Ashalita Phoenix
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You are probably wondering who the hell is Miroku. Don't worry. He is just a character I made up. 
Chapter Ten: Miroku Returns
“Listen everyone… Ashley and I will do a singing duel.” Sasori announced. “Since this is Aleria and Alexia’s birthday, they will choose the theme.”
“How about something sexy???” Alexia cheered.
“Something that deals with love and hate…” Aleria said. “That is very easy don’t you think.”
“That is fine by me…” Sasori said. “I will go first Ashley.”
“Okay…” Ashley said, blushing. I am so nervous… Why am I so nervous?
“Oh Yeah…” The piano and the electric guitar started playing. “Oh Yeah… So scare of breaking in that you won’t let it bend. And I wrote you hundred letters I will never send. Sometimes these cuts hurt so much deeper than they seem. You have the cover up and rather let them leave.” Sasori sang. “So let me be and I’ll set you free. Oh yeah, I am in misery. There isn’t anybody who can confront me. Oh yeah, why won’t you answer me? The silence is slowly killing me. Oh yeah, girl you really knock me back, you really knock me back. Now I am going to get you back, I am going to get you back.” The crowd cheered for them. “Your softy skin and how it mixed with mine. The way it feels to be, completely intertwine. It not like I didn’t care is that I didn’t know. Not what I didn’t feel, it is what I didn’t show. So let me be and I’ll set you free. I am in misery. There isn’t anybody who can confront me. Oh yeah, why won’t you answer me? The silence is slowly killing me. Oh yeah, girl you really knock me back, you really knock me back. Now I am going to get you back, I am going to get you back.” He walked towards the crowd.
“Wow… He is so good.” Ino said, smiling. “He is so cute.”
“Is there a guy that you don’t think he’s cute Ino?” Shikamaru asked.
“SHUT UP SHIKAMARU…” Ino screamed.
“Ashley looks nervous up there.” Kiba said.
“I guess having competition makes her feel weird and she is not singing in the Toad Stool.” Neji explained. “And also, everyone she knows is here…”
“You said your fate is shaking. You may be mistaking to keep me wide awake, waiting for the sun. I’m desperate and confused. So far away from you… I get her there and I don’t get where I have to go.” He sang, looking through the crowd. “Why do you do what you’re doing to me? Why won’t you answer me? Why do you do what you’re doing to me? Why won’t you answer me? I am in misery. There isn’t anybody who can confront me. Oh yeah, why won’t you answer me? The silence is slowly killing me. Oh yeah, girl you really knock me back, you really knock me back. Now I am going to get you back, I am going to get you back.” They all screamed.
“It’s your turn Ashley.” Sasori said, smiling.
“Yeah…” She replied, looking uneasy. Come on Ashley… You can do this… She walked to the microphone. “You guys want sexy right?” Everyone cheered. “Every love encounter starts with one touch.” Then the drums started to play. Ashley walked towards the stage with a wooden chair while the band added the guitar. Ash put the chair in front of her and she sat on it. And then the base joined in. “We’ve been here too long, trying to get along. Pretending that you all so shy…” The boys gave her desirable looks. “I like a natural man, doing all I can. My temperature is running high.” She sat on the side of the chair and bend down. “Cry at night… Knowing inside that we have so much to share… I hope its fine, if you got the time. But I don’t have any time to spare. Yeah… do you want to touch?”
“GO ASHLEY…” Alexia cheered.
“I LOVE YOU ASHLEY.” Deidara screamed.
“And yet she doesn’t love you…” Itachi added.
“SHUT UP…” Deidara screamed.
“Yeah…” The boys screamed, jumping up and down.
“Do you want to touch?” She sang, swaying her body. When she got back up, she stood up the chair, going crazy with her blue hair.
“Yeah…” The boys screamed.
“Do you want to touch me there? Where?” She sang, running her hand through her skin. She lean the chair forward and it fell while landing on her feet. She started walking on the walkway. “Do you want to touch?”
“Yeah…” Boys screamed, cheering for her. They were whistling and throwing roses.
“Do you want to touch me there? Where?” She sang; picking one rose and giving a blow kiss to the boys. They fainted when they received it. “YEAH…”
“Yeah oh Yeah… Oh Yeah…” The boys chanted.
“Damn I want to touch her…” Kiba said. He kept his gaze on her. Then he had a nosebleed. "I love her..."
"Are you okay?" Gaara asked.
"YEAH..."
“I know what you are thinking” Sasuke snapped. “You are not laying a hand on her.”
“Calm down Sasuke…” Kiba said. “It was just a joke.”
“Every girl and boy needs a little joy; all you do is sit and stare.” She sang. One boy walked up on stare and she smoothed his cheek. “Begging on your knees… Baby won’t you please, run your fingers through my hair.” She circled around him. She then pushed him back. “My…My…My… Whisky and Wine… Only makes you feel so fine… Right or Wrong… I’m going to turn you on. Can you see we are wasting time? Yeah… So do you want to touch?”
“Yeah…” The boys screamed.
“Do you want to touch?” She sang.
“Yeah…” The boys screamed.
“Do you want to touch me there? Where?” She sang. “Do you want to touch?”
“Yeah…” Boys screamed, cheering for her.
“Do you want to touch me there? Where?” Ashley sang. “Where? Yeah…”
“Yeah oh Yeah… Oh Yeah…” The boys chanted.
“Do yah… Do yah…” Ashley sang.
“Yeah oh Yeah… Oh Yeah…” The boys chanted. She walked into the crowd and all the boys were clinching towards her.
“Do yah… Do yah…” Ash sang. Everyone cheered. They lifted her up. “Thank you…”
“I guess I lose.” Sasori said, smiling. She will be someone special in the future.
“Sorry for keeping you waiting, Sasori.” Ashley said, walking towards me. “Aleria will be here in a minute. She is talking to father.”
“It’s alright…” I said. I was visiting along with Aleria. We were in a tour and we thought to visit her family. This was my first time I ever met Ashley. Ashley poured me some tea and placed the cup in front of me. “Thank you…”
“You’re welcome.” She said, smiling. “Are you hungry?” She pulled put a plate of cookies. “I baked these for daddy but you can eat some.”
“Thank you… You really baked these…” I asked.
“Yes… Mrs. Akimichi taught me how to bake. She is the owner of the best bakery in this city.” She answered, smiling. I took a bite and it was amazing. “So how is it?”
“It’s delicious.” I replied, smiling back. “You are good.”
“Thank you…” She replied. Then her father entered the room. “Daddy, I finished…”
“Really…” He said, staring at her. “Did you give some to our guest?”
“Of course, I know how to be a hostess.” She pouted. Now I know what everyone meant that she looks like her father, she had the same baby blue hair and green emerald eyes. “He likes my cookies Daddy…”
“I see… It is good to meet you Sasori. Aleria told me everything and I am grateful that you saved her.” He said.
“Don’t mention it…” I replied. Then all of the sudden, a man burst in the room and pointed a gun towards Ashley. “ASHLEY…” He was injured. He was in bandages.
“You again… I thought my daddy took you to the hospital.” She said.
“I am not done yet.” The man screamed. “You are going to pay.”
“You are so stupid.” She replied. “My daddy is going to kill you.”
“WHAT DID YOU SAY?” The man snapped. “I have a gun here so I called the shots.”
“Do you want a cookie before you do something stupid?” She said, offering a cookie.
“Sure…” The man said, grabbing one. He started eating. “Did anyone tell you that you are a weird girl?”
“Nope…” She replied.
“Mr. Hisatake, what to do?” I asked. He wasn’t even worried about his daughter. “Mr. Hisatake…”
“Don’t worry… She is not in danger.” He replied.
“Oh, I have something for you.” Ashley said.
“What is it?” The man asked, putting his gun down. She pulled out a shotgun and placed it on his forehead. “WHAT…”
“Surprise…” She cheered, giggling. I was shocked. Where did she get that shotgun? “So are you ready for that something I was supposed to give you?”
“Please… Don’t hurt me…” The man pleaded.
“Give me your gun…” She commanded. The man swiftly gave her his gun. “Mister, I want you to go back to the hospital and rethink your life. You are a good guy and this bad guy act is not really your thing.” She was giving him advice. “Goodbye Mister and good day…” She gave him the whole plate of cookies. “And enjoy these…”
“Thank you…” He said, bowing towards her. “Thank you…” He raced away.
“Ashley…” Her father said. It thought she was going to get busted for holding a shotgun. “You gave him all the cookies. I didn’t even get any.” I thought wrong.
“I can make more.” She said, smiling. She gave him the man’s gun. “I will give you a whole tray of cookies.”
“With some green tea…”
“Yes… And I am going to give some to Naruto, Chouji, Shikamaru, and that loser Sasuke.” She replied. I guess those were her friends. Somehow, they sounded like boys.
“Alright but you better hurry.” Her father said.
“Ashley, where did you get a shotgun?”
“This…” She said, pointing it to me. She pulled the trigger and water squirt on my face. “I got it from Mrs. Kushina. She and I were planning on pulling a prank of her husband Mr. Minato.”
“Did something happen?” Aleria asked, walking in the room. “I heard yelling.”
“Nothing Big Sister…” Ashley replied. Everyone in the city taught her some things but she learned most from her father. That was the first time I met her…
“Sasori, you did great…” Ashley said, smiling at him.
“You beat me…” Sasori said, smiling back. Ashley bowed in front of him and walked away from the stage. Then the crowd started chanting her name. “I think they want another one.”
“I guess I can sing them another one.” Ashley said, placing the microphone towards her lips. “Do you guys want another one?” Everyone shouted yes. “I guess I have one.” She took a deep breath. “There’s a fire starting in my heart. Reaching a fever pinch and it’s bringing me half a dark.”
“Finally that I can see you crystal clear… Go ahead and sell me out, outing I should bear.” A voice sang. She turned and found a boy with silver wavy hair and black eyes. He walked up the stages. “See how I leave with every piece of you. Don’t underestimate that thing that I can do.”
“Who is that?” Gaara asked.
“A boy I want to beat up.” Naruto snapped. “He is the jerk that hurt Ashley when we were kids.”
“What’s his name?” Gaara asked.
“Miroku…” Ashley whispered. What is he doing here?
“There’s a fire starting in my heart. Reaching a fever pinch and it’s bringing me half a dark.” The boy continued singing. “The scars of your love remind me of us. They keep me thinking that we almost had it all.” She put the chair up and sat on it, avoiding him. “The scars of your love leave me breathless and I can’t help feeling…”
“You could’ve had it all.” They both sang. “Rolling in the deep… You have my heart inside your hand but you play it to the beat…”
“Throw your soul through every open door…” The boy sang.
“Count your blessings to find what you look for.” Ashley said, still looking away. He circled around her.
“Turn my sorrow into treasure gold.” He sang.
“Pay me back in kind and reap of what you stole.” She sang.
“Yeah… We could’ve had it all.” They sang. “We could’ve had it all… it all…it all…. It all….” He walked in front of her and offered her hand. She walked away from him.
“Hey…” He screamed. She turned with anger in her eyes.
“We could’ve had it all.” They both sang. “Rolling in the deep… You have my heart inside your hand and you play it to the beat…”
“It’s good to see you again Ashley.” He said. She kept silent. “Ashley…” She raced off the stage, leaving him alone.
“Ashley…” Sasuke said, watching her runaway.
“I will get her.” Gaara said, racing towards her. “Ashley… She was right in front of me…” He walked around the shore and still no sign of Ashley. Man she is fast… She wasn’t kidding about her fast feet. Then he found her swimming in the ocean. “ASHLEY….” Is she insane? She was swimming back but with someone on her back. She came to shore and he raced towards her. “Who is that?”
“I don’t know… He was yelling for help.” Ashley explained, placing the boy down. “He is not breathing.” She listened to his pulse. She then placed her hands on his chest and pushed it down. “Come on…”
“Should we get your sister?” Gaara asked.
“No…” She replied. She then did mouth to mouth with the boy. “Come on…” Then the boys started coughing. “Are you okay?”
“Thank you…” The little boy said, staring at her. Who is this? Is this my guardian angel? I’ve never thought guardian angels can be so damn sexy. “Wow…”
“Be careful next time…” She said, smiling. He blushed in front of her. “You almost drown kid.”
“Damn you are hot.” The boy said. She was speechless.
“Kid, do you have a name?” Gaara asked, folding his arms. Great, she has another fan.
“Yeah, my name is…”
“KONAHAMARU…” A voice screamed. They turned and found Asuma, their Physic teacher. “I told you to wait for me.”
“Uncle…” The boy said, looking scared. He was hugging Ashley, sinking his face in her breast.
“Asuma sensei, you know this kid.” Gaara asked. I want to kill this kid… Ashley didn’t even pull him away.
“Yeah, he is my stupid nephew.” Asuma said, pulling the little boy’s ear. “I told you to stay away from the ocean. It’s too deep. Also, I was going to take you in but you had to rush in the damn water.”
“OUCH… UNCLE LET ME GO…” He screamed. “Uncle, please stop it. Not in front of her…”
“Asuma sensei, please take it easy on him.” Ashley said. “He almost died.”
“Yeah…” Konohamaru agreed, blushing.
“Thank you for saving him.” Asuma said. “We must be leaving.” He walked away while pulling the boy’s ear. “Come on idiot…”
“THAT HURTS…” He screamed, getting pulled away. “I didn’t even get her name.”
“She is too old for you. Have a crush on a girl your own age?” Asuma snapped.
“Do I really look that hot?” Ashley asked, turning to Gaara. “What do you think Gaara?” Gaara turned red. His face was the same color as his hair. “Gaara, are you okay? Are you sick?”
“Ashley, that was amazing.” Gaara said, trying to change the subject. He turned his head away from her so he will hide his mad blush. “You swam into the ocean to save him.”
“I did… I was so scared.” Ashley said, shivering.
“What’s the matter?” Gaara asked. “Are you cold?”
“No, I just have some Goosebumps…” She replied, rubbing her arms. She sat on the sand, staring at the ocean. “It was scary.” He sat beside her. “I’ve never thought of doing that but when I saw that boy, I had to do something. Like the time you tossed me in the water.”
“That again… Are you still mad at me for that?” Gaara said. “Do you want me to apologize?”
“Wow, I feel better already.” Ashley said sarcastically. “You know what I want from you.”
“Look, I am sorry but you have to admit it was fun.” Gaara said. She gave him a smile.
“It was the best even though you almost kill me.” Ashley replied. “Are you going to pay for my funeral?”
“All we need to do is find a cardboard box.” Gaara teased.
“Wow, I feel so special.” She said.
“Ashley, I was wondering… Who was that guy you were singing with?” Gaara asked. She took a deep breath and turned to him.
“His name is Miroku Shiba… He was the boy I had a crush on but he hurt me.” She said, looking at her hands. “When I saw him, I didn’t know what to do. The only thing I could think of is running away. So I did just that, runaway from him. I guess I was scared.”
“Do you know what I do when I am scared?” Gaara said. She nodded her head sideways. “I draw the person or thing I hate on sand and stomp it.” He draw a head and with big eyes and wild hair. She started giggling. “So does he look like this?”
“He needs a nose… A long one and a crooked smile….” She said, smiling. She drew the picture and they both started laughing.
“You made the person that you are scare of funny.” He said. “Are you ready for the final step?”
“Yes…” She said, standing up. She then stomped the drawing. “I feel much better. Thank you Gaara…”
“You just took a dose of my famous medicine.” Gaara said, standing up also.
“Really…” Ashley said, smiling. “I must be an addict with that drug because I am taking it like crazy. You are a very bad doctor.” He moved closer to her.
“Who said that I was a doctor?” Gaara asked.
“Well…. I…” She mumbled, blushing. Why do I feel happy when I am with him? I do like him… I like him a lot… Maybe… Just maybe I probably… He smoothed her cheek. Love him… He leaned towards her, reaching for her lips. Oh God… He is going to kiss me…
“Ashley, I…”
“GAARA… ASHLEY…” Hinata screamed, racing towards them.
I ALMOST HAD HER… Gaara thought, punching himself in his head. Why? Why does this always happen to me?
“Hinata, what is it?” Ashley said, moving away from him and towards Hinata.
“Sasuke and Naruto are fighting that guy.” Hinata said. “They are not in the party but at the cave at the other side of the beach. I tried to stop them but wouldn’t even Sakura tried.”
“Oh no…” Ashley said, racing away. “Come on…” Hinata and Gaara followed behind her. When they got there, Miroku was on the ground. Naruto and Sasuke were about to kick him. “Sasuke… Naruto… Stop it…” She pulled them about. “What are you guys doing?”
“The jerk knew what was coming if he steps foot here.” Naruto snapped. “He hurt you very bad and I don’t want him to do it again.” I remember everything…
You had a huge crush on him. It was so obvious and he had the same feelings for you. Then when you got into that accident, everything changed.
“Miroku, is there something wrong?” She asked. She had a phone call from him. He told her to meet her at the forest. I eventually overheard her conversation and secretly followed her. I know it’s bad but I didn’t care.
“Ashley, I don’t want to be friends with you anymore.” Miroku said.
“Why?” Ashley said.
“I just don’t want to anymore.” He said. I wanted to hit him so bad. “Look at you… You have those freaky eyes now. I can’t even look at you.”
“But I like you…” She cried.
“I liked you too but this is never going to work.” He replied, walking away. “I am sorry…” She collapsed to the ground, leaking more tears. I raced towards her and rubbed her back.
“Naruto…” She cried. “What are you doing here?”
“I am here to check up on you. I wanted to talk to you.” I replied.
“You are leaving me too.” She cried.
“No, I will never leave you.” I replied, grabbing her hand. “You are my sister and family stick together.” I smoothed her cheek. “Besides, I love your eyes.”
“Naruto…” She said, staring at me. She was in severe pain. I can see it in her angel eyes. “PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME…” She hugged me tight. “DON’T LEAVE ME…”
“I won’t… I promised…” I replied, hugging her back. Like Chouji, Shikamaru, and Sasuke, I kept my promise. I was always there for her and now I am not going to see her cry like that again.
“I just want to talk to her okay.” Miroku said, forcing his body up.
“So you can hurt her again.” Sasuke said. “I will not let that slide.”
“Boys, let me talk to him.” Ashley said.
“But Ashley…” Naruto said but stopped when Ashley placed a finger on his lips.
“I will be fine. I just want to talk to him alone.” Ashley said, smiling at him.
“You know we have your back.” Sasuke said.
“I know…” She said, watching them walk away from them. “What are you doing here Miroku?”
“You look great Ashley.” Miroku said, smiling.
“Answer my question Miroku…” Ashley demanded.
“I came to apologize. I was such a jerk back then. We were kids and you know how kids are, doing things without thinking.” Miroku said.
“And it took you how many years to come and apologize to me.” She replied, crossing her arms. “I don’t buy it one bit Miroku.”
“I was worried that you won’t listen to me.”
“Now I am listening.” Ashley said. “Is that all? I have a party to get too.”
“Also, I wanted us to start over.” Miroku said, grabbing her hands. “I want us to have a new fresh start.” She stared at him for a brief moment, not saying a word. “Ashley, are you okay?”
“You are lying…” Ashley said, staring into his eyes. I can see it… He is not here for me. He is here to get money from me. Since Aleria is very famous, he thinks he will get fast cash just by being with her little sister. “You came for something else.”
“No I didn’t.” He said calmly. How did she know? “I came back because I love you Ashley.”
“I loved you Miroku but this is never going to work.” Ashley replied, turning her gaze to Gaara. He was watching them with a concerned look on his face. She let out a smile. “I love someone else…”
“You can’t be serious.” Miroku said, following her gaze. She loves him… I look much more appealing than him. “You choose that red head no brow over me.”
“Yes, I admit that I did love you but I finally found someone that likes me for me even for my eyes.” Ashley said, smiling. “Goodbye Miroku and it’s good to see you.” She was about to walk away but he grabbed her arm.
“Ashley…” Miroku said. “I want you back in my life. I am so sorry for the pain I gave you.”
“I told you Miroku, I don’t want you anymore.” She said, pulling her arm away but he didn’t let go. “I forgive you but it doesn’t mean that I love you.” His grip grew tighter. “Let me go…”
“Listen to her…” Gaara said, standing behind him. He had a killing desire in his eyes. “Or something bad will happen…” He let go of her.
“So you are the guy…” Miroku said.
“What’s that suppose to mean?” Gaara said.
“Well goodbye again…” Ashley said, pulling him away. That was close. “Take care Miroku and stay away from trouble.” They walked away from him.
“Ashley, what did he mean by that?” Gaara asked. Ashley just let out a blush.
“Well, I told him that… you are my singing partner.” Ashley lied. Man, I am a liar like Sasuke… “And you are the best singing partner that I ever had. He wanted me to sing with him but I refuse.”
“But you did…” Gaara said.
“I know but it wasn’t right.” Ashley said, smiling. “It felt lonely.”
“Lonely…” Gaara said, staring at her.
“When two people sing together, their souls are bond together.” Ashley explained. “When I sang with him, I felt nothing so it felt lonely.”
“So how does it feel when we sing?” Gaara asked.
“It feels warm.” Ashley replied, smiling.
“Hmmm…” Gaara said, staring at her. Warm? What does that mean? He then grabbed her hand. “Ashley, there is something that I want to tell you.”
“Okay…” Ashley said. “What is it?”
“I…I… Well…”
“ASHLEY…” Alexia said, racing towards her.
Why every time I want to tell or do something to her, someone has to interrupt? Gaara thought.
“Alexia, is there something wrong?” Ashley asked.
“Ah no, I was worried about you. You looked pretty upset when you saw Miroku.” Alexia said, smiling. She cupped her face. “Are you okay?”
“I am fine.” Ashley said, smiling.
“You know that you are a very good singer.” Alexia complimented, poking her nose. “You are very good.” She pulled her closer, hugging her. “Ashley, I know that you are getting hurt but know that I love you so much and I am always going to be with you.”
“Thanks…” Ashley said. I wish I can say the same Alexia… “Anyway, you are choking me…”
“Sorry…” Alexia said, letting her go.
“Lexi…” A voice said. They turned and found Itachi, walking beside a man with spiky orange hair and violet ringed eyes and a woman with violet hair and yellow eyes. “Look who came to visit?”
“Happy Birthday Alexia…” The woman said, smiling.
“KONAN…PEIN…” Alexia cheered, racing towards them. She hugged the woman tight. “I missed you…”
“I missed you too.” Konan said. “Pein, say hello…”
“Hey Alexia, happy birthday…” Pein said lowly.
“You are still the same old silent boy.” Alexia said, giggling. “Thank you…” Pein then turned to Ashley. “Oh, this is my little sister Ashley.”
“Ashley, this is Pein and Konan. They are the managers and founders of Akatsuki.” Itachi added.
“It is nice to meet you. Again, my name is Ashley and this is my friend Gaara.” Ashley said, bowing down in front of them along with Gaara.
“It is a pleasure. Sorry about my husband, he doesn’t like talking.” Konan said. “We watched you perform earlier. You were pretty good. Sasori and Deidara weren’t kidding.”
“Thank you.” Ashley said.
“I will gladly let you join the Akatsuki.” Pein said. Everyone was shocked except for Konan. She just smiled. “You have talent and talent like that is what I want in my band.”
She got accepted by the Akatsuki that easily. Gaara thought. She is going to be famous… She is going to accept it.
“No disrespect Pein but I will pass.” Ashley said, smiling. “I may have a brighter future with this great opportunity but I rather follow my own path instead of others.” She then bowed down. “I hope you understand.”
“I see…” Pein said, walking away. She is very different from Aleria. She has such free spirit… I guess getting her in the band will be very difficult.
“I hope I didn’t offend him.” Ashley said, looking concerned.
“No, my husband is always like that.” Konan said. “He may be rough on the outside but he is a softy in the inside.” She let out a small giggle. “Speaking of husbands, congratulations Itachi… Alexia…”
“Thank you…” Itachi said, smiling. “You guys can make it to the wedding.”
“Duh we can…” A man said. His skin was blue and had sharp teeth. “Hey Itachi…”
“Kisame…” Itachi said. If he is here than I guess the whole gang is here.
“Alexia, you look beautiful as always.” Kisame said, grabbing her hand and kissing it lightly. “If you weren’t getting married, I would have already taken you away.”
“Oh you are such a tease Kisame.” Alexia said, giggling. “But I am happy with my man.”
“Hey, it’s been awhile Blueberry.” Kisame said, turning to Ashley. “You have gotten taller.” She grew… She grew so much…
I was in the hospital, keeping Itachi company… Man, he was head over heels over Alexia. He will always check her out when she is not looking. It was so not like him. Who wouldn’t check out a hot doctor? “I’ll leave you two alone.” Alexia said, smiling. “I have to do some errands. I will come back later.”
“Alright, thanks Alexia…” Itachi said, smiling. She walked out the room.
“You were checking her out.” I teased.
“And what is your point.” Itachi said. “You check out any girl that walks by you.”
“So how do you know that doctor?” I asked. “She is pretty hot.”
“She was a good friend of mine in the past.” Itachi explained. “Her father and mine work together in the Police Force.”
“I see…” I said. Then a little girl with baby blue long hair and green emerald eyes entered the room. She was wearing a white skirt and a violet decorated top. She was carrying two brown bags. “Who are you?”
“Oh, she is not here…” She said, looking around. She avoided me… Me of all people…
“I am talking to you girl.” I snapped.
“You are being too rude Blue Man…” She said. “Talking to people with that tone, did anyone teach you how to open your mouth politely?” She then gave Itachi a bag. “You must be Itachi Uchiha, I made this for you.”
“Thank you… How do you know me? And who are you?” Itachi asked, grabbing the bag.
“Yeah girl, who the hell are you?” I snapped.
“I don’t give my name to strangers even Blue people…” She replied. I wanted to beat her down. I didn’t care if she was just a little girl. I will beat her.
“Is that any way to speak to people Ashley? Surely, I taught you matters.” A man said. He had spiky long baby blue hair and green eyes just like the little devil. “You shouldn’t judge people.”
“I wasn’t.” She said, smiling. “I didn’t even mock him with his blue skin. I like it. It looks cool.” She likes my skin color… That is a first.
“I know you do…” He said. “Go look for your sister for me…”
“Yes daddy…” She raced away.
“I am sorry for the trouble my daughter had caused. She can be very stubborn.” The man said. “I see that you are doing well Itachi.”
“Mr. Hisatake…” Itachi said, lowering his head. “I am doing very well.” WHAT? HE IS THE SEXY DOCTOR’S FATHER. He looks so damn young. “It is good to see you again.”
“Likewise Itachi…” He replied. “However, please call me Aaron.” He then turned to me. “You must be Kisame… I heard a lot about you.”
“Me???” I said, pointing to myself.
“Of course, you should be thankful for Ashley.” He replied. “She was the one that convince our captain to release you from prison.”
“WHAT??? THAT GIRL…” I screamed. Yeah, I was in prison for fighting. Itachi was supposed to join me but he ended up here with a hot sexy doctor.
“Yes, she was there when the fight happened.” Aaron said. “She can be very persuasive.”
“So she is the little girl that Sasuke hangs out with. No wonder why she knows me.” Itachi said. Then Alexia and Ashley walked in.
“I see that you brought father here too.” Alexia said.
“Of course, I can’t go anywhere without him.” Ashley replied. This girl saved me? She turned to me. “So Blue Man, are you okay?”
“Yeah… I have a name you know… It’s Kisame.” I said calmly.
“I know… I was just messing with you.” She said. “The name is Ashley.”
“Why you little…” I said. I was about to yell out profanity in front of her but I stopped myself and bowed in front of her. “Thank you for helping me.” She blinked and placed a bag in front of me.
“I baked this for… I hope you like it Blue Man.” She replied. “Stay out of trouble next time.”
“You sound like my mother.” I teased. “So how did you manage to free me?”
“It was easy… I took videos of the fight and also bribe the captain with cookies.” Ashley answered. I let out a laugh.
“I hate to admit Blueberry but you are very smart.” I replied.
“I know Blue Man.” That was my first encounter… Blue Man became my nickname to her and I got used to it.
“Hello Blue Man…” Ashley said. “Do you know that Deidara is using your nickname that you invented for me?”
“I heard… Why, you can’t handle it?” He teased.
“I can but somehow it sounds weird when it comes out of Deidara’s mouth.” She replied. She then collapsed to the ground.
“ASHLEY! ARE YOU OKAY?” Alexia screamed. Gaara helped her up. “Sister, you look so weak.” She felt her pulse. “Ashley, your pulse it fading… You are also breathing heavily.”
“I am fine, I just need some rest.” Ashley said, smiling weakly. “I saved a boy earlier from drowning and…”
“Wait, you were in the ocean.” Alexia said, staring at her.
“Yes…”
“I AM SO PROUD OF YOU…” She screamed, hugging her little sister tightly. “I AM SO HAPPY… MY SISTER HAD THE COURAGE TO SWIM. I LOVE YOU.”
“Kisame, Konan, Itachi, Gaara…Please help me out here…” Ashley said, getting squeezed.
“We don’t want to ruin the moment.” They all said.
Well, I am going to stop here... I hope you all like it.
Chapter Ten: Miroku Returns
“Listen everyone… Ashley and I will do a singing duel.” Sasori announced. “Since this is Aleria and Alexia’s birthday, they will choose the theme.”
“How about something sexy???” Alexia cheered.
“Something that deals with love and hate…” Aleria said. “That is very easy don’t you think.”
“That is fine by me…” Sasori said. “I will go first Ashley.”
“Okay…” Ashley said, blushing. I am so nervous… Why am I so nervous?
“Oh Yeah…” The piano and the electric guitar started playing. “Oh Yeah… So scare of breaking in that you won’t let it bend. And I wrote you hundred letters I will never send. Sometimes these cuts hurt so much deeper than they seem. You have the cover up and rather let them leave.” Sasori sang. “So let me be and I’ll set you free. Oh yeah, I am in misery. There isn’t anybody who can confront me. Oh yeah, why won’t you answer me? The silence is slowly killing me. Oh yeah, girl you really knock me back, you really knock me back. Now I am going to get you back, I am going to get you back.” The crowd cheered for them. “Your softy skin and how it mixed with mine. The way it feels to be, completely intertwine. It not like I didn’t care is that I didn’t know. Not what I didn’t feel, it is what I didn’t show. So let me be and I’ll set you free. I am in misery. There isn’t anybody who can confront me. Oh yeah, why won’t you answer me? The silence is slowly killing me. Oh yeah, girl you really knock me back, you really knock me back. Now I am going to get you back, I am going to get you back.” He walked towards the crowd.
“Wow… He is so good.” Ino said, smiling. “He is so cute.”
“Is there a guy that you don’t think he’s cute Ino?” Shikamaru asked.
“SHUT UP SHIKAMARU…” Ino screamed.
“Ashley looks nervous up there.” Kiba said.
“I guess having competition makes her feel weird and she is not singing in the Toad Stool.” Neji explained. “And also, everyone she knows is here…”
“You said your fate is shaking. You may be mistaking to keep me wide awake, waiting for the sun. I’m desperate and confused. So far away from you… I get her there and I don’t get where I have to go.” He sang, looking through the crowd. “Why do you do what you’re doing to me? Why won’t you answer me? Why do you do what you’re doing to me? Why won’t you answer me? I am in misery. There isn’t anybody who can confront me. Oh yeah, why won’t you answer me? The silence is slowly killing me. Oh yeah, girl you really knock me back, you really knock me back. Now I am going to get you back, I am going to get you back.” They all screamed.
“It’s your turn Ashley.” Sasori said, smiling.
“Yeah…” She replied, looking uneasy. Come on Ashley… You can do this… She walked to the microphone. “You guys want sexy right?” Everyone cheered. “Every love encounter starts with one touch.” Then the drums started to play. Ashley walked towards the stage with a wooden chair while the band added the guitar. Ash put the chair in front of her and she sat on it. And then the base joined in. “We’ve been here too long, trying to get along. Pretending that you all so shy…” The boys gave her desirable looks. “I like a natural man, doing all I can. My temperature is running high.” She sat on the side of the chair and bend down. “Cry at night… Knowing inside that we have so much to share… I hope its fine, if you got the time. But I don’t have any time to spare. Yeah… do you want to touch?”
“GO ASHLEY…” Alexia cheered.
“I LOVE YOU ASHLEY.” Deidara screamed.
“And yet she doesn’t love you…” Itachi added.
“SHUT UP…” Deidara screamed.
“Yeah…” The boys screamed, jumping up and down.
“Do you want to touch?” She sang, swaying her body. When she got back up, she stood up the chair, going crazy with her blue hair.
“Yeah…” The boys screamed.
“Do you want to touch me there? Where?” She sang, running her hand through her skin. She lean the chair forward and it fell while landing on her feet. She started walking on the walkway. “Do you want to touch?”
“Yeah…” Boys screamed, cheering for her. They were whistling and throwing roses.
“Do you want to touch me there? Where?” She sang; picking one rose and giving a blow kiss to the boys. They fainted when they received it. “YEAH…”
“Yeah oh Yeah… Oh Yeah…” The boys chanted.
“Damn I want to touch her…” Kiba said. He kept his gaze on her. Then he had a nosebleed. "I love her..."
"Are you okay?" Gaara asked.
"YEAH..."
“I know what you are thinking” Sasuke snapped. “You are not laying a hand on her.”
“Calm down Sasuke…” Kiba said. “It was just a joke.”
“Every girl and boy needs a little joy; all you do is sit and stare.” She sang. One boy walked up on stare and she smoothed his cheek. “Begging on your knees… Baby won’t you please, run your fingers through my hair.” She circled around him. She then pushed him back. “My…My…My… Whisky and Wine… Only makes you feel so fine… Right or Wrong… I’m going to turn you on. Can you see we are wasting time? Yeah… So do you want to touch?”
“Yeah…” The boys screamed.
“Do you want to touch?” She sang.
“Yeah…” The boys screamed.
“Do you want to touch me there? Where?” She sang. “Do you want to touch?”
“Yeah…” Boys screamed, cheering for her.
“Do you want to touch me there? Where?” Ashley sang. “Where? Yeah…”
“Yeah oh Yeah… Oh Yeah…” The boys chanted.
“Do yah… Do yah…” Ashley sang.
“Yeah oh Yeah… Oh Yeah…” The boys chanted. She walked into the crowd and all the boys were clinching towards her.
“Do yah… Do yah…” Ash sang. Everyone cheered. They lifted her up. “Thank you…”
“I guess I lose.” Sasori said, smiling. She will be someone special in the future.
“Sorry for keeping you waiting, Sasori.” Ashley said, walking towards me. “Aleria will be here in a minute. She is talking to father.”
“It’s alright…” I said. I was visiting along with Aleria. We were in a tour and we thought to visit her family. This was my first time I ever met Ashley. Ashley poured me some tea and placed the cup in front of me. “Thank you…”
“You’re welcome.” She said, smiling. “Are you hungry?” She pulled put a plate of cookies. “I baked these for daddy but you can eat some.”
“Thank you… You really baked these…” I asked.
“Yes… Mrs. Akimichi taught me how to bake. She is the owner of the best bakery in this city.” She answered, smiling. I took a bite and it was amazing. “So how is it?”
“It’s delicious.” I replied, smiling back. “You are good.”
“Thank you…” She replied. Then her father entered the room. “Daddy, I finished…”
“Really…” He said, staring at her. “Did you give some to our guest?”
“Of course, I know how to be a hostess.” She pouted. Now I know what everyone meant that she looks like her father, she had the same baby blue hair and green emerald eyes. “He likes my cookies Daddy…”
“I see… It is good to meet you Sasori. Aleria told me everything and I am grateful that you saved her.” He said.
“Don’t mention it…” I replied. Then all of the sudden, a man burst in the room and pointed a gun towards Ashley. “ASHLEY…” He was injured. He was in bandages.
“You again… I thought my daddy took you to the hospital.” She said.
“I am not done yet.” The man screamed. “You are going to pay.”
“You are so stupid.” She replied. “My daddy is going to kill you.”
“WHAT DID YOU SAY?” The man snapped. “I have a gun here so I called the shots.”
“Do you want a cookie before you do something stupid?” She said, offering a cookie.
“Sure…” The man said, grabbing one. He started eating. “Did anyone tell you that you are a weird girl?”
“Nope…” She replied.
“Mr. Hisatake, what to do?” I asked. He wasn’t even worried about his daughter. “Mr. Hisatake…”
“Don’t worry… She is not in danger.” He replied.
“Oh, I have something for you.” Ashley said.
“What is it?” The man asked, putting his gun down. She pulled out a shotgun and placed it on his forehead. “WHAT…”
“Surprise…” She cheered, giggling. I was shocked. Where did she get that shotgun? “So are you ready for that something I was supposed to give you?”
“Please… Don’t hurt me…” The man pleaded.
“Give me your gun…” She commanded. The man swiftly gave her his gun. “Mister, I want you to go back to the hospital and rethink your life. You are a good guy and this bad guy act is not really your thing.” She was giving him advice. “Goodbye Mister and good day…” She gave him the whole plate of cookies. “And enjoy these…”
“Thank you…” He said, bowing towards her. “Thank you…” He raced away.
“Ashley…” Her father said. It thought she was going to get busted for holding a shotgun. “You gave him all the cookies. I didn’t even get any.” I thought wrong.
“I can make more.” She said, smiling. She gave him the man’s gun. “I will give you a whole tray of cookies.”
“With some green tea…”
“Yes… And I am going to give some to Naruto, Chouji, Shikamaru, and that loser Sasuke.” She replied. I guess those were her friends. Somehow, they sounded like boys.
“Alright but you better hurry.” Her father said.
“Ashley, where did you get a shotgun?”
“This…” She said, pointing it to me. She pulled the trigger and water squirt on my face. “I got it from Mrs. Kushina. She and I were planning on pulling a prank of her husband Mr. Minato.”
“Did something happen?” Aleria asked, walking in the room. “I heard yelling.”
“Nothing Big Sister…” Ashley replied. Everyone in the city taught her some things but she learned most from her father. That was the first time I met her…
“Sasori, you did great…” Ashley said, smiling at him.
“You beat me…” Sasori said, smiling back. Ashley bowed in front of him and walked away from the stage. Then the crowd started chanting her name. “I think they want another one.”
“I guess I can sing them another one.” Ashley said, placing the microphone towards her lips. “Do you guys want another one?” Everyone shouted yes. “I guess I have one.” She took a deep breath. “There’s a fire starting in my heart. Reaching a fever pinch and it’s bringing me half a dark.”
“Finally that I can see you crystal clear… Go ahead and sell me out, outing I should bear.” A voice sang. She turned and found a boy with silver wavy hair and black eyes. He walked up the stages. “See how I leave with every piece of you. Don’t underestimate that thing that I can do.”
“Who is that?” Gaara asked.
“A boy I want to beat up.” Naruto snapped. “He is the jerk that hurt Ashley when we were kids.”
“What’s his name?” Gaara asked.
“Miroku…” Ashley whispered. What is he doing here?
“There’s a fire starting in my heart. Reaching a fever pinch and it’s bringing me half a dark.” The boy continued singing. “The scars of your love remind me of us. They keep me thinking that we almost had it all.” She put the chair up and sat on it, avoiding him. “The scars of your love leave me breathless and I can’t help feeling…”
“You could’ve had it all.” They both sang. “Rolling in the deep… You have my heart inside your hand but you play it to the beat…”
“Throw your soul through every open door…” The boy sang.
“Count your blessings to find what you look for.” Ashley said, still looking away. He circled around her.
“Turn my sorrow into treasure gold.” He sang.
“Pay me back in kind and reap of what you stole.” She sang.
“Yeah… We could’ve had it all.” They sang. “We could’ve had it all… it all…it all…. It all….” He walked in front of her and offered her hand. She walked away from him.
“Hey…” He screamed. She turned with anger in her eyes.
“We could’ve had it all.” They both sang. “Rolling in the deep… You have my heart inside your hand and you play it to the beat…”
“It’s good to see you again Ashley.” He said. She kept silent. “Ashley…” She raced off the stage, leaving him alone.
“Ashley…” Sasuke said, watching her runaway.
“I will get her.” Gaara said, racing towards her. “Ashley… She was right in front of me…” He walked around the shore and still no sign of Ashley. Man she is fast… She wasn’t kidding about her fast feet. Then he found her swimming in the ocean. “ASHLEY….” Is she insane? She was swimming back but with someone on her back. She came to shore and he raced towards her. “Who is that?”
“I don’t know… He was yelling for help.” Ashley explained, placing the boy down. “He is not breathing.” She listened to his pulse. She then placed her hands on his chest and pushed it down. “Come on…”
“Should we get your sister?” Gaara asked.
“No…” She replied. She then did mouth to mouth with the boy. “Come on…” Then the boys started coughing. “Are you okay?”
“Thank you…” The little boy said, staring at her. Who is this? Is this my guardian angel? I’ve never thought guardian angels can be so damn sexy. “Wow…”
“Be careful next time…” She said, smiling. He blushed in front of her. “You almost drown kid.”
“Damn you are hot.” The boy said. She was speechless.
“Kid, do you have a name?” Gaara asked, folding his arms. Great, she has another fan.
“Yeah, my name is…”
“KONAHAMARU…” A voice screamed. They turned and found Asuma, their Physic teacher. “I told you to wait for me.”
“Uncle…” The boy said, looking scared. He was hugging Ashley, sinking his face in her breast.
“Asuma sensei, you know this kid.” Gaara asked. I want to kill this kid… Ashley didn’t even pull him away.
“Yeah, he is my stupid nephew.” Asuma said, pulling the little boy’s ear. “I told you to stay away from the ocean. It’s too deep. Also, I was going to take you in but you had to rush in the damn water.”
“OUCH… UNCLE LET ME GO…” He screamed. “Uncle, please stop it. Not in front of her…”
“Asuma sensei, please take it easy on him.” Ashley said. “He almost died.”
“Yeah…” Konohamaru agreed, blushing.
“Thank you for saving him.” Asuma said. “We must be leaving.” He walked away while pulling the boy’s ear. “Come on idiot…”
“THAT HURTS…” He screamed, getting pulled away. “I didn’t even get her name.”
“She is too old for you. Have a crush on a girl your own age?” Asuma snapped.
“Do I really look that hot?” Ashley asked, turning to Gaara. “What do you think Gaara?” Gaara turned red. His face was the same color as his hair. “Gaara, are you okay? Are you sick?”
“Ashley, that was amazing.” Gaara said, trying to change the subject. He turned his head away from her so he will hide his mad blush. “You swam into the ocean to save him.”
“I did… I was so scared.” Ashley said, shivering.
“What’s the matter?” Gaara asked. “Are you cold?”
“No, I just have some Goosebumps…” She replied, rubbing her arms. She sat on the sand, staring at the ocean. “It was scary.” He sat beside her. “I’ve never thought of doing that but when I saw that boy, I had to do something. Like the time you tossed me in the water.”
“That again… Are you still mad at me for that?” Gaara said. “Do you want me to apologize?”
“Wow, I feel better already.” Ashley said sarcastically. “You know what I want from you.”
“Look, I am sorry but you have to admit it was fun.” Gaara said. She gave him a smile.
“It was the best even though you almost kill me.” Ashley replied. “Are you going to pay for my funeral?”
“All we need to do is find a cardboard box.” Gaara teased.
“Wow, I feel so special.” She said.
“Ashley, I was wondering… Who was that guy you were singing with?” Gaara asked. She took a deep breath and turned to him.
“His name is Miroku Shiba… He was the boy I had a crush on but he hurt me.” She said, looking at her hands. “When I saw him, I didn’t know what to do. The only thing I could think of is running away. So I did just that, runaway from him. I guess I was scared.”
“Do you know what I do when I am scared?” Gaara said. She nodded her head sideways. “I draw the person or thing I hate on sand and stomp it.” He draw a head and with big eyes and wild hair. She started giggling. “So does he look like this?”
“He needs a nose… A long one and a crooked smile….” She said, smiling. She drew the picture and they both started laughing.
“You made the person that you are scare of funny.” He said. “Are you ready for the final step?”
“Yes…” She said, standing up. She then stomped the drawing. “I feel much better. Thank you Gaara…”
“You just took a dose of my famous medicine.” Gaara said, standing up also.
“Really…” Ashley said, smiling. “I must be an addict with that drug because I am taking it like crazy. You are a very bad doctor.” He moved closer to her.
“Who said that I was a doctor?” Gaara asked.
“Well…. I…” She mumbled, blushing. Why do I feel happy when I am with him? I do like him… I like him a lot… Maybe… Just maybe I probably… He smoothed her cheek. Love him… He leaned towards her, reaching for her lips. Oh God… He is going to kiss me…
“Ashley, I…”
“GAARA… ASHLEY…” Hinata screamed, racing towards them.
I ALMOST HAD HER… Gaara thought, punching himself in his head. Why? Why does this always happen to me?
“Hinata, what is it?” Ashley said, moving away from him and towards Hinata.
“Sasuke and Naruto are fighting that guy.” Hinata said. “They are not in the party but at the cave at the other side of the beach. I tried to stop them but wouldn’t even Sakura tried.”
“Oh no…” Ashley said, racing away. “Come on…” Hinata and Gaara followed behind her. When they got there, Miroku was on the ground. Naruto and Sasuke were about to kick him. “Sasuke… Naruto… Stop it…” She pulled them about. “What are you guys doing?”
“The jerk knew what was coming if he steps foot here.” Naruto snapped. “He hurt you very bad and I don’t want him to do it again.” I remember everything…
You had a huge crush on him. It was so obvious and he had the same feelings for you. Then when you got into that accident, everything changed.
“Miroku, is there something wrong?” She asked. She had a phone call from him. He told her to meet her at the forest. I eventually overheard her conversation and secretly followed her. I know it’s bad but I didn’t care.
“Ashley, I don’t want to be friends with you anymore.” Miroku said.
“Why?” Ashley said.
“I just don’t want to anymore.” He said. I wanted to hit him so bad. “Look at you… You have those freaky eyes now. I can’t even look at you.”
“But I like you…” She cried.
“I liked you too but this is never going to work.” He replied, walking away. “I am sorry…” She collapsed to the ground, leaking more tears. I raced towards her and rubbed her back.
“Naruto…” She cried. “What are you doing here?”
“I am here to check up on you. I wanted to talk to you.” I replied.
“You are leaving me too.” She cried.
“No, I will never leave you.” I replied, grabbing her hand. “You are my sister and family stick together.” I smoothed her cheek. “Besides, I love your eyes.”
“Naruto…” She said, staring at me. She was in severe pain. I can see it in her angel eyes. “PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME…” She hugged me tight. “DON’T LEAVE ME…”
“I won’t… I promised…” I replied, hugging her back. Like Chouji, Shikamaru, and Sasuke, I kept my promise. I was always there for her and now I am not going to see her cry like that again.
“I just want to talk to her okay.” Miroku said, forcing his body up.
“So you can hurt her again.” Sasuke said. “I will not let that slide.”
“Boys, let me talk to him.” Ashley said.
“But Ashley…” Naruto said but stopped when Ashley placed a finger on his lips.
“I will be fine. I just want to talk to him alone.” Ashley said, smiling at him.
“You know we have your back.” Sasuke said.
“I know…” She said, watching them walk away from them. “What are you doing here Miroku?”
“You look great Ashley.” Miroku said, smiling.
“Answer my question Miroku…” Ashley demanded.
“I came to apologize. I was such a jerk back then. We were kids and you know how kids are, doing things without thinking.” Miroku said.
“And it took you how many years to come and apologize to me.” She replied, crossing her arms. “I don’t buy it one bit Miroku.”
“I was worried that you won’t listen to me.”
“Now I am listening.” Ashley said. “Is that all? I have a party to get too.”
“Also, I wanted us to start over.” Miroku said, grabbing her hands. “I want us to have a new fresh start.” She stared at him for a brief moment, not saying a word. “Ashley, are you okay?”
“You are lying…” Ashley said, staring into his eyes. I can see it… He is not here for me. He is here to get money from me. Since Aleria is very famous, he thinks he will get fast cash just by being with her little sister. “You came for something else.”
“No I didn’t.” He said calmly. How did she know? “I came back because I love you Ashley.”
“I loved you Miroku but this is never going to work.” Ashley replied, turning her gaze to Gaara. He was watching them with a concerned look on his face. She let out a smile. “I love someone else…”
“You can’t be serious.” Miroku said, following her gaze. She loves him… I look much more appealing than him. “You choose that red head no brow over me.”
“Yes, I admit that I did love you but I finally found someone that likes me for me even for my eyes.” Ashley said, smiling. “Goodbye Miroku and it’s good to see you.” She was about to walk away but he grabbed her arm.
“Ashley…” Miroku said. “I want you back in my life. I am so sorry for the pain I gave you.”
“I told you Miroku, I don’t want you anymore.” She said, pulling her arm away but he didn’t let go. “I forgive you but it doesn’t mean that I love you.” His grip grew tighter. “Let me go…”
“Listen to her…” Gaara said, standing behind him. He had a killing desire in his eyes. “Or something bad will happen…” He let go of her.
“So you are the guy…” Miroku said.
“What’s that suppose to mean?” Gaara said.
“Well goodbye again…” Ashley said, pulling him away. That was close. “Take care Miroku and stay away from trouble.” They walked away from him.
“Ashley, what did he mean by that?” Gaara asked. Ashley just let out a blush.
“Well, I told him that… you are my singing partner.” Ashley lied. Man, I am a liar like Sasuke… “And you are the best singing partner that I ever had. He wanted me to sing with him but I refuse.”
“But you did…” Gaara said.
“I know but it wasn’t right.” Ashley said, smiling. “It felt lonely.”
“Lonely…” Gaara said, staring at her.
“When two people sing together, their souls are bond together.” Ashley explained. “When I sang with him, I felt nothing so it felt lonely.”
“So how does it feel when we sing?” Gaara asked.
“It feels warm.” Ashley replied, smiling.
“Hmmm…” Gaara said, staring at her. Warm? What does that mean? He then grabbed her hand. “Ashley, there is something that I want to tell you.”
“Okay…” Ashley said. “What is it?”
“I…I… Well…”
“ASHLEY…” Alexia said, racing towards her.
Why every time I want to tell or do something to her, someone has to interrupt? Gaara thought.
“Alexia, is there something wrong?” Ashley asked.
“Ah no, I was worried about you. You looked pretty upset when you saw Miroku.” Alexia said, smiling. She cupped her face. “Are you okay?”
“I am fine.” Ashley said, smiling.
“You know that you are a very good singer.” Alexia complimented, poking her nose. “You are very good.” She pulled her closer, hugging her. “Ashley, I know that you are getting hurt but know that I love you so much and I am always going to be with you.”
“Thanks…” Ashley said. I wish I can say the same Alexia… “Anyway, you are choking me…”
“Sorry…” Alexia said, letting her go.
“Lexi…” A voice said. They turned and found Itachi, walking beside a man with spiky orange hair and violet ringed eyes and a woman with violet hair and yellow eyes. “Look who came to visit?”
“Happy Birthday Alexia…” The woman said, smiling.
“KONAN…PEIN…” Alexia cheered, racing towards them. She hugged the woman tight. “I missed you…”
“I missed you too.” Konan said. “Pein, say hello…”
“Hey Alexia, happy birthday…” Pein said lowly.
“You are still the same old silent boy.” Alexia said, giggling. “Thank you…” Pein then turned to Ashley. “Oh, this is my little sister Ashley.”
“Ashley, this is Pein and Konan. They are the managers and founders of Akatsuki.” Itachi added.
“It is nice to meet you. Again, my name is Ashley and this is my friend Gaara.” Ashley said, bowing down in front of them along with Gaara.
“It is a pleasure. Sorry about my husband, he doesn’t like talking.” Konan said. “We watched you perform earlier. You were pretty good. Sasori and Deidara weren’t kidding.”
“Thank you.” Ashley said.
“I will gladly let you join the Akatsuki.” Pein said. Everyone was shocked except for Konan. She just smiled. “You have talent and talent like that is what I want in my band.”
She got accepted by the Akatsuki that easily. Gaara thought. She is going to be famous… She is going to accept it.
“No disrespect Pein but I will pass.” Ashley said, smiling. “I may have a brighter future with this great opportunity but I rather follow my own path instead of others.” She then bowed down. “I hope you understand.”
“I see…” Pein said, walking away. She is very different from Aleria. She has such free spirit… I guess getting her in the band will be very difficult.
“I hope I didn’t offend him.” Ashley said, looking concerned.
“No, my husband is always like that.” Konan said. “He may be rough on the outside but he is a softy in the inside.” She let out a small giggle. “Speaking of husbands, congratulations Itachi… Alexia…”
“Thank you…” Itachi said, smiling. “You guys can make it to the wedding.”
“Duh we can…” A man said. His skin was blue and had sharp teeth. “Hey Itachi…”
“Kisame…” Itachi said. If he is here than I guess the whole gang is here.
“Alexia, you look beautiful as always.” Kisame said, grabbing her hand and kissing it lightly. “If you weren’t getting married, I would have already taken you away.”
“Oh you are such a tease Kisame.” Alexia said, giggling. “But I am happy with my man.”
“Hey, it’s been awhile Blueberry.” Kisame said, turning to Ashley. “You have gotten taller.” She grew… She grew so much…
I was in the hospital, keeping Itachi company… Man, he was head over heels over Alexia. He will always check her out when she is not looking. It was so not like him. Who wouldn’t check out a hot doctor? “I’ll leave you two alone.” Alexia said, smiling. “I have to do some errands. I will come back later.”
“Alright, thanks Alexia…” Itachi said, smiling. She walked out the room.
“You were checking her out.” I teased.
“And what is your point.” Itachi said. “You check out any girl that walks by you.”
“So how do you know that doctor?” I asked. “She is pretty hot.”
“She was a good friend of mine in the past.” Itachi explained. “Her father and mine work together in the Police Force.”
“I see…” I said. Then a little girl with baby blue long hair and green emerald eyes entered the room. She was wearing a white skirt and a violet decorated top. She was carrying two brown bags. “Who are you?”
“Oh, she is not here…” She said, looking around. She avoided me… Me of all people…
“I am talking to you girl.” I snapped.
“You are being too rude Blue Man…” She said. “Talking to people with that tone, did anyone teach you how to open your mouth politely?” She then gave Itachi a bag. “You must be Itachi Uchiha, I made this for you.”
“Thank you… How do you know me? And who are you?” Itachi asked, grabbing the bag.
“Yeah girl, who the hell are you?” I snapped.
“I don’t give my name to strangers even Blue people…” She replied. I wanted to beat her down. I didn’t care if she was just a little girl. I will beat her.
“Is that any way to speak to people Ashley? Surely, I taught you matters.” A man said. He had spiky long baby blue hair and green eyes just like the little devil. “You shouldn’t judge people.”
“I wasn’t.” She said, smiling. “I didn’t even mock him with his blue skin. I like it. It looks cool.” She likes my skin color… That is a first.
“I know you do…” He said. “Go look for your sister for me…”
“Yes daddy…” She raced away.
“I am sorry for the trouble my daughter had caused. She can be very stubborn.” The man said. “I see that you are doing well Itachi.”
“Mr. Hisatake…” Itachi said, lowering his head. “I am doing very well.” WHAT? HE IS THE SEXY DOCTOR’S FATHER. He looks so damn young. “It is good to see you again.”
“Likewise Itachi…” He replied. “However, please call me Aaron.” He then turned to me. “You must be Kisame… I heard a lot about you.”
“Me???” I said, pointing to myself.
“Of course, you should be thankful for Ashley.” He replied. “She was the one that convince our captain to release you from prison.”
“WHAT??? THAT GIRL…” I screamed. Yeah, I was in prison for fighting. Itachi was supposed to join me but he ended up here with a hot sexy doctor.
“Yes, she was there when the fight happened.” Aaron said. “She can be very persuasive.”
“So she is the little girl that Sasuke hangs out with. No wonder why she knows me.” Itachi said. Then Alexia and Ashley walked in.
“I see that you brought father here too.” Alexia said.
“Of course, I can’t go anywhere without him.” Ashley replied. This girl saved me? She turned to me. “So Blue Man, are you okay?”
“Yeah… I have a name you know… It’s Kisame.” I said calmly.
“I know… I was just messing with you.” She said. “The name is Ashley.”
“Why you little…” I said. I was about to yell out profanity in front of her but I stopped myself and bowed in front of her. “Thank you for helping me.” She blinked and placed a bag in front of me.
“I baked this for… I hope you like it Blue Man.” She replied. “Stay out of trouble next time.”
“You sound like my mother.” I teased. “So how did you manage to free me?”
“It was easy… I took videos of the fight and also bribe the captain with cookies.” Ashley answered. I let out a laugh.
“I hate to admit Blueberry but you are very smart.” I replied.
“I know Blue Man.” That was my first encounter… Blue Man became my nickname to her and I got used to it.
“Hello Blue Man…” Ashley said. “Do you know that Deidara is using your nickname that you invented for me?”
“I heard… Why, you can’t handle it?” He teased.
“I can but somehow it sounds weird when it comes out of Deidara’s mouth.” She replied. She then collapsed to the ground.
“ASHLEY! ARE YOU OKAY?” Alexia screamed. Gaara helped her up. “Sister, you look so weak.” She felt her pulse. “Ashley, your pulse it fading… You are also breathing heavily.”
“I am fine, I just need some rest.” Ashley said, smiling weakly. “I saved a boy earlier from drowning and…”
“Wait, you were in the ocean.” Alexia said, staring at her.
“Yes…”
“I AM SO PROUD OF YOU…” She screamed, hugging her little sister tightly. “I AM SO HAPPY… MY SISTER HAD THE COURAGE TO SWIM. I LOVE YOU.”
“Kisame, Konan, Itachi, Gaara…Please help me out here…” Ashley said, getting squeezed.
“We don’t want to ruin the moment.” They all said.
Well, I am going to stop here... I hope you all like it.
