Sommer: Hello there beautiful people. Sommer here and hoping that you enjoy this little story I've started for you. For those of you who don't know I'm also the author of "Greed Chronicles" if anyone wants to check that out.

Hidan: Fucking warning. She doesn't fucking have a fucking computer so she only updates every once in a fucking while.

Sommer: Indeed so without further delay, I don't own Naruto or any of it's characters. Only my own OC's I apoligise if any of the original characters are a little OOC. The song for this chapter is "Rebirth" by Skillet.

Hidan: Fucking enjoy heathens!

Chapter 1: Initiation

Sumara's POV

"Can I ask why we're doing this again?" Another symphony of explosions.

I roll my eyes. I know poor shin can be a bit slow but this is getting ridiculous. I put a hand up to my mouth before answering. "If we're going to find the Akatsuki, we need them to come to us." With a long breath I release my fireball jutsu. "We're simply getting their attention." Personally I can't understand why they haven't already came. This part of the forest has pretty much been reduced to ashes thanks to us. According to the ANBU file Tsunade gave us, we should be within hearing distance from their hideout. Her instructions had been clear.

Flashback:

"So you wish to become part of the Hidden Leaf Village correct?"

We both nod. It's a lot to ask given our backgrounds but we're tired of being outcasts. I had told the Hokage as much. Something tells me we may get our wish, judging by the amount of sake she seems to have consumed. However I also believe it will come with a price.

"I see. You do realize that according to our records, the two of you don't exist right?" Shin is the one to answer her.

"Not surprising. The Root was always good at keeping secrets. I know for a fact that my records were destroyed when Danzo recruited me. It wouldn't surprise me if the same was done in Sumara's case."

I nod, giving a simple 'Hn' in response. The Hokage seems to buy it. Then again she won't accept us easily. Her eyes are closed in thought for what seems like minutes until finally she speaks. "In that case I'd like to propose a deal."

There it is. "And that would be?"

"Our village just recently underwent an attack by the Akatsuki. One of our best ninja and beloved sensei were killed. Our village can't take any more attacks right now."

"What are you asking my Lady?"

"To fully earn my trust and to become a part of this village, you must complete a mission for me. You must infiltrate the Akatsuki and aid them in their plans, drawing their attention away from Konaha."

I knew it.

"But my Lady, wouldn't it make more sense to just act as informants?" He has a point.

"Under normal circumstances yes, but since we just took out two of their members, they'll be expecting us to try and get more intel on them." That's a good point too.

Shin looks at me and we both nod. "We accept." We can do this. We're strong and overall likable. No sweat.

Alright, the forest is almost gone. Where the hell is an S-ranked criminal when you need one?

"How long until you think they'll show up?" The hell if I know.

"They won't want neighboring villages to send scouts to inspect the damages. Shouldn't be long."

As if on cue, a kunai lands just inches away from my foot. Finally! I turn to be face to…mask? with my opponent. In front of meis a man in the traditional Akatsuki cloak with black spiky hair. His face is covered in an orange mask with swirls on it and a single eye hole. I can faintly see an ebony eye through it.

"Hey pretty lady! You shouldn't be here because Leader said so! Tobi thinks you should listen to Leader!"

I'm in love. I throw my arms around him with hearts in my eyes. "OH MY JASHIN YOU ARE TOO ADORABLE!" He laughs and lets me smother him with hugs. Shin's not amused and I can faintly see a drop of sweat on his brow.

"We're here on business Sumara. Not to get a pet." I just feign tears.

"But Shin! Look at him! He's so cute!" At this point he's returning my hugs and I notice a bi-colored man standing behind him. He has what looks like a venus fly trap encasing his head. I give him an enthusiastic smile. "Well hello there handsome!" He doesn't respond. My hugging partner does though.

"Zetsu! Zetsu! Tobi likes the pretty lady! Can Tobi keep her?"

"Yes Mr. Zetsu, can he?!" I would follow this adorable man to the ends of the earth. Zetsu just stares at his comrade.

"Are you really that stupid Tobi? You can't just pick up intruders and bring them to base like lost dogs." Nice simile there plant man.

"We were actually hoping to get your attention." Oh yeah.

"And why would that be?"

"We'd like to make a little business proposition with your leader. We understand your need for secrecy so on that note, I think we should get going, wouldn't you say so?"

"We'll have to check." The fuck? I don't sense any more chakra signatures, so are they using a telepathic connection?

"Of course." He turns and begins walking away. "Tobi, blindfold the girl and carry her. Do the same to the boy and bind his wrists to yours." Yes! We're in!

"Yes Zetsu! Yay! Tobi can keep the pretty lady!" He ranted about how he was a good boy from the moment he bound Shin to the moment we stopped walking an hour later. Just in case we didn't quite cut it, I was familiarizing myself with distinct scents and sounds the entire way. I'm pretty sure that if I had to find the place on my own I could do it. When Tobi took off the blindfold, I realized we were in what looked like a cave. *sniff* Yep definitely a cave. I'm rejoined by Shin and we then follow the two Akatsuki through the labyrinth of caverns. Going through this maze I'm surprised they don't get lost. I'm actually kind of excited to be meeting the leader of the most famous criminal organization in Japan. One the way to his office, a door catches my attention. It reads "Zombies" in running black paint. Must be the incapacitated member's room.

In all my daydreaming I hadn't realized that we were now standing in a dark paper filled room. Sitting behind a desk is an orange haired man with multiple piercings. I mean he is decked out! I thought I was bad with my pierced naval and the two bottom earrings and single top ones. This guy has me beat by a mile. His eyes are pretty. They're lavender with rings in them. They're unique.

"You wanted to see me." It's a statement, not a question.

I feel I should do the talking so I get serious. "Yes. We understand you have lost two members lately. We would like to fill that void."

Shin's POV

Could she have been any blunter? Oh well, guess you have to be with these guys. Guess I should just sit back and let her handle this. I do respect how quickly she got serious.

"That's a risky proposition Miss…?"

"Sumara."

"No last name?" Shit. There's a line there and he's flirting with it.

"I was abandoned at birth so I don't really use it that often."

"For the sake of background searching I would prefer to know it anyway." Damn it shut up! You're just lucky that Sumi's not going through one of her bipolar mood swings.

"If it's absolutely necessary…" Huh? She just gonna tell him? "It's Uchiha."

His eyes peak with interest. "Really now?"

"Is that a problem?"

"Not at all. It's was just thought that there were only two members of the clan left. I'm sure you're aware of the clan massacre correct?" I grit my teeth and my knuckles turn white from clenching my fists. I move forward but Sumi holds up a hand, her expression stoic.

"I heard. Like I said though, I was abandoned at infancy so I don't know much about it; just that the two survivors were brothers and went their separate ways." I smile, that's my girl.

"So the fact that you have relatives out there doesn't peak your interest?"

"I can deal. I went this long without them didn't I?"

"Well, then miss Uchiha, if you are truly set on becoming a part of this organization, you will have to recover the rings of our lost members. You will then be placed against one of our active members to test your worthiness. So with that, what's your name?"

I perk up. "Shin."

"Again, I'll need a last name."

"Don't have one. In Roots you have no past, no future, no emotions or ties to the world. That said we certainly didn't have names."

"I see. A true shinobi you must be then." I scoff. There is no such thing as a true shinobi.

"Sorry to burst your bubble but those rules don't apply to me anymore. The only reason I even stayed in the Root as long as I did was because of a young boy that I adopted as my brother." I drop my gaze. My little artist. "He'd be one year older than Sumara." I feel a hand on my shoulder and I lift my gaze. Her bottomless eyes meet mine. Even looking at me like that she can still cheer me up. A clearing throat snaps me back to reality.

"Under different circumstances you would have been killed on sight. However, considering our current dilemma, I'm willing to consider you as additions. Are we clear?"

"Yeah…."

"Pein." I snap my head to Sumi. How the hell did she get his name? It looks to me as if he wants to know to.

"The papers on your desk are signed Pein of the rain village. That's your name right?"

"Your eyesight is impressive." She flashes him a mischievous grin and a wink.

"It's one of my perk's among other things." I deadpan. She would flirt with her soon to be, S-ranked boss. From this point on she will cease to amaze me.

"Should you become a part of this organization you will address me as Leader." Doubtful that Sumi will. She's not big on titles. Pein folds his hands under his chin and just stares at us coldly. "Before you leave I'll need personal data." Sumi goes back to 'serious' mode.

"Fine. What do you need?"

"Height, weight, age, blood type, kekkei genkai if any, tattoos, chakra natures, area of jutsu specialty, and village of origin." Damn, thorough isn't he? I'll let Sumara go first.

"Height: 5'7". Weight: 114 pounds. Age: 21. Blood type: AB. Kekkei genkai: the sharingan. Tattoos: none. Chakra natures: able to perform all five but stay primarily in the fire and lightning types. Jutsu specialties: I excel in ninjutsu, genjutsu, taijutsu, and I have even gone so far as to develop senjutsu." Rub it in why don't you? She's by far the greatest ninja I know. Her anger management problems, her demon, and her previous sensei are probably big contributors. Dammit! My major skills come from her!

"Height: 5'8". Weight: 128 pounds. Age: 26. Blood type: B. Kekkei genkai: none. Tattoos: none. Chakra natures: wind and water. Jutsu specialties: my taijutsu is exceptional. I'm the best at what I do and what I do is close range combat. The majority of jutsus I use I have learned from Sumi." I just wanna get this over with. Let's give him his info, get the rings, win a couple fights and kick this mission's ass! He seems to be done and I begins heading out only to realize that Sumi's still eyeing him. He doesn't look up.

"Zetsu will accompany you to get the rings." When he finally does look up his expression doesn't waver. "Did you need something else Miss Uchiha?" She returns his stare with a cold glare.

"I would like to make a proposition that will guarantee our acceptance. A deal." He leans forward slightly.

"I'm listening."

She starts pacing in front of him. Nobody else would notice but she's purposely folding her arms under her breasts and swaying her hips. And yes, I notice this because she's used it on me a couple times to get her way. It worked for a while until I realized that I could never see her as anything other than a sister. I mean don't get me wrong she's incredibly hot, I just can't think of her like that. Her stare softens and her voice lowers. "What if I told you that I could guarantee the return of the infamous Zombie Twins? As if they never were…disposed of?"

I take back what I said earlier about her ceasing to amaze me. Hell no! "Sumara!" She makes no indication that she heard me. Damn it!

"I would say that we could use your talent in this organization." At this she stops and smirks at him.

"Alright then, I do that and you let us become official members of the Akatsuki. Do we have a deal?" He remains motionless for about 3 minutes before standing. Analyzing him I'd say his height is exactly 5'11". Taking her hand he nods. "We have a deal. Welcome to the Akatsuki."

Me: I hope you enjoyed. I realize it could have been better but I'm doing this at 3:30 in the morning for Jashin's sake give me a break.

Hidan: I'll sacrifice you all to Lord Jashin!

Me: ANYWAY...please review.