AN: The story begins during episode 112 in Shippuden, at the end of the Three Tales Arc. I do not own Naruto or any of the characters, except my OCs.

Chapter 1: Change of plans

"I don't understand. How come the three of you aren't concerned about where Yukimaru disappeared too?" Sakura questioned Naruto, Kakashi, and Yamato. The three were very calm, and didn't even seem to care that the young boy disappeared last night.

Kakashi sighed, "listen Sakura, it's not are concern what happened to him, so as soon as the ninja sent to relieve us arrive, we are heading back to the village. So no more talk of Yukimaru, understand?"

"Yes sir." The concerned group replied sadly. Yamato scanned over the worried faces of Sakura, Shizune, Ino, Hinata, Lee, and Tenten. Then he looked up at the top of the stairs, where Shino, Sai, and Kiba stood patiently, and then he landed gaze upon Naruto, who was calmly putting on his shoes. He looked back up at Sakura, who was also watching Naruto. She looked up at her captain, feeling his stare, and he gave her a reassuring smile.

"Don't worry. I am sure everything will be fine once we get back to the village." Yamato reassured the group, who cheered up a little.

"Alright let's go home!" Kiba exclaimed, "I can't wait to get home and have some real food! Right Akamaru!" Akamaru barked happily in reply. Naruto and Kiba began to excitedly discuss what they would eat first when they got back. Everyone was cheered up by the excitement of the two Knuckleheads, and even joined in on the discussion.

Then out of nowhere a woman's voice spoke up. "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there has been a change of plans." Everyone turned their attention to the open door. Standing in the door way was two ANBU. One was a woman with long light blue hair. She was about Shizune's height and age, and was wearing a mask with green swirls on it. The other was a boy, who seemed to be a year or two younger than the rookie nine. He was about around the same height as the girls. He had short brown hair, and wore a mask with red, jagged lines on it. Both of them wore the typical ANBU apparel, and had the ANBU marking on their right upper arm. Between the two was a big bag, packed full with stuff.

"What do you mean there has been a change of plans?" Shizune questioned the two skeptically. The woman stepped forward and handed Shizune a scroll. She read over it carefully, and when she finished, she rolled it back up and sighed. She turned so that she could face the group. "It seems that there was a report that some ninja from an enemy village, have appeared in the area. We have been asked to stay a bit longer, and find them. Then we are asked to eliminate them. These two ANBU are to stay and assist us until the mission is complete and replacements take our place to guard the lake. This has been ordered by Lady Tsunade."

Sakura stepped forward, "But we are in no condition to fight. We are injured and tired, we can't possibly do anything."

"Not to mention that we only have enough supplies to make it back to the village." Shino said from the top of the stairs.

"No need to worry! That's what the backpack is for. It's filled with the necessary medical supplies that you need, and it has the supplies we need to carry out the mission. Also, we don't have to start the mission right now; you guys can rest up a bit first." The woman ANBU announced proudly to the group.

Tenten sighed heavily, "Well I guess we have no other choice but to carry out the mission assigned."

Kiba slumped to the floor. He said annoyed, "Orders are orders." A little disappointed though, he grumbled under his breath, "Even though I would prefer to order food."

The ANBU women looked around, and spoke up. "Oh! I almost forgot! I have yet to introduce us yet. Forgive me. You can call me Liana, and you can call him," she pointed at the ANBU next to her, "Ikizu. But, just a little heads up, Ikizu doesn't talk at all, so if you need something don't bother asking him."

Kakashi stood up and faced the ANBU. He introduced himself and everyone else, "I am Kaka-"

"Kakashi Hatake," Liana said suddenly, and glancing at each individual as she continued, "Captain Yamato, Lady Shizune, Naruto, Sakura, Tenten, Hinata, Ino, Lee, Sai, Shino, and Kiba. We were already given the information on the 12 of you when we were given the assignment." She spoke cheerfully. Kakashi nodded his head slightly, having already guessed that was the case.

Shizune stepped forward, "In that case we will go head and start healing everyone, and begin resting." Liana nodded, and helped Shizune take the bag upstairs. Everyone else looked around at each other, and then slowly began to head back to the room to be healed. Until only Ikizu was left standing at the entrance and Kiba was still grumbling to himself, leaning against the railing at the top of the stairs. Akamaru sat next to Kiba, but looked down at the ANBU. Then Ikizu turned and went outside to look around the surrounding area.

AN: This was my first chapter, I hope you enjoyed. I plan on posting the next chapters as soon as possible.