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A/N: You all saw the summary on the first chapter right? Well there would be a couple more. I just decided this. The summary on the first chapter is about Sakura and later there will be 3 other summaries for other girls. That 's all I have to say so Enjoy!
Chapter 2: Two Uninvited Demons
Night grew near. The burning light in the sky disappeared leaving the white light shining in the darkness. It was a full moon, shining along with the stars that lit up the night sky. Trees rustled as the wind brushed passed them. A young cherry blossom slept innocently on the ground. Her troubled face made one think that her dreams were not pleasant. The breeze caressed her, soothing her and relieving her of the demons that rested in her dreams.
A figure stepped out from the shadows, their eyes shifting to the young girl on the ground. The stranger's steps were silent and elegant as they came closer to her. Brushing the pink strands out of the Sakura's face, a smirk crept up the unseen face. Crimson eyes shot over to the dripping red liquid. Standing up, the light shone on the mysterious one. It revealed a woman wearing a kimono. Her crimson eyes shone with annoyance of her task. Her black hair gleamed in the moonlight as well as the metal on the red cloth that hung around her neck.
"Kanna, is she here?" The woman asked, turning to a small child that appeared next to her.
The child simply shook her head. Everything on her seemed white. She had a white outfit, a white flower in her hair which was also white; the only thing that wasn't white were her eyes. Around her wrist was also a white object. It was a simply white cloth. The piece of metal on it revealed it to be a hitai-ate of an unknown village. Lastly a mirror that was wrapped in a white fabric was tied to stay at her side. Her eyes were emotionless as she examined the girl.
"I don't understand why the bastard wants us to look after this girl." She scoffed. Distaste was shown clearly on her face as she looked at the one in front of her. Words like pathetic and useless ran through her mind. "She's the weakest one out of all the new Gennins. She doesn't even train hard, I mean look at her. There is no reason to watch her. The only reason we're here is that she's that bitch's sister. Even that isn't a good reason. We should just kill her right now."
"You are quite mistaken." The child whispered. "Deep inside there lays power." After the words left her mouth she turned around. "Kagura, she is arriving." Then she started walking.
Letting out a sigh, Kagura picked up the girl and followed after Kanna. The temptation of dropping Sakura filled her but she resisted it with a twitching eye. Her eyes kept staring forward, looking for the girl's home. A small building finally came to view. It seemed small and cozy while it lay there surrounded in the trees. With no invitation, the two entered the home.
It was a very simply home with only two rooms. One of the rooms held almost everything that was essential to a home. There was a futon in the corner which Kagura immediately dumped Sakura in. A nice little cooking area consumed almost half of the room and inside it was an oak table with a chair that had cherry blossoms carved into it. A small dresser occupied the last corner of the room. It had been left open, revealing the few clothes that the girl had. Other than that there was nothing left in the room except for a few decorations, some scrolls lying on the ground, other shinobi materials and a door leading to the bathroom.
"She's in the village." Kanna said, breaking the silence. The moment she those words came out, the two disappeared from the room to go back to give a report on the status of Sakura.
Nothing was heard in the room except the soft breathing coming from Sakura. Minutes went by and still nothing happened. Then there was a sudden shift of the light shining upon the room. A soft creak was heard throughout the room. At first nothing else appeared in the room but soon a cloaked figure entered.
Instantly the person went to Sakura's side. Noticing the tears on her face, the cloaked being lifted out their hand from underneath their cloak and wiped them off. The individual stayed by her side for a few more moments but soon turned around. Before leaving, a kunai appeared in her hand. Glancing at the girl once more, the hand reached over and let the tip run over her face and left a slash on her cheek. Another hand reached out and chakra streamed out of the hand, making markings appear on Sakura's face. Her face immediately tensed up but relaxed at the comforting hand placed on her cheek. Finally, the person stopped and stepped away to reveal Sakura's face to be normal as if nothing was done to her at all.
"I'll see you again soon." A young woman's voice echoed into the room. Taking a few steps away from the home, a small cat came out from the shadows and transformed into a large almost prehistoric-like animal. Climbing onto her friend's back, the two soared up into the sky and departed.
Back inside, Sakura shot up from her futon. Her eyes darted around the room in confusion. Eyes widened as she noticed where she was. "How?" escaped from her mouth as she stood up. Her hand reached up and clutched her head, trying to find some clue in her memories of how she got here. After coming up with nothing, she cursed in frustration.
"I couldn't have gotten here on my own. I was fucking unconscious. How the hell did I just miraculously come here? No one else knows where the fuck I live." She muttered to herself, her inner self leaking out. "Damn it, how did I get here?" She added for the final time.
Inside Inner Sakura was ranting loudly but for some reason her voice seemed to be fading away from Sakura's mind. She paid no attention to the disappearing part of her mind. Fear filled her heart. The feeling was unbearable. It seems as though an ominous shadow covered her soul. It was a horrible feeling indeed. Clutching the area above her heart, she trembled uncontrollably. She wondered to herself who could this feeling be real. The pain seemed so great that it just couldn't exist. It was killing her inside. Much worse than any physical pain one could bring upon her.
Her eyes traced around the room to see if there was anything that would give an indication of how she got here. Confusion shot through her body as well as exhaustion and stress. Lately she had been paranoid and this made her mind become more distorted. Though when she was with her team and others, none of this leaked through but now that she was by herself everything changed.
Shadows seem to jump out at her. Unreal laughter echoed through the room and objects around the room blended together, making it seem as if monsters resided in her home. Clutching her head tightly, she stumbled around her room whimpering in fear. Once again tears were forming in her eyes. Her heart began to beat faster and faster, louder and louder. Her breath was caught in her throat. Her skin was getting paler and paler.
A pink glow then surrounded her and once again she fell unconscious. A small glint appeared next to the window and it vanished as soon as it came. In the darkness a feather floated in the opposite direction of where a flaming creature was headed.
Finally, the large feather descended and the two girls entered an old mansion. Everything around it seemed to scream horror. The trees were dead and branches stuck out making their shadows look as if monsters were trying to grab onto you. Flowers were wilted and black, dark vines wrapped around the lair and to complete the spookiness was an iron gate at the front.
Stepping off the feather, Kagura put it back as usual and walked inside warily with Kanna walking in front of her as if nothing was wrong with this scene. As soon as they entered the main entrance, their master was already there watching them. Nothing was noticeable about this man except for the fact he wore a baboon pelt.
"Status is the same as always. Sango still repeatedly visits her to seal the power." Kanna reported, staring at the man with unknown emotions.
"Excellent." The man known as Naraku cackled. "Tomorrow you will check on the next one. Those insolent priestesses still don't know what's going on. Their ignorance will be their downfall." Another evil laughter echoed though the empty home. "I also have another assignment which I will give you later. Rest for now." he added dismissing them.
The two each gave a nod of recognition and walked swiftly upstairs. Glancing out the window, Kagura noticed Sango had returned. That fool actually thought that Naraku didn't know where she went every time she visited that girl. Ignoring her, she opened the door with Kanna following her as usual.
The room was simple. There was two queen sized beds in the middle each with blank sheets and two dressers to put their clothes in. A large mahogany bookcase stood at the side filled with forbidden jutsus and secret demon knowledge. Other than that there was nothing in the room. Naraku had only provided the necessary so no decorations or anything that would be for one's amusement filled the room. Of course at first they didn't have this room. When Naraku first found them he only gave them a blanket and a cold room made entirely of stone to sleep in which Kagura thought was previously a dungeon.
Even if he tells us to rest there are still missions to do.
Kanna had picked up a piece of paper that rested on their bed. This was of course the missions they had to do since they were kunoichis. Their team was only made up of two even though it was supposed to be three-man teams. Any teammate that Naraku tried to pair them up with either gave up entirely on becoming a shinobi, tried to kill them out of frustration or demanded to have another team.
Kagura observed Kanna closely. The two had been together forever. She was the only one that Kanna talked to but even though that was a fact, the two weren't very close. They were as close as they could be though. When they were young the two were found by the despicable man called Naraku. The two were found huddled together for warmth on a snowy night. They didn't know each other but the look in the other's eyes brought them together to survive in this world. That was the only time Kagura had ever saw emotions in Kanna. Now she can't perceive how the other was feeling or thinking.
"What is it, Kagura?" Kanna asked when noticing the other's stare. Her eyes weren't filled with curiosity at the stiff girl; they were their usual dull eyes without the trace of any emotion.
Not a word left her mouth. She simply just walked over to her and took the paper from her hands to see what they had to do now. Her eyes traced over each word and irritation instantly materialized. It was another dumb mission that didn't even consume an ounce of her strength. Scowling, the piece of paper was ripped to shreds by the wind.
"Time to go again." She muttered as once again the two stepped out of their room.
"And where were you?" Naraku asked when Sango entered.
Sango looked up, the thoughts in her mind disappeared. "Just killing those who disobeyed the law." She stated, devoid of emotion and unknowing of the fact that he knew she was lying.
"Interesting." Was the only thing he had to say about her lie. "As you already know, you are still a Gennin despite your strength." A nod was his reply. "And you know that the Chuunin Exams held in Konoha are coming." Her eyes darkened. "I want you to attend it with Kohaku." A hint of panic appeared. "Is that alright with you?" She nodded shakily. "Perfect." He finished, a smirk grew in his mind.
Knowing the look on his face, she knew it was time for her to leave. Her steps were the same as usual. Her look was cold and unfeeling as she rose up to the second floor. A click was heard and she collapsed onto her bed, tears streaming from her eyes.
"This wasn't suppose to happen." She whispered while the tears streamed down from her face.
Downstairs a man sat plotting. Each plan was in his mind where they could not be found out. The plans which were simply for his own amusement made him chuckle. He then took out a map of the shinobi country. His eyes traveled to a certain village. The newly formed village ran by Orochimaru. His eyes stayed there long, his thoughts jumped from one to the other.
"If he interferes, he shall die a gruesome death."
Then his hollow laughter filled the room. His plans repeated in his mind. All shall go according to plan as it should. If something were to go wrong, someone would pay. His eyes narrowed at this thought. Turning his head towards the door, his merciless voice rang. "Come in."
"Master Naraku." A boy said coming in and immediately bowed when he came in. "The information received was correct. They will be going tomorrow."
"That is unfortunate news." His eyes gleamed in the darkness. "For them of course. You understand that the four of you will be going tomorrow. You cannot be late or else there will be punishments given out."
"I understand, Master Naraku."
"Excellent. Everything will go according to plan. You must all survive this Exam. There is also something else. A man called Orochimaru will be there."
"You mean one of the legendary Sannin from Konoha?" the boy asked confused.
"Yes Kohaku. He seems to have an interest to one of the students but it should not interfere with our own plans. If it does however, you four will need to eliminate him at once. He should be in disguise so it won't be as easy to spot him."
"I understand."
"Report this information to the others. Do not tell them those fools will be there though. It will be more interesting not to tell them." A malicious grin spread onto his face. It didn't really matter whether or not they knew but it was always more fun this way. He would not be able to attend and watch the plan unfold but he already knew the outcome.
Kohaku stood silently for a moment but nodded in understanding. He could never understand this man but he was taking care of them, he couldn't just disobey this man.
"Keep a watch on them now. You can tell the others later. I want you to keep watching them until they leave the village. After that you have to tell the others of the new assignment and leave."
With another bow, he exited the room. His movements were swift and the scenery around him blended into a dreary dark color. When everything was beginning to become more colorful was when he began to slow down.
It must go according to plan.
That thought repeated over and over in his mind like a broken record.
Somewhere far away someone watched everything through the water. Her arctic eyes stared into the flashing scenes before her. Switching from one person to another, the woman seemed to be able to watch anyone she wanted. A watcher of this world is what she was. She was to make sure everything was to go according to how it should be. Opening her mouth, she began to sing. The words echoed into the shinobi country.
If you are near to the dark
I will tell you 'bout the sun
You are here, no escape
From my visions of the world
You will cry all alone
But it does not mean a thing to me
Sango's tears poured, stains appeared on the fabric of the pillow. The darkness filled her room so none could see her tears. Almost no one could see though. The sadness in her heart pained her so. Her trembling hands slowly reached up and held onto a crystal hung around her neck. Through the cracks of her hand, the small crystal glowed making the tears more visible.
Knowing the song I will sing
Till the darkness comes to sleep
Come to me, I will tell
'bout the secret of the sun
It's in you, not in me
But it does not mean a thing to you
Her oddly colored tresses covered her face. Magically, she had gotten back into the futon, the covers warmly covered her. Her soft breathing seemed normal. Deep within her mind, memories were gone and altered. Deeper insider, her soul rested and mended the cracks that it held. The soul heard the lyrics but the actual girl did not. How that was possible was unknown. Silently, the girl unconsciously listened to the song.
The sun is in your eyes
The sun is in your ears
I hope you see the sun
Someday in the darkness
Opening her fan, a large gust of wind blasted at the shinobi trying to enter their village. She let out a sigh of boredom. Facing the moon, she stood there quietly as the small girl near her sucked out the souls of the shinobi for later use. With a scowl, she motioned back towards to village for them to enter. She clutched her heart for a moment while staring at Kanna in confusion. Shaking the feeling off, she entered the Shirokage and Kurokage's office.
The sun is in your eyes
The sun is in your ears
But you can't see the sun
Ever in the darkness
It does not much matter to me
The song came to an end and the woman stared back into the water. Brushing her hand over the water, small ripples were formed. Now it was time to watch the others. Soon they will all meet and chaos will arrive. A small smile danced on her lips for she knew what will happen. How it starts and how it ends, she knows it all. Sitting down on a nearby rock, she stared into the crystal clear water. Unknown to her a tiny string of energy slipped into the water to twist things up.
A/N:
WHEEE I FINALLY FINISHED THE CHAPTER! I added the song Aura from .hack/sign because when I was writing this it just popped into my mind XD
Anyway I few things I need to ask from you people.
What do you think the pairing should be? (Inuyasha and everyone will appear in the next chapter so I need pairings for them too and Kikyo will appear as well but she isn't a living corpse. It was as if she never died.)
I need teams for the Inuyasha group. I need some help so tell me who you think should be in a team.
Kagome
Inuyasha
Miroku
Shippo (not sure if I'm putting him in a three man team, he might be stuck in the Academy)
Ayame
Sesshoumaru
Kouga
Kouga's two friends (I forget their names)
If there's someone I didn't add, you can still put him/her in a group. Kanna and Kagura are already in a team even though it's supposed to be three people as well as Sango and Kohaku.
That's basically it. Everything else I got. Pairings will be an ongoing poll but teams I will need for the next chapter so I want to know what you guys think. Next chapter will be posted sooner this time. All I need though is those teams. If I get those late then I'll be starting late.
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Pei-chan: The four girls I won't reveal until later and there's also a reason for making the two sisters. Find out as the story continues.
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