Another chapter! This one is more fun. And Itachi is in it! But the end of the fic is atrociously near... sadly... I'd say five chapters, approximately... maybe more...
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Again in the small, moving room. The plan had been explained to us, and it was quite simple. But for now, the priority was to find the enemies' hideout, in the Land of Waves. That was the first thing to do. After that, everything – the plan – will assemble and follow up suit.
The room stopped moving. Yuki slid the door open. We jumped in surprise as our eyes fixed on the ghost standing before us. It looks like he was waiting for us. Seeing it from up close, I could easily recognise who it once had been.
"Kabuto?" I exclaim, shocked.
"What is he doing here?" asked Naruto, as shocked as me.
"That isn't important for now. We aren't alone in this place anymore." said Yuki, frowning.
Kabuto's ghost suddenly let out a scream. His translucent, white form condensed in an inch large block. The block flew away from us until it hit the palm of a cloaked man's hand. The man put away the block in a pouch he was carrying in his left hand and smirked.
"Well, well, well… we meet again sooner than expected, lil' bro." he says.
My eyes widen. That singular voice… that black cloak… those red eyes… that blood-chilling smirk… that arrogant tone… it can't be anyone else.
"Itachi!" I say, frowning, my eyes narrowing in anger.
"Good to see you, too, brother. I see you've grown quite a lot. Pretty impressive for a cry-baby such as you."
I could feel my blood boiling. He was asking for it, and I've been training for this day. There was no way I was letting the opportunity slip through my fingers.
"What do you want? Why are you here?" asked Yuki with a menacing glare in my brother's direction.
"I was just passing by, following the orders given to me." he said, mocking.
I couldn't wait any longer. This was between him and I. I started running, taking out a kunai. I charged in his direction and threw the kunai at him. It hit the target, but my brother disappeared in a 'poof' of smoke.
"Shadow clone…" I muttered under my breath, stopping and looking around. He was nowhere in sight. "Where are you, bastard!" I roared.
A hot breath tickled my neck. My eyes widened.
"I'm just behind you, don't worry. There is no way I'll run away by filling only half my duty."
He punched me in the middle of the back before kicking the back of my head. I fell, face to the ground. I was paralysed and every part of my body hurt.
"Sasuke!" screamed Yuki.
I couldn't see her. I just heard sounds of a quick fight, then someone falling to the ground. Then, a flapping of clothes and I could feel Itachi going away with Naruto. The pain overwhelmed me and I lost consciousness.
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I woke up as the grey-ish rays of the of the morning sun pierced a little through the thick layer of clouds that covered the sky. I sat up and my head started spinning.
"Ow… my head…" I whined.
"Mornin', sleepy head." says Yuki's soft voice, beside me.
I looked at her. She was smiling slightly, sadness in her eyes. Then, it occurred to me, as the memories started hammering my already aching brain.
"He took Naruto. I'm sorry I couldn't help." said Yuki.
"It's not your fault. It's my duty to kill him." I reply.
"I am the one that has to stop him."
"It's been only a few hours. We can still catch up."
"No. We'll execute the plan. I have a feeling that we'll see my bastard big brother a bit later, as an obstacle."
"Then let's go."
She got up, but I gripped her arm. She looked at me with a puzzled look.
"Why did you scream my name, earlier, when Itachi knocked me down?" I asked, searching in her eyes.
She looked aside. "Because I didn't want you to die or be injured…"
She's acting really weird.
"Thank you for your worry, Yuki." I say with a frank smile, letting go of her arm.
She turns around. I swear I saw a faint blush on her cheeks!
"Let's go." she says, taking off.
I get up and follow her out.
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End of 13th chapter. Naruto is in trouble... again...
Naruto: You're gonna pay for that!
Me: (evil grin) And you, you made a deal earlier. Remember?
Naruto: No! Don't make me do that! I beg of you!
Me: I will make you do that. Yuki! Come here!
Yuki: (comes in the room) What is it? I was about to have some fun with a sword and an immortal zombie.
Me: I made Sasuke smile. So now Naruto has something to do.
Yuki: Count me out of it! (runs out)
Naruto: Wait up, Yuki! Don't leave me any longer with that crazy writter! She's evil! (exits the room)
Me: And now I can give you, dear readers and reviewers, the Bonus scene. It's in Yuki's point of view.
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Bonus scene: The fight with the zombies
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As we stepped out, I stopped and my eyes widened.
"Not them again!" I say.
Sasuke come joins me outside the factory. He gasped. The dead were raising from the earth.
"We'll have to fight them to pass through, Sasuke. Don't hold back!" I say, unsheathing my katana.
He took out a kunai and got in his fighting stance.
"How can they still live when they're already dead?" he asks as fifty undead now stand before us.
"I don't know exactly. But I guess it's as reckless as a human turning into a beast." I reply.
"Good point."
"We kill the ones in our way only. The priority is to get out of here. Once the sky is clear, we'll be safe."
"Let's get this over with!" roars Sasuke.
I smirk and we charge in the crowd of zombies. I slice them. I concentrate on the battle and almost forget my partner. I cut my way out and, the undead having momentarily forgotten me, I looked at Sasuke. He was fighting great, his body making swifts movements, almost graciously. My heart started pounding in my chest and a warm feeling took over my body. He looked gorgeous, handsome… well I guess I am not the first one to fall for him. After a few more seconds, he was beside me. I made a hand seal and trees fell in the path of the undead.
"Ready to run?" I ask him, turning around.
He looked, panting slightly, in the same direction as I. There was nothing but dark soil, black trees and some patches of grey grass. He nodded silently while taking back his breath.
"It's not a race. You have to get to the other side. Ok?" I warned him.
He nodded again.
"Ready, steady… go!"
We charged. Beside our feet, hands started to raise out of the earth. We accelerated a little. Of course, this wasn't the fastest I could go, but I kept the same pace as Sasuke. Many years ago I would have flirted with him, even though I would have known he was gay. I guess… some things do change. The trees had more and more leaves. The sky got clear of clouds. We collapsed to the ground and he passed out of exhaustion. A kind smile crept to my lips as I watched him sleep.
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