Chapter18: Preparing to leave you.
"It's about time." A voice said behind her. She turned to look at the older Uchiha, emotionless face mask plastered. His eyes were dull, as dull as Sasuke's when she saw him a week ago. She now remembered. Sasuke, she had forgotten about him. She ran towards the body, clutching onto him.
"Sasuke." She said wiping the hair covering his face. His eyes started to open slowly.
"YOU IDIOT WHY DID YOU COME IN!" She blurted. He shrugged his shoulders slightly, and gave her one of his famous smirks.
'Gees he has enough energy to make one of his smirks.' Thi thought, chuckling loudly in her head. She gave him an angry, disappointed look like the ones parent would give when a child did something wrong. But really behind that face, she was glad. She looked back down at the boy, he was passed out. 'Must have took a lot out of him.'
"Let's go." Itachi commanded. Thi did nothing. Just stood there, wondering what to do. How could he act such a way when his brother was hurt right in front of him. That was like Itachi, to care about no one but himself. 'Selfish idiot.'
"I only say things once." He said again. Thi still didn't move. Her mind wondered to so many conclusions and ideas. Why did it have to be Itachi to save her? Where was the team? Was this all a dream? Is Fai really dead?
"Itachi-sama..." Thi said almost choking onher words, trying to act as respectful as possible."...Please let me take Sasuke back to the village." Thi pleaded, this was the only thing she could do.There was nothing else she could think of. But in her mind, she knew he would never let that happen. She had wasted his time of course, and he wouldn't just let her run away and go get her another time. She had to make a deal, something he couldn't resist. He still said nothing in response.
"If you do, I will come along with you. Without any problems, I will make sure no one questions or gets in the way. Especially Sasuke." Thi pleaded again, hoping the deal to work.
"Go." He replied, it sounded more of a demand to hurry then an answer.
"Two teams of Konoha are near the village. Bring him there and we will leave. " Itachi commanded. Thi gave a slight nod and lifted Sasuke onto her back.
'Damn, your heavy Sasuke.' Thi thought as she ran from tree to tree. Itachi was ahead, showing her the way. Once in awhile he looked back at her.
'Why did I even agree? Why should I care what happens to my foolish little brother?' Itachi thought mind wandering. He was getting frustrated, he never been so full of questions before. But being Itachi he didn't show his emotions no matter what.
In what seemed like forever to Thi, because she was holding Sasuke on her back. Both Itachi and Thi stood a couple hundred meters from a campsite. Thi watched Itachi lean against a tree, knowing that was the signal to leave without him. She quickly dashed her way down the path, dodging trees and twigs that could cause her to fall over.
"I wonder how long it will be when we get to them. What if their..." A pink headed girl paused as she stared towards nothing in particular. Beside her was the loud blond boy.
"Sakura...Naruto..." Thi whispered, but bitting on her lip when she realized she gave away where she was. Instantly Naruto and Sakura rose from there seats. They looked around, scanning the area for an intruder, which is now Thi.
Thi shrugged, knowing that she would have to give her spot sooner or later. She stepped on a few twigs carlessly, giving her postion even more. Naruto and Sakura both turned to the source of the sound. They both thought this intruder is either really careless or really stupid. Both ninja's watch the jet black haired ninja walk out. The wind gently brushered her hair, covering her face. Crimson liquid stained the surface of her body. Twigs clinged to her hair, while dirt stuck to her skin.
"N-a-r-u-t-o..." the ninja worded out slowly. Her energy rushed out of her at once, causing her to colaspe to the ground, that's when Naruto and Sakura got a good look at what the figure was carrying. The once serious boy was unconsious. His hair dripped in blood and his arms hung over his sides lifelessly.
"SASUKE" Naruto and Sakura screamed in unison. They both rushed over Sasuke, carrying him off Thi's back. She gave a faint smile, knowing they still hasn't figured it was her. It wasn't their fault, she had changed so much in the last few days. Her skin was pale as a white rose, her hair and clothing were covered in blood, her posture was slouched. Her head bent over, staring at nothing at all. She breathed heavly and slowly. But slowly she gained control over herself, grabbing onto the near by tree to help her up. By now Sasuke was taken off her back and taken closer to the camp. Her arms held as tight as they could onto the tree side, but her knees wanted to give in on her. She almost stubbled till she felt a arm carry her up, as her knees gave in once again.
Thi shifted her eyes over to see who was holding onto her. His white eyes stared into her own. His hair blew gently against the wind. But his face was serious.
"Neji! Why did you run away?" A girl asked, her hair was in two cute little buns. Thi noticed their fore-head protectors.
"The Hidden Village of Leaf..." Thi said quietly, both strangers looked at her.
"Who are you?" The strange looking boy asked.
"T-" Thi opened her mouth slightly when she heard a voice answer it for her.
"Thi..." Sasuke groaned, his eyes were still shut. Yes, he was indeed talking in his sleep. He rolled over on the side slightly, being quiet once again.Everyone looked at the dreaming Uchiha and back at the mysterious ninja. Was this really the girl everyone was talking about?
At once the rest of the team arrived. Kakashi, Gai, and Rock Lee stood on the oppisite side, staring at Neji hold onto the ninja's arm.
"Sakura, Naruto take care of Sasuke. I'll heal Thi." Kakashi ordered. He walked forward infront of both young ninjas. At this point Neji still had not released her arm.
"I'll take her now." Kakashi said, watching the young genius think for a mere second. Holding hesitation to go of her arm. But why did he hold back, was he scared that this was some spy, pretending to be her. Or was it he didn't believe so much power could be contain into a mere girl like herself. Either way, he finally let go of the girls arm.
Kakashi walked infront of Thi, leading her far away from the group. He finally stopped when they arrived at a small stream, just a few meters away from the camp site. He took out some bandages, and started to clean Thi's wounds. Thi concentrated on her sores, she noticed her Kakashi become extremely careful handling her arm.
When Thi noticed her blood seeping through the bandages, she placed her hand on top of her Sensei. "If you don't mind, I would rather if I did this on my own." Thi suggested. She immediately saw the sleepishly ninja nod and let go of her arm.
By now, he sat beside the river, waiting for her to join him. Thi quickly made a hand seal, sealing her wounds temporarily, knowing she would hardly have enough chakra to stay alive. Thenwashing her blood stained face and hands into the river.Soon enough, both then sensei and student sat on a rock my the stream. The rushing of the waters were heard as it hit upon the smooth rocks. Thi eyed the action of the water. She finally experience freedom once again. But in the back of her mind, she knew that soon once again,her freedom would be taken away from her.
"What happened back there? Miss Shin." The grey haired masked teacher asked her. She took hesitation for a moment, then finally she responded so simply.
"Ask Sasuke when he wakes up." Thi responded then got up leaving. Kakashi nodded and then followed her towards the camp site again. At this time, everyone was still there, Sasuke was sleeping in a spare sleeping bag, while Sakura eyed him like a hawk. When Thi entered the circle of her team, she felt all eyes stare on her. Eyes filled with question, a sense of caring and yet hatred.
"How could you let this happen to Sasuke?" A loud demand for an answer came from Thi's left. Where Sasuke was placed. She shifted her gentle, dull glaze on the pink hair ninja. Sakura's fist was balled, her hair covered her face.
Thi felt a large guilt fill within her. It was her fault that Sasuke was hurt. But she pushed the guilt back, holding under once simple answer. She lifted her head, knowing everyone was listening. She gave a simple smile and responded with. "Hate me if you want."
The pale girl walked away from the group, pulling out a pen and paper put of her pocket. She found a log and sat there, writting. Eventually everyone returned to their usual duty. Rock Lee,Gai, Kakashi and Naruto were packing up for their journey home. TenTen and Sakura chatted quietly while watching over Sasuke. While Neji leaned against the tree, eyeing the Thi very suspiciously.
"Your question is?" Thi questioned Neji, not even looking up from her paper.
"How did you escape?" The boy responded. Thi paused for a second, her pen stopped as she thought of what to say.
"I killed Fai. How else."Thi answered as simple as she could. Neji nodded, knowing that her answers would get him nowhere. Therefore, he decided to get answers from the Uchiha, which might be a little harder, but maybe he could get somewhere.
"Anything else?" Thi questioned already knowing the answer. She didn't even look up but his silence was a good enough answer.
As more time passed, everyone stayed on task, no one said a word. As for Thi she was finishing up on her letter. At last she finished her letter. It must be atleast an hour since she has been here.
Neji was still there, leaning against the tree. He watched the girl get up from her spot, folding the peice of paper in her hand neatly and placing the pen back in her pocket. She just passed by him, going closer to the camp. When she arrived at camp, everyone was settled and ready to go. She walked a little closer.
"Kakashi-sensei, can I ask you a favor?" Thi asked the masked ninja. He raised an eyebrow, questioning what it was.
"Give this to Sasuke, when he wakes up. I'm going for a walk." Thi answered giving the jounin the piece of paper. She watched him put it inside his vest.
"Thank you." Thi said simply, knowing that Kakashi knew exactly what was going on but had no choice to let her go. But Thi wondered if he knew that Itachi was involved. Either way, they would soon know. Thi could just imagine what Sasuke's reaction to the letter would be like. He would go mad, tracking her down. But hopefully, he would listen to her.
Thi's POV.
I was about to enter the dark denser part of the forest again, till I felt a presence behind me. I turned around, looking at Naruto and Sakura.
"You going somewhere Thi-Chan?" Naruto questioned. I looked at Naruto, his been so nice since I've been here and yet I have to leave again. I wish I could stay, but I still did so many things that they never knew about, or maybe never will. I was running out of time, so I had to say something to assure him everything will be fine. Even in the end, the feeling could kill me.
"Oh, I'm just going for a walk Naruto, you shouldn't worry too much. I'll be back soon...I promise." I answered choking on the promise part. I knew deep inside I might not be able to keep the promise. I just hope I won't be hurting him.
I also noticed Sakura listening. I felt, I should make the best of it, even though I might not even like her as much as the rest of the team, but it could be the last time I see them in a long time, or maybe... at all. Or atleast them seeing me as a friend.
"Sakura, take care of Sasuke for me till I get back." I said simply. Sakura actually pulled a unsure smile for me, and nodded. I was relieved that someone could watch over Sasuke for me. After all this, I left the camp, turning back for the last time. I also left with a feeling inside, as if the world was lifted off my shoulders.
End of POV.
In a few minutes Thi arrived where she had left Itachi. She scanned the area, only finding a figure leaning against a tree resting.
"It's about time." Itachi said coldly. Not looking up from his spot. He was leaning against the tree in the shade. Thi watch the site, it made Itachi look extra mysterious, the way he was leaning in the darkest area in her point of area. The leaves russled against the wind, as she watch the ninja get up, walking towards her.
"Let's go." Itachi ordered. Thi stood there in her position, staring him stright in the face. His eyes was like a reflection of hers. A beautiful natural red. Sun beamed above, through the leaves. Creating light in several parts of Itachi face. His eyes were one of them. She gazed into them, getting lost. Till Itachi snapped her out of it.
"I don't repeat myself." Itachi said distantly, turning his back. Thi mentally slapped herself in the face. How could she get so carried away. She just wished for the best from this point.
Thi:WOOT Finally chapter 18. This is an extremely boring chapter, I had writters block. Next one will be more exciting I promise! I 'm so so sorry I haven't updated in so long. I learned my lesson. :dodges tomatos: Beside school just started 2months ago and I'm in highschool now. I swear I keep getting lost, it's so bigg.
Koji: Yeah, all you do is walk in circles. :cough: bad navigation skills:cough:
Thi:WHAT::strangles Koji::stops for a mere second: Enjoy:Continue to strangle: