The Red Flames
Chapter 4

Hotaru P. O. V

3 months have passed and today I was gonna leave, yesterday I fought with a REALLY STRONG GUY! Apparently Orochimaru wanted me dead, well too bad!!!

I was now with Sasuke so we could say goodbye... again.

-You're leaving already? - Sasuke asked me a bit sad.

- Yeah... better go now before that Pedo tries to kill me again. - I answered him with a weak smile.

He looked down and I cupped his face and connected our lips one last time.

- Love this is not a goodbye... it's just a see you soon, okay? - I said.

He nodded and hugged me tight.

- I just... Sasuke said.

- I know love... me too.

We looked at each other's eyes and I smiled which made him smile a bit as well.

We looked at each other's eyes and I smiled which made him smile a bit as well

- I'll miss you love and that smile of yours. - I said.

- I'll miss you too beautiful.

- Sasuke... when the time comes... don't lose. - I said and he nodded.

With that I teleported out of there and a crow landed on my shoulder.

- Hi there Itachi-sensei, you know... I know you're getting old and all but you still can walk. - I said.

We were now in a forest and the crow got out of my shoulder and poofed this time appearing Itachi. He came towards me and...*BONK*

- OW! WHY DID YOU DO THAT?! - I asked mad.

- You called me old. - he said coldly.

- So... I got bonked in the head for telling the truth?!

He immediately glared at me.

- I-I'M S-SORRY ITACHI-SENSEI!!! YOU'RE SO YOUNG, SO FULL OF YOUTH!!! - I said laughing nervously.

- You are indeed a lost cause, let's go Hotaru. Pain is waiting.

- Fine. - I mumbled.

*In the Akatsuki Hideout*

- HOTARU-CHAN!!!

Suddenly I was pinned to the ground by Tobi... so he's... let's see.

- Hi Tobi! How have you been? - I asked.

- TOBI IS A GOOD BOY! - he answered.

I sweat dropped... yup he's definitely Madara.

(You'll know ahead why she can distinguish Madara from Obito, although she is not sure that he's Obito.)

- GET OFF OF HER TOBI BEFORE I'LL KILL YOU, HN! - Deidara said.

- TOBI IS A GOOD BOY HOTARU-CHAN! - Tobi said.

- I know Tobi. How are your arms Deidara? - I asked amused and he glared.

Itachi helped me up and after that I felt an arm around my waist which made me sigh.

- Hi there sexy!

- Hidan... I'll cut your arms and head off again if you don't get the hell away from me! - I said.

- I wanna have fun!!! Pretty please!!!!

I punched him with all my strength sending him flying against the wall.

- YOU BITCH! - Hidan screamed.

- Hidan... stop. - Pain said.

I got into my serious mode and followed him to his office.

- Update me. - he ordered.

I told him about Orochimaru's missions and plans.

- And what about him being killed?

I smirked.

- He will in some days just wait... trust me. - I said.

- Very well then. You can go, next time we see each other we won't be on the same team.

- For the record Pain... we were NEVER on the same team, but thanks for training me. See you around... or maybe not.

He looked at me amused and nodded, I got out of the office and the members were all waiting for me and I smirked.

- Next time we'll see each other again... I won't hesitate in kill any of you. EXECPT ITACHI-SENSEI!

- YOU BITCH! SAY THAT AGAIN!!! - Hidan said mad.

- Stop Hidan, she's out of your league so don't upset her. - Itachi said.

- Bye... it was nice training with you guys. - I said.

They said goodbye and Tobi faked cried.

Itachi accompanied me outside.

- Itachi-sensei... I'll update you soon but after what I saw and trained, what you want me to do to Sasuke is possible. I just need to speak with Tsunade first to make sure.

He smiled and poked my forehead.

- Thank you Hotaru. Until a next time.

I smiled.

- Bye Itachi-sensei.

With that I teleported to the Konoha Gates.

- Are those guys even guarding the gates? They are always sleeping!

- Yeah... anyway let's go to the Hokage's office and report the mission.

I was now going there but stopped by sensing someone throwing a kunai at me.

I dodged and turned around and saw an angry Sakura.

- Traitor. she said with venom.

Then out of nowhere Ino appeared as well... great.

- H-Hotaru? B-But you...

- DON'T TALK WITH HER INO! SHE'S OUR ENEMY NOW! - Sakura said mad.

Ino didn't want to believe but got into a fighting position which made me sigh.

- I don't want to fight you 2. - I said.

- SHUT UP! - Sakura screamed and attacked as well as Ino, I dodge all their attacks but since I was still not 100% because of yesterday's training where Orochimaru almost killed me.

I got careless and was now about to be punched by both of them, but suddenly Akamaru and Kiba were in front of me grabbing Ino and Shikamaru got Sakura with his jutsu. I sighed in relieve.

- BAKA! WHY DID YOU LET YOUR GUARD DOWN BRAT?!

- Oh I'm sorry that I ALMOST GOT KILLED YESTERDAY AND I'M NOT 100% YET FOXY!!!

- Brat!

- Besides I didn't want to fight them.

- K-Kiba... S-Shikamaru. - Ino said quietly.

- LET ME GO! SHE'S A TRAITOR! SHE DESERVES TO PAY! LET ME GO... SHE DOESN'T BELONG HERE, LET ME DEAL WITH HER. - Sakura screamed at Shikamaru.

I putted a hand on Kiba's shoulder and gave him a look that said to let Ino go, which he did.

- Shikamaru... let her go. - I said.

- B-But. Shikamaru said.

- It's okay Shikamaru. - I assured him.

He did as I asked.

- If you want to fight against me then let's go to the training ground where we had our survival test. - I said and she smirked evilly.

I teleported there and Sakura followed me.

Shikamaru P. O. V

Damn it!

- Kiba go get Kakashi, Hinata and Tsunade and tell them what just happened and where to go. I'll go replace Naruto and tell him the truth. - I said.

- What truth? - Ino asked.

- Come, I'll tell you on the way. - Kiba said.

Hotaru P. O. V

We were now at the training ground.

- Why don't you attack? - Sakura asked me.

- I don't attack my own team mates Sakura. That's what Kakashi taught us. - I answered her.

- YOU'RE NOT ONE OF US! YOU BETRAYED US HOTARU, YOU DISGUST ME! YOU WILL PAY.

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- Go for it... let all that frustration and anger out. - I said.

She came at me and punched me multiple times.

- WHAT ARE YOU DOING BRAT?! YOU CAN DEFEAT HER IN MINUTES!

- I know Kurama.

- SO WHY?! STOP BEING STUPID AND FIGHT BACK BRAT!

- No... I'm sorry Kurama, but I won't hurt her.

He didn't say another word, Sakura kept hitting and hitting... Tsunade taught you well I just didn't know you hated me to the point of doing this.

She was now ready for the last hit... so this is how it will end... not very good for someone that spent 3 years training with S-rank criminals... I was preparing for that last hit but it never came. I looked up and saw Tsunade and Otou-san grabbing Sakura.

Hinata was running towards me, I was about to fall but Kiba caught me and laid me carefully on the ground.

- T-Thank y-you. - I managed to say.

Kiba looked at me with sad eyes, Hinata started to heal me but stopped and widened her eyes and looked me in the eyes.

I was now panting hard and then Naruto and Shikamaru appeared.

- NEE-CHAN! - Naruto screamed.

I saw Hinata going towards Sakura, who was now free, suddenly Hinata punched Sakura and Ino grabbed her so she wouldn't fall.

- HINATA! WHAT WAS THAT FOR?! - Naruto asked surprised.

The rest of them was shocked, Hinata ignored what Naruto asked and turned to Tsunade and bowed saying.

- Please heal Hotaru... fast... p-please... I-I can't.

That's when Tsunade understood what she meant and came immediately to my side and started healing me and she immediately widened her eyes.

- WHAT'S GOING ON?! HINATA WHY DID YOU PUNCH SAKURA?! - Naruto asked again.

3rd P. O. V

Shikamaru saw Hinata's and Tsunade's expressions and immediately understood what was going on.

- I don't think you want to know Naruto. - Shikamaru said in a serious tone.

- What do you mean? - Kakashi asked.

- She just tried to kill Hotaru, isn't that right... Sakura? - Shikamaru said.

Hinata was now crying while Kakashi, Naruto and Kiba widened their eyes.

- I-Is this true... Sakura? - Kakashi asked.

- WHY ARE YOU ALL PROTECTING HER?! SHE'S A TRAITOR, SHE DESERVED MORE THAN JUST THAT! - Sakura screamed mad.

Hotaru P. O. V

I started coughing blood.

- Hang in there Hotaru. Tsunade said.

Kiba looked at me all worried.

-SHE'S NOT ONE OF US AND YOU ALL SAY THAT SHE'S SO STRONG! SHE WASN'T ABLE TO FIGHT BACK! SHE'S WEAK AND BETRAYED US, AND OUR VILLAGE! - Sakura said.

... Itachi-sensei... I think I understand you a bit better now... thought this doesn't compare to what you had to do.

I coughed blood again.

- HOTARU! - Otou-san and Kiba said.

- You really don't see it... do you Sakura? - Shikamaru asked.

- What?! - she snapped at him.

- Never mind, I won't explain it to you. - Shikamaru stated.

I was still in much pain but stopped coughing blood... well that's better than nothing I guess.

Tsunade then sighed in relieve.

-You're not in danger anymore. - Tsunade said.

- T-Thank y-you... T-Tsunade-sama. I-I'll heal t-the r-rest myself... so d-don't worry. - I said weakly.

She nodded and Otou-san came next to me with sad eyes.

- I-I'm sorry... O-Otou-san. I said.

- I know sweetheart. I'm just glad you're alive.

- C-Could you... h-help me s-stand? - I asked.

He nodded and helped me.

- C-Careful. - Hinata said coming towards us and I smiled weakly at her.

- T-Thank you... f-for standing u-up to me H-Hinata.

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- You're welcome. - Hinata said.

Then Naruto came towards me.

- Nee-chan... Naruto said quietly.

- H-Hello again... N-Nii-san.

- What I heard that day... before you left... did I... - Naruto said.

I nodded and he suddenly hugged me.

- Don't do that again. - Naruto whispered and I nodded.

- WHY ARE YOU BEING SO NICE TO HER?! - Sakura asked.

- ENOUGH SAKURA! - Tsunade screamed at her.

- WHAT?! - Sakura said surprised.

- I didn't taught any of you to kill your team mates. - Kakashi said in a serious tone.

-SHE'S NOT MY TEAM MATE!

- SAKURA! ENOUGH! - Naruto screamed.

- N-Naruto... JUST BECAUSE SHE'S YOUR SISTER DOESN'T MEAN SHE'S NOT A TRAITOR.- Sakura stated.

- SHE IS NOT A TRAITOR! IT WAS A FUCKING MISSION! - Kiba screamed mad.

- K-Kiba... i-it's okay. - I said.

- No, it's not. Kiba's right Hotaru. - Shikamaru said.

- A-A mission? - Sakura asked.

- Yes, Hotaru's mission was to go to Orochimaru and update me on his plans. - Tsunade explained.

- N-Naruto... O-Otou-san... can w-we go h-home? I don't f-feel well.

They nodded, we started walking but I made Naruto stop near Sakura.

- I h-honestly don't u-understand why do y-you hate m-me to the point y-you want to kill me... b-but that's okay... I'm not a-and never w-will betray or turn m-my back to my f-family Sakura... never. - I said.

With that me, Naruto and Otou-san went away.

Kiba P. O. V

They were now gone.

- WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?! - Tsunade asked Sakura.

-

I thought she betrayed us! You should understand Kiba, I know you love her! - Sakura said.

- THAT DOES NOT CONCERN YOU SAKURA! DO YOU THINK I LIKE THIS??? YOU JUST HATE HER BECAUSE SASUKE CHOSE HER OVER YOU, BECAUSE HE LOVES HER AND NOT YOU! I DO LOVE HOTARU, BUT EVEN IF I WANTED I COULDN'T DO TO SASUKE WHAT YOU JUST DID TO HER, BECAUSE I JUST WANT TO SEE HER HAPPY... EVEN IF IT'S NOT WITH ME. - I said irritated.

- Kiba... - Hinata said quietly.

-

I DON'T BELIEVE IN YOU! - Sakura said frustrated.

- HOW COULD YOU FORGIVE SASUKE AND NOT HOTARU?! YOU DIDN'T EVEN LET HER SPEAK! YOU JUST TRIED TO KILL HER... MY BESTFRIEND! I SWEAR TO YOU... IF YOU TOUCH HER AGAIN I'LL GO FIND SASUKE MYSELF, EVEN IF IT TAKES

ME DAYS, MONTHS... I WILL TELL HIM WHAT YOU DID TO HER AND WE'LL SEE THEN... DID YOU THOUGHT THAT BY KILLING THE GIRL HE LOVES HE WOULD STAY WITH YOU?! HE WOULD DESTROY YOU!!! - I said completely mad.

- H-He's right Sakura. - Ino said sadly.

- ENOUGH ALL OF YOU! Sakura... I'm disappointed, you just tried to kill Hotaru like she was nothing. Everyone go home and rest, we talk tomorrow when Hotaru feels better. - Tsunade informed.

*At Kakashi's Home*

Hotaru P. O. V

I was now in my room with Naruto and Otou-san.

- How are you feeling sweetheart? - Otou-san asked.

- A-A bit better.

- Okay, I'll be in the next room if you need me. Naruto if you want you're welcome to stay here. - Otou-san said and then left.

- Nee-chan... why?

- I was your best shot to actually be near him... Nii-san... he's still the same... but I'm afraid that the darkness will get to him and we won't be able to bring him back.

-

I see... Naruto said.

- I'm sorry... for doing that.

- No... don't apologize. I'm sorry I let Sakura do this to... I never thought that she...

- You didn't know... it's fine really. - I said with a weak smile.

- You should sleep Nee-chan.

- C-Can you stay? - I asked.

He nodded and after that I let the darkness consume me.