Living Without A Name [FINISHED]

A Mission

A week has passed, and I’ve tried my best to plan out all of my escape. Every time I found a perfect opportunity, I would go for it. But every time, I was found and punished for it. Then, one day, Pein came up to me and told me he needed me for a mission. He wanted me to go and take a look in Konohagakure and see their progress. At first, I was thinking this would be the perfect opportunity to get somewhere. But then, he informed me that someone would be joining me. Great.

He said to meet him near the entrance to the caverns by sunrise. That night, however, I had a crazy dream that I was able to escape and I reported back to Danzo. But then Pein was killed. I don’t know why, but I cried. I woke up crying too. Pein noticed again. He offered a place to sleep in his bed, but I declined. I was just somewhat thankful he was alive. The next morning I showed up to my destination at the right time, with things packed and ready to go for my trip. But when I saw who I was being paired with, I stopped cold. Uchiha Itachi.

I did a lot of research in the past. And Itachi was one of the few people who I’ve become most interested in. He killed his whole family, sparing his younger brother, then joined this organization. When I had first seen him, I couldn’t recognize him, but now I’m fully aware. Going on this mission could be helpful for information, but I know better not to push to far on him. He glared at me, giving me a crooked smirk that reminded me to well of Madara’s. Just the memory sent a chill down my spine.

“Now, be back in less than a month. Get all the information you need. Oh, and you,” he glanced towards me, “don’t give Itachi any crap, understand? He’ll inform me if you try anything..” I nodded. “Alright then. You should be heading out now. See you guys later.” He walked off, leaving me and Itachi alone. We then set off on our -hopefully short- journey. 

A couple minutes in the voyage, he spoke. “You know, I never learned your name.” I ignored him completely, finding the path way more interesting. “Oh, right, you don’t talk.” I looked up at him, but he was looking in front. I turned away, and continued down the path. A few moments later, he demanded, “We need to get in the tree’s now. Someone’s getting close.” I nodded, and we leaped up in the tree’s on either side of the path. I noticed a presence as well. But this was no ordinary civilian. It was a ninja. And by the reading of their chakra levels, a pretty skilled one. 

I looked over at Itachi, waiting for an order. Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve worked with someone. He put up a finger to his mouth, and signaled for me to silently move throughout the trees. I continued with my instructions, keeping and eye out for our unexpected visitor. Finally I found them, or him, walking decently down the path. At first, I hadn’t recognized him, but then the memory slowly came back to me. No way. Kabuto.  

I was staring in shock for a while, and I hadn’t realized Itachi was trying to give me a signal. I finally snapped out of my trance, and looked up at him. He signaled for me to continue. I did, and he followed. But why is he allowed to continue? I mean, he works for the enemy, doesn’t he?

After a whole day of traveling, we finally stopped for the night. Itachi started up a fire and I found a place for me to sleep. As stared in the fire, the flames turning into a trance I couldn’t escape. Then, I felt someone’s eyes on me. I looked up to see Itachi staring intently at me, looking somehow interested. Once he noticed me looking back at him, he smiled at turned away. I cleared my mind, and fell asleep.

The next morning, I received a rude awakening. I woke up on Itachi’s shoulder, him hopping full speed through the tree’s. He noticed my confusion, then yelled out, against the wind, “You wouldn’t wake up. Someone’s close on our tail. I’m going to stop, and your going to follow close behind me. Understand?” I nodded, but it’s not like he saw it anyway. He stopped, set my down on a steady branch, and took off again. I found it very difficult to catch up.

I finally got close enough, and he continued giving me reports. “Our guest has slowed down in pace, but he’s still continuing to track us down. In a couple hours we should be near Konohagakure.” It was a relief, but hitting a definite location could be dangerous if someone is following us. Unless we blended with the crowd, which is highly impossible to do with our cloaks just shouting, “Hey! We’re S-class criminals!” 

As promised, we approached the giant wall of Konohagakure. I stared up at it in awe, but quickly snapped out of it because we were still being followed. Then, all of a sudden, Itachi froze in place. I skidded to a stop, trying hard not to plow into him. “Stop, we have to be able to get in. And I’m not sure we can just walk right in.” He turned to me, and smiled, still giving me a chill all over again. “Follow my lead.”

I had no idea what the hell he was doing when he took off his cloak. “Take off yours too.” I raised an eyebrow at him, but followed with his instructions. Then he handed a leaf-symbol headband. I looked up at him, and he grinned and asked, “You don’t think I would come unprepared, do you?” I really think he would, but oh well. I put it on, and waited for further instructions.  He signaled for me to follow him. We were headed to the entrance. Oh god, he’s not that stupid is he?

We walked calmly through, not really sparking the attention by any hidden watch towers or guards or anything. I was surprised; he was able to just walk right through without being detected. I looked back at our Akatsuki cloaks, now being tampered in the mud and dirt.

We blended easily through the oncoming crowd, although getting glances and stares from other citizens and ninja’s. I stuck beside Itachi as we wove our way through the crowd, trying our best to avoid unwanted attention.

Since it was getting towards evening, we decided to check in a hotel for a while. I was about to crash on the bed, but Itachi sighed and said, “What, tired already? I wanted to take you out to dinner.” I stared at him, confused. He smiled and nodded in the door’s direction. I sighed and cautiously followed him. What does he want?

We went to a Ramen resturant, somewhat hooked to the hotel. We sat down and made our orders, then he started to stare at me, smiling. I gave him a scowl. Will you stop that?? 

“You know, I never learned your name.” I looked at him, but looked away. “Oh, come on, I need a name.” I held up my hands, making a “six”. “Six?” I nodded.  “Hm. So, you used to be a ANBU, right?” I nodded. “So was I. Not a very easy job, is it?” I shook my head. 

“Look, Six, you somehow spark my interest. I want to know more about you.” I stared at him, not knowing what to do. I spark his interest? Is that supposed to be a good thing? Probably not…

“And I do expect answers. Real answers. Not simple nods or shakes. Understand?” I shook my head. I don’t like this guy.

“Understand?” He repeated, in a more cold voice. I just stared up at him. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t want to speak, expectably to someone who can hold it against me. “Y-Yes.” He smiled, and leaned  back in his chair. “What a wonderful voice you have.”

I sheepishly grinned. “What village do you come from?” He asked, still studying me closely. “The Sound.” I looked down, not prepared to see his reaction. “Just what I thought…” He mumbled.

Thankfully, the waitress interrupted us by giving us what we ordered. And, believe me when I say this, I scuffed down that ramen. I was so hungry for a decent meal, that obviously the Akatsuki couldn’t provide.

After dinner, Itachi turned into a opposite direction. “Aren’t we going back to the hotel?” I asked, dying for a descent sleep. “Not yet.” 

I followed him into a  place that had a strong scent of alcohol. Saki. It’s been ages since I had a drink of a descent Saki. But, I still don’t really like it. I hate the feeling of being drunk and helpless. And it probably wasn’t smart to do that now.

Itachi ordered us drinks, and when it arrived, he beckoned me to drink it. I took the small glass, and sipped it slowly, taking in the full wonderful taste. He grinned as I drank my whole glass. Shit. I have one taste and I’m sold.