The Tigress - Naruto FanFic (Kakashi Love Story)

Hijuya's Meeting of Love

Morning came and I was still upset. The Hokage had sacrificed himself to take the First and Second Hokage’s souls, so that they could never be resurrected, and Orochimaru’s arms, so that he couldn’t cast jutsus. He knew that he could never kill his beloved student so he took away his ability to use jutsu. I could feel the sadness thick in the air. I walked into my room and pulled on a black kimono and my black ninja shoes. I feel we should wear something bright to celebrate his life, but that would seem like an insult if I showed up in a happy color.

Kakashi walked into my room as I was brushing out my hair. “I guess this is one day you’re not going to be late for, huh?” I asked him halfheartedly, leaving my hair down. He smiled sadly. I got up and walked over to him, leaning my head on his chest. “I couldn’t do anything to stop this…the Hokage did something to protect his family…and I couldn’t even help. I feel so useless…” I murmur. His arms rap around me.

“We all are sad about his loss. Come on…let’s go…” he says quietly, taking my hand and walking all the way to the funeral. Ran pours as the sky cries out in pain, telling how everyone feels in this moment. I stand beside him until it is my turn to pay my respects. I didn’t bring a rose or anything like that…I brought a tiger lily, a beautiful flower that is quite strong and delicate in its name. I set it down and stare at his picture as rain pours down hard on us. I realized that it wasn’t the proper conation, but I don’t care, he deserved something that was beautiful in name and form, something that had a bright happy color.

I may not have known you as well as the others did…but I loved you just as much… you were the reason that I am able to stay here…so I thank you. And I apologize, for not being able to protect you…for not being able to keep you with your family. I am sorry…that I was too late…

I walk away and leave. I can feel Kakashi’s eyes on mine, but I do not stop, I keep going. I keep on walking until I reach the KIA stone. I stand in front of it, reading the names. One name catches my eye, Hokuto Torasu. New tears start to stream down my face. That was my cousin. I was closer to him than anyone, except for maybe Mother, and he had died helping the Leaf. Hokuto was my best friend and I was upset when he had died. Memories of him and I flash through my mind, and then, I realize that I had seen him somewhere before. After I was told he had died.

My breathing stops for a second as I stare at the name. That bastard! But, I can’t remember where I had seen him last. It was only a glance, but I knew it was him. I was with Orochimaru at the time and had passed by….by one of the operating rooms! It had been one of the Akatsuki’s prisoners…from the time when Orochimaru was still in with them. That son of a bitch!!! I walk to the nearest tree and punch, making it shatter into a million pieces. He will pay. Orochimaru will pay!

“Ummmm…are you okay, Hitsuki?” Kakashi asked from behind me.

“Yes, I’ll be fine….just needed to release some frustration…” I told him. I can’t tell him about Hokuto. He wouldn’t let me try and save him…wherever he is.

“Okay then?” he questions unsurely. I nod and sit down, leaning against his legs, knowing he is going to remain standing. Hijuya decides to take that moment to drag me forcibly into my own mind….is that even possible?

“Apparently so…”

“Yes, it is, if I try hard enough at least. Now, why won’t you tell Kakashi about Hokuto?” she asked, sipping tea.

“Because, he will not let me tail the Akatsuki members to try and find out about them. Right now I don’t have the time to sit and wait for them to come after me…because we both know that they will try to get me again. I am too powerful for them to not want me on their side rather than against them,” I point out. She nods and seems to be thinking.