Sorry for the long wait! I hope this chapter will make it up.
alchemist of the night - Yesh. Mwe MUST love coffee. For I do also.
XxPoisonDreamsxX - I know! If you saw my sister's drawing that would be the first thought that comes to mind! Yes, unfortunately the good stuff has a downside. Thank you, thank you. Yeah girl!
marufu-chan - I'm glad you guys enjoy Mwe! At first I was very worried that you would not like her. (Yuppers another girl!) I'll try my best!
S-J - Yeah, I still need a 1-20 if you guys can manage. Sometimes I'm sugar-high and I forget to put in little (or major) things like that.) Yeah, my gut told me to watch the episode to make sure, but I was too lazy. (Bad author!) Thanks, I really need corrections like that, seeing that I type late into the night... I know! I was amazed that I came up with that too... My mind works strange wonders, whether I want it to or not. I hope that you can!
Laura - That's all I need to keep this story train running!!
This chapter is organized into four parts, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's. Thank you for all your loving support! Ah, yes, on my profile has the date that my story chapters will likely tobe finished on. Bye!
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Christmas Eve
"ARGH! INO-CHAN!!! Where did you put my running shoes, un?!" Deidara hollared.
"They're in the kitchen next to the doorway." a reply came. "Finish your homework and get ready for dinner!"
Sighing, the younger blonde glanced at teh clock to find it to be seven PM. Five more hours till Christmas. And hell.
"So many things, so little time, un." she muttered.
The next day, school still wasn't out because Shinobi Highschool for Gifted Individuals was a very different private school. And for that Deidara loved and hated it. She turned to her new schedule book that Ino had gotten for her, (Sent directly from Pein himself) and flipped to Christmas. It read in various handwritings,
"7:00 - Wake up, get ready for school.
7:02 - take off
8:00 to 1:50 - school lets out early, exchange gifts with Sasori
2:00 Sasori goes to work, I pick up Ino, get ready for Christmas Party/Baby Shower/Engagement Party, finish homework
4:00 Sasori picks up me and Ino-chan for party
8:00 head back home"
Again, sighing, Deidara went downstairs to eat dinner, just as Sasori, the sand sibs, and Mwe finished theirs. The red head sent Temari and her brothers upstairs to get ready for bed and sleep early for the events tomorrow.
"Damn." Sasori cursed, forgetting where he put the little kitten.
"Mwer." Mwe called, apparently she wedged herself between the couch cushions and was stuck. He pulled her out and set her on his lap. Little homework was assigned and he finished it all. She purred and rubbed up against his shirt, down were his stomach should be.
"Heh." he chuckled darkly. "You're not going to find any warmth on me silly."
Mwe merely found herself in Sasori's hair and snuggled against his head. He sighed, petting the small white kitten. Her tail twitched happily.
"You'll like Deidara." Sasori told the small one yawning. "She's just like you. Young and adorable."
Mwe looked over Sasori's forehead and found him to be sleeping. A tint of grey flashed unoticed outside of a nearby window, before disappearing.
Christmas
Sasori packed up his homework, work clothes, and formal occasion clothes in his backpack, having no difficulty what-so-ever carrying it as he walked downstairs. Mwe bounded down after him and landed on his shoulder twitching her tail happily as she did so.
"Anxious to meet Deidara are we?" Sasori asked.
"Mwe?" Mwe meowed almost teasingly. As if to say, "And who are we to talk?"
The red head chuckled, scratched her head and said, "A smart kitten you are."
He walked out the door with the white kitten on his shoulder and was off to school. Deidara however, was roughly awoken right at seven not by Ino, but by a vicious nightmare. Shivering and wiping sweat away from her forehead, she reviewed what had just been running through her head for the past ten hours.
"Sasori-kun! Sasori-kun, un!" I cried. "What happened?"
Tears fell from my face. Sasori reaced out to take my hand while he tried to speak, voice quiet with no reason.
"He came from nowhere, I tried to protect you, but now, I can't." he whispered. "He who makes a statement through acts of violence, and not of words will be the cause."
I didn't know who he was, but before I could say another word, make another move... A sword found it's way to Sasori's heart right before his hand met mine, blood fell, instincts flooded my mind, as I turned around to see...
Deidara shivered as the last scene replayed itself before a flash of white shone as she woke up before. Dressing up quickly, she packet what little homework she had and her formal clothing into the backpack Ino bought for her a present. Deidara went downstairs while brushing her hair, wolfed down her breakfast, and slipped her hairband on her wrist as she walked out the door to school. The two met in the schoolyard, Deidara rushed to Sasori and hugged him, relieved to see him alive and well. Sasori, still unused to feeling hugged, stood frozen in her arms. Until that is, they had to leave for Chakra Control. Mwe sat unnoticed on Sasori's shoulder wondering who the blonde was. She felt Deidara was a girl, but had trouble sensing was she to Sasori.. Deidara took her seat next to Sasori, Iruka's lecture going in one ear and out through the other. All the while, Sasuke kept glaring at Sasori as the red head stared at Deidara who was half-mindedly looking at Iruka, who was yelling at Sakura for not paying attention. The younger Uchiha went unnoticed, so he turned back to Iruka until the end of the period. After the bell rang Deidara walked to Iruka's desk, shatted with him a tad, and then dragged Sasori to P.E. Sasuke had a mind of his own to go after them and "talk" to Sasori alone... but he'd wait until the signal. The blonde ran too fast anyway. Deidara and Sasori both went to the gym, but Deidara veered off course to sneak into the girls restroom. She took care of some teenage girls stuff and ran to the boys locker room, faster than even the ninja eye can see, from the restroom. The boys filtered out just as Deidara started dressing, while the girls were excited about the freshman and sophmore dance that Deidara, Sasori, AND Itachi had not bothered about. The three exited the locker rooms and sat down in the back of the Christmas bleachers right when Anko made her overly dramatic appearance in the gym. Her purple hair is covered by a santa hat and a pout on her face that told the class that Ibiki the counsler had MADE the mad-woman wear it.
"All right maggots." Anko grumbled. "The dance today got shortened from 2:30 till 4 o'clock. Got it? And Ibiki and me are gonna be there to make sure you guys don't cse trouble. Anybody who doesn't attend earns detention, whoever does gets extra credit for a class of their choice." Everybody moaned. Including Deidara, but Sasori (with Mwe still on his shoulder) and Itachi just gave each other a look that said, "Don't care, don't wanna." But Deidara, on the other hand, was a genius yes, but was a unorganized lazy one, and she was currently failing Shinobi History. (Also on account that the perverted bastard of a teacher Jiraiya was distracting her) Deidara hung her head. With it fitting right into her schedule, Ino would scold her for getting an F in that subject when there was a chance she could've gotten at least a C. Jutsu excersize was the same as always, Deidara always thought that Kakashi looked like scarecrow and deserved to be pecked to death or at least blown up. The trio then stalked the hallway to the cafeteria. Itachi got Deidara and his lunch in record time, seeing that most teens brought their lunch today. It was unidentifiable Christmas meat, brownies, and eggnog. At least SOMETHING looked good. Everybody else besides the blonde and raven haired ones brought their lunch. Itachi, still mute took his seat next to Kisame, who was next to Hidan and Kazuku, who were situated next to Tobi and Zetsu, who were next to Deidara and Sasori, who had another raven haired teen behind them. Itachi took a nibble at his meat and closed his eyes before turning to the one that stood behind the couple, one of which was stabbing their meat all while eating a brownie.
"Sasuke? Do you need something?"
The younger Uchiha's glare turned to Itachi, as if they were had a silent conversation, Sasuke soon turned and left the cafeteria. Sasori just sat there, eating his rice, wondering why nobody could see Mwe. Deidara was always on his right, so of course she can't see her..
"Argh...This is getting annoying." Kakuzu said. "Jeez, I'LL ask." Deidara and Sasori looked questioningly at the stitched up teen.
Sighing, he asked, "Hey Sasori. We've all been wondering, but SOME of us have been to scared to ask, what's up with that ball of fur on your shoulder. If it's a cat then it's a weird looking one if you ask me."
In response, Sasori took Mwe off his shoulder, scratched her head and let her wander across the table. She walked around the table, collecting stares from each member as she made her round trip and stopped at Deidara. Mwe hopped onto Deidara's shoulder and rubbed against her head.
"Mwer!" She meowed.
The blonde reached up and scratched the kitten's head.
"I think she likes me, un!" Deidara said.
"Indeed she does." Sasori said. "I found her alone on the street. I was going to give her to you to take care of, since I already her three little ones."
Deidara was oblivious to Sasori's reasons, but was bonding with Mwe.
"I wanna keep her! She's so cute, un." she cooed. Mwe was loved and petted by Deidara for a while before the little white kitten hopped off of her and stood in between Sasori and Deidara. Mwe pushed Sasori's hand and Deidara's together. When she was done, she looked at the both of them curiously and she tipped her head to the side. The two smiled at the little kitten in understanding.
"Yes." they both said together. Mwe went home with Deidara that day, tail twitching, but the blonde would know if the little one wanted to visit Sasori again. But Mwe fell asleep as fast as lightning when she was tucked into Deidara's bed. Deidara went to the dance later on (But only for a brief fifteen minutes) as Sasori went to work at the museum. Mwe woke up the moment Sasori knocked on the door and hopped on her bare shoulder. Ino stood at the bottom of the stairs waiting for her younger cousin. She was wearing a t-shirt that read S.K.I.N. on it with jeans. Sasori couldn't keep his eyes off of Deidara. She was in a red and black dress and her hair was wavy and down. The black was the body and side, strings crossing over the sheet of red that covered her chest and the sides of the skirt. The dress had no strings, which was why it was necessary for the tight, trailing tied ribbons on the back, which were waved and had a pattern in which looked like a black wall splattered in blood. The red head dismissed the thoughts of Deidara's beauty as he led the two blondes and kitten outside where the sand sinblings were waiting for them, along with Konan, who had acquainted with Ino during the passing weeks. They were best friends in a sense, and trusted each other completely. Everybody stood together as the blue haired woman transported them to AKATSUKI's hidden garden. A group was already assembled, many people who were Pein and Konan's friends were there. Hidan, Kakuzu, Tobi, Zetsu, Itachi, and Kisame were already there. Taking a good look around, Deidara saw two banners, one saying "Congratulations!" and another saying "Merry Christmas!" Everybody was in light colored clothing, except Deidara. Sasori was wearing a tux, but the outer coat was off and slung over one of his shoulders. Pein was sitting at a table with many other men, including the teens, and was having a mild chat. Sasori and Ino noticed the nervous gleam in his eyes.. Sasori took Deidara to one of the empty tables while Ino, Konan, and a group of ladies hung around playing with Gaara and Kankuro. They sat there, in silence. Mwe walked around in circles on the table, occasionally tripping and somehow falling backwards on her bottom, then getting up and walking again. Soon after, Itachi and his family came to join them.
"I hope you don't mind if we join you!" Mrs. Uchiha said cheerfully. "Konan and Pein are getting ready for the announcements."
Itachi sat next to Sasori, Sasuke sat across the table in between Mrs. Uchiha and her brother. Sasuke was glaring at Sasori.
Konan made news that she and Pein were going to get married in July, and their baby girl was due later, in August, but they didn't know exactly when. The party members went up to give Konan and Pein preperational gifts. Including Ino and Mrs. Uchiha. The raven haired teens' uncle went along with his sister to congradulate them, which left the kids alone.
"Sasuke-chan." Itachi said mockingly. "It is most rude to treat my friends as criminals. A glare may as well cause a death meant to happen."
Sasuke growled and ducked as a random fangirl flew in both their directions.
"Mweo!" Mwe hissed, baring her teeth at Sasuke.
"Something wrong Mwe-chan, un?" Deidara asked, unaware of Sasuke.
"Yes, there is something wrong with your little brother, Itachi." Sasori said, monotoniously. "I assume you know what he's hiding?"
Itachi nodded and a sword appeared in his hand, apparently it was Sasuke's.
"To the car younger idiot." Itachi said, tossing the sword to Deidara.
"What am I going to do with this, un?" She asked.
"Watch." the red head replied.
Mwe opened her mouth as wide as possible, and sank her fangs into the metal. Sasuke and Deidara gave quizzical looks, but it turned into surpise and awe when the sword broke into pieces and Mwe's teeth were unharmed. Then, her form gave way and she morphed into a pencil then back.
"Mwe just learned a new shape-shift." Itachi said, Sasori nodded in agreement. "Seems that she isn't strong enough to turn into a sword yet, though..."
"Err.." Deidara replied.
How's that relevant? Well, that's for a later date.
New Year's Eve
"Big whoop. It's new years, un." Deidara said, sitting on the couch while Ino made preperations. "What more is there?"
"Well," Ino replied. "The rest of your friends are coming too, don't you remember?"
"Oh yeah, un." she replied.
Her mind began to wander back to the red head. Mwe came into the living room, bag of ground coffee beans in tow, hopped on Deidara's stomach. She dumped the bag and began to eat as she watched Deidara think about what she was thinking about. Deidara's mind traced back to Christmas.
'Sasori-kun was dressed so nicely.." she thought. Deidara scratched Mwe's head absently.
"Come on Dei-chan." Ino called, snapping her out of her thoughts. "You wanna watch the fireworks or not?"
"Yeah, un." Deidara called. She stood up, catching Mwe in midair and dusting her shirt at the same time. Deidara's breathing kinda felt restricted, so she took out a kunai and slit the back of her shirt down a quarter way.
"Better."
"Mwerp." Mwe agreed.
They both left the Kaolin household and followed Ino to the park. It was eleven thrity.. The fireworks hadn't started, but better hurry anyway.
"Hey Dei-chan." Sasori said to the arriving blonde. "How's it going?"
"Hi Sasori-kun, un." Deidara replied. "It's great. Are you excited about the fireworks?"
The red head thought for a bit. But a different thought crossed his mind as he kept thinking. In the end Sasori had to shake his head clean of the thoughts running through his head.
"Not so sure." he said. "But I'm very certain that my cousins will."
True. Gaara was laying on the floor with a teddy bear in his arms, Kankuro was sitting next to him making his toy snake float with chakra strings, Temari had her fan strapped to her back and had an alert look on her face, but there still was an anxious glint in her eyes. Sasori turned back to Deidara.
"Do you want to help me with the blanket?" he asked.
Deidara said nothing, but just smiled and picked up one end of the huge blanket. They put down the blanket and lay down on it. Ino was somewhere else, probably hanging with her own crowd... Sasori sat next to Deidara, with Gaara and Kankuro on his other side, Deidara had Temari on her other side. The fireworks began. Happy faces, hearts, planets, and rockets. Deidara liked fireworks, they came they disappeared in such a little passage of time. It makes one appreciate what used to be there, and then there was the noise. Music to her ears. Sasori didn't particularly like the fireworks because they were so brief, but then they reminded him of Deidara's personality. Without knowing, he had slipped closer to Deidara. Mwe had fallen asleep on Temari's lap, despite the noise.. The fireworks started to become numbers.. and the people chanted along with them.
Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven. Six. Five. Sasori turned to Deidara. Four. He leaned towards her. Three. Two. One.
Happy New Year! the fireworks screamed, lighting up the area, showing Sasori over Deidara, both taking their first kiss.
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Was this chapter good? I know, if it's crap I only made it in the rush of two days. Sorry, it was late, but good no? 1-20 please, any ideas what's gonna happen next? Lurve you guys and a late present for Christmas and New Years.