Another Kankuro Love Story

Back home

As we entered the village we split ways. Kankuro went to speak with Gaara and I went home.

When I entered the house I realized something was wrong. I drew my sword slowly careful not to make any noise. I crouched into a defense position and started checking rooms. First Gaara's nothing it was basically empty. Then I moved to Temari's. Hers was empty of human life. Then Kankuro's nothing I even check his little work shop thingy. I then slowly made it to my room. I sensed chakra.

I slowly twisted the knob and quietly walked in. He was sitting on my bed doing nothing. "What are you doing here?...Itachi?" His face was the same. "Where is my father?" I asked and he stood. "Not here. He is in the stone village. No need to worry I am only here to warn you since you helped my brother." I didn't put my sword away making sure to keep it in between him and I.

"I am not going to hurt you. A proper person would put away their weapons." I narrowed my eyes at him. "But a smart person wouldn't expecially dealing with you or your group." He smirked. "Oh that one hurt. You used to be part of the group too. But Smart maybe your father was wrong. You haven't become soft or stupid." I gripped the hilt of my sword. "Yes. He was and to make sure I left for two years to straighten myself out. Your brother has grown he has gotten much stronger and I am not sure even you will be able to defeat him. Your only hope is Naruto gets to him first." He was emotionless.

"I don't plan on Naruto getting to him first. Mine and Saskue's fight is inevitable. Same as yours and Kisames and Hana's. You can fight the truth as much as you want but it won't change." I sighed and stood slightly. "I know Itachi. You don't have to tell me this." I put my sword to my side but didn't sheath it. "Anyway what is this warning?" I asked him. "Your father is getting closer to corrupting Hana. Then he will come for you. He almost came here instead of me but I diverted him saying I would check here. Your battle is getting closer I hope you are prepared." I sighed.

"You know I'm not. I can't even train until further notice. I am sick and can't do much of anything. If I do I could make it worse and die." I told him and he looked confused. "You can't get sick." He told me. "Apparently I can. It causes me to cough up blood and it comes out of my eye's ears and nose. It is gross." I told him. "Can I take a look at you?" I nodded and put my sword away. He walked over and put his hand to my stomach.

Then he grabbed my shoulder and stabbed his had into my stomach. "I knew I couldn't trust you." I spit blood all over the floor. "I *cough* hope this is satisfaction for you.*cough* because when you die if I die here. I will see you where monster like you and I end up." He watched me with cold eyes.

"Just shut up. Your making this harder."  He said and moved his hand. I spit more blood. "Okay finished." He then ripped his hand out of me and caught me. "Jerk." He rolled his eyes and started healing me. His hand started glowing a soft green. "Now where did you learn that?" I asked him and he smirked. "I have the Sharingan. Remember?" He showed me his eyes. "Right. I can be quite forgetful sometimes." I smiled at him and he helped me stand. "Well my shirt is ruined. Thanks." He glared at me.

"Ah. The famous Uchiha glare. I am quite familiar with that one. If only Saskue knew how much you were the same. Anyway thanks for stopping by and almost killing me." He used his glare again. But his face softened. "I wasn't killing you. I was getting rid of the sickness. I went through your organs with a jutsu and chakra and cleaned out the sickness. It should be gone. You have to take maybe two weeks? If not it'll rip your innards to shreads. Be careful Akemi." I looked at him.

"Why help me?" I asked and he poked my forehead. "Because just as I am expecting you to be justice but how can you be that if your sick?" I was still confused. "Justice for what?" He looked at me with sadness but quickly masked it over. "For payment for our sins. Let you be the last person they see before they see redemption. Can you do that?" I hesitated and nodded.