Im so so soooooo sorry i haven't updated in like 2 months. :( I was in hospital for a couple weeks, then i started back at school and had alot of work to do. So i do appologise deeply.
Well i'm trying to update as often as I can so here it is chapter 5 :D + Thank you to the lovely people who reviewed again! ^_^ Enjoy!
"This is the place where the second test will take place, the 44th training area." Anko began, grinning at the participants. "Also known as the Forest Of Death."
'yeah no kidding Anko.' I shook my head and walked toward the gate.
"You are warned that people do die during this part, in some of the most gruesome ways imaginable. But try not to think about that and have fun." I announced, my voice turning sickly sweet at the last part.
"We will now begin the second part of the Chuunin exam." She shouted as the gates flew open. The genin sprinted through and disappeared into the tree's. We both laughed and walked towards the small hut near one of the closing gates. Anko jumped up onto the roof pulling a package out of her coat while I lent against the wall of the small shack.
"Ahh nothing like dango on an exam day!" She laughed opening up the package to reveal enough food to feed a family for a week.
"I still don't know how you stay so thin regardless of eating that much dango. And its a mystery that you don't get sick more often." I tilted my head to the sky, all my eyes met was clear blue.
'Perfect, Hope it stays like this later.'
As I was about to speak screams erupted from the forest. Someone got unlucky. As the day went on more and more screams could be heard, and all I could think of was the song 'Another One Bites The Dust' Now that was a tad inappropriate but I couldn't help but chuckle. Screams of pain didn't effect me that much, it was so common to me. I looked at the silver watch on my wrist '5:30'
"Anko my shifts over, I'll be heading home. See you tomorrow" I shouted up towards the dango monster sat on the roof. I heard a muffled goodbye, her mouth clearly stuffed with food. I laughed and started off home. Izumo would be picking me up in an hour and I needed to get ready. I still didnt view it as a date but I couldn't exactly go out looking like crap. As I entered the main house which me and Sasuke occupied I could hear steps upstairs. I was immediately pissed, they picked the wrong house to mess with.
I activated my sharingan and pulled out my katana off my back. I disguised my chakra and headed slowly through the corridor towards the living room. The door was wide open, and I could see a figure standing by the couch. I decided a sudden move would be better otherwise they would notice me coming through the door. I appeared behind them just to be kicked against the wall. My back hit it with a blood curdling crunch. I looked up to the intruder and froze.
"Hello Riku-Chan." He purred, my eyes widened as they stared into the snakes golden orbs.
"Orochimaru. Why are you here?" I said, my voice blanked of emotion. I had no idea how to feel, the demon was here. In my house. In front of me.
"I'm just visiting, I wanted to come and see your beautiful face my dear. You certainly have matured since I last saw you, a fine young woman indeed." He said sweetly, as he walked over and crouched in front of me. I didn't know what to say my whole body had began to shut down. His hand slowly came toward my face gently grasping my chin in his fingers.
"Don't worry, you don't need to say anything. I'll be visiting again soon I can assure you that. I will offer you the same thing I did last time and I hope you will have changed your mind." He stroked my face before disappearing completely. I stayed sat there for at least 15 minutes before I shakily rose to my feet. I headed upstairs remembering about Izumo and went into the bathroom, locking the door and getting into the shower. I scrubbed at my skin for 20 minutes, before washing my black hair. I eventually got out of the shower and wrapped a soft white towel around my body. I unlocked the door and headed to my bedroom where I quickly dried my waist length hair. I left it down before I went to the wardrobe and pulled out a simple pair of white flat shoes and a knee length pale blue dress and a white cardigan. I sighed placing the outfit on my bed and dropped the towel quickly changing into my underwear then the dress.
'I really hope he doesnt get his hopes up..'
'Who're you kidding of course he will! Should've just said no flat out, then you would have no problem.'
'Yeah thanks for that, like I didnt realise that earlier -_-'
As I finished applying a little mascara I heard a small knock at the door downstairs, I sighed grabbing my cardigan and sliding my shoes on. I headed down the stairs and opened the front door. Wow. Ahem...I wasn't expecting this? There in front of me stood Izumo without the headband, his shaggy brown hair blowing gently in the breeze, wearing simple black shoes, grey jeans and a white button up shirt. To top it all off he held in his hand a single sunflower, my favorite..
"Evening Riku-Chan, you look lovely." He grinned bowing slightly, I laughed and smiled at him.
"Same to you Izumo." He held out the sunflower and I took it softly from his grasp.
"Thank you Iz, they're my favorites. Come in for a minute while I put it in some water." I stepped back and he walked past me in the door way, was he always this tall? He was at least a head taller then me, I couldn't believe I hadn't noticed this before.
Okay so this 'get together' hadn't been bad so far, maybe going out wasn't as scary as I first thought. We walked and talked through the streets of Konoha which were illuminated by coloured lanterns on every building. I could see Izumo getting closer and closer to my side which made me a bit nervous and before I could react he had slipped his warm hand into mine. I stopped in my tracks pulling him to a halt.
"Iz..." I said sadly, taking my hand back. He smiled and nodded.
"I know I know, guess I just wanted to see what happened." Before we could say anything I saw Kito coming towards us with...her.
"Hey Riku!" He said waving at us. That creature still clinging onto his arm. They slowly reached me and Izumo and immediately my face dropped.
"Hey Kit. Yuki." I said nodding at the pair, when did they start having a thing? She looked at me with her bright blue eyes in disgust then smiled at Izumo. She turned her back on me and threw her arms around Kito.
"Ki-Kuuuuun! I wanna go now, you promised me dinner!" She whined leaning her body towards his, I saw him tense which made me smirk.
"Well don't let us keep Yuki from getting what she wants as always. We were just off weren't we Iz?" I said taking Izumo's hand and walking past them. We both walked past them trying not to laugh at Yuki's face, I began to turn red after what I said. Stupid Cow, I couldn't stand her. Me and Kito had known her since we were younger and she's always been the same bitchy little brat. She was still a genin because she didnt want to take the exam in case she 'broke a nail' The only ambition that girl has is to marry someone rich and powerful.
As we lost sight of them Izumo released my hand and shoved his own in his pockets. I think he was finally getting the message that I didn't see him in that way.
"Sorry about that, that girl does my head in. I swear if we had stayed another minute I would've kicked her in the head." I laughed as we carried on walking side by side.
Kito's POV.
"ARGH I cant believe she just said that about me. AND right infront of me that stupid bi-" Yuki started to screech, why did I agree to take her out? But hell no was I gonna let her insult my Riku.
"Yuki-chan, don't insult Riku. You know she's my best friend and if you want me to speak to you again I suggest you hold your tongue." I said firmly, she looked at me shocked then nodded slightly. She linked her arm with me again and we started to walk toward the restaurant. But I couldn't help but think of Riku, there with Izumo of all people.
'Why were they holding hands? Are they together? Ive never seen her out with a guy before, and she looked happy... What makes Izumo so special? He's only a chuunin, there are so many better guys out there for her! Like...me...'
Riku's POV again.
By the time Iz had walked me home we had discussed how we felt about each other and he did understand he was nothing more then a good friend to me. Hopefully he'll find someone else who will feel the same way as him but friendship was as far as our relationship was going to go. At least he did the gentle men like thing and walked me home, I thought he may react badly to how I felt and left me in the middle of town. Now that would be embarrassing.. I closed the door and locked it behind me, I sighed and threw my cardigan on the rack by the door before slipping my shoes off and heading toward the kitchen. I needed a nice cold drink..
But no I couldn't come home peacefully, I could hear someone in my house yet again. I knew who it was this time though, its a very familiar chakra. I entered the kitchen and flicked the light switch to see Kito sat at my table drunk. Perrrrrrrfect. That's just what I needed right now.
"Kito what're you doing here?" I asked softly but before he replied I was shoved against the wall. I looked into his eyes with no emotion, my dark ones staring into his green ones.
"Why him? Why not me?" He shouted, the grip on my arm increasing. I didn't like where this was going.
"Kito. Let me go right now." I said calmly not making any movements, the tightness around my arms got even stronger.
"How can you turn me down, then go out with him? Why is he so special!" He yelled right in my face, okay now I was pissed. My body started to shake as I could feel the chakra seeping out. This hadn't happened in years and now it had to happen, love my life I swear. -.-
He of all people knew not to push me to far or to threaten me. Just as he was about to shout again in my face he flew into the other wall, purple chakra surrounding my body. The right side of my body coated in the ripple marks of my curse seal. He sat on the floor wide eyed saying nothing.
"Riku I'm so-"
"GET OUT NOW." I shouted my sharingan activating as I started towards him. He quickly disappeared as I stood in the kitchen fuming. I screamed and flipped the table over before kneeling over in burning pain. I cried out but no one was there to help me.
'It burns so much! Damm Kito, Damm Orochimaru!'
'Come on Riku, dont lie to yourself. You like this power, you love the way it feels through your veins. It makes you feel alive'
I couldn't think straight, all my focus was on the pain in my neck, I didnt even notice someone else come in. I could feel someones arms hug me from behind trying to calm me down.
"Come on Riku you can beat this just focus." He said softly, I took deep breathes before using all my will power to deactivate the seal. After about 20 minutes my skin was mark free and I was exhausted. I fell back and he caught me in his arms. He sighed and picked me up taking me upstairs to my room. I laughed slightly as he settled me down on my bed. He stood unsure for a minute before turning to leave.
"Wait.." I whispered quietly, he stopped and turned to face me.
"Will you stay with me?" I asked, my eyes dropping slightly. He nodded and walked back over sitting on the bed beside me. As I started to slip out of consciousness I felt his fingers gently push my hair behind my ear. I smiled slightly buried my head into the pillow.
"Thank you...Kakashi."
N'awwwww how cute! Kakashi to the rescue! Stupid Kito getting overly jealous tut tut tut.
And the introduction of my character Yuki! I mentioned her briefly in the first chapter but this was her first appearance. BIIIIIITCH. To put it nicely :D
Again im sorry it took so long and I hope you enjoyed reading it :) Next time is a little Kakashi/Riku bonding and her next shift at the second exam.
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