Pairings: Implied KakuHida, Josh/Kazu, Mel/Chiaki, others still being considered
Story: Hidan and the gang have grown up, their own kids in high school now. But whats this? Hidan is in jail on a false charge, leaving his young son to be put through the torture of the foster care system. He's been put with an abusive foster father, who only cares about the money he gets for keeping the young boy. But now Kazu is in Akatsuki High, the school his own father went to. And all his father's old friends send their kids to. Things are about to get interesting for young Kazu...
Disclaimer: Fathers (c) Kishimoto
Kids and Extras (c) Me
A/N: Holy crap, I finished another chapter! w00t! I am winding up to you guys getting to meet Hidan again, and I do believe you will like him. I hope Kazu and Josh's relationship is going slow enough for you guys to see Kazu's trust issues. And you'll actually meet Kazu's foster father next chapter! (He's a dick) ALL WILL BE REVELED SOON
Whispers cascaded through the hallway, all eyes weary as the small group of teens walked down the crowded corridor, students moving out of their eyes. But their eyes were not specifically trained on the group, but on a singular person in that group: a young man, baggy clothes hiding his too-slim body that held together by mere muscle and willpower, with a hood covering his eyes. He held onto his protector, the boy tall with a look of complete defiance, short brown eyes falling barely above ice-green eyes. His frame was bulky, his body rippled with muscles. The others of the group seemed to pale in comparison.
A small blond, short haired and slim bodied, often mistaken for a girl, with forest-green eyes and long lashes. His lips were plump, a perfect angel's bow. He walked beside a tall red-head boy, thick rimmed glasses hiding his beautiful brown eyes. His frame was slim, much like the blondes, but was slim from lack of use. He did not participate in any sports, as shown by his loose, ragged hair. At the back of the group walked another male, tall with pale blue hair, natural, and blue-blue eyes. His skin had a slight bluish tint to it, and his build was much like the tall brunette's, but a few inches shorter. He walked beside a beautiful boy, pure black hair falling in waves around his face. His red eyes gave off no malicious intent, but the color alone made people run from him. He was small, his shoulder's thin and body seemed scrawny, though he was taller than the blonde.
Before them walked twins, the male blue-haired and docile, his sister orange-haired and fiery. They were of average build, though both were beautiful, if they had a few too many piercings. Right behind them walked a tall green-haired boys, eyes a mismatched blue and brown, and looking as if he were attempting to scowl and grin at the same time, leaving for a very confused viewer. The young boy who walked beside the other was nearly as tall as the green-haired boy, of the same slim but healthy build, but wore a ridiculous grin across his childish features. His brown hair was partially hidden by a striped purple and black beanie, his reddish-brown eyes nearly hidden by the hat, but still shining through.
Kazu gently tugged on Josh's sleeve, indicating he had noticed the eyes that seemed to watch him from all around the halls. Josh had no doubt Kazu had noticed earlier, but did not comment on his friend belated acknowledgement of it.
"Come on, let's get outside already," Josh hissed, knowing Rain and Jain would hear him as plainly as if he had shouted it. They barely nodded, quickening their pace until the group was flying through the halls in search of a way out of the suddenly confining space. And suddenly they were caressed by a bright, cold sun as they calmly walked to their normal space.
They were interrupted, however, by a loud, "Oi!"
All eyes turned to Hebi, who stood at the head of his little group, which had someone gained quite a few followers in the few days school had been out. Kazu tightened his grip on Josh, who glanced back at his friend, confused.
"I think," Hebi hissed out, flicking a black strand of hair over his shoulder, "Your little friend Kazu over there owes us some blood."
"The only reason you would ask for blood," Jain said with a hand on her hip, "is if someone beat you up. And little Kazu over there is completely incapable of that! So go fuck your little wannabe Uchiha, Hebi!"
Victoria visibly fumed at the jab, looking ready to claw the other girl's eyes out. Maru gently held her back, watching Chiaki for a reaction. When the boy showed no sign of defending his cousin, Maru knew they were in deep water.
"Oh? We have proof right here!" A boy, freshman, was pushed to the front of the group, his blond hair hanging in his eyes. He whimpered slightly when a video camera was yanked mercilessly out of his hands. "Little Minato here got it all on tape for us. So we'd like some blood now."
The others made as if to protect the youngest of them, moving in a protective circle around him. When Kazu pushed past them, letting go of Josh in the process, all were left without the words to describe their fear and astonishment.
"You want my blood?" Kazu murmured, lifting his hands up in a fighting position. "How about I give you some of your own, instead? I'm sure Jashin-sama would love some sacrificial blood."
Hebi growled and threw a punch, only to watch Kazu duck down and reach up to grab the outstretched arm. He stood in a flash; twisting Hebi's arm and watching the taller boy's body follow the motion, flying in an arch over his arm. With a thud, the boy landed roughly on his back, whimpering as Kazu didn't let go of his arm, but instead twisted it around his back.
"You bastard!" Kazu danced back a few paces as Maru rushed him, tackling the hooded boy to the ground. Kazu growled and lifted a knee into Maru's stomach, making the boy roll off him in pain. Kazu quickly incapacitated Maru with a blow to his lower back, the boy howling in pain as Kazu stood tall, looking a giant as the others took in the fully-capable of defending himself boy.
"Holy…" Josh muttered with wide eyes. He watched the rest of the group scatter, scared shitless of the mysterious boy. Kazu turned around, quickly fleeing to Josh's open arms, burying his hooded face in Josh's chest, Josh's arms curling around Kazu's small body.
"I did not know he could do that, ja…" Aiden muttered, one of his green eyes twitching in disbelief. "I kind of feel bad for Hebi." All eyes turned to watch Hebi and Maru limp off. "But not really."
"U-um…" Kazu looked out from his hiding spot when he heard the small voice. "T-thank you, for saving me, I mean…" The young Minato smiled slightly, shrugging his shoulders. "I saw you beat up Hebi last weekend, how you were defending yourself! I thought… you looked really cool." Without a nod, Minato turned and walked off to the school, smiling to himself.
"Wait… last weekend?" Josh muttered, gently pushing Kazu away from him. "Was this when I brought you to meet Mina? Why the hell didn't you tell me? I would have kicked Hebi's ass!"
Kazu pushed against Josh's arms, resting against his chest again. All eyes were on the two, confusion and apprehension flowing through the air. Josh sighed and led Kazu to their normal spot against the tree, sitting in the grass to have the others join them moments later.
"I… probably should have told you guys this before…" Kazu muttered as he moved only slightly away from Josh and began wringing his hands in his lap. "Hebi found me when I was going to get groceries, starting calling me a freak," when he felt Josh tense, Kazu quickly continued, "but I'm used to that! Then… he said some stuff about you, Josh, and I went off on him. I didn't tell you because it didn't really mean anything to me."
Josh curled his arms around Kazu, pulling him towards him. He felt Kazu give off a heavy sigh, and Josh knew this was too much stress on the younger male. He pulled a sandwich from his bag and placed it in Kazu's outstretched hands, the boy smiling slightly as he pulled the plastic wrapping from the delicious food.
"So… you actually kicked his ass on Saturday?" Jain muttered, glancing at her brother before looking back at Kazu, who happened to be stuffing a ham sandwich down his throat. He glanced up and nodded slightly. "And here we were thinking you were weakling…"
Kazu swallowed quickly, wiping his mouth with his baggy sleeve. "My dad put me in martial arts since I was little, I only stopped going when dad went to jail and I was forced to move down here to southern California." He knew all eyes were on him at that point. "It's the reason I've been to so many schools," he said with a shrug. "Now can I finish my sandwich?"
Josh chuckled; gently placing a hand on Kazu's hooded head. He nodded to Mel, who grinned. "Alright! So, my dad is holding a little get together! All your parents are invited, guys, and so are you! Apparently its dad's equivalent to a ten year reunion." At Josh's nod towards Kazu, the blue-tinted boy continued. "Our parents all grew up together, they were best friends."
Kazu nodded slightly, still chowing down on his sandwich. "And of course you're invited as well, Kazu. Hey! Maybe they'll let your dad out long enough to come as well!" Chiaki elbowed Mel in the side, glaring slightly at his boyfriend.
"My dad's in for another few years," Kazu muttered. "I don't think he'll be coming…"
"Ah… well, the party is over Christmas, in a few weeks, so we'll hope for a Christmas miracle!" Mel laughed, grinning happily. Josh and Chiaki glared at him, Josh with a raised brow. Kazu chuckled slightly, Mel's joyous attitude contagious, though he held Josh a little tighter.
"We can always hope," Kazu whispered a small smile on his pink lips.