It was extremely late by the time I got we got close to our home. Unfortunately the Suna ninja that had passes out earlier was still unconscious. I could feel his temperature rising through his clothing and his red face indicated that he was definitely sick. Despite his small and lanky appearance he weighed a ton. The second this kid gets up I'm making him go on a diet or something. Honestly...it's not healthy to be this heavy, well for me at least. This has to be terrible for my back. Okay maybe it was the fact that his gourd of sand was wet and it didn't help that Chi is perched on my head enjoying the free ride. I had tried to get her off earlier but she would dig her razor-sharp claws into my head refusing to budge. And let me tell you that was not pleasant. I think I'm the submissive one in this relationship. It's sad. I've been owned by a ferret. So long dignity! Ah, I can see it laughing as I pass it by. Next stop self-pity.
We were currently on the border of rain and wind country. The desert sand was replaced with fertile soil and great big oak trees were everywhere. Although this was still the land of wind the air was moist and comfortable. I took in a deep breathe of air, welcoming it into my lungs as it eased my sore dry throat. I'm naturally from Amegakure and the desert was definitely not for me. It more or less reminded me of a giant litter box.
I could see lights flicker in the distance, indicated that DaiChi was already home. -.- I hope he isn't mad that we left the house unprotected, that and the fact that I'm bring home an unconscious stranger. Verbal beating here I come. Fuck Yeah! My sped slowed to meager crawl as I was not too excited to go home. Upon seeing our home Chi head perked up and then darted off in the direction of our home.
"Thanks, Love! I love you too." I yelled after her anger that she couldn't wait for me. I felt my grip on the sand ninja slip and paused readjusting his position on my shoulder. Chi ran up to the door as she scratched on it wanting to get it. She waited patiently for five minutes before she looked back at me as I had reached the door. I used my free hand to turn the doorknob and open the unlocked door. I pushed it open and instantly Chi ran in searching for her much missed master. Our two room cabinet wasn't much so it wouldn't take her more than a few seconds to find him.
"DaiChi! We're ho…" I yelled cutting off as I froze at the sight before me. An unknown man was sitting in my kitchen. That only seemed too registered in my head as my second priority as the item he was holding in his hand was what made me freeze.
"Mr. FluffyKins!" I yelled alarmed terrified at what this man was doing with my childhood friend. I know it may seem childish that I'm more worried about my stuffed rabbit but it was also one of the last things I had to remember to remind me of my old home and past. And I'll be damned if I let this filthy man touch it. My eyes narrowed angered that this man was touching my things and was sitting in my house. I grabbed the chopping knife that was lodge in the side of the door, mostly likely from one of my fights with Chi. I held it before me ready to attack.
"Who the hell are you and what are you doing with Mr. Fluffykins!" I demanded anger coursing through my body. The man instantly dropped said rabbit and held his hands up in an innocent manner not wanting any harm done to his person. I looked around not noticing DaiChi anywhere around here. I looked to the open door seeing Chi peering around the corner curious as to what all the commotion was about. As I looked at her questioningly, her eyes and demeanor told me that Daichi was in fact not here.
"I asked who you are!" I jabbed out the knife trying to scare the man, though I doubt it did that.
"What's with all the yell?" I heard a voice behind me. Not expecting anyone and the adrenalin coursing through my veins put my senses on over drive. Terrified out of my wits, I dropped the knife as its clang to the floor and my grip on the ninja ceased as he fell to the ground. His body fell to the ground below soaking his clothes in water and mud. His head hit a small rock but sharp rock yet oddly enough he wasn't bleeding.
I whipped my body around ready to take on whoever this new person was. I wasn't afraid to face anyone yet I knew that in most cases I'd get my ass kicked. I wasn't the strongest ninja, quite weak in fact but I made up for my strength in determination. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.
When I saw it was Daichi my face show pure relief. I may have been ready to take someone on but I'm definitely not in the mood for an ass kicking. I smiled up at him happy to have him back though his face didn't show what I had expected at all. He looked angry and slightly confused as he looked at the ninja on the ground.
"Who's this?" He asked motioning to the slumped body below. The ninja was soaked to the bone and mud covered his face and clothing. I smiled up innocently at my brother a nervous smile plastered on my face as I rubbed the back of my neck nervously.
"A friend?" I said questioningly. The non-amused look on his face told me he was not pleased at all. My posture slumped as realization hit me hard.
"I'm in big trouble, aren't I?" I questioned, he nodded his head as I picked up the ninja and made my way inside.
"Shower him off and get him in a new change of close before his condition gets worse."
The man from earlier moved out of my way as I walked into Daichi's room and into his attached bathroom. I opened the shower door with help of my foot and place the ninja on the floor. First we needed to clean the mud off of him and then change his clothes. O.O how am I suppose to do that? I looked at the boy as if he were crazy. There is no way in hell I'm undressing him and giving him a shower.
I walked back out to the kitchen/room, Daichi was saying goodbye from the man before as he left. I take it they were friends. Daichi turns to me seeing me hover in his doorway.
"Why aren't you taking care of your guest?" He asked closing and locking the front door.
"I-I, um I'm not really comfortable showering and dressing him." I admitted feet digging into the floor as Chi ran up and perches herself on DaiChi's shoulder.
"Have you never seen a man naked before…It's nothing new." He questioned. My face reddened considerably more completely embarrassed by the fact that my brother had just sad that. What, did he think I was some short of harlot…His face broke into a smile amused by my reaction.
"I was just kidding Mizu…Don't worry about it. I'll have Chi take care of him." He laughed. Apparently this was some sort of pay back…for what.
"That was cruel Daichi and you know it!" I yelled pointing an accusing finger at him angry that he would go that far.
"Ah, but so amusing for me." He said walking by me into his room as he made his way to the bathroom. He lent some of his chakra to Chi as she transformed into her human form. After she morphed, a 5'2 hazel eyed girl stood before us. Her sky blue hair fell around her shoulders with steaks of gray and white running through it. She looked up at Daichi questioningly, this technique was mostly used for battle or training but it would come in hand for our current situation. The only downside was she didn't speak, but for some reason she could still communicate with Daichi. After telling her what was needed to be done she went to work bathing and clothing the Suna Ninja.
When he was fully clothed I brought him into the kitchen and pulled out my sleeping mat. After I made the bed, I laid him down and covered him with a warm blanket. While Chi was taking care of him I had made some soup for him when he woke up. Though he had yet to wake up I made him a bowl anyway in case he had awakened in the middle of the night. Before walking into Daichi's room I place a cool wet cloth over his forehead to hopefully keep the temperature at bay. As I walked into Daichi's room he looked at me questioningly.
"What are you doing in here?" he asked as he looked up from his book.
"Ai-Chan, is sleeping in my bed. Is it okay if we share?" I asked not wanting to sleep on the floor. I had nicknamed the Suna Ninja 'Ai-chan' as I didn't know his name and he peculiarly had the Ai kanji tattooed on his forehead… I thought it was cute although I doubt he would think the same. He smiled evilly before putting down his book, the innocent smile that I had placed on my face disappeared at his expression.
"He's sick, Mizu. You can not leave him unattended until he is well. You will stay with him until them. Think of it as part of your punishment for fighting with Chi." My mouth opened to argue but he sent me one of his fatherly glares. I closed my mouth and stomped my way into the kitchen anger that I was to be sleeping on the kitchen floor until Ai-Chan was leaving. Oh the hell I was in for. If I had of known of how difficult Ai-Chan was going to be, I would have just left him there.
This feels off to me. I just wanted to update for the people that actually like this story. I'd like to thank RoxTrox7 and BloodyOracle for reviewing. It means alot that people actually like this. - Please review. Constructive Critisim is always welcome and so are ideas.