A/N: I think I'm on a roll...Squalo will have an appearance in this chapter, inspired by me texting Grace about my boyfriends 'sexy long hair'. Long hair = Squalo. So yeah...

Oh, and they're in Italy for school and the trip. :)

Also, a certain someone makes a debut~ And there is a HUUUUGE twist.

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After our picnic, we had decided to walk downtown to where some fountains were, amist all the beautiful stone buildings.

Deidara was taking some photos of the buildings, to create clay sculptures of them later (which would be gone in a second, of course), as well as Kin, to sketch in her notebook.

Everyone was chatting, mining our own businesses when we heard a loud scream. We turned to see Xanxus and Squalo (well, mostly Squalo) being kicked out of a winery by some man screaming in Italian.

Xaxnus turned and said something that suspiciously sounded like bastard, and stalked off. Squalo continued to scream obscenities at the man, before Xanxus yanked him back by his hair. The shorter of the duo began to grumble something about asses before being silenced by a glare.

Kakashi-sensei was trying to get into Iruka-sensei's pants (Ugh), so we wondered around the vicinity, promising to meet back at the fountain in one hour.

Despite everything that happened earlier, Temari remained with us (me, Tayuya, Kin, Sakura, Ino, and Hinata), so we decided to head to a nearby store.

It was dimly lit, and the walls were covered in different weapons. It was like I had died and went to heaven.

Kin was busy checking out some senbon (which was strange, seeing as we were in Italy), Ino was trying to decide which weapon was the cutest, and Hinata nervously glanced and some different people in the store.

"Tenten-chan," She whispered nervously, "I don't think we should be here. I idly noticed her stutter was gone, but her hesitance to speak was still there.

"Why not?" I asked. The store seemed pretty cool, in my opinion, until I caught her gaze. A man was loitering by Ino and Sakura, (the former holding a Beretta M1923 and the latter with a Tanfoglio Force) and had a devilish grin on his face, as he appeared to be reaching for a drug needle.

Gasping, I grabbed the closest weapon to me (a Beretta Laramie) and shot the man in the chest. He let out a scream, which shocked me and the other occupants. A few other men pulled out guns and aimed at me.

Sakura and Ino began shooting, and I grabbed Hinata and ducked as some bullets came. I heard people screaming as they ran from the area.

"WHO THE FUCK DO YOU BASTARDS THINK YOU'RE SHOOTING AT!" Ah, Tayuya. More gunshots. I poked my head out only to duck down again as a bullet flew my way.

Suddenly, the gunfire stopped, and my blood ran cold. What happened? I cautiously (along with Hinata) poked my head up, to see All my friends standing up, all without wounds. However, only one other person besides them was standing.

A male in a black Armani suit and fedora stood amonst them all. When Hinata and I got up, his eyes (which were coal black, I thought with a shock) slid fluidly to us.

"Whoa," Sakura breathed. "You took out most of those guys on your own, and with one gun!"

Ino nodded. "You're amazing! Even the five of us-"

"Six, since Ten started the shooting," Temari cut in,

"-tried to do that, we'd all get killed!" She finished.

The boy- no, man smirked at us. "I must admit, I didn't expect for a bunch of teenage girls to help me do my job."

"Teenage girls? And, you're a teenager yourself bastard! And what fucking job are you talking about?" Tayuya growled.

The Italian simply relpied, "Why yes, I am a teenager. I'm sixteen. However, I'm more mature and deadly than you, and my job was to kill the men that you all shot at."

"Wait. You're a mafioso right? The ones like in the Godfather?" Kin asked. His smirk got bigger. "Why yes, I am. Reborn at your service."

I felt my hand (the one not holding the gun) be squeezed, and I looked to see a worried look on Hinata's face.

Reborn walked over to us, and placed a Beretta 3032 Tomcat in Hinata's hand. He turned to all of us and gave us a serious look. "You all need to keep the guns you have on you. Because while no one escaped, doesn't mean you won't be seen as suspiousafter coming out of this store."

"What about you?" I asked. "You've probably been a mafioso for a long time. You must have done something to make sure you haven't been caught. Why can't you do that for us?" I pressed.

He stared at me for a second, then smirked. "You're smarter than what I gave you credit for. In exchange for me doing that, I'd need you to do something for me."

While mildy offended by his comment, I could see how much the others really didn't feel like having to live that lifestyle (with the possiable exceptions of Temari, Kin, and Tayuya; they just didn't seem to like the man) and replied with, "We'll accept the offer. What is it?"

"Who doesn't mind being bait for a serial rapist?"

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I hate my life.

After a painstaking game of drawing sword handles (of course I'd be stuck with getting one the size of a kunai), I was dressed up and waiting for the man to come and find me.

Reborn assured me that I would be safe, and that the man wouldn't come close to touching me, but that didn't mean I wasn't afraid.

As he came closer, I almost blushed.

I had no idea why this man would even dream to be a rapist! He was gorgeous, tall, and everything a girl could have wanted in a man.

And that's what set me off. I wasn't a girl who really wasn't into guys like the other girls, and so I immediately got defensive.

He smiled at me, and took my hand, leading me into a fancy reasturant who's name I couldn't really remember. After getting us a table, he began to start a conversation.

"Oh, bella,I must admit, I've never seen a woman of your calibur around here."

"W-what do you mean?" Oh kami, I was stuttering.

"You're so exotic. As if you're an entirely different species from the rest of the world. Any man would be lucky to have you." He drawled.

My blush got deeper. "Stop trying to make me feel better. There's no way I could be attractive to you."

He frowned. "But bella, anyone who hates your beauty is either blind or jealous. With your hair," Which was styled in a Chinese bob- "Those eyes," With mascara- "And those perfect lips," shining with a light pink gloss- "No one, man or woman should be able to deny you."

And then, out the corner of my eye, I saw him slip something into my drink. Considering the fact that most women would be in love with his words and beauty, they would have missed it. Thank kami Reborn warned me of this.

He placed his hands over my own (encased in black lace gloves) and locked eyes with me. "I want you, and I can see the passion in your eyes. You want me too." It wasn't a question, but I didn't want him.

He leaned in closer to me, breathing, "Come with me," and I got up with him, my dress brushing the edges of the table.

Once outside, I nearly screamed as his hand clamped over my mouth, and my arms wee wound with some type of rope.

Kami, I was scared. I thought Reborn had lied, I was going to die and never see my friends again.

That's when a voice came to me that made me nearly jump for joy.

"Tenten-dono, please stay calm!"

Everything became slightly blurred, as a shot rang through the air, and hit the man who was holding me as his victim. I saw a familiar brunette come and scoop me into his arms, running away from the disaster.

"Fuck! Duck Basil!" Obeying the order, he ducked down (taking me with him) as a man flew over our heads. Footsteps were heard coming near among the chaos and the voice (as well as the person) was revealed to be Sasuke.

"W-what's going on? What are you two doing here? Why-"

"Tenten-dono, please calm down," Basil cut in, working on freeing my wrists. "Thou must know that we lack time-"

"And need to get you and get the hell out of here and back to the hotel where our class is. Kakashi, Iruka, and Reborn are handling this mess, so let's find a way out of here," Sasuke interrupted.

"If that's the case, then follow me otouto," A voice cut in. Sasuke's body went completly rigid, and I noticed tears gathering in his eyes as he turned to the male whom approached us.

"Nii-san..."

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A/N: Aha! Cliffie! Well, this fic has taken a more serious turn, with the introductions of Itachi and Reborn (Damn, I forgot to make him say chaos). Also, I'll put a link to Tenten's dress if anyone wants to see it.

Nest chapter (which I'm working on) will have the whole Mukuro/Kin confrontation, as well as the introduction to Basil and Tenten's relationship development. Also, a crying Sasuke is included! :D