How Did You Get to Me?

A Zabuza Love Story.

Chapter 7: The Joining of Forces.

NOTE: IT'S BEEN A WHILE AND I'M SORRY BUT I HAD TO GO HOME AND I DON'T HAVE A COMPUTER THERE. ALSO I DON'T OWN NARUTO OR YU-GI-OH! The lyrics in this chapter are from Close to You by The Carpenters and Long as I Can See the Light by CCR.

You wake up the next morning and feel strong arms around you. You turn around and come face to face with a still sleeping Zabuza. You blush and snuggle closer to him. You hear him groan and feel him roll onto his back, taking you with him. He pulls you on top of him and your entire face turns a brilliant red. "Z…Zabuza!"

His eyes snap open and his eyes meet yours. "Sorry," he says, and releases you.

You get off of him, "I…it's okay." You sit up and stretch, "Perhaps we should get ready to go? It's going to be a long walk."

He gets up and yawns, "All right. I'll go wake up Haku then we'll eat and be on our way." He leaves and you begin to get ready. You put your deck in the pocket of the belt and put the belt on. You then brush your hair and leave the room, heading for the kitchen.

A delicious smell drifts throughout the entire house and you smile. You walk into the kitchen and see that Haku is making eggs, sausage, and bacon. You see Zabuza sitting at the table, "Mmm…smells good Haku."

He looks over his shoulder and smiles at you, "Thank you Lily chan."

You sit down at the table across from Zabuza. "Morning."

He grunts at you and says, "Morning."

"Oh, somebody's grumpy this morning." You say.

"Of course I am…you would be too if you haven't had any for a long time and you slept next to someone you really wanted to take, but couldn't. Especially when she teases in her sleep."

You blush deeply, "Haven't had what in a long time? Take her where?" Haku asks, curiously.

"I don't tease in my sleep!"

"What do you call wrapping your leg around my waist and rubbing against me?"

"An accident!" you say, in complete embarrassment.

"Sure it was," he says with a smirk on his face.

"I like to cuddle, ok…." Haku walks over to the table and places two plates on the table, one in front of Zabuza and one in front of you. "Thank you, Haku." He gives you a big smile and goes and makes his own plate. He then sits down and we all eat in silence.

After breakfast you all head out. You're on one side of Zabuza and Haku is on the other side. You're still wearing Zabuza's old clothing, while Haku is wearing his usual battle clothes, and Zabuza his pinstriped pants. You pull out your deck and begin going through them. "What exactly is your plan Lily?" Zabuza asks.

You look up at him and smile, "I'll tell you when we're all together." Everything falls silent once again. After a while you couldn't stand the silence anymore so you begin to sing,

"Why do birds suddenly appear

Every time you are near?

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Every time you walk by?

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

On the day that you were born

The angels got together

And decided to create, a dream come true

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold

And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town

Follow you all around.

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

On the day that you were born

The angels got together

And decided to create, a dream come true

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold

And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town

Follow you all around.

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

Just like me

They long to be

Close to you."

You stop singing and Haku is looking at you in amazement. "WOW! Lily chan that was amazing!"

"Thank you, Haku."

The rest of the journey is spent in utter silence; unfortunately, it takes most of the day to reach the house. Finally, at sunset, we reach the small house and you stop them, "Stay hidden…I'll go in first and talk to them." They both nod and you begin to walk towards the house. You knock on the door and Tsunami opens the door, "Hello. I'm looking for Kakashi, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. Are they here?"

"Yes, please come in." She says allowing you to come inside. You follow her through the hall and into the living room. "Kakashi sama…there is a young lady here to see you."

Kakashi looks up from where he is sitting, "Who…." He sees you and stops.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura look up and see you too. "LILY CHAN!" Naruto shouts and jumps to his feet running over and embracing you. "How did you get away from Zabuza?"

Kakashi gets up and moves towards you, "He didn't do anything to you did he, Lily?" He says, while looking you up and down.

You then remember the way you're dressed, "Oh no, he didn't do anything like that." You pause, "And technically, I didn't get away from Zabuza."

Kakashi looks at you with confusion in his eyes, "What do you mean?"

"You see…he's outside."

"WHAT!" They all shout, "You brought him here!"

"Don't worry…I've managed to convince him to change sides."

"Lily, this man is extremely dangerous. You can't believe anything that he says." Kakashi says.

"That's not true! Zabuza might be wild," you stare off into space, "and handsome…and oh so manly…but he's also truthful. If he says he won't kill Tazuna then he won't kill Tazuna. If Zabuza does try to kill Tazuna then Kakashi…you can kill me."

Kakashi looks taken aback, "I would never do that!" Kakashi walks over to you and puts both of his hands on either side of your face, "What has he done to you?"

You slap his hands away, "For the last time…he didn't do anything! Now do you trust my judgment or not?"

Kakashi looks uncomfortable, "I trust you…but not him. Tazuna is not to be left alone when he's here. I will remain by Tazuna's side at all times…and Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura…stick close together. Lily, I want…Lily?"

You're already heading for the door. You open it and wave to Zabuza and Haku and they come over to you. "Kakashi actually agreed?" Zabuza says.

"Yeah, as long as he's around Tazuna all the time." You say leading them through the hallway. You walk with them into the living room, "Everyone you already know Zabuza…and this is Haku."

Haku goes over and talks with Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, but Zabuza doesn't leave your side. Tsunami speaks up, "You're welcome to join us for dinner."

"Thank you," you say to her and sit down. Zabuza sits down on one side of you and Kakashi on the other. All through dinner they cast dirty looks at one another. After dinner, you offer to do the dishes and to your great surprise Zabuza offers to help you. With the two of you working as a team you manage to get the dishes done pretty fast. You sigh, "I need some air…I'll be outside all right."

"Ok," Zabuza says.

You go outside and sit down on the porch. The moon is full and the sky is full of shining stars. You take off your shoes and slip your feet into the water. You then start to hear music coming from a radio inside, it's Long as I Can See the Light by CCR. "Oh, I love this song…."

"Then would you care to dance?" says the deep and rough voice of Zabuza, holding his hand out to you.

"I would love to," you place your hand in his and he pulls you up. He rests one of his hands on your waist and you blush deeply. With his other hand he takes one of your hands and you two begin to slow dance.

Put a candle in the window,
'cause I feel I've got to move.
Though I'm going, going,
I'll be coming home soon,
'Long as I can see the light.

Pack my bag and let's get moving,
'cause I'm bound to drift a while.
When I'm gone, gone,
You don't have to worry long,
'Long as I can see the light.

Guess I've got that old trav'lin' bone,
'cause this feeling won't leave me alone.
But I won't, won't be losing my way, no, no
'Long as I can see the light.

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Oh, Yeah!

Put a candle in the window,
'cause I feel I've got to move.
Though I'm going, going,
I'll be coming home soon,

Long as I can see the light.
Long as I can see the light.
Long as I can see the light.
Long as I can see the light.
Long as I can see the light.

The song ends and Zabuza bends down to kiss you…when you hear somebody behind you.

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