InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ In the Hands of Fate ❯ Choices, Choices, Choices ( Chapter 11 )

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Japanese translations to words are in (parenthesis).

 

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Previously:

“Stone ninja are attacking Konoha! All the jonins (high level ninja) and the Anbu are to be assembled right away! Bring your weapons and get ready for battle!”

 

Kakashi and Ibiki immediately leapt to their feet.

“Let's go!”

 

Shizune ran to tell more Anbu and jonin about the attack.

 

Kakashi stretched slightly.

“My, I haven't had a real fight in some time. I feel pretty rusty.”

 

Ibiki nudged Kakashi with his elbow.

“Let's hope you aren't, huh? Or else you'll die. And I'll have no one to tease.”

 

“You got it Ibiki.”

 

Now:

The sun was high in the sky by the time Kagome and Itachi left the woods of Konoha.

 

“We'll get to Konoha soon Kagome-chan. Don't worry.”

 

Kagome snuggled closer into Itachi's embrace.

“I'm not Tachi-kun. I'm just worried that Neji's going to think you kidnapped me or something.”

 

“I did.”

 

“Yeah, but it's not like you hurt me or anything right?”

 

“You got me there Kagome-chan.”

 

“I know Tachi-kun. I can always get you.”

 

Itachi rolled his eyes but brought Kagome closer to his body.

“Hey, you're shivering. Are you cold?”

 

Kagome buried her face into Itachi's warm neck.
“Mm…not anymore Tachi-kun. Thanks.”

 

Itachi picked Kagome up bridal style and resumed the walk to Konoha.

 

“T-Tachi-kun! I can walk!”

 

“I know Kagome-chan. But I know that you'll be more comfortable if you're in my arms.”

 

Kagome giggled and hugged Itachi tightly.

 

“Ka-Kagome?”

 

Kagome looked up from Itachi's chest to see a disbelieving Neji staring at her and Itachi.

“Neji!”

 

“I came looking for you. Ibiki-san said that you and Itachi used to always go to a treehouse.”

 

Kagome nodded vigorously.

 

Neji took a step closer to Kagome and Itachi.

“I'm here to take you back to Konoha Kagome-chan.”

He stretched out his hand to Kagome.

 

Kagome looked torn.

“Can I…can I have some time to think?”

 

Itachi let Kagome out from the comfort of his arms.

“Of course. Take all the time you need.”

 

“Thank you.”

Kagome followed the path to Konoha, Itachi and Neji not far behind her. As soon as she entered Konoha, Kagome took off for the Hokage Mountain. She climbed to the top and then, only then did she let the tears fall free.

 

Who do I choose? How do I choose?

Itachi was my first love. He killed his clan, yet left Sasuke and me alive. That must have meant something. When I had nightmares, Itachi was the one who comforted me. He took me to the top of Hokage Mountain and laid there with me until I fell asleep. Then he carried me back to our home and no one suspected anything.

But I made a promise to Neji that I would stay with him forever. He was the one that found me when I first came to Konoha. He showed me a kindness and comfort I never thought I'd feel again. I can never forget that. And, like Itachi, Neji carried me up to Hokage Mountain until I fell asleep.

If I choose Itachi, Neji will be heartbroken and I will have broken my promise.

But if I choose Neji, Itachi would be heartbroken and our past would not have counted for anything.

What do I do?

 

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