A Jinchuriki's Tears- Ch.17

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Chapter 17

I lurched forward in my bed, my hands flailing out crazily, hitting open air. A white hot pain shot through my back and I winced, frantically looking around, trying to figure out where I was. 

Suddenly someone was on top of me, forcing my shoulder back onto the pillows so I wouldn’t move.

I blinked and stared at the figure that was Sasuke that was standing over me.

Stop moving, idiot. You’re going to open your wounds again. Seriously...He mouthed.

I blinked again and relaxed my arms. 

“What happened?” I asked.

He looked at me, What do you mean, ‘What happened?’ Me and Kiba walked you home, Kiba said goodbye and you fell asleep on your bed. That’s it...Are you ok? He asked, concern flashing in his eyes.

I blinked and rolled my head sideways, my mouth hanging open. It was genjutsu the entire time, I thought miserably. And he got me while I was in the village to...I am so weak....

Sasuke tapped my forehead, Are you ok? He asked.

I nodded and rolled my eyes. He smirked at me and got off of my bed. I looked around, judging by the sun shining through the windows it was probably around noon.

Man, I slept a lot.... I’ll say ya did. Ryuu scoffed. Jeeze. Anyways, I’m still repairing your hearing...It’ll probably take another day or two. Why are you taking so long?! I hissed. Hey! It’s quite difficult to repair the eardrum! It’s a delicate process so shut up! He said angrily. I snorted, I could probably do it in a day. I said smirking. Oh shut up. He said as he faded away.

I sighed and stretched before getting out of bed and walking over to the bathroom to change. When I closed and locked the door  I turned to the mirror and looked at my reflection. My shoulder length dark brown hair was sticking up in random places and there were huge bags under my eyes. I peered closer at myself and gasped, jumping back and hitting my back against the wall hard. I looked again and shivered, sinking to the floor, my stomach hurting.

Across the length of my neck there was a black slash mark, like someone had cut off my head. I trembled nervously. 

I thought that was a genjutsu! I thought frantically. It was. Ryuu muttered. Then why do I have a slash mark on my neck?! You can totally see it to! That’s the part that confuses me to... He trailed.

I clutched my neck, my fingers brushing over the mark slowly. I took a deep breath and stood up, changing into fresh clothes, that happened to be a pair of Sasukes, and looking in the mirror. The mark was still there. I sighed and tied my headband around my neck instead of my waist. It felt really weird but I guess I’ll have to live with it until the mark goes away.

Great....I thought walking out of the bathroom.

Sasuke raised his hand and I looked at him. Are you ok? I heard a loud bang in the bathroom.

I smiled. “I fell trying to get my clothes on,” I said giggling.

He gave me a look.

“Oh shut up!” I said, he cupped his ear and I cleared my throat. “Shut up!” I yelled.

He laughed and grabbed my shoulders, pushing me out the door.

“Where are we going?” I asked.

He put his head over my shoulder and looked at me sideways. For a walk, he said.

I shivered as he moved back and his chin rubbed my neck. I swallowed the blush that was coming on and jumped down the steps.

“Well, come on!” I said happily.

He smiled and jumped after me. We walked in silence for a minute and I absentmindedly thought of Kiba. My hand went up to my necklace. Sasuke glanced at me and raised his hand. I glanced at him.

Where’d you get the necklace? He asked.

“Kiba gave it to me for my birthday.” I smiled.

Sasuke frowned, When was your birthday? He asked.

I looked forward and held the pendant tighter, “July 23.” I muttered.

Sasuke flinched and looked at me.

“Yeah, it’s your birthday to. I know.” I said tapping my forehead and looking down.

He lifted my chin up with his index finger, Why didn’t you tell me? He said.

I smiled. “Because it was nothing. I don’t even keep track of my birthdays.” I laughed running ahead of him. “Now come on!” I said, walking fast ahead of him.

He rolled his eyes and ran to catch up to me, walking close to me like I was a child. I frowned. Just because I’m deaf doesn’t mean I can’t take care of myself. I thought stubbornly.

We turned left onto a busy street. It looked like it was the market. I cringed slightly but kept walking with Sasuke, my eyes darting around at all the people. 

As we walked through the street people realized we were there and began whispering to each other things I couldn’t hear and giving me dirty looks like I was some rabid animal.

I clenched my fists and walked a little faster. People were beginning to stare at Sasuke weirdly to. I glanced around, almost everyone’s eyes were on me or Sasuke. I glanced at him, he didn’t seem to notice. I walked a little bit faster before breaking into a run, running straight into a man I didn’t see before. I bounced back and landing on my butt, wincing as pain ran through my back. I looked up at the man.

You have the nerve to run in me you ...... He last words I couldn’t decipher correctly as he raised his foot.

I cringed and scrambled trying to get up but failing. Then Sasuke was in front of me, clutching the mans foot firmly and glaring straight at him.

The man cringed and Sasuke threw his leg sideways, sending the man sliding that way. The other people glared angrily at Sasuke but didn’t go towards him. He turned around, still glaring, and helped me up. Walking out of the street like nothing happened.

We walked in silence and whenever Sasuke lifted up his hand I ignored him, my head bowed. I felt someone tap my back and collapsed into Kiba’s familiar arms, silent tears streaming down my face. Kiba’s arms curled around me and patted my back comfortingly as he asked Sasuke what happened. I felt his arms tighten around me angrily when Sasuke finished explaining and I clutched his chest even harder, burying my face in his warm chest.

After a few minutes he lifted my chin, Hey, it’ll be alright ok? You’ve got me and Sasuke here to take care of you. We promise, nothing will ever happen to you. Ok? Now come on, stop crying, it makes your face look funny. He said.

I wiped my eyes and took a step back. Laughing slightly.

Oh wow...I am so weak...I thought blankly. Oh shut up. I don’t want to hear your self pity. Ryuu scoffed. I blinked. Hey now, that’s not very nice. I thought teasingly. Well I’m not a very nice dragon. He said back. I laughed, Yeah, because I’ve totally met nicer ones. I thought, laughing.

Kiba tapped my shoulder. Are you gonna be ok?

I nodded and began walking down the road.

“3 days.” I said blankly.

They nodded, Sasuke on my right and Kiba on my left.

“Then it’s time I stopped crying and being a p***y, isn’t it?” I laughed, straightening up.

They looked at me.

“I mean...If I cry again...I’ll surely be punished...I actually give Ryuu permission to punish me.” I said crazily.

They stopped me.

What are you thinking?! Sasuke mouthed.

You can’t just say things like that!! Crying is natural! And with your life...I’m surprised your not crying all the time! Kiba mouthed, pushing Sasuke out of the way.

I closed my eyes and laughed. “You guys don’t get it, you never will. You see, I have a goal in life. And to accomplish that goal, I can’t be crying and feeling sorry for myself.” I said staring at the sky.

They shook me furiously. Snap out of it! They both yelled.

I laughed and pushed them off. “You wouldn’t understand, now would you?” I said walking away. 

This time they tackled me, Kiba landing on top of me and pushing my shoulders down hard.

Knock it off! I’m not going to take that kind of crap coming from your mouth! Do you hear me?!?! He yelled.

I shook my head and smiled, “Actually I don’t-”

Sasuke’s fist came sailing towards my face. I thrashed furiously but I couldn’t dodge it. His fist collided with my temple, snapping my head to the left and causing spit to fly out of my mouth. I coughed and looked at him angrily.

“WHAT THE HELL!?!” I screamed.

Just stop it already! Please, Misaki! This isn’t like you!!! Kiba mouthed frantically.

I thrashed even more.

“When I get out of here Uchiha. You are so DEAD!” I screamed.

Kiba hit me in the mouth and I coughed, spitting out blood on the ground.

“STOP IT!!!” He yelled.

Something in my ears popped as Kiba’s voice shredded through my ear drums. I screamed out in pain and threw him off of me, clutching my ears. 

“AHHHHH!!!!! RYUU!!!!” I yelled in pain as my head throbbed.

“It’s not my fault your idiot friend decided to gang beat and yell at you!!! I told you I’d be done in a few days!!!!! You useless weakling!” He yelled through me.

I clutched my ears even harder as the pain mounted.

“AHHH!!!! IT HURTS!!! IT HURTS!!!!” I yelled.

Kiba and Sasuke moved towards me but I stood up and backed away.

“GET AWAY FROM ME!” I yelled.

My head throbbed again and I flung out my arms, as if I was hitting an invisible person. I screamed again and flashed as far away from them as I could.

Author's Note

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