? Dark Dawn ?

Ep 3 - Convinced

This is my decision.

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Akatsuki

It was dark out; the moon has risen hours ago.

Konan walked out the front of their base, not too far from the Leaf. There she found Itachi waiting for her.

He was leaning against the wall and his arms was folded against his chest.

"Leaving for the Leaf, right?" Itachi said.

Konan slightly bowed her head. "I told him I would meet him every night until he came to give me his answer. So I'll be going now. If you'll excuse me -"

"I'm coming with you." Itachi interrupted.

Konan paused. "You want to come along? The Leaf was your home, was it not?"

Itachi didn't react to her words. "Yes it once was. But I want to see this kid with my own eyes."

Konan started walking away. "Do what you wish. If you want to come along, follow me." She jumped on to a tree.

Itachi faced her and followed her, jumping from one tree to the next, heading for the Hidden Leaf.

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Konoha's Gates

15 minutes later, they arrived at the front gates of Konoha. The guards had already closed the gates and two guards were posted at the front.

"Let's keep the disturbance low. Preferably having no disturbance is nice." Konan said as she stood in a tree, overhead the guards at the gates.

Itachi stood in the bench next to hers. They were covered by the shadows of the trees. "I'm well aware of that." He said.

Itachi looked over at Konan."So all we have to do now is wait for that kid to arrive."

Konan nodded, but didn't reply.

"How is that kid going to meet with us? I can't imagine that without him being found out. What will happen then?" Itachi muttered to Konan. "Do you have a plan in mind?"

Konan closed her eyes. "Yes, of course. I do have a backup plan, but I know that kid is smart enough to at least figure out that he shouldn't be reckless and risk being spotted."

"So you're that sure?" Itachi shifted his attention back at the guards. He activated his Sharigan. "Its been a while since you put so much trust into a new recruit, Konan"

Konan's expression softened. "I can see his heart, his true soul. I can tell

"That's why I trust him."

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Inside Konoha

15 minutes earlier

Naruto laid in his bed, with his hands behind his head as he stared up at the ceiling of his room. He turned to his side, looking at his alarm clock.

-10:45pm-

Naruto frowned.

I wonder what they'll say when I tell them what I want.

Don't fret, Naruto. I don't think there's any reason to worry.

"What do you mean by that? They're supposed to be the enemies of the Leaf. Should I even be trusting them?" Naruto said, facing his attention to the roof again.

I truly think they don't mean any harm. Besides, they seem pretty understanding.

Naruto looked dejectedly at the ceiling, thinking back to his memories.

He remembered that one time at the academy. Someone had thrown a mud ball at him when they were outside the school building practicing their kunai throwing. He'd been laughed at the rest of the day.

There was this other time when he walked up to a store to look at the store's products, and the owners threw things at him, and told him that they didn't want him there, he was ruining their business. He got what he wanted right in the face. Everyone around him was looking at him badly and didn't try to help at all.

He hadn't done anything wrong, yet he was treated that way.

Naruto sat up with more determination that before.

-10:50-

I should probably get going now.

He pulled on his jacket and slipped on pair of goggles he always wore on his forehead. He held a stern face, and looked as if he was ready for anything.

"All right! Let's go Kuama!" Naruto said, determined.

Naruto opened the window and jumped out.

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Konoha Gates - Akatsuki

Konan and Itachi had already waited outside the gates for 5 minutes. Itachi had sat down with one leg dangling and one propping his arm. Konan was still standing, with a hand on the tree's trunk. He suddenly tensed, sensing someone coming their way at a fast speed. "He's here, Konan."

Konan nodded, and her face tensed.

A second later, Naruto appeared in front of the two on them, crouched down with a hand in the air and a hand on the ground. He stood up straight. He looked up at then with eyes showing intent of betrayal.

"So I see you have finally decided, Naruto." Konan said.

Naruto's head shifted down a keeping his eyes on Konan.

"I'm going to help you Akatsuki out."

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*Sips vanilla milk*

This took me quite a while cuz ma phone died this week. It ded. ;-;

I'm grateful for all of you guys for pressing into this story. I love writing this story pls if you here can I have advise ;w;

I hope someone enjoyed this trash story! ;w;

Word count: 1333 words (love that number)