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Chapter Twelve
Sasuke arrived at his home and took a shower. He stepped out of the restroom and laid down on his bed to think. He wondered what it was that made him actually wan to talk to that girl. She was so annoying! How could he ever think that she was normal? She was as bad as Naruto. Still, there was something about her that made him want to talk to her. For some reason he felt annoyed when she ignored him or when she spent more time with Naruto. He wondered why, but he supposed that he had gotten to used to getting all of the attention because of his stupid fan club. At least she wasn't as annoying as Sakura.
He stood up and looked around his room. He realized that he hadn't cleaned in a while and so he began to pick up the various objects that were strewn on the floor.
Rei finally finished unpacking all of her stuff. To be honest she would have finished a while ago, but she had gotten lazy. She sighed and took a shower. When she stepped out she looked at the time and figured that she should make some dinner. She sighed. As much as she hated cooking she knew a shinobi couldn't live of off ramen, but tell that to Naruto. She began to take out the things she would need when she had an idea.
She thought of Sasuke and of how he had paid for her food. She wondered what if he knew how to cook. After all, he lived alone and she wondered what he ate. She decided to cook something for him. Although she was too lazy to cook she was pretty good at it. She finished dinner and headed to Sasuke's house. She grinned on the way there. Sure, she was going to thank him with the food, but going to his house had another important purpose. Entertainment. She would like nothing more than to annoy Sasuke to the brink of insanity.
Sasuke went to the kitchen and looked through the cabinets looking for something to eat. As he reached for a cup of ramen he heard someone calling him. He sighed as he recognized that irritating voice. He trudged to the door hoping a rogue shinobi would come out and kill him before he had to face that girl. Sadly that didn't happen. He stepped outside and there she was grinning straight at him. He sighed.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at home?"
"You're so mean. That's no way to receive a guest."
"Just tell me what you want." He said exasperated.
"Well, I wanted to thank you for the ramen and so I made you dinner."
"You didn't have to do that." He mumbled, looking away.
"I know, but I also know that you were probably going to eat something like ramen."
Sasuke didn't reply and she smirked knowing she had guessed right. Sasuke stepped inside and left the door open so Rei could enter. She walked in and followed Sasuke to the kitchen. Rei took out the food and set it on the table.
"Hope you like it. I'm not the best cook ever, but it's edible."
Sasuke sighed and picked up his chopsticks knowing that she wouldn't leave him alone until he tried the food. He reluctantly picked up some food and guided it to his mouth.
'Look on the bright side, it might be poisoned.' He thought.
He chewed the food carefully and found that it was good. He looked at Rei a bit surprised that she could actually cook. She smirked.
"What, you thought I couldn't cook?"
Sasuke looked away. He looked down at the food and then back up at Rei.
"What about you have you had dinner yet?"
"Well, no I wanted to bring you some food before it got cold."
Sasuke sighed and pushed the food towards her.
"Eat."
"But I-"
"Just eat, you stupid girl."
Rei sighed and began eating with Sasuke.
As they ate Sasuke thought back to their training. He thought about the jutsu that Rei had used to lock his fire attack. He knew that it wasn't from Kirigakure and it certainly wasn't from Konoha, so then, where had she learned it? She was stronger than she seemed and he began to wonder if maybe she was hiding something. He wondered how strong she really was. He looked up at her and saw her eating messily. He sighed. How could someone so clumsy and annoying be so strong?
"What's wrong Sasuke?"
Sasuke looked up at her and decided that he had to know.
"During our training what was that technique you used to block my attack?"
Rei looked at Sasuke for a moment and sighed. She put down her food and looked down at it thinking of what to say.
"You're not going to stop bothering me if I don't tell you, huh?"
"No."
Rei sighed.
"The technique I used is very special. My father is the one who showed me how to use it."
"But, if your father was from Konoha, then why haven't I ever seen that jutsu before?"
"That jutsu isn't known to many people. In fact I may be the only one that can use it."
"Why?"
"Sasuke, I really shouldn't tell you. I said enough already." Rei said exasperated.
"No, I want to know more. What are you hiding?" Sasuke said suspiciously.
"Sasuke, I can't tell you."
"Why? Did Kakashi tell you not to say anything?"
"No, it's not Kakashi, it's the Hokage. I don't want to cause any trouble."
"Rei, tell me what you're hiding." Sasuke demanded.
Rei looked at Sasuke and knew that she was defeated.
"You just don't give up do you?"
Sasuke smirked.
"I'll tell you a bit more, but just a bit. Don't tell Kakashi I told you."
Sasuke nodded and Rei sighed. Maybe it hadn't been such a good idea to visit Sasuke.
"I guess you can say that the reason I can use some very unique jutsu is because I have some rather unique abilities."
"What do you mean?"
"My father was from a powerful clan. Unfortunately most of the clan died out during the battle with the Kyuubi. After that my father decided to go to Kirigakure. My mother's family lived there after all. We were happy there and my father used to teach me the jutsu from Konoha and his clan. Apparently the Hatori clan had a Kekkei Genkai and so I have it too. Wirth it comes a series of special techniques. The one I used against your attack was one of them."
"So, you have a Kekkei Genkai?" Sasuke said, shocked.
Rei nodded.
"And what is this Kekkei Genkai you posses?"
"It doesn't matter."
Sasuke saw that she didn't want to tell him and didn't pressure her.
"Wait, if you were so happy in Kirigakure why did you come to Konoha?"
Rei looked way and stood up.
"It's late, I should get back home."
Sasuke knew she wouldn't tell him and so he just nodded and stood up.
"If you want I can walk you home." Sasuke mumbled while looking away.
Rei smiled as she saw a faint blush cross Sasuke's face. She knew that he was trying to be nice to make up for making her tell him about her past. She had to give him credit for trying. She knew that it wasn't easy for Sasuke to be nice. She shook her head.
"No, that's alright."
Sasuke walked with her to the door. She stepped outside and turned back smirking.
"Goodnight, Sauke-Kun." She said mockingly.
Sasuke gritted his teeth and his eye began to twitch. Still, he managed to smirk at her.
"Goodnight, you brat."
Rei stuck out her tongue and left. Sasuke chuckled at how immature she was. He was starting to get used to her annoying nature and he wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing. He supposed he would have to learn to put up with her if he wanted to keep his sanity.
Rei walked through the dark streets of Konoha. It was later that she had thought and here wasn't anyone around. She sighed. She hated it when the streets were too quiet, it unnerved her. As she walked she had an uneasy feeling, like someone was watching her. She quickened her pace and remained alert. As she walked she saw someone in front of her. She tensed and readied a kunai. As she got closer to the person she was relieved to see who it was.
"Rei-chan, what are you doing out so late?"
"I could say the same to you, Naruto-kun."
"Well, I was just heading home from the ramen shop. What bout you?"
"I had some things to do. I didn't expect it would take so long."
"I can walk with you if you want." Naruto said, blushing slightly.
Rei smiled.
"I would like that."
They began to walk, but Rei still had that uneasy feeling. She tried to remain calm. At least now she was with Naruto.
'Maybe I should have let Sasuke walk me home.' She thought.
She eased up a bit after a while of walking. Nothing had happened so far and Naruto was as cheerful as ever. She laughed at his jokes and soon she was close to her home. She couldn't help but let out a sight of relief when she saw she was almost home.
"Rei-chan, are you alright?"
"I'm fine Naruto. I just-"
Rei didn't have time to finish what she had to say because at that moment two shinobi appeared. One of them knocked Rei out before she had time to react while the other punched Naruto, sending him back. Before Naruto could stand up they were gone. He looked around or Rei, but she was gone too.
Sasuke stood with his team in the Hokage's office. He had been called a while after Rei had left. He looked around and wondered where she was.
'She'll probably be late.' He thought.
The Hokage arrived and turned to look at them.
"I have a very important mission for you. Your mission is to get back Rei Hatori from the rogue shinobi that took her tonight."
Sauke froze. She had been taken away? How could tat happen? He was so surprised that he didn't hear the rest of what the Hokage had to say. He felt a sudden wave of anger surging through his body. He felt guilty for not taking her back home and worried of what could happen to her. He looked up at the Hokage.
"Who took her?" He said fiercely.
The others turned to look at him.
"We don't know yet. The only witness we have is Naruto and he didn't see the attackers clearly."
Sasuke turned to look at Naruto. He frowned. He couldn't believe he had let them take her. He tried to stay calm. He couldn't let his emotions take over. He had to remain calm if he wanted to get her back.
"We're not sure of where they are taking her or why they took her, so you must hurry. You are to apprehend the men that captured her and ring them back here for questioning, now go."
They left the Hokage's office and soon they were running through the woods. Sasuke still couldn't believe that they had taken her.
As he ran he found himself hoping that they could find her soon and he that she would be fine. When he realized how worried he was he frowned and wondered why he cared so much. She was just an annoying girl. Still, she was his friend and she wasn't really that annoying. She was definitely better than Sakura. She was nice and strong and determined. She understood him and gave him space while keeping him company. She was one of his best friends and he wouldn't let anything happen to her. He would defeat the men that had taken her and take her back to Konoha. He swore he would save her and he wouldn't let anything happen to her. He was surprised at his own noble thoughts and made a note to not let her know about his little promise. He knew if she found out he would never hear the end of it. He smirked as he thought of how childish she could be and found himself wishing she was there to annoy the hell out of him. He would get her back even if it meant that he would have to put up with her and her annoying habits.
End Chapter Twelve
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