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The Serpent's Child	By : Hedari Category: Naruto > General Views: 1737 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Manami's P.O.V
Nothing came after that. There was no pain or darkness. I was still here.
"What do you think you are doing?"
I released the kunai from my hand and it fell to the ground harshly, making my heart beat rapidly. I opened my eyes.
His pale, smooth features... They looked sharp.
My head felt so light, all the headache vanished suddenly. As if a wave washed it away...
"Sasuke..."
I looked down to see him grasping my wrist tightly. It did not hurt at all.
He stood up and I gazed at him again. Our eyes met. It was not a fair battle because his black orbs absorbed mine in a second.
At that moment, I could not help but compare Sasuke to... Him. Reaching his hand out for me. Devouring me with his eyes... Making me feel helpless.
I was helpless.
Sasuke's P.O.V
The way she looked at me... I could not compare it to anything else. It seemed like her eyes were made of the finest glass. They were shining in the soft room light. If something was to touch them, they would break into a million pieces.
Her slightly parted lips... They have lost their warm pink color. It just faded away. Nevertheless, I still couldn't take my eyes away from them. They looked soft. I wanted to feel them.
Manami lowered her head and brought her knees against her chest. She looked like a small ball now.
"Why didn't you kill me?"
Her voice was silent and trembling. I took a deep breath and turned away from her.
"My purpose was to kill Orochimaru. You had nothing to do with it."
I closed my eyes. Things weren't that simple. I don't know what's going on. There were way too many questions that I couldn't answer when it came to her.
Manami stayed quiet for a few minutes. I turned my head back and glanced at her - her face was buried in her lap. She wasn't making any sound at all. She was asleep.
Manami's P.O.V
"Wake up."
I turned around instead, ignoring the voice that just rang somewhere beside me. My mind dozed off again.
"Get up already, Manami. We are leaving now."
I didn't want to wake up.
My eyes opened very slightly, but I shut them again instantly - there was too much light surrounding me, I couldn't see anything. Even with my eyes closed, it was still so bright...
I tried to open them again - this time more successfully. I realized I was sleeping on the floor. It did not feel like that, though. It felt like the most comfortable bed in the world.
I groaned quietly - my head was stinging so bad... My body felt numb as well.
Somehow I managed to sit up, only to see Sasuke standing and looking down at me with his hands crossed - he looked impatient. I gazed around - no, this wasn't the hideout.
So none of this was a dream... Orochimaru... He is dead.
My left hand touched something smooth and I looked down - it was a piece of paper.
This thing... I couldn't see the letters - the empty side of the paper was facing me. Yet, I could feel every single word written in it. Every curve of each letter... It was burned in my chest.
For a moment or two I was considering whether I should take it with me or not. No, there is no need to take it with me. Not like I will ever forget it. I will carry it inside me, forever.
I leaned my hand against the wall and managed to get up finally. I couldn't help but clutch my head in pain - it was unbearable.
I noticed that there is another door in the room, most likely leading to the bathroom.
I glanced at Sasuke, expecting him to say something about it.
"Alright, whatever. Just hurry up."
I nodded slowly and dragged my feet over there - well, this was the fastest I could do, so it seems.
The first thing that caught my eyes was the mirror by the sink - I gazed at my own reflection and my eyes widened.
No, this can't be me... My face looked horrible - my hair was a complete mess. My eyes... They were red and swollen, not to mention the dark bags under them. My skin looked white... I can't believe this is me.
I took a look at my clothes - I was still wearing my training outfit, a black tank top and simple black pants, as well as sandals. Everything looked worn out. I looked like a stray cat. This made me smile to myself sadly - I was homeless after all. For a long time now... I just didn't know.
I wanted to take a shower, but seems like there was no time, so all I could do was fix my hair. I let it go and brushed it with my fingertips - it still looked miserable, but a bit neater, at least it appeared to me this way. I tied it back to a ponytail.
When I returned to the room, Sasuke was leaning against the wall with his eyes closed. He must be irritated with me.
As soon as he opened his eyes, we stared at each other for a while. He did not seem that annoyed after all - his face was empty like usual.
I gazed around the room one last time and took a deep breath.
"So this is it, Sasuke." I uttered. "I guess I should... Thank you."
My voice sounded odd. It didn't ring the same way I was used to all my life. Something was different.
Sasuke narrowed his eyes at me, but stayed silent.
"Also... I am sorry."
Who could have thought that I would say these words to him one day... At least not me. Everything seemed surreal.
"Goodbye, Sasu-"
"Where will you go? Idiot."
My eyes widened at his words. I glanced at him.
Where will I go? I don't know... I don't have anywhere to go.
"I am not sure..."
There was nobody waiting for me. I didn't even know anybody out there. Well, besides Kabuto... But I did not feel like seeing him at all.
He must have known... He probably knew everything. Yet, he never told me. I can't trust him...
What should I do from now on? I am nothing at all...
Sasuke pushed the door handle and it opened. I gazed at him.
He took a few steps, then stopped. After a few seconds, he turned to me.
"Are you going to stand there all day? I won't wait any longer."
My eyes widened. I stared at him like an idiot. What does he mean?
"Come with me," he spoke out, probably when he noticed my confused expression.
I felt my heart being swallowed by something strange again. Come with him...?
"But... Why?" I whispered.
Sasuke turned his head away, I could not see his face anymore.
"I don't even know myself."
I blinked a few times, even more confused now. Is he doing this out of pity? I am worthless, there is no reason for him to need me. Yes, that must be it - I look too pathetic. Even to Sasuke Uchiha. That made me sigh.
Coming with Sasuke... I probably did not have any other choice. Not like I had anything to lose after all... I had nothing.
I took a deep breath and made my way towards Sasuke. He started walking and all I could do was follow him.
We left the room and I closed the door behind me. The kunai from yesterday was still lying on the floor, together with the piece of paper. Such small, unexceptional thing destroyed everything I ever believed in.
I closed the door behind me, feeling more empty than ever before, with no one to show me the way... He's not here anymore. And he will never come back.
Not like he ever needed me, after all.
I closed the door. What will happen from now on? I do not know.
The End.
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