Summary: Okay, everybody is going to be older and in diffirent locations and junk. And there's going to be some surprises, and I don't wanna spoil them. So, read and please enjoy.
Today is the anniversary... Yukiko sat on her bed. His death... Yukiko weeped into her hands. Why? She stood and walked towards the window, staring at the snowy scenery. They had left Mizu no Kuni far behind that day. Tears rolled down her face. It isn't fair!She dug her claws into her palm. The Land of Snow reminded her of home. Two years... She walked away from the window. She laid down on the bed and went into space. Thoughts were centered on suicide. No. She couldn't. She had a toddler to take care of. But, he's not here anymore... A knock on the door snapped her out her trance.
"Yukiko?" It was Kaito. "Are you okay?" he knew what today was and she acted the same way every time it came around. She would shut herself in her room and not speak a word to anyone. "Yukiko, you need to eat." she just continued to lay still. He sighed heavily and walked off. A few minutes later she heard little footsteps echoed through the hallway, "Mommy." It was Aura.
Little, two year old, Aura. Yukiko found out she was pregnant after we moved to Mizu no Kuni. Aura was Orochimarus. Yukiko was not proud to have her, but she loved her all the same. Aura had snow, white hair just like her mother. Pale as the snow on the ground and she had gold slitted eyes, much like Orochimaru's. Unlike Orochi, Aura only had a tail. She had a talent for being smart. But with speech, not so much. Her words were sometimes slurred. She couldn't ignore her, "Yes?" "Chu comin' wout?"
Yukiko got off the bed. She opened the door, "I suppose I should..." she closed the door behind her. Aura never smiled. Aura never laughed. Aura never cried. She was an empty shell it seemed. She acted so much like him. Cold, quite, and closed off from people. Except she hated snakes. She held up her arms, "Up." Yukiko bent down and lifted her into her arms. "Are you hungry?" she nodded, "Alright then..." they headed off towards the kitchen. They bumped into Kaito on the way.
"Finally came out, eh?" Yukiko nodded.
"Good," he said, "I thought your were having some sort of episode." he laughed nervously.
"I need to get Aura some lunch." she said, her voice so faint.
"Oh, okay, don't wanna hold you two up!" he ruffled Aura's hair. She hissed in disapproval. "She doesn't bite does she?" "Don't ask such stupid questions."
Kaito's flicked down and he walked off. And the two continued to their destination. The kitchen wasn't big nor was it small. It was a good normal size. Yukiko sat Aura down and looked for something to fix. "What do you want?" "Peanut Butter and Jelly." "Okay," she fixed her a sandwhich and watched her eat it. Aura had her white hair in a ponytail. Her bangs were falling in front of her face, like Orochimaru's bangs. She had on a light blue coat with white trim around the sleeves and wrists. She swung her legs back and forth, causing her white boots to squeak. Yukiko stared at her impassively. Her blue eyes in a daze. She felt empty. And alone.
"Mommy," she looked at her, "I wanna learn new Jutsu." Kami, she was obsessed to learn Jutsu. She did have a talent at mastering them though. "What would like to learn?" "Sensatsu Suishou Hijutsu.(1)" "Your too young." her gold eyes flared, "Am not!" she brought up an argument when this was told to her. "I said no, I'll teach you, Suiton: Souja Sousai no Jutsu.(2)" she growled, "Fine." when she was angry she can talk perfectly fine... Yukiko took her plate away and did a quick wash. Then she escorted Aura to the training field. "Okay, ready to begin?" Aura nodded. First, Yukiko performed the seals slowly so Aura could see them. "Got that?" she nodded, "Alright," she walked onto the water. "Perform the Justu on me." Aura ran over and onto the pond. She already had mastered Walking on Water Technique. She waved the signs and cast the Jutsu, "Suiton: Souja Sousai no Jutsu!" she placed two hands in front of her and the water sphere was set. Yukiko stood calmly in the watery prison. "Very good," she looked back at her, "Try this one." the Yukiko inside the sphere poofed. Aura now was on her toes.
"Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu.(3)" five Yukikos appeared all around Aura. She smirked, "Mommy, chu should now me petter then this." the Aura popped. It was a water clone. 'She knows that?' Yukiko's eyes narrowed, 'Does she know where my scrolls are?' she didn't have time to go on. Aura was making move. Yukiko jumped back on land while her clones remained on the water.
"Doton: Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu!(4)" Aura's hand shot out of the dirt and grabbed hold of Yukiko's ankle. "What the-?" Yukiko was pulled underground. Aura kneeled down, "You wose gain, mommy." Yukiko laughed "Yes, I do." Aura looked confused. "Your getting good." Aura held a smug smirk on her face.
It matched his down to every detail.
With Orochimaru
Kabuto, Sasuke and I were on our way to the Snow Country. I was planning to kill the Yukikage. I needed all the allies of Konoha out of my way. Otherwise, I would a grave situation on my hands. We were on a ship and it took two whole days to arrive at the country. Which was driving my patience thin. But, today was our last day on board and we would land at the Ryu Harbor. "My lord," it was Kabuto, "What?" I responded. " I have good news and bad news." I waved my hand for him to continue, "The good news is that we reach the harbor in a hour." "The bad news?" "Uh, Sasuke-kun is getting rather angry. He demands that you train him, but I said to wait. As all ways he never listens, much less watch his mouth..." Kabuto just kept going on. It was getting irritating. "Enough. I'll see to Sasuke myself. Inform me when the ship reaches port. Do not bother me unless it's important." with that I walked down below to calm a angered Uchiha.
Land of Snow, Ryu Market
Yukiko and Aura walked about the market looking at many things. Ryu Market was the best place to find anything. But these two were looking for food. Yukiko had already bought a new blue kimono and Aura a Mizu Scroll. She needed food though...Not clothes and a scroll. "Anything special, Aura?" "Uh, no..." "How about since Uncle Kaito is leaving, we get him some Koi?" she didn't say anything. "Alright then..." they headed off to Ruy Harbor. The walk alone would take half an hour.
The two walked into the harbor and were friendly greeted. The people in the Land of Snow were nice folk. They had shinobi but not many. Yukiko was an ANBU squad leader. So, she knew how many ninja were located in the Snow. Aura looked around curiously, "I've haven't taken you here before, have I?" "No..." Aura held Yukiko's hand. Aura was never afraid but she was shy. They soon stumbled upon a merchant who sold Koi. "Hello," Yukiko said, "Why hello there, miss Yukiko! What can do ya for?" "I'd like the best Koi you have." "Comin' right up!" Aura cringed, "What's the matter?" "Fish smells bad..." she covered her nose. "Okay! Here we are!" the man showed her a yellow a red fish, "He's the best I've got." "How much?" "For you I'll cut it down. 31,000 ryo." (A/n: Sorry if this is way too pricey for a fish. I don't get Japanese money...) "Thanks!" Yukiko gave him the money. "Your welcome. Do ya want any help? He is a big fish." "Yes, please." he noticed Aura, "Who's this?" "Oh, this is my daughter Aura." Yukiko beamed. The man's eyes wouldn't rest on her figure, "Uh, that's nice, cute..." he hurried to the back. "He's scared of me..." Aura said, "Oh no! He's not afraid. Just, uh, well..." Yukiko trailed off. "I'll be by the docks." Aura took off, "Be careful!"
Ryu Harbor
The ship arrived earlier then expected. I was relieved to get off. The trip was boring. But once I stepped off I was annoyed again. Two reasons, One: I was freezing Two: I was surrounded by water. I hate water and the cold. I pulled on my black coat and waited for Kabuto and Sasuke. After five minutes my patience were fried. I growled and walked off. 'Why do people take so long to get off a boat I'll never understand!' I suddenly tripped over something, I didn't fall but I was pissed that I nearly fell. I looked to see what caused my little slip and it was some white haired girl. She was laying down on her back. "What are you doing?" I pulled her up by the collar. I blinked. This girl had my eyes. Nah, it's just a coincidence. I shook it off. "Are you that stupid to lie down and let people trip over you?" I asked, but I never got a response. Not even a hint of emotion. She just stared. "What? Can't you speak?" she nodded 'yes'. "Then talk." I demanded but she continued to be silent. I was getting aggravated. "Trash..." I muttered as I let her loose. She fell down and looked up at me, "Stop staring. It's an annoying habit." I left the girl behind. 'Stupid kids.'
"Aura!!" I heard a familiar voice cry out. I turned back to see Yukiko taking the girl , I had just left, into her arms. "I thought I lost you!" I couldn't hear the girl, who is now known as Aura. A man ran up to them, "Y-You can really run!" he huffed out. I grew angry. Some another man was with my girl!? I knew Yukiko wanted nothing to do with me, but that wasn't the case for me. I would never admit this to her but I missed her. I felt odd. Like something was missing. Yukiko glanced over at me, she couldn't recognize me. I was in my Oto jounin form. I didn't go around other countries as myself. I would be in risk of getting myself arrested. Since I murdered Sarutobi, other village were on high alert. Not that a few weak ninja could take me on anyways. She talked to other man and was soon out of sight. I leaned on the wall. She's here...
Yukiko's home
I was busy preparing the food. Tomorrow morning Kaito was returning to the Snow Domain. He was going to rule in my place. He was the better ruler anyhow. I wasn't fit for it. I grinned, everything was nearly complete. I always felt the tension and depression melt away when I cooked. I enjoyed it. I heard Kaito walk in, "Sure smells good! You know, your cooking has gotten ten times better over the years!" he grinned. "Well, that's nice. Set the table for me." he gave me a pat on the back and left. I looked out the window, it was already dark. Snow seems to make the sky darker. I felt uneasy about something, like something was here and it has no business to be here. I shook it off and got the food ready, "Kaito, that table better be ready!" I heard rushing and plates being slammed down. "Y-Yea! I-It's ready!" I laughed. Kaito was always lazy.
We ate our dinner quietly. No one even looked at the other. I finished and looked to see if anyone else were done. They both were. I smiled and picked up the plates and cleaned them. Kaito cleared the table and put up everything, while Aura went off to bed.
Hours had passed. I didn't know how long Kaito and I was talking but it was nearly midnight. "You'll be okay, right?" he asked, taking note on my depression. I nodded, "Of course. You don't need to worry about me when you have a whole land to take care of." he sighed. "Then I shall leave in the morning. If anything goes wrong you come and get me, understand?" "Yes." he nodded, "Then that settles it. I'm going to bed." he walked up the stairs and left me alone. I began to go in deep thought when a knocking noise rang out. I looked to the clock, it was 1:00 a.m.! 'Who on earth could it be?' I got off the sofa and cracked the door open. I saw three men standing outside, "May I help you?" a man with dark brown hair in a high ponytail answered, "Uh, yes. May we come inside? We have no where to go." I felt uneasy about this. But I didn't want them to freeze. "Sure, come in." I opened the door wide enough for them to come in. There was the one with the ponytail then a guy with glasses and dark short hair, and a teenager with blonder hair. He had a chill about him. "Make yourselves comfortable." they took a look around, "Have any spare rooms?" the man with the glasses asked. "Y-Yes! Follow me!" I showed them the upstairs and the spare rooms. "There are only two, but I guess two of you could share..." I stuttered. The man with the ponytail kept staring at me. 'What are you looking at?' "These are great. Thank you." the blonde said. I bowed, "Have a good night." and I retired to my room for remainder of the night.
Orochimaru
Getting in to her house was easier then I imagined. Then again, Yukiko was always good hearted. I laid on the bed, smirking. This might be fun. I hissed. When I saw Yukiko up close I got horny. I gripped the sheets. I needed so bad right now. I rolled over and tried to ignore it. Eventually I calmed down. Okay, maybe this will be harder than I thought...
Fox: Ello! Sorry! This is short, but I'm havin' writer's block again... I might take a break for like a couple of days. Don't worry, I'll update ASP when I'm cured xD
Oro's a perv, lol. Anyways, I wonder if you can figure out who died. I think it's obvious but I'll ask anyhow. I hope you enjoyed.
Translations;
1: Flying Water Needles
2: Water Element: Water Prison Technique
3: Water Clone Technique
4: Earth Element: Inner Decapitation Technique (not entirely sure about that one)
And can someone tell me how to change my review thingy to anonymous reviews. So you don't have to log in and leave a comment. I can't figure it out... Please.