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 Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:22 pm
Inside, Sasuke was hurt that Naruto said he 'didn't care'. After trying so hard to bring him back he was sure that the blond cared. He walked toward him and placed a light hand on the dobe's shoulder. Should he really tell the truth to Naruto? Looking weak wasn't going to help him; he was in so much pain though. He wasn't sure how long he had been running, but the numb feeling of his body was wearing off and the sparks of pain were returning with a vengence. "Naruto..." was all he could get out before a sharp pain ran through him causing him to fall onto his knees.
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:26 pm
Giving in, Kiba let Akamaru pull him over. The dog began to lick at his face rapidly. "Gah! Get off! My mouth was open!" Kiba shoved Akamarus face away from his own and sat up. "I think I swallowed some." he muttered. Akamaru placed his head on Kibas shoulder, making a little puppy face. Kiba snorted in response. " Hah. Don't think that your puppy face is gonna work again one of these days and you don't need to apologize. You're my best friend." Akamaru barked happily and went back to licking Kiba messily.
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:27 pm
Naruto wheeled around, his eyes now wide with a bit of fear and... worry? "Sasuke...." He mumbled, getting up and crouching beside the other male. "What's wrong...?" He asked- proof that his 'I don't care' had been just a bluff. His own feeling had always been concealed, and he'd only pushed them away while the Uchiha was gone. Sure, he'd tried to bring him back, but it only hurt more when he couldn't.
But, now... Now Sasuke was back, or, at least, he hoped so, and he was starting to not know what to feel, anymore. He was worried, for now, however.
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:33 pm
Here he was... The almighty, uncaring, Sasuke Uchiha... The boy who vowed to kill his brother and do anything to get there; and he was in pain. He was showing weakness in front of everyone. He tried to stand, using the blond a sort of balance. He looked tired and he felt like he was going to pass out. "Naruto... I.. Need somewhere to sleep," he admitted, wincing in pain again. Why did it hurt so much? Was it the curse seal, or was it just the wounds he was covering up so well?
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:42 pm
Naruto gave a small nod, not seeming to want to ask any questions, right then. Shifting Sasuke's arm to wrap over his shoulder, his own arm sliding around the other males' waist to better support him, he was glad he'd payed for the eaten bowls of ramen as he got them, as he began leading the Uchiha to his apartment.
As they walked, Naruto ignored the stares they got, his mind delving into exactly what he was doing, and not leaving room for anything else but making sure Sasuke would make it to his place. He was helping the male who betrayed all of Konoha... the male who he'd always fought against more times then he fought with... the male who he tried everything in his power to get back...
Luckily, for Naruto's love of Ramen, and for Sasuke, the blond's apartment was nearby, and they were soon there. Wordlessly, the Kyuubi container shifted a hand to reach into his own pocket, pulling out a key to unlock his door. Leading the Uchiha to his bed, he gently helped him sit, and then just remained standing, crossing his arms over his chest. He didn't know what to do. He seemed almost a statue, for a few moments, before he began shaking slightly.
"Sasuke...?" Naruto murmured softly.
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:05 pm
Sasuke laid back on the bed, jst about ready to pass out. Some of the wounds had bled through the bandaged he had, poorly, wrapped over them. He was shaking from fatigue and pain. "Naruto... Thank you..." he muttered, giving a half smile before letting himself start to drift off into sleep. The Uchiha figured it would be better to explain when he had more strength to do so. Right now, all he wanted was sleep.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:08 am
About twenty minuets later the village came into view, the figures of people moving around just visible in the falling snow. It was good they were almost there because it seemed that a blizzard was on it's way. "Haku, find us a place to stay. I've got some business to do, then I'll find you."
Shino stood still beside a bush, taking notes about the colorful butterfly that fluttered around the flowers. While most people found his hobbies to be boring, he rather enjoyed collecting data about the insects whenever possible. This was a quiet activity that he could do alone and that was perfect for him.
His stomach gave a grumble and after finishing his notes, shoved the notebook into one of his deep pockets. He turned away from the butterfly and slowly made his way down the path back towards the village to try and find something to eat.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 6:36 am
Naruto chewed on his lip, slightly. When he was sure Sasuke was entirely asleep, he took a step closer to the bed, and sat on its edge, azure eyes never leaving the Uchiha. He was shaking- still a bit in shock from the other male collapsing, and then at how poorly his health seemed to be. A frown crossed his features as he noted blood... fresh blood, leaking into the raven-haired male's clothes.
"Sasuke... what's going on...?" Naruto mumbled to himself, since Sasuke was obviously asleep. He leaned over a bit and gave a slight tug to the Uchiha's outfit to reveal skin and... bandages. The other male was hurt. The blond frowned and got up, crossing his arms over his chest as if he were cold, before looking around for the medical kit he had. When the other male woke up, he'd demand to know what happened, while re-dressing his wounds.
"Yes, Zabuza-san." Haku said calmly, moving forwards and past his master towards the village. He used a free hand to remove his headband and let his hair down- Somewhat of a disguise that almost never failed.
Rosy-cheeked, and red-nosed from the cold, the teen walked into town. Looking around, his eyes spotted several possible places- inns and abandoned houses but he soon found what he was looking for. At the very edge of town, concealed slightly by a few trees, was a recently abandoned house that hadn't even been boarded up yet. Curious, he asked around about it.
Smiling, Haku made his way to the house. The owner of it actually lived in another house, but owned the both of them. He'd said that Haku, and his 'father', could stay in the house for as long as they needed. The teen requested privacy, and it was given. With a small smile, the boy thanked the man.
Entering the door, Haku noted that there was still furniture there. The owner had said that their brother had lived there, but died mysteriously, one night. That suited the teen rather well. Closing the door behind him, he let his pet rabbit loose, and walked over to the front window. Tapping into his chakra, he formed an ice-cicle from the inside of the window- a sign he and Zabuza came up with, when the older male had to find him. Hoping his master would see it, the boy began cleaning up the house.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:07 pm
Zabuza made his way to the house the leader of the village lived in. Not surprisingly, it was easy to find as it was the largest house in the whole village. He shoved his way past the meek looking guards out front and wandered around inside until he found the 'chief'.
The man was plump and surrounded by expensive looking items; one of the items would be able to supply a small village with food for at least half a year. While he didn't hate money, he did hate people who wasted it on useless things.
After talking with the man, who had shaken and sweat the whole time he was there, Zabuza nodded and left the house. I'll kill him when we're done. he thought and smirked. Though he did always, or most of the time, kill his employers after the mission was done. The ANBU who were constantly hounding him and Haku would talk with them and find out where they were going. A dead person can't.
Now to see if Haku did his job.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:17 pm
Haku sat down on the couch within the house, letting out a slow sigh. He'd dusted the place and made sure it would be comfortable for Zabuza for the time they spent there. Resting one arm over the side of the couch, the other rested over his scar, rubbing it a bit. He didn't quite remember how exactly he got it- there was a fuzzy space in his mind he couldn't quite overcome.
Deciding not to dwell on any issues, he got up again and disappeared into the house's only bedroom to make the bed for his master.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:24 pm
He'd found the house in a matter of minuets as it's the one he himself would have gone to look at first. It was the farthest away from the others and offered privacy. When he entered the house, he nodded his approval and set his bag down on the floor beside the couch. Following that was his large sword that he never went anywhere without. After that was done he went and smashed the ice crystal that was in the window so it wouldn't alert others to their presence there.
Zabuza walked over to the bedroom door and watched while Haku straightened things out. "Haku, you play an important part in our mission. While we're here, get plenty of sleep and don't over work yourself."
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:31 pm
Haku paused to look back and give Zabuza a smile. "Yes, Zabuza-san." He said obediently, before returning to finish with making the bed. When he was done, he looked back to his master. "Would that mean no training, as well, Zabuza-san?" He asked curiously. He wondered what his limit was to the pain that came to his chest often when he worked on physical activities such as training.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:41 pm
He nodded. "No training at all or any strenuous activities. Our mission is an assassination of an important Lord. While we are hear you are to talk, dress and act like a woman. In two days, we go to the next village where the Lord lives and you will be posing as one of his prospective brides."
((where the hell did this idea come from? Oh well!))
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 5:51 pm
Haku blinked. And then blinked once more, just to be sure. "Zabuza-san...?" He asked quietly, before realizing that his master seemed to be entirely serious. "Yes, Zabuza-san." He then murmured, bowing his head slightly before walking past the older male to go to his bag where he'd put it by the couch(don't ask where it came from...). Sitting down, he grabbed the bag and went through the meager outfits he owned.
Stopping after a bit, Haku leaned his head back to rest on the back of the couch, and let out a breath. This would be the hardest mission, he declared. Fighting, he could do. Working, cleaning, tending to cooking, he could do. He could even pose himself as a female- but usually only for short periods of time. He'd never... posed as a prospective bride. Some of his hair trailed over his eyes, and, instead of brushing it away, he just closed his eyes for a bit, his mind whirring into action as he thought of what to do.
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 6:05 pm
Sasuke didn't stir much while Naruto was redressing his wounds. A part of him didn't mind at all, actually; he was happy they were getting proper treatment instead of the sloppy job he had done himself. He was expectin the dobe to have woken him up as soon as the blood was found, he doubted he would've woken up anyway. Another part of him wanted to escape; it was so embarrassing to be in this condition in front of the blond; they were rivals after all! They were rivals.... But they were best friends.... His body was completely relaxed to the other's touches and gentle working hands. He was glad to be in the care of someone he could... Trust? He hoped so.
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