The conversation on the miser's leaving was short and sweet, the vampire thinking it would be best until the woman asked out of the blue, "Is Tobi still here?"

The raven frowned and murmured sadly, "No, he is no longer with us." Lexy furrowed her brows, "You mean….." "Yes."

Olivia asked softly, "What happened?" She heard of the details from Lexy when they returned home but…..the news just made her feel sorry for the boy even more.

Itachi sat down and meekly murmured, "It happened not long after you two left. It was only a matter of time before the eye's effects took its toll on him. It still pains me even now what he became, but deep down, he was still fighting the change and proved it on his deathbed."

The vampire knew the boy was weak and never found out why or how he came to have that kind of eye put in. The boy acted like he didn't know and maybe he didn't, he may have been set up from the very beginning but who's to say.

He sat with him as the boy's weak form trembled slightly, he dabbed his brow with a cool cloth when he looked at him…keeping the mechanical orb covered up just so he couldn't see it.

"Itachi?" His voice was weak but still as innocent as it was before, "Yes?" "Tobi sorry he sick and making you worry." His chest felt like it was going to burst in grief but held his emotions in check, no need for the boy to worry about anything now.

"It's no trouble; I enjoy taking care of you." The boy smiled and asked, "Did he do something bad again?" The vamp shook his head, "No, you were a good boy this time."

Itachi was stunned to find out when the boy's dark side emerged, he never remembered anything afterwards. The only reason he knew he did bad that one time was because Hidan yelled at him countless times for what he did to him.

Itachi made sure he never found out the details but, deep down he wished he could've removed that eye and spared him the pain from his own mind and this tragic end.

"Tobi glad…..where's Olivee-chan?" "She left for a while…..it pained her to see you like this." "She's so nice to Tobi, but she never told him she loved him."

The boy seemed a bit sad before smiling, "But Tobi knows she does, she just shy." "You're right and….Tobi?" "Hmm?" "I love you too."

The innocent face beamed happily, "Tobi loves Itachi, you the only one who was ever nice to him here." He closed his eyes before murmuring as the vampire held his hand, "Tobi tired."

"Then sleep, we'll talk more once you wake up."

Sadly, the boy never did. The only way Itachi coped with his death was that in Tobi's final hours, he reverted back to his old self and went peacefully.


When he finished he took a deep breath, before smiling a little to himself until he glanced at his lover. "Lexy?"

The girl was sniffling in the corner with her face hidden, using her child as a shield to keep them from seeing her crying.

Kakuzu smirked as the woman did the same thing but into his chest. Even after what she went through with him, she still is so kindhearted to even shed tears for the boy.

"That's so damn sad!" Itachi gently patted the tears away with his handkerchief until the miser suddenly snapped his head up….listening.

"Hidan."

Just the name had them all running, frantically entering the room only to stare. The man was merely sitting on the floor with the girl on his lap, who was presently playing with his necklace and laughing.

Kakuzu muttered, "This is the most disturbing sight I think I've ever seen. Hidan?" The zealot just looked at them with a wide smirk and pointed at Nanami, "She's mine."

Lexy stuttered, "W..What!?" Itachi didn't understand this either, but slowly the words made sense as the miser snapped, "No. No way in hell!"

"I fucking told you it would happen old man…and you…." He pointed at Olivia, "I'm so fucking glad I didn't kill you now and also need to fucking thank you and Kakuzu for giving me my mate."

There was a chorus of "WHAT!?" in the room and caused Mizuki to jump and shriek along with them. Lexy shushed her as Olivia stared with her mouth ajar at the miser.


He just grumbled, "I'm not letting you have her." "Who the fuck cares what you think!? We fucking bonded through Jashin-sama and it will happen when she's old enough."

Kakuzu stomped over and snatched the child away from him snarling, "What makes you think she'll even like you idiot!?" The albino stood up and growled, "She's my future mate! I know it and she knows it, so get the fuck over it."

Lexy just had to ask, even though she didn't want to, "How do you know what she's thinking? And don't expect to tell us this is love at first sight!"

The amethyst orbs rolled in annoyance, "I'm not in fucking love with the kid, that's just weird. Nanami and I just have a connection for the time being until she's fucking old enough to where we can be together. It's been fucking foretold to me how all this fucking shit is going to happen!"

Olivia silenced the others before they could open their mouths, "How do you know her name?" That question had them all stumped as he just smirked, "You're nothing but a fucking bunch of nonbelievers."

Kakuzu pinched the bridge of his nose and muttered, "I don't really care how he knows but I'm just going with it." Hidan chuckled, "If that's the case then you'll know she's immortal as well."

Olivia gawked, "Come again?" "Didn't Kakuzu fucking tell you?" She stared at the miser who just grumbled, "It's a high possibility, but no way to be sure."

Itachi looked at his own daughter, who without a doubt will be the same as Lexy frowned at the mere thought. "Actually there is….Sasori."

The girls flinched at the name but Kakuzu just glared, "I'm well aware he has a hand in medical affairs but what makes you think he will assist us?"

Itachi smirked, "This sort of thing always gets his interest, now come along."


*The artisan was indeed intrigued if annoyed with the glares he was receiving, taking some blood samples and continuing his work.

"So uh…where's blondie?" "My brat is ill, it would be unwise for him to be in my workroom wouldn't you agree?" Olivia nodded, "Yeah."

It actually didn't take long to find out, but Hidan was right. Nanami was indeed immortal due to the effect is in Kakuzu's blood and passed on to her.

Mizuki was the same way as well due to Itachi being a vampire and both girls would stop aging once they were fully grown into young women.

"Am I interrupting something important?"

Lexy gasped and hid behind Itachi with her baby, Kakuzu just smirking at the reaction but spoke with Zetsu as if there was nothing awkward going on.

After relaying the info Hidan suddenly got a wicked grin, "Hey Itachi?" "Yes?" "Since your kid will never die shouldn't she be with a fellow immortal?" Lexy arched her brows, "Eh?"

Kakuzu caught on and glanced at the bipolar man who just stared at Mizuki with interest, then back at Itachi who groaned at the mere thought.

The miser actually found this idea rather amusing but Lexy didn't, "HELL NO! My daughter isn't getting with some cannibal rapist!"

Zetsu snorted, "If memory served me correctly, you didn't resist much." "You were moaning like a bitch."

The girl glared and tried to give the baby to her lover, "Hold my baby! I'll teach him!" Itachi didn't and just pulled her back, "Calm down, if the off-chance came where she did harbor feelings for Zetsu, then as parents we should let her be happy. Besides, if she's anything like you she'll need a strong man to be able to handle her or else she'll destroy him."


Sasori kept silent but Olivia actually agreed with the statement, it would take another immortal to be able to handle Mizuki.

Lexy muttered, "I still don't like the idea, do you have any idea how awkward that would be when she asks me how we know each other?"

All of a sudden Hidan burst into a fit of maniacal laughter, everyone staring at him blankly until he clarified.

"I fucking know right! Zetsu will be like: I know your mom because I fucked her in the ass, but let bygones be bygones!"

The men actually found that quite funny, even if it was wrong.

Lexy's mouth dropped but stuttered at her friend, "You too!?" "I'm sorry….but I can picture her face if that happened."

"Go to hell all of you!" Itachi shushed her and cooed sweet things in her ears until she muttered out of curiosity, "Is Kisame still around?"

Sasori muttered, "He left half a year ago because it was too dull here." Itachi smirked, "He's seeking out his own entertainment."

The girl's glanced outside at how late it was before figuring it'd be best to leave, Sasori rushing them so he could tend to the blonde.

Kakuzu and Itachi knew those two were lovers secretly, but refused to let anyone know of it for different reasons.

Before going to the car Olivia asked the vampire, "Did you bury him?" "Yes, he's right out back." "Can you show me? I want to pay my respects." "Of course."

Kakuzu followed them outside to the spot where the boy was buried, the woman picking a few flowers from the ground and placing them on his grave.


After a few minutes she left, upset but content the boy was in a better place as the miser affectionately ran his fingers through her hair.

*Lexy was at the door waiting for Itachi to come back downstairs, it was sunset but he could leave. She was just worried he changed his mind until he arrived with two suitcases

"What's that for?" "My special belongings are in this one and the other…well…it'll help us out since your home is apparently going to be too small."

He opened it up to reveal….money and gems. Lexy gawked, "How did you…." "I've lived for many years among the wealthy and hoarded this after I grew tired of living that kind of life."

She didn't complain, the only one who did was Kakuzu when they were about to leave. "Where do you think you're going!?"

Hidan waltzed over with a snort, "I'm coming with you." Lexy snorted, "There's no room for you….it's bad enough Zetsu has to come." "So….I'm sick of living in this dump. I want a change of scenery too! Not to mention living the life I was deprived of years ago."

That argument was settled but the woman face palmed, "My car isn't big enough to fit everyone in there!" The miser agreed but opened the trunk pointing, "What the fuck man!?"

"It's either this or walk." The man cursed under his breath, but there was at least room for him to get comfortable; he just had to hold the lid to keep from hitting his head.

The girls never expected things would come to be so awkward returning, but still, they were content none the less. This just means they have a bigger family to deal with...even if they were all outcasts and yet…it seemed fitting.

Now they just had to wait and see what would happen down the road.


*Three years later~

The girl's home was much larger now thanks to Itachi and his money. The new part of the house designed to help keep out the light, Hidan and Zetsu had their own room as well as the little girls.

Lexy shared a room with Itachi as Olivia did with Kakuzu obviously, but all in all things were going well…until now.

Itachi watched the girls play outside under Zetsu's supervision, glad that his daughter could be in the sunlight like a normal person unlike himself. How she was able he didn't know, but he wasn't complaining. His other daughter the bipolar man had her on his knee, the girl shrieking with laughter and waving her arms about.

Hitomi was like him, mostly quiet and reserved but occasionally would let out all her emotions. She had his eyes but Lexy's brown hair and skin tone...yet another beautiful daughter.

The vampire sighed, they didn't plan on having another one but he didn't mind.

*Hidan spent most of his time lounging around, especially out back in the hammock under the shady trees. He seemed more laidback during this time, still disappearing from time to time to make sacrifices, but would always return.

Lexy hadn't changed except a little in appearance but was happy her friend was no longer depressed. Still sad they didn't sleep together but hey, it was no big deal. She heard crying and went outside to see what Mizuki did now.

She's always getting too rough with Nanami…..I keep telling her no rough housing! I hope Hidan isn't back yet or else he'll raise hell if his precious little future mate gets hurt.

Kakuzu peered out the window to see what the commotion was about when something bumped into him, grunting he looked down as the child tried to crawl off in a hurry.

"And where do you think you're going?" Right to his mother of course who was washing dishes. Looking down she smiled at her son, continuing silently with her work as the miser lifted the boy up.


He was blessed with another child, but was worried about his lover. After having him she seemed more tired than usual, her health seemed to be going downhill since.

It wasn't obvious at first but every time he looked at her, he could see a change. Lexy came in right at that moment to check on her friend; she knew something was wrong too but Olivia acted like it was nothing or avoided the subject.

Grumbling under his breath he handed his son to Lexy, who carried him outside to play with the others until the boy instantly started crying…more or less screaming.

"HIDAN!" "WHAT'D I FUCKING DO NOW!?"

"You know you can't sneak up on Tobi! It makes him cry!" Hidan snorted, "It's not my fault he's a wimp!"

Olivia smirked at their arguing, glad she named her son after the boy…..it made it feel like he was reborn somehow; silly as that may sound.

He was a cute boy, with dark hair just like his father but with her blue eyes and skin tone. He would be handsome without a doubt when he got older.

*Kakuzu took that moment to go to Itachi, who was watching the others like he did when he noticed him. "Is something wrong?"

"I'm cutting straight to the point…turn her."

The vampire furrowed his brows disbelievingly before the miser continued, "I know it's selfish of me to say this but, I can't lose her. Not after all the years I suffered." "Kakuzu….I can see she's ill as well but that doesn't mean she won't live."

The miser clenched his fists, "Itachi, you of all people should know where I'm going with this. Even if she turns out fine, she will still age and I won't. My children will see their own mother grow older when even they won't once they stop aging. When they're grown up and gone to live their own lives what will I have then when she's dead?"


The vampire frowned and looked at his beloved through the window, he understood without a doubt what the miser meant and he was already thinking of it as well but he feared she would say no.

"I understand Kakuzu, but it's her decision to make."

*It was a grim subject, but it needed to be dealt with.

Kakuzu waited until they went to bed to bring it up, the woman meekly handed him a letter from a doctor and waited until he read it.

He crumbled it up and threw it across the room angrily, embracing her tenderly as she started softly crying. She was dying….but didn't want him to worry.

The miser didn't say a word until she murmured, "I won't change into a different person will I?" "No….Itachi insured me you wouldn't change."

After a long pause she nodded, "Ok."

*Itachi was actually astonished with Lexy's response. "Are you sure?" "Of course Itachi, I love you. I don't want to grow old without you. Why look so surprised?"

"To be honest I expected you to either raise hell or just stare at me in shock." The girl smiled and cuddled closer to him, "True, but I'm just full of surprises."

He chuckled, "Yes you are."

*Things made a turn for the better once again: Itachi turned the women but released his link with Olivia so she could be with Kakuzu.

It was odd for them at first since they had to get use to the new life but, it turned out fine. The miser was relieved to see his woman healthy and lively again, it was like nothing happened.

Now the main issue was coming later…..when the children became of age.

TBC:

Ok! For certain, next chapter be the last one.

I want the girls and son to have a little spotlight ^_^