Chapter 8. Anakbal Returns.
All the Naruto characters belong to Massashi Kishimoto. Cassandra and everything else not in the Naruto world belongs to me. This story is written in play form, from Cassandra's point of view. The storyline has been changed a bit, to suit my purposes. I hope you enjoy. Tobi X Oc (Cassandra).
Time does its thing and passes on. With it, so did my mournful attitude. I still missed Sasori, but I learned to grow up and let go. Instead of sharing a room with Deidara or Tobi, they moved in together since they are partners and I got Tobi's room for myself. I also decided to spend more time learning how to cook and care for our household instead of spending all my time in the training room. Sasori always wanted me to learn how to care for a household and be a good housewife, so maybe I could meet a decent man and get married one day. I had always laughed at him, but I now decided to exert more effort in the 'women' department. That didn't mean I completely stopped training though! I just spent more time in the kitchen. I soon learned that I really liked to cook, and that it calmed me down, tenderizing meat, chopping veggies, and kneading dough relived stress as much as kickboxing and training did. It was fun, but it kept me really busy. One day, Pein jokingly asked if perhaps I was trying so hard to impress someone. Smiling, I reply...
Cass: No, I'm just trying to make you all fat so I can defeat you and take over.
Pein:...heh heh heh...Wait. You aren't serious, are you?
Cass: I smile brightly at him
Pein: Tell you what, I have something for you to do instead.
Cass: What's that?
Pein: Well, consider it a test. I've been thinking lately, and I notice Deidara and Tobi don't mesh well.
Cass: Really? I actually haven't noticed. I've been busy.
Pein: Yeah, well anyway, how about you go with them on their next mission?
Cass: Sure. That would be great.
Pein: Good.
After dinner that night, I go to Deidara and Tobi's room.
Cass: Hey.
Tobi: Oh, Hi Cass. Tobi hasn't seen you for awhile. Tobi has been busy.
Deidara: Yeah, busy running away like a coward un.
Tobi: Tobi has not!
Deidra: Have too you little retard!
Cass: Guys!
Deidara: Sorry.
Cass: Anyway, I'm here to tell you guys that I'' be going with you tomorrow. Pein says so.
Tobi: Yay! Cass is back with Tobi!
He swings me around and Deidara glares at him
Cass: Ok Tobi, put me down.
Tobi: Awww! No fun.
He sets me down anyway
Cass: Well, see you tomorrow. Goodnight.
Deidara: Sleep well Cassandra.
Tobi: Goodnight Cass.
The next morning we head out early. We are merely doing surveillance in the Grassland area. The first few hours are boring, and Tobi falls asleep against a rock. Deidara rolls his eyes and I grin and shake my head. We sit there for what seems like forever, but eventually we hear some movement. I look up and see Sasuke strolling toward us. Deidara flattens against the ground and I do the same. He whispers to me that is Sasuke, Itachi's brother, and if he finds us, he will probably try to kill us. I nod and we remain motionless. However, we forgot about Tobi, and he stretches and gets up just as Sasuke is passing bye. Sasuke whirls around and demands to know who Tobi is and what he's doing there. Noticing the cloak, Sasuke realizes that Tobi is from the Akatsuki and attacks him. Tobi barely rolls out of the way. At this point, Deidara and I come out of hiding.
Tobi: Why did you do that to Tobi? Tobi wasn't bothering you, stupid boy with funny hair!
Sasuke: You! You are from the Akatsuki. You must lead me to Itachi or I'll kill you!
Tobi: Why would Tobi do that? Tobi likes Itachi because he plays cards with Tobi sometimes.
Sasuke:...Are you really in the Akatsuki?
Tobi: You aren't taking Tobi seriously. I resent that.
Deidara: Tobi shut up and sit down
Tobi: You're no fun Deidara!
Sasuke: Fine. If you won't tell me where Itachi is, I will just kill you.
Deidara: Good luck with that un.
Sasuke charges Deidara and they engage in battle. Deidara tries to use his hand bombs, but Sasuke's speed is too great. I take Tobi a little away to a clearing to let them fight it out. It was considered a rule of thumb that if two ninja are fighting, not to interfere unless otherwise asked. After awhile, I noticed that Deidara was tiring out, and Sasuke had long since transformed into a gruesome state. He was an ugly purple color and had wings...or hands...or something sprouting from his back. His hair was long and matted and he had claws. In short, Deidara looked awful, but there were no words to describe what Sasuke looked like. I suppose 'disgusting' would be a start. Deidara jumped back from Sasuke and threw a bomb, but he lost his footing, and was caught in the explosion. Someone screamed out, I guess it was me, and I vaguely remember going over to Deidara. Sasuke turned to attack me and I remember slashing out at him. Then I was over come by a feeling of numbness. I remembered this feeling from somewhere. Perhaps I was passing out. The instant my world went black, a cold sneering voice said to Sasuke….
Cass/Anakbal: Foolish little boy, you picked the wrong person to mess with.
Sasuke: What in the name of...
Anakbal rushes Sasuke and starts clawing at him, just missing, as Sasuke jumps away. Over in the clearing, Tobi sighs and leans closer to the tree
Sasuke: W-what are you?
Cass/Anakbal: I am Anakbal, the Three Tailed Jackal. And what may I ask are you? You look like a cross between a spoiled plum and some sort of ogre. Whatever you are, you are ugly, and unworthy to be in my presence.
Sasuke: Say what? I don't know what's going on here, but I'm not taking mouth from some little girl with a freaky voice impersonation.
Cass/Anakbal: You will most certainly die for your ignorance, you piece of trash.
With lightning speed, Anakbal appears behind Sasuke, and kicks him upwards. Following him, he leaps into the air and kicks rapid fire to Sasuke's gut. Coughing up blood and bile, Sasuke comes crashing down to earth, and Anakbal falls on top of him. A sickening crunch and a scream are heard as Anakbal snaps Sasuke's head and rips his throat out. Dying, Sasuke curses out to every deity, and Anakbal smiles cruelly, fangs bared.
Cass/Anakbal: Do not fret little piece of trash. My distant cousin Anubis will soon come to fetch you. May you rot.
He spits on Sasuke and kicks dirt in his face. Death rattling in his throat, Sasuke dies, alone and enraged, at not having been able to extract his revenge on Itachi. Anakbal laughs manically, and slowly releases a hold of my consciousness. My body falls to the ground, unconscious, but still alive. Tobi cautiously walks over and takes both Deidara and I home. He reports what happened to Pein, but instead of mentioning Anakbal, Tobi says it was him that killed Sasuke. Pein congratulates him, and tells Itachi the good news. Itachi nods and grunts, not really caring. Tobi then takes Deidara and me to the infirmary. When I wake up, I see him looking at me worriedly.
Cass: Ugh. Tobi...w-what happened?
Tobi: Well, after Deidara passed out from the bomb, you attacked Sasuke, and really beat him up, but then he hit your head with his sword and you passed out. See that bandage around your head? Well that's what that is there fore. Anyway, Tobi stepped in and kicked his butt for hurting you and Deidara, but maybe Tobi went too far...Tobi killed him.
Cass: Oh Tobi! Are you ok? Did Sasuke hurt you?
Tobi: Nope. You did such a good job, Tobi had his work cut out for him. And Deidara helped tire him out too.
Cass: That's good we took care of him. Now Itachi won't have to worry.
Tobi: He didn't seem to upset when Tobi told him.
Cass: Itachi isn't one for much emotion.
Tobi: Tobi guesses so...
Cass: I hug him My hero Tobi. You did a good job today.
Tobi: He grins Tobi has the best of news though. Since Deidara is going to be recuperating, and we really are short handed, guess who is now Tobi's partner?
Cass:...M-me?
Tobi: Yes! Isn't it great Cassandra? You're Tobi's partner! You're an Akatsuki member now!
Laughing, he picks me up and swings me around. I'm crying I'm so happy. When Tobi puts me down, he hands me my ring and tells me my uniform is in our room.
Cass: Our room?
Tobi: Well yeah, all members share a room silly. Tobi's bed is the one closest to the door. Tobi already moved your stuff in. Deidara is in my old room.
Cass: I-I don't know what to sat Tobi. I'm so happy.
Tobi: Well, rest now and tomorrow Tobi thinks you can leave the infirmary.
Cass: Ok. Bye Tobi.
Tobi: Bye. Make sure you rest! You never rest when you're injured and then Tobi is always worrying!
Cass: Ok, ok, I'll rest.
Tobi: Good.
He hugs me again, gently this time, and leaves. I lie down and soon drift off to sleep, feeling triumphant. I was an Akatsuki member at last.