"I don't care if you don't feel the same way! Just let me stay by your side!"

It's been cold, all the way from the Icy lands 'till now, and the rays of the sun slowly melt the last of the snow off of my body. I stare at my wet clothes for a second then did a 'wet cat shake' to rid myself of the wetness. There must be a village or town somewhere… I almost laugh out loud at my thoughts. Like anyone would let me in. As I trudged on, a buzzing noise began to fill my sensitive fox ears. I shake my head violently to clear it, but it only got louder. Shrugging my shoulders tiredly, I continued the journey that had so far lasted 3 weeks already. I want to sleep and never wake up. I froze in mid-step. I shouldn't think that way. I can't give up that easily after all I've been through! I continued to walk. My pure white tail swayed in unison with my footsteps. The small sack at my hip bounced lightly with every step I took, the contents inside making only a noise I could pick up. Birds chirped as I went by and I smiled happily. It's so peaceful here. I wonder where I am. Spotting an irresistible grassy spot, in the shade of a large tree, I walked over to it. Sighing lightly as I sat down, I couldn't help wondering what my future held. Ah, I'll think about it in the morning. Scanning the area one last time before my eyes drooped closed, I chucked lightly. Or whenever I wake up.

"Hey guys! Over here! And bring a stretcher too!" I looked over at the blood trail leeding to the still figure huddled on the grass. I walk to the prone figure quickly. He or she could've been a victim of a wild beast that has been reported frequently. I crouched down to the figure and the first thing I see besides the, what it seems like shattered shoulder, is the beautiful white fox like ears and tail. I Gently turn the figure so I could see the injury better. As I turn the figure, it lets out a soft moan of pain. The girl's long hair was brushed to the side as I lift her onto the stretcher. "Let's take her. She might be young, but I sense an Incredible amount of powerful chakra in her."

My eyes slowly flutter open. It felt like I was being moved. I hear voices, rousing me completely out of sleep. What's happening?! What's going on?! I was on a stretcher, and two men were bearing it between them. I sit up quickly but immediately wished I hadn't. A shooting pain went up my injured shoulder, making me gasp softly. The third man, who was walking next to the other two, apparently heard it and came over. My first thoughts were that of panic, but now were filled with curiosity. They all had on black clothes, with red clouds. The Akatsuki. I had no idea where that thought came from but I was too focused on the men to care. "Are you O.K.?" A Raven haired man asked with slight concern in his otherwise Dark voice. "Well, if I had a shattered shoulder, I wouldn't be O.K" A blond man chuckled and was awarded a glare from the Raven haired one. "That was unnecessary, Deidara. She's just a child." O.K. So the blond one's name is Deidara. I turn to the raven haired man. "Actually. I'm fine. And I'm not a child either." I swing my legs over the side of the stretcher and jump down. As I hit the ground, I sway unsteadily. The raven haired man steadied my and I nodded in thanks. Standing up to my full height(5"2') I turn to him. "well, I'm going." As I turn to leave, a hand on my uninjured shoulder stopped me. "Actually, if you've got nowhere to stay, come with us." I felt something shift in the man's eyes and it felt familiar. I smile wolfishly, my sharp fangs showing as I did, and looked at him straight in the eye. Sharingan. I held his gaze, and he looked at me in respect. He broke eye-contact with me and nodded. "You're special, but I bet you've been cast out and alone for some time now. Come with us." It was my turn to look at him with respect. "umm…" what's that word again? "Are you the Akatsuki?" All three of them looked at me. "Smart kid. How'd you know?" The final man looked at me and spoke sarcastically. Not falling for his trap, I answer. "I don't know. It just came to me. I don't remember hearing anything about it since the 'accident'." He stood there a little confused and embarrassed that I had stood up to him. "Kisame, please don't mess with this one. We still don't know how destructive she could be." The raven haired man seemed to like talking so I let him, and politely waited for him to finish before I spoke. Unfortunately, The guy who looked like a shark spoke before I could. "Well, she doesn't seem that powerful. I bet she's harmless! Itachi, we are wasting our time with her. I don't see why we are helping this annoying, little, weakling, kid-" I didn't give him time to blink, let alone finish talking as I sent him soaring through the air. "What was-" I was done with him talking. His eyes widen fractionally as I appear in front of him briefly before slamming my foot down on his back. Hard. He plummeted to the ground and I look at him with a smile as he stood up painfully. I was in front of him once more and he held up his hands and was tense. "Annoying, little, weakling, kid, huh." I turn to Itachi. "Was he talking about me?" Itachi held a straight face but his eyes betrayed any humor he found in this. Deidara on the other hand, was laughing hard and holding his stomach. "HahHahAhahHAHahaha! You're pretty weak yourself, Kisame!" I helped Kisame up and gave him a sly wink. His eyes widen. "Deidara…" He looked at me, still laughing. "Yeah what-" I didn't give him time to finish either. He let out a loud 'ohmf' as I kicked him in the stomach, propelling him towards a tree. Just before he hit it, I got underneath him and kicked him skywards. I follow closely and grabbed the back of his shirt. With one arm, I sent him plummeting toward the earth just like Kisame had.

Back on the ground, I look at Itachi. He shook his head and said nothing. Smart move on his part. I sighed with tiredness. I swayed uncertainly and clutched my wounded shoulder. Kisame, steadied me and I look up at him in surprise. His eyes were full of respect. I glanced over at Itachi. "Come with us." I paused for a moment. Nodding slightly, Deidara and Kisame supported me as I limped wearily after Itachi. "Itachi." He ignored me. "Itachi…" He ignored me again. The two supporting me exchanged evil grins with me as they let me go. I walked swiftly over to Itachi and pounced on him before he could turn his head. "Itachi, I was talking to you." He sweat dropped as he knew what was about to happen. I leaped off the ground, still holding him, and did a back flip. Mid-way, I released him and, landing on my feet, turned in time to see him soar into a tree. "What is it?" he groaned as he got onto his feet. Smiling, I answer. "It's a really important question… for all of you…" All three lean in close to hear my question. "If I come with you… Join you… Do I…" They leaned in closer.

"Do I get to wear a cloak too?"

Kitsuna:Hey! at first I was doing this fur fun but I got carried away and it turned into a fan-fiction... I will update later so purr-lease be patient! Thanks!)