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Deidara's still sleeping on Riku's lap.
Itachi's unconscious from yesterday
Riku's making origami cranes.
Naruto's gone.
Nicola's reading her book.
Hikariru: I'm going out for a while.
Riku: Care to tell where you're going exactly?
Deidara slowly wakes up.
Hikariru walks out of the door without saying anything.
Riku: Well that's polite......you finally waking up there blondie?
Deidara stares blankly at the wall. mmmmmmm
Riku sighs. Most people greet with 'good morning' but have it your way...
Itachi slowly wakes up & sits up. Huh? Where am i?
Nicola: Your at home, Kurohi carried you back after both left.
Itachi: I see.
Deidara: I'm still.....sleepy... (from the training)
Riku: I guess that explains why your not trying to blow anyone up this morning.
Nicola: So are you feeling better now Itachi?
Itachi: Yeah.
Deidara: ....... whatever.
Riku: Just saying.
Deidara: I don't even know what happen last night....
Itachi goes & gets changed into his uniform.
Deidara: Going somewhere?
Itachi nods. Yeah. *grabs the war fan*
Nicola: Another meeting?
Riku: Why not ask itachi since you were with him all day.
Deidara: Want someone to go with you?
Itachi: Sure.

*Upstairs in Deidara & Sasioris' room*
Deidara goes up to his room & changed. Morning, Saiori.
Saiori: Morning danna.
Deidara: How are you?
Saiori: Same as every morning I guess. You look pretty tired.
Deidara: It's just from training that's all. *starts heading downstairs*

*Uchiha Estate - Main House*
Itachi: You sure you want to go Deidei?
Deidara: Yeah, I'm sure.
Itachi: Fair enough. *waits outside*
Deidara starts heading outside. Might as well go then.
Itachi nods then heads off.
Deidara follows after Itachi. So where is this meeting?
Itachi: At the training fields.
Deidara nods. We better not over-work our selves.
Itachi nods.

*At one of the Akatsuki bases*
Sasuke lies in his old room at the akatsuki base.
Sasuke rolls onto his side looking at the door & is not feeling well.
Hikariru's looking around one of the bases, trying not to get caught.
Even though he is not feeling well Sasuke gets up, puts his new outfit on & heads to the meeting room.
Hikariru watches from the shadows & is thinking: Why is he here?
Hidan: Looks like someone finally decided to wake up!
Kakuzu: It seems your the new member. The meeting will be held soon so best we not be late. My name is Kakuzu & my idiot partner is Hidan.
Hidan: HEY! Who are you calling an idiot!!!
Kakuzu: Your Sasuke Uchiha I presume?
Sasuke nods. Yes, I am. *heads to the meeting room with Hidan & Kakazu*
Hikariru continues to follow them trying not to get caught.
Sasuke senses someone following & stops.
Hikariru goes into one of the rooms & thinking: That was close.
Kakuzu: It seems we're not alone...
Hidan: Huh? What the f**k are you talking about?
Sasuke's talking calmly. We are being followed.
Kakuzu: Hmph. There's always a few rats that chase after newly joined members.
Hidan: Who gives a shit about them! We can take care of them some other f**king time.
Sasuke walks on. Lets go.
Hikariru slightly opens the door to see if it's clear.
Kakuzu looks in Hikariru's direction then continues on with Hidan & Sasuke.
Hikariru *silently*: Dragon style - Dragon Rush jutsu.
Sasuke: Hmmmm? *turns around & gets hit by the jutsu*
Kakuzu extends his arm & grabs Hikariru by the neck.
Hidan stands in front of Sasuke to take the blast of the jutsu. Man, that f**king hurt.....!!!!
Hikariru chuckles. Try looking behind you. *a firey blast comes towards them*
Kakuzu uses earth style to harden his body to withstand the flames. Your going to have to do better than that to defeat an akatsuki. *squeezes her neck tighter*
Sasuke counters it with fireball jutsu.
Hikariru's clone dissapears.
Hikariru surounds the area in mist.
Kakuzu summons his wind heart that dispurses a large portain of wind to disperse the mist.
Hikariru: Fire Style - Dragon Flame jutsu!
Sasuke dissapears & reappears in the meeting room.
Zetsu: It seems the new member had no problem finding the meeting room.
Kakuzu summons his fire heart, combines it with wind & fire together to counter the attack.
Hikariru dodge the attack & runs into the shadows
Hidan appears behind Hikariru & slashes at her.
Hikariru uses her sword to block the attack, then uses her Alakazam to teleport out.
Madara: Well isn't this annoying.
Sasuke: Hello, Madara.
Kakuzu: Hmph. Annoying pests.
Hidan: F**kin pussy running away!
Kakuzu walks into the meeting room with Hidan.
Hikariru goes back towards Konoha.
Kakuzu: We handled the rats that were sneaking around.
Hidan: F**king hit & ran.
Madara: Leave her be.

*The outskirts of Konoha*
Naruto's searching the far outskirts. Are you sure that he went to one of the bases?
Kurohi nods. Yes. However, I'm not sure where.
Sasuke sits on one of the chairs.
Hidan: Tch! Next time I meet that bitch, I'll make her a sacrifice for lord jashin!
Kakuzu: Just pipe down Hidan! *sits down*
Zetsu: Shall we start this meeting we were called for?

*On the way to the training grounds*
Deidara: Sooo......sleepy *yawns*

*At the training fields*
Deidara trips over & falls down.
Itachi helps Deidara up. You okay?
Deidara shakes his head. I'm still exhursted from yesturday.
Itachi: It's best if you head back home & get some rest.
Deidara: No, I'll be fine. I'll just have to get used to it.
Itachi: Ok.
Deidara: No pain, no gain right?
Itachi: True
Deidara puts his arm around Itachis' neck* Hope that you don't mind, me doing this.
Itachi: Not at all.
Itachi bows.
Deidara walks over to a tree & sits down under it. Then lays down & slowly falls asleep.
Itachi: I'm here as requested.
Commander #1: Good to see you in good health Itachi.
Itachi: Thank you.
Deidara's thinking in his sleep: Must gain control over it.....
Itachi: I understand you have problem equipping repeating crossbows.
Deidara thinking: So far so good..
Commander #2: Yes, that's true.
Itachi: You don't have to worry I've got it all covered, it's an easy weapon to use.
Commander #3: A few of them find it a bit complicated.
Itachi: I can teach them.
Deidara slowly wakes up & then leans against the tree.
Commander #4: That would be appreciated.
Itachi: Request to call them here.
Commander #1: understood *calls the troops who are holding the crossbows*
Itachi: Thank you. *bows to the troops*
Itachi: I understand some of you find it complicated to use the repeating crossbow.
Deidara trys to get, but falls back down. Looks like I won't be moving anytime soon.
Troop #1 nods. It's a bit hard to use them since not all of us are used to used crossbows.
Itachi: Pass me it please.
Troop #1 passes the crossbow to Itachi.
Itachi: This weapon isn't hard to use all to have to do is crank this lever back & forth if you your out of ammo all you have to do out in ten arrows in this little slot.
Troop #1: Only ten?
Troop #3: Doesn't sound too complicated.
Itachi: A fast reload. Combine then all together & fire it'll be devastating fire power, all of you try it again.
The troops reload & try again.
Itachi: Very good, all of you got it already. Dismissed.
The troops bow & then continue with their training.
Commander #3: Thank you with assisting with their training.
Itachi: Always glad to help, anything else you need help with?

*Somewhere outside of Konoha - East Gate*
Hikariru stops by a steam to wash off the blood from her arm. Man, they know how to pack a punch...
Hikariru: To top it off, my ankle still hurts.
Hikariru slowly starts to walk back towards Konoha, but faints just outside the east gate.
Sky sees Hikariru & catches her before she hits the ground.
Hikariru: Thank......yo....*falls unconious*
Sky carrys Hikariru home on his back.

*At the Akatsuki base*
Kurohi's just outside the base. Ready Naruto? If he's not in here we'll search the next base.
Naruto: Got it! If there's a chance that Sasuke is in there i'm searching no matter what dattebayo!
Kurohi: I hate coming back to these bases, I still recall how I used to be a member in this group. *puts on her akatsuki cloak and pulls up the hood & enters with naruto*
Sasuke sits silentlt & listens.
White Zetsu sighs. There's more guests than usual.
Black Zetsu: Lets just this over & done with...we need to discuss how we plan to get rid of the other villages along with the last two jinchuriki.
Hidan: Just storm in there & tear them apart!
Kakuzu: That'll be a deathwish you idiot!
Kurohi kneels down & very quietly listens outside & signals Naruto to stay quiet.
Naruto nods.
Sasuke coughs while listening to Madara.
Kurohi presses her ear against the door to hear the akatsuki meeting & is thinking: There's someone in there.
Sasuke: Madara may I go, as I'm feeling quite ill.
Madara: Very well.

*At the training grounds*
Commander #2: We've made a list of what we're currently working on. *passes a paper to Itachi*
Itachi reads it. Ah interesting. I wish you all the best in training.
Commander #4: You as well, Itachi Uchiha *bows*
Itachi bows then goes to wake up Deidara. Hey, wake up.
Deidara: I feel asleep again, didn't I?
Itachi nods. Come on, lets head back.
Deidara: Yeah, might as well.
Itachi: Can you walk or need help?
Deidara: I might need some help, if you don't mind.
Sky runs into Itachi & Deidara.
Sky: Hi dad.
Itachi: Not at all *helps Deidara back home* oh, hey Sky.
Deidara waves lightly. Yo.
Itachi: Sky, where are you going?
Sky: I'm taking Hikariru home.
Itachi: Ah, I'm heading home too.
Sky smiles & joins his dad.
Deidara trys to walk on his own, but falls down.
Itachi catches Deidara before hits the ground.
Deidara: Thank you...
Itachi: No problem.
Sky heads home & lays Hikariru on the couch & then crashes onto the other couch falling asleep.
Itachi takes Deidara up to his room.

*Up in Deidara & Saiori's room*
Deidara: I wonder what happened to her, as she looked like she got badly hurt.
Itachi heads back down stairs.
Deidara sits up while holding his right elbow. Not again....why dose it hurt all of a sudden.
Itachi goes & gets changed out of uniform. *puts sword on back & puts on face mask*
Deidara looks out of the window. I hope that their ok out there...
Deidara puts his right arm into a sling. This will have to do, until someone comes home. *lays down on his bed*
Deidara rolls onto his left hand side & yells out. Is anyone home!
Riku: No need to yell, your going to wake up the neighbours.
Deidara: How was I spose to know if someone was home or not.
Riku: Lift up the bang & use your eyes maybe.
Deidara: Anyways, if you don't mind could you see what I did to my elbow. It's sore.
Riku: I should be able too, I'm used to checking injuries.
Deidara nods & takes the sling off.
Riku starts to gently examine the elbow.
Deidara: What's wrong with it?
Riku: You've just over used it, your tissue is a bit fragile due it to being sown back on. I recommend numbing cream & give it time to heal.
Deidara: I see, you wouldn't happen to have any?
Riku nods & pulls out a fully geared medical kit. I do. I always carry one with me, since my team-mate use to nag me too.
Deidara holds out his arm. If you don't mind, could you...well you know.
Riku: Don't worry about it *opens it & starts putting the numbing cream on the elbow*
Deidara closes his eyes & smiles. Thank you.
Riku smiles back & finishes. No problem
Deidara: I'm sorry for getting angry at you last week.
Riku: don't worry about it, its only natural that we get mad sometimes. I'm used to people yelling since I counsiled a few people years ago
Deidara nods. Should I badange it or put it back into the sling?
Riku: Too much movement may further damage it & cause pain I advise using the sling for a day then it should be alright.
Deidara puts his arm back into the sling. Is this better?
Riku adjusts the strap a bit. Yes, that should be good.
Deidara lays back down. Thank you for your help. If you wouldn't mind, could you keep an eye on my student tonight.
Riku: I will so don't worry. Just catch up on your rest for the moment.
Deidara nods & starts to fall asleep.
Riku puts a blanket over Deidara & goes to keep an eye on Hikariru.
Deidara has fallen asleep with his right arm over his chest & is lightly snoring.

*At the Akatsuki base*
Kurohi's thinking: crap!. *grabs naruto's arm, pulls him away from the door & hides in the empty room*
Sasuke walks out the door & heads to his room coughing.
Itachi speeds teleports & appears next to Naruto. Covers his mouth to stop him from screaming.
Sasuke pauses for a second & listens then continues.
Kurohi draws her sword then looks at Naruto to see Itachi. Thinking: Itachi?
Naruto glares at Itachi but then calms down when he knows it's him.
Sasuke walks past the room they are in & coughs.
Itachi signals them to stay quiet.
Sasuke goes into his room & locks the door.
Naruto nods.
Kurohi puts her sword down but still has it open.
Sasuke lays down on his bed coughing.
Naruto moves Itachi's hand off his mouth. You almost gave me a heart attack Ita....
Sasuke falls asleep.
Itachi signals him to shut up.
Naruto nods.
Itachi whispers quietly. Anything?
Kurohi whispers. There doesn't seem to be anyone outside the door but the akatsuki are in the meeting so be careful. One person left.
Itachi nods & pulls face mask back on.
Kurohi: *runs her hand against the wall eyes still closed while following itachi*
Naruto: So is Sasuke definately here? We've been searching for him all day.
Itachi: What do you think Kurohi?
Kurohi: I felt Kakuzu, Hidan & Hikariru's chakra a few minutes ago as well as Sasuke's.
Itachi: He's here afterall.
Kurohi: However the walls are pretty thick so its hard to tell where he is exactly.
Naruto: So, Sasuke is definatly here?!
Itachi nods.
Naruto: Then what are we just doing standing around dattebayo!! If Sasuke is here I'm not going to waste a single minute sitting here!
Itachi mumbles. Voice down baka.
Naruto: I'm not going to lose Sasuke again, not just when he came home. *opens the door & runs down the corridor to search for Sasuke*
Kurohi sighs. Madara was right about him being too loud...
Itachi drags Naruto back in.
Naruto: Why the heck did you drag me back in! Can't you see I'm trying to find Sasuke.
Kurohi: Charging in isn't really a wise option when all of the akatsuki are in the one base.
Itachi: Kurohi's right charging isn't very wise.
Naruto: Yeah but if we take too long they'll find us anyway.
Itachi: No charging in.
Naruto glares.
Kurohi: Which is better, being chased by the akatsuki or finding Sasuke without problem.
Naruto sighs. Fine...
Itachi: Don't get so mad.
Naruto: It's just that last time it took too long since Captain Yamato was planning and we missed our chance to bring him back...I don't want to lose Sasuke again.
Itachi: We'll go but quietly okay.
Naruto nods
Kurohi: Quietly is the better option here. If they find or hear us we'd be at a disadvantage.
Itachi: I'll go first. *slowly goes out*
Kurohi closes her eyes and tries to sense anyone close by.
Naruto clutches onto Sasuke's old scratched headband & is thinking: I promise I'll find you Sasuke, no matter what!
Itachi slowly walks through the base.
Naruto following close behind Itachi.
White Zetsu: Leader-sama!
Black Zetsu: We sense some intruders wondering around the base somewhere.
Kurohi stops & looks towards one of the doors. Presses her ear against the door & tries to listen.
Naruto: ?
Itachi puts his hand on the sword handle.
Kurohi senses something & looks down the corridor. Itachi, I think Zetsu.....
Naruto: We're this close to finding Sasuke! Is he behind that door or not!
Kurohi: I'm not sure but I think either someone is in there or passed by this room, theres remains of chakra everywhere.
Itachi: I know, I can hear him. Lets pull back for now, don't worry I know what room he's in.
Naruto: But what about Sasuke?!
Kurohi: He'll still be in here so lets go.
Naruto: ....
Naruto: I'm not leaving until we bring Sasuke back dattebayo!!!
Kurohi sighs & grabs him by his wrist and drags him to the exit.
Itachi sighs & heads for the exit as well.
Naruto: Let go! I'm going to keep looking for sasuke, I'll stay behind if I have too.
Kurohi: Just stop barking already *makes it outside & heads back home*
Itachi: I know where he is, so don't worry.
Naruto: But I AM worried, he's my best friend & I'm not going to lose him to the akatsuki.
Kurohi: Just be pactient baka...we'll get him back soon.

*Uchiha Estate - Main House*
Kurohi arrives home. Tomorrow we'll go back for him so rest up.
Naruto sighs.
Itachi: Think about it, I know clearly where he is.
Naruto: I know, but I don't want to wait when he's so close.
Kurohi sits in the corner of the room & goes into a light sleep.
Itachi: I know how you feel. *a tear runs down his cheek & goes to check on Deidara* Looks like he's got somme control & it has calmed down. *slightly smiles then heads back downstairs*
Naruto looks at the scratched headband with a sad expression. I'll bring him home no matter what, I promise on my ninja way. It's a promise of a lifetime! *goes into the backyard & starts training quietly*
Itachi slowly nods with more tears coming out, goes out the backyard as well.
Naruto looks towards Itachi with a small smile. I know how you feel too Itachi...tomorrow we'll definately bring him back, dattebayo!
Itachi slowly nods.
Naruto throws Itachi a wooden sword & grabs one for himself. Lets do our best tomorrow alright? You can choose if you want to spar or not but I'm going to get myself ready for the rescue mission.
Itachi catches it. Alright, lets do it!
Naruto: Right!
Itachi holds the wooden sword ready to do a quick draw. Ready.
Naruto: Ready. *goes in stance*
Itachi: Go!
Naruto grips onto the handle & goes to strike Itachi.
Itachi quick draws on Naruto.
Naruto gets hit but manages to land a strike on Itachis' shoulder.
Itachi stops the attack in time.

*5mins later*
Naruto's panting while still gripping on his sword.
Itachi goes into a quick draw stance again. Never knew you were good with a sword.
Naruto: Pervy sage taught me a lot of things dattebayo, but that was a good sparring match.
Itachi nods. Yeah, he must be a pretty good sensai.
Naruto: I'm going to keep training for the night. But ero-sennin was the best teacher I could've had, he was a very important friend.
Itachi smiles & nods then yawns.
Naruto grins. You can head off to bed if you want, I'm staying up.
Itachi: Ok, goodnight Naruto.
Naruto: Night Itachi. *continues training with the sword*
Itachi goes upstairs into bedroom & falls asleep on his bed.

Description
Deidara's still sleeping on Riku's lap.
Itachi's unconscious from yesterday
Riku's making origami cranes.
Naruto's gone.
Nicola's reading her book.
Hikariru: I'm going out for a while.
Riku: Care to tell where you're going exactly?
Deidara slowly wakes up.
Hikariru walks out of the door without saying anything.
Riku: Well that's polite......you finally waking up there blondie?
Deidara stares blankly at the wall. mmmmmmm
Riku sighs. Most people greet with 'good morning' but have it your way...
Itachi slowly wakes up & sits up. Huh? Where am i?
Nicola: Your at home, Kurohi carried you back after both left.
Itachi: I see.
Deidara: I'm still.....sleepy... (from the training)
Riku: I guess that explains why your not trying to blow anyone up this morning.
Nicola: So are you feeling better now Itachi?
Itachi: Yeah.
Deidara: ....... whatever.
Riku: Just saying.
Deidara: I don't even know what happen last night....
Itachi goes & gets changed into his uniform.
Deidara: Going somewhere?
Itachi nods. Yeah. *grabs the war fan*
Nicola: Another meeting?
Riku: Why not ask itachi since you were with him all day.
Deidara: Want someone to go with you?
Itachi: Sure.

*Upstairs in Deidara & Sasioris' room*
Deidara goes up to his room & changed. Morning, Saiori.
Saiori: Morning danna.
Deidara: How are you?
Saiori: Same as every morning I guess. You look pretty tired.
Deidara: It's just from training that's all. *starts heading downstairs*

*Uchiha Estate - Main House*
Itachi: You sure you want to go Deidei?
Deidara: Yeah, I'm sure.
Itachi: Fair enough. *waits outside*
Deidara starts heading outside. Might as well go then.
Itachi nods then heads off.
Deidara follows after Itachi. So where is this meeting?
Itachi: At the training fields.
Deidara nods. We better not over-work our selves.
Itachi nods.

*At one of the Akatsuki bases*
Sasuke lies in his old room at the akatsuki base.
Sasuke rolls onto his side looking at the door & is not feeling well.
Hikariru's looking around one of the bases, trying not to get caught.
Even though he is not feeling well Sasuke gets up, puts his new outfit on & heads to the meeting room.
Hikariru watches from the shadows & is thinking: Why is he here?
Hidan: Looks like someone finally decided to wake up!
Kakuzu: It seems your the new member. The meeting will be held soon so best we not be late. My name is Kakuzu & my idiot partner is Hidan.
Hidan: HEY! Who are you calling an idiot!!!
Kakuzu: Your Sasuke Uchiha I presume?
Sasuke nods. Yes, I am. *heads to the meeting room with Hidan & Kakazu*
Hikariru continues to follow them trying not to get caught.
Sasuke senses someone following & stops.
Hikariru goes into one of the rooms & thinking: That was close.
Kakuzu: It seems we're not alone...
Hidan: Huh? What the f**k are you talking about?
Sasuke's talking calmly. We are being followed.
Kakuzu: Hmph. There's always a few rats that chase after newly joined members.
Hidan: Who gives a shit about them! We can take care of them some other f**king time.
Sasuke walks on. Lets go.
Hikariru slightly opens the door to see if it's clear.
Kakuzu looks in Hikariru's direction then continues on with Hidan & Sasuke.
Hikariru *silently*: Dragon style - Dragon Rush jutsu.
Sasuke: Hmmmm? *turns around & gets hit by the jutsu*
Kakuzu extends his arm & grabs Hikariru by the neck.
Hidan stands in front of Sasuke to take the blast of the jutsu. Man, that f**king hurt.....!!!!
Hikariru chuckles. Try looking behind you. *a firey blast comes towards them*
Kakuzu uses earth style to harden his body to withstand the flames. Your going to have to do better than that to defeat an akatsuki. *squeezes her neck tighter*
Sasuke counters it with fireball jutsu.
Hikariru's clone dissapears.
Hikariru surounds the area in mist.
Kakuzu summons his wind heart that dispurses a large portain of wind to disperse the mist.
Hikariru: Fire Style - Dragon Flame jutsu!
Sasuke dissapears & reappears in the meeting room.
Zetsu: It seems the new member had no problem finding the meeting room.
Kakuzu summons his fire heart, combines it with wind & fire together to counter the attack.
Hikariru dodge the attack & runs into the shadows
Hidan appears behind Hikariru & slashes at her.
Hikariru uses her sword to block the attack, then uses her Alakazam to teleport out.
Madara: Well isn't this annoying.
Sasuke: Hello, Madara.
Kakuzu: Hmph. Annoying pests.
Hidan: F**kin pussy running away!
Kakuzu walks into the meeting room with Hidan.
Hikariru goes back towards Konoha.
Kakuzu: We handled the rats that were sneaking around.
Hidan: F**king hit & ran.
Madara: Leave her be.

*The outskirts of Konoha*
Naruto's searching the far outskirts. Are you sure that he went to one of the bases?
Kurohi nods. Yes. However, I'm not sure where.
Sasuke sits on one of the chairs.
Hidan: Tch! Next time I meet that bitch, I'll make her a sacrifice for lord jashin!
Kakuzu: Just pipe down Hidan! *sits down*
Zetsu: Shall we start this meeting we were called for?

*On the way to the training grounds*
Deidara: Sooo......sleepy *yawns*

*At the training fields*
Deidara trips over & falls down.
Itachi helps Deidara up. You okay?
Deidara shakes his head. I'm still exhursted from yesturday.
Itachi: It's best if you head back home & get some rest.
Deidara: No, I'll be fine. I'll just have to get used to it.
Itachi: Ok.
Deidara: No pain, no gain right?
Itachi: True
Deidara puts his arm around Itachis' neck* Hope that you don't mind, me doing this.
Itachi: Not at all.
Itachi bows.
Deidara walks over to a tree & sits down under it. Then lays down & slowly falls asleep.
Itachi: I'm here as requested.
Commander #1: Good to see you in good health Itachi.
Itachi: Thank you.
Deidara's thinking in his sleep: Must gain control over it.....
Itachi: I understand you have problem equipping repeating crossbows.
Deidara thinking: So far so good..
Commander #2: Yes, that's true.
Itachi: You don't have to worry I've got it all covered, it's an easy weapon to use.
Commander #3: A few of them find it a bit complicated.
Itachi: I can teach them.
Deidara slowly wakes up & then leans against the tree.
Commander #4: That would be appreciated.
Itachi: Request to call them here.
Commander #1: understood *calls the troops who are holding the crossbows*
Itachi: Thank you. *bows to the troops*
Itachi: I understand some of you find it complicated to use the repeating crossbow.
Deidara trys to get, but falls back down. Looks like I won't be moving anytime soon.
Troop #1 nods. It's a bit hard to use them since not all of us are used to used crossbows.
Itachi: Pass me it please.
Troop #1 passes the crossbow to Itachi.
Itachi: This weapon isn't hard to use all to have to do is crank this lever back & forth if you your out of ammo all you have to do out in ten arrows in this little slot.
Troop #1: Only ten?
Troop #3: Doesn't sound too complicated.
Itachi: A fast reload. Combine then all together & fire it'll be devastating fire power, all of you try it again.
The troops reload & try again.
Itachi: Very good, all of you got it already. Dismissed.
The troops bow & then continue with their training.
Commander #3: Thank you with assisting with their training.
Itachi: Always glad to help, anything else you need help with?

*Somewhere outside of Konoha - East Gate*
Hikariru stops by a steam to wash off the blood from her arm. Man, they know how to pack a punch...
Hikariru: To top it off, my ankle still hurts.
Hikariru slowly starts to walk back towards Konoha, but faints just outside the east gate.
Sky sees Hikariru & catches her before she hits the ground.
Hikariru: Thank......yo....*falls unconious*
Sky carrys Hikariru home on his back.

*At the Akatsuki base*
Kurohi's just outside the base. Ready Naruto? If he's not in here we'll search the next base.
Naruto: Got it! If there's a chance that Sasuke is in there i'm searching no matter what dattebayo!
Kurohi: I hate coming back to these bases, I still recall how I used to be a member in this group. *puts on her akatsuki cloak and pulls up the hood & enters with naruto*
Sasuke sits silentlt & listens.
White Zetsu sighs. There's more guests than usual.
Black Zetsu: Lets just this over & done with...we need to discuss how we plan to get rid of the other villages along with the last two jinchuriki.
Hidan: Just storm in there & tear them apart!
Kakuzu: That'll be a deathwish you idiot!
Kurohi kneels down & very quietly listens outside & signals Naruto to stay quiet.
Naruto nods.
Sasuke coughs while listening to Madara.
Kurohi presses her ear against the door to hear the akatsuki meeting & is thinking: There's someone in there.
Sasuke: Madara may I go, as I'm feeling quite ill.
Madara: Very well.

*At the training grounds*
Commander #2: We've made a list of what we're currently working on. *passes a paper to Itachi*
Itachi reads it. Ah interesting. I wish you all the best in training.
Commander #4: You as well, Itachi Uchiha *bows*
Itachi bows then goes to wake up Deidara. Hey, wake up.
Deidara: I feel asleep again, didn't I?
Itachi nods. Come on, lets head back.
Deidara: Yeah, might as well.
Itachi: Can you walk or need help?
Deidara: I might need some help, if you don't mind.
Sky runs into Itachi & Deidara.
Sky: Hi dad.
Itachi: Not at all *helps Deidara back home* oh, hey Sky.
Deidara waves lightly. Yo.
Itachi: Sky, where are you going?
Sky: I'm taking Hikariru home.
Itachi: Ah, I'm heading home too.
Sky smiles & joins his dad.
Deidara trys to walk on his own, but falls down.
Itachi catches Deidara before hits the ground.
Deidara: Thank you...
Itachi: No problem.
Sky heads home & lays Hikariru on the couch & then crashes onto the other couch falling asleep.
Itachi takes Deidara up to his room.

*Up in Deidara & Saiori's room*
Deidara: I wonder what happened to her, as she looked like she got badly hurt.
Itachi heads back down stairs.
Deidara sits up while holding his right elbow. Not again....why dose it hurt all of a sudden.
Itachi goes & gets changed out of uniform. *puts sword on back & puts on face mask*
Deidara looks out of the window. I hope that their ok out there...
Deidara puts his right arm into a sling. This will have to do, until someone comes home. *lays down on his bed*
Deidara rolls onto his left hand side & yells out. Is anyone home!
Riku: No need to yell, your going to wake up the neighbours.
Deidara: How was I spose to know if someone was home or not.
Riku: Lift up the bang & use your eyes maybe.
Deidara: Anyways, if you don't mind could you see what I did to my elbow. It's sore.
Riku: I should be able too, I'm used to checking injuries.
Deidara nods & takes the sling off.
Riku starts to gently examine the elbow.
Deidara: What's wrong with it?
Riku: You've just over used it, your tissue is a bit fragile due it to being sown back on. I recommend numbing cream & give it time to heal.
Deidara: I see, you wouldn't happen to have any?
Riku nods & pulls out a fully geared medical kit. I do. I always carry one with me, since my team-mate use to nag me too.
Deidara holds out his arm. If you don't mind, could you...well you know.
Riku: Don't worry about it *opens it & starts putting the numbing cream on the elbow*
Deidara closes his eyes & smiles. Thank you.
Riku smiles back & finishes. No problem
Deidara: I'm sorry for getting angry at you last week.
Riku: don't worry about it, its only natural that we get mad sometimes. I'm used to people yelling since I counsiled a few people years ago
Deidara nods. Should I badange it or put it back into the sling?
Riku: Too much movement may further damage it & cause pain I advise using the sling for a day then it should be alright.
Deidara puts his arm back into the sling. Is this better?
Riku adjusts the strap a bit. Yes, that should be good.
Deidara lays back down. Thank you for your help. If you wouldn't mind, could you keep an eye on my student tonight.
Riku: I will so don't worry. Just catch up on your rest for the moment.
Deidara nods & starts to fall asleep.
Riku puts a blanket over Deidara & goes to keep an eye on Hikariru.
Deidara has fallen asleep with his right arm over his chest & is lightly snoring.

*At the Akatsuki base*
Kurohi's thinking: crap!. *grabs naruto's arm, pulls him away from the door & hides in the empty room*
Sasuke walks out the door & heads to his room coughing.
Itachi speeds teleports & appears next to Naruto. Covers his mouth to stop him from screaming.
Sasuke pauses for a second & listens then continues.
Kurohi draws her sword then looks at Naruto to see Itachi. Thinking: Itachi?
Naruto glares at Itachi but then calms down when he knows it's him.
Sasuke walks past the room they are in & coughs.
Itachi signals them to stay quiet.
Sasuke goes into his room & locks the door.
Naruto nods.
Kurohi puts her sword down but still has it open.
Sasuke lays down on his bed coughing.
Naruto moves Itachi's hand off his mouth. You almost gave me a heart attack Ita....
Sasuke falls asleep.
Itachi signals him to shut up.
Naruto nods.
Itachi whispers quietly. Anything?
Kurohi whispers. There doesn't seem to be anyone outside the door but the akatsuki are in the meeting so be careful. One person left.
Itachi nods & pulls face mask back on.
Kurohi: *runs her hand against the wall eyes still closed while following itachi*
Naruto: So is Sasuke definately here? We've been searching for him all day.
Itachi: What do you think Kurohi?
Kurohi: I felt Kakuzu, Hidan & Hikariru's chakra a few minutes ago as well as Sasuke's.
Itachi: He's here afterall.
Kurohi: However the walls are pretty thick so its hard to tell where he is exactly.
Naruto: So, Sasuke is definatly here?!
Itachi nods.
Naruto: Then what are we just doing standing around dattebayo!! If Sasuke is here I'm not going to waste a single minute sitting here!
Itachi mumbles. Voice down baka.
Naruto: I'm not going to lose Sasuke again, not just when he came home. *opens the door & runs down the corridor to search for Sasuke*
Kurohi sighs. Madara was right about him being too loud...
Itachi drags Naruto back in.
Naruto: Why the heck did you drag me back in! Can't you see I'm trying to find Sasuke.
Kurohi: Charging in isn't really a wise option when all of the akatsuki are in the one base.
Itachi: Kurohi's right charging isn't very wise.
Naruto: Yeah but if we take too long they'll find us anyway.
Itachi: No charging in.
Naruto glares.
Kurohi: Which is better, being chased by the akatsuki or finding Sasuke without problem.
Naruto sighs. Fine...
Itachi: Don't get so mad.
Naruto: It's just that last time it took too long since Captain Yamato was planning and we missed our chance to bring him back...I don't want to lose Sasuke again.
Itachi: We'll go but quietly okay.
Naruto nods
Kurohi: Quietly is the better option here. If they find or hear us we'd be at a disadvantage.
Itachi: I'll go first. *slowly goes out*
Kurohi closes her eyes and tries to sense anyone close by.
Naruto clutches onto Sasuke's old scratched headband & is thinking: I promise I'll find you Sasuke, no matter what!
Itachi slowly walks through the base.
Naruto following close behind Itachi.
White Zetsu: Leader-sama!
Black Zetsu: We sense some intruders wondering around the base somewhere.
Kurohi stops & looks towards one of the doors. Presses her ear against the door & tries to listen.
Naruto: ?
Itachi puts his hand on the sword handle.
Kurohi senses something & looks down the corridor. Itachi, I think Zetsu.....
Naruto: We're this close to finding Sasuke! Is he behind that door or not!
Kurohi: I'm not sure but I think either someone is in there or passed by this room, theres remains of chakra everywhere.
Itachi: I know, I can hear him. Lets pull back for now, don't worry I know what room he's in.
Naruto: But what about Sasuke?!
Kurohi: He'll still be in here so lets go.
Naruto: ....
Naruto: I'm not leaving until we bring Sasuke back dattebayo!!!
Kurohi sighs & grabs him by his wrist and drags him to the exit.
Itachi sighs & heads for the exit as well.
Naruto: Let go! I'm going to keep looking for sasuke, I'll stay behind if I have too.
Kurohi: Just stop barking already *makes it outside & heads back home*
Itachi: I know where he is, so don't worry.
Naruto: But I AM worried, he's my best friend & I'm not going to lose him to the akatsuki.
Kurohi: Just be pactient baka...we'll get him back soon.

*Uchiha Estate - Main House*
Kurohi arrives home. Tomorrow we'll go back for him so rest up.
Naruto sighs.
Itachi: Think about it, I know clearly where he is.
Naruto: I know, but I don't want to wait when he's so close.
Kurohi sits in the corner of the room & goes into a light sleep.
Itachi: I know how you feel. *a tear runs down his cheek & goes to check on Deidara* Looks like he's got somme control & it has calmed down. *slightly smiles then heads back downstairs*
Naruto looks at the scratched headband with a sad expression. I'll bring him home no matter what, I promise on my ninja way. It's a promise of a lifetime! *goes into the backyard & starts training quietly*
Itachi slowly nods with more tears coming out, goes out the backyard as well.
Naruto looks towards Itachi with a small smile. I know how you feel too Itachi...tomorrow we'll definately bring him back, dattebayo!
Itachi slowly nods.
Naruto throws Itachi a wooden sword & grabs one for himself. Lets do our best tomorrow alright? You can choose if you want to spar or not but I'm going to get myself ready for the rescue mission.
Itachi catches it. Alright, lets do it!
Naruto: Right!
Itachi holds the wooden sword ready to do a quick draw. Ready.
Naruto: Ready. *goes in stance*
Itachi: Go!
Naruto grips onto the handle & goes to strike Itachi.
Itachi quick draws on Naruto.
Naruto gets hit but manages to land a strike on Itachis' shoulder.
Itachi stops the attack in time.

*5mins later*
Naruto's panting while still gripping on his sword.
Itachi goes into a quick draw stance again. Never knew you were good with a sword.
Naruto: Pervy sage taught me a lot of things dattebayo, but that was a good sparring match.
Itachi nods. Yeah, he must be a pretty good sensai.
Naruto: I'm going to keep training for the night. But ero-sennin was the best teacher I could've had, he was a very important friend.
Itachi smiles & nods then yawns.
Naruto grins. You can head off to bed if you want, I'm staying up.
Itachi: Ok, goodnight Naruto.
Naruto: Night Itachi. *continues training with the sword*
Itachi goes upstairs into bedroom & falls asleep on his bed.