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Knock! Knock!
She opened the door to see Lyla and Sukai. "Good evening Lyla-chan." She bent down to pet the pup in greeting.
"Good evening Hinata-sama." Lyla bowed in greeting.
Hinata made way for the girl and pup. Hinata Hyuuga, use to be known as the heiress of the Hyuuga clan. However, due to circumstances she gave up that title and is now just a housewife.
"Good evening." Lyla bowed to the other guests and waved at her father.
"Hima's room is down the hall 2nd door on the left." Hinata smiled.
"Thank you Hinata-sama." Lyla bowed one more time before rushing off to her friend's room with her stuff.
"Lyla!" Hima hugged her friend as she walked. "You made it!" Hima Hyuuga, daughter of Sasuke and Hinata also the oldest of their children. Only by a minute and 26 seconds, yes she was a twin. She resembles Hinata in every way including the bloodline eyes. Therefore she took on the Hyuuga name. Although she's the only one in her immediate family with the name Hyuuga, she doesn't mind. She's happy because it brings her closer to the one she has a crush on.
"Hima." Lyla greeted before noticing three other girls. "Sayuri, Miyako, Kisa."
Sayuri smiled.
Miyako flipped her hair and glared at Lyla. "You brought your dog with you…" Miyako Akimichi, only child of Ino and Choji. Her parents run a restaurant Kasumo Chou and she's expected to take over when of age. She's mature for her age and by mature, it means by looks. Not in attitude at all. She has her father's hair and her mother's eyes. Only, her eyes, if they hit the light just right, look almost a silver blue. Her body and her eyes is what Miyako takes pride in most.
Lyla got defensive. "Sukai's a good dog!"
"Now now." Kisa got in-between then with her palms out. "Let's not fight tonight. Okay?" Kisa Nara, adopted daughter of Shikamaru. Due to her past she was found and taken care of by Shikamaru. Although she's grateful and looks up to him, she can't bring herself to call him family, not yet. Although the same age as Hima, Lyla, Miyako, and Sayuri, she's brilliant for her age and therefore moved up, as in she's already in a team with two other boys.
"Tch, whatever." Miyako rolled her eyes.
"Anyways, put your stuff over there." Hima gestured before sitting back down in the circle.
Lyla did so before joining them. They began having fun now that all the girls were there. Hima brought out games and they played them all. Sayuri and Miyako were best friends, not to mention rival in the world of love. By love, it means they both had a crush on Hima's twin brother, Hiro. Who, by coincidence, was across the hall in his own room with his own friends. Thanks to Hima who thought since she was having a sleep-over, her brother should have one too.
-.-
"You're not mad at her are you?" Fai asked with a mouthful of popcorn. Fai Lee, only child of Rock Lee and Ten-Ten. Fai is older than the rest. He's in a team already with Kisa and one other. He's energetic like his father but has his mother looks all the way. He's known for his weapons' skills like his mother.
"…" Hiro was spinning a kunai knife on his finger. "No…" Damn it Hima. Always doing things without consulting me. Hiro Uchiha, youngest of the twins and only son of Sasuke and Hinata. Since he inherited his father bloodline eyes, he was given his name. Hiro is proud to have his father's abilities. He's top of his class along with Hima of course. He's most like his father but has a soft spot for his twin sister Hima. He'd do almost anything for his sister.
"Oh come on. Have some fun. Oh and is it alright I invited a friend over?" Fai asked.
Hiro looked at the older boy. "Too late now isn't it?"
Fai smiled sheepishly. "Sorry."
"Who is it?"
Fai turned to one of his best friends and smiled. "Masa."
"Kazekage's son?" Tenshi raised an eyebrow. Tenshi Hyuuga, heir of the Hyuuga clan and only son of Neji. He's also in a team with Kisa and Fai. Tenshi wasn't originally the heir, but due to circumstances he became heir and was switched from guarding to ordering. Hima and Hiro are his protectors when he's not with his team. Although he doesn't mind so much at the sudden change, he does miss seeing his crush at the Hyuuga estate, though he would never tell anyone that.
"Someone call me?" A boy opened the door suddenly and grinned.
"Masa." Fai greeted him.
"Fai." Masa smiled before waving to the other three boys. Masa, the only son of Kazekage Gaara. He's quiet for the most part and inherited the ability to manipulate sand. He's the same age as Fai and Tenshi and is a bit laid back.
Fai pulled his friend in to sit with them and offer him popcorn. "How was the trip?"
"Okay I guess." Fai dismissed the popcorn. "Your parents were nice and are looking for you."
"Oh right! I'll be right back!" Fai got up and left the room.
"Right so, this is Tenshi and that's Kamui in the corner. I'm Hiro. This is my house you're at." Hiro stated.
"I'm Masa and it's a nice home." Masa smiled awkwardly.
Kamui just sighed. Kamui Aburame, only son of Shino. He's quiet for the most part but is like his father in every way. He's best friends with Lyla since their parents are best friends. He usually gets dragged along and goes along with what ever Lyla does. I wonder if Lyla's having fun.
-.-
"So Hima." Lyla started.
"Yes?" Hima sipped her drink.
"Is it alright that I invited someone over?"
"Sure. Is it someone in our class?"
"No."
"Someone from our school?" Sayuri asked.
"No."
"Someone we know?" Miyako raised an eyebrow.
Lyla shook her head. "No. It's-"
"Me."
Everyone stared at the sudden appearance of a cloaked woman before screaming.
"Sh-" She covered her ears before the screaming stopped. "Quiet! If someone finds out I'm here I'm going to be in so much trouble!"
"What do you mean?" Lyla asked.
"I mean" She stopped as she heard the pounding of feet coming toward the room. "Crap!" She shut the lights off before jumping out the window.
"Hima!" Hinata came in before flicking the lights on. "What's wrong?"
"Um." Sayuri glanced as Lyla.
"We're telling ghost stories." Lyla grinned.
"Oh…" Hinata sighed. "Well…"
"Keep it down." Ino said.
"And no screaming." Sakura said. "We thought something happened to you guys."
"Sorry. We won't do it again." Miyako smiled.
The parents were satisfied before closing the door.
"Are they alright?" Sasuke asked.
"Yea. Just telling ghost stories." Hinata smiled. "Would you check on Hiro's room?"
"Sure." Sasuke smiled at his wife before turning to his son's room. He opened the door to complete darkness. "Hiro?"
"Yes father?" Hiro answered from the darkness.
"What're you guys doing?" Sasuke made a move to flick the lights on but everyone yelled no. "What?"
"I mean…"
"We're telling scary stories and we don't wanna ruin the mood." Fai quickly covered up by flicking on a flashlight. He grinned into the light.
"…" Sasuke looked among the dark abyss before shrugging. "Alright." He left.
The lights suddenly came back on to reveal 5 boys and a cloaked figure.
"Thanks guys." She grinned.
"Don't expect the courtesy again. Get out of here." Hiro glared.
"But I'm an invited guest. Are you always this rude to your guests?" She pulled down her mask and ate some popcorn.
"You're not my guest and I didn't invite you." Hiro stood up.
"No I did." Lyla walked in casually, taking a seat next to Kamui.
"It's true Nii-san. And I said she could stay." Hima smiled as she stood next to Hiro. Although Hiro is younger, Hima still calls him Nii-san because he acts like he's older and she's okay with that.
Miyako and Sayuri followed before squealing. "Hiro-kun!"
Hiro rolled his eyes at the annoying girls and at his sister. "You don't even know her Hima! How could you-"
"Because I trust Lyla." Hima cut in. "And Lyla trusts her. It's enough for me."
Hiro groaned. "Hima… You're so-"
The cloaked woman suddenly cleared her throat. "Thank you Hima-chan. Well now, since I'm here. Hello. You may all call me Lila. I was invited here by Lyla-chan. And I would appreciate it if none of you guys would tell anyone else about me being here. Okay?"
"Why don't you want anyone else to know?" Kamui asked.
"Well… More like the adults in the living room." Lila smiled.
"Okay, why can't our parents know about you?" Masa asked.
"Because I would be in a lot of trouble if they found out. Okay?" Please help me out." Lila pleaded.
The kids looked amongst themselves.
"Okay look. If you tell any of the adults I'm here, or if they find out somehow, I'll tell everyone here one of your secrets." She grinned.
"Secrets?" Miyako said.
"What secrets?" Tenshi asked.
Lila turned to Tenshi and smiled. "Should I start with you?" She walked over to him and whispered into his ear. "About a certain crush you have on a certain mother who happens to be here tonight?"
Tenshi blushed before turning to the group. "We should help her."
Everyone looked at him.
"Listen to your friend and help me out…" She trailed off before sniffing the air. "Something smells really good." She almost drooled.
Miyako held her head high, all proud. "Well my father is helping cook dinner."
"Choji's a chef now?" Lila asked. "Well I think I should try some." She made her way toward the door before Hiro blocked her path.
"I thought you didn't want anyone to find out you're here?"
"I don't. Which is why you all will help me." She grinned. "And if I can get through tonight without getting caught, your secrets will be safe and you'll even get a prize."
"Prize?" Kisa perked up at this. She didn't really care about the secrets because she didn't have any, although she did feel back for Tenshi. But if there's a reward involved, she's happy to comply.
"It'll be fun. Like a game. Anyone wanna play hide-and-go-seek?"
"No way" Hiro started before the lights cut off. What the?
"Come on. Let's play." A voice said in the dark before the lights flicked on, only Lila was gone.
Hiro cursed.
"Hiro?" Hinata knocked on his door suddenly.
Hiro's eyes widen before looking at all the girl in his room.
Hima panicked too, thinking of what her dad would think.
Kamui opened Hiro's window and gestured to the girls to leave.
Hiro flicked off the lights again before grabbing the flashlight.
Hinata opened the door as the last girl snuck out of his window. "Why are the lights off?"
"Didn't dad tell you we're telling scary stories?"
"Oh right." Hinata remembered. "Well I can't find the girls. They're not in your sister's room."
"Um, I heard them saying something about watching the stars…?" Tenshi offered. He felt bad for lying to Hinata but had no choice.
"Alright. Have fun boys." She closed the door leaving.
Hiro flicked on the lights sighing. "Damn woman." Making me lie to my mother…
-.-
Hinata walked into the courtyard to see the girls lying on the ground, looking at the stars. "Hima. Why didn't you say you were going into the courtyard?"
"Sorry mom." Hima apologized.
"It's alright, just let us know next time."
"Okay." Hima smiled before her mom went back inside. "I almost got in trouble."
"But you're not in trouble." Kisa pointed out.
"Yet." Sayuri added.
"This is all that Lila woman's fault. Would if Hiro-kun gets in trouble because of her?" Miyako whined.
"He won't." Lyla tried. "Lila is nice. I'm sure nothing will happen."
"Says you." Hiro walked into the courtyard with the rest of the boys.
"Look, all we have to do is find her. Its hide-and-seek remember?" Fai said trying to avoid the tension that's rising.
Hiro glared at him. "Who says we have to play her stupid game?"
Tenshi glared at Hiro. "We will play it." The thing Tenshi wanted was for his secret to stay a secret. It would be too embarrassing if it got out especially if the woman he had a crush on actually found out. It would be way too awkward.
"Come on Nii-san. It sounds a little fun, don't you think?" Hima tried. She didn't know Tenshi had a secret but she had her own secret and was trying to get Hiro to help too.
"No." Hiro deadpanned.
"What about the reward?" Kisa grinned. "I wouldn't mind a little extra cash."
"What makes you think she's going to give out cash?" Miyako asked.
"What else is there?" Kisa said.
"I'm still not helping." Hiro was stubborn.
"Yea I don't know." Sayuri started to agree.
Kisa glanced at Fai and Tenshi. "Well as temporary leader of Team 3, I order us to play."
Fai just shrugged while Tenshi slightly glared. It was unfair that Kisa was made temporary leader while the Hokage found a replacement for Shikamaru Sensei. Since Kisa was adopted by Shikamaru, he figured it was favoritism but he knew his Sensei better than that, although every time Kisa brought up "temporary leader" he couldn't help that that thought comes to mind.
Hima tried her brother one more time. "Please Nii-san. Imagine if mom or dad found out? I would be in so much trouble for not telling them I allowed a complete stranger into our house. Please help." Hima gave him the puppy-dog eyes.
Hiro glanced at her before inwardly groaning. No… Not the damn eyes! Why? Why the damn eyes? Hiro sighed knowing it was no use. "Fine…" He looked away before being hugged by his sister.
"Thank you!" Hima beamed.
"Okay! Since everyone's on board" Kisa started. Since her team was doing it already and Hiro decided to do it, so that meant Miyako and Sayuri were going to help. And of course Lyla would help since she was the one that invited Lila in the first place. And Masa and Kamui would join to help their best friends out. "We'll find her and catch her. Then bring her to Hima's room. And if anyone asks, we're playing hide and seek. Only not with a complete stranger. And Lyla's it. Got it?"
Everyone nodded before taking off to find the crazy woman who obviously had too much time on her hands to be messing with children.
-.-
She followed Sayuri to the Uchiha Residence and has waited on a nearby rooftop since. She sighed before seeing four other people walking into the house. She usually ignored it but there was a significant person among this group. Kazekage Gaara?
Gaara was greeted by Sasuke before walking in with Lee, Ten-Ten, and his son.
She smiled to herself. My lucky day. She jumped onto said house before listening to the chatter.
"Masa. Would you like to join the other boys?"
The boy nodded.
"Down the hall and 2nd door to the right." Hinata smiled before the boy left. "He's so handsome." Hinata complimented.
"Thank you." Gaara said before sitting next to the Hokage.
"Hey Gaara!" Naruto greeted, almost drunk already.
"Naruto." Gaara smiled at his blonde friend before greeting everyone else.
"Mother, Father!" Fai came in and was hugged by his parents. "I've missed you."
"We have as well. Have you been good while we were gone?" Ten-Ten asked.
"Yes." Fai smiled.
"That's my boy." Lee rubbed his son's hair.
Fai bowed to everyone else in respect before going back into the room.
"So what brings you here Kazekage?" Naruto finished off another beer.
Gaara smiled before looking serious. "This." He placed a scroll onto the coffee table.
Shikamaru's eyes widened. "Is that"
"The Savesque Seal. Yes." Gaara finished.
"So there was another scroll then." Naruto said thoughtfully before placing his own scroll on the table.
"She wrote two?" Sasuke asked.
"Indeed." Gaara took some sake.
She smiled to herself happy to know there are two scrolls. "Better for me. Makes it easier to find that b-" She quickly jumped down hiding herself in an alleyway as someone else jumped onto the rooftop. Looking up, she saw the person go to the east end and swing into a window. Who's that? She heard a scream which made her climb back onto the rooftop and walk to the east end to listen in on the conversation. … Lila? Hmm… I could use this. She walked not far to hear the person she just saw speak. A game of hide and seek? She quickly hid herself again as a group of girls climbed out of a window and walked around to the courtyard. I could be this Lila. Find the scrolls and steal them. If there's complications… Well this Lila could easily take the fall. She smiled before sneaking into the house.
-.-
Lila was in the ceiling and heard the adults talking. She hid her presence, listening. They were talking about Mitsuki now. Mitsuki… I haven't heard that name in a long time… Man I bet they'd be pissed if they found out I was actually on top of them right now. Mitsuki smiled to herself. I do miss them. But I can't be found… Not yet… Mitsuki sniffed and started crawling toward the kitchen. Food… She drooled.
A loud crash was suddenly heard.
"What was that?" Hinata got up and ran to the kitchen.
"M-Miyako-chan? What happened?"
Miyako was in the kitchen with a shattered plate in front of her. "Um… I'm sorry Hinata-sama." Miyako started picking up the pieces. "I was trying to climb up to the ceiling."
"What?" Ino and Choji stood in front of Miyako.
"I accidentally knocked over this plate on the counter. I didn't mean to, honest."
"It's okay, but…"
"Why were you trying to get on the ceiling?" Choji said.
"Well, we're playing hide-and-seek." Miyako lowered her head. "I'm sorry."
"It's okay." Hinata said.
"At least clean it up." Choji handed her a broom and dustpan.
"Okay." Miyako started sweeping as everyone left.
"Nice cover."
"This is your fault." Miyako sneered at the person hiding in a cabinet.
Mitsuki jumped down with a rice grain sticking to her face. She wiped it off and smiled. "I'm full now." She patted Miyako's head. "See ya."
"Wait!" Miyako said quickly picking up the pieces of plate and throwing it away before running in the direction Mitsuki went.
-.-
"Where could she have gone?" Hima said, looking in the laundry room.
Tenshi saw a kimono in the basket. It's the Mistress's. No… He's not the Mistress anymore… He didn't realize he was staring at it.
"Hm?" Hima noticed. "Tenshi-sama, do you like my mom's kimono?"
Tenshi woke up and slightly blushed. "N-No. I was just… thinking."
"I see." Hima kept looking. "Why is there soap all over the place?" Hima saw detergent on the tile floor. "Ah!" She slipped.
"Hima!" Tenshi quickly caught her, but easily slipped too.
"Ow."
"Are you okay, Hima?"
Somehow, Tenshi ended up atop Hima. Hima blushed at how close his face was and just nodded.
Tenshi got up and helped her up. "Sorry about that."
"I-It's okay." Hima didn't look at him.
"Sorry about the mess." Mitsuki said, suddenly appearing in the doorway.
"You!" Tenshi was about to tackle her, but Mitsuki easily dodged.
"Nice try, but no such luck."
"Lila, you can't walk around. Would if my parents see you?" Hima said.
"Ha! They won't so don't worry." Mitsuki disappeared again.
"Damn that woman." Tenshi said.
-.-
She was in the courtyard before being tackled. "The hell?"
"Got you!" Hima smiled. "Now stop running around Lila-sama."
"…" She cleared her throat before pushing the little girl off. I'll make you a deal. I'll stop running around if you get me the two scrolls the Kazekage and Hokage have."
Hima contemplated this. "You promise?"
She nodded.
"Okay." Hima smiled.
"No!" Hiro came from behind them. "That was never part of the game." Hiro glared at the woman. "We found you so you have to go back to the Hima's room, Lila."
Lila? Oh right. I'm Lila now. "Yes I'm Lila. And I can change the rules if I want. Think of it as a bonus. You guys get the scrolls for me and you'll end the game early." Lila walked into the house now, hiding in a hallway. She was followed by the twins who were quietly arguing.
"No way Hima."
"But she's only borrowing them Nii-san. Right Lila-sama?"
"Right." Lila easily lied. Doesn't matter. It's not like I'm ever going to see them again.
"No Hima." Hiro shook his head.
Lila slightly glared at the boy. "Let me talk to your brother Hima-chan. You go on ahead."
They suddenly heard Tenshi's voice call for Hima.
Hima blushed before nodding to Lila and running away.
Lila pushed Hiro into the closet and snuck in herself.
"What're you-" A hand was clamped over his mouth.
Lila heard Tenshi walk by calling for Hima and waited for his footstep to fade before looking at the little boy. "Hiro" She was pushed again the door as Hiro struggled. "Cut it out!" She hissed, grabbing his arm and moving around him swiftly so she was behind him. "Now quit struggling."
"Mmmfmm!" Hiro muffled out before struggling more than Lila could handle.
"Stop or else-" Lila slipped on a jacket and fell, making Hiro sit on her lap with her letting his arm go. She ended up hitting her head against the wall and hissed. "Damn brat." She let his mouth go.
"What the heck are you doing?" Hiro finally let out.
"Calm down." She slightly groaned as she rubbed her head before hearing someone coming. She instinctively snaked her arms around the boy and pulled him closer to her, as if they could disappear into the wall behind her.
Hiro felt her hug him which made him blush. "What"
"Shh." She whispered gently into his ear.
They were quiet as the footsteps walked pass and disappeared.
Lila let out the breath she didn't know she was holding.
Hiro felt her blow in his ear and blushed harder. "S-stop it! Get your mouth away from my ear!" He hissed.
"Shh." Lila said again. "Calm down Hiro."
Hiro stopped struggling, figuring she would stop whispering in his ear if he did.
"Are you going to report me?"
"You're a complete stranger who comes into my house, threaten us with secrets, asks us to steal important scrolls, and not only that; you say you'll get in trouble if you are found. You're obviously suspicious to say the least. How could you expect me to trust you?"
Lila smiled. "Listen to me Hiro. Listen to my heartbeat…" She soothed.
Hiro raised an eyebrow in confusion. What is she… Hiro felt something start to overcome him as he heard her hum.
Lila hummed low and soothingly before whispering in his ear. "Hush now, my baby. Be still love, don't cry. Sleep as you're rocked by the stream…"
Hiro felt his eyes droop, feeling strangely tired all of a sudden.
"Sleep and remember my last lullaby…"
Hiro stared at the light from under the closet door before closing his eyes slowly.
"So I'll be with you when you dream…"
Hiro felt her shift then felt the hardwood floor on his side before slipping into unconsciousness.
-.-
It was Kisa and Masa. Each one quiet for the most part. They were looking in the storage room.
"So you're Gaara's son, right?"
"Yes."
"What's it like being the son of the Kazekage?"
"It's alright." Masa just shrugged.
"Are you close friends with anyone here?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you live in Suna and it's not like you would be here for just anybody, right?"
"Actually, my dad said he had to come to Konoha. I just came along to see Fai."
"You're good friends with Fai?"
"I guess you could say that. But what about you?"
"What about me?"
"Have any good friends?"
Kisa just shook her head. "I'm not from Konoha either. Shikamaru-sama, found me and took me in. It's because of him that I'm alive today. I don't think I could've survived on my own." Kisa smiled.
"I see." Masa continued looking before the light went out.
Kisa shrieked at the sudden darkness. Then she felt something hit her and Masa somehow was atop her. "Get off."
"I'm trying, but something hit me and is now… atop me." Masa couldn't move.
They both stayed quiet before they heard snoring.
"…?" Masa felt sand under his hands. He smiled as the sand started to grow.
Kisa felt it as sand crawled from under her to over her. "What"
"Shh." Masa put his finger to her lips and focused with the other hand. Then Masa was able to move and what ever was atop him to now beside him. "Are you okay?" He helped her up.
"Yea, thanks." Kisa flicked on the light to see Lila asleep. "What the heck?"
Masa was about to pick her up, but then she disappeared into a puff of smoke.
"Shadow clone." Kisa glared. "Where is she?"
-.-
Hima stared at the scrolls that were on the coffee table. She heard the adults laughing and talking. How am I supposed to get the scrolls? She contemplated for a few minutes before smiling. She walked up to the Hokage as the other adult went into their own conversations letting the girl go unnoticed. She smiled sweetly at the Hokage. "G-Good evening Hokage-sama."
"Good evening Hima-chan." Naruto smiled. "How's the slumber party going?"
Hima looked down pouting a bit.
"What's wrong?"
"W-well…" Hima looked left and right before gesturing the Hokage to lend an ear.
Naruto bent down gladly listening.
"I made a bet that I could get the scrolls." She whispered.
Naruto raised an eyebrow. "You do know these scrolls are important right? Why would you take such a bet?"
Hima whispered in his ear. "I didn't want to be called a scaredy-cat anymore…"
Naruto looked at Hima before having a brief flashback. He looked a bit angry then determined. He grabbed the scrolls which caught Gaara's eye. Naruto handed them to Hima. "Make sure to get them back to me, okay?"
Hima beamed and nodded. "Thank you Naruto-sama." She bowed.
Naruto smiled watching the little girl run away.
Gaara grabbed Naruto's shoulder. "What do you think you're doing?"
"Oh relax Gaara."
Kiba glanced over. "What's wrong?"
"Naruto gave away the scrolls."
"It's okay. The thief won't even be here. Besides some of the top ninja are here. It'll be fine, relax." Naruto took another drink of beer.
Gaara glared before looking at Kiba.
Kiba finished off his beer before standing. "I know." He tugged Sasuke's shirt sleeve then flicked Lee in the back of the head. They both looked at Kiba. "We got work."
-.-
Miyako walked around looking in rooms before opening the closet. Her eyes widened in surprise to see Hiro sleeping. Aw. He looks so cute. Miyako crouched down before poking his cheek. "Hiro-kun?" He didn't move. "Hiro-kun~." Still nothing. "Hiro-kun!" Miyako shook him a little before realizing. "Oh." She put two fingers on him. "Release."
Hiro stirred before sitting up. He blinked, adjusting to the light.
"Are you okay Hiro-kun?"
Y-yea." Hiro stood up. Damn that woman. She put me to sleep. He walked out, looking around. "Any sign of Lila?"
"No not yet."
Hiro sighed before walking away.
Miyako followed.
Hiro glanced at her before stopping. "Thanks for before."
Miyako beamed. "No problem."
"Hiro~kun!" Sayuri latched onto his arm. "Let's look over here!" She pulled him along before sticking her tongue out at Miyako.
Miyako glared before turning the other way.
-.-
Hima walked down the different hallways. "Oh Lila-sama. I got the scrolls for you~." She looked around before running smack into Tenshi. "T-Tenshi-sama!" Hima backed away, hiding the scrolls behind her.
"There you are Hima. I've been looking everywhere for you."
Hima blushed before backing away. "Well now you found me so…" she turned and ran away.
"Hima!" Tenshi chased her.
-.-
Mitsuki crawled in the ceiling before coming to an entrance to the roof. She climbed out. "Finally! I can breathe." She sat on the roof looking at the moon. How long has it been? Thinking of all her friends who sat below her and seeing their children… Their children! They got to live their lives like how she wanted. Have careers, getting married, and having kids. She wanted children… with him… Kisa suddenly showed herself… Mitsuki looked at the moon picturing Kisa and Shikamaru. They look nothing alike… Maybe she looks more like her mom than her dad… She smiled. "Did you really have a kid without me Shikamaru?" She shook her head looking down. Why wouldn't you? No use waiting for someone who disappeared… for a memory… That's right. Mitsuki was a memory. Nothing but a memory...
-.-
"So Hiro" Sayuri leaned against him. "Why don't you and me ditch the search party and find someplace" She put her mouth to his ear. "alone."
Hiro looked at her. "No Sayuri." He snatched his arm back and walked ahead.
"Come on, Hiro." Sayuri whined.
Hiro hated it when she used a baby voice. He glared at her. "I'm not interested."
"…" Sayuri pouted behind him. "Fine."
"Oopsey-daisey." Mitsuki bumped into Hiro and Sayuri, pushing them into a closet. She locked the door. "Sorry about that, mini-Sasuke and mini-Sakura."
"Let us out." Hiro said. "I've had enough of your games." And being in a damn closet!
"Really because I'm just getting started." Mitsuki laughed down the hall.
"Great." Hiro grumbled.
"Ah, Hiro, y-you're" Obviously the closet wasn't made for two. "You're too close."
Hiro looked up and saw a latch. "Okay, I need you to get atop me."
Sayuri blushed. "W-What?"
"I mean, on my shoulders Sayuri. I need you to climb into the latch and then help me up." Hiro rolled his eyes. Annoying girl.
"O-Okay." Sayuri blushed from embarrassment before climbing atop Hiro.
-.-
Lila was in Hima's room eating some food she snuck from the kitchen.
"Lila-sama!" Hima came in, happy to see her. "Here you are."
Lila took the scrolls. "Thanks kid." She looked at the seals.
"Okay, remember the promise. You stay here now. I'll go get everyone else." Hima nodded.
"No problem." Lila smiled under her mask.
"Okay. I'll be right back." Hima left, skipping out.
Lila grinned to herself before opening the window. She sat on the window seal before lifting herself up onto the rooftop, walking along the roof, preparing to leave before feeling a weak spot. "What?" She fell in, landing in the ceiling. "Sh…" She looked up at the hole. Stupid roof.
"There you are!"
Lila looked to her left to see a boy and girl. "Um…"
Hiro glared before noticing the scrolls. "You got her to steal them?"
Lila grinned sheepishly.
Sayuri cocked her head to the side. "What're you doing with the scrolls?"
Lila shook her head. "Don't' worry about it." She started to hum.
"Not again!" Hiro threw the kunai knife he had successfully despite the limited space.
Lila was cut off, dodging the object. "The heck are you doing kid?" She turned to crawl away.
"Oh no you don't!" Hiro crawled after her. "Come on Sayuri!"
Sayuri blushed that he called her. "Coming."
As they crawled along the ceiling it became darker and unbeknownst to them, Mitsuki was crawling along the same path.
"Ow!" Lila and Mitsuki bumped heads in the dark.
Hiro then caught the Lila's leg as Sayuri caught Mitsuki's leg. They both shouted. "I got her!"
-.-
"This way!" Fai said as Lyla, Sukai and Kamui followed. They ran through the halls, but Fai came to a dead end. "What?"
"Try again." They heard her voice.
"I'm sick of this!" Lyla complained.
"Come on, you almost got me." Mitsuki said from behind.
They all turned to see her smiling.
"Get her." They chased again, but Mitsuki ran down the halls to the living room.
"No!" Lyla tried to stop, but the two boys behind her kept going running into her and tackling Mitsuki into the living room.
All the parents turned to see a puff of smoke and Lyla, Sukai, Kamui, and Fai in a pile.
"What are you guys doing?"
"Um, well that is…" Lyla just laughed nervously.
"What were you saying Gaara?" Ino ignored them.
Gaara sighed and looked serious. "I think I found Mitsuki."
Everyone froze, only to hear the pile of children unfold themselves and get up.
"What?" Hinata gasped.
"Are you kidding me?" Naruto stood up.
"No. A few nights ago, we had a thief break into my private library. The Kazekage's library holds info on different clans. The thief tried to steal the scroll. Kankuro and Temari said they saw a person in a cloak with a mask on."
"So you think this thief is Mitsuki?" Shino asked.
"Yes."
"How do you know it was Mitsuki?" Neji asked.
"I don't but…" Gaara sighed. "Mitsuki's the only one besides me who knows about that scroll... Well we use to be the only two people."
Everyone stayed quiet again. So many mixed emotions of Mitsuki's disappearance. Anger, sadness, confusion…
Shikamaru stared at the table, gripping the arms of the chair.
"Are you okay, Shikamaru?" Choji asked.
Shikamaru didn't look at him.
"I got her!" They heard a scream before the children stood in front of them looking up at the ceiling before it came down with two cloaked figures, Sayuri and Hiro.
When the dust cleared all the children were holding down two women, both with cloaks and masks on.
One of the cloaked figures cleared her throat. "Guess you found me huh?"