The Dragon Warrior Sisters
Chapter 01 – Sudden Alliance
"Emiri, Natsuki, where are you?" 21 year old Manami Hikari asked. Leaning against the tree was the rebel of the group, Kaminari.
"I bet you they're hiding in a tree," she said while looking at the sky.
"Aw, you're no fun," Natsuki said, popping out of a tree nearby. She was hanging onto a tree branch with her hands. Emiri was nowhere to be found.
"Natsuki, where's Emiri?" Hikari asked.
The redhead shrugged. "I don't know. We went separate ways."
Kaminari sighed. "I can feel her presence nearby but I can't tell where she is exactly. Emiri's one of the best at hiding her presence; guess that's kind of like a mixed blessing."
Suddenly, a hand shot out from the ground and grabbed Hikari who nearly had a heart attack. Curse Emiri and her nearly flawless hiding techniques.
"Haha, got you!" yelled a voice from below.
Hikari sighed. "You scared me, Emiri."
Emiri released her grip on her friend and jumped out from the ground. The next thing Hikari knew, she was facing a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. "That was a fun game of hide and seek," Emiri exclaimed.
Kaminari scoffed. "Yea, fun."
Natsuki released the tree branch she was holding onto and swiftly landed on the ground. Then, grinning, she walked over to the three girls.
"It sure was! Can we play again?" she exclaimed.
"No."
". . . Well then."
"Ne, ne, where's Misaki-sama?" Emiri asked, leaning in forward.
"She said she has some business to attend to. Knowing her, she'll only tell us if it works out of when she's finished," Kaminari answered.
"Are why you guys talking about me?" someone suddenly said from behind them. The 4 girls turned around to see their leader, Koshiko Misaki.
"Misaki-sama!" Emiri and Natsuki greeted cheerfully.
"Where were you?" asked Kaminari.
"I had just made an alliance with the Akatsuki," Misaki answered.
"The Akatsuki? Is that some kind of sushi? I've never heard of it," Natsuki said in a bemused manner. She stared into space as her friends stared at her weirdly.
"No you idiot," Kaminari said, whacking the 20 year old on the head. "It's an infamous group of S-Ranked criminals."
Misaki nodded. "Since we're in an alliance, the leader of the Akatsuki wishes for us to stay with them, and I agreed. It will help you all with teamwork and will surely make you stronger. Pack your bags because we're heading over there today," she informed.
"What?" Kaminari yelled. "I don't want to live with a bunch of boys!"
Their leader shot her a sharp look. "Kaminari, I advise you to follow on with the plan or else you will be punished. This is a very important alliance and we will need them to trust us as our trust will be placed in them."
Kaminari exhaled sharply. "Yes, Misaki-sama," she replied unwillingly.
"Good. Now go get packed. We're leaving at noon tomorrow."
Everyone except Misaka nodded before dispersing. Once left alone, the leader cracked an amused smile before turning around and heading home as well.
Well this should be interesting.
X X X
"This is the Akatsuki hideout?" Kaminari asked before scoffing. "Looks like it can use some remodeling."
"I suggest that you're not too loud in this hallway unless you want Hidan to come out complaining about the noise," someone suddenly said from behind. Almost immediately, everyone turned around to be greeted by a man with orange hair and numerous piercings.
"Nice to see you again too," Misaki mumbled, annoyed that they weren't given a proper greeting.
Pein smirked. "Let me show you to the living room. Everyone is already there, waiting for your arrival," he informed before leaving them to the said room. It didn't take long for them to reach, and to Kaminari's distate, all of the Akatsuki members were already there.
"I'm sorry but there seems to be not enough room, so I have to assign the girls to stay in some of their rooms," Pein said.
Misaki nodded. "I understand," she replied before turning back at her sisters, grinning widely. "You're going to share rooms with the guys!" she exclaimed, clamping her hands together.
The whole group groaned, knowing their leader's matchmaking antiques quite well.
"Misaki-sama, the last time you played matchmaker, Kaminari's date got sent to the hospital with a head concussion and a broken arm," Emiri reminded.
"That is why she will be assigned to Itachi," Pein spoke up.
The rebel shot the Uchiha a dirty look. "Fine, as long as he stays out of my way and mind his own business."
Itachi glared back. "Agreed," he mumbled.
Misaki's expression suddenly brightened and she pulled Pein down to whisper something in his ear. Everyone started at them, wondering what they were saying. After a few minutes of them whispering things back and forth, they finally made up their mind.
"Natsuki will be assigned with Tobi," Pein announced. When the two partners found each other, it looked like they were going to get along well.
"Hikari will be with Deidara!" Misaki exclaimed. Hikari gave her partner a smile before walking over to him. The blond haired boy looked pleased with his new partner.
"And lastly, Emiri will be assigned with Sasori."
Sasori sighed before looking at the blond haired girl. She caught his eye and right then, she knew there were going to be some problems.
"The meeting is now over," Pein declared. One by one, the S-Ranked ninjas left the scene until it was only Misaki and Pein left.
"How do you think this is going to end?" asked Misaki with a bright smile.
"I sense trouble."
"Oho, you have no idea."
[ With Sasori and Emiri ]
Once the two arrived to Sasori's room, Emiri immediately jumped onto the bed. It took 7 hours to get to the hideout and an extra hour for the meeting, and man was she tired.
The 20 year old mumbled into the pillow that Sasori didn't quite hear – not like he really cared anyway. In the corner of his eye, he saw her flipping over onto her back before looking at him sitting at his work desk. Next to it were a bunch of puppets. She then stood up and moved towards his desk with her hands sticking into her pouch, pulling out a container of pills.
"Hey, are all of those puppets yours?" she asked curiously.
"Yes, and I suggest you not touch it," he replied coldly.
"Okay, I get it. You don't want me to touch your personal belongings."
The red head turned his head to look at her as he stood up slowly. When he did, she looked into his mesmerizing red eyes, but she snapped out of it when he spoke.
"Just because you are my partner, roommate, and a member of the Dragon Warrior group does not mean you can do whatever you want," he spoke coldly. "Do not touch my stuff, do not bother me, and do not act like we are friends."
Emiri's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"
"I mean I won't acknowledge you – not until you give me a reason to."
Emiri scowled and placed her container of pills onto the table before crossing her arms. "Listen, I was hoping we would get along but it looks like we won't be. If you think that negatively about me, you might as well request your leader to partner me up with someone else. But you know what, one day, I will make you acknowledge me," she declared before storming out of the room.
Once she left, Sasori glanced at the container of pills, silently wondering what it was for. He picked it up and observed it. The pills were odd-colored. Never in his life had he seen purple pills before. Then sighing, he placed the container down and leaned back in his chair.
This girl was going to be tiring.
X X X
In the hallway, Emiri was seething.
"Who does he think he is- telling me that I won't be acknowledged by him," she mumbled. "Jeez, this guy is going to be annoy—"
Emiri froze when her vision started to spin. Oh no, she thought, remembering she left her pills in her bedroom. Oh no oh no oh no.
She supported her weight against the wall and slid down to the floor as a painful headache took over. Suddenly, a loud roaring sound was heard and Emiri gripped her head, squirming from the sensation. Her eyes rolled back and she let out a groan before falling back. Her head hit the ground with a jerk, adding to the agony, and she rolled around onto her side.
Stop stop stop stop.
Meanwhile, Pein and Misaki were roaming the bedroom halls of the headquarters to make sure things were going smoothly.
"It looks like everything 's gonna be fine," Misaki said. "I wonder who the first couple is going to be."
Suddenly, she stopped and looked around strangely. "Did you hear that?" she questioned.
Pein blinked. "No."
"Are you sure? It's coming from the East side. Who's bedroom is in the East side?"
"East Side huh . . . Sasori and Deidara are in one hallway while Kakazu and Hidan are in the other."
"Wait a minute . . . Deidara is partnered with Hikari while Sasori is with . . ."
Then it clicked. With that, she quickly rushed towards the East side with Pein trailing behind wondering what was wrong. Within 2 minutes, the two leaders found the source of the noise. "Just as I thought," Misaki muttered as she crouched down beside a suffering Emiri.
"Pein, quick, get me a wet cloth!" Misaki ordered. Her partner nodded and left to get the item. "Emiri, where's your medicine?"
She got a groan as an answer.
"Emiri, where's your medicine?" Miksaki asked a little louder.
"In . . ." she winced and her eyes rolled back, "In. . . room . . ."
"What room? Your room?" Misaki asked. Emiri nodded slightly.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Hikari asked, suddenly appearing in the hallway with Deidara. She then noticed Emiri. "Not this again."
"What's wrong with Emiri-chan?" Deidara asked, baffled.
"She's having an episode again. Deidara, can you help me carry her back to Sasori's room?" Misaki requested.
Deidara nodded quickly and bent down to help the 20 year old up, and together, they all hurried towards the puppeteer's room.
Sasori was just sitting in his room peacefully when Deidara, Misaki, and Hikari barged in with a half-conscious Emiri in his former partner's arms. That was enough to get anyone riled up. The red head stood up quickly and walked over to them.
"Hikari, find her medicine," Misaki commanded. Hikari nodded before searching the room for any sign of the container.
Sasori blinked and reached inside his robe to pull a cylinder bottle.
"I supposed this is what you're looking for," he spoke. Hikari stopped her search and retrieve it from his hand before rushing over to her friend and shoving a pill down Emiri's mouth. The girl gulped it down painfully as Misaki placed the wet cloth onto her forehead.
"Now all we can do is wait. Why didn't she have her medicine? She always takes it with her," Misaki mumbled. Her eyes then wandered to a certain ex-Suna ninja. "More importantly, why did you have her medicine case?"
Sasori averted his eyes before answering unwillingly. "We had a talk, she got mad, and then she left without the container."
Misaki sighed in relief before sitting back. "At least my mind can rest from thinking you were purposely trying to kill her."
The whole room looked at her strangely.
"Misaki, I think that's a little too over exaggerative," Hikari said.
"Hey, it's possible!"
"Look, Emiri-chan stopped struggling!" Deidara informed. Everyone looked at the 20 year old who was now laying calmly on the bed. Hikari and Misaki sighed. "That's good," they both said in unison.
"Now would you mind telling us what just happened?" Pein asked.
"Well," started Misaki, "As you may know, Emiri's inner strength hasn't been awaken yet. Everyone in our group had our powers when we were about 9 to 13 years old, which makes her the only one. Her dragon is different than ours. Occasionally, she would get these headaches, especially if she let her emotions get high. It results in a headache, dizziness, and for some reason she hears a strange roaring sound even if the room is absolutely quiet. I'm surprised that Emiri could actually cope with it after all of this time. It's been happening since she was 18."
"It also happens randomly, so you'll never know when it could strike. This is why when we go on missions, at least one of us have to accompany her," Hikari added.
Sasori felt a pang of guilt but it disappeared quickly. It wasn't like he really cared about her, though it wasn't quite right of him to say such harsh words at the same time.
"You guys can go. I'll watch her," the red head suddenly said.
Everyone looked at him strangely, but then Deidara's face brightened.
"Is it because you're caring for her already?" he teased.
"No, I'm tired and I want to sleep, so will you all get out?"
Misaki smirked. "Sleep? Emiri has the bed right now. You're going to be sleeping in the same bed as her, is that not correct?"
The red head looked at them in an annoyed manner but remained quiet. Misaki smiled childishly and seeing this, Pein sighed, tired of their matchmaking sessions.
"I'm leaving," he said before heading for the door.
"Hey, wait up!" Misaki yelled and rushed after him.
"I'm tired too. Let's go Hikari-chan," Deidara said. Hikari gave him a slight nod before glancing back at Emiri. The two then left, leaving Sasori and Emiri alone in the room.
I guess I have to endure this until she moves out of my room, he thought before climbing into the bed himself. Once he was settled, he felt the blond haired girl stir beside him. He turned his head to see her open her blue eyes slowly.
Her hand made its way up to her head and she let out a groan. "What happened?" she asked nobody in particular.
She was startled when she heard a voice reply beside her.
"You passed out," the red head simply said.
Emiri nodded her head slightly until she realized what she had just heard. Akasuna no Sasori was laying right beside her in the same bed. The 20 year old suddenly sat up quickly.
"W-W-W-What are you doing?" she stammered.
"It's my room."
"Oh, right. . ." She then sighed. "Uh . . . sorry about earlier . . ."
"Hn."
Emiri twitched. "You could at least say 'apology accepted'!"
"Fine, apology accepted. Now got to sleep."
"Yes!" she exclaimed happily. "Does that mean—"
"No, it does not mean I acknowledge you."
"What? Akasuna no Sasori I will m-" But before she could finish her sentence, Sasori extended an arm and pushed her down.
"You're loud. Go to sleep."
Emiri's eyes flickered toward the ex-Suna ninja, noticing how perfect his features were. She did this unconsciously for a while before suddenly flushing and raising her palm. Suddenly, a wall of ice formed in between the two ninjas. At this, Sasori opened his eyes.
" . . . What in the world are you doing."
"Don't touch me while I sleep!"
"Like heck I would."
"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?"
"Gosh darn it, this girl."