12-30-12

RE-WRITTEN 1-23-13

I'm supposed to be working on an original story for Fictionpress right now, but I can't concentrate so I'm writing this first. If you're into original stories check out Emerson Boy's High on Fictionpress under the penname Rainbowlalaland… I'd love feedback on that story along with this one.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything that you are familiar with; I only own my plot and my OC.

Warnings: Spoilers (literally right here vv under this there are spoilers) Set in Shippuden. Itachi is 21.

PROLOGUE

Rank: S

Mission: Gather information on one Itachi Uchiha (Missing nin of Khonoha; responsible for the Uchiha massacre) and use personal judgement to decide whether or not he'll return to Khonoha's ranks and have his Missing nin status revoked. While in contact with Itachi Uchiha learn of the Akatsuki's goals.

Background Information: Itachi Uchiha, failed to eliminate the entirety of the Uchiha Clan, therefore failing his mission given to him by the council, signed 3rd Hokage. Itachi Uchiha was therein branded a missing nin when he fled the village. He later joined Akatsuki - one of the village's biggest adversaries.

(One person mission. If contact is not made within three months of departure, mission will be marked as a failure and team members will be declared MIA/KIA.)

Team: Misako Rikaru – Anbu second division. Identification code 74586-2.9

Length: Unknown

Target Location: Unknown

Departure: Immediately

Status: Will be marked as a Missing nin until mission competition.

Misako tossed the mission scroll into the open flame of her fireplace, inwardly cursing her luck at getting one of the very few suicide missions assigned a year.

Yeah, technically it wasn't marked as a suicide mission, but seriously, asking someone to target Itachi Uchiha - even if only for information - would not end well for the party who's name didn't end in -iha and start with Ita-. In other words, the only one coming out of this mission alive was Itachi. Oh and lets not forget that little shock of information that he was ordered to murder his clan - for whatever reason is left unknown.

Probably classified - stingy bastards.

Misako personally thought she deserved the itty bitty details since she was about to go on a death race - information gathering - scavenger hunt with the villages most dangers enemies.

The things one gives up for their village.

Grandmother would be rolling in her grave right now if she knew the village was sending me out on this type of mission. And if my father found out about it before I left then it'll most likely be canceled due to "clan reasons". So obviously I couldn't tell my parents. They'd probably do something drastic; like make me quit my shinobi career or force an inner clan marriage to prevent the mission from taking place.

They were pushing for her marriage already. Misako briefly wondered if being classified as a missing nin for a short couple of months would hinder her chances at an inner clan marriage. She sure hoped so.

A small vial almost hit the ground, and would have if not for Miasko's quick reflexes. She snatched it out the air and stashed it in the pouch attached to her hip. She'd need that for later.

Especially if she planned to come out of this mission alive.

Completely immersed in her packing, she almost missed the distinct chakra signature appearing outside her window, but if she was anything, she was an excellent chakra tracer... it was probably for that very quality that she was chosen for this mission.

Dam, having excellent chakra control is going to be the reason she got killed, never say there isn't a first for everything.

"74586-2.9, report to the Hokage's office before the end of the hour." The unknown anbu disappeared in a poof of white smoke immediately after delivering his message. His chakra raced away at a high speed, stopping near other high chakra masses. The anbu training grounds.

"Sure thing..."

Misako sighed, and grabbed a handful of solider pills to stuff into her pack. She pulled most of her sealing scrolls off the wall, and sealed the necessity scrolls into a another scroll, then stuffed that into her pack as well. After securing a few weapon scrolls to her belt she moved onto her closet, pulling out day clothes, and a different outfit for every possible event she could think of, and sealing them into a scroll. It never hurt to be prepared for anything.

She never knew when she'd run into her target.

Misako sent one last glance over her apartment, and nothing standing out as an "hey you missed me! Don't forget to pack me to!" item, she left through her front door.

Hey, if they wanted her to leave the village for a couple months with no set completion date, then she was going to have one last bowl of ramen before she left.

By the time Misako finally reached the Hokage's door, it was almost the end of the hour. She pulled her anbu mask out of her pack and slipped it over her face, then lightly knocked on the wooden barrier.

"Enter."

Misako drew a breath, straightened her shoulders, and pushed the door open – resigned to her fate.

"Hokage-sama." She bowed her head in greeting. "You wished to see me."

Tsunade took a sip of her sake and nodded. "It's about the mission."

"I figured as much."

"First off, do you have any questions?"

"I only have one." She pulled her cat resembling anbu mask to the side, revealing a teenager no older than eighteen. "Why me? I'm sure there are many more qualified people for this. I'm only in the second division; my specialties don't lie in fighting, but in tracking, and healing. If it comes down to a fight I wouldn't be able to completely this mission at a satisfactory level, if complete it at all. My abilities are most suited towards team missions; not solo."

The office was left in silence for a couple moments.

"That's where you're wrong." Tsunade sighed. "Originally you're abilities were extremely suited towards solo or a two person team activities or missions. You changed you're own abilities to fit the needs of this village. You're Kekkai Genkai for one, is for pair work, you just haven't found a partner to fit your needs yet.

"You've already given up a lot for this village, but now I'm asking you to give up one more thing. I'd like you to use your Kekkai Genkai and partner with Itachi. This not only will keep you safe, but it will give you an excuse to try and persuade him into coming back to the village. I'm not fully certain of the consequences you may face with your clan, however this was the best course of action my tactical adviser and I could come up with.

"War is approaching, and we need to keep everybody here, other wise I would send out a team. You are only in the second division, but your medical jutsu are highly advanced, and your tracking abilities are top notch. However, like you said, if it came down to a fight you wouldn't stand a chance against Itachi. That's why I'm asking you to activate your Kekkai Genkai."

"Hokage..." Misako murmured, thoughts racing widely through her mind.

"It's asking a lot - but this may be the only way to completel this mission with little to no Konoha casualties."

"If I activate it, all results are permanent, I wont be able to unpartner with him at the end of this mission, are you certain that's what you want me to do?"

"I'm certain."

The two women started at each other for a few moments, both gauging how serious the other was.

"Now there's only one question left. Will you do it?"

"…Yes."

And her mission began.

Preview: Misako leapt swiftly from tree to tree, the only evidence of her passing was the quiet breeze ruffling the leaves in her wake. Her short hair swayed slightly with her motions, and her standard anbu uniform kept her warm despite the chilly November air.

So there you have it... Sorry I cut off short... I had a sudden bout of inspiration for my Emerson story :)

If you would like for me to continue this story just leave a review or something and I'll get to it... I'm going on a 2 week writing spree where I write all night every night for the rest of my winter break :)