Literature
RIYE Chp 28: Monsters
Summary:
The battle with Kakuzu goes south and everyone must deal with the unfortunate death of a team mate and family member. Aster begins to fall seriously ill again. Afterwards, Itachi approaches Tsunade and Sasuke about an offensive mission.
Monsters
Ascending the stairs, Sakura moved silently in bare feet. She felt the gentle give of the wood, but it didn’t creak and announce her presence. The door to Aster’s room was open, gray light spilling onto the floor from the window inside. Pausing in the doorway, she held her breath. Hand pressed to the glass, Aster’s back was to her. The rain pounded on the sill and ceiling.