Mirai eyes stare widely at the item which you held in your hand, it was a bunch of carrots. You look at them unsure whether to get them or not, contemplating with either the carrots or maybe the potatoes. You already had the meat and a few other things it was just to decided on which vegetable for the small late lunch/ early dinner you wanted to make since Gaara and Kankuro where present here in the village. After spending some nice time with Kankuro, who's insight and words really helped you. Making the guilt you felt seem to settle.
After the time together and walking around the village, he had to go and get Gaara inviting you to come along jokingly telling you, Gaara would be happy to see you. Which you instead insisted you make something for them both. Which Kankuro didn't have a problem with it, you told him it shouldn't take you long to the items, though you suggested he take Gaara around while you set up the meal. You left to go get the ingredients, in the market part of the village.
To which you where now, holding Mirai in one arm with the food in the other. Mirai eyes stayed upon the carrots, from its bright color no doubt that caught her eyes. As you try to decide which to get, she ended up helping you choose, reaching her little arms out towards the carrots.
You smile at her."Then we shall get the carrots."you tell her, handing them to the merchant. Who takes them and weighs it while wrapping the bunch. Looking at the total you pay them, thanking them gratefully. The merchant hands you the carrots."There, we are now ready."you tell her, bringing her up and nuzzle her cheek with your nose.
Earning a cute giggle from the infant and delighted smile. Which made you smile just the same, the two of you in high spirits it could be clearly seen. Double checking to make sure you had everything and reminding yourself of the time, you head back to Kurenai's place. The second your foot lifted off the ground, it happened.
Out of nowhere came this devastating surprised explosion. That took everyone off guard, by the time the screams that mixed in with the blasted reached you. The light blinded you, out of sheer reaction you grip and tuck Mirai under you. Though quick, just not quick enough someone or some shadow came out of know where catching you off guard. They manage to attack you, hitting you back into a building that tumble on top of you. They managed ripping the infant from your arms.
The last sound you heard before all the rubble fell upon you of wood and concrete burying you and others in to become a make shift coffin, Mirai's terrified and frighten cries that echoed, and pierced your soul.
"...M-Mirai..."you barely manage to say let alone breath.
A shadow zips through the trees at great speed, landing upon the branch of a tree pushing off with such force taking a bit of the bark of the branch with it. Their stride and movement was full of power, that burned in their burning focused, and determined eyes. Their mind set and focused upon what they came to do, pushing off again on the branch this time with enough force to crack it.
Behind them, their two friends look at their friend in front worried and slightly scared by their empowering state. They remained quiet, wanting to speak up and suggest they wait for back up or something. But once word reached their silent enraged friend of what happened, there was just no stopping them. Without a second, they rushed out of the village with the two trailing along. Knowing well what the repercussion would be, it was clear they did not care at all. All that mattered to them was to be there and save them both.
"...Konohamaru..."Moegi looks to the young boy ahead of them by a couple of feet increasing the gap between herself and Udon. Her eyes filled with concern and understanding for her friend.
Never has she seen him like this before, his eyes burned with nothing but pure fiery anger, that fueled him. The dark persistence look, lingered within his eyes, that would clearly was not going away. Finding out his younger cousin was taken and on top of that he heard May went followed the assailants, no doubt for Mirai.
Though she and Udon didn't mind coming along with their friend, Moegi just wondered if they would be able to actually hold their own, a question she knew should have never entered her mind. Swallowing her own fear, she continued speeding up telling Udon to do the same.
Mirai's cries no screams rang through the trees, which her abductors found slightly annoying. Groaning from it, one with a murderous look in their eyes tempted to keep the infant 'quiet'. But they had their order and had to follow them, everything was planned out perfect the pieces fell into place. In this world attacking seem easy, and without being foiled by those four turtles and the others back home. They had nothing to worry about, because the one here though strong, was all alone because she had no one else to help her out that knew how they operated.
So every single plan that was being made for this world, would fall into place. She was only body compared to having the others, others she heavily relied on because they always learned to fight together and she had little skill with fighting on her own. Better yet, she was always supported by the others back home. Now she here in this world of shinobis, killings and death there was no one to support her at all. Leaving her all alone and a huge target. A target she had on her already.
Such a delight, yet at the same time it was an annoyance. An annoyance which soon would be fixed, like dangling a string in front of a cat or attach bait to a fish hook. Both would eventually move in to get their treat only to to be followed the repercussions of their idiotic action. The fish would be caught, gutted and cut. While the cat would jump to high and well...
Dangling the string in front of May, was now starting. And knowing her she would go for it without a second thought, and just like the fish, hook, line and well...
"Shut it UP!"Sana snarls behind her mask, giving little Mirai a annoyed and disgusted look. She as itching to take her sai and just do it herself.
"In order to attract the mother to her cub,"Xaver Gripping onto Mirai."You must let the cub howl, and the mother will come to their aid without a second thought. And like any good poacher, once the big prize comes you spring your trap."he holds up his human and clinches his fist tightly adding more to his meaning."Besides, we must make sure everything is efficient."he looks to either side following them at least two of Stockman's no enhanced shinobis with a few foot bots, and Karin.
Sana looks around frustrated."I don't see her...she's not coming!"
Before Xaver could say anything, Karin does. Alarming the others."She's coming! Move!"
Not a second later, after Xaver, Sana, the mutants and the foot bots separated a medium size energy orb lands in their previous spot and explodes leaving a few damaged trees.
Jumping from out of the trees, Xaver and his group land down. Karin stays hidden out of sight, pushing up her glasses wishing she wasn't here now. But she had to be so that she could see up front and report back to Stockman about how the newly modified shinobis did. Which she knew as a splendid piece of work, no longer did they have that handicap of their tubes sticking out of from their back. It was now condensed into a microchip that was attached to the cervical part of their spine on the outside. It was the right spot, she could see it though to others they would not be able to.
She couldn't help but smile at this in a twisted sort of way with pride, if this worked then...well she just hopped it worked. Stopping her own praise on such a wonderful piece of equipment, when the main chess piece enter the scene. Karin hollers for Xaver and them to move, the second they do. Your fist punches the tree that stood behind Sana, to break and be launch to into the other trees. Knocking a few other trees, leaving a clearing in its wake. Karin had to hold in her own fearful yelp, from the devastating attack you just did.
If that wasn't scary, it was the look you had that scared her. Compared to the last time she saw you, the look then was weak, fearful and meek. Now it was the complete opposite, your eyes glowed so furiously that she was sure a beam shot out of them or it was just her eyes playing tricks. Those eyes stared hard, locking onto Xaver who had Mirai who still kept crying, which Karin saw made your eyes become slightly enrage. Holding your hands out, she watches with interest and fear as your energy begins to form two spheres in either hand, and how it outlined you. The calmness you emitted made everything tease, it was like the air was sucked out.
Xaver using the transformation jutsu giving him in a sense back his human form, gives you a irksome smirk. Scuffing, with a taunting look in his eyes. His eyes slide over to Mirai quickly, then back to you. His smirk dropped, when he finds your presence right in front of him. For a second fear or shock flashed in his eyes, before he knew it, your fist makes contact with his abdominal while your other hand grabs hold of Mirai and pulls her back before you finish the blow. Sending the evil mutant fish back, Sana stood there with her mouth gaped open in disbelief.
She could feel herself start to shake, there was just no way. Then again back in the Land of Waves she recalled seeing you fight though not like this, she thought to herself how this was a stupid idea. Because the look that stayed in your eyes froze her all the way, it was not an eerie look. She couldn't describe, because she didn't get the chance, because she had move out of the way before your launching attack almost hit her.
She jumps to higher grounds in the trees taking out her sais, and whistles for the foot bots and mutants to surround you. You cling to Mirai with fierce protection, she still had not calmed down just yet. Your eyes scan everyone around you, in a situation like this back home it was easier. Because when like this, all of you would be in the center and on Leo's signal launch an attack upon the enemy.
Now, it was just you. Your grip tightens again upon Mirai. Karin still remaining hidden smirks with delight, eagerness in her eyes to see the fight start wanting to see how this would play out now. After learning what she did from back in the hideout about you, not mention researching herself it was only natural she wanted to see you action. Since she didn't really see much last time.
The plan was working perfectly, just like they said. This was not your strong area, taking on so many at a time she could see the overwhelming look on your face. Trying to think of what to do next. This world really wasn't for you, which was a huge weakness. Sana whistles again, signalling those surrounding you to attack.
Two foot bots lunge at you, one had their buzz saw out and just barely missed Mirai, but managed to get you in the arm. Ignoring your injury and grab hold of that Foot Bot, and throw into another one. Which gave you an opening, getting ready to take it when in a flash one of the Foot Bots intercepts your movement and strikes with a hard punch to your stomach. With enough force to send you back a few feet hard to the ground, to matters worse Mirai flew out of your hold her screams continued for a couple of seconds, till she turned into a log and fell down.
Realizing she was nothing but a fake, was a relief that lasted for a few seconds. Now worried to death about where she was now, you couldn't hear her cries anymore.
"Mirai! Mir-"you scream for her, dodging a punch from one of the mutant shinobies, throwing their fist aside you go to land a punch. Which they countered by blocking it, with very little effort. This surprised you, which was just enough to take you off guard, they take hold of you wrist with a such a tight grip that amazed you. Until you felt a sense of soreness from it, that brought you back.
Holding down your pain, you struggle to get out of their grip. Which they did not let up on, with your focused upon the this mutant shinobi, seemly left you wide open, two of the foot bots came from behind with their katanas out ready to attack. Swinging their blades viciously one gets ready to impale you. Thinking quickly, you attack back. Trying to kick one of them, but they moved back just in time avoiding your blow. The mutant shinobi still had its grip on you, refusing to let go.
You charge up your hand, and bring your fist up right into the middle of their torso. Expecting to land a blow, they shinobi grabs hold of your wrist stopping you, before you blinked and could even process what just. Your body was thrown hard, crashing through the trees. The might of their throw felt like getting hit by something weighing at least ton. It hurt, but you didn't have time to focus on the pain. Your momentum began to slow down, skidding onto the ground leaving a trail of broken trees from the throw.
The wind was knocked out of you, heavily breathing. Your mind was trying to process what just happened, because the last time you fought them. Their strength was there, but not at this level. Lucky for you, training with Tsunade was starting to pay off. Even though their throw or strength was probably just a niche compared to her's. It was still just enough for you, struggling to pick yourself up. Holding your shoulder, when something like this happened. Either one of the guys or April would come to help at this moment. A deep part of you wishing either of them to here, pushing that aside when Mirai came into your mind.
Focusing back to what was more important.
Mirai.
You had to find her, the terrible thought of seeing heartbreak in Kuerani's eyes. The broken faith lingering in her eyes, when she finds out the news on what happened. If you did not come back with her daughter, her treasure. Eyes that reflected your own so much from being here, the broken faith that settled inside you. That had been growing, masked by your smiles.
Those haunting eyes of Kuernai lingered in your mind, guilt began to weigh down on you yet at the same time fuel you. With a sense of determination to find her, not just for Kuerani, not because Tsunade assigned you this mission. Because, during your time with Mirai you've grown attached to the girl. Despite all you felt inside, her presence mirrored your very own innocence. She was a infant after all, new to this world and all around her. Just like you, in a sense a kinder spirit.
A spirit that you couldn't have anything happened to. Ignoring your own personal pain, you get up all the way. Standing strong the best you could, your eyes focused like steel looking straight ahead. Calming yourself, you get ready as the same mutant shinobi comes charging at you. This time something was different, you noticed they did not have the tubes on their back, and their eyes glowed in a reddish grey color along with their veins that protruded through their skin, pulsating.
They draw back their left hand which started to twist and mold into something else. Because of their speed it was hard for you to actually see what it was, but you knew one thing it wasn't good. The shinobi comes rushing at you, luckily you move just in time dodging their attack on you. You take to the sky, the robotic as it seemed shinobi looks up at you. They locked on you, pressing down. It launches up towards you, again speed only allowed you to dodge, unable to really figure out a way to get a solid defense.
Using their now turned left hand weapon, upon you. You figured it was a blade of some sort the way it slashed at you. Even though you had the sky, it wasn't enough your attacker movements and relaxes where defiantly suburb. They came at every angle, it felt like you where being attacked by two. Which was in fact true, Sana signaled the other one to take you down.
Dodging, that's all you could do. It was hard for you form a shield or anything with out focusing, being overwhelmed made it harder for you. Trying hard to find any opening, but you couldn't see anything. The feeling of discouragement started to creep upon you. That is until you heard sound, Mirai's cries, that took your focus off defending yourself. A huge mistake, because that was the opening, a sadistic smile comes to Sana she takes out one of the Kraang's guns. Pressing the trigger as it charges up.
"..."she smiles, pressing the trigger down, a clear energy shot hits you from behind. Knocking you back down to the ground.
You yelp just a bit from the blast, hitting the ground. The pain from being shot through your body, you forbid yourself from cringing from the pain and push yourself back, hearing Miari's cries. When weight landed upon you, Sana drops down her knee landing right on the spot that was hit. Digging it, laughing from the pleasure of your pain.
Doing your best again to not react to this unpleasant torture, not hearing anything you made Sana's smile drop. So she pushes harder upon your injury."Come on...let hear you scream."she demands from you.
She pushes harder, bringing up the gun and putting right at your head. She could see you holding yourself back, even with the pain written all over your face which angered her. She puts her finger upon the trigger about to presses it."Come on, let me hear you scream!"
Pressing your lips and eyes tightly together, she could see wanted to say something. Leaning down close to your mouth she waits."...M...Mi...Mirai...g-give..h-her back."you tell her through your pain and cries.
Sana just smirks playfully."Oh, you want the baby...well...guess what..."she snickers tauntingly. She leans back down and whispers something in your ears, that made your eyes widen in horror, but made her laugh in nothing but pleasure. She sits back looking in the direction of the approaching footsteps."Isn't that right?"
Hearing a slow hand clap, along with a deep chuckle."Si, she is correct."Xaver walks over to the two of you with the mutants behind him and the foot bots. His appearance surprised you. He saw the look you had, he admires himself."Nice, no? It's been so long since I've seen my handsome self. I must say, I do much like this world. It is benefiting for myself, not to mention...my Master."he gives you a evil grin."And, your family."he tells you.
You knew who he was talking about. His smile deepens from the ashamed look in your eyes."...You know how we got here?"he bends down to you, using a finger to lift your chin."It's all thanks to you, really...and because of it. My Master and your lovely family will well..."he looks around the area."Let's just say this, this world will become just like it is back home. Like everyone else, back...home."he chuckles from his sick joke.
Your eyes grew wider in shock and disbelief. His words echoed in your mind, he just had to be lying. Just had to be, your eyes grew so wide they began to sting. Xaver enjoyed every minute of your confused, hurt and disbelief look. He saw your mind trying to processes everything even if you didn't want too. He takes out his pocket knife and grabs you roughly by the hair yanking your head up to look at him.
He holds the blade to your throat, paralyzed not just from the pain. But still from his words, you ignored the cold feel of metal under your chin.
"I do hope you like my Master's newest followers. I must say Stockman,"he looks at the mutants to behind him."he did do a good job. Wouldn't you agree. They are almost ready, just missing something. Like I said before, it is because of you we came here. And because of that, you will continue to provide your assistance. My Master requires it. To bad none of your friends are here or your sister...you come to a world all alone. With no one..."his hold on your becomes more aggressive, which got him a painful yelp from you.
Xaver looks you over, he brings his knife back. And charges it up with lighting. The fear in your eyes came, he lavished in it."Just to make sure, you don't do anything..."he drives the blade into you.
Stopping when he heard something rustle above him. He looks around, then up seeing a shadow come down yelling with some sort of bluish sphere in their hand."DON"T YOU TOUCH HER!"Konohamaru surprised attack caught, the henchmen off guard. The young boy thrust his rasengan right the man, who manages to move out the way just in time.
Konohamaru lands in-between you and Xaver, followed by two more clones of himself, one of them kicks Sana back off you. All three of them stand around you protectively, glaring hard at Xaver and Sana with a deadly look.
"Konohamaru..."you where surprised to find him.
He didn't respond when you spoke his name, just kept his glare upon Xaver."Don't you dare touch her. I mean it."he tells him, in a threatening voice.
Which Xaver did not take serious at all, it only made he man laugh."Really, you want army..."
Konohamaru puts up his hand sign, and next thing he makes six more clones of himself that surrounded you."This army..."his voice and eyes darken.