Chapter 6

Reality

Merodi's pov

"—expect this to happen...", I grimaced at the scene.

"Hello again.", said a boy. He has short black hair, and was wearing a belly shirt with long pants. He wore the ninja shoes. He was smiling at Naruto. I could tell that he wore was a fake.

"Y-YOU!!!", Naruto shouted, pointing at him.

I glanced at Sakura-san, and Sakura-san glanced back at me. Then, we both turned to look at the man in front of us.

"So... um... Starting today...", he attempted speaking. "... I'll be filling in for Kakashi..." Brown hair, Chuunin vest, yep. Your average sensei.

I nudged Sakura, and she looked at the black haired boy. "Naruto, you know this guy?"

"Sorry about our earlier encounter.", the black haired boy said. "I was just curious to how strong my future teammate might be...", he made another fake ass smile. "... and whether or not I'd eventually have to come to the little boy's aid."

"WHAT???!!!", Naruto shouted, about to tackle the boy. Sakura and I held him back.

"HEY! WE HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER! SO DON'T FIGHT RIGHT FROM THE GET-GO!", Sakura shouted at Naruto. "... And you... That wasn't very nice...", Sakura told the boy.

"Really?", he cocked his head, still with his freaking scary fake smile. "But I like nice and ugly girls like you."

"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY???!!!", Sakura screamed, sensei and I holding her back.

"Whoa! Easy, Sakura!", he made a face.

"Hehe... Follow your own advice...", I told her.

After a few minutes of rude comments, holding back, yelling, and cursing later, we finally got Naruto and Sakura to not kill the other guy. For now at least.

"Anyway... Since we're going to be deploying almost immediately...", sensei sighed. "We really don't have time to mingle... So, um... Why don't you guys go ahead... and introduce yourselves."

"Uzumaki Naruto...", Naruto mumbled.

"I'm Haruno Sakura...", Sakura growled quietly.

"Chiame Yoru Enbu Merodi-Mikadzuki. Just call me Merodi.", I said. "I'm not exactly on the team, but I'm just tagging along to 1.) Find the place I'm going to. 2.) Just help out. And 3(this one is just added now)To keep Naruto-kun and Sakura-san under control so they don't end up killing, him." I pointed at the other guy.

"I am Sai.", his freakish smile on again. I shivered.

"All right, now that that's over with...", sensei said. "... Let me explain our mission." We all eyed sensei. "The four of us will head to Tenchi Bridge... capture the Akatsuki spy who has infiltrated Orochimaru's organization, and bring him or her back here.", sensei explained. "This is our best chance... to gain intelligence on Orochimaru and Uchiha Sasuke... Information we can then use to plan Orochimaru's assassination... and Sasuke's retrieval. So, keep that in mind! As soon as everyone's gear is all packed... rendezvous at the main gate. Then we'll depart!"

"Okay, but I have a question.", I said, raising my hand.

"Yes, what is it?", sensei questioned.

"I mean, I know Sasuke is a vital part of the mission, and to you Naruto-kun, and you Sakura-san, but...", I put my arms behind my head, closing my eyes. "Sasuke is an idiot who has a head full of shit. Wouldn't leaving him to do what he does be more better? I mean, he's not going to return because he was taken over by hate, and would stop at nothing to get revenge. My guess...", I opened my eyes to peek at Naruto, and then peek at Sakura. "... is that we forget about him, and focus on the mission of killing Orochimaru, and coming back to the village with information. Later... we kill Sasuke."

It was silent. Then, I was suddenly grabbed by my shirt. Naruto grabbed me, and started to yell.

"YOU FUCKING IDIOT!!! WE'RE NOT GOING TO STOP TRYING TO BRING SASUKE BACK!!!", Naruto shouted. "YOU THINK YOU'RE SO FUCKING GREAT??? JUST BECAUSE YOU A FOREIGNER FROM THE MOON VILLAGE!!!!!! I'LL KILL YOU RIGHT NOW!!! SASUKE DOESN'T NEED TO DIE!!!"

"I'm just saying things as it is Naruto-kun.", I grabbed his wrist, then flipped him. I held his arm as he was vulnerable on the ground. Then, I released his arm, sat on top of him as he was about to get up, and grabbed his head. "You neck is one twist away from having it snapped... Also, it isn't a crime to speak the truth Naruto-kun. You know that much, and you're just trying to cover the truth with anger, and the beliefs that you had at actually thinking that Sasuke will come back to you. I'm facing the truth since I'm positive that I'll never get Kyra-chan to stay with me forever. However, everyone, and I mean everyone has to face the truth some day, and whining about it will get you nowhere."

"Rrrr... Fuck off Merodi...", Naruto hissed.

Then, I released him. "Ah, okay, just... just get ready...", sensei murmured.

Sensei stalked away, and Sai walked to my side. Naruto got up angrily.

"I'm going.", Sai smiled his fake ass smile. Then, he disappeared.

Sakura sighed irritatedly, closing her eyes. When she opened them, her emerald greens were glaring at me. "Merodi-san, I know you're on our side, but that was an extremely unpleasant announcement.", Sakura growled.

I shrugged. "You're doing it too Sakura-san. You hide the truth with anger and your beliefs that he will return to the good side. I don't want to be an ass, but this is the truth.", I glared back at her, my icy blue eyes sending shivers down her spine. "Learn to live in reality, not a dream."

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Sorry... it was necessary... I thought to myself, packing a bag. I grabbed my violin, and my head band. I stared at the head band, clutching it tightly. I looked out the window at the forest area where the Hero's stone was. ...I'll tell them later... When the mission is finished... I finished packing, then left out the window. I walked to the Hero's Memorial Stone, and stared down at the flowers. By the flowers were orange colored goggles. I bent down, and picked up the goggles. I gripped them, and looked up at the moving clouds. I realized I was shaking. Kakashi... I'm sorry, but I lost Rin to the Akatsuki... However... she just wants to see her parents... I will tell you Kyra and my secret in due time... in due time... I sighed, then put the goggles in my bag.

"Hm... Where's Naruto-kun and Sakura-san?", I thought aloud.

I wandered away from the training grounds and back into the village. I then spotted Sakura and Naruto walking together. Date? I thought. Naw, Naruto would never be able to go on a date with Sakura... I allowed them to walk ahead, then, I tailed them quietly. I made hand signs. Moon Style, Invisibility to the Wake!!! This jutsu helped me to become invisible for about 30 minutes. I could follow them without looking like a stalker.

"That jerk Sai...", Naruto growled. "I already can't stand him! Why does he have to be Sasuke's replacement...? Team Kakashi is fine with just the three of us!"

Sakura made a sad smile. "He is rude... and he's got a foul mouth... but... there is something familiar about him.", Sakura nodded. "His face... his voice... they kind of remind me of Sasuke..."

"NOT AT ALL!", Naruto shouted almost immediately. "SASUKE'S WAY COOLER...! I mean better...!"

Sakura made a bright smile. "You're right. Sasuke is a litter cooler than Sai."

"MORE THAN JUST A LITTLE!", Naruto said loudly. "SASUKE'S A BAZILLION TIMES BETTER!!!"

"... Well... What about Merodi-san?", Sakura pondered. "I mean, he's kinda cool. He resembles Sasuke-kun as well."

"Merodi? He was cool.", Naruto growled. "Until he bad mouthed Sasuke, and said that he was better off dead!"

"But, other than that, Merodi-san was speaking the truth.", I knew it killed Sakura to say that. "And, he's so sweet. Not even knowing us and he helped us to find Gaara."

"He was looking for Kyra.", Naruto muttered.

"Whatever. He told us she went to look for her parents after being abducted by the Akatsuki.", Sakura nodded. "..."

"Kyra was nice too, but she talked with me...", Naruto pouted. "She bad mouthed Sasuke too! I can't believe them! Why hate on Sasuke??? He did... well... scratch that out, but seriously!"

"They are living with reality... I don't wanna believe it, and I still wanna live in the dream Merodi was talking about.", Sakura said.

"Humpf!", Naruto grimaced.

"Merodi may have been mean earlier. Like I said though, Merodi is so sweet Naruto... Sometimes...", Sakura smiled sadly again. "... Sometimes Merodi seems like another Sasuke... Like more than Sai... Merodi is... the better Sasuke... Better than Sasuke himself..."

I gaped, and Naruto did too. Then, he jumped in front of Sakura, and gripped her shoulders.

"SAKURA, WHAT ARE YOU SAYING???!!!", Naruto questioned. "SASUKE IS SASUKE! NO ONE IS BETTER THAN HIM!"

"Na-Na-Naruto!", Sakura said surprised.

I reached out and grabbed Naruto's shoulder. Naruto jumped, releasing Sakura. Release... Then, I became visible again.

"Ma-Merodi!", Naruto's eye twitched.

"Naruto-kun, you have anger issues...", I told him directly. Then, I turned to Sakura. "You okay?"

"I'm fine Merodi-san. I mean, I can take care of myself...", Sakura muttered.

"I know that...", I reassured her. "Sakura... I'm a little down... Will you come with me?"

"Uh... Sure?", she glanced at Naruto. Naruto shrugged.

"Excuse me Naruto.", I bowed, and took Sakura's hand.

"Don't forget to get ready for the mission Sakura-chan!", Naruto called out to her.

"I won't.", she responded.

—*yaaawn* So so sorry people! I'm so sorry that chapter was boring! To be honest, I was bored typing it ." That's not very good, right? Haha, I know! Anyway, besides this chapter's boring-ness, please review the chapter? I mean... well, I don't mean anything... Just please review for dear me =D