She sighed as she watched the group, what a bother. If not for these chakra infused ropes, she would have been able to escape. But that stupid dog had to be maddening.
Suki sighed again, louder then the first time; much to Shikamaru's annoyance. He was also getting fed up with this group and their constant bickering. He couldn't help but let out a sigh of his own.
"Man what a drag," Rai said. He and Ruuto were watching as the scene unfolded. They had given up on offering their own input, seen as the 'adults' shut them down right away.
"Where did Suki say the base was?" Sakura asked.
Suki growled, she'd answered the same question numerous times prior. "She's on the moon fighting space cows for possession of the chakra infused milk. It's a big deal up there." She said with a smirk.
Sakura nearly popped a vein trying to get at the girl. Naruto and Sasuke managed to hold her back, but not without a few bruises.
Sasuke then turned to the girl and pinned her gaze with his onyx eyes. "Where is she?"
"I ALREADY TOLD YOU THAT!" Suki screamed, now very irritated.
"Look, we already established her position! It's a few miles east of Tamaka, move on!" Shikamaru said, equally irritated.
"Stop being a stick in the mud Shika," Ino said with a small pout and sigh. "Irrational."
"Redundant," He grumbled back, earning a small glare.
"Tell me more about Kiyo." Sasuke said to Suki.
"Kiyo Uchiha, well he's tall, well built, got one black eye and one emerald one; like hers." She nodded towards Sakura. "He has black hair, the tips flamed pink; and he also has a wife and two sons."
Sasuke and Sakura both gasped.
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Kiyo sighed and stared at the wretched creature laying at his feet; helpless. How easy it would be to kill her, right now. He already had the kunai out.
Hurtinghim would please him greatly; to crush them both in his fists. What a glorious thought. All those years of misery and torment they caused him, he wanted his revenge; he desired it. Of course this girl had done nothing. She was as innocent in all of this as he himself was. He only adversity was being born into this entanglement.
She made a noise and stirred slightly. Poor unfortunate child; she was going to pay for her parents' sins. He would clean up their mess, with her life.
He sighed once more, tearing his gaze from her and over to the horizon, barely visible through the trees. Suki had proven to be a useless tool. She was too conceited for her own good. He aim was dismal and her control was even shoddier. When angered, she would waste everything out of pure spite; an abysmal ninja. Hardly even worthy of the title; all together pitiful.
Regrettably, she would be lost. Thankfully, she was expendable. One life amongst the many at his disposal; she was insignificant.
He put the kunai away and moved away from Kyoko. He had forced her to walk in circles for hours, merely to wear her out. When the sun rose, an insurgency would begin.
With a long breath he slouched down by a tree to rest. The girl was bound tightly enough to keep a bull tranquil; he had nothing to worry about. He never did, she was no threat. His only concern was how this would affect Mikoto. He had become quite fond of the girl. He would be devastated to lose her; the poor boy.
He began to relax as sleep over powered him. He began thinking of Tysa, and of Deiyo and Mikoto. He began to dream.
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Kiyo stood, dazed and completely lost. Where was he? Everything was strange and so, odd. But it was also strangely familiar. Like pieces of a forgotten dream, or a distant memory. Should he know this place?
He stood in the court yard of a grand estate; a village inside a village. Buildings, places, lives, faces, all so familiar. It nagged at his mind; at his heart.
"Kiyo!" A voice called.
He turned and saw a face, he knew this face! Who was she, why couldn't he remember? The pink hair and flamboyant smile all proverbial. It engrossed him in pain, in guilt, but why?
She walked closer.
"You, what do-" he began but stopped as she walked past him; she walkedthrough him.
He turned to see where she was going, his heart jumping to his throat. She stooped down by a small boy and scooped him up in her arms.
He remembered. He was at the Uchiha estate. That was his mother, holding him
Angry tears swelled in his eyes and he fought to keep them back.
"Sakura!" a new voice spoke. One he also knew.
He turned and glared at this new voices' owner; Sasuke. Clad in his jonin uniform, no doubt about to head out on a mission.
"Coward," Kiyo hissed. "You coward!" He yelled, running at the man before him. He swung out with all his might, but to now avail. It merely passed through Sasuke, like he was air.
He stumbled forward and turned to see him walk to the two. He smiled warmly, embracing them. One big happy family
Sickening.
Anger consumed him and he began to see red. Everything turned red, then faded away into blackness.
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It hurt to breath. Her chest felt constricting and her head was throbbing. She couldn't remember much and her vision was obscured by blackness. She tried to move but found she couldn't. She began struggling but it only caused her more pain.
"So she lives." A voice taunted.
"Oh yes, everybody cheer!" She replied, barely audible.
A hand grabbed her by the collar and lifted her up. A blind fold was removed from her eyes and she stared into a familiar face.
"Kubo?" she asked, confused.
"Hey kiddo," He said with a faint smile. "Did you not hear anything I said about the sarcasm?"
She grinned, "Sarcasms is my life line."
He sighed; this kid could be too much. "So I see you and your brother had an argument?" he said while untying her.
"More of a friendly discussion."
"Oh and just how did that turn out?"
"Heh, you think I look bad, you should see the other guy." She smiled.
"And just exactly how is the 'other guy'?"
She flashed a wild smile, "I beat his fist repeatedly with my face."
Kubo gave a chuckle, "So there ain't a scratch on him?"
"Not one,"
"Well aren't we just all cozy?" Kiyo said bitterly, walking up to the two. He had large bags under his eyes and his mouth was twisted into a venomous frown.
"Well aren't you ugly?" Kyoko shot back, rubbing her wrist.
Confused, Kiyo arched an eyebrow, "That's relevant…how?"
"To this conversation? It's not. I just felt like pointing out that I go the looks and the brains in the family."
Kubo rolled his eyes and laughed.
"And it's funny?" Kiyo snarled.
"Add, sense of humor." Kyoko chided.
Heat crawled up his neck and he struck out at her, hitting her across the face. Her neck snapped back, a grin still on her lips. With a low growl, he began walking away.
"Also," She coughed, "anger management."
Something snapped. He whirled around and lunged at the girl. Kubo felt inclined to stop him but was powerless against Kiyo.
Kiyo was significantly pleased. Watching her blood seep from her mouth and nose; what a sight! She went limp his hands and an unimaginable power surged through him. Suddenly, he stopped. The girl lay motionless on the ground in a pool of blood. He stood slowly, rubbing his hands on his cloak.
"I warned you," he said and slowly walked away.
He didn't look back.