Complications
After a somewhat good sleep (shared a room with Deidara, so no worries), I walk into the kitchen, rubbing sleep from my eyes. I practically get glomped by Tobi, but I dodge with expert timing using the new ability of my kekkai genkai while my eyes were closed.
"Morning", I say sleepily.
A couple of people return the greeting and when I am fully awake, I sit down at the table with a steaming cup of ramen in front of me. I eat quickly (choking once) and leave the room as fast as I can. My heart is racing and it's like something is very wrong. What could be wrong? What? I trace my mind for possible clues, but come up empty-handed. This feeling of premonition. Something is going to happen, something bad. I walk a bit down the hallway and stop in front of a room with the word Library printed on it. It should be quiet in here. I open the door silently and creep in. Thousands of scrolls and books line the shelves and I ponder which one to chose first. My eyes spy a book titled Snakes and I automatically grab it without thinking. For the next couple of hours I peruse the voluminous book without care. The anatomy of a snake, venom, muscles, hunting habits; I read it all. But after a while my eyes begin to droop and before I know it I pass out.
I'm near
Who are you?
You'll be mine again
Again?
So close, my precious
Who are you?
… And so the snake draws near the mouse.
I wake up drenched in sweat, my screams muffled by a couch pillow. The Snake book is on the floor, it must have fallen off sometime during my nightmare. I wipe a shaking hand across my forehead and put the Snake book back where I found it. I heave a sigh and slowly walk back to the kitchen. I grab some of my comfort food (pocky) and sit down on a barstool. Even the pocky doesn't help though. The feeling of being watched has only intensified a thousand times over.
"Fuck, what's wrong with me?" I mutter.
"Yes, what is wrong with you?"
My eyes dart to the doorway where, like an angel of death, Itachi stands glaring.
"What are you talking about?" I ask innocently.
"You are quite the unusual creature", he says.
"Was that supposed to be a compliment?"
My temper flares and my kekkai genkai activates. I should dose this fireboy in water. I would love to kill him, but I'm sure that would be a one-way ticket to death for me.
"Your eyes are full of hatred; for me, for the Akatsuki, your father, and your mother's killer".
"H-h-how do you know that?"
"My Sharingan sees more then you think. And remember, I've heard your sleep-talk".
"Don't remind me".
"What are you thinking of?"
"What?" I ask in astonishment.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Besides killing you?"
"I doubt you could do that, but yes".
"I'm thinking about-".
"Hey have you guys seen Sasori anywhere, un? I can't find him anywhere, yeah", Deidara interrupts.
"No", Itachi states.
"Sorry Deidei. I don't know where he is either. I'll help you", I offer.
"Thanks, Mizu, un", he says, "Oh, by the way, Rei wants to see you, Itachi, and Kisame".
"Thank you Deidara", Itachi says blankly.
"Whatever, yeah".
"We'll finish this conversation later", Itachi says, glaring at me.
"Sure thing Tachi. Don't worry I won't tell anybody about your true feelings for Kisame- oops".
He leaves with a parting glare and Deidara turns to me, his jaw wide.
"WHAT?! UN!"
"That's seriously what we were not talking about. Now let's look for Sasori".
"Okay, un", Deidara says.
We walk down the hallway, discussing the possible places Sasori could be.
"He builds puppets, right?" I ask.
"Yeah, un", Deidara replies.
"So does he have a place where he builds the puppets or something?"
"Sasori's secret workshop is well hidden. No one besides the Leader and Sasori, and possibly Sasori's old partner, know where it is".
"Sasori had a partner before you?" I ask.
"Yeah, from what little the others say about him, they say he was very snake-like, un".
At the mention of snakes, flashes of my dreams come to my mind. I push them away and concentrate on the task at hand.
"You go look everywhere we've already searched and I'll look for this "secret" workshop", I say.
"But it's hidden-".
"And with my luck it'll be the first door I try".
I start to walk down an unfamiliar hallway when I hear footsteps running behind me. I feel a hand grasp my shoulder and turn me around. I stare bewildered into Deidara's eyes and his panting breath.
"D-D-Deidara?"
"I have to ask you something", he huffs, "What, what did Itachi say to you, yeah?"
"Itachi?"
"What did he say to you?"
"Um, nothing much", I answer.
"Please tell me, un", he asks.
"He asked me what I was thinking and told me something was wrong with me. That's all".
"I don't think anything's wrong with you", Deidara says quietly.
Realizing what he said, we both blush bright red.
"Are you jealous, Deidara?" I ask shyly.
"I-I don't like him talking to you like that, yeah".
"But are you jealous?" I pry.
"I-I guess, yeah. I really like you, Mizuka".
His blush deepens and so does mine. Deidara likes me? Even though I'm a monster?
"I-I like you too, Deidara", I say.
"You do, yeah?"
"I do".
Then I laugh, "It sounds like we just got married, huh?"
He returns the laugh and surprises us both by giving me a close hug.
"It just got really complicated, huh?" Deidara says.
"Yeah", I sigh.
We lean in, closer and closer, until it happens. Our lips briefly meet and we kiss. Of course I consider this my first kiss (technically Tobi was first, but that was an accident). The kiss is laced with nerves and it feels like an inferno breaks across each of our faces. We pull apart, breathing heavily, and sigh.
"This just got really complicated", I say.
"Yeah, un", he replies.
"Um, so Sasori", I remind him (and myself).
"Oh, yeah", he says.
"I'll be going this way, you're rechecking, remember?" I ask.
"Not really, un", he says truthfully.
"Okay", I say.
I lace my fingers into his before continuing down the hall. I… just… kissed… Deidara. Wow. But a little complication doesn't hurt anybody, right? I mean besides the fact he has mouths on his hands, he's the least psychotic person in the Akatsuki. I couldn't have picked a better person to date. But what about Rei? Will he allow it?
I have to mentally shake myself and remember to search for Sasori. I sigh and pick the closest door. Just an armory, full of weapons. I continue walking down the hall, checking every door on the way. Then I notice this weird suit of armor thingy down the hall.
"That wasn't there before", I mutter.
I walk up to it, circling and observing it. It looks like it's made of metal, but its hollow and sound like wood. I activate my kekkai genkai and look at the suit. Chakra is leaking out of it. Why would chakra be leaking out of a suit of armor? Unless…
I follow the chakra strings down the hall to another suit of armor. But this time the chakra disappears into the wall.
"What in the-".
I press my palms to the hall and lean my head in. But then the wall caves in and I fall into a hidden hallway. Even in the dark my kekkai genkai works. I walk down the hallway, wondering what in the world is going on. Eventually, I see a dim light at the end of the tunnel. I slowly approach it, my senses on full alert. I step into the dim room and observe my surroundings.
There are puppets, or bodies, all over the room. I guess I found Sasori's secret workshop. And, speak of the devil; there he is, tinkering with some puppets.
"So you found me, huh?" he says.
"I guess so, but what's with all the secrecy?"
"The other members may be violent, but they wouldn't like it if I started tearing the organs out of a corpse in front of them".
"I guess that makes sense. But am I the only who knows?"
"No. The Leader knows. I had to tell him anyway, because he's the leader. And my old partner knew. In fact, he seemed to enjoy watching me work".
"Everyone seems to think he was a creep. Was he?"
"In a way. His goals were a bit far-fetched. He ran away because Itachi injured him".
"What was his name?" I ask hesitantly.
"Orochimaru; one of the Three Great Sannin".
I stifle a shudder and a scream. He was here. No wonder I hate the Akatsuki so much.
"Why the sudden interest in my partner?" Sasori asks.
"No reason", I say calmly, "Just curious".
"But what to do now? You know where my workshop is and it would be too much trouble to move. What to do with you?"
"Let me go?" I squeak.
"But can I trust you?"
"Yes", I say quickly.
"I'm not so sure", he says, "Let's make a deal; if you tell I get to turn you into a puppet, you don't and I let you live".
"Deal", I say swiftly.
"Good, now that that's over with, let's discuss you and Deidara".
"Me and… Deidara?"
"Don't think my puppet didn't see you".
"Um… yeah. I guess we're together", I say.
"Well, you see, this is a bit of a problem. His infatuation with you may hinder his quality of work and it may distract you from your duties".
"It won't, I serve the Akatsuki and their goals", I say like a clone.
"And what is our goal?"
"Um… world domination?"
"How will we achieve that?"
"Awesome jutsus and cheese?" I say.
"See? You have no idea what our goals are".
"But-".
"Leave now. But let me say one thing, if Deidara doesn't do his job properly; it will end badly for you".
Later that night:
"Hey! Assholes! Dinner's ready!" I yell.
They slowly enter the room, each at his own pace. The second I finished saying that, Tobi magically appeared at the table, fork and knife in hand.
"Tobi won! Tobi was here fast! Tobi is a good boy!" he yells.
"Um, Tobi it wasn't a race", I say. sweat drop
Then Kakuzu, Sasori, Deidara, Itachi, Zetsu, and Kisame come in. I lace my fingers with Deidara before he goes to sit down. It seems like everyone in the Akatsuki knows about our romance.
"Get a room, slut ", Hidan says.
"Sit down, asshole", I reply curtly.
He throws Deidara and me a glare and sits down next to Kakuzu.
"Okay, dinner's served. Yummy, soup", I say gleefully.
I go around the table dishing out soup. I purposely drop a spoonful on Hidan's lap. He stifles a yell and lifts his hand to slap me. But Deidara fingers his clay from across the table and Hidan drops his hand.
"Lucky, whore", he mutters.
I smirk and finish serving the soup.
"Eat up guys. My blood, sweat, and tears went into making this", I say cheerfully.
"So it will taste bad", Hidan mutters.
They carefully eat the first bite and then keep eating more and more. Compliments (from everyone but Itachi, Hidan, and Rei- who's not at the table) floated across the table.
"What kind of soup is this?" Kisame asks.
"Secret family recipe", I answer.
"Come on, tell us", he begs.
"Well-".
"Please?"
"Okay, I guess I'll tell you. It's SHARK FIN SOUP!!" I giggle.
Kisame about faints right there, while I'm having a fit of laughter. The other members shrug and continue to eat their soup.
"And why do you think she should go with us?" asks Itachi.
"Huh?" I ask.
Rei appears in the doorway and sits at the head of the table. I fill his bowl with soup and back away.
"Because she's still being punished for trying to escape", Rei answers.
"Let me say again, huh?"
Then I flashback to what Rei said a while back.
"No way", I say in denial.
"Yes", Rei says, "Itachi and Kisame have a mission".
"There is absolutely NO WAY that I'm going with that asshole", I say, pointing to Itachi.
"I'm sorry but its part of your punishment", Rei says.
"Can't I go with Deidara?" I whine.
Then I blush when I realize that I forgot to mention Sasori.
"Then it's an even better punishment because you won't enjoy it", Rei says.
I pout for a second and then find a loophole in my punishment.
"Hey Rei? Can I change part of my punishment?"
"Depends", he says flatly.
"If I remember correctly, you said that I could share a room with a member as long as we both agreed to it. Otherwise I had to move room to room. Right?"
"Yes", he says grimly.
"Can Deidara and I share a room?" I ask.
"Does he want to?" Rei asks.
"Yes, un", Deidara speaks up.
"Fine-".
"Yes!" I shout gleefully.
"This new rule will start right after your mission with Itachi and Kisame".
Fuck! I can see that Rei can be persuaded no more. With a sorrowful smile to Deidara, I finish clearing the table.
"Who am I sleeping with tonight?" I ask.
"Hidan", Rei says simply.
I hang my head in my emo cloud and don't say a word. The Akatsuki leave the room as I wash the dishes. I'm so concentrated on scrubbing an annoying spot of a plate that I don't notice someone behind me. I feel arms wrap around me waist and I almost jump out of my skin. A hand cups my chin and turns my head to face their eyes. I sigh at the sight of those mesmerizing blue eyes.
"Hey, Deidei", I say.
"Hey yourself, un", he replies.
"Um… kinda hard to do dishes in this position".
"Yeah", he says, "Does this help?"
He's released my waist and is hovering nearby.
"Yes, that helps".
I finish up the dishes and Deidara and I move to the couch. We're "trying" to watch some movie on the T.V. but we're too distracted by each other. I'm cuddled up against his chest; his hands rest on my stomach. A loose strand of hair falls in front of my face and Deidara brushes it away. His hand-tongue tickles my chin and I giggle like a schoolgirl. He pulls me into a kiss and we embrace.
"Hey, bitch. We're going to bed, NOW", Hidan commands.
I sigh and leave Deidara sitting on the couch looking slightly dazed. I follow Hidan into his room and put my pajamas on in the bathroom. When I come out Hidan's taking his cloak off. I can't help but stare at his six-pack. I finish changing and grab some blankets off the bed and go to a corner.
"Where are you going, slut?"
"To sleep", I answer.
"Did I tell you to sleep on the floor?"
"Um, no?"
"Then lay down on the bed", he commands.
"Um, okay", I say.
I slowly walk to the bed and lay on the farthest edge I can get to. I feel Hidan lay down and suppress a shudder. Deidara, think of Deidara. I imagine Hidan is Deidara, minus the physical attraction part. It helps… not really.
"How can you like that fag-fucker Deidara?"
"What?"
"Why are you dating that fag?"
"Um, 'cause we like each other?"
"So! You are mine! You belong to me!" he screams.
I cringe at the outburst, because it reminds me of the scars. Also because it reminds me of someone else who said that a long time ago. He grabs me wrists and pins me underneath him.
"Why?!" he screams.
He lifts up the sleeve on my shirt and shows me the scars again.
"You are mine!"
He brings out a knife and cuts his name on my arm again. I cry out at the pain because it was starting to heal. He cuts deeper at my scream.
"Mine, Mizuka. You are mine. People like Deidara can't have you".
My eyes are wide in shock and fear. Hidan forces my mouth open and kisses me. But the kiss is full of hate/love and is not tender. It hurts me. Tears roll down my cheeks uncontrollably. Still the torture goes on. Hidan stops and licks the blood off the cuts on my arm. He returns to my lips and lets the blood flow between us. The tears are unstoppable and I hate to seem weak, but I can't help it. He stops kissing me and wipes the tears away from my eyes. He brings the knife to his arm and makes a cut. Holding his arm to my mouth, he pours the vile blood into me. I'm too weak to resist. He cuts deeper on my arm and drinks my blood.
"We're blood-bonded now. Jashin smiles upon us", he says.
"Never", I spit blood out of my mouth into his eye.
Using what little strength I have, I run out of his room. Blood drips from my arm; leaving a trail. I don't care. I run out of the Akatsuki hideout into the forest, until I find a small deer thicket. I crawl inside and bury my head between my knees as the earth-shattering pain hits me. I wish I were dead. I want to die. The blood dries and I wipe tearstains from my eyes. The sun is rising. I spent the night out here. They'll think I ran away! They'll kill me! I run back to the hideout and run into my room.
I sigh as the door closes behind me. I shed my clothes as soon as I reach the bathroom. I turn the shower on and stay in there for about an hour. Blood stains the water red and dirt covers the bottom of the tub. The water turns cold and I shiver. Was that what my bad feeling was? Or was it something else? I turn the water off and dry myself. Changing into a clean outfit; I gaze in the mirror. Bruises cover my sides, soft but noticeable. What will I say if Deidara sees? That Hidan violated me? What am I going to do? I step out of the bathroom and freeze. Deidara is sitting on my bed, forming clay in his palm. He meets my eyes, his eyes warm but sad.
"Deidara", I state.
"Mizuka, what are you doing here?"
"Taking a shower. It's my room you know".
"But The Leader said you weren't allowed in here without an Akatsuki member with you".
"Well, no one thought to tell me that fact".
"That's why I'm here. Why are you so cranky, un? Is it… you know… that… you know", he blushes.
"Uh, no! It's just, um; I didn't sleep well last night. Hidan's floor wasn't very comfy and he scores", I lie.
"Oh".
We stand in silence for a little longer.
"Itachi and Kisame are waiting for you", he says.
"Oh, yeah. That stupid mission", I groan.
"Mizuka, I've been having this weird feeling. Like something's going wrong, un".
"Me too", I agree.
He hugs me tightly his face in my hair.
"I'll miss you, Mizuka, yeah", he says.
"And I you", I reply.
We share a gentle kiss, but the moment is ruined when someone clears his throat in annoyance.
"Aw, Itachi, why ruin it?" Kisame asks.
"Asshole", I mutter.
Deidara and Itachi glare at each other. Kisame looks a bit uncomfortable and I'm wondering what the is going on.
"Weasel, are you jealous?" I tease.
"No", he says dully.
"'Cause you know at this rate your clan will never be repopulated".
He doesn't say anything, but turns his crimson glare on me.
"Ew, scary", I say sarcastically.
"You have no clue how scary Itachi can be", Kisame says.
"Shut up, Fish-Stick. You and your boyfriend need to get a room".
Now Kisame's mad at me. This mission is not starting well.
"Let's go", Itachi says grimly.
"Bye, Deidei", I say sadly.
"Come on, it's not the end of the world", Kisame says, "You'll see him when we get back".
I give Deidara a good-bye kiss and we begin our "great" mission.
"What are we doing?" I ask.
"Capturing the holder of the Nine-Tailed Fox".
"Why?"
"Because The Leader asked us to. It's part of the Akatsuki's plan".
"Whoop-de-do".
"You, however, will not be with us for the majority of the mission", Itachi says.
"What?!" I yell.
"You'll be staying in a hotel. Being the good girl that you are", Kisame adds.
I pout for the rest of the journey. As we near the village, Kisame and Itachi put on their cloaks and hats.
"You guys do know that you are committing a fashion crime?" I ask.
They say nothing, but I stick my tongue out at them and we walk into Konoha.
"Wow, looks like a bomb went off here", I say.
"They were under attack", Itachi says.
"From who?"
"The shinobi of the Sand and Sound".
"Why?"
"To destroy the village".
"They didn't succeed", I state.
"No, but the third Hokage was killed in the process".
"By who?"
"Orochimaru, a former shinobi of this village".
I freeze for a second. He was here too? What's he doing, stalking me? Why will this giant asshole not leave me alone?!
Itachi and Kisame are staring at me like I have leprosy. I realize that I've been staring into space for about five minutes.
"Um, sorry. That's so sad", I lie.
It looks like Kisame bought my lie, but Itachi glares at me. I shrug my shoulders and reluctantly follow them through the gates of Konoha.
A/N: I just realized I haven't done one of these thingys yet, so here goes! I hope you've been enjoying the story so far, and I will definitely have new chapters up often. Yes, Mizuka and Deidara are a couple (don't like it? too bad). I also have this little sadistic thing between her and Hidan, but Mizuka and Itachi? Who knows? Thanks for all the wonderful reviews, I love all comments and criticisms dearly (although flames I could do without). Thanks again! And keep reading!