This chapter is dedicated to Dragon Man 180- Enjoy!
Lexy499- This story was meant to be darker than the first one… As for the romance….It's coming.
NOTE: you'll notice that Naruto eats differently in the morning now- just so you know, it was thanks to Hinata. I'm begging you, please don't kill me.
ALSO- Strange things are going on with Amaya, you'll find out why later.
Thanks to my readers and reviewers, you rock!
My Trust in You
Chapter fourteen- Goodbye
Amaya shot up in bed as her eyes ran to the window. It was still dark out. She moved her hands and felt her surroundings. Her breathing became rigid as her pupils shrank. Amaya raised her hands to her eyes and rubbed them hard. She began gasping for breath and lowered her hands. She turned and swung her legs over the edge of the bed and stood up quickly. Amaya knees buckled beneath her and she fell to the ground.
'Nii-Chan!' a younger version of Sasuke came running forward while laughing happily.
She raised her hands and fumbled in the dark for a few moments before she felt herself grasp a kunai knife. She gripped it tightly and continued gasping. She shut her eyes tightly and began cutting her arms deeply.
'Amaya-…' Itachi's voice echoed slightly as he turned his head and stared behind him.
Amaya resisted the growing urge to scream. Blood began falling heavily to the ground. She raised the kunai knife and grabbed chunks of her hair.
"Mom-!" Amaya laughed happily while running forward. "Mom, I'm home!"
Amaya brought the kunai up and began cutting her hair. She continued grabbing large chunks of her hair and cutting it. After a few moments Amaya dropped the kunai knife. She opened her eyes and allowed them to adjust to the dark. Her breathing began slowing down to normal.
"We love you, and we'll always love you, no matter what." Amaya's parents smiled tenderly and they embraced her.
She gasped as she felt her warm blood on the ground mixed with the large chunks of cut hair. Amaya's head shot up as she looked out the window. The sun began rising slowly. Amaya's gaze ran back to the ground. Her eyes became watery as she noticed the cuts on her arms healing quickly.
Kakashi held Amaya's hands gently as he stared longingly into her eyes.
"I love you, and I always will, no matter what."
Amaya's lips curved into a small smile as she wrapped her arms around him.
She raised her hands and ran them through her hair. Her hair was strangely even as it fell a few inches below her ears. She took in several quick breaths as she raised herself up from the ground shakily. She took a step forward through the warm blood on the ground.
"Itachi-! Itachi, you moron- wait for me!" Amaya shouted, running after Itachi. Itachi smiled faintly and slowed his pace.
She moved her toes slightly and felt the blood between her toes. She gulped nervously and walked over to the door. She opened it slightly and peeked out of it as she noticed Kurenai walking towards her bedroom. She shut the door quickly and stood with her back against the door for a few seconds before hearing Kurenai knocking on it. Amaya bit her bottom lip.
"Amaya-!"
Amaya opened her mouth slightly but remained quiet for a few moments.
"I- I'll be out in a few minutes!"
Kurenai nodded on the other side of the door.
"Alright," she replied quietly while turning and walking into the kitchen. Amaya sighed and ran her hand through her hair again.
'How the Hell am I going to explain this…?'
Naruto sat up in his bed and stretched while yawning loudly. He shook his head and rubbed the remaining sleep out of his eyes. He hopped out of bed and went to get ready.
Naruto's thoughts ran to Hinata's blushing face. He chuckled slightly and shook his head as a small smile graced his lips. He began humming quietly as he stepped into the shower.
Naruto ran his hands through his wet hair and shook his head, allowing water drops to hit the ground. A few minutes later, Naruto stepped out of the shower and tied a towel around his waist loosely. He began whistling an innocent tune as he walked into his bedroom. He walked to his bed where he had his clothes out. He continued to whistle as he slipped his clothes on. He walked over to the desk by his bed, picked up his hitai-ate and tied it securely around his forehead. He stopping whistling and picked up his kunai knives and shuriken. Naruto walked out of his room and into the kitchen, where he began preparing his breakfast.
Some time passed before Naruto had finished making his breakfast. He grinned happily as he sat down at the table with vegetables, fruit, ramen and fresh milk.
"Itadokimasu!" he said loudly before digging into his breakfast.
Amaya stood up and wiped the sweat away on her forehead. She looked around the room and sighed.
'Finally… I'm done cleaning.'
Amaya inhaled and exhaled as she opened the door. She closed the door behind and put on a fake smile as she walked towards the kitchen. She peeked inside to see Kurenai washing the dishes. Asuma sat at the table reading a newspaper. Amaya stepped into the kitchen.
"Good morning, friends!"
Asuma looked up from his paper as his jaw dropped slightly.
"You're up late, Amaya," Kurenai said as she continued washing the dishes. Asuma gapped for a moment.
"Amaya….What happened to-?"
Kurenai turned and looked at Amaya.
Amaya grinned nervously as Kurenai's jaw dropped.
"Amaya, what did you do to your hair?"
Amaya touched the ends of her hair slightly.
"Well, you know… It's easier to manage and- and…um… It's easier for missions and stuff," Amaya said nervously.
Kurenai and Asuma looked at each other for a moment but didn't press on the matter.
"Alright," Kurenai began. "Eat your breakfast."
Amaya smiled and nodded as she took a seat across from Asuma. She began eating her breakfast slowly.
Kakashi's eyes opened slowly. He sat up in bed and looked out the window. He ran his hand through his hair slowly and got out of bed. He walked slowly and began to get ready, his eyes distant.
Amaya got up from her seat and put her dishes in the sink. She walked back into her room and strapped on her pouches while stuffing kunai knives and small shuriken in them. She smiled slightly and walked out of her room, closing the door behind her.
"Kurenai-Chan, I'm going out!" Amaya called out. She heard a muffled voice from the kitchen saying alright as she walked out the door. Amaya closed the door behind her and began walking at an even pace.
After walking for a little while, Amaya found herself at the Uchiha manor. She walked forward and knocked on a door three times before taking a step back and looking at the small signs on the houses.
The doorknob turned quickly. Amaya looked forward to see Sasuke at the door, looking at her curiously.
"Hi, Sasuke-Kun," Amaya said cheerfully. Sasuke eyed her hair for a moment. Amaya smiled slightly.
"It's a long story," she said.
Sasuke nodded and moved to the side, allowing Amaya to come inside.
"So…" Sasuke began.
"I haven't been here in a while… I figured I'd come and visit."
Sasuke nodded once and crossed his arms.
"And Kakashi-…?"
Amaya twitched slightly. Sasuke noticed this and raised his eyebrow.
"We're… Taking some time apart from each other…"
Sasuke nodded slightly, curious about why they weren't together at the moment.
"Do you mind if I take a look around?" Amaya asked, breaking the awkward silence.
Sasuke shrugged slightly. Amaya smiled and walked into the hallway. She raised her hand and ran it over the wall.
Sasuke fell to the ground after bumping into Amaya. He tried to glare at her, but failed. Amaya grinned and helped him up.
"Hey, squirt- do you know where your brother is?"
Sasuke frowned slightly and looked to the side. Amaya smiled and nodded.
"Got it…" Amaya said, knowing that Itachi was training with his father.
"Well…Since I lost my training buddy… Would you like to train with me instead?" Amaya asked, her smile growing.
Sasuke raised his head and grinned.
"Okay, Nii-Chan!"
Amaya chuckled silently.
Itachi leaned his back against the wall as he looked at Amaya teaching Sasuke how to throw shuriken properly.
Amaya raised her head and grinned, waving meekly at Itachi. He kept his face straight. Amaya tapped Sasuke's shoulder and pointed at Itachi. Sasuke grinned and threw a shuriken at Itachi and watched as Itachi moved to the side swiftly. Amaya and Sasuke stuck out their tongues at Itachi and gave each other a 'thumbs up.' Itachi looked at them strangely. Amaya and Sasuke began laughing as Amaya messed up Sasuke's hair.
Sasuke crossed his arms and followed her for a moment before stopping. Amaya smiled and sat on the ground, while running her hand down the wall. Sasuke looked at her curiously. Amaya's hand left the wall as she gently began running it over the ground in front of her. Amaya fingers trailed over to a loose floorboard. Sasuke raised his eyebrow as Amaya broke off the loose floorboard. Sasuke leaned in and looked down.
"What're you-…?"
Sasuke trailed off as Amaya picked up small dolls.
'That looks like-…Itachi…and…me…'
Sasuke's eyes widened slightly as she took out more dolls.
"I made these when I was a kid…" Amaya smiled as her eyes got watery. She chuckled quietly as she took out a doll that looked similar to her mother.
"I hid them in your house because…Well, there was a great place to hide them," Amaya continued, smiling.
After taking out the dolls, Amaya placed the loose floorboard back into the ground. She picked up the dolls gently and walked into the family room. She set them on the table carefully and allowed Sasuke to take a seat across from her, at the table. Amaya put the dolls in a line, facing Sasuke. She pointed to them as she spoke.
"This is my mother….my father… your parents…me….you… and Itachi."
A small smile tugged at Sasuke's lips as an old memory ran through his head.
"Nii-Chan, what're you doing?" A young Sasuke asked, taking a seat beside Amaya.
"Itai-!" Amaya shouted as she poked herself with the tiny needle. Sasuke looked at her finger.
"Nii-Chan… It's not bleeding," Sasuke said.
"Eh…?" Amaya looked down at her finger and grinned sheepishly.
Sasuke and Amaya chuckled.
"I'm making dolls," Amaya said, grinning.
"What for?"
"Because I love everyone!" Amaya said, giving Sasuke a hug. Sasuke blushed lightly while grinning as well.
A small grin found its way to Sasuke's face. Amaya raised her finger and pointed at his grin.
"Ah… That's what I was hoping to see," she said happily. Sasuke turned his head and blushed lightly. He looked at Amaya through the corner of his eyes and smiled faintly at her grinning face.
Sasuke and Amaya turned their heads as the door opened. They got up from their spots and walked to the door.
"Amaya-San... What're you doing here?" Sakura asked curiously.
"I was just here to see Sasuke-Kun," she replied, messing up his hair. Sakura looked at the two curiously before smiling faintly.
"Amaya-San, Tsunade-Sama was hoping to talk to you," Sakura added. Amaya nodded and walked past her.
"I'll see you two later then," she said with a grin as she ran off. Sakura looked at Sasuke curiously for a moment. Sasuke smiled faintly and wrapped his arms around her waist. He gave soft butterfly kisses to her neck as she blushed furiously.
"Sasuke-Kun..."
He grinned as he sent another kiss to her neck. Sakura rolled her eyes slightly and turned around. Sasuke blinked innocently. Sakura smiled happily.
"I brought cookies," she said happily. Sasuke chuckled slightly and closed the door behind her.
Hinata closed her bedroom door behind her quietly.
"Hinata," a stern voice called out from behind her. Hinata jumped and hid her hands behind her.
"F- Father…" Hinata squeaked.
"Show your hands," he said calmly.
'Oh no…' Hinata thought frantically.
"Show them," her father repeated.
Hinata shakily showed her hands to her father. The ring on her slender finger shined slightly in the light. His eyes narrowed slightly.
"Get ready, meet with me in ten minutes."
Hinata's father turned and walked away from her. Hinata backed up against her bedroom door.
"Naruto-Kun…" she whispered.
"Hinata-Sama?"
Hinata turned her head and saw Neji walking towards her. He came to a halt when he noticed the ring on her finger. He raised his eyebrow.
"Hinata-…"
"Neji-Nii-San… C- Can you please get Naruto-Kun?"
Neji looked at her curiously. Hinata bit her bottom lip.
"Naruto-Kun…. proposed to me a- and father-…"
Neji closed his eyes for a moment and sighed.
"Alright, Hinata-Sama…"
Hinata smiled and hugged Neji quickly.
"Thank you, Neji-Nii-San," she said quietly. Neji nodded and turned to get Naruto.
Neji took off quickly towards Naruto's place.
"Hey, Neji!"
Neji skidded to a halt as he noticed Lee walking towards him.
"What's the rush? Weren't you going to meet Tenten today?"
"I can't," Neji replied calmly.
"Why not?" Lee asked, raising his large eyebrow. Neji sighed and replied to Lee in a hushed tone. A moment passed in silence.
"He did what-!" Lee yelled.
Neji sent a glare to Lee, which silenced him.
"I need to get him," Neji whispered. Lee nodded. Neji took off once again towards Naruto's home.
Naruto raised his head from the table and got up quickly as he heard someone knock on the door. He scratched the back of his head and opened the door to see Neji looking at him sternly.
"Eh… Neji? What're you doing here?"
"Hiashi-Sama has found out about your proposal to Hinata-Sama," Neji said quickly.
"N- NANI!"
Neji closed his eyes again for a moment and allowed Naruto to quiet down.
"He wants to meet with Hinata-Sama… And Hinata-Sama wants you to be there," Neji added calmly.
Naruto nodded.
"Then what're we waiting for? Let's go-!"
Naruto walked out the door and locked it as he and Neji took off towards the Hyuuga manor.
Naruto and Neji skidded to a halt. They walked through the doors silently. Naruto's eyes ran from place to place, hoping to catch a glimpse of Hinata.
Neji and Naruto came to a halt before a screen door. Naruto took in a deep breath as a guard opened the door. He looked at Naruto sternly before Naruto walked in. The elders of the Hyuuga clan sat in a circle. Neji walked to his spot beside Hiashi and sat down. Naruto walked in and took a seat beside Hinata, who sat in the middle of the circle. Hanabi looked at Naruto curiously, still unsure of why she was there. Hinata had her head lowered before her father with her hand covering the ring on her finger. She looked at Naruto through the corner of her eyes and the fear on her face washed away quickly. Naruto looked at her for a moment, his eyes softening. He turned his head and looked at Hiashi, who looked at him sternly.
"I assume you know why you're here…" Hiashi said calmly, with a small hint of anger in his voice.
Naruto gulped slightly as he and Hinata nodded.
Tenten looked around the training area curiously. She turned her head and saw Lee walking towards her. She smiled slightly.
"Hey, Lee!"
Lee waved to her and quickened his pace.
"Lee, have you seen Neji?"
Lee stopped and looked at her.
"Tenten, didn't you hear? Neji has to stay at the Hyuuga manor," he replied.
"Eh…. Why?"
"Hinata's father found out that Naruto proposed to Hinata."
Tenten's eyes widened.
"Naruto did what?"
"You realize that we cannot allow this…" Hiashi said sternly.
Hinata raised her head quickly.
"But father-!"
Hiashi glared at Hinata, which silenced her immediately. Naruto looked at Hinata through the corner of his eyes. He noticed the pain etching onto her face.
"Father please-"
"No. You think we will allow you to wed this monster!"
"M- Monster-…?"
Naruto's eyes narrowed quickly. Hiashi began losing his temper.
"This man is the bearer of the monster that wreaked havoc on this village long ago!"
Hinata looked at Naruto questioningly. Naruto looked away from her, growling quietly.
Hinata looked at her father sternly.
"He is the demon fox, Kyuubi!" Hiashi shouted, pointing his finger at Naruto angrily.
Hinata's mouth hung open slightly. Neji lowered his head slightly and closed his eyes. Hanabi looked at her father, shocked at what she was hearing.
Hinata closed her eyes and moved her left hand. She grasped Naruto's hand tightly and looked back up at her father.
"I…I don't care," she said sternly. Naruto looked at Hinata, his mouth slightly open as well. A smile slowly tugged at his lips.
Hiashi glared at the two and sighed angrily. The elders began getting angry. They talked amongst themselves, shocked at what they heard. Hiashi raised his hand after a moment, making everyone quiet down.
"Then you are no longer welcome here."
The elders shifted slightly at Hiashi's angry voice. Hanabi, Neji, Hinata and Naruto sat silently, their mouths slightly open.
"Hinata-Chan-…" Naruto began quickly. Hinata tightened her hand slightly.
"Fine… Let's go, Naruto-Kun."
Naruto and Hinata got up and walked out the door hand-in-hand. Neji and Hanabi gaped at Hinata's confidence. Hanabi looked at Hiashi.
"Father…"
Hiashi and the elders got up and walked away. Neji and Hanabi sat rooted in their spots, registering what had just happened.
Amaya opened the Hokage's door quickly.
"Sorry for being late, I-"
Amaya stopped talking mid-sentence as she noticed Kakashi before her. Tsunade, Kakashi and Gai looked at Amaya with wide eyes.
"Amaya… what did you do to your hair?" Tsunade asked.
Amaya stood silently, continuing to look at Kakashi.
Amaya shook her head.
"Sorry, what?"
"Your hair…" Tsunade repeated.
"Oh… I cut it…"
"I can see that…. But why?" Tsunade asked.
"Oh, uh…" Amaya began looking at Kakashi again.
"I… um… So, how is everyone?" Amaya asked, tearing her eyes away from Kakashi.
Tsunade and Gai looked at her strangely. Tsunade shook her head and motioned to the chairs in front of her.
"Take a seat…"
Amaya and Kakashi took their seats on either side of Gai. Gai could feel the tension rising in the room.
Tsunade picked up a file and put in front of the three jounins.
"There have been numerous murders in the village lately," Tsunade began, as Gai picked up the folder.
"I've been sending people to find out more about the murders, but they've come back with nothing. So, I'm sending you three- I'm counting on you."
Kakashi glanced at Amaya. Amaya closed her eyes for a moment.
'Please…Kakashi…'
Amaya grinned and got up.
"Well then, let's get going!" she said, punching the air.
Gai and Tsunade looked at Amaya strangely.
'Just like Naruto…' they thought.
'Amaya…' Kakashi thought, standing up from his seat.
"Ah…. Let's go," he said calmly. Gai stood up and handed the folder back to Tsunade.
'Though they're acting normal… They still miss-'
"Gai, let's get going!" Amaya shouted from the door.
"Amaya," Tsunade began. "I need a word with you."
Amaya looked at her curiously and waited until Gai and Kakashi were waiting outside.
"Yes, Hokage-Sama…?"
"Amaya…If you're not up for it, then you don't have to do this mission."
Amaya smiled and shook her head.
"I'm ok, I'll do the mission," Amaya replied.
Tsunade nodded.
"Alright, you'd better get going then."
Amaya nodded and walked out the door.
Tsunade sighed inwardly.
"Where's Gai?" Amaya asked, avoiding Kakashi's face.
"He went ahead…"
Amaya nodded and began walking forward.
"Amaya- Amaya, wait- Please listen to-"
"Kakashi… We have a mission to complete." Amaya said.
Amaya turned and looked at him for a moment.
"Let's go…"
Kakashi sighed and walked side-by-side with Amaya.
Thirty minutes passed. Gai's feet collided with another tree branch.
"You sure you saw them here, Gai?" Amaya called from behind him. Gai nodded.
"I'm positive," he replied.
Kakashi skidded to a halt on the ground.
"Ah, well…. We'd better get ready then."
Amaya nodded and shut her eyes. She opened them again to reveal the Byukagan. She moved her head slowly.
"Three…Four- there's four of them," Amaya called.
Kakashi and Gai went forward. Amaya stood rooted to her spot.
"Amaya…?" Gai called. Amaya turned her head quickly.
Someone ran forward and jumped off the branch behind her, sending a kick to her chest. Amaya blocked the kick and jumped off the branch. Seven ninjas surrounded them.
'Shit… Couldn't the Byukagan sense the other ninjas?'
"Amaya, what-?" Kakashi began.
"Don't ask- I don't have a fucking clue what happened…"
Gai walked over to Amaya and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Ganbatte, Amaya-Chan!"
Amaya and Kakashi looked at Gai dumbly.
"Gai, you idiot, don't act like an idiot," Amaya muttered. The seven ninjas grinned and chuckled at Kakashi, Amaya and Gai.
Gai took off towards the ninjas in front of him. They took a step back, not knowing where he had gone. Gai stopped in front of them and smiled for a moment. The two ninjas looked at him strangely. Within a split second, Gai had sent a kick to the ninjas. They fell back and skidded across the ground. Amaya turned and sent a round house kick to the man on her side. He dodged it with ease and began making seals. His chakra began swirling up his hand and between his fingers. Amaya ran forward and again and kicked his hand. Amaya froze. The ninja smirked and raised his other hand. Amaya jumped back and stood in a stance.
Kakashi delivered several punches to three ninjas. They fell back and groaned. Kakashi turned around quickly.
"Amaya-"
Amaya disappeared and reappeared behind a ninja. She held a kunai at his throat.
"Watch out-!" Gai shouted.
Amaya turned her head to see someone running towards her. She jumped to the side before his hand could touch her. Another ninja began making seals. His chakra began growing in the palm of his hands.
Amaya skidded backwards and began making seals.
"Katon- Goukakyuu no Jutsu!" Amaya put her hand to her mouth and within a matter of seconds, a large fireball emitted from her mouth.
The enemy ninjas ran through the fire, their palms facing outwards.
'What the-!'
Amaya's eyes ran over to Kakashi and Gai, noticing that they were once again, in combat.
Amaya froze for a moment as a hand collided with her stomach. Amaya looked down to see a ninja grinning at her. Her eyes rolled slightly as a growing pain began at the back of her head. Amaya grabbed his arm and held on tightly as the pain grew. She growled slightly as her nails began growing. The ninja looked at her, suddenly afraid. Another ninja appeared behind Amaya. He raised his hands and wrapped them around her throat.
"They just keep getting up!" Kakashi shouted, after delivering another kick to the ninja in front of him. He made seals quickly and held his hand.
Kakashi ran forward and thrust the chidori through the ninja's chest. The enemy coughed up blood as his head fell forward. A snap was heard as another ninja fell to the ground.
"The rest-?"
"They've gone," Kakashi replied, taking out his hand with ease.
The ninjas stepped back as Amaya's eyes flickered to purple. She began breathing heavily as she dropped to her knees.
Kakashi turned his head and noticed Amaya.
"Amaya-!"
Gai held him back.
"Gai, what-?"
"Kakashi, don't get near her," Gai muttered.
Amaya raised her hands and thrust them through her arms. Kakashi and Gai's mouths hung open.
"Amaya, stop-!" Kakashi shouted.
Amaya growled, raising her head at the ninjas in front of her. She stood up as her chakra began taking form of a wolf. She raised her hand and ran forward. She shut her eyes and ran her hand through the ninja in front of her. Blood fell down from his throat heavily. Amaya began peeling his skin off using her claws. His ear-piercing scream grew louder. Amaya wrapped her hand around his throat and closed it firmly. His blood washed itself onto her skin. His screams died as his eyes rolled back. Amaya growled again and ran her hand through his chest, ripping his heart. Amaya took her hand out with mild difficulty and allowed him to fall to the ground. Kakashi's pleas to make her stop fell onto deaf ears. The other ninja got up shakily and turned to run. Amaya stopped in front of him.
"Leaving so soon?" Amaya growled.
The ninja looked at her, terrified. She took out her kunai knives and pushed him up against a tree. She began driving the kunai knives through him slowly, pinning him to the tree. He shouted in pain. Amaya looked at him with distant eyes as she drove more kunai knives through his body. Amaya dropped her last kunai and began making seals quickly. Her chakra began taking form like lightening in her hand. She looked up and raised her hand. The pinned ninja coughed up blood. Amaya ran the chidori through his face.
Gai's arms dropped. Kakashi ran up to Amaya. He put his hands on her shoulders and turned her to look at him.
"Amaya, stop this! Don't-"
"Kakashi…" Amaya began quietly.
Kakashi quieted down as Amaya's eyes began flickering.
"Go away…"
Amaya looked him in the eyes as her eyes turned to a bright shade of purple. Kakashi froze, as Amaya raised her clawed hands. Gai ran forward and pushed Kakashi away.
Amaya dropped to her knees and screamed in pain.
'Stop, stop it, please!' she thought as tears welled up in her eyes. Amaya's claws buried themselves in the ground. She took them out again and thrust them through her arms once more.
"Amaya-!"
Amaya looked back at Kakashi and Gai before getting up and running away from them.
'Don't hurt them- don't hurt them!'
Amaya's speed increased quickly.
"Amaya-!" Kakashi shouted.
"Kakashi, stop this! We must go tell Hokage-Sama!"
"But, Amaya-"
"We won't be able to find her, and even if we did- there would be nothing to stop her from killing us…"
Kakashi looked to where Amaya was previously standing, pained.
Amaya growled and screamed in pain as she dropped to her knees. She held her head tightly. Tears began running down her face quickly. The pain in her head grew quickly. The blood continued falling heavily from her arms. Amaya sighed and began breathing heavily. She dropped her hands by her side and fell. Her eyes closed as darkness surrounded her.
'Kakashi…'
Chapter fourteen, this was longer than usual…I think.
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed it- review please!