Ninja Karaoke
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto or any of the characters.
Ok, I know that I should be hit for procrastinating so long! I am so sorry! I meant to start this back up in July and look at it now; it's mid-October! I'm so sorry. I'll try to post more often, I swear!
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"Ok…next person up is…" Tsunade drawls, glancing down at the scribbled down list in her hands. "Is…'Kashi-san!"
Everyone looks over at the Copy-ninja in surprise. Despite everything, they never really expected Kakashi to actually sing. Which is stupid, really, since everyone has to. But it just didn't seem to sink in. And now that he has to, they don't know what to expect. Honestly, he was the most aloof ninja out there!
But he doesn't even acknowledge the startled crowd; he just smiles from beneath his mask, crinkling his eye shut cheerfully. "Alright," he agrees, shrugging nonchalantly. With his hands dug deep in his pockets, Kakashi casually walks towards the stage. He nimbly jumps onto it and takes the mike from Tsunade before taking his sweet time walking to the karaoke machine. He's most likely thinking of his song.
Searching through the songs for a minute, he smiles. As his hand hovers over the play button, he brought the mike to his lips.
"Pain," he sang softly as soon as the music started, his voice smooth and controlled.
"Without
love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause
I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all"
His voice is soft and careful, though you can hear hints of the true talent hidden beneath each word. Kakashi is an amazing singer!
"Wow…" Sakura murmured to Naruto, amazement in her green eyes.
Naruto nods, though a frown plays on his lips. He muttered something inaudibly, gaining Sakura's attention when she asked him to repeat himself. "It's no fair, Sakura-chan! Why is Kakashi-sensei good at EVERYTHING?" he breathed out, exasperated.
Iruka smiled slightly at that. Shaking his head, Iruka crossed his arms over his chest. "Not everything, Naruto-kun…" he corrected, laughing slightly. He gently ruffled the boy's hair with a gloved hand. "He's not good at opening up. This is probably a little difficult for him."
Sakura blinks before agreeing. Naruto reluctantly follows suit.
The music picks up speed, turning rough. The drums and guitar are loud, but sounding perfect.
"You're
sick of feeling numb
You're not the only one
I'll take you by
the hand
And I'll show you a world that you can understand
This
life is filled with hurt
When happiness doesn't work
Trust me
and take my hand
When the lights go out you will understand"
Again, the music calms down to a softness that the jounin easily matches. When he finishes the last word, the music picked up speed again. The audience wonders if it will actually stay this way or, like Kabuto's song, just fade away again.
It doesn't.
"Pain,
without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it
rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain,
without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it
rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all"
As Kakashi raises his voice to the tone of the music, the audience grows impressed. Kakashi was a great singer, and was able to match the very style of the music.
Jiraiya laughs and shakes his head, leaning against the wall of his corner. "Show off," he admonishes, though he doesn't really mean it. He's proud of his student's student. Woo, that's a mouthful to say!
Once more, the music softens.
"Anger
and agony
Are better than misery
Trust me I've got a plan
When
the lights go off you will understand."
"It's a nice song," Tsunade comments to Shizune, sneaking her hand towards the sake on the table. Before Shizune could stop her, the Hokage pops the cork and takes a huge gulp.
"He is-" Shizune gapes at Tsunade's blatant disregard for Shizune's lectures. "Tsuande-sama!" she started before letting out an exasperated sigh and dropping her head. She shouldn't even bother; Tsunade won't change.
"Pain,
without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it
rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain,
without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it
rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing
Rather feel
pain"
Kakashi watched with amusement at the Shizune's surrender. Without missing a beat, he continues. Actually, he probably didn't even have a beat to miss with the next part so quick.
"I
know (I know I know I know I know)
That you're wounded
You know
(You know you know you know you know)
That I'm here to save
you
You know (You know you know you know you know)
I'm always
here for you
I know (I know I know I know I know)
That you'll
thank me later"
Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke could tell that he was singing about them in that. It's true, Kakashi knows they're all hurt in some way or another. He always is trying to save them from their past demons; that he's always there to lend a hand. And they have never thanked him. Someday, they know they should.
"Pain,
without love
Pain, can't get enough
Pain, I like it
rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all"
This part almost sounded sad in it's softness, though the roughness soon takes over once more.
"Pain,
without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it
rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain,
without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it
rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Rather
feel pain than nothing at all
Rather feel pain"
With the last words fading from the room, Kakashi hands Tsunade the mike before hopping down from the stage and returning to his spot. The room is quiet for a second, all in awe at Kakashi's voice. Not for long, however, before it erupts in applause. Even Dozu claps, despite his envy.
Kakashi laughs sheepishly, rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment. He doesn't say anything, though.
"That was incredible, Sensei!" Sakura says, running up to him cheerfully. Naruto drops his gruff attitude, going over to congratulate his former teacher. Kakashi just smiles.
"Well done, 'Kashi-san!" Tsunade hiccups, waving her arm to the jounin in a drunken attempt to gain his attention. She grabs the list from Shizune, glancing curiously at the next entry on the list. "Next up…" she says, tapping her hands against the stand in a drunken, out of tune drum role. "…Kankuro!"
Before anyone can react, Kankuro's eyes widen.
"WHAT?"
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Well, again, sorry for the overly long wait for this chapter. I'll try to post K'ro's part soon! I might be quicker if I get reviews! (smiles)
By the way, Kakashi's song was Three Days Grace's 'Pain', though I bet everyone knew that. Such a great song!