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The Serpent's Child	By : Hedari Category: Naruto > General Views: 1737 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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I woke up in the complete darkness. It was familiar, because there were no windows in the hideout, however, I could feel that it wasn't a nighttime yet.
Rising from the bed lazily, I grabbed the candle on my dressing table and lit it. I was right. The clock said it was only six in the evening.
My head felt a bit blank. What happened? I went to meet Orochimaru-sama and then...
Instantly, my cheeks turned cherry red. I finally remembered what happened between me and my master. Trying to stand up, I noticed that my legs felt weaker than usual. Yes, it wasn't a dream...
Brushing my hair a few times, since it got messy while I was sleeping, I quietly walked out of my room. The halls were empty. No sound, until...
'Manami.'
I stared ahead only to meet onyx black eyes, gazing at me indifferently.
'Sasuke...'
The boy looked exhausted, probably because of the training. Somehow we acknowledged each other's presence.
'You look flushed. What happened?' He suddenly asked and I tilted my head.
It wasn't for him to be so... Caring. He looked quite honest with saying this and that was strange.
I fiddled with my fingers, shifting uncomfortably. I can't tell him...
'It's just... I don't feel well,' I lied, staring at the space behind him, just to avoid those eyes. 'I think I need some fresh air...'
Uchiha kept silent for a while. Did he see right through me? I hope not. I don't want to share something so embarrassing with him. But I don't wish to be known as a liar either... These thoughts brought a frown upon my face.
'Come with me then.'
I blinked at Sasuke, only to notice him make his way towards the exit of the cave.
'Are you coming or not?' He repeated, already annoyed by my slowness and I nodded softly, following his footsteps.
'Where are you going?' I asked foolishly, even if that was obvious.
He was leaving this place. Of course, he could leave it. No one would punish him for doing that. Unlike me...
'Outside,' he muttered.
We reached the end and I froze, seeing him waver some signs and open the hideout. A gush of fresh air hit my face and hair, and I shivered. Not from the cold, but from this pleasurable sensation.
Uchiha glared at me as if I was stupid, but kept standing at the other side of the cave, waiting for something.
'Hurry up.'
I blinked at him.
'I can't leave this place. If Orochimaru-sama or Kabuto finds out-'
'Shut up and come here,' he ordered harshly. 'They're not going to find out. Or do you want to keep being their toy forever?'
I stared at his face disbelievingly. What was he saying...? He wanted me to break the rules? He wanted me to oppose my master? I don't know if I can do this...
The dark sky, hovering behind Sasuke, however, was too seductive. What should I do...?
Uchiha let out an irritated sigh and grabbed my hand roughly, pulling me towards him. The cave closed with a grunt.
Sasuke's P.O.V
It surprised me in a bad way how Manami obeyed everything that disgusting snake man told her. He can't keep her underground forever. But she didn't seem to mind, otherwise, she enjoyed his company. Why? Why would she enjoy being with someone like him?
I turned to the girl. At first, she looked a bit confused and frightened. Her violet orbs glanced back at the hideout a few more times, but soon she got used to the outside world – her features held a peaceful smile. The crude autumn wind was playing in her midnight black hair, but she loved every movement of it. Her eyes kept looking around, drawing in all the views and details.
The sight of her made something sting in my chest. I liked it or not, I couldn't understand. But this feeling was getting more and more intense every time I saw her.
Manami's P.O.V
Orochimaru-sama would be really angry, but... It feels so good to be here, to smell the scent of trees, grass and autumn...
Me and Sasuke went to the river, nearing the forest me and master once travelled through. There were a few rocks right next to the water, so we sat on them.
It was dark. I would be scared to be in such a wide area without Orochimaru-sama, but the flow of water was calming. And Uchiha...
I gazed at him. Though his lines were difficult to make out, I could see that he was staring at the water too. I could sense that he wasn't as sulky as he usually was. Maybe the nature was calming him too? Probably. He was even comfortable to be around. I can't believe I'm thinking this about him...
However, a dark thought suddenly entered my mind. I remembered my talk with my master. He is going to leave because of Sasuke. That's all this boy's fault. My heartbeat quickened.
'What?' Uchiha spat at me coldly.
I realized that I was narrowing my eyes at him hatefully. Should I tell him everything?
The evening sky was starting to clear out. Even if it kept being black, some stars appeared there, checking me and Sasuke curiously. The wind died down and trees stopped moving. It was so peaceful... It looked like the whole nature was daring me to intrude its silence. Could I?
Blinking a few times, I shook my head. No, I didn't feel like fighting Uchiha right now.
'Nothing,' I whispered, more to myself than to him, however, the boy kept eyeing me intently. 'Tell me, why did you come here?'
'You already know. I came here for power,' Sasuke answered, his tone even harder than before.
His head turned back to the river. I couldn't help but feel more and more interested about Uchiha. Why did he always tense when I asked him about the reason for coming to Orochimaru?
'I want to hear the whole story,' I murmured, unsure of myself.
I could bet that he wasn't going to tell me anything anyway...
A long pause followed. Water looked like it was glistening under the stars...
My eyes widened when Sasuke started speaking. He actually told me his life story. He really told me. About his clan and Itachi, about Konoha, the fateful curse mark, and his final fight with someone named Naruto. Naruto... Uchiha uttered his name in some tone unheard from him before. Softly, but harshly. Like he was suppressing something about him inside his heart. However, it felt like a bad idea to ask any further about his and Naruto's relationship. They seemed closer than just teammates... It wasn't my business after all, and Sasuke would only get annoyed by my questions. His life was tragic, it was already a surprise that he decided to share it with me.
'I see...' I whispered when he had finished, only to stare at the sky softly.
Was I feeling sorry for him? I probably was. But he didn't need my pity obviously. He wanted revenge, which is understandable. The only question irking my mind was... Did he know that he's just a vessel for Orochimaru-sama? Did he know that after a vessel is used, it becomes weak and irrelevant? I have seen other vessels that Orochimaru-sama had left to die. He didn't care about them. They were just something useless.
My gaze turned to Sasuke again. His skin looked so fair in the dark... It was almost shining. His fragrance was oddly nice - strong, but refined. No, I can't... I can't imagine him being just a vessel. He had an ambition, he wasn't like others. He was just... Different.
Pushing the thoughts of asking Uchiha about all of this away, I stood up. I can't let myself feel any compassion for him. After all, he will be turned to nothing. It's all for Orochimaru-sama.
'I should get going,' I muttered, making my way towards the cave.
I felt anxious to return to the place I was so used to. It was dark, isolated and cold, but this endless beauty of the wild suddenly felt so strange and I didn't want to be there anymore. Maybe Orochimaru-sama was right – learning something new might be dangerous for me. It might mess with my mind. Maybe I should just stay by my master's side... Going after Sasuke was a bad choice.
Uchiha followed me all the way to the place I wanted to call „home".
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