Disclaimer: Even after hiding under a rock for the past oh...3 months or so, I still don't own it.
Full Summary: In our modern day society, the abnormal and the unatural tend to be shunned and locked away from mortal eyes and used instead as bedtime stories that mothers tell to their children to frighten them. But, what if one of those whispered secrets were to emerge from the dark shadow of mystery, to hide in the perfect spot. Plain site.
Warnings: Scary Homocidal Psychos. Much Plotness. Stuff?
Tear My Stiches.
A grim look had etched itself onto Naruto's face, the blonde's lips set in a firm line. His blue eyes sparkled with emotion; anger, determination and a small tinge of fear. One foot infront of the other, over and over and over.
Hinata's face never left the ground. Her checkered skarf wrapped tight around her neck. She was afraid, more so than usual. So many 'what if's' ran through her head; What if something went wrong, what if Gaara wasn't really there? Fear and panic dominated her pale eyes.
Sakura grabbed her best friend's hand, squeezing it reassuringly. When the smaller girl glanced up, a somewhat confused look on her face, Sakura smiled, swinging their conjoined hands blissfully. She knew of Hinata's fears and worries. She'd help chase them away.
Tayuya blinked, her eyes becoming dry from the amount of time that she had stared at the pavement. She prayed that Gaara would be alright until they found him. Why did she care so much? She herself didn't know the answer to that question. Rubbing her hands together for warmth, Tayuya's eyes remained downcast.
Kiba's eyes turned skyward, his face displaying virtually no emotion. Shoving his cold hands into his hoodie pockets, Kiba sighed. There were so many things that could happen. Why hadn't they just called the police the moment after they had decoded Gaara's message? Zipping his hoodie up even more, Kiba's eyes turned to his orange haired friend, who's eyes didn't seem as full of joy as usual.
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Gaara tried desperatly to ignore everything as the arms wrapped around him began to trace little circles on his back. He cringed in disgust as Shukaku chuckled darkly.
"Did you sleep well, love?" Gaara growled at the man, completely disgusted by the fact that he was forced to sleep naked with his psychotic capture. Shukaku chuckled again, relishing that the younger's manhood was pressed firmly against him.
"...Don't you have to go to work." Gaara stated rather than asked, waiting impatiently for his deserved freedom.
"Right. That. Oh well, perhaps we can snuggle again later." Shukaku said, releasing his hold on the redhead.
Gaara would never think of the word 'snuggle' the same way ever again.
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Naruto didn't pay attention during science. Taking out the picture that Sakura had given him of Gaara, Naruto stared, his eyes scanning every detail. What was wrong with him? Why did he feel so connected to this mysterious boy? Before Naruto could react, the photo was snatched from his hands.
"Who's this, Naruto? Your sex toy or something?" Sasuke said in a hushed voice, smirking as his eyes ran over every aspect of the boy.
"Sasuke! Give that back!" Naruto retorted, reaching for the picture.
"Don't be ashamed, Naruto, he's a good one. I'd fuck him any day of the week." Sasuke replied, his smirk growing.
"Just give it back!" Naruto wailed, grabbing the photo. Sasuke looked shocked for a moment before grinning.
"When you get bored of him, drop him off at my place."
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"That ignorant bastard! I'll rip 'im to shreds! Someone needs to put him in his place!" Tayuya shouted, standing up from the cafeteria table. Her eyes were blazing, her fists clenched so tight that they threatened to bleed.
Kiba placed a hand on her shoulder. "Tay, calm down. Sasuke's a real asshole, but he's got all of the popular kids on his side. They'd rip you to shreds."
Tayuya made a noise of disapproval before nodding and sitting down, albeit a bit grudgingly. "I just can't stand him. He insults Naruto and Gaara! He doesn't even know Gaara. He doesn't know Naruto either!"
"Why are you defending Gaara so much?" Sakura asked, raising an eyebrow skeptically.
"We-we've never e-even m-met him." Hinata added.
Tayuya's shoulders drooped. "I-I don't know. I remember him from- from something."
"You mean..." Kiba began, his eyes widening.
"Yeah, I remember him from before the car accident. The picture must have jump started my memory." Tayuya said, eyes watering.
Kiba smiled before pulling her into an embrace. They were like siblings.
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Temari sniffled as she watched the clock in english class, waiting for the bell to ring. A feeling of unease had washed over her, overwhelming her senses and constantly probing at her.
Sighing, she turned her attention back to her work, hoping to block the annoying feeling.
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(Time skip to after school. They get out at 2:45)
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"But- but mom! I can't help it. It- it's just how I am!" Tayuya shouted, tears dotting the corners of her eyes.
Her mother glared as the car went over a small bump in the road. "Stop saying that! You can too! You just think that you like girls. You really like boys, Tayuya, a child of mine will NOT be a faggot."
"Mom! Mom look out!" Tayuya screamed as they collided with a semi.
"Hey Tay, you alright?" Kiba asked, lightly shaking his friend. "You spaced out for a moment there."
"Huh? Oh, oh right. I'm fine. I'm fine." the orange haired girl replied, putting on a fake smile.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
Tayuya slowly opened her eyes, the blinding white of the room making her groan. Trying to sit up, she cried out in agony as a wave of pain assaulted her entire body. "Whaaaaaaa! Ughhh."
A nurse quickly rushed in. "Oh! Dear, you must rest. Try not to move around."
Tayuya blinked "Where am I? Why am I here?"
The nurse sighed as she sat down. "Don't you- don't you remember anything?"
She blinked. "About what?"
The nurse sat down on Tayuya's hospital bed. "Oh no. I was afraid of this. I need you to listen carefully, alright?"
Tayuya nodded slowly, giving the nurse a strange look.
"You were in a terrible car crash. And, unfortunetly, it was fatal. Your mother, she's dead." The nurse said quietly.
"What?! No she's not! There was no car crash!" she replied, a terrified look on her face.
"You lost your memory, that's why you don't remember."
"Wake up!" Sakura shouted, shaking her friend.
Tayuya shook her head. "Alright, I'm fine now. Let's go save Gaara."
Naruto nodded. "Right. C'mon, it's five to three."
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"What are you hiding, love?" Shukaku asked, raising an eyebrow skeptically at his captive.
"Nothing." Gaara replied, folding his arms and glaring back at him. Green eyes strayed to the clock, it's black plastic hands mocking him.
Shukaku shook his head, "You're absolutely sure?"
Gaara's eyes narrowed even more, "Yes."
Shukaku sighed, "I'll be right back."
Finally, the bastard's leaving.
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"Hurry up Kiba!" Sakura urged, pulling his arm as the five neared the art room.
"I am! I am!" he mumbled, prying his arm from her grip.
"You kids look like you're up to no good, why're you here?"
They all stopped dead in their tracks. This is what they were hoping to avoid.
"Oh! Mr. Shukaku!" Sakura said, praying that her fear wasn't audiable.
"Well, you see, I forgot something in my locker. They just came with me because they're coming over to my house after." Naruto replied quickly. Maybe he'd buy it?
Shukuka frowned, "What exactly did you forget?"
"Science text book. There's a test tomorrow." Naruto said, giving a sideway's glance at Hinata, who was shaking somewhat.
Shukaku crossed his arms and sighed, "Alright then. But after that, you five better scoot!"
They all nodded their heads as the man walked away, probably to the staff lounge.
"That was so close." Tayuya breathed, running a hand through her orange hair.
Naruto took up the front of the line again, Kiba the back. They had to be on gaurd for more suspicious teachers. Especially if Shukaku came back early.
As they walked, Hinata noticed the handfuls of students that littered the hallways. Why were they still here?
"U-um, excuse m-me, b-but wh-why is everyone st-still here?" she asked one of them. The girl, brown shoulder-length hair, white tee shirt and laid back jeans, turned around to look at her.
"Don't you know? There's a football game right after school. It starts in a half hour, that's why we're not at the field yet."
"O-oh, th-thank you." Hinata stuttered before trailing after her group.
Naruto turned to look at them all, his hand on the art room door's knob, "Ready?"
Sakura nodded, "C'mon Naruto, before Mr. Shukaku gets back!"
Naruto nodded, opening the door.
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Shukaku walked into the staff room before making a beeline to the coffee machine. A frown was placed firmly upon his lips as he pressed the buttons a little harder than needed.
"What's got you so stressed?"
Shukaku turned around to face the science teacher, Orochimaru. He shrugged, "Some students in the halls, they looked like they were up to no good."
"Really?" Orochimaru drawled out. He sounded, and looked, much like a snake, "What was their excuse?"
Shukaku snorted, grabbing his coffee cup, "Something about forgetting their textbook. And a science test tomorrow."
Orochimaru furrowed his brows, giving him a spooky look, "There's no science test tomorrow."
Shukaku's grip on his cup hardened, along with his eyes, "...What?"
Orochimaru nodded, "I didn't even assign any homework, they couldn't of been going to get their science textbooks."
Shukaku growled, something was up. And he was going to get to the bottom of things.
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"...Gaara?" Naruto called out into the seemingly empty classroom.
The room remained silent for a moment, then, shuffling was heard, and Gaara emerged from behind the large teacher's desk. He nodded his head, completely unsure of what to say.
"Oh thank God! We've finally found you!" Sakura wailed, throwing her arms around the smaller figure. Gaara stuffened immediatly at the contact, and everyone noticed.
Naruto spoke softly, gesturing with his hand after Sakura had released the boy, "C'mon, it's going to be alright now."
Gaara took a step forward, reaching out hesitantly. Naruto smiled and took his hand, leading him out of the classroom and into the hallway.
"Are you alright?" Tayuya asked, placing a hand on his shoulder, albeit a bit hesitantly.
"...Thank you." Gaara murmered, looking at them all gratefully, "You have no idea what I've been through, without your help, I-...I don't think I would of last much longer."
"Gaara, you not know us, but...you can trust us. We may not know you, but we care about you." Naruto said, giving his hand a reasurring squeeze.
A tiny smile graced Gaara's lips, "I know that now."
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Shukaku stormed out of the staff room, frown now more noticable than ever.
First Gaara's acting stranger than usual, now some stupid teenagers are up to no good! I wouldn't be surprised if they'd vandalized my car!
Throwing open the art room's door, his frown vanished.
"Gaara?"
No answer.
Where his frown had been only a moment ago, a crazed homocidal look now resided.
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Authoress's Note:
Zomg! I havn't updated for like...ever. -dies-
Please don't shoot the authoress, she has been doing many things lately. Also, she has been getting much homework.
She even lost her will to write, awhile ago.
Review? Please?
-FulllMoonAtMidnight