Returning
Chapter Nine: In Loving memory of…
BRIIINNNGGG!
I reached over and turned of my alarm. It was really early. It was about 8 in the morning and I went to bed about four hours ago. God, this wasn't healthy, but today I had something important to do.
I walked over to my closet and grabbed a pair of clothes, and then went to take a shower. By the time I got out, it was about 8:18. I sighed, I smelt like lavender and chamomile. My hair had the natural sent of freesia. I thought the smell was really nice. Today, I dressed up a little different from usual. According to myself I said that I didn't own a single dress except for the one Mrs. Simmons gave me. I was lying. I owned one other dress, but I rarely wore it. It was a simple spaghetti strapped white dress. Nothing too complicated, but nothing to boring though. It ran about four inches past my knees and I had a pair of white sandals to go with it. I wore no make up for today and simply put my hair in a ponytail. I looked like a normal person. My tattoos had somehow disappeared. Though about two minutes later that instead of remarking me, Kuro and Shiro just used those tattoos. I didn't really mind though.
I walked into the kitchen around 8:50 and made breakfast for all of the guys and made me a cup of coffee. I didn't really eat in the morning. I rarely did anyways. I just usually had a cup of coffee. Besides, I wasn't really hungry. I looked over to a calendar and checked what today was.
'April 10…good, I didn't screw up the dates.'
What's so special about today anyway?
Today is someone's birthday.
May I ask whose?
Her name is Shelly. She was, a good friend of mine.
What do you mean was?
Did you two stop being friends?
No. She's dead.
…
…I'm sorry that we brought it up.
Exactly how did you meet her and how old is she today?
She was Sylis' little sister. Such an adorable little girl she was. Today is her seventh birthday. She was a big Naruto fan, so I was going to take the guys with me. She died a year ago exactly on this day. The irony of dying on your birthday…
Sorry to hear this.
Yes, you know…we can talk to the dead, or rather Kuro can. He is the god of death if you remember we told you this three years ago.
Of course I remember. I also remember beating the living shit out of you for being an asshole.
…
HA! I remember that. Dear brother, we must all learn and fear the wrath of women.
Mhmm…anyways, if you two are done talking to me. I'd like to go and wake up the boys.
Go ahead, we'll just go back to sleep.
So that's what you do when you're not to busy annoying the living hell out of me.
Yup.
I sighed quietly and walked into the living room. Itachi was sleeping on the couch while Gaara was sleeping on the other couch. I smiled sweetly. They all looked so cute! Just like little kids. I walked over to Itachi and gently shook his shoulder. His dark eyes fluttered open to meet mine. After a few seconds a smile came to my face and I said, "Get up sleepy head. Breakfast is on the table." I walked over to Gaara and was about to touch him when the sand came up and cut my hand. I hissed and cursed the damned sand. I tried again and this time, the sand wrapped around my and was about to crush my wrist when I growled and said out loud, "Damn it you stupid sand, don't fucking mess with me!" All of a sudden the sand receded from my hand. I sighed and reached over back to Gaara again and shook his arm gently. "Gaara…wake up." I said in a sing song voice.
I heard him mumble something about the scent of blood and after a few seconds he bolted up. He looked at me and stared for a few seconds. His gaze traveled down to my hand where blood was still coming out. I looked at him and said, "Don't worry, I'm okay. Just get up and wash your face. Bathroom's over there and then breakfast is on the table."
I got up and walked to the room where Neji and Sasuke were sleeping. I felt kiddy and I opened the door quietly. They were sleeping soundly and a small evil smile formed on my lips. I kicked off my sandals, ran, and jumped on the bed. I heard two 'oomph's' and I started laughing. Their eyes opened and stared at me. I grinned madly and said, "Up and at 'em you lazy bums. I don't need any Shikamaru's in my house. Go wash your faces and then go eat. Breakfast is on the table, and Sasuke, no killing Itachi no matter what or I'll kick your ass."
I hopped off the bed and slipped my shoes on. Back in the kitchen I was greeted with the sight of Itachi and Gaara eating my food. Smiling I walked over and refilled my coffee cup. Sasuke and Neji came out and sat down at the table. Sasuke, knowing what my cooking tasted like already started eating. Neji was a bit reluctant till I glared at him and said, "If you don't eat, I'll freaking tie you down and shove the food down your throat." After that he started eating. I jumped up on the counter and sat down whiling pulling out the phone. I dialed Sylis' number and waited for someone to pick up.
(Script)
RIING! RII-
Someone: Hello?
Me: Tanya?
Tanya: Bibi? Hey what's up?
Me: What the hell are you doing at Sylis' house?
Tanya: Uhh, I spent the night.
Me: Ya'll didn't…do anything did you?
Tanya: EW! BIBI! How could you even think me and Sylis would ever do that! Mika and Sylis doing it are at least a bit more believable! Now if it were Tyler you were taking about…Mhmm, I would have knocked him up any time of the day and any where.
Me: Eww, that's sick. I didn't need to know that sweetheart. Are you guys coming today?
Tanya: Yah, Sylis talked to everyone about it last night. Since you were on a mission you couldn't come. We're all going to meet up at Mika's house at 11, and head off from there.
Me: Hey, umm, do Sylis mind if I bring some other people?
Tanya: Doubt it. He's the type who loves to introduce his family to others so go ahead and bring them.
Me: Oh, okay, well then I'll see you guys at 11. Bye.
Tanya: Bye.
(End of script)
I hopped off the counter and looked at the guys who were all looking at me. I quirked a brow and asked, "Finish already?"
I was answered with small nods. I walked over and started to clear the table when they all stood and did it for me. After putting everything in the sink, they all went to the living room, and sat down waiting for a run down on what I was going to make them do today.
"Okay, well you guys have to use an invisibility jutsu today. Don't make yourselves noticeable okay? Just follow me."
I smiled to them and got up. I walked over to the bookcase and pulled out a Polaroid camera. I took a random shot of Sasuke and Itachi. I started to laugh when I saw their faces. They looked like this basically. 0.0 (A/N: lmao XD) I turned to Neji and Gaara and took their picture too. Gaara nearly sent his sand to kill the offending "light." Actually it was just the flash. The photos came out and I waited for them to cool. I laughed at the out comes. They looked so funny. I went and put the camera back up and pulled out a photo album. I walked over and plopped myself on the couch and flipped through the book looking for a place to put the pictures. I found two blank spaces next to a picture of me when I was 14. It was of me and Shelly. We were in the park eating ice cream and we ended up smearing ice cream all over our faces. In the picture, Shelly and I were hugging each other and we had ice cream all over our faces. I pulled off the plastic covering and stuck the pictures in. I smiled and set the photo album on the table so the guys could see. I giggled at their faces when they saw their pictures. Out of no where, Sasuke spoke up.
"Where was this?" He was pointing to a picture of Tanya, Mika, and I dressed up as cow girls. I stared at the picture for a little and then said, "Oh, my friends and I were in Dallas for the rodeo."
I ended up talking about my past of all the pictures to the guys till 10:45. Even Itachi found some of the pictures interesting. I never expected that all the guys would be so interested in my strange past.
(…)
I sat on the grass staring at the tombstone in remembrance. Sylis was silent the whole time. Everyone was quiet. Itachi, Sasuke, Neji, and Gaara were doing something, but I couldn't see them, so I didn't know. I moved towards the grave and traced the letters softly.
In loving memory of
Shelly Jacobs
April 10th 2000 – April 10th 2006
Daughter, sister, and friend to all those around her.
I felt tears prick at my eyes. I held back the tears and tried the sound normal.
"Hey Shelly, how you been? It's me, Bichson. You remember me right? Sylis is here too. We all came to wish you happy seventh birthday. I didn't know what to get you, so I decide to sing you a song. We all wrote the song for you. We really miss you."
I cleared my throat and began to sing.
Summer move forward and stitch me the fabric of fall
Wrap life in the brilliance of death to humble us all
How sweet is the day
I'm craving a darkness
As I sit tucked away with my back to the wall
And the taste of dried-up hopes in my mouth
And the landscape of merry and desperate drought
How much longer dear angels
Let winter-light come
And spread your white sheets over my empty house
Summer move forward and leave your heat anchored in dust
Forgotten him, cheated him, painted illusions of lust
Now language escape, fugitive of forgiveness
Leaving as trace only circles of rust
And the taste of dried-up hopes in my mouth
And the landscape of merry and desperate drought
How much longer dear angels
Come break me with ice
Let the water of calm trickle over my doubts
Come let me drown
Angels no fire no salt on the plow
Carry me down
Bury me down
And the taste of dried-up hopes in my mouth
And the landscape of merry and desperate drought
Once I knew myself
And with knowing came love
I would know love again if I had faith enough
Too far is next spring and her jubilant shout
So angels, inside
Is the only way out
I couldn't hold back the tears anymore. I choked on a sob and Sylis wrapped his arms around me. Tanya held Tyler's hand while sniffling. Mika had her head buried in Jake's chest while she trembled. I turned and hugged Sylis back. I knew this would be hard, but I didn't expect us to cry.
Flashback 3rd POV
The rain fell down, pounding on the objects of Earth. Gunshots and screams echoed in the alley ways of town. Seven figures ran in the rain. The youngest of the seven was a little girl.
She tripped and fell on the ground hurting her leg.
"Big brother, I can't run anymore!" She cried. All of the figures stopped. The gunshots were closing. One of the other girls yelled, "Sylis grab your sister and run! Get the others out of here! I'll stall them as long as I can!"
Sylis growled and yelled back, "Why the hell would we leave you?" He picked up the little girl that had fallen and cradled her close trying to protect her from the rain. The little girl looked at the older girl and screamed, "Look out big sister!"
The girl turned around and jumped just in time to escape the shot aim at her. The little girl broke free of the boy's grasp and ran towards the older girl. "BIG SISTER! LOOK OUT!"
A shot was heard, blood splattered on the ground. The alley ways had fallen silent. The older girl looked down to the smaller girl's face.
"It's okay big sister, I saved you. It really hurts though." Tears fell from the older girl's eyes.
"Don't cry big sister. I saved you. My name is Shelly and I promised Sylis I would protect you, Bichson. I love you a lot big sissy, so please don't cry." The little girl's body went limp and the rain cried along with the older girl.
End of flashback
Bichson sat there clinging to Sylis while crying her eyes out.
"I-it's my entire fault. She's dead because of me. I should have been more careful."
"Shh, Bibi, it's not your fault. It was never your fault."
"Then whose fault is it! I can't stand it anymore. My family's gone, Shelly's gone, and so many people are leaving me. I don't want to go back there again."
"You never have to Bibi. You have me, Jake, Tyler, Tanya, and Mika. We'll never leave you."
I looked up and stared into his blue eyes. I could feel his warm arms around me. I knew I was foolish for asking, but I just need to hear it.
"Promise? Promise me that you and everyone will never leave me?"
My friends all came and we ended up in a big group hug. I felt the warmth of their love. Never would they leave me.
"Never will we leave you."
We stayed there for a long time until Mika pulled out and said, "I have to go to work. I'll see you guys later okay?" Jake stood up and said, "I'll take you there." With that the two left. Tyler and Tanya looked at each other and said, "We got to jet too." They smiled and left.
I sat there in Sylis' hold. I never felt like this. He was the big brother I never had. I loved him so much. Sylis pulled back and said, "Hey, I've got to head home okay? Don't be a stranger k? Mom and dad want to see you. See you around Bibi."
He kissed my forehead and said, "Don't look so down. You're smile is the light that chases away my darkness."
I snorted and said, "Cheesy bastard…" a smile escaped my lips. He grinned like an idiot and retorted, "Well at least I got you to smile."
I watched his retreating back and when I couldn't see him anymore I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. I sighed and said, "You guys can release the jutsu now."
The four boys appeared behind the tombstone and looked at me carefully. Itachi stepped towards me and asked, "Exactly, who was this girl and how did she die?"
I stared at him in bewilderment. I didn't know what was more shocking. Itachi asking a question, saying a sentence more than ten words or him speaking first for a change. I continued to stare for about a few more seconds and then finally snapping out of my stupor I sputtered out, "She was Sylis' sister…"
"My other question." He said sternly. His gaze never left me. I heard Sasuke growl and Neji looked at the tombstone carefully. Gaara looked so uncomfortable around here. I sighed softly and said, "She died taking a bullet for me. She gave her life for mine."
Internally, I cursed myself for saying a little bit too much information. Externally, I threw Itachi an unexpected smile and said, "Come on, I want to go somewhere."
I stood up dusting off my dress and grabbed Sasuke's hand. He looked at me strangely but said nothing. I walked around the cemetery looking for something. After about 10 minutes of wandering I finally stopped. I stared down at the four graves with pain in my eyes. Sasuke's hand gently tightened around mine and asked, "Whose graves are these?"
A bitter smile formed on my lips as I said the words.
"My family's."
Gaara's eyes widened in shock at my words. Itachi, Sasuke, and Neji stared at the graves with blank expressions. If they were surprised, they didn't show it. I sat down in front of the first grave and said quietly,
"Hi Daddy."
I held back my tears of pain and started to say stuff in Vietnamese to the grave. When I turned to my mom's grave, I let a few tears spill. I never even said goodbye. I continued talking to the graves in Vietnamese, but when I reached the last grave, I broke down in tears. I started muttering things in English,
"I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you Thi. I'm so sorry; I didn't mean to leave you. I'm so sorry." I sobbed till I could feel a pounding headache come.
Finally I spoke a little bit louder.
"Ne, Gaara…"
He looked at me, but said nothing.
"When we were little, my little sister was obsessed with you. She'd use to say all these funny things about meeting you and marrying you. It was so funny. I used to be like that too, though I wasn't obsessed over you Gaara."
I looked over to Gaara with a smile. He swiftly turned his head in embarrassment.
'Was he blushing?'
I chuckled softly and stood. My eyes turned to the grave and said, "I love you." I turned my back and nearly fell back down. Itachi, Gaara, and Neji were surrounded by a light. I thought quickly and said, "Bye guys! Don't be strangers." I grinned as they disappeared.
I turned and met Sasuke's gaze. He looked at me funny and asked, "What the fuck was that?" I glared at him and smacked his head. He glared back at me rubbing his sore head and asked, "What the hell was that for?" I kicked him in the shin this time. He hissed in pain and glared at me.
"Don't be such a freaking potty mouth." I said in a sing song voice. He glared at me and then I said with amusement in my voice, "Don't fucking cuss because that shit isn't cool." I wished I had my Polaroid camera. His face was priceless. I started to crack up. Then suddenly, I ran and jumped on him. He caught me effortlessly and I hugged him. I closed my eyes and whispered, "You don't hate me anymore do you?"
He pulled back and asked, "What?" I sighed and started to explain. "Remember when we were thirteen? You found out that I kissed Itachi?"
He was quiet for a moment and then he said, "I don't hate you. I love you." The last part I almost didn't catch and I looked at him and asked, "Really? Do you really mean that?" He pulled me into another embrace and said, "Yes, I do."
We stayed for god knows how long and then finally I said, "Hey, we should head back home."
Just as those words left my mouth me and Sasuke were enveloped in a light and then, we disappeared.
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Okay, well done with this chapter. Anyways, I feel a writer's block coming up. I need some damn ideas! If you got any ideas for what's going to happen next, please leave a review. I don't know when I'll update. Plus I need to find someone to write a damn lemon. I so suck at writing those. Anyone got any suggestions? Anyways, love you all and thanks for reviewing!