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Chapter 107
Note: Karma is an evil laughing bitch.
~Kahlan's POV
My eyes are wide seeing Itachi half-naked, and my insides feel like they're about to explode. I should be looking away but I can't. Why can't I look away? No what's an even more scary thought is why do I not want to look away? He looks really…argh no bad thoughts. This is so wrong and embarrassing.
"Get some clothes on," I finally scream in a really high pitch girly voice as I cover my eyes and turn around.
"Sasuke, my clothes now," Itachi says with an almost quiet sigh.
I want to turn around, but I force myself to stand rigid and not look back. Damn, why do I got to be attracted to him? Wait…I'm…what! That can't be possible when did I become attracted to him? No…no…it's more than just attraction but….no I refuse to figure out what it is, this is just all so wrong. Stupid feelings and insides, and stupid Itachi for being so damn…argh NO, I don't like this one bit. I refuse to feel any such emotions and shall shoot them all dead, place them in a chest. I will then proceed to wrap that chest with a bunch of chains then get a huge lock to lock the chest up. Once done I will create a large ocean and chuck the chest into the very deep depths so those feelings can be gone forever. They are not allowed.
"Kahlan," I hear Laura say in a sing-song voice. It sounds like she knows, but that can be true.
"What," I call back, my voice still all high pitchy and girly.
"Itachi is gone," she says. I can hear the grin in her voice.
"Are you sure," I ask not wanting to risk the chance of turning around.
"Yep, yep, yep," comes her reply.
"Okay," I reply but don't turn around. I'm frozen in my spot and I like it that way. It keeps things safe.
"Kahlan," Laura says as there is a tug on my arms. "You can open your eyes again."
"No," I reply with a whine, fighting to keep my hands over my eyes.
Laura giggles and I would glare at her, but my hands stay glued to my eyes. What is she even giggling about anyways? There is nothing giggly about this situation. Argh, I feel like pulling at my hair.
"Fine," I say after a few minutes.
Slowly, and I mean really slowly I remove my hands and open my eyes. Laura is holding hands with Deidara, and while Laura is grinning Deidara looks a bit confused. Good he better stay confused. I give Laura a small glare and she pouts in return. Rolling my eyes I poke her in the forehead and she glares at me which I chuckle at.
"See, I told you it was safe," she says.
"Yeah, yeah," I say crossing my arms letting my body relax.
"Your voice went really high pitch it hurt my ears a little," Laura says with a small pout as she rubs her ear with her free hand.
"Sorry about that," I say with a sheepish grin as I feel my face starting to heat up again.
"Have you not seen something like that happen before, yeah," Deidara asks sounding a bit curious.
"I've seen it in movies a few times but other than that no, not really," I reply somewhat honestly.
Deidara starts laughing and I glare at him. "Looks like you're a bit naive, yeah."
"I am not naïve," I reply while Laura looks back and forth looking confused.
"That's why you freaked out, un." I think he's enjoying taunting me a bit.
Glaring I reply as I cross my arms, "I have seen a naked guy before."
"What," Laura asks with shock and a small blush on her face. The grin on Deidara's face leaves. Yeah that's right I'm not naïve or innocent or whatever else you thought.
"Then why did you react the way you did, yeah?"
"Because it's embarrassing," I reply my voice slightly going higher an octave.
Deidara shakes his head and I just know he doesn't believe my statement from before. Fine, he doesn't have to I don't really care. With a sigh I uncross my arms and run my hand through my hair.
"I'm going to go to bed," I say then yawn. "There's cookies if you want any."
"I want cookies," Laura says and then drags Deidara heading towards the kitchen.
I watch them leave and my eyes widen a bit. Is there something going on between the two of them I don't know about? No…that can't be it but…I think Deidara might have feelings for Laura. Argh, I'll think about this later I need to get some sleep it's been a long day.
As I make it to the second level I walk pass a dressed Itachi. Quickly I avert my eyes away from him feeling my face starting to heat up. So, lowering my head, I speed walk the rest of the way to my room. Once inside I slam the door shut and lean against it while I glare at the wall in front of me. It is time to shoot those stupid weird emotions and get rid of them.
The next morning, I wake up gasping and covered in sweat as my body trembles from the nightmare I had. Taking a deep breath, I take a few minutes to calm down. Getting out of bed, I gather the clothes I'll wear and then head for the bathroom finding it free. For the next hour I just stay in the shower.
"Good morning," I say walking into the dining room.
"Good morning," Laura says walking out of the kitchen with a cup with no Deidara holding her hand. That is when I notice that the dining room is empty.
"Where is everyone," I ask.
"Sasori, Sasuke and Itachi are in the parlor looking through books with a lot of medical looking stuff," Laura replies. "The others left about ten minutes ago."
"Oh," I reply. "Did everyone eat breakfast?"
"Yeah, Konan cooked," she replies with a smile. "She made pancakes."
"Are there any left overs," I ask feeling my stomach growl.
"Yep," Laura replies grinning as she turns and heads into the kitchen. I follow after her. She opens the oven and pulls out a plate with a small stack of pancakes.
"I'll thank Konan when she gets back with everyone," I say with a small smile as I take the plate. "Thanks."
"You're welcome," she says with a smile.
I smile back as I get a fork and a cup of juice. Since I don't really like syrup, I eat my pancakes without it.
~Third POV
In the parlor Sasori is going over the medical book Sasuke brought home from the library. Sasori has Itachi in the room to ask questions about his illness. He uses some of the hospital supplies and equipment that he stole from the empty almost ruined hospital in town. Thanks to Sasuke, Sasori had all that he needed to be able to cure Itachi.
Meanwhile, as those three are working in the parlor the other remaining members are near the beach fighting against the remainder of Konoha and their two allies. Pein is fighting Jiraiya with all sixth paths while Jiraiya is in sage mode. Deidara is fighting against Gaara. Kakuzu is fighting against Hinata. Konan is fighting against Shizune while Tsunade and Killer Bee are taking care of the wounded and moving them to another location. Meanwhile, the real Naruto was fighting with Hinata as he had clones help everyone else.
The battles last for a seemingly long time, but really are just starting to reach the one hour mark. Gaara uses the sand from the nearby beach to protect the civilians that have been unable to leave the town from Deidara's explosions. This causes Gaara to become weaken and Deidara uses that chance to finish off Gaara. He smirks in victory while holding his limp left arm.
Jiraiya dies not long after Gaara the exact same way he died in the manga. Naruto having witnessing both deaths stands frozen in complete shock and horror. But what really sends Naruto over the edge is when Hinata dies. The pain of their deaths hits him harder than the pain of Sasuke leaving the village. This pain leads to him go into Kyuubi mode and go bat-shit crazy on the Akatsuki members until he reaches eight tails and meets his father Minato.
~Kahlan's POV
"I know I've been a huge fan of Naruto for years," says some teenage girl on the TV being interviewed by some news man. "I used to say I would love to meet them, but these fans that have decided they wanted to help people who shouldn't exist are downright insane. They're ninjas that don't care about anyone or about the deaths these crazy fans have been making. I'm actually glad that the police have been able to bring an end to the fighting amongst fans throughout the country. Personally, all those fans that were such idiots to do what they have done should be checked into the crazy house."
"And what do you have to say about the fighting still going on in Cape Breeze," asks the news man.
"That I'm sorry those people there have lost so much and I hope it ends soon so they can rebuild their lives," the girl replies.
"Do you think that the President should allow our military to go in and rescue any surviving civilians?"
"Absolutely," the girl replies as if it is the most obvious answer. "But he made his speech and the ninjas haven't broken the deal, which is a surprise from the Akatsuki. I also think he won't risk it because of all the many lives that were lost from the last time they sent people in. To any of the civilians that are still stuck in the town, I hope to God you all will be able to live through the battle between the ninjas."
Sighing, I turn the TV off getting tired of hearing the news. Standing up while running my hand through my hair I try to think of what to do. The parlor is being used for some sort of research going on between Sasori and the Uchiha, so I can't go in there to play on my piano. Laura is taking a nap and everyone else is still out and I'm bored out of my mind.
With another sigh, I go and head up to my room. Inside, I grab my wonderful purple butterfly guitar that is in its case, my music folder, and kick/push my amp out of the room. Leaving the amp at the top of the stairs I go back to the living room placing the music folder on the table and the guitar on the couch. I then rushed upstairs, picked up the amp and head back to the living room.
I set everything up and flip open the music folder. Deciding to work on something new, I go to a blank music sheet and write down lyrics for a good ten minutes. After writing the lyrics, I strum my fingers on the guitar searching for the right note to fit along with the lyrics. The process takes about a couple of hours. After that, I practice singing the song.
"That was good," I hear Laura say as I end the song from G to E minor. I turn to see her take a seat next to me.
"Thank you," I reply with a smile.
"It's true," she replies smiling back before yawning and then starts rubbing her eyes.
"Did you enjoy your nap," I ask as I place the guitar back in its case.
"Yeah," she replies a small pout on her face while continuing to rub her eyes.
"Splash some water on your face it could help," I say getting up. I go and turn off the amp.
"I'm fine," she replies.
"Where's Sasori," comes Konan's voice shouting from out in the hallway.
"They're back," Laura says happily as she jumps up off the couch and makes a dash out of the room with me right behind her.
I almost collide into Laura though when she stops dead in her tracks. I look at Laura to see her hands fly to her mouth and eyes quickly start watering. Looking forward, I see Konan with blood on her from cut wounds and what appears to be burn marks. She is half carry and half dragging a very badly bloodied Deidara. In fact Deidara is bleeding so badly there is a trail of blood leading from the door to where they are standing now.
"Sasori is in the parlor," I reply as I look to the door but don't see Leader and Kakuzu.
"Help me please," Konan asks as she goes to take Deidara to the parlor.
Quickly, I move to Konan's side and help her with Deidara. Laura rushes to the parlor door and opens it for us as we get near. All three males in the room look up. Sasori calmly stands up and points to the large unoccupied round table on the other side of the room.
"Laura go get some hot water and lots of towels," Sasori commands as Konan and I take Deidara to the table.
I don't hear Laura reply, just the sound of her feet as she runs out of the room. Konan and I hoist Deidara on top of the table and carefully lay him down. He doesn't move or make a sound, and my fingers place themselves over his wrist and neck for a pulse.
"He's going to need blood," I say pulling my hands away.
"Someone will have to make a trip to the hospital to get some," Sasori says as he walks over to Deidara and starts to do some medical stuff that I've seen my mother do before.
"Here are the towels and water," Laura says with a very shaky voice. She places the large pile of towels down on one of the nearby chairs and places the large bowl of water in another chair.
"Will he be okay," Laura asks as tears fall from her eyes.
"Maybe," Sasori replies as he grabs a towel and drips it into the water.
"Laura," I say grabbing her face in between my hands and forcing her to look at me. "We need to get blood for Deidara." I glance back at the ninjas behind me then look back at Laura. "He'll make it through this but he's going to need our help."
"I'll help," Laura replies as she starts rubbing her teary eyes.
"Take Itachi and Sasuke with you," Konan says as she takes a seat in one of the other chairs.
"Okay," I reply as I let go of Laura's face. "What is Deidara's blood type?"
"AB," replies Sasori.
"Then there's no need to get blood, we'll just have to the equipment stuff they have for when people give blood and um the stand thingy to hold the bag," I say. "Laura and I can both give our blood."
People with AB blood can receive blood from anyone but can only give blood to other people that have AB and it is the opposite with people of blood type O; just a little fact for anyone who wants to know.
"We'll be back in no time," I say grabbing Laura's hand. "Let's go." With that said Laura and I walk out with the Uchiha brothers and head for the hospital, the whole time I'm wondering where Leader and Kakuzu are and hope they're okay.
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Well at least Kahlan has admitted to herself that she is attracted to Itachi. Now if only she wasn't so stubborn.
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