The Akatsuki's Favor

Akatsuki's Favor - Chapter 41

[ Sorry for reaching an out of character soft side of Hidan, it's worth it. ]

"I love you, Kanna." I whispered, stroking her hair. 

~Kanna's P.O.V~

Awoken by the sun shining through the window, which caused me to lift up to stretch; along with a yawn. I look down towards Hidan's sleeping figure, remembering the night before and how passionate he was with me. I smiled sadly, then lifting out of the bed; flying towards the dresser, grabbing the clothes to put on, one by one. I didn't want to leave Hidan's side, I never did, but this job won't get done if I don't start. I grabbed my Jounin vest and files, then turned to see Hidan's still sleeping position. I start to tear up, but instead of breaking down, I give him a kiss on his forehead. "I'll be back, I promise." I whispered, then in a flash, I began my mission. 

As I was walking in the forest, I've wrapped my arms up in bandages and tied my long hair into a bun. Throwing my vest on, making it visible that I'm a Jounin. I sighed, studying my files as I walked. Apparently they're expecting me to meet with them and start the job today as an assistant to a Jounin, which makes the job a lot easier for me then. I'll only matter when we're on missions, and maybe training. All I wanted to do was to go back to bed with Hidan, not do something out of the ordinary. 'Sure, I've been undercover before, but not like this.' I glanced over my flower name once more, "Orchid Azucena," I huffed, "Hello! My name's Azucena Orchid, nice to meet you, mm!" I say cheerfully, practicing my name down before I get to the Leaf Village. 'Wait,' I stopped in my tracks, 'the kids know me!' I groaned in defeat, wondering how I'll get away with it. 'Perhaps, changing my personality a little bit could throw off a new appearance, yeah?' I smiled and nodded at my own little thoughts, thinking of what to change about myself. I decided to go with an indifferent personality, and well kept to myself. Also, I can't use my kekkei genkai to defend myself in any condition. I hope this journey isn't going to be as hard as it sounds like. Beginning to run, I jumped into the trees, dashing my way throughout the forest; though it's never ending. 

Snap!

I crashed into the earth's surface with weight pressuring onto my back, I quickly teleported behind the victim with a kunai at it's throat. "Blood thirsty, aren't you?" My childhood friend jokes, chuckling at my actions. I growled and shoved him to the ground, "Naoki." I muttered, crossing my arms. Naoki rolls over to sit on his bottom, giving his dull stare straight into my very own blue eyes. I couldn't bring myself to be surprised that his presence is here, but I am anxious that I left myself off guard to be easily ambushed. 'He didn't follow me immediately from the Akatsuki's base, did he?' Frustrated thoughts ran through my mind, they could take down the entire Akatsuki easier than it is to take me down with a herd of Kurai shards. I nervously furrow my eyebrows; staring at my old childhood fellow.

"Glad you're excited to see me, darling. Where are you headed off to?" Naoki pushes himself off the ground, then begins brushing off the dirt from his clothing. The sun shines through the opening patches of trees, allowing his eyes to reflect light as he looks up towards me. I watched him cautiously, 'I still have the shard, he's here to take it back.'  I cursed myself for forgetting that I still held ownership of the shard, I probably also got him into trouble with his siblings. Naoki cleared his throat, making a small sound, waiting patiently for an answer; though he likes to claim his presence. Instead of answering him, I decided to walk past him; I have a mission to complete, and a Hidan to go back to. Without invitation, Naoki joins in; walking beside me. "I'm not here for the shard, I would've taken it already, if I was." He stated, abruptly breaking my thoughts about that idea; 'He's right, he had every chance to take it away from me.' 

We walked silently for almost an hour, the sun rose higher, causing the birds to finally awake; singing their songs. It was a nice weather that reminds me of my hometown, my village was always nice in climate; only rained in the mountains, forming rivers. A gentle breeze flows past us, bringing my wonders together. "Why are you here, Nao-kun?" I asked, gently pushing my foot off the ground to begin floating in direction. Hearing a chuckle, I glanced over at him, he's smiling. 

"I killed my father." He replied.