Chapter one
It all started when a rouge ninja burnt down your village, you decided to run into the forest and evacuate. Sadly it was too late for your parents. They, being the leaders of the clan decided to stay back and fight the rogue ninja. You choose to run as fast and far as you can into the depths of the forest. and suddenly you bump into someone, you look up and see a ninja with short black hair and red eyes. You realize…. crap… its the rogue ninja! You pull out your katana and get in a fighting stance. He chuckles at you and says “silly girl… you think you can take me?” and smirks. You say “no probably not but thanks to you I have nothing to lose” and he chuckles again. “Those were your parents huh? I guess you really don’t have anything else to lose then after all.” You clench your katana and teeth. You hiss through your teeth, “Don’t you dare mock my pain.” and glare. He just smirks and says “what are you going to do about it?” You say “i just have one thing to say… you must have a reason for killing them off” His smirk fades. “and what if I do, its not like it matters.” You say “tell me and if i don’t like your answer” I fix my stance. He puts his katana away. “You’re not worth killing, your just a waste of my time.” and he takes off in the other direction. Suddenly you feel something cold and hard hit you in the back of the head. You are knocked unconscious.
You wake up near a lake, you rub your eyes for it is still dark and late at night. Yet, you are laying besides a warm fire. “Where am I…” you rub the back of your head. You hear a male voice “you had me concerned, you were out for a while there….” You can't see who it is, and you can only hear his voice, you stare into the night. “Who are you?” you ask. “My name is shiki…” A short blonde male with blue eyes appears out of the black night and walks into view wearing a black cloak with red clouds on it. No wonder you couldn’t see him… that cloak is very dark. “What do you want from me “ you say as you grasp your katana. He just smirks. He puts his hands up. “woah there girl, you could hurt somebody with that thing.” and starts laughing. You sigh “thats not an answer” and loosen the grip on your katana. He squats besides you and cocks his head to the side curiously. “What is it” you say as you scoot further back. He leans forward and gazes into your eyes. “so pretty…I've never seen sharingan up close before...”. You blush and look away “well… I get that alot”. “with eyes like that I bet you do…” He leans even closer and stops an inch away from your lips and then pulls back and chuckles. “I really had you blushing there….”
He smirks. “do you always let strangers get that close to you?” he chuckles. “W-well anyone would!...and besides you saved me.” You stand up grab your katana “Thank you” you say as you bow and turn to leave. “where do you think your going?” he grabs your arm roughly “I’m on a mission to bring you back to the akatsuki, I knocked you out once, I can easily do it again and carry you there.” You turn towards Shiki “and Why the hell should I go with a ‘Stranger’ like yourself?” “because its my mission to bring you back, and I have never failed a mission before.” “Well how do you know I’m the one you’re looking for” You glare at him. He looks at you and laughs. “you really think I would mistake you for the wrong person Kiku-chan?”
“Well you don’t know for… Hey wait how do you know my name?!” “I know everything about you Kiku. Your past, your future, your parents….” You look at Shiki “You’re not some sort of stalker are you!?” “what if I was?” He puts one arm around your waist and pulls you close and smirks. You push him away “ah-HA so you’re just a stalker not a man on a mission” you start walking away. something suddenly hits the back of your head and once again you fall unconscious.
You wake up to see not only Shiki, but a man, about twenty one years old with blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail with the same blue eyes as Shiki. He also has a cloak on that matches Shiki’s. You growl “Shiki that hurt you know!!!” Shiki just chuckles and the man rolls his eyes. “Where am I?” you ask. “You are at the akatsuki hideout.” says Shiki. You glare at Shiki “ Well I guess you finished your mission…” you stand up “so I’ll be on my way now”. Shiki grabs you roughly again. “actually…. You have to stay here now.” You look at him in shock ”... WHAT!!!” “but you are right, my mission is done...so I’LL be on MY way actually” The man looks at him and glares “hmph, where are you going Shiki? You have to look after this girl as well. That is the second part of your mission” Shiki glares. “no one told me about this Deidara.” Deidara spoke again, “leaders orders.” Shiki looks at you. “damn…” you look at Shiki, then Deidara “but why must I stay here?” Shiki glares at Deidara ignoring your question, “no. one. told. me. this. was. part. of. the. mission. Deidara!” Deidara glares “wanna make something of it brat?!”
Suddenly Deidara reaches into his cloak and stuffs his hands into two pockets. Shiki does the same. Suddenly Shiki pulls out his hands in such a fast motion that its a blur with Deidara not far behind him. Suddenly you see the strangest thing you have ever seen in you whole life. Shiki puts his hands in front of him and you see mouths open up on his hands and they spit out clay centipedes. They crawl fast across the floor to Deidara’s feet. Deidara jumps ten feet in the air as the centipedes explode at his feet. Deidara creates a bird in mid air and it flies towards Shiki… and… you?! Shiki picks you up and flips backwards. “what a terrible big brother you are deidara, trying to kill your little bro….” Deidara smirked. “well, that was a little hypocritical.” “Brothers?” you whisper to yourself “and hands with mouths” you yell “what the heck is going on!!!” “Shiki literally throws you to the side and charges his brother.
“HEY STOP!!!” They both stop and glare at you and say in unison “WHAT?!” “WHAT THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING!” you exclaim “you’re both brothers aren't you?” “yeah…” Shiki says. “but all siblings fight, I don’t see why you’re so surprised…” “Normal siblings fight thats true…. but not to the death!!!” Shiki smirks. “but its more fun that way…” Shiki says as he turns his back towards Deidara. Deidara sends another clay bird towards Shiki and it explodes sending shiki flying across the cave and he hits a sharp rocky wall and falls gasping for air. You turn towards Deidara “what the heck. you don’t hit someone unprepared especially if its your brother!”
Deidara glares and sends a bird towards you. Shiki struggles to his feet and jumps in front of you and it impacts him but shields you. Shiki shrieks and falls to the floor unconscious. You collapse down at Shiki and quickly begin to listen for his heart beat. “phew he’s alive but in critical condition” you turn towards Deidara “I need some water and badges fast….HURRY”You yell. Deidara looks at you and walks away “not my problem.” You look down at Shiki. You then begin to rip off stips of cloth from your robe and start bandging Shiki up. Shiki slightly opens his eyes and moans, his voice is weak “why are you bandaging me up….?” “Because you will die if I don’t!!!” “why do you…. care…” He fades to unconsciousness again. You whisper “Because you saved me Idiot” You continue to bandage him up and goes back and forth to for fresh water.
Chapter two
Shiki wakes up and stretched only to wince and look down at his burnt left arm. His vision was a little blurry and he felt dizzy as he stood up leaning against the cave wall. You have just returned from retrieving water from a near by stream from outside the cave. You notice Shiki up against the cave wall, put down the water, and walk over to him. You grab a near by rock and chuck it at the back of his head. “now we’re even” you say with a grin. “Damn you have good aim.” Shiki says rubbing the back of his head. “So you got some life left in you I see” your reply. Shiki chuckles.”and some humor.” Shiki winks at you. “Hmph.” you say as turn away. “So now what? are you going to tell me why I’m here and what’s going on or do I need to get another rock?” Shiki chuckles. “Well…. your from the Uchiha clan correct?”
“Ya, so?” “So, that rogue ninja who slayed your clan… his name was Itachi…. he is also in our group, the Akatsuki.” “Itachi… you mean Itachi Uchiha…he is the one who killed everyone and the one from the forest?!” You begin to yell “BUT HE WAS FROM OUR UCHIHA CLAN RIGHT? WHY WOULD HE DO THAT?” You flashback to that time in the forest “i just have one thing to say… you must have a reason for killing them off” His smirk fades. “and what if I do, its not like it matters.” You look back towards Shiki “Do you know his reasons?” Shiki looks down, “no one does…” “So you guys aren't with him?” Shiki looks at you. “no, and i'm obviously not from the uchiha clan… Deidara and I are from the Iwagakure clan.” “I see… so what does that have to do with me being here?” “There were only two people Itachi kept alive, his little bro Sasuke and you.” “But why did he keep me alive then?” you asked “I’ve never met him before” Shiki looks shocked, “really?! I thought he was a pretty famous ninja…. but I guess I was wrong…” Shiki looks puzzled. “huh….okay” shiki sits down besides you and props his burnt arm on his knee.
“damn i need a medical ninja…” Shiki looks at you and smiles weakly, “are you a medical ninja by any chance?” “Well not exactly but I did learn a little from…” You begin to sulk “From my mom…” You Shake your head vigorously. “but I did learn how to heal burns” You say to change the subject. Shiki looks at you for a moment and starts to say something but lets it go. “okay. so can you help?” You roll your sleeves up “I can try.” You inch towards Shiki and begin the healing process. Shiki winces as you heal his arm. Finally after half an hour his arm is fully healed and its begining to get dark outside. Suddenly Deidara appears behind you…. with Itachi. Itachi says “I believe you are the newest addition to the akatsuki. Here’s your cloak.” Itachi hands you an akatsuki cloak. You look wide eyed at the cloak. “I don’t recall joining forces with a traitor like yourself“ You smack the cloak out of Itachi’s hand. Itachi turns towards Deidara, “I told you all that she would be uncooperative and it was a mistake keeping her alive.” and with that Itachi disappeared in a flash. You look where Itachi once stood then fall to the ground paralyzed “whew that was scary” You sigh in relief then You turn towards shiki who has also disappeared and so has Deidara. You face the cloak by your feet and pick it up “but I guess I should do what they want for now” You begin to put on the cloak. “I’ll be killed if I don’t” Once fitted, you walk towards the cave entrance to look out side. You see shiki standing outside looking up at the sky. You begin to exit the cave but stop in your tracks so you do not disturb him.
Shiki scenes your presence and turns around, “Hey Kiku, come over here” he says while he sits down and pats the grass besides him. You nod your head and walk over to where he sits. Shiki grabs you and pulls you into his lap, he has a firm grip, there is no escape. “Wait what about your arm?” You exclaim while struggling to get free “Are you sure you are fully healed? I’m not very experienced in healing.” Shiki nods and wraps his arms around your waist. “thanks to you I am.” You look at him, surprised by what he just said. “Wait a sec… did you just thank me?” you ask. Shiki stutters “I-I….. um… I guess I did” He laughs nervously. You begin to laugh with him “So you do have manners after all.” you mutter under your breath ”Even though you hit me in the back of the head…twice…” Shiki smiles innocently and strengthens his grip, “would you like me to do it again?” You look down at your feet to hide your blushing face. You whisper “Stupid”. Shiki chuckles, “if i’m soooo stupid, why would I pick a girl like you?” Shiki gently, yet roughly brings your lips upon his. You struggle to get out of his grip. You pull away at last but loose your balance and fall on the ground beside him. You pick yourself off the ground “It’s not funny...You don’t even know me!” You glare at him “Idiot!” You run away holding your tears back. Shiki yells after you, “Kiku, wait!!” Shiki catches up to you with great speed and hits you in the back of the head knocking you unconscious.
You wake up an hour later in front of a lake, “they told me to take you out of the hide out…” Shiki says awkwardly gazing at the stars. “I built a fire to keep you warm but didn’t want to search for food until you woke up…” You turn away from him “Not like you care... You’re only here because of your mission” Your stomach growls. Shiki smirks. “see? you do need me.” Shiki stands up and disappears into the forest. You turn toward where Shiki disappeared. You wait a few moments then stand up “Shiki” you say quietly. In dead silence you begin to yell “Shiki!” still silence. You look around again with still no sign of shiki. Suddenly you hear someone say “yes, your highness?” and you turn around to find shiki on one knee bowing and smirking. “Why-Why you!” you make a fist and swing your hand down but stop just inches away from his head “YOU IDIOT!” You Turn around and hide your face. Shiki lays a hand on your shoulder and turns you around engulfing you in a tight hug. “your adorable when your all flustered.” “Screw you” Shiki throws you into the lake. You emerge out of the water “What was that for!” you yell. Shiki takes off his cloak and jumps in after you. Shiki emerges and splashes you. You look at him wide eyed and smirk while you splash Shiki in the face. Shiki giggles look and splashes you again. You begin to blush again “That laugh was so…” you swim towards him “CUTE!!!” You glomp him and giggle. Shiki looks surprised but returns the hug, “so…. hmmm…. you like me when i’m cute?” Shiki makes an adorable face. You stare at his face then shout “CUTE!!!” you grab his face, hold it against your chest, and begin to wiggle. Shiki gasps for air. You realize what you just did and immediately turn bright red and let him go. Shiki smirks. “um…” You laugh awkwardly and begin to head back to shore. Shiki grabs you and pulls you under water. You Gasp for air and consciousness fades.
You wake up with shiki kissing you. You push him away and sit up. You look down and see you have new clothes on. You pause in surprise “Shiki…You didn’t…” You glare at him. “What? didn’t I save your life? you should be thanking me….” You Calm yourself and smile “ Shiki…YOU PERVERT” you then glare you punch him. “HEY YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SHOVED ME IN YOUR CHEST!!” You recall the events of that night and turn bright red “W-Well... YOU SAW ME IN THE NUDE YOU LETCH!” “yeah… saving you from getting hypothermia.” “So you admit it!” You begin to make a fist but stop “T-thank you” “YOUR WELCOME YOUR HIGHNESS!” Shiki says with a big grin. “hmph” you reply annoyed.
Chapter 3
It is cold at night and it is near midnight. Shiki has finally stopped procrastinating and set up the tent. You realize there is only one sleeping bag and look at shiki questioningly. “So…I’m sleeping on the ground” you say then cover your mouth and yawn. “actually, we’re sharing one sleeping bag.” Shiki smirks and looks at you. You Stand there stunned then think for a moment. Then a smirk comes to your face “Ok, Then” you say sweetly “actually, there are two sleeping bags” You point to the ground. Shiki looks at the ground with his eyes wide open in shock, for one more sleeping bag has appeared on the ground. “what?!..... but…. but….” Shiki mumbles to himself, “there was one…” You Smirk “Well, I’m tired so… good night “ You plop on to the sleeping bag and laugh to yourself. Shiki frowns and sighs. Shiki crawls into the other sleeping bag and quickly falls asleep. You look towards Shiki and sigh. You know what he sees is an illusion of your creation and he is sleeping on the cold hard ground. You get out of the sleeping bag and lay it next to Shiki. Then you try to push Shiki on to the sleeping bag. Shiki wakes up and reflexively punches you. You look at him surprised. Shiki looks at you in shock, “i’m so sorry!!” you sigh “Well I did deserve it” You look in to Shiki’s eyes “Now will you get off the ground and go to sleep” you point to the single sleeping bag beside him. Shiki crawls into the sleeping bag then motions for you to join him, “come on….it’s not like we’re nude….” Shiki mumbles embarrassed. You sigh then look at him sternly “Don’t try anything funny…” You go towards Shiki reluctantly. Shiki scoots over in the sleeping bag and allows you to crawl next to him. Shiki is surprisingly warm compared to you and your shivering.Shiki wraps his arms around you and pulls your head onto his chest. You blush “Wha-what do you think you’re doing?” Shiki rolls his eyes, “would you rather freeze?” “I’m not cold” you reply shivering as you pull your head from his chest. “oh… is that so?” shiki raises an eyebrow and sighs pulling your head back onto his chest, “you're so stubborn, its adorable.” You blush even more “Sh-shut up Idiot” you say as you hide your face in his chest. Shiki wraps his arms around u tighter and you both fall asleep.
You wake up in the morning with shiki staring at you. You poke his face “What are you doing?” Shiki bites your finger but not too hard. You stare at him “ow” you say sarcastically. Shiki bites down harder. You quickly pull your finger from his mouth and suck on it “That hurt you know”. Shiki smirks, “aren’t you afraid of getting kuties?” You think for a moment still half asleep. You soon realise what he meant and turn bright red. turn your back towards him “only kids believe in that stuff”. Shiki ruffles your hair and laughs, “but you are a kid kiku-chan!” You turn towards him and smile “Well then you’re a kid too then, we are the same age right?” “now that you mention it… we are huh?” “Yep” You smile sweetly “Shiki-kun” “YAY! you called me Shiki-kun!!” Shiki hugs you so tight that you can’t breathe and you gasp for air and faint. You wake up with your head on Shiki’s lap with him stroking your forehead. “how did you get that scar?” You jolt up and hit your head against Shiki's forehead. “OW!” Shiki jumps to his feet, trips and falls backwards. You reach out to grab him and you both fall against the tent, it tangles and you both roll into the lake. You both drown, or so it seems…
You wake up back in the Akatsuki hideout and see Shiki staring wide eyed at Deidara with Itachi by his side. Then suddenly Shiki starts busting up laughing. You ask, “wha-?” and then Shiki looks at Itachi, Itachi hisses, “you better not say it if you want to live.” Shiki says, “funny story Kiku…” “don’t you dare Shiki.” Itachi glares. Shiki can’t hold it any longer so he shouts “ITACHI GAVE YOU MOUTH TO MOUTH!... and…. it turns out…. YOUR HIS COUSIN!!!” and then starts laughing his head off. You stare at Shiki then at Itachi. you stand up “Excuse me a moment” and walk just outside of view… and scream “AHHHHHHHHHHHHH” then breathe in and exhale. Then you walk back in with Shiki and Deidara staring wide eyed at you… and Itachi gone. You then begin your rant “WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!! WHO’S COUSIN AM I?! WHY THE HELL WOULD HE KILL OUR CLAN...LET ALONE GIVE HIS COUSIN MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION.” You grab Shiki by the shoulders and shake him vigorously “PLEASE TELL ME YOU ARE JOKING” Shiki falls to the ground dizzy from all your shaking. You face Deidara and give him…THE STARE!!! You then walk over to him and Shake him by his collar “he’s joking right… joking…. RIGHT!!!”
You wake up and think “whew that was a scary dream” and look at shiki…. who is…. ontop of you and…huh?! You feel something on your lips and quickly realize what’s going on… Shiki is kissing you! You try to push him off to no prevail. Then you feel a strange sensation…inside your mouth! and…. it was… Shiki’s tongue?! You close your eyes…. what is coming over you?! Then without thinking, you begin to move your tongue. “is this, what love feels like?” You think to yourself as Shiki pulls away.”um…thanks th-that was CPR right.” You try to look at him but you can’t seem to bring yourself you look at his face. “I guess you saved me again… thank you…” Shiki chuckles, “sure thing, anytime your highness.” and bows. You look at him then quickly look away. “What’s wrong Kiku?” Shiki looks innocently at you. “n-nothing” you laugh nervously and turn you back towards Shiki. Shiki picks you up and throws you over his shoulder and starts running. “wha-!?” you struggle to get out of his grip. Shiki drops you and keeps running. “Hey, where are you going” you say as your run after him. “over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house I go!” You stop running after him. You face palm and sigh “what nonsense are you spouting now” “a fountain!” Your forehead becomes very red from all the face palms you have given your self. “your a cherry!” shiki runs back to you and stares, then om noms your head. You smirk then look him in the eyes “Do I look like a cherry to you” you make an illusion of your face as a cherry. Shiki rubs his eyes. “uh…. no?” You make your cherry head disappear and fall to the ground laughing. “I’ve decided something….” You calm down and look up at him “What?” “I’m no longer going to grandmothers house…” Shiki sits down and frowns at the ground. You sigh and crawl towards him “And why not?” you ask curiously. “I don’t know….” replies Shiki. You put your face in front of his and pinch his cheeks “Your weird” and smile sweetly. “no duh.” Shiki rolls his eyes. You reply with a smile then stand up and look around. “what is it Kiku?” You look back towards Shiki “where are we?” Shiki puts a finger to his lips and says with a sexy smile “its a secret.” You blush slightly “ah… I see…” You reply calmly and continue to explore the area. Shiki follows you around watching you cautiously. You smirk to your self then begin to walk faster and faster till you are running as fast as you can. You look behind you to see if Shiki is following. You see shiki no where in sight. Then suddenly he drops down from the trees onto your back, “I got chu!” You jolt up in surprise and throw him over your shoulder. “oof!” Shiki lands on the ground blinking up at you in surprise. You crouch down in front of him and poke his nose “I got you back” You say as you smile down at Shiki’s face. Shiki grabs your head and pulls it down and pecks your lips, “and now I’ve got you.” He smirks sexily. You pull your head from his grasp and turn around so he can’t see you blushing. Shiki chuckles and does a backflip into a tree. You look towards him in aw “How do you do that!!!” You ask excitedly. Shiki rolls his eyes. “I’m an acrobat DUH…..” Shiki smirks, “because I’m just THAT amazing.” “That doesn’t explain HOW you do it though” You sigh. Shiki falls backwards and hangs upside down from the tree branch by his feet. “right now i'm focusing most of my chakra into my feet, any more questions?” You stop and think for a moment. A flashback of near the time you met comes to your mind. You remember what Shiki had said to you that night... “you really think I would mistake you for the wrong person Kiku-chan?” “I know everything about you Kiku. Your past, your future, your parents….” You think about how to phrase the question “How…how did you know me… I mean you knew my name right away and said you knew me…how?” you ask and look up at Shiki. “Itachi has told me all about you.” “Itachi IS your biggest fan after all.” Shiki starts laughing so hard that he accidently snorts and quickly covers his mouth embarrassed. You snicker then burst out laughing “HOW CUTE IS THAT!” you laugh even harder. Shiki says, “HA. HA. HA.” and jumps down from the tree and grabs you. He jumps to the top of the tree and leaves you up there then hops down. “H-hey!” you look down at Shiki. “Your not leaving me up here are you!?” You begin to realize how up you are and become dizzy. Shiki looks at you and walks away. “YOU SUCK!” you say as you try to find a way back down but are too wobbly to focus. The truth is you don’t like heights very much. Shiki looks back at you and whistles and then makes a splat noise and then continues walking. “W-why you….” then you get an idea. You smirk “SHIKI!!!” you yell as loud as you can. Shiki stops and turns around and yells, “WHAT???” You make eye contact with him and let the fun begin. You convey to him the image of me standing right in front of him. The image of you smirks at Shiki. “Guess whaaaaaaaaat.” Shiki rolls his eyes. “i can see right through your genjutsu.” He smirks. “Like my brother, i trained my right eye to see through genjutsu. Earlier you didn’t actually fool me, i went along with it for your amusement.” “... Damn it…” You sigh “ Okay fine, you win” ”Yipee!” Shiki spreads his arms out to either side and spins. “Now can you please help me down from here.” You ask and mutter something to yourself. “nope” Shiki turns and continues walking. You begin to become enraged. “Okay look-,” shiki talks over you, “I’m looking and I see a girl in a tree who’s not getting down anytime soon.” “and WHY NOT!” you pout.”Because…” Shiki suddenly falls to the ground unconscious. “S-shiki thats not funny.” All of the sudden, a short teenager with black hair, appears out of no where and slings shiki over his shoulder and disappears. You look stunned at what just happend. You look down at the ground and look for a way down but being careful not to fall from dizziness. You sigh “ guess I have no choice...DEIDARA!” Suddenly Deidara appears, “What?” He asks annoyed. You’re surprised how fast he peared but left that matter for another time. “Look I know you don’t like you brother and all, but...” You point where the strange man took Shiki. “He was just kidnapped and I can’t do anything about it. As you can see I’m stuck. in. this. tree.” You sigh and put your pride aside. You kneel on the branch clasp your hands together. “Can you please get me down from here” you close your eyes tight as if waiting for a blow to you head. He rolls his eyes and sends up a clay bird to retrieve you. When you finally back on the ground you sigh with relief. You bow “Thank you” and run into the forest to find Shiki leaving Deidara in a daze. Suddenly you are knocked unconscious.
Chapter 4
You suddenly wake up with a pair of lips on yours, and its not shiki’s lips either…. its…. its the black haired man!! You immediately slap him as hard as you can. He grits his teeth, “Why…. You LITTLE BITCH!” and slaps you so hard that you are on your stomach on the ground and he jumps on your back, pulls your head up by your hair and pulls out a katana and holds it to your throat and hisses, “I dare you to do that again…” You begin to yell at him “REALLY how can you not expect to be slap by a girl you decided to kiss BECAUSE YOU FUCKING FELT LIKE IT!” “I KNOCKED YOU OUT TOO HARD AND WAS SAVING YOUR LIFE WITH CPR!" “Well I CALL BULLSHIT ON THAT CRAP!!! I WASN’T DROWNING DUMBASS!!!” “hmph, maybe i should have actually drowned you in that nearby lake.” You sigh “What ever… now would you mind getting off me…” He glare then lets go of your hair and retracts his katana. You sigh with relief. You then jolt up and face the black haired teen. You stare at him intensely. “hehe you're shorter than me” you say while mocking him. He pulls his katana back out. “Wanna die little girl?” You grin and look into his eyes. You make it seem like he’s tied to a post by one hand and his katana is just out of his reach. “Are you sure you want to do that while tied up?” You smirk. “what are u talking about?” He suddenly looks down and is speechless and in shock. You laugh maliciously “That’s what im talking about” You suddenly turn serious. “Where is Shiki?” you ask coldy. “hmph” he says and looks in the opposite direction closing his eyes, “You can go to hell and back, you're never gonna find him.” You grab his collar roughly “And why is that?” “woah!” He starts to tip and falls over. “well, that was fun.” You face palm “You’re worse than Shiki” He chuckles, “is that so?” You sigh “well if you're not going to tell me, then I guess I have no choice” You walk towards him with your hands ready. He raises an eyebrow questioningly. You begin the torture... “TICKLE TORTURE!” He stares at you unamused. You soon realizes its not working “time for drastic measures” You go behind him. With a evil look you…gently stroke his spine him one finger to make him flinch. He flinches and his whole body arches back. You whisper into his ear “found your weak spot” He starts laughing and says in a seductive tone. “well that sure sounded sexual.” You blink a few times then blush “hmph...Shut up. You’re in no position to be saying that” He says, still in a seductive tone, “Maybe we should take turns with the torture.” You turn red like a tomato. When you calm down you grab his chin. “Look if I were you I’d keep my mouth shut. You do realize the position you're in right?” He glares, “mouth shut my ass.” and quickly jerks his head back then clamps down on your hand. “just what are you biting?” you get rid of the illusion so he sees what he’s biting on is a log. He immediately jerks back and starts spitting. “gahhh! That tastes like shit! NOT COOL” “Oh and should I list all the things that you’ve done that are uncool?” He smirks, ”be my guest, i love to hear about my accomplishments.” “ok lets see, you kissed me when I was unconscious, you pulled my hair and threatened to kill me. Oh and the best part you bite a dirty old log thinking it was my hand...applause” “.... oh Kiku….” You look back towards him “what” He starts to stride towards you. “oh shit” He pulls you towards him with one arm around your waist. He breathes on your neck. You flinch. You think to yourself Shit I let my guard down. You get a closer look at his eyes, they’re….. no way… this can’t be, Rinnengan. “what?” he glares at you. “your eyes” He rolls his eyes, “you really haven’t noticed until NOW?” “oh shut up, there’s dim lighting in here.” “whatever.” “who are you? You haven't told me your name.” “Akumu….” “Akumu huh?... wait...how did you know my name? You said it before” “you don’t remember me do you… kiku-chan?” “huh? What do you mean?” “my parents knew yours… remember the little boy you used to play with when you were little?” “Aku-kun?” “yep” Akumu pulls you in for a hug. “its been a long time hasn't it?” You flinch but except the hug and hug him back. “So… I guess you don’t know.” “actually, I came here for that reason… I came to find you so you could come live with us now…” You look at him stunned “then why did you take Shiki? what does he got to do with it?” “he doesn’t actually…. I just thought I would use him as bait.” “but then where is he?” “I returned him to his brother.And the organization… what was it called? Anatsuki?” “Akatsuki” you answer. “he said you can come to my place for a few days and then if u don’t like it I promised to return you to the Anatsuki.” “Akatsuki…” “.... yeah, that.” “Well I guess I could for a few days…” “cool, but I assume you want to say your goodbyes?” “I guess spending our childhood together makes you be able to see through my bull shit” “yup, ready?” “sure” “okay, now get on my back” “hmmmm? why would i do that. its not that far from where we were” He looks at you, “its 120 minutes by foot and 30 by ninja hopping through trees… your choice.” You sigh “fine... but no funny business” He smirks, “I'll try.” You reluctantly get on his back. He takes off through the trees faster than any ninja you have ever seen. “WOAH!!! how are you so fast” You giggle “you used to be the slow one” “shut up…will ya? let me run in peace…” You laugh “Okay okay fine.” You arrive at the akatsuki hideout and see Shiki running towards you guys. “Hey shiki” You smile sweetly. You pick up the nearest rock a chuck it as hard as you can at Shiki’s head. “THATS FOR LEAVING ME IN THE TREE IDIOT!!!” Shiki grumbles, “glad to see you too.” and smiles weakly. You walk towards him “Well…,” You stick out your hand “see ya” “wait…. theres one more place we need to visit….” He picks you up, sprints,and throws you in the lake.” THATS for hitting me with a rock… I win” You resurface… but you’re floating with your face in the water so you can’t breathe. “KIKU!” Shiki rushes towards the edge and dives in, swimming towards you. You begin to sink. Shiki frantically searches for you,finds you, and puts you the shore. Then he gives you CPR. You soon open your eyes to see him being blown backwards and look behind you to see Akumu wide eyed and staring in Shiki’s direction. You stare at Aku-kun and think about whether you imagined what you just saw or not. All of the sudden you see Akumu disappear in a flash. and you look in front of you once again to see shiki gasping for air in Akumu’s chokehold. “STOP! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING” you say while rushing towards them. Akumu see’s you rushing towards him and pulls out a kuni, puts it to shiki’s throat, and says, “don't move.” You stop, stunned at what he just said. “If you take one more step, I kill him.” He suddenly punches Shiki so hard in the jaw that you hear a cracking noise. “STOP!” you cry and drop to your hands and knees. “why are you doing this” you sob. Akumu smirks at you, and growls, “You’re my property, not this rat’s, understand?” You dry your tears and stand up. “I’ll go with you but you must promise me… we won’t come back here” “You're in no position to make the terms here….” Akumu grabs shiki by the hair and pulls him upright, he slowly trails the kuni up shiki’s torso, causing a shallow but painful cut, then licks the blood off the kuni pointing it at you. “understand?” You nod your head know you can’t do anything… then it hits you. You know what you must do. You slowly put out your katana and point it towards him “So It’s me you want correct?” you turn the blade towards you “well I’d rather die than be your’s!” You thrust your katana right thought the chest. Akumu’s eyes grow wide and he stares at you, drops shiki and flashes to your side catching you as you fall. “what the hell kiku?!” You gasp for air and cough up blood. You think you’re imagining things as your vision blurs but you swear you see a tear fall down Akumu’s cheek.
It all started when a rouge ninja burnt down your village, you decided to run into the forest and evacuate. Sadly it was too late for your parents. They, being the leaders of the clan decided to stay back and fight the rogue ninja. You choose to run as fast and far as you can into the depths of the forest. and suddenly you bump into someone, you look up and see a ninja with short black hair and red eyes. You realize…. crap… its the rogue ninja! You pull out your katana and get in a fighting stance. He chuckles at you and says “silly girl… you think you can take me?” and smirks. You say “no probably not but thanks to you I have nothing to lose” and he chuckles again. “Those were your parents huh? I guess you really don’t have anything else to lose then after all.” You clench your katana and teeth. You hiss through your teeth, “Don’t you dare mock my pain.” and glare. He just smirks and says “what are you going to do about it?” You say “i just have one thing to say… you must have a reason for killing them off” His smirk fades. “and what if I do, its not like it matters.” You say “tell me and if i don’t like your answer” I fix my stance. He puts his katana away. “You’re not worth killing, your just a waste of my time.” and he takes off in the other direction. Suddenly you feel something cold and hard hit you in the back of the head. You are knocked unconscious.
You wake up near a lake, you rub your eyes for it is still dark and late at night. Yet, you are laying besides a warm fire. “Where am I…” you rub the back of your head. You hear a male voice “you had me concerned, you were out for a while there….” You can't see who it is, and you can only hear his voice, you stare into the night. “Who are you?” you ask. “My name is shiki…” A short blonde male with blue eyes appears out of the black night and walks into view wearing a black cloak with red clouds on it. No wonder you couldn’t see him… that cloak is very dark. “What do you want from me “ you say as you grasp your katana. He just smirks. He puts his hands up. “woah there girl, you could hurt somebody with that thing.” and starts laughing. You sigh “thats not an answer” and loosen the grip on your katana. He squats besides you and cocks his head to the side curiously. “What is it” you say as you scoot further back. He leans forward and gazes into your eyes. “so pretty…I've never seen sharingan up close before...”. You blush and look away “well… I get that alot”. “with eyes like that I bet you do…” He leans even closer and stops an inch away from your lips and then pulls back and chuckles. “I really had you blushing there….”
He smirks. “do you always let strangers get that close to you?” he chuckles. “W-well anyone would!...and besides you saved me.” You stand up grab your katana “Thank you” you say as you bow and turn to leave. “where do you think your going?” he grabs your arm roughly “I’m on a mission to bring you back to the akatsuki, I knocked you out once, I can easily do it again and carry you there.” You turn towards Shiki “and Why the hell should I go with a ‘Stranger’ like yourself?” “because its my mission to bring you back, and I have never failed a mission before.” “Well how do you know I’m the one you’re looking for” You glare at him. He looks at you and laughs. “you really think I would mistake you for the wrong person Kiku-chan?”
“Well you don’t know for… Hey wait how do you know my name?!” “I know everything about you Kiku. Your past, your future, your parents….” You look at Shiki “You’re not some sort of stalker are you!?” “what if I was?” He puts one arm around your waist and pulls you close and smirks. You push him away “ah-HA so you’re just a stalker not a man on a mission” you start walking away. something suddenly hits the back of your head and once again you fall unconscious.
You wake up to see not only Shiki, but a man, about twenty one years old with blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail with the same blue eyes as Shiki. He also has a cloak on that matches Shiki’s. You growl “Shiki that hurt you know!!!” Shiki just chuckles and the man rolls his eyes. “Where am I?” you ask. “You are at the akatsuki hideout.” says Shiki. You glare at Shiki “ Well I guess you finished your mission…” you stand up “so I’ll be on my way now”. Shiki grabs you roughly again. “actually…. You have to stay here now.” You look at him in shock ”... WHAT!!!” “but you are right, my mission is done...so I’LL be on MY way actually” The man looks at him and glares “hmph, where are you going Shiki? You have to look after this girl as well. That is the second part of your mission” Shiki glares. “no one told me about this Deidara.” Deidara spoke again, “leaders orders.” Shiki looks at you. “damn…” you look at Shiki, then Deidara “but why must I stay here?” Shiki glares at Deidara ignoring your question, “no. one. told. me. this. was. part. of. the. mission. Deidara!” Deidara glares “wanna make something of it brat?!”
Suddenly Deidara reaches into his cloak and stuffs his hands into two pockets. Shiki does the same. Suddenly Shiki pulls out his hands in such a fast motion that its a blur with Deidara not far behind him. Suddenly you see the strangest thing you have ever seen in you whole life. Shiki puts his hands in front of him and you see mouths open up on his hands and they spit out clay centipedes. They crawl fast across the floor to Deidara’s feet. Deidara jumps ten feet in the air as the centipedes explode at his feet. Deidara creates a bird in mid air and it flies towards Shiki… and… you?! Shiki picks you up and flips backwards. “what a terrible big brother you are deidara, trying to kill your little bro….” Deidara smirked. “well, that was a little hypocritical.” “Brothers?” you whisper to yourself “and hands with mouths” you yell “what the heck is going on!!!” “Shiki literally throws you to the side and charges his brother.
“HEY STOP!!!” They both stop and glare at you and say in unison “WHAT?!” “WHAT THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING!” you exclaim “you’re both brothers aren't you?” “yeah…” Shiki says. “but all siblings fight, I don’t see why you’re so surprised…” “Normal siblings fight thats true…. but not to the death!!!” Shiki smirks. “but its more fun that way…” Shiki says as he turns his back towards Deidara. Deidara sends another clay bird towards Shiki and it explodes sending shiki flying across the cave and he hits a sharp rocky wall and falls gasping for air. You turn towards Deidara “what the heck. you don’t hit someone unprepared especially if its your brother!”
Deidara glares and sends a bird towards you. Shiki struggles to his feet and jumps in front of you and it impacts him but shields you. Shiki shrieks and falls to the floor unconscious. You collapse down at Shiki and quickly begin to listen for his heart beat. “phew he’s alive but in critical condition” you turn towards Deidara “I need some water and badges fast….HURRY”You yell. Deidara looks at you and walks away “not my problem.” You look down at Shiki. You then begin to rip off stips of cloth from your robe and start bandging Shiki up. Shiki slightly opens his eyes and moans, his voice is weak “why are you bandaging me up….?” “Because you will die if I don’t!!!” “why do you…. care…” He fades to unconsciousness again. You whisper “Because you saved me Idiot” You continue to bandage him up and goes back and forth to for fresh water.
Chapter two
Shiki wakes up and stretched only to wince and look down at his burnt left arm. His vision was a little blurry and he felt dizzy as he stood up leaning against the cave wall. You have just returned from retrieving water from a near by stream from outside the cave. You notice Shiki up against the cave wall, put down the water, and walk over to him. You grab a near by rock and chuck it at the back of his head. “now we’re even” you say with a grin. “Damn you have good aim.” Shiki says rubbing the back of his head. “So you got some life left in you I see” your reply. Shiki chuckles.”and some humor.” Shiki winks at you. “Hmph.” you say as turn away. “So now what? are you going to tell me why I’m here and what’s going on or do I need to get another rock?” Shiki chuckles. “Well…. your from the Uchiha clan correct?”
“Ya, so?” “So, that rogue ninja who slayed your clan… his name was Itachi…. he is also in our group, the Akatsuki.” “Itachi… you mean Itachi Uchiha…he is the one who killed everyone and the one from the forest?!” You begin to yell “BUT HE WAS FROM OUR UCHIHA CLAN RIGHT? WHY WOULD HE DO THAT?” You flashback to that time in the forest “i just have one thing to say… you must have a reason for killing them off” His smirk fades. “and what if I do, its not like it matters.” You look back towards Shiki “Do you know his reasons?” Shiki looks down, “no one does…” “So you guys aren't with him?” Shiki looks at you. “no, and i'm obviously not from the uchiha clan… Deidara and I are from the Iwagakure clan.” “I see… so what does that have to do with me being here?” “There were only two people Itachi kept alive, his little bro Sasuke and you.” “But why did he keep me alive then?” you asked “I’ve never met him before” Shiki looks shocked, “really?! I thought he was a pretty famous ninja…. but I guess I was wrong…” Shiki looks puzzled. “huh….okay” shiki sits down besides you and props his burnt arm on his knee.
“damn i need a medical ninja…” Shiki looks at you and smiles weakly, “are you a medical ninja by any chance?” “Well not exactly but I did learn a little from…” You begin to sulk “From my mom…” You Shake your head vigorously. “but I did learn how to heal burns” You say to change the subject. Shiki looks at you for a moment and starts to say something but lets it go. “okay. so can you help?” You roll your sleeves up “I can try.” You inch towards Shiki and begin the healing process. Shiki winces as you heal his arm. Finally after half an hour his arm is fully healed and its begining to get dark outside. Suddenly Deidara appears behind you…. with Itachi. Itachi says “I believe you are the newest addition to the akatsuki. Here’s your cloak.” Itachi hands you an akatsuki cloak. You look wide eyed at the cloak. “I don’t recall joining forces with a traitor like yourself“ You smack the cloak out of Itachi’s hand. Itachi turns towards Deidara, “I told you all that she would be uncooperative and it was a mistake keeping her alive.” and with that Itachi disappeared in a flash. You look where Itachi once stood then fall to the ground paralyzed “whew that was scary” You sigh in relief then You turn towards shiki who has also disappeared and so has Deidara. You face the cloak by your feet and pick it up “but I guess I should do what they want for now” You begin to put on the cloak. “I’ll be killed if I don’t” Once fitted, you walk towards the cave entrance to look out side. You see shiki standing outside looking up at the sky. You begin to exit the cave but stop in your tracks so you do not disturb him.
Shiki scenes your presence and turns around, “Hey Kiku, come over here” he says while he sits down and pats the grass besides him. You nod your head and walk over to where he sits. Shiki grabs you and pulls you into his lap, he has a firm grip, there is no escape. “Wait what about your arm?” You exclaim while struggling to get free “Are you sure you are fully healed? I’m not very experienced in healing.” Shiki nods and wraps his arms around your waist. “thanks to you I am.” You look at him, surprised by what he just said. “Wait a sec… did you just thank me?” you ask. Shiki stutters “I-I….. um… I guess I did” He laughs nervously. You begin to laugh with him “So you do have manners after all.” you mutter under your breath ”Even though you hit me in the back of the head…twice…” Shiki smiles innocently and strengthens his grip, “would you like me to do it again?” You look down at your feet to hide your blushing face. You whisper “Stupid”. Shiki chuckles, “if i’m soooo stupid, why would I pick a girl like you?” Shiki gently, yet roughly brings your lips upon his. You struggle to get out of his grip. You pull away at last but loose your balance and fall on the ground beside him. You pick yourself off the ground “It’s not funny...You don’t even know me!” You glare at him “Idiot!” You run away holding your tears back. Shiki yells after you, “Kiku, wait!!” Shiki catches up to you with great speed and hits you in the back of the head knocking you unconscious.
You wake up an hour later in front of a lake, “they told me to take you out of the hide out…” Shiki says awkwardly gazing at the stars. “I built a fire to keep you warm but didn’t want to search for food until you woke up…” You turn away from him “Not like you care... You’re only here because of your mission” Your stomach growls. Shiki smirks. “see? you do need me.” Shiki stands up and disappears into the forest. You turn toward where Shiki disappeared. You wait a few moments then stand up “Shiki” you say quietly. In dead silence you begin to yell “Shiki!” still silence. You look around again with still no sign of shiki. Suddenly you hear someone say “yes, your highness?” and you turn around to find shiki on one knee bowing and smirking. “Why-Why you!” you make a fist and swing your hand down but stop just inches away from his head “YOU IDIOT!” You Turn around and hide your face. Shiki lays a hand on your shoulder and turns you around engulfing you in a tight hug. “your adorable when your all flustered.” “Screw you” Shiki throws you into the lake. You emerge out of the water “What was that for!” you yell. Shiki takes off his cloak and jumps in after you. Shiki emerges and splashes you. You look at him wide eyed and smirk while you splash Shiki in the face. Shiki giggles look and splashes you again. You begin to blush again “That laugh was so…” you swim towards him “CUTE!!!” You glomp him and giggle. Shiki looks surprised but returns the hug, “so…. hmmm…. you like me when i’m cute?” Shiki makes an adorable face. You stare at his face then shout “CUTE!!!” you grab his face, hold it against your chest, and begin to wiggle. Shiki gasps for air. You realize what you just did and immediately turn bright red and let him go. Shiki smirks. “um…” You laugh awkwardly and begin to head back to shore. Shiki grabs you and pulls you under water. You Gasp for air and consciousness fades.
You wake up with shiki kissing you. You push him away and sit up. You look down and see you have new clothes on. You pause in surprise “Shiki…You didn’t…” You glare at him. “What? didn’t I save your life? you should be thanking me….” You Calm yourself and smile “ Shiki…YOU PERVERT” you then glare you punch him. “HEY YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SHOVED ME IN YOUR CHEST!!” You recall the events of that night and turn bright red “W-Well... YOU SAW ME IN THE NUDE YOU LETCH!” “yeah… saving you from getting hypothermia.” “So you admit it!” You begin to make a fist but stop “T-thank you” “YOUR WELCOME YOUR HIGHNESS!” Shiki says with a big grin. “hmph” you reply annoyed.
Chapter 3
It is cold at night and it is near midnight. Shiki has finally stopped procrastinating and set up the tent. You realize there is only one sleeping bag and look at shiki questioningly. “So…I’m sleeping on the ground” you say then cover your mouth and yawn. “actually, we’re sharing one sleeping bag.” Shiki smirks and looks at you. You Stand there stunned then think for a moment. Then a smirk comes to your face “Ok, Then” you say sweetly “actually, there are two sleeping bags” You point to the ground. Shiki looks at the ground with his eyes wide open in shock, for one more sleeping bag has appeared on the ground. “what?!..... but…. but….” Shiki mumbles to himself, “there was one…” You Smirk “Well, I’m tired so… good night “ You plop on to the sleeping bag and laugh to yourself. Shiki frowns and sighs. Shiki crawls into the other sleeping bag and quickly falls asleep. You look towards Shiki and sigh. You know what he sees is an illusion of your creation and he is sleeping on the cold hard ground. You get out of the sleeping bag and lay it next to Shiki. Then you try to push Shiki on to the sleeping bag. Shiki wakes up and reflexively punches you. You look at him surprised. Shiki looks at you in shock, “i’m so sorry!!” you sigh “Well I did deserve it” You look in to Shiki’s eyes “Now will you get off the ground and go to sleep” you point to the single sleeping bag beside him. Shiki crawls into the sleeping bag then motions for you to join him, “come on….it’s not like we’re nude….” Shiki mumbles embarrassed. You sigh then look at him sternly “Don’t try anything funny…” You go towards Shiki reluctantly. Shiki scoots over in the sleeping bag and allows you to crawl next to him. Shiki is surprisingly warm compared to you and your shivering.Shiki wraps his arms around you and pulls your head onto his chest. You blush “Wha-what do you think you’re doing?” Shiki rolls his eyes, “would you rather freeze?” “I’m not cold” you reply shivering as you pull your head from his chest. “oh… is that so?” shiki raises an eyebrow and sighs pulling your head back onto his chest, “you're so stubborn, its adorable.” You blush even more “Sh-shut up Idiot” you say as you hide your face in his chest. Shiki wraps his arms around u tighter and you both fall asleep.
You wake up in the morning with shiki staring at you. You poke his face “What are you doing?” Shiki bites your finger but not too hard. You stare at him “ow” you say sarcastically. Shiki bites down harder. You quickly pull your finger from his mouth and suck on it “That hurt you know”. Shiki smirks, “aren’t you afraid of getting kuties?” You think for a moment still half asleep. You soon realise what he meant and turn bright red. turn your back towards him “only kids believe in that stuff”. Shiki ruffles your hair and laughs, “but you are a kid kiku-chan!” You turn towards him and smile “Well then you’re a kid too then, we are the same age right?” “now that you mention it… we are huh?” “Yep” You smile sweetly “Shiki-kun” “YAY! you called me Shiki-kun!!” Shiki hugs you so tight that you can’t breathe and you gasp for air and faint. You wake up with your head on Shiki’s lap with him stroking your forehead. “how did you get that scar?” You jolt up and hit your head against Shiki's forehead. “OW!” Shiki jumps to his feet, trips and falls backwards. You reach out to grab him and you both fall against the tent, it tangles and you both roll into the lake. You both drown, or so it seems…
You wake up back in the Akatsuki hideout and see Shiki staring wide eyed at Deidara with Itachi by his side. Then suddenly Shiki starts busting up laughing. You ask, “wha-?” and then Shiki looks at Itachi, Itachi hisses, “you better not say it if you want to live.” Shiki says, “funny story Kiku…” “don’t you dare Shiki.” Itachi glares. Shiki can’t hold it any longer so he shouts “ITACHI GAVE YOU MOUTH TO MOUTH!... and…. it turns out…. YOUR HIS COUSIN!!!” and then starts laughing his head off. You stare at Shiki then at Itachi. you stand up “Excuse me a moment” and walk just outside of view… and scream “AHHHHHHHHHHHHH” then breathe in and exhale. Then you walk back in with Shiki and Deidara staring wide eyed at you… and Itachi gone. You then begin your rant “WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!! WHO’S COUSIN AM I?! WHY THE HELL WOULD HE KILL OUR CLAN...LET ALONE GIVE HIS COUSIN MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION.” You grab Shiki by the shoulders and shake him vigorously “PLEASE TELL ME YOU ARE JOKING” Shiki falls to the ground dizzy from all your shaking. You face Deidara and give him…THE STARE!!! You then walk over to him and Shake him by his collar “he’s joking right… joking…. RIGHT!!!”
You wake up and think “whew that was a scary dream” and look at shiki…. who is…. ontop of you and…huh?! You feel something on your lips and quickly realize what’s going on… Shiki is kissing you! You try to push him off to no prevail. Then you feel a strange sensation…inside your mouth! and…. it was… Shiki’s tongue?! You close your eyes…. what is coming over you?! Then without thinking, you begin to move your tongue. “is this, what love feels like?” You think to yourself as Shiki pulls away.”um…thanks th-that was CPR right.” You try to look at him but you can’t seem to bring yourself you look at his face. “I guess you saved me again… thank you…” Shiki chuckles, “sure thing, anytime your highness.” and bows. You look at him then quickly look away. “What’s wrong Kiku?” Shiki looks innocently at you. “n-nothing” you laugh nervously and turn you back towards Shiki. Shiki picks you up and throws you over his shoulder and starts running. “wha-!?” you struggle to get out of his grip. Shiki drops you and keeps running. “Hey, where are you going” you say as your run after him. “over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house I go!” You stop running after him. You face palm and sigh “what nonsense are you spouting now” “a fountain!” Your forehead becomes very red from all the face palms you have given your self. “your a cherry!” shiki runs back to you and stares, then om noms your head. You smirk then look him in the eyes “Do I look like a cherry to you” you make an illusion of your face as a cherry. Shiki rubs his eyes. “uh…. no?” You make your cherry head disappear and fall to the ground laughing. “I’ve decided something….” You calm down and look up at him “What?” “I’m no longer going to grandmothers house…” Shiki sits down and frowns at the ground. You sigh and crawl towards him “And why not?” you ask curiously. “I don’t know….” replies Shiki. You put your face in front of his and pinch his cheeks “Your weird” and smile sweetly. “no duh.” Shiki rolls his eyes. You reply with a smile then stand up and look around. “what is it Kiku?” You look back towards Shiki “where are we?” Shiki puts a finger to his lips and says with a sexy smile “its a secret.” You blush slightly “ah… I see…” You reply calmly and continue to explore the area. Shiki follows you around watching you cautiously. You smirk to your self then begin to walk faster and faster till you are running as fast as you can. You look behind you to see if Shiki is following. You see shiki no where in sight. Then suddenly he drops down from the trees onto your back, “I got chu!” You jolt up in surprise and throw him over your shoulder. “oof!” Shiki lands on the ground blinking up at you in surprise. You crouch down in front of him and poke his nose “I got you back” You say as you smile down at Shiki’s face. Shiki grabs your head and pulls it down and pecks your lips, “and now I’ve got you.” He smirks sexily. You pull your head from his grasp and turn around so he can’t see you blushing. Shiki chuckles and does a backflip into a tree. You look towards him in aw “How do you do that!!!” You ask excitedly. Shiki rolls his eyes. “I’m an acrobat DUH…..” Shiki smirks, “because I’m just THAT amazing.” “That doesn’t explain HOW you do it though” You sigh. Shiki falls backwards and hangs upside down from the tree branch by his feet. “right now i'm focusing most of my chakra into my feet, any more questions?” You stop and think for a moment. A flashback of near the time you met comes to your mind. You remember what Shiki had said to you that night... “you really think I would mistake you for the wrong person Kiku-chan?” “I know everything about you Kiku. Your past, your future, your parents….” You think about how to phrase the question “How…how did you know me… I mean you knew my name right away and said you knew me…how?” you ask and look up at Shiki. “Itachi has told me all about you.” “Itachi IS your biggest fan after all.” Shiki starts laughing so hard that he accidently snorts and quickly covers his mouth embarrassed. You snicker then burst out laughing “HOW CUTE IS THAT!” you laugh even harder. Shiki says, “HA. HA. HA.” and jumps down from the tree and grabs you. He jumps to the top of the tree and leaves you up there then hops down. “H-hey!” you look down at Shiki. “Your not leaving me up here are you!?” You begin to realize how up you are and become dizzy. Shiki looks at you and walks away. “YOU SUCK!” you say as you try to find a way back down but are too wobbly to focus. The truth is you don’t like heights very much. Shiki looks back at you and whistles and then makes a splat noise and then continues walking. “W-why you….” then you get an idea. You smirk “SHIKI!!!” you yell as loud as you can. Shiki stops and turns around and yells, “WHAT???” You make eye contact with him and let the fun begin. You convey to him the image of me standing right in front of him. The image of you smirks at Shiki. “Guess whaaaaaaaaat.” Shiki rolls his eyes. “i can see right through your genjutsu.” He smirks. “Like my brother, i trained my right eye to see through genjutsu. Earlier you didn’t actually fool me, i went along with it for your amusement.” “... Damn it…” You sigh “ Okay fine, you win” ”Yipee!” Shiki spreads his arms out to either side and spins. “Now can you please help me down from here.” You ask and mutter something to yourself. “nope” Shiki turns and continues walking. You begin to become enraged. “Okay look-,” shiki talks over you, “I’m looking and I see a girl in a tree who’s not getting down anytime soon.” “and WHY NOT!” you pout.”Because…” Shiki suddenly falls to the ground unconscious. “S-shiki thats not funny.” All of the sudden, a short teenager with black hair, appears out of no where and slings shiki over his shoulder and disappears. You look stunned at what just happend. You look down at the ground and look for a way down but being careful not to fall from dizziness. You sigh “ guess I have no choice...DEIDARA!” Suddenly Deidara appears, “What?” He asks annoyed. You’re surprised how fast he peared but left that matter for another time. “Look I know you don’t like you brother and all, but...” You point where the strange man took Shiki. “He was just kidnapped and I can’t do anything about it. As you can see I’m stuck. in. this. tree.” You sigh and put your pride aside. You kneel on the branch clasp your hands together. “Can you please get me down from here” you close your eyes tight as if waiting for a blow to you head. He rolls his eyes and sends up a clay bird to retrieve you. When you finally back on the ground you sigh with relief. You bow “Thank you” and run into the forest to find Shiki leaving Deidara in a daze. Suddenly you are knocked unconscious.
Chapter 4
You suddenly wake up with a pair of lips on yours, and its not shiki’s lips either…. its…. its the black haired man!! You immediately slap him as hard as you can. He grits his teeth, “Why…. You LITTLE BITCH!” and slaps you so hard that you are on your stomach on the ground and he jumps on your back, pulls your head up by your hair and pulls out a katana and holds it to your throat and hisses, “I dare you to do that again…” You begin to yell at him “REALLY how can you not expect to be slap by a girl you decided to kiss BECAUSE YOU FUCKING FELT LIKE IT!” “I KNOCKED YOU OUT TOO HARD AND WAS SAVING YOUR LIFE WITH CPR!" “Well I CALL BULLSHIT ON THAT CRAP!!! I WASN’T DROWNING DUMBASS!!!” “hmph, maybe i should have actually drowned you in that nearby lake.” You sigh “What ever… now would you mind getting off me…” He glare then lets go of your hair and retracts his katana. You sigh with relief. You then jolt up and face the black haired teen. You stare at him intensely. “hehe you're shorter than me” you say while mocking him. He pulls his katana back out. “Wanna die little girl?” You grin and look into his eyes. You make it seem like he’s tied to a post by one hand and his katana is just out of his reach. “Are you sure you want to do that while tied up?” You smirk. “what are u talking about?” He suddenly looks down and is speechless and in shock. You laugh maliciously “That’s what im talking about” You suddenly turn serious. “Where is Shiki?” you ask coldy. “hmph” he says and looks in the opposite direction closing his eyes, “You can go to hell and back, you're never gonna find him.” You grab his collar roughly “And why is that?” “woah!” He starts to tip and falls over. “well, that was fun.” You face palm “You’re worse than Shiki” He chuckles, “is that so?” You sigh “well if you're not going to tell me, then I guess I have no choice” You walk towards him with your hands ready. He raises an eyebrow questioningly. You begin the torture... “TICKLE TORTURE!” He stares at you unamused. You soon realizes its not working “time for drastic measures” You go behind him. With a evil look you…gently stroke his spine him one finger to make him flinch. He flinches and his whole body arches back. You whisper into his ear “found your weak spot” He starts laughing and says in a seductive tone. “well that sure sounded sexual.” You blink a few times then blush “hmph...Shut up. You’re in no position to be saying that” He says, still in a seductive tone, “Maybe we should take turns with the torture.” You turn red like a tomato. When you calm down you grab his chin. “Look if I were you I’d keep my mouth shut. You do realize the position you're in right?” He glares, “mouth shut my ass.” and quickly jerks his head back then clamps down on your hand. “just what are you biting?” you get rid of the illusion so he sees what he’s biting on is a log. He immediately jerks back and starts spitting. “gahhh! That tastes like shit! NOT COOL” “Oh and should I list all the things that you’ve done that are uncool?” He smirks, ”be my guest, i love to hear about my accomplishments.” “ok lets see, you kissed me when I was unconscious, you pulled my hair and threatened to kill me. Oh and the best part you bite a dirty old log thinking it was my hand...applause” “.... oh Kiku….” You look back towards him “what” He starts to stride towards you. “oh shit” He pulls you towards him with one arm around your waist. He breathes on your neck. You flinch. You think to yourself Shit I let my guard down. You get a closer look at his eyes, they’re….. no way… this can’t be, Rinnengan. “what?” he glares at you. “your eyes” He rolls his eyes, “you really haven’t noticed until NOW?” “oh shut up, there’s dim lighting in here.” “whatever.” “who are you? You haven't told me your name.” “Akumu….” “Akumu huh?... wait...how did you know my name? You said it before” “you don’t remember me do you… kiku-chan?” “huh? What do you mean?” “my parents knew yours… remember the little boy you used to play with when you were little?” “Aku-kun?” “yep” Akumu pulls you in for a hug. “its been a long time hasn't it?” You flinch but except the hug and hug him back. “So… I guess you don’t know.” “actually, I came here for that reason… I came to find you so you could come live with us now…” You look at him stunned “then why did you take Shiki? what does he got to do with it?” “he doesn’t actually…. I just thought I would use him as bait.” “but then where is he?” “I returned him to his brother.And the organization… what was it called? Anatsuki?” “Akatsuki” you answer. “he said you can come to my place for a few days and then if u don’t like it I promised to return you to the Anatsuki.” “Akatsuki…” “.... yeah, that.” “Well I guess I could for a few days…” “cool, but I assume you want to say your goodbyes?” “I guess spending our childhood together makes you be able to see through my bull shit” “yup, ready?” “sure” “okay, now get on my back” “hmmmm? why would i do that. its not that far from where we were” He looks at you, “its 120 minutes by foot and 30 by ninja hopping through trees… your choice.” You sigh “fine... but no funny business” He smirks, “I'll try.” You reluctantly get on his back. He takes off through the trees faster than any ninja you have ever seen. “WOAH!!! how are you so fast” You giggle “you used to be the slow one” “shut up…will ya? let me run in peace…” You laugh “Okay okay fine.” You arrive at the akatsuki hideout and see Shiki running towards you guys. “Hey shiki” You smile sweetly. You pick up the nearest rock a chuck it as hard as you can at Shiki’s head. “THATS FOR LEAVING ME IN THE TREE IDIOT!!!” Shiki grumbles, “glad to see you too.” and smiles weakly. You walk towards him “Well…,” You stick out your hand “see ya” “wait…. theres one more place we need to visit….” He picks you up, sprints,and throws you in the lake.” THATS for hitting me with a rock… I win” You resurface… but you’re floating with your face in the water so you can’t breathe. “KIKU!” Shiki rushes towards the edge and dives in, swimming towards you. You begin to sink. Shiki frantically searches for you,finds you, and puts you the shore. Then he gives you CPR. You soon open your eyes to see him being blown backwards and look behind you to see Akumu wide eyed and staring in Shiki’s direction. You stare at Aku-kun and think about whether you imagined what you just saw or not. All of the sudden you see Akumu disappear in a flash. and you look in front of you once again to see shiki gasping for air in Akumu’s chokehold. “STOP! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING” you say while rushing towards them. Akumu see’s you rushing towards him and pulls out a kuni, puts it to shiki’s throat, and says, “don't move.” You stop, stunned at what he just said. “If you take one more step, I kill him.” He suddenly punches Shiki so hard in the jaw that you hear a cracking noise. “STOP!” you cry and drop to your hands and knees. “why are you doing this” you sob. Akumu smirks at you, and growls, “You’re my property, not this rat’s, understand?” You dry your tears and stand up. “I’ll go with you but you must promise me… we won’t come back here” “You're in no position to make the terms here….” Akumu grabs shiki by the hair and pulls him upright, he slowly trails the kuni up shiki’s torso, causing a shallow but painful cut, then licks the blood off the kuni pointing it at you. “understand?” You nod your head know you can’t do anything… then it hits you. You know what you must do. You slowly put out your katana and point it towards him “So It’s me you want correct?” you turn the blade towards you “well I’d rather die than be your’s!” You thrust your katana right thought the chest. Akumu’s eyes grow wide and he stares at you, drops shiki and flashes to your side catching you as you fall. “what the hell kiku?!” You gasp for air and cough up blood. You think you’re imagining things as your vision blurs but you swear you see a tear fall down Akumu’s cheek.