The Broken Hearted- Sequel to The Last Toshima

Chapter 1

So, welcome to the sequel to The Last Toshima. I look forward to going through this adventure with you all! Oh, by the way, is the cover nice? I made it myself :P Trust me, it was much better than the old cover.

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Have I ever dedicated a chapter to you, @Annieloveanime? No? Then here it is :)
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Akane

I wearily dragged myself into the Akatsuki hideout, the fifteen year old Kaito doing the same behind me. I pushed open the door and winced as a flurry of voices exploded into my ears. They were rowdy, just like usual. Either arguing, or excitedly playing a game. I ignored them and walked into the kitchen, chugging down a much needed drink. As I began washing my cup, someone popped up on my right shoulder. I sighed and pushed away the person with my foot.

"I'm not in the mood," I informed them. A giggle was heard. Kazumi, once again, came up on my side and smiled. Her bright red hair- even brighter than her brother's- and green eyes gave me a slight headache.

"Your appearance and personality perfectly match," I muttered as I dried the cup with a napkin. "You're too bright."

"I know!" Kazumi grinned. She took the dried cup from my hands and placed it in the cabinet. She smiled down at me- yes, she was taller, but only by an inch or two. I sighed and sat down on the table, resting my head in my folded arms.

I haven't changed a lot in personality, though, in appearance, I changed a bunch. My hair reached the middle of my back (it was longer when I first joined the Akatsuki). My hair covered my right eye socket, leaving just my left eye visible. My features also changed. I was matured, and had finally grown out of the childish skin. Though I wasn't yet a woman, the term "teenager" would fit me well, right down to the raging hormones.

It wasn't just my appearance that has changed a lot. It was also my mind. I matured in my mind, and am now even more mature than a teenager. I'm wiser than an average girl. That's what Kazumi says anyway. I know things that some girls don't- sometimes won't- even know. In short, my appearance may be a teenager, but my mind is of someone who knows what the real world is like.

Despite me being here for three years, I chose not to get close to the Akatsuki members. Kaito and Kazumi broke through that wall instantly, and it didn't take long for Itachi to do so too. I don't know how he did it, but his way of friendship is quite peculiar. Though, he took care of us three when the other members wouldn't even glance at us. I'm grateful for that. He was the one that gave me this bronze dagger. I use it almost every day.

Almost every day, I thought of Sasuke. I wondered where he was, what he was doing, how he looks. It seemed after everything that's happened, my feelings for him didn't disappear. In fact, I found myself torn once again between him and Ryuu, who's a complete gentleman. I also found myself thinking about him. Any thought of him would lead to Sasuke, and vise versa. Ryuu and I are not an official couple, but when I thought about it, we have done some couple things. I need to figure out what we are, because I don't want to be one of those "friends with benefits" couple.

Sometimes I would think about Red-eyes. It's been so long since I've heard him speak, yet I could still hear his voice as if he's talking to me. I miss him terribly. I just wish that we had at least a little bit more time that way I could tell him what he meant to me. It would be the first thing I would do if I had known.

"You're spacing out again," Kazumi sat in front of me. She gave me a concerned look as she handed me a well-made sandwich. I picked it up and immediately began eating, making sure to avoid eye contact with her.

"It's nothing," I assured. I gave her a closed-eye smile. She stared at me doubtfully, knowing full well that something's the matter. After all, we've spent three years pretty much crammed together against our wills.