And The devil Marches On 3
Chapter 3
What a pein!!
Last time on ATdMO!
"Dobe." Sasuke whispered to me.
"What did you just call me!?" I shouted, but then I froze when I realized what I did. Pencils had stopped writing and everyone was looking at me again… Uchiha-sensei looked up from a book he was reading to look at me irritated.
"Mr. Uzumaki, will you have the pleasure of joining me after school today for detention?" It wasn't a question or offer, it was a demand. I sulked and slumped sadly in my seat but nodded to the teacher. He smirked and began reading his book again. I looked over and glared at Sasuke, who wasn't even paying attention to me!
Just then the bell rang for 3rd period. I quickly grabbed my stuff and ran out the door before Itachi could ask if I had finished the assignment. Because I didn't even finish the first problem! I hope today doesn't get any worse….
"Hey! New kid! Wait up!"
I slowly turned my head to see who it was that was calling for me. Or at least I think the person's calling me seeing as I'm a new kid and apparently there are never any new kids here (everyone stairs at me really strangely too…)
"Me?" I ask as the kid catches up to me. I recognized him as the same kid who was in my last class, and the person who called me 'cutie'. I blushed a little when I remembered that.
"Why did you run out of the class like that? I thought we'd get a chance to talk." He said and grinned at me. I smiled back.
"Well I kinda wanted to get out of there. Uchiha-sensei is a little scary." I admitted.
"Ha! If you think he's scary then you should meet the vice principle! Now that's scary! But don't worry about Uchiha-sensei though, he acts all tuff and mean but he's really a cool guy. You just have to see past the glares. Well you have to look really really really hard but you'll find it. Oh by the way, I'm Kiba Inuzuka!" He introduced said while extending out his hand.
"Naruto Uzumaki." I said while grabbing his hand and shaking it. But I flunched my hand back when a heard a defensive growl come from Kiba's… jacket?
"Oh! I'm sorry I forgot to introduce Akamaru!" He unzipped his jacket and I was surprised to see a small dog jump out. It had a light brown colored fur and it seemed healthy and happy.
"Awwzz!!" I practically squealed in delight. I went right up to him and went to pet him.
"Uh, I wouldn't do th—"
But I started petting him anyway. The dog seemed confused at first but once I started scratching behind his ear he began panting and wagging his tail happily.
"You like that don't you!? Yes you do! Yes you do!" I said, and I'm embarrassed to admit that I said that in the baby high pitched kind of voice girls usually do when they see a cute puppy.
"Well I'll be damned… Akamaru doesn't usually warm up to people so fast…" Kiba said in disbelief. I giggled a little while still petting Akamaru. The small dog squirmed out of his master's arms and jumped into mine. I had to stuff my orange notebook under my armpit so that I could hold Akamaru right.
"Oh now you're gonna 'disown' me? I thought we were buddies!" Kiba playfully scolded. Akamaru ignored him and began liking my face causing me to giggle some more.
"Hey I'm curious… but are pets allowed in school?" I asked; still petting Akamaru.
"No. Mr. Pein has been trying to catch me—and Akamaru here—since the beginning of freshmen year. But he still hasn't caught us yet! And don't worry about anybody seeing in this hallway, because nobody comes down this hall unless you really have to. This hall is where all the nutcase teachers are. Like Uchiha-sensei. And they're all on break this period. You see… I know all the tricks! I'm who you'd call the class clown, or the school prankster, but since we're friends I'll let you know that when ever you're in a jam you come to Kiba Inuzuka!" Kiba shouted while giving my hair a good ruffle.
"F-friends?" I asked; I was still a little shaky about letting people get too 'close' to me.
"Of course! Why? You don't want to be my friend??" Kiba said, putting on a sad face.
"N-no! I mean yes! I just… I didn't know if you were being serious." I said.
"Why wouldn't I!? You're cute, have a good personality, and honestly I'm already attached to yea kid!" He said while putting an arm around my shoulder and giving my head a good noogy. Akamaru yipped softly, as if to agree with his master.
"Thanks! I'd really like that! And I have another question…. Who's Mr. Pein."
"Oh! Nobodies warned you about him yet? He's the vice principle I mentioned earlier. I heard rumors that he was the leader of the Akatsuki gang when he was in high school but after he got arrested for 4 years he went straight. Nobody knows if he really has gone good or if he secretly still leads the Akatsuki."
"What did he get arrested for?" I asked, unable to control my curiosity even though I knew they were just rumors.
"Some say he killed a guy, around the age of 22. the guy he killed was said to be the old principle in this school. Well anyway… If there's anyone you want to stay clear from it's him, because he's also—"
"Warning the new student about me already Mr. Inuzuka? That's very kind of you, but shouldn't you be getting to class now?" A very deep and scary voice said. The source of the voice seemed to be coming from behind us and we slowly turned; Kiba letting go of my shoulders. I felt that Kiba had stiffened up and he looked about ready to run for his life.
"Why hello, Mr. Pein! How are you this fine evening?" Kiba laughed, trying to shrug off the fact that he was spreading rumors about this man. I turned so that I was fully facing the tall man.
Jeez I feel so short in this school…
He had spiky hair, sort of like mine, but it was a bright orange color. He had a lot of facial piercings. (I don't even want to know where else he has piercing!) He also had this mean, scary expression on his face. Like he was gonna kill me or something!!
Mr. Pein was giving me the meanest glare too! He wasn't even paying attention to the fact that I was holding a dog!
"Get to class you two. Now!" he shouted, though his eyes never left mine. I gulped loudly and my legs felt frozen. Kiba had to drag me away from the taller man's gaze in order for me to move again.
"Aw man! I've never seen him that mad. What did you do to make him look at you like that!?" Kiba asked excitedly as we turned the corner where we could see some students walking around.
"I don't know!! I've never even met the guy! But it might have been what you were saying about him! I mean you were saying that he killed a guy for crying out loud!" I shouted, which caused Akamaru to whimper and a few heads to turn towards me. I shrank away behind Kiba and lowered my voice.
"Okay whatever. Just stick with me kid. Oh speaking of, what class do you have next?" He asked. I shuffled Akamaru in my arms so I could reach my notebook and grab my schedule. I should it to Kiba and continued making cooing noises to the puppy.
"Cool! You have my same next class! To Anko-sensei's class!!" Kiba shouted but his face fell when he mentioned Anko-sensei.
"Isn't that just Gym? Why are you so—" I was interrupted by the late bell. It took me and Kiba a second to find out what was wrong.
"We're late!!!" We both said in unison. I snatched my schedule back from him and sped off in the direction he ran in, Akamaru following closely behind.
"We are so dead!" Kiba yelled while sprinting down the now empty halls. "Stupid stupid stupid!!" Kiba chanted.
"'WE!!'? Oh no you don't! but atleast I have an excuse! I'm the new kid remember!? I'll just say I got lost and you helped me out." I offered. Kiba looked at me thoughtfully for a moment and grinned wolfishly at me.
"You got a deal squirt!" Kiba said and smirked down at me.
"Who you calling squirt you dog breath?!" I shot back playfully with a silly grin on my face. It felt really nice to be able to joke around like this again. I haven't done this in forever!
I had no trouble keeping up with Kiba either. What with being chassed by bullies in my last school, you get used to running 24/7, but I slowed down so I didn't seem better than Kiba. Though I had to admit he was pretty fast himself.
It took us a couple minutes but Kiba finally skidded to a halt near two large doors. I stopped as well and I pouted at the fact that that large doors were about twice my size.
"Okay…pant… this is… huff puff… is the gym…" He panted out while pointing towards the doors.
"Come on let's not waste anymore time." I said while stepping towards the door. Once Kiba was done putting Akamaru under his jacket and hid him from suspecting eyes, we made our way past the doors. I almost gasped at how large the auditorium was! It was huge! Oh could barely see the ceiling and it practically shined! I blinked a few times and shook my head to clear it.
"Come on we have to go to Anko-sensei. She's pretty intimidating. Whatever you do don't let her see you flinch or show weakness… She'll just use it against you. Trust me I know." I nodded along to what he was saying even though I knew I wouldn't be able to accomplish what he wanted me to do. It's just ever since that 3rd grade incident, and the way Iruka looked so disappointed in me… I promised I wouldn't hurt anyone unless absolutely necessary.
"Alright you maggots! I expect these forms to be filled out by your parents ASAP! If you don't then you can't go on this field trip that I've so generously let you guys go on! Okay now that that's done go and get dressed! Once you're all out here I expect you to be doing your warm-up stretches!!"
I scrunched up my face as I listened to the loud lady talk. Why are all the woman here so loud?
The woman here though had dark purple hair and a small frame, but I wouldn't be surprised if she could pack a good punch. I may look small to but I hate when people underestimate me! She was also wearing a tight black belly button shirt, along with long light purple shorts.
I gulped nervously as Kiba pushed me over towards her, and I was grateful that most of the kids were already in the locker rooms.
"Inuzuka! You're late!! You're not usually this late, what happened to you!" She shouted and thrust her hands on her hips. Her tone sounded harsh but I think she sounded genuinely curious.
"Well, yes but this is the new kid and he didn't know his way around so I thought—"
"Ah yes! I've been wanting to meet you! What was your name again?" She asked as she looked me up and down, though she looked a little disappointed in my appearance. I'm guessing that she was hoping for an athletic looking guy with lots talent. I may not be able to lift weights but I want to see her face when I run! Heehee!
"My name's Naruto Uzumaki, ma'am." I said softly.
"Well at least you've got manners boy! Not many people around here are like that nowadays." She sighed.
"You're make it sound like you've been working here for 40 years." Kiba joked.
"Why you little maggot!! See what I mean?! No manners! Oh well. No use wasting my wisdom on a scrap of skin like you two. Here I've got this gym uniform for you. This is the only one left so it may be a little big on you. And here are two forms for each of you. We're going to be going on a field trip soon. And it's 5 dollars to ride the bus there and back. So make sure you bring enough money. Now off you go!" She said while pointing towards the lockers.
"Thank you Anko-sensei!" I said and smiled at her while bowing respectfully. She seemed caught off guard with my polite gestures because she hesitated for a while before calling back a 'you're welcome.'
"Woo! I thought she would have our skin for sure!" Kiba sighed as we walked into the boy's locker room. Akamaru's head poked out of his Jacket and he yipped happily. I smiled at them.
"Hey Kiba! You keep bringing that mutt here then Pein is gonna have you for dinner!" I heard a voice call from the other side of the room. I looked to see Shikamaru. The kid that helped me get to Math class with Uchiha-sensei.
"Oh keep your lazy nose out of my business Shika!!" Kiba laughed back while walking over to his locker. I waved at him and ran over, but I had to weave through a lot of people (almost naked people might I add).
"Hey Shikamaru! Remember me?!" I asked excitedly. He looked at me with a yawn and made a small smile.
"Hey Naruto. How is your first day going?" He asked while shedding off his shirt.
"It's pretty good. I hope I make lots of friends. Oh! I have to go! I'll see you in the gym!" I shouted while running off to find Kiba and get a locker near his. I was almost to my new friend when I felt myself being picked up off the floor by the back of my shirt.
"Hey you, the girl's locker room is across the gym." He said while turning me in midair so we were face to face. Jeebus he had a scary face! His teeth were pointy too! I think he's actually gonna eat me! I was about to just cower but then I remembered what he just said.
"I'm not a girl!! I'm no pervert either so why would I go in the girl's locker room!!?" I shouted. He winced at my volume but he didn't let me go.
"You sure are small framed enough to be one." He chuckled.
"Who are you calling small!?" I shouted back, completely forgetting that I was basically picking a fight with this guy. Nobody calls me small! (and now you know why I got in a lot of fights in my old school… the kids would use this to draw me in but then I couldn't fight back when they flew fists, because of my promise to Iruka.)
"Put him down Zabuza." I heard a familiarly dark voice say. I struggled to look over the large guys shoulder, and he was still holding me above the ground with one hand. I saw a head of red hair and I remembered where I heard the voice.
"Tch! Stay out of this Gaara. I've got this pipsqueak in the palm of my hands." He snickered. I saw Gaara roll his eyes in irritation.
I froze and thought for a moment when I heard remembered what Gaara had called this guy. His name.
"Zabuza, Zabuza. Where have I heard that name before?" I said while tapping my chin. I was completely ignoring the fact that almost everyone in the gym locker was staring at us now.
"Oh yeah! Hey, hey big guy, do you know a guy named Haku? He has long hair, looks kinda girly and h—" I couldn't even finish, because he had dropped me by then. I rubbed my now sore and bloody nose.
"Itaii…" I mumbled while picking myself up and wiping the blood away quickly.
I looked up to glare at Zabuza for suddenly dropping me but the guy had a far off expression on his face. As if he was seeing something that no one else could. Most of the kids were now circled around us and wondering what would happen next. I mentally noted that I saw Sasuke (the bastard the got me detention!) and Kiba in the crowd. I walked up to Zabuza and raised my hand so I could wave it in his face. I still didn't get a reaction.
"Helloooo!" I said loudly, this time I was snapping my fingers. He finally shook his head and shot dead angry eyes on me. I found myself pinned to the floor with him gripping my shirt roughly.
"Where did you hear that name?! How do you know him!" He asked loudly.
"Hey leave him alone Zabuza!" I heard Kiba cry and try prying him off me, but with one swift movement Kiba was flown towards the other kids by Zabuza. I didn't look away from Zabuza's angry and desperate eyes. I saw everything in those eyes. He was upset, worried, he wanted to know how Haku was. I smiled up at him and looked at him with out hesitation.
"I'm a friend of Haku's before I moved here. You know he talks about you a lot! And he looks great! A lot of the guys flirt with him but he always tells me that Zabuza was the only one for him." I said the last sentence in Zabuza's ear though, because I didn't think it was necessary for the other's to hear it. Zabuza had let go of me and he seemed almost happy.
"You're serious? H-he's okay?" he asked. I nodded and stood up. I held out a hand to him but he shoved it away and stood up on his own. I looked up at his towering form and smiled again. I looked around to see everyone was shocked. Even the teme seemed a little impressed. But soon enough everyone except Kiba and Shikamaru were getting their last minute things.
"Dude that was awesome! I've never seen Zabuza so pissed! You seem to get dangerous people upset easily. But you seemed so calm about it, I mean I didn't even see you flinch when he started yelling and stuff!" Kiba said in awe. Akamaru was pawing at my leg as if wanting to say the same thing.
"Yeah well I'm used to it." I sighed. Kiba and Shikamaru seemed surprised by this.
"You mean you get bullied often?" Shikamaru asked. I pursed my lips and thought of whether I should say anything else but then shrugged and walked off to grab my gym clothes, (which I dropped because of the big oaf!) and began getting dressed. Kiba did the same thing.
I can't wait to tell Haku that I saw Zabuza today. And he's right, that guy sure is tall! He sure doesn't look 18!