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Chapter 29 - Tobi's Big Moment

The sound of Tobi's out-stretched hand making contact with Zeotora's face, echoed through everyones' ears.

It echoed through the ears of the bystanding comrades, who let their attention drift from the cats to the dramatic scene.

It echoed through the ears of the wild cats, themselves, even they turned to see their leader being slapped across the face.

It echoed through Tobi's ears, he could hardly believe what he just did.

It echoed through the ears of Zeotora, well what was left of her, she was being possesed by a demon, so technically, it wasn't her.

Out of shock, Zeotora let go of Tobi.

Tobi moved quickly, he sat up and took hold of Zeotora's shoulders. Tobi shook Zeotora frantically, catching her attention, he looked into her eyes and shouted.

"MISS ZEOTORA! PLEASE LISTEN TO ME!"

The rest of the akatsuki watched in amazment as Tobi shook sense into Zeotora, who at this moment was possesed by a demon.

Tobi kept eye-contact with Zeotora, he made sure that he would be able to tell when she was returning to her normal state.

Zeotora's eyes grew redder and redder, but before she had time to transform any further. Tobi brought his hand up once more and slapped her again, this time harder.

"MISS ZEOTORA! I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE SOMEWHERE!" Tobi kept shaking Zeotora, forcing the glow in her eyes to fade slightly.

Tobi knew it was working.

"I KNOW YOU CAN FIGHT THE TWO-TAILED DEMON! DO IT FOR THE REST OF THE AKATSUKI! PLEASE!"

Zeotora let her gaze fall to her former comrades, the look on their faces caused the reality to dawn on her. What have I done? Why do I always do this? It's not my fault though, I know it isn't.

Zeotora's eyes slowly faded to a dark blue/purple, her hair thinned out and became more under control. Zeotora's claws returned to the short nails that they used to be, while the tails retreated into nothing. The fur that had claimed Zeotora's body now disapaited, along with tha cat ears that became human once more.

"Miss Zeotora? Is it you?" Tobi had stopped shaking Zeotora and he wanted to know if his theory worked.

Zeotora didn't reply, her eyes were fixed on the floor, not looking at anyone in particular.

"Yeah, it is her." Hidan called, a smirk forcing its way onto his face.

"Her eyes are back to normal, un." Deidara said, rather thankful.

The cats found no interest in staying, and so they went back into the forest. Zeotora still said nothing. She was trying to get over the fact that she had attacked her comrades, twice in two days.

"Hey, cheer up, Twinkle!" Hidan crouched beside Zeotora, looking down at her with an affectionate expression plastered on his face.

Zeotora cautiously dragged her eyes up to meet Hidan's. Hidan felt the corners of his mouth fall, as he saw the tears that poured down Zeotora's face, her eyes were that same ocean blue, but the tears dwelled at the corners of her eyes, waiting their turn to run down her cheeks and fall to the ground.

"Twinkle?" Zeotora questioned. "What do you mean by 'Twinkle'?"

Hidan smirked and put a hand on Zeotora's shoulder, "Well, I thought that since you get to give us nicknames, I should give you one aswell."

"So.... my nickname is Twinkle?" Zeotora smiled softely.

"Yeah, 'cause of the way your eyes twinkle when you smile." Hidan smiled at Zeotora, he helped her up and she was glad they forgave her.

Zeotora then displayed one of her famous childish grins.

"There's that smile we all love, un." Deidara said honestly.

Zeotora apoligised to her comrades, and like before they accepted. But this time Tobi stood solemnly, watching Zeotora.

Zeotora noticed Tobi watching her, she walked over to him slowly, almost reluctantly.

"Look, I.... uh, well.... sorry. And.....thanks." Zeotora scratched the back of her head, in her usual manner.

Tobi smiled behind his mask, "It's okay, and you're welcome..... hehe, besides it's good to have you back, Miss Zeotora."

Zeotora tilted her head to the side, then they both stood, fidgeting anxiously, not knowing what exactly to say. Zeotora knew what would break the ice.

She reached forward, and placed her hands on Tobi's shoulders, Zeotora took a step forward. She carefully moved Tobi's mask just enough to reveal his cheek, without exposing his face. Zeotora then placed a friendly, thank you kiss on Tobi's cheek.

Zeotora then pulled away and saw a blush spread across Tobi's pale skin. Tobi pulled his mask back into place and twisted his fingers together uncomfortably.

"Hey, you two! Are you coming to get something to eat?" Zeotora and Tobi turned and ran to join their team mates.

Zeotora walked along the pathway to the kitchen, they didn't have much to eat, but the whole time Zeotora was thinking these very words.

I really am sorry, I have betrayed your trust...... I will make it up to you, I promise.

*~To be continued~*

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