What Brings Us Together
Chapter 11
Sakura: Lili-chan! Can i do the disclaimer.
Lili-chan: Sure. Go ahead.
Sakura: Lili doesn't own any of the Naruto characters or ANY of the songs used in this chapter. R&R PLEEZ!!!
Lili-chan: Thank you Sakura!
"Nori. Wake up." A certain voice was trying to wake me from my peaceful slumber. I groaned and snuggled closer into his chest.
"Tsunade called saying that she needed to talk to you." He was a persistent sucker.
"Five more minutes." I mumbled as I turned over and pulled the covers over my head. My eyes shot open when I felt his mouth on my neck. He gently bit down onto my neck. I moaned quietly at the feel of his canines scraping the skin on the sensitive spot of my neck. He pulled his mouth away and chuckled.
"I knew that'd wake you up." I threw the blankets off me and turned to him.
"That's cheating." I pouted. He just smirked and kissed my forehead. I stretched before stepping out of bed and headed towards the bathroom. I yawned loudly before turning the faucet on. I splashed my face cold water before grabbing the spare toothbrush from beneath the sink. I brushed my teeth and hair before walking out. Gaara was walking in, with a duffel bag full of stuff.
"Sakura brought you a few things for you to choose from." He tossed it onto the bed before walking into the bathroom. I smiled and dove for the duffel bag. I looked through the articles of clothing that Sakura had brought me. I had to pick one dress for my solo songs and whatever else for my songs with the girls. That's when my phone started playing "Story Of A Girl" which was Tsunade's caller id. I pulled it out from under the pillow and flipped it open.
"Hello?" I answered. "Noriko! Are you ready for the show?" Tsunade's voice sounded somewhat stressed. Probably hadn't had any sake today.
"Yeah. We're over here at my family's manor and then we'll be over there." There was a pause.
"It starts in 45 minutes Noriko." I froze.
"OH SHIT!!! I GOTTA HURRY! I'LL SEE YOU THERE TSUNADE-SAMA!!!!" I shrieked before hanging up and grabbing my outfits. I dressed in a pair of torn black jeans with my bright blue tights underneath and a black shirt with blue angel wings on the back. I put my hair in two high ponytails and pulled on my black converse. The jeans hung low and showed my curse mark proudly.
Gaara came out of the bathroom right then.
"Need me to port you there?" he already knew the answer.
"Yes please! Are the others already there?" I grabbed the duffel bag before he pulled me outside and the sand swirled around us. We appeared in the dressing room, where Sakura, TenTen, and Hinata were waiting.
"Glad to see you made it Nori. You ready?" Sakura waved from her seat, drumsticks in hand.
"Almost. I can't pick a dress for my solo." Hinata walked forward to the duffel bag I'd brought with me. She dove in, pulling out 3 different dresses that Sakura had picked out.
"You should wear this one Nori-chan." Hinata pointed to a black halter dress. The skirt was short in the front, and flowed longer in the back. She pulled out a pair black heeled sandals that had long silk ribbons that would wrap around my calves.
"Thanks Hina-chan." I hugged her tightly when the call came.
"The boys are on stage right if you wanna join them Gaara." TenTen winked as she walked out. Her tight camouflage skinny jeans went well with her torn black top and knee high combat boots. Hinata followed, her white t-shirt with a giant black gothic cross on the front went perfectly with her acid washed skinnies and knee high white Converse. Sakura smiled before she followed them out. She wore a black and pink plaid schoolgirl skirt with her pink knee high tights and black converse and a pink polo with a black guitar across her back.
I grabbed my bright blue special SG guitar and headed out the door. I got a quick kiss from Gaara before walking out on stage. The crowd cheered as we took our places.
"Hey guys! We're Angels Cry! Enjoy the show!"
I watched them as they performed. Naruto was cheering on Hinata, Kiba howling dramatically, and Sasuke just watching along with me.
"Shut up you two! I can hear you more then I can hear them!" Tsunade scolded Naruto and Kiba.
"Sorry baa-chan." Naruto hung his head like a little boy.
"You people enjoying yourselves out there?" Nori panted into the mic. They screamed in response.
"This goes to 2 of my greatest friends. They'd hit a bit of a rough patch some time ago. You know who you guys are!" Noriko took a swig of water and looked back at Sakura. Sakura smirked and clicked her sticks together 3 times before Nori strummed her guitar, bringing her lips to the microphone.
(Die For You by Megan McCauley)
Your fear
It moves me
Your weakness
I taste
I breathe you
I hate you
You course through my veins
And now!
And now!
You want me
You love me
And I hate myself
I need you
But I hate you
Cause I want nothing else
And I bleed you
Since I've healed you
Your pain escapes through me
Cause I breathe you
But I hate you
Cause they said we could never be
They can't see
I know I
Shouldn't love you
There's just too much to fake
But you see me
And I feel you
And I am not afraid
I'm not afraid
And I bleed you
Since I've healed you
Your pain escapes through me
Cause I breathe you
But I hate you
Cause they said we could never
It seems the pain's been
Traded
Since I've brought you through
And now my mind's been
So jaded
And I would kill myself
For you
(I'd die for you)
And I bleed you
Since I've healed you
Your pain escapes through me
Cause I breathe you
But I hate you
Cause they said we could never
And I bleed you
Since I've healed you
But I hate you
But I breathe you
And I see you
And I feel you
And I hate you
But I'd die for you
I die for you
Oooooh…
People screamed when she finished, waving signs and jumping. They all walked forward and bowed before running off stage. TenTen jumped into Kiba's arms, making him carry her bridal style. Naruto hugged Hinata and spun her around. Sakura ran to Sasuke, who planted a kiss on her forehead. Nori ran at me and jumped towards me. I held her bridal style, spinning once before kissing her gently and placing her on the ground.
"Sorry to interrupt, but she's got 15 minutes to doll herself up after that work out." Tsunade put a hand on Nori's shoulder before dragging her off. Hinata was forced to follow. I sighed and resumed my position against the wall.
"I had no idea she finished that song!" Sakura squealed.
"She showed it to me a while back. Then she thought of the break up with you and Sasuke. She had bolted to her notebook and jotted it down." I informed her.
"I remember when she first got the idea for it." Sakura closed her eyes, reminiscing probably. They chatted amongst themselves till Nori came running. I froze when I saw her.
Her blue-black hair was pulled back into a low bun with a blue rose pinned to it. Her dress was a halter-top, showing her smooth shoulders. The skirt was short, but flowed in longer waves as it reached the back. Black satin ribbon wrapped around her calves from her heeled sandals. Her eyes were framed in black, making the slant slightly. Her full lips were a deep crimson color, and her long lashes batted dramatically. She must've seen my stunned look, and a smirk played across her tantalizing lips. She skipped forward and kissed my cheek. She giggled and walked on stage. The crowd cheered as she stood before the mic. I saw Hinata standing with a group of girls that would be her back up singers. She wore a silver gown that matched the other two girls.
"Looks like I'm back!" Nori cheered. The crowd roared with delight. "As you know, KUNOICHI records has decided to have me record a solo album of mostly ballads or love songs. Here's a sneak peek of it." She then paused, thinking.
"Oh before I forget! Just kidding. This song goes out to my inspiration. He knows who he is." She winked in my direction before she snapped her fingers. She drew the mic closer and began to sing.
(Right Here (Departed) by Brandy)
When you feel our heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
You'll be right here with me
Oh-oh
You'll be right here with me
When you're life is going too fast
Off the train tracks
I can slow it down
Just when you think you bout to turn back
Scared you might crash
I'll be your ground
When you feel our heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
When your tears have dried from cryin'
And the world has turned to silent
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
I'll be right here with you
You'll be right here with me
I'll be right here with you
You'll be right here with me
When you're so trapped and there's just no key
And you can't breathe
I'll breathe for you
The fire's got you down on both knees
And the walls are closing in
But I'll be breakin' through
Wooh wooh
And when you feel alone
Imma be ya home
When others come and go
Ya know I got you
When you feel our heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
When your tears have dried from cryin'
And the world has turned to silent
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
I will be there
Right be side you
Every step you take
I will be your strength
Your shelter
Shield you from the rain
Oh
When you feel
When you feel our heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
When your tears have dried from cryin'
And the world has turned to silent
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
When you feel our heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
When your tears have dried from cryin'
And the world has turned to silent
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
I'll be right here with you
You'll be right here with me
I'll be right here with you
You'll be right here with me
I'll be right here with you
You'll be right here with me
I'll be right here with you
You'll be right here with me, yeah
The crowd cheered at her performance. She smiled and bowed.
"Hope you're enjoying things so far. Here's another one for ya!" Hinata seated herself in front of a white grand piano, and played a soft tune.
(I Hate This Part by PCD)
We're driving slow
Through the snow
On fifth avenue
And right now
Radio's all that we can here
Now we ain't talk
Since we left
It's so overdue
The world
Slows down
But my heart
Beats fast right now
I know
This is
The part
Where the end starts
I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through my fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you
I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take your tears
I hate this part right here
Everyday
7 takes
Of the same old scene
Seems we're bound
By the laws
Of the same routine
Gotta talk
To you now
Before we go to sleep
But will we sleep
Once I tell you
It's hurting me
The world
Slows down
But my heart
Beats fast right now
I know
This is
The part
Where the end starts
I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through my fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you
I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take your tears
I hate this part right here
I know you'll ask me to hold on
Carry on like nothing's wrong
But there is no more time for lies
Cause I've seen sunset in your eyes
I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through my fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you
That I gotta do it
I gotta do it
I gotta do it
I hate this part
I gotta do it
I gotta do it!
I GOTTA DO IT!!!!!
Oh…
I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take these tears
I hate this part right here…
Noriko had let her voice go free on the last lines of the "I gotta do it" part. So much that she went to her knees. She threw her arms out while the crowd screamed. She walked forward and bowed before walking offstage. She walked towards us with a smile on her face. Then her cloudy eyes widened before she coughed harshly.
She had a coughing fit. The coughing continued even as she fell forward. I caught her and went on one knee, resting her head onto the raised one. She was still coughing when I saw it. Blood streamed from her lips and into her hand as she covered her mouth. When she finished coughing, she looked at the red fluid that stained her hands in horror. Her eyes widened, before sliding shut. My sand flew around us when Naruto gave us an opening by going crowd surfing. We all ported to the manor into the bedroom as I lay her on the floor.
"What's going on?" TenTen shrieked as she knelt on the floor next to Noriko.
"The curse mark must've done more damage then we thought." I hissed as I shook her. Her heart was fluttering and beating irregularly. I heard her choke when I realized what had happened. She was drowning in her own blood. She had pushed too far and her body couldn't handle it. I started pressing on her chest, 1, 2, 3 times before plugging her nose and pressing my lips to hers. I breathed air into her before pressing my ear against her chest. She still wasn't breathing Her heartbeat was beginning to slow down as I continued my efforts. Naruto had ported in with Hinata when her heart stopped completely.