Naruto Fic: Diplomatic Relations, Part Twenty Maldoror
Notes (Author):
Here, the "last" chapter (without a side story and the epilogue, which probably counted as chapter alone). Posted in two parts as it is a little long: P I fought hard with the tone / content of this chapter, and decided not to go down the road of Drama, but keep it pretty straightforward. I hope to read it ^ _ ^
Part Twenty: Rumors, Lies and Truths.
Lee was just starting his third lap around Suna night when he noticed a shadow that was more than a shadow near the door. Forced a stop and then trotted back a couple of steps to see what he wanted Kankuro.
-I-said Jounin of the Sand as a greeting - What did you do this time? -
- Excuse me? - Lee asked, surprised but always polite.
- Why is "self-imposed challenge is this - Kankuro prepared with a hand gesture indicating circuit Suna.
"Oh, nothing, I'm just exercising-
- At ten o'clock at night? - The thick lines painted on the mouth of Kankuro took a turn durative - Are you going to start training like crazy all night as you did before Sound that attacked you? Because I have to say, do not think that is healthy-
"Oh, no, I was training because I was trying not to have wet dreams with your brother" was the answer that Lee would not give Kankuro in this life.
Before I could stammer something, Kankuro aparto his own question "Does not matter. I was looking for. Temari wants to see us as Gaara as soon as possible-
- Temari? - Lee was on the side of the Arena Jounin in a second - Has returned from his talks with Tsunade-sama? What news is Konoha? Is everything OK over there? And what about our plans to join? Did you bring a letter from Gai-sensei? -
-A Jounin from his escort was at my house ten minutes ago to say he is in the house of Gaara, Kankuro said with a demonstration of patience, "he said tired considerably less you just said-
"Oh, I thought you had seen ... -
" Just look. She wants you for something about international co-villas. I want to because it has something to regañarme. I took a lot of the track you do not want it screaming about punctuality above all
- Well! - Lee walked across the door and trotted through the streets of the town towards the residence of Gaara seated on high. Kankuro followed at a more sluggish. Suna
streets were busy as people went to their afternoon activities. The town would be full of life until midnight, when people go to bed. Would rise at five or six and work until eleven, then would rest in the sun and heat until the mid-afternoon. Suna had his own pace. Unless you were a shinobi of Suna, in which case the timetable would have told you that you had. Lee made a military salute to many patrols returning tired and dirtyDesert l deep, and a forger of weapons in a long working ballista that had been damaged by sandstorm a few days ago, the man looked as if ready to work all night.
Kankuro walked at their own pace, forcing Lee to retreat and wait for him regularly. Despite his mention of the irritation of Temari, or perhaps because of it pro, Kankuro appeared to have no trouble in going through the Suna Clal to the invitation of his sister. Jounin
The two made their way to Gaara's house in silence, he felt awkward to Lee. Had been nearly four weeks since Kankuro had returned and had Lee caught fingering the Kazekage's office last. All had been busy afterthat. The truth was that, Tsunade-sama had not given any mission Envoy, but Lee had more than enough work on their hands, helping the upper echelons of Suna to coordinate the effects of two Villas Hidden in secret to mount an attack third. The little free time was Lee, he spent practicing, or Gaara, or practicing with Gaara if he could drag the Kazekage away from your desk.
As resltado, Lee had not had time to sit down with Kankuro and discover where he stood with regard to man. Kankuro had been a friend before the incident to the Office, but now it was hard to say. It seemed pretty indifferent to be someone through the village with his younger brother's lover, but again, nothing distrustber chest. The pumpkin was on the floor beside her, and seemed larger than usual.
Kankuro-Hey-launched her sister lazily. A movement of the eyelids painted was the only indication he had felt the tension sobyascente.
"Sit down, both shear Temari said, then checked himself and smiled at Lee; was a little forced - How are you? Better light-
ocmpleto "I recovered, thanks," said Lee with caution, sitting as she had said. Kankuro puppet slipped her wrapped in parchment from his back with a thunk and leaned against the counter.
-Yo, Gaara, do you have something to eat? - Asked hopefully, looking at his brother. Gaara did not answer him move.
"No time to think about your stomach-Temari shot him "We have a situation-
" So we met, but that is no reason couple coping with hunger-
"I'll go straight to the point," said Temari, ignoring "There's a rumor circulating at high levels in Konoha that Lee and Gaara is a goal-
That got the attention of his brother back to their present and cemented Lee.
"That rumor originated here in Suna, and I'll find out who started it, I assure you," said Temari, with pursed lips and eyes narrowed dangerously, looking at the door as if ready to catch the culprits immediately - At this point, even has crept into a few well-informed policy in the courts of both villas-
- How serious is the rumor? - sk Kankuro, intriguedmo is not a joke, "he finally Temari, Lee-dirigéndose should take it seriously. Before others do. So far, only a rumor ... and exaggerated for anyone who does not know you or Gaara. They are basing it on something solid. Just the way you saved his life, and the fact that the two spend much time together and are close. I'm ready to bet that those who think seriously rumored that they are already sleeping together, just using this as a slur ... -
"But we do," Lee said in disbelief.
"Yes, I know, that's the problem. Sooner or later, the brightest are going to connect some points, and realize that it is much more than a rumor or a joke. And at that point, the hierarchy of both towns will have manycho to say about it. You are a diplomatic envoy and military, are supposed to remain impartial and defend the interests of your villa in our alliance, while trying to objectively Gaara. A Konoha not like Gaara's influence on you; A Suna not like your influence
-Gaara-Temari, yu never ... -
- I know! - Temari shot, interrupting the exclamation of Lee "But people will use this against you and against Gaara will not mind. And this rumor ... from what little I've heard of it ... - his eyes ranged down the back of Gaara, and quickly concluded: "Just say you have an unhealthy turn. Malicious. And no wonder, considering who I suspect
strategy after him - after him? - Kankuro asked quickly.
"Yes.
having removed, Temari, Kankuro and Lee froze and turned to Gaara, who had spoken for the first time since Lee had entered. His voice was so cold, clean and dry as pure ice. Had not yet turned.
"He believed in the power and absolute purity of our town and their blood lines," continued Gaara, with no trace of sentiment or inflection.
-Um, yeah Temari's voice sounded strangely human and harassed, falling in the silence that had followed the statement "Under cold ... the previous Kazekage, a ninja from Suna that had an affair with another villa Shinobi could expect degradation, banishment or worse hell, "he added slowly, to benefit Lee. There was a vicious snorting
or part of relojr Kankuro when he looked at the kitchen wall. Gaara no further comment. Lee wondered if her lover had been aware of the attitude of Suna when they had gathered. Should have been, but Gaara, who had a difficult time remembering which was a part of the town, or indeed of the human species, tended to think that the rules never applied to him, were in their favor or not.
Lee rubbed his forehead had the onset of a migraine, I did not realize ... In Konoha, we have a kind of ... not that we do not respect the rules, but our Shinobi have leeway to interpret them. Is agreed that when a Jounin live abroad for a certain amount of time, he or she has a few weeks of grabody would come to light, but by degrees, until they became a secret from everyone knew but no one disputes. Accepted in silence, never mentioned, as many secrets in Suna. I'm not sure how Konoha would have reacted when he got to them ... but my observations, no doubt'd had "leeway" to interpret your own rules. Konoha is more tolerant than us. I thought that as he showed he could still do a good job and impartial, even if you two were involved for many months, then they could ignore everything for the sake of our alliance-
- But do you think would not work now? - Kankuro asked, looking the back of his sister carefully.
-No. Rumors spread... -
Temari had been staring at the table, while giving back to Gaara an occasional fleeting glance as if judging their reactions to his words. Lee gave an intense gaze, and stopped talking abruptly when he caught a glimpse of the look on his face.
Lee took a deep breath and in a tone remarkably level, said: "So, if I understood well, do you want me to hide in Suna and indirectly lie to the authorities of my house with help from Gaara? -
The kitchen clock made one click, sounded uncomfortably high in the heavy silence. No brother looked at Gaara, in a way that revealed that their responses were in the minds of both. But Gaara said nothing, not even twitched.
-Lee Temari said, trying todo this will look better in the morning, and I know I can find a way to negotiate ... -
"Thanks Gaara said softly But I need to talk to Lee now,
Temari looked like his was to discuss something else, worse rose Kankuro fast, it took her scroll puppet on his shoulder, grabbed his arm and led her to the kitchen door. Lee
shown looked without seeing. I could not believe how radically had shifted his life. It felt like it was a career night and found himself trotting on the edge of an abyss.
-Lee-
- Yes? -
"If you want to leave, then you have to do now. Do it quickly. Suna leaves tonight and do not let me see you go, "
Lee looked at the back straight. It hab"Think of yourself," the words were harsh, and Lee hugged closer to Gaara, knowing that it must have hurt.
"I am thinking in me," she whispered I need you, Gaara. I am happy with you. If you can not stop ... even if he had not made such a promise,
"Maybe you should Gaara's voice was broken by tension, Lee knew that kind of strength it took for her lover to say those words, and what was costing "Because if you had to choose. Between you and the safety of my villa. I ... --The
you choose them and I would not expect anything different, "said Lee, looking sternly Gaara reflects on l" That window does not change my decision. I'm not going anywhere, Gaara. I do not care about my career, a hotheaded loser was not asbeing. And I'm sure Tsunade-sama will support me on that. As always says that politicians are the reason why drinking-
Gaara's face was unreadable, the mask was absolute control. Lee looked at what felt like a long time.
- Do not you realize ... that could demend that ...? -
- What? - Lee asked when Gaara's voice faded.
Gaara just looked at him. Lee felt strangely naked under that scrutiny and not in a good and interesting way. He wondered how cold and precise thoughts were going through the mind of your lover.
right, "said Gaara suddenly, and sounded more like the Kazekage" The easiest way to put this on ourselves and disarm our enemy is to discuss it with Tsunadeto; Orochimaru plans are making our alliance at risk. And the more we delay, the greater the chances that he has success-
"But ... - Lee repeated, and then ran to catch up, while Gaara was at the foot of the stairs. "Temari and Kankuro
can take my duties, like when I'm on a mission. Now move forward, "he added Gaara on his shoulder.
Lee went after her boyfriend when the latter went to find a couple of things in his bedroom, his head was spinning and I was terribly worried that this was a bad decision to Gaara part for many reasons large and small. Temari had good intentions, but Lee was not possible for the lying and hiding here and hang around there ... would Jugar Orochimaru game, and would not do that, so Lee had to return to Konoha that was self-evident. He would leave tonight. But first he had to talk to Gaara on estrus.
Ten minutes later, when Gaara opened the door of his home, Lee was halfway through the list of reasons why this was a Bad Idea. Gaara had not yet answered any of them, which meant that his head was full of cold determination that it could kill a lot of enemies in a ridiculously short time.
Then Gaara stopped so suddenly that Lee hit him disrupts his last argument with a startled "oof!". There were attempts to deter Lee who had arrested his lover. Kankuro isba between Gaara and exit to the patio, leaning against the wooden decorative frame near the entrance, hands in his pockets.
-note my complete lack of surprise and pure, "said the puppet, looking at the bottle of water hanging on Gaara's shoulder.
Gaara pulled away from Lee, surrounding his brother and turned to face him completely "If you think you're going to stop me, you're about to find your feet encased in a sandy boots only dissolve at some point tomorrow morning, he said.
Kankuro waved his hand as his was swatting a fly annoying "I'm not stopping. But I'm not going to let you run around the field alone. It is unlikely, but perhaps anticipated that react Orochimarugo to the border-
Lee looked as if he had gone mad, then turned when he felt a presence behind him materialize. Mirí to a flat, white mask of one of the ANBU of the sand.
"Sir," the voice was dimmed after the metarl, addressing Gaara-I will go by the Guardian One and the accompany-there was no please or thank you on that statement, noted Lee
Gaara looked at the masked man, and then to brother. The ANBU suddenly disappeared, apparently taking the silence as acquiescence Gaara.
"will not be able to keep up Gaara said abruptly.
"We'll do the best we can," said Kankuro, and go after you. We will only be a few hours after you as maximum-
"I want you to stay here and keep an eye on my place Suna
Kankuro was adjusting the straps that held her scrolls on his back. We'll look at him responded without a Temari do that, and then when we she can be reckless and skinned men ESUP. Has an issue with respect to that, "Gaara examined
painted features his brother for a short moment, then nodded. He motioned to Lee to follow him and jumped into the darkness outside.
-Um, Gaara, who was the ANBU? - Asked Lee, as they approached the wall. I had the strange feeling that he had seen the man, or at least feel his presence, only tracks the edge of your perception, as if the ANBU had been in the act of going was to see Lee cuanodra Gaara.
-Bodyguard, "said Gaara, short, with eyes in the darkness before them.
-Oh-Lee focused on running, but made a mental note to ask Gaara on that later, because I was curious. How long had he been watching this guy ... ...? Lee continued his thought to its logical conclusion and suddenly decided he did not ask about the ANBU Gaara, because he was not sure I could live with the answer. And then ran
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.-. Notes
Nakokun (translator):
This is the first part of the last chapter. Optra is the half, a couple side stories and an epilogue, if not I lose something ...
See you in seven days. Nakokun
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