Ari was outraged. How could Genji betray the hidden ice village?? Ari thought to herself. Angrily, she practically stomped into the main hallway where all the guests were.
"Excuse me everyone! I have an announcement to make!" She shouted, gaining everyone's attention. "Our former friend Genji is a traitor! She's been working for Orochimaru!" Ari exclaimed as she threw an open folder on the table. Hikari was devastated. Could it really be true??
" It is true! And as my first mission as an A.N.B.U, I will be the one to take down Matsunaga, Genji!" Ari shouted. She clenched her fist as she made that vow to herself.
Back in sound, Genji was able to enjoy a good nights sleep in her bed. As morning came and the sun shone brightly through the window she awoke from her peaceful sleep Slowly she sat up, still somewhat weary.
"Do you sleep still?" Came a voice. Genji turned her head only to see her lord. He was looking out the window as he rested against the wall. His arms crossed. He was simply a shadow until he stepped into the light from the darkness.
"Yes Milord." She responded. She wrapped her arms around her legs and watched his every move.
"Tell me." He started. He looked back out the window and closed his slitted eyes. " Are you troubled by the fact that you can't be friends with Ari any longer?" He asked. He turned and beckoned her forward. Without hesitation she stood and approached him, standing within arm's length of him.
"No, Milord!" She exclaimed with a shy smile. He tilted his head to the side in doubt. He obviously didn't believe her all to well. Orochimaru dipped his head down slowly. She could feel his warm breath on her neck as he brought his lips closer to her ear.
" I will allow for you to make a decision. You may stay here and continue your work for me.. Or you may leave this mansion and everything else and be with your friends. It's your time to choose. What's it going to be??" He asked in a soft calm voice. Her eyes widened. How could he make her decide between something like this!?? The true answer was not that hard to decide though. It was obvious!
" I want to continue living here, Milord. There's no way I could choose Ari over everything you have done for me." She replied with a smile. He looked at her questionably, his eyebrow raised. Her expression remained the same. He closed his eyes and breathed deeply. A smirk formed on his pale face and he opened his eyes once again to look at her.
" Well, Isn't that a good thing?" He responded. She could tell by the way his tone of voice was he was kind of relived that she chose him over Ari.. She pretended she didn't notice.
Orochimaru then turned to look back out the window, upon the village.
" So, Have you been keeping up with Sasuke's training?" He asked.
" Yes, Milord. Kimimaro claims him to be weak and stubborn. I think it will take a while." Genji responded. The lord looked at her again.
" I have something I would like you to do for me." He stated. Genji listened patiently. " I want you to make me dinner." He finished with a smirk. " And set it for two." He added.
Genji smiled and nodded.
" Yes, Milord!" She exclaimed bowing politely.
" Good. Have someone fetch me when you are done. There is something I want to discuss with you that is very personal." He explained as he turned to the window again. Genji nodded and left the room.