Edited.

Okay, please don't kill me. I know its been forever since I have updated and I'm really sorry about it. I hope that this wont happen again. Please enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, but I do own a Gaara plushie and it is adorable! ^_^

Normal POV

"What the fuck?"

Before Nori could blink, Sasori had her pinned to the wall by her throat.

"What. Did. You. Do. To. Me!" he shouted.

Her eyes widened in shock before they narrowed in anger. His angry eyes stared into hers, as if daring her to lie. Her eyes glared into his, promising murder when she got out of her predicament. No one came to her aid. They all just watched in shock or indifference. The lack of oxygen, made her lungs burn and her vision blur. She did what any woman would do to get away from a man. She kicked him in the balls. Every man in the room winced. Sasori's eyes widened, unused to the feeling of pain, and he dropped her. Nori gasped in a large mouthful of air and coughed for a few moments.

"You bastard! I didn't do anything to you!" she yelled as she glared at him.

Sasori just stared at her with his face etched with pain. She felt slightly bad for hurting him, but the feeling was outweighed by her anger at being accused of something she didn't do. Nori huffed angrily and crossed her arms over her chest.

"Would someone please care to explain what the hell happened!" the unusually short girl glared at everyone in sight.

"I believe I am able to shed some light on the current situation," Pein spoke. Nori's glare fixated on him and she motioned for him to continue.

"Once the jutsu was deactivated, it turned us back into our true forms. Technically Sasori's true form is as a human, not a puppet."

"So, you're saying that I'm stuck like this," Sasori said, his voice was hoarse with pain.

"Yes."

Sasori cursed colorfully under his breath.

"Well, now that the problem has been resolved, at least for the most part, we can get back to sleeping arrangements and what we are going to do about food and clothing for everyone," Rina spoke.

"Before we do that, I would like to know how you know who we are and where we are from. Not to mention where we are," Konan said. Some of the members nodded in agreement. Nori sighed.

"Well, I don't think all of us need to stay to explain. Paige, would you mind running to the store and buying some groceries and clothing for our guests?" Paige nodded mutely and Nori tossed her a credit card.

~Paige's POV~

I could already hear the bickering even after I had closed the front door. I let a small smile grace my lips for a few moments before sliding my mask of indifference back into place. I unlocked my car and jumped in. Before I closed the car door, I heard several loud crashes coming from the house. I shook my head and started to drive away from the maniacs I call friends.

The drive itself wasn't very exciting, but my mind was a completely different story. Thoughts swirled around my head. Why did the Akatsuki have to show up in our lives? What cruel twist of fate decided now would be the best time for this shit? We were finally starting to get comfortable with our new lives. Haven't we been through enough already? My thoughts came to a halt as another car cut out in front of me. I cursed and slammed on the brakes. Next time, I'm just going to hit the car. But, I suppose if it hadn't pulled out in front of me I would have missed my turn. I thought as I turned in to the parking lot.

"Oh Walmart, what wonders do you hold for me this time?" I said as I walked through the doors. Little did I know what was in store for me.

Normal POV (with the Akatsuki and company)

"Geeze! That was a lot of explaining!" Rina exlaimed.

"No one's confused anymore right?" Nori asked.

"Let me get this straight, in this world we are fictional characters who were created to be in a manga and anime called Naruto, correct?" Itachi waited for conformation before continuing.

"You know everything about us including our past and future. You are willing to house and protect us as long as we follow your rules. We should expect to be called 'cosplayers' if we are to go out in public. We should also call ourselves cosplayers if we are forced to speak to someone. We will be leaving as soon as we figure out a way to return to our world. Is that everything?"

"That basically sums everything up. Paige should be returning soon with your clothing. Until then, remain in your towels- "

"Wait! Can't we find them something? I don't wanna be stuck looking at them half naked!" Rina whined, shooting a purposeful glare at Hidan's barely hidden form. Hidan opened his mouth to retort to the girl's obvious insult but, Nori cut him off.

"You can and will deal with it, Rina. Now we have to find rooms for everyone. I know this house is big but, we are still all going to have to share rooms,"

"Fuck, no! I ain't sharing rooms any of these shit-heads!" Hidan complained.

"Yeah! I don't wanna give up my room!" Rina pouted. Nori's eye twitched. The air surrounding them suddenly turned cold.

"Are you questioning my judgment?" Nori asked her voice eerily calm

"Hell yeah! I'm not going to let some bitch order me around!" Hidan responded.

"Is that so?" Rina got a chilling feeling, "You and Rina will be sharing her room and if anything is destroyed, I'm not responsible for the hospital bill you will receive after I'm through with you. Do I make myself clear?" Nori's tome was final.

"Yes ma'am..." they both responded sadly.

"That's what I thought," she said smirking, "Now then, Pein and Konan will be sharing the guest bedroom on the second door on the right upstairs. My room is right next to it, so if you have any questions I will be right there. Tobi will be getting his own separate room. I know you need the privacy. Kakuzu and Deidara will be sharing a room. Kisame and Zetsu you will also be sharing. Itachi, you will be sharing a room with Paige. Her room is right across the hall from mine. Everyone satisfied? Good. Feel free to explore and settle into your respective rooms. You are dismissed."

Nori sighed and watched as the group disbanded. She ran to catch up to Pein.

"Pein?" she called, "I'm sorry I kinda took the role of leader for a little while. I hope you don't have a problem with the arrangements I made."

"I believe that the plans you have concocted will serve their purpose and I do not have a problem with it. Please refrain from taking control of my organization too often in the future, though. I appreciate you housing us." He walked past her, not waiting for any sort of response.

Sighing, she turned to face her next challenge that she knew was awaiting her. Bright green locked onto chocolate brown as she looked at Sasori.

"I don't think you assigned me a room."

"No, I did. I just didn't mention the unfortunate placing."

"And where might that unfortunate place be?" Nori winced but responded anyway

"My room."

"That so?" he drawled.

"Yes. I couldn't find anywhere else suitable for you."

"Care to explain why?"

"There are only seven bedrooms in this house. There are thirteen people. Therefore, each room will have two people in it except for one of the rooms. Tobi needs the privacy for reasons that I cannot divulge. Konan and Pein needed to share a room because they are both the leaders. Itachi is with Paige because I was trying to give her the most normal person. They are both less likely to annoy each other as well. I put Kakuzu with Deidara to make sure that Deidara doesn't destroy anything. I put Kisame and Zetsu together because they seem to have a lot in common and I didn't think that either would fit well in my room. Kisame is rather large and needs a big bed as opposed to an air mattress and I am not willing to give up my bed. I would have put you and Kisame in the same room but, I do not appreciate Zetsu's eating habits. Therefore, you were the only one left to stay in my room. I put Rina and Hidan in the same room simply because they were annoying me and I knew putting them together would piss them off," she finished her explanation and took in a gulp of air.

"I see," he responded. He started to walk passed her, but stopped in front of her instead. He bent down to her height and whispered in her ear,

"But, I still don't see why your room is an unfortunate place for me."

Goosebumps erupted over her skin at his nearness. He brushed by her and headed up stairs. She couldn't find the will to turn and make a sarcastic remark or say anything witty. She just stood rooted to the spot trying to get rid of the nervous feeling in her chest.

I almost continued it and went back to Paige's POV but I found myself to lazy...I'm super duper sorry about the delay on this chapter (it's still really short... it's getting on my nerves)! Thank you everyone for Favoriting/ reviewing/ Following! I really appreciate it! I will try to update sooner and make my chapters longer. As for the question for the chapter:

What length do you prefer chapters to be? I know that it's a lame question but I really am curious. When I'm reading( not just fanfiction) I prefer chapters to be long. Do you agree?

Thanks for reading!

~ Wolflover441