. Kat in the big world! Chapter 1. Meeting Nichole's Penpals

This is the sequel to Kat in a bag... in case you didn't read it I suggest you stop reading right now. Spasibo for Ghostwriters for letting me kinda use her idea on a ghost hunt. As usual look on my profile for any copyright messes. By the way some of this is intentionally misspelled for a different dialect of speaking of characters. Kat out.

*with me sitting on my porch starting at the moonlight lost in thought*

I can't believe that a week has passed since I returned home to Kohana. I feel like a whole different person now.

I've been off missions until I have become more stable. I am still prone to random fits of crying that lasts for hours. Some days I feel better, some days I feel worse. That's how grief works , I guess. I should know, I've had a lot of it since I found out my dad died and Yugito, my mom's host died too. My Mom, Matatabi, or otherwise known as the Nebi, died too. I've been hanging out with Nichole and been crying on Kiba's shoulder, even though I know that I don't love him anymore, I can't let him go right now. I feel wretched and selfish but I can't lose one of my best friends , not when I lost so many already.

I sigh, I suppose I'll go to bed now, It is 2:00 in the morning.

*wakes up at 10*

I look at the clock, "Today, I feel better." Smiles, feeling more like myself again. -on my bad days I typically wake up at 1 in the afternoon-

Oreo said, "Today is a good morning Mom!" With her cute little =3 face.

I say, "Yes, it is!" Then I ruffle her fur. I say, "I love you, Oreo." The one thing I learned last week was to talk to the only parents I have left more often and tell other loved ones more often I love them now.

Oreo giggles then said, "I love you too, Mommy."

I really do feel better today because that is a thing that normally sets me off crying but I smile and say, "Let's eat ice-cream for breakfast since it is such a good day!"

Oreo said, "Yay!" "Last one downstairs is a rotting tuna!"

I say, "You're on!" As she races down the stairs and I slide on the rail.

As I suspected, "I won." Emiko said, "... So, you are in a Good mood today." "So what do you want for breakfast?"

Oreo said, "Momma said, 'Ice-cream!'

I said, "I did!"

Emiko laughs and said, "Oreo cookie or Reese's peanut butter cup?"

Oreo said, "I want Oreo please."

I say, "You are what you eat!"

We all laugh.

Emiko said, "Do you feel well enough to visit the Lady Today?"

I say, as I finish up my ice-cream, "... I just might." "Oreo, are you ready for a mission?"

Oreo said, "I am, if you are!"

I said, "Great! I'm ready to use the new skills I learned this week! As soon as I am dressed, I will go." I learned healing with chakra, made up a new move, I can make up to 30 shadow clones now, and how to climb trees using chakra.

I get dressed in my black and blue ninja outfit then got my tools and put them on. "I'm ready." Then we go to Lady Tsunade's.

*at Lady T's*

Lady T said, "So... Kat, are you sure about this? You really want to go on a mission?"

I said, "Yes, my Lady."

Lady T sighed then said, "It's your choice.. then be ready to leave at noon for Tokyo. Nichole will explain on the way there. Kat, don't walk the path of vengeance... it leaves ruin in it's wake."

*as I walk to Ichiraku's*

*thinking:*I wonder what brought that on... The path of vengeance... ohh yeah... she must be talking about the Akatsuki...

I refuse to think about dark things anymore as I sit down waiting to get my order...

Ayame said, "Hey Kat! Long time no see! Do you want your usual?"

I say, as I smile, "You know me."

*10 minutes later 2 medium sized ramen bowls and one small ramen bowl comes out*

Ayame said, "As always the ninja pets are on us." Then I gave her my credit card and it got charged on to my account. Ayame said, "Thanks Kat! As always it's nice to see you."

I give the small bowl to Oreo then ate my two medium sized bowls. I sigh, thinking soon I would be leaving this beautiful place again. I say, "Bye Ayame!"

Ayame said, "Bye Kat!"

Kiba said, as he was on his way to Ichiraku's, "You feeling better Kat?"

I say, "In fact, I feel so good... I am going on a mission tomorrow."

Kiba said, "That's great! I'm so happy for you... I missed my Kat."

As he stepped closer to me... I start to actually panic that he is going to kiss me. I said, "Uhh..."

Naruto said, while dissolving the mood, "Hey Kat! So Granny Tsunade said that you would be joining Nichole, Gaara,

and myself on the mission."

I said, "My Lady didn't say you would be going..."

Naruto said, "Believe it." I secretly pray to God thank you for the interruption... oh yeah... I forgot to say I became a Christian. I've told Nichole about it and she supports me on it but she doesn't know if it is right for a half demon to get saved... I think she means more herself than me though. I say, "Well... I got to pack... see you Kiba... see you Naruto." I walk away before they can respond.

Kiba said, "Kat seems to be acting wierd lately... ever since her mother died, I understand that but now it just seems that she is avoiding me."

Naruto said, "Look man... I don't know much about girls but Kat is giving you the looks Sakura gives me."

Kiba said, "The ones with her mad at you or in just friendship... kind of looks?"

Naruto said, "Whichever one you feel applies. I got to go... You know... big mission and all."

Kiba sighed and said, "Okay... I get the point... You can go Naruto."

Naruto said, "Thanks Kiba." Then he left.

Kiba wondered, What did I do wrong? Kat hasn't been the same since her Mom died... I've been a good boyfriend...have I? Begins doubting himself.

I get packed for my trip then I heard the doorbell... I answer it... "Hello?"

Kiba said, while holding a bouquet of wildflowers that are mostly all green and yellow,-and not sunflowers- "Would you like to go on a date with me?"

I smile and lie, "I would love to... I just have to get ready. You can set the flowers on the table..."

I think, as I slip into a red dress, I'll tell Emiko to let those die while I am gone. I don't like green or yellow except for sunflowers... Emiko is engaged to that realtor now and has given me her two weeks notice. Though she will still come by every so often to make sure nothing spoiled stays in the fridge.

I come downstairs and say, "Ready."

Kiba took my hand and said, "Let's go."

*when we got to the barbecue place*

Choji said, "Hey Kat... want to join us at our table?" It consisted of their squad leader, Shikamaru, himself, and Ino.

Kiba growled, "Back off..."

I think; Kiba is acting strange... He hasn't acted this way before... If this is the real side of him, I am going to break up with him... hurting his feelings or not.

Choji said, "Well... Okay... I was just trying to be nice."

He took me by my arm and led me to a table near the back. Sai sits down next to us and said, "Kat, your dress makes your ass look big.", with a smile on his face.

I blush and almost got mad at him but Kiba said, "Back off... Gin Ichimaru look alike."

Sai said, "... Dog breath."

Kiba retorted, "Wooden doll."

Sai said, "Hi... Princess Monoke."

Kiba said, "STFU! Kat is MY girlfriend... You girlfriend stealer!"

I say, "Shut up! I AM NOT A POSSESSION!" Then I ran to my house without ordering and locked all the doors.

Kiba said, while knocking, "Kat! Kat! Kat... Come out!"

I said, while on my balcony, "What is it!"

Kiba said, "Kat... you're not an object... it's just..."

I said, "Just what! THAT YOU ARE BEING AN ASSHOLE?!"

Kiba said, "I'm sorry! It's just that I feel like you're drifting away from me..."

I said, "SO WHAT IF I AM?! I need a break..."

Kiba said, "No! Please, Kat! How can I make it up to you?"

I said, "No, Kiba... I have to have time by myself. Just leave me alone..."

Kiba didn't say anything and he left.

I sigh then goes downstairs to eat some fish and had a glass of my sparkling red grape juice... it was just one of those nights. I went to bed not regretting telling him how I really felt about him.

Kiba stayed up that night regretting everything.

*the next morning*

I wake up and yawns as I wonder what mission I have.

I get dressed in my hot pink sunflower ninja outfit gets some miniwheats, eats them and heads to Nichole's with my gear on my back then rings the doorbell.

Nichole opens the door with her gear on her back, "Hey Kat. Ready for the mission?"

I say, "The sooner we leave, the better."

Nichole said, while picking up on my mood, "Are you okay? You seem... stressed or something..."

I said, "I don't want to talk about it..."

*2 days later*

*randomly when I had been quiet all this time*

I said, "On the last day I was in Kohana, Kiba got jealous of Sai who just said, My ass looked big. Kiba got all possessive then said, That I was his and Sai was a girlfriend stealer... I told Kiba I needed a break... time to myself and all that jazz.. But really, I should have just broken up with him... Nichole, you know that I don't love Kiba anymore... right?"

Nichole said, "... It's looked that way for a while now... did anything else happen?"

Naruto said, "Why don't you love him anymore?"

I said, "I hadn't loved him since before I left for Mom's village... I don't know why, Naruto... I can't explain it."

Naruto said, "I don't get it."

Nichole said, "Well, we can't worry about it now. Let's go to sleep, you guys. Tomorrow, we reach Tokyo."

I said, "I can't wait till I can sleep on a real bed... -I get on my air mattress- good night."

*the next morning*

Naruto said, "Rise and shine!"

Nichole wakes up grumbling...

I wake up groaning, I said, "So early... Naruto?"

Naruto said, "Come on! If we leave now, we can get there by lunch!"

I get up and pack my stuff within 5 minutes, I said, "Alright!"

*hours of walking later*

I say, "Are we there yet? I'm starting to get hungry."

Nichole said, "We are almost there."

Gaara said, "I believe, I can see it up ahead."

I say, "Good... some ramen would be great once we get there."

Naruto says, "I second that!"

*just outside of Tokyo*

Gaara said, "We will need to disguise ourselves."

Gaara disappears behind a tree then comes out wearing goth clothes and a long black wig that hides the fact that he has no eyebrows...

I then go behind a tree, get on a Legend of Zelda black and gold triforce t-shirt, regular jeans, a hat with a sunflower on it, and a jacket over my hips.

I said, "I'm ready."

Naruto changes too, then he put on a brown wig, and makeup to hide the whiskers on his cheeks.

Nichole changes in a black top and red jeans... she already used her jutsu to cover up her fox ears and tail... I only found out last week how to look like I'm normal.

She said, "Ready."

I said, "Let's go!"

*5 minutes later we find a ramen shop and eat there*

*after everyone was done*

Nichole said, "That was good."

Naruto said, "Ahhhh... ramen."

I said, "That's good ramen... so what now?"

Gaara said, "Next we find our hotel... It's called Kawaii Inn and Suites."

I said, "That sounds great... I can use a shower."

*15 minutes later*

Naruto said, "That one over there looks like it."

*we go inside and look around*

There is a water fountain with couches around it and I caught a glimpse of a rock garden outside, before I leave I vowed to visit it.

Gaara, after talking with the lady at the front desk started walking to our rooms. We got a two bedroom suite with a common area with a small kitchen attached to it.

*later after we all got unpacked and showers*

I said, "I think I saw a sign for a Japanese version of Comic Con advertised on a billboard on the way here!"

Gaara said, "We're here because we got word the Akatsuki might be here... we don't have time for that."

I argued, "It's the perfect place for them to hide! Come on!"

Gaara said, "... Fine. But you have to disguise yourself as Naruto."

I said, "Datte bayo!"

Naruto said nothing as I asked, "... Was that okay?"

Then he grabbed my wrist and started dragging me into his and Gaara's room.

Naruto said, "Now it's time for Naruto acting 101."

*a couple hours later*

Gaara said, "I got sushi."

I said, in Naruto's voice, "That sounds great!" *picks out a few that I think I would like and eats them*

Nichole said, while already eating, "How did your lessons go?"

I said, as I just finished a sushi off, in N's voice, "Good!"

Nichole said, "That sounded pretty good!" Gaara, as usual, didn't say anything.

Naruto, in my voice, said, "I made up a jutsu for Kat to get my voice but it backfired and instead of her just getting my voice... we traded. Man! I hate sounding like a girl!"

Nichole is now doing a spit take, hahaha! Gah! It burns! -some of it had went up her nose-

I burst out laughing too -in N's v-.

Gaara said, "Wow..."

*after Nichole and I calm down*

I said, N v, "We just have to live with it till tomorrow. You can cosplay as a girl..."

Nichole starts laughing again...

Naruto said, while using my voice and blushing, "It's not funny!"

Gaara smirks and said, "Better than when you tried to do an impression of me."

I said, N v, "I can't hit your pitch."

Gaara said, "I'm talking about Naruto."

Naruto said, my voice, "What?"

Gaara said, "You don't remember it. Do you?"

Naruto said, my voice, "I don't recall..."

Gaara said, "I believe it went something like... My underwear is full of sand... believe it."

I said, N v, "My underwear is full of sand... believe it."

Naruto bursts out laughing my laugh.

I laugh Naruto's laugh then said, "I couldn't help myself."

Gaara wasn't amused...

Then I said, N v, "Anyway... I'm going to bed... We have a long day tomorrow."

*the next morning*

I wake up and decide to visit the rock garden since only Gaara is up... after I wrap my DD chest up with enough bandages to make it look to it's only slightly bigger than my waist, I get on my whole Naruto outfit, complete with whisker lines, and using a jutsu to make my cat ears and tails go invisible... I stepped out of the apartment and while looking backwards to see if Gaara is following me... I ran into a guy about a whole foot taller than I am. I am 5 ft. '2' in.

With brown hair that normally comes down as shoulder length but I have my blonde Naruto wig on and I already have blue eyes that look like Naruto's... I look like a guy.

I said, N v, to the guy in the tan coat, "Gomenasai!" Which means "I'm sorry" in Japanese... I totally want to smack myself right now.

Russia said, with a childish smile, "Hmmm...? It's fine, da?"

I said, N v, while blushing, "Ummmm... Hai." Which means "Yes" in Japanese... What is wrong with English right now! I can't get myself to speak it...!

Russia said, while giggling and waving, "Dasvidanya, Comrade."

Once he was gone... I did a facepalm. I thought; One. He probably thinks I am a guy... Two. He probably thinks I am Japanese.

Lithuania said, while runs up out of breath, "Hey! Have you seen a tall guy with a long tan coat and a pink scarf?"

While I am still blushing, N v, I said, "Ummmm... Hai."

Lithuania said, "Which way did he go?"

I don't know Japanese for left so I pointed in the left direction.

Lithuania says "Thank you" in Lithuanian.

I didn't understand what he said but I think I got the gist of it.

So I said, N v, "Ummm... Hai." I am still dazed.

Nichole said, "Hey Kat, what's wrong?"

I said, N v, "I met a tall man,,,, and ran into him.. I blush.

Nichole said, "Ohh... I get it... You like him, don't you?"

I blush then say, N v, "... Do not." I am lying.

Nichole said, "... Sure, you don't."

*meanwhile Lithuania had caught up with Russia*

Lithuania said, "Rusija, ten yra!" -"Russia, there you are!"-

Russia said, "Oh, there you are Toris."

Toris-Lithuania- said, "Japan wanted to know if you wanted to go to Comic Con..."

Russia said, while giggling, "Really? ... Sounds fun."

Lithuania asked, "Did you meet that boy on the stairs... ?"

Russia said, "Da, he bumped into me on his way down."

Lithuania said, "He was blushing pretty red... do you think he was gay?"

Russia said, "Litva... -Lithuania- You aren't supposed to judge."

Lithuania said, "I'm not but, I think he likes you."

Russia said, "But you like me too Litva... You are my friend, da?"

Lithuania said, "Da... I guess he wants to be your friend."

Russia said, "Yay!" Lithuania's face looked like this: -_-"

Gaara said, "Are you ready to go?"

I said, N v, "Yes..." while I was trying to go downstairs to talk to the guy again: I slip down the stairs tail end first and falls right into the guy I was going to talk to's arms, I am now blushing pretty red as I say, N v, "I'm so Sorry!"

Russia giggles then sets me down, he said, "You're so funny."

I said, N v, "I'm a girl... really." I wince, the stairs really hurt my tails.

Russia tilts his head and said, "Chto?" -"What?"-

I said, N v, "I normally don't sound like this..."

Russia gets right into my face and stares into my eyes...

I blush even redder, in N v, "It... It's the truth..."

Russia stands up straight and said, "I know, I can see it in your eyes."

I wince again as the tails try to swish, I said, N v, "I... I think I sprained my tails."

Russia said, "Vashi... khvosty?" -"Your... tails?"-

I said, N v, "I'm sorry... I can't understand."

Russia said, "Ah, mne zhal..." -"I'm sorry"- Tails?

I said, N v, "I have cat ears too..." I take his hand and put it on where my invisable ears are, then continued, "I'm not lying."

Russia said, "Oni takiye myagkiye..." -They're so soft..."-

I can't blush any redder, I said, N v, "P-please stop..."

Russia said, "Chto ne tak?" -"What's wrong?"-

I said, N v, "... T-that f-feels r-really g-good...,"

Russia stops and puts his hand down, he said, "Mne zhal..."

Nichole said, "Kat!"

I said, N v, "N-nichole!"

Nichole said, "We have to go, come on!"

I am breathing heavy as I say in N v, "I got to go.,"

Russia said, "Little one is going somewhere?"

I said, N v, "Goodbye..." as I leave with Nichole.

Russia said, "Okay... Dasvidanya then."

*later*

Nichole said, "Was that him?"

I said, N v, "Da..." I already picked up a little Russian.

Nichole said, "We're going to change into cosplay when we get there."

I said, N v, "Okay... I still don't know his name or if I would see him again..." invisible ear droop.

Nichole gave me a playful nudge and said, "I'm sure you will!"

*we arrived at the comic con*

I said, N v, "You're just saying that..."

Nichole said, "No, I'm not."

Russia got behind me and said, "Hello Little One!"

I jump and asked, N v, "Uhh... What is your name?" While blushing.

Russia said, "Hmm? Oh I'm... Ivan Braginski, da?"

I said, "I am being rude... This is Nichole... She has a penpal called Podsolnechnik_in_snow..."

Russia said, "Chto?!" Then he glomps Nichole, "You are my penpal, da! Private comrade! It's good to finally meet you!"

Nichole said, "Can't... breathe..."

I said, Nv, "What!?" Then I blush, "You're Podsolnechnik_in_snow?!"

Russia kisses both of Nichole's cheeks and puts her down, it's his traditional Russian greeting, then he said, "Da! It has been very fun to talk with your friend!"

I said, N v, "... So you two already knew each other. Ivan, I like sunflowers too!"

Russia said, "Really?" He giggles then continued, "They are happy, da?"

I said, N v, "Da!" Then I smile in a way I haven't in a long time.

Nichole smiles too then said, "We'll be right back." Then Naruto, Gaara, and her find bathrooms and change.

I blush then say, N v, "I would like to be your friend, Ivan."

Russia, while looking surprised, said, "V-vy by?" -"Y-you would?"-

I figured out that Chto meant What in Russian so I said, N v, "Chto? I can't understand you when you are speaking that language..."

Russia said, "Mne zhal... I'm sorry, you would really be my friend?"

I said, N v, "Da..." then I blush, "If you want me to be..."

Russia tightly hugs me and my legs are now off the floor, then he said, "I would love to!"

I just as tightly hug back while thinking: What is this feeling...? I feel butterflies in my stomach and my heart feels like it's about to burst out of my chest...!

Russia thinks: I... I... feel... warm...

I suddenly think of Kiba and pull away, I start to say, N v, "... Ivan... I..." Then Nichole arrived in a black butler Grail costume, Gaara arrived in a black butler Sabastian 'Bassy' costume, and Naruto arrived in a Yuki Cross from Vampire Knight costume.

Russia gives a sudden hurt look and mumbled, "Mne zhal..."

I said, though it pained me to say it, N v, "... I have a boyfriend."

*insert Yaoi fangirl's squeals here*

Russia said, "... I ... I ... see..." He gives me a strained smile then said, "It's fine, da?"

Naruto said, my voice, "SHUT THE HELL UP!"

I said, N v, "... Oh yeah..." I had forgot that I was Naruto at the moment... then I said, N v, "I DIDN'T KISS SASUKE! IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!

Naruto said, m v, "... And?"

I blush then thought Naruto owes me big for this... I say, N v, "And... I love Hinata..."

*insert NaruHina fangirl's squeals here*

I spy a ramen shop then says, N v, "RAMEN!."

Naruto said, m v, "WHERE?!" I point it out then we zoom together.

Nichole said, "Well... Bassy, what do we do now?" -_-'

Gaara said, "... What else but follow them?"

Russia said, "I... shall see you later, da?"

Gaara said, "... I'll tell Naruto you left."

Russia said, "Da..." then he walked off.

I just ate a small bowl of ramen due to the fact that there is an all-you-can-eat ramen contest at noon.

*meanwhile Luna is in the vents systems making sure all was okay until suddenly she heard voices and stopped...*

Deidara said, "Tobi! Just shut up! Our plan is to catch Naruto at the ramen eating contest that we made up!"

Tobi said, "But Diedara-sempai..."

Diedara said, "I SAID SHUT UP TOBI!"

Konan said, "We have a rat..."

Hiden said, "The fuck...! What? Where!?"

Luna tries to run away while Konan said, "... In the ceiling." Zetzu grabs Luna with his vines and drags her in frount of him.

Zetzu said, "... I've never ate fox before."

Luna hisses, growling, clawing, and biting with all her strength but she still can't get away...

*meanwhile at the ramen booth*

I sense something is wrong and Oreo in my backpack, does too...

*meanwhile with Luna...*

I burst in the room after following Luna's scent here, I say, N v, "Luna!" Then I kicked all their asses by dodging and using my ninja skills..

I pick Luna up and leave the room with only blood on my kunai knife and my Katana... Luna nuzzles me.

I say, "It's okay Luna..."

Japan who saw it all said, "What is going on here?!"

I said, "May I ask... what did you see?"

Japan said, "... I saw you beat up the... Akatsuki"

I said with my voice choked with emotion, N v, "They were assholes... They deserved it."

Japan said, "Hey, it's okay... My name is Kiku Honda, what's yours?"

I said, N v, "K- Uzimake, Naruto... I'm sorry... I was thinking of Kat whose mom died because of them."

Japan said, "My condorances then... Did you come here with anyone erse?"

I told him what characters Nichole, Gaara, and Naruto dressed up as...

Japan said, "Rearry? Wourd you rike herp finding them?"

I say, "Domo arrigato. I will take you up on your offer."

Japan bows then said, "It wourd be my preasure, Naruto-san."

When we find Nichole, Gaara, and Naruto together... I say, N v, "Nichole..." while so close to tears right now...

Nichole said, "There you were!" While hugging me, "Are you okay?"

I said, N v, "I-I saw the Akatsuki..."

Gaara said, "What!?"

I said, N v, "I-I rescued Luna from them too..." then I start sobbing.

Nichole stiffened then rubbed my back trying to calm me down.

Nichole said, "It'll be okay..."

Russia said, "Japan..." then he saw me, his face gets all dark and scary, "What's wrong Little One...? Who do I need to use Mr. Leadpipe on?"

Japan asked, "You know them?" Ivan nodded.

While I'm still sobbing I manage out, N v, "... T-the A-akatsuki."

Russia while leaving said, "Kolkolkolkolkolkolkol..." then he beat them up again.

I stop sobbing, in N v, "Where's Ivan...?"

Nichole said, "It'll be okay..."

Russia came back somewhat blood splattered and said, "Da, Little One?"

I hug him and don't say anything...

Russia is surprised but hugs back...

I say, N v, "... I was scared." I think as I breathe in the scent of Sunflowers and Vodka... And I might be falling for you...

Russia said, "You okay now, da?"

*meanwhile with the Akatsuki*

Deidra groans then said, "Just give the winner the gift card... I don't feel like getting beat up 3 times today..."

*back with me*

I said, N v, "Da..." suddenly I realize what I am doing... I blush and let go.

I say, N v, "... There is a ramen eating contest soon."

I realize my jutsu had worn off when I said, "... You coming Ivan, da?" I go to the bathroom real quick, take off my bandages and put the roll into a pocket that Oreo isn't in. I am now back to having breasts again and took off the wig, put that in the bag then combed my shoulder length brown hair then go back to the group...

I said, "Hi Ivan!" I giggle, "This is more or less how I normally look..."

Russia giggles then said, "You are very pretty, da?"

I blush then said, "Ummm... thank you... Nice to meet you, Kiku... Let me properly introduce myself... I am Kat."

Japan bows then said, "Konichiwa, Kat-san."

I said, "... I'm sorry under the circumstances we met..." I give a brief pained look, "But I was still upset my Mother is gone... I lost her at Christmas."

Japan said, "My condorances."

I said, with a slightly surprised look, "Kiku... you already knew Mom left me..."

Russia said, "That's how he is..." He giggles and pokes Kiku, then said, "Right... Comrade, Kiku?"

Japan said, "I wourd appreciate it if you wourd stop."

I blush then say, "Ivan... do you want to go?"

Russia said, "Sure!"

*Naruto wins the contest and won a gift certificate with no Akatsukis anywhere around*

I say, "I'm so full..."

Naruto just burps...

I said, "... I'm just glad I have my voice back."

Nichole said, "Thank God for that! It was as wierd as hell."

I said, "... I think I never want to do that again."

Gaara said, with a straight face, "That's what she said..."

I blush while thinking about what happened this morning with Ivan... I almost purred and later found out that I was really attracted to him from what I saw in the bathroom...

Ivan looks concerned, "You are very red Little One... Are you sick?"

I say, "Nyet... Nyet... I just blush easily."

Russia asked, "You sure..?"

I said, "Da..." While thinking: I've never felt this way before... Did I ever truly love Kiba...?

Nichole said, "It's getting late... We should head back to the hotel and we have to send a report in to Lady Tsunade."

I said, "Ummm... Okay." Dreading it...

Russia said, "I will see you tomorrow, da?" While smiling.

I said, "Da..." while smiling the smile that has been prior to this... rarely seen. I find myself looking foward to seeing him again.

I said, "Would you like to see Oreo?"

Russia said, "Who's Oreo?"

I turn my bag around and opened it so her face and paws could stick out...

Oreo pokes her head out and said, "Hi there! I've been wanting to meet you all day!"

Russia said, "Private." While Japan snaps a picture.

Oreo plays with Russia's scarf and asked him, "May I sit on your head?"

I said, "Oreo!" Then someone grabbed the bag with Oreo in it...

Russia grabs the thief and pins him against the wall, with a dark and scary face, "That is not yours Comrade... You do not take what isn't yours... Kolkolkolkolkolkolkol..."

The thief drops the bag while quite possibly pissing his pants and runs away.

Russia laughs and says, "Works every time."

I ask as soon as they got back, "Is Oreo okay?"

Russia said, "Da."

I hug him then said, "I don't know what I would do if I lost her too..."

Russia said, "You are welcome, Kisa." -"Kitten"-

I wonder what Kisa meant but I decided not to push it... I pull away then said, "Let me treat you to dinner... It's the least I could do with all the things I did to you today.

Russia said, "You really don't have to Little One.."

I say, "It'll make me feel better if you do." I feel useless and clumsy.

Russia gives me a soft smile and said, "Okay."

I glance at the top of his head and sees Oreo up there, I smile, then say, "Oreo seems to like you."

He scratches Oreo's ears then said, "Da."

Oreo wild purrs.

Nichole said, "We have to go Kat..."

I blush, then said, "What's your room number?"

Russia slightly surprised, said, "Hmm? Oh, da... Is room 125."

I said, "I'll meet you there."

Russia said, "Excellent."

*later after I get all my paperwork done and took off my invisible tails jutsu*

I find a plate of salmon outside the apartment and took it thinking: Nichole must have ordered this for us... I must remember to thank her later. I get an extra plate set the three biggest salmon off the side put it on the extra plate take the three salmon into the apartment and set it on the table... I take the other salmon with me. I knock on Russia's door.

I say, "Ivan...?"

Russia opens the door and said, "Kisa... Come in."

I said, "I brought Salmon... I hope you like fish."

Russia looks down, "Hello Little Ones." He saw Oreo and Luna there.

I asked, "Would you like to have dinner with us?"

Russia said, "The more the merrier."

Luna said, "Hai!"

Oreo asks as we all sit down and Luna and her jump into Russia's lap, "What's it like in Russia?"

Russia said, "My home is very large and very cold, da? It's usually covered in snow..."

I asked, "Do you have any family?"

Russia said, "Da. Two sisters, Natalia and Katrina... Natalia is my little sister and Katrins is my big sister."

I ask, "Are you close?"

Russia slightly depressed said, "Nyet... we used to be but not anymore."

I said, "I'm sorry..."

Russia said, "It's okay..."

I blush then ask, "Do you have a girlfriend?"

Russia said, "Nyet..."

I said, "Well... you can ask me questions.."

Russia said, "Hmm...? What of your home then?"

I asked, "In America or Japan?"

Russia said, "Hmmm... Amerika, da?"

I said, "Well... It's warm, beautiful, and not that cold..."

Russia said, "... Sounds nice, da? What do you do there?"

I said, "For a long time I just hung out with my parents... My adopted ones..., watched anime, and looked at the moon whenever I wondered about things..."

Russia said, "Adopted parents?"

I said, "They are nice... They raised me as their own daughter and told me that my ears was a birth defect... I didn't know the difference until 6 months ago."

He nodded so I continued, "Then I found out about my mom... I met her at Christmas and then I became an orphan... I only got to see my Dad the same day as my birth... I'm sorry... My story is depressing."

Russia said softly, "So is mine..."

I said, just sad, "Now Oreo and I live together at my house in Japan... It's beautiful here too... The winter's not bad... I haven't seen the spring yet... But I heard it's beautiful. My favorite colors are Hot pink, blue, and purple... the same exact color as your eyes... to be exact." I blush as I said the last one.

Russia said, "That is nice, da."

I said, "Your past is sad too... is that why you're drinking Vodka?"

Russia said, while taking a swig, "Hmm? Nyet... Vodka is my fuel.."

I said, "... Oh." I think as I said that... I don't mind the smell of Vodka and Sunflowers... then I continued, "I heard you call Kiku 'Japan'... Are you 'Russia'?"

Russia while a little surprised, "Da, I'm Russia."

I said, "That's why your story is sad, isn't it?"

Russia said, "... Da..."

I take his hand, squeezing it once then I let go.

I said, "I'm sorry..." For both that I have a boyfriend and his tragic past.

Russia said, "... Spasibo."

Oreo said, "I'm hungry..."

Russia giggles, then said, "We should eat, da?" Then we hear a knock at the door.

I open it and say, "Hello."

Gaara said, "Yo."

I said, "Ummm... hi Gaara... We was just about to eat."

Gaara said, "Nichole and Naruto fell asleep, could I join?"

I said, "I think so... Russia, it's up to you."

Russia said, "I don't mind."

I start to eat my salmon then I asked ,"Gaara, are you hungry?"

Gaara said, "I have rice balls... No thank you, I don't like salmon."

Russia said, "Ooo! Could I have one, da?"

I said, excitedly, "Onigiri! Me too?" =3

Gaara said, "Go ahead..."

I take one with salmon on the back and noms on it. I finished it and still had rice on my face as I said, "Arrigato!"

Russia said, "Comrade... You still have rice on your face." Russia hands me a napkin, "Here."

I said, "Spasibo!" Then I fix it and said, "Why do I feel so tired all of a sudden...?" The two animals are already asleep in Russia's lap as I fall to the floor asleep.

Russia said, "Ch-Chto!?"

Gaara said, "I think the salmon might have sedatives in it..."

Russia asked, "... But why would...?" Crashing sound.

*In the other apartment*

Tobi said, "I'm sorry Deidara-sempai!"

Deidara said, "TOBI! SHUT UP!"

Russia said, "Them..." with a dark aura surrounding him.

Gaara said, "Poor Kat that she missed an opportunity to kick their asses."

Russia pulls out his leadpipe then said, "I will make it up to her later... Kolkolkolkolkolkolkol." Then he heads to the apartment Nichole and Naruto are in.

Tobi is backed up between a corner and Russia... Tobi said, while trying to get out of it, "Tobi... Tobi... is a good boy!"

Russia dark aura then said, "We can't have children who can't play nice... can we? Kolkolkol."

*censored*

Russia sees something gleam on the floor of his apartment... he picks up my Mom's wedding ring and then Gaara walked into the room blood covered too.

Gaara saw what he was holding and said, "This was Kat's Mom's ring... Kat has been wearing that ever since she died."

Russia stares at the heart-shape diamond in the center of the silver ring then said, "She must really miss her, da?

Gaara nodded then said, "She pretends not to be in pain..."

Russia just digests that and thinks: She is a lot like me...

Gaara said, "I got to put Naruto and Nichole in bed... they both just slumped over like Kat did."

Russia said, "I will check on Kat then, da?"

Gaara said, with double meaning, "Just be careful, she is fragile." Then he leaves to put Naruto in bed first.

Russia after bringing the kits on his bed picks me up bride style then sets me on the bed and brushes a stray strand of hair from my face.

Russia whispering, "She looks so cute when she's sleeping."

I shiver a little while talking in my sleep, "I love you... Kiba." In my dream I said that to Russia and Kiba showed up.

Russia flinched then talked to himself,"Russia, you idiot... You fell in lofe with a girl who has a boyfrient..."

He kisses my forehead while whispering, "YA tebya lyubu, Kisa... I had to tell you that I lofed you... even if you don't lofe me back..."

*sometime later*

I wake up, stretch, open my eyes, and yawn.

I said,"Wh-where am I?"

Russia while in a chair beside the bed and is holding half a bottle of Vodka, "Dobre utro! I'm glad to see you're awake Kisa."

I said, "W-what happened last night?"

Russia said, "Your... Akatsuki ... drugged your fish, da? And then tried to attack you."

I said, "Akatsuki... makes sense through my headache."

Russia said, "I'll make you breakfast, da. What do you want?" He smiles.

I asked, "Anything I want?"

Russia said, "I'll try..."

I kiss him then say, "I want you."

Russia snapped me back to reality with, "Hello? Little One... Vhat do you want to eat?"

I blush and say, "You... r egg surprise!" I think: Whew... that was close.

Russia said, "I zink I can hantle it."

I half smile as I think: his accent is sexy. I say, "... Good. It's my favourite breakfast. It's actually tied with French Toast and breakfast casserole but breakfast casserole takes too long and I don't feel in the mood for sweet this morning.

Russia said, "Of course you're not... You're already plenty sweet on your own."

I blush then suddenly glanced down on my ring finger, I ask a little hysterically, "Where did I leave my ring?!"

Russia pulls it out from his pocket. He said, "Ah! It kot tirty so I clent it for you." He handed it to me.

I put it on then hug him closely, I said, "You have no idea how much that ring means to me... It was my mother's. I wear it on my left ring finger because that is where my mom did... I want to someday be married with this ring."

Russia said, "Oh da? Vell I hope you vill be fery happy."

I said, while twisting my ring a little, it's a nervous habit of mine, "I hope I will be too." Then I sit at the one table with intimate seating, just for two.

Russia finishes making breakfast then said, "Here you ko." He sits on the couch and eats them.

After we ate...

I asked, "Russia... Do you like me?"

Russia said, "Kisa, call me Ivan, da?"

I said, "Ivan... same question."

Russia said, "You are... fery koot frient, da?"

I said, "Oh..." I was going to break up with Kiba for good because I knew I didn't love him... Even more reason to when I know I love Ivan... But Ivan doesn't feel the same for me...

I asked, "... So when do you go back to Russia?"

Russia said, "Oh, ze Vorlt Meetink. I leaf for ze Mozer Lant tomorrow... Unless somezink comes up..." He glances at me and takes a swig of his vodka.

I said, "How disappointing... It would be nice for you to visit my house."

Russia said, "I vould lofe to see pretty Kat's home..."

I kiss his cheek, with the song Should I stay or should I go's chorus running through my head, "I like you... more than I should. I would like you to stay there with me... You get your own separate room... Just stay, please..."

Russia blushes and is lost for words... He is now speaking incoherent Russian.

I walk out of Russia's apartment and goes to my own then knocks...

Nichole opens the door with an ice pack over her flaming red hair and one of her fox ears with black tips. She said, "Yo."

I said, "I think I said some things I shouldn't have today..."

Nichole said, "Already?" She looks at her watch then said, "It's only ten."

I said, "Let me inside then I will tell you the rest."

Nichole sighs then said, "Come on..."

I said, as soon as the door closed, "I heard Ivan was going, I told him I liked him more than I should... Then I invited him to my house."

Nichole put her hand on my shoulder then said, "Kat..."

I said, "I don't know what's gotten into me! I never felt this way before... I dream about him... I think about him all the time... I blush whenever he is around... and to top it all off... My heart feels like it's about to burst out of my chest! Am I going insane!?"

She shook her head no then said, "No... You're just in love. But you really got to take it slow. Most of the people Ivan knows are scared of him. He doesn't have many friends, and when you spring that on him... He isn't going to know how to respond."

I blush and said, "I told him separate rooms... If that helps."

Nichole said, "No... not really... Plus, he has obligations to his country. Even Gaara, can't do what he wants all the time. He has to go back to Suna when we get to Kohana. So imagine Ivan's situation..."

I leave and knock on his door, I said, "I'm sorry..."

Russia opened the door and said, "Is fine, da?"

I said, "Okay..." I realized then that I have to get dressed.

Russia said, "I vill... See you later, da? I haf to atent meetink."

*I run get dressed into a Dr. Who t-shirt and pants*

I get out of the door as he is leaving, I said, "Ivan... I will miss you." Then I hug him.

Russia giggles and said, "I ton't leaf till tomorrow Little One... But that is fery kint." As he hugged back.

I blush because I forgot, "So what are you doing on your last day?"

Russia said, "Vell... Ve haf to finish meetink... I zink we finish after lunch, da?"

I said, "If you want... we can meet you for lunch. Uhh... here is my number." I scribble it on a piece of paper and hands it to him.

He puts it in his pocket and said, "Spasibo." -"Thank you."-

I said, "Have fun at the meeting, da?"

Russia said, "Da! Dasvidanya." -"Until we meet again or goodbye."

I said, "Dasvidanya!" As I waved goodbye.

Russia smiles and waves.

*after he is gone*

Gaara appears behind me and said, "You really like him."

I jump and blush, I can't smell Gaara because he always smells like sand, "... I can't help it. I felt a connection with him from the beginning."

Gaara said, "Hn."

I said, "But he... Doesn't like me like that."

Gaara said, "Are you hungry or did you already eat?"

I said, "I ate with Ivan... da."

Gaara said, "Okay."

*at the meeting*

Britain said, "THOSE WAS FROM A RECIPE PASSED DOWN FROM MY MUMSY!"

Scotland said, "Ah, for the love of God, shut the bloody hell up!"

Britain said, "You take that back!" *fight cloud with his brother*

Ireland said, "Arthur! Alistair! Stop it! We hav a meetin!

Russia said, "What is the meetink about this time, da?"

Lithuania said, "We don't know yet... Germany can't get everyone to stop fighting."

Germany said, "SHUT UP! Our issue is monuments! They need to be preserved! Any thoughts?"

Italy said, "Yeah, what's for lunch?"

Germany said, with a facepalm, "Sushi... I guess. Meeting adjurned."

Russia said, "Hmm... ve coult hav mor security, da?"

Germany said, "After lunch, we vill continue dis discussion."

*meanwhile back at my apartment*

I check my phone every 5 seconds, "... Why hasn't he called?"

Nichole said, "Kat, calm down."

*Russia pulls out his phone and texts- Dear Kisa... the meeting is going to be longer than I first thought... we could still meet for lunch though, da?"

I said, "He texted!" Then told Nichole what it said.

Naruto asked, "Were do we go for lunch?"

I said, "... We could ask Japan."

*I text Russia- Ask Japan what restaurants are good then pick one and we meet you there?"

Russia said to himself, "Vhere to ko... Oh, I know!" He texts me -There is small restaurant block from meeting building... we could go there, da?"

I text back- Sounds good.

I said, "Okay he said there is a restaurant a block from the meeting place. I was thinking we use our ninja skills to find it... Whoever gets there last pays for everything."

*we all head off*

Russia is standing outside talking to himself, "Looks like some of ze ozer countries came too..."

I found the restaurant first and glomps Ivan, "Hey Ivan!"

Ivan said, "Comrade, Kat."

*Gaara and Nichole came up followed by Naruto*

Italy asked, "So zis ez your girlfriend?"

Russia said, "Nyet... She has a boyfrient Feli."

I blush then pull away.

Italy said, "You two just looked so comfortable with each other, I just wondered."

I asked Ivan, "Is he like you and Kiku?"

Russia said, "Da, he is North Italy."

Italy said, "Buta you can a calla me Feliciano Vargas."

I said, "Nice to meet you, Feliciano. Italian is my favourite food by the way."

Italy said, "Really? Ve, that makes me happy! Hey, why don't a you come meet the others?"

I said, "Okay. Hi everyone."

America said, "Yo, Babe! I'm Alfred F. Jones! I'm the hero!"

I said, "I used to live on your glasses... And one year on one of my dad's business trips we went to Florida. Ummm... did I say something wrong?" I didn't know about Florida.

America opens his mouth then England or Britain, same guy, covered it and said, "No, love. Hello, I'm Arthur Kirkland. These are my brothers; Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.

Scotland said, "I'm Alistair, lass."

Ireland said, "I'm Patrick, how do you do, lassie?"

Wales said, "Aye, I'm John."

I said, "I love your accents!"

Scotland said, "Why Thank ye, lass."

I said, "I always wanted to go to the U. K. Too."

Britain said, "Really?"

I said, "Da. Ever since I was a little girl."

Greece said, "I'm... Hercules Karpusi. Are those ears... real?"

I said, "Ummm... they are." I have been prosecuted by them so I am weary of people asking about them.

Greece said, "Oh... I like cats... can I feel them?"

I step closer, "I... I guess. Just don't pet them too long."

Greece rubs them and said, "They are... soft..."

I said, "Okay... you can stop now..."

Greece said, "So soft..."

I said, "Please let go..."

Russia said, "She told you to let go Greece..."

Turkey said, "Yeah ya jerk!"

Greece said, "Don't talk to me... you're making me lose my lunch."

I scooted near Russia after he let go and said, "Who is the guy in the mask?"

Turkey said, "Hm? I'm Sadik Adnan. Nice to meet ya."

Canada said, "H-hello..."

I said, "Hello! You look just like America... I'm guessing, you're Canada?"

A guy with a tan, blue eyes, brown hair, cowboy boots, and a ten gallon hat said, "Howdy Lil Darlin! I'm Texas!"

I said, "I stay there in the winter with my parents there..."

Texas said, "I'm Dallas Lonestar."

Canada sighed then muttered, "Hi, I'm Matthew Williams..."

I said, "Hi Matthew." As Nichole said, "We're from Paris."

France said, "You're from Parrie? Monifique!"

Texas said, "Paris, Texas you zombie."

Nichole, in a thick Texan accent, "I will forever love our little red cowboy hat-wearing Eiffel tower."

I sound more British than Texan, "Not you too!"

Texas said, "I'll be darned! That's my favorite place to visit!"

Nichole said, "What...? I like to do that sometimes."

I said, "It makes me sound uneducated... That is why I don't like Texan accents."

Texas sulks in a corner... I said, "Mne zhal, Dallas! I didn't mean you sound stupid."

Germany said, "I'm Ludwig Beilschmidt."

Prussia said," Kessese! I'm Gillbert ze Awesome! Ludwig ez mine Broder."

I said, "What Countries are you two?"

Germany said, "Germany."

Prussia said, "I'm Prussia who ez still awesome!"

I said, "I don't think I'm Prussian but I'm half German."

Germany said, "Really? Zat's vudabar!"

Spain said, "Holla! I'm Antonio Fernandez Carriedo."

Romano said, "Shut up you Tomato Bastard!"

I said, "Hi Antonio. Who's the guy who said Tomato Bastard?"

Italy said, "Ve... zat ez my big brother Romano! He's actually nice around girls."

Romano said, while blushing, "Sh-shut up Feli. My name's Lovino Vargas."

I said, "Hi Lovino..." I think: he's a little rough around the edges but I'm sure we could be friends.

,France said, "I'm Francis Bonnefoy... You want to see how big My Eiffel Tower is, no?" While having the roses randomly appearing and he blew a kiss at me.

Britain said, "Who said she even liked you, You Git!"

I said, "I don't..." I think: I don't like him... At All.

France is not listening and said, "Who said she would like your dreary home?!"

England said, "You take that back you cheese-eating surrender monkey!"

France is getting strangled while Russia kols at him.

I ask, "Does this always happen?" -_-'

Lithuania said, "Da... but normally Mr. Russia isn't involved. H-hello there."

I ask, "Hi... What is your name? You met me before but I don't think you would remember..." I giggle.

Lithuania said, "I'm Toris Laurinaitis."

I laugh, "You met me as Naruto."

Lithuania said, "T-that was you?!" He mumbles, "I can't believe I thought you were gay..."

Russia said, "Hmm? What was that Toris?"

Lithuania said, "N-nothing!"

I giggle, "It's fine, da."

Estonia shook my hand and said, "Hello, I'm Eduard von Bock."

Latvia said, while shaking like a leaf, "A-and I-I'm R-Ravis G-Galante..."

Germany said, "As much as the introductions are fun, we have a meeting to get to. So eat!"

I think as I sit down between Prussia and Nichole: I wonder why they are so scared.

*after everyone orders*

Prussia randomly asks, "Do you know vy they are so sckairt, Frau?"

I said, "Nyet."

Prussia said,"It's because of him." He gestures to Ivan.

I shake my head, "I don't believe that..."

Prussia said, "He's dangerous! Don't be fooled by his childlike ways. If you let your guard down around him, he might try to kill you, or worse. Stay away from him, Frau!"

I said, "He won't. I trust him."

Prussia said, "Zen you are an idiot. You don't know him like I do... We're countries, we're immortal."

I whispered so softly that only Prussia and Nichole could hear me, "I love him..." I think: Wow... I can't believe I said that out loud.

Prussia said, " VAT!?"

I said, "You heard me. Nothing you can say can change that."

Prussia said, "You dunkoff! Are you insane?!" -"dumbass"-

I said, "Maybe! I don't know!"

Russia said, behind me, "What are you talking about, Gilbert?"

Prussia said, "None of your business! You stay away from me!" He leaves.

Russia said, "Oh well."

Germany said nothing.

I blush while saying, "I told him I liked Ivan and he called me insane."

Belarus said, "Stay away from My Brother!" She had snuck in while I was talking to Dallas.

Russia while shaking said, "N-natalia..."

I said, "What?!" I think: He hasn't told me that his sister is wierd...

Belarus said, "We are going to be married so he's mine!"

I said, "Well... I already have a boyfriend."

Belarus glares at me. I am scared but don't show it.

I said, "Really... his name is Kiba." I internally wince at that.

Nichole chimed in, "She meant she liked him as a friend..."

Russia said, somewhat gloomy and scared, "She... is... frient, da."

I said, "Da..." I thought: Well... he only likes me like that anyway..."

Belarus said, "As long as she knows her place."

I said, "D-da." I think: She might suspect me...

Belarus didn't say anything.

I said, "I mean... yes."

Belarus said, "Humph..."

*after she left*

I said, "Wow... she always like that?"

Russia is depressed as he said, "Da..."

I said, "It's okay... Everyone has wierd... family members." I get depressed too.

Germany said, "It's time to get back to ze meeting."

Russia said, "Da."

I said, "Bye Ivan... It was good seeing Ya'll."

*sometime later*

I said, "Why don't we see Mt. Fuji?"

Nichole said, "Why not, that sounds fun."

*at Mt. Fuji*

I said, "Wow... It's so blue... and beautiful."

Nichole said, "Did you know America tried to paint it red?"

I said, "I wonder why he did that...?"

America said, suddenly behind us, "My boss told me to and we just got done with our meeting."

Japan said, "He ran out of paint."

I said, "Ivan!" then I hug him.

Russia said, "Kisa..." then he hugged me back.

America said, "Dude, not cool Japan."

I said, "Did he try to do something like that to other countries?", after I detached myself from Ivan.

Russia giggles and said, "Da... he did that to me."

America blushed and said, "Don't tell her dude..."

Russia said, "25cm condoms in bulk from extra-small size in Russia, da?" ^J^

America said, "I told you not to tell her dude."

I said, "25cms... Are you Nichole's penpal?"

America said, while giving Nichole a high five, "What's up Desertfox?"

My best friend said, "The sky, dude."

America suddenly realized hadn't argued with Russia then said, "25 CMS IS NOT EXTRA SMALL YOU COMMIE BASTARD!"

Russia said, teasingly, "Sure zey aren't comrade..."

Texas said, while leaning on America and smiling, "I set it up, Darlin."

I blush while thinking: If 25cms is XS in Russia... What is Ivan's size?

Russia said, as he puts a hand on my forehead, "Hm? Are you gettink sick Little One?"

I get a shade darker... and say, "Nyet! Nyet!"

Russia said, concerned, "You sure? You feel varm comrade..."

I of course blush redder since he is so close and touching me at the same time, "... I'm fine."

Russia takes his hand away as he said, "If you're sure..."

I said, "Da..." as I start to get my normal color back.

He stares at me with a blank stare... Russia thinking: She is so funny...

I said, "What is it...?" I think: If he continues staring at me like that... I'll blush again.

Russia smiles then said, "You're funny, Little One." He thought: And Cute.

I think: So... It's my imagination then... he doesn't like me like that...

I look at the mountain; then say, "Isn't it beautiful Ivan...?"

Russia looks at me and said, "Yeah... beautiful."

I'm not paying attention because I ask, "What do you want to do on your last day?"

He said, "Hmm... I don't know, da? I'f been here a few times before."

I turn my head and look at the sunset where it made the mountain to black and purple and red accents around it, "Ahh... The sunset is so pretty, da?"

Russia said, while looking at me, "Da... pretty."

I glance at Russia who I caught looking at me as I blush.

Russia giggles and looks back at the sunset, "Little One is silly."

I said, "I think this sunset is one of the loveliest I had ever seen."

Russia said, "Yeah... maybe... Hey, Little One? D-do you think zat you coult come to my house one day?"

I blush, "M-maybe. It depends on Lady Tsunade..."

Russia said, "I see..."

I said, "Ivan... A-are you going to visit my house soon?" I think suddenly on an idea: Kiba would never see it coming!

I continued, "How many of you up for pranking someone...?"

Russia said, with a sigh, "Ve shall see Little One... My boss is..."

Got cut off by America, "Dude! I'm great at that!"

I said, "I was thinking that Nichole and I get revenge for Nightmare in Kohana... Nichole is your mom's house all empty

and spooky...?"

Nichole said, "It's an old Kitsune mansion... so yes."

I said, "We scare Kiba by having a ghost hunt there... And we all disappeared."

Britain said, "I think it's a bloody good idea!"

Texas said, "Sounds more fun than a rodeo! I'm in!"

Russia said, "Sounds fun, da?"

Japan said, "What wirl we be doing to scare your... friend?"

I said, "There is a ghost killer on the loose in that house... But the killer is no ghost... I die first since I came up the idea..."

America said, "But who gets to play the killer?"

Everyone looks at Russia, Russia says, "Vhat?"

I said, "Hmm..." as I circle around him doing an assessment, "When his face gets darker and he kol's... He would make a nice psychopath..."

He said, "Oh..."

I hug him, "No one would even suspect you!"

Russia laughs, "Fufu... Of course not. I hide dark secret sat no one would vill guess because of my sweet face."

France didn't say anything... I suspect he might be deciding whither or not to pee himself.

I think:... What if it's chains and whips? I blush. I let go suddenly and think: I can handle that...

Russia stairs off and said, "An evil secret..." with purple aura and muttering.

I said, "Are you okay Ivan...?"

Russia mutters, "My blood boils vhenefer I think of how I can tvist their rotten faces..."

I hug him, "It's okay..."

Russia starts kolkoling.

Russia's aura dies down...

Texas said, "Holy Tarnation! She's calming down Russia!" He thinks:If I was sittin on a fence right now I would fall flat on my ass.

I hug him tighter, "... It's okay."

Russia sighs and hugs me back, "Da..."

I said, "You feel better now, da?"

Lithuania -_-" He thinks:I don't know who I'm more scared of now... him or her.

Russia hugs tighter, "Da."

I said, "Good..."

Russia is still hugging me very tightly...

I said, "... Ivan... I'm starting to not be able to breathe..."

Russia said, "Mne zhal." Then he let me go. I only separated enough that I am still within his arm's reach.

I suddenly realized what he meant, "Mne zhal is I'm sorry in Russian, da?"

Russia said, "Da."

I suddenly draw closer to him about to kiss him then I remember Kiba... "Mne zhal..."

Russia said, "Chto?"

I blush, "Nyet... Nyet..." then I go next to Nichole.

Russia is confused, "...?" He thinks: Did I do somezing wrong? With a hurt expression on his face.

Nichole said nothing. She thought:Kat was about to kiss him... was she?

I said, "Mne zhal..."

Russia said, "Is fine..." he thought: Is Kat scarit...?

I feel guilty but say nothing.

Japan suddenly broke the silence with, "It's getting rate... We shourd go and rest for tomorrow..."

I agreed, "Da... Bye Ivan."

Russia said, "You're silly Kisa... I'm still not leafing till tomorrow..."

I said, "Da... Just in case I forget to tell you."

Russia giggles.

*The next morning*

A bird pecks at our window and I throw a pillow at it.

Nichole said, 30 minutes later, "Time to go Kat!"

I fall out of bed and said, "Chto!"

Naruto said, "Get up! This is no time to be lying around!"

I get up dazed gets my sunflower ninja outfit heads to the bathroom gets out running with my clothes on to out the door.

Ivan sighed while I was in the bathroom, "Happy birthday to me..."He thought: I didn't get to see moi Podsolnechnik before I... then he turned around and saw my outfit, "Podsolnechnika!" Then he tackle hugged me to the ground.

I blush because my face is so close to his, "... Ivan..."

He is hugging me so tight my boobs are flattened, he said, "Da?"

I said, "Why do you call me Podsolnechnik...?"

Russia, still not letting go, "Because..."

I say, while interrupting him, "... I can't breathe."

Russia said while letting go and getting up, "Oh... Sorry Kisa."

Lithuania bursts in then said, "Mr. Russia! We have to get there before your birthday party!"

I ask while caught completely off guard, "Chto! When is your birthday?"

Russia said, "But my birthday is today Litva..."

I said, "Happy Birthday!" Thinking: I wish he told me sooner...

Lithuania said, "Your party is tomorrow Mr. Russia."

Russia said, "Oh... okay... maybe you can come for Christmas, da?"

I said, while confused, "But Christmas isn't until next year..."

Russia laughed, "You silly... Christmas at my house is January 7th."

I said, "I have to ask Lady Tsunade but maybe... lean down..."

Russia is confused but said, "Okay Little One." then leaned down.

I kiss his cheek, "I'll try my best to be there."

Russia with a small blush, "S-spasibo..."

I let him go because I was tempted to kiss him properly but I knew that wouldn't be fair to Kiba... so I said, "When can I see you again?"

Russia smiles then said, "Dasvidanya, Comrade." Then he left without me saying goodbye. I now feel sad.

Nichole said, "Hey Kat, you there?"

I said, "The man who stole my heart without him knowing it... Didn't let me say goodbye."

Nichole pats my back comforting me.

*Meanwhile with Russia*

Russia sighs, "I miss my Podsolnechnik... I doubt she knev it but she varmed up my frozen heart..."

Lithuania thinks: I knew he had changed. He tried to reassure him, "Don't worry Mr. Russia... I'm sure you'll see her soon."

Russia said, "I hope so, da."

*meanwhile back with me*

I call Lady Tsunade: Hello my Lady... I just got invited to go on a mission of peace with the country of Russia. May I go?"

Lady Tsunade said, over the phone, "Maybe... But you have to return to the village before you go again."

I said, over the phone, "My Lady... his birthday party is tomorrow..."

Tsunade said, "No, you have to come back here an report to me."

I sigh, "Da... I mean, Yes, My Lady." Then I hang up.

*meanwhile with Russia at the airport*

Russia looks at the weather channel for Russia, "It looks like General Vinter doesn't vant to play nice this vhole veek. Ve might hafe to delay my party, da?"

Lithuania sighed, "It seems that vay sir..."

*3 long days later in the Hidden Leaf*

After we sign in, I saw him. "... Kiba."

He saw me too, as I said, "I need to talk to you in private... at my house."

He said, "Fine..." then walked off.

*At my house*

I get straight down to business, "Kiba... I'm not changing my mind. I want our breakup to be final."

Kiba stony faced...

I said, "Mne zhal..."

Kiba said, "What?"

I said, "It means I'm sorry in Russian... I'm in love Kiba... with someone else. I wasn't looking for it... it just happened. He just likes me as a friend though... I did nothing with him that I wouldn't do with Nichole." After I said that I realized that I lied on the last statement... Oops. The ear incident and almost kissing him makes that not true.

He stares at me for a second then said, "I see..." then he left.

I take a long hot shower, pack for Russia and cursing myself for only having cute pjs... Kiba was being sarcastic the first time he saw them. Then I go to Lady Tsunade's.

Me: Wow... Finally first chapter down in my second story!

Nichole: Took you long enough!

Amber: ... Wow... I wasn't in this chapter at all.

Me: Amber I loves you. I will include you soon My sister.

Amber: ... Fine. Do another side story?

Me: Even better... You'll be in the Revenge of Kohana chapter!

Amber: Yay!

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