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The Serpent's Lover	By : Hedari Category: Naruto > General Views: 1738 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Manami's P.O.V
I couldn't help but stare at her, my eyes widened. Anemia? I was about to die...? This can't be...
"Manami-chan!" Suigetsu shouted and raised his arms in the air dramatically. "Why you didn't tell us?!"
I glanced at him, then turned my eyes to the bed under me. This somehow made me feel shy.
"I... I didn't know." I murmured, and it was true.
I had no idea that I could be ill. Well, now that the doctor mentioned it... I guess it makes sense. I wasn't feeling too strong these days. Also, I haven't felt hungry in a while...
"Don't worry, doctor," Suigetsu smirked suddenly and threw his arm around my shoulders.
I didn't even notice when he appeared by my side. It made me flinch slightly.
"We'll take good care of her from now on," he continued with a wide smirk on his face.
When he noticed me staring at him, he winked at me. The idea of Suigetsu taking good care of me didn't feel that good somehow. It made me flinch again.
"Thank you, Suigetsu, but I'll manage myself somehow," I replied to him and tried to stand up again.
My body still refused to listen to me, so I decided to take it slow. I put my legs down one by one. They felt numb, but after a couple of moments I started feeling them. I could move them again.
"Miss Manami, I would really recommend staying in the hospital for another day. You're still in a weak condition. Some proper rest would be good for you," the doctor spoke out, I could feel worry in her voice.
"We don't have time for that."
I glanced at Sasuke, who was already about to leave through the door - I noticed his hand resting on the doorknob. He seemed eager to go.
The doctor glared at him and furrowed her eyebrows - she was about to reply something to him, but I spoke out first.
"He is right. Thank you so much for your help," I smiled at her, and she could only take a deep breath and shake her head in disapproval.
To my relief, she didn't say anything else.
With Suigetsu's support I got up from the bed and slowly went to the door. I wanted to leave this place as well.
As soon as we left the hospital, bright daylight hit my face. I closed my eyes, unable to see anything at all - everything appeared white, and it made my head ache slightly. I moaned silently and rubbed my eyes with my hands. Slowly, I tried to open my eyes again.
The sky was as bright as always. The town noise reached my eyes - it seemed louder than usual. I guess I got used to the silence. Or at least my body wasn't prepared for it yet. At first all these sounds seemed uncomfortable and irritating, but second after second I got used to them.
I quickly scanned the surroundings - we were in the middle of the town. It was quite busy here today. People were walking all around us, I could feel their shoulders brushing against mine. It seemed that we walked only a bit, yet I couldn't see the hospital behind me anymore. Or at least I couldn't recognize it.
This was the same town from the day I passed out - I recognized it because we were nearing the same dock that we've seen before. I could see it right before our eyes, down the hill, and it seemed really close, however, the distance was deceiving. We kept walking, yet it didn't get any closer.
The sea... I tried to focus my eyes on it, but there were too many people ahead of us so I couldn't do it properly. The small light blue waves... They were the last thing I remember from that day.
I glanced at Sasuke and Suigetsu who were walking right in front of me. Only now I noticed something huge hanging on Suigetsu's back. My eyes widened - could it be his sword? It was gigantic. It was made of a shiny rectangular blade with a rounded tip. There was a wide hole on the end of it - I wonder what it's used for? The handle of the sword wasn't very long, so it seemed quite difficult to master this weapon - it looked really heavy and not easy to get a good grip on. The person who uses it must be really strong.
"You like it, Manami-chan?" Suigetsu smirked at me, noticing me eyeing his new sword. "Looks beautiful, doesn't it?"
"It's impressive," I commented on it and tilted my head to the side. "How did you get, guys? Where did you find it?"
Suigetsu sighed and smirked at Sasuke, who was just walking and staring ahead, ignoring our conversation.
"It's a long story, Manami-chan," Suigetsu explained. "I'll tell you one day. How are you feeling now?"
I shrugged my shoulders.
"I'm fine I suppose. Where are we going now, though?"
Both of us looked at Sasuke now, waiting for his answer.
"We're going to get Karin."
Karin? Who's that? I never heard such a name.
"Karin? That bitch?" Suigetsu spoke out and let out a disappointed sigh. "You must be joking, Sasuke."
I gazed at Suigetsu - so he knows her. I wonder who is she? Why does Sasuke need her?
"Don't whine, Suigetsu," Sasuke answered calmly. "Let's hurry up, we've already wasted a lot of time."
With these words, he picked up his pace, and I had to do this as well in order not to be left behind.
After all, it was because of me that they had to waste time. I wasn't useful to them at all. I shook my head slightly, trying to get rid of such thoughts. There was no time for them now.
We didn't stop by the dock - we turned right instead, and kept walking along the shore. On our left there was a beautiful wild beach with sand and small round stones. Blue waves were washing them gently, making a soft, barely audible sound. The nature was taking its time, doing everything in a slow, mild manner.
I gazed at my foot - I could feel them sink into sand with my each step, making it difficult to walk. Tiny drops of sweat were forming on my forehead.
After around five minutes we stopped walking. I let out a deep breath and gazed around - there still was plenty of beach in front of us, I couldn't see the end of it.
I glanced at Sasuke, waiting for his next move. To my surprise, he turned to the sea. Before I could say anything, he raised his foot above the water and took a step. His leg didn't sink into water, though - Sasuke was standing on the sea surface instead. Suigetsu followed him.
I approached the sea as well. I remember the day Kabuto taught me how to walk on water - we practiced on the river which was flowing next to our hideout. It wasn't difficult to do it, I just needed to focus well. However, now I didn't know where we are going and how long we'll need to walk, so I felt a bit worried.
I looked up only to see Sasuke and Suigetsu walking quite a long distance away from me already. Their figures appeared so small and unimportant in the blue, never-ending horizon, where the sky and sea meets. Their colours were so similar and blended in perfectly. It was difficult to make out where the sky actually begins. Only the pale clouds in the sky were able to prove that the sea has a limit.
I need to catch up.
I took a deep breath and stepped on the sea surface. My feet felt so light, almost as if they were floating. Walking on water was easy and pleasant. Warm sun tickled my shoulders and the voices of seagulls flying around us lazily sounded soft and peaceful.
I quickened my pace in order to get closer to Sasuke and Suigetsu. It didn't take a long time to do that.
"Can I ask you something?" Suigetsu spoke out as we continued walking for a few minutes.
He was obviously talking to Sasuke, because they were walking beside each other, while I was behind them.
"What?" Sasuke turned to him.
"Why are you gathering companions?" Suigetsu raised his eyebrow at him with a smirk playing on his lips.
I gazed at Sasuke. I waited for his answer as well, since I also didn't know what he planned on doing. It can't be that he's gathering people for nothing. There must be a valid reason for it.
"I have a goal. A platoon will be more effective at closing in on that goal," Sasuke replied calmly. "From the moment I approached Orochimaru, I've thought and prepared for the situation after I'd killed him, hand-picking shinobi with considerable power."
My eyes widened at his words. My heart stirred in my chest. I gazed at my feet.
Could it be true...? Could it be that... Sasuke was planning to kill Orochimaru from the very beginning? I couldn't believe that. It almost sounds like he was the one to use Orochimaru for his own reasons. That's not possible... Orochimaru wanted to use Sasuke as his vessel...
Is Sasuke really that strong...? Is it possible that he outthough Orochimaru...?
"Then, if that's the case, I don't see why we're bothering with Karin. Unlike me, she's Orochimaru's bitch."
I raised my head at Suigetsu, confused.
"She's been devotedly rounding up research subjects for him, and is "Miss Jailer" for the Southern Hideout," Suigetsu continued.
A small gasp escaped my lips as a seagull flew right beside me, frightening me slightly. It touched Sasuke's shoulder as well and went up into the air. Suigetsu and Sasuke didn't even flinch.
"Plus, she's messed with my body a bunch of times, under Orochimaru's orders, or whatever. And most of all, I just can't stand her personality," Suigetsu spoke out, still staring at Sasuke.
"If she refuses, there are plenty of other strong shinobi out there. However, she has a unique and special ability," Sasuke replied.
"Well, I'll at least acknowledge that," Suigetsu smirked at him.
A lot of questions were racing in my head, but before I realized it, we walked up to a giant island right in the middle of the sea, all covered with dark gray rocks. They were shooting for the sky like mountains and looked incredible in this clear blue background. We neared it silently.
"This is the Southern Hideout," Suigetsu explained to me, noticing my confused expression.
I nodded and gazed at it again. Karin... Who is this person?
The sea was getting more and more shallow, and soon we stepped on the rocky ground. We didn't waste any time and kept on walking till we approached the entrance, which looked like some kind of wide tunnel. It appeared completely dark. To my surprise, it was very short and we walked through it easily.
Now we finally reached the real entrance - it was a giant square door made of rock. It reminded me of the hideouts I used to stay in.
"This hideout is shorthanded on guards, huh?" Suigetsu wondered. "They should at least raise a fence."
I couldn't blame him. So far we didn't meet anyone in our way, nor did we encounter any obstacle. It was a bit strange.
"Because she's managing this hideout, there's no need for that," Sasuke explained, he didn't seem surprised at all.
I couldn't help but wonder how strong Karin is. Sasuke wouldn't choose her for nothing.
"Even if she is, this seems too quiet. Especially since the rumor about Orochimaru's death is spreading, and yet nothing's strange," Suigetsu commented back.
I couldn't help but feel lightheaded whenever they mentioned him. Orochimaru... I shook my head, trying to get rid of this feeling.
He is gone, Manami. You will never see him again.
Maybe only in your dreams...
My body tensed up at this thought. A shiver run down my spine. No... Don't think about it.
I looked up. We were right in front of the door now. It looked even bigger when it was so close to us.
Sasuke turned his head to Suigetsu, as if waiting for something. I stared at him as well.
Suigetsu looked at us and blinked a few times, confused. I watched him glance at his word. I finally understood what Sasuke had in mind as well.
"But you have one!" Suigetsu snorted at Sasuke.
"So do you," Sasuke replied.
I stared at both of them now. Suigetsu chuckled and grabbed his sword. A sharp clang of the metal pierced the air.
"Open sesame!" Suigetsu shouted out and slashed the huge door a few times.
Just from watching Suigetsu use his blade for a couple of seconds I could tell that he was really good. The way he wielded his blade was swift and powerful. It looked like this weapon was created specially for him. It was hard to believe that he got this blade barely a day ago - he was very skillful.
Such thick, heavy door shattered into hundreds of pieces, leaving no obstacle for us to keep going. We started walking again.
We were in some kind of prison corridor. It was very cold and damp - the stony floor, ceiling and walls of this place were darkened because of high humidity. I felt it tickle my throat, so I coughed a couple of times. My voice rang through the silent walls, making it seem like we were the only ones here.
We walked through a couple of cells seperated from the corridor with heavy iron rods. They appeared to be completely empty.
I froze in place when we reached another cell. There was somebody there. I heard a few quiet voices and footsteps. I turned my head towards them and my eyes widened.
This cell was filled with men. I can't say how many exactly, maybe ten or even more. They were all wearing dirty old rags, which obviously haven't been changed in a while. Some of the men were sitting on the ground, some of them standing, but all of their eyes landed on us as soon as we appeared next to their cell. However, not all of them dared to look at us directly - some just stared at us from the corners of their eyes.
Who are these people? Why are they here? I couldn't help but feel my chest being hit by something heavy. Staring at them made me feel so... So cold. I felt a shiver run down my skin.
I flinched when two men gripped the cell rods, eyeing us intently. It was impossible not to notice despair written over their faces, but they didn't say anything to us.
I stood there, just a bit more than a meter away from them. We stared at each other. They eyes looked tired and sick. Their skin was too pale. I felt like I should say something to them, but I couldn't find any words.
Their eyes didn't linger on me for too long as I watched them take a look at Suigetsu and Sasuke.
"That's... Uchiha Sasuke!" One of the prisoners whispered, but it was pretty loud for all of us to hear that.
I glanced at the man. His dark brown eyes were wide in shock. How does he know Sasuke?
Neither Uchiha nor Suigetsu stopped walking. They didn't pay any attention to these two prisoners.
I watched in awe as more prisoners gathered next to the iron rods and stared at us, shocked.
"Why are they here?" Someone whispered.
"It's been a long time since he came here with Orochimaru," someone else spoke out.
My eyes widened, I glanced between them and Sasuke, who ignored the prisoners completely.
Sasuke and Orochimaru would come here? Why...?
I could feel cold sweat form on my skin. This must be one of Orochimaru's prisons.
I took a deep breath, feeling my heart move in my chest uncomfortably. I gazed up.
All of their eyes were on me now. They looked unsettled but somehow hopeful. If Orochimaru was still alive... What would happen to these men? What did he plan for them? I couldn't help but shiver at this thought.
No, Manami, don't deceive yourself. You knew about Orochimaru's prisons. You knew that they exist. The experiments he did with the prisoners... You've heard about them. You just never witnessed them.
But seeing these prisoners from so close... Seeing the pain and conditions they live in... This darkness... My mind was going crazy. I could feel something wet gathering up at the corners of my eyes.
Manami... How... How could you put up with someone who does such things? How could you have stayed so blind?
"Come on, help us."
"Hurry up, please!"
My eyes shot open. All of the prisoners' eyes were on me now. A few pale, bruised arms were reaching out from between the cell rods.
I gulped and took a step back.
"Won't you let us out?"
"Please, we beg you..."
My head was spinning from all of their voices...
I... I should... I should help them...
"Manami-chan!"
This was Suigetsu's voice. Suddenly he appeared right in front me. It frightened me.
"Let's go now. Sasuke doesn't like waiting, you know," he spoke out and smirked at me. "Don't worry about these. They will find their way out."
I stared at Suigetsu's face. He didn't seem worried or affected at all. How could he stay so calm?
I gazed at the cell again. As soon as Suigetsu appeared, the prisoners backed away a bit. They looked scared of him.
"Suigetsu, Manami! I won't wait for you forever."
This was Sasuke's voice. He sounded a bit irritated.
"Suigetsu, we mu-"
"Manami-chan, trust me. They will be fine," Suigetsu said, this time more seriously.
I felt him grip my elbow firmly and take me with him, to Sasuke.
I heard the prisoners start whispering something between them, but their voices melted and echoed together so I couldn't make out what they were saying.
I felt so confused... I didn't know what to do. I wanted to help out those men, but... Opposing Sasuke and Suigetsu didn't seem to be a good idea at all. They probably know what they are doing. After all, Sasuke took me in out of his own good will. I should trust him.
We caught up with Sasuke and kept on going. Just a couple of seconds passed and we stopped.
I looked up. There was a girl standing in front of us.
"So, it's you after all... Sasuke," she spoke strictly.
She looked about our age, maybe a bit older. She had fair skin, bright red hair which was shorter in the front and longer in the back, as well as crimson eyes, hidden by brown narrow glasses. The girl was wearing black shorts, lavender coloured shirt slightly exposing her tummy, also long black thigh high stockings with black ninja sandals.
She seemed somehow familiar... Could it be that I have seen her before?
The expression on the girl's face hardened and she narrowed her eyes which were glaring straight at Sasuke.
"Since you came here by yourself, it seem the rumour is true."
"How mean, giving me the cold shoulder," Suigetsu murmured and let out a sigh.
I glanced between him and the girl. She must be Karin, the one they were talking about earlier.
"And you," the girl suddenly glared at me, her eyes narrowed even more.
She seemed unpleasantly surprised to see me here.
"Manami, that brat. What are you doing here?"
I blinked a few times, confused by the fact that she knows my name. Have we met before? Probably. I believe I have seen her before...
Yes, I remember it now. I have seen her once, while I was with Orochimaru. How long ago, though? I couldn't remember... I was ten or eleven back then probably. She was introduced to Orochimaru for the first time ever.
"Sasuke didn't kill you? That's surprising," the girl spat at me and smirked. "I doubt there is anything you're good for, though."
I gulped, unsure of what to answer her. Nothing came to my mind at all.
"So, what have you come here for?" Karin turned her eyes back to the Uchiha.
"Geez, why do you have to be so rude?" Suigetsu murmured and rolled his eyes. "Sasuke wanted to talk with you, you see. Standing around here talking is kind of a drag, so could you take us to another room? It's been a while since I've walked, so I'm beat."
"What's this about a "talk"?" Karin furrowed her eyebrows.
Suigetsu growled and went straight to her.
"That's why I said that standing here talking is a drag, Karin! I know you don't give a shit about me, but for fuck's sake!"
"You give me the creeps," Karin snorted at him, giving him a disgusted look.
"Watch your mouth, bitch!"
I sweatdropped at their conversation. Seems like they have met before... And not on good terms.
"Drop it, Karin. Take us to another room," Sasuke spoke out finally.
Karin only let out a sigh and nodded.
"Yeah, fine."
All three of us followed Karin in silence. Except Suigetsu, who cursed angrily under his breath.
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