Serenade of the Crimson Rose
Chapter 6: On the Edge of Insanity
The next day things seemed more real, Anbu gaurds had doubled and everything was set to high alert, apparently some more Anbu gaurds had disappeared, and the trend seemed to be in groups of two, therefor everyone was forced to stay in their groups and were not to split up under any circumstances.
Hayate seemed to be more or less enjoying himself, for he was in the higher ranks of the Anbu, and therefore was in the circle of information, the lesser Anbu themselves were left to ponder what was actually going on. The streets of the Village were pretty much empty, some children and young adults were still seen in the streets playing, but for the most part this interaction made people uncomfortable, it almost seemed that the war that had not long passed had come back suddenly. Anbu were seen patrolling all over the village, their black and white cloaks constantly jumping over alley ways and streets.
Hayate and his squad for the most part stayed at Yondaime's estate, he was compling some research of the investigation, and that took most of the morning, when he was finished how ever, he accounced "Alright, lets go"
They took off , following his pace across the village towards the large stone mountian were a monument was being constructed for all the villages Kage' just in front of it stood the Third Hokage's home. They only saw a glimpse of one Anbu since they arrived, they all went into the Thirds home, Susande and Obito took positions near the front door as Kakashi and Hayate accompanied Yondaime to the Thirds Chamber.
"Hello Yondaime-San!" said Sarutobi, his face a beam of joy as he walked across the room to Yondaime and gave him a one armed hug "How is she?" He asked, he was all smiles as he nodded to both Kakashi and Hayate, which meant they could go guard the chamber door, they were positioned on the inside of the chamber, and stood so that if the door were to open they could easily get behind someone who entered. Kakashi put all his concentration into hearing their conversation, though they still were in ear shot, he knew they might move around.
"She is doing great, Sarutobi-Sama, she should be due any day now." He said sounding pressed to change the subject "Unfortunatly this isn't a normal visit, I came to talk to you about the disappearances." He said, his voice in a serious tone. Sarutobi's smile faded a little.
"I see, Very well, what about them Yondaime-San?" He asked, his tone more serious.
"Well, after compling my research with that of the Anbu, we came to the conclusion that this might be the doing of Orochimaru" the weight of his words seemed too heavy for Sarutobi for he didn't say anything for a while. But suddenly he broke the silence.
"Orochimaru?" He said questionably "I understand that you two don't like each other-"He started
"Hokage-Sama" Yondaime interupted "I insure you it has nothing to do with my personal opinion of Orochimaru, but the crimes seem to point in his direction, and even though he claims otherwise, the first abduction was made in the forest."
Sarutobi seemed to take this into consideration "But we still don't lnow the faces, and Orochimaru has denied ever knowing about them, I have no reason to distrust him, he is my star pupil.." he trailed off, Shaking his head "I will check into it again Yondaime, but I can't help but think this has something to do with Jiraiya hatred for Orochimaru, however, It is your judgement I should trust the most." He added.
Yondaime smiled "I understand this taxes heavy on your heart, Sarutobi, that's why it took me so long to come to tell you, I assure you that my claim is only for the safty of the village." He hugged Sarutobi's somewhat shorter form.
"Send my love" said Sarutobi as he smiled. "I will" answered Yondaime.
On their way back to Yondaime's dwelling, he turned to Hayate "report to your squad, no one is to enter The Forest of Death" Hayate nodded his head back to Yondaime, and when they made it back, Susande, Obito and Hayate went to spread the word, Kakashi was left alone with Yondaime.
"Hatake, how are you doing" said Yondaime, seeming lighter hearted.
"I am fine, Hokage-Sama" replied Kakashi, his tone soft.
"Hatake, what's wrong with you?" Yondaime asked, sensing something was on Kasashi's heart, also, Kakashi had used his formal name.
"Well, Hokage-Sama, I was wondering the other day what was wrong with you, when I saw you were troubled, but only recently did I find out about the Kyubi, and the constant disappearances." Kakashi replied, and suddenly Yondaime understood
"I see Hatake, I am sorry, I wish things were the way they used to be." He smiled sadly "I am so busy now, with the child on the way and everything, maybe after it is born, we will all go on missions together like old times" he smiled brighter "You see, I thought it would be easier for you to be an Anbu, so you would be busy all the time, I am sorry, Kakashi"
Kakashi nodded, of course he understood this, he shook his head slowly, he knew he was being selfish thinking that Yondaime should confide in him like he used to. "I understand Yondaime-Sensei, Thank you."
Soon the others returned to fetch Kakashi, more Anbu had travelled with them to take over the guard, and that ended the day for Kakashi.
Next Chapter: The Kiss, The Battle, The Outcome!
Chapter 6: On the Edge of Insanity
The next day things seemed more real, Anbu gaurds had doubled and everything was set to high alert, apparently some more Anbu gaurds had disappeared, and the trend seemed to be in groups of two, therefor everyone was forced to stay in their groups and were not to split up under any circumstances.
Hayate seemed to be more or less enjoying himself, for he was in the higher ranks of the Anbu, and therefore was in the circle of information, the lesser Anbu themselves were left to ponder what was actually going on. The streets of the Village were pretty much empty, some children and young adults were still seen in the streets playing, but for the most part this interaction made people uncomfortable, it almost seemed that the war that had not long passed had come back suddenly. Anbu were seen patrolling all over the village, their black and white cloaks constantly jumping over alley ways and streets.
Hayate and his squad for the most part stayed at Yondaime's estate, he was compling some research of the investigation, and that took most of the morning, when he was finished how ever, he accounced "Alright, lets go"
They took off , following his pace across the village towards the large stone mountian were a monument was being constructed for all the villages Kage' just in front of it stood the Third Hokage's home. They only saw a glimpse of one Anbu since they arrived, they all went into the Thirds home, Susande and Obito took positions near the front door as Kakashi and Hayate accompanied Yondaime to the Thirds Chamber.
"Hello Yondaime-San!" said Sarutobi, his face a beam of joy as he walked across the room to Yondaime and gave him a one armed hug "How is she?" He asked, he was all smiles as he nodded to both Kakashi and Hayate, which meant they could go guard the chamber door, they were positioned on the inside of the chamber, and stood so that if the door were to open they could easily get behind someone who entered. Kakashi put all his concentration into hearing their conversation, though they still were in ear shot, he knew they might move around.
"She is doing great, Sarutobi-Sama, she should be due any day now." He said sounding pressed to change the subject "Unfortunatly this isn't a normal visit, I came to talk to you about the disappearances." He said, his voice in a serious tone. Sarutobi's smile faded a little.
"I see, Very well, what about them Yondaime-San?" He asked, his tone more serious.
"Well, after compling my research with that of the Anbu, we came to the conclusion that this might be the doing of Orochimaru" the weight of his words seemed too heavy for Sarutobi for he didn't say anything for a while. But suddenly he broke the silence.
"Orochimaru?" He said questionably "I understand that you two don't like each other-"He started
"Hokage-Sama" Yondaime interupted "I insure you it has nothing to do with my personal opinion of Orochimaru, but the crimes seem to point in his direction, and even though he claims otherwise, the first abduction was made in the forest."
Sarutobi seemed to take this into consideration "But we still don't lnow the faces, and Orochimaru has denied ever knowing about them, I have no reason to distrust him, he is my star pupil.." he trailed off, Shaking his head "I will check into it again Yondaime, but I can't help but think this has something to do with Jiraiya hatred for Orochimaru, however, It is your judgement I should trust the most." He added.
Yondaime smiled "I understand this taxes heavy on your heart, Sarutobi, that's why it took me so long to come to tell you, I assure you that my claim is only for the safty of the village." He hugged Sarutobi's somewhat shorter form.
"Send my love" said Sarutobi as he smiled. "I will" answered Yondaime.
On their way back to Yondaime's dwelling, he turned to Hayate "report to your squad, no one is to enter The Forest of Death" Hayate nodded his head back to Yondaime, and when they made it back, Susande, Obito and Hayate went to spread the word, Kakashi was left alone with Yondaime.
"Hatake, how are you doing" said Yondaime, seeming lighter hearted.
"I am fine, Hokage-Sama" replied Kakashi, his tone soft.
"Hatake, what's wrong with you?" Yondaime asked, sensing something was on Kasashi's heart, also, Kakashi had used his formal name.
"Well, Hokage-Sama, I was wondering the other day what was wrong with you, when I saw you were troubled, but only recently did I find out about the Kyubi, and the constant disappearances." Kakashi replied, and suddenly Yondaime understood
"I see Hatake, I am sorry, I wish things were the way they used to be." He smiled sadly "I am so busy now, with the child on the way and everything, maybe after it is born, we will all go on missions together like old times" he smiled brighter "You see, I thought it would be easier for you to be an Anbu, so you would be busy all the time, I am sorry, Kakashi"
Kakashi nodded, of course he understood this, he shook his head slowly, he knew he was being selfish thinking that Yondaime should confide in him like he used to. "I understand Yondaime-Sensei, Thank you."
Soon the others returned to fetch Kakashi, more Anbu had travelled with them to take over the guard, and that ended the day for Kakashi.
Next Chapter: The Kiss, The Battle, The Outcome!