Author's Note:
Hi! i've made some changes in this fic. it is formerly entitled "Thoughts of the Past", then when i re-read it, new ideas came to me... i decided to make series of one shots and thisstories wontconcentrate only withkakashi, it would also contain SasuSaku,SasuSakuIta, NaruHina,NejiTen and ShikaIno fics... I hopeyou'll like it, thanks for reading.
-raijutei no babylon-
Disclaimers:
Ido not own Naruto. ButI do own some of the Characters. .
Note:
This Fic took place before the War between Leaf and Stone.
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Brief Description of the Characters and Summary:
Her name is Hatsu Kajin, an orphan who lived with the Hatake clan for 18 years and grew up with the clan's only heir, Hatake Kakashi. She is simple, bubbly, intelligent, beautiful and most of all she is dangerous. She's known for her medical abilities and intelligence. However, there is more to know about Kajin, she is Kakashi's fiancée. How long and how far can she go for him? Is her heart enough to capture Kakashi's attention?
His name is Hatake Kakashi, one of Konohagure's elite Nins, 18 years old, silent-type, and serious when needed. He conceals his face behind his mask, mysterious yet cool. He has some hidden feelings for his female teammate Rin. He hates his fiancé but soon realize he had been in love with her ever since. Will he be able to tell her how he feel or loose her too in the end?
Three years after the suicide of Kakashi's father and two years after his mother's death
"Kakashi-kun… I prepared your favorite tea…" a woman in kimono said kneeling beside the Hatake heir.
"I'm not hungry…" Kakashi answered with out looking at her.
"Demo…" Kajin tried to reason out.
"I've got lot of things to do… do you mind?" he said coldly.
"Sou… I'll see you around." Kajin bowed her head and stood up.
"Hn"
Ever since she was a child Kakashi always, shun her away. Now that they are in their adolescence, Kakashi grew more aloof to her and his family. Because of his father's death he became careful in his emotions and recently followed by his mother's death he became more distant and unapproachable.
One day, in the training ground where Yondaime's team is training:
"Gomen nasai Yondaime-sama, Kakashi-sama, Hatake-sama wants to speak with you…" one of Hatake clan's messengers said.
Yondaime nodded.
"Alright… Kakashi, you may go…" Yondaime said.
Kakashi nodded.
Kakashi arrived at the Hatake manor; he went to his grandfather's office to find him sitting in the veranda with Kajin across him serving him tea waiting for him. He opened the shoji door and the two acknowledge his presence.
"Sit down Kakashi…" his grandfather said seriously. Kakashi nodded and sat across his grandfather beside Kajin.
"I'll leave you two alone, Hatake-sama" Kajin said and was about to stand up when Hatake-sama signaled her not to.
"Stay here Kajin… this is something to do with you…"
Kajin looked confused.
"Me?"
"Hai… you and Kakashi…"
"What about us?" Kakashi asked.
"You two are getting married in three months." Hatake elder said.
"Nani!" Kakashi and Kajin blurted out.
"What you heard is true… the two of you will be wed in three months and preparations are on going." He said.
"Hatake-sama…" Kajin muttered shocked.
"That's impossible!" Kakashi muttered.
Hatake elder handed Kakashi a parchment. Kakashi read it. His fists balling tightly.
"That is what your parents want Kakashi and you can not object or else…"
"I know!" Kakashi asked irritated.
"Or else what?" Kajin asked.
"Or else we will disown Kakashi… and you will be the heir of the Hatake clan…"
"What!" Kajin's eyes widen.
Kakashi's eyes darken and he bowed.
"That is all… the two of you may go…"
"Ojii-sama… there might be a mistake… I can not marry Kakashi-kun…" Kajin reasoned out.
"Kajin… it's the former okashira's decision…"
"Demo…"
"NO! This is a big lie! My parents would never put me in such situation… they know I don't love Kajin…"
"Yes, they do know that… however, they believe that Kajin was the one good enough for you"
"And why is that! She's jus some pathetic young lass who doesn't have a family of her own" Kakashi said enraged.
Kajin gasped and tremble hearing Kakashi's harsh statement.
"Kakashi-kun"
Kakashi felt guilty but this is no time to feel guilty, he must fight his right.
"Take that back Kakashi!" elder said raising his voice.
"No… not unless you take that marriage thing away!"
"That is final… you can dig your parents underground and ask them to yourself, if you can."
Kakashi's so pissed. Never in his entire life had he felt so much anger. He angrily stood up and slams the door shut leaving a tear-stricken girl and an old man sighing in defeat.
"Gomen nasai Kajin…" the older man said and put a hand on Kajin's shoulder seeing the girl's broken feature.
"Why? Why do he hate me so much… have I done something to make him hate me this much… why?" Kajin said and broke into run leaving the shoji door open. The older Hatake sighed again.
'Why can't the two of you understand…? Kakashi… when will you see that she cares deeply for you and she loves you…'
Kakashi ran to the forest and train his brain out. Yondaime is on his way back to his office when he notices Kakashi's training form, he approached him.
"Kakashi… what are you doing here? I told you to go home… your grandfather wants to speak with you… you're excused for today's practice." He said. Kakashi made an annoying sound Yondaime raised an eyebrow.
"What's the matter? It seems to me you are in a very foul mood."
"They want me to marry a pathetic weakling" Kakashi answered throwing five kunai's to the tree and hitting the target all in the middle.
Yondaime knew that Kakashi is really pissed. He sighed.
"And may I ask who this pathetic weakling they want you to marry?"
"Hatsu" Kakashi's short reply narrowing his eyes and setting shuriken's away hitting their target.
"Kajin-chan? Well for a start, she's not weak or pathetic… she's one of the brightest Anbu here in Konoha not to mention attractive…" Yondaime said in his analytical tone, Kakashi glared at him.
Yondaime sighed.
"I see you're not pleased at all… well, at least you don't have a problem looking for a girl… you already have one." Yondaime reasoned out. Kakashi growled. Yondaime laughed and patted Kakashi's head.
"You know what… stay with me and let's have a chat… brighten up young one! You're too young to get wrinkles." He said.
"I'm not a woman…"
"Woman aren't the only one who have wrinkles… men also do have and as I can see you're beginning to have some." Yondaime said with a teasing smile.
"Shut up sensei" Kakashi said.
Yondaime laughed. "Come on… I'll treat you some ramen"
"Again?" Kakashi said ay the two of them begun to walk towards the ramen house.
"Hmmm? Ramen are delicious…" Yondaime reason out.
"It's not healthy to eat ramen all the time…" Kakashi explained while they are waiting for their order.
"You sound like Rin-chan…" Yondaime said sweat dropping.
"Did I just hear my name sensei?" a female voice said behind them.
Yondaime looked behind him and smiled at Rin.
"Hi there, young woman… come and join us…" Yondaime invited.
Rin sighed and sat beside Yondaime.
"Why that look Rin-chan?" Yondaime asked. Kakashi looked at her warily. It's rare for Rin to be so gloomy.
"It's Obito… he's late again… he said I meet him here and still he hasn't shown up…" she sighed.
"You should know better that Obito is not the punctual type of guy…" Yondaime said with a smile. Kakashi cannot help but smile but deep inside how he wishes to be Rin's boyfriend.
This seems to anger the young girl more.
"He never learns! I'll really beat the crap out of him! He'll see!" Rin threathened.
Yondaime laughed. Kakashi's smile widens.
"What's funny you two?" Rin asked glaring at the two men.
Instantly the two made a poker face. "Nothing" they mumbled.
Somewhere else:
Obito is jumping from tree to tree.
'Why does Okaa-san have to make me do a lot of things when I have a date! Rin would be really furious'
'I bet' a part of his mind answered. He shivered.
'It's dangerous to be on Rin's bad side… she's scary.'
'You bet'
'Shut up! Not talking to you!'
'Then who are you talking to? I can't see anyone?'
'Get lost!' he snarled at his pestering thought.
Then he heard snapping of twigs. 'Huh? What's that?' he stopped leaping from tree to tree and listen to his surroundings. 'That's weird I swear I hear twigs snapping' he was about to move when he heard voices below him he looked down and saw several men wearing black assassinating uniform, instinct kicked in he hid himself in the tree branches. He closed his eyes and focus on his ears.
"Listen… Kill them all… don't leave anyone alive…" the man who seemed to be the leader ordered.
Silent nods.
The man licked his lips, Obito cringed. He decided he hated this man.
"How about the Hatake heir…" one said.
Obito's eyes widen 'Hatake? They don't mean Kakashi, don't they?'
"Kill him… I hate his guts…"
Nods. Then the men disappeared. The leader remained there with an evil smile on his face.
"The Hatake clan's end has come…" he whispered and disappeared.
Obito's face is a mix of both anger and fear. 'I have to tell Yondaime-sensei!' he began to leap from tree to tree again. He haltered from his leaping. 'Holy Sht! Rin will kill me if I didn't show up! Better go for her first. She could help in looking for Yondaime-sensei!'
Rin is really angry… 'Where is that idiot? Don't tell me he had forgotten our date! I'll really kill him!' her face is so red from anger.
Yondaime sighed. He had just finished his meal.
"Don't worry Rin… I think he have a good reason for being late…"
"He better have a GOOD reason… or I'll really kill him!" Rin said.
Kakashi smirked. Yondaime controlled his laughter.
"Ah… young love…" Yondaime said and pat Rin's head.
Kakashi's smile disappear he remembered his damned situation and wish for Rin's love instead. Yondaime noticed it and gave Kakashi a reassuring smile. Kakashi sighed.
After a few minutes Obito appeared all sweaty and both frightened and angry, his eyes lighten up seeing Yondaime with Rin and his eyes widen seeing Kakashi. 'Thank God!'
He arrived but before he could say anything Rin smashed his head.
"ITAI!" Obito whined.
"That's for making me wait! Now what's your excuse!" she said narrowing her eyes.
"Gomen Rin-chan… but this is no time to explain! Hi there Kakashi and Yondaime-sensei! I've never been so glad to see you!" Obito said in a slight panicking voice.
Yondaime raised an eyebrow "What's wrong Obito?"
"Kakashi! I'm so glad you are here! Yondaime-sensei… assassins from other country is here in Konoha to kill Kakashi's clan… that's what I've heard. And they want all of them dead." Obito said in a rush. Kakashi's eyes were wide, Yondaime froze, and Rin was immobile.
"Minna?" Obito asked. Yondaime was first to react. "Are you sure about this Obito?"
"Hundred percent" he answered.
Yondaime nodded. He looked at Kakashi, and stared at his eyes.
"Stay with them what ever happens… understand? Kakashi?" he said.
Kakashi didn't reply still in shock.
Yondaime sighed. Obito, Rin… stay with Kakashi… don't let him out of your sight understood?" Yondaime pushed a point in Kakashi's neck and he lost consciousness.
"Hai!" Both Rin and Obito answered gaining their composure. They brought Kakashi to Yondaime's office like he instructed them.
Yondaime left in a puff of smoke.
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Kajin fall asleep while crying her heart out. She stirred and moved feeling uncomfortable. She sensed something wrong.
Definitely, something was wrong. Kajin opened her eyes and felt murdering aura around the manor. She reached for her weapons on her drawer. The room's shoji door opened.
"Mistress Kajin! Hurry! We are leaving…"
"Miki? Why!"
"We are under attack"
"What!"
"Hurry up mistress!"
"Where are we going?"
"Any where… to keep you safe…"
They are about to run out of the door when ten men stopped them.
"Where do you pixies think you are going?" one of the black masked men asked.
"Get out of our way!" Miki said she said and pushed Kajin aside.
They fought until seven of the ten men went down. Miki and Kajin are breathing hard. Their chakra draining.
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An explosion woke Kakashi out of his reverie.
"Ojii-san!" he screamed.
Rin and Obito held him tight.
"Let go of me! I have to save my family!" Kakashi screamed.
"NO! Yondaime-sensei said, you have to stay here and that's where you will be until sensei is back!" Obito said.
"Let go! I said let go!" Kakashi fought back.
Obito activated his sharingan and made Kakashi look at him.
"Relax Kakashi… it's all a dream… rest" Obito said his eyes swirling and Kakashi went limp and closed his eyes and lied down to bed.
Rin sighed. Obito sighed. "Gomen Kakashi"
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Yondaime reached the Hatake mansion to find it burning.
He entered and found dead bodies of what's left of the Hatake clan. He fisted his hand. 'Who could have done this to the Hatake clan? Who?'
From his behind a kunai came swooshing. He blocked it and counters the attack.
"Fourth Hokage… nice for you to join the party… too bad you came too late." Said a man.
Yondaime's eyes narrowed. 'Roukumura'
"I hate to say this but you are far too late Hokage-sama!"
The man said and was about to slash the man in front of him. Yondaime cursed and threw a kunai at the man's direction it hits his feet and in a flash Yondaime is behind the man.
"Don't even dare Roukumura… l can kill you."
He let out a sinister laugh.
"Go ahead Hokage-sama… I am not afraid of death…"
"I see…" Yondaime said and slash the man's neck; he fell on the floor lifeless.
Yondaime heard grunting not far from him. He saw the older Hatake lying cover with his own blood.
"Hatake-san!" Yondaime called out.
The older Hatake looked at him and reach out; "Yondaime… save Kajin… please…" he died.
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Yondaime ran along the burning hallway towards the upper rooms to find Kajin. On the third floor, he heard a shouting and screams.
In Kajin's room:
Three assassins surround them.
"Run Mistress Kajin! Please!" a female guardian said pushing Kajin behind her.
"I won't leave you!"
"Please… Master Kakashi needs you."
"NO! Miki, I won't leave you…" Kajin insisted.
The men laughed.
"Do not worry… no one will come out of here… alive…"
"Stay back! You cannot hurt my mistress… I'll protect her!" Miki said.
"Let's see…" the men attacked her. Miki performed hand seals but a sword streaked her before she could even finish.
"MIKI!" Kajin screamed.
Miki looked at Kajin. She failed to protect her mistress. She fell and Kajin catches her.
"Miki… please… don't leave me… Miki…"
"Gomen nasai… Mistress Kajin…"
"It's not your fault…" Kajin said.
"Promise me you'll live… promise me…"
"Miki…"
"Master Kakashi needs you…"
"I promise…"
Miki smiled and closed her eyes.
"NO!" Kajin screamed her eyes shadowed. The assassins took advantage of this and advance to her. She stood up, pulled some kunai out, and prepared to attack. When something yellow blocked her view and clashes can be, hear. Blinded by tears and tiredness from fighting for so long she collapsed.
Yondaime arrived just in time. In a blink of an eye, he was able to block three attacks and countered it and in matter of seconds, three bodies fell on the floor dead. He turns around and saw Kajin's tear stricken face and fallen body lying on the floor he picked her up and disappeared, as the fire devour the entire manor.
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Kakashi stirred from his sleep. He slowly opened his eyes. "Where am i?" he muttered.
"In my house" a voice said. Kakashi almost jumped.
"Relax" the voice said.
"Sensei?"
"Hai"
Kakashi relaxed. "Why am I here?"
"Don't you remember?"
"Hn" then he remembered Obito running fast telling them that his clan would be murdered. He stiffened.
"I see you remembered…" Yondaime said in a low voice.
"How are they? My grandfather?" it pained him to mutter their names.
"Your family is all dead except Kajin." Yondaime said calmly.
"They died protecting her right?" he said anger laced in his voice.
"They died protecting everyone." Yondaime said.
"She is the one who always need protecting! If not for her! My family should have been alive!" Kakashi screamed.
"It's not Kajin's fault! She did her best to fight."
"Still she's weak and pathetic! I wish she's the one who died!" Kakashi said.
SLAP!
"How dare you Kakashi! She tried everything to save your family! How dare you blame it on her!" Yondaime said furious. A rustle caught his attention.
Standing in front of his room door is Kajin's form, her eyes dark and tears flowing freely.
"Kajin" Yondaime said.
Kakashi stiffened. He did not mean for Kajin to hear what he said. The truth is he felt relieve at least Kajin was safe. He is not alone, but still his clan… his family is gone… he blames himself yet he is too self-centered so he blamed it on her.
She collapsed on the floor. In an instant Yondaime is beside her.
"Kajin!" he called out.
"How I wish… you are right… I am weak, pathetic and useless… if only I was a bit stronger… I could have save them… I am so sorry Kakashi-kun… I should have been the one who died." She said and forced herself to stand up brushing Yondaime's hands away. She ran.
Kakashi rooted in his place, balled his fists.
"Kakashi." Yondaime's voice laced anger.
"I don't care" he said and lay back down. Yondaime sighed.
Two months have passed. He and Kajin were staying in one of the Hatake residents. The wedding preparation was still on going according to the elder Hatake's orders. Kajin and Kakashi were still not of speaking-terms. They went to the preparations silently. Both thinking that they would be doing this for their beloved grandfather.
Kakashi's POV
Kakashi watch Rin and Obito train and eyes them enviously, how he wishes to be in Obito's place. However, Obito was his best friend and as long, the two are happy he can be happy for them.
He closed his eyes. He remembered the happenings in the past two months of being an orphan with only his fiancé to live with. He has to admit during the last months he have grown to appreciate Kajin.
Especially her silence and her care for him. He knew himself and he brood too much, and Kajin has been very patient with him.
Knock! Knock!
"Hn"
"Kakashi-kun… I brought you, your dinner"
"I'm not hungry"
"Alright… I ever you will fill like eating… I'll just put it here… oyasumi"
"Hn"
Kajin always bring him foods, although he would never eat them.
…
She would always tell him where her missions are.
"Kakashi-kun"
"Hn"
"I'll be leaving on a mission for three day… I prepared everything you might need"
"Hn"
"I'll see you when I get back"
"…"
She never asks questions about where I am going or what I am going to do.
"I'm leaving"
She will always nod and give me a smile.
"Be careful"
Most of all she knew how I feel about Rin.
"Not yet asleep?" a voice said behind me. I was seating in the veranda.
"…"
"I know you are worried about your teammates… especially Rin-chan… why don't you go and follow them… I'll handle the wedding preparations."
"What if they asked about me?"
"I'll tell them that you went to back your teammates up… there's nothing wrong in being truthful to your emotions. Just like to me… I know how much you hate me and how much you love Rin-chan… you don't have to be polite to me… you can treat me like the rag I am… yet you have to tell Rin-chan how you feel…"
"Shut up"
"Alright"
"You're not a rag"
"I am…"
"Kajin…"
"We could still turn back in the wedding…"
"No we can't…"
"Why not? Marrying someone you don't love is a big mistake…"
"It's what my parents and grandfather wants… I can't fail them…"
"I see… if that's what you really want… but if you decided to change your mind… I will not mind."
"I won't change my mind…"
"Alright then…Good night Kakashi-kun"
She said and left.
She might think I hated her… but the truth is I do not. In time, I have realized that, it is not her fault my family loves her that much, that they are willing to die for her safety, she is very special. She is kind, pure, and honest. And most of all… I needed her.
I miss her smile. Even though some of them are false smile because of my rudeness and coldness. I still miss them… she rarely smile. Often I hear her cries at night. I cannot sleep whenever I hear her muffled cries, for I know I am a big part of her anguish.
Soon I realize I wanted MY woman back… MY Kajin… back. I can only give her the whole of my heart if I could set my feelings for Rin free…
I decided to tell Rin how I used to feel for her… then I can tell Kajin that now… I am never alone… because… I can give her my heart.
And that day is today.
I will tell Rin my feelings for her… then I will be free… I can have my heart back and I can finally offer it to woman whose love for me never wavers.
Kajin.
I can finally bring back her smile.
Kajin's POV
This day I am going back to Konoha. I will see Kakashi again. In less than a month… we will be married. However, I cannot ignore this nagging emotion in my heart. I am scared.
'I know he never loved me… I never will… his heart belongs to Rin.'
She closes her eyes and contemplates on what Genma said to her that day
They are camping for the last night of their mission
"You should tell Kakashi how you feel Kajin…" her friend and teammate Genma, said.
"I can't… I swear that Kakashi has no feelings for me or any emotions involved in this wedding."
"There are emotions involved Kajin whether you like it or not… you love him…"
"He doesn't."
"It doesn't matter, what matters is that you'll be able to tell him."
"I can't…"
Sigh
"Kajin, you'll never know how he feels for you if you wont tell him."
"I know how he feels… he's heart belongs to someone."
"Are you sure? Then why push through the wedding?"
"It's was his parents and grandfather's request… I own them my life I cannot defy them… I will stay with Kakashi forever, love him, even though his heart will always belong to … to that someone."
"You know who he loves… right? And you are not doing anything about it! God Kajin! You are not a saint!
"Either do Kakashi… I cannot teach him to love me… he has his own mind, body, soul and heart… it is his right to love someone else.
Genma sighed.
End
She opened her eyes and looked at Genma who is talking to Raido. She smiled.
"Matte"
The two looked at her. They were near Konoha. She approached the two and gave them a big and tight hug.
"Kajin!" the two were clueless.
Kajin let go and laughed.
"Thank you for being my friend…"
The two looked at each other and smiled at her.
"No problem!" Genma said.
Raido nodded.
Kajin smile widen, she will tell Kakashi how she felt and ask him how he feel… whatever he answered she will accept it… and perhaps do hard missions for Konoha to let her mind out of the pain. Perfect plan.
Kakashi's POV
Rin and Obito are through in their training. Kakashi approached them.
"Rin, can I talk to you?"
"Huh? About what?"
"Something"
Obito and Rin exchange glances. Obito was the first to smile.
"Alright! I'll leave you two… relax Kakashi Rin wont bite." With that, he left.
"What's wrong Kakashi?"
Kajin walk towards Yondaime's training ground. She loves watching Kakashi train. She saw Obito walk alone she smiled at him.
"Obito-kun?"
Obito stopped whistling.
"Kajin-chan! You're back!"
Kajin smiled at him and nodded.
"Where's Kakashi-kun?"
"Oh? Kakashi? Well, he said he needed to talk to Rin for a while…"
Kajin's heart beat faster. Her face white.
"Kajin? Is something wrong?"
"Huh! Nothing. I'll just go see him… ne?"
"Sure…" Obito said with a smile.
"Thanks"
Kajin walked faster. Her heat aching.
She reached the training ground. Just in time to hear Kakashi said.
…
Kakashi remained silent.
"Kakashi?"
"I like you" he said and stared at Rin. Rin's eyes widen.
…
Kajin's heart shattered.
Tears start to form.
'Damn! Why are you crying idiot! Aren't you the one who told him to tell his feelings for her… stupid Kajin!' she said and turns around and ran.
'I knew it! How stupid of you to believe that he liked you somehow.'
She ran and ran, crying her heart out.
…
"Kakashi… did I hear you right? Did you just say you like me?"
"Yes, I said I like you… what I mean is I LIKED YOU" Kakashi said.
"I… I… don't know what to say… I… liked you as a friend… Kakashi I am sorry…" Rin said.
Kakashi smiled.
"I know that… I am only telling this to you to tell to let it out of my chest. I have liked you ever since we're thirteen… but now I am sure I like you as a friend no more… no less… I am getting married and I can't love my bride if I still have this infatuation in my heart."
Rin smiled.
"I understand…"
Kakashi smile widen.
"Can I hug you?"
"Of course" Rin said and hugged Kakashi tightly.
"Am I interrupting something?" Obito said jokingly.
Rin laughed.
"Nope… come here and give Kakashi a big hug… he's gotten over his childhood infatuation and he's ready to get married."
"Really! Way to go buddy!" Obito said, and gave Kakashi a big hug after letting go Obito looks around the ground.
"But where is the bride? She said she'll go and see you…" he asked.
Kakashi instantly stiffen.
"What?"
"Kajin… she just arrived from her mission… she said she'll check on you… now where could she have gotten to?" Obito asked.
Rin and Kakashi exchange glances. Kakashi's heart is beating so fast.
'Could it be that Kajin saw us and she thought of something.'
-Flashback-
"Marrying someone you don't love is a big mistake… we can still turn from the wedding… I'll understand if you back out…"
-End-
This time Kakashi's trembling. No doubt, Kajin saw them and she thought he'd back out. He balled his fist.
"I'll look for her." Kakashi said.
"Huh! Alright…" Obito said.
Rin nodded and grasped Kakashi's arms.
"Tell her… bring her back"
Kakashi nodded and gave Rin a faint smile.
…
Kajin rested her chin above her knees. She's been staring at the stream for a long time, the sun had already set. Her tears are already dried.
'It's time… I have to leave… I have to go to a mission'
'I can not ruin Kakashi's life… I love him too much. I am doing the right thing… am I?'
'I know this will happen… yet it still hurts like hell…'
…
It has been hours and Kakashi have been looking for her yet still no sign of Kajin. He punched the tree beside him.
'Please… Kajin…'
…
Kajin walked in Yondaime's office.
Knock! Knock!
"Come in" Yondaime's voice said.
Kajin entered.
"Kajin? Oh! There you are… the wedding preparations are doing well… don't worry… and Genma already reported to me… you can take a rest." He said.
Kajin sat down.
"I need a mission, Yondaime"
"Arě? What?"
"I am asking for a mission…"
"You just returned from one."
"Then give me another one."
"Are you crazy… at least take a break… Genma and Raido just got home."
"I am not asking them to come… I want a mission for one."
"But why! Your wedding is in less than a week."
"There will be no wedding… I am leaving Konoha… are you going to give me any mission or I'll just run away."
"In short… you are asking me for a suicidal mission."
Kajin didn't reply.
"What happened? What did Kakashi do this time?"
"Nothing"
"Demo…"
"Yondaime"
"Alright… here… be back… Kajin… Kakashi will kill me if you die."
Kajin smiled and nodded.
"Kajin… please… come back."
"I'll try…"
"Idiot! Don't try! Come back ALIVE!"
"Sure."
She's about to leave when Yondaime's office door opened.
"I know I'll find you here." Kakashi said breathing hard. He noticed the folder Kajin's holding.
"Another mission…?" he asked. He's trying his best not to let his voice crack.
"Hai"
"But the wedding will be in less than a week…"
"Will there be a wedding?"
"Kajin!" Kakashi's voice sound hurt.
"I'll leave the two of you to talk…" Yondaime said and exits closing the door behind him.
Kakashi nodded. Kajin moves towards the door Kakashi blocked it.
"Kakashi, I have a mission to attend to…" Kajin said calmly.
"You're not leaving." Kakashi flinched when Kajin didn't say his name with –kun.
"Who are you to stop me?" Kajin asked her eyes narrowed.
"I am your husband." He tried to sound superior, but his heart is hurting.
"We're not married." OUCH! Kakashi flinched again.
"In less that a week… we'll be… that makes me your husband"
"What about Rin?" her voice cracked.
"Please at least listen…" he said and held her.
"Alright"
"I told her how I felt about her…"
"Good for you…"
"Kajin…" his voice soft and almost begging.
"Kakashi… it's for your own good if I go… you'll be happier."
"You really don't understand do you?" this time his façade really broke. He's desperate to get Kajin back to him.
"Huh?"
"I told Rin I LIKED her… as in LIKED not LIKE… can't you understand…"
"I… I can't…" Kajin's heart beat faster.
"There's a big difference between like and LIKED…"
"What do you mean?"
"Like means I still do like her more than a friend… LIKED means the past tense… simple English Kajin…" he sounds teasing.
"You mean?"
"We are getting married right?" he said looking intently at her.
"Hai" Kajin blushed.
Kakashi smiled and touched her tainted cheek.
"I can't give you the whole of me if… I won't set Rin free… that's why I told her…"
"Kakashi…"
"She no longer owned my heart… it now belongs to a certain stubborn Female Nin… named Hatsu Kajin…" he said and raised her face to him.
"Kakashi"
"You'll still marry me right?" he said.
"I-I-"
"You can't say no… if I have to bind you… I'll bind you…" Kakashi said.
Kajin gasped.
Kakashi smiled.
"Tell me you'll still marry me…"
"I'll marry you…"
"Good" he said and pulled his mask down causing Kajin to gasp he took the chance and closes the gap between them and kisses her tenderly.
Yondaime knocked.
"Finished?"
Yondaime asked.
The two broke the kiss and Kakashi pulled his mask up and winked at Kajin.
"Sure…"Kakashi replied and Yondaime entered smiling.
Kakashi grabbed the folder in Kajin's hands and placed it on Yondaime's table.
"She won't be doing any missions anytime soon…" Kakashi said.
Kajin and Yondaime raised an eyebrow.
"And why?" the two asked in unison.
Kakashi pulled Kajin to him.
"Because… I'll keep her busy… with me…" he said eyeing Yondaime. Kajin blush bright red.
Yondaime laughed.
Kakashi smiled.
OWARI
Epilogue:
After a Week:
The Ceremony is held by Yondaime.
"Dearly beloved, we're assembled here in the presence of God on this day at Konoha to join Hatake Kakashi and Hatsu Kajin in Holy Matrimony. Marriage is instituted of God, regulated by His commandments, and blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ. Marriage is to be held in honor among all. Let us reverently remember that God has established and sanctified marriage for the welfare and for the happiness of all mankind. Our Savior has declared that a man shall give first priority to his wife. By his apostles, he has instructed that those who enter into this relationship are to cherish a mutual esteem of love, to bear with each other's infirmities and weaknesses, and to comfort each other in sickness, trouble, and sorrow. In honesty and industry, you are to provide for each other and for your household in all temporal things. You are to pray for and encourage each other in the matters, which pertain to the Spirit and live together as heirs of the grace of life."
Prayer - INORIMASHO
"Almighty and ever blessed God, whose presence is the happiness of every condition, and whose favor sweetens every relationship, we pray for you to be present and favorable unto these your servants that they may truly be joined together in the honorable estate of marriage. As you have brought them together by your providence, sanctify them by your Spirit, giving them a new frame of heart for their new estate. And grant unto them now in the hour of their unity and throughout their wedded life, your heavenly guidance through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen"
When the Reciting of Consent came, Kakashi's holding Kajin's hand.
Yondaime looked at Kakashi and said.
"Kakashi , will you have Kajin to be your wife and will you pledge your faith to her, in all love and honor, in duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with her and cherish her according to the ordinance of God in the holy bond of marriage? If you so pledge, say "Yes, I will."
Kakashi looked at Yondaime and looked at Kajin straight in the eye before saying "Yes, I will."
Kajin was almost in tears. Yondaime smiled at her and said.
"Kajin, will you have Kakashi to be your husband and will you pledge your faith to him, in all love and honor, in duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with him and cherish him according to the ordinance of God in the holy bond of marriage? If you so pledge, say "Yes, I will."
Kajin's tear slipped in her eyes. Kakashi wiped it kissing her hand. She answered "Yes, I will."
"Who gives Kajin to be married to Kakashi? I do." Yondaime said with a smile.
The Ceremonial vows came. Yondaime said "Kakashi recite the ceremonial vow." Kakashi nodded.
"Watakushi Hatake Kakashi wa ima Hatsu Kajin anata no Otto to narimasu Yutaka na toki mo Mazushii toki mo Kenkoh na toki mo Yamai no toki mo Watakushitachi ga Ikiru kagiri Anata no Otto de Arukoto o Chichaimasu"
(I, Hatake Kakashi, take you, Hatsu Kajin, to be my wedded wife, and I do promise before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful husband, in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live.)
Yondaime smile widen and looked at Kajin. Kajin smile and recited the vow.
"Watakushi Hatsu Kajin wa ima Hatake Kakashi anata no Tsuma to narimasu Yutaka na toki mo Mazushii toki mo Kenkoh na toki mo Yamai no toki mo Watakushitachi ga Ikiru kagiri Anata no Tsuma de Arukoto o Chichaimasu"
(I, Hatsu Kajin, take you, Hatake Kakashi, to be my wedded husband, and I do promise before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful wife, in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live.)
"The rings you are about to exchange are symbols of the eternal and unbroken covenant of your love. They are outer and visible reminders of that inner heart commitment and Aloha" Yondaime said and handed the two the rings.
Kakashi was the first to put the Rin on Kajin's ring finger.
"Kono Yubiwa wa Anata o eien ni Aisuru shirushi desu (This ring I give you, in token and pledge of our constant faith and abiding love.)" he recited while placing the ring in Kajin's finger, after that he kissed her hand.
Kajin did the same and recited.
"Kono Yubiwa wa Anata o eien ni Aisuru shirushi desu (This ring I give you, in token and pledge of our constant faith and abiding love.)" she put the ring in Kakashi's finger.
The Closing Prayer came. Kakashi and Kajin looked at each other smiling.
"Most merciful and gracious God of whom the whole family of heaven and earth is named, bestow upon these your servants the seal of your approval as well as your heavenly benediction; granting unto them grace to fulfill with a steadfast and pure affection the vows and the promises between them here made. Guide them together, we pray in the happy way of righteousness and of peace, that loving and serving you with one heart and one mind all the days of their life, they may be abundantly enriched with the token of your everlasting grace, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen" Yondaime said. Kajin and Kakashi bowed.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. Kakashi, you may kiss your bride." Yondaime said with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Kakashi smiled at his sensei and looked at his beautiful bride, wearing all white kimono and the most beautiful headdress.
He caressed her face. "Aishiteru" he murmured and close the gap between them, kissing her passionately.
Everyone cheered.
"It is my privilege to introduce to you Hatake Kakashi and his wife Hatake Kajin." Yondaime introduced.
The crowd went wild from roars and claps.
Kakashi broke the kiss. Kajin blushed. "Mou Aishiteru…" she murmured back. Kakashi smile at her and kiss her forehead.
"You are mine…"
Kissing the tip of her nose.
"Mine… alone…" he said.
Kajin blushed.
"Itsumo" (Always) she answered.
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