The Dollmaker [Naruto Fanfic]

Chapter 4

The Dollmaker | Chapter 4

Sarah's perfectly arched brows furrowed anxiously. She was having another realistic dream, outside her control. Her fears coming to life as she watched his back.

She wanted to chase him. She wanted to scream. She wanted to reach her hand out towards them.

Yet, everything was out of her control. Her useless limbs refuse to move despite how desperately she tried. Her voice refused to speak out.

Don't go.

Don't leave me again.

Take me with you.

After many attempts, she finally managed a small voice, "You pro.. al.. ays-...!" 

Just as those words came to life, Sarah sat up abruptly.

She felt dazed. That same nightmare haunts her. Every time she tries to remember the details, she fails. But she knew, deep inside, she needed to remember them. She must.

It took a moment for her to run a shaky hand through her long hair. The gold flowers dangling like a bell from the side of her head helped calm her. The soft echo brought her back.

'Just a dream'

The Doll glanced down at her trembling hands before closing her eyes, willing her composure back.

Unknown to her, there was a group of audience watching her every move like hawks.

One in particular more than others. Orochimaru was beyond shocked, never did he ever predict Sarah would be here in front of him. He watched her sitting right in front of his own eyes, while he sat there hopelessly before catching himself and lifting his guard up once again. How is this possible? He pondered. Were his eyes deceiving him like always or is she truly there? She seems too real to be a hallucination. Even the soft ringing sound of her voice is the same as it was thirty-eight years ago. All he wanted to do was reveal himself and wrap his arms around her trembling form—most likely from another nightmare—yet, he didn't dare; it would ruin his plans.

Lee's eyes shone like the stars as his teeth sparkled shinier than usual. What a beauty. He almost had to do a double-take and rub his eyes to make sure she was there. She looked full of youth to him and it just increased his level of interest towards her. Guy-sensei will like her! However, the girl seems to be distressed by her dream.

Neji narrowed his eyes at the girl in suspicion. He was interested in the group of three when Nao mentioned having special permission from the Hokage. He is bothered by the fragile girl before him; a part of him wanted to go up to her and ask what was wrong but as a Hyuuga, he can't afford to worry about foolish thoughts and desires. Sure, she's a beauty, but he was almost certain she's weak like his cousin, Hyuuga Hinata, based on her current state. Or so he tried to convince himself in hope of getting rid of the pull he felt towards her.