Chapter 6- Rising Sun

Early Note: I have failed to mention earlier, that currently in the Akatsuki, both Hidan and Tobi are not there yet, as they both came after Deidara. They both may appear later, but currently the full Akatsuki members are as follows: Pein, Konan, Sasori, Kakuzu, Zetsu, Kisame, and Itachi.

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Leader's gaze flickered across the various members. He had planned this from the start. By giving Deidara a chance to heal and grow, he also gave him time to bond with the members, causing more of them to want him around.

He nearly smirked.

Except Sasori.

No, he didn't hate the redhead, and was quite fond of his loyalty, despite his cold and uncaring attitude. He was a powerful, respected member. It was just too bad he had a superiority complex.

He planned on Deidara joining the Akatsuki as a full member. He was definitely strong enough, as well as unique, passionate, and talented. He had a kekkei-genkai, which was revealed to be extinct by the blonde. There was nothing ordinary about the kid, and the Akatsuki could definitely use him.

Now, on with his plan.

"Feel free to speak up as you wish. You can debate the issue as well. I have taken my side already, but discuss it amongst yourselves." With that, Leader's hologram disappeared.

And immediately, Konan spoke up.

"I believe that Deidara-san is very much worthy of being a member. He has been with us for two years now, and you all have seen how he has grown and strengthened. He will make a very unique accomplice for us."

Sasori snorted. "Deidara is not an equal of any of us, and he doesn't deserve to be treated as so. He is not only inexperienced, but is very immature. He is only fifteen, and that is too early to join the Akatsuki."

"Oh? Sasori, you are such a stiff. You're forgetting that Itachi was very young when he joined! And besides, absolutely no one can ever meet your standards. Deidara is not immature, he just doesn't bow to your every will. Face it, you've finally met someone as stubborn as you!" Kisame smirked after finishing.

"Stiff? Kisame, you are just too laid back. Yes, Itachi was young, but could he and Deidara be any more different? And my standards are fine, thank you." Sasori's tone was slightly ruffled, the smallest ounce of irritancy seeping through.

Kakuzu was the next to speak. "I have to agree with Sasori. I do not know the kid, but he is young and reckless. I have seen him arguing with Sasori, and he evidently has no respect for authority. We do not need any more chaos than we already have."

Zetsu shrugged. "I don't care whether the kid stays as a subordinate or becomes a member. Pheh. You people probably aren't concerned with my opinion anyway."

For several hours, it went on like this. Sasori was the main one opposing Deidara being a member, and Konan was the ringleader for him becoming a member, closely followed by Kisame. Irritated by the buzzing of the other member's voices, Itachi opened his eyes and just barely spoke.

"Quiet. If you wish me to express my opinion, be quiet."

In that small dialogue, the room was silenced. (Probably thanks to the Mangekyou staring at them as well).

"Thank you. As you all know, Deidara-san is very young, which, for most, can be an inhibition. But in his case, it seems to magnify his energy and passion. He also has more time to learn and improve, and to blend with all of us other members-"

"Unless the brat gets himself killed first-" Sasori was silenced by a chilling glare from the Mangekyou-user.

"Anyway, I will get to my vote. I say he should not join."

Konan, Kisame, and Kakuzu jaw-dropped. Sasori stared, a little too expressively than he wanted to.

Kisame shook his head. "That's something we should have expected from you, Itachi-san. A complete surprise."

Sasori nodded. "Three against two. One neutral. I do believe we have made a decision."

Konan sighed, but nodded. "I will summon Leader-sama." With that, she made a hand-sign.

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Within minutes, Leader appeared. "I assume you have reached a decision."

Sasori, Kisame, and Konan nodded. The last two quite reluctantly so.

"What is it then?"

Sasori spoke up. "We have decided that Deidara is not worthy of being a member."

Leader nodded, just barely hiding a smirk. "Very well. Retrieve him for me, bring him here."

As Sasori turned to leave, he heard something that made him clench his fists.

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"So that we may initiate him as a full-fledged member of the Akatsuki."

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Deidara was going insane with boredom.

He was currently hanging upside down for the kitchen table. All around his upside-down head were scattered little clay creatures, ranging from birds to alligators, and he hummed lightly with impatience.

Gosh, un. How long can one stupid meeting of theirs take, yeah?!

He huffed, crossing his arms, not caring how childish he looked. He got this way when he was bored.

And currently, he was the most bored he had been in forever.

Can they not just let me come to the meetings, yeah? At least then I could be around someone! It is too quiet in here, and it is becoming completely unnerving, un!

But he just sat there. He would prove to Sasori that he was patient and mature. Then, he inwardly snorted.

Like that will ever happen, yeah.

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Sasori growled.

How can Leader want that brat here?! I understand if he would want him as a subordinate, but as our equal?! Never.

He paced out of the meeting room, looking for the blonde. When he spotted him, hanging upside down and humming, he nearly made a double-take.

You have to be kidding me. Gosh, could this kid be any dumber?!

He walked over to Deidara, yanked him down by his ponytail (getting a loud yell of protest from the blonde), and pulled him (stumbling) into the meeting room.

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Well, at least something is happening now, yeah.

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Dx Sorry if this chapter seems rushed or dumb. I'm trying, I really am. Thank you to everyone who is supporting me, reviewing my stories, and just making me feel appreciated!

This chapter is for you, guys! =3