The Wilting Moon Flower || Naruto Shippuden Fanfiction

Chapter 14: Severing Bonds

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Chapter 14: Severing Bonds

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Tsuki POV
In my mental break down, I felt safe in Sasuke's embrace. No, I feel safe whenever I'm around him. That's a fact. Not with the Leaf, not with the Akatsuki, but with him. Bringing my breathes to a steady pace, I calm myself down. Gently pushing away from Sasuke's arms, I wipe the lingering tears off my flustered face. I push all my emotions down like I always do and put on my usually stoic mask void of any feelings.

I steady my stance and observe the team. I just now notice that they're all dressed in their identical black cloaks, ready to leave. I notice that Sasuke's all healed and changed in fresh clothing, on his head is a couple of bandages wrapped around his temples.

I sigh and quickly gather all my stuff together. Sealing everything in a scroll, I stuff it in my weapon's pouch so it would be less weight. Strapping my large fan on my back, I walk up to the group ready to go.

"Where are you going," Suigetsu says while sipping on his yogurt.

"With you. Since the Akatsuki travel in pairs, it's most likely that Kisame's with Itachi. The Akatsuki and I aren't exactly on the nicest terms," I explain.

"Why," Karin asks.

"Personal reasons," I simply say.

"Like with your memories, or your eye," she signifies.

"..."

"I'll take that as a yes," she retorts, smugly.

I cross my arms over my chest and clench my jaw as I glare at her. I sharply exhale from my nose and turn away from her, ignoring her smug look. I direct my gaze on Sasuke as he stands silently to the side, like always.

"Sasuke?"

"Hn?"

"Do you want me to aid you in your fight? Or are you fine by yourself," I ask.

"I'll deal with it alone," he specifies.

I nod with understanding, but someone decides to butt in.

"Yeah Sasuke doesn't need your help! He's already strong, you'll just get in the way," Karin exclaims in her tomboy voice.

I turn as quick as lightning and direct a punch to her face with irritation. My fist lands on her face with a satisfying crunch making her fly across the room. A stream of blood shoots from her nose as she grunts in pain. I watch as she crashes against the floor as my chest heaves heavily.

"Hey! What was that for," Karin exclaims, holding her nose.

"Sorry, my hand slipped," I sarcastically explain.

I smirk and turn away, "let's go already."

With that Sasuke walks out of the room, leading the group and myself out of the building. I follow silently the group, not wanting to disrupt their 'team' plans.

I contemplate about the fight between the Uchiha brothers. They're not going to hold back, it's a fight to the death, and I can't do anything about. I mean all I could do is heal whoever survives. There's also the healing I could do with Cerridwen's power. The only problem is, do they want me to heal whoever is dying? If Itachi wins, I'll definitely heal Sasuke no matter what. If Sasuke wins, does he want me to save Itachi?