Redemption | By : Hedari Category: Naruto > General Views: 1660 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Ayumi's eyes closed slowly and she started falling off the bird before Deidara caught her in his arms and brought her to the ground.
Daichi chuckled and I glared at him.
'You won't get away with this.'
My chakra threads quickly wrapped themselves around his body, squeezing the man harder and harder till wounds and blood appeared on his skin. Daichi yelped quietly, but smiled again, staring at the forest below us.
'I don't really c-care anymore…'
I was about to kill him in a painful way but my attention turned to Deidara.
'Danna! Hurry up and get there, un!'
I shot this bastard a disgusted look and jumped off the clay bird, making sure that he won't run away. It didn't look like he wanted though. He kept ignoring me, his eyes glued to the space.
Deidara's P.O.V
All I could feel was fear. Ayumi-chan was covered in thick red liquid while her Akatsuki cloak was tainted with a dark stain, which kept getting bigger and bigger within seconds. I tried to wipe away the blood from her chin with my sleeve, but it was pointless – my upper body was crimson too. Blood was everywhere.
I shook my head, trying to get rid of the worst thoughts which were hovering my mind. She can't die… I won't let her.
'Ayumi-chan… Ayumi-chan!' I shook her slightly, keeping sure to stay away from the huge wound and kunai stuck deep in her chest. 'You will be alright... D-Don't worry!'
Panic was crawling down my throat and I looked around again – where the hell was Sasori?!
Ayumi's P.O.V
Someone familiar shook me and called my name, so I opened my eyes. The bright sky hit me with all its beauty and I winced a bit – it was so blue… So crystal blue… Was it always so pretty?
Glancing at the horrible wound just below my neck, I let out a sigh. I was weak after all… How could I even call myself a shinobi? How could I be a part of Akatsuki? These things were impossible to understand… Yet I didn't regret them at all. Meeting Akatsuki was probably the best thing in my life…
'Ayumi-chan…!'
I finally turned my gaze to Deidara – the amusing clay artist I grew to adore so much. He was always so nice to me, no matter what, and his art... Well, it was truly a blast. It was strange to see him looking so pale and scared. He was hugging me, his arms were shaking... Sasori was standing behind him, just staring at me unfazed, like he always used to do. But wait... Isn't that a hint of fright on his face? Was he worried because of me? I couldn't help but feel something warm – the puppet master has helped me a lot, way more than he probably thinks.
The red head caught me looking at him and we exchanged gazes – it almost felt like he knew what I was thinking. He probably did.
'Why are you standing here like that, danna?! Hurry up and heal her!' Deidara screamed and glared at Sasori angrily, but he didn't move. 'You idiot, I told you to-'
'Deidara...'
The blondie artist turned to me, looking surprised. His wonderful hair fell on his cheek so gently... I tried to move my right arm and frowned – it didn't want to listen to me. It just kept lying there. So stubborn...
I concentrated more chakra and finally lifted it, which made me chuckle in sadness – my hand was all bloody and dirty...
As soon as my skin touched the artist's face, he shivered slightly.
'Don't look so pitiful, Deidara...' I murmured to him and gave a weak smile.
It didn't turn out the way I wanted to. Instead of lightening up, something clear and shiny appeared at the ends of his eyes.
Two crystal tears rolled down Deidara's face, coming in contact with my cold fingers. I frowned again.
Deidara's P.O.V
'P-Please... D-Don't cry...'
'What are you talking about?! I'm n-not crying, because you won't die!' I tried to say calmly but it ended up as a whimper.
Why… Why was danna not doing anything? I don't get it… I…
Ayumi-chan's lips curved into another loving smile. So sweet and delicate. Her stormy orbs were shining. Shining with tears and something more. How could she smile at a time like this? How could she smile when she was dying, right here in my arms? I shook my head again before carefully putting my hand on hers. The blood on her skin… It was leaking down my chin. I pulled her fingers even closer, savoring the feel of our touch.
'S-Sasori-danna… Do something…' I once again referred to my partner, who did nothing to help her.
'The wound is too deep.'
'What are you talking about, dumb ass?! It can't be-'
'Shut up, brat!' Sasori yelled at me, glaring coldly. 'Why can't you listen to her instead?'
The frozing sensation in my chest made me look back at the girl. She coughed a few times, spitting out some more blood, then smiled again. Her perfect features looked even more beautiful in the daylight... So innocent...
'Isn't this pathetic, g-guys...?'
Her soft chuckle got me out of my daze.
'T-That's my first mission and I'm already d-dead...' Ayumi-chan whispered before taking another look at the sky.
With a soft grin, she roamed the space with her eyes, which were filled with longing, and turned back to me and Sasori.
'That's not you fault... We didn't notice it was a c-clone...'
'Don't b-blame yourselves... I-It's better this way after all...'
'Don't say such things!' I yelled, suddenly feeling mad at her for talking like that. 'You're not going to die!'
A silence fell on the forest. The only ones ruining it were some foolish birds chirping around their annoying melodies. They didn't know anything. Nothing at all.
'You know g-guys, you were always like my b-brothers...'
My gaze on the girl hardened. I have never told her... I have never ever told her how I truly feel.
'I have never thought of you as a sister…!'
Watching a frown form on her face, I growled in displeasure. What was I waiting for all this time? Why... Why didn't I tell her? I tightened my hold on her body, bringing her even closer.
'Ayumi-chan, I... I love you,' I finally confessed, ignoring Sasori standing behind me, ignoring the cruel fact that she was dying, that there was nothing I could change...
A subtle pull on my sleeve, motioning me to lower my head to the girl, made my heart skip a beat. I did as she wanted, inhaling her sweet scent. It was almost like a dream.
'T-Thank you, Deidara.'
Ayumi-chan's smile widened, letting me know she appreciated what I said. Slowly her face came closer and closer and I stopped breathing. Her fresh lips only tainted by blood touched my cheek, the one she was stroking before. A moment later she fell back, panting heavily.
Another stupid tear betrayed me. I hated it – the way I was feeling. The way she was disappearing before my eyes and the only thing I could do was watch.
Ayumi's P.O.V
One... Two... Three... I could only count the minutes which were left to me. There were so many things I wish I could do... My mind went to Itachi. If only I could see him once more... Those onyx eyes, raven hair... If only... But there was no time.
'D-Deidara, Sasori... I have a few t-things I would like to ask you...'
My voice was barely hearable, at least to me, but I saw Sasori coming closer. They both leaned in, listening intently.
'D-Deidara...' I whispered, feeling blood seep down my chin, he wiped it away quickly.
'Y-yes, Ayumi-chan?'
I wanted to smile again at the soft tone he was using, but couldn't do that anymore. The blue sky was getting blurry... The cool wind couldn't reach me anymore.
'P-Please... M-Make my body a p-part of your ultimate art...'
He stared at me wide eyed, his light blue orbs getting a bit darker from the sorrow he was feeling. I have never wanted to see him like that... I felt my own eyes getting teary. But there was no time to cry.
'C-Certain people might come after my b-bloodline...' I coughed a few times. 'After my bloodline l-limit... I w-want my body to v-vanish... Can you-'
The burning in my chest was getting unbearable. I just gazed at Deidara, wishing he would agree. And he did, with more tears in his eyes. I saw as they leaked on my forehead, but didn't feel anything.
'T-Thank you, I k-knew that I could t-trust you w-with that. N-Now, S-Sasori...' I turned to the red head, who kept silent this whole time. 'P-Please... P-Please tell him... Tell him that I always...'
I blinked a few times, sensing something sour and wet on my lips.
If only... If only I could kiss him... For the last time...
'I know,' Sasori muttered, trying to make it easier for me.
He, of all the people, of course he understood what I meant.
'T-Thanks... Y-You're not that bad after all, y-you know..?' I whispered half jokingly, half truthful.
The puppet master smiled very lightly.
More tears fell on my face, as I glanced at Deidara who was crying silently. It broke my heart to see him like that.
'I-I'm s-sorry... Y-You're like... M-My only family...'
I gazed at the sky for the last time. I swear I could see my parents' faces... They must be there, right? They must be there, somewhere...
Maybe they forgave me... Maybe they're even waiting for me...
Blue, yellow, red and silver mixed in my mind. There was nothing clear anymore... Deidara squeezed my hand slightly.
So this is it... This is the end for me.
With a smile on my face, I finally closed me eyes, feeling no regret, no regret at all.
Sasori's P.O.V
Ayumi's lips muttered a small „thank you" as she left this world with that tender smile of hers. The one she always wore.
I turned around, away from the brat. I didn't feel like seeing his face anymore.
Emotions... They never brought any eternal beauty to this world. They would only give you fake hope and leave you like that. They would only make you suffer.
'I'm going to take care of Daich-'
'No. Don't you dare to touch him.'
I glanced back. The clay master stood up slowly, with the girl in his arms. His expression was covered by his blonde hair.
'I will take care of him. I will make him suffer.'
'Deidara...' I whispered, a bit suprised at his attitude, but it was something I could expect after all.
'Hold her,' he spat at me harshly before putting Ayumi's body in my arms carefully.
I didn't resist.
I watched as Deidara approached Daichi, who didn't say a word this whole time. The artist's hand went to the pouch which was tied around his waist. He took out some clay.
That time, Ayumi looked peaceful and relaxed like never before. Finally there wasn't a single trace of worry on her face. I ran through the trees away from Deidara – an intense explosion was about to go off.
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