DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN NARUTO. IF I DID, KAKASHI, ITACHI, AND JIRAIYA WOULD BE ALIVE.
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Very few beings dared enter the abandoned warehouse on the west side of town. Students on dares from their friends occasionally did, but they never came out. Even the police dared not enter and a fence had been put up around the building to prevent the curious passerby from entering. Instead of being a deterrent, however, the fence had only served to enhance curiosity about the warehouse.
Deidara was about to enter that warehouse.
Cautiously, he touched the chain-link fence, ready to withdraw his hand should something happen. When nothing did, he placed his other hand on the fence and began to climb the 7 or so feet to the top. At the top he jumped, landing and rolling to prevent any injury. He stood and dusted himself off then glared at the decrepit old building before him. A low growl sounded from his throat at the thought of what he would be doing in a little over a month.
It was for her. All for her. He didn't want to see her get hurt if he could do something about it. He slapped himself mentally but one thought kept coming back.
What if she hates me after? Is one life worth many? Will she see it that way?
He entered the building warily, which was understandable. After hearing all the stories about this place, he was most reluctant to enter. He finally reached the center of the structure and stood, fists clenched.
"Yo, Deidara, about time you got here."
They were here as well. All 9 of them, including that idiot, Tobi.
"It isn't like I had much of a choice, yeah."
Soft laughter rang through the warehouse, echoing softly against the walls.
"It's not funny. Give me what I need to do the job, yeah." Deidara crossed his arms, a scowl appearing on his face.
"Don't get your panties in a bunch. Here's the stuff." Kisame tossed a black duffel bag at the blonde who caught it easily. He unzipped it to check the contents.
"Only 4 blocks?" he rezipped the bag. "No problem then, but you better keep your word, yeah."
"We haven't touched her yet. It's up to you to keep her out of the way."
"Keep your fucking hands off her." Deidara snarled. "If you hurt her, these blocks will find their ways into your houses, yeah."
"We're real fucking scared. Get your ass outta here. I ain't like these other shitheads, I won't hesitate to disobey orders." Hidan placed his hand on the machete he wore like a katana on his back.
"Watch your mouth."
"Sorry, 'Kuzu."
Deidara turned on his heel and left without another word. If he stayed any longer, he'd be tempted to blow something sky high.
At home, he stowed the duffel bag under his bed for later. It was already 1 a.m. If he didn't get any sleep soon, he'd pass out at school tomorrow.
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The next day
"Deidara!"
The blonde jerked back into wakefulness suddenly, ink marks on his face from the worksheet he'd been resting his head on.
"Whassamatter?" he slurred, still not fully awake.
"The bell just rang, it's time for luch." Sakura poked his cheek playfully, "C'mon, I made lunch for everybody today."
"Eat some of your food? Where is it, yeah?" Deidara hopped to his feet and grabbed his messenger bag.
"We're eating at the lunch tables on the western side of the building!" Sakura called back to him, already in the hallway.
"Hey, wait up, yeah!"
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"Deidara, what's up? You seem to be spacing out a lot lately." Sakura asked, her tone concerned. She leaned over and placed a hand on his forehead. "No fever..."
"'Course not, yeah." he snapped, leaning out of reach.
"It was a simple question, Dei. Seriously, that was uncalled for." Ino scolded him through a mouthful of salad.
"Sorry. I haven't been getting a lot of sleep lately. My teachers have really been piling it on, yeah." Deidara gave Sakura a small smile to reassure her and she seemed to accept it.
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One week later
"Dei, what about this one?" Sakura asked, stepping out of the dressing room. She wore a deep blue strapless dress that brushed the floor with a high waist and a lot less ruffles than the previous green dress had had.
"Now this one I like, yeah." Deidara said appreciatively.
Sakura smiled, "Then this is the one I'll get. Dei, have you got your tux yet?"
"What, you mean for prom? No. I'm not going, yeah."
"What do you mean 'not going'?" Sakura asked, stomping over and putting her face right next to his.
"Whoa, whoa, calm down. It's no big deal, yeah." Deidara leaned back in the chair he was in, uncomfortable with her proximity, and promptly fell over backward.
"It's our senior year! Of course it's a big deal!"
"We went last year. What's the point of going again, yeah?"
"I can't believe you." Sakura snapped.
"Please, Sakura, don't go to prom. Come over to my house and we'll rent movies and eat popcorn. We'll have more fun, yeah."
"While all my friends are at prom without me?"
"They can come, too. The more the merrier, yeah."
"No, Deidara, I'm sorry. I want to dance and see my friends."
But... If you go to prom, you might die.
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The week before prom
"Are you done with them yet?"
"Nearly. I should be done in a few days, yeah."
"Good, good. That will leave us ample time to set everything up. You needn't worry any more after you've finished."
"Yeah." Deidara replied, keeping his eyes on his work.
"After this, you will be a member of Akatsuki. You should be honored."
"Funny, but I don't want to be a member. I don't even want to do what you're planning, yeah."
"You don't have a choice in whether you join or not, and until the plan is carried out, Hidan will continue to supervise her. If she goes and lives then we will keep watch on her for your sake. If you tamper with the plan in any way, let's just say Hidan gets to have a little action."
"I understand, yeah."
"Good. I'll be back in a week to collect them."
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A/N: So how was it? This idea just came to me last night and I had to follow up on it. R&R please.