B ↓ N ↓ S
L ↓ O ↓ H
A ↓ T ↓ A
C ↓ E ↓ D
K ↓ S ↓ O
ϗ ϗ ϗ ↓ W

R ↓ L ↓ I
O ↓ E ↓ T
S ↓ F ↓ A
E ↓ T ↓ C
ϗ ϗ ϗ ↓ H
ϗ ϗ ϗ ↓ I

As you can see this is a bit different then a normal setting for it. I was just testing something, and I was wondering if I should use this. Also this is my poor attempt of using this ϗ for the symbol on their left arm. If you do not get the thing up top then read down, that is what the arrow is for. Still don't get it? Title is the first on the left. Chapter Title is the middle. My name at the end. Still don't get it?

BLACK ROSE
NOTES LEFT
BY SHADOW ITACHI

Better? Good, now let's move on. Also on with the story.
۞ I own nothing, and I'm sure you do not as well so don't complain. Unless your the original creator of Naruto. ۞
۞۞ I will use Oc's here, but I bet you will see them much often. ۞۞
۞۞۞ Have fun reading ۞۞۞

Waking up one morning to find that it was interrupted by a loud crash, quickly getting up she ran down two fleets of stairs. Halting on the last step she looked around cautiously not wanting to direct the intruder's attention on her. Her steps were controlled as she walked onto the hardwood floor making sure to let the sound of the groaning floor to settle on her weight. Everything was quiet. The crickets started to sound once again, but she didn't let that fool her she trusted her skills as a Jonin ninja. Keeping her senses alert, yet let herself move freely among her house.

"Must have been some cat outside digging through the trash." she gave a sigh of relief, letting on that she has let her guard down. She walked through the kitchen nothing was touched so she went to the silver fridge and opened it, she dug around for something to eat. She frowned as she seen the contents of her food storage in the kitchen. A few cans of soda, a loaf of bread, some cheese, and a jar of pickles. "Looks like I need to do some shopping." he said and closed her fridge to move to the cupboards. She was startled to find a piece of paper pinned to the door of one of the wall containers. She turned quickly to find a black figure disappearing through her door, running to it she looked out into the night. Nothing. Dead silence filled her ears. 'Darn, how can I be so careless!' she thought as she looked and seen another note on her door step. Picking that up and closing her door walking back to the kitchen note in hand. She looked at the one that was hanging up and placed the one in her hand on an island table.

Dear, Darling Daughter.

It read, she knew whom this note was from. She read on.

Sorry for the noise, I tried to stay quiet. But it was almost impossible because of your well set traps around this house. Inside and out.

Sorry for waking you hunny, I didn't mean to. I just wanted to see your face before we left again.

Only one man called her 'Hunny' she couldn't help but smile at this. She continued to read the note her four fathers have given her.

Morning Sweetie, have a nice sleep? We sure haven't since were going on another mission. Hope to see you soon. Love you, Sweetie.

Mission, left, back when ever. Be good. AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE STAY ALIVE!

She laughed at that, only one can give her this and live. She picked up the other note on the island table and read it.

Dear, Darling Daughter! YOU NEED TO GO SHOPPING WHILE WE ARE GONE!

Indeed.

Yes please, we could have starved in this house!

You have said so yourself, go shopping, and please get some more rest, your starting to look like that Uchiha kid. What was his name? Itachi?

LOVE YOU DARLING DAUGHTER! HUNNY! SWEETIE! Neko.

Sleep well, and we mean it! The last thing we need is another Uchiha running around. Damn them. Take care, were counting on you to provide the food. You can practically hear my stomach a thousand miles away.

She loved those four men, the one that keeps calling her 'Darling Daughter' is her fist non-biological father Seiji Akashi, the one calling her 'Hunny' is the second non-biological father Mao Shizuki, the one with the short words is no one other then Outa Haruka the last one that calls her Sweetie, or Sweet heart is Kaishi Nao. These four men have been like fathers to her, since she didn't have any parents since she was five, these men have adopted her as their daughter. She long forgot about that night, since these four men are her parents now she may as well enjoy it while it lasted. All of them are at a Jonin level, and without their help she wouldn't have made it herself. They always say that was an understatement. They always say that she could make it on her own, no matter what the cost.

"Alright, I guess I should do what Nao says and sleep." she smiled and walked back to the flight of steps. She thought about collapsing on the brown leather couch, but then it wouldn't be too comfortable. She made her way up the two flights of stairs. Passing a library that was on the left of her room, and a closet on the other side of the corridor. To her right was a wall with a painting of her and her fathers. She stopped to look at it.

She seen that she was kneeling down her left hand resting on her knee. Her hand had a protector on it, both of them but it only showed the one hand. She wore her flat sandy colored vest, blue pants along with a blue long sleeve shirt. She had her head band around her neck, and had two extra on her right, and left arm. Her hair brown, and long. She had it tied in a low ponytail in the back at the time of the painting was being done and her bangs fell over her right eye. She showed her left milk chocolate brown eye and a small smirked played at her lips.

Her father Akashi who was standing to her right and is where she got her original look from in the first place, people say that her and Akashi must really be related since they sort of look alike. His brown bangs only reaching the bottom of his eyes and his was shifted to the left. He had a small ponytail which he hides under his bandanna that hung around his neck. His eyes are the most brown out of the two, it almost look like they were made of dark chocolate with a hint of almond in them.

Haruka, beside Akashi on his left showing a stern look in those dark blue eyes that seems to have speckles of green in them. He leaves his hair wild, and let's it grow. Once in a while just so his hair would stay out of his eyes, she would cut it without him realizing it. Since it didn't show his head protector, she guessed where he like to put it, on his pouch in a tight knot, but leaving it loose so it would dangle slightly. They all wore the same thing, but her fathers wore fish net shirt instead of long sleeves like her.

Nao, the man on her left with his arms crossed against his chest with a small smirk, but a steady gaze. It looked as if he was analyzing you with his bright amber eyes he almost had cat eyes if you look even closer. His medium orange hair was also wild with streaks in them that are charcoal black. He had his head protector on his forehead, the symbol facing left.

Shizuki the one in between Haruka, and Nao. He held no pose he just stood there arms at his side, emotionless face. His ocean blue eyes gave a dull look, but if you look really close you could see a hint of amusement in them. His silver hair was short except for his bangs that reached his chin and the tips of his bangs were pushed outward curving to the side some. He wore a protector on his right arm. If you met him when he is man which happens on such rare occasions you can see tidal waves in his eyes.

This is an oil painting, the background was a nice velvet red, and the floor blue. She always loved looking at this picture, it showed how strong, and deadly they can be. "Well this was done three years ago when I just reached my father's levels. I was 12 at the time. No I was 13, I remember that this was done on my birthday." she smiled at the thought. She turned to her room with a brass knob and oak wooden door with a simple design on it and entered the room. Her bed was right under a large window, a desk was to the side near the head of her bed to the side. There sat a small lamp, a few scattered papers, a small book, and another note. She was a bit to tired to read it now so she decided to save it for the morning. She got under her dark blue covers and fell fast asleep.

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She woke up to the blaring sun shine that shown down on her from her window. Giving a yawn she got up and got ready for the day, she had on her long sleeve shirt and blue pants. She went back to her room to get the note that was left there. 'They love leaving these things around! I found one in the bathroom as well! If I wasn't careful I might have found one on my bed while I was taking a shower.' she thought and turned to her bed, sure enough a note was left there. Right under her pillow.

"Gah! Just as I said." she said and got that one. "These are notes left behind from my father's. But this one." she said holding up the one she got from her desk. "It's from the Hokage." she said and sat down to read it.

Commander, Leo. You, and two other's are to escort a civilian from the Mist back home. Be at the tower in thirty minutes after 9. We are waiting.

The Hokage's signature was at the end of the mission note. "Alright, alright Sluggy. Cool your slime would ya!" she said and went down stairs to get her things together. After that she took a quick look at the notes her father had left her.

Darling Daughter, it would be two weeks before we can see you again, stay good.

Hunny, Hurry up and get to the Hokage's for your mission.

Get a move on! And for one last time STAY ALIVE!!!!

See you soon Sweetie, love ya.

She smiled and looked at the second note, it was telling her to go shopping, be careful, and that they loved her. Looking at the time she seen that it was only seven. "Well I guess I should go shopping, and get ready." she said as she put her head protector on her forehead and put on her vest, and shoes. She placed her bag by the door for when she gets back to leave again.

It was a rather busy morning, she had to visit her friend whom is also a tailor, pick up a few weapons that she had ordered not to long ago, and pick up some food for the house. When she got back it was 9 she had thirty minutes to get to the tower, that was a ten minute walk, two for running. She made her lunch and put it in the pack and placed a medic kit in her bag, along with a few weapons just in case she needed them. She got a pouch that was filled with weapons, and placed that to her hips.

She restocked her other pouch that was on her left leg, and got another for her right for some antidotes she will need if someone on her team got poisoned. In her vest she stored some stamina, solider, food, and mild pain killer pills in the right upper pocket. Some scrolls filled the left, and she used the last pocket on the right for money that she might need along the way. She looked back at the red clock on the wall and it read 9:15 am. Taking the lightly stocked bag, and placing her two new weapons on her back crossed and left the house locking it behind her.

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When she got to the tower, it only took two minutes to get there she waited with the Hokage for the two remaining people that will be on her team. In the mean time, Tsunade was explaining the mission to her.

"This is an A-ranked mission. You know what that means, you have to protect this man from ninja's that want him dead. Do you have a plan for getting him home safely?" she asked as she seen a knowing look on Leo's face.

"I'm planning out the situation for the time being." she answered.

"You know these parts better then anyone, and you are the top when it comes to these kinds of missions. I'm counting on you." she said. Leo nodded as she thought through her plans while they waited for the two men, and the one they will be escorting. It's been 15 minutes already, and they still have not yet arrived. Leo was growing impatient as she waited longer. "Patients, Leo. After this mission, you will be assinged in the ANBU forces." Tsunade said.

"Hn." Leo said as she waited an extra three minutes before they finally arrived. "Your late." Leo growled out, to them she stood her back facing them her arms crossed.

"Sorry, but the Dobe was still sleeping." a strong voice said.

"Quiet you Baka!" a foolish voice said.

"Silence." Leo said calmly. "Naruto, you need to get an alarm clock. Sasuke, I've expected more from you when it comes to arriving on time." Leo said.

"This is Samishi Kurochi. He is the one that is being targeted." Tsunade said after Leo silenced the two behind her. She looked at this man, he had more of an Uchiha look, but his hair is brown, and his eyes were the color steel. He has a lean figure, and is tall. He wore black, and gray clothes only, and carried only a small bag. "Kurochi, this is Leo. She will be escorting you back to your village, with the help of Namikaze Naruto, and Uchiha Sasuke." she said to him. Leo nodded at the sound of her name being called. Naruto gave a smile and a thumbs up. Sasuke just 'Hn' and paid no attention to him after that.

"Thank you all." Kurochi said, his voice was soft, yet still held a strong side to it. Leo nodded and waited for further instructions.

"Leo, remember. I'm counting on you." Tsunade said and dismissed us. They all made their way outside.

"You have 10 minutes to get ready and reach the gate before we leave." She said, with that Naruto, and Sasuke left. Leo saying nothing to Kurochi she started her way to the gates since she was already for the day.

"Who was the blonde again?" Kurochi asked her after about a minute of silence.

"Namikaze Naruto. Son of the fourth Hokage." she said answering his question.

"They are only kids though, is it alright for them to be doing this?" Kurochi asked.

"They are Chunin's they can handle themselves. Even if they are only 14." she said the last part to her self mainly. "You have nothing to worry about, they may not get along but they work well together. As for me, well let's say your lucky to have me on your team." she said.

"Leo, going out on another mission?" a new voice called out. She turned towards the speaker, this person was wearing an ANBU mask so she couldn't tell whom it is.

"Yes." she said bluntly.

"Escort, it seems. Who is on your team?" he asked. She looked at him more closely 'Itachi.' she thought. Only two remaining Uchiha's lived in the village, the rest were killed in a massacre a few years back. She seen whom has done it, but kept her peace. She knew that there had to be a reason for doing it, so she stayed quiet about it. She knew that the one doing the killing, was not alone on this mission of his, he had help.

"Uchiha, and Namikaze." Leo said to him. She could tell that he wore a frown behind his mask, she gave a smirk at his quiet response. "Relax, I'm here. Remember." she said and turned towards two figures that was making their way to them.

"Dobe! Were late again!" Sasuke called out as they ran their way to her. Leo gave a heavy sigh, this was going to be a long mission. She started to give a brif of the mission on hand, and gave a plan of formation.

"I hope you did your weapon check, because were leaving right now." she said and turned around giving a backwards wave to Itachi. They took up the plan immediately, Naruto used his shadow clone jutsu to scout up ahead. Leo used her's to fan out and look for signs of danger on all sides. They walked in silence, for ten seconds.

"One disappeared!" Naruto said and got into a stance beside Kurochi. "It was a kunai being thrown from the west." Naruto said as he looked in that direction. Sasuke went to take the back of Kurochi while Leo studied her surroundings. Everything was quiet. Giving a heavy sigh she did a hand signal.

"Release." she disappeared. Sasuke looked around more closely, still standing guard. Further out growls could be heard.

"Wolves." Sasuke whispered as he took a step back and got into a battle position so did Naruto. A low bark was heard and everything quieted down, a white wolf stepped out from the tree line, some string in it's mouth. It walked over to Sasuke and placed some fabric in front of him and walked ahead of them. He looked down at the piece of cloth, he could easily determine it as a ninja outfit. "Be on your guard, Naruto. Were not dealing with kids anymore." Sasuke said as he moved to walk with the white wolf.

"Why are we following the dog?" Kurochi asked.

"It will lead us to where Leo is. This is Renmaru." Sasuke said. "She has more of these dogs around us, they will help us finish this mission with success." he added still following the white dog. It's been fifteen minutes since they last spoke, the dog was still leading them forward.

"How far is she?" Naruto complained.

"Hush, child. Hn. From what I can hear, she is still fighting a few more ninjas. Hn." the white dog spoke. A low whistle was heard just up ahead of them, Renmaru took that as a sign to run to the location. "Let's go, she's calling us. Hn." he said and started to move faster.

When they finally arrived Leo was leaning against the tree, two men were hanging from it. She looked up at the approaching ninjas on her team, and the man they are escorting. "Any problems Renmaru?" she asked the dog.

"Not after me and two other wolves took care of one of the ninjas that were pursuing us. Hn." Renmaru said. "I lead them hear safe and sound. Hn." he said. Leo nodded and the dog was dismissed.

"These two didn't want to talk, they have a seal on their tongues to forbid them so." Leo told them. "No information will be let out on their attacks on Kurochi. Best if we keep to the shadows from now on. We can't stay out in the open, an ambush might be waiting for us at the end of our road." Leo said. They all agreed and they soon moved to the thickest part of the forest. It was so green there, almost alien like. the trees, rocks were covered in moss. A small creak could be heard bubbling not to far from them, a few fallen trees here and there. Streams of sunlight was let through the canopy of leaves. Patching it with it's light every few steps, on the green and brown ground.

Alright tell me, shall I continue with this? Also Remember, If I do go on with this, it will have to be in the waiting list.

R&R

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