Temporary

Chapter 14

The moment was too much for the redhead lady. She collapsed weakly to the ground making the dust dancing around.

"Karin!"

"Imouto-chan!"

The two concerned voice sounds like a mile far away from her.

Karin's POV

I closed my eyes and gripped on my dress. I saw Yakuza-san laid unconscious in front of me.

"It was my fault..." I murmured. I was not going to cry for anything that I can lift on my shoulder. But this, no matter how hard I closed my eyes, blocking the tears, it's just won't stop.

Sasuke and Naruto-niisan stared at me. Heh! Why did they keep pretending. "It was my fault...It won't happen if I didn't brought you guys with me. Both of you...both of you can just leave me here you know and bring Yakuza-san out of here." I choked on my tears. I almost wanted to laugh why I cried.

Naruto-niisan tried to come closer but I turn away, giving him a sign to stop.

"I don't...I don't want you to get into this mess I made. Why don't you get it! Just leave me alone for the sake of your life." I don't know what to do. At least, they were safe without me who started it all by going after my husband. 'Ryuuji...'

Naruto shook his head. "What are you talking about imouto-chan?!" He denied. "We're family and we have to stick together. Its not your fault we got into this mess! Moreover, I think Kami-sama made us together on this journey!" He said loudly in sign of protest.

I was taken aback when he said that. "But...but. "

"Enough Karin, Naruto's right." This time the raven spoke. "How many times do I have to tell you that this is NOT your fault and we're NOT going to leave you alone even if you tried to kill us. This is the last time I'm going to say this." He said calmly but his voice was incredibly touching. As if everyone who heard will obey.

And I feel like I obeyed. "I...I " Still can't find any words and just stared at the ground.

Then I felt something heavy on my left shoulder and looked beside me as a reflex. It was Naruto-niisan.

"Naruto-niisan..." I said in a low voice. I could feel his sincerity and I think I'm getting better. Naruto-niisan was such a powerful man. Even with just a strong feeling, it could change someone. Giving them the courage to stand up again.

I stood up and hugged Naruto-niisan and Sasuke.

"Arigatou ..." I whispered and smiled. Both of them was such a good man.

Karin's POV end

The trio was hugging each other and drown into their feelings until they did not realize someone has been watching them, confused.

"Hey, hey, what's going on here?"

The three of them looked at the owner of the voice.

"Yakuza-san!" Karin yelled. She ran and hugged him. Yakuza widened his eyes. "Yakuza-san, I'm glad you okay."

Yakuza blushed. "Oy, oy..."

"Gomenasai and arigatou Yakuza-san." She said and pulled off from him. She kneeled in front the confused guy.

"Err...why did you apologize?"

Karin stared blankly at him.

"See...even Yakuza-san didn't know what you did wrong." Naruto said proudly.

She kept quiet.

"I think we should let Yakuza go back." The raven suggested. Straight to the point as always.