Author: Hey, author-san here to tell y'all beautiful readers that-ah!
Zabuza: Watch out!
Author: *author ducks* Watch it! *author glares at a sheepish Zabuza*
Zabuza: It's your fault for standing there
Author: Zabuza, so help me-What are you even doing here? You're not on till the next ache or so-
Zabuza: Oh, sorry....let me just- *Zabuza takes it and leaves in a cloud of smoke*
Author:*Author sighs then facepalms* -Anyways, as I was saying...Naruto doesn't belong to me, only the original plot and charters. Warning mentions of abuse and mild language, go forth at your own risk.......enjoy
Also ps,
1) I will not put warnings for language from here on out just brace yourselves that there may be some language coming from certain chapters/characters
2) Sorry for the super long wait I will still continue just super slow at writing these drafts for, reasons.
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IRENE'S POV
The next day I woke up hearing some mutters and whispers, my eyes flutter open to see my friends standing over me "What the heck are you doing here-" I paused and looked at my clock "-its 8 in the morning explain or else someones gonna get it" I said the last part darkly with an evil grin.
"W-we wanted to ask if you wanted to come with us?" Neko asked sheepishly
"where?" I asked, raising an eyebrow
"we're visiting our extended family out of the village," Casey explained. "They're way nicer than the ones here"
"Wow, you're doing anything to avoid your dad. Is it that bad?" I question
"Yeah" Neko says
"he totally disregarded our existence so why not have some fun then? He won't mind anyway," Casey chirped happily.
"As if he cares," Neko scoffs, arms crossed.
"Neko!"
"Its true" he hums, Casey had this face that said that her brother is right
"sure sounds fun to get out of this dusty village." I replied "Just let me change and pack real quick, ok?" they nodded and started to head out of my room
It didn't take me long to pack as I had a minimalist room with only the essentials since I usually travel a lot and don't settle down for long periods of time.
I pulled my hair in a high ponytail with some of my hair hanging out as my bangs did their thing and a simple yet cute outfit perfect for traveling in my opinion
When I was done, I met my friend in the living room as they sat at the bar of my open kitchen that was connected to my living room
"So, I'm ready." I clasped my hands together cheerfully with a small smile
"hey, your drooling again." Casey monotonously points out
"Oh, am I?" he said, trying to play it off like it didn't even happen.
'real smooth' a small grin painted itself on my face
"hears a word of advice Neko, we both know you have a blatant crush on her, but she won't see you in that same light," his sister harshly whispered which made him deflate, probably bumbed that he got friend-zoned
"Nee, your mean" he complained
"I'm just telling at it is", she replied with her hand on her hip
"break it up you guys," I said defusing the sibling tension "so are we done now or I'll really make you" Ireene say passive-aggressively, giving an innocent smile
The two give a hesitate nod with a small bead of sweat
"Your mean" Neko said cowering behind his sister
"But you love me" I hummed
"Yeah" Casey said with a small smirk
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It took a couple of days to reach the destination but soon we made it to the village, a giant area on the Peninsula a few tall mountains and border the sea
"cool village" I comment
"yep"
"so why did you decide to take this little trip"
"Well if you really want to know then I'll tell ya" Casey stated
"What! Your gonna tell her?! I know She's our friend and teammate and all, but this is a personal matter that-"
"Neko! Shut up, you coward!" she yelled, making her twin flinch slightly, she then turned to me and started to explain it all. "Anyways, you want to hear why: I'll start a few days after graduation and our team came together....."
FLASHBACK
"Father, Father, we passed!" Neko happily cheered "aren't you happy for us?" he added
Casey was behind him with her arms crossed 'tsk, kiss up' she thought
"I don't care if you did or not. At least now that means I'll get peace and quiet around here" their father retorted, turning Neko's happy smile into a gloomy frown as Casey came up behind him and put a reassuring hand on her brother's shoulder. "now be of use and prepare dinner"
"Okay, father" Neko said as he dragged himself to the kitchen
Casey then walked up and confronted the man "No cool. I can't get how that moron can still love you, cause I sure don't. You changed after mom's death...and not for the better." she growled at the last part, narrowing her eyes "You're no one but some stranger to me; that's all you will be." She said staring at the man, that's her father down.
"What did you say, you insolent child" he retorted back as he slowly stood up from his seat "I provide for you and this is how you thank me."
"I'm saying that your a terrible father, cause I have a spine, unlike Neko, and it's time he really knew the man you are," she said still having a cold glare
"How dare you talk back, brat" Her father growled, Cassidy knew she hit the nerve, when he inching closer to the girl, She took a few steps back until her back hit the wall "Where did all your big talk go, huh" he taunted with a small smirk
she let out a low growl and spat "Go to hell" she tries to muster up what courage she had left. But her eyes said different, fear and terror-filled, growing the size of discs, her body started to tremble with each step the man took until he was looming over the girl 'I'm not scared, I'm not scared, I'm-I'm scared'
Neko came out to the noise "hey, is everything fine" he asked even tho he already knew the answer to the question... 'things were not fine, they were very not fine' he thought as he saw his sister on the ground with a bright red imprint on her cheek and fresh bruises on her arms. "Cas-" he exclaimed concerned as he ran up to his sister "Cassidy, are you okay?!"
"I'm fine" she grunted rubbing the spot where the man hit her
"Are you sure" Neko replied, not believing his sister
"Yeah. It's just a little scratch, that's all" the female brushes off as she sat back up on her knees
"Did he do this? Did dad." he said warily "why?!" Neko helps Casandra back on her feet
"don't ask questions that you don't want the answer to dear brother" she replies "Just get out of here."
Casey once back on her feet leans her weight against the wall still feeling a bit sore.
"What?! No! I won't just leave you!" he shakes his head violently in protest
"This isn't time to argue, get out before you get hurt. Go, god damn it!"
"Im not leaving you Cas, I'm not leaving you all alone with him" Neko shouts back
"I'd listen to the girl if I were you boy" the man sneered bit drunkenly "unless you want to share in the punishment, I don't mind either way" a malleus grin crept on the man's face
"why do you have to be so fricking stubborn, Neko! Now of all times." Cassandra shouted, "get out before you get hurt."
"w-what about you then?!" Neko asked a bit shaken "No, I won't just abandon you. Not now" he protests firmly
"I-know medical ninjutsu, don't worry, I can handle this. You get to a safe place. Plus I started this all, it should be I that ends this"
"But still that doesn't mean that your in no shape to fight." He steps in front of her and stands protectively between her and their father "Let me be the older one and protect you this time" faintly grinned, fire burning in his amber eyes.
The twins were sitting in their shared room talking "now do you see, he changed. He's not the same person we knew 4years ago. After mom's death, he just, changed. He became a drunk neglectful attic and a shell of his former self" Casey explains, holding an ice pack to her head
"I knew he was depressed and all about her death but..."
"That's cause you still have a blind admiration for the man, I don't blame you. You were-and still are a child." She said comfortly, putting her free hand on his back and patting it "But news flash: He's not the same and he will never be." she says being a bit more blunt about it. Letting out a low growl "...Sorry to burst your bubble but that's reality"
"No, I'm sorry I didn't see it earlier. Maybe it's cause I'm in a denial and just wish that it'll still be the same" the older twin spoke
"I totally get it, but you need to accept that's not the case." Casey pats Neko comforting
Neko rested his head in his sister's chest, staring back with a distance and wistful expression "I wish mom was here, I wish things were like they were before"
"Me too, neeks" Cassidy replied in a soft tone
END
"Wow sorry to hear" I replied, frowning a bit after Casey was done telling her story. I give my sympathy to them.
"No don't" she assured "it's your decision"
"So, What now? Your gonna runaway" I question
"just for the meantime," Cassandra says
"That won't solve anything, running away I mean" I point out
"How would y-"
Casey flicks her brother upside down on the back of the head "What's with you? you're being more impertinent than usual today"
He huffs and crossed his arms "I sorry" Neko sighed
"I get it but that doesn't give you a valid reason to lash out, especially at Nya" Cassandra points out, putting her hands on her hip
"Yeah, I guess your right" he scratches the back of his neck sheepishly
"I totally get it, a lot happened. But that's why you wanted to take this trip, right? To get away for a bit" I point out "So how bout we get going and get exploring the town, alright" I said trying to lighten the tension mood
"Yeah," the sister and brother says in union with a curt nod
"It's not as big as the leaf but what it makes up in people," Casey says
It seems that it worked cause the tenseness immediately dispersed and they seem to have reverted back to their cheerful selves.
A small grin appeared on my face from that knowledge, sniggering a bit.
"Race you!" exclaimed as she started to take off down the mountainside towards the village.
Neko and I exchanged brief glances before we started racing after the blue-haired girl
"Hey Casey, no fair! You cheated."
"C'mon, wait up you guys!"