At nightfall

Without you

- We  arrived towards the end of Hidan's pregnancy, it had been 7 months now. For 2 months already, Kakuzu was going on missions alone or accompanied by another member when he was not doing anything. Hidan was getting more and more tired and had already lost some lives. The baby was full of lives and energies which did not help Hidan to recover. At the den there were Deidara, Kisame and Konan. Tobi and Zetsu were on a mission, Kakuzu Itachi and Pain were at the market in the nearest town. Hidan was of course also in the den to rest. Konan was busy doing papers while Deidara Kisame and a little Hidan were playing with little Aiko.

As for the others Kakuzu needed help from people who knew about children because he had to prepare some things for the imminent arrival of the baby and as he didn't know anything about it Itachi and Pain were perfect for him. One had always taken care of his little brother and the other one had just had a child. People couldn't help but look at them with suspicion. People could not help but look at them with suspicion. It was the Akatsuki and an Uchiha was present and not the least, Itachi, people recognized him but preferred to refrain from triggering panic. They finally arrived in front of a stand with things for the little ones.

Kakuzu: hmm...all these things are totally beyond me...this is really not for me..I couldn't do it...

Pain: because you think I was always made to take care of a baby?...I was like you before...and this won't change everything about you don't worry.

Itachi: You get used to it quickly...and you'll see that you'll soon have this urge to protect him constantly when he's born. we'll do for you you just have to tell us if you like it or not.

Kakuzu: huh?...this is baby stuff...how am I supposed to like it?

Pain: So what would Hidan like?

-Kakuzu started to stare at the booth looking for anything interesting and took some random clothes and toys, he blushed and quickly gave his money away because he was a little ashamed to be seen here for such purchases.

Itachi: ah yes...at least he won't lack anything.

Kakuzu: my money...Hidan could have gone...

Pain: Hidan has to rest...and he needs to be able to count on you.

Kakuzu: I'm already trying to be more interested in this baby when I'm with him...to listen more to his symptoms...when I have important things to do...

Pain: right now the most important thing is this baby..and Hidan's health is getting worse...and the birth can happen at any time...

-they returned, everyone was at the table, Konan was cooking, the others were waiting to eat.

Kakuzu: where is Hidan?

Deidara: where do you think? in the room taking care of Konan's child as if it was his own.

-Kakuzu went to the room and saw Hidan looking after the sleeping baby. Kakuzu went over and put the bag on the bed.

Kakuzu: hem...gifts...

-Hidan raised an eyebrow, Kakuzu giving a gift? that wasn't like him.

Hidan: ohh you spent your money, let's see...

-Hidan opened the bag and was surprised when he started to remove the items from the bag.

Hidan: you really bought this?...it's really cute...he'll have something to do with it.