The Red Flames
Chapter 12

I woke up in a room and sat up. I saw Juugo putting some ligatures on Sasuke.

-You're awake. - Karin said with venom.

Juugo finished and came towards me to do the same but stopped.

-Your wounds... - Juugo said.

I looked at my body.

- Thank you Kurama.

- Just be careful next time brat!

- Don't worry Juugo, I'm fine now.

- How did you heal that fast?! - Karin asked surprised.

- It's none of your business Karin. - I said while getting up and went to Sasuke's side.

- WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! - Karin screamed.

- WOULD YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP?! - I screamed at her.

I putted my hands on Sasuke and started healing him.

- You didn't need to. - Sasuke said.

- Stop acting so DAMN tough, duckbutt! - I said and he glared.

- You 2... are a bit weird. - Suigetsu said which made me and Sasuke smirk.

- There... better? - I asked him.

- I am... thank you. - Sasuke stated.

- HEEEEE!!! - Suigetsu said.

- What's wrong?! - I asked Suigetsu confused.

- He... said... thank you... - Suigetsu said surprised.

I sweat dropped and sat next to Sasuke.

- You act high and mighty about wanting to kill Itachi, but if you keep messing yourself up like this, you won't be going anywhere. - Karin stated.

She's joking right?!

- Oh I'm sorry that we got attacked by 2 guys of the Akatsuki! Would you like something in return for doing NOTHING?! I don't know... maybe... A PUNCH IN YOUR FUCKING FACE?! - I said mad. Suigetsu laughed and then said.

- Well, we've been travelling nonstop for quite some time, so now's a good chance to get some rest.

- You've done nothing but rest since we started, you lazy ass dipshit! - Karin said to Suigetsu.

I sighed.

- They're worse than Nii-san and Sakura. - I said which made Sasuke nod in agreement.

- You didn't do jack shit back at the Northern Hideout, so don't even start trying to boss me around. - Suigetsu said.

- What was that?! You want a piece of me, you little dipshit?! Let's go then! - Karin said.

So... much... NOISE!!!

- SHUT THE HELL UP!!! - I screamed at them.

- H-Hai. - they said in unison.

I sighed... stupid team.

- Suigetsu, Karin, did you replace any information on Itachi? - Sasuke asked.

-You're a bit too screwed up to try and be bossy, you know! - Karin said.

- So... that's a no. - I said and she glared at me.

- I got some information on Akatsuki, but nothing specific on Itachi. - Suigetsu said.

Well... I did tell him that he wouldn't replace Itachi that easily.

- It seems they're aiming for specific targets. - Suigetsu said.

I tensed hearing that, my hands automatically turned into fists.

- People with a special type of chakra. - Suigetsu explained.

- A special type of chakra? - Sasuke said.

- Jinchuuriki. I said.

Sasuke's eyes widened a bit since he knows the truth about me.

- Don't worry, they won't target me to obtain that... at least for now.

- Why would they target someone like you anyway?! - Karin said.

- Karin... like I said you're not well informed. - I said looking at her with Kurama's eyes.

-You... you have an evil chakra within you. - she said.

- Now really, since I can control him it's not really a problem. - I said shrugging.

-W-What is it? - Karin asked.

- Kyuubi. me and Sasuke said in unison.

- Akatsuki is targeting tailed beasts and their hosts... for what I don't. But I'm sure they're up to no good.

- How do you know all of this?! - Karin asked.

- I was trained by them for 3 years. - I said and they widened their eyes.

- So Karin... I started.

- Huh? - she said.

- I can kill you in less than a minute if I want to. - I said with an evil smile.

She looked at me with fear in her eyes and Sasuke smirked.

- What about you Juugo, what did you replace? - I asked with a smile.

- WAIT, WAIT, WAIT?! How are you guys not SHOCKED by this?! - Karin asked.

- Well, Sasuke knew about it since we were 12 years old. Suigetsu found about it the hard way in a training session, Orochimaru teste me in a bad way and let's just say that I almost killed Suigetsu. Regarding Juugo... Orochimaru wanted me dead so he made me fight Juugo and I found out that when I look at him with Kyuubi's eyes he calms down. - I explained.

- So Karin was the lucky one to actually got to know this not in a bad way... you know without being almost killed. - Suigetsu said.

- Kind of. Sasuke didn't either he just had to see me in that state in a fight against Zabuza. - I said.

- Lucky bastards. - Suigetsu said.

- I already said sorry for that day Suigetsu! I'm sorry! - I said.

- You're forgiven. - Suigetsu said and I smiled.

- Now Juugo, regarding that subject. - Sasuke said.

- After talking to a few animals, I was able to discover some of their hideouts. They're always sensing a huge, sinister chakra coming from the hideouts. That's what the animals are saying. - Juugo explained.

- So, even those retarded animals can feel chakra, huh? Or, maybe it's due to the fact that they are retarded... just like Karin, eh? - Suigetsu said.

- HAHAHAHAHA! That brat is funny!

I hold my laugh.

- WHAT WAS THAT, YOU FUCK TARD?! - Karin screamed at Suigetsu and at the same time kicking him and punching him which was no use since he turns into water.

- Kid the other guy.

- Huh?

- LOOK!

I looked at Juugo and widened my eyes.

- Kill... I wanna KILL! - Juugo said.

- Suigetsu, Karin hold him so I can calm him down. - I said quickly.

They did as I said.

- Kurama, now.

- Juugo, calm down. I said looking at his eyes.

Juugo calmed down and all of them fell on their knees panting.

- I... I'm sorry. - Juugo said.

- You don't have to apologize Juugo. It's okay. - I said putting my hand on his shoulder.

- Oh and by the way, Suigetsu. - I said.

- Huh? - Suigetsu said confused.

-You're wrong on what you said earlier. - I stated and Karin smirked.

- The animals are NOT retarded, only Karin is! - I said smiling.

Suigetsu lost it and started laughing.

- WHAT DID YOU SAY?! - Karin screamed.

I laughed a bit and looked behind to see Sasuke, he was sitting but was already asleep.

- Shhhh! - I said.

- Huh? - they said in unison and I went towards Sasuke, I laid him down and pulled the sheet over him.

- Karin, this is what happens when you start bitching and moaning. - Suigetsu said.

- And what about you? - Karin asked Suigetsu

- And what about you? - Karin asked Suigetsu.

- Karin, you're always trying to provoke me. What's the big deal? I think I've told you before, but I have no intention of leaving Sasuke due to my own personal reasons. - Suigetsu said.

- I-I'm not up to anything... Suigetsu, I was just... - Karin said.

- I... I need Sasuke and Hotaru. - Juugo said.

That made me look at him.

- The only ones who can replace Kimimaro... are Sasuke and Hotaru. Sasuke... he told me that he would become my cage. - Juugo stated.

I smiled at his statement.

- I don't know about her, but our cages are unlocked. We can escape whenever we want, still... - Suigetsu said.

I looked at Sasuke and smiled.

- It's funny that they care even if they actually don't show it... isn't it?

- You know you're weird, right?

- AM NOT!

- YES YOU ARE!

I pouted.

- MEANY!

That made Kurama smirk.

- Now... out, Sasuke needs to rest. I said.

- Hai. - Suigetsu and Juugo said.

Karin didn't get up though which made me glare.

- Do you need something, Karin? - I asked.

- Why can you stay and I can't?! - Karin asked.

- Because I'm his GIRLFRIEND!!! And you're a RETARDED as Suigetsu said earlier! Now OUT, before I make you! - I said irritated.

- Karin, I think if you don't get out she'll kill you. Don't forget she can do it in seconds, literally. - Suigetsu said amused.

She immediately got up and left.

I was about to go to my mattress but Sasuke's hand stopped me.

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- You know... it's not nice to pretend that you're asleep. - I said amused.

He smiled slightly... I really love his smile.

- Lay here with me. - he said.

- Why? I asked.

- Please beautiful... I almost lost you. I just want you to be by my side. - he said looking at my eyes.

I blushed and nodded.

I laid down and Sasuke putted his hand on my cheek caressing it and started to lean in which made me do the same until our lips met and started moving in syn. We stopped and our foreheads were touching each other's.

- I love you. I said looking into his eyes.

- I love you too beautiful... always. Let's sleep. - he said.

I smiled and nodded.

I putted my head on his chest carefully so I wouldn't hurt him and we fell asleep in each other's arms.

*Next Day*

Sasuke was still laid down since he still needs to rest a bit more and we were now waiting for Karin to return.

- That woman sure is late. How long does it take to get some supplies? - Suigetsu said.

..... It really is strange........ I closed my eyes and started concentrating..

- Juugo, Hotaru, I'm gonna look for Karin. - Suigetsu said getting up.

- Sure. Juugo and I said in unison.

Suigetsu was about to open the door when Karin burst in, making Suigetsu stay below the door.

I sweat dropped... poor Suigetsu.

poor Suigetsu

-W-What the...? - Suigetsu said.

- Wake up Sasuke! We've been followed! What should we do?! - Karin said.

I sighed... Tsunade this way it's difficult not to blow my cover!

- We're leaving. Get ready. Juugo, mark all of Akatsuki hideouts we know on the map. - Sasuke said.

With that we got ready and started leaving.

- You 2 are holding up okay, Sasuke, Hotaru? - Suigetsu asked.

I simply nodded.

- Yes, my body's ability to heal is much faster now after obtaining Orochimaru's powers. - Sasuke said.

- If it's Akatsuki or Konoha, they may have some information on Itachi. - Karin stated.

- It's Konoha. - I said.

- And how do you know that?! - Karin asked.

I looked at Sasuke and said.

no......... I sighed when I realized who was in the area.

- Naruto is there... and I guarantee you that they don't have any info on Itachi. Besides we can't fight all of them, you might be healed but if you fight against Naruto now... you'll lose Sasuke.

- Hn. Sasuke said.

- DON'T "HN" ME! DUCKBUTT!!! - I said mad.

- So... ambushing them would just be a waste of time, right? - Suigetsu said.

- Exactly. I said.

- Just forget Konoha. - Sasuke said.

- So, what do we do?! - Karin asked confused.

- We'll replace Itachi. In a worst case scenario, you guys will have to stop Konoha if we replace him. - Sasuke said which made laugh.

- What? - Sasuke asked.

- You really believe that those 3 can STOP Naruto?! It's like you don't know him at all!!! - I said amused and he smirked.

- For now, we move as Hebi. We'll use Juugo's information and check out the Akatsuki hideouts one by one.

- How fun. - I mumbled.

- Understood. - Karin said.

- Let's go. Sasuke ordered.

- Wait! - I said.

- What is it? Sasuke asked.

- Kiba and Akamaru are with them as well. I stated.

- So? Sasuke said.

- Baka! They were the ones that got your scent! - I said.

Then Karin told Juugo to make his birds spread Sasuke's scent using some of Sasuke's old clothes.

- Nee... Karin. - I said.

- Yeah? she said.

- Why do you have those with you? - I asked her.

- N-NO R-REASON!!! - she immediately said.

....... weirdo!

- Now that it's done we can go. - I said.

*Meanwhile*

We were now in the forest.

- Just up ahead, huh? You guys will stay here and await further orders. Hotaru... you come with me. - Sasuke said.

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- Because if there's somebody there other than him you're my best choice to help me fight. - Sasuke explained.

- Fine. - I said.

- Let's go, Hotaru. Sasuke said.

- Hai.

With that we left.

We were now walking in the hideout when I suddenly felt someone patting my head, I immediately stopped and looked around but there was no one there... what is this feeling?

- Hotaru... what is it? - Sasuke asked.

- I... I don't know. I said a bit confused.

- So you've arrived. - we heard someone say.

- Who's there? - Sasuke asked.

- It's me, Sasuke. - Itachi said appearing.

Sasuke immediately activated his Sharingan.

-You've gotten taller and I see you brought Hotaru with you. - Itachi said and I looked down.

- Before we start... Hotaru. - Itachi said and I looked at him.

- Jiraiya-san... is dead. - Itachi said.

I widened my eyes... no... not him............ I was now fighting back tears.

They both started fighting and going from a place to another, but I wasn't paying attention anymore.

- Kid wake up! You need to follow them!

-Y-You're right.

I teleported to where Sasuke was.

- K-Kisame... what are you doing here? - I asked him.

- Itachi said... only the Red Flames and Sasuke can pass. - Kisame stated.

I immediately teleported to Itachi, when I saw him I hugged him.

- I'm sorry Hotaru... it's time. - Itachi said.

- N-No... please don't do this... I... I can't lose you too... please... please Itachi-sensei. - I begged.

- Hotaru... after I die, my eye powers will go to you. It will hurt a lot. - Itachi explained.

- Please... don't leave me. - I said crying.

- I'm sorry. - he said poking my forehead.

I started crying even more but then.

- Here, I want you to keep this. - he said giving me his necklace.

I cleaned my tears and said.

- Hai... thank you.

Then Sasuke arrived and I went towards him and grabbed his hand.

- Love... are you sure you want to do this? - I asked him.

He looked at me in the eyes but didn't say a word.

- I see... - I said letting his hand go.

I went a bit further away and made a barrier that Itachi taught me so I would perform it when this day come.

The fight went on and on and Itachi just activated his Susanoo and the fight went on for some more minutes.

Itachi was now walking towards Sasuke and he poked his forehead and then fell and so did Sasuke.

I undid the barrier and went to them.

I couldn't hold it anymore... the tears fell down.

the tears fell down

- Itachi... why... WHY? - I said.

Then a sudden pain came into my eyes.

- AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! - I screamed in pain.

It was burning like hell!........ DAMN IT!

I fell when the pain finally stopped and started panting.

- Kurama... do you feel it?

- Yeah... it's activated.

I concentrated and deactivated the sharingan.

- Well done kid... I'm sorry.

Then I felt someone.

- What do you want... Madara? - I asked.

- Nothing much... I'll be taking them to another place. Come with me. - he said.

- No... I still have some other things to take care of. - I said getting up.

-

Fine. he said.

- And Madara.

- Yeah?

- Try to do anything to Sasuke... and I'll make sure that you will die. - I said evilly and with that I left.

- Where are you going now kid?

- To Konoha... I need to report this as fast as possible.

- I see...