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Chapter 38 - Where Do Your Loyalties Lay?
The five Akatsuki members stood, staring in disbelief.
No way!
"What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?" Hidan felt his spine prickle as Zeotora's voice rang through his ears. Zeotora had changed into her serious self, the side of her that never failed to complete a mission, the side that held no mercy, the side that was charging towards Hidan, full speed fist held firm aiming directly at the paralysed Shinobi.
THWACK!
Hidan's head was flung sideways due to the force put behind the punch. "HOLY JASHIN THAT HURT!" Hidan's hand shot to cup his bruised cheek, "What the heck? I thought you were on our side!"
Zeotora remained silent, her fist fell to her side. She tilted her head to get a better look at Hidan. Zeotora's eyelids were once more lowered and her eyes tinted with evil and blood lust.
"Y'know, she was rather quick to change her opinion about who's side she's on." Hidan shot a warning glance a Juugo, "It was probably because she knew she would be working with me." Juugo smirked to himself, feeling all proud.
"Oh yeah!" Hidan jumped up and ran to throw a punch at Juugo. Juugo dodged the punch and threw his own hitting Hidan in the chest. Hidan spat up blood, then brought his leg back and kicked Juugo, knocking him over, they began pounding each other. Hidan wouldn't let anyone talk like they know Zeotora better the Hidan, himself, did.
Konan walked slowly towards Zeotora, "Zeotora? " Konan said timidly. Zeotora felt a wave of guilt pass through her, Karin picked up on that fact.
"Stay away from her!" Karin jumped down and threw Konan back, she hit the wall with a thud. Konan gritted her teeth, before preforming some hands signs and disintegrating into a million, or more, pieces of paper. Karin looked around her, Where is she? Suddenly Konan reappeared behind Karin and threw a number of paper shuriken at her, Karin jumped back, she got hit in the left arm, her stomach and lower right leg.
Seeing that the two Kunoichi were busy, Itachi stepped forward he eyed his younger brother. They to engaged in battle. Kisame knew it was his turn, he pulled out his sword and lunged at Suigetsu, Suigetsu drew his own sword and attacked Kisame.
Leaving Deidara standing face-to-face with Zeotora. Zeotora hesitated before pulling her fist back and slamming it into Deidara's stomach. Deidara clenched his teeth, he didn't let his eyes leave Zeotora's. He knew that somewhere, deep down, Zeotora didn't want to hurt Deidara. "Zeotora." Zeotora froze, "Please don't do this, un."
Zeotora shook the guilt away, then jumped into the air, she brought her leg out straight and the impact sent Deidara into the ground and leaving a huge dent where he lay.
I'm sorry Dei dei.
The words rang through Zeotora's head, but she couldn't say it, not even if she tied. Deidara felt his muscles weaken, then he felt weight on his stomach. His eyes opened slowly, he saw Zeotora sat on him. Zeotora reached down and grabbed Deidara's collar. She pulled him up, then sent her fist flying towards Deidara, making a loud thump as Deidara's jaw was assaulted.
Deidara was sick of this, he hated all the nicknames, he was tired of trusting Zeotora then being thrown back by betrayal, he couldn't stand the rude awakenings, and he HATED going on missions with the childish Kunoichi. Deidara hated Zeotora, that was proven in chapter 6.
Just as Zeotora's fist was about to inflict more damage, Deidara grabbed Zeotora's wrists, Zeotora's eyes locked onto Deidara. He glared at Zeotora and his eyebrows fixed into a frown, as a growl passed his lips. Deidara bent his knees so that they rested on Zeotora's stomach, he then pushed out as hard as he could, sending Zeotora flying.
Zeotora groaned as she hit the ground, Hidan turned to see what had cause the disturbance, "DEIDARA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? WE ARE MEANT TO BE SAVING ZEOTORA, NOT KILLING HER!"
Deidara ignored Hidan's complaints as he jumped onto his clay bird, and hovered above Zeotora.
Zeotora sat up and peeled her eyes open just in time to see a number of clay insects, falling from Deidara's palm-mouths. Zeotora was amazed, Is he going to- "KATSU!"
Suddenly the insects that surrounded Zeotora, exploded sending a loud bang through the empty forest.
Deidara admired the explosion as wind rushed past him, the next thing he knew, he was pinned, face-down, on his clay bird. Zeotora was sat with one knee behind Deidara's head, her hands held Deidara's arms to the ground and her other knee was rested on Deidara's back to immobilise him. It felt like dejavou (A/N I know I spelt it wrong)
The only difference between now and back then, is that, Deidara knew, Pein wouldn't break up the fight this time.
Zeotora pulled out a kunai and held it in the air, she brought it down swiftly, Deidara closed his eyes.
Wind brushed against Deidara's face, as a low thump was sounded near Deidara's head. Deidara cautiously opened his eyes and saw the kunai a mere few centimetre for his face. Zeotora's weight was suddenly lifted from Deidara's back.
Deidara rolled over and let his eyes fall upon Zeotora, who was lifted off of the ground and an Akatsuki cloak could be seen behind her. Deidara let his eyes fall upon the silver hair and Jashin pendant, that was seen behind Zeotora, Hidan! "Thanks Hidan, un."
Hidan shot a glare at Deidara, as if to say I didn't do it for you!
Zeotora was held up, her feet not touching the ground, by the collar of her shirt. "If you don't let me go, I will have to do something." Hidan felt the shiver again, as Zeotora's blood thirsty voice poisoned his ears. The words echoed through Hidan's mind, he wasn't too far from clutching his head. But he didn't want to show weakness.
"And what would you do?" Hidan asked, trying to match Zeotora's forceful tone of voice.
"Ask again, and I'll show you." Zeotora had a hint of temptation in her voice, Hidan wanted to see if Zeotora had really reverted back to her old, evil, self. So he said.
"What. would you do. if I. didn't let you go?" Hidan spoke tauntingly, he practically felt Zeotora's evil grin as she lifted her arm, and placed her hand on Hidan's wrist.
"Are you sure you want to know?" Zeotora asked, in a way that seemed she wasn't even asking, it was like she was telling him that he was sure.
Hidan leant forward slightly, and whispered in Zeotora's ear, "Try me." Hidan immediately regretted his words as Zeotora dug her nails into Hidan's wrist, Hidan felt his grip on Zeotora's shirt weaken. His hand soon turned numb, with the pressure Zeotora was putting on his wrist.
Now Hidan knew why Kabuto was in so much pain, when Zeotora had her nails dug into Kabuto's shoulder.
Hidan had let go of Zeotora, but Zeotora had not even come close to letting her grip loosen. Hidan was soon on his knees and blood was running down his arm. Hidan thought it wasn't possible, but Zeotora somehow gripped tighter.
Deidara didn't know what to do, so he did what anyone would do. He climbed to his feet and made his hand take a thin aerodynamic shape, he then sliced through the air and aimed for Zeotora's neck, but Zeotora reached up with her other hand and grabbed Deidara's hand in her own.
Suddenly, she froze. Deidara watched as Zeotora began to shake. The contact between both Deidara's and Zeotora's hands, sent Zeotora into a state of flash backs.
Deidara saw Zeotora's reaction and moved slightly, so he could hold Zeotora's hand more comfortably. Zeotora slowly let go of Hidan's, blood covered, wrist and turned to face Deidara.
Deidara smiled lightly, tears threatened to fall form Zeotora's eyes any minute. But she held them back. Deidara was so relieved to know that Zeotora was on his side again. Wait a minute... Deidara hated Zeotora. Then why did he feel relieved?
Hidan clutched his wrist and stood up.
Suddenly he fell flat on his back as Zeotora swung her leg round, tripping him up. Deidara was then thrown down beside Hidan. Zeotora stood tall before them, "You think you can stop me that easily? Well you're wrong." Zeotora took some shuriken in both hands and prepared to attack. She swung her arms down and let the weapons leave her grasp.
Karin held Konan against the wall, she suddenly collapsed.
Juugo was holding Kisame still, allowing Suigetsu a better angle. Both Suigetsu and Juugo fell to the ground.
Sasuke was fighting Itachi, head-to-head, Sasuke gritted his teeth then fell forward.
Hidan and Deidara were amazed. Zeotora was now facing the opposite direction, she had hit each one of Orochimaru's henchmen, while their guard was down.
"You stupid idiots, I was on your side right from the start." Zeotora spoke in her normal voice now. Hidan let a sign of relief escape his lungs.
Sasuke climbed onto all fours and looked over at Zeotora, Orochimaru will be shocked to hear this.
Sasuke gathered each of his comrades and left the scene. Zeotora watched, she was finally allowed to go back.
"Sorry about that." Zeotora started, "It was the only way I would've been able to get back." Zeotora's voice held sorrow and guilt.
"It's ok Twinkle, but can I say something?"
"Sure. What is it?" Zeotora asked curiously.
"You have some grip on ya. Geez, I never thought you could get me on my knees!" Zeotora giggled, Hidan was right. No one expected Zeotora to be that strong.
Just as they got back to the base, Deidara put a hand on Zeotora's shoulder and said truthfully, "Good to have you back, un."
*~To be continued~*
A/N
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