The Perfect Plan
ItaSasu
Author's Note: I must be the only person who makes so many author's notes…
Anyway! I'm back! Good news and bad news for you! Bad news is –sobsobsob- I wasn't nearly as productive on holiday as I had hoped ToT Gomen! But you know what it's like when it's super hot and there's a gorgeous white beach calling to you and a huge pool with fountains and stuff going "Cia… come… come to me… drop that notebook… come into the water…" c.c;;
But! Good news is I have written 1.5 chapters. xD This one, and the next is only half done.
Guys, I'm really sorry for the delay. There's been a lot going on in my life, including the passing away of some of my family members so I hope you can understand why I haven't had time to update. I apologise profusely. T.T
Furthermore, I have really evil writer's block! Nooo! ToT It's so annoying. ( I know where I want to go, but I can't figure out how to. After this chapter, I might ask for a little help from you reviewers. It would be much appreciated.
Chapter 14 – Burning Fury
The enemy was drawing closer at an alarming rate. It would be a matter of minutes before we would come face to face. I left Kisame, Deidara and Zetsu and my way alone in a wide circle, dancing across the tree branches, in order to get behind the Konoha ninja. I followed them until I sensed them stop abruptly – they would have met the three other Akatsuki members.
Carefully and silently I approached, keeping hidden and surveyed the scene from a branch. The enemy was three Anbu shinobi in masks but I recognised their body language and mannerisms immediately. Sasuke's team.
Straight away the Kyuubi charged at Zetsu, "Give back Sasuke, Plant-head!"
If he was insisting on being the center of attention, it would be a more difficult task snatching him than I'd anticipated.
The woman caught him and held him back. "Baka!" she hissed.
"Where is Sasuke? What have you done with him!" he continued to yell, flailing his limbs. As I had expected, Kisame too a merry notice of this. "What troublesome limbs. Allow me to relieve you of them." With a smirk, he swung Samehada from his shoulder and held it out in front of him. The girl, Sakura, released her team mate and took up a defensive position. Damnit, I'd be there all day if Kisame decided to mess about. "Bring it," the fox boy snarled.
With that, the fight began. Kisame to the Kyuubi, Zetsu to Sakura and Deidara to their leader with silver hair, Hatake Kakashi.
I was very nearly surprised at how evenly matched the Konoha trio were; then again, they were supposedly the best in the world. How annoying that Sasuke has has to be in such a team. However, I'd expected no less from him, because he was my little brother. I almost smiled at the image that flashed before my eyes of him from earlier: eyes teary, hot red cheeks, pouting mouth, smoothy ivory skin…
No, concentrate. I refocused on the battle at hand. It looked like it would last a while. I wondered if there were any other enemy troops in the area. After a fight against three Akatsuki members, they couldn't possibly expect to have enough chakra and strength to face more in the base by themselves. On top of that, there was the leader to consider. Where was he now? Had he found Sasuke?
I had to pause in my thoughts because something serious was happening on the ground below. I could smell the foul chakra already… what a huge presence. Naruto was crouched and I was actually able to see the red chakra blubbling around him. It was taking the form of a tail.
"Give… him… BACK!" He leapt towards Deidara who had Sakura in his grasp. An agile fighter, Deidara reacted quickly, throwing her to the ground and dodging the hit. But it was very, very close. The boy was actually using the Ninetales Chakra! This tail was extremely irritating. There was no way even the four of us would be able to take him on without casualties. In a split second, I calculated what to do and took out my radio and whispered into it: "We need backup. Forget the base, it's not important. The Kyuubi is here and using the red chakra. The tail is visible. If any more appear, we're dead."
"Right," I heard Sasori reply.
"…" There was a silent reply too, which I took to be the leader. He hardly ever spoke. Was he coming too? I hoped so because just Sasori wouldn't be enough. We all wore tiny earpieces and so the three mid-fight would have heard all this. I could tell because they fought harder, focusing on Naruto-kun. I felt his chakra growing in size. It didn't seem like it was going to ever stop.
Kakashi wasn't idle – he was using his one sharingan and efficiently protecting the boy along with the kunoichi. At this rate, I wouldn't be able to simply jump in and snatch him – whenever he was attacked the chakra just deflected it. I would have to join the fight. If I used Tsukiyomi, I would be able to knock him out instantly. As for the others… they would realise that I wasn't Kamen Sora.
I didn't have to decide though… because in the blink of an eye, he was in front of me. I only had a split second to dodge but I was still faster. As the boy flew past though, his bubble of chakra seemed to have a mind of its own and I felt the burning heat of it on my skin. To my horror, it didn't follow him – the tail extended out toward me and I couldn't escape! They caught me and Naruto landed on a branch before jumping back to me. The tail constricted me, immobilizing me and he was flying towards me, claws unsheathed. It was too late.
"Sasuke?"
I opened my eyes. His nose was almost touching mine and his red eyes were wide. Immediately taking advantage of this opening, I broke free from the loosened grip and jumped up to the above branch. Deidara appeared by my side.
"You alright?"
"Yeah."
"YOU'RE NOT SASUKE!" roared the Ninetales boy, regaining my attention. His chakra field was expanding. "There aren't enough of us to take him and the others," I spoke into my radio again. "Ignore the others. Everyone concentrate on capturing and sealing the Kyuubi."
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"FUCKING HELL!" I yelled, kicking the door to my cell. I was so sick of that place! One second I'd been in Itachi's futon, the next I was here again, naked. Well I was wrapped once again in his black cloack but that still wasn't enough. I was dirty, hot and tired. Thought, I was so furious that I'd momentarily forgotten about those things and had been pounding the door for God knows how long.
"Let me out, Goddamnit!" I punched the door one last time and collapsed to my knees. The old chakra-consuming walls were still doing their job, I could see. "Shit," I cussed, my forehead against the door.
"Itachi? Are you out there…?" The place was silent and I didn't think there was anyone nearby to hear me. I fell onto my back, covering myself with the cloak and sighed in frustration. Slowly, my eyelids closed and I felt my tiredness creeping back.
BANG!
My eyes snapped open and I sat up. What the hell? There was the door to my cell… on the floor at the opposite end of the cell and the wall it had hit was cracked and ccrumbled. For the first time in months I breathed fresh, forest air. Then I looked back to the door's frame.
Only two people in the world had such monstrous strength and I was pretty sure I knew who was there in the doorway. The young woman ran over to me and knelt by my side, removing her mask and letting her pink hair fall about her shoulders.
"Sasuke-kun!"
She swept down on me and held me tight.
"Get off," I grunted, not to pleased with her arms around my naked self. She let go and I saw tears in her eyes.
"I was so worried about you," she said. "I'm so glad you're safe!" On that last word, she came down on me again, holding me dangerously tight and I felt her press her lips to my cheel. I certainly didn't enjoy it – she was invading my personal space and I was thoroughly pissed off about it. However, I couldn't push her away because I was too weak. I was a little glad to see her though, knowing that she was there to rescue me from that hell.
"Sakura, I can't breathe." I stated and she loosened me again, smiling as tears ran down her cheeks. God, she can't have missed me that much.
"Take him and let's go," said a man's voice. There stood Kakashi.
Sakura lifted me in her arms and I glared angrily as my face was pressed into her breasts but could do nothing other than hold the cloak around myself.
As we were passing through the hole in the wall, I suddenly asked, "What about It- Kamen Sora! Did you find him?"
"Your client?" asked Kakashi. "The building was completely empty. However-"
"Where's Naruto?"
"He's taking care of those Akatsuki members. You may be a little surprised to know who we saw there, though."
"Who?"
We jumped up into the trees.
"Kamen Sora," whispered Sakura.
"WHAT?"
"Yup," said Kakashi. "He's in the Akatsuki and a very skilled shinobi too. It seems he tricked even the Hokage to get to Naruto."
"Naruto will be fine though," Sakura added. "With Kyuubi on his side, they don't stand a chance. Especially that Sora. I'll personally break his neck when I next meet him."
"We'll pick up Naruto and then-"
"Sora's in the Akatsuki!"
"Yeah, he-"
"No! You don't understand, they made us wear the cloaks while we worked at the base. He's not actually a member-"
"He is," Kakashi said firmly, "And his name isn't Kamen Sora. It's-"
"I know what it is. He told me. Why would he tell me if he was one of them?"
Kakashi looked shocked, "So you know…?"
"Yes."
"You're taking it too well."
"It's just a name."
"I see. Seems you don't know his whole name. Well, we'll save that for later."
We then stopped suddenly in a clearing on the ground.
"Shit!" cursed our team leader.
"Where are they? Where's Naruto?" Sakura asked frantically, then something caught her eye. I saw it too.
On the ground lay a forehead protector. Kakashi lifted it… in two halves.
It was Naruto's.
Author's note: I'm sorry, again. Don't expect the next chapter too soon, I've yet to finish it. But I'll try hard to do something about it as soon as I can..! It's my birthday this Saturday, btw. xD I'm too lazy to proof read today. See you guys soon, I hope. xxx