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The Serpent's Child	By : Hedari Category: Naruto > General Views: 1737 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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'Orochimaru-sama...'
I knocked on his door a few more times before letting out a deep sigh. It had been probably two days since the arrival of Sasuke. My master was more busy than usual. All of this because of that kid.
'Orochimaru-sama is away. He will be back tomorrow.'
I glared at Kabuto who was leaning against the wall in front of me, smirking. Oh how I would love to wipe that smirk off his face...
'Oh well, whatever...' I scoffed before turning away from him, as if deciding to leave.
To say frankly, I had no idea where should I go. My master was gone and I was totally bored. Moreover, it was only morning – the whole day and more without seeing Orochimaru-sama! So unfair…
'Kabuto… Where are you going?' I murmured, gazing at my fingers as if they were the most interesting things in the world.
The gray haired guy stared at me again, sending another smug smirk.
'Just going to train Sasuke-kun,' he explained me calmly before letting out a small chuckle. 'Don't tell me you want to join me, Manami-chan?'
'What if I do?' I pouted at him. 'I can follow you if I want, you can't stop me.'
Kabuto continued to stare at me, surprised and amused. He often wore this expression around me. That's the only face I enjoyed getting from him.
'Sheesh, I wasn't even going to stop you,' he answered quietly. 'Well, let's go before that Uchiha boy gets angry.'
He started walking and I just followed, keeping a distance between us. Uchiha this Uchiha that… This was getting more and more annoying.
'Kabuto… What do you think about Sasuke?' I asked carefully. 'Don't you find him irritating?'
'Why would I find him irritating?' The man wondered, not glancing at me even once.
'Well...' I pondered, scratching my temple slightly. How should I put this? 'All Orochimaru-sama's attention belongs to that boy now. Doesn't this get on your nerves… At least a bit?'
Kabuto chuckled again, this time quite loudly and I furrowed my eyebrows. What was so funny?
'Are you jealous, Manami-chan?'
'Why should I be jealous? Don't be stupid.'
'Lies. I know you are,' he claimed and I could feel the sneer in his voice. 'You're jealous because Orochimaru-sama spends less time with you.'
'What a nonsense!' I snorted. 'I have no reason to be jealous. Seriously! That's just silly!'
Another wave of laughter. I crossed my arms in embarrassment.
'Stupid Kabuto...'
We entered quite a big chamber in the catacombs. It was made special for training. Just like the rest of the hideout, it was lit only by candles, making it look cold and murky. I used to train here, too.
I gazed at the shadow standing in the middle – it was none other than Sasuke Uchiha. He was already waiting with his hands shoved to the pockets. His back was facing us, but as soon as we appeared, he turned around.
'Sorry for making you wait, Sasuke-kun,' Kabuto said gently, almost making me vomit because of the sickly sweet tone. 'Manami-chan came too. You don't mind her watching, do you?'
The raven haired boy kept glaring at us for a while, only to mumble quietly.
'I couldn't care less. Let's just start already.'
Sasuke's P.O.V
Manami caught my attention as soon as she entered this room. It almost felt like she was glowing in the darkness – her light blue yukata, decored with pastel yellow leaf pattern and silver obi looked kind of refreshing. I couldn't help but wonder why she always wear such formal clothes.
I glanced at the girl's face – her fiery violet eyes were shining, like the time we met, and her dark hair was tied into a loose side ponytail. She definitely looked good...
I remembered that day when we fought. She wasn't weak and that surprised me – you wouldn't expect that from such a fragile looking girl. Orochimaru or Kabuto probably taught her some things. Her moves were so graceful...
Just what am I thinking? That's stupid. I broke all my bonds to get there and now I'm being an idiot...
'You're so anxious, Sasuke-kun,' Kabuto motioned with a smirk. 'Let's begin.'
I nodded and turned to him, leaving Manami who was sitting on the ground aside.
Manami's P.O.V
I yawned soundlessly, shuffling on the hard floor a bit. The training has been going on for at least two hours already. How didn't they get tired?
I kept my eyes on the Uchiha boy. He was panting heavily, wiping blood away from his chin. He was improving, even in my eyes. If this goes on, he will beat me soon...
I frowned at this though. I should be glad about this though, because he will become a better vessel for Orochimaru-sama. It was strange imagining that my master will use Sasuke's body one day. Just somehow strange and I couldn't understand why. Sasuke didn't seem so bad to me anymore, maybe because his determination and struggle was inspiring. And respectable. I could already see that he was trying very hard to become strong. Did I really just say something so nice about him...? Oh well.
I suddenly got an idea and it made me smile. Maybe I should help him from now on...? Not Uchiha, but Orochimaru-sama, of course. I will help my master get a stronger vessel. Right... What should I start with?
I stared at Sasuke intently. After all, he looked tired and out of chakra, that's understandable. What helps you recover your energy?
'Guys!' I shouted at loudly, making them stop and turn to me. 'Take a rest. I'm going to prepare some tea.'
'I have no time for such stupid things,' Sasuke spat harshly and I instantly regretted my decision to help him. What an annoying brat! 'I need to train.'
'How do you think you can keep on in such condition? You're barely standing on your feet!' I insisted. 'Instead of being so stubborn, rest a bit, so you can continue your training later.'
'She has a point, Sasuke-kun,' Kabuto added and walked to me, smiling. 'I'm going to rest anyway. Tea with milk for me, Manami-chan.'
I groaned at him before leaving the chamber. Here goes my good will…
Sasuke's P.O.V
Why was she suddenly so caring? I furrowed my eyebrows.
'What's wrong, Sasuke-kun?' Kabuto asked as I plopped on the floor a few feets away from him.
'Nothing,' I said, before murmuring quietly. 'Why is she even in this hideout? She isn't that strong. She doesn't even look like a shinobi. Does she have some special bloodline limit or something?'
Kabuto chuckled and I glared at him.
'No, she doesn't have any.'
'Then why?' I repeated, getting annoyed from looking so curious. It's not like I care though.
'Manami-chan is Orochimaru-sama's property.'
My glare stiffened.
'What do you mean with that?'
'Well… Orochimaru-sama took her in when she was little. He was somehow interested in her,' Kabuto explained calmly. 'Manami-chan is quite attached to the master. I believe he has some kind of task for this girl, but that's not our business. Orochimaru-sama doesn't like anyone trying to find out too much about her.'
I kept silent. Why would someone like Orochimaru keep Manami by his side? It was definitely useful to him in some way. I wonder if she realizes this.
Soon the girl returned with a silver tray on her hands. A soft smile lit her features.
Yes, restoring my energy is a good idea after all.
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