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Chapter 5: Experiment

Shizune was leading the search of Kiyoko's house. To their frustration, she had emptied the whole house. Few things remained and those few items were of no use to the investigation. In her library, there was definitely some books missing, but the ones present were history books and cook books. Even all the weapons were taken out and that was something that Kiyoko never did.

Shizune plopped onto Kiyoko's bed trying to think what was going on. Damn… What could turn a completely loyal kunoichi against her village? And to use that forbidden jutsu…

Anko rushed down to Shizune. "I have something that might help the investigation." Shizune raised her eyebrow when Anko gave her a book. "It's from when I was Orochimaru's apprentice. I remembered… She was an experiment."

Shizune thanked Anko and rushed to Tsunade. Orochimaru's experiment? I was under the impression that Kiyoko was a native child to the Leaf Village.

Tsunade was practically bound to her office now. How was it that hours ago, a calm and excessively loyal Kiyoko had gone and put four ninja in a forbidden coma? She looked up when there was a knock at her door. "Come in."

Shizune rushed in with the book. "Anko said that this book was about Orochimaru's experiments and that Kiyoko was one of those experiments." Tsunade snatched the book along with a notebook and immediately began taking notes.

"Oh no… Shizune… We need to find and restrain Kiyoko immediately! If she loses control of her emotions, the minute a single particle of her chakra finds someone…"

Kakuzu, Hidan, and Kiyoko were playing cards in a hotel they had managed to find. With respect to Kakuzu not wanting to lose money and Hidan's religion being against gambling, the game was for pure fun with no money involved. Kiyoko's laughter rang as she bested the two in a game of poker. "I usually stink at this game… You two must really suck."

Kakuzu laughed while Hidan cursed. "Damn it all Kiyoko-chan. It's late now, can we go to sleep?"

Kiyoko nodded in agreement. "Yes, but we need to figure out the sleeping arrangements."

Hidan glanced at Kiyoko for a moment when he realized something. "Oh hell no Kakuzu. You didn't just get us just two beds did you?"

Kiyoko's eyes acquired an evil glint. "I get my own bed…"

Kakuzu nodded. "Hidan, since you do your damn rituals, I'd prefer it if you didn't sleep in a bed and get it all bloody."

"Like I'm just going to fucking let you have the bed. Kiyoko-chan is different, she's a woman, but I don't give a shit about you."

The argument was annoying Kiyoko so much that she stood between them. "Settle this like gentlemen. I have a mini contest and who wins gets the last bed. Deal?"

Kakuzu and Hidan glared at each other before nodding in agreement. Kiyoko grinned and the two men developed a feeling that she was going to do something evil to them. "Your challenge is to give me the best gift."

Kakuzu looked thoughtful before pulling out a suitcase full of money as if trying to gauge how much money he could bribe her with. Hidan, however, smirked and walked towards Kiyoko until his body was mere centimeters from her. "My best gift is the feeling of being within my glorious presence."

Kakuzu snorted. "What kind of present is that you idiot? She wants the best gift, not the worst. I'll be back with a present." Kakuzu swept out of the room leaving Hidan and Kiyoko alone. Hidan smiled at Kiyoko. He put his arms around her and drew her into a hug. She turned red from the unexpected contact.

"Hidan-kun… What are you doing?" Am I actually enjoying this…? I guess I am… He is so warm… I wonder if Kakashi was this warm… Cannot think about that now… He is in a coma thanks to me… What the… Is that Jashinist smirking at me? The nerve!

"You have to be somewhat enjoying this Kiyoko-chan, because I sure as hell am." Kiyoko tried to squirm out of Hidan's warm grasp, but instead wound up with her head between Hidan's neck and shoulder.

"Hidan-kun! I am sorry but I have never been this close to anyone before. It is still a weird feeling." Hidan released her at those words and noticed her crimson face. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with emotion that she obviously was not comfortable with displaying. "I am sorry…"

Hidan nodded his head. "I should've expected you to be a little apprehensive of contact I suppose. Your ability would make you want to avoid it I guess…"

Kiyoko gently placed her hand on Hidan's cheek. He gazed into her deep, crimson eyes. "Because of Orochimaru, I was born with this kekkei genkai. He intended me to live through everything and kill anything I come into contact with. He had plans for me as a potential vessel, but decided that it was too risky as I might kill him during any transfer. Something in my body speeds the aging of living organisms and kills them. The cells near the heart of my victims age so fast that the body essentially has a massive heart attack caused by the natural energy radiating from me and contact allows this energy to flow into other people. I do not want to think of all the innocent people I killed when I warned them to stay away from me and they did not…"

Before Hidan could further comfort Kiyoko, Kakuzu walked in with a bag. Kiyoko smiled at Hidan and cautiously backed away. If Kakuzu had any thoughts or feelings about what he might of walked in on, he did not show it. Instead he thrust the bag in his hands at Kiyoko. "Here, I want to know if get to sleep on the bed."

Kiyoko reached into the bag and gasped at what she saw. It was a long, elegant black dress. No doubt it was a ninja's disguise as there were several hidden pockets and the fabric was light, yet tough. "Kakuzu-kun… It is beautiful."

Kakuzu smirked at Hidan. "So, is it better than being in the masochist's presence?"

Hidan snorted. "That's not my present you asshole." Kiyoko glanced at Hidan with surprise.

"It is not?" Kiyoko was puzzled at what Hidan could possibly give her. He had no time to get a gift of any kind as the time Kakuzu was not here, Hidan was here with her.

"This is." Hidan tilted his neck downward and captured Kiyoko's lips with his own. It was a chaste kiss and very short, but Kiyoko glanced at Hidan with a flurry of emotions reflected in her eyes.

"Kakuzu-kun gets the other bed." Kiyoko intoned. Hidan's mouth dropped in surprise and Kakuzu immediately glided over to his bed, gloating. Before Hidan could protest, Kiyoko put a finger over his lips. "You are sleeping with me Hidan-kun."

Hidan glanced at Kiyoko and even Kakuzu was curious to this development. Kiyoko strode over to the bed and placed a long pillow in the middle of the bed. There still was plenty of room. "Hidan-kun, you are to stay on your side of the bed. If I catch even one finger on my side of the bed, consider it cut off."

Hidan nodded and changed his clothing. Normally, he would just be in boxers, but Kiyoko would obviously be uncomfortable with that so he opted for pajama pants and a shirt. Kakuzu was most amused by this development.

"Kiyoko-chan? I don't know what you did, but Hidan is wearing a shirt. Hell surely must be going through an ice age…" Kiyoko smirked and slid into her side of the bed just as Hidan went on the other side. Kakuzu had already settled into his bed and used a tentacle to turn off the light.

"Good night Hidan-kun, Kakuzu-kun."

"Good night Kiyoko-chan. Good night money grubber."

"Night Kiyoko-chan. Go to hell Hidan."