A/N: Hey Guys! Thanks for the reviews! Well, sorry it took me a while to post the next chapter ,since my computer was down. (Me holding a hammer to the computer. Must …resist…. urge ….to break) Well, anyways. I hope you enjoy this next chapter. Oh, by the way, it's going to be a long one. See Ya. WARNING: it might get confusing.

Chapter 2: The New Mission and Enter Lady Atchika Imaru

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" WHAT!" cried out Naruto, " We just finished a mission a day ago and now we have another one! That's sucks. I'm not at least healed from the other missions."

Kakashi sighed. " Well Naruto, that's the life of a shinobi. Get used to it."

Naruto gave a loud sigh. Sasuke completely ignored Naruto and asked , "When do we start the mission?"

"Tomorrow morning we head back to Konoha. From there we will be informed about the mission. Then we head out the next morning," explained Kakashi.

"Okay!" said Sakura, "Can we eat now Sensei?"

"Oh, yeah! Can I have my ramen now!" asked Naruto in a more cheerful mood.

" Of course. I've been waiting for you to ask." said Kakashi.

(The next morning in Konoha)

" It's good to be back home" said Sakura stretching her arms out to the sky.

" Yeah" said Naruto and Sasuke just ignored the commit.

" Okay guys, I'm going to talk to the Hokage to give him some updates and then I want everyone to meet back here in 1 hour. Understood?"

" Yes" everyone said at once.

" Well, see you guys later." And Kakashi left his students behind.

Once Kakashi was out of site, Sasuke began to leave Naruto and Sakura. "Sasuke," started Sakura, " where are you going?"

"I'm going somewhere. I'll meet you guys in one hour." With that, Sasuke jumped out of site.

"Well, what do you want to do Sakura?" asked Naruto

" Well, since we have an hour to waste, let's go shopping." Said Sakura with a smile as she dragged Naruto by the jacket, "Come on. Let's go."

Naruto was trying to break free from her grasp, but it was useless. 'I knew I should have kept my mouth closed' he though.

(50 minutes later)

Sakura was chasing Naruto through a street. "NARUTO! GET BACK HERE!" Sakura yelled.

Naruto kept on running for his life. "I'm sorry I said that that dress made you look fat Sakura. I'm SORRYYYYYY". As Naruto kept running he then bumped into someone and they both fell to the floor with a big thud!

Sakura saw what had happened and ran over to where the accident occurred. She quickly helped the person who Naruto ran into. Naruto soon after recovered and helped Sakura. The person who they both helped up was a girl about their age. She had raven black hair above her waist. She wore a shirt similar to Tenten's, except it was red. She wore a black skirt with slits on both sides that was above her knee with the same length shorts underneath. She wore a kunai case on her left and wore the Hidden Leaves headband on her forehead, normal style. She also had a bandage on her upper left arm.

"Are you okay?" asked Sakura.

"Yes, I'm fine" said the young girl opening her eyes to reveal beautiful lavender ones.

"I'm sorry I bumped into you. I guess I was to busy running for my life to pay attention." said Naruto in an apologetic voice.

The girl giggled. "It's okay. Its party my fault as well since I was looking the other way when you bumped into me."

"Still, are you sure you're alright, since that was one nasty fall you took?" Sakura asked once again.

"I'm positive. Oh, by the way, I never got your names." she said with a gentle smile.

"My name is Sakura"

"My name is Naruto"

"It's nice to meet you both. My name is……" she paused for a moment," Oh no! I'm late. I'm sorry, but I have to go or he'll worry about me. I hope we meet again soon." she said with a bow and ran off.

"That was weird. Though you got to admit she was very beautiful", Sakura said to Naruto. " Speaking of which , we should head off ourselves to go meet with Kakashi-sensei."

" Yeah your right. Let's go" agreed Naruto and they headed of to meet with Kakashi . As they walked Naruto though, 'That girl we meet was cute. She was even cuter than Sakura. I wonder if we will ever meet her again.'

Soon they reached Kakashi who was there waiting with Sasuke. " It's about time you guys got here", said Kakashi, " I was getting a little bit worried."

"Sorry about that", said Sakura.

" Well, it's okay. Now come along we don't want to be late" said Kakashi and they headed to the Hokage's office.

(Inside the Hokage's office)

Everyone was lined up in front of the Hokage's desk. " Thank you all for coming. I'm sure as Kakashi as told you three, you will be sent on a mission. Though, this is no ordinary mission. Here is your mission: You must protect a young kunoichi. Though there is something special about this girl and that is the reason why she is being place under your protection. She is the representative of this village and there are countless people from other villages and countries who wish to kill her. She will be treated like one of your own squad members. She told me she doesn't want to be treated specially, since she is a representative. Oh before I introduce her to you, I just want you to know, though she may look weak, she is strong. She is about your level or maybe stronger. Understood?"

"Yes", very one said at the same time.

"Okay then. You can come in now my dear." said the Hokage. The door behind him opened and out walked out the exact same girl that Naruto had bumped into a while ago.

When Sauske saw the girl she gave a soft gasp. ' So, she is our mission. I knew it. No wonder I have been having dreams her lately. And to think that my mission is to protect my…..'Sasuke's thoughts were cut short by Naruto and Sakura.

" YOU!" yelled Naruto and Sakura pointing at the girl at the same time.

"Hi guys." said the girl

" You know each other?", asked Kakashi

"Well, not really. It's just that I bumped into her a little while ago." said Naruto.

"Really…."started Kakashi " that's why you were late"

" Yes, though we didn't get your name." said Sakura.

The young girl giggled. "Your right, I didn't get to finish my introduction. My name is Atchika Imaru."

"That's good that you all know each other", started the Hokage, "now, Lady Atchika, this is the squad that you will be with until we can catch those who want to kill you."

Atchika paid very little attention to what the Hokage said since she was more interested in Sasuke who was also looking at her. 'Sasuke ….it's been almost 6 years since we've seen each other.' Then Atchika snapped back to reality when the Hokage finished the sentence.

"The rest of you may leave ,though I wish to talk to Sasuke , Atchika , and Kakashi alone." After that was said Sakura and Naruto waited outside for the others.

(inside the office)

"Something troubles you Lady Atchika, what is it", asked the Hokage.

"With all due respect Lord Hokage, I don't need more protection, I need answers. I want to know who's trying to kill me and my baby sister."

"Milady, that's why I put you with Kakashi and his squad because I know they will treat you well and protect you." said the Hokage

"Don't worry Atchika, we won't let anyone kill or harm you ,I promise" said Kakashi.

"Thank you" said Atchika.

"Lord Hokage," said Sasuke, "You do know about…. me and Atchika, right?"

"Of course. That's is the other reason why I put Atchika in your care", said the Hokage.

Atchika smiled as she heard this. " Thank you Lord Hokage."

" Your welcome. I'll see you in while. You are dismissed" said the Hokage. Everyone bowed and left the office.

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(outside)

" Our name is Atchika right?" ,asked Sakura .

"Yeah, that's right", said Atchika.

"Good, I wanted to see if I heard right. Well, welcome to squad 7! So, how long will you be staying with us?"

"I don't know to be honest with you", Atchika said and she and Sakura talked for a while. Then she glanced over to were Sasuke sat. Sasuke looked at her from a distance and then walked away. "Hey Sakura, I'm going to go for a walk alone for a while, okay."

"That's fine. Will send Sasuke to go look for you when it's time to go home.", said Sakura.

"Thanks", and with that Atchika left. Soon, Atchika was in a familiar forest, which she hadn't been in ever since she was a child. She walked to where she had gone to when she was little: the river. She stood near the river. She closed her eyes and remembered her childhood. While she was reminiscing, she knew someone was watching her and she knew exactly who it was. The sun was setting when she said, " I know your there ,Sasuke."

"How did you know I was watching you Atchika", asked Sasuke as he walked towards her from the behind.

" Let's just say I have a sixth sense about you", she said as she felt Sasuke's arms around her waist. He was two inches taller than her

"Why did you come to the river?" asked Sasuke

Atchika turned around to face Sasuke. She held he hand and said, "Because I had a feeling you might come here." She then placed her head underneath his chin. Sasuke then wrapped his arms around her waist once more.

Atchika felt so comfortable right there with Sasuke she was about to close her eyes, until she heard Sasuke say, "I'm sorry about what happened to your clan. It's almost the same thing that happened to me except you still have you baby sister and I don't have anyone."

'He knows, but how?' Atchika thought. Suddenly she felt all of the painful memories flood her mind. Blood all over the house. She could hear her mother's scream, telling her to run. She heard the dying cries of her bother's and parents' and the man who was behind it all. His snake like eyes enjoying the pain and suffering he has caused. Then being left alone to suffer with only her baby sister, Hatoko, by her side. Though Hatoko

would not even know what had happen since she was merely a baby.

She then felt her eyes begin to water. She griped Sasuke shirt. She tried to hide them but it was too late. Sasuke had caught on to what was happening. He picked up her chin and began to tuck strains of her hair he behind her ear. He then wiped away her tears and leaned in slowly to kiss her. Atchika was first shocked at first ,but then returned the kiss by wrapping her arms around his neck. When they broke the kiss Atchika put her head underneath his chin once again. While she did this, Sasuke began running his fingers through her hair. As he did that, he heard her say, " Sasuke, your not alone anymore."

Sasuke smiled, " Yeah, I know and I just want you to know that I...I love you and that I'll always protect you."

"Thank you and I missed you" she said as she closed her eyes.

"I missed you ,too." Sasuke replied .

Nothing could break up than moment that Atchika and Sasuke had. Soon Sasuke took Atchika back to where she would be staying. Though neither of them knew that there was a certain pink- haired kunoichi watching them in the shadows……..

(To be continued )

Next Chapter-Chapter 3: Sakura's Answers, Atchika's Story

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A/N: Well , that was a long chapter. I know that some of you guys might hate me because of what happened……Well, please R&R and tell me what you think. Oh, and also, if you still scratching you heads about what the hell is going on between Sasuke and Atchika, you'll see in the next chapter! 

-CursedAngelof Heaven