omg i LOVE this chapter! it makes me laugh :) i went a lil crazy in this chapter too it has such a sweet little moment in it too! lmao im in tooooo good of mood tonight, ive been watching you tube videos all day, though they were bleach there was one with this is halloween by nightmare before xmas heh AMAZING :P shinigami and hollows really know how to fit a Halloween song! :D well anyways.. family guy is amazing.. meg *fart sound* XD okay okay ill shut up.. i hope you enjoy this chapter as much as i did :)
"HAA! No wonder you and Deidara are paired. You're like Barbie and Ken! HAAHAA!"
I was laughing now the thoughts infiltrated my mind, hilarious. A large impact came to my head. I realized Sasori just smacked me over the head. I rubbed the sore area. Well giving half glaring half apologetic looks to Sasori. He just stared at me with that half asleep look he has. And the day continued just like that, me training my little puppet, trying to find hidden weapons then figure out how I found them. Unlike training with Deidara, it went mainly in silence, myself starting any conversation that did happen. But, it was peaceful, and I didn't get hurt for once. I think I might prefer this training. I smirked to myself.
One month down. Eleven more until Naruto is home. I wonder what's going to happen then. I know for a fact he's going to look for me. I'm surprised I haven't run into anybody yet. Actually I'm not, I just wish I could be. I'm just the adopted mist ninja. I'm a trouble maker. I sighed. Naruto and Shikamaru are the only reasons left in that place. It was unusually sunny out today. Well, we also were by Suna so it's not unusual for the warmer weather. Deidara hasn't come back yet. It was strange without him around, very... quiet... too...quiet... I NEED A BOMB.. Yes, I have grown so accustomed to his bomb wake up calls and battles it makes me uneasy to not hear them. I really do have problems.
"SASORI!"
I didn't know where he wondered off to.
"Kawako.."
I jumped out of my skin and fell on my face. I crawled back up and looked behind me. There he was, red haired brown eyed Akatsuki cloak and all, standing there like it was normal..
"I get it you're skilled... now quit that!"
"Hn"
"When's Deidara coming back?"
"I don't know. But, he was supposed to come let us know. I hate waiting."
"Do you have any jutsus that blow up?"
"No.."
"Can you add a bomb thingy in my puppet?"
"Why?" He seemed worried, it was kinda entertaining.
"Cause I miss Deidara's bombs."
He just stared at me. "Kawako. You worry me."
"Ha! My tomb I shall put the one who worried a S-rank criminal!" I smiled brightly.
He shook his head in disappointment. I stretched and decided to soak in some sun, try and get some normal colour in me. I took off my bandanna and headband, I pulled up the fishnet on my arms and stomach and laid in a grassy area. I sighed and smiled. It was nice, first day in a month I could relax.
"What is that?"
I opened an eye and looked at the man staring down at me. "Huh?"
"That necklace. You didn't have one when I first met you."
I closed my eyes again to hide. "Oh, just something I picked up."
Oh mah god. I'm an idiot. Come on Kawako play it cool. Play it cooool. Too late, I felt the chain slip from its hiding place. I felt his wooden finger graze on my skin. I sighed. Now, I have to explain this.
"What is this?..."
"A pendant.."
"Where did you get it?"
"It's for my religion.."
"Your what?"
He was pissed, anybody could tell, his eyes were hard as he glared into mine. I tried to smile, it was a very guilty smile. It was strange having my bandanna off. He continued to stare me down. I sighed and looked down.
"Once upon a time you guys left to do whatever, so I decided to go to the hot springs. Which is what I told you guys."
More cold staring, I felt like a child being punished, but this time it's worse then when the Third punished me for tagging along with Naruto. I knew the Third thought of me as much of his own as Naruto was to him. I respected the Third more then anybody.
"Well, when I finished at the hot springs Hidan and Kakuzu were walking through town. And you know first hand how I am.. I didn't run like a smart person. Hidan confronted me and I struck a conversation with him..."
His eyes lightened up a bit, he probably was remembering the times I managed to bring up conversation and avoid death when I met him. I laughed in my head remembering this myself.
"Well one thing lead to another, he talked about sacrificing me, I asked question.. Then BAM I ended up using him for my ceremony and he dubbed me a Jashonist."
I smiled widely at the man, trying to figure out what was on his mind. He now stared at the pendant.
"You know that religion is fake."
"Anybody can say that about anyone's beliefs.. Plus the whole thought of immortality is actually intriguing."
"Intriguing? What did he give you a brain to?"
I smacked him. "Ass."
He let the pendant drop and stood up. "Why would you want immortality?
"Why did you?" He avoided my eyes, he didn't give an answer. "Plus, I guess, knowing you were immortal.. I figured, maybe I could learn this sacrificing thing and then I wouldn't have to leave you..."
"Hn."
He bent down and put his hand on my cheek. His lips twitched into a small smile. Then he was up and walking away.
"I have to go look for something, there is a town South-East of here. If you promise to avoid that over obnoxious bastard, you can go to the hot springs."
I jumped up and smiled brightly, I ran and gave him a quick kiss and took off. He was left standing there, I put the doll in a scroll and stashed it in a pant pocket. I put my bandana and headband back on. I was off and on my way to the town. Another favourite thing about being a ninja to me is the jumping through the trees. It was so, thrilling, the wind, the colours the seed, just the feeling of jumping was fun to me.
Sitting in the hot springs was so very relaxing, but very uneasy. One cause there were other girls here. Two, I wasn't wearing my bandanna. I could feel there stares, hear the whispers. I sunk in the water, trying to blend into the stone behind me. That would be an amazing jutsu to learn, to blend into my surrounding area. Eventually I tuned them out enough to just relax. I sighed and looked up at the clouds going by. I wonder what Shikamaru was doing. I thought maybe he would at least would search for me. Not that I needed people looking for me. Heh, it's probably to troublesome for him. I know the Akatsuki is going to begin there search for more tailed demons soon. The same time Naruto returns. What am I going to do. Sasori and Deidara refuse to let me join under their surveillance. I don't know what I would tell Lady Tsunade or anybody else to why I have not returned yet. My head began to hurt and spin. I decided it was enough thinking, so I blanked out my mind, stretched out and relaxed once more. This place was very nice, I closed my eyes, another stupid thing to put on my list... Falling asleep in a hot spring.
"Why do you cover up your face Kawako. It's stupid."
"Why do you have to be so stuck up?"
"I have confidence in how I am."
"Tsh. You're just an idiot."
"An idiot that loves you."
I sprung awake from the feeling of slipping. Which I did, right in the hot spring, scratching my neck at the same time. It was only small nothing to worry about. The only thing I had to worry about was figuring out whose voice was in that dream. It was pitch black, there was only the voices. I rubbed my eyes and noticed I was beginning to look like a horribly aged fruit. I walked out, dried off and dressed back up. I left my pendant out since Sasori was already aware of my run in with the crazy immortal. I walked around the town checking out the stalls and everything. Sasori gave me money a while back because they didn't grab my bag.. Tsh they had all the time in the world to rescue me and they forget everything. I guess I should be great full... I mean I don't really know what happened, but I'm pretty sure Sasuke was going to kill me. I seem to be losing everybody slowly... I saw a silver chain. It seemed perfect. I took it to the counter and bought it. I walked out of the store and decided to head back to camp, it's been a good few hours anyway. I got a few random glares and a couple stares from passing villagers.
"E-excuse me..?"
I looked behind me to see a little boy with messy black hair. His eyes were dark, he didn't sleep much it seemed, they were also a dark chocolate brown. He wore a dirty black t-shirt and raggedy dark blue shorts. He had a self made pouch around his waist. He looked about 6 or 7.
"Oh. Hey, do you need something?" I bent down to his eye level.
"Are..you ..a a ninja?"
I lightly laughed. "Yes I am."
"That is so cool!"
He face seemed to lighten up and he seemed to relax a little. I laughed, he was so cute.
"I wanna be a ninja one day to!"
"Really? That's good! Can you throw kunai yet? That is something I learned in the early years."
"Well... I don't really have any of that stuff... But I practice throwing rocks at cans. I can aim really really well!"
His eyes were sparkling with excitement and pride.
"Do you know how to summon chakra?"
He looked down. "I.. I don't know how.."
I squatted down so I was now shorter then him.
"Hmm. Well, put your hands like this." I put my hands together in a simple seal to focus chakra. He copied me. "Now picture two different swirls of power inside of you, pick any two colours if that helps. One is mental and one is body."
He nodded his head and tried. I could feel it, but it wasn't actual chakra. I couldn't really describe what it felt to help this boy. But it was nice. I saw him frown in his concentration.
"Hey hey. Don't worry, it takes a while.. May I ask why you want to be a ninja?"
"Because I want to protect my sister! Me and her are alone, we have a place to stay but it's not the same. She is a couple years younger then me and I need to be a good big brother! So.. I'm going to become a great ninja and protect her from anything!"
I stared at the boy with such envy. He was so strong already. I thought for a moment. I detached the pack on my right arm. It had 2 kunai, 4 shuriken and bandages in it. I pulled out my money and put it in there as well. I handed it to him. He just stared at it.
"Take it.. You'll need it to train with. It will help you start out."
"R-r-really?"
"I can tell already. You have what it takes to be an amazing ninja." I smiled at him.
He took the pouch and held it in front of himself, his smile was so big his face could crack.
"Thank you so much ninja lady! I'll go practice my chakra right now!"
I stood up and ruffled his hair. "Good luck little guy. I hope to see you again one day."
He nodded his head viciously and took off running. I smiled to myself. This world has hope yet. I turned back around and continued my journey back to the clearing, the sun was beginning to set.
Sasori was back as well, he was in Hiruko, sitting by a fire I suppose he recently started. I walked over and sat beside him.
"You had a long day."
I was still smiling. "Yeah, I ran into somebody today."
"It wasn't Hidan again was it?"
"Hah. No, no. This little boy. He wanted to be a ninja to protect his younger sister. I gave him some tips and a pouch with supplies and money." I leaned back on my hands to look up into the darkening sky. "He was a real sweetheart. I think he'll grow into a fine ninja."
Sasori was silent.
"So what did you have to do?"
"Give me your puppet."
I raised an eyebrow but followed his command. I opened the scroll and box, passing him the wooden girl. He got out of Hiruko and pulled things out of his pocket. I watched him carefully. He took the head off of it and tinkered with a needle in it. He added many tiny black balls, he moved around a tube and a small veil. It took about 20 minutes in total till the head was back on.
"Watch."
The doll flew up and away facing away from us. A couple twitches of his finger and a tiny black ball flew out.
BANG
A small explosion came from the micro ball. I smiled widely at this.
"You got me my explosives!"
"Yes, the poison gas is still there but in a separate section of it's mouth. You'll have to be extra careful."
He brought the doll back as I nodded. I put it away.
"That reminds me.. I got something for you."
I rummaged through my pocket and pulled out a box. I got up and stood in front of Sasori.
"Stand up."
Surprisingly he did as I asked. I pulled the chain out and put it around his neck. There was a pendant on it of a blue scorpion. He picked it up to get a better look of it. He smiled. A full out genuine happy smile. It melted my whole being and couldn't hep but smile back. He let the pendant drop back down as his hand moved to my face pulling my bandanna down and me into a passionate kiss. If it wasn't for my hand gripping the sleeves of his cloak I surely would have fallen. This guy was worse than a drug. When it ended I was sad but I opened my eyes to stare into pale brown.
"I'm a monster.."
"No, you're human."
"I cannot die."
"You still have a heart."
"No, it was taken away the moment I let you live."
I smiled sweetly at him.
"I love you Sasori no Danna."
With that he pulled my head into his chest and wrapped his other arm around my waist, my arms instantly wrapped around him. And that's when I knew the answer to it all. No matter what happened I'll stay by him.
