That Damn Mutt (Kankuro x Kiba)

Chapter Eleven

      It had been a while since Kiba has seen or heard anything about Kankuro since he left. Had been more than a month and it was getting to the Inuzuka more. He decided to go ask the Hokage for permission to head to The Sand Village. He got to the door when he heard Lady Tsunade already talking to someone. He bites his lip and slowly peeled in, seeing Tsunade at her desk and..Shikamaru? Of course...Temari hadn't been in town for a while either that he knew off. He had no idea why any of the sand nin weren't there. He was never made aware to the attack.

"What do you want, Inuzuka?" Tsunade said in annoyed way.

"I um...I was wondering if I could have permission to travel to Suna?" He asked slowly.

"Fine, I was just him this conversation with Shikamaru. I wasn't letting him go alone so I suppose this fixes the problem. Stay safe, the attack was strong I don't want you two getting involved," she said.

"Attacker?" Kiba asked.

"I will explain on our way," Shikamaru said and tugged Kiba our.

     Kiba followed Shikamaru close and watched as they walked to the gate. He blinked a couple times and thought slowly, attacker. He was confused and worried about what Tsunade had said. He knew nothing of this at all and that worried him. He knew Naruto and Sakura went there but he figure it was just to see Gaara, not something terrible. Akamaru stayed close and nudged Kiba's hand. He sighed and looked at Shikamaru who seemed to be relaxed but Kiba's better senses could tell he was worried.

"Shikamaru, what happened?" Kiba asked with a worried tone.

"The Sand Village was attacked a while ago. Gaara was taken and killed by them. But he was able to be saved and resurrected. He's in care apparently but it's been awhile since I've seen or heard from Temari. I'm just concerned," Shikamaru said.

"O...oh, So they're okay then? Kankuro too?" Kiba asked slowly.

"Um," Shikamaru cocked an eyebrow, "I'm not sure. Naruto said that Sakura saved him because he went after Gaara and was poisoned. I'd guess he's in bed rest too."

"Alright, I wish I was aware of this. It's something I would've liked to know," Kiba responded.

"Yeah, I understand. It's difficult having someone you love live in a different village. It's a drag," The other said.

"L...love?! I have no idea-"

"I'm not a moron Kiba, actually I'm one of the smartest people here. I know you two are a thing. And I don't think it's weird, so it's okay. You can trust me," Shikamaru interrupted.

     Kiba listened to the others words and nodded slowly. He sighed softly as they walked. The were quiet most of the walk on the path until Kiba spoke up. He looked at Shikamaru and smirked.

"So you and Temari?" He hummed.

"Ugh...I know," Shikamaru mumbled.

"How long have you two been a thing?" Kiba asked and tilted his head.

"Nearly a year, our anniversary is coming up. So I'm hoping she will come home will me to celebrate, if not. I suppose we could go on a date at the Suna," Shikamaru sighed.

"Wow...looking at you. You're actually putting an effort into something for once," Kiba laughed.

"I know, it's a drag."

     After a few days passed and they arrived at the village, almost immediately Kiba coughed because of the sand. He then put his hand up to cover the light of the sun as best as he could. He sighed and followed Shikamaru as he spoke with a guard, trying to earn passage. It seemed like while of him talking and he noticed how different the heat was here. He groaned and pushed up the sleeves of his jacket. The. He felt a breeze and watched Shikamaru look up at the wall.

"Let them in," a familiar voice said.

"Temari..." Shikamaru smiled.

"Oh don't cry," Temari smirked and hopped down to let them in.

"It took a while," Shikamaru said.

"Well...our security has been increased. Many of us are working on the houses that ended up getting destroyed. It's been busy," She said and takes them inside.

"How are your brothers?" Kiba slowly asked as he followed.

"Gaara is okay. He is back in the Kazekage building but he is taking it easy. I'm helping him with a lot and helping the villagers recover. My other brother, well. We had a big argument and he's been pretty pissy lately. I'm not sure how he is really," Temari said slowly.

"Oh..is it okay if I go to see him?" Kiba asked softly.

"Yeah but he's being a little bitch right now. He's in our house and probably locked up in his room. The norm," Temari sighed.

     Temari led the two boys there anyways, Shikamaru was staring at her and smiling. She grinned back at him and motioned him to hold her hand. Shikamaru nodded and takes her hand slowly. Kiba watched with a smirk and then looked around. Temari got them to the house and opened it, letting Kiba and Akamaru inside. Temari closed the door the door and decided to take Shikamaru away. Kiba smiled a little and he looked around the house. He makes Akamaru sit and he walked up the stares. He saw a closed door and he slowly goes over, knocking on it. 

"I said leave me alone, Jesus Christ. Why is this so damn hard?" Kankuro groaned and opened the door.

"H..hey..." Kiba said softly.

"K...Kiba, Kiba. Why are you here? I haven't seen you in forever.." Kankuro said slowly.

"I wanted to come see you. I was worried and I heard about the attack. Are you okay?" Kiba asked.

     Kiba looked at the older male. He didn't have makeup on, his hats off, he had a blank tee shirt and sweatpants one. Kiba stared a bit and took in that Kankuro looked exhausted and weak too—the puppeteer look...depressed. He bites his lip hard and pushed into the room, closing the door tightly. The older's ones room had many art things but that really what he noticed first. What he not fixed was all the tools and pieces of wood scattered around the floor. He bites his lip hard and noticed the price were part of Kankuro's puppets.

"Kankuro, what happened? How are you feeling?" Kiba asked slowly.

"I feel like shit..." Kankuro said slowly.