Scroll 1: The Third Uchiha [Naruto]

Chapter 29: An Uchiha is Born [Naruto]

Rin

 I stood above the village watching the silent streets. The wind blew gently scattering the sand. Pein had contacted the Kazekage and to make this easier for me he emptied the streets as much as he could. Though there were still a few stragglers. I never killed more than I had to, and usually I had enough open area to fight in if needed but most of the time they never saw me coming. If there was anything that I took pride in it was speed. As a kid I had admired how fast Itachi could move, so naturally I trained to be able to move just fast or faster. I wasn’t faster but I was nearing to his speed. It’s been exactly six years that I had left the village and four years that I had been a part of the Akatsuki. By now I had barely seen Suki running around trying to find me; I hadn’t seen a leaf ninja in years.

 “Jeez” I muttered as I tightened my hood around me. Even six years later I still felt a tug when I thought of Konoha, of Sasuke or of any of my friends. Could I even go back to them now? I was a killer, a criminal and sure no one knew but I knew. I would always know. That was what haunted me. The expressions of my victims, the way they knew that there was no hope that, that was it for them. It’s hardened me some but I refused to completely lock away my emotions. They were the only thing keeping me sane and reminding why I was in the Akatsuki.  

 “A little far from home aren’t you?” I laughed slightly when I heard the voice. I laughed somewhat because I had been so careless and also because I was actually pretty close to home.

 “Not really” I replied as I turned activating my sharingan in the process. Three sand ninja stood in front of me and I remained poised as I rested my hand on the hilt of my katana.

 “Who are you?”

 “No one of importance, now run along I have a job to do." 

“You don’t belong here.”

 “How very observant of you” I stepped to the side avoiding a blast of wind as it shot past me. I made sure to keep my hood up. The one thing Itachi had asked of me was never let anyone see my face, and more specifically my eyes.

 “Nice try” I commended.

“Now my turn” I drew my Katana then as I ran forward. This would take up precious time but I had no choice. I just had to finish this quickly.

 Gaara

 I found myself watching a fight take place a few building away from me. One of the ninja seemed oddly small for a shinobi but still he seemed to keep par with the others.

 “…There is someone there…” I was surprised to hear the voice of the one tail.

 “There are four people out there”

 “…No, there is a child…I can sense it…there is someone there…”

 “It is a host?” But to this he did not respond. I continued to watch the battle then and I noticed the smaller one’s movements slow.

 “...Go…they are wounded…”

 “It’s because of their carelessness”

“…Go…now…” I found the curiosity in me growing and sighed as I made a hand sign. I guess I had no choice.

 Rin

 I winced slightly as I blocked one of their blades with my own. I had gotten hit in the leg by a kunai earlier in the fight and it was slowing me down. I jumped back but felt the strain in my leg and stumbled back. I braced myself for a hit but nothing came.

 “I-It’s G-Gaara!” I opened my eyes then and noticed the wall of sand that stood before me. I felt a panic rise in me as it wrapped around the men.

“What the…” I looked back and saw him. A boy no older than me with his hands raised and sand swirling around him. His light blue eyes were focused and unwavering and his red hair moving with the wind. He was controlling the sand. I noticed his hand close to a fist and glanced back at the ninja. I felt my eyes widen as the sand crushed them. I felt warm blood splatter my face as the cracking of their bones and horrified screams filled the night air.

 “Oh my god…” I breathed. I reached for my Katana then but sand wrapped around my wrist stopping me.

 “Who are you” I turned slightly and could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I stared at him.

 “You first…” I dared. I could see the slight amusement in his eyes.

“You’re afraid” Just like that he read me and he couldn’t even see my face.

 “Everyone is afraid, that’s why my father wants me dead.”

“Y-Your father?”

 “The Kazekage” The realization hit me then.

 “Y-You Gaara of the dessert…”

“How did you know that?” I felt the sand tighten around my arm as it traveled onto my legs.

 “Y-Your father hired me to kill you. I-I’m an assassin of the Akatsuki.”

“Do you really think you can?” I shook my head.

 “Honestly? You’re the first target I’ve ever been afraid of.” I knew I couldn’t beat him. There wasn’t a chance. He could kill me before I could blink.

 “Who are you?” He asked again. I sighed then, I had no choice.

“Rin Uchiha”

 “Liar”

“I can prove it, I just need my hand” He seemed reluctant at first but I felt the sand retreat from my arm and I reached up pulling back my hood. I could see the slight surprise in his eyes as he stared into mine.

 “Maybe this is why he sensed you…” I heard him mutter.

“What…”

 “Nothing, just leave and never return and feel thankful that I have spared your life” I let out a sigh of relief as the sand retreated from me and I got to my feet. Gaara turned away then but I ran after him.

 “Wait!” I reached for him but the sand stopped me and he turned.

 “Thank you” He looked confused at this as I offered him my hand.

“Thank you for saving me. One day I hope to return the favour.” He seemed reluctant but slowly his hand touched mine. That’s when I felt it, like a connection a sudden surge between our hands. We both reacted then pulling away from the other. I stared down at my shaking hand and watched as the skin in my palm seemed to darken before it disappeared. I looked up at Gaara who seemed just as confused.

 “What was…?”

 “You better get going, before more sand ninja come.” I nodded slightly still confused but gave a smile anyways.

 “Good bye then and thank you Gaara. I’m glad that I’ve finally made a friend.” I left him with that thought as I ran towards the city gates. I would speak with Itachi about this later but for now I put it out of my mind as I picked up the pace.

Gaara

 I found myself watching Rin as she ran towards the city gates. I looked down at my hand still confused from that hand shake.

 “…It has awakened…”  The one tailed me.

 “…What has...?”

 “…That girl…an Uchiha…a direct descendent…no wonder she’s been chosen…”

 “…For what…?”

 “…Nothing…It is much too early…but be wary and do not cross her again…he won’t be happy if she is aware to soon…” By now I knew it was pointless to question further. There was something different about her, even the one tails sensed it but he knew what it was and I knew I wasn’t going to find out till it was time. Not that it mattered, the chanced of running into her again was very slim, but still I found myself wondering just what was she.