The clearing was quiet. Not a bird chirped, not a blade of grass rustled. Somewhere in the depths of the leafy branches, a shadow stirred.

A single ninja lurked on the opposite side of the very bush Mitzy had been staring at. Hidden in the shade of several towering trees, he smirked evilly, and slipped away deeper into the forest.

He traveled through the forest for several miles, leaping from tree to tree. He took a circular, confusing route to ensure no one could follow. After several minutes, the shinobi took one last pause to confirm he was alone before stopping in a small grove of trees illuminated by the sun. The rays glinted off his headband, illuminating the large "i" like symbol engraved in it…

The ninja headed towards a solitary figure standing squarely at the base of a massive tree. A leaf floated lazily to the ground, unbenownst of the terror the people of the Village would soon be facing. The shinobi approached with caution, knelt at the red-head's feet, and bowed.

"I have scouted the area most profusely, sir, Konohagakure does not have a clue."

"Good," Gaara breathed. "Prepare the troops. We attack tomorrow."


Ooooh, an unexpected twist! Sry, but im gonna make u wait just a bit longer before the fight scenes…a little more to go over b4 then lol