Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hatred Turned Love ❯ Mistaken Memory ( Chapter 23 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

By: xDu083x

Hatred Turned Love

Chapter 23: Mistaken Memory

HELLOOOOO ALL! How is everyone doing? Welcome to the next exciting chappie, this time most cases are somewhat revealed. Tsunade now holds the book about Akemi's seal. Will it uncover Akemi's main existence in the Naruto World? And what the freak is Sakura's plan? Why is Obito somewhat familiar to Akemi? Keep on reading and reviewing guys!

AKEMI'S POV:

My younger brother was actually my older brother. He was ten and I was six. He died on his birthday, the day when I tried giving him his birthday present before he left. The day when I knew… my life was pummeling down.

He was the coolest brother I ever had. Apart from some families, he always did his best to make me smile. I was teased at times, but that was because I'd feel depressed and his jokes didn't mean to me anymore. Making me mad and happy were his only concerns to him. He also tried to make me furious; I guess that's how I became too easily tempered.

I was four years younger than him, but I always complained that I should've been the oldest. He was so immature, always dozing off and thinking about something else. So he decided to call me “Nee-chan”, and he allowed me to call him by his name informally.

The name on the stone hit me. I thought I never would've seen it again. But why is it that this world has me thinking about my past?

I stared at the name for the longest time. I knew mission chores were being held today… but that didn't bother me at all.

My brother's name was…

KAKASHI'S POV:

“Do you really want me to do that?” I asked.

Sakura nodded.

“I just want to test something real fast,” she said. “I don't think she'll take it personally.”

“I see…”

“I just want to make sure of something,” said Sakura.

“Hey Kakashi-sensei, did you see Akemi-chan?” asked Naruto. “She's not home and it's been two hours.”

“She probably has something to do,” said Sakura.

“I'll go find her,” I said, sighing. It was raining…

AKEMI'S POV:

“Wow, what a coincidence,” said Sai. “I really had no idea.”

“Weird isn't it?”

“Well… stuff like this—.”

“Are rare to happen,” I thought.

“Uh… shyeah…”

I felt the rain fall. It was so… heavy… And something was making a sound. A very light sound… Was that sound… from me? That muffled cry? And the wetness on my cheeks… Were they from the rain; or from me?

It rained on his birthday… That was the only reason why I knew how my brother got into that accident. It was raining…

I sneezed.

I hate the rain.

“Akemi-chan?”

KAKASHI'S POV:

I saw her gazing at that same black stone… I wrapped a blanket around her and held the umbrella above her. She was just… standing there.

“Akemi-chan… what's wrong?”

She was crying… her sobs were trying to be muffled from her hand… but it escaped from there.

“Akemi… chan…”

“Whitey-chan,” said Akemi, looking at me. “Why do I hate the rain?”

I didn't respond. It wasn't a good time to. I just… embraced her…

“It's okay,” I said. “Everything is okay…”

“Why?” she repeated. “I… don't understand…”

She cried but the rain drowned out her sounds.

Few minutes later…

“You okay?” I asked.

“Yeah, just remembering something,” replied Akemi.

“I… see.”

“Yeah.”

She didn't even look up at me. This is very awkward. The rain subsided a bit. It was sprinkling.

“Did you ever think,” asked Akemi. “That maybe forgetting the past would've been the best option?”

“Well,” I said. “What happened in the past?”

“…”

“I guess the silence tells me that it was bad,” I said.

“Yeah, you can say that.”

“…”

Well… if I did tell her about something involving me, I think I would help her with her own problems.

“Obito Uchiha…” I said. “Was my friend.”

Akemi finally looked at me. By the look on her face I continued.

“He died… trying to save me,” I replied. “His name is on that stone tablet.”

“His name… really Obito?” she asked.

“Yeah.”

“…”

This silence was getting way out of hand. I don't think I should do Sakura's plan today.

“So… your brother?” I asked. Stupid question.

“His name is Obito… too,” said Akemi.

I stared at her.

“What?”

“He died… because of me.”

It's not like her. Like a voice of regret?

“I don't think it was your fault,” I said.

“People say that,” said Akemi. “But they weren't there… they didn't see him die…”

“Akemi-chan,” I said. “The world is full of regrets, don't blame yourself if you couldn't save him… you had no choice.”

“Why are you talking as if you knew everything?” snapped Akemi. “You weren't there! You didn't see my brother die! You don't understand!”

“I do understand,” I said. “What it's like, losing someone… you owe.”

“…”

She turned her head to the stone again.

“It's still my week,” muttered Akemi. “Sorry.”

“It's okay.”

“Hey, Whitey-chan, you got any of that chocolate?”

“Huh?”

“It's coming back…”

I smiled.

“Yeah.”

“Can I have some?”

“I don't know,” I teased. “Can you?”

“Fine,” said Akemi dully. “May I have some?”

“No.”

“…”

I grinned again.

“Why not?” she said, her smile was going to curve to a frown.

“Do you have a death wish?” I joked.

“What?”

“Because if you do then by all means refuse me my chocolate,” I said laughing.

“What the… you bastard…”

“I know,” I said, smirking. “I'm evil.”

“Then I guess I have to—.”

“Have to?”

I turned to see Akemi trying to tackle me. I didn't bring my book today with me; forgot it at home. HAHA!

I want her to be mad. I want her to smile…

I never wanted to see her sad expression…

“Can't catch me!” I said playfully. “Hahaha!”

“Cause you're a guy!” snapped Akemi. “RAWR!”

She ran after me (all over town). I saw a glimpse of Sakura's hair. Hmm… I guess we have time for the plan after all.

I began to slow down so Akemi wouldn't have given up. There would've been moments where Akemi almost caught me… but I slipped away.

“Geez, the old lady getting tired already?” I said out loud. “What's wrong Akemi-chan?”

“You shut your friggin hole, you old fart” panted Akemi heavily. “Now give me the chocolate if you want to live!”

“Make me,” I said simply, running high speed to the direction of my apartment.

“DAMN YOU… YOU FAGGOT!” she screeched. “I REALLY NEED IT!”

AKEMI'S POV:

This area looks very familiar. I didn't see anyone in sight, just a vast field with trees. Sorta creepy.

I was running my ass off until…

OH! MY FRIGGIN CRYING METHOD! Why haven't I thought of it before?

“Wah!” I cried. “IT HURTS!”

Kakashi looked back worriedly.

“What?”

“RAWR!” I screamed. “SOMEONE SAVE ME!”

“Hey Akemi-chan!” said Kakashi. He started running towards me.

The bait was taken. HEHEHEH…

“IT HURTS LIKE A—!”

“Akemi-chan hold on—.”

“AHA!” I shrieked. “GOT YOU SUCKA!”

I punched him in the stomach. Or so I thought I did. Kakashi turned into a block of wood, bruising my fist.

“RAWR!” I roared. “Friggin substitution! You tricked me!”

“Correction, you tricked me,” said Kakashi, coming from behind.

“Look I really need it!” I whined. “And my hand hurts… owwie…”

Kakashi sighed.

He came to my side and held my hand with care.

“You okay?” he asked. “I'm sorry.”

“Yeah well…” I said. “Whatever.”

He grinned at me and patted my fist.

“Thanks…” I said.

Birds chirped…

“Eh, no problem,” said Kakashi. “I don't have any chocolate on me now, but if you happen to pass by my apartment, I'm sure I'll have some there.”

“…”

In the apartment we went. Was it safe? I'd… take my chances…

“Ahh,” I said. “So this is the full version of the rapist's home.”

Kakashi flinched.

“It was so blurry the last time I escaped from here,” I added happily.

“So anyway,” interrupted Kakashi. “Chocolate… chocolate…”

He started going to the kitchen.

My eyes caught what looked like a podium. There was a dagger… a white one, on it. In the middle was a crack. Maybe it was really old.

And in my stupid intention, I walked toward it.

KAKASHI'S POV:

I found some chocolate, and grabbed a bottle of water in case she was thirsty.

“Crap…” muttered Akemi. “The very pretty sword almost killed me.”

“Akemi-chan?”

I came towards her, my father's dagger in her hand. I think she nicked the edge on her finger to see if it was sharp. If it was other than that, was she dazed by it or something?

Blood dripped from her finger, but not too much.

I examined it…

Somehow… I thought it would work but…

I thought maybe, Akemi was related to Naruto… the Nine Tails maybe?

I examined… but nothing was happening.

It was just bleeding freely.

It wouldn't stop.

“Whitey-chan…” said Akemi, getting woozy. “Blood loss… very bad…”

“Sorry…” I said.

I didn't let go of her finger. Sakura's red shirt was shown behind my living room window. I guess the plan will have to take action. I gotta see if Sakura is actually right.

“You're hurting that much?”

She nodded.

“Okay…”

I grabbed a napkin and carefully enclosed her cut. I saw Akemi blush. Some of the blood smudged her glasses, so I took them and wiped them with another napkin.

“I can't believe you…”

“Did that?” I finished cheerfully.

“Y-yeah…” said Akemi, blushing.

“You know you like it,” I said, smirking.

“No.”

“Yes.”

“Oh, shut-up and gimme my glasses.”

“To both of those commands, make me.”

“Look, don't—.”

“You want me,” I teased.

“Ew, who would want you?”

“You.”

“I so do not.”

“Do too.”

“Do not.”

“Do too.”

“Why are we doing this?” snapped Akemi. “I can get snappy this week, remember?”

“Yes, that's what I like about you,” I said smiling.

“What?”

AKEMI'S POV:

“What did you—?”

“I said—.”

“Yeah I know what you said,” I said angrily.

“The why did you ask?”

“Because… I was… surprised, that's all,” I said.

“Surprised that I want you?”

“…”

What the hell did Kakashi eat today? Did he get manipulated or something?

“So you admit it!” I said triumphantly. “You DO want me.”

Kakashi smiled.

“Yeah.”

Kakashi started to walk towards me. I could tell from seeing the dark blur getting closer.

“Akemi, what point are you getting at?” asked Sai, annoyed.

“And you also…”

Kakashi was barely an inch from my face.

“D-dudet!” shouted Sai. “Step away from him!”

“I can't…”

No really, I couldn't. My back was facing a wall and Kakashi put both his arms on the opposite sides of my face… trapping me, literally.

“What are you—?”

“And…” said Kakashi, I felt his breath on my face. “I want to kiss you.”

“Friggin—!” snapped Sai. “What the hell are you doing?”

“Hey,” I snapped back. “Just because you kiss someone, doesn't mean you like them.”

“Then what's the expression of kisses then?”

“Uh…”

“…”

“Ugh… Kakashi-chan…”

“I really liked it when you call me that,” said Kakashi happily. “Makes me… happy…”

He was a just an inch from my face.

“Get away you freak show!” I said angrily. I didn't mean that, but he was awfully close. I tried punching him, but he held on to my hand.

Kakashi held me tight so I wouldn't escape. I tried looking for his book, but it was nowhere to be seen. Some getaway item would really help… or a weapon…

“I never want to see you sad…” said Kakashi, his nose was touching mines. “I want you… happy…”

I closed my eyes, blushing furiously.

“No Kakashi we shouldn't—.”

“We should.”

“No… I…”

There was a pause. A very long one. A very… odd one…

“Think I'm a man now?”

“Huh?”

I blinked to see that Kakashi gave me back my glasses. I blushed.

“Wh-what the heck was that?” I said, blushing.

“Well… I was just examining some stuff,” said Kakashi. “But… this won't affect you right? I mean… you don't have feelings for me so…”

“I… right…” I said. “I don't… eheh. I KNEW IT WAS A JOKE ALL ALONG!”

I started laughing; fake laughing.

“See Sai?” I thought. “Just a joke!”

“…”

“Sure…” said Kakashi. “Well, we gotta meet at Tsunade's office next week.”

“Yeah, okay…”

He gave me the bar of chocolate that I wanted and a bottle of water.

Something gave me an urge to cry a bit. I let loose a tear accidentally.

“Akemi-chan?”

“It's the mood swings,” I said happily, wiping off my tear. “No worries.”

“Hey Akemi-chan,” said Kakashi. “I'm sorry… I didn't mean to—.”

“Yeah, well…” I said. “If `sorry' was the solution to everything, there would be no such thing as wars.”

My other mood swing; anger.

I saw Kakashi look at me sadly.

“SORRY, NOTHING PERSONAL, JUST YOU KNOW!” I roared quickly, taking a huge bite of chocolate with the wrapper, unfortunately. “I was just kidding—BLEH!”

KAKASHI'S POV:

She spat the wet, melted chocolate covered foil on my carpet. Great…

“GAWK, NASTY SHITTY FOIL!” said Akemi, gagging. “AW, GROSS!”

“Tell me about it,” I muttered dully.

“Okay I'm off!” said Akemi. She literally ran into a wall in a rush accidentally and fainted.

“Uh…”

“Kakashi-sensei!”

I turned to see Sakura waving at me in my window. I opened it.

“The plan didn't work out after all,” I said. “She—.”

“SHE TOTALLY HAS THE HOTS FOR YOU!” squeaked Sakura happily.

“Wh-WHAT?”

“Didn't you see her?” said Sakura. “She blushed! She—.”

“Was disgusted,” I finished. “She didn't want me to kiss her. You saw her trying to pull me away.”

“No, pulling away from a girl doesn't prove anything,” said Sakura. “As long as she blushed… and I know Akemi-chan, she has much more strength than that!”

“So… you're saying…”

“She has a crush on you sensei,” said Sakura. “Oh, this is gonna be good.”

She looked at me curiously.

“What about you sensei?” she asked. “Got hots for Akemi-chan?”

“Huh?”

Sakura smiled.

“Thought so.”

She ran off before I said anything.

Akemi… a crush on me? I don't… think so…

But what if she does?

I saw Tsunade knock on my door.

“Yes?”

I opened the door to see her looking very grave.

“Kakashi, we need to talk—.”

She looked over Akemi's fainted body. She cleared her throat.

“Uh… okay, I guess this is a bad time then.”

She ran away quickly before I said anything.

I sighed as I looked at Akemi.

Do I… have feelings for her…?

To be continued…

Oh shnap… Things are getting serious. Tsunade may have the answers to Akemi's destiny being in the Naruto world. But will this conclude everything? And Kakashi and Akemi may be getting serious… Tune in for my next chappie!