Will Of Fire ~KakashixOc (Editing)

*Obito Ch.6

Song-Ashes Of Eden by Five Finger Death Punch. Don't let the band name scare you, just listen to it when you read this chapter. It sets the whole mood... (And it's one of my favorite bands and songs. You'll see them often...) (╥﹏╥) (Ashes of Eden is basically the theme song to the Obito side of the story! I'll introduce the Kakashi song later! I seriously recommend listening to these songs!)
"Will the darkness fall upon me, when the air is growing thin? Will the light begin to pull me, to it's everlasting will? I can hear the voices haunting, there's nothing left to fear. And I'm still calling,
I'm still calling for you."

I walk through the empty streets of Konoha, enjoying the soft sounds of the gentle rain hitting the dirt roads. My shirt was starting to get damp and my sandals were speckled with mud. I walk with no purpose, just to walk. It's been a couple of weeks since Obito and them left and I'm starting to get worried. My body and mind are getting restless, aching for my team. I turn around random corners and find myself near my practice area. I close my umbrella and set it on the ground. Training is one of the only ways to get my mind off of it. I grab a hair tie, pulling my hair into a ponytail. I roll my shoulders and enjoy the cold rain against my skin. I did promise Kakashi I'd learn Chidori by the time he gets back and I'm getting pretty good... I focus my chakra into my palm and do what Kakashi told me to. Soon after, my hand become covered in a bright blue ball of electricity and the sound of chirping filled the air. I grin and slam my hand into a nearby tree, cutting it in half.
"Damn!" I say, flexing my fingers. I look around if anyone saw my move. "That's a lot of damage!"

I practice a couple more times, trying to perfect my timing. The speed of the attack left my open for a few seconds, which is pretty risky. After I'm done, I lay back into the wet grass and look up into the stormy sky. The dark grey clouds covered the entire sky. A rain drop hits my face and slides down my cheek, reminding me of a tear. I sit up, wiping of my cheek. Another rain drop hits my face, running down my cheek again. My eyes start to burn and I freeze, waiting for my vision to appear.

I saw the pile of boulders from my vision before... but this time I could see the rest of the room. I saw Kakashi and Rin standing close by. Rin was crying... I look around, trying to find Obito.
"Where's Obito?!" I yell, knowing they can't hear me. I stumble forward and I see half of a body stuck under the rocks. I freeze for a split second and then rush forward, collapsing beside my friend. His eyes were on Kakashi and I couldn't hear the words coming from his mouth, but I could read some of the words across his lips. He said something about the present he forgot earlier. Kakashi's eyes widen and I see the wound on Kakashi's face, his left eye destroyed. Accept it. My brain clicks in realization and I watch as Rin implants Obito's Sharingan into Kakashi's eye.

My vision fast forwards and I see Kakashi appearing back to Obito and Rin, covered in blood. He approaches Obito and I watch Obito shake his head. He wants them to leave. "Take Rin somewhere safe... Tell Himiko *****. **** her ****." His voice cuts in and out, blurring his words. Kakashi nods and grabs Rin. I collapse against Obito with tears pouring down my face.
"Please, Obito... Don't leave. You owe me a walk home, remember?" I whisper, holding half of his body close to me. "Please... I don't want to say goodbye... Don't make me say goodbye. Stay with me... Don't let me go..."
He can't hear me or see me, but he smiles comfortingly. My heart breaks and I kiss him gently, tears blurring my vision. I take a deep breath, steading myself.
"Thank you, Bito." I say, feeling my vision start to fade. "I love you. And I'll miss you more than anything. I'll keep your goggles safe. I promise."

I watch as he fades entirely and I start to feel the rain dripping down my face, mingling with my tears. I stumble across the grass and I trip, hitting hard against the ground. I was completely drained of energy. My body felt heavy and I lay in the mud, not really wanting to get up. I just lay there, silent sobs wreaking through my body. Obito... Obito... Obito... His name swirled in my head, and I called out for him silently. The darkness around me swallowed me whole. My heart was numb and my tears ran dry after a while.

"Himiko?"

I recognize that voice. I don't respond, but I hear him kneel beside me.
"Are you okay, Himiko?" He asks, touching my arm. "Can you see me?"
"..." I tilt my head in the direction where his voice was coming from. "No. I can't see anything, Gai."
"Do you want me to help you home?" He asks.
I don't respond for a while and then I nod, pulling myself up. I have to compose myself, act like a true shinobi. His arm links with mine and he starts to lead me away. I hear something hitting against his leg and I tilt my head.
"Did you grab my umbrella?"
"Yes, I assumed it was yours." He says. "It's very youthful."
I laugh softly and shake my head. "Only you, Gai. Only you."
"What do you mean?! This is an extremely youthful umbrella, Himiko! I'm not surprised it's yours!"
"What can I say, a plain blue umbrella screams youth." I smile softly, knowing the Gai was trying to cheer me up. Only if he knew...
"Sometimes it's the owner that makes the umbrella shine, Himiko." He says, and I could sense his thumbs up.
I nod, giving him a thumbs up back. "I bet your umbrella is extremely youthful too."
"I don't own an umbrella." Gai says, "Feeling the rain on my face is much more youthful."
"I agree. Rain is beautiful." I say, feeling it drip against my face.
I feel Gai's eyes on me, but he doesn't respond. I could feel him looking at the tear stains on my face. Instead, he leads me through the quiet streets.
"Are we almost there?" I ask, walking beside him.
"We have about 50 yards." He says, leading me forward.
"Hmm." I say, planting my feet. "50 yards straight?"
"Yes. Your house is straight in front of us." He says, I could hear the confusion in his voice. "Why?"
"I want to race you." I say, smiling to him. "If I win, you owe me... a vase of flowers. And if you win, I will train with you for a week, doing whatever you want."
"Deal. But, aren't you at a disadvantage?"
"We'll see, Gai." I say, getting ready to sprint. "But don't take it easy. And no cheating, I can't tell if you do."
"Of course, Himiko. I will try my best and I never cheat."
I nod, preparing myself. "Ready?... Set... Go!"

I take off, hearing Gai running behind me. I count in my head, trying to read the yards. I push myself a little harder and then I stop, standing in my spot.
"Did I make it?" I ask, feeling around for Gai.
"Great job, Himiko!" Gai says, taking my hand. His grip was tight with excitement. "With the Power of Youth, you beat me! And you couldn't even see!"
I grin, pumping my arms. "I'm getting better at walking around blind! Practice makes perfect!"
"I agree! The Power of Youth shines through you!"
"Yes! The Power of Youth!"

"Cut it out, you two." I hear Asuma say, walking through the doors of my house. "You sound like a bunch of maniacs."
"We're being youthful." I say, turning in his direction. Asuma sees my ash colored eyes and walks to me.
"Did you see something, Himi?"Asuma asks, taking my hand.
I nod, turning my head in Gai's direction.
"Thank you for taking me home, Gai." I say, smiling. "But you owe me a vase of flowers."
"Of course! I will get you the most beautiful flowers in all of Konohagakure!" He says, releasing my hand. "I will be back with them tomorrow!"
I hear him take off running and Asuma leads me into the house.
"Why are you covered in mud?" Asuma asks, leading me up the stairs.
"I was training." I answer, feeling myself to my room.
"What do you want to wear?" Asuma asks, shuffling through my drawers.
"Just grab some shorts and a t-shirt."
He hands me the clothes and touches my face.
"You look like you've been crying, Himi... What's wrong?"
The numbness returns to my body and I blink, holding back tears that I couldn't even cry. They had dried up.
"O... Obito is dead." I say, trying to keep my poise. Asuma's arms wrap around me and I listen to his heart beat.
"..." Asuma sighs, not knowing what to tell me.
"It's okay, Asuma." I whisper, "I'm... I'm okay."
I feel Asuma's gaze on my face and I smile softly.
"I need to take a shower before Dad gets home." I say, pulling myself out of his grip.
"... O-Okay, Himi." Asuma says, "Holler if you need help."
"I will." I say, feeling my way to the bathroom. I pull my clothes off and toss them onto the floor. I feel my way to the tub and turn on the water, walking in. I close the curtains and turn the water on hot. I stand there for a while, feeling the hot water hit my skin. I can't feel anything. I'm numb. I sigh, feeling around for some soap. I start to clean the mud from my body and I wash my hair. Thoughts of Obito swam through my head, drowning me from the inside. "He's still with you, Himiko." I tell myself, trying to help ease the pain. I will never be able to hear him laugh again. Never be able to hear him say my name... I'll never be able to feel his hand in mine or his arms around me. Ever.

I turn the shower to cold, the icy water pulling me from my thoughts. I can't stay like this. I need to be strong for my teammates. Kakashi and Rin need me. I have to be strong for them. Shinobi don't cry. My fingers brush under my eyes, they'd already run dry. I can't cry anymore. I have to stay strong. I have to.