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Mend Me	By : AccioLucius Category: Naruto > Het - Male/Female Views: 4140 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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AN: I'm still alive! And so is this story. I've been wanting to update for quite some time, but I wanted to flesh out this and the next few chapters out before I sat down to write and submit them. This one was written in one sitting just now and I haven't proofread, so look over any typos in the meantime. I'm going to get off and continue on working on the next chapter. I've had it planned for a long time and will probably be my favorite, so I want to get it written as soon as I can.

Chapter 21

"Get up."

There were many times where Saya hadn't woken up in the most ideal of ways, but to a command from Orochimaru's mouth was certainly one of the worst.

Her eyes were swollen from a night of silent crying, provoked by her own admission from the previous evening. She rubbed at them as she sat up and looked around her dark room. Orochimaru's pale skin shone just beside her bed.

"What do you want?" she groggily asked.

"I have plans for the three of us later today. We need to leave soon to get there in time."

Orochimaru's tone was hard for Saya to pinpoint. He sounded both tense and excited at the same time. Saya turned on a lamp by her bedside table. She almost gasped as she looked up and saw just how close the man was to her.

"I'm glad you gave us time to prepare," Saya mumbled sarcastically as she sat up. "Where are we going?"

Orochimaru sat down on the edge of her bed. He was already dressed and ready to leave. "It recently came to my attention that your village is starting a festival today. I would like to take both of you."

"Oh," Saya beamed as a smile spread across her face, "the Haru Festival. It's actually my favorite time of year."

The Haru Festival was a week-long event in which Saya's small village celebrated springtime. It was during that time every corner of the village smelled of fresh flowers and delicious food. Since she was a little girl, Saya had always loved it.

"How did you know?" she asked as her silver eyes smiled at him.

"I didn't," the man quickly responded, "but I do know how much you dislike living down here."

Saya grinned warmly at him, surprised by his sweet notion. "I can't wait. How long are we staying?"

"Just until midday tomorrow. We can sleep at your home, have a few more hours to linger, and then make our way back by nightfall. Unless you want stay home once you get there?"

Saya's grin fell then. Orochimaru wanted to spend the night in her home, and right next to Akira's. And did he really just ask her if she wanted to cut her visit short?

"I-" she started, trying to find her words. Instead, she laughed shakily. "Ready to get rid of me, aren't you?"

"Not at all," Orochimaru softly corrected her. "I would like you to come back for your remaining days, but if not, I will stay with you. You agreed to a whole week, not just a few days."

Orochimaru staying in her home for almost a week. Saya didn't know what to think of that situation. Awkward, yes, but she also found humor in imagining him so out of place. Of course, if Akira was home, no one would be staying with her.

"We'll see," Saya responded as her grin returned. "Who knows, you may enjoy it."

The two parted ways then. While Orochimaru readied his Sound shinobi for the short trip, Saya got herself and Tetsuya fed and washed. The few belongings they carried with them were packed, just in case, even though Tetsuya protested against the idea of not coming back.

During the whirlwind of a morning, Saya noticed that Kabuto was nowhere to be seen. Sasuke was a rare sight, but she had gotten used to seeing Kabuto sneaking around. No doubt he detested the entire idea of the trip, let alone agree to accompany the small group. Saya didn't let it get to her; she was too excited about the day ahead. Although, her excitement turned to shock and worry as Orochimaru rejoined her.

Saya's deathly pale snake was gone. Instead, Orochimaru stood before her with color to his skin and his eye markings erased. If it wasn't for his hair and slitted pupils, she would have mistaken him for one of his shinobi.

"Dad?" Tetsuya asked as he cocked his head at this seemingly new man before them.

"I have quite a striking appearance," he told a speechless Saya. "We don't want unwanted attention."

A disguise, Saya's thoughts added. He can't show his face in public, can't live out in the open like a normal person. She nervously bit her lip.

"I like how you looked before," Tetsuya chimed. Saya mentally agreed.

"It's only for a short time," Orochimaru told them both.

Saya still eyed in cautiously, but she nodded her head.

The trio then made their way along the trail and into the forest. Kabuto lead several paces ahead of them, while the Sound ninja flanked their sides and behind. Even though they were practically invisible and there for protection, they made Saya that much more uneasy.

"Do you always travel like this?" she asked.

"I take more precautions than I did a few years ago, but no." Orochimaru looked down at Saya as they walked. "They're for your sake."

Whispering, as to keep Tetsuya from hearing, Saya pressed further. "Just in case or are they absolutely necessary?"

While Orochimaru still gazed down at Saya, he didn't answer. The rest of the walk was spent in an awkward state. Saya was expecting an ambush at any moment, and it didn't calm her nerves that Tetsuya was as energetic as ever. Time and again he protested the fact his mother would not let go of his hand.

However, Saya's nervousness finally turned into excitement when the smell of food cooking met her nose. She inhaled deeply with a grin.

Orochimaru watched expressionless at the two beside of him. He had seen Tetsuya happy almost every minute since he met the boy, but it was fascinating to see Saya genuinely happy.

When the forest gave way to the skirts of the village, the Sound ninja broke away to deliver Saya's belongings back home; Kabuto slinked off on his own. Now that they were alone and in safe company, Saya let go of her son's hand and let him lead.

"Finally," he laughed as he headed for a candy cart.

"Tetsuya," Saya whined as she and Orochimaru caught up. She sighed, but also grinned. "Pick out whatever you want, but you can't have any until after lunch ok?"

The boy nodded his head, but he was hardly paying attention. As he snatched up a colorful bag of kompeito candies, Orochimaru reached around Saya to grab a box of chocolate covered cookie sticks. He made no comment as he paid the vendor and turned to give the box to Saya.

"How sweet," she commented as she grinned and rolled her eyes. As she popped the box open to grab a stick, Orochimaru grabbed the first one for himself. He remained silent as Saya playfully scowled, but a smirk pulled at his mouth.

When Tetsuya's arms were loaded up with sugary sweets, Saya laughed and took them away from him. "Like I said," she started as Orochimaru paid for the rest of their haul, "whatever you want, but you'll have to wait."

"Tetsuya, listen to your mother," Orochimaru commented as he snuck the boy his bag of candies. He patted his hip, hinting that Tetsuya should hide them in his pocket. The two shared wicked grins.

"Fine," Tetsuya agreed. He grabbed each of his parents hand and walked between them. "Let's go find some lunch."

The two adults were dragged into the crowd of people as Tetsuya led them. He was distracted by practically every stand they passed, but they rarely stopped. He was determined to get his sugar rush as soon as he could.

Saya made mental notes of the vendors they would revisit later that day. This was a special week, and they only had 24 hours to enjoy it if they planned on returning to the compound. She wanted to give Tetsuya plenty of opportunity to get his thrill of excitement just in case.

Her eyes wandered to Orochimaru constantly. It was hard to tell if the man was enjoying himself. He wasn't very talkative, but Saya guessed it was because he was so out of place. She and Tetsuya were on his terms and in his territory, but now it was completely different.

As a breeze started to stir, sakura petals from a nearby flower cart drifted through the air and passed the trio. Saya grinned as they flew passed and softly brushed against her face. It wasn't until he handed it to her that Saya realized Orochimaru had grabbed and entire flower out of the air. She carefully picked it up from his hand and tucked it behind her ear.

"You look happy," the man commented.

"I am."

At the sight of fresh rice being put out, Tetsuya lead the two over to a teriyaki stand. They ordered a simple lunch of rice, pork and chicken and stepped behind the stand to eat on the grass away from everyone. Tetsuya gobbled up his rice so quickly, his small stomach left him room for only a few pieces of candy and a cookie.

"You're going to need a nap," Saya told him as she slowly ate. Tetsuya grumbled in response and he curled up on the ground beside her.

As Tetsuya drifted off to sleep on his own, Saya finished her lunch in silence. Orochimaru had barely touched his food and hadn't said a word since they sat down. "Are you ok?" she finally asked.

"Yes," he answered as he turned around to glance at her.

Saya stared until his back faced her again. "I can't wait until you wash that off," she commented on his face. "Take it off, or whatever it is."

Orochimaru chuckled then. "Miss your handsome prick, do you?"

She scoffed, but Saya mentally agreed with him. While Orochimaru was just as attractive with a normal appearance, it wasn't the man she knew.

As lunch was finished and their mess cleared, Orochimaru carried Tetsuya as Saya led him to her home. There was no use in continuing their fun until he woke from his nap. Saya lived on the outskirts of the opposite side of the village, so it was a decent walk. But that only gave her more and more time to worry.

Until they reached her front steps and stepped inside the living room, Saya had mentally crossed her fingers for the first time that Akira was away on a mission. Upon approaching their shared front lawn, she had seen that all of his blinds were closed. He was away. A sigh escaped her lips as she closed the front door.

Orochimaru scanned his new surroundings as Saya led him up to Tetsuya's room. As she entered the room, she watched how he handled her son. He gently laid the boy in his bed while Saya set his bag of sweets on his nightstand.

Saya turned to whisper to the man, but he was already leaving the room and heading back downstairs. She followed him quietly until he stopped and waited for her at the bottom of the staircase. A grin formed on her face, but it turned into a gasp as Orochimaru quickly pinned his hands against the wall, trapping her.

"Is there anyone he can stay with tonight?"

Saya looked at him with a quizzical expression. "I suppose, why?"

Orochimaru smirked and looked much more like his sadistic self. "It's a surprise. One I think you'll like very much."
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