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THROUGH BLIND EYES

CHAPTER 1Running

My name is not known outside the organization that I work for. But they say being unknown on the outside is a good thing for my profession: an expert ninja spy.

I am Konakyo Yomei, 23 years old, and I am probably the only blind ninja in all the mist country, and perhaps the world, though I really don't know about that.

None of my background is that important to me right now, because I am on the run. The very organization that I have helped rise to power with my work is pursuing me, and when they catch me, I will be killed.

FLASHBACK-

"Yomei's work has proved quite useful…"

I stopped walking to listen at the door, where a meeting was being held.

"The weakness of Konohagakure village is now evident…"

"Our attack should commence within the month…"

Even with my extreme hearing I could only catch bits and pieces of the conversation, due to the mostly sound proof door, but what I was hearing was very disconcerting.

"Are you sure we should keep Orochimaru as our ally? It might not be wise to-"

I recognized this voice…it was the most skilled ninja in our organization, Uchiha Itachi. The boy was still very young, only 17, but he was an extremely skilled ninja.

"Itachi-san, like it or not, he is a valuable part of our organization, although he is no longer directly involved, and no Kisame, we will not be attacking within the month. If we wish to take control of ALL the ninja villages, we must do so with more caution than your average terrorists."

This voice belonged to the leader of the organization, and at once the room became deathly quiet. The Leader was a very intimidating person.

I took care not to breathe; any small breath could alert them to my presence. This was not what I asked for! Not what I wanted! I had always believed this was an intelligence agency for the mist village! I had to get out of here! I had to run! I don't know how I missed the fact that I was working for criminals for TEN FRICKING YEARS!

"What was that!" One voice asked from the room.

The jig was up, they knew I was there. I gave up trying to move silently and started to all out run.

It was really lucky I knew my way around the HQ or I would have been doomed before I had ever started, me being blind and all.

I yanked open the door that I knew to be the southern exit because of the maple tree smell that dominated the air; I took one step…and tripped down the stairs I had forgotten were there. No time to check if I was hurt or not, I got up quickly and took off running again… towards Konoha. Of all the places I had worked in, Konoha was my favorite. I liked the way the air smelled there-like sakura trees. Of course there was no guarantee that I was even going to make it that far…

END OF FLASHBACK

I sensed I was close to Konohagakure village now, but I didn't know if my legs would get me there anymore- I had been running pretty much nonstop for three days…

CRACK. A twig broke under someone's foot from behind me.

Crap, they're catching up…

I willed my legs to speed up, my four pursuers close behind. I may be tired beyond belief, but my hearing had not been affected in the slightest.

"AH!" I couldn't help but shout out as my foot caught on a fallen branch. I tumbled headfirst down a slope; painfully coming to a stop only as my head smashed against something hard-a rock maybe? My ankle also throbbed, undoubtedly sprained.

Another twig snapped close by, alerting me to their presence.

"Get her. This has already taken to long." I wanted to move, but I just couldn't.

"N-no…" I whimpered, taking in a shaky breath. I could smell the Sakura trees…not too bad of a smell right before you die, I suppose.

I felt a hand roughly grab my wrist and I weakly tried to wriggle free, to no avail. Another hand reached for my shoulder, but I sunk my teeth into his wrist.

"DAMN WOMAN!" Someone backhanded me across the right check.

Blood dripped from my mouth, but for some reason, blood wasn't the only thing my nose was picking up…I couldn't quite place it…wait! Yes, it was the scent of human and dogs, but I must be imagining something that…out there, because I was so exhausted.

There was a 'chink' as a sword was drawn from its scabbard.

"Just do it."

"Sorry Yomei-AH!" His voice was cut off, replaced a millisecond later by a gurgling scream.

The human and dog smell was everywhere…as well as the smell of blood. I heard another petrifying scream as yet another of my attackers was killed. Now I was sure-someone else was here, and whoever they were, they were helping me!

"Damn! Retreat for now!" Their steps were fading, fleeing in the opposite direction.

"Hey…are you alright?"

My rescuer, who I could now identify as the source of the odd smell, was approaching me.

"Hey, I asked if you were alright!" He said a little louder. I could place him as a 'he' because of his deep voice.

"Nnn…" I whimpered piteously.

"Damn, she's hurt…"

The man touched my hand, but it wasn't at all an aggressive touch.

"I'm going to help you. Shush now." He wrapped his arm around my waist and lifted me onto his back piggy-back style.

"I'm just going to take you to the hospital, so please just try to rest." His voice was simply too gentle and kind to even try to refuse.

I wrapped my arm around his neck and settled my head on his muscular shoulder. It was surprisingly comfortable.

"There you go, now we're all set." He was walking as he spoke, and soon the steady up and down motion of his steps lulled me into a much-needed sleep.