The dreaded day arrived, as the both of you waited for Team 7 to arrive, you hardened your expression. Gaara was seating on his chair while you stood at his side with your arms crossed your chest. Gaara watched you from the corner of his eyes, it’s obvious that you’re uncomfortable about the situation.
Why? Since he was at the Leave Village during the Chunin Exams, he noticed how happy you seemed. Those from the squads seemed to be good friends of yours, and he didn’t have to guess why. Since you worked for him, you were very kind and never got in trouble. You always minded your own business, and even though when you were their servant, you were strange. Many were afraid of him, but you, you just minded your own business. You didn’t show a hint of fear, you just finished your job and that’s it. He never bothered to threatened, because you always staid away from his way.
Now you’ve changed, even if you try to look intimidating, you’re still kind. He knows about the condition in order for you to work with him. But he want to believe that you did it because you’re kind enough. Or maybe you’ve really changed. Lowering his gaze to the desk, but even if you did, he understands why.
A knock grabbed both of your attention, Team 7 finally arrived. Soon after they entered, Kakashi leading the team. It’s until now that you realized the new team mate. That pale male who you saw when you had to flee from the hideout. He offered a smile, one that look far from being real. You narrowed your eyes at him before you glanced at the rest of the team. Naruto sure has gotten, Sakura the same. She looks much stronger than she used to look so fragile.
Kakashi hasn’t changed one but. Said male's eyes glanced at you probably recognizing you while the other two only stared at Gaara but a few moments ago they only spared you a glance. “ Where is she?” Finally Naruto asked without any respect for the Kazekage.
However, no one said anything about it. “This is [Name].” Finally Gaara introduced you, how upsetting that they can’t even recognize you.
A grin spread across Naruto’s face and he stepped forward only for you to glare at him and step back. Just having them standing there, it just reminded you of that time that your hopes had been destroyed. No matter how much you tried to forget about, just having them there brings those memories back. If they truly considered you a friend then why hadn’t they even made an attempt to rescue you? They had cared for someone who had betrayed their friendship and their home.’[Name]?”
Sakura calling out your name softly didn’t do much to lighten up the mood. “ Whatever you need to tell me, do so now I have plenty of things to do.”
“If it isn’t to much to ask, I would like to speak to her in private.” Kakashi asked the Kazekage.
There’s eased leader nodded giving you permission. Kakashi motioned for you to follow him, and so you did not even glancing at the other two. Once you both were safe to speak, Kakashi took out a scroll and handed it to you. “It’s a message from your parents.”
Once in your hand, you opened it to read it’s contents. You smiled as you read the letter, so far they were doing great. That’s good, it takes a heavy weight off your shoulders. Your eyes glanced up only to be with Kakashi's. “You changed so much.”
“Well, you haven’t.” You replied with one of your own comments. “ Now, please go to the point.”
“Very well then. Its Neji, he’s very critical and if we don’t do anything he’s going to die. Back at Konoha hospital they are doing everything they can to keep him stable. We’re asking for your help. We understand that you don’t what to do anything with Konoha, but please take into consideration.”
Neji in danger? Okay, you’re worried. You got to know Neji and although he was a bit of a pain in the ass, but you don’t wish any kind of harm to come to him. Although, when you were about to leave the village, they showed concern. “ And?”
His eyes widened at your blunt response. “ Tsunade has a proposition, she wants you to be a citizen of Konoha. You can be close to your parents and you won’t be taken advantage of.”
That made you scowl. “ And why would I do that? Call my behavior childish if you wish, but I am not even going to consider it.”
“I understand b-“
“You understand?” You laughed. “Do you know how much I suffered at Orochimaru's hands? Do you know how crushing it was to see that your ‘friends’ went to rescue a traitor rather than rescuing someone who was taken against her will? You don’t understand, even when I went to the village I was treated like a criminal, I’m not going back there. If you want me to help Neji, ask Gaara. You may think that I’m being used, and maybe I am, but so far they have treated me better than I was back at Konoha.” With nothing else to say, you left the room and went to stay at Gaara’s side.
On your way back, you received starnge glances but you ignored them. Gaara sent you a worried glance but once Kakashi told him what he told you, he understood why you were agitated. “I see. I would gladly send the help but it is up to her.”
“If you want me to help them, then I will. However, I don’t plan on staying there.” The cold reply sent sad glances at you from Sakura and Naruto.
“If that’s what you want, then so be it. However,” he tore his eyes from you to look at Kakashi, “ I do not plan to give her up. I hope the Hokage understand, she’s a citizen of The Sand Village.”
None of them seemed happy, except the one hour still held that fake smile. Naruto for once remained silent. “ I see, in that case we should depart as soon as possible.” Kakashi informed breaking the thoughts of every one there.
“Since its urgent, I’ll be taking Goro with me.” Upon mentioning that name Kakashi, Naruto, and Sakura narrowed their eyes.
“Goro? The one responsible for all that has happened to you?” Naruto slammed his hands on the desk.
“Don’t speak about something that you don’t know about. Besides, he has proven to be someone I can trust.” Turning to Gaara, you smiled. “ If that’s all, I’ll leave right away. I’ll be back here either tomorrow or in a few days. For the time being, please be careful.”
He nodded turning his gaze to the others. “ Then you can rest for the time being, she’ll leave with her companions.”
"Well then, I'll prepare for the journey. Be safe Gaara." With that you left the office only giving them all a glance. Maybe you were being too harsh but you had too, right?
As soon as you left, you searched for the males. They were home already which prevented you from looking for them. A surprised expression appeared on Goro once you entered their house, Itachi only stopped doing what he was doing to greet you with a nod.
"That's a surprise." With a smile Goro greeted.
"Listen, there's something I have to do. Do you think you can give me a hand?" You asked Goro, you'll really need his help to get there on time. You would've asked Itachi but bringing him to Konoha wouldn't be too smart.
Goro's eyes widened. "Of course, what is it?"
Your eyes shifted to Itachi, the issue would affect him, you're sure of it. "Team 7 is here, Neji is injured and needs my help." The wrinkles lines were beginning to form on Goro's face as he frowned. " Do you think you can get us both there sooner?"
"Why would you help them after all of this?" The question ringed on your ears.
"I know, I'm not even sure why I'm doing either when I can refuse. Anyway, let get this over with, shall we?"
Itachi remained silent watching you curious. You're a mistery, really. But now that you're leaving perhaps it's time that he finds his own brother. There's a lot that he needs to do, and as much as he would like to see how things go with the two of you, the time has arrived. But it's not the time to tell you that, perhaps a note will be necessary. Besides, this won't be the end of him. Who knows, maybe you'll all will see each other.

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The Missing Pieces(A Naruto Reader Insert)
RandomMeet [Name] [Last Name], a young traveler. She has traveled most of her life, if not all of it. As a traveler she came to realize that traveling isn't always what people expect, yes, there is adventure and knowledge but how about unhappiness? Since...