Chapter 4: Let It Go
It was already late once Kenji and herself found there way to the nearest neighboring town. She had plenty of money so they quickly found an open late café and had a small meal. Mizuki didn't talk to entire time; she was too distracted and upset about what had happened earlier that day. She thought to herself what could possibly make Itachi act so callous and cold towards her. They had spent their entire lives together and that was not the Itachi she ever knew. Certainly this was not the person he always was. He couldn't have decided that when they were kids. Things of that nature just were not a typical topic for children to consider. He was not the boy she remembered, and ever if what he said was true there still was something ominous she just couldn't shake.
They finished their meal in the same silence it had started in and Mizuki took Kenji's hand and led them to a near by Inn. It was not uncommon for siblings to share beds at Inn's so they got a single to conserve their money. It was unknown to her why but she had this feeling that they would be away for their home for a long while. After being given their room keys they went up three flights of stairs, exited the hall and went left to the end of the adjacent hall to their room. It was dark inside until they found the light switch, and the air wasn't on so the room was a little stuffy. However they settled in and Mizuki helped her brother get ready for bed. Once they both brushed their teeth and were changed they nestled into what would be darkest coldest summer night of their lives. They had no idea what they would be waking up too.
Morning came the sun shining through the windows, and birds were singing outside. It seemed it would be a pleasant day, and one that Mizuki desperately needed. She dressed them both in a rush so they could make it to the market for something to eat before it got too crowded. Once they were downstairs and in the streets now she realized to her dismay that they had gone to the same town Itachi had taken them to for vacation. Almost immediately this made tears come to her eyes, but she didn't want Kenji to worry or suffer because of her. So she sucked back the hot tears and dead breath in her lungs, and recomposed herself. Kenji tugged at her hand and she gave him a reassuring smile as they walked into a small restaurant and ordered him something to eat. While they ate they could hear nervous chatter all around town. People were screaming and gasps of shock could be heard from all corners of town.
Excuse me can you tell me what is everyone in such a fuss over today. "She asked their server."
You haven't heard my dear. Last night there was a massacre in Konoha. Someone killed the entire Uchiha clan save for one lone boy found wandering the streets late last night. He was found in the early morning with a tear and blood stained face and he isn't speaking to anyone. I guess the nurses are trying to get information out of him but all he can say is "big brother, why". That's the gossip at least.
Oh my god, the whole clan…….
Sis what's a massacre?
Oh my I shouldn't have said anything like that in front of such a young boy. Please do forgive me. If you want to know more just read the paper. The story is on all the pages.
Thank you, here take this and I don't need change.
Thank you. "The waitress shouted after Mizuki as she took Kenji's had and ran to get the nearest paper."
The woman at the restaurant hadn't been lying. It was on all the pages. The entire Uchiha clan had been killed in the night; most in their beds but some were found scattering the streets. No one had been found alive except for one boy. On the page where they talked about the only survivor they had his picture, and contact information if anyone knew anything about him. She was sure when she saw the picture who it was. Though the face was pained and tormented, and streaks of tears stained his face she was sure it was Sasuke. Realization hit Mizuki like a rock. The only person capable of doing such an act and the only person that would have spared Sasuke could only be one man. He had yelled at her and forced her to leave the village the night before he killed their entire clan and family. She wrung the paper in her hands and lost all composure. The tears this time could not be held back. They came pouring like a current as she lost all strength in her legs and fell to her knees. The people around her paid her no mind they were all to busy in their own lives to worry about what was happening in theirs. Kenji fell to his knees beside her, wrapping her in his arms, and cried beside her. Mizuki was nearly hysterical and soon the sorrow overcame her and she blacked out falling fully to the ground.
Once she came to she found herself back in their room at the Inn. What had happened she thought? Recalling the events of the day leading up till now she began to cry again. Rage had set in now too and she glared at painting on the wall and watched as it burst into black flames. She could feel more tears moving down her cheek, but these were different. They were more viscous then the later and hotter. Wiping her eye the stain of red on her hand came into view.
So you are Uchiha as I thought. No wander you were so upset about the news. "A strange man came into view as Mizuki cleared her sight and looked up from were she lay. He must have been the one to carry her here."
Who the hell are you and what did you do to my eyes?
Calm down please I mean neither you nor you little brother any harm.
My little brother, Kenji where is he? If you hurt him I'll kill you.
I have no doubt that you could and would but Kenji is it? He's fine. If you'll just look out the window you'll see him playing in the park with my daughter. "At this Mizuki quickly got up and peered out the window while staying alert to this new man. There he was safe and happily playing just like the man had said with a little girl."
So tell me now who the hell are you?
My name in Kanda and my daughter is Yukari. And to answer your earlier question I haven't done anything to your eyes.
Then what happened to that painting? I was just looking at it and I was so angry this word I didn't even know came into my mind and then it burst into black fire. And on top of that how did you know I was Uchiha?
Well first no one was as upset about the massacre as you were. That was a dead give away. And as for the painting I've only heard rumors about the Uchiha eye techniques but I would be willing to guess that was the Mangekyo Sharingan. An evolved for of the normal Uchiha Sharingan. How you got that, well if you are not aware then I have no guess for you.
Mangekyo? How do you know so much about our clan and yet your not Uchiha?
I have always wanted a Kekkei Genkai, but the very meaning and nature of such is unreachable for normal humans. I'm sure you know you have to be born into certain clans to have access to certain techniques. However this hasn't stopped my fascination or love of such things so I have traveled the world to learn as much as I can about many different clans and their Kekkei Genkai. All I have heard is that a great price must be paid in order to obtain such power.
A great price huh? Like maybe a life of someone you love?
Perhaps that would be a reasonable assumption.
So what do we do now Kanda? You won't tell anyone about us will you? I fear that if anyone finds that we are Uchiha the clan killer might come after us to fully finish the job. I don't worry so much for myself, but I can't let anything happen to Kenji he's all I have left in this world.
Fear not my friend I won't tell your secret. However you should consider getting out of town soon. Someone is bound to notice you and shinobi regularly pass through when they leave for missions. I own a small farm on the outskirts of fire country and we have a guest house. You and Kenji are welcome to stay there. Plus we could really use the help with harvest and planting this year.
Of course I wouldn't expect to stay for free. Thank you very much we will make are selves as useful to your family as possible.
It's settled then. Why don't you pack your belongings and I'll go get the kids ready. We'll head out at day break. The kids should rest until then.
Mizuki began to pack their things when Kenji came in with Yukari. He was so tired from playing all day that the two of them quickly passed out on the bed together. After she was done packing Kanda and she each passed out in a chair across the room from each other. The sun began to peak over the horizon and roosters began to crow in the distance. Kanda and Mizuki were already awake getting there stuff packed into a wagon outside. They were waiting to wake up the kids until they were ready to leave. It would be a long ride to where Kanda's farm was and the kids needed as much sleep as possible. They would have to begin working the following day after they arrive so there was no time to waste. It was as good a deal as they were going to get though. They would put in the work at the farm to earn their keep and in return they had a place to live and Kanda would keep their secret that other Uchiha's had survived the massacre.
Ok so this is the first authors' note I've done. I just wanted to say thank you to the people that have been reading my story thus far. I hope you like. Sorry it took me so long to get this chap up. These next few chapters are gonna be kinda hard to write it's the only part I knew had to come but didn't have planned out well enough. I'm kinda just letting it come to me. So please bare with me. Also I would really like if I could get some more reviews from people. I really want to hear what people like and don't like and maybe some areas I can improve on. This is after all my first fanfic and I really want to write more. I'm having great fun with and I already have so many other ideas. So please please please review. Thanks
