Hello! And Yes, this is the end. There's a note at the end of the chapter so read it if you're interested in where this story is heading.

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2017- Finished.

-Line Break-

It's was just like preparing for my death, only the detachment was easier to come. This black and white serenade that hummed in my ears and the movements that went around was easily watched like an old television set with bad reception. I easily flicked through what was going on with the others like I was changing the channels with a remote.

I tried to stay interested, find reasons to stay but I couldn't continue watching when I'm no longer part of the act.

To soar and hunt in the night, my job always had the best views.

Everybody was fine without me, they can live their lives just as well and I'm glad for it. This loneliness was relieving but saddening at the same time, it was like waking up for the first time in the orphanage again but only I was satisfied instead of angry and confused.

And instead of waking up, I'll be leaving behind.

If I stay, the only thing that will be there for me is stagnation and then degrading to the level of sheep. Everyone would be happy to see that happen but I will not trade my integrity for a comfortable life. Didn't do it before, won't do it now.

This is the freedom that we all shared, sacrificed an easy-going life to obtain a pleasure that few would cheat to get.

I wish there was I had better options, but this will make me the happiest.

Options, there were endless amounts of options...

I just wish it was with Orochimaru, I really liked him after all. He was a completely new experience and I had a half of mind of kidnapping him with me.

I've never been one to force others seeing I hate it when others force me, just let life live and live life...

That's fine though, I'll just make my days last with him.

-Line Break-

"You're oddly affectionate."

I blushed. "W-what's wrong with that? I- I'm- is it weird?" I looked up to Orochimaru. "S-should I stop?"

"Are you trying to get my attention then?" Orochimaru said amused. "All you need to do is ask, Yuu. You can be absolutely adorable, you know?"

"S-shut up! K-keep that up and I'll stop!" I crossed my arms and turned away. "This was a stupid idea."

This is the last time I ask advice from the girls. Trying to do something special for him was a complete and utter waste of time, obviously Orochimaru wasn't like any other man and he wouldn't be impressed with me trying to do something out of character. It was just wrong for me and him, being sentimental like a normal person was out of our grasps. This couple shit the girls wanted me to do was stupid.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and a tug on my hair. "My apologies, can I make it up to you?"

"This was stupid, forget it."

I squeaked being roughly turned around and having my lips be assaulted. His hands easily entrapped my body and I basked under his attentions. My arms wrapped around his neck not wanting this to end.

I sighed feeling him pull away, he looked curious and happy. "I didn't know I was neglecting you, mate."

"D-don't be full of yourself, I- I just wanted to do something and I failed." I bit my lip. "I'm no good with these kinds of things."

"Nonsense, I find it adorable seeing you try to act cute. But why though?"

My eyes teetered away from his, my thoughts filtered and I went back to what I will do.

I was a hunter, not of beast but of guilty man.

The past months here weren't just stagnating because of my lack of effort, being rounded up after hunting in the forest and being scolded for it wasn't a good reaction to get when it was the closest to getting blood on my hands again. I needed to hunt but it seems like they've forgotten.

I wonder if they'll all forget about me too.

"Yuu." My vision snapped back to reality. "You drifted again, anything you want to confess?"

They were my friends, my best friends. I had so little of them but each one of them were more precious than any other life.

"I've been doing a lot of thinking since I woke up, it's too peaceful here." I said. "I'm not built for this peace."

Orochimaru stared with sharp eyes before nodding. "No, you don't shine as bright anymore, what are you going to do about it?"

I looked up to see the sky. The boundless array of warm colours that set ablaze to the evening will go unnoticed by too many people. I could see the ghosting skyscrapers and hear the loud traffic that the sheep mimicked, never minding the rise and fall of the rest of the world.

That freedom of being unseen and yet so vast that encompasses pass my vision, I wanted that.

I was a killer, a hunter, a predator.

I was never meant to be put in a corner on some cozy pillow. I was like an old stuff animal with too many patch jobs, a cracked piece of china, a fucking mount on the wall. I was no better than a show cat.

If being a wild beast can lead me out of this hell, then I'll leave everything behind.

"Yuu?"

"I'm sorry."

I'll even leave him behind.

-Line Break-

I was an artist.

These colours will probably be the last I'll ever paint for a while, my brush strokes never wavered even after hours upon hours of standing and imaging everyone. Minato's calm smile with Kushina's confident one, Mikoto's long black hair that shined like silk compared to her husband's messy but well groomed hair. The Hyuuga couple stood just as comparable as Sakumo brightened up the rivaling families with his usual laid back smile and hulking figure.

All the hatchlings and fledglings were here too, from little Naruto to my very first leech, Kakashi. Even Akio was on here because I couldn't even deem him as an adult, he was a massive man-child.

I don't see them much these days, everybody was busy doing their own things while I had all the time in the world to plan and get lost in my thoughts. The endlessness of time finally settled to stretching out the days when I finally don't have an active drive to push me forward. No war to train for, no missions to be ready for, and Minato has a good handle on Danzou.

This isn't the life I want to live, I just can't live this life.

"Yuu-chan! You're painting again and it's huge!" Kushina barged in. "This is amazing! Are you going to hang it in your living room?"

I sighed. "Something like that."

This painting is something I wanted to leave behind, to acknowledge just what I was leaving behind. The peace that everybody celebrated, the happiness they gave off, and the safety and security where my own will stay.

"Where're you and Orochimaru? Could it be that you can a separate painting just for the two of you?" Kushina looked coy.

I looked away. "That's none of your business."

Because I didn't belong in this kind of image, I was a man of war and the bringer of death that'll die in this kind of environment. My whole being favoured the prickling shadows no matter how much I want to walk with them.

And Orochimaru was special, I've long painted him separately because he wasn't even close to anyone. The solitary elegance and the unapproachable presence held a power that glowed through his eyes. It's still unbelievable that a man like him was the one to confess to me, the one to choose me. The only other person I know he holds a high regard to was the Third Hokage and Tsunade-sensei who I was going to paint next.

Orochimaru was also mine, how could I not paint him?

"Yuu-chan? Are you okay?" Kushina waved her hand in front of my face. "You're not having a fit, are you?"

"I'm just tired." I gave a yawn. "I've been painting for awhile."

"I can tell, c'mon, let's get you cleaned up and to bed." Kushina pulled at my sleeve.

"No, I still need to feed Asa, she'll wake me up." I turned away from her and walked out of the room. "Then I have to walk her, she needs the exercise."

The dog was lazy despite how big she got, Sakumo lied when he said she'd grow slow. The little pup grew into a small pony, a giant puppy pony that still sleeps near my fireplace like a cat but follows me around like a lost duckling. I highly suspect that Orochimaru did put something in her food bowl and wouldn't put it passed him to see if he can enhance her growth just because. Kakashi ended up naming her, the dog was always up with the sun and knocked out without it, the jonin's lazy naming also came into play.

Asa will be following me out unfortunately, she has this ability to track me down before whining for food. I didn't need her being used to track me down when I make my escape for a reason like that.

What doesn't hurt you can only help you, take full advantage of it.

She'll be learning to hunt for herself if she's staying with me. She needs to learn how to pull her own weight, literally.

Food is always available, if hunting people was easy then animals are free meals.

The giant pup can't leech off me all the time.

"Yuu-chan!" My thoughts snapped away with Kushina looking very worried. "C'mon, I can feed your dog, go to bed."

"I'm fine, I'm just thinking." My hands tugged off my apron. "Don't worry."

"Yuu-chan, I don't know if you've noticed but you're like the walking dead." Kushina bit her lip. "Everybody is worried, Minato is worried."

I'm a prisoner in my own home and the fencing extends to the village walls.

But not for long.

My freedom will come to me and I'll leave behind this purgatory, I'll will not continue to mindlessly go through motions that the mundane do daily.

Not some sheep that hid behind their shepherds and dogs.

I completed my tasks and I was useless behind these walls, I'll move on like the others did. I was done being haunted by my past and I will not let them hinder me anymore.

I will be free.

-Line Break-

"Minato, I'm so worried about him." Kushina looked haggard. "I don't think it's safe for him to be alone anymore."

Minato bit the inside of his cheeks and clenched his hands. "I know but he doesn't want to move in with us."

"Then force him!" Kushina yelled. "I can't stand seeing him walk around like a ghost anymore, it's like he isn't living anymore!"

It's been almost a year since Yuu has been awake and despite how well he was recovering for the first few months, his little brother took a slow downward incline trying to cope not being able to go on missions. The life in Yuu's eyes went away and his emotionless state scared everyone.

Minato would love to fix that, give Yuu his usual search and destroy missions along with the more subtler assassination ones but he's seen just how bad Yuu's new fits can be. They lasted longer and physically rendered him completely helpless, the fact that they seem to happen randomly didn't help him. Though Yuu has been better recently, not really with his current state.

If he thought about it, there wasn't a time where Yuu wasn't hostile. His death like state, the gliding gracefulness and the stoic composure that royals try to achieve, wasn't suiting for a violent person like him. Even with him safe and near, he was so faraway. An untouchable presence even when people try to hold on.

Minato was afraid that if he forced Yuu to do anything, he'll simply make it worse. That he'll make Yuu more withdrawn and even more lost in his thoughts. The only person he seems to open up to anymore was Orochimaru and he seems to be losing him as well.

"Maybe not with us, I'll ask Orochimaru."

Kushina visibly swallowed some spit before nodding. "That's fine too, just, we can't leave him alone."

The most concerning thing that was on her mind was Yuu's will to live and Kushina voiced to him her concerns about having just half a soul. She told him that when Yuu wakes up, they may be face with a lifeless husk, a shell of a person that they knew. When he finally woke up, her fears were relieved but the effects of having only half a soul was quickly seen and Yuu's personality change ripped back her previous fears.

But Minato knew that the cause wasn't because of that, Tsunade said that the fact that Yuu trying to do his normal activities, at an excessive amount at that too, and go out hunting without permission was him coping, or trying to. He didn't believe Yuu to be suicidal, his brother lived through too much and had too much pride to kill himself, but he knows that Yuu tends to do drastic things when given the chance.

Will do drastic things. Yuu doesn't do things half way done if it involves others.

He doesn't quite trust in how Orochimaru indulges his brother's wants, the man seems to drop everything to tend to his brother almost obsessively, but at least he knows he'll take care of him when needed. The Snake Sannin's tendency to go along with Yuu's activities didn't make him the most responsible person to care for him but he made Yuu happy. Yuu hasn't shut him out yet.

It hurts that he wasn't the one that still had the chance to bring him back.

-Line Break-

The minty earth scent that was accompanied by him latest victim made me purr. The simmering chakra that was still excited from the mission he came back from tingled my senses and I wanted to bury deeper into that. This was the closest to I'll get to the field until I'm free.

"I still need to shower, Yuu." Orochimaru chuckled.

"You smell good." I nuzzled into his chest. "How many did you kill?"

"Just three, would you like to join me? I can tell you about it."

My cheeks reddened. "Pervert."

He smirked before pushing me into his couch. "I'm not the one purring to the smell of blood, I might have to make a special perfume if I get this every time."

"It's been awhile." I looked away blushing. "And it's not just the blood, like like your natural scent."

"Oh? What do I smell like usually?" Orochimaru circled his thumb onto my collarbone.

"A minty earth smell." I sighed letting his hands wander. "I like it a lot."

I didn't want to give this up, his cool touch and the everlasting affections he gives. The way his fingers burns my skin and how easily he said his words to me. I liked the golden predatory glow from his eyes and the screaming danger he exuded that brought fire to my instincts. The way he moved and kill also put that fluttering sensation within me because he's so strong.

It would be so easy to end it after all.

But sacrifices have to be made, and it's not like I'll be killing him.

Or at least physically.

"Yuu." My vision cleared to see Orochimaru pursing his lips. "You're distancing yourself."

"Yeah, I am."

Because I wasn't needed anymore. I didn't bother hiding it either because there was no point in trying to keep their hopes up. This will be painless and they won't notice my absence, they've simply floated away and I didn't follow after. I didn't want to follow.

But a little part of me hoped someone noticed, see if someone wasn't blind to the secret they created.

"Yuu." Orochimaru looked pained. "What's wrong?"

"I'm sorry."

He gripped my hair painfully. "What exactly are you sorry for? You're not planning on leaving me, are you?"

I winced before responding. "If you put it that way, I guess I am."

Orochimaru hissed at me. "You're absolutely selfish, little lizard. Why don't you tell me these things?"

"I think I love you." I stared at the ceiling. "I'm too attached to where I'll break, you like it here."

"I only stay because of you." Orochimaru gripped my arm tightly. "When are you leaving? I'll have to make storage scrolls."

My eyes focused and his words just now reached me. "Y-you want to leave with me?"

"You are the most self-centered person I know." He gave another harsh tug on my locks. "I told you didn't I? You're mine, I would've followed you out and punish you for leaving me behind. You should be grateful that I've became more perceptive of your destructive habits, how your idiot brother hasn't caught on is beyond me but you it will best do you good to behave from now on."

My body shivered at his words and I reached for him, the feeling of relief and tears came out and I couldn't help but cry into him. I was so happy, but I can't help but wonder.

"You'd really leave with me?"

Orochimaru scoffed. "If it wasn't for you, I would've been out of this village long ago. Unlike you, I hold no love for anyone in this village, your faith in me is flattering though."

"I love you." I kissed him. "Orochimaru, I love you."

He was surprised at my action before kissing me back. "You make is hard to stay angry at you, my dear lizard. Again, you're lucky I'm well acquainted with your destructive habits, in fact, this is the best time to see if your collar will fit."

I choked. "C-collar?"

"Choker, collar, they both do the same thing." He pulled out a silver, metal choker with varying shades of cool coloured gems. "Either way, think of this as an engagement ring, my clan had different ways in claiming their intendeds. This will also prevent people from asking questions, I can get a ring if you'd like though."

"T-the collar's already bad enough!" I blushed. "J-just put it on already."

"But before I do, will you marry me?"

This man was going to kill me himself with how he can twist my insides painfully. Orochimaru's knowing smirk made me want to hiss and my instincts flared anew at the implication of the collar.

But, he just asked-

"Yes, yes I do!"

I was way more excited than I thought, I was much more happier than I thought I would be. But it was like he said, I was selfish and self-centered. I like being needed, not wanted, and the way he looked at me was not something I can ever replace.

Maybe these last few months here won't be so bad.

-Line Break-

It's been a week since Yuu and Orochimaru disappeared from the village, maybe even longer seeing it took a couple of days to successfully disarm the seal traps in Orochimaru's family compound.

And it seems like they've been planning there leave for awhile now, majority of Yuu's books are gone and along with his weapons and gear and Orochimaru took nearly all his research. Those rooms were left open but they were purposely left open, to show everybody that they left by their decision.

"Report."

"We found these in Orochimaru's bedroom." Kakashi hesitated. "Orochimaru left you a letter."

Minato's focus sharpened and took the pieces of paper from his old student. The first was shocking, it was a marriage certificate between Orochimaru and Yuu with their signatures dotting the date of a month ago. That painful feeling of hurt grew more seeing how much he's missed, seeing how much he didn't see.

The other was an envelope addressing to him, there was a simple seal that had a nonsensical one drawn on top. Yuu definitely influenced Orochimaru, no need to put in extra effort in keeping a letter secure if misdirection worked.

I'll take care of him.

Those were the first words he read and he could now piece together what really happened. Reading the rest of the letter made him sit back into his chair and stare at the ceiling, there was a feather light weight of guilt and relief that made him worry of how accepting he was of this situation. But it was nice to know that Orochimaru was finally putting his head to use in something that even he can agree on.

"Kakashi, call the search off, apparently this is Yuu's way of getting back at me for forcing him to retire." Minato said tiredly.

"What? By abandoning the village?" Kakashi didn't quite know how to hide his pain. "That doesn't make sense."

"'An extended honeymoon' as Orochimaru wrote." Minato gave a wry smile. "Technically, Orochimaru is retired as well seeing he put in his packet a couple of months ago, I wondered why he was resigning from the ranks and his labs but I didn't expect this. It makes me wonder how far they planned to do this together."

Because this wouldn't be the first time Yuu did something long term like this, but this time, he didn't mind Yuu running away. Compare to all the other things he did, this was actually tame and much more harmless than what the others thought.

Yuu will do everything to stay away from people and Orochimaru was still a scientist so he wasn't worried that they won't be able to establish a home that suited their needs. Even if it meant being away from him, he can help hide their trails if it makes Yuu happy.

The picture of Yuu smiling so brightly was worth it after all, he was surprise that Orochimaru was even willing to promise odd updates like Jiraiya did with his spy network. The Snake Sannin even put in the locations of where they might settle at with a strong suggestion of burning the letter after memorizing them.

They were planning on exploring the Elemental Nations for what it's worth, see the sights and enjoy being married. For a pair so out of touch with society, they do things that most couples wish to do but it was probably normal for them to just proceed just like they do. To them, the rest of the world should be following their example.

"Kakashi, don't be too upset with Yuu-chan, can you honestly imagine him sitting well behaved after being forced to retire?"

The Hatake made a frustrated sound. "But they both left, they didn't tell anybody!"

Minato gave him a soft gaze. "I wish he told me, I want to bring them both back, but legally they can come and go whenever they wish. For shinobi it's a little hard to do that especially concerning the ones with sensitive information, but if we put this under Yuu's antics and as another way of them being an asset to the village, I'm sure there won't be much of a fuss."

Kakashi frowned. "You're going to lie for them?"

"No, to truly retire from the ranks, the shinobi has to die." Minato said finally. "How the others interpret it is their own doings but Orochimaru promised future reports of their outdoor activities."

"...Okay, I get it, they're on their honeymoon." Kakashi sighed at how his former sensei forcing it not so subtly. "And nii-san is an asshole." He turned around to leave. "Everyone really will eat that up."

Minato nodded with a smile before looking back at the letter.

He didn't leave because of the lack of violence, he left to be free. Without a purpose, he was bound to disappear, be glad that I'm willing to do this for him. It worries me how blind you can be my unfortunate brother-in-law, ask Tsunade for a check up.

The snark was something that Orochimaru definitely picked up from Yuu, the condescending words that were written had the same bite without the sharp teeth attached. The cold, low blow was easily ignored at the fact that the Snake Sannin called him brother-in-law.

He didn't know how to feel about that but it wasn't bad.

"Hokage-sama."

Hitomi Hyuuga stood in front of him with more pieces of papers in her hands. She volunteered to help with her Byakugan to search Yuu's home and it wasn't really surprising to see there were hidden compartments, what was surprising is how mundane and how domestic they were. They found a pop-up kotatsu, a secret closet full of the beautiful kimonos he was given, a second fridge within the wood paneling by the first one full of food Yuu likes to eat, and a retractable desk that had his sealing studies that came out of the wall and right by his giant clam bed.

Minato wondered what exactly Yuu did with his study in seals and now he knew, he didn't realize that when Yuu said practical, he really did mean practical. He forgets that with all the complexities that made up his brother, Yuu was a simple person at heart. He took living simply seriously to where he worked around the habits of him and the others constantly dropping by for visits.

He laughed so hard seeing the kotatsu, he cried a little too.

"Report."

Hitomi presented her findings. "There's several letters and a marriage certificate." She said biting her lip. "It looks like a copy though."

He wished that people were more willing to see Yuu's sweeter side when they were younger. The letters that Yuu left behind showed how many people he believed to be close to him, besides the usual circle, Akio and Yuu's old squad will have a surprise delivery.

Don't fuck up, I put nearly two decades into the fucking village, don't make my time invested be a waste.

The ever passive-aggressive support.

And I'm not sorry for leaving, I'll try to remember to send a letter or two. I probably won't come back.

That's fine, he could visit.

I didn't want to say goodbye, but I hope to see you later. Everything in the house is yours to do whatever, I took everything I wanted, Orochimaru and Asa were extra baggage that followed me.

Tell everyone I'm not sorry, tell them that they don't need me and that I needed to leave. I'm not one to waste time idling around and there's a whole world for me to experience, if I ever get reborn again, I don't want to remember being caged or whatever the fuck my fucked up head conjures up. I don't want to feel like I need to make up for failures again, my past should've never followed me.

Don't blame yourself, even if I didn't notice it at first, I was the one living to make amends, to make sure I didn't relive my nightmares. I'm glad that you stuck through all that bullshit, I'm glad that I had someone that was always there.

Thank you.

It was like Yuu wrote this on his death bed, Minato definitely has to visit them in the future. He'll even send teams his way just so he can remind him that he lived as beloved member of this village, not just as a shinobi with bad memories. He was also not about to let Naruto grow up not knowing who his uncle was, he was also pretty sure Tsunade will give him hell for abandoning his duties as a godfather to Yuusuke.

If you want the wedding pictures, ask the old man, Orochimaru and I agreed that he would be our witness seeing we trust him to keep that information a secret.

Minato glanced down at the marriage certificates and indeed saw that witness signature of one Sarutobi Hiruzen. It was too bad that the Sandaime is currently in the Rice country drinking up their famous rice wines.

Probably timed accordingly by the wayward couple or else the former Hokage would've been able to inform him at what happened and probably sped up the investigation. Not too surprising for the shrewd pair, at least nothing was destroyed.

I love you, Minato.

"Hokage-sama?"

Minato extended a letter out to her. "This is for you and Hiashi."

"Thank you, Hokage-sama." Hitomi said softly.

"And tell the others they can drop the investigation, those two are enjoying their married life together right now."

Hitomi sighed exasperatedly. "And we wasted all this time to hear that?"

Minato's lips twitched upward. "They both mentioned that I needed to upgrade the village's walls still."

Honestly, he knew Yuu can be pretty vindictive but all of this trouble could've been avoid.

That would probably make him worry more though, Yuu never did things quietly.

-Line Break-

"I still say we should've went to Uzushio."

"Yuu, it's nearing winter time, I'm sure you won't like the storms brewing either."

"But why are we so close to Yugakure?"

"Because the land between Yu and the Land of Iron is still uncharted and unclaimed because of its dangerous environment. It's similar to the Forest of Death, I thought you'd like it." Orochimaru eyed a colourful plant. "The earth is more denser because of its richer in minerals and the forestry and residents are hardy and deadlier, it's a start."

I rolled my eyes. "I know you like to burrow but I like my sun, fine, but I'm making my living space in the trees if we live her all year round."

"We'll have your sea side vacation once summer comes around, my dear lizard." Orochimaru smiled. "I heard that the Land of the Sea is splendid that time of year, we can even scout out some islands like you want. You'll have your rocks to bask on and it'll be interesting to travel to different places."

"Don't act so indifferent, you're excited to get your hands on new material. Just don't let your experiments get us in trouble." I crossed my arms and glared. "I don't want some jackass tracking us down because you poked the wrong person, and you better keep your experiments far away from where we're sleeping."

Orochimaru hooked an arm around mine and pulled me in close. "I was thinking about continuing my research in cell regeneration."

"You're really are persistant in looking for immortality aren't you?" I sighed. "I don't know why you want to continue living longer than required, it's tiring."

"Ah, but not unless I have you." He looked down on me with a sly look. "Would you be willing to live forever with me?"

"W-why would I do that?" I tried to push him away. "I- I've lived long enough."

He simply hummed happily. "I think I can convince you, you married me after all." He brushed away some of my hair. "I discovered that flatworms are able to defy aging by being able to regenerate DNA material and never wear it away through cell division."

"Y-you're already an overgrown worm, d-don't think you can convince me so easily!" I hissed at him.

"I'm also thinking about creating us a child, once we're settled of course."

"W-what?"

"Don't worry, you can over see its growth seeing you are the parent too."

"T-that's not the point!"

This was nice though, there was this peace that sooth my restlessness and prickled at my senses. The chirping and growls that resounded in the trees that made me smile.

I chose this path. Every choice I make was a choice I will not regret.

I felt alive again, even if it hurt a little, it felt good to breathe and actually see the world for what it is.

Regretting things was a waste of time, if I made a mistake, I will live with it. Making things complicated is unnecessary if we can make it simple.

I was free, truly free and to be honest, I didn't know what to do with the freedom but I know it won't be just idling life by like before.

I lived and let live. If other can't live with that then they'll die trying.

My claws will sharpen again and I'll use them to bring down anyone who threatens my new life. Show them that I'm still the same monster that razed down enemy lines and raised the same terror that I was known for.

All of them never stood a chance against me.

Even if I have to deal with the after effects of Rei's shit, I'm finally living my own life now. I can stop falling back to that distant life that commanded me for so long.

I can finally move forward from where I left off and a little more.

"H-hey, d-do you think w-we can just stay like this? F-for a couple of days, I mean!" I blushed burying my face into his chest. "W-we're not in a rush after all."

"Yuu, we are definitely not going to skip our honeymoon. It'll only take a few earth jutsus and a few prepped seals before I take advantage of you." Orochimaru secured me tightly. "And the best part is that my clones can do all the work while I make sure you don't escape."

I glared at him. "W-who said anything about e-escaping?"

"Oh? You've gotten bolder."

This man pisses me off but I love him. This was one thing that I know I didn't have before and I was going to explore it as much as I can. It was new and I didn't know what I was doing but I'm pretty sure that's what normal felt like.

Well, as normal it can get anyways.

-End of Story-

Hope you enjoyed this story! There will be a little author's note about why I wrote it up the way I did in the next chapter, it'll explain a lot of things and any remaining questions you readers have. I'll also explain why I ended it here too but if I feel up to it, I'll write up a series that follow up the events after this story. It won't be anything too serious, it'll be more crack than anything really.

Thanks for sticking with me for so long and have a good Thanksgiving!