Blood Metal Chapter 9. A Special Surprise Then The Fated Fight.
Chapter Start.
1 year later and Pein had decided the Akatsuki was done wasting time and needed to start collecting the Tailed beasts as quickly as possible to achieve peace between the five nations.
In doing so they had Sasori and Deidara go off to collect the one tails while Aiyshana acted as a support from long range now that she had control of certain pieces of the Asura path allowing her to create black rods and launch them with her deva path. However she was hitting a slight barrier now as she felt her chakra acting weirdly and couldn't shake this drowsy feeling coming over her the last few mornings, never the less she continued with her mission and successfully aided in bringing down the guards posted at the gate before waiting for Sasori and Deidara to get their goal down. While waiting she felt her chakra shiver slightly.
"When this mission is done I might need to see a doctor, it has been just over three years since I last saw one and a lot can happen during then". Aiyshana quietly said before Kishiyoma slithered out of her and stared.
"You must know something that I don't Kishiyoma. If only you could talk, then you could tell me". Aiyshana said quietly while looking out to nothingness as she continued to lie on one of the walls ledges before turning over to look at the sky. Suddenly she was shaken out of her day dreaming when she heard a series of explosions.
"Deidara's showing off again, why am I not surprised, just hope he doesn't waste time or make too much of a mess". Aiyshana kept looking out at the sunset before she heard sand whistling through the air at ridiculous speeds.
"Sounds like they've drawn out the one tails Jinchuuriki, now how long before they capture it". While Aiyshana was contemplating, Kishiyoma decided to try and tell her why her body was acting up.
"Hey Kishiyoma why are you doing that, stop it". Aiyshana said quietly as Kishiyoma kept nudging its head against her stomach.
"What, do you think I'm sick or something. That would explain why I've been feeling drowsy but not my chakra acting up like this". Aiyshana completely went over what Kishiyoma was getting at, but before it could make another attempt a large explosion shook the entire rock face causing Aiyshana to jump up to the top and see what was going on.
"Of course you'd go overboard Deidara, to prove your art is the greatest you'd even try to destroy entire populations. You better not have killed the Jinchuuriki or Sasori's going to have fun turning you into a puppet". Kishiyoma only nodded its head a couple of times at Aiyshana's comment before making another attempt at convincing Aiyshana of its suspicions by leaping back into her robes to its usual spot but this time wrapping a little tighter around her stomach.
"OW, Kishiyoma what's your deal today. You've never acted like this before so stop". If Kishiyoma's eyes had pupils then Aiyshana would see them rolling in frustration as she kept ignoring what it was trying to point out.
After an hour of waiting Aiyshana met by a grinning Deidara and an annoyed Sasori.
"Bout time you two showed up, I thought the Shinobi here killed you two". Aiyshana said before reaching into her robe to pat Kishiyoma in an attempt to 'calm it down'.
"The village was captivated by my true art". Deidara said as the three walked out into the desert.
"And by art you means a series of fireworks that spectacularly failed to do any major damage". Aiyshana retorted before earning a slight chuckle from Sasori and a furious glare from Deidara.
"Those were not fireworks, they were creations of true art". Aiyshana only rolled her eyes at the foreshadowing comment.
"Here we go again". Was all she could say before Deidara continued.
"True art is a solitary moment of brilliance. It is an explosion". Deidara shouted to the skies.
"Art comes in many different forms and is perceived differently by the viewers compared to the artist. That being said, there is no true form of art other than imagination. I created Kishiyoma and many other things like him, but I don't consider my metal sculpting skills true art". Aiyshana said with a little emotion put behind it.
"That's because your art is not a solitary flash of greatness". Deidara first response was Kishiyoma sticking its head out of the collar of Aiyshana's robe as it had given up telling her.
"Actually I can make my creations explode if I put a super heated molten core inside them. So my creations can be eternal or solitary depending on my choice, so if there ever was a true form of art mine would be it". This response only caused both the art nuts to glare at her as her metal creations were a combination of both their art. However Deidara quickly shifted from a glare to an interested look.
"Hmm a master piece of art that can be both immortal and solitary, I should try to use that for my super ultimate art". Deidara said with enthusiasm before closing his eyes in thought.
"A super ultimate art, this is going to be good to see". Aiyshana stopped dead in her tracks after speaking.
"What's the matter with you"? Sasori asked as the two turned to face her.
"We've got company following us only one unit for some reason but we shouldn't waste time. Judging by his chakra he's a puppeteer, guess that means you're up Sasori". Aiyshana said as she and Deidara continued walking to their destination.
"I won't keep you waiting too long". Sasori said in a hazy voice thanks to wearing Hiruko.
After their brief interruption the three finally made it to their destination where they began preparations.
"Well this is where we part ways you two, take care". Aiyshana then opened a rift, which lead her to a rocky land formation where Itachi and Kisame were seated.
"So I take it things went off without a hitch Aiyshana". Kisame said before turning back to face the emptiness of the sea.
"More or less, Deidara seriously needs to tone it down. He nearly killed everyone including the target and us". Aiyshana said before taking her seat next to Itachi.
"We're being summoned, the ritual has begun". The three materialized on each finger statically before they concentrated to extract the one tails chakra from its Jinchuuriki. As they were about half way through, they were told there were Shinobi from the sand and leaf nearing their position.
"Itachi, Kisame, Aiyshana. Can you three buy us the time we need"? Pein called out to the three.
"If the substitutes are ready then we'll take care of things". With that the three disappeared.
Nearing a cliff face toward the hideout four people were seen. Those four were Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki, and sand elder Chiyo. As the four neared they were stopped as Itachi and Aiyshana's substitutions landed in front of them however Aiyshana's landed behind Itachi's so they did not see it.
"I'm afraid we cannot allow you to pass this point". Itachi said as the group prepared to fight them.
"We're not leaving until we get Gaara back". Naruto growled before summoning a shadow clone and began creating a Rasengan.
"You misunderstand the meaning behind our actions baby brother, but they will soon be clear". Aiyshana said as she stepped out of Itachi's shadow causing Naruto to stop his Rasengan.
"Sis, why would you accept doing something like this"? Naruto asked carefully choosing his words, as he knew better than to tap her anger.
"Sometimes sacrifices must be made in order to create peace, just like the Uchiha massacre". Aiyshana said knowing none of them would listen properly and understand why Itachi killed them.
"Than you know Sasuke has been training to be strong enough to kill Itachi and restore the Uchiha clan, even if we went with Orochimaru but we will get him back". Naruto said as he looked on at the pair before noticing their ring fingers.
"You will get Sasuke's body back, he will fail to kill Itachi as I will not let him anywhere near". Aiyshana yelled back before raising both her arms at Naruto and a pair of chakra rods began to appear from her hands. Naruto on the other hand seemed to be steaming as his eyes went red. "So even with my brothers help he still can't fully control the nine tails inside him yet". Aiyshana thought as she quickly dodged Naruto's attack and repelling Sakura before she could land a hit as she noticed the extreme level of chakra enhanced strength.
This continued to go for a while before Itachi's substitute soon caught Naruto in a genjutsu as Aiyshana's was constantly halting every attack Sakura made on the pair. This advantage didn't last as Sakura and a sand elder released Naruto from Itachi's genjutsu and he ran at the pair with full force. As Aiyshana's substitute was about to use a molten river, the real Aiyshana felt her chakra jitter and a headache ensue again. That momentary loss of concentration was enough time for Naruto and Sakura to take the substitutes down.
"Damn it, I thought we could've bought more time. At least Kisame's still having fun". Aiyshana looked over at Itachi who seemed unusually concerned by something.
"Aiyshana, I noticed your chakra was acting up back there. Mind telling me what's going on"? Itachi continued to gaze at her.
"I don't yet know what's going on but once this mission is finished I'll go and find out". When Aiyshana finished speaking Kisame returned to their spot after using his substitute up.
"Do you think we bought them enough time"? Kisame asked as he looked at the two.
"We'll have to see won't we"? Aiyshana went back into the chakra link Pein had set up and saw the one tails was near completely extracted so they helped speed up the process and after a few minutes it was done. Gaara of the sand, the fifth Kazekage and the one tails jinchuuriki was no more. Eventually after saying their final words they dispersed.
"Well that was time consuming, now I need to find a doctor to explain why my chakra has been jittering". Before Itachi could voice his opinion on going with her she had already walked through a rift and ended up in the hidden rain village.
"Now if I am correct then the building most likely to be the hospital would be … beyond me". Aiyshana just dropped her head in shame as she slumped on a wall before noticing a couple walk by her, one of them looked like she was ready to pop.
"Excuse me but do you know where a medical clinic or hospital is"? Aiyshana asked the couple.
"Yes, we're heading to a hospital now actually". The woman said as she and what Aiyshana suspected to be her husband continued to walk toward the hospital with Aiyshana following.
"So I'm guessing your due soon"? The woman only rubbed her swollen belly and smiled at Aiyshana as her first response.
"2 days before my due date actually so we're going there pre-emptively". The woman said before they stopped at the hospital entrance.
"Well I'll be waiting for an appointment. Seeya". Aiyshana left to set her problem to the reception desk and sat in the waiting room for an hour while Kishiyoma was again tightening around her waist again still in a vain effort of communicating with her.
"Aiyshana Uchiha, the doctor will see you next". The receptionist said before returning her attention to her papers, Aiyshana stood up and continued to the room her doctor was waiting in.
"Ah you are Mrs Uchiha am I correct? You seem different to the Uchiha's mentioned appearance". The doctor looked at Aiyshana, namely her blood red hair.
"I'm the wife of one of the last remaining Uchiha". Aiyshana responded with an ominous look.
"I see, so what's the problem"? The doctor asked while Aiyshana shook her head slightly.
"The last few days my chakra has been spiking like crazy and I've also been feeling drowsy at times. Do you know what it could be"? Aiyshana looked partially worried but she tried to keep it unseen.
"Well it is uncommon, do you mind if I take a blood test just to see what the problem is"? Aiyshana held her right arm out with her sleeve rolled up before the doctor extracted some blood and left to run the tests. Aiyshana just waited in the room for about half an hour while toying with Kishiyoma before ducking it back in her robe as the doctor returned.
"So after running the tests, I've found no problem with your health". The doctor answered.
"Then why has my body been acting up like this"? Aiyshana continued to stare at the doctor hoping to find an answer.
"As I was doing the tests I did find a reason to why you're chakra was acting the way it was, and I must congratulate you. You are currently 1 ½ months pregnant". Aiyshana's eyes widened ecstatically at this revelation.
"But I haven't had morning sickness or anything, so how can I be pregnant". Aiyshana asked in a shocked tone before staring down at her belly.
"That's the thing, your body was somehow not able to get morning sickness so it tried telling you through your chakra network". Aiyshana only now started to understand what was going on.
"I see, thank you. I should be going now". Aiyshana soon left the entire building before walking down an alley.
"So this is what you were trying to tell me Kishiyoma"? The snake just popped its head out of the collar of her robes before nodding it slightly.
"Oh I'm sorry I kept scolding you, I didn't know. Will you forgive me"? Aiyshana took Kishiyoma's head in both her hands before hugging it gently, to which the snake gave an approving hiss as a response.
"I can't believe it, wait I need to leave before I make a scene". Aiyshana quickly opened a rift and jumped in without making an exit point and landed in this solitary dimension.
"That's better now, I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M GOING TO HAVE A BABY! I wonder if you're going to be a boy or a girl. This is so exciting, but that means I can't be a part of the Akatsuki if I go through with this pregnancy. I need to tell Itachi". Aiyshana without any hesitation drew open a rift but with poor timing and aim in her disparity she jumped through and instantly landed on top of Itachi.
"Ow, you could have been a bit better with you're landing". Itachi groaned as Aiyshana quickly jumped off him and apologised.
"Itachi, could we talk somewhere private. Sorry Kisame but only Itachi needs to here this". Aiyshana quickly reopened a rift and pulled Itachi in with her.
"So what do you need to tell me"? Itachi looked into Aiyshana's eyes which where displaying a series of emotions.
"I found out what was going on with my chakra". Aiyshana said calmly while Itachi waited for the answer.
"And"? After Itachi asked that was when she couldn't keep her excitement much longer.
"Itachi, I'M PREGNANT"! Aiyshana nearly shouted in rift's void and easily caught Itachi off guard.
"Th that makes me the father". Itachi stuttered at the start as the information was processing in his head. Before everything finally made sense.
"I should hope so, you're the only one I'd ever let be that close to me. But you should know that because of this I can't be part of the Akatsuki anymore, as I'd be endangering our child". Aiyshana explained but that didn't surprise Itachi.
"I guessed that would be the case, but where would you go"? Itachi looked back at her before she opened her mouth.
"Actually I was wondering if there were any places only you would know about, but are still within walking distance of a town or something like that". Aiyshana looked back at Itachi who quickly thought of one.
"There is an abandon Uchiha shrine not far from a well populated town, and that town doesn't know of the Akatsuki so you go there without the fear of being recognised". Itachi then told her where that shrine was and she quickly opened a rift to the location.
"Wow, this place is very spacious but a little dark. Still it's a shrine so I won't change anything in it". Aiyshana walked over to sit on one of the benches in a prayer room, however worry was evident on her face.
"Is something the matter"? Itachi sat down next to her and held her right hand.
"I'm just a little sad that it's going to be quite lonely, and you don't seem to be getting any better". Aiyshana placed her left hand on Itachi's chest and felt the slight lumps in each breath he took.
"Life doesn't always go the way we want it to, I know you understand". Aiyshana nodded her head before taking Itachi's hand and placing it on her belly.
"Just at least try to live long enough to see our child born, that would mean a lot to me. Please". Aiyshana then cuddled herself around Itachi's arm; he just huffed in response to this action.
"That's not something I can promise, I don't know how much time I have left. But we can only hope it will be long enough to see our child". Itachi stood up and began to leave as he still had to meet with the rest of the Akatsuki, but he did make one final promise to see her at least once a month.
(A/N: so I did the math in my head and if I've got it right then that would mean Aiyshana would be at least 3 ½ months ahead of Kurenai so if memory serves me right then in that episode when Kurenai has her check up to see how her child is progressing, that would be about the same time Aiyshana is due. Just stating that out there).
Keeping true to that promise Itachi was there to see Aiyshana almost exactly on each month, each time they reunited Aiyshana was looking a lot bigger while Itachi's condition only got worse. It was quite a heartbreaking experience as Itachi was now beginning to breathe a little heavier as a result of his illness. However when she was seven months along she decided to use her eyes to see just how her child was doing, only to be extremely surprised when she noticed multiple developing chakra patterns, as if on cue Itachi had arrived in time to see her surprised look.
"Is something the matter"? Itachi looked at her and noticed the confusion in her face.
"I just looked to see how they were progressing, I've just found out there is more than one growing inside me". Aiyshana's face quickly changed to absolute joy after figuring out just how many there were.
"And what would you say the number is"? Itachi asked before Aiyshana took his hand and placed it on her swollen belly.
"You have three children growing inside me, I also noticed that your breathing is even worse now. If this keeps up then there's a chance you won't be around to see them". Aiyshana's smile disappeared as she said that, she really wanted Itachi to see what were now their children be a part of this world but fate was becoming very cruel to the couple.
"I know you have to leave soon, take care Itachi". Aiyshana tried to give Itachi a loving hug but she found that quite hard to do with the beach ball sized protrusion she had been growing.
"You do the same Aiyshana". Itachi then left in a murder of crows, leaving Aiyshana once again alone.
As she was 8 ½ months through she heard footsteps approach her in the shrine, but from the direction they were coming from and the chakra it emitted she knew easily it wasn't Itachi.
"So this is where you've been hiding after you're departure". The voice was deep sounding and Aiyshana immediately recognised it.
"Pein, or should I be calling you Nagato in private. How did you find me? Only Itachi knows of this place". Aiyshana called out to the human puppet.
"You are a hard one to track, but we have our ways". Soon five more figures of similar appearance joined the Deva Pein. "Now I would like to know why you deserted the Akatsuki"? Pein asked before seeing her.
"I think this would be quite the evident reason. It wouldn't be a great idea for a mother to be, to be fighting to retrieve tailed beasts. I hope you understand that Nagato, the real you still has a heart". Aiyshana said while pointing to her oversized belly. The six Pein's noticed this and without surprise or hesitation started to leave.
"We won't let anyone else know of your whereabouts, that will be a promise". The Deva Pein said, but before they could leave, Aiyshana asked a question that had been haunting her for nearly 2 years.
"Before you go, I have a question. That person with the mask, he sounds young but his chakra has me conflicted as to who he really is. So could you answer that for me"? Aiyshana looked at the six Pein's I hopes she could get what she was after.
"Only in time will you know who he is". With that unsatisfying answer the six paths of Pein disappeared leaving Aiyshana's curiosity still working. Only an hour later did Itachi arrive and Aiyshana told him exactly what happened.
The final month was nearing it's end for her and she realised that Itachi wasn't here to see her so this time instead of waiting she chose to go and find him, standing up from where she was lying became a real hassle as her centre of gravity was increasingly hard to find.
"Not long left now my children and soon you'll be in a new world, and whether it's cruel or not I will do everything I can to give you lot a bright future. I promise". Aiyshana then started looking for Itachi and quickly found him in one of the other hideouts the Uchiha had near the fire nation borders. She opened a rift and quickly waddled in through it, ending up in the hideout next to Itachi who was looking worse than ever.
"Itachi, you look terrible. What are you doing here"? Aiyshana looked at the condition her husband was in before her turned to face her, his eyes were beginning to dull as a result of using the mangekyo too much.
"Sasuke will be here soon, he's found where I am and he's gotten a lot stronger". Itachi said before coughing slightly, Aiyshana placed her hand on his left shoulder.
"You should get going we don't know what will happen when he sees you carrying my children". Itachi looked at Aiyshana before she nodded and left as she felt Sasuke's presence closing in on them. She reopened a rift and land next to Kisame, surprising him and the group Sasuke had assembled.
"Aiyshana, where on earth have you been and why do you look like you've eaten an entire restaurant"? Kisame never knew about why Aiyshana left until she opened her mouth now. Karin was suspicious as well at her supposed sisters current appearance.
"I had to leave Kisame, it was the only way I could safeguard Itachi and I's children. But they're still yet to get arrive". Aiyshana blankly stated easily shocking Kisame as well as Sasuke's team. Aiyshana could then sense the Uchiha's chakra clash and waver, suggesting their fight to the death had begun. While the Uchiha brothers fought, Kisame and the other hidden mist boy now named Suigetsu decide to have their own duel to pass time. As that was happening Aiyshana decided to leave and head somewhere more secluded so she could try and calm down her children as they knew just as much as her that Itachi was loosing.
"Please just hold on a little longer". Aiyshana begged as she saw from the distance the intensity of the fight before seeing Itachi's susanoo appear after huge bolts of lightning smashed down on his position, a giant white snake started to emerge from the cursemark on Sasuke's neck in response to the susanoo and to top it off a replication of Orochimaru emerged from the snakes mouth in an attempt to kill Itachi only to be hit with some sort of sword which started pulling Orochimaru and the entire snake as well as the cursemark from Sasuke into a gourd before Sasuke's figure started staggering back upon seeing Itachi still alive. That was quickly stomped from Aiyshana's heart when she saw Itachi cough out a huge amount of blood as he was walking toward Sasuke, Itachi's susanoo started to break away as he got closer which told her that he was out of time. That was even clearer when she saw his eyes were expended his chakra was only flickering by this point. As she watched on she saw his final attempt at getting Sasuke's eyes before his body ceased and he slammed into a wall before falling to the ground.
Elsewhere a platoon of leaf Shinobi was in a stalemate against Tobi when Zetsu made himself known.
"The battle is over now, Sasuke is victorious. Itachi Uchiha is now dead". White Zetsu said in an almost happy tone.
"Oh my that was a shock. Kidding". Tobi's voce suddenly changed to a much more intimidating one. "I knew for quite some time that Sasuke would defeat Itachi. Now we will be going". With that the pair disappeared out of sight.
Aiyshana on the other hand couldn't hold back the wave of emotions that hit her.
"You were meant to live Itachi, not your deluded brother". Aiyshana continued to look on as Zetsu and Tobi appeared. Tobi collected Itachi's eyes and Sasuke's unconscious body while Zetsu did the unthinkable and devoured Itachi's corpse. Soon she was completely overcome with anger at what those to did.
"So all this time they wanted Sasuke to win, they hoped you'd die. Then I swear to Kill Sasuke and remove the cursed fate of our family for good. Sasuke Uchiha will die by my hands, I promise you Itach-". Aiyshana didn't get to finish her sentence as an extreme pain went across her body causing her to hunch over before she realised what was going on.
"No, why now of all times. Besides your 3 days early". Aiyshana had gone into labour when her emotions hit her after watching Itachi die.
"Fine then, but I'm not bringing you into this world in the middle of a forest". Aiyshana quickly ignored another contraction and opened a rift to the hidden rain village.
Chapter end.
A/N: I can't bring about those graphic scenes in a story like this; it's not in my nature. Hey that's this chapter done and yes it's a lot longer than some others but that's because I really needed to get that off my chest. Also if you guys haven't, be sure to check out FailingErin's stories. Seeya's.
