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Chibi in a Box Chapter 35
What to do with redheads part 1
June's POV
Day two and twenty-two hours, thirty minutes and six seconds of Serenity being absent. My life is miserable. There has been zero decent meals, Itachi has been with Pein, Hidan is too busy sulking, and work is terrible.
The hospital wants me to work overtime because somehow more injuries have been popping up. Therefore sleep hasn't been a thing nor shall it.
But for the moment I am relaxing with my least favorite redhead.
Currently Sasori was snacking on a bag of chips while I looked over some paper drawings of puppets.
"You should fix the measurements on this one, the arms will be to short to attack," I suggested pointing to the paper.
"I don't want a puppet with freakishly long arms like Ashton. This is fine," he snapped irritably looking at his papers.
"I like this one though," I pointed to a female puppet that seemed to have very delicate features, it was small in size as well, "what's are you using this one for?"
"Flip the paper," he commanded tapping his finger on the table.
I turned the white sheet of paper only to discover the sketches of its insides. I was meant to store poison and medicine. The stomach opened like a cabinet but had a seal on it. The left stored deadly poisons and the right dotted medicines.
"Cool, infiltration I'm guessing," I assumed looking at it closer. "Correct," he acknowledged before biting into another chip.
I looked through the stack of papers to find more drawings only to come across a 3D model of a dragon.
"That's Brat One's, he says he wants to make that with his clay. Even drew the measurements, he's not talented enough to make something that large though," Sasori observed crossing his arms.
"He can do it," I assured looking at the sketch. It's almost exactly like in the anime, this dragon sketch is what he will make one day.
"I doubt it," Sasori sighed taking the paper. "The size is unrealistic, it'd take a rather large quantity of clay or chakra to enlarge it. Even then the chakra would be unstable, if set at a fast enough pace it could explode without Deidara detonating it himself," Sasori explained pointing to each flaw.
"I'll repeat what I said, Deidara can and will do it." I crossed my arms too to prove my point.
"What's under it?" I asked reaching for the stack of papers again.
"Don't, it's Brat Two's doodle," Sasori snapped smacking my hand from the stack. I reached for the papers again and flipped it over.
"Serenity isn't that bad of am artist," I argued looking the sketch over. It was a portrait of Sasori sitting at her desk working while Deidara leaned over him to watch.
"Not bad, I can actually tell its you. Though, I think if she just made a scribble it'd look better," I pointed out putting the paper down.
"Very funny," Sasori deadpanned rolling his chocolate eyes.
"Have you been helping Serenity with her art skills?" I asked staring at the paper.
Sasori paused for a moment, maybe he was thinking of lying, maybe he was thinking he wouldn't answer, none the less he answered.
"Just a bit of scolding here and there. Brat One has been helping her more," he sighed shaking his head. "Good," I commented happily.
Silence over came us for a moment. I reached over for the bag of chips and took a small handful. My eyes drifted to Sasori and we shared and awkward gaze.
He took the bag of chips back and broke eye contact. One of his hands absentmindedly rubbed the wooden table.
"How do it feel to be human again?" I questioned resting my head in hand. "It's terrible," he answered stretching his arms.
"I have to eat constantly, I have to keep hydrated, I have to rest in a particular position or I'll wake with a aching back. My neck is constantly sore and my digestive system seems to be defective. My emotions don't seemed to be dulled, therefore making both of the brats excessively more infuriating," he ranted furrowing his eyebrows together. He tapped each finger on the table, showing his annoyance.
"Sounds like being human," I snickered trying to hide my amusement with my hand, trying to cover a growing smile. "Then I'd much rather have my perfect puppet body back," he announced crossing his arms.
"I like you better this way," I straighten my back before turning my head, "but don't let that get to your head or your ego will get bigger."
"As if, you're flattery will get you no where," Sasori snapped, a frown tugging at his lips.
"Being human can't be that bad, I know you adore having the sense of touch back," I accused tilting my head to the side. His frown deepened at my accusation.
"I'm not accustom to this body, therefore it is logical to get familiarized with my surroundings," he answered glaring at me.
"Mhm, sure," I groaned sarcastically, as if Sasori, I know you better than that. "Why would I ever lie to you?" Sasori interrogated.
I didn't answer, I didn't feel the need to. He already knew the answer, I assume he did anyways.
"What time are you getting home tomorrow?" Sasori asked. The question caught me off guard, but I should be used to him asking random questions at random times.
"I want to leave as soon as possible tomorrow to pick up food, maybe Chinese," I pondered, thinking of what to do. "I want to come with you to work tomorrow," he announced.
"No," I deadpanned, the thought was ridiculous. "Yes," he snapped back as if I'd keep this up for argument.
"No-" "I will be accompanying you tomorrow, I have orders to research your medical machines and medication," he snapped standing up from his spot.
"Orders? Pein just can't dump you on me!" I snapped crossing my arms. "By the way Deidara will be coming with me," he added putting away the bag of chips.
"No, I cannot work with him flaring his chakra all the time. It's hard enough, I have to deal with someone making their chakra pop the air pressure-"
"They are not popping the air pressure," Sasori corrected waving his finger in my face, "they are simplyflaring their chakra and that's what it feels like."
"That's not the point, I can't deal with that, and having Deidara around would make it worse," I argued standing up from my chair.
"It's bad enough I have Hidan's chakra flaring and I constantly need to leach chakra off of you or else I feel sick but I'm not dealing with him," I explained jabbing my finger at his chest.
"Then take just me," Sasori smirked, almost like he knew something I didn't. "If you allow me to go without complaint I won't take the brat."
This was better than having two of them, I guess Sasori can supply me with chakra throughout parts of the day. It wouldn't be so bad then.
Though I felt terrible leaching from him. He explained to me since there was zero chakra in the air I couldn't absorb any for myself, I could only seek it out subconsciously. The others couldn't supply because he says my body may reject theirs and his soon after.
"I'm complaining to leader about this," I snapped getting up from my spot. "Go ahead," Sasori sighed waving his hand.
I whipped around to leave the room with a complaint threading itself together. Pein had to do something about this, the time Itachi was sick was bad. The whole Akatsuki was there, that was a big issue.
Deidara and Hidan ran around, Kakuzu was mistaken as a sick patient with his mask 24/7. Don't get me started on Madara. But the point being is I don't trust any member there.
By the end of my thought train I stood at Pein's door. With a deep breath and a light knock I prepared myself for him.
"Enter," Pein's voice commanded. I twisted the knob to see Pein sitting down at a desk in the side of the room, his eyes never leaving his work.
"Good evening Pein," I greeted bowing my head. Formalities were important with him, I've learned he hated disrespectful manners the hard way.
"Good evening. Tell me, why are you here?" he asked standing up from his chair.
"It's about Sasori and Deidara, the two can't come with me to work tomorrow, I won't allow it," I stated firmly, hoping to hold my ground.
"What makes you think my orders will bend for you?" he asked walking to me. "Nothing Pein, I am judging requesting that I leave for work like usual without anyone else," I explained looking down.
"Take Sasori," he ordered, towering over me. He was probably trying to intimate me, with his power voice and his serious demeanor. It was working.
"With all due respect-" "No, you take one or both. I don't care," Pein snapped, his hands staying motionless by his sides.
"Of course Pein," I replied bowing deeply. "Good. Is that what you came for, just to complain?" he asked waving a dismissive hand.
"Yeah," I muttered averting his gaze. In theory I would be more bolder but now that I'm talking, I feel small and insignificant.
"I'll make you a deal June. Take Sasori tomorrow, I feel the need to be educated in your world, after work show him your hospital and explain everything throughly. In return Deidara will not join you and," he paused for a moment for what seemed like dramatic affect, "I'll stop Hidan from flaring his chakra."
Considering Hidan did it constantly, in theory he had a good deal, but Pein wasn't the type to make deals. He made commands and orders.
It was a sinking feeling, but I knew he'd want something else or will be doing something else.
"That's a very tempting wager, but last time any of the Akatsuki was at my work place..." my voice died off due to his chakra.
Pein has a very distinct chakra, intense heat. Itachi is like a flames too, but a warming flame. Pein's is a distorted flame almost, the fire cracks and pops. Almost like the air pressure chakra I keep sensing but not quite. It's warmer and more intense.
To simply the sensation, I hate it.
"What were you saying?" he asked, almost in a taunting manner. "I'll take Sasori without complaint," I stated bowing my head again.
He looked at me the way Sasori did, half amused, half knowing. "Will that be all? I have work to get to."
Work? All I see is you lazing around, making me do all the work. You never lift a finger to do chores, all you do is stay cooped up in this room probably cuddling Konan.
Where is Konan? She is always with Pein, and if she isn't, she's with Ashton.
"Where's Konan?" I questioned, taking a step back. Pein glanced towards the side door which led to the bathroom.
"She's bathing," he answered rather boringly. "Does she need anything? I can get her anything." Being concerned for Konan usually meant being on Pein's good side.
There is a small listen of things that make Pein happy, even if that the word to use.
1. Quiet
2. Konan
3. World Domination
4. Anything That Makes Konan Happy
5. Seeing People he Dislikes in Pain
That's it, the list that makes Pein content or "happy", I live by this list in the household. I've learned my lessons and anything that goes against these listed statements is probably not a good idea.
I would heavily advice not to violate them unless absolutely necessary or if you're Hidan. Then you're accumulation as a being violates majority of them.
"I'll be on my way then," I answered stepping out of the room.
He didn't say anything in reply, all he did was sit back down. I left the room, closing the door behind me as quietly as possible.
With a heavy sigh I walked down the stairs. I looked towards the window by the front entrance. The porch light was still on, probably from Ashton.
"I'll join you in a minute Sasori," I called walking to the door. "Hurry up then, I'm waiting to hear you accept I was right," Sasori called back.
I rolled my eyes, of course that's why he'd want me to hurry. "Of course," I answered shaking my head.
It was a cloudy night, there was glittering frost on the ground. Despite Wisconsin being a cold state the winters seem to start off weird.
One minute it will snow four inches and the next you have spring weather. We've had a weak winter, but that's not bad, I enjoy warm weather.
The weather isn't that bad now, I mean if you been staying out in it the last few months you might have a bad cold and maybe hypothermia at worse.
I strained my eyes to look out the window to look at the sky before something crossed my vision. On the other side of the street I saw someone walking.
I thought it was a kid, usually the middle schoolers come out around this time trying to act 'cool' and 'edgy' but other than that, adults don't usually walk around at night.
The figure passed another home with the porch light and I got a flash of blue hair.
It wasn't Kisame's, he was upstairs with Ashton and Deidara. He doesn't even come down stairs after dinner usually.
"Sasori I'll be right back!" I called slipping on my shoes and dark blue jacket. "Where are you-" "No time to explain, I'll see you later dork!" I interrupted flinging open the door.
I slammed it shut after me and dashed after the blue haired culprit. I crossed the street while trying to zip up my dark blue jacket.
Kisame is not out, but Pein told me Konan was in the bathroom. Why would he lie to me? Why would Konan be out at this time?
"Wait up!" I called waving my arm. My hand latched onto the assumed Konan's jacket.
"June, what are you doing?" Bingo, it was Konan. She was wearing her Akatsuki cloak and her hair was all tied back.
"What am I doing out? What are you doing out? Pein told me you were bathing," I snapped, still gripping her cloak.
"You should go back inside," Konan suggested pulling away from me. "No, what are you doing?" I asked tugging at her cloak again.
"Go back inside, June," she demanded ripping her arm from my grasp. "Go back inside and don't say a word."
"I'm taking a wild guess, but you're looking for something, aren't you?" I asked raising a brow.
"I'm not looking for something," she snapped in return. "Then you're doing a mission or something right?" I interrogated.
I should turn around and leave her alone. It's her business, knowing Pein she'd get in trouble if she failed.
"I am June and I won't fail, leave me then," she commanded looking towards the house.
"Forgive me for prying, I was just concerned. I'll leave," I apologized bowing my head. "I should apologize for the harsh tone, I'm just frustrated," Konan explained tilting her head to the side.
She frowned for a moment and brought her hand up to rub her cheek. "Thank you for listening," she sighed happily.
"No problem," I answered nodding my head. She was about to say something but I didn't hear. My hearing was muffled, yet there was no hands around my ears.
Well, my hearing wasn't really muffled it felt like it. I swallowed twice trying to rid the sensation before it seemed to crackle then pop.
I put my finger to my ear and moved it up then down, hoping to stop the feeling.
"While you're out can you try not to flare your chakra?" I asked hanging my head. "I'll try not to," she replied with a gentle smile.
"I can't stop feeling that popping, it's getting so annoying. I just can't deal with it," I grumbled rubbing the bridge of my nose.
"Of course," she muttered putting her finger to her chin. "What?" I questioned. "You can feel his chakra!" she exclaimed clasping her hands together.
"Feel who's? You knew who was doing it?" I asked, though I was rather annoyed.
"Yes," she answered grabbing my hand. "Can you feel his chakra?"
"Well yeah, it's almost always flaring or doing something," I sighed squeezing her hand. "Despite my words earlier June, you're coming with me," she demanded taking a step forward.
"Where are we going?" I asked pulling away. "I'm looking for him and you can sense his chakra!" she exclaimed tugging at my hand only to start walking forward.
"I'm going to need you help me find him, you can sense his chakra. The more you feel it, the closer we'll be." Konan started walking a bit faster while holding onto my hand.
"Wait! I have a lot of questions, where are we going? Who are we looking for? Why is whoever here?" I asked trying to pull back.
"Who else would I be looking for?" she asked rather calmly. Kona broke out into a sprint while death gripping my hand in return.
"Konan! Slow down!" I yelled trying to keep up. I didn't run, period. I wasn't fast and the speed she was going at was inhuman.
My arm was tugged at again, my legs wildly alternated steps, one foot after another till I didn't take another step, my arm in turn was jerked up.
I looked up to Konan to see paper surrounding her back and forming her paper, angel wings.
"Konan! What are you doing!" I screeched as I was violently heaved from the ground.
Her wings beat down in a rhythmic pattern making the rubble on the sidewalk move away from us. My hair flew into my face and into my mouth.
My body was lifted and next thing I knew Konan was carrying my securely, not daring to drop me.
I clinged to her neck for dear life, sharp breaths followed soon after.
"Are you crazy? We're flying! We're actually off the ground and in the air and this is dangerous! Put me down please! I could fall or die!" I screeched holding her tighter.
A chuckle came from the Angel. "I would never drop you June, this way is faster too." Konan adjusting me so her arms were holding my legs and back.
Basically bridal style... She was holding me bridal style.
"I don't want to help anymore," I whined closing my eyes. "What if someone saw us? They'd call the cops, they freak out!"
"You told us that people are always looking at their phones, plus the night is not illuminated," Konan chuckled amusingly, almost as if she were enjoying my suffering.
"Please don't let go, please don't let go, please don't let go," I chanted quietly to myself. "Calm yourself, it's just a short flight," Konan insisted shaking her head.
The air pushed against my face and hers, the night air was cold and bit at my face. The night sky was dark and bleak. No stars or moon tonight, sadly.
"Now tell me, can you feel his chakra?" she asked, slowing her flight so it was a smooth glide.
I closed my eyes for a moment, the pressure inside my head grew. "Yeah, keep going," I ordered keeping my eyes closed.
Konan nodded and her wings pushed down, lurching us forward. "You never told me who we're looking for," I muttered keeping a firm grip around her neck.
"I'm sorry, I should have told you before we left," Konan sighed amusingly.
"So," I drawled looking up at her. Konan looked down at me and smiled warmly.
"Nagato."
Chapter 36 is actually wrote but not edited, I should get on soon. I have a few more ideas but otherwise I think it will be over after.
Funfact- Ashton constantly loves to "play" wrestle with Kisame. Though he has given her a fair share of injuries. Kakuzu doesn't like June's time counting habit because it'll mess up his money counting when she mutters it aloud.
A- The weather here in Wisconsin is... Unique. This winter has been write don't get my started.
Q- Favroite show? (Not anime)
Well thanks for reading! Till next time!