And another update! Okay, so apparently someone *cough* editor *cough* has pointed out that daily means everyday and I must correct myself saying weekly, at best. So i think my previous lateness has proved that updating every day is impossible for this lazy writer. Okay rant over, I'll let you read now.
Chibi in a box chapter 22
What to do at a family reunion
Serenity's POV
"There's a small issue," Ashton said. "Hmm," June hummed.
Ashton discretely pointed at Kisame and Zetsu.
"Oh, umm. Kisa, Blanko, Negro. Can you guys do me a favor?" I asked.
"Sure, what is it?" Kisame asked casually.
"Could you maybe henge or something into like a human looking person. Like I don't have anything against it! No I love you guys! You're perfect just the way you look! Kisame you are like a saint and Zetsu you are to pure for this world, I'm so sorry to ask-"
Kisame held up a hand for me to stop and grinned.
"Kid, take a breath. We're used to it. I can use a henge don't worry," he laughed.
"Us to. It wouldn't be the first," Blanko replied cheerfully.
Kisame put his hands together and a puff of smoke later he was human looking.
His hair was still a dark blue and in the same style, but his skin was a tanned, peach almost. His eyes were blue and much more soft looking.
Kisame looked to be around thirty, like his original age. He also had his gills under his cheeks still.
He was still tall though and very lean looking. His teeth were not as sharp while he was still wearing what he was wearing earlier.
Zetsu on the other hand was a much darker skin complexion. He had brown skin like me, maybe even a bit darker and green hair. His eyes were yellow and he looked to be around twenty.
"Thank you," June thanked. "No problem kid," Kisame laughed. "But why don't we do this in public?" Negro asked.
"Because you can do anything in public as long as you're not nude."
"Oh."
We took a moment to change Kakuzu and Hidan back to normal with the garden hose. After we slowly approached the house to enter.
"Remember, don't make eye contact with Jezebel, she'll view that as a challenge. Don't insult grandma or talk back to her, if she punches you in the arm when she's joking, pretend it hurt. Don't flirt or compliment Jesse in her looks or personality, she'll think your flirting. Don't threaten grandpa, he will absolutely wreck you, then murder you, after he'll hide your body in the woods and you won't be found," June lectured as she rested her hand on the door.
"Don't make eye contact with Matt either, he'll try to fight you. Don't engage him in any kind of contest, if you do make sure he loses, wreck him. Don't engage Nate into any kind of unique conversation, he's weird and will start to spout weird facts about everything. Don't mention Jezebel's divorce with Uncle Ray and under no circumstances are you to ask why Ray left Jezebel for her sister Natasha. Don't make fun of Uncle Tom's puns or dad jokes either."
"As for the rest, you're on your own," Ashton sighed. June finally opened the door only to be tackled to the ground with a hug.
"Juney Bear!" Jesse squealed hugging her.
"It's so nice to see my favorite blond!" she chirped hugging June.
"Hey Jesse. Nice to see you too," June greeted hugging her back with one arm. "How's designer school treating you?" I asked.
"Oh Seri, it's nice to see you," she hugged my with a firm grip, "It's treating me just fine actually. I'll be out next year and then I'll start my career as a designer! Mr. Garcia came to visit our school right after I had finished a new design on a tie and he loved it!" she squealed hugging me tighter.
I hugged her back with just as much force grinning. "Good job! Maybe you can give some tips to the guys, some of them are in need of a fashion sense," I giggled.
"I can see," she said with disappointment in her voice. "I really tried my hardest but you're so better at this than me."
"We'll, you did better than June or Ashton. Ashton would have just put them in t-shirts and jeans while June would have them in uniform."
Jesse and I laughed loudly at her joke. "Now come in. Grandma is ecstatic to see you guys and your friends."
Jesse walked slower to be by June. "So, who's the hottie?" I heard her ask. "Which one?" June joked.
"To specify, the one with the dark hair and eyes. He's gorgeous."
June's expression darkened before I heard, "He's mine." "Oops, sorry June. Can't blame a woman for trying."
"Then who's red?" she asked looking at Danna. "That's Sam," June lied, "you'll meet the rest later."
We made our way to the living room to see the rest of the family sitting around.
"Grandma!" I cheered rushing over to her. Grandma got up slowly with a gentle smile hand hugged me. "It's so nice to see you Serenity."
Grandma was a short older woman. She was 4'11 with all silver, grey hair that was down to her mid back which is usually put up in a messy bun. She wears blue glasses and his a bit chubby.
"Hey grandma," June said with a smile giving her a hug. After we greeted the rest of our relatives the Akatsuki and Ashton hung back for a bit.
"Ashton, are you going to give your grandmother a hug?" she asked. Ashton averted her gaze and walked up to her.
"I'm sorry," she muttered rubbing her arm. Grandma hugged her gently with a smile. "It's alright honey, I know you didn't mean to get into all that trouble. You're forgiven. You're mother got in trouble with gangs all the time, but at least you're safe now."
Ashton smiled down at her gently. "But don't you ever skip a reunion again!" Grandma scolded punching her arm.
"Grandma," Ashton whined rubbing the area she punched Ashton.
"Are you going to introduce me to your friends or no?"
The Akatsuki lined up with awkward smiles not knowing how to act. "Hello," Pein greeted.
"Hello, I'm Konan and this is my friend Pein," Konan introduced. "Pein?" Nate questioned, my 'unique' cousin. Nate had naturally brown hair but it was dyed bright green, he also wore a black beanie and is tall like Ashton.
His brown eyes looked down at the ground while his hands were stuck in his blue sweat shirt.
"Yes Pein, it's his stage name. He's a magician," Ashton lied with a grin. "Cool," Jesse squealed, "can you please do something."
Pein sighed and glared at Ashton. He outstretched his hand towards a chair and pulled it towards himself.
"That's a really impressive," Uncle Tom whistled. "It's was very moving." Everyone groaned at the bad pun but I giggled.
"At least someone has a sense of humor," he laughed gesturing to me.
"This is Sam, his occupation is artistic puppetry," June introduced gesturing to Sasori.
"He's an idiot," she added. "I was only impersonating you," Sasori countered glaring at June.
"Anyways, the blond is Deidara, he's the youngest out of them," June said. "I'm only 14 June, I'm not that young hmm."
June ignored him and looked at Tobi. "This is Tobi, he's a little mentally challenged," June said impassively.
"Hiya!" Tobi greeted waving his hand happily. "This is Zetsu, he's a makeup artist. He also has multiple personality syndrome."
"Big blue here is Kisame," Ashton introduced with a grin. "Kisame is pretty strong and cool if I do say so myself. Kisame is also a..." Ashton lost her thought and scratched her chin.
"He's an actor," I blurted out nervously. Kisame grinned at my family nervously. "The there's Hidan. He's a dance teacher like me!" I lied.
"Um, yeah. Sup," Hidan said nervously trying to act normal.
"His friend is Kakuzu. He's an accountant, but he was a past gang member so he has a lot of stitches," Ashton lied.
"Last but least this is Itachi, he's the head of a dojo in Milwaukee," June lied. "And he's our Juney's boyfriend!" Jesse squealed.
"June has a boyfriend?" Matt laughed. "Shut it Matt," Ashton snapped. "Fight me Ash!" Matt yelled getting up.
Matt's hazel eyes glared at Ashton, his hair was colored black and skin was tanned.
Ashton glared at Matt before she walked up to hm. Both cousins grabbed each other by the collar of the shirt and glared at each other.
"Are we going to go now?" Matt asked dangerously.
"Matt, knock it off. Leave Ashton alone," Grandma scolded. "But-" "No, bad, down, heel. Go sit in the corner and think about what you did," she scolded whacking him over the head.
"I'm not a dog," he snapped. "Well your sure look like one. Now sit down, leave June and Ashton alone."
Matt grew quiet and sat back down but still glared at Ashton. ""Please continue honey," Grandma said sweetly.
"Well, yes Itachi and I are in a courtship. Anything else?" June asked in a deadpanned tone. "Before we go on," Grandpa said, "I just want to say something to Itachi."
Grandpa stood up revealing his full height at 6 foot. "After June's parents passed away I've token her as one of my own grandchildren. That means if you disrespect her or hurt her in anyway you'll be dealing with me. Is that clear?" he asked sternly raising an eyebrow.
"Yes sir," Itachi answered. "I would never disrespect a woman like her Mr..." "No need to be formal. Just call me Timothy." "Thank you Timothy."
"Got yourself a good one," Grandpa laughed winking at June. June smiled faintly at the comment before grabbing Itachi's hand.
"Since nobody has any more questions I may as well introduce myself," Grandma sighed getting up. "The name's Anastasia, call me Ana though if you want."
"My kids are Jezebel, Natasha, and Tom. Ray here is married to Natasha but now part of the family," Grandma introduced pointing to everyone.
"Wait, so Tom was the only guy in the family un?" Deidara asked. "Yeah, having four sisters growing up was troublesome, but I managed," he laughed looking a Deidara.
"My grandchildren are Nathan, Jesse and Matt." "Sup?" Matt asked looking at the Akatsuki.
"Jesse is Jezebel's and Ray's kid-" "I thought the-" June stomped on Hidan's foot before he could get another word in. "Divorce," she whispered with a sharp tone.
"Anyways, Matt is Tom's son, his mother sadly isn't with us anymore, and Nathan is Jesse's brother."
"Now why don't you guys get yourselves settled. Dinner is at 6," Grandpa said, "Jesse, Matt, Nathan, please go help them."
"On it!" Jesse chirped racing out of the room while Nathan and Matt followed her. "Last thing, Itachi, would you please follow me?" Grandpa asked. "Yes."
I looked at Itachi just before he disappeared down the hall with Grandpa. "Come on Serenity," June called grabbing my hand.
Itachi's POV 3rd
One thought ran through that Itachi's head, only one.
'Was this family even sane?'
"Like it?" Timothy asked opening up a door to reveal a room full of weapons. Swords, guns, staffs, maces, bows, arrows, crossbows.
"It's very... unique," Itachi commented looking around.
"Serenity loves this room. You know, Serenity's mom, Sophie, had a boyfriend when she was about June's age. I took him to see this room and he never came out. After that..."
Itachi tuned out, lost in thought. Intimidation factors didn't work on him but he could see how this would scare a civilian boy, nonetheless a boy from this world.
He observed all the many weapons. It made sense now how Serenity got all her weapons, which Itachi thought was unsafe for her.
But besides the thought, Itachi saw where Timothy was coming from. Take care of June or else, the message was straight and simple, of course Timothy couldn't do anything to Itachi even if he tried, but Itachi would respect the choice.
"So after Jewels third boyfriend she finally found Ashton's dad, Marcus. I showed him this room and he nearly peed himself. Especially when Anastasia hit him with her frying pan after he insulted her cooking, but the point is take care of June or else. Not just June but Serenity and Ashton."
Itachi dipped his head, "I'm not the sort of man to play games with a woman's heart."
"That's good' I don't know if you're old enough to know what a broken heart feels like but it hurts. That's actually how I met Anastasia."
Itachi was ready for a lecture, a long story. It reminded him of when he was a child, when his father started talking about his youth there was no stopping him. He could go on for hours, so Itachi settles himself in a near by chair a prepared for the long story.
A long story indeed.
Serenity's POV
"Stop looking at me!" Ashton yelled.
"Well you looked at me first!" Matt yelled. Ashton lunged at Matt hitting him in the head along the way. "You looked at me!"
"You looked me in the eye first!" Matt screamed kicking Ashton in the shin. Ashton ignored the pain and punched him in the stomach.
"Stop touching me!" Ashton whined slapping his hand away. "I'll touch you if I want!" Matt wiped his hand on Ashton face.
"Eww!" Ashton screeched holding her face. Ashton kicked forward blindly hitting Matt in his now broken family jewels.
"Gramps!" Ashton yelled clinging to Kakuzu. "He touched my face!" she whined.
"Dad!" Matt yelled racing to his dad. "She kicked me!"
"Fight me!" Ashton yelled to Matt. "I will and I will win!" Matt yelled back. "Yeah, you'll win at being stupid." Ashton stuck her tongue out at him while humming loudly.
"Oh my god," June sighed. "Will you two shut up! You act as if you're three!"
"Matt, you should really stop antagonizing Ashton," Nathan commented. "Antagonizing? She assaulted me for looking at her!"
"I didn't assault you, I was defending myself!"
"Is this really your family?" Danna asked looking at Matt then Nathan. "Yeah, why?" I asked. "There worse than Hidan and Deidara."
"Hidan and I aren't that bad hmm," Deidara whined crossing his arms. "Oi! We're not whiney b-" "No," I scolded hitting Hidan over the head before he could curse.
"Why not?" "Because author has a thing against swearing," I scolded. "Author?"
"Never mind?" I sighed shaking my head. "I wonder how Itachi is doing," June muttered looking up at the window, did I mention we're outside?
"Don't worry about him, Grandpa shouldn't scare him that much," I replied with a grin. "That doesn't make things better Serenity. Grandpa for all we know could have murdered him."
"Grandpa likes gentleman so Itachi should be fine," I laughed looking up at the wi Dow where the two should be.
"Yeah but he almost murdered Tate the first time they met and he's pretty good at acting like a gentleman," June commented. "Are you sure you're not thinking of the time Ashton told grandpa he dumped her?" I asked.
"I'm sure, he's been up there for an hour, 23 minutes and 8 seconds. I'm sure somethings going on up there," June disagreed shaking her head.
"Hey Juney Bear!" Jesse squealed crashing into June breaking our conversation. "Yes my dearest cousin," June hissed, annoyed at her interruption.
"You have to set me up with that red head," she whispered loudly. "I can't," June snapped. "Why not?" she pouted.
"Age difference."
"Since when does true love have an age?" Jesse retorted eyeing Sasori like a piece of candy. "I mean just look at him," she purred biting her nail.
Sasori looked at her with a disgusted stare and scooted away slowly. "Is Red shy?"
"No, he's just a sarcastic, antisocial, emotionally unstable, jerk," June replied. "Just like you!" she chirped. I suppressed a giggle at Jesse's statement.
June rolled her eyes and sighed, something she does too often. "But I'm serious, hook me up with him," Jesse said in a more serious tone.
"You can't," June insisted, "he wants to stay single." "Since when has that stopped boys from trying to date Serenity. Love never fails!" she squealed.
'Sakura much,' I thought with a sweat drop but my face portrayed a different feeling, I smiled brightly at her,
"Maybe give him some space."
"I'll try tomorrow," she sighed. "Tomorrow?" June asked.
"Yeah, since grandma has enough rooms to house almost everyone I'm staying over with Matt, Nate, and Mom."
"Really, does Satan really have to stay the night," June sighed. Jesse's smile dropped, "She doesn't, since she doesn't want to drive all the way back home and then back in the morning."
"Why does grandma even want the family together, she knows we're a bit... dysfunctional," June sighed.
"I don't know, but you do know the fair is coming up, maybe that's why."
"Ugh, I forgot about the county fair! First the carnival, now a county fair, what's next? A costume party?" June groaned.
"At least be happy mom won't be hear for the county fair, she hates pigs," Jesse sighed. "Why don't we jump to another subject?" I suggested.
June nodded her head in agreement while Jesse just smiled. "Why don't I further introduce you to the others?" I asked.
"That would be nice."
"Deidara!" I called softly looking for the blond. I looked behind me to see Deidara wrestling with Hidan and Kisame. Kisame currently had Hidan pinned to the ground while Deidara was jumping in his back.
"Deidara! Hidan! Kisame!" I calłed again. This time they all looked at me and came over.
"I'd like you guys to get to know Jesse," I said with a smile. "But she's a-" I whacked him over the head before he could continue. "She's a beauty, I know."
The statement may have been a cover up for a rude comment but it was true. Jesse was a looker, she was naturally good looking. She inherited the bubbly charm of us.
Deidara looked at her, I couldn't read his face to see what he was looking. He scrunched up his nose and took a breath.
"What's your view on art? Is it eternal or fleeting hmm?"
Jesse looked at him then let out the loudest, blood curling screech you will ever hear. She clasped her hands together with the biggest grin ever.
"OMG he's so adorable! The way he scrunched up his nose and his verbal tick! Aren'tcha just the cutest things!" she squealed.
Hidan and Kisame muffled laughter as Deidara turned bright red. I looked at Deidara to see he was clearly upset.
I tuck a strand of hair behind his ear while making eye contact with him. "Deidara is also a talented sculpture," I commented, avoiding the past comment.
"He is?" "He is. Very talented, the most beautiful sculptures I've ever seen coming from a 14 year old."
"That's great! Maybe after dinner could you show me something?" "Yeah, it's not hard and I'm pretty quick un," Deidara added already pulling out some clay.
"I can't wait to see it," she squealed. I ruffled Deidara's hair with a smile, he looked at me with a smirk and fixed his hair right away.
"This is Hidan, he's religious and a bit loud." "I can see," Jesse said shifting her weight to her other hip.
"He'd be the perfect model for the new collection I'm working on. His exotic eyes would work perfectly with the suit, tie and shirt. Black I bet would look striking on him and his silver hair his exotic too."
Jesse eyes his body thinking of new suits. "Yeah, he's handsome," Jesse concluded. "Well somebody knows what right!" Hidan laughed.
"Oh shut it idiot," June snapped. "Why should I shorty?" Hidan asked stepping forward to June.
"Anyways, this is Kisame. He's a great swimming athlete and swordsman, he quite strong too," I commented, trying to avoid an unwanted argument.
"He is well built," Jesse dwelled tapping her finger to her chin. "Kisame, since you're a actor do you have an makeup tips?"
"You know, since actors wear so much of it on stage."
Kisame looked speechless. I scooted behind Jesse and pointed to my eyebrows, eyes, and lips. "Eyebrows, eyes, and lips only," he said getting the message.
"What about outlining?" I framed my head and held up five fingers. "Frame the face for five minutes?" Kisame said unsure if himself.
"Oh, thanks!" she chirped. "I think I'm going to go fix my makeup now, don't worry I'll apply you tips," she commented walking away.
Kisame let of a breath of relief. "That was the most demeaning thing I ever said," he sighed. Hidan burst out laughing slapping Kisame's back.
"Did you hear how sissy you sounded like? Eyebrows, eyes, and lips, frame the face for five minutes!" he mocked.
I crossed my arms and gave Hidan a stern gaze.
"Stop being a bully already!" I scolded. "Your always teasing or making fun if Deidara and Kisame. Knock it off already! You're getting annoying!"
"Ooooo," June chuckled. "You're in you're own Hidan. When she's mad there's no stopping her," June chuckled walking away.
Hidan turned red and opened his mouth to yell but I cut him off. "No! You don't get to speak, even if you do I'm going to ignore you. You're mean, rude, loud, immature, a bully, and a lot of other things! So be quiet, you also get to be chibified all nights here and car rides," I scolded.
Hidan clenched his fists together and stiffened his shoulder. He drew his fist back to punch me but I did something I never thought I'd do to him.
I back handed him.
I connected the back of my hand with his cheek, I felt a faint sting on my hand but that was okay. He really was a bully, and that just irked me to no end. The way he bullied Deidara all the time, their fights were always one sided or when Hidan laughed at Kisame for being a bit soft and Kisame hugs are the best. I'm a bit sorry for snapping but not really.
Hidan held his cheek with wide eyes. Deidara and Kisame just stared at him awkwardly, it was a bit creepy.
"What are you looking at blonde!" Hidan yelled. "No," I said. I pushed Deidara away from Hidan.
"Come on Deidara, Kisame," I beckoned walked away taking Deidara's wrist. "Just leave him," I whispered to Deidara. Deidara pulled away and looked at me.
I heard Hidan curse in the background, loud and obnoxious like usual.
"It's okay hmm. I'm not some kid Seri, I can hold me own un," he replied. "Okay, I'll try. It to do this again," I sighed lovingly.
"Idiot," Kisame muttered, "he shouldn't try to hit you." "I know but he-"
"DINNER KIDS!" Grandma yelled. "Oh great, dinner should be good."
Okay! I have some questions, was this chapter too fast? Because I feel like I cramped all of it together and labeled it chapter 22. I need some feedback for this one, the next chapter might be similar but trust me it gets better!
Fun fact! Serenity has a severe fear of spiders, June likes bitter foods!
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