The Akatsuki and the Great Oroki

Chapter 8

Disclaimer: I hate typing this... Gah. Not the story, but this... this disclaimer! You know I don't like typing this! Since you all know I don't own Naruto, and there is no way I could, I might just stop typing this lolz. This should be an interesting chapter though, since you learn a lot of things about the main character... In a way. And that Deidara calls everyone he doesn't like something strange lol. By the way, before you try to kill me, this story was origonaly supposed to have Deidara as the main guy character, but I was having so much fun with Tobi that I got of track. --' hehehehhhhh... Yeah. Anyway, Deidara is the actual main focus, so if it turns out to be a conflict of interests... that's cause I can't decide which I like better. I hope you like it!

"Every day! Every damn day! Nothing to do! When will Pein give me a mission!" Tasha sighed in annoyance as she flopped down on her bed, for the tenth time that day. She had been wandering the Akatsuki hideout for days now and she was bored to death. There was no sign of the new girl and Tasha was starting to suspect that Itachi had eatten her for dinner. I could see him doing that... She thought as she flailed. The mechanical birds that Sasori had made for her were chirping rather cheerily, and it made her feel a little bit better. Just a little bit. Gah! If I keep staying here I'm going to become homicidal... which might be what Pein wants. Tasha thought about that until a strange shadow that was coming at her from just above her head made her jump. Lips pressed against hers and she relaxed. She recognised this pair of lips, even if she was being kissed upside down. She closed her eyes and reached up, wrapping her arms around Tobi's head. He smiled against her lips and pulled back to kiss her forehead.

"I saw you squirming and I thought I should calm you down a bit. " Tasha sighed as she gazed up at Tobi. This angle, looking up at him from below, sent a pleasent shiver down her body. He leaned back down to kiss her again, gently taking hold of her bottom lip with his teeth. Her stomach did a flip and she pushed him up and away. He looked down at her in confusion as she sat up, holding her chest. Her heart beat had skyrocketed. She blushed and shifted so that she could get off of the bed.

"S..sorry Tobi. I think I need to take a walk and clear my head." Tobi simply smiled and watched her as she walked from the room. As soon as the door closed behind her he scowled, laying down in the warm spot she had left. Why does she want to avoid me like that? He thought as he rested his head upon his arms. Tasha walked slowly down the hallway, trying to calm her nerves before she went back to see Tobi. He always makes me feel so nervous... She thought. As she came towards a corner someone rounded it and ran directly into her. She stumbled backwards a few steps and cocked her head. It was the new girl, Lia.

"I'm so sorry! Wait, you're that girl that I didn't recognise when I was at the meeting. Who are you?" Lia asked, looking up at her. Tasha smiled.

"Hi! I'm Tasha. You're the new girl... Lia right?" She replied, trying to be as open as she could.

"Yes, that's right. Sorry again, for running into you. I just came back from Itachi's room, and yeah... that wasn't pretty." Lia said, rolling her eyes.

"Really now. You know, I'm sure that I can help you with Itachi, if you want me too." Lia shook her head and Tasha raised a brow.

"No, I think that I can take care of myself. Thanks anyway. I need to head to my room. Sorry. Maybe we can talk again sometime. See ya." She said as she started walking again. Tasha nodded, waving goodbye as the girl walked from view. I hope Itachi hasn't started molesting her as well... She thought with a sigh, as she started to walk again. The base was more lively of course, since noone was going anywhere. Litterally. No one had left the base since the party, so Tasha often ran into someone on her walks. It seemed almost like Pein was planing something that would require all of them. Speaking of which, I should pay that pain in the ass a visit. She thought, tempted to visit Itachi's room. She knew better though and wouldn't go anywhere without a minion. She passed the kitchen just as Deidara walked out, noticed her, and waved happily. She smiled. She could get along with Deidara, even if he was annoying sometimes. She waited for him to catch up with her, and the two of them started walking down and through the living room.

"Hey Dei-kun. Can I ask you something about Uchiha's?" Deidara made a face, moving to sit in a chair. Tasha flopped down on top of him, making him blush. He shifted slightly, so she wasn't sitting directly on his lap, and sighed.

"I hate Uchiha's un. That stupid Itachi. Stupid Tobi. Stupid Leader... un..." Tasha raised a brow as he continued to name off people. Those people... aren't Uchihas... What the hell is he talking about?

"Um... those people... aren't Uchiha... Dei-kun..." Deidara stopped his rant for a moment, looking confused.

"Of course they are un! I call anyone I hate an Uchiha after that bastard Itachi un!" Tasha sighed. So he really didn't know that Tobi was an Uchiha. She was hopeing she could find out a little more about Tobi, but it seemed useless. She petted Deidara on the head and he went silent, looking stunned when she kissed him on the forehead.

"Well, thanks anyway Dei-kun." She got up and walked out, leaving Deidara completly confused. I'll have to ask Tobi myself it seems. She made her way back towards her room, opening the door to see Tobi lying on his stomach in her spot. She raised a brow, laughing to herself as she walked over to him.

"Tooobbiiii-kun..." Tobi's head snapped up as she spoke and he laughed.

"Kun? Since when?" He rolled over, reaching up to her and pulling her down onto his stomach.

"This again? Do you like having me on your stomach?" Tobi nodded, nestling his chin in the top of her head. He was warm and the sound of his heart was starting to lul her to sleep.

"This isn't fair Tobi. I can never stay awake when you do this." Tobi laughed, petting her head.

"I can change that, you know." He whispered, and Tasha's heart skipped a beat. Tobi shifted slightly and lifted her face with both hands. She started to panic... until his lips met hers and she melted.

"Um, I finished it." Tasha pulled back from Tobi and looked up at the owner of the voice. How did Sasori remember where my room was...? She thought in confusion. He had come to her room to put the birds up for her, and the fact he remembered that she had asked for a squirrle as well was amazing.

"Thank you Sasori-sama!" She chimmed, crawling off of Tobi and walking over to him. Tobi sighed in frustration, glowering at Midnight. He sat by the fireplace, as usual, looking amused. Sasori walked over to the planted area of the room, Tasha close at his heels, and set the squirrle up. When he was finished he allowed her to hug him, staring at her blankly, then left. She sighed, slightly disappointed because her only distraction had left so swiftly. She turned back to look at Tobi, who was patting the bed beside him expectantly. Dear lord. I think that he isn't going to give up today... She thought as she shook her head at him. He raised a brow, sitting up.

"Do you not trust me?" Tasha laughed at that. Trust him in a bed? Funny. She cocked her head at him as he swong his legs over the bed and she backed up a few feet. Ok, I have a bad feeling about this... Tobi stood and she felt her heart stop. Literally.

"Um... T... Tobi... what are you plotting?" She stuttered as he started towards her. He simply smiled. She backed up a few more feet, until her back hit the wall. C...crap!! Stupid wall!! Who invented it?? Tobi was only a foot away now and she had nowhere to run. At least, nowhere that would do any good. He placed a hand to either side of her head and Tasha was starting to wish that she had stayed in the living room with Deidara. Tobi leaned in and placed his forehead to hers.

"Why are you avoiding me? What did I do, hm?" Tasha opened her mouth to reply when he kissed her. Hard. Her head hit the wall behind her as she gaspped, trying to catch the breath he had snatched. His hands moved down to her waist, drawing her body closer to his. He pulled away so she could breath, and began to work his way down her neck until he found a spot that made her gasp. Her body started to tremble ever so slightly as he nibbled at the spot, and she wrapped her arms instinctivly around his neck.

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING TO THE MUTT??" Tobi lurched backwards at the sound of Pein's voice, face turning red. Tasha slowly slid down to the floor, an even deeper shade. Pein walked over to the two of them, raising a brow at Tobi, who's back was turned. He then looked down at the distraught Tasha who was now curled up in a ball on the floor. He snickered and bent down, poking her side. She squeeked and scrammbled quickly out of reach, making a face. Pein laughed.

"I had something to talk to you about, but I don't want Tobi to hear. Come with me to the kitchen." Tasha looked somewhat confused as Pein reached out and dragged her up and towards the door. She looked back briefly to see Tobi watching, a very annoyed look on his face. She gulpped and wrapped an arm around Pein's as they left the room. Pein raised a brow at the action, blushing ever so slightly. When they reached the kitchen he released her arm and she leaned back against a counter. Pein sighed and Tasha realized, slow as it was, that Pein's shadow wasn't there. Isn't that something he only does in his room? She thought, watching him rub the back of his head before he spoke.

"You've probably realized this by now... but no one has been given any missions lately." Tasha nodded, wondering why Pein was telling her this.

"Well it's because Konan's birthday is in a few days, since her birthday is close to mine... and I really need to know what I should get her but the other idiots don't know a thing. " Tasha clampped a hand over her mouth, trying really hard not to laugh. That's a stupid reason to stop all of the organization's activities! Well... I guess I could help him. I might get something to do then. She thought for a few moments, then smiled.

"Well Pein, I think she might like... you. " Pein made a face.

"She's only a partner. I have no such feelings for her."

"Uhuh. That's why you're blushing." Pein raised a hand to his face, realizing it was warm. He scoffed.

"I'm not blushing because of Konan!" Tasha raised a brow and Pein looked away from her, a scowl on his face. I wonder why then? He wouldn't blush for no reason...right? She gazed at him quizically as he glowered at her from the corner of one orange eye.

"So you really think she wants... me?" Tasha nodded furiously.

"If I was Konan I would too. Just tie a bow to yourself. It'll be perfect." Tasha said cheerily. Good thing I'm not though... Pein looked thoughtful for a few secounds and sighed.

"Well, your idea is a lot better then the other idiots..."

"Did you ask Lia?"

"The wimp? What a slow mutt you are. Of course not!" Tasha scowled.

"If you keep calling me a mutt Pein...then I'm not going to assist you anymore. " She moved away from the counter and started out of the kitchen when Pein grabbed her around the waist, pulling her back against him. She felt a surge of panic as she turned to look up at him. He had a seriouse look on his face and it frightened Tasha deeply.

"I appologise... mu... T... gah... T...ash... Tash...a...Eh forget it!" Pein had attempted an appology but it didn't quite work out as he flung his arms up in the air and stalked off. Tasha giggled, finding the event suddenly quite funny. She stood there, laughing for a good ten minutes, until her stomach started to hurt. She wiped the tears from her eyes as she sighed. I guess I could... go back to my room. But... Tobi looked really irritated when I left. I don't know if I want to go back. She thought as she moved towards the door. As she rounded the doorway to head down towards Diedara's room a pair of red eyes startled her, causing her to fall backwards. Itachi was glowering down at her as she muttered under her breath and slowly stood to her feet. He didn't make any movement, nor did he say anything. He just stood there, looking pissed. Tasha raised a brow, slightly curiouse.

"Um... did you need something..? Or is Sasori stripping behind me...?" Tasha said as she turned in a circle, trying to look behind her. Itachi held in a snicker as he watched her, shaking his head.

"Why would that puppet strip...? Especially out here in the hallway?"

"He's... drunk?"

"He's a puppet."

"It... could happen... maybe. It's plausible." Itachi sighed, rolling his eyes.

"Yeah and I'm in love with Deidara." Tasha almost fell over when Itachi said that, staring at him wide eyed.

"I. WAS. KIDDING. Baka." Tasha sighed in relief, holding her hand to her chest.

"Whew. You had me scared." Itachi gave her an annoyed look.

"Smart ass." Tasha grinned, and reached up, taking ahold of a handfull of Itachi's hair. He stared at her before making a strange yelp as she pulled his head down. She released him a few secounds later and started running for her life as a VERY angry Itachi came chaseing after her. She was running as fast as she could, but Itachi was catching up to her. So, she did the smart thing and ducked into Deidara's room, locking the door behind her. Deidara looked up as the door closed, raising a brow. There was a loud bang as something began to beat at the door and Deidara looked down at his work again.

"So.. who's chasing you un?"

"Itachi." Deidara paused, then took his hands off of the sculpture he was working on and crossed his arms.

"What did you do un?"

"I pulled his hair." Deidara started to laugh, grinning up at her from his seat next to the foot of his bed.

"Nice one un." Tasha grinned in return, ignoring the pounding on the door, and looked around Deidara's room. There was clay scattered in random places, broken sculptures, paper, work tools and clay birds scattered in all directions. It was rather messy, but comfortable. She walked over towards Deidara as he started to work again, and sat on his bed, watching him from over his shoulder. After a few minutes, Itachi seemed to have given up. She tapped him on the shoulder, and he looked up from his spot on the floor.

"Yes, un?"

"Can I play with your hair Dei-kun?" Deidara blushed a bit, then shrugged.

"I don't care, un." Tasha yelpped happily, swinging her leg over so that there was one on either side of his head, and pulled it back into her lap. He froze, turning red once he realized where his head was.

"Uh... um... Tasha-chan... un? Couldn't you do this in a... not so awkward position un?" Tasha shook her head as she undid his ponytail and took off his headband. She started to braid his hair, and Deidara resisted the urge to squirm out of her reach. The clay in his hands was now an unrecognisable mass and Deidara sighed in aggitation, tossing the clay at the table infront of him. He turned his head so that he had a good view of her face, and scowled.

"Tasha-chan, please un. This is awkward un." Tasha stopped braiding his hair and cocked her head. Hm... let's have a bit of fun. She thought as she leaned forward, bringing her chest within inches of his face.

"What's awkward Dei-kun?" Deidara went red and lurched away from her, hitting his leg against the table. He winced and turned around, sitting with his back against the table. Tasha grinned at him as he placed a hand to his face.

"Aww, don't ruin my fun Dei-kun!" Deidara gapped at her, wide eyed.

"I'm not going to get raped, am I un?"

"Yes. That's what's I'm going to do Deidara." Tasha said sarcasticly.

"W... what un?!"

"You can't rape the willing Dei-kun." Deidara's face went even redder.

"I... am not willing un!" Tasha raised a brow, smiling.

"Uhuh, and that's why you have a hard on." Deidara flinched, closing his legs and making a face. Tasha laughed. She couldn't believe that he actually had one! Too funny!! Deidara turned his head, trying not to look at her.

"Th... that's not funny un!!" Tasha flopped back on the bed, cracking up. This was way too much fun.When she had calmed down a bit she sat up to see Deidara, still in the same position.

"Aww... what's wrong Dei-kun? Does it hurt?" Deidara made a weird face and looked up at her, confused.

"Does what hurt un?"

"Your hard on. You're clutching yourself like it does." Deidara bit his lip, shaking his head furiously.

"N..no! Why are you making fun of me un?" Tasha grinned, took off her cloak, got down onto the floor and crawled towards him. He went wide eyed and tried to move backwards, but was blocked by the table. Tasha crawled up and halfway into his lap, bending up and licking his nose. Deidara gave in, wrapping his arms around her waist and pressing his lips lightly against hers. She was somewhat startled, but leaned into the kiss. What the hell. What's the worse that could happen...? I am the one who made him horny. Ok, bad thing to think... His hand began to creep up her back and when something licked her, she pulled back, looking confused.

"What in the world was that?" Deidara blinked, trying to figure out what she meant when it dawned on him. He raised a hand and she noticed the mouth.

"Oh... scared me for a sec. How did I not notice that?" She questioned, taking ahold of his hand and examining it. While she poked at his hand the other one was fondly rubbing her bottom. After a few strokes she began to blush, leaning into the movement ever so slightly.

"Uh, are you done playing with my hand un? I'd like to use it... ya know un..." Tasha blushed, and released his hand, leaning forward against his chest as his newly released hand started it's way back up her shirt. His lips met her's again, just as softly as before, and she smiled. This is kinda funny. He's being a lot less forceful then some people I know. She thought, as she bit his lip. He pulled back making a face as he licked the blood.

"Hey un. No bitting yet un." Tasha giggled at his reaction.

"Ok ok. Don't get your clay in a ball." Deidara stuck his tounge out at her and she leaned forward, taking it in her teeth. He flinched, raising a brow, then shrugged. She gave him a kiss as she tugged at the top button of his cloak, and he sighed, pushing her back a few inches and unbuttoning it for her. She grinned, thanked him, then proceded to unbutton it the rest of the way. He shrugged it the rest of the way off, proceding to take off his shirt. He leaned forward so that the two of them were now lying on the floor, Tasha beneith him. He began to kiss her neck, slowly working his way down to the mesh shirt and tank top she wore. He pulled it up and over her head, and then removed her bra. She giggled as he got into an argument with one of his hands, which kept trying to bite her before he did. Deidara was so amusing. After a few minutes he finally managed to get the two of them undressed and his hands under control... sort of. They were licking the spots where he held her and it made her squirm a bit. Almost as much as his mouth on her chest did.

"What the HELL are you doing Deidara?" Deidara and Tasha both froze and looked up to see a very pissed off Tobi. His mask was clutched tightly in one hand as his mouth curled into a snarl. SHIT! The two of them thought and gulpped. Tobi walked over to the two of them slowly and Deidara started to tremble. He bent his head down to Tasha as Tobi walked.

"I'm sorry if this turns out badly un." He whispered just as Tobi grabbed ahold of him. Tasha closed her eyes as his weight dissapeared and shook as she heared Deidara cry out in pain. There was a thud and she opened an eye, gasping and swiftly moving her body so that she was leaning back against the bed. Deidara had made an attempt at fighting back, she could tell by the torn fabric of Tobi's coat. There was a hole through Deidara's chest, where he bled through, blood running down his bare skin and dripping onto the floor. Her heart tried to leap through her chest as she began to panic. Tobi dropped Deidara upon the floor and turned to her, the same malicious look in his eyes. Her brain told her to run, but her body was in shock and wouldn't budge. She began to cry, wishing she could use jutsu without a minion. A black blurr caught her attention in the corner of her eye as Midnight walked into the room and stood between Tobi and herself. Midnight? Physical attacks have no effect on him though. He doesn't even have any jutsu I can use! He's useless! Midnight's fur bristled as Tobi continued to advance, and a strange black substance began to flow from Midnight's body. Tobi stopped infront of the wolf and glowered down at him.

"Move, mongral." Midnight bared his teeth, refusing to budge. Strangly, Tasha's body began to move on it's own, as she began to perform handsigns to a jutsu she didn't know. Tobi's expression changed, and he began to back up.

"Cool your jets Mr. Good boy, unless you want to die." Tasha looked at Midnight in confusion as her hands stopped moving. She assumed that the justu was finished, but nothing was happening. There was a rustle and she looked up to see a cloaked figure standing behind her, a large scythe in his hand. DEATH?? Tasha went pale as the figure leaned over to peer at her, two deep red orbs floating in the darkness of it's hood.

"You called me, Tasha?" Tasha went wide eyed and nearly fainted. Tobi was already back against the wall, sitting nervously upon the floor. Midnight's power is...to summon death himself huh? Who would have thought...Oh GOD! DEIDARA! She paniced as she crawled over to him. He was still breathing, barely, lying in a pool of his own blood. Um... what do I do?? She tried to calm down and think, but she couldn't. Death looked at Deidara with interest and she scowled at him. He simply shrugged. It was just his job, after all.

"Try a summon." Midnight suggested. Tasha thought it to be a good idea, and did a summoning, hopeing to god that it would bring a useful minion. The floor infront of her glowed and a pure white wolf with a strange wing design on it's back appeared.

"I'm Bella, yes! Who do you need healed yes?" Tasha sighed in relief as she pointed to Deidara. The wolf cocked it's head and sighed.

"Something so hard on my first day, yes? Oh well, I shall do my best, yes!" Bella walked over to Deidara and sat beside him. His body began to glow, and Tasha waited. Tobi hadn't moved from his spot where he eyed death nervously. Death watched him as they waited. It took a half an hour but the hole in his chest had disappeared and Deidara was breathing normally. Relieved she turned to glower at Tobi. This had settled it. She liked Tobi, a lot, she really did, but this was riddiculos. Death moved to stand infront of him and Tobi flinched.

"Het out. I don't want to see you." Tobi's brows knitted together as she spoke, and he tried to say something in return. She simply pointed at the door and glowered, ignoring any excuses he might have tried. Once he was gone, Midnight following to make sure he left, she got dressed. She would need to pay Pein a visit.

Author's note: OO longest chapter...Ok, before you get mad at me, um... wait... what was my excuse going to be? Uh... anyway I worked hard on this chapter and yes, this story will still have Tobi, and he'll still be just as important. I just wanted to portray him a bit differantly in this chapter. As a jealous little boy. lol. That and I wanted to have Deidara in a little more important role. After all, Tobi did steal his light.