When all of the measurements were taken Kari had just enough cloth and materials to make their cloaks, but none of the new recruits if they decided to join.

"That just means I have to go to the store later. Oh I almost forgot!" Kari thought as she finished up the last of the cloaks. She quickly gathered them in her arms and ran to her family and when she came in she regained her composure with a smile and said, "Here you all are. And father?"

Pein looked at her and asked, "Yes?"

"When I went to a restaurant yesterday one of the servants told me to relay on the message that what you've done to the village has been nothing but wonderful, if I remember his words correctly." Kari replied and Konan took the other cloaks to put on the other forms of Pein.

Pein nodded and looked at the time and said, "So why don't we have dinner and then your birthday cake?"

Zetsu stated, "I think you'll really enjoy it, sister."

Kari smiled and said as Konan came back, "Yes let's!"

When they got down to the dining area the food was already set out around the table and Kari couldn't decide what she wanted to eat first. She sat down at her spot and looked at all her favorites lined up and she took a little of each, stacked on her plate.

The adults followed suit but only took what would fit on the plate before eating. There was a warm talk about memories over the past month that had been numerous in the short time Kari had been with her new family. After they were content, Konan and Pein brought out the birthday cake and Madara lit the candles. Kari smiled as they sang the happy birthday song and Zetsu helped her blow out the candles after the song was finished.

When they all had their cake Madara asked, "So Kari, do you know why I gave you that ANBU mask?"

Kari tilted her head and looked at him replying, "I guessed you would tell me eventually."

Madara smiled and said, "Well Pein and I have seen your progress and just as soon as you take and pass your Jounin exams he thought it would be best of you joined ANBU."

Kari stared wide eyed at her fathers, mother, and brother and asked, "Really?" when the fathers nodded Kari made a little yip with joy and said, "Then I guess I won't be joining till next year because I don't think I could handle being a sensei yet." They laughed at the image of Kari teaching kids.

"Well another thing Madara should mention is…" Pein prompted casting a sideways glance at the older shinobi.

Madara smirked and then shook his head saying, "I'm sorry Kari but when the shinobi join Akatsuki I have to join as a subordinate, wear a mask, keep my identity a secret by that mask and by not using my name, using the alias Tobi, and we won't be able to see each other for about a week or so when they join."

Kari pouted and said, "Do you have to?"

Madara nodded but then Zetsu added, "When he becomes a member then he, you and I will all be partners."

Kari now turned her tilted head to Zetsu and asked, "Partners?"

Pein pulled in saying, "Yes. The Akatsuki will be made of the shinobi and they will be placed in 2 men teams. Konan and I are partners, you and Zetsu are partners, and the others' partners will depend on they're fighting styles, but Tobi will be the partner of whomever he best with so as not to raise any suspicions, but he will most likely be with you two seeing as how you know how to fight with him."

Konan added, "If there are an uneven number of people who will join, you three will most likely be partnered leaving a solo person."

Kari smiled and said, "Alright I get it now." She let out an unexpected yawn and said, "Well I'm going to go to my room, read the files, and try to fall asleep. Night."

They each stated and expressed their good nights and Kari left the room.

In the morning Kari put on long black bell bottom pants, and a white V-neck t-shirt covered by her Akatsuki cloak. When she opened the door to leave a man in an orange swirl mask, with the same signature as Madara, in an ANBU outfit, looked like he was about to knock.

Kari looked up with a raised brow as the man put his hand to the back of his head and said in a childish tone of voice, "Well that was a coincidence. Tobi was just about to knock on the door when Kari-chan opened it."

Kari smiled and hugged the man saying, "It's okay Tobi, but what did you want?" she asked letting go of him, "I was just going to get breakfast."

Tobi nodded his head and then Madara's voice came back, and Kari could detect a hint of pride, "Well Kari I'm glad you knew how to play along. Now I wanted to tell you that I'm going to go away for a few so I can help one of the members get his way here." Kari nodded and the Tobi's voice came back, "Well Kari-chan how about I escort you to get some breakfast before I go?"

Kari laughed a little and said, "Sure Tobi, I'd be happy to because Tobi's a good boy."

Tobi laughed and said, "Yes Tobi is a good boy! Now come on!" Tobi grabbed her arm and they ran down to the kitchen laughing at the fact they both knew that was going to be Tobi's new phrase.

When they got there Kari asked, "Will you help me make breakfast for Father and Mother?"

Tobi nodded his head rapidly and said, "Tobi's a good boy!"

Kari laughed and said, "Well then… could you get out the eggs, milk, butter, and cheese?"

Tobi nodded and rushed off to the fridge to get the ingredients. Kari smiled that Madara was getting her used to the fact he was Tobi now so later on she wouldn't mess up. When Tobi came back the pan she had put on the stove was heated up and Kari said, "How much cheese do you like on your omelets?"

"Tobi likes a lot of cheese!" Tobi replied.

Kari nodded and then said, "Alight then." And she went onto make cheese omelets.

What thoughts ran inside Konan, Pein, and Zetsu's heads as they all entered the kitchen and saw the hyperactive Madara wearing a mask and Kari laughing, with steaming cheese omelets on the table with their preferred drinks next to the plate and utensils?

When the two finally paid attention to the three Kari said, "This is the new subordinate Tobi. He-"

Tobi cut her off by saying, "Tobi's a good boy," then switched back to his Madara voice and said, "If any of you laugh I'll make sure and remember it."

They all looked at him and Kari laughed, but Madara seemed to ignore her. Kari then said, "Well come one come all to the cheese omelet breakfast made by Tobi et moi."

They all smiled and sat down all taking the first bite and loving it. Tobi and Kari laughed and Tobi said I his Tobi voice, "How is it?"

They all spoke their pleasures and Kari smiled; she was glad to make her family happy. After they were done eating Tobi hugged Kari and said, "Good bye Kari-chan! Goodbye Leader-sama, Konan-sama, Zetsu-sama!"

And he made a hand sign and POOF! Tobi was gone from the kitchen. Kari smiled and cleaned up the dishes with the help of everyone else and then they all went down to the relaxation quarters; except Zetsu who had some business to do. Though what made Kari confused was that a man was sitting, with his back faced to her, with blue hair, on the couch. Kari looked to Pein and asked, "I didn't know they would come already."

Pein nodded and said, "Well when you went to sleep last night he came saying he was interested." And with that the man turned around and Kari widened her eyes.

"Cool!" was the first thing she ever thought about him. He had light blue skin, shark like teeth, eyes and even small gills on the side of his neck. Kari smiled and asked, "Who are you?" anyone could tell she was excited.

The man looked at her confused and then laughed saying, "Well that usually isn't the reaction I get on first impressions. Well I'm Hoshigaki Kisame, but you can call me Kisame; no san needed. And you are…?"

Kari laughed and said, "I'm Kari, you may call me whatever you see appropriate." Kisame laughed and Kari turned to Pein and asked, "Father is there anyone else here yet?" Pein shook his head and Kisame looked shocked that she called Pein father because when she turned to ask him, "Do you want something to eat or drink?" he looked shocked.

Kisame shook his head and then said, "No I'm fine. But Leader-sama, is she really your daughter?"

Kari laughed and Pein said, "Konan and I adopted her about a month ago."

Kisame widen his eyes and then laughed, "Well that sure was unexpected! Actually Kari-chan I will take that drink, black tea if you don't mind."

Kari nodded and quickly left and when she was in the kitchen she got the tea ready, sat down, waited for it to be ready. She looked up at the ceiling and thought, "I guess I should make some more just in case the others get here today as well."

And so she made more and left out about seven or so cups, then she thought, "They'll all probably each want a different kind of drink, but I guess I'll have to worry about that later." The tea pot then began to whistle and Kari snapped out of her worrying and got to preparing Kisame's drink.

When she returned with the drink Konan was now gone and so was Pein. Kari frowned a second and then smiled saying, "Here you are Kisame."

He took his drink took a sip, asked, "What is that outfit you all were wearing?"

Kari smiled and twirled around in it once, "It's the Akatsuki uniform. Of course you can wear anything underneath it but it if quite comfortable."

Kisame grinned asking, "So how did you get into the Akatsuki? Well besides being adopted by Leader-sama and all."

Kari smirked and said, "You'll find out in due time. Hold on a sec," and that was when Kari sensed Zetsu trying to sneak up on her.

Kari quickly turned around and pretended like she was going to walk away, but then quickly turned and dashed behind the couch Kisame was sitting on grabbed hold of Zetsu's trap and happily yelled, "Couldn't sneak up on me this time brother!"

The two toned laugh was heard and then Kari let go of the trap and it opened revealing Zetsu with a rare smile on his face, "Why is it you always know where to find us sister? Yes I always wondered that."

Kari smiled, "It's because I know exactly what your chakra feels like more than anyone else in the world!"

Zetsu turned his attention behind her and said, "Greetings Kisame-san, what are you looking at?"

Kari turned around and had his finger pointed at the two of them and asked with widened eyes, "H-how can you two be related? You don't even look like one another."

Kari and Zetsu both looked at each other then back at Kisame saying, "Long story." Kari added, "And even if we had the time to explain it, I couldn't tell you because it's a secret."

Kisame chuckled and stated, "I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy being in Akatsuki," he took another sip of his tea. Kari and Zetsu excused themselves.

"Oh yeah brother," she turned to Zetsu, "What exactly did you have to do when you disappeared?"

"We had to help locate one of the candidates. We found him rather easily."

Kari smiled, "Well at least you're back. So did you see any candidates coming up?"

"We did see one but we want you to stay away from him." Zetsu sounded very defensive, and before Kari could ask both voices said at once, "Just stay away. He's not good company; even among criminals."

Kari nodded and then thought, "I wonder who her could be that could make Zetsu think that?"

A/N: I know this probably won't be in the right order of joining but it doesn't matter. But please review and hope you enjoyed the story. And to all of those who read the Return of Hidan; don't worry I'm working on the next chapter now. It's not turning out the way I wanted it to so I've been tweaking it A LOT and thought I'd take a quick break from it by making this story which I got an idea from while tweaking! Again I ask please review and see ya next chapter.