Rain Chapter One

When I awoke, Itachi was nowhere in sight. I knew he didn't like sitting still so he was probably off trying not to be sensed by our guests.

I walked down to the kitchen and got something to eat. When I finished I walked passed the bedroom. Only the silver haired man was awake. He was leaning on the wall near the door when I peeked in.

"Would you like something to eat?" I whispered to him

"No thank you, we have to get moving today anyways."

"To find your missing scroll. Alright then"

I smiled as I left the room. I might as well go get practice before the sun comes up. I went to the restroom and changed into loose clothing.

When I looked in the mirror I was surprised to see my blue eyes had a small ring of red around them. 'Oh no! What should I do, this isn't something I can really hide'

'What should I do?! Oh no….if that's here then….Why?! Why right now?! Damnit!'

I was glaring at the mirror. No matter what was happening, I knew it was a long shot to not be discovered. Itachi hadn't been here for the last one because he was away for a week, lucky him. I would just try to avoid being looked at in the face, and if they did I would close my eyes.

I washed my face and added more makeup to the lines on my face. I took my hair down so I could practice freely, I would put it back up when I was finished.

I grabbed a small glass of water for when I was finished practicing.

Itachi had taught me some taijutsu and I found it a lot of fun. It kept me healthy and I could do a whole bunch of tricks.

Plus I didn't have to use my chakra. I could juice my body up for the day without wearing it out.

I began my practice doing some stretches, then some kicks and punches.

I knew many techniques thanks to Itachi. I had been practicing for awhile. The sun seemed to be closing in on the horizon for it went from pitch black to a light shade of pink.

Practice was almost over, I sighed.

I must have been thinking a lot because I did not hear their approach.

"What are you doing so early in the morning?"

I turned and saw Naruto Sasuke and Sakura standing in the doorway.

My eyes flung open as I realized I had nothing on my head to cover my face and eyes.

"Wooooah! Your eyes are red! How do they do that?" Naruto yelled.

"Her hair also has red streaks in it. Do you die it?" Sakura asked.

Out of nowhere Kakashi appeared in front of them and Itachi in front of me.

"That's the Kyuubi! This is where you hid her! Did you brain wash her to stay here?" Kakashi yelled at Itachi

"N-No! Stop it! Don't fight! We don't have to fight!" I yelled at the two men preparing to fight.

"The Kyuubi? As in the one from our village that was taken away earlier this year?" Sakura asked

"The same" said Kakashi

"Then who is the one that keeps her here?" Sasuke said

"The only one that we could not find of those we knew where in it along with Kyuubi was….Itachi" he finally answered

Sasuke jerked and his eyes widened, then settled into and angry stare.

'I don't understand. It's his brother. Why does he look like that?'

~Don't you remember? Itachi said he made sure he wouldn't follow~

'What? How? Did he do something to Sasuke?'

"Kyuubi! Come here!" Kakashi yelled

I looked up at Itachi as he glanced down towards me.

I smiled at him and started walking towards them "I'm sorry Kakashi, Naruto. But I will not be going back there yet. I'm not strong enough" I smiled at them.

"Please go back" I pulled the scroll I just lifted of Itachi "Tell them it was a success."

Itachi glared at me, I knew he was furious I gave it to them, but it was the only way.

I tossed it to Kakashi "Lets eat ramen again sometime Naruto, this time it's my treat" I grinned and jumped back to Itachi who grabbed my arm and started to run.

Itachi looked behind us to see if anyone was chasing after us. When he stopped I figured it meant that it was clear.

"Why did you give them the scroll?"

"They wouldn't leave without something to accomplish, I saw it in their eyes" Itachi looked at my face…no, stared at my face.

I looked away and put my hat on "Even if you stare it won't go away" I said gruffly as I fell to my knees gripping my insides.

Itachi's hand was on my back "What is wrong? Did you get hit?"

"It has nothing to do with that, I just need to be alone for awhile." I stood and walked over to a protruding rock that was just large enough to sit one person. I sat on it pulling my knees in 'I hate being a girl'

~Hahaha~

'Shut up! You don't have to go through this'

Itachi sat about 15meters away. He never moved from his position.

I thought he must be getting tired.

I leaned on my side in the fetal position, my mind was racing. I had to get my body stronger so this wouldn't be a hindrance any longer.

I would get stronger. They would see. I will be so strong I wont need protected.

The next morning Itachi handed me the bag of papers.

"We never did finish did we.." I trailed off my mind elsewhere.

I sat there trying to gather chakra and send it through the small paper slip.

I was sitting there quite awhile and started thinking about how dumb I was to have gone without at least covering my hair. I could have at least closed my eyes. I was so stupid.

As I thought more about it I got more and more angry at myself, until I was almost growling.

Suddenly the water started to fall apart and dripped to the ground below.

Itachi walked over when he heard it fall "Water"

'Now that Ironic'

~You think~

'No. I just said it to make you talk'

~Yeah right, you can't think that far ahead in your condition~

'And this is my fault? You think I chose to be a girl?'

~No, but its still funny~

'Heh…heh….heh…very funny'

~Your sarcasm ceases to end even in pain. Very interesting~

'Oh shut-up'

I heard a growl but the talking finally stopped and I drifted into sleep with nothing but becoming stronger on my mind.

When I woke up for the second time that day Itachi was watching the sky.

I looked around and realized I fell asleep in the middle of the day in the desert. Very stupid.

I could feel the burn on my face. I reached into my bag. Itachi had given me a scroll about medicine and herbal remedies that could be of use on and off the battle field.

I pulled out a small container I had filled and began putting it on my burn. The burns started going away instantly.

"Works better than I thought"

I put it back into my bag. There was a scroll sitting beside my foot, I picked it up.

"Water Release Ninjutsu"

~He works fast~

'No kidding'

"Thank you Itachi"

I opened it up and started to read it, I skipped some boring ones stopping here and there to look at the ones with cool names like 'Suiton: Bakusui Shōha' (Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave) and 'Suika no Jutsu' (Hydration Technique)

"We are to head back today. Kisame can help you more with your techniques"

"Alright" I looked at the scroll and started stretching.

'Looks like I should have kept more noodles in my bag'

~At least you took it with you to practice, I'd hate to see the fuss you'd make if you had left your flute~

"Heh" I smiled a large smile as I started to walk to Itachi, this was going to be a lot of fun.