Behind Those Eyes

Chapter 7: Snake In A Grass

By sorrowXdarkness

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Normally, I would write about how well my training along with my relationship with my master has been going. Instead, I want to mention something that happened recently. To tell the truth, it happened two nights ago. I didn't have the courage to write it down until now because I honestly thought it was a dream. That perhaps I simply dreamt it and upon my awaking, it became nonexistence.

It didn't. I clearly remembered the exchange as I saw the small bandage over one of my fingers on my right hand. Let me explain, it was around late evening. Master was away at the moment, seeing a client. I didn't ask him for any details. Any details he provided, I believed was enough to settle my curious mind. If he purposely withheld any information, then it was because he didn't want me to be informed of them. Seeing how I took up reading in both his private library and my room, it was no surprise I was reading by myself. I had complete access to his books and scrolls, something I was extremely grateful. Something that caught my attention was the human anatomy as well as cultivation.

There was no point in discussing my previous life, but I will make this known to myself. I had no proper education from before being my master's possession. That included the human body, both male and female. I was quite fascinated in the muscles and nerves that operated each and every one of our movements. Embarrassing as it may be, I stumbled upon something extraordinary. There was several sketches of the human bodies, each fixated on certain components. Components like muscular, skeletal and respiratory to name a few. But I would be misleading myself if I didn't point out the one that caused my heart to tighten up. I stared at the drawing of a body that provided a very detailed representation of the penis. From what I read, it had several functions. A muscle that could temporary enlarge itself through the flow of blood.

Something that occurs when the muscle is properly stimulated. Fascinating, I thought. I never saw mine did that, but then I flipped the page to another. It displayed what to do with that enlarge penis. I saw the two figures. And though it was between a male and female, I couldn't help but see my mas-

No… I shouldn't. Master's kindness should not be tainted by my selfishness. I told myself that, but then I felt my hand moving on its own. It touched my bare leg as my mind tried to mistake that as from my master. I never saw it, but I began to imagine how large and profound his penis was. Before I knew it, an hour came and went. The outside was pitch black compared to where I sat. Seeing how late I was to return to my chamber for another ritual slumber, I quickly made my way out. The corridors were still lit, making my journey a facile one.

So I was astonished to find myself colliding with someone else, nearly dropping what they had around their arms. Instinctually, I tried to grab the item, hoping to steady it. An error in my part as I failed to realize the thorns around the stem. The pain was there as I pulled back. The person I bumped into, looked towards me. Her face remained as they were, unchanged as they put the pot down.

"Are you alright?" Asked the maid, until she noticed my finger beginning to bleed.

"It's nothing." I suggested, but then I felt a tug at my hand as she literally dragged me through the corridor. Disregarding the pot, she took me to a wing I have yet to familiarize myself with. Letting go of my hand, she pulled out a key from her dress. It hung around her neck as she used it to unlock the door.

When the door was opened, she gestured for my entry. Holding my finger close, I went in. The room was small, but well-kept. Anko walked toward a drawer that had a mirror and went through its content until she found what she was looking for. When she did, she came towards me and asked me for my hand. I complied.

After sterilizing the cut, she wrapped it with a bandage.

"Thank you." I said, smiling at her work.

She remained as stoic as I remembered her as, but I could see a shift in her eyes. They seemed much softer, as she apologized. I apologized as well. Then I noticed it. By the nightstand, there was a photograph of someone.

It wasn't Master Zabuza. This man was pale with long black hair. It was strange. His eyes, they reminded me of a snake staring me down. I asked who that was. Anko noticed the photograph on the stand.

She walked over and flipped the photo down flat. I felt I overstepped my boundaries. I apologized to her. She simply shook her head. I left after thanking her once more for the treatment. By the time I got to my room, I let out a sigh. It was weird. It made me wondered, why did Anko have a picture like that? She looked to be around her early twenties, but I didn't really know much about her.

I hoped to talk to her some more. This would be the end of this entry with more to follow soon.

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Master Zabuza requested my presence. Hearing it from Zangis, I quickly made my way through the mansion. As I ran, I managed to hear Zangis saying that he wasn't alone. A guest was with him in his private studies. I began to slow down upon arriving, fixing myself to look presentable; something I did as to not bring shame to my master. Knocking on the door, I waited for his permission.

"Come in." And I did. Upon entering, I found my master sitting down in his chair. He took a quick glance on my presence before returning it to the man sitting before him.

"So this is the little pet I heard so much about." The man's voice said as they were filled with venom. He had quite a smile that brought shivers to my backbone as his eyes analyzed me. "He looks befitting enough, but I wouldn't have paid 100 million ryo."

I felt the sudden urge to say something to the man. Before I could, I heard my master's voice. "Haku, stand beside me."

"Yes, Master Zabuza." I said, shifting my attention to my master.

"Haku…what a lovely name. You know, I could tinker with the boy. Perhaps make him more suitable?" The man smiled as he continued to stare at me. I looked down, feeling his slithering arms around me from sights alone. I felt violated. Something I expected to feel at the auction, but didn't.

"Enough. Haku, I want you to listen to our conversation." My master said. I nodded as they returned to their previous conversation. The man wanted a favor from my master. He needed someone with my master's set of skills to take care of something. As they spoke, I felt like a second conversation was occurring right before me. I wasn't sure, but I felt something went over me.

"So, do we have an agreement?" Spoke the man as he let out a small hiss. I began to remember something. As if, I saw him from somewhere.

"Consider it done." Spoke my master as they shook hands. They walked until they were at the foyer. Zangis presented the man his coat and hat.

As the man about to leave, he stopped by the doorway. "Oh and by the way, how's my little present I left for you?"

Present?

"The girl is doing just fine." Master Zabuza spoke.

"Splendid." The man spoke before taking his departure.

I stood by the staircase, staring as the man walked to his car. As I stared at his fleeting figure, he suddenly stopped. He turned his head and locked his eyes onto mine. The act took me by surprise as I fell down to my bottom. When I did, I shook my head. There was someone else with me in the second floor. She stood by the window in the corridor, staring at the man as I once was doing. I noticed she lifted one of her hand toward the glass, as if longing.

"Master…"

I heard it clear as did. She said 'master'. Then, I remembered what the man said. That he left a small present and it got me realizing, maybe Anko was the present given to my master.

Author's Notes:

I finally introduced Orochimaru. I have been meaning to post this chapter for some time now, but I lost track of some of my works; including this one. I'm glad I found it and added to it.