Blood Runs Deep

The sun had fallen hours ago, leaving a silver disk in its place with glittering stars creating multiple artistic formations. Gust of dead winds pushed against tree's, creating a symphony of hushed whispers. Deadly creatures stirred while hunting for breakfast. The road had been used previously by few shinobi, giving it a deserted aura. Two figures dashed from tree to tree, rising and falling with the wind. Over small streams and waterfalls, and through close knit branches. Thieves in the night chasing their prey. After a while the lands tree's disappeared. The two assassin's resorted to regular running, a smooth display a speed which transformed each into flashes. Masked in silence with shrouds of darkness, they remained undetectable through normal means. His red hair resting gently on his shoulder. Her green hair tied behind and kept beneath an obsidian hood. She was shorter than him, but moved with a certain elegance. Her feet almost never touched the ground. Without a smell nor a wasted breath. A large obsidian dagger rested on her hip. Between the two, a red string glowed ever so lightly.

"Our target's name is Muketsu," The young boy spoke from beneath his cover. Wind gave his flesh a light pinkish tint. "He's wanted by so many villages It would be easier to list the ones where he is not wanted. Our job is to kill him, erase the body and bring his head back."

"Why don't we add him to our family, Akagi-sama?" A bubbly voice erupted in excitement. Her emerald eyes gleamed in moonlight. "If he is so powerful, I'm sure this Muketsu guy would fit well. And he sounds like a cute man. Fufufu."

"No, we were assigned what to do for a reason Snake. If word got out Sunagakure is hoarding power, there could be an international struggle. I mean, I already have Her. I can't risk anything else." Akagi noticed a change in terrain. A stony area with numerous large boulders surrounding him. Excellent for hiding. Meaning Snake held an advantage. "We are close, our lead say's he will be around here.