Hello lovelies! Another chapter for you all~ This one's a bit different. This chapter is mainly just going to be a back story for Hidan and what happened to his lover (Kakuzu) and basically why he's been so down in the dumps. In the form of his dream. Yay for KakuHida!

Enjoy~

Almost a week later and Deidara's neck wound from the damned redhead still hasn't healed. He's beginning to wonder if it'll ever heal while on earth. At times a sudden sharp burst of pain will emit from said wound causing Deidara to double over in agonizing pain as he helplessly clutches at the aching injury. For the most part, however, the wound was no worse than a minor scrap or dull ache. Which the angel was thankful for, he wouldn't be able to endure the damned lacerations otherwise.

Sometimes Deidara wondered what it would be like to be a human. After spending time on earth for so long, surrounded by humans wherever he went and having Hidan with him so often, he began to notice things he'd only heard from other angels. He noticed the needs of humans, the emotions they suffer through and the temptations all around them. Sure he'd gone to earth for missions before, but never for more than a day or two. Everything just seemed so interesting to him, he was fascinated to say the least.

Being an angel, he didn't have any desires to partake it what would be considered 'sinful' acts. No need for common necessities, other than showers and hygiene, that humans needed. And his emotions were more stable, for lack of better words, than humans. He never cried out of sadness, nor did he wish to. But he was...curious. He was curious about a lot of things, things the redhead had tempted him with on many occasions.

Though, just because he was curious about things didn't mean he was stupid enough to actually take the demon up on his offers. As interested and fascinated by the humans as he was, he would much rather be an angel. Who knows how difficult it could be being a human. There's so many more burdens and nonsense to deal with where as being an angel was more carefree.

Deidara was pulled from his thoughts as he heard the bedroom door open and an oddly cheerful Hidan emerge. Why was he smiling so much? He's never seen the albino smile like that before and certainly not first thing in the morning either. He's come to learn that Hidan is certainly no morning person. Maybe he slept extremely well last night?

"Good morning, Hidan, un."

Said albino glanced over at Deidara and gave a gleeful smile to him. "G'mornin' blondie!" He chirped, going over to the kitchen to make himself some instant coffee from the microwave. "Beautiful fucking morning isn't it?"

Deidara nodded slowly, staring at Hidan as if he had three heads. "Yeah...um, are you feeling alright? You seem extra...cheery this morning, un."

Hidan cocked his head to the side as he pulled his mug of hot water out of the microwave. Dipping a table spoon into the instant coffee grains, he poured the substance into the hot water and stirred to mix into coffee. He glanced back over at Deidara and couldn't help but to smile as he took a sip of his coffee and shrugged. "Guess I just had a nice dream last night is all..."

"A nice dream, huh?" The angel asked, watching as Hidan nodded and strolled over to the raggedy old couch. The couch sunk as he took his seat beside the blonde, sipping his coffee and staring off into space, a content smile plastered to his face. 'Must've been a REALLY nice dream.' Deidara thought, still eyeing Hidan. He couldn't help but to grow a small smile of his own at the happy albino. Something about him seems so...warm. Even the aura around him was delightful. He could only wonder what kind of dream could've possibly given the Jashinist so much joy.

Hidan closed his eyes as he took a long swig of his coffee, his smile growing as he remembered his dream.

-In his dream-

Hidan sat, curled up in a ball in a dark room. Nothing, as far as the eye could see down the seemingly endless hallway. The only thing visible in the darkness was a ring of light surrounding himself. He was alone. All alone. Just as he always was since his lover passed.

It was something Hidan would never forget, nor would he ever forgive himself for not doing more to save his beloved, even if he knew he couldn't.

One warm summer night, Hidan and his other half, Kakuzu, were enjoying themselves during one of their weekly dates. It was a beautiful night to take a nice long walk on the beach, and the best part was that it was completely free. Kakuzu tended to be extremely stingy with his money.

However, when it came to Hidan, Kakuzu would give up all the money in the world for him. They were having a nice time strolling along the shore's edge, chatting about trivial things and just enjoying each other's company when Kakuzu came to an abrupt stop causing the albino to stop soon after and give his lover a strange look.

Kakuzu gazed into his long-term boyfriend's confused magenta eyes as he gently took the other male's hand in his own. "Hidan," He started, a soft smile finding its way onto his lips. "I've been thinking about us a lot lately. I've never loved anyone as I love you and I never will. I'd burn all of my life savings money for one moment of your time."

As he spoke, Hidan couldn't help the blush creeping onto his face. His heart lurched at how sweet his boyfriend was being and the soft tone he was using made him melt. "I love you too, Kuzu." He said, smiling brightly at his lover.

Kakuzu returned the albino's smile and nodded. "I know." He brought Hidan's hand to his lips, placing a soft kiss on his knuckles as he continued. "And I'm glad you do. I only ever want to be with you, Hidan. I want to spend the rest of my life with you." As he spoke those last words, he slowly descended until he was on one knee kneeling in front of the wide eye Jashinist. "Hidan, will you marry me?" He proposed, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small black box with an expensive looking diamond ring wedged in red velvet padding.

Hidan gasped, covering his mouth as he stared at the ring in total shock. His heart felt like it would burst out of his chest, heat rising to his ears as his face flushed a dark red. "K-Kuzu, I-I-" He sputtered out, unable to form words as he tried to compose himself enough to speak properly. He glanced up slightly to meet his lover's gaze before his face broke out into a grin. "Yes. Yes, yes, a thousand fucking times YES!" He shouted in pure joy as he threw himself at Kakuzu, who quickly returned his fiancé's embrace.

Both males couldn't be happier. The rest of the evening went perfectly. They went to the restaurant they'd first met in years ago for a special celebration dinner before heading home for a romantic night full of love. Everything was perfect for the happy couple. Nothing could go wrong.

Until it did.

The wedding was to be a month after Kakuzu's proposal so they had plenty of time to get everything ready and send out invitations for friends and family to attend. One week before their wedding, something tragic happened and after that day, Hidan was never the same.

Kakuzu was walking home from a long day at work one night, eager to get home to his fiancé and relax when he felt as if someone was watching him. He turned around and scanned the empty streets suspiciously, shrugging off the nagging suspicion, he continued on his way home.

Not even a block away from his and Hidan's apartment, Kakuzu gasped as he was tackled to the ground by a large man. "W-what is the meaning of this?" He hissed angrily, glaring up as a smaller man emerged from the shadows of a nearby alleyway.

"Well, well, well...what do we has 'ere?" A thin, greasy looking man said, giving Kakuzu a once over before a smug smirk appeared on his chapped lips. "My, don't you;s look expensive~?" He cooed, his eyes flicking up to give the man holding Kakuzu down a silent order.

The large man nodded and took out a knife from his back pocket before holding it to the trapped miser's throat. "Sorry to says dis, but we don't let people o've seen us live. We need cash see? You's got cash 'cause dat suit of yours ain't cheap. So we's gotta do what we's gotta do ta live, kay? No hard feelin's, guy." He gave the man with the knife a curt nod.

The man nodded back and slapped a hand over Kakuzu's mouth before he could protest, pressing his rusted blade to the brunette's throat and swiftly pulling it across his neck. A clean cut oozed crimson liquid as Kakuzu could do nothing more than lay there helplessly making gurgling noises as the men emptied his pockets, taking everything they could find before stripping him of his clothes and watch.

"Let's get outta 'ere!" The smaller of the duo shouted in a hushed whisper before disappearing in the alley he'd come from, the bigger male not far behind him.

Kakuzu gasped for air, trying to use his voice in vain as his vocal cords were severed. All he could do was lay there in his pooling blood and wait for the life to slip away from him. He looked up, gazing down the street as he thought of Hidan. He couldn't help the small smile making its way to his lips at the mere thought of his love. His body began to grow heavier and heavier as he fought to keep his eyes open. 'This is it.' He thought, his heavy eyelids finally closing for the last time. He lay in a pool of his own blood as the life left his body, his smile remained as his last thoughts were of his beloved albino.

Hidan began trembling as he remembered waking up the next morning to an empty bed. He'd been worried that something happened to his lover and his suspicions were only confirmed by a report being done on a local mugging less than a block away from his and Kakuzu's apartment.

He very clearly remembers the heart shattering feeling at seeing the report. Wasting no time as he rushed out of the apartment in nothing but his boxers, he ran as fast as he could down the street, slowing down as he spotted the news reporters and emergency vehicles. "KAKUZU!" He shouted, a horrified gasp passing his lips as he stared down at his lifeless lover.

He choked back a sob as he tried getting closer only to be stopped by a police officer. "I'm sorry, sir, but you can't come any closer. This is a crime scene." The officer stated, calmly.

"FUCK YOU! THAT'S MY FIANCÉ!" Hidan cried out, thrashing about as more officers rushed to restrain him. "K-K-Kakuzu..." He choked out as he stopped resisting and fell limp in the officers' arms. His body shook violently as hot tears streamed down his flushed cheeks. "Kakuzu!" He sobbed, crumpling to the floor in a sniveling mess.

He began to cry as he remembered that day, pulling his knees closer to his chest as he buried his face in his arms. "K-Kakuzu..." He whimpered almost inaudibly in the silent darkness.

"Hidan."

Hidan's eyes went wide and his head shot up at his name being uttered. He looked around in the dark franticly to see if he could spot who said his name.

The silhouette of a man walking closer to him could be seen in the distance. As he came closer, Hidan could make out his features, covering his mouth with his hands as he gasped loudly. "K-Kakuzu?!" He said in pure shock.

The brunette nodded, kneeling down in front of Hidan and offering him a warm smile. "Hello, Hidan." He spoke softly as he brought up a hand to gently wipe away his lover's tears. "Why are you crying?" He asked, cocking his head to the side.

Hidan opened and closed his mouth, trying to form words but nothing came out. Instead, he threw himself on the larger man and held him dearly. "...I-is that really you, Kuzu?" He asked in a raspy voice just above a whisper.

Kakuzu nodded once more, wrapping his arms around the slim albino and pulling him to his lap. "Yes." He kissed the side of the trembling Jashinist's head and rubbed his back soothingly. "Please don't cry, Hidan."

Hidan buried his face in the older man's chest, unable to hold back the grin on his face at seeing his lover again. He may only be dreaming, but it was enough to fill him with an unimaginable amount of joy. The only time he'd dreamt of his deceased lover was when it was a nightmare or a tragic memory of his death.

Kakuzu held his beloved in his strong arms and whispered sweet nothings in his ear as he tried to calm the boy down. And it worked, Hidan began to relax in the brunette's arms before looking up at him threw teary magenta eyes.

Kakuzu smiled back at him and leaned down to capture the smaller male's lips in a tender kiss. Hidan melted into the kiss and soaked in all the affectionate touches from his love. As they pulled away, Kakuzu gave one last soft peck to the albino's plump lips before whispering. "I'm sorry I haven't visited you sooner, Hidan."

Hidan blinked up at him and placed a hand on his tanned cheek. "This..." He trailed his hand down to Kakuzu's chest and let it rest their as he continued. "is really you?"

Kakuzu nodded again and pulled Hidan closer to his chest, running his fingers through his albino hair and smiling. "Yeah. I visited you in your dreams because I was tired of seeing you torture yourself over my death." He scowled. "And that demon, Sasori, lied. I'm not being tortured and I'm not a little bitch. Yeah, it sucks and it's harsh, but it's not as bad as he says. He's only saying that so you'll break and it makes me sick."

Hidan stared at Kakuzu with his mouth a gap. "S-so you're alright?" The miser nodded. "And you can visit me again, right?" He asked hopefully.

Kakuzu smiled and placed a loving kiss on the Jashinist's forehead. "Yes, I am. And I'll visit you every night if I can. But you need to stay strong, okay?" He gazed at his lover and caressed his thumb over the soft pale skin of Hidan's cheek. "For us."

Hidan blushed and nodded, his grin returning as he embraced his lover once more. "I promise, Kuzu..."

Suddenly, the dark room didn't seem so dark in the arms of his beloved.

-End of dream-

Hidan sighed contently as he finished off his coffee. He had had a nice night sleep, the first in a long time. He intended to keep his promise to Kakuzu and he'll be damned if he's going to let some red headed little prick manipulate him again.

He glanced over at Deidara and grinned, standing up and stretching as he walked to the kitchen and place his dirty cup in the sink. "So, when are we going into town for a shower? The pipes are still frozen, ya know?"

Deidara nearly choked on air as he blinked at the albino in confusion. "Huh?" He furrowed his brows and stood. "Uh, now I guess, un."

Hidan nodded and grinned. "Fucking sweet! I haven't had a nice hot shower in ages~" He genuinely laughed for the first time since his lover's death as he strolled passed the dumbfounded blonde angel and to the front door. Opening the door, he glanced over his shoulder to Deidara and smirked. "You comin' or what, blondie?"

"Uh, s-sure! Let's go, yeah." He sputtered before smiling and following the albino out of the cabin. Whatever's gotten into Hidan needs to stay and never leave again. Oh Sasori's gonna have one hell of a time trying to break the albino with him now, which made Deidara's mission all the easier. Aside from his painful neck wound, he couldn't be more pleased at how his mission was going. He actually looked forward to their next encounter with the redhead demon just to see the look on his stupid, overly cocky face when he discovers that he's lost the upper hand.

Things are finally looking up for both Deidara and Hidan. :D But will it last? I bet Sasori's gonna be pissed about not having the upper hand anymore, but maybe he's got other tricks up his sleeve. Guess you lovelies will just have to read to find out~

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to bed~

I hope you all enjoyed! Don't forget to review and have a beautiful day~