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Gaara walked across the desert, black robes and steel covering his form. The sun he once welcomed beamed down at him with its annoying light and heat, his hood doing little to block its rays. The sand shifted ever so slightly in his wake. Soon the village of Sunagakure came into view, causing a foreign emotion to hit the redhead. As he approached the entrance several ninja surrounded him. One wearing a catlike outfit stepped forward.
"What are you doing here you undead scum? We all know what happened to Mist!" Gaara twitched his fingers and all of the ningen around him were bound in sand, including his brother. "Shut up, before I kill you." Kankuro's eyes widened in realization, "G-Gaara? We heard rumors that you were a part of the scourge, tell me it isn't true!" The ex-jinchuuriki slid off his hood, showing them his pale red hair and burning blue eyes.
Gaara released the Suna Nin from their sand prisons. "I am here to form an alliance between the dark armies and this village, if I so happen to reestablish bonds with my family… so be it." The redhead didn't show it but he secretly hoped his siblings would accept him. Kankuro's face was stoic; he turned before addressing his dead brother. "Follow me if you want to see Temari." The Suna jounin watched the death knight with wary eyes, no doubt the stories they had heard were at the forefront of their minds.
Gaara kept his gaze forward, sensing the obvious hostility from his brother, who hadn't said a word since they started walking. Suna jounin escorted them to the Kazekage tower. Gaara looked up at the large building as they entered through the front doors. When they got to the Kazekage's office Kankuro knocked on the door, opening it when he heard his sister's voice, permitting them entry.
Temari turned her chair to regard her visitors, before smiling broadly at the sight of her, thought to be dead, brother. She quickly stood, before walking hastily towards Gaara and enveloped him in a hug. Gaara, unused to such contact, slowly returned the gesture. Kankuro's glare went unnoticed. Temari ended the hug, placing her hands on her brother's shoulders. "We had heard rumors that you were serving under a new kage, but we thought you were dead."
The puppeteer growled, "He IS dead Temari. He no longer belongs here! He was a monster before, now THIS?" Temari sent a glare and a wave of killer intent at Kankuro, "Leave. NOW!" The puppet user gave one last glare to his ex-brother before leaving the room. Gaara kept up his usual emotionless mask, but on the inside it felt like a dagger was shoved through his chest. As if sensing his emotions Temari was quick to console him. "He will come around, I promise. He is just not used to seeing an undead, hell none of us are, but I'm willing to form a bond with my little brother."
Gaara allowed a small smile to slip onto his face, but it quickly disappeared. "We should negotiate an alliance between Suna and Senso." The blonde kage smiled and nodded, "Of course!"
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"Come on Bee! We're almost there!" Yugito stopped walking up the steep cliff, and looked behind her to see Killer Bee lagging behind. "I've always hated these mountains yo! So cut me some slack and wait up Yugito!" The blonde rolled her glowing blue eyes. The duo continued traversing the rocky paths, making their way to the village hidden in the clouds. Soon the gates were in sight, Kumo ANBU barred their path. As the two death knights got closer, the ANBU parted allowing a large man to pass.
Bee smiled at his brother, "Hey bro! We come in peace yo." A walked towards them, a frown tugging at his lips. Yugito frowned as well, fearing the worst. Bee kept up his care free smirk. Without missing a beat the Raikage wrapped both of the death knights in a bear hug. Without letting go he spoke after clearing his throat. "Welcome home."
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Zabuza breathed in the scent of dirt and metal with a smile as the horde of Uruks marched behind him. His death charger gave an echoing snort as it walked along the dirt path. A roar from above indicated that the Witch King was flying overhead. The other death knights galloped to the swordsman's side, their armor clanking with the movement. Yagara growled, "How much farther till we reach this miserable village?" Han pulled his right hand from his pocket to rub his armored chin thoughtfully. "We are close now, I can smell their fear."
Roshi smiled ferociously, "Let's pay them back for our harsh treatment, brother." The army halted when they came to a hill. Han released a plume of smoke to signal the Nazgul. Moments later and the winged beast landed in front of them. The black rider tightened its grip on the reins, "The village has bolstered its defenses, I recommend sending the war machines first, followed by a volley of arrows." Grins stretched across the death knight's faces. Zabuza regarded his undead brothers, "Sounds like a plan."
The trolls pulled the catapults to the front lines, before loading them with rocks, some of which were covered in paper bombs. An orc lieutenant raised its armored fist, "FIRE!" With the creak of wood and the snap of gears, the boulders were launched towards the city, yells and crashes were heard soon after. "ARCHERS!" Hundreds of 'thwips' were heard as orcish arrows darkened the sky. Roshi cracked his neck, before pulling his rune covered battle-axe from his back. "Let's go see the fruits of our actions."
The death knights guided their death chargers to the top of the hill, grinning at the sight before them. The village was in flames, cries of agony filled the sky, and ninja desperately tried to repair the walls with earth jutsus. The giant wooden/metal gate was closed, preventing access to the city. Zabuza turned to the tallest of his knights, "Han, would you do the honors?"
With a quiet grunt, the large armored undead dismounted, before walking towards the gate.
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The Iwa ninja scrambled to regain their bearings. A jounin quickly noticed an approaching figure. "Someone's coming!" Several more Nin lined up at the wall preparing several jutsu to counter this unknown foe. The dust parted, showing a tall man, wearing black armor. Almost immediately the ninja began launching kunai, and jutsu at Han. The ex-jinchuuriki moved with unnatural agility, dodging every attack. The attacks became more and more frenzied as he neared the gate.
Han reared his fist and plowed it through the gate of Iwa, bringing it down. Zabuza grinned before unsheathing Kubikiribocho; he raised his horn to his mouth and blew. The roar of the orcish horde shook every ninja to their core.
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Fu sat in her chambers, sipping at some hot tea, and reading a book. She smiled when she felt a small kick from her stomach. "Easy there, we need to wait till your dad comes home." She let out a sigh, things to do have significantly diminished ever since Naruto had called Grendel and Mandy to the front lines. Haku was nice company, but the girl was too formal. Fu raised her head when she heard some crashes coming from outside. "What have the minions ruined this time?" She got up and mentally prepared another lecture for the goblin like creatures.
She was mere feet from the exit when three red and black blades tore through the door, causing her to release a surprised yell. The door was torn off its hinges and several men walked in, all wearing black cloaks, with red clouds on them. Itachi looked at the woman with his burning sharingan eyes. "Come peacefully and you won't be harmed." Fu looked at each man fearfully; she knew she couldn't fight, for fear of harming the child. She reluctantly walked towards them.
They escorted her through the courtyard, passing a man in an orange mask who was sitting on an unconscious Haku. "Itachi-Senpai! Are we done, can we go now?" The Uchiha nodded, before turning to Deidara, "Did you take out the island's communications?" The blonde bomber grinned, "Yup, this island is dark. That walking tin can won't realize what's happened until it's too late, un" Itachi nodded, "Good let's get her to leader-sama."
Fu silently prayed for her child's safety. No one saw a small green creature lurking in the shadows.
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Fu held onto Kisame uncomfortably as the group sped through the trees. The shark like swordsman growled as the jinchuuriki shifted for the hundredth time, "For the love of- Be still! Hey Kakazu, why don't you hold her for a bit?" The larger of the zombie brothers glared at Kisame, but stayed silent. Hidan grumbled out a few curses when a stray branch slapped his face, "Hey Uchiha prick, it's getting dark; we have no one chasing us, let's set up camp for the night." Itachi gave his signature "Hn" before the group stopped and started setting up camp.
Tobi walked about the campsite, looking at random things and giggling to himself every now and then, when a pain filled gasp caught his attention. The green haired girl was doubled over in pain, her breathing ragged. "Uh Itachi-Senpai, I think it's broken." Soon the whole camp was crowded around the distressed girl. The raven haired Uchiha regarded his partners, his voice calm, "She is going into labor." Several groans were expressed, nothing was ever easy. Hidan crossed his arms, "Well, we're screwed, none of us know how to do this?" Itachi stood, before facing the group, "Do exactly what I tell you, when I tell you. I can do this, but I need certain supplies."
The Akatsuki members scrambled around the camp, scrounging up any supplies that were listed by the Uchiha. Hours passed, the clearing filled with cries of pain, and curses from a certain Jashinist. Finally as morning came, the cries of a newborn filled the forest. Itachi held the child in his arms, before looking at the unconscious mother, "One of you heal her, we've wasted too much time as it is." The baby boy was wrapped in a spare Akatsuki cloak, sleeping peacefully.
As the group took to the trees, Itachi was deep in thought.
"Now this dark lord has more than one reason to kill us all."
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