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Ch. 3

"That's it!" I cried in exasperation, frustrated nearly to the point of tears. I was currently speaking in Japanese, one of the many reasons i was so pissed off. i was sick of getting dragged out of bed and having Japanese and chakra control drilled into me, as i had been doing for the past two and a half weeks. I still hadn't been able to get tested by the Hokage to see where my skill level was. Kakashi was relentless, and kept me at it except for meal times and bathroom breaks. even then he was translating foods and telling me how to ask for stuff at a restaurant and what is polite, etc.

"I don't want to hear it. You said that when you spoke Japanese, is when we would start reading. if i don't have you fluent by the end of the week, i will have failed as a ninja teacher" said Kakashi, as he crossed his arms over his chest, scowling me. That's right. I still had another thick workbook to go through. Apparently Ibiki had one commissioned for my use to learn their language. I looked around, and quickly calculated an escape.

"Alright, fine. just let me get dressed," i said before shooing him out of the bed room. Kakashi had taken to sleeping on a futon in the living room, while giving me his room, the only gentlemanly thing he had done since i had issued the book challenge.

"Ok, I've got this," i told myself, as i carefully formed the hand seals i needed.

"kage bushin no jutsu," i murmured. i felt a tug at my natural energy. then nothing. nothing happened.

"Shit," i murmured, careful not to talk too high. Kakashi had excellent hearing after all.

Flash back

"so you make those hand seal thingys like this, right?"

"Yes, though you need to work on your hand form. yes, like that. When you make hand seals, you are molding your chakra in your hands. at the end of a sequence of hand signs, you release the jutsu and the chakra."

"So i make my hands like this," i asked. Kakashi made a face before correcting my hands again.

Flashback ends

Ok. I just needed to put my chakra in my hands a bit more, i told myself a bit desperately, trying to keep calm. I formed the hand seals a bit faster , focusing my chakra as needed, knowing my time was running out.

"Kagebushin no jutsu," i murmured. this time there was a poof of smoke and a clone of myself appeared next to me. i staggered at the drain it caused to my energy before righting myself. This was the first time i had performed any jutsu, and Kakashi hadn't taught me this one willingly. he had performed it several times in front of me, and after asking a few questions i was able to figure out how the jutsu worked. Oh well. Time to go.

"Do your best," i said to my clone as i went out the window, a change of cloths in hand. I would change out of my pajamas at the hot springs.

...

It was dusk and i was on my way back when my clone released itself. I staggered at the onslaught of information i received before righting myself, feeling tired, despite the fact that i had spent the day relaxing at the bath house. Probably a side effect of the jutsu. From my clone's memories, it had released itself when Kakashi had taken a break to go get take-out. if i was lucky i could get back in time without him realizing what i had done.

"There you are," murmured a voice behind me. Without thinking i did a sweeping kick as i pulled a kunai out of my bag. the person behind me easily dodged my blow and leap out of my striking range. i relaxed and straitened when i recognized Kakashi.

"Oh, its you," i said in Japanese before giving a yawn.

"awww, I'm tiiiiiiired," i groaned, still speaking in Japanese. Kakashi looked at me oddly for a moment before he motioned with his head for me to follow him.

"I didn't know that you where going for a walk," he said as i walked along side of him. I shrugged.

"Well, after spending so much time inside, i decided i needed a chance to get some fresh air and stretch my legs," i said. "Besides i wanted to practice walking on power lines," i said in Japanese with a grin. Kakashi paused mid-step before continuing. After a moment he finally spoke.

"Your speech has gotten a lot better." he said quietly in Japanese. "the way you're talking now is much more natural." i grinned. it was probably because i had ended up spending most of the day chatting with the ladies that where on my side of the hot springs. most of them had been rather kind when they learned that i was currently learning their language, and would correct me and help me with words as we talked.

"Thank you." i said said cheerily, gloating to myself mentally over the fact that he hadn't figured out what had happened to help me progress. He paused, looking me over carefully, this time frowning and i forced my face to go blank even though i was fighting to hide a smile. His eyes looked suspicious After a second, he lifted his head band and i jumped as the other eye he always had covered, opened. It was red with little black dots surrounding it.

"What the hell is that?!" i demanded as i pointed at the red and black eye, totally shocked. I then groaned and threw my hands up in the air, feeling exasperated.

"No never mind! i do not want to know! ugh, no one can be normal around here!" i muttered as i heard Kakashi chuckle.

...

"So why did you pull that... er, eye out all of a sudden?" I asked over dinner speaking in Japanese. Kakashi had already eaten as was his habit and was seated across from me reading icha icha paradise, as he called it, or as it might translate in English, Make out Paradise.

"Hmm? Oh, to make sure it was you and not a transformation or something." he said. I frowned in minor confusion. When he didn't elaborate I went back to eating my food. there was a knock at the door and i stood.

"I'll get it," i said. i opened the door and nearly jumped in surprise. there where five Anbu black ops on the apartment walkway. now that i knew what the group was i was more jumpy around them; that and the name meant dark side.

"Kumori-san?" asked one.

"Yes? what is it?" i asked in Japanese.

"We where ordered to deliver these to you." said one of them. after a second i squealed, realizing what they had with them.

"My luggage!" i cried before moving out of the way to let the Anbu in. they set down my several bags of luggage and straitened. i opened a case and squealed in delight.

"Oh! thank you guys so much," i cried. i was about to hug a random Anbu but Kakashi's teachings on etiquette came back and i caught myself in time to turn it into a respectful bow.

"No problem," responded another Anbu before they all disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"What was it?" called Kakashi from the living room.

"The Anbu dropped off my luggage," i said. i flinched when Kakashi all but appeared at my side with a gust of air.

"Geez, chill out, will ya? you're going to scare me to death one of these days," i groused trying to collect myself from my now jumpy state. His inhuman speed tended to unnerve me at times. Kakashi just chuckled, his eyes sparkling as he eyed my luggage cases. it looked like he was going to ask me to start reading my porno books now that the Anbu had finally dropped off this particular bit of my luggage. For some reason they had decided to detain my smut collection a bit longer than the rest of my luggage. saying that they wanted to check my books for secret codes and what not. Ha, yeah, right.

"Oh no you don't. You get to start us off, reading Icha Icha Paradise" i said moving to block his view of my luggage with my body, talking about our book reading agreement. I was afraid that if i read aloud to him long enough with him watching the word that he would go on ahead reading my books without fulfilling his side of the bargain. I knew Kakashi was brilliant; a genius, and i wouldn't put it past him to use underhanded means to get what he wanted. but then again, i thought that of almost everyone. What i could see of Kakashi's expression soured noticably.

"You're a demon, torturing me like this, you know that right?" he asked as i laughed. after a second i realized that i had spoken in Japanese the entire evening and i blinked as a wave of numbing shock hit me. I never picked up on stuff this fast before i came here. the fact that i was starting to speak relativity fluent Japanese even though it had only been eighteen days of lessons hit me like a brick wall. Granted, Kakashi had been drilling me nonstop but... for me to actually retain the information... it was something that i couldn't ignore any longer. this placed had really changed me, and even if i ever did get back home, i wouldn't be the same person. this was... disturbing to say the least. Kakashi frowned at me and i quickly schooled my face to mask my feelings. he was a hardened ninja. i didn't want to show my weaknesses to him, a person who had probably experienced so much more pain. that and i didn't want to show weakness in front of... well, anyone; it only left you open to get even more hurt.

"Actually, after all of today's studies, i'm really tired. Can we read tomorrow?" i asked, my voice tired but perky as per usual as i shot Kakashi a tired grin. Kakashi was silent for a moment before speaking.

"I was just joking when i called you a demon. I'm sorry if you thought i was being literal," he said as i started shaking my head.

"Oh, that? Psh! it's fine. i didn't think you meant anything by it anyways; i'm just tired," i said, forcing another lazy grin on my face as i started to turn to head to the bathroom. After a moment Kakashi heaved a sigh and shook his head.

"You know something?" he asked as he plopped down on the couch, making me halt on my way to the bathroom. I frowned when he pat the spot next to him before i hesitantly sat next to him.

"What?"

"You're a terrible liar," he said. I could feel my lower lip tremble of its own accord and i looked away quickly to hide my tears. after a second a pair of hesitant arm wrapped me in a hug, and tears started to leak from my eyes despite me trying to will them away. Not here. Not like this.

a moment later I struggled away from his grasp before fleeing out of the apartment. I had been growing more and more homesick as the days passed, longing for familiar smells and well-known places, and sounds. But this had been my breaking point. Now, I could no longer recognize myself in this odd place, this alien world.

I leaped over the second story apartment's balcony and took off at a run when I landed on the ground. At least this much hasn't changed about me, I thought bitterly as I quickly made my way through the dark city, 'I still don't want people to see me when I'm about to break down.' Soon the buildings began to thin and gave way to the tall thick trees of Konoha. After a while I stopped, my grief too much for me to continue. I put my arms around the tree in front of me as I cried; soon my crying turned to gasping sobs as I blubbered about my frustration, my loneliness, my longing. My distorted voice seemed to echo through the silent trees as I grieved.

"A-Anbu," I sobbed, "I m-miss you so much. I hope Shane is t-taking good care of you. I wish I could see you two." I cried harder, knowing in my heart that I couldn't go home, and that I would never see them again.

"I wish I could see my home one last time. I wish I had my lumpy pillows and my blanket." I sobbed, thinking of the keepsakes that I had had since before I could remember.

"And I wish I looked like myself. I wish I couldn't smell everything, like I can now; that my hearing was normal." I sniffled. I loved having powerful eyesight, but the rest I hated. My anger and my longing now turned toward food.

"I wish I they had normal food here." I lamented through choking sobs, "I'm tired of all these odd dishes; I want a steak and some chocolate. I want coffee. And I want to burn that bloody Learning Japanese book Kakashi is making me complete," I sobbed.

"My head… Ugh! I can't stand this! I thought Sissy was supposed to be the smart one," I wept. "Now i can't do anything without thinking!" My anger grew when I remembered that my hair had turned purple.

"Stupid hair; stupid eyes." My blubbering fell quiet after that, as my sobs grew to hyper ventilation. I jumped and gasped when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked behind me as I scanned the dark woods. From the little bit of moonlight there was I could spot a head of nappy white hair.

"What a-are you d-d-doing here?" I demanded hyperventilation turning my words into a stutter.

"Making sure you're alright," came Kakashi's calm voice.

"I-I'm f-fine. G-go away." I snapped turning to let my forehead rest on the tree I was holding, feeling angry and humiliated with him. I had left for a purpose, and here he was anyways when I was at my lowest. I stiffened when I felt Kakashi's hand on my wrist.

"S-stop," I demanded angrily as he detached me from the tree, despite my struggle against that. He grabbed my waist and pulled me into the circle of his arms. After a moment more of struggle, I gave up, seeing it as pointless, positively seething.

"w-what d-do you think th-that this is g-going to accomplish?" I hissed angrily, making Kakashi pause before his movements stilled as well.

"You are very upset, and it is my job to protect you, even from yourself. I don't want you running off again," he said quietly before his tone turned nonchalant and normal, "besides, most people find it comforting to cry in some one else's arms and I'm not very good at the whole comforting thing, so I'm afraid this is all I know to do." He said before hesitantly and awkwardly petting me on the head. I snorted in amusement despite my irritation and relaxed slightly as I scrubbed a few tears from my eyes. As an after thought Kakashi wiped away some of the tears that I had missed making me scowl despite the fact i was blushing in the ears.

"You don't have to worry about me harming myself," I grumbled before heaving a tired sigh as a couple tears leaked from the corner of my eye. I quickly wiped them away.

"I'm not into that stuff, and I'm not a masochistic." I murmured before giving a tired sighed, starting to relax into Kakashi despite my best efforts. Most of the time, that is, i thought. He had forgotten his flack jacket and the warmth that radiated from him body was warming me despite the chill I had gotten from the crisp fall air. The wind made the still green leaves rustle and my eyes slid shut enjoying the soothing sound. I jumped when I felt his fingers touch my bottom lip.

"You say that, but Ibiki told me that you had had a number of scars from before you where healed by your… change, to worry about you," he murmured, his warm breath fanning over my face and nose. I was glad that when I blushed it only showed up in my ears, and not my face.

"…Those…" I trailed off before sighing and burying my face in Kakashi's chest, enjoying the warmth that he radiated. his temperature seemed a little warmer than an average person's.

"I don't care to talk about it, and I'm really tired," I murmured as the heady musk of his scent hit my nose and the sound of his heart steadily beat away. I thought he was going to press the matter but after a moment Kakashi sighed in submission before patting me on the back.

"Hold on to me," he murmured. I nodded in consent not raising my head from the place it was securely nestled. I could feel his hand move behind me as he performed a series of hand seals. Poof! I peaked to see that we had appeared on the top of a building in Konoha. Kakashi performed the seals again. Poof! When the smoke cleared we where back in the living room of Kakashi's apartment. I sighed reluctant to detach myself from the masked man.

"You know, I hadn't believed you when you said that the whole hugging thing might be comforting, but to my surprise I don't want to let go." I murmured. Kakashi was silent a moment before he pat me on the back soothingly.

"Alright. Then you don't have to," he murmured, "Though I would suggest getting ready for bed. If you want… uh, I can hold you… till you fall asleep." His tone was uncertain and slightly awkward, which was very unlike his usual nonchalant tone.

"Really?" I asked as I looked up at him with surprised eyes. I hadn't expected him to offer something like this. I wasn't sure if it was a faux pas or something looked down upon, seeing as he was somewhat uncomfortable, but I really liked his suggestion.

"That would be nice," I murmured before detaching myself with a yawn. "I'll go get ready for bed."

When I finished brushing my teeth, and had changed into my pajamas, I hopped in the bed and turned on the lamp on the night stand before scooting over so that Kakashi could join me when he was finished getting ready for bed. After a few minutes he came in and turned off the over head light, leaving the night side lamp the only light on. I frowned when I realized that he wasn't wearing a shirt with his pajama pants. His skin was pale and I would see defined rippling muscle as he walked over to the side of the bed, his chest sculpted and his abs defined. He was built, but still had a lithe shape despite the muscle that graced his handsome frame. I swallowed uncertainly. the way his wild white hair flopped across his forehead was... i shooed the thought away quickly before clearing my throat.

"um…" I said shooting him and inquisitive look as I gestured to his bare torso. "Where's the rest of it?" I joked though there was a bit of uncertainty in my voice. Kakashi shrugged nonchalantly as he sat next to me and got comfortable.

"I don't wear a shirt to bed. I thought you knew that by now." He said. I shook my head as I gave him an uncertain look.

"Well I guess I usually go to sleep before you," I said, trying to reason out why I wouldn't have noticed this. In fact, now that I thought about it, I had never seen him in his sleep cloths. After a moment Kakashi put his arm around me and pulled me flush against his side, making me blush in the face, a truly rare thing as I usually only blushed in my ears, which where tomato red by now and burning. Kakashi didn't seem to notice and began to rub my arm in a comforting way as he moved the bedside lap to where it was shining on him. And he pulled out Icha Icha paradise before beginning to read aloud, his mellow voice lulling me to relax.

"Ryuu hissed in frustration as he scrabbled with his wild, wayward hair, in an attempt to get it to behave. Shit he though as he looked at the clock. he began to attack his hair with renewed vigor. After about a few more minutes he gave up with despair. he had to go get his date, there was no more time for this. maybe flowers and some humor would smooth his way tonight. hopefully with a little wine and the right ambiance, he would score this evening. Ryuu sighed wistfully as he locked his apartment, eyes glazing over as he thought of the lovely Natsu. It still eluded him as to why she had finally agreed to go out with him, after all these years."

After a moment I relaxed and yawned, before snuggling into Kakashi's side, trying to get used to the feel of his bare chest under my finger tips. He shuddered lightly as I put an arm around his chest, but only pat my arm soothingly.

"Hey, Kakashi?" i asked softly, making him pause in his reading.

"Hmm?" he asked. i fiddled with the edge of the blanket for a moment before asking him something that had been bugging me for a while.

"How... how long where you there? when i was... uh, crying... at the tree?" I asked softly. I blushed when i realized that he was examining my face careful as he had a tendency to do at times. After a minute more he finally spoke, his voice quiet.

"The entire time." he murmured. My face went bright red. "I'm sorry, but it is my duty to ensure your safety," he said before hesitantly petting my hair in a comforting manner. "I... can't say that i understand your pain entirely, but i understand the sense of loss you feel. there is no reason for you to be ashamed," he said, his tone somber for once.

"If i lost my home, and my friends i would be... well, i'm not sure exactly how i would react. but i would miss them; greatly." A wave of relief hit me at his understanding, making me feel slightly off kilter before i shot him a thankful grin and relaxed into his side once more.

"Hey, Kakashi?" i asked before he could start reading again.

"Hmm?" I yawned as my eyes began to slide shut.

"Thank you," i whispered. He pat my hair once more and began to read aloud once more, this time more softly. Between the soft lull of his voice I could hear his steady heart beat. I could smell his soothing scent, that let me know i was safe and the warmth he radiated sent me to the land of dreams in a matter of moments.

...

I groaned when i woke, rolling over in my bed before stretching luxuriously. My stretching was paused however when my hand slid over feverish bare skin. I froze and slowly turned my head to see that Kakashi was still there. He was asleep, Icha Icha in hand. He must have fallen asleep reading, i thought. He wasn't under the covers like me, so i was guessing that was what happened. that or he wanted to sleep on his own bed for once but hadn't come under the covers. I blushed as i examined his bare torso, no longer having to worry about him noticing. unless he was pretending to be asleep. I quickly glanced at his face to find that he was indeed quite asleep; his breathing was even and deep, hypnotic even. What i could see of his masked face was relaxed and his eyes where twitching. He must be in the REM* stage, i thought before i began to examine him with interest. I paused when i came across a big scar going across his shoulder. i traced it lightly with my finger tip marveling at the different textures. Kakashi sighed and rolled over on top of me, making me squeak in surprise. Well, not really on top of me all the way. His arm was wrapped around my blanket covered waist and his leg was carelessly thrown across my blanket clad legs. I stiffened when he muttered something and nuzzled into my neck. my face blazing bright red.

"K-kakashi! wake up!" i squeaked as i tried to wiggle away from him.

"Hmm?" he said suddenly sitting up, his eyes barely open. he muttered something before pulling back the covers and crawling in with me. I gaped at him until he muttered something else under his breath and pulled me flush against his chest. after a moment, a light snore started up. I lay frozen there for a moment before i started to relax, despite myself. He was amazingly warm, something i had noticed the night before. I frowned and felt his forehead as he slept. He mumbled something under his breath but other then that didn't react. I frowned. His temperature was higher than it should have been. i felt his neck to find that it was feverish as well. Maybe he was sick. he should have woken up already anyways. Despite myself i yawned, growing sleepy again. With the hypnotic sounds of his breathing and heart beat under my ear, and the lazy warmth he emitted i ended up falling asleep again.

I groaned as something shook my shoulder.

"Stop it," i complained sleepily before settling down on my pillow again. the warmth it emitted was relaxing and made me feel safe. i didn't want to get up.

"Kumori, it's almost noon. i think we need to get up. we're already late by an hour to see the Hokage," said a lazy voice; a voice that was coming from my pillow.

"What?!" i demanded as i sat up with a jerk, wide eyes and wide awake now. Kakashi just blinked at me in surprise but made no move to get up as i scrambled out of bed and rushed around the room picking out my cloths for the day.

"Uh, Kumori-chan?" came Kakashi's mellow but confused voice.

"I can't believe that you didn't tell me the test was today! and we're late on top of that!" i cried as i picked up a random uniform and threw it at Kakashi, who of course caught it with ease. he sighed before laying back.

"Ma, ma, so hectic. you don't need to get so worked up Kumori-chan," he said before sighing and sitting up.

"Whatever. just be dressed when i get back." i said about to head to the bathroom to change. I paused when i thought of something. "unless... you're not coming with me?" i asked, my tone uncertain as i paused to look at Kakashi to see his reaction. truth be told, he was the one person i really felt comfortable around other than Ibiki, who was the head of the interrogation and torture unit, it turns out. Go figure as to why i seemed to trust that guy.

"I'll go with you. i want to see how you do against your opponent," he said before he stretched.

"Alright," i said, making sure the door was shut before i let my smile break free. I wouldn't admit it openly, but i was secretly glad that he was going to be there.

I stood on the training field outside of Konoha, fidgeting nervously. the Hokage had told us to arrive on the field at ten, but there was no one there, and it was eleven twenty. maybe the Hokage got fed up and decided not to do the test. maybe, he found my lack of punctuality annoying and he was going to throw me into confined living for being unreliable. Maybe he was-

"Kumori, calm down." demanded Kakashi, his tone even and calm, but firm none the less. I shot him and anxious glance before i realized that i had been pacing madly. I let out a nervous breath i had been holding.

"I'm just so nervous." i murmured before sitting down under a tree and tugging a lock of hair in annoyance.

"Why?"

"Hmm?" i asked looking up brought from my troubling thoughts.

"Why are you so nervous? it's not like you." said Kakashi nonchalantly as he leaned against the tree i was under, looking up at the clouds with his one visible eye. I continued to fidget until he placed his hands over mine to calm my hands from their nervous hair tugging. He was silent, and it was clear that he was waiting for an answer. I shrugged, taking a sudden interest in the ground by my feet.

"Well, i don't know how things really work here." I said quietly. "and this is a ninja village after all. I'm nervous because i don't know what the true motives behind this examination are. this test could prove that i am actually of some use to the village, and the village decides to keep me, or i could be deemed a waste and tucked away forever or killed to ensure that none of the villages secrets are lost." i murmured as i let out a shaky breath and brought my knees to my chest.

"Even then, i'm not sure what would be worse," i murmured softly before tucking my head into my knees. i heard the grass rustle as Kakashi sat next to me. he was quiet for a bit before speaking, his tone somber.

"You don't need to worry about the village killing you," he said. "You are too much of a rarity; you're too valuable. I'm sure the village would like if you where of some use to it, but you wouldn't be tucked away as long as you don't speak of your home with anyone in the village. despite our best efforts, spies still manage to infiltrate the village. if you wanted, you could lead a normal civilian life, but you wouldn't be able to go beyond the village walls," he murmured. i looked up to see him looking at me, his only visible eye sad before i shot him a hopeful look.

"You think so?" i asked, my tone soft. Kakashi nodded before patting my head. I sighed and relaxed slightly before giving a yawn.

"Awww, i'm still tired," i grumbled with a pout making Kakashi give a one eyed smile.

"How could you have not gotten enough sleep?" he asked, his tone nonchalant though i could tell he was teasing in his own way. I pouted theatrically.

"Well, you snore, talk in your sleep, sometimes kick, and are grabby," i said. Kakashi blinked in surprise. my eyes widened when what little of his face turned bright red.

"Is that so?" he asked. His ears where now red. i started to snicker.

"I'm just joking," i said adding a pause before continuing, "About all that stuff waking me up that is," i said with a grin. "I only noticed when i tried to get up the first time this morning." Kakashi gave an uncharacteristic clearing of his throat and i giggled, leaning into his side.

"It's alright. you feel asleep reading is all," i said, trying to comfort him in his embarrassment. he gave a long suffered sigh before pulling out Icha Icha.

"Yeah, i did. do you want me to continue reading? where did you fall asleep?" he asked. I shrugged as he open the book and began to flip through the pages.

"Where Kaito was-" Poof! i was cut off by a puff of smoke that appeared suddenly in front of Kakashi and i. I blinked when it clear leaving a masked Anbu and the Hokage standing there, grinning.

"Hello kumori-chan. i see your Japanese has gotten a lot better," he said. i gulped as i glance between the Hokage and the Anbu. the Hokage's grin faded, leaving him looking serious.

"It's time for your evaluation," he said as the Anbu began to move toward the center of the field away from me. i frowned as i watched him go. i could tell it was a guy. why was he here?

"Turtle will be your opponent," said the Hokage, gesturing to the Anbu in the center of the field. i took a deep breath before standing and shooting Kakashi a nervous grin.

"Wish me luck," i said cheerfully before heading to the center of the field where the masked man was. when i was standing across from him, we both bowed, waiting for the Hokage's command. to tell the truth i wasn't looking forward to having to fight an elite shinobi.

"Begin!" i yelped when the Anbu began an immediate assault. i was using everything i had to keep from getting hit by his outrageously fast punches and kicks. My fear rose when after a few minutes i couldn't get away even when i tried to run. He still hadn't gotten a hit in but had come very close a few times. If i didn't get away from this guy and fast, i was going to be dead meat. Oh shit, i thought when one of his punches slipped past my guard, heading for my face. i was done for.

To be continued...

*REM- Rapid eye movement= a stage of sleep; usually comes in cycles, each longer than the last and is characterized by random eye movement and Paralysis of muscles. there are some cases however in which the person is not paralyzed.

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