Author's Note: Sorry for the late update guys…school was a freaking bitch lately…theatre arts took my time literally

Author's Note: Sorry for the late update guys…school was a freaking bitch lately…theatre arts took my time literally. I mean I could have sued it for stealing it!

Anyway, really sorry, I'll do my best though to update more. So far, I'd like to thank all you nice people who happened to review up until now. It means a lot, so just keep reviewing and I'll do my part to keep on writing.

Disclaimer: -puts up a sign board that says: "I still don't own them."-

Chapter 9: Hello I'm your…Fiancé!?

For some reason, the males seemed to have a rather nice sleep while the female members of the group looked as tired as hell. The two medics yawned simultaneously before rubbing their eyes in unison, failing to get a decent sleep due to trying to develop an antidote for the mysterious serum that they had extracted from the victim's body.

Experiment Status:

Failed

Their materials were limited in degree and not to mention they also had a limited time. That's why even with Sakura and Rin on the job, they found the task daunting. The two girls were pretty much disappointed with their progress as well, being both very talented medics, they still couldn't accept the fact that they couldn't do something with this. It really got them down to an extent that they didn't even bother talking to the other two male members of their squad ever since morning came and ever since they had once again set out for Kuma no Kuni.

"Do you think there are more materials there at Bear Country Rin-san?"

The pinkette asked, her voice giving off a tone which seemed on the more or less tired side as she walked ahead along with the brunette.

"I think so…we'll just have to try our luck there."

The brunette answered in the same state of voice.

The men that followed behind were quite worried for the two but whenever they tried talking them into resting, the girls either ignored them or rubbed it in Yamato and Kakashi's faces that time was against them and if they prolonged the trekking, everyone would be dead once they get there. Of course with this said, the two had no choice but to comply. The kouhai would somehow complain to the sempai as to why he wasn't doing anything, and Kakashi's reply to that was just a simple chuckle. Tenzo would of course shake his head upon this reaction, his sempai was falling apart right now. Must still be down due to Rin-san's reaction towards him when the mission was decided... Was that he thought about it the whole ordeal, and naturally that was the case. Kakashi wasn't himself indeed. The traveling went on, and about a few hours or so, the silhouette of the country was visible. They were there. Within a few more steps, they had made it to the clearing and soon headed to the destined meeting place. The four already had that determined look on their faces, bent on solving whatever mystery was there in that place. They were ready to fill their roles.

The team was a little too early for their meeting since it was still afternoon and not sunset, although it would only be at least another hour before that gigantic ball of heat and fire begins to set.

They were under the shade of an enormous spiral tower with five pillars along each side. If connected together it would form a pentagram. There was a festival to be held there three days from now, so the place had been evidently cleaned from all the debris that had gathered around. The walls and pillars where painted in a majestic purple shade along with some golds and blacks. Team Kakashi waited there patiently, taking a spot for themselves whilst doing so.

"I wonder if it could have been the poisoned gas from the crevices around this area that did this."

Sakura muttered, remembering their last trip to Kuma no kuni.

"That could be the case if there was still a crevice around. Reports stated that the poisoned gas crevices had been filled in order to stop the poison from spreading."

Kakashi intervened as he leaned against one of the pillars, giving his team a more or less serious look.

"And in addition to that, they said that they found a way to convert the poisoned gas into clean air, and had extracted it two years ago."

Yamato added as he took a seat on one of the steps that lead to the tower's main entrance. The three thought about the possible source of the poison while Rin on the other had was quite restless, pacing around every now and then while listening to the triad's conversation.

"Rin-san, you should relax a bit. We'll find a way to cure everyone."

Sakura noted as she looked at the other in a somewhat concerned way. The males merely nodded in response. Kakashi wasn't commenting much either on the older medic's behavior, wanting to fix himself up first. Then again he also feared that he might revert to his old attitude just by doing that. Now a days, he just wasn't so sure especially since Rin was around. If he acted like a jerk, she'd tell him off, if too protective she'll get mad. He just didn't know how to act anymore. He was seriously messed up. He had to at least find a way to get over this dilemma in order to do the mission effectively. Failure wasn't an option and he wasn't going to fail due to trivial causes like that. It just wasn't worth it. Right?

"I am worried about all the sick people, I know we can save them I know…but I'm also worried about something else…"

"Eh? What are you worried about then?"

The pink haired kunoichi asked as she took her seat beside Yamato, looking quite curious. It was then that the mokuton user cleared his throat before speaking.

"Don't worry Rin-san, pretending to be someone else's lover shouldn't be to tough."

There was a little glint in Yamato's eyes as he spoke and looked at the older medic. He knew he was correct with his assumption. Examining the nin from his point of view, Rin had stopped her pacing and was instantly a few shades of red. He hand seemed to shudder at the thought, oh how the jounin was easily reminded of the Hyuuga princess. And if he was right, Rin was going to deny it.

"N—no that's not what I meant…"

Heh…right on the spot, I knew it…

And of course, Tenzo was correct, Rin did deny it although it was already so evident. The brunette was meek when she retorted to the kohai's words, simply unsure of how to deny it any further. From the pillar that wasn't so near, a small inaudible 'hmph' was showcased along with the folding of the arms. Someone was affected by the revelation. Thus in order to ignore this, he pulls out his most favored book that was green in coloration.

Act unfazed…like you usually do Kakashi.

The small but deep voice in his head mentioned as he began reading his book. Page by page he turned, attached at the once again unfolding of the story. The plot! The drama! The passion! The thought of holding the brunette medic in his arms, sharing a more or less private moment much like the part he was currently reading!

In an instant the book was shut to a close with a loud "thud!". His posture had slightly crouched from the initial prompt and straight whilst he used the left hand in which he still held the book for support along the pillar. His right hand though went to his face, covering his already covered face, the imminent blush trying to be suppressed but failing. It was a good thing that his back was the one facing them or else, embarrassment galore for the silver haired jounin. This reaction though earned him the curious glances of his team, and upon feeling their stares, he looked back at them slightly while waving his hand to dismiss his current disposition. The three merely blinked and went onto talking amongst themselves again, although Rin casually glanced at her once again teammate as she couldn't help but worry, again.

This is not a good day…

Kakashi thought to himself as he made efforts to calm himself down…mentally, which he did in a matter of minutes. Too long for him, that was true.

Now going back to where the other three where…

"Kakashi-sensei is acting strange."

Sakura noted while glancing at the silver haired jounin, Yamato who was beside her merely nodded, already seeing this from square one.

The sun was already setting. Time sure flied when one was having a dilemma, and in our case two seems to have it. The vermilion hue tinted the sky, along with the clouds thus giving it a pinkish red coloration. They all waited for their clients to arrive, wondering what kind of people they will meet that day.

"So, you're the people we hired, right?"

From behind them came a voice, a deep one at that and seemed quite elderly. All four looked at the direction from which the sound came from and from there they saw an elderly yet strong looking man along with someone who seemed to be in his early thirties. The old man seemed to have a gentle expression on his face, while the younger one was smug looking and arrogant looking.

Kakashi this time taking the lead walked from his current position going to where their clients where to get a proper briefing of what their mission was. When Kakashi had assumed the lead position, the three others followed suit.

"That's right. We're here upon your request for assistance."

The silver haired jounin stated in his usually calm manner as he looked at the Daimyo and his son before gesturing to the three at the back.

"So where is she?"

The younger red head asked smugly while checking out the two girls at the back. The look he gave the two medics gave them the impression of being mentally undressed and harassed, thus both backed away in unison without even noticing their actions.

"So which is it? Come on, I don't have all day!"

He demanded.

"Rin…"

Kakashi called out and gestured for the brunette to walk up front. There was a little hesitance in his voice but to the untrained ear, it wouldn't be noticeable. Rin mentally sighed as she walked forward, not really too happy with the thought of being this man's temporary lover.

The man looked at Rin from head to toe, the gaze literally piercing that it sent shivers up her spine uncontrollably. She wasn't enjoying this at all. After a few moments of this, the Daimyo's son looked at Rin intently, eyes matching her hazel brown once.

"Hmn…not bad. Although the pink haired one looks younger compared to this one, I guess it's alright."

He spoke. This had made Rin twitch internally if that was even possible. She didn't like being compared, it was insulting.

The red head then made his way over to the older medic, both arms suddenly extended before it wrapped around Rin's waist, hand resting along her rear which made her shudder evidently.

"Don't worry sweetheart, as your fiancé I'll be gentle…at least I'll try to be, heh."

"Fiancé! I thought it was just a temporary lover?!"

"Same thing, if I like you enough I'll make you mine anyway."

With that, a grope to her behind ensued making her emit a squeak like sound along with a groan and a whimper and lets not forget regret, panic and disapproval!

"You must excuse my son's rudeness…he isn't fond of introducing himself, so I'll do it for him. My name is Kumanori, Yugyo and that is my son Kumanori, Urami. He's the one next in line to be the Daimyo. But my main concern is for you to find out what's causing these mysterious deaths and a cure for it as well as to protect me but most importantly my son from assassins. Lately, there have been signs of people wanting to kill him. So please, make sure my son is safe."

The Daimyo pleaded before looking at his son who had already began flirting with the medic.

"Don't worry, we'll handle it. So rest assured everything will be fine."

Yamato reassured. He had taken his place beside the silver haired jounin, holding onto the backside of the other's vest, since he sensed that around any minute, one of the clients, mainly the younger one might die in a mere blink of the eye.

"Well then, follow me. We've prepared a place where you can stay."

The elderly man then waved for them to follow.

"Lets go babe, we've got lots of time to spend."

With that said, one arm went behind her back and behind her knee cap. Effortlessly, she was swept off of her feet being carried bridal style much to her mental protest. On the outside she just gave a nervous smile, much like she always does. It was then when she was secured that the son followed his father.

"Slack and die."

He warned and then continued to go on his way.

"That guy's got a real attitude problem, he's annoying."

The pinkette mused as she walked over to where the two Jounin stood. She also noticed how Yamato had held on to Kakashi's jounin vest thus wondered why he did it. Within a matter of seconds, she found herself looking at the angered face of Konoha's copy ninja. He was shaking, literally and seemed to be biting on his mask since a faint trace of his lips and teeth were visible.

"I'll kill him."

He spoke in a low yet threatening tone, his sharingan which was obscured by his hitai ate was activated. Really If Yamato hadn't been there, things had gotten ugly.

"Lets get going."

Kakashi's usually calm and gentle voice was gone. Instead it was replaced by a strict and cold one. When he glanced at the two, Tenzo's hand instantly fell to his side and Sakura was suddenly alert. Was that even the sensei and sempai they knew; with such a cold, deadly and piercing look in his eyes?

Kakashi began to walk casually leaving the two behind.

"Usual case of jealousy?"

With a nod, Yamato gave Sakura a pat on the back for guessing that one right.

"I'd be surprised if that Urami guy is killed by an assassin."

"What do you mean Yamato-sensei?"

"With Kakashi-san around and in that kind of jealous state…the Daimyo's son would be lucky if he was indeed killed by an assassin."

Soon enough when Kakashi seemed to have vanished within the clearing, they ran after them, evidently catching up.

Somehow the copy ninja had reverted back to his more or less strict and cold persona, this time spiked with a hint of jealousy which was a bad combination already within itself.

A/N: And that's chapter 9 folks. Hope you enjoyed it. Watch out for the next chapter…coming to you…toon! I mean, soon! Oh and review please thank you