Chapter 6 - Uta (Song)

        It had been about two years since Nara had joined the Akatsuki. Personally, she didn’t think it was so bad anymore. She just got a mission, carried it out, came home, ate, hung with Teneka and Tobi, and slept. It was a simple life….at least, unless she ran into Kisame or Itachi. One look at them would result in her being in pain some way or another. They had just been determined to ruin her life. It left her emotions on the brink, which was very dangerous for her, especially with her demon seal being all but broken from Kisame’s strike. But, as she was to find out, it was all going to get much worse.


        Nara was packing her things in her room. Not everything, just enough for a week or two of travel. She wasn’t going on a mission. Well, Teneka and Tobi thought she was. Truthfully, she was going back to Konoha, to see her friends. It was early morning by the time she left. She hadn’t even stopped to cook. She just left a note to Teneka, telling her the recipe for the meals. As she was walking, she started humming. She was so busy humming her tune, that she didn’t notice the hard bamboo pole gate that she was about to run into.


        After rubbing her forehead, Nara walked through the gate, only to immediately be greeted by two happy voices. “Hey Nara! You’re back!” It was Genma and Hiroto, two of the Jounin elite that worked at the main gates. She had always been close to them, almost in a brother-sister kind of way. So when she walked in, she couldn’t help but smile. They ran over to her and started to ruffle her hair. “It’s nice to see you kid! It’s been a while! …….You’ve grown a lot, too. You’re almost as tall as me now, darn it! And you cut your hair. It’s a lot shorter now.” Hiroto leaned over and gave Nara a noogie. “So how’ve ya been, squirt?!” Nara smiled, and smoothed out her hair. “Good. Pr-pretty good.”
Both Hiroto and Genma leanedv on her shoulders. “So why the sudden visit?” Nara shrugged…or at least tried to. “I ju-just wanted t-to see th-this place again.” Hiroto and Genma leaned in towards her. “Suurree….so you’re not here just to see your boyfriend, the dog boy?” Nara blushed, half in embarrassment, half in shock. “N-no! I just wa-wanted to come ba-back for a b-bit!” Nara squirmed a bit, and got away from the two Jounin.
        

         “So do y-you two know wh-where any of the oth-others are?” Hiroto nodded, with a wide smirk on his face. “Well, Naruto just got back from training, and Sakura should be here in a few minutes. But other than that, we have no idea.” As if on cue, Sakura walked up at that very moment. Her face suddenly brightened up, and a huge smile came across her face. “Nara! You’re back!” Sakura just ran up and hugged her, dropping everything that she was carrying. Nara hugged her back. After maybe a minute, Sakura let go and bent down to pick up the papers that were now scattered on the ground.


          “How long have you been back?” Nara smiled. “Five mi-minutes. Ten at th-the most.” Sakura nodded, as she picked up the last paper. “So have you seen anyone else yet?” Nara shook her head. “N-nope.” Sakura gave the papers to Genma, and then took Nara’s hand, and started to walk off. “Then come on! The others will be happy to see you again!”
          Nara sighed. She knew very well that Sakura was right. At least, mostly. One person would not be so happy to see her…not after what happened.



Flashback….



         It was late at night when Nara’s demon took over. The reason was unknown, and probably always will be. As Nara rampaged through the town, an army of shinobi was already gathering to stop her. Among them were some of her best friends. Then, when things seemed at their worst, Kiba just walked up to her. He went right up to her, and hugged her, trying to snap her out of the spell. But it didn’t work how Kiba had planned. Instead, Nara’s claws and teeth ripped through his shoulder and arm, and sent Akamaru flying. By the time Nara went back to normal, Kiba was unconscious, and on the verge of death from blood loss. It was that moment that changed everything.

          After that, Kiba hated Nara. He always yelled at her, and there were times were he even hit her for no apparent reason. It was then that Nara had hit an all time low. Her emotions became unbalanced, and she always seemed to be angry. It was that very reason that most of the others started keeping their distance. It wasn’t long after that before Nara became a member of the Akatsuki.



End of Flashback…..



        “Sa-sakura?” Nara asked. “How has Ki-kiba-kun been? Is he al-alright?” Sakura looked at her. “Oh. He’s doing fine. Akamaru’s gotten pretty big, too.” Nara smiled a bit. Sakura smiled back. She knew how painful this topic was for her. So she decided to focus on something else. “So Nara, did you hear? Hinata-chan became a chunnin.” Nara’s eyes widened at this comment. “R-really?! She did i-it?” Sakura laughed. “Yep. She was amazing at the exams. Not as good as your little show, though. I still can’t forget that one!” Nara laughed along with her. “God, w-who can forget that? I won in, wh-what, five m-minutes? Ten t-tops.”


        The conversation lasted for a few minutes, as the pair began to search the town for Naruto. “Now, “ Sakura started. “ If I was Naruto, where would I be?” Her question was soon answered, because out of nowhere, Naruto jumped and, unfortunately, landed on Nara’s back, pushing her to the ground. Sakura looked like she was ready to burst. “Naruto! Hasn’t anyone told you to look before you leap! Move before you snap Nara’s spine in half!” Naruto looked down, and jumped to the side, only to start to apologize immediately.


        “I’m sorry, Nara-chan! I’m sooo sorry! Are you alright!? Are you hurt?! Do you need any help?!” Nara laughed lightly, and rubbed the back of her head. “I’m f-fine, Naruto-nii. N-no need t-to worry.” Naruto grinned, and gave Nara a huge bear hug. “I missed you, Nara-chan.” Nara smiled, and hugged him back. “ I mi-missed you too, N-naruto-nii.” Naruto grinned again, and realesed Nara from the hug, which left her gasping for breath. “So have you seen the others yet, Nara-chan?” Nara shook her head. “N-no. Not yet. D-do you know w-where they a-are?”


        Naruto nodded. “I sure do! Shikamaru and Temari are at Tsunade’s. Lee’s at the stadium training with Neji. Tenten is out with Hinata. Chouji’s at a buffet. Gaara’s around here…somewhere. Ino’s out helping with the Academy…..Oh! And Sasuke’s out with Sofy and the kids!” Nara cocked her head. “Who’s S-sofy?” Naruto smiled. “Sasuke’s wife! Duh!” Nara’s eyes widened. “Wife?! And d-didn’t Sasuke l-leave for O-orochimaru?” Naruto nodded. “He did. But Sofy got him to come back. Now he even has kids! Twin boys! There a lot of fun to play with!” Nara smiled. She was happy about being back in Konoha. But she had no idea about what her happiness was going to cost her….and the others……

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