Akatsuki's Little Monsters

Chapter 2

                 Bara POV

It had been a week since we got here, I had made a few friends. Soyokaze's dad was nice, he helps me with my lessons since dad said I never went to school. Dad was... cold. I wish I was Surume sometimes, her and her dad Kisame are really close. Even Tatsumi was close to his dad, and Hidan is a meanie. Just thinking about it hurts me, I don't know what I did wrong. I sat on my bed in dad's room, looking at a stuffed bunny Tsuki gave me. "Maybe Tsuki will know why..." I whispered to myself, with a sigh I stood from my bed. I hastily left my room, passing Hato and Suna, I had to smile, I don't want to make them sad.

                   Hato Pov

I watched Bara walk past, something seemed off about her. Lately she's been more quiet, she looks so sad. "Suna... Is it me or is something wrong with Bara?" I looked at my red headed partner, he was quiet. He was thinking. "Now that you mention it... She has seemed somewhat upset. She almost looks hurt when she looks at some of our parents..." I was afraid he'd say that, I was hoping it was just me. I sighed, looking in the direction Bara went. It seems like she just can't catch a break.

                   Tsuki POV

I had been in the kitchen making tea when I saw Bara, I knew immediately something was wrong by the look in her eyes. I filled two glasses with tea, and handed her one I smiled. "Shall we take a walk?" I watched her nod, something was majorly wrong. I led her outside, taking her to a nearby lake. "What is bothering you Bara?" She sighed, staring at the crystal clear water. "Why does my daddy not love me? Kisame loves Surume, and Hidan cares about Tatsumi... Is something wrong with me?" Her voice was so sad, it made my chest ache. Then she looked to me, her eyes glittered with tears. I had to hug her, I couldn't stand to see her cry. She was like a baby sister to me. "There is nothing wrong with you, he probably just doesn't know what to do. He seems like a tough guy, so having a little girl is probably strange to him." She nodded, cuddling against me. I hate seeing her this way, but all I can do is comfort her.

                  Kisame POV

I had been swimming when I saw Tsuki and Bara, I couldn't help but listen in on their conversation. I felt kind of bad for Bara, Kakuzu was a cold and prideful man so it wasn't really a surprise to hear that he was being cold to her. Maybe I should talk to him, Bara shouldn't be punished for his pride. I snuck off back to the base, I needed some dry clothes anyways. Pein complains when I track water in the base. Once I was dry I went to find Kakuzu, he was of course in the vault counting money. "Hey Kakuzu, we need to talk." He simply grunted, not even looking at me. I rolled my eyes, no wonder Bara was upset if this is how he acts. "It's about Bara." He looked up at me, I'm surprised that got his attention. "What about the brat?" I clenched my fist, this geezer is already pushing my buttons. "Look, you're a dad now. You need to act like it, you're really hurting Bara's feelings." He rolled his eyes, looking back at his money. "Is that it? She needs to toughen up, I didn't ask to be a dad and I will not raise a cry baby." That made me growl, I hit the wall. A dry chuckle escaped me, I was pleased to see him startled. "Fine, I'll raise her then. You don't deserve to be her father."

                  Kakuzu POV

I rolled my eyes as I watched him leave, if he wants her he can have her. I don't have the time to raise a kid anyways, plus I can't afford to go soft. "You screwed up old man." I looked up to see Hidan, he had been so quiet I didn't hear him come in. "What are you talking about idiot?" He rolled his eyes, leaning in the doorway as he glared at me. This glare was different from the others, he look disgusted. "I'm talking about giving up that little girl. All she wants is her father's love, but you are too prideful. I would have thought you'd understand that, after all she looks like you." I couldn't help but to growl, who does this idiot think he is trying to lecture me? "Why do you even care? You kill for fun, but you want to judge my choices, my actions."

                       Hidan Pov

I growled, grabbing the front of his cloak to make him look me in the eyes. "I do what I do to live, I judge your choice because you are hurting a little girl who has suffered all her life. She didn't ask to be made, yet you torture her daily by shoving her away. Even I have standards." I let go of his cloak, Tatsumi head told me some of the things that snake bastard did to Bara. She may not be my kid but I do have standards, I do NOT kill or harm children. Lord Jashin does not forgive those who do, he doesn't tolerate it. I went to our room, I needed a nap to cool off.

                     Tatsumi Pov

I was in the kitchen with  Bara, I fixed us some rice balls for lunch. She had seemed down lately, so I was thinking about having dad take us for dango. Shortly after eating Kisame came in, he smiled and approached Bara. I got a bad feeling in my stomach and grabbed her hand, just in case we had to run. "Hey Bara... How would you like to be my daughter? You can share room with Surume and I can help you with training." I glanced at Bara, her eyes showed excitement and she gave a shy nod. My chest hurt, that meant she wouldn't be on my team anymore... I guess it is for the best, Kakuzu isn't a very good dad. "Alright, let's go get your things from your room." I watched Kisame offer her his hand, I let go as she took his hand. Watching them leave made my chest hurt, I stared down at the table. I feel like I just lost a part of myself.

                 Bara Pov

Kisame took me to the room I shared with Tatsumi, Hidan, and dad. Dad was on his bed reading, I looked down and lead Kisame to my little trunk. It had my toys, clothes, and my bathroom stuff in it. He took my sheets from my bed and folded them, putting them in my box. I grabbed my stuffed bunny and my night light, I tried not to look at dad even though I could feel him looking at me. "Let's go Bara, we got a bunk bed set up so we can go ahead and get you settled in." I looked up to see Kisame smiling down at me, I couldn't help but smile back. "O-okay." With that we made our way to his room, I smiled seeing Surume on the top bunk of the bed and Soyokaze on his own bed reading. Kisame placed my box between theirs, I watched him put my sheets on my bed. I plugged in my night light and move to lay on my bed, cuddling my bunny. "You tired little flower?" I looked up at Kisame and nodded, he gently patted my head and made me relax. "Go ahead and take a nap, I'll wake you when dinner is ready." I felt my eyes droop, sleep quickly over taking me as I felt Kisame tuck me in. Normally Tatsumi was the one to tuck me in, but it was nice to have someone else do it. I guess I got my wish.