The way to your heart Ch.8
My life has changed so much since I joined the police force, I've made some really awesome friends, I got a boyfriend who really seems to care for me, I found out that I'm now part of an elite secret task force that only the best of the best can get into, and I met a man who occupies my mind no matter where I am or what I'm doing. With his deep brown eyes and short crimson hair, whenever he's around I always get this feeling of peace inside me even when he yells or treats me like crap I stay by his side without complaining. Why is that, why do I let him treat me the way he does? I've had this feeling deep inside me for weeks, a theory as to why he can treat me so bad but for some reason always keep me coming back, it because maybe, just maybe I'm-
"Hey Deidara are you busy WHOA! Hey relax it's just me!" Pein hollered raising both hand in the air the way you're supposed to when someone points a gun at you
"What? Oh my, I'm sorry Pein you just took me by surprise, un." Deidara said setting his gun down onto his desk.
"You need to be more careful with that thing." Pein said putting a hand to his heart.
"It wasn't loaded, un. I just in the middle of polishing it." Deidara said sheepishly.
"It's ok I guess I shouldn't have snuck up on you like that." Pein smiled.
"That would have helped, un. Anyway you asked if I was busy?"
"Yea I need to you help me with something." Pein said leaning over the blonde's desk in order to whisper.
"Ok, un, what is it? Do you need help with a case?"
"No it's not that, um Deidara how's you taste in jewelry?"
"….Why do you ask, un?" Deidara asked raising one eyebrow.
"Because I designed a ring down at this jewelry store and I needed a second opinion on it." Pein asked looking the other way refusing to meet the blonde's eyes.
"And what's it for, un?" Deidara asked with a big grin plastered on his face, he had an idea as to what it was for but he wanted the pierced man to say it.
"I'll only tell you if you promise not to tell anyone one else, especially Hidan. If it's not life or death information then I swear that man will gossip like a school girl." Deidara had a brief mental flash of Hidan in a school girls uniform and winced, but then suddenly that image was replaced with Sasori wearing a much slutter version and suddenly Deidara felt his whole face start to heart up.
"Hey Deidara are you alright?"
"Huh? What?" Deidara said snapping out of it and looking around only to find a concerned Pein staring at him.
"I said are you alright, you face got a little red there for a second."
"Oh….Yea I'm perfectly fine, now what's with the whole ring situation, un?" Deidara laughed nervously.
"Okay…..one second." Pein said walking away from Deidara's desk to the office door, sticking his head out for a second before coming back in and shutting it, locking it in the process.
"Un?"
"Just making sure we're not heard." Pein said walking back over.
"Okay, so what's got you so frazzled?" Deidara said a knowing grin on his face.
"I ordered a custom made ring from the jewelers' because…"
"Because, un?" Pein stood there for a second taking a deep breath, mentally preparing himself for what he was about to say.
"I'm going to ask Konan to marry me."
"REALLY! Awe man that's awesome congrats Pein-mmmmm?" Deidara speech had been cut off by Pein placing a hand over the blonde's mouth.
"Shhhhh! Someone might hear you!" Pein said slowly removing his hand.
"Sorry, un." Deidara said with a weak smile.
"It's ok, so are you in?"
"Yea sure, un, I'm not scheduled for rounds today so I'm just on stand-by for now."
"That's great come on, and if anyone stops us let me do that talking, alright?"
"Yea sure, un, no problem." Deidara said standing and grabbing his jacket, slipping it on over his tight, bright red, v-neck t-shirt. Because he was only on stand-by he was just wearing basic civilian clothes, although he didn't know why Pein was wearing normal clothes, maybe it had something to do with the fact that he hadn't been into the station for a couple of days.
"Hey Pein where have you been these past few day, un?" Deidara asked as he and the orange haired man made their way down the hall and out the back exit.
"Um….just recovering from a little training accident but it's nothing that you need to worry about." Pein said climbing into his car, which, like Sasori's was labeled as an unmarked cruiser.
"Are you sure, un?"
"Yea I'm perfectly fine, don't even think about it." Pein said starting the engine and driving out onto the street.
"Ok if you say so, un?" Deidara asked, his concern building when he saw how Pein winced as they drove over a slight pot hole.
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"Oh Dei-Chaaaaannnnn, I'm on my lunch break so I was wondering if-." Hidan sang walking into the blonde's office only to find a ticked off Sasori standing in front of Deidara's desk.
"Where's Deidara?" Hidan asked confused.
"That's what I would like to know." Sasori said walking over to his desk and sitting down in his chair. "I come in here with some reports that the brat filled out but forgot to sign and he's nowhere in sight, I was actually just about to head on over to your office to see if he was there."
"Nope haven't seen him since this morning when he arrived wearing that really sexy red shirt…" Hidan trailed off, drooling slightly.
"Hidan! Quite day dreaming about Deidara and think about where he could be, he's supposed to be working today not gallivanting off doing who knows what."
"Ohh 'gallivanting' big word." Hidan smiled.
"Don't test me Draco, I'm in a really ticked off mood, I have all these papers here and Deidara's disappeared."
"…Hmmm, I wonder?" Hidan said putting a hand on his hip.
"What is it now?"
"I'm curious, is it really Deidara's paper work that's got you so mad or is it just the fact that Deidara isn't around."
Why would you say that?" Sasori said taken aback by the odd question.
"Because ever since he became an official member of the Akatsuki you've been acting a lot different, almost nice well, 'nicer' and I've also noticed how you go from ticked off jackass to mildly irritated douche bag, and sometimes even all the way down to a quiet prick whenever he's around.
"Glad you put it so mildly." Sasori frowned.
"You're welcome, also…" Hidan said continuing. "There was that time when you, Konan and Pein told Deidara about being in the Akatsuki for the first time, and you and pin cushion charged him, and he kicked your asses. When you noticed that you'd hurt his feelings after he tried to help you, you immediately took to comforting him."
"H-How the hell did you know about that?" Sasori stuttered in disbelief.
"Bitch you should know by now that Hidan knows all."
"Hidan."
"Yea?"
"2 things, 1 don't ever call me a bitch again and 2 help me find Deidara so I can get him to sign this paper work already." Sasori said making his way past Hidan and towards the door, almost making it when Hidan suddenly stepped in front of him blocking his path.
"Sasori I know you like him." Hidan said, surprising Sasori by the seriousness in his voice.
"What are you talking about?" Sasori said taking up the defensive.
"Sasori don't even try playing dumb with me, I'm too good to know when someone's faking." Hidan said, not even seeming to realize he'd just insulted himself.
"Hidan I'm only going to say this one more time." Sasori said shaking off the others hand. "I do not, nor will I ever like that brat." And with that Sasori left heading down the hall, stopping just outside the kitchens entrance running a hand though his hair as one particular thought beat at his head. I'll never like him, because I think my feelings for him are stronger than that.
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"This is a jewelry store, un?" Deidara asked as he stared up at the large 3 story building before him.
"Yea, I know it doesn't really look like a jewelry store but that's because this is one of those jewelers that sell the really expensive custom made stuff, and that's why I chose them because I was able to design Konan's ring myself." Pein said entering the store with Deidara right behind him. Deidara looked around, it seemed much smaller on the outside, but now that he was inside he could see that it was a fairly large size.
"Excuse me Miss I have an order for a Mr. Shuhan." Pein said to a lady behind a counter.
"Ah yes, we've been waiting for you, your ring came out beautifully you're going to make your woman very happy." She said handing over a small blue velvet box.
"Deidara come here and tell me what you think, would you say that she'll like this?" Pein said handing over the box.
"Wow its beautiful, un!" Deidara said as he studied the breath taking piece of jewelry. The ring was a thin band of white gold with a small weave sitting atop it, and resting just inside the jumble of perfectly woven gold was an exquisitely cut blue diamond in the shape of an open rose.
"I thought she might like it seeing as she's always wearing that white rose in her hair." Pein said slightly embarrassed as the women around him gathered to marvel at the stunning piece.
"It's a real piece of art, un." Deidara said taking the ring out its box.
"I thought your view of art was stuff that blew up?"
"Good point, well I can easily fix that-"
"Don't even think about it!" Pein said snatching the ring back. "I came to you for your opinion, not for you to demonstrate your views of art on my ring."
"I wasn't going to do anything, un." Deidara pouted. "And hey that reminds me, why did you ask me to come with you anyway?"
"Uhhh….I'd rather not say." Pein replied nervously.
"Awe, come on, un, why not?" Deidara said.
"Because you might not like what you hear."
"Pein, should I be scared?" Deidara questioned crossing his arms over his chest.
"No! It's just-"
"Ma'am?" Someone said tapping Deidara on the shoulder, when he turned around his saw a middle aged woman with one of those cheesy 'buy something or get out' grins painted on her face, literally. She had on more make up than a clown who lost a paintball fight.
"Can I help you and your fiancé find anything?" She said with a fake sweet voice.
"Uh, not thanks we're already being helped." Deidara said, he'd had enough experience with people mixing up his gender to know that it's best just let them think that they want and walk away, although there were plenty of exceptions, he'd bloodied more than enough noses of guys who'd gotten just a little to 'close' to the blonde.
"Alright then." She said walking away.
"That's why." Pein suddenly said.
"What, un?"
"Deidara I'm going to be honest with you and pray that you won't hate me. The reason I asked you to come for your opinion was because I wanted a woman's view and because I don't really have any woman friends so I chose you because you're the most feminine guy I know." Pein said looking away slightly ashamed.
"It that all, un?" Deidara chuckled.
"You're not mad?"
"Not at all, I know I'm real feminine and it doesn't bother me at all, although I do hate it when people think I'm a girl and start hitting on me, but usually I just kick their ass and move on."
"Haha, I'd like to see that." Pein laughed.
BANG, suddenly without warning a loud gun shout rang out through the air follow by several earsplitting screams.
"EVERYBODY PUT YOU HANDS UP NOW!" A man in a dark mask roared, behind him were at least 7 other men all carrying guns and wearing identical black masks.
"You might just get you wish, un." Deidara said rising up his hands.
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And there were no survivors, but with some better news it's going to be a high of 78 degrees today. The chipper woman on the news announced.
"Itachi would you please change the channel." Sasori asked, from his place at the kitchen table.
"Nothing else is on." Hidan said taking a sip from his coffee cup that read 'Life's a beach' but he'd scratched out the 'ea' in beach and wrote in 'it' so that it now read….well, you get the idea.
"Fine." Sasori grumbled, resting his head in his arms.
"Hey are you ok?" Sasori looked up to see a concerned Kisame looking down at him.
"Yea, I'm fine why do you ask?"
"Because you've been acting strange all day." Kisame said sitting down across from the redhead.
"Sorry I've just had a lot on my mind lately." Sasori sighed.
"Would you like to tell me about it?"
"No." Sasori chuckled. "But thanks."
"Ok, but if you ever want to talk you know I'm always here right?"
"Yea, I know."
"And hey do me a favor and drink this." He said sliding a steaming mug of coffee over to Sasori. "You look like you could use it." And with that he got up, only for his seat to be taken moments later by Itachi. Sasori took a sip of his drink, hmm its good Sasori thought taking a larger drink from his cup.
We interrupt this program to bring you some breaking news taking place live in the down town area. Sasori didn't really give the sudden news broadcast much attention, these things were usually handled by the guys down at the main building.
We bring you live to 'Denton's Jewelers' where a robbery is taking place. It is to be believed that there are multiple robbers involved, each heavily armed. Also it has been reported that there are over a dozen people inside the building being held hostage. As you can see… The news reported said as the camera man got a shot of all the police cars surrounding the area ….the police have already responded and plans are being made as to how to rescue the hostages.
"I remember my first hostage situation." Hidan said smiling at the memory. "The idiot was drunk as fuck and tried to hold a woman hostage using a squirt gun, that didn't even have any water in it."
"Hidan you can't possible count that as a hostage situation." Itachi said.
"Yea, I know I just really like telling the story because it's funny that the bastard was so stupid." Hidan chuckled.
It appears that one of the robbers have stepped up to the front door shouting his demands with one of the hostages in his arms, the hostage appears to be a young woman with long blonde hair. Wait…..wait….I've just received word that the men are demanding an armored truck, with a guaranteed safe passage to the air port along with a plane to await them and fly them out of the country.
"Great, chances are we're going to be the ones to wait for them on the plane to take them down." Hidan grumbled.
We are unable to get a positive identification on the hostage at this moment but we are able to get a visual of their face.
"5 bucks says the bitch is crying her eyes out begging the sick bastard holding her to let her go."
"Hidan just be quite." Sasori said taking a rather large mouth full of his drink. It was at that moment that the camera man focused the shot on the woman's face, and Sasori just happened to glance up at the screen, the next thing anybody knew Sasori had spewed his drink all over the unsuspecting Itachi sitting just in front of him.
"SASORI WHAT THE HELL-"
"SHHHHH! Look up at the screen!" Sasori shouted pointing to the TV. Everyone turned their heads to the device curious as to what could possibly be on to make Sasori act this way. Hidan was the first to speak…..or in his case curse.
"Son of a bitch! Is that Deidara?"
"Yes." Konan said startling the others who hadn't even known that she was in the room, she stared at the screen with a deep intensity, but her eyes weren't on Deidara, they were more focused on the background. The camera man had gotten just enough of a shot to be able to get the pair in front and survey what was going on behind them. There Peins face stood out from the others, and it wasn't because all the hostages had been gathered to the center of the floor and tied down and he just happened to be the closest, nor was it because of his bright orange hair, or even because his facial piercing were glinting in the sun light. He stood out because the entire left side of his face was streaming in a dark red liquid that the others could only assume was blood, most likely his.
"Pein." Konan whispered.
"We need to do something!" Sasori said his voice slightly breaking, thankfully no one even noticed.
"Sasori would you please relax, or course we need to go down there because they have 2 of our guys as hostages but one of those hostages is Pein, add that to the fact that Deidara can hold his own and from the looks of things practically all of the other police force is down there everything should be fine." Kakuzu said trying to calm down the redhead, whoa wait, when the hell did he get there?
"No."
"Hmmm?" Kakuzu said turning to see who had objected.
"No!" Konan said again. "We have to get down there now!" Konan practically begged, Kisame noticed her panicked state and moved to try and calm down the blue haired woman.
"Konan it's going to be alright, Deidara is going to be fine, Pein is with him." He said putting a hand on her shoulder.
"It's not Deidara I'm worried about." Konan said starting to raise her voice.
"Why not?" Hidan said, clearly irritated that the man he was dating was not important to her.
"Because Deidara's fine, Pein's not!"
"Konan, what happened?" Kisame said, worry now the dominant feature on his face.
"For those of you who haven't noticed, Pein hasn't been around here lately, and that's because a few days ago we were training and he wanted to test out this new fighting move….but something went wrong and he ended up getting hurt. When I took him to the emergency room the doctor said that he'd dislocated his knee and had a cracked rib. They managed to patch him up but he had to take it easy for a few days. He's supposed to be resting now not out and about, he'll never be able to protect himself much less take care of the robbers." Suddenly something flashed in Konan's eyes that caused the others to cringe back in fear. Now that the shock had worn off she was no longer just Konan, but Chief Kami, leader of the Akatsuki police division.
"EVERYONE ARM YOUR SELVES, WE'RE LEAVING IN 3 MINUTES!" Konan commanded walking out the door and down the hall towards her office, where the loud sound of a door slamming shut could be heard seconds later.
At first everyone was in a stunned silence but then, one by one they all started coming to their senses.
"You heard the lady let's move!" Hidan called walking out the door nothing but sheer determination showing on his face. Just as he was about to clear the door way a hand clamped down hard on his shoulder, stopping him from leaving.
"Make it quick Kakuzu we have to leave now." Hidan half growled, half shouted.
"I know but you need to calm down, you're too worked up, going out like this will only get you hurt or worse." Kakuzu stated.
"There's no fucking time to calm down!" Hidan yelled shaking off Kakuzu's hand from his shoulder. "Deidara's in trouble and needs help!"
"Kakuzu's right you need to calm down Hidan." Kisame said trying to keep the peace.
"Fuck you fish face I am calm!" Hidan spat, out of the corner of Sasori's eyes saw Itachi's eyes flash read, if he didn't do something soon then someone could end up getting hurt and he knew he would need the whole team if he was going to save Deidara and Pein.
"Everyone but Hidan leave, go get ready, we'll meet you out by the cars in one minute." Sasori said, there was something there in his tone of voice that made everyone stop and stare, before doing as they were told. When it was just Hidan left with the red haired man Sasori went into action.
"Hidan I'm going to make this quick because we need to leave now! Kakuzu's right you do need to calm down, going out hot and bothered won't do anyone any good. You need to have a clear mind and sharp wit or else your hastiness could get people killed and that includes Deidara." True to his word the moment was over quickly, for no sooner did Hidan get over the shock of what he was told but he was quick to take a deep breath steadying himself.
"Your right, I'm sorry if I'm not calm I could get someone killed. I'll apologies to Kakuzu when I get a chance but as for now Deidara and Pein are in danger and we need to move." Hidan said half running out of the room, Sasori close behind. They both made brief stops in their offices to fortify themselves with the necessary equipment. Just as Sasori was about to leave he stopped dead in his tracks, there on Deidara's desk, gleaming in the sunlight was Deidara's 'Smith and Wesson'. Deidara was being held captive by a bunch of psycho men who probably wouldn't give a seconds thought about killing him, with an injured Pein who probably wasn't able to protect himself much less anyone else and he was unarmed. Great just great, could this situation possible get any worse? Sasori thought grabbing the gun and running out of the room, when he got to the parking lot everyone else was already there just climbing into their vehicles. It was time for battle.
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"ALRIGHT I WANT EVERYONE TO GATHER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR, RIGHT NOW!" The masked man commanded.
"Deidara I want you to listen to me very closely." Pein whispered. "Just on the other side of the desk in front of you is a panic button used to get an alert directly to the police. Try to lean over and press it, I'll keep watch to make sure you aren't seen."
"Hey you 2 come here now!" One of the men ordered.
"Deidara go." Pein said, Deidara nodded, a sorrowful look on his face as he already understood what the pierced man was about to do. He made his way over to the others, making sure to take his time.
"Hey you pierced man, get to the center of the floor now!" But Pein did not move instead he stood his ground waiting for just the right moment.
"HEY! Did you not hear me I said get to the middle of the fucking floor!" One of the men said, starting to walk over.
"Deidara now!" With the signal given Deidara flung himself backwards, grabbing the nearest robber, and before his companions could help him Deidara fixed his hand on the back of the man's head and brought it down hard and fast onto his knee. While this was going on Pein had managed to lean over the counter and press the panic button, grinning with success. That was until a hand roughly grabbed him from behind and spun him around. Pein had less than a second to register the back of the gun flying towards him before it connected violently with his face.
"PEIN!" Was the last thing he heard before falling to the floor, his vision going white from the pain.
"YOU BASTARDS!" Deidara said charging forward, but was stopped when his foot was caught on something causing him to fall to the floor. When he looked around to see what had tripped him he saw the man he had kneed in the face holding on to his foot, both his nose and his mouth gushing blood. "GET OFF OF ME!" Deidara yelled as he hastily kicked at the man's hand. "I SAID RELEASE ME NOW YOUR SON OF A BI-" But anything the blonde was about to say was roughly cut off when an unexpected foot came crashing down on his chest.
"Knock it off already, it's time to get down to business." The masked man who had first spoken said.
"Boss please let me kiss this bitch's ass." The man with a bloody face said, struggling to stand up.
"No, that this not why we're here, now gather this people together and tie them up."
"Fine, let's go blondie." Bloody man said roughly grabbing Deidara's arms and jerking him up into a sitting position.
"No, wait!" The man who was apparently their 'boss' said.
"What is it?"
"I want you to bring her over here, that pierced face freak hit the panic button alerting the police so when they get here we're going to need a hostage the police won't dare to endanger. So if we us this cute little blonde here we're probably more likely to get what we want." Their boss said coming over and bending down to look Deidara in the face. "Besides if we're going to get away we're going to need a hostage to stay with us until we reach out destination. And I think it would be best if we had a pretty face around. How does that sound sweet heart, wanna be my hostage so no one else has to?" He said leaning in a menacing smile on his lips.
Deidara look around at all the people gathered around in a small circle, some crying, and some staring in horror at the men around them. Then Deidara's eyes fell on Pein, laying unconscious his face starting to drip blood onto the carpeted floor. When something caught the blonde's eyes, there in Pein hand was the small blue velvet box containing Konan's engagement ring. He thought of how if he didn't go then someone else would, he could never put someone through that, so with a small nod of his head Deidara agreed to the man's request.
"Excellent." He said pulling Deidara to his feet and wrapping an arm firmly around his neck. "You know, you're really flat cheasted for a girl." But Deidara didn't say anything instead he just watched as one of the men picked Pein up bridal style and set him down near the group of people. Deidara was thankful but slightly confused at how gentle the man was being, and was slightly surprised when he started checking Pein's wounded face, cleaning up the blood with a piece of cloth.
"Dude what are you doing?" One of the others asked.
"We're here to rob the store, not hurt the people lets at least try to be a little civilized." He responded.
"Well just forget about him." The other said coming over and pulling the kind man to his feet. "You're right about one thing we're here to rob these people so get started I want you to go over to that counter and take everything they have."
"Very well." He said, but not before handing the cloth to the woman who was heavily makeuped. "I want to you keep pressure on his wound, and try to wake him up he may have a concussion."
"Everyone get started I want this place cleaned out in 2 minutes or less!" The boss said swinging his free arms around signaling his men to get started. "So what do you think baby, I'm a man with power does it turn you on?" He whispered into the blondes ear, causing Deidara so shiver in disgust, he refused to move much less answer he'd been trained that in a hostage situation such as this it was best to just sit tight and do as told until backup arrived. "So what do you say beautiful?"
"Yea, sure." Deidara said hating that he couldn't beat the man's face in.
"Hmmm, really? Well how about you and men have some fun before the police arrive? I can see that there's a back room over there, I'll give you a little preview of what's to come when we get out of here." He said starting to drag Deidara over to the room.
Dammit! "Let go of me!" Deidara was not about to let himself be raped, there was just no way. He struggled as hard as he could against the man's choke hold that was until the barrel of a gun was placed in between his eyes.
"Don't even think about it, just go quietly and it will all be over soon." But Deidara batted the gun away, using self defense Deidara stepped on the man's foot, while he was distracted Deidara brought his elbow hard into his throat causing the man to release Deidara who immediately started running.
"AHHH!" Deidara cried as he was roughly tackled to the ground.
"Listen to me! Nothing is going to happen to you, the cops are on their way I can already hear sirens off in the distance. If you just hold out a little longer everyone will be fine!" A mysterious voice said, but when Deidara tried to look up he came face to face with a very furious man.
"You….little…..whore! I'm….gonna…..kill you!" He wheezed, Deidara then realized that it was the boss man, and he had removed his mask. Deidara was quick to recognized him, we was a heavily wanted criminal, he'd robbed countless banks and stores all across the city but no one had ever been able to catch him, he was also wanted for the murder of 7 different people each body was discovered at a different robbery scene. So when the man said he would kill Deidara, he believed him.
"Get up now!" He whispered maliciously, grabbing Deidara by his hair and forcing him to his feet but not before slipping his mask back on.
"Hey boss the cops are here!" One of his men shouted.
"That's good!" He snarled viciously jerking the blonde around. "I'm ready to take this up a notch." He yelled walking over to the door dragging Deidara along with him. It was at that moment that Pein's eyes flew open startling the woman who was tending to his wound.
"Where's Deidara?" He said sitting up, surprised when he found he was unable to move his hands.
"If you're talking about the blonde lady then she's over there." The makeup woman cried tears rolling down her face, making her makeup run in heavy streams. When she tried to hand Pein the blood soaked cloth he only shook his head, hoping that this would all be over soon.
"Attention Konoha Police force….." Pein heard the man begin to shout out the door, he was close enough to be able to see just what exactly was beginning to unfold outside. He could see a near dozen police cruisers and several camera crews had gathered, and all eyes were trained on the man shouting his demands, and threatening to kill all inside if he didn't get what he wanted, while Deidara was completely calm in his grasp. "….and if I don't get is within 1 hour I'm burning this place down along with everyone inside!" After his little speech was done he came back inside.
"Hey boss I think that you should calm down a little, you acting a little crazy and your always saying that we have to keep a cool head if was want to pull off a successful job."
"I AM CALM!" He suddenly shouted. "Now I want you to go through these people and collect whatever valuables they have." Silently doing as they were told the men moved through the small group collecting a watch here or a necklace there, it wasn't until they got to Pein that the trouble started.
"Hand over the box." One said gesturing to the small blue velvet box that held Konan's ring.
"Pein stop don't give them Konan's ring!" Deidara said.
"Sorry Dei, I have to." Pein said handing over the box.
"But-"
"Oh will you SHUT UP!" The boss yelled throwing Deidara to the ground. "I don't care how hot and fuckable you are, I'm going to end this already!" He yelled with a crazed look in his eye as he trained his gun on the blondes head. "SAY GOODBYE BITCH!"
Deidara closed his eyes, saying his final prayers Pein I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you, why couldn't I just keep my mouth shut. Hidan thank you so much for caring about me, I have no regrets when it comes to going out with you. And Sasori I'm sorry I couldn't be a better partner, but you made being a police officer fun and worthwhile, even though I still think your view on art is wrong. And next thing Deidara knew a shot hand rung out, and a scream filled the air.
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The loud roar of Hidan's motorcycle is what parted the crowd as the Akatsuki fleet arrived on scene. Konan was quickest to park her car and walk over to the Chief of the basic police.
"Chief Kami what are you doing here?" He said startled to find almost the entire Akatsuki division there.
"Two of my men are inside being held hostage, and I came to get them out." She said her voice full of authority.
"W-Well these men have already made their demands, they want-"
"I already know what they want, these are the same men that have been going to the city with countless strings of robberies and are responsible for the murder of 7 different people. What I want to know about is where we are in the hostage situation."
"Umm, we have some men that were able to find a back door and are working on getting it open but it appears to be welded shut."
"Alright that's good enough, take me to it."
"I'm coming too." Hidan said coming up to the pair.
"No Hidan you're too upset about Deidara to be able to handle this situation properly." Konan said.
"The hell I-"
"She's right Hidan, you should stay here, for something like this we'll need stealth and you're not exactly the world quietest person. I'll go instead, besides he's my partner I'm responsible for him." Sasori said
"Very well, sir Akasuna and I are going in."
"Alright, Teague! Shan!" He yelled calling over 2 officers.
"Yes sir?" One of them said.
"I want you guys to take these 2 to the back door and help them to get in, understood?"
"Yes sir!" And with that all 4 took off Deidara you better not get killed on me Sasori thought. They passed through an alley way around to the back of the building, making sure no to be seen by the robbers.
"Ok its right here but as you can see we've been trying to get it open for quite some time now, we're making some progress but it's going rather slow." Konan and Sasori walked over eyes roaming over the door, it's true the thing was sealed shut but thankfully the crew had been using a high grade blow torch like device to cut through the metal, it seemed that they were about half way through.
"Sasori finish up here." Konan said stepping back. "I suggest you guys step back." She said to the other officers. Quick to follow her suggestion they all swiftly gathered behind her all eyes on the redhead.
"What's he going to do?" One of the officers asked.
"Shhh, just watch and learn." She smirked, this was all going to be over quickly.
Sasori examined the door, running his fingers over the parts that remained uncut seeming to be deep in thought. Then without warning Sasori's foot lashed out causing the door to snap and start to fall forward, but before it could crash and make a loud sound he caught the large piece of metal and gently set it on its side. When he turned around his face was indifferent, Konan's was a triumphant smile, and the other officers all shared identical faces of only one emotion 'WTF!'
"H-How did h-he do that?" One of the officers said.
"He's gifted that's all I can say." Konan said moving forward. "Now I want you all to stay here and guard this exit I'm going to see what I can do about getting the hostages out." And with that she and Sasori had disappeared.
"Sasori I want you to get behind me, if you get an opening I want you to shoot and take out as many as you can. If possible leave one alive for questioning."
"Yes Ma'am."
"Pein stop don't give them Konan's ring!" Wait! That was Deidara's voice, Konan temporarily hid in a side stair case waiting for Sasori to give the 'all clear' once it was given they continued on deeper listening to the voices up ahead.
"Sorry Dei I have too." That's Pein! Konan thought but why would he have a ring that Deidara said belonged to me?
"But-" They heard Deidara start to say.
"Oh will you SHUT UP!" They both heard a voice shout, when they rounded the corner they could see that they had finally entered the main room where all the others were. Konan's eyes were quick to spot Pein sitting tied up and bleeding on the floor. But her heart momentarily stopped when she saw the man who had made his demands on TV roughly shoved Deidara to the floor and point a gun right at his face. "I don't care how hot and fuckable you are, I'm going to end this already!" At this Sasori's eye twitched, he did not just called Deidara…oh he's a dead man, but Deidara might just go first as he saw the gun being raised towards his partner. "SAY GOODBYE BITCH!"
Without thinking Sasori had pulled out his own gun firing a shot in a desperate attempt to save Deidara. YES! Sasori thought as the bullet hit its mark, the man screamed in pain as the bullet ripped through his hand sending his gun flying. But it wasn't over yet the other masked men all fired their guns at the redhead forcing him to duck down behind a counter as a wave of glass rained down upon him.
"Konan, where are you?" Sasori yelled, looking up to find her leaning behind a corner returning fire with everything she had.
"AHHH!"
"Dammit!"
"I can't see!" Wave upon waves of desperate cries of pain were heard from the other room has Konan's bullets hit their marks. Shortly after the shooting had begun it ended so only the panicked cries of the hostages could be heard. All the men lay on the ground, each sporting gun wounds that ranged from nothing more than a graze to ones that needed to be treated right away.
"Damn Konan holding back much?" Sasori said sarcastically.
"Danna!" The next thing Sasori knew he was being tackled to the ground by a blonde blur.
"Ugh, Deidara get off of me!" Sasori said struggling to get out from Deidara's bone crushing hug. But on the inside he was thanking everyone and everything there was to thank that Deidara was ok.
"Sorry Danna." Deidara said embarrassed as he helped the redhead to his feet.
"Pein!" Konan cried, rushing over to her bleeding boyfriend. "Are you ok?" She said untying the man, but not forgetting to do her job, after Pein was free she quickly set to untying the others.
"Yea, I'm fine but let's hurry up and get these people out of here, I'm sure you have a lot of questions." Pein said, clearly understanding that she was probably mad about him being out and not resting like the doctor ordered.
"Yes we will." She said standing up after the last person had been set free.
One by one each of the hostages thanked them and ran out the front door, where cries of joy could be heard while police flocked to get them out of there, just as they started to enter the building the strangest thing started to happen.
"HAHAHAHA! You idiots you're all going to die!" The boss man yelled.
"And what makes you say that?" Sasori asked watching as the last of the robbers (besides the boss) was carried out by police.
"GUYS GET OUT OF HERE NOW!" Hidan yelled running in.
"Hidan? What's going on here?" Konan yelled at the man's sudden outburst.
"THERES A BOMB BACK THERE!"
"WHAT?"
"Hehe, bye bye." The boss said. Suddenly everything got quiet, time seemed to slow down, and everyone seemed to move in slow motion as they ran for the exit….too late.
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BOOOOM
BOOOOOOOOM
BOOOOOOOOOOOOM
A loud series of explosions startled everyone outside the building, as it blew out windows causing the crowd to run away in a panic.
"WHAT THE HELL!" Kisame yelled, grabbing Itachi and throwing themselves behind a police cruiser not once releasing the Uchiha from his arms.
"Kisame the others are still in there!" Itachi yelled covering his ear from the earth shattering noise. When the blast had finally settled down they lifted their heads from the other side of the cruiser only to discover the roaring fire that seemed to be growing larger by the second.
"Kakuzu what happened?" Itachi asked as the scarred man ran up to the pair.
"That group of men that tried to rob the store set the bombs all along the inside of the building, Hidan ran further inside to tell the others but he didn't come back, please tell me he's out here somewhere!" He said frantically looking around for the white haired Jashinist.
"Sorry no, he must still be inside with the others." Kisame yelled, looking around at all the people running around trying to get the situation under control, firefighters having already turned on their hoses in an attempt to control the blaze.
"Hey look! Some people are coming out of the building!" Kisame, Itachi, and Kakuzu all turned their head in direction of the fire only to see that it was true.
"Hidan!" Kakuzu yelled running forward and grabbing the badly coughing man before he collapsed in Kakuzu's arms.
"Deidara…..is…..still….in there." He whispered before passing out.
"Hey I need some help over here!" Sasori yelled has he helped a limping Pein from the building, both completely covered in ash.
"I got him." Kisame said taking the man.
"I have to go back inside Deidara, Konan, and 2 of the robbers are still in there!" Sasori said making a mad dash to run back inside. Before he could so much as take one step another blast ripped through the air forcing a group of firefighters to lose control of their hose causing it to go wild breaking car windows and forcing people off their feet.
"LOOK OUT!" Kisame screamed as he pulled Itachi out of the way just second before the hose swung by the spot his head had just been in.
"AHHHH!" In his attempt to protect Hidan, Kakuzu's arm got in the path of the water leaving the skin red and raw from the high water pressure.
"We have to get back!" Itachi yelled taking Hidan so Kakuzu could better support his injured arm.
"But Konan's in there!" Pein hollered struggling weekly to get out of Kisame's grasp.
"Don't even think about it, all we can do now as hope that the firefighters can get the fire under control, we're not equipped to go in there we'd only get ourselves killed."
"I know but…." Pein said staring up at the heavily smoking windows. Just please be ok.
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*cou* *cou* "Deidara! Pein! Sasori! Hidan! Guys are you alright?" Konan called out, coughing from the heavy smoke all around her.
"Konan!" Deidara said coming up behind her. "T-The *cou* others managed to get out but we're trapped *cou* all the exits got blocked with that last blast, un." *cou* *cou*
"We have to climb up! Come on *cou* I know where a stair case is!" *cou* Together Konan and Deidara both ran towards the stairs in an attempt to find some fresh air.
"NO!" Deidara shrieked as he slipped on the floor catching himself with his hands, hissing as a sharp pain ran up through his arms, upon looking down he saw the thick streams of blood flowing from his palms.
"Deidara! *cou* COME ON!" Konan cried grabbing the artists hand and pulling him to his feet. When they finally made it to the stairs they were quick to climb to the top, busting down the door as they greedily inhaled the fresh hair, taking a look around they saw that they were in a lavish sitting room with white couches and glass tables, along with crystal chandlers and a small kitchen. This was the type of room that the big movie stars came to, too buy only the best and most expensive.
"The windows!" Deidara said running over to the large fancy panes of glass and throwing them open.
"Hey up here, un!" Deidara yelled flailing his arms out the window.
"Deidara the smokes here." Konan said closing the door, her sudden shriek caused Deidara to spin around only to find Konan being held at gun point by the man formally known as 'boss.'
"Make one more move and she gets a bullet in the brain, understood?" Deidara could only stand and stare as the man took Konan's gun and pocketed it for himself. "Ustez get the blonde." He said, the next second the man who had been kind to Pein came into sight and walked up to Deidara.
"Do us both a favor and come quiet." Ustez said walking behind him and tying Deidara's hands together with a rope.
What's with this guy Deidara thought he robs a jewelry store heavily armed, then he helps Pein, and then he tries to stop his boss from attacking me, and now he's tying these ropes to poorly I'm sure he knows I can get out in a second if I wanted to.
"Alright I'm all done, if you want you and your friend to live I suggest you do as the boss tells you and just be quiet." Ustez said escorting Deidara over to the couch and sitting him down, having Konan join him moments later.
"Ok I'm going to make this short and sweet." The boss said coming to stand right next to Ustez, directly in front of the couch. "I'm going to blow your F-ing brains out and then my partner and I are going to leave with all the jewels never to been seen again, got it?"
I have to stall until help can arrive. "You're a real idiot you know that, un?" Deidara said.
"Excuse me?" The boss said incredulously.
"Do you really think that you can get away? This place is crawling with cops and the entire downstairs is engulfed in flames, un." Deidara said nodding towards the smoke coming through the door. "And besides, un, even if you do manage to make it outside how exactly do you plan on escaping?"
WHAM
"How dare you speak to me that way!" The man said hitting Konan in the face again with the butt of his gun.
"WHY ARE YOU HITTING HER?" Deidara screamed, it took all of his will power to not jump up and kill the man, he was supposed to be the one getting hit not Konan.
"Because it's become apparent to me that no matter what I do to you, you just won't shut up so I figure if I attack your friend here then maybe we'll start to get somewhere." Deidara didn't answer instead he stared in horror at Konan's face. Her hair was messy and covered in ash, her forehead was bruised and slightly bleeding, and he lips were….smiling? Her eyes seemed to be fixed on something, when Deidara followed her gaze what he saw surprised him to no end. Ustez had picked up a large purple vase and was beginning to raise it over the other man's head. So he's on our side Deidara thought in amazement. But just before Ustez could bring down the vase on his bosses-sorry 'former' bosses head, the man suddenly turned around and fired two shots each bullet hitting their mark in Ustez's chest causing him to fall to the ground and lay limp.
"NO!" Deidara cried, without warning Konan jumped from her seat and tackled the man taking him by surprise and causing his arms to flail as he fired widely into the air. One bullet coming close enough to graze Deidara's arm but nowhere near close enough to stop him.
Deidara jumped on the man's legs in an attempt to hold him down while Konan struggled with the hand cuffs. But he'd managed to get one of his legs free just long enough to land a bone crunching kick into Deidara's stomach sending him flying backwards and causing his head to smash into a window. For a second all Deidara could see was stars, but as his vision slowly returned he could see Konan lying limp on the floor and an enraged and bloody man coming towards him with an expression that made it very clear that if he was going down he was taking Deidara with him.
"You bitch! You whore! You slutty %&$%&%#!$^&^*&# (I'm sorry but we here at Wolfgirl4716inc feel that the language prorated in this stream of profanities must be bleeped out for extreme naughtlyness and sheer disregard for the English language. So we're going to wait it out by listening to some kick a/ music *'Welcome to the Black Parade' by 'My Chemical Romance' plays* ok now that that's over lets return to our original program.
"…And stuff it full of broken glass!" The man finally finished yelling.
It's about time Deidara thought running a hand through his hair wincing as the glass shards came in contact with his already cut palm, when he pulled his hand away it was covered in even more blood. Great I'm bleeding on my hands and now my head can this day get any worse? The boss man then trained his gun right on Deidara's forehead, yes, yes it can.
"It's been real fun blondie but I gotta run." He said clicking his gun, before Deidara knew what was happening a blue blur was suddenly flying in front of him right before a deafening shot rang out through the bright sunny sky.
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"Dammit I have to get up there!" Sasori shouted, his heart skipping a beat every time he heard gun fire.
"Believe me Sasori you're not the only one who wants to get up there but we can't the fire is still too strong to even get close." Pein said trying to calm down the redhead and himself, that last shot had really scared him, the whole time he was begging Hidan's god that his beloved Konan would be ok.
"What is that?" Someone said, getting the attention of the others.
"Is that snow?" Kisame said pointing towards the sky as dozens of little white dots fell to the ground.
"That's impossible, it's summer for crying out loud there's no possible wa-" His speech was abruptly cut off upon realization as to just what exactly was falling from the sky. Not snow, but little white rose petals.
"KONAN!"