A/N: Sorry I haven't updated recently even though I'm on summer break. I've been catching up in anime and I still have a lot more to watch until I'm fully caught up. Not only that I gotta research colleges and what not, along with driving lessons. I'll update again ASAP, promise. Please Review, reviews make me happy!
Chapter 6
I didn't truly understand why I only hung around Hidan. Well, Deidara was always in his room making art, either that or he was outside testing his art. Tobi was usually running around all over the place. One minute he'd be sitting next to me, watching the TV, and the next minute, he'd be gone, off to bother Deidara or one of the other members. Kakuzu seldom came out of his room. All he ever seemed to do was count money and when he wasn't there he was usually out, doing whatever it was he did. I haven't seen Itachi and Kisame for a while. I hope they're doing okay.
It's been about a week and a half since these people kidnapped me and brought me here. I still haven't met either of the two other members and I haven't been doing much medical things either. Hidan seemed to dub me as the new maid and had me cooking and cleaning. I didn't mind much, really. If it pleases him, then I'll do whatever he….
Wait. I slapped my cheeks. Stop. I slapped my cheeks again. Stop. Stop. Stop. He's not my master. "I live only to serve Kami-sama," I muttered to myself, but why? Is that my only reason for existence? There can be more can't there? Shouldn't there be more?
My mind reeled as I tried to think of any teachings I had learn from Tenshii-sama, or Kiro-san.
I was attending the summer festival with Tenshii-sama and Kiro-san, along with a few palace guards. Tenshii-sama had to attend the opening ceremony, earlier in the day. She sat on a sort of a throne, which was placed near the main stage, where many acts were performed for viewing pleasure. To the right of the main stage were rows of stalls, with games and food. Just about everyone in the capital city attended.
I remember watching them all, laughing, having fun, enjoying each other's company. I felt something strange…something sad…begin to grow deep in my heart…a longing. I began to wonder what was I doing? Sure, I loved serving Kami-sama, Tenshii-sama, and even Kiro-san. I loved serving my people, but for once…I'd like to have fun like the people here at the festival.
I think Tenshii-sama noticed my discomfort. "What's wrong child?"
I looked to my right to see the worried look on her face. "I-I was just wondering, why I'm doing this. I-I want to have fun like these people here. I mean isn't there more to life than just serving Kami-sama and others?"
Tenshii-sama laughed. "Darling, you must realize that you aren't like those people." Her voice started off light but slowly turned serious. "You are one of the chosen. Kami-sama has blessed you with remarkable abilities and sees you as pure. You mingle with other people and you yourself shall become corrupt. Remember, you serve only Kami-sama. That is your sole purpose, which is why you must listen to what I say."
I remember the feeling of disappointment, when I heard her say those words. I wanted her to say something else. I don't know what, but anything but what she just said. I closed my eyes and whispered to myself, "I live only to serve Kami-sama. I live only to serve Kami-sama. That is my sole purpose in life." It was strange, the more I say those words, the sadder I became.
"Are you alright?" asked a cool, calm, collected voice.
I spun around on the spot to see Uchiha-san. "Uchi…I mean, Itachi-san."
"Are you alright?" He asked again.
"I-I'm fine. Why do you ask?"
"Usually when someone's talking to themselves, they may prove to be mentally instable."
I suddenly felt embarrassed, realizing that he had heard my muttering. "O-Oh…"
He stood there silently, looking down at me, or was he? I couldn't tell. His eyes looked so vacant. He could be looking right through me for all I know. "Are you going to move?" He asks, finally breaking the silence.
I looked at my surroundings and realized I was standing in front of the entrance to the kitchen. "O-Oh! I'm sorry!" I sputtered out, quickly moving into the kitchen, which I originally had no intention of going to. As I sat down at the table, Itachi spoke in his monotone voice again. "I'm making some tea. Would you like some?"
I nodded my head, but realized he couldn't see me because he was going through the cupboards. "Yes!" I said, a little too loud. "Yes, please."
I sat there fiddling with my thumbs. I kind of liked being around Itachi-san, but I didn't like it at the same time. I didn't know what to say, and I felt like I was making a fool of myself. "Where's Hidan this morning?" He asked, making me wonder why he would ever want to know where that man is.
"I don't know. When I woke up, he wasn't in his room," I answered in a small voice.
"That's sweet. Is he the first person you go to when you wake up in the morning?" His voice still monotone, even so I felt very embarrassed again. I didn't know what else to do after I woke up in the morning. I usually went to Hidan's room and waited for him to finish praying, then we'd have breakfast together. He's always demanding that I make him breakfast, and it's easier if we ate together so I could make food for both of us at the same time. "You've grown to like Hidan, haven't you?" He asked in a somewhat bored voice.
"N-No," I stuttered, the only word I could think of to say. Oh Kami-sama, I wish someone else would come in. Why did I agree to have tea with Itachi-san? I began to look around the room, as if looking for a way to escape. I could feel my eyes light up when I see a familiar tall blue man walk into the kitchen. "Ah, Itachi pour me some too," Kisame requests as he sits in the chair next to me.
"G-Good morning, Kisame-san," I greeted him, bowing my head slightly.
His yellow eyes moved to look at me. "So kid, you're still alive?"
"Y-Yes, why wouldn't I be?"
"Well, considering your stuck here with Kakuzu and Hidan….I wasn't going to be surprised if Kakuzu killed you outta annoyance or if Hidan decided to sacrifice you to that crazy God of his," He laughed, but I found nothing funny in his statement.
"W-would Hidan really sacrifice me?"
He stops laughing and thinks a minute. "I don't think so, you lasted this long haven't you? But then again, Hidan says that his favorite sacrifices are women. Apparently loves the way they scream, he's a bit of a sadist." He must have seen the look on my face, since he started laughing again. I didn't know if he was being serious or not.
That's when I noticed the bandaging on his arm. "Kisame-san, you're hurt."
"Oh yeah…almost forgot about that. I was being a tad bit reckless to tell ya the truth," He said calmly, as though it was no big deal.
"I'll heal you!" I exclaimed, my voice now full of sudden excitement.
"Uhhh…" Kisame moved a little away from me, but I didn't mind. I was excited; I could finally do something useful that doesn't have anything to with cooking or cleaning.
I came in dragging in my fucking scythe. Don't get me wrong, I like killing as much as the next guy, but it gets annoying when I gotta do it one after the other; there's no way I can give a proper sacrifice that way. Who the hell would have thought that some old lady would come out of nowhere and see me kill some young woman? Then after I killed her, I two fucking members of the fucking Anbu come out of nowhere! Damn, it was a fucking pain in the ass….
I walked into the kitchen, yawning all the while, expecting to see Aiko sitting at the table eating eggs and bacon and a plate waiting for me. Instead I saw Itachi. "What the hell are you doing here?"
"Drinking tea."
I could feel my eye twitch. "Where's Aiko?"
"She left with Kisame."
"Ki-Kisame! What the hell is she doing with that fish freak!"
"Kisame was injured."
"So!" I marched out of the kitchen.
I knocked on Kisame's door and, without waiting for a response, I stormed in to see Kisame and Aiko sitting on his bed, laughing.
"Are you joking?" Aiko asked, in a light cheerful voice.
"No, even though he was considered the 'Demon of the Hidden Mist', he was still a kid after all…" Kisame's voice trailed off, when he finally noticed that I was in the room. He looks at me and back to Aiko, obviously ignoring me. "So as I was saying…"
"Don't ignore me you damned shark man!"
"Hidan-sama!" Aiko leapt off the bed and stood before me in an instant. I admit I was a little surprised that she was happy to see me. ""Where were you this morning Hidan-sama?"
"Making a sacrifice," I answered her question briefly before saying, "Now, you're coming with me." Without even waiting for her response, I took her by the wrist and pulled her out of Kisame's room.
"W-where are we going, if you don't mind me asking?"
"Outside."
"Outside."
"Yeah, you haven't been outside in a fucking while right?"
"Oh, okay," she said smiling. "I'm glad; I finally have a chance to breathe some fresh air."
"What the hell is that suppose to mean?"
"This place smells like men."
"That why you clean!"
"I've only been here for a week. There's no why I could clean such a strong smell in a few days…" she mentioned to me, only to have me hit her lightly in the back of the head.
"Don't go insulting me you fucking bitch. I do not stink," I said slowly so she comprehends.
She looks like she wants to say something else, but decides against it. "Of course not, Hidan-sama."
I pat her on the head. "Good girl. Now put this on." I handed her a collar.
"What's this?"
"A leash." She gives me a strange look. "Hey, I can't have you running off on me!" I said defensively.
When we got out of the base, we found ourselves at the edge of the forest. Just ahead was a grassy field with a lot of purple and pink flowers. Was it really spring time already? I looked over at Aiko and it looked like she died and went to heaven. Grinning wildly, she ran out to the clearing, only to choke herself on the collar. I couldn't help but laugh. "Don't forget you're wearing a fucking leash, bitch."
She doesn't say anything; she only smiles. Together we walked out to the middle of the clearing and Aiko laid down on the grass. Not having anything else to do, I sit down beside her. We stayed there in silence, looking up at the cloudy sky.
"Hidan-sama, I wish I could stay like this forever."
"…forever is a really long time."
"I guess."
"Won't you get bored or something?"
"No, I don't think so. I'll have you."
I admit the idea was nice, to lay here and relax for the rest of time, but holy shit. I'd get bored out of my mind after a while. "Well, there's no way in hell I'm going to sit here in a field staring up at the sky for all of eternity."
She laughs. "No, I guess not."
We fell silent again for a moment, before she spoke again. "I'm very glad I met you Hidan, even though you're rude, bad tempered, violent…"
I cover her mouth with my hand. "That's enough." She blinks up at me with her periwinkle eyes. I could still feel her smiling. I didn't like the look she was giving me and looked away, removing my hand at the same time.
She sits up and looks at me with worry. "Is something wrong Hidan-sama?"
"Nothing's wrong, damn it. Stop worrying about me."
"I-I can't help it." She drew her knees in close to her chest and started twiddling her fingers. I noticed a blush on her face. Dear Jashin…
