Chapter Three
The Woods

"And what about yours?" Sari asked.

"Need you ask?" I chuckled. "Come on, it's getting late. I can see the woods now."

I ran towards the forest with my comrades following me.

Damn, I should have kept my big mouth shut. Oh well, just you wait Akatsuki. You don't know what I have in store for you.

As we approached the woods, I felt relived that there was no more sand. We rushed into the woods and started to jump from branch to branch. Temari was in the lead, then it was Matsuri, Sari and of course, me. My comrades were starting to get tired, until they started to slow down and eventually came down to a hault.

"We'll set up here for tonight." Temari stated.

I sighed and collapsed on the hard, cold ground. Damn it! I forgot my stuff, mother rushed me out of the house so I didn't have time to pack.

"Forgot your stuff, huh?" Temari laughed, "Figured as much. That's why I brought extra."

Good old Temari, thinking one step ahead of me, as always. Sometimes I wish I was more like her.

"Thank you Temari Sensei." I smiled as she threw a pillow and sleeping bag towards me.

I lay down my pillow and sleeping bag on the ground. The only thing I worried about was insects crawling all over my body, I shuddered.

"Damn!" I heard Temari cuss, "I forgot to bring food, we may need to go back home tomorrow, we must find the Akatsuki as soon as possible."

Matsuri and Sari nodded in agreement. Well, that makes things interesting. I chuckled abit as I closed my eyes, I lay on top of the sleeping bag and silently dozed off. When I awoke, I heard Temari lightly snoring as Matsuri and Sari whispered.

"Sari, can you keep a secret?" Matsuri asked.

"Of course." Sari replied.

"Lord Kazekage kissed me last week." Matsuri whispered.

"You're so lucky! I thought he liked Ice though?" Sari questioned.

"Apparently so, but to be honest, isn't she abit creepy for him?" Matsuri asked.

"Yeah, she's such a freak, she talks to herself and everything. No wonder no one likes her." Sari giggled.

I growled and stood up, I clenched my fists. If I were to kill them, Temari would be angry at me. I wouldn't want that. I turned away from them, and ran into the dark, cold forest. Matsuri is such a liar, she wishes Gaara would kiss her. Hang on a second, am I jealous? No, I can't be, Ice Diabolis never gets jealous. I stormed through the forest, lost in thought. After everything we've been through Gaara, how did it end up like this? Danna, my Danna...

"I'll find a new one." I smirked.

"A new what?" A voice asked.

I gasped and turned around to face someone. It was a girl, a girl who looked like me. Could it be a reflection? No, it can't be. I stared at the figure in front of me. Could it be...

"Narcissa?" My eyes widened as so many questions filled my head.

She smiled, "What are you doing here?"

"What am I doing here, what are you doing here?" I questioned.

"Oh, I'm escaping the Akatsuki. Long story really. Are you here with anyone?" Narcissa asked.

"Yeah, I'm with Temari and my comrades. How did you survive the fire?"

"Comrades, eh? You're a ninja? Congratulations." Narcissa grinned.

"How did you escape the fire?" I asked sternly.

She gasped, "I need to go. Good luck with Deidara and Sasori!"

Narcissa giggled and disappeared through the trees as I stood still, alone, in the woods. I pondered. Had I gone mad? Or did I really see my long lost "dead" twin sister? I felt myself become dizzy with confusion. Then I remembered, Matsuri. I closed my eyes and focused. I could feel my blood boiling.