When we were a good distance away from the village I stopped walking. Both Gaara and Orochimaru looked at me. I looked excited. "What's the matter Ashlee?" Orochimaru asked. "Looks like we have company." I said looking behind them both. I swear I saw both of them jump when they saw Itachi Uchiha coming out of the shadows. He walked up to me and Orochimaru. "I hear my younger brother has a new team with Neji Hyuga and a girl named Aries. Am I correct?" he asked looking at me while I nodded. "Yes, I used to live in that village for a while and she is my friend, so I know a bit." I said with a small giving an almost unnoticeable smile. Orochimaru was the only one to notice it and he rolled his eyes. "I was wondering if I could join the akatsuki, and my team mates too of course." I asked while Orochimaru just stared at me. "You'll have to ask the leader, but I think you could." He said as I nodded. "Alright, can you take us to the hideout?" I asked. "Sure, I would only do it for a pretty girl though." Itachi said with a smile.