Stitch Me Up. [Kakuzu Love Story].

Chapter 9.

Kizune shook with fear in the corner of the room. A man stood before him, with an orange mask. He knew this mans name, he knew how dangerous he was and it frightened him greatly. "You are the boy that foresaw our demise, correct?" The man was using a deep voice. He only used that voice when he was Obito, not Tobi. It was terrifying for Kizune. This man was powerful. Kizune tried to hold his tears back, he just wanted Yumiko or Kakuzu with him. He could be strong when she was there by his side.

He felt so weak without her. He knew so much about the future but he hadn't foresaw this event. And that's what made this moment so terrifying. If this man was able to avoid being seen by his visions like this, what else could he do? "I am Kizune, the Shiori clan prodigy-" He stuttered out, trying not to shake but it was incredibly hard for him. This man was absolutely terrifying. And he oozed of power. He couldn't help but be scared of the man. "Ah, so you are. You are the reason Sasori is still alive.." He hummed.

Kizune gulped as he stared at the man terrified. "Have you seen me die?" He hummed, taking his mask of, revealing his face. Kizune whimpered and covered his face, "I've seen how you all die! I just wanted to stop the death! It isn't right!" Kizune shook as the man kneeled before him with a sickening smile. "Oh? Is that so? I hope you don't mind.. but I would like to take a peak into your mind!" He laughed in a way that made Kizune's eyes widen before everything went black. Memories, past visions, flooded through his mind. 'How is he so powerful..?' He questioned himself.

When he felt himself be released from whatever the man had done, he forced himself to lock eyes with the man before him. "I did not know you could do such things. How are you so powerful? How are you able to do that?" Kizune used all his courage to ask those questions, earning a sly smile. "Kizune.. my child, you died and came back. Did you not know? I brought you back. I suppose you could say I am.. like your creator," He chuckled. Kizune frowned as he gazed at this man, not believing a single word.

At least, that was until his mind went blank and images clouded his mind. His mother screaming, asking why he wasn't breathing. She sounded scared. Kizune tried to stop the images but they wouldn't. He saw a baby laying there, not breathing as all the staff focused on holding her down as she screamed. Kizune watched as a man emerged from the shadows and poured liquid into the babies mouth. In just seconds, the baby started crying. The images skipped and stopped at a memory where his mother held the baby. "Kizune.. my son. My little miracle," He heard her say.

Kizune coughed up bits of blood once he was released from the images and gazed up at the man. It occurred to him then that perhaps his visions started because he had died and come back to life. And he also realised that when Kakuzu had tried to kill his mother, he killed him. Perhaps not right away but he was the reason. He understood his mothers anger now. Kizune gazed up at the man before him, looking at his one eye. He recalled that Kakashi was in possession of the other eye. He frowned slightly.

"Why did you save me?" Kizune asked, no longer afraid. Obito smiled, "Because that is how the Shiori clan works. In order to gain the vision, you must die and come back," He explained and Kizune nodded, understanding now. He was still utterly confused but he understood. It made sense but it didn't mean he was happy. "You only saved me so you could abuse my visions?" Kizune asked and Obito nodded. "Yes. I'm glad you understand Kizune, I hope you don't mind that I'll be borrowing your abilities. I do apologise," He smirked causing Kizune to grimace.

"Our time for talking is up, I must return you to the hideout. It seems they have noticed that your presence is missing," He chuckled dryly and Kizune stood up, only to be surrounded in blackness before appearing in the forest outside the hideout. He was confused at what happened but decided not to say anything. "Kizune!" His mother called and he immediately ran to her voice, jumping into her arms. "I love you mama," He cried, releasing his tears. That couldn't have been real but he knew it was. And it hurt. It hurt so much. He felt his mother stroke his head and he relaxed into her touch.

"Thank god you're okay! I was so worried!" She scolded and he smiled, "I'm sorry. I went for a walk without your permission," He lied smoothly. He tightened his grip on her as he saw Kakuzu near. That man.. Kizune grit his teeth, he felt so much anger in his body. "Mama, can I sleep with you tonight?" He asked and watched as she smiled at him, "Of course, my little miracle." Kizune's heart stopped at that but he forced a smile on his face. 'I wasn't dreaming..'

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Obito sat in the room, recalling the memory of when he poisoned Yumiko to kill the child. He had no choice. Well, that's what he told himself. He chuckled dryly as he stood up, walking over to the cupboard where the bottles were. There was the poison and the antidotes. He was lucky that time with the child, if he had been 1 second too late, the child would have died. But he didn't and now the Akatsuki had the knowledge of the future in their hands. They could prevent the deaths of their members.. He poured himself a glass of sake and sat down, downing it.

"We are so close..."