Disclaimer= I do not own Naruto.

Tenten had trouble sleeping as well. The box, sitting on her nightstand, remained enclosed. She was very excited that someone had praised her for her efforts, one of the men the popular women found handsome and were secretly hoping that he would ask them out. Tenten would've known if Sai was dating someone- hand holding, romantic gestures, etc. back up for minute though.

Sai gave me a reward, but what was it though? A ninja would have opened its content right then and there, but my girly senses kicked in and took control, running home. I know I will have a hard time sleeping not because of Sai, but rather I cannot seem to open the damn box. Seems that this secret technique has a seal around the box, Sai's chakra. Damnit boy, what did you give me?

Fed up with being unable to sleep Tenten went to her bathroom to jump in the Jacuzzi for a quick dip. Soon after she was out of there, in her night robe, and peered through the window. Energy suddenly finding her, she jumps on top of her roof, where she sits down crouched into a ball.

"For so little, he says so much." The moon was in full shone, which brought a smile to her face. Watching sunsets and full moons at their peaks brought a sense of calm to Tenten for reasons unexplained. If she had it her way, she would much prefer to do her missions at these times.

"If it were like that, I would be S-class in no time," she mused while continuing to stare at the moon.

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Sai seemed to sleep better lately. So he went about his business alone. He lived life alone, but you wouldn't know it from his facial expressions. Always smiling and reading, Sai seems like a genuinely positive person but deep down, he is hurting.

"Brother Shin has finally gotten his peaceful rest, but I'm still very alone. I wish it wasn't like this."

Never forget who you are Sai, who you are made you into what you are right now.

"I wish Danzo-sama's words had the same sting they originally had." What Sai needed, he decided, was fresh air. Going up the shaft, he reappears above ground to the middle of the night.

"The moon looks amazing, shining in its full entirety." Sai remains standing and took a look at his village, currently on its sleep mode. The clarity of the night allowed him to store several miles inward the village, across several rooftops,

several rooftops.

"Whoa, who is that with her hair down, she looks stunning; absolutely stunning." Said had to rub his eyes to make sure they weren't deceiving him- the girl wasn't there this time.

"I think I read somewhere that a girl wants to be seen at her best and not her worst. Hope to see that girl again sometime…" Sai's lucid thinking masked the deafening sound of the windows being slammed shut.

He saw me with my hair down? How long was I crouched for?

Tenten's mind was racing, heart beating erratically- a loud thump to a low murmur was how it went. What she felt most comfortable in was her hair rolled to a couple of buns, complete with her trademark outfit. This version of Tenten was one that people do not know- a version that she wishes to reveal for the time being.

No one notices me anyway, so why would I open up for?

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Life at Konoha became normal for all the inhabitants, in a short amount of time. Tsunade announced that the Elders retired, which meant that two people were needed to fill each vacant spot. No one wanted the job at first, but then during a meeting to decide who would want it, someone spoke up.

"Hokage, I will humbly accept such a position." Tsunade seemed ready to bear hug Sai in gratitude, but restrained herself from that. The only thing left to do, she said, was to choose was a woman to "advise alongside you, so go find her Sai."

I know just the girl for the job.

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Tenten was letting loose once again during the nighttime, a usually warm one. The extra layer of clothing was not needed since the weather did not call for it, hot crouching atop her roof was still protocol.

This is so nice; the moon always raises my spirits. It makes me happy since no one else will. A strong gust immediately swirled around a jovial Tenten, forcing her to stand so she could maintain her balance. The wind was not pushing her away, but rather sucking her back.

What the hell, I can't do anything to stop this? This is going to slam me against the Hokage Mountain. Am I this powerless? No wonder I am not noticed…

"Please don't talk to yourself that way Tenten-san,"

"Sai?" It was Sai that braced for impact when Tenten came flying towards him. He apologized profusely for bringing her to him so abruptly, stepping a foot away and sweating bullets. He explained that Danzo left him a tool that allowed him to use Baku-strength wind release, a level he hadn't been able to reach until recently.

"I was unaware of an alternative to get you to come here."

"Well here I am, so what is it that you need?"

"Please accept being an adviser alongside me…"

Tenten was confused, wondering why Sai couldn't have just told him this before. Oh yeah, she said, he wasn't given the position until recently.

"Fuuton: Modoru Kaze."

"Don't you only know jutsu for your ink release?"

"Yes but if I want people to notice me, as I read in a book, then I need to become stronger." Tenten stood there, dumbfounded in the glow of the night. I was thinking just that not too long ago. No, could it be that…

"What I didn't read in a book, I think it's called prior knowledge, is that you should not be afraid to express yourself." Sai presented Tenten with the same ink box from before. He feigned irritation at her for not opening it earlier. She protested that it was impossible to open.

"Use a kunai." Tenten blushed for not thinking about that before. Always carrying one with her, she stabs the box, which soon opened to reveal a rose. The sweet aroma intoxicated Tenten, who got all girly for the gesture.

"Would you like to be an adviser to the Hokage, I think you would make a great one." Tenten was going to put her hair into buns once again; however, Sai grabbed her arms in order to prevent that from happening.

"Sai…"

"Say no more my darling. I'm here for you, and always will be. I will always notice you because you are beyond beautiful."

"Sai-kun, that was very sweet." A blinker directed Tenten's eyes to a large hole a couple of yards to the right of them.

"Sai, would this be the hole where…"

"I jump in there to head home,"

"Time for me to go then,"

"Excuse me?" Tenten smiled as she tackled Sai, which sent both falling down the hole.

United whilst dark!