making sure his weapon was securely tied to his back. Deidara just stared at him.
"We better not waist time then" the masked member continued.
With that, the group faced their destination and in a blink of an eye disappeared from their position. It was not windy but as the group passed from area to area, animals scampered in hysterical, and dirt crumbs and leaves were thrown high in the air. Sasori, Deidara, Itachi and Kisame were more ahead then the others, proving their speed. Deidara was obviously the one leading. Hidan almost felt like mocking them going so fast but Kakuzu being in front of him stopped his verbal assault, not wanting to get into a staring contest with his otherwise uncaring partner. Along the way, Pein kept up with their leader. He did not look at the man.
"Are you sure you know what you're doing?" he questioned.
"Nope" the man chuckled a little. "But you better keep up or your body won't" this time he really looked at Pein before darting further ahead, almost catching up with the four others.
Konan managed to reach her partner.
"He's crazy" Pein commented.
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Ahead, the four Akatsukis were speeding up, uncaring of the others behind them. The only sounds in their ears was the wind and the only physical feelings they were getting were from the dirt picking at their eyes as they kicked it up. Inside, their adrenaline and hope of saving their new members pushed their feet further. That and years of training. They were more determined then ever before.
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Tomorrow came fast. Usually the days were much slower for him. But that was when Sasuke was sick. Now he just didn't feel anything. A few days back his reason to visit the Hyuuga heiress was the mock her or throw his own lunch at her. Now, he wasn't sure what he wanted anymore. He was still pissed but not because of what happened before. That seemed like a faint memory. He has to convince himself her simply wanted information on his brother. If Hinata had faced Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke wanted to know everything.
He let the water pool in both his hands from the sink and splashed it over his face. Finishing up, the male put on his usual outfit – a white blouse with black caprice, ninja sandals and his new Konoha headband, which was unscratched and attached to his arm. He sometimes contemplated why he ever returned to Konoha. But then he remembered. He had killed Orochimaru.
Stepping out into the sunlight, he found that it wasn't that cold so he didn't need to grab his jacket.
And it was a lovely day.
Bet she's thinking the same thing, he thought.
Sasuke planned on making the sunny day less sunny for the female if she chose not to answer his questions.
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Hinata looked out her spotless window and sighed. What a day. Bright, warm, cheery. And she was cramped in this suffocating room. Not like any other day brought a smile to her face. Her eyes followed a flock of birds flying from the north. It must mean winter was coming. Winter in Konoha was unlike winter in the Rain country. On occasional days did it really snow. Normally, it was just cold on those days. Most shinobi trained in the winter to harbour their strength to get ready for the climate that was against the temperature of their blood.
Yet this year, Hinata was probably not even going to spend Christmas in Konoha. If she was lucky, maybe the prisons were nicer on the joyous holiday.
She wasn't stupid. With the shinobis of her homeland knowing where she had come from, Hinata will be lucky enough to have a fair trial even. At least her friends don't seem to know yet. Or perhaps they did and didn't mention it. Most likely Neji knew.
Thoughts of what her cousin had said played in Hinata's mind like an old movie. She continued to rephrase his words, his posture, and the tone he used to break the bad news. She twisted and turned the scene in whatever way, and even forced her body to respond. But it was no use. She wasn't upset at all. Not even a single tear graced her face at the thought of losing her family and her prestige. Everything had changed. Everything from how she feels to her reactions. She was defiantly not the same as she was before. She was different. Better. Tougher.
Thanks to her newfound family.
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Tsunade slouched in her seat, her chin resting on the back of her hands, which were connected. Her blue eyes gleamed against the candle light beside her. Shizune stood at the far corner, somewhat in the dark. Tsunade had requested the lights to be shut off during the meeting between her and the military leader. That's how they liked it. They waited in silence till the Hokage's quick and experienced ears heard the door creak and the fats paced footsteps entering her office. Unlike Shizune, Tsunade did not jump back in shock at the speed of the shinobi.
The black clad figure bowed in respect.
"Speak" she said.
The ninja returned to their straight stance. "Everything is set, Hokage-sama" he began, his voice deep and muffled against the cloth over his mouth "in three days, Hinata Hyuuga will be interrogated and then judged by the Council of Elders for her suspicion that she is under charge of the S-class criminals, the Akatsukis."
Tsunade nodded. She was obviously upset that one of her own, a young lady to boot, was to be forced into such a harsh end. The old female knew well of how hard the interrogators were when suspicion was heavy against them. The Akatsukis cloak around Hinata was heavy enough proof.
"Also, in the case that Hinata Hyuuga is found guilty, she will be taken to the military base of Konoha for further interrogation and continued watchfulness. If she does not comply, the death sentence is upon her"
Shizune made a small noise in the back of her throat.
"If she is found innocent, she will be let go to her clan but will be under our watch for a month time"
The female Hokage nodded. She agreed to the terms. They seemed fair. Shizune only watched in discomfort.
"Very well. You are excused"
The ninja leader bowed again and darted out of the office as fast as he had come in.
The room was silent again.
The brunette held her pig Tonton tightly to her body as her dark eyes moved from the door to her leader. Tsunade only stayed in her stance, not looking at the other,
This was more than serious.
The blonde-haired person female was disgusted then ever that it was going to be shown as if it were a show.
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Sasuke made his way to the counter. This time it was a different person. Too bad. He was seriously going to obliterate the man yesterday if he was there today. It was a female this time. He tapped on the counter to get her attention.
"Yes?' she questioned, looking up from her computer screen. Even though he was an ex-traitor, Sasuke remained as one of Konoha's heartthrobs for some reason. The girl at the counter blushed under his intense gaze.
"I'm here to see Hinata Hyuuga" he said, like he was commanding her. The girl nodded, nervously, and returned to her screen. He saw her press a few buttons and close some windows down till she got a list of those in the hospital. The secretary's eyes scanned for Hinata till she found her and checked her position.
"She is under secure custody right at the moment" the woman began, looking at Sasuke. "That means only close relatives are allowed."
Something was about to happen. That's what Sasuke thought. Why all of a sudden the tight security then?
He smirked a little, though it came out evilly sort of. "Oh I am a close relative. A cousin, if you will"
That wasn't entirely true. He was sure somewhere down the line of his ancestry, one of his great-grandfathers or mothers must have married into the Hyuuga, an equally noble and high clan.
The secretary nodded and instructed him on where to go.
He walked to the hallway without a thank you.
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Hinata was sleeping when she heard the resounding knocks on her door. She was having yet another dream of the lovely and some how familiar woman. But it was slowly turning into a nightmare. The winds were wilder. It felt like a tornado was in her head. Her small form's kimono was drenched in dirt and a little bit of mud and her tears had stained her face. In a way, she was thankful for the wake up.
"Come in" she called. Who was it this time, she wondered. The people here had told her only family was allowed to visit her now. Maybe it was Neji. Or if she was unlucky, her father or an elder coming to confirm her removal of being a heiress. She didn't care for any of that though.
The door slowly opened. Hinata let her uncaring face slip away and surprise filter its disappearance.
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Sasori stopped to catch his breathe. The other three in front of him stopped. They obviously didn't want to leave him behind. They needed all four to save Hinata. They cared for her more than the others way behind them.
"Think we should wait for 'em?" Kisame questioned, looking at Itachi. The Uchiha shook his head.
"They'll catch up later, yeah" Deidara grunted. He couldn't careless for the others.
Sasori looked behind him into the darkness of the trees. His fellow members were no where in sight. If he didn't know any better, he would have thought the four had ditched them. But that was quickly answered when the red head could still feel their chakara.
Itachi stared out into the north sky. The sun was setting over the horizon, colouring the land in red and orange. It was a lovely sight from the top of a tall evergreen tree. He gripped a branch. They would have to stop soon. Konoha was still miles off, they couldn't risk going through the animal, and guard infested woods. They needed full strength if they did in fact get into a mini war with Konoha shinobis so soon in the plan.
The plan was stupid anyhow. Itachi didn't care for it.
He continued to glare as the sun disobeyed his command to stay in the sky longer.
"We need to camp out here" Kisame said, reading his partner's mind. The fish man fell from his spot on the tree to the ground where he landed gracefully despite his large size. "Once the others come, we will set up guard till then"
This was really brand new to that Akatsukis. If they ever needed a place to sleep it most certainly wasn't in an opened space in the enemies land. Sure they slept on the country's territories, but not like this. They never camped. Because they were never too far from e their assigned places on missions. Deidara, Itachi, Sasori and Kisame all were pretty clueless to what they were to do.
But they tried.
This special mission wasn't for nothing, after all. This was for their princess.
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GAH!
Sorry for the late updates!
-bangs head against keyboard-
I'm running out of creative juices
-sad, sad-