Last wish 4
A/N Ah yes, the last Naruto chapter. I know exactly how this series is going to progress, so I'm changing the category to 'Romance' and 'Adventure' now.
- Let's run away some day -
Zara POV
I must have some serious mental issues to want to kill somebody. Not only just killing them, but I also like him. You would have thought this would create much mental conflict but I was surprisingly calm. I was sipping tea and listening to the radio in my apartment.
"I suppose… Poisoning? No, too painful…" I muttered. "Drowning would also hurt… So would lighting him on fire… I guess I could just shoot him between the eyes…? But he's a ninja, so… I DON'T KNOW! WHY AM I EVEN THINKING ABOUT THIS!" I yelled. Yes, I think I had lost what merge sanity I had left back in Suna.
"Zara~?" A familiar voice called from my doorway. Oh, how terribly convenient. Kiba. I lightly held the hilt of my katana.
"Come in!" I answered. Now or never. Although, Akamaru is another matter… I dropped the blade back into the bag. I knew by reading The Hunger Games that no matter what size the dog, a dog bite could bleed profusely, and get infected quickly. I can't risk an injury like that…
"Mornin' Zara." Kiba greeted. I was still in my pyjamas, but I think we were both beyond the point of caring. Akamaru trotted in after him.
"Arf!"
"Morning to you guys too." I yawned. I was trying my very hardest to keep my emotions in check, but in my mind, alarm bells were ringing. I hope I can be free in the next world. Not restricted by such bonds as respect, pride and greed…
"Got any milk?" Kiba asked.
"Mm…"
"… What's wrong, Zara?"
"…" I don't know how to respond. I stood there, looking at him in shock. I laughed. "Nothing."
"Don't bullshit me. " He sighed. He plonked down next to me on the short couch with a glass of milk. I frowned slightly.
"Don't be a whore. There's nothing wrong." He gave me a look.
"You can tell me anything, you know."
"Yeah, sure, but this is a very, very private secret with myself. I can't tell you above all people." He sighed again.
"Does it involve me in some way?" I nodded. "Is it a surprise party?"
"Pft, no."
"Okay, then it's something more?"
"It's something of high importance."
"Okay. I'll think about it." Lies. I know what he's assuming.
"Fine." I sighed. "Can I make you two breakfasts?" Akamaru barked happily and Kiba cheered. I made rice balls and, before serving, crushed in a few sleeping drugs. Akamaru would be knocked out, but Kiba… Would probably just be drowsy… Still. Better than nothing.
"Oh thanks Zara!"
"Arf!"
"That's okay guys." I laughed. Fake. Lies.
"Itadakimasu." They didn't notice the tablets at all. I wiped away a few stray tears quickly and retuned the dirty plates to the kitchen. When I came back, Akamaru was asleep at Kiba's feet. I clutched the purple hilt of my katana and stood behind Kiba, who looked dizzy and sleepy.
"Sorry Kiba!" I cried and he rolled forwards just before my blade could pierce him.
"Oh what the fuck, dude!" Kiba yelled. I sighed and chased him with tears streaming down my face.
"Stay still, Kiba." I hissed.
"ARE YOU MENTAL! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING, ZARA!"
"Trying to kill you, dumbass."
"HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN TRYING TO DESTROY KONOHA!" I blinked.
"What are you on about? I just want to kill you." I laughed like a maniac and slashed at him.
"WHY!"
"Can't tell you, remember? It's a secret, remember?" A look of sick realisation crossed his eyes.
"THAT'S what you meant! That you wanted to KILL me!"
"Pretty much. What did you think?" I swung at his feet but he flipped to the side and swiped a clawed hand at me blindly. It scraped across my cheek and I skidded back a metre or so.
"I thought you meant…" He paused uncertainly. "… I thought you meant you… I don't know, liked me?" He sounded rather frustrated and I gave a final maniacal laugh.
"No Kiba. I'm afraid that's not it!" I nicked his shoulder this time.
"Well, I guess you don't then, do you! Considering you're trying to, you know, kill me!"
"I never said that." I said with indignation. A kunai sailed past my head.
"Well you're implying it by attempting murder!" Best to break this off I suppose. I can't have him falling for me; otherwise I won't want to go.
"Fine then. No Kiba, I loathe you, hate you, despise every fibre of your being. I don't, will not or ever will, love you!" There was this look on his face as I swung a killing blow at him. It looked as though I could see his heart breaking.
Before I could land the blow, however, I was falling again. Like that day I finally killed myself. Then there was the white again, and the beautiful young girl Ai.
"But I… But I didn't… Kill him…" I panted. Ai looked at me with eyes of mirth.
"That's because he lied, Zara. His life was not the most precious thing he had. Because he thought he had you. His most prized position was your heart…" I looked at her with disbelief and started laughing and crying while curled up in a ball. A bloody, dirty, ball. Ai sat beside me and ran her fingers through my short black hair until my breathing steadied again.
"So sorry, Zara…" She whispered soothingly.
"Mm…" I sniffed and curled up on the girl's lap. "I really loved him, Ai…"
"I know." She said softly. I fell asleep, I'm sure of it. And when I woke up, I wasn't sure what to do.
- Laaaaaaaaate update -
A/N Yeah yeah, you know the drill. I still have NO idea where she is right now so you should probably tell me. -_-
Love always,
The 5th ARISU