Dei: Shouldn't you be studying un?
I WAS! A lot. I am SICK of studying. My brain will explode if I don't relax! .
Saso: Heh. And that would be a shame. Then we'd have to deal with Tobi more.
Dei: UN! IT WOULD SUCK UN! Then we'd actually have to do what Pein says un…
Saso: Indeed.
And so, no more studying. I got it memorized ok?
Axel: YEAH! GOT IT MEMORIZED?
Oh hey Axel….wait….YOU'RE BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL!
Axel: WHOOPS! Sorry! *leaves*
…Anywho….
Dei: Kari-chan doesn't own Naruto or anything else previously owned un!
Thankies! On with the chap!
Chapter 12: Tearing of the Heart
Deidara sighed as Hidan drove down the highway. "Where the hell are we headed?" asked the silver haired teen. Deidara looked out the window, not sure what to tell Hidan. He looked over at Sasori, the redhead staring out his own window, lost in thought. Deidara could tell that Sasori was still in shock. Then again, he himself was too.
Tobi was dead.
Itachi had been the one to kill him.
They now had no safe place to go.
Even if they were to go to Zeus, Sasori would have to go there alone. Demons weren't allowed in the Holy World. Deidara turned back to his window, trying to figure out where to take Sasori. If only his birthday was tomorrow. That would make things so much easier. They would just hide out until midnight and then head over to the councilmen back at the mansion. Hades wouldn't be able to do shit then.
The problem was, Sasori's birthday wasn't for another two days. A few hours they could pull off. A whole 48 hours…not as easy. Especially since Deidara couldn't trust anyone in Hell any more. Deidara knew there was only one way to keep Sasori safe…and that was the hardest thing to do. It would tear not only Sasori, but himself as well…
"Hidan, turn left." Sasori jumped. Deidara hadn't said a word since they had gotten into the car. Hidan nodded and turned, "Next?" he asked, looking at Deidara through the rearview. "At the church up ahead, make a right, then head down that tunnel un. Afterwards, stop at the white building." Hidan nodded again and continued to drive.
"Where are we going Dei?" asked Sasori. Deidara didn't look at him. "You're going to stay with Zeus." Sasori nodded, "So we're headed to my other uncle. All right." "No Sasori-no-danna. YOU are going to Zeus un." Sasori blinked, not understanding what Deidara was saying. "Ok. What do you mean? You lost me." "I mean, I can't go with you, and I don't want to. I'm done Sasori." Sasori looked at Deidara, confusion filling his eyes. "What do you mean you're done?" he asked. "Exactly what I said un. I'm done Sasori, I am not going to be your guardian anymore. I'll take you to where you will be transported to Zeus, and then we part ways." "Why? What do you mean you aren't-I don't understand Dei."
"I JUST LOST MY BEST FRIEND OUT THERE SASORI!" Sasori stood quiet. Deidara had never snapped at him like that. And he found it unnerving that the blonde wasn't referring to him as Danna anymore. "I can't do this anymore. I've been protecting you ever since I was a kid, I'm sick of it un. After this, I look after no one but myself."
Sasori couldn't believe what he was hearing. Deidara, his Deidara, was giving up on him. How could he just give up? Especially when Sasori needed him the most! Sasori was suffering, he had just watched one of his best friends kill another of them. He felt his heart tearing…at least until he noticed something. Deidara wasn't making eye contact with him. This meant two things.
First, Sasori had known the blonde for enough time to know how he lied. Deidara always made eye contact with everyone, he was an extremely good liar…unless he was lying to Sasori. Sasori could tell if the blonde was lying by looking into his eyes, and Deidara knew it, so the fact that he wasn't looking at Sasori meant one thing; he didn't mean any of the words he was saying.
Second, Sasori hated liars. Deidara knew that. It pissed Sasori off to no end. That was why Deidara never lied to Sasori if he could help it. For Deidara to resort to lying…it suddenly dawned on the redheaded prince. Deidara knew that he couldn't go with Sasori to see Zeus. He was a demon. The only reason Sasori was allowed was because Zeus was his uncle. He also knew that Sasori would never agree to going alone. He wanted Deidara to be safe too. Sasori realized that Deidara knew that he would never willingly leave him behind…unless he hated him. Thus, he was lying about what he wanted. Sasori felt his heart tear again. He didn't have a choice. Deidara wasn't giving him one. He had to leave him behind.
"Fine Deidara. If that's how you really feel…I won't hold you back." Sasori whispered as Hidan stopped in front of a white building. "We're here." Hidan said hesitantly. "Wait here un. Come on Sasori." Deidara said as he opened the door and stepped out of the car. He still wasn't making eye contact with Sasori. Sasori slowly followed the blonde into the building. He saw a chapel inside of the building. Another one of the places to worship Zeus. Deidara walked over to an altar. He placed both hands on it before motioning for Sasori to come over. Sasori sighed. "Deidara…look at me." He ordered.
The blonde demon turned, but still didn't look Sasori in the eyes. "Please?" came the barely audible whisper. Deidara slowly moved his gaze to meet Sasori's. That's when Sasori saw it. He could see everything he had been thinking in those sapphire blue orbs. All of the things he had thought of as Deidara lied were proven in that gaze. He could see that the blonde was suffering just as much as him. "I knew it…but I know that you won't give me a choice either…and I don't want to argue with you…" Sasori said. "You know me too well un…Please Sasori-no-danna…just go…." Whispered Deidara, his voice giving away all of the pain he was holding inside, "Zeus will take you to the councilmen when the time comes un."
"I don't want Zeus to do it. I want YOU here in two days. I can't do this without you Dei…" explained the redhead. "I don't know if I can un." "I'm not asking Deidara. I'm telling, no, I'm ORDERING you to be here in two days to take me to the councilmen. Do you understand?" Sasori's eyes widened as he saw tears streaming down Deidara's cheeks. "Dei?" he whispered as he gently whipped away the tears. Deidara wrapped his arms around Sasori's neck and kissed him desperately. Sasori staggered back a step, caught off guard, but quickly regained his composure and returned the kiss, wrapping his arms around the younger boy's waist. Deidara opened his mouth, begging Sasori to deepen the kiss. The redhead happily obliged, rubbing his tongue over Deidara's earning a moan.
Deidara pulled away suddenly, but Sasori pulled him back, continuing the kiss. Tears continued to stream down the blonde's face, confusing Sasori. They parted for air and Sasori looked into the sad eyes of the one he loved. "I can't make any promises Sasori-no-danna…but I will try to be here in two days un. I just want you to know…I love you so much…" Deidara hit the altar behind him and shoved Sasori onto it. Sasori fell onto the altar, quickly getting to his feet and trying to reach out for Deidara. His hand hit a barrier and he could feel a gust of wind around him. He looked into Deidara's eyes one last time, "I love you too Dei…please…come back…please…" wind swirled around Sasori and his vision was obscured…
And then he was gone. Deidara stood before the altar, letting the tears fall from his eyes freely. He knew Sasori would be safe; even if the so called 'angels' that had attacked them the last time saw him, they couldn't do anything, least they enrage Zeus, and no angel wanted that. But Hades wasn't just going to sit around and wait for Sasori's full powers to come in...and neither was Deidara. No, he had other plans. Deidara wiped the tears from his face and regained his composure before heading back outside. He opened the car door and slid into the passenger's seat next to Hidan.
"That was…kinda harsh Deidara." Stated Hidan, "I mean, I'm pretty sure you and Sasori know each other enough to know when the other is lying, but still…" "Shut up Hidan. It's none of your business un. What is your business is this, you like to fight right?" Hidan was taken aback by Deidara's cold demeanor, but nodded, "Yeah, you know it…why? What are we doing next blondie?" Deidara looked up at the sky. "Head back to the mansion." He said. Hidan nodded and drove off…
~Meanwhile~
Sasori felt his feet land on solid ground and the wind stopped abruptly. A bright light blinded him, forcing him to shield his eyes with his arms. He felt a hand tap his shoulder and something being placed into his hand. After realizing that what had been given to him had been a pair of sunglasses, he quickly slipped them on, relived at the weakened light. He looked around to see a white castle-like place. Someone tapped his shoulder again and he turned to see a man with white blonde hair and faded green eyes. He was older than Sasori, though it was an ageless look that seemed to go about him. "Hello nephew." He said, his voice warm and kind, "Deidara contacted me before sending you up here."
"Zeus…" Sasori muttered. The man nodded, his smile soft as he observed Sasori. "You are hurting. Is it because you just witnessed the death of a friend…or the fact that this is the first time you and Deidara have been separated in eleven years? Or perhaps…it is a mixture of both?" Sasori remained silent, not really in the talkative mood. Zeus placed a hand on his shoulder, "I see. Come then. Meet your cousins, try not to think of it."
"What's with the bright light?" Sasori asked, fixing the sunglasses so that his eyes didn't burn when he looked out of the corner of his eyes. "Heh, just like your father. He hated the light as well. He used to say that the only light he could stand, was the light he saw in your mother. Similar to the way you see Deidara." "What?" "You don't have to hide anything from me Sasori. I know for a fact how much you love Deidara. He is the light that keeps you from becoming like Hades. I thank him for that. The boy may be a demon…but he is very much like his father, Atisuto. Very kind hearted, and very delicate."
Sasori scoffed, "Deidara? Delicate? As if. The blonde's tougher than even I thought." He said truthfully. "On the outside. But his heart is delicate. Unlike you. You are stronger than that. The only thing that would break your heart would be Deidara. Tobi, the boy's death filled you with grief, but it is nothing you can't handle. But I have seen it…" "Seen what?"
Zeus locked gazes with Sasori a minute before answering, "I had a vision. Deidara was killed before your eyes…and my greatest fears were realized. Your power frightens me Sasori. I know that as long as you and your other half are alive and well, I have nothing to fear…but…if the light that fills your life were to be destroyed…I fear that the demonic intentions that have been buried in your heart will break free…and you will become a powerful, deadly tyrant." "The light that fills my life?" Sasori didn't fully understand what Zeus meant. "A lot of that light has already vanished; your mother, Your two friends. But you still have your other half, Deidara. Even when I say his name, I can see, even with those shades covering your eyes, that they brighten. He is that last sliver of light that keeps you from making my fears reality."
Sasori looked up at the bright sky. Deidara…would he be all right? "He'd better be there on my birthday." He muttered. Zeus chuckled, "I'm sure he will be Sasori. Deidara is, as you said, tougher than even you thought." Sasori smirked at the statement. What was he worried about? Deidara could take care of himself… "Enough about that. After you meet the boys, I'll have to see how far Lucifer had gotten in your training." Zeus said. Sasori nodded. He might as well do SOMETHING constructive while he was here…
~With Itachi~
The raven haired teen was standing before Hades. "How could you let them escape?" asked the dirty blonde. He wasn't as angry as Itachi thought. He knew that the Uchiha wouldn't be able to capture his nephew. Sasori was too powerful and Deidara was too smart for him. He was impressed that Itachi had had the guts to kill Tobi. He was also impressed that the Uchiha had been able to take over the mansion. Hades now sat in Lucifer's old throne, feeling very comfortable about it too. After all, Sasori had to come back here on his birthday. Then he'd face the last moments he had of life.
Itachi didn't dare say anything, afraid that Hades would dispose of him. Hades smirked at this and said, "You did better than I expected Itachi. For that I shall give you anything your heart desires. Name one thing." Itachi thought it over a minute. What did he want? It was actually quite obvious. "Fine. I want Deidara." He said plainly…
~With Deidara and Hidan~
"Where are we going?" asked the silver haired vampire. Deidara glanced at the guards that Hades had stationed around the mansion. "An interesting place that Hades won't expect un. He thinks I'm with Sasori somewhere, hiding. He'd be able to sense Sasori if I brought him back here, but since Danna's not with us…he has no idea we're even here. Just try not to fall behind, the passages close fast un." Deidara held Hidan back as a werewolf walked passed them.
"Fucking mongrel." Growled Deidara as the acidy smell of Moon Silk reached his nose. He saw the werewolf's ears twitch at the sound and smirked. Grabbing Tobi's crossbow, he took a step back and waited for the creature's head to round the corner. "Hungry mongrel? Eat your fill." He said as he pulled the trigger. Hidan felt a shiver go down his spine as blood splattered onto Deidara and himself. "Do you have something against werewolves Deidara?" asked Hidan. Deidara nodded, "Yeah, those flea-ridden mongrels have done plenty of things to me un. First on the list? Killing my parents." Deidara slipped around the corner and to the side of the mansion, Hidan scrambling to follow him.
Deidara stopped behind a black rose bush. "Question, how the fuck do you make black roses?" asked Hidan. Deidara bit back a laugh and continued to sneak down the wall to where a marking of fallen angel wings was painted. "Hey Deidara?" "Yeah Hidan?" "What changed your mind? I mean, what made you trust me?" Deidara stopped behind another rose bush and looked Hidan in the eye. "You won't like the answer Hidan." He said. "Just tell me damnit!" Deidara slapped a hand over Hidan's mouth, "SHHH! You wanna attract all the guard's attention un?" whispered Deidara. Hidan glared at the blonde and licked his palm. Deidara made a disgusted face and pulled his hand away, wiping it on Hidan's shirt. "Hey!" Hidan whispered. Deidara smirked, "It's YOUR saliva." He whispered. Hidan pouted and asked once more, "Well?"
Deidara sighed, a smirk pulling at his lips. "Well, I realized something un." "What?" "You're too dumb to lie. (Thank you to RebelFlame! XD)" Hidan blinked, processing what Deidara had just said before a scowl formed at his lips. "I'm actually a really good liar Deidara." He said. Deidara rolled his eyes, "Of course, like that time that you told the teacher that you were the son of the ambassador of Spain un. That was pure genius." He said in a convincing voice. "Yeah, thank-HEY! That was an insult wasn't it?" Deidara bit back a laugh as he bit his thumb and wrote his initials in blood under the right wing.
A passage opened before them and Deidara slipped through. Hidan blinked and Deidara grabbed him and yanked him through as well, just as the passage slammed shut once more. "What part of these passages close fast did you not understand?" asked the blonde wolf. "I forgot, sue me." Replied the silver haired man with a pout. Deidara rolled his eyes and continued on through the passage. "Where the hell are we going damnit!" asked Hidan. "The Training Zone." Stated Deidara as he slipped around a corner. Hidan rushed after the blonde, not wanting to be left alone in the dark halls underneath Lucifer's mansion…
~Sasori~
Sasori made a slicing motion with his hand, sending his older cousin into a bush. "Why are we doing this again?" he asked as his cousin got back to his feet, "I mean, I'm all up for kicking someone's ass at the moment but…" he ducked his head as his white blonde cousin swung a punch at his head. He grabbed the older boy around the waist and flipped him onto his back. With a grunt, he signaled to Zeus for a timeout.
"Down for the count already Soubi?" asked Zeus as he made his way across the garden to the two. He stopped before his son. Soubi was gasping for breath with multiple bruises on his arms and face, and most likely on his stomach. Zeus turned to his nephew. Sasori didn't have a scratch on him. "Reminds me of your father and myself at your age…" he muttered. Sasori shoved his hands in his pockets as he waited for Zeus to answer his question.
"You ask why I wanted you and Soubi to spar? I wanted to see if your powers were coming in. It's good to know that the Yume Project didn't go to waste." He stated. Sasori nodded as he watched Soubi get to his feet. His cousin's faded blue eyes locked with his. "And you are supposedly depressed because you're worried about your little guardian?" he asked with a chuckle, "I'd hate to see you when you're focused!" Sasori smirked. His cousin wasn't that bad. He was like Tobi was in a way, except a little more mature.
Sasori's smirk faded as he thought about his deceased friend. His mind quickly switched from grieving, to worrying in a matter of seconds. He kept on picturing Deidara's smiling face, and then Deidara when he had saved him from Hades, blood dripping from his mouth and various wounds. He shook his head, trying to clear it of the visions. Deidara was fine. He would see him in less than two days…
Soubi patted him on the shoulder, "Don't look so worried Sasori." He said, "If Deidara is as tough as you, I'm positive he'll be just fine." Sasori turned to him, "Yeah, you're right Soubi…I just wish that he was here…" whispered the redheaded devil. Soubi chuckled, "You really love him don't you?" he asked while he walked pass Sasori. Sasori's head shot in Soubi's direction. "What?" "Don't think that I don't realize how much you care about him Sasori. I can see it in your eyes when you think about him." Soubi's smirk was wide as he spoke. Sasori could feel himself blush as he averted his gaze, making Soubi chuckle even more.
"Shut it Soubi." He muttered. Soubi chuckled and grabbed Sasori, giving him a noogie. Zeus chuckled at the two. He could see that Sasori was just like Lucifer. Seeing him and Soubi interact the same way he and Lucifer once had…it did his heart good. "Get off! Before I flip you again!" exclaimed Sasori. Soubi chuckled and let the redhead go. "Don't be so uptight cousin. Let's get you something to eat." He told Sasori.
Sasori glowered at Soubi as the white blonde walked off. "You really are the splitting image of Lucifer." Sasori turned to Zeus. "Personality and all. Lucifer and I used to act like that all the time. You even say the same thing as Lucifer. I'm glad that I've finally gotten a chance to meet you Sasori." He patted Sasori on the back and walked inside. Sasori looked up at the sky. He saw a bright light in the corner of his eye and adjusted the sunglasses with a sigh.
The light is highly irritating, isn't it? Sasori chuckled at his father's voice. "Yeah. Very. So, what brings you up?" he asked. Lucifer chuckled, Well, you are distraught. I'm just trying to cheer you up. Sasori sighed, "Thanks…but I think I'll just stick to training." Try going in the basement. If Zeus still has everything as he did before, the basement should be a gym. Sasori nodded and went inside. As he walked down the halls, his thoughts drifted to his training with his father…
Nine year old Sasori looked up to see Lucifer. "Hello daddy!" he said with a smile. Lucifer smiled at his son, "Hello Sasori. How was your day? Deidara taking good care of you?" Sasori pouted, "I like being with Deidara, he's fun, but it's annoying that he's my guardian and he's YOUNGER than me." Lucifer chuckled, "I know little one, I know. But he's the only one that is able to be your guardian." "It's funny. You said that his daddy was your best friend right?" asked the young redhead. Lucifer ruffled his son's hair, "Yes. And you and Deidara are good friends as well, right?" Sasori nodded, grinning from ear to ear.
Lucifer laughed, "All right, enough. It's time to practice your telekinesis." Sasori groaned, "But, I'm tired! We had a test today!" "And you're telling me that you actually did it yourself? I would've thought that you'd have done like I did and copy from Deidara." Lucifer said with a smirk. Sasori nodded, "Well yeah, but copying is a lot of-HEY! You tricked me!" Lucifer laughed when Sasori pouted, "Trust me Sasori, Atisuto and I did the same thing you and Deidara do at school. And like Deidara, Atisuto never minded if I copied off of him. Now come."
Sasori stuck his tongue out at Lucifer before following him over to the training area…
Sasori smiled. It was funny how much time he actually spent with his father…and he was only remembering it now. All of his training, all of the advise…it was all resurfacing. He ran a hand through his messy red locks and opened the door to the gym. It would be good to blow off some of this stress he was feeling…
(A/n) Ok! I just realized that this is the longest chap I have ever written…thirteen pages and almost 4000 words…wow. But, I really want to know what you think of it…especially BloodDrenchedScorpion…so R&R! Flames to be used to set fire to a poster of a child that lives next door and wont STFU.