I'm watching The World Cup- Australia vs. Japan so this chapter may suck because I'm getting distracted… I'm listening to "Every Time We Touch" by Cascada… Also you pronounce Marie's name like (mu – REE). This is my third chapter of Old Friends, New Enemies… Please enjoy my latest chapter and I'm sorry that it's so late… I'M SORRY! Please enjoy. Beware- Orochimaru is in this chapter+
Around 3 P.M…
Marie stirred as the early morning sun broke through the dark jade curtains. The kunoichi rubbed her eyes and opened them slowly, looking at her surroundings. Shikamaru? Where's Shikamaru? Marie sat up and started braiding her light brown hair, letting it hang lazily over her shoulder. She got up and stepped into the dark, abandoned hall. "Nee-san? Nee-san, where are you?" the girl called in a high-pitched voice, running to the living room. Disappointed, Marie pulled up the round foot rest and sat on that. He probably left on a mission… This b- The lock clicked and broke the kunoichi's chain of thought. A smile spread across her lips and she ran to the door, pulling it open. Shikamaru stood in the doorway with a small bag hidden behind his back. Marie couldn't contain her happiness and jumped on him, wrapping her arms around his strong neck. The bag flew into the apartment and the contents spilled out. Marie looked at the ripped purple bag and then to the gift that was inside; a kanji for "family" with a small diamond (birthstone of April) in the middle. Tears of contentment rolled down Marie's cheeks and she slowly grabbed the piece of jewelry. Shikamaru sat up and took the chain from her hands, slipping it around her neck and clasping the lock. The brunette wiped away her tears and kissed the Chuunin. "Happy birthday, May-chan…" Shikamaru whispered, pulling his sister into a warm embrace. He remembered… "Arigatou gozaimasu… Aishiteru, Nee-san…" They stood up and Shikamaru shut the door, turning the lock to his right.
2 hours later…
There was a knock at the door and Marie yelled, "I'll get it!" She unlocked the door and pulled it open. A blonde girl stood in the doorframe, a Sunagakure headband hanging loosely around her neck, a large fan on her back. "Is Nara Shikamaru here?" she asked in a harsh tone. Marie nodded and pointed over her shoulder to the bedroom, stepping out of the way. "My name is Temari of Suna. Yours?" The brunette looked up from her bow and whispered, "Marie…" Temari made an indistinct noise and strode to the bedroom straight in front of her. Marie shut the door and went back to the kitchen, back to cutting the vegetables and meats.
"Shikamaru, you okay? You're just staring into space…" Temari asked, sitting behind the Nara boy, making him snap back to reality. Shikamaru nodded and whispered, "Why are you here? Another mission?" Temari placed herself in a comfortable position behind the dark haired shinobi, replying with a sigh. "Dinner is done!" Marie called from the kitchen. Shikamaru looked at Temari, "You wanna stay for dinner?" The blonde shook her head, "I can't; business and all. I just came to say hi but I hope I can get some more alone time with you later…" She stood up and let herself out of the apartment. Shikamaru sighed and walked into the dining room.
Next day…
Shikamaru was in the kitchen when the kunoichi woke up. "What are you doing, Nee-san?" Marie asked the Chuunin who glanced up at her and continued cutting the tomato. The brunette watched as he carefully made sure that every slice was equal. Such precision… He's amazing but lazy… Marie grabbed a knife and a few carrots and began to cut next to her brother. Shikamaru watched her hands gracefully glide over the orange veggies, "May-chan, do you want to go out and explore the town? I know you haven't been back in a while…" Marie nodded and set the knife down. "I'll go get changed!" she chimed as she ran to Shikamaru's bedroom.
Marie came out of the room in a simple outfit. She was wearing one of Shikamaru's mesh shirts and black shorts, her hair braided and crazy, (think of Rikku from Final Fantasy VII X-2. That's what I mean… I like her hair even if she looks like a slut). "I'm ready!" Marie cheered, running over to her brother. "Let's go…" Shikamaru whispered leading the kunoichi to the door.
"Thanks, Shikamaru! I had such a great time!" Marie squealed, plopping onto the couch next to her worn out brother. He grunted and lazily looked over at her. Marie looked so happy, so full of energy. Shikamaru was so worn down; you'd think he hadn't slept in weeks. Marie smiled and hugged the Chuunin, pulling his body close to hers, feeling his warmth. "I truly am happy that I found you again… But, I must go back to Otogakure… Someone needs me there… I want to stay and I want you to come with me but… Orochimaru-sama would not allow it. You are not one of his little puppets… But if you become one, you can be with me forever…" Shikamaru pushed away from her at the sound of Orochimaru's name. His eyes filled with something, something unlike him; hate. "Like I asked before, 'Am I wrong to do so?'" Marie smiled. The hazel-eyed boy stood up and looked away from the kunoichi. Marie smirked and jumped to the door, "Never trust anyone, anything… Not even family… You failed… Heh heh heh…" She opened the door and stepped into the fading light, her light brown hair rustling in the breeze. And just like the sun, she disappeared. Shikamaru was left standing in his living room, in a state of total shock. How…How could she…? I guess that's what she meant by 'training'…
Gomen nasai, Orochimaru-sama… I shouldn't have stayed away this long. But I'm coming back. Marie leapt from one branch to another easily, the cold wind whipping her face. She flipped off of a branch and landed square on a grey rock. Right where I left them… At her feet was her uniform that she was required to wear in the presence of Orochimaru or his other subordinates. HER subordinates did not mind if she wore another outfit then her uniform. Marie went behind a large tree's trunk and took the mesh shirt off of her body. Then she worked herself out of the black shorts, leaving nothing but her cotton bra and panty. The cold night air sent a chill up her spine, her skin tingling. Marie picked up the uniform's top and slipped it over her head. "Hello, Marie…" a chilling voice said. The kunoichi stopped immediately and whispered, "Orochimaru-sama…" The snake-like figure of her master crept over the trickling creek, a wicked smile plastered on his pale face.
Marie slowly began to pull the shirt lower but a cold hand brushed her stomach and she stopped again. Orochimaru ripped it off of her and the kunoichi stumbled back, hitting the tree trunk. "P-Please, Orochimaru-sama…" The girl's master grabbed her waist and pulled her close. Marie clenched up and put her hands on his chest, lightly pushing him away from herself. "Say it…" Orochimaru hissed in her ear. "Master!" Marie replied. "Louder!" the Sannin growled, pushing her against the tree even harder. "MASTER!" his slave screamed, throwing her head back so she could see the round orange moon. Orochimaru backed away and threw the mesh shirt at her, "We're going back to Otogakure so get dressed… You will get a new uniform. …Congratulations. You have been promoted to my right-hand…" After that being said, Orochimaru disappeared. Marie looked around to see if anyone else was there, (usually there are about 2 followers trailing behind him), and then slide her shirt and uniform pants on. She knew he was only two trees away, watching her dress. He always watched his minions, every one of them but he seemed to favor Marie. He said she had something special. Sasuke was still extremely important to Orochimaru but something just felt right when he was the kunoichi. He saw true potential in her, like no other. Marie looked around one last time before leaping off to join her master.
Shikamaru sat in his room and thought about what had happened with Marie. His eyes looked sad and seemed to tell the entire story. "Shika…? Shikamaru, you okay?" Temari asked from the doorframe. The Chuunin turned to look at her and nodded, forcing a smile onto his face. Temari walked into the room and took a seat next to him, "You haven't been yourself since that 'Marie' girl arrived… Something wrong?" Shikamaru averted the Suna kunoichi's gaze, his smile fading. "Well…?" Temari pressed, lifting his chin up so she could see into his hazel eyes. Shikamaru finally spoke up, "She's my adopted sister and she got kidnapped at a very young age. She served for Otogakure but I didn't know she's serving…" Hot tears rolled down his cheeks, continuing along Temari's arm. "She never told me she was serving…Orochimaru…"
"Lord Orochimaru, I have word about Konoha's current condition…" Marie said as she sat back up from her bow. Orochimaru nodded and the kunoichi continued, "It's poor at this moment so it is weak because if we attack it, they won't have enough money to repair it and if we attack the Hokage head on, then the village will lose hope if she is defeated…" The pale man stood up and motioned for Kabuto to step forward. "Grab the Uchiha for me," he hissed into the young boy's ear. Kabuto walked casually out of the room to go get Sasuke. Marie stood up cautiously and kept her eyes down. "You are higher rank now, my girl… Show your eyes to me…" Orochimaru whispered, a smile spreading across his face. Sasuke entered the dark room and strode past Marie, glimpsing at her and then the smiling Orochimaru, "You wanted to see me, Orochimaru-sama?" The Sannin looked at the raven-haired boy and replied, "Yes. I want you to gather some other ninja and head for Konoha. Attack it and when you have gotten into the borders, send for Marie and me," He gestured towards the girl. "Your word is my command…" Sasuke said, exiting the room and leaving the two to dwell on his words.
"Just get over her. She decided that for herself, probably not even thinking about you… That girl was being selfish…" Temari said, resting her hands on Shikamaru's shoulders. He squirmed at her touch and looked at his shoes. "I…I'm sorry this is happening to you… I'll never know how it feels… My brothers know and 'love' me better than she… She's Orochimaru's play thing now… She played with your emotions so she could drop you and she left you like this," Temari made gestures with her hands. "She lied to you and…" She stopped when she saw tears swell up in Shikamaru's eyes, his bottom lip quivering. Temari got up and kissed him on the forehead, whispering, "Everything will be okay… I promise… I have to go but I swear I will be back…" Then she left and skittered off into town. "Marie…" Shikamaru whimpered in his 4-year-old tone.
"Marie, front and center," Orochimaru called. The kunoichi ran up to him, this time her eyes staring straight into his cold amber ones. Marie knelt down and bowed her head low. The Sannin smiled and spoke in his regular harsh tone, "We're going to attack Konoha now. Ready yourself. The Chuunin, Jounin, and ANBU members are going to fight us so be prepared. Now!" Marie ran out of the room and to her dormitory. She changed out of her uniform and into her black dress that Orochimaru often complimented. The brunette attached her shuriken pouch o her thigh, concealing it in the black fabric. Slipping on shorts, Marie stumbled out of the room and to the entrance of the hideout.
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Well, I was bored and my friend loves Orochimaru-sama so I had to! Okay? Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth? Good… Please expect the next chapter soon!