"Yeah-yeah, I'll be home soon, alright?"

"You better be, he's getting mad."

"I know, I can feel it, believe me." I sighed as hit the 'end' button on my phone and slipped it back into my pocket.

'God… talk about annoying. First I have a horrible day as it is at school. Teachers annoying all day, my book gets stolen by some fucking asses and- ... fuck my life, now someone's following me. I cursed as I walked down an alleyway. How the fuck am I supposed to get this idiot off my tail? Oh wait, I know.'

I turned down random allies in order to confuse them as well as try to lose them. It was obvious the plan didn't work when I reached a dead-end. Slowly I turned my head to see my stalker standing there relaxed as ever in the shadows. 'Damn them…' I scowled in my head. They slowly approached me. I felt my heart beat faster and faster with every step they took. It ached; I became very anxious as they taunted me, going as slow as possible, taking in the fear radiating from me. "Would you quit teasing me already?! Who are you?" I growled half scared. They soon entered into the light. What I saw was astonishing to me. What is he doing here? What business could he possibly have with me? I wondered as I scanned the person now standing about 3 feet from me and towering a good foot or so above me. 'Shit am I short.' From the looks of it he seemed to be in his 20's or so. A black cloak with red stars covered his body. The only things visible were his head and feet. Though his face was covered by the straw hat, stringed paper hanging all around. He brought his right hand to his head slowly removing the hat. He dropped it to the ground and just stared blankly at me. Those gorgeous blood-red eyes, I felt them piercing through me. His hair was back in a low ponytail, black as night but shone like none other in the light. 'Amazing.' Was all I could conjure up in my head. "The Akatsuki eh?" He nodded at my question. "Well... What do you want?" Once I knew where he was from I wasn't as anxious. The Akatsuki, yeah they're known for murder and such, but really they're after only certain things/people. I know I'm not someone they'd kill, so I'm fine. Also the fact that I could sense his intentions helped calm my jumbled nerves a bit. All he did was stare at me, which bothered me. 'What the- Is he probing me? I... no way. He can't possibly be able to sense. I didn't think the Akatsuki was THAT powerful.'

"Yes, we can sense. True you're in no real danger at the moment, but If you decide to make this difficult then you will be." He furrowed his eyes. I tilted my head a little and looked him in the eyes. "What could you possibly want with me?"

"I know nothing. Leader-sama told me to get you and that's exactly what I'm doing. I am told nothing besides my orders. "He slowly walked over to me. Being only three feet from me it wasn't much of a walk. Someone's taking their sweet ass time.

"H-hey, what do you think you're-" He cut me off by lifting me up over his shoulders and walking off. "Would you put me down! I have two feet; I know how to walk on my own!" I pounded his back with my fists. He didn't even come close to flinching; instead he ignored it as if it was nothing. Deciding to give up, I just hung over his shoulders like a sack of rice. Adrenaline still pulsing through my veins, I felt the need to move. Hanging there was killing me; I needed some sort of movement to happen. "Would you put me down already! I want to walk!" I scowled. He looked at me from the corner of his eyes with a glare. "Fiinnee." I gave a low growl as I placed my chin in my hands. Geez, what a grouch. Not long after my last complaint he decided to just drop me to the floor. I landed with a nice thud. 'Fuucckk, cement really hurts. Especially when you have a bony ass. What's his problem?'

"W-t-f! You didn't have to do that 'ya know.." He just stared at me then turned and walked to a tree. He sat down, leaning against it. "What're you doing?" Not a word came from his tightly sealed lips. "For god's sake, why don't you ever respond!?"

"I have no reason to waste my energy talking to someone as pathetic as you." "If I'm so damn pathetic then why did you just reply? Huhh?" I smirked, he hissed and turned to look down the road. "Now answer this, what are we doing here?"

"Resting, it's dark."

"Faiill. Being part of the Akatsuki, you've no reason to fear night. You're tired, aren't you?" He didn't say a word.. yet again. "Figured."

"Do you ever fucking shut up!?" He snapped as he shot a death glare at me. 'Tch, asshole…'

"Watch it." He growled while I walked away from him. Like I'm gonna stay near you. I thought while slowly sliding down the trunk of a tree. "Don't expect to be able to sleep long. We're leaving in a few hours. Got that?"

"Aye, aye Captain Jerk-off."

"..."

"Heheh, of course." I closed my eyes at that find myself to doze off very easily.

"Get up" I heard a half-pissed voice growl as something kept hitting my leg violently. Lazily I opened one eye and peered up at the figure hovering over me with evil eyes. "Whhaatt?"

"Let's go.. Now." He ordered with no emotion available. He turned away and began walking the path. "Coming your royal pain-in-the-ass." I muttered in a low and annoyed voice.

'Holy crap, I sleep for like.. what? An hour and he's ready to go.. He's not a morning person either as far as I can see. Just perfect.' I complained in my head as I trailed behind him. "Hurry it up dammit." He cursed. I just brushed it off and continued to walk at my own pace... that is until he decided to slow down and grab me by the arm dragging me along. Arguing with him was out of the question, I was in no mood to deal with his wise ass at that moment. Being basically kidnapped was enough. 'Sis definitely isn't going to be too happy about this. I don't even wanna begin to think of how brother will react.' I shuddered at the thought and sighed. It had to have been about three hours later when we finally came to a stop. He walked over and stood in front of- "A rock... ? You can't be serious..." Without even so much as glancing at me, he made some unfamiliar hand-signs and the rock slowly moved aside, a commotion came about on the other side. Once it was fully opened some odd amount of shady characters could be seen standing there. One tapped his foot impatiently as my kidnapper approached him casually. "So... I see you decided to take your sweet ass time." The one in front said annoyed. "No, she was more trouble then I thought. Trying to evade me with stupid little tactics."

"Well if you picked up the pace then maybe she wouldn't have."

"She didn't even realize I was there until the last minute, which was when she tried to pull a quick get-away." The shaded character in front turned their head to look at me. A chill ran down my spine as a pair of bright orange eyes gave a cold stare. "Tell me, how old are you Kei?"

"How did-"

"I know your name? Why Kei, I'm the Leader of this group. These idiots follow everything I say. The name's Pein, but if I ever hear you call me that, I'll personally take care of you. Leader-sama is how you'll be referring to me." "What makes you think I'll call you that?" I asked sternly with a questioning look. His faced twisted from anger and he clenched his hands together. "You'll do so or die." He stated bluntly. I just backed-up a few steps as I felt his anger radiate from him immensely.

'Holyfuck. He'd actually do it too... What the hell have I gotten myself into? No, I didn't do this. That emotionless fuck dragged me into this… literally!' I practically cursed him out. "Itachi, I expect better from you next time. Take this long again and you'll face the consequences."

'Ohh, so that's his name. Itachi eh? I love how I find this out now. Jackass.' Pein walked away not long after death threatening Itachi. Most of the others followed, one decided to stay though. "Ah, so your name is Itachi? How come I was never told this?" He looked at me and practically snapped. "What makes you think you have the right to know my name!? My job was to capture you and bring you back in one piece, not to become your friend!" He walked off without another word. I stood there shaking my head. "Geez, no need to be so prissy about it."

"Ahh, don't mind him, he gives everyone the cold shoulder and such." A warm hand gripped my shoulder lightly. I turned to see a-

'Is that a girl?' I wondered as I looked them up and down. Their yellow hair was half up in a ponytail while the rest was down. They had girlish features and a sweet smile. "The name's Deidara. And for your information, I'm NOT a girl un!"

"Uhh.."

"Sorry, I had to get that out there. Most people think I'm a girl un.."

'Wow, I thought he read my mind for a second there. That definitely startled me. No.. the fact that he's a guy probably startles me more. What the hell is with him? Talk about gay.'

"Right. I'm Kei."

"Hmm, welcome to the Akatsuki then Kei un."

"Thanks, I think." I chuckled while he rubbed the back of his head not knowing what to say next. "I've got a question."

"Yeah un?"

"Well first off, what's with you saying 'un' all the time?"

"Force of habit really." He shrugged. "Hmm, alright then. And second, what the fuck is his problem?" He sighed and took a deep breath in. "Well.. He's not exactly the 'open' type. Normally Itachi is a lot worse, but I guess he's in a decent mood today. Really the only thing we know about him is that he's mostly a loner. Apparently he-"Deidara was cut off by a person with an orange twisted mask on attacking him. "What the- Tobi un!"

"Deidara-senpai! Tobi is a good boy! Tobi got the CD!" He shouted happily at Dei. "That's great, but would you get the hell off un!" He growled shoving off the masked man. "God. Sorry about that Kei. This is Tobi un." He nodded toward him. I looked at him baffled. "Why does he wear the mask?"

"'Dunno, he came to us like that un."

" Ah, I see. Well hi there Tobi, I'm Kei." I smiled and waved. "Hi! Does Kei not like Tobi's mask?" He nodded at me childishly. I shook my head and chuckled. "No, it's not that. I was just wondering why you had it." I stuck my tongue out at him and he tackled me to the ground giving me a hug. "Well, I see you're very friendly. Wow, I sound as if I'm talking to a dog." My eyes widened. Dei laughed at me as Tobi jumped off giggling. Tobi quickly got up and ran off as if something was about to happen somewhere else. 'Odd…'

"Hmm... right, what was I saying?"

"Ohh, something about Itachi."

"Oh yeah! Itachi's very mysterious un. The only hardcore facts we have about him is that he killed his whole clan. Apparently he did it because he wanted to test his power out; also he seemed to hate them. Doing this left his little brother all alone un. He know hates Itachi, he plans to kill him someday. Itachi's happy about the fact that his brother hates him, no one knows why. That's basically-"

"Wait... you're telling me he... he killed his entire clan... ?"

"Well... yeah un."

"How.. Where did he get the guts or will to do something like that? It's so baffling..."

"We don't know. He was Anbu Captain at the age of 13 so he's a fearless person, willing to kill those who oppose him un." I stared at Dei in total shock. Thoughts raced through my head non-stop. I could feel the cold formation of tears in my eyes. At this point Dei was turned around and looking out over the cliff. Yes, the base had been located near a cliff; it had a great view and was high up, out of reach. "So far there's been no record of anyone getting remotely close to him un. He opens up to no one. Only person he'll actually have a conversation with is Kisame since that's his partner; he'll even talk to Leader-sama, but that's only to get orders un." The tears now threatened to fall from my eyes. Soaking in all this information was difficult, so much to comprehend. I sank to the ground, onto my knees. My hands covering my eyes, hiding the cold drops of water that were now staining the ground below me. Dei turned around to find me on my knees, crying. "Kei I-"

"What the fuck is your problem!?" An angry voice roared from behind me. I could see Dei's shocked face, he was almost scared. I turned my head to see a pissed Itachi. "You had no fucking right to tell her that! It's called personal information!"

"She has every right to know un!"

"No she doesn't! That's my information to share, which I never planned to. Damn you Deidara! Thanks for reminding my why I hate you so much!" He spat at him. Dei was taken aback by this statement. "Wait a second... how is this none of my business? I'm part of the group; if everyone else knows then I have every right to!"

"No, that's personal info that only I have the right to tell." Itachi hissed as he walked off, dragging Dei along with him.

Itachi's POV

'This fucking asshole is gonna get it big time!'

"What the fuck is wrong with you!?"

"What un? She has every right to know if we know un." I death glared him as he stood there proud as ever. "Hold your tongue. This is my business; I share it with whom I please." I hissed. He shook his head and started to walk off. "Keep your mouth shut next time!" He waved his hand in the air ignoring me. I stood there, my boiling blood pulsing through my veins. "That little thing didn't need to know." I muttered to myself quietly. 'I wonder what she thinks of me now... Bah, she already thinks I'm an ass for how I acted- Wait, what the fuck, I shouldn't care; I don't care...'