10 Anbu's Sinister Confession

Hayate Gekko sighed as he finished eating his anniversary dinner...alone. He thought Yugao had time off so that they could spend the day together. Granted, he supposed that Anbu life was much more tedious than anyone could initially think. He understood it was a very taxing job which required the nigh full attention of all shinobi underneath its banner, but he remembered a week ago that Yugao had said she would be able to request time off.

That had been three days ago. He knew she was having a short mission watching over Uzumaki Naruto, but he didn't think she would be taking it so...seriously as to forget their anniversary. He supposed he would be spending another day alone. He missed his girlfriend.

"Heh, I'm sure she's fine. She can handle herself. I should know. She reminds me of it constantly," He said to himself. Well, wherever she was working, he at least prayed for her safety. He then walked over to the candles and blew them out. No point in burning the house down tonight.

Hayate started putting the dishes back in the refrigerator when he heard a knock on their apartment door. Rather surprised to hear from anyone at this hour he headed for the door, a kunai behind his back just for precaution. He opened the door. "Hello?" he asked. There was no one present. Only the cold air served as his companion.

Hayate glanced around until he looked down. He noticed a box at the doorstep. It was sent to him, but there was no return address. He blinked, but carefully picked up the package and took it inside. Now, naturally, shinobi protocol was determined that all suspicious cargo be examined before entering the home, but...it was cold out. Plus, he was a tokubetsu jonin. Not much could scare him anyway.

He placed the box on their living room table. He didn't open it immediately. Instead, he walked into the kitchen and made himself a cup of coffee. The jonin then returned to the living room. He sat on his lovable green couch and took the box in his hands. "Alright, let's see what we have here." Hayate said. He cut open the box. He removed all of the needless protective wrap. He was surprised to find a cassette tape along with a headset, included microphone.

Hayate picked them both up and noticed a card. He placed them to the side and picked up the card.

"To Hayate-kun: Sorry I couldn't make it to our anniversary. But I thought I'd send you something. Turn on the headset, tune it to the instructions below, and watch the video. Happy anniversary, Hayate. Signed, Your Moon Flower." Hayate read the card.

He gave a light chuckle, but placed the card to the side. He never knew Yugao to be so forward, but it was refreshing during such times. He knew she hadn't forgotten.

He turned on their television and picked up the tape. With a shaky breath, he pushed the tape into the video cassette recorder. The television turned blank for a moment. Hayate felt his heart pounding. However, whatever joy or pleasure it was hoping for was utterly crushed when he widened his eyes. He noticed Yugao...in her Anbu uniform standing in the middle of a dark room. The only light was the light of a table.

"What is your name?" A dark, distorted voice asked her. Yugao did not speak for a moment. She held her head up and Hayate noticed that within her once beautiful orbs...was sheer nothingness. He dropped the remote from his hands. Whether he even heard hit the floor was anyone's guess.

"Uzuki Kashima Yugao, My Lord." She said. Hayate stiffened. He was not sure what he was supposed to be feeling. His face twisted in a mixture of anger and sadness. Stop. Stop it! He pleaded for it to stop!

The voice chuckled. "Heh, very good. And tell me, what is your affiliation?" the voice asked. Hayate's blood ran cold. He watched Yugao touch her shoulder, the place of her Anbu mark. No Yugao. You couldn't. If you did, then the penalty would be...death. Please, don't do this Yugao!

"Hai. I am an Anbu of Konohagakure no Sato. Height: 5.5 ft. Weight: 111 lbs. Blood Type: A. Shinobi specialties: Kenjutsu, and Sensory ability. Shinobi registration: 012161." She said. Hayate fell to his knees. What...what was going on? Yugao would never betray Konoha. It was her home. What was happening? Was he going insane? He...he had to be.

"And why don't you tell us one of Konoha's greatest secrets? You know, the one we learned about two days ago after all your struggling? Let's learn together." The voice said excitedly. Yet, Hayate had no way of knowing given how incoherent it was. Hayate watched Yugao seemingly struggle. She tried to keep her mouth shut and he noticed it. However, the words flowed from her mouth like fine wine.

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