InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ In the Hands of Fate ❯ Headband Trouble ( Chapter 3 )

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Italics means a thought.

 

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“Kagome.”

 

“Itachi?”

 

“I will wait for you. If you ever need someone to talk to, I'll find you.”

 

“How will you find me Itachi?”

 

“I have my sources. Oh, and keep this too.”

Itachi took out a headband and presented it to Kagome.

 

“What?”

 

“You'll see.”

He studied Kagome. Itachi took the headband from Kagome and tied it around her neck.

“You look cute like that.”

 

Kagome blushed a dark red but kept her eyes on Itachi.

 

Itachi turned away from Kagome and left in the blink of an eye.

 

 

 

 

 

Kagome walked back to Konoha with her mind reeling with thoughts. Itachi loves me. But isn't he supposed to be the most feared ninja from Konoha? What's going on? I think I'm beginning to have feelings for Itachi, seeing how much he loves me and all. But I made a promise to Neji that I'd never leave him. I'm so confused now!

 

“Where'd you get that?”

 

Kagome zoomed back to reality upon hearing Neji's voice.

“Where'd I get what?”

 

“The headband.”

 

“Oh. Umm…” What do I tell him? From what he's told me about Itachi, Neji hates him with a passion. But I can't just throw away the headband. One of the most feared ninjas in Konoha gave it to me.

 

“I'm waiting Kagome.”

Neji crossed his arms and a frown appeared on his face.

 

“After you left, a man approached me and gave me this headband.”

 

“Do you know what a person giving you a headband symbolizes?”

 

“I really have no idea Neji. And, since I'm not from any village, it seems fair that I took it from him, don't you think?”

 

“No Kagome. If a person of the opposite gender gives you a headband, he is marking you as his property.”

 

Kagome nodded slowly.

“Wait. WHAT?!”

 

“Who was this man Kagome? And what is his status in Konoha?”

 

“Why do you want to know his status?”

 

“The Konoha symbol on the headband has a line through it.”

 

“Uh-huh.” Just like Itachi's headband.

 

“If a headband has a slash through the symbol of the village, that means the person's loyalty does not belong to their village. Most likely, the person is a member of the Akatsuki, the most feared crime organization in this world. And considering that the only member of the Akatsuki that originated from Konoha is Uchiha Itachi, I'm guessing he gave you the headband.”

 

“N-Neji…”

 

“Tell me the truth Kagome-chan.”

 

Neji nevers calls me “Kagome-chan” unless the matter is serious…

“Can you tell me more about the Akatsuki before I answer?”

 

“Alright. The members of the Akatsuki, though made up of only nine S-class kage level criminals, are known for their amazing fighting skills and deadly ruthlessness in battle. It seems that they are only loyal to each other and to their Leader, who no one knows the name or the identity of.”

 

“Go on.”

 

“All of the Akatsuki wear rings with different kanji on them. Itachi's says `shu', or scarlet/bloodly. Itachi has blood-red eyes, the symbol of the Uchiha clan.”

 

Kagome cocked her head to the side in confusion.

“But Sasuke is an Uchiha. And his eyes aren't even close to red.”

 

“I believe that an Uchiha's eyes only go red if they have mastered the Sharingan.”

 

“Sha-rin-gan?”

 

“Yes. It is much like Byakugan, the symbol of my clan, the Hyugas. Sadly to say, the Sharingan is slightly more powerful than the Byakugan. While the Byakugan has a nearly 360 degree of vision, the Sharingan allows the user to copy any and every technique they have seen. The second ability of the Sharingan allows it to predict the opponents next move. The third ability of the Sharingan allows it to put anyone the user wants into hypnosis. Finally, the Sharingan can see through Genjutsu, or illusionary techniques.”

 

“The Sharingan is that powerful?”

 

Neji nodded solemly.

“So tell me Kagome-chan, was it Uchiha Itachi who gave you the headband? Did you unconsciously allow him to mark you as his?”

 

“He did Neji. But I didn't know what him giving me the headband was. I-I thought it was a gesture of friendship.”

 

Neji raised a thin, sculpted eyebrow at Kagome's statements.

“'Friendship'? Do you know that Itachi is a member of the Bingo Book who has been marked for assassination because of his evil deeds? Do you know Itachi killed the whole Uchiha clan? How many do you think he has killed?”

 

Kagome's eyes began tearing up as Neji continued his tirade.

 

“What were you thinking Kagome? He could have easily slit your throat or kidnapped you.”

 

“I don't know Neji.”

 

Neji sighed to himself

“Kagome-chan, you know I'm only doing this for your safety.”

 

“I know Neji. But I also know that Itachi won't hurt me.”

 

“And I will?”

 

“Th-that's not what I mean Neji. I'm just saying that Itachi won't hurt me if I hang out with him occasionally.”

 

“Are you certain about this Kagome-chan?”

 

“Yes Neji, I'm sure,”

 

“I trust your judgement Kagome-chan.”

 

Kagome ran over to Neji and hugged him.

“Thank you so much.”

 

Neji pulled Kagome to the ground and traced her lips with his thumb.

“But don't you dare disobey me again, Kagome-chan.”

 

“I won't Neji. I promise.”

 

They sealed their promise with a kiss, never knowing that a pair of blood-red eyes watched them from the trees.