"Thank you for coming to speak with me on such short notice, Yama." Tsunade said with smile.

Yama nodded. "What is it you need, Lady Tsunade?"

"Well, there is a couple from Sunagakure that is coming here."

"Couple?"

"Well, they are a couple, but they are also Jounins who work in a pair." Tsunade explained.

Yama nodded as he leaned against the wall. "So, what? You need me to look after them or something?"

"They are both sixteen, almost seventeen. They are extremely important guests to the leaf village. I asked for their help in an upcoming mission."

"I don't get where I come in..?"

"I am sending you, your squad, and them on this mission."

"Wha? I was never told about a mission!"

"You are now. It's an A rank, so that is why I needed these two sand shinobi."

"W-well, who are they?"

"Uma Minako, and Hiroshimo Hibiki."

"Uma? But isn't that-"

"No. She is not a monster like she was before. This man seems to be able to control her from slipping into insanity."

"Oh, well... that's good then." Yama said nervously.

"Yes. So, I have a place set up for them; I need you to meet them at the gates, they should be here any time now."

"What is this A rank mission anyway? And why would you choose my group?"

"They all just became chunins, I figured it'd be a good start for them. The mission I will speak about to all of you once they get here."

Yama nodded in understanding. "Alright, I get it."

Tsunade nodded. "So, gather up your team, explain to them what is going on while you wait for these sand shinobi."

"Yes, Tsunade." Yama answered as he bowed and walked out.

'Wonderful... Keiko may not like this...' Yama thought bitterly.

On his way out of the Hokage's office, he saw Kazuko talking with one of the villagers.

"Hey, Kazuko!" Yama called.

Kazuko looked up and smiled. He said bye to the villager before walking over to Yama. "Yama-sensai, morning." He greeted with a smirk. "Surprised you don't have Keiko hangin' off of yeah!"

Yama rolled his eyes. "Do you know where Satomi and Keiko are?"

Kazuko thought for a moment. "I saw Satomi training a while ago, and based on the time, Keiko is probably in bed; thought you'd know your own girlfriend better."

Yama sighed deeply. "Can you gather them up and meet me at the gates?"

"Hm? Why?"

"There are two villagers from the sand that are coming. We have been asked to meet them on their arrival and are going on a mission with them tomorrow."

"What is the mission?" Kazuko asked as he raised a brow at his sensai.

"I-I don't know yet... we have to wait for the sand shinobi to get here..."

Kazuko laughed. "Alright, sir. I'll see in you in a few minutes."

"Hurry, Kazuko."

Kazuko nodded before running off to the training grounds. As expected, Satomi was there training as hard as ever. "Yo, Satomi! Yama needs us at the gates! I'm going to wake up Keiko, so meet me there asap!" Before Satomi could respond, Kazuko was out of sight.

Kazuko jumped from rooftop to rooftop until he reached Keiko's apartment. He knocked heavily on the door waiting for an answer. "Keiko? Keiko get up!" He called impatiently. When there was no answer, Kazuko reached for the hidden spare key Keiko kept hidden behind her mailbox and unlocked the door to let himself him.

He sighed at the condition of her home. When he reached her bedroom, he saw her sprawled out on her bed, basically half off of it.

"Keiko..." Kazuko called. She stirred. "Keiko!" He yelled louder, kicking her foot with his own.

Keiko stirred slightly and suddenly kicked her foot out at Kazuko. "Go away!" She mumbled and flopped over on her back.

Kazuko sighed deeply. "We have to go, Hokage's orders... we need to meet Yama at the gates."

"Noooo..." Keiko held the 'o', and took a quick breath before continuing her drawn out no.

Kazuko bent over to grab a pillow and whipped it at Keiko. "Stop being a baby and get up!"

"I am not pregnant." Keiko muttered and rolled over once again.

Kazuko growled as he pulled the blankets off of Keiko and took away her pillows.

"I don't care!" Keiko grumbled.

Kazuko reached for Keiko's ankles and pulled her off the bed, her body hitting the floor with a loud 'thump'. "Care now?"

"No."

Kazuko gave up and walked out. "Fine, I'll just tell Yama to hold off the ramen party!"

"Huh?" Keiko sat up with widened eyes. "When? What? Where? Wait - I didn't hear about any sort of party."

Kazuko stopped in the doorway and shrugged with his back still to Keiko. "Well, it was planned for later, a surprise for Satomi's birthday."

"Birthday? Bleh." Keiko fell back onto her back and closed her eyes. "Wake me at the Ramen part."

"It's all free Ramen, payed by Yama, and that's all the birthday is..."

"Whatever." Keiko stood up, still in her pajama's and said, "Let's go." She walked out of her room and began to leave the apartment.

"Get dressed, idiot."

"Satomi wouldn't care."

"Would you want Yama to see you like that?" Kazuko asked, snickering.

Keiko over looked herself, and found that she was decently dressed for someone in their pajama's. "Let's go!" Keiko left her apartment and began to head down the stairs to the right.

As the two headed toward the Ramen shop, Kazuko grabbed Keiko's shoulders and began to lead her toward the gate where Yama and Satomi were already waiting.

"With great difficulty and lies, that Yama-sensai will have to pay for later, I brought her!" Kazuko annouced with a chippy grin.

"In her pajama's?" Yama asked, with an eyebrow raised.

"Whaaa...? Kazuko..." Keiko turned to glare at her friend. "What's going on here? No Ramen party?"

"Ramen party?" Yama echoed, confused.

"Yama-sensai, after the mission, take Keiko out on a date for Ramen, kay?" Kazuko stated. "Anyway, I told you already. Mission, orders, blah, blah... blah."

"Huh?" Keiko asked confused.

Yama sighed. "Lady Tsunde has a mission for us. We have to wait for two important visitors from Suna, and then will have to go back and see Lady Tsunade..."

"Whatever." Keiko said and sat on a rock beside the gate.

"Shouldn't you go and get dressed?" Satomi asked. "They are important guests."

Keiko shrugged it off and yawned. "I'll get dressed later."

Meanwhile, those who walked by and gave Keiko weird looks were returned with a snarl and a laugh from Keiko.

A little bit before the entrance of the leaf village gate, the two special guests, Minako and Hibiki, were strolling along.

"Ugh... I don't want to go here..." Minako pouted. "It's too lively..." She mumbled looking at all the green.

"Can't stand it?" Hibiki asked and laughed.

Minako looked over at Hibiki. "I can if I must... but it's annoying..."

"You'll be fine."

Minako sighed. "Yeah... so what is this mission we have to do anyway, any idea? I never remember the Kazekage telling us..."

"The leaf village needs our help to rescue a jounin that was kidnapped during a seperate mission. His location is in the Fountain Village, which is about half a week's journey. Including the fact that we to find out his location in the village and get past all the guards without drawing too much attention." Hibiki coughed. "That means no tearing peoples heads off."

Minako turned her gaze to the ground. "Yeah yeah... I know... you just better make sure you keep a close eye on me then."

"Already am." Hibiki smirked.

Minako smiled. "I'm just glad all those cuts are healed from our last mission!"

"Me too." Hibiki nodded in agreement.

Minako looked up to see the gates. "Ugh, we're here..." She growled.

"I'm guessing that's our welcome party?" Hibiki waved at those standing around the gates who looked as if they were waiting for others.

Yama smiled warmly at the two entering the gates. "You must be Hibiki and Minako?"

"Unfortunately..." Minako mumbled as she crossed her arms over her chest, trying to keep her eyes off of the busy looking people.

"Hi! I'm Keiko, and yes I am still in my pajama's." Keiko said and held out her hand to shake theirs.

Minako looked up at Keiko and frowned. "Nice hair... seems you didn't brush it either..."

"Not today I didn't." Keiko turned to growl at Kazuko.

"Ahhhh... I cannot be held responsible for your appearance!" Kazuko stated, blushing.

"It's Yama's fault." Keiko passed it off and shrugged.

"M-Me? I was just following orders!" Yama stated, baffled.

"What a lovely group you are..." Minako stated with a snicker.

"Whom we're going to treat kindly." Hibiki stated and touched Minako's arm gently.

Minako sighed deeply. "Yeah, I know..."

"So, are we going to just stand around then?" Kazuko asked Yama.

Yama shook his head. "I was told to bring all of us to Lady Tsunade once you arrived."

"Oh joy..." Minako mumbled as she looked over at Hibiki.

Hibiki leaned over so that his mouth was by Minako's ear and whispered, "Be happy about it; she's the Hokage."

Keiko simply laughed. "This is going to be interesting."

"Let's just go." Yama stated as he lead the group to the Hokage's office.

"Good morning, Hiroshimo and Uma." Tsunade greeted.

Minako leaned against a wall with her arms crossed. "Hi."

"I'm glad you were able to make it here unharmed."

"I would have killed anyone who tired to hurt us..." Minako mumbled, irritated.

"Good thing she didn't murder me because of my inproper greeting." Keiko laughed.

Minako looked over at Keiko and growled. "I don't have to put that off, you know!"

Hibiki walked across the room and held Minako's face in his hands while he kissed her softly. "I said kindly." Hibiki whispered.

Minako sighed deeply as she calmed down, glaring at Keiko before looking at the ground. "S-sorry..." She mumbled.

"Hm... good thing you're around, Hiroshimo." Tsunade said with a laugh.

"So, what is the mission?" Yama asked, changing the topic.

"Oh yes. Basically I am sending you to rescue Amino Hilma from the Fountain Village."

"Fountin Village? But that is so far away!" Kazuko complained.

"I am aware..."

"Well, why do we need them?" Kazuko asked point toward Hibiki and Minako.

"Minako excells at fighting, and Hibiki with battle strategy." Tsunade explained.

"Heh... so what are all you guys anyway? Based on your group, you are either Genins or Chunins." Minako stated with a smirk.

"We were late getting into the academy, I'd have you know!" Keiko stated, pointing her finger in Minako's face.

Yama walked over and placed a hand on Keiko's shoulder. "Would you calm down?" He asked before whispering, "Even though that guy can calm Minako, I don't wanna risk making her mad."

"What's wrong with her? Anger issues er somethin'?" Keiko shrugged.

Minako overheard Keiko and glared. "I do not have anger issues!"

"Minako Uma, calm down." Tsunade ordered.

Minako growled as she whispered to Hibiki, "I am going to kill that girl."

"That's why it's called self-control." Hibiki whispered and smiled gently at Minako.

Minako blushed at Hibiki. "You know I don't have very much of that..." She whispered.

"It isn't an easy thing to achieve." Hibiki said and gently caressed Minako's cheek.

Keiko back stepped and leaned over to Yama and whispered, "You're never like that with me."

Yama rolled his eyes. "Um... sorry?"

"Come on?" Keiko frowned. "You know, he controls her easily by feminine manipulation. Loving her to get the reaction he wants."

Yama laughed. "Well, last I checked, I'm not that guy... so I don't get why you are comparing him to me..."

"Because I love you?" Keiko pouted.

Yama laughed again as he kissed Keiko gently. "What does he have to do with you loving me?"

"The way he treats her...n' stuff." Keiko shrugged.

"If you are all done with your love... I would like to finish." Tsunade hissed.

"S-sorry, Lady Tsunade." Yama apologized as he bowed slightly.

"Heh, I was okay with it..." Minako mumbled to Hibiki with a giggle.

"My apologies, Hokage-sama." Hibiki bowed respectfully. "I just can't help how beautiful she is."

Keiko leaned against Yama and sighed longingly with her wrist against her forehead.

Minako blushed at Hibiki's comment as she leaned on his shoulder.

Yama facepalmed himself as he turned his attention back to Tsunade.

"I want the six of you to meet at the gates first thing in the morning to set out. Your mission is to save Amino undetected and return home safely. Hibiki and Yama are the leaders to this mission."

Minako giggled. "Heh... my Hibiki is a leader." She purred in his ear.

"My Yama is the leader." Keiko stated.

"Why can't I be the leader?" Satomi chipped in.

"Because you're a chunin..." Kazuko stated dully.

"I could've been a jounin by now if it weren't for my family." Satomi stated and frowned.

Kazuko ignored Satomi as he turned to face Yama. "Well, if that is all, I'm leaving, see yeah!"

Minako tugged on Hibiki's arm. "C-Can we go too?"

Yama looked over at Hibki and Minako. "There is a place set up for you two to share, if you follow me, I can lead you there."

"We would appreciate that." Hibiki replied with a smile.

Yama smiled warmly as he lead Hibiki and Minako out of the Hokage's building and to a small apartment.

"You will be staying here tonight, and when you return from the mission if you feel too drained to go right back home, you can stay here for however long you need." Yama explained.

Minako smiled at Yama before turning to Hibiki. "I call the bed!" She rushed into the apartment and flopped down on the bed, letting out a sigh of relaxation. "Hibiki come join me!" Minako called from the bedroom.

"Ah, Hibiki..." Yama asked. "Minako, is stable... right? She scares me..."

"For me." Hibiki smirked as he went over to the bed and sat down to take off his shoes. "She still has a lot to work on and she is getting there." Hibiki turned to kiss Minako quickly. "My kiss is like a neutralizer to her."

Minako buried her face into a pillow. "Stop!" She mumbled, embaressed.

Yama scratched the back of his head. "I get it... no wonder Keiko is mad at me..."

"Every relationship is different." Hibiki shrugged. "Mine just tends to be with a girl who can easily snap like that, so I have to be sure to keep her calm."

Yama laughed nervously. "Yeah, and mine is with a girl who is still mad over the fact that she doesn't remember much 'bout me..."

"Be more affectionate and make your care known to her, it works greatly." Hibiki said and turned to Minako. "Huh, darling?"

"Gaaah!" Minako groaned from in her pillow. "Stop making me blush!"

Yama stood wide eyed at the couple. "I just think it's amazing that you could... tame... Minako."

Minako snapped her head up from the pillow to glare at Yama. "I'm not an animal."

Yama stepped back with his hands up in defense. "I know that! I-I didn't mean it like that!"

Hibiki shrugged. "I tamed her and she rescued me."

Minako smiled and threw her arms around Hibiki while nodding to Yama. "It's true!"

"And she's way different than any other girl I've met. For some reason some of my tricks don't work on her." Hibiki laughed. "But I do know how to take her breath away." Hibiki turned and touched his lips to Minako's while looking deeply into her eyes, his arm snaking around her middle and pulling her into his lap.

Minako pulled away from Hibiki looking dazed as she hugged him tightly.

Yama stood awkwardly at the doorway. "Maybe I should take some tips from you two..."

Hibiki pushed Minako back onto the bed and stood up. "Well, it's been a few days since I've had my time to sleep, so if you wouldn't mind..." Hibiki yawned and streched. "Minako should get some rest too."

Minako shook her head. "I can't!" She pouted.

"I'll be here while you sleep." Hibiki murmured.

Minako still shook her head childishly.

"Well, I see you are going to ah... well, nevermind... I'll just go..." Yama said as he walked off closing the door behind him.

"I refuse to sleep." Minako told Hibiki stubbornly.

Hibiki sighed and climbed back into the bed, holding Minako closely to his body. "You will." He whispered and closed his eyes. "And you must.."

Minako cudled up against Hibiki. "I'll lay here... but wont sleep." She told him with an unexpected yawn.

"You'll eventually fall asleep." Hibiki said and yawned as well.

Minako had already fallen asleep before she could even hear the last thing Hibiki had said.

"Have a good sleep." Hibiki murmured before falling asleep himself.

AN: Yay~ New OC story! This is combined with "Torn Love" (that we didn't finish yet) and "A mission within a mission?" My sis and I love Hibiki and Minako so much that we are going to make lots of stories with them and other OC's we have :3

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