Two Birds with One Stone
"No, it's 'all on me' if you get caught. I am the Hokage and you are a demon citizen of mine. You should have been killed long ago."
Chiyoko sat silently. "Fine. I'll refrain." The same promise she made to Kakashi-sensei. Look how far that one got her. Not even the Hokage could hold her back. Not now, not ever.
Haro was starting to lead his team closer to the answer to all of their questions. Everything that they came across fit his suspicions, too. Haro was getting closer to what he thought was a demon succubus. What he thought was Sachi.
In a village mailing office, along with sending their report on their findings, Haro also sent a letter to Chiyoko, explaining that he would be gone far more than a week. Maybe even two or three. With all of their leads, they were to continue and not abandon the mission. Now it was pursuit, not information gathering.
So, as Haro neared his beloved Sachi, he started to think of what might happen if he actually met her. It was unbelievable, for one. She said that she would disappear from this world. She wasn't dead when he had left her. She could have lied; she is a demon after all. And if it is Sachi that they find, what will Haro do? What will Haro say? Haro found himself longing for Sachi, remembering all the wonderful memories with her, even under her spell. He still loved her, despite how cruel her true nature was. Along with wanting to complete the mission, he also wanted to see Sachi. He had never wanted her dead. He had always loved her. He still loves her. Haro wanted to rip his heart out. He should not feel this way for Sachi, she's a demon. He should feel hate. Whenever the thought of Sachi was brought up because he looked at Chiyoko, he always felt hatred. So why does he feel love and desperation now? He always harboured a hate for Sachi. Whenever Chiyoko reminded him of Sachi, he would be consumed with hatred…
Chiyoko had received Haro's letter yesterday. His news brought some happiness in her life. Maybe she wouldn't have to explain about her hospitalization. Hopefully everyone would forget about it. She had gone to training the day before and today. Now, she was glad that it was the weekend. They were going to get their first mission tomorrow. She had no idea what it would be, Kakashi-sensei would tell them tomorrow, but she was excited.
Stretching her arms, she was heading home from the day's training. She had not used her abilities since her talk with the Hokage [A lie. She did a teeny bit, but she thought the guy was stalking her. She wanted to make sure he wasn't a rapist or something. Turned out he had some dirty thoughts, so she turned around and punched his lights out. So, she was right.]. Right now, she was heading to a shop to pick up a gift for the Nara's. She wanted to thank them properly. Well, it was just a basket full of random gifts. She didn't really know what to get.
She knocked on the Nara's door. Shikamaru answered. That's a surprise, she expected his mother to answer the door.
"Hello Shikamaru! May I come in?"
"Sure…" He said, looking at the basket in Chiyoko's hands. She walked in and Shikamaru closed the door.
"Is your mother home?"
"No."
"What about your father?"
"No."
"Neither of them are here?"
"That's what I said."
"Oh, I have bad timing. Well," she set the basket down on the living room table, "I got this gift for you guys as thanks for taking care of me and getting me to the hospital." She turned towards Shikamaru. "If you ever need anything, just call. I'm indebted to you guys."
"Uh, thanks." Shikamaru stood with his hands in his pockets staring at the basket. Chiyoko walked up to him and waved her hand in front of his face.
"You okay? Do you need to go to the hospital?"
Shikamaru stepped back. "No, I'm fine. Is that all?"
"Oh, yup. I guess I'll be going now, since your parents aren't here. Tell them thanks again!"
Chiyoko walked out of the Nara household. Shikamaru let out a long breath. He was hoping that he wouldn't see her anytime soon. He had a really strange dream that he couldn't really remember, but he did remember that Chiyoko was in it and she was really, really close to him. Whenever he thought of her, he had some strange draw to her as well. It was easily ignorable, but it wasn't normal. Not for Shikamaru, the King of Girl-Haters. And now all the products and gifts in the bag are going to be used all over the house. Every time he looks at one of them, he will be reminded of her. This is just great.
[Well, well. I guess Chiyoko doesn't know the true extent of her powers :3]
She yawned. Despite 'curing' herself by nearly killing Shikamaru, she still didn't feel quite right. She supposed that only one person wouldn't cut it. But, who else could she take chakra from unknowingly? And without the Hokage breathing down her neck about it. Who else…
Well, she could try Shikamaru again, but he was acting a little strange when she went over to visit, so she shouldn't chance it (delivering a gift wasn't the sole purpose of her visit). He's probably a little miffed.
She could somehow 'convince' Sasuke to help her out. But would forcibly subjecting him to the Kiss of Death force him to no longer keep her a secret? They aren't exactly the best of buds, too. Okay, so she can't chance it with Sasuke either.
Naruto is stupid and naïve. He wouldn't know what had happened even if she told him point blank. But, how should she get him into a vulnerable position? He is her teammate; maybe they should go 'train'. Or maybe she could tell him. He's got a whole demon inside of him, he must understand… Then again, he's stupid and naïve. He wouldn't know to keep his mouth shut.
Sighing, Chiyoko continued on her way. She decided to pass her house and go to the forest instead. Nature always fascinated Chiyoko, and it was very peaceful outside today.
"So you're Neji Hyuuga, hm?" Naruto said with a frown, his arms crossed.
Neji threw another kunai at a target on a tree. "Yes, I am. Who are you?"
Naruto grinned. "Naruto Uzumaki! The next Hokage!"
Neji stopped. "Hokage? Pf."
Naruto frowned, hands on hips now. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"You? Hokage?" Neji scoffed. "I hope that day never comes."
"Hmph. I've heard a lot about you. You're just like Sasuke said you were."
"And what's that?"
"Stuck-up and rude!"
Neji continued his training. "If anything, you just described Uchiha Sasuke, not me."
"Okay, well, he is too. But you're basically the same."
"Don't put me on his level." Neji thought for a moment. "You're other team mate thinks the same."
"Yeah, she said so, too. When we were all training together. Sasuke got kind of pissed…" Naruto babbled, scratching the side of his head with a finger. "But, that's not the point! The point is that I'm going to beat you!" Naruto jutted out a finger at Neji.
"Beat me? At what?"
"Everything!" Neji was lightly reminded of Guy-sensei's rivalry with Kakashi-sensei. Would this be the same? He sighed.
"You can do whatever you want, but I doubt that you can beat me."
"Oh yeah? You want to prove that?"
"Did you come out here just for a fight?"
"No, but I wouldn't mind using you as a punching bag!"
"There's no point in trying, you'll lose. I don't want to bother with the likes of you anyways."
"Too bad! Here I come!" Naruto ran towards an annoyed Neji.
Why announce that you're attacking? Neji thought.
After Neji had beat Naruto until he was limp and his eyes were swirling, he decided to return to his training. Naruto lolled against a tree while Neji practiced throwing kunai.
Walking through the forest, a little lost, Chiyoko saw something orange in the distance. Thinking it might be a sign or something helpful, she walked towards it only to find a knocked out Naruto. Confused, she moved the last few bushes in her way and stood staring at Naruto. What is he doing here? She heard a few thunks of kunai hitting a tree and then a soft landing. Neji had dropped down from, uh, somewhere in the sky.
"Eh? Uh, what are you doing here?"
"Training." Neji replied.
"Oh." Chiyoko said. "And, what is he doing here?" She pointed at Naruto.
"He challenged me."
"Oooohh." She looked at Naruto again and back at Neji, brushing off his clothes. "I'm guessing you won?"
"Yes… You're his team mate, right?"
"Yeah."
"Are you the one who gave him the wrong impression that I'm like Sasuke?"
"What? Uh, no. He kind of thought of that himself." Chiyoko jerked a thumb at Naruto. "I just happened to uh, agree with him."
"Hm, right." Neji said sarcastically.
"What, you think I'd say that? I hardly know you."
"You didn't have a problem with saying it to Hinata a few days ago."
Chiyoko stood confused for a moment. Then her mouth popped open in an 'O' of realization.
"OOOH. I guess I did say that, heh." She smiled and sweat-dropped.
Neji's eyebrows made a V and he glared at Chiyoko. Neji was ticked. He will not be compared to that Uchiha like that. He assumed a defensive stance.
"Care to see how I am not like Sasuke?"
Oh shit, Chiyoko thought, he wants a duel. Why must I have a big, fat mouth?
Chiyoko squared her shoulders and faced Neji properly. She didn't have to fight him, but he really was like Sasuke, attitude wise. And even if she did start fighting him, she could stop it in the blink of an eye. Literally. She took one last peek at Naruto who was now sleeping. Then back at Neji; at his pale, exposed, lavender eyes.
Two birds with one stone, she thought, smiling evilly in her mind.
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