Lauren meets Dei-Dei (Laurens P.O.V)

I smiled to myself, laying my head onto my pillow, letting sleep come without a second thought.

Lauren

I sat up, looking around my room. The pale walls that surrounded me were bare, with a single window by my bed. I pulled the sheets off of me, before climbing out of bed. I stretched as I stood in the middle of the room, before wandering over to the wardrobe.

I opened the doors, and pulling out a plain black skirt that went just above my knees, with a white top with various things decorating it. I moved the clothes around and pulled out a black elbow length jacket, that went to the bottom of my ribs.

I walked away, and searched around my room for my black opaque footless tights. I found them and quickly dress myself, putting on my medical and weapon pouches on that were on the bedside table.

I brushed my short brown hair, before running some gel through it, giving myself a sort of messy hair look. After that I tied my headband around my forehead, before slipping on some pumps as I left the flat I shared with Emma and Kakashi.

I walked slowly through the streets of Konoha, alone in the low summer sun. Few people were about, the ninja's that were currently here were resting or training in the surrounding grounds.

I smiled to myself, as I heard the distant sound of weapons falling to the floor, and the call of simple jutsu's. I could hear the sensei's calling to the team as they made a mistake, the students begrudgingly ended their various spars to listen.

I walked through the streets on my own, reminiscing about times when it was just me, Emily and Emma. When we were our own three man squad with Anko as our sensai. We were a good team, and even better friends.

Over the years ranks and boys had managed to change them. Emma met Kakashi, and they moved in together, Emily moved to the sand to be with Gaara, and I thought me and Shikamaru had it all.

But now, here I am, a single ninja. Things happen, and me and Shikamaru are now apart, and he is with Temari.

I sighed to myself. I wasn't unhappy about the break up, he was happier with her anyway, and I was getting fed up of the constant winds that seemed to stalk me, but more the things that happened after it. Or should I say the lack of things that had happened.

The days seemed to just crawl by, nothing new seemed to happen. I went on a mission, came home, trained, then went on a new mission.

And that was where I was headed to now.

I climbed the steps of the hokages office, and entered the large door.

LfAiUhRcEvN

I left the gate, jumping into the high trees as I ran, a small smile on my face.

I had a new mission, not an easy one that would return me home soon, but one from which I may not return. A challenge.

L1A2U3R4E5N

A few hours later, I jumped down for a small rest, leaning my back on a tree that bordered the area.

I pulled my bag of my back, and rummaged through it, pulling out a large bottle of water.

I pulled it out and took a few thirsty sips from it, my eyes gazing over the battle scared trees that stood above me.

I heard a small movement from around me, and three cloaked figures dashed out, presenting themselves before me, their hats hiding their faces, the cloaks decorated by a few red clouds.

I placed my drink on the floor, and slowly stood up from where I was currently sat.

I slid my hand slowly into the weapon pouch on my leg, and clutched a kunai. I didn't move, but waited for them to make the first move.

I stood their carefully unsure of what to do, before a chakra string darted out of one of the figures. I jumped to the side just enough so that I could avoid the string, instantly regretting it, as the string latched onto a tree. The body the string came from pulled harshly on the string, and it fell down. I dived out of the way, leaves clogging my sight.

I stood there, readying myself for their next move, but I couldn't wait any longer. I dug deep into my pocket, a with drew a scroll. I bit my finger drawing blood from it, and swiped it across the paper as I unrolled it.

A waist high wolf appeared by my side. Her white coats silvery sheen caught the sun, a smile coming to my face as my guardian came. I felt some small wolves ears appear on my own head, as well as a tail.

I smiled as this happened, and leant down so I could whisper to her.

"Ready?" I whispered into her ear.

Faelen let out a small howl, followed by a slight nod of her head. I got down on all fours with her and said the justsu aloud.

"Man-Beast Ultimate Taijutsu: Fang Over Fang!" I said aloud. Two tornadoes started up, me and Faelen in them. The two grey coloured spirals moved, darting around the clearing, cutting up the trees as they went. The three men jumped back and into the bushes for cover. The move soon ended, and we both stood in the clearing, the three men jumping back in. I recalled Faelen and stood their waiting.

They threw their hats off, followed by their cloaks, the material caught the slight breeze, and slowly fluttered to the floor, before landing in a messy heap.

I look over the three before.

"Sasori… Deidara… Tobi," I said, saying their names, one at a time, glancing briefly at each. I noticed a smirk make its way across the blondes face, while the other two readied their weapons, sending them at me in one easy motion. I went to dodge them, but before I had the chance to move, I felt a muscular body wrap itself around mine, launching us into the air together.

"Deidara, what that hell are you doing?" One of his fairly amused partners yelled at him from below.

"What do you think?" Deidara replied. I felt my feet touch a soft, yet firm surface, and I opened one eye sheepishly.

"Can you tell me?" I asked him, stepping back slightly on the bird.

"Kidnapping you," He said with a smirk, kissing me lightly on the head, making me shudder, no matter how cute he was.

Emma Leaves (Emma's Birthday)

I leant my head on the pillow, letting sleep overcome me.

Emma

I woke up, on the sofa in the front room, and instantly jumped into action.

I threw my clothes into a scroll I had stretched out on the floor around me, packing my weapons and medical gear as I went.

I sealed the scroll, and shoved it onto the bag I had on my back, along with the other scroll, closing it as much as I could, the tips of the scrolls hanging out the top.

I smiled to myself, knowing that leaving Kakashi was the best thing for him, especially with Rin back.

I stood on the window, and glanced back into the room I used to call home, my short, red skirt billowing around me, making me glad I had had the sense to slip on some pink leggings.

I jumped into the tree outside my window, then I landed firmly on the floor. I walked slowly along the streets, heading towards the gate. I had no one to inform that I was leaving, I had notified the Hokage at an earlier hour, and Lauren was the one I had left to see, packing was just so me and Lauren didn't have to go back, that could be awkward.

I had reached the gates, and jumped into the trees, not bothering to hurry. I reached into a side pocket on bag, and pulled out the map on which I had located my destination. I examined it, nodding to myself slightly. I put it back and sped up, realising I had more distance to cover then I thought. Lauren had had a two hour head start, and chances are that she won't stop till night fall, leaving me to travel for about two hours after dark.

Emma

By now I had been travelling for about three hours, and still couldn't afford to take a break. Up ahead a gap lay amongst the trees, with scaring on the trees, recent at that.

I went closer to the area, jumping down into a gap of one of the sprawled branches of the tree.

I looked around, leaves covered the area, the floor obscured by them, a few drops of blood lay on a few leaves. I walked over to were the still wet blood lay, and knelt closer to it. I looked up towards the trees, the engravings on them deeper then what a normal weapon could do, so it had to have been from a jutsu.

I walked towards it too get a closer look. I ran my hand along it, fingering the deep chunks that had been taken out of the tree. In the splinters, there was hints of brown hair and clay.

I glanced up, noticing the tracks that had carved themselves into the trees above, that could only come from Fang Over Fang. I knew it had to be her, as Lauren had come this way, so she must have used it when she passed through here.

This was bad, where was she!?

EEMMMMAA

I had been sensing someone following me for a while, and it had not yet ceased. I had not bothered to stop to check it out as of yet, due to the time I had left, if any. But now I needed to know who it was, they had been following me for an hour now, which meant that they more then just coincidently following me.

I stopped, crouching on the branch. The steps also stop. I suddenly jerked up, and ran to the right, and they followed. I smirked, and spun round, jumping backwards. They were still behind me (now they should be in my vision) but I couldn't see them, so I threw a kunai carelessly towards the sound.

I was expecting them to return the weapons, but instead a cloaked figure came out of the trees around me, and pulled the bandages of the blade, the white strips of material fluttering like butterflies.

I moved quickly but the blade caught me on the side of the stomach, leaving a large gash along my side.

Before I had a chance to recover another person dashed out and slammed me into a near by tree. I gasped in surprise, some blood leaving my mouth as that happened.

"Who are you?" The figure asked me, pinning me to the tree. I looked away advising his eyes, the moment I caught that glimpse of red in them. The other one came closer, reattaching his sword to his back, the blue skin on his hand identifying him as Kisame.

"What… what does it matter to you!" I hissed, spitting out the blood. He grabbed my chin harshly and turned my face to face him. As he did so I clenched my eyes shut not daring to open them.

"I asked you a question, and that was not an answer," He stated. "Answer my question, then I will answer yours."

"My name is…" I started, hesitating slightly, but the increasing pressure on my jaw urged me to continue. "Emma Koizumi."

I opened my eye a fraction, wanting to see his reaction, but I avoided any eye contact. I noticed him smirking slightly, and shut my eyes again.

"Why, why are you smirking?" I asked him, trying to keep the nerves out of my voice.

"No reason," He said, letting me go. "And that answers both questions."

I slunk down the tree, blood pouring from the wound on my side. Kisame walked towards me, evil glint in his eye, drawing his sword out. He swung at me catching my legs. I yelped slightly, as it cut my leg, adding the blood oozing from my body. I couldn't help but wander what my mum would do if she walked into my bedroom right now.

"What do you think you are doing?" Itachi asked Kisame.

"Our orders. Kill the girl on sight." Kisame replied calming, halting in his actions none the less.

"Well I have new plans for her," Itachi stated. "Can you stand?"

I nodded, and stood, and tried walking, swaying, almost falling as I did so, but Itachi caught me just in time.

"I take that as a no then," He said, sweeping me into his arms bridal style.

"Where are you taking me?" I asked, gulping.

"You'll see," He replied smirking as he did so.

Emily Returns? (Emilys P.O.V)

"That's it for today, we will carry on on Wednesday," Mr Appleton told us, as the bell rang out, signalling the end of the school week, and the beginning of the weekend at last.

I walked happily to my bag, chatting away to Emma, Catie and Gillian and we went, discussing anything we needed to improve for next time.

I grabbed my stuff, and waved goodbye to them, setting of to meet Annie and Lauren.

I walked into the quad, and saw them walking towards me. I smiled, and waved, standing where I was, waiting for them to reach me.

I sped home, not paying attention to what the girls I was walking with were saying. Lauren seemed just as eager as I was to get home, so we could sleep, and go to the nin world.

Emmmmily

I sat on my bed, pondering as to whether I should leave a simple note under my bed, just in case something happened when I was asleep, explaining to my nan not to worry or to call an ambulance… that's the last thing I would need.

I decided to do so, and grabbed a near by school book, ripping a free page out of it. I stood up, page in my hand. I walked to my desk, and grabbed a pen that lay there.

I took a seat on my computer chair, swirling around on it a few times, not being able to sit on the chair without doing so first.

When I felt that any more spinning would make me sick, I stopped, and held my pen loosely in my hand, and began to scrawl some writing, that was barely readable due to how dizzy I was.

Nan… just to warn you, that no matter what happens, do not try to wake me from this sleep. I know that this could be the single hardest instruction for you to carry out, but its for the best.

When I sleep, a weird thing happens. I awake in a different world, a world me Emma, and Lauren call the Nin world.

In this world, we are three years older then we are here, and we possess skills that is hard for anyone else to comprehend. We become ninjas… if you want to know more then we go to the anime world of Naruto.

I know this is a lot for you to take in, but it is weirder for us to get our heads around.

One day I may explain this too you in person, but for now this is warning note, as whatever happens to our bodies when we are in that world, happens to us in this world also.

So when blood may be pouring from my side, the best thing for me to do is stay asleep, as they can heal me better than any medicine can here.

In case this happens, the best thing to do would be to go into my drawers, the third one from the top, and hit the button on it. Ask no questions as to why, just do it!

All my Love Emily.

I smiled to myself as I read it over. It may not make sense if she just read it, but when the time comes it will.

I folder the note in half and in block capitals wrote;

DO NOT BIN… SAVE FOR EMERGENCY!

I left the note on the table, as I grabbed the black device on the side, pushing it into my pocket. I picked up the note, and walked over to my bed, the note resting underneath my hand, as I let myself drift into the sweet slumber I had been waiting for all day.

Emmeely

I awoke slowly. I sat up and stretched my arms, gazing around the room.

The door opened and Gaara stood in the doorway, his face giving away no trace of what he was thinking.

"If you don't mind, I need to get dressed," I muttered sleepily. He nodded, smirking slightly, before leaving the room, shutting the door quietly behind him.

I slide out of the bed I shared with Gaara and went over to the wardrobe pulling out my normal everyday clothes, of a simple short skirt, a pale blue colour, with a white top, and white leggings. Over that I put on a small jacket that reached my elbows and ribs.

"You can come in now," I told him. Instantly the door opened, and he leaned in the door way, just looking at me. I stood their quietly as he eyes stayed on my body. Finally he let out a small sigh.

"Are you sure this is what you want?" He asked me, his voice steady. I nodded slightly, only enough for him to see the slight movement. "You know I can't come with you right?"

"I know…" I replied, sighing slightly. "It's just you are always so busy here, and I have few friends. I am lonely, and I miss Konoha."

He nodded, having heard this all before.

"I will visit as often as I can," I informed him. He smiled slightly as I said that, walking towards me.

"Do you need an escort?" He asked me. Tilting my head up to his.

"It would be a wasted journey for them," I replied, as he kissed me softly on the lips. "Plus I can protect myself, thank you."

He laughed slightly, and pulled me into a hug, squeezing me tightly. I smiled, and hugged him back.

As we let each other go, we took a deep breath, a sad smile on both of our faces.

"Well, lets help you pack then," He said, pulling out a few scrolls.

Emmiiiillly

I walked out of the gate, turning my head back and waving to Gaara who stood in the entrance, watching me go.

I gave one last sad wave before jumping into the trees, dashing back to Konoha, just wanting to get home, to see my friends again.

Eeeeemmmmaaaarrrlly

I jumped down from the trees the moment the gate was in view, and began to walk the rest of the way. Any earlier desperation was now untraceable in the way I walked, like I was just going for a leisurely stroll.

I dropped my bag down from my shoulders, swinging it slightly as I swung my hands gently back and forth, in time with my slow footsteps. I tilted my head up, looking at the sky, gazing at the few clouds that happened to be there, trying to guess a shape or thing it resembled.

Before I knew it, I was walking through the gate, and into the normal hustle and bustle of Konoha. Not wanting to hit some unsuspecting person with my bag, I stopping swinging it and put it back on my back.

The shops that lined the roads were full of various objects, weapons and food, giving of the most luxurious smell, better then I remembered. The smile that occupied my face soon turned to a beam, as I saw young children playing 'ninja', and various older ninja's running through the streets, notes in hand, urgency written on their faces.

I walked the long way through the city, running into Moegi and Konoharmaru holding hands. I stood there grinning at them, while they held hands, red in the face. They looked at each other then back to me, sheepish grins on their faces. They gave me a weak smile, and ran off, while I giggled slightly too myself.

After an hour of running into unexpected couples, I eventually collapsed on Lauren, Emma and Kakashi's doorstep. I pulled my bag of my back, placing it in my lap, pulling the on the zip, till it opened. I dug my hand deep into the bag, clasping my hand onto the metal thing that's shape resembled a key. I pulled my hand out, examining the key to make sure it was the right one. I smiled to myself when I saw it was, my cheeks aching as I did so, making me realise that I hadn't stopped smiling since I jumped out of the trees by the gate.

I put the key on the ground beside me, lifting my hand to my cheeks, rubbing them gently, a small amount of chakra laced in my hand as I did so.

Soon after my cheeks were feeling back to normal, and I grabbed the keys that were on the floor at my side, holding my bag in my other hand.

I stood up, and pushed the key into the lock, turning it with the required amount of force. Leaving the keys in the lock, I kicked the door open gently, stepping inside, removing the keys from the door, as shutting it behind me.

I gasped as I looked around the deserted flat, dust covering the floor, and the few furnishings that remained.

I ran out of the flat, not bothering to lock the door behind me, for there was nothing left for a burglar to steal.

Emmily

I jumped onto a roof of a nearby building, then onto the balcony of the Hokage's office. I knocked on the window once, before jumping through an open one.

"Emily…. What a surprise!" Tsunade exclaimed, turning in her chair to face me.

"Lets not bother with pleasantries," I stated, looking her in the eye. "We both know why I am here."

She took a long drink from the glass that before her, then turned to me, a guilty look in her eyes. She sat there not saying anything, before sighing, much like the way Gaara did, before answering me.

"Ok, I can honestly say I have no idea where they are," She informed me with I sigh.

"How long have they been missing for then?" I asked her.

"Three days, this will be the fourth day," She said with a sigh. "Why don't you know this, haven't they said anything back in your world?"

"We haven't been able to talk, we haven't had a free second, though I must say they haven't been looking to well…" I said. "What was their mission?"

"It wouldn't make any difference if you knew it or not, that's irrelevant," She informed me. I couldn't waste anymore time stood here talking to Tsunade, she knew nothing. I saluted to her making her laugh slightly, but just as I was about to jump out of the window, I felt Tsunade's hand upon my shoulder, softly holding me back. I turned to face her, a questioning expression on my face.

"Emily…" She started, the tone in her voice making me give her all my attention, that was currently wondering, due to what I had just found out. "You do realise no one can find out about what you can do… here or where you are originally from?"

"I know, I don't need reminding…" I started, before she cut me off.

"As people here know," She said, fear hinting in her usually calm voice.

"Who?" I asked, but before she could answer someone walked in the room. She gave me a look, as in to say sorry, before I jumped out of the window, my head swimming with thoughts, two worrying me more then others; why hadn't they beeped me, that's what they were for!? And who knew our secret?