Me: Hello people. I'm back. I had so much stuff to do! I'm sorry I couldn't post sooner. I must thank tekkenlover233 for letting me know that my mixture actually does make you puke. You and your mate are awesome.

Deidara: Why don't you try it, hmm? You would be doing us all a favor.

Me: Just because you are mad people like you. Well, let's get this thing rolling. By the way, I am thinking of doing every other chapter a different POV. Let me know if that is a good idea. Oh, and Sapphire-sama Dreamerwho said shizukesa meant stillness; I am agreeing and correcting you. If people want to know what is going on, check the reviews. Anyways, yes, Serenity means what you said. But a synonym of stillness is serenity. I got both when I searched and picked the one I liked best. So in the end, we are both right. Wow, that was long. Let's just continue.

[Recap: "Yes. You start tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you fail." With that, Madara left, but the room still felt chilled.]

Chapter Ten

**Matt (Kikai) POV**

What is that guy's problem? Hasn't he ever heard of a joke? And I thought my mom was pretty bad. At least I didn't have Serenity's parents. They wouldn't even let her watch anime or read manga. Well, at least they tried to care.

I let out a sigh. "Well, we might want to hang out in our rooms until lunch. I don't know about you, but I still have a lingering head ache, and I need a shower."

My cousin looked over at me, her big blue eyes unreadable. "I guess you're right." She got up looking sad.

"Wait. Come here." I wrapped her in my arms. "I won't let Madara win. If I have to neglect my part of the wager, I will."

She looked up at me with alarm. "No. You have to do your part. I don't want you to get hurt."

That's what I want to avoid with you, I thought. But I let it go. "Okay. I'll see you later." I walked out and headed to my room.

As I was walking back, I was listening to my surroundings. I might seem like a hyperactive teen, but that is to throw everyone off. Out of Serenity and I, she was the weird one. You could say I hid the way I really felt, like a certain Uchiha. Normally I was calm and collected, except when I was around everyone but family.

I finally reached my room, after getting lost twice. I grabbed the towel off the top of the dresser and went to wash away the sweat from this morning and the leftover hangover.

The warm water running down my body felt wonderful. I guess I was tenser than I thought. I could feel the kinks working themselves out.

I reluctantly got out, wishing I never got wrinkly. I wrapped a towel around my waist and stepped out of the bathroom. I went to the dresser and picked out a shirt and some pants. If I had my way, I would be wearing skinny jeans. But of course, this world had to be so evil to me.

Before I could get dressed, I heard a scream. It sounded like Serenity. It didn't sound like it was from next door, so I assumed she was somewhere else in the base.

I heard her scream again, only louder. I ran out, despite how dressed I was. Well, more like lack of dressing.

I followed her screams to the living room area. She was on the couch throwing things at a spot on the floor.

"Stop throwing things. What is going on?" I went to Serenity and calmed her down.

"There is a spider on the floor. You know how I hate spiders." She was shaking like a leaf.

I found the spider and squashed it with a newspaper I found on the coffee table. "There. Now it's gone. Come on down Serenity, I checked for others."

She got down as everyone else came running in. "What the hell is going on?" I heard Hidan ask from behind me.

"And why are you only in a towel?" I heard Kisame ask.

I looked down at myself. "Well, um, you see, Serenity had a little problem, so I came as fast as I could to fix that problem."

"What type of problem?" Sasori asked.

Before I could answer, Serenity piped up. "Don't worry about it. If you want to know, you have to figure it out yourself. But anyways, isn't Matt just handsome in a towel?"

Oh, wow. My face was probably redder than Rudolph's nose. "Serenity, you can be a big pain some times. That's why I worry about you so much. Now, everyone can resume what he or she was doing. See you all later." I took my leave.

In the hallway, I ran into Itachi. Well, I bumped into him. "My bad. Guess I should have been watching where I was going." I rubbed the back of my head, not knowing what to say. "Well, guess I'll be going." I gave a slight bow.

When I reached my room, I put all my clothes on. I lay down on my bed, waiting until I got hungry. Or until I fell asleep. Neither happened as someone knocked on my door.

"Matt? Can I come in?" Serenity sounded excited.

"Enter." I leaned up as she started to bounce like a mad man on my bed.

"Itachi was checking you out when you were walking away. I was around the corner. He thinks you're hot."

Once again, I turned a dark shade of red. "No. He was probably just trying to figure out why I was in a towel walking through the base." Just then, a thought came to me. "We need to look up any info on the jutsu Madara has been using. Moreover, why. Why does he want to do this? Is he trying to make a new force for when the older members no longer have any use?"

"Calm down. We will get answers. I think we need to think about what to do when we win against Madara."

"As much as I would love to stay here, we have to go back. Our parents must be worried. Also our friends. Everyone. They are thinking you were kidnapped, then most likely raped and killed."

"Well, I was kidnapped. But not the last two. Thank god. I think you're right, but what if we are too attached, and can't leave? Do you think we could send something to them to let them know we are okay?"

I let out a sigh. "Knowing Madara, he won't let us. If he does send us back to let our family know, he will probably just keep us there. I don't think he really likes us at all. Especially after our little joke."

Serenity nodded. "Well, we'll figure it out. I'll see you later."

When she was gone, I lay down again. If she wasn't going to try to get answers quickly, I would do it. This place had to have a library or something.

I went out and searched. The only person I ran into was Sasori. "Hey, do you guys have a library or something? I want some books."

"Yes, we have one. Go down the hall until you come to either a left or a right. Then go to the right and go into the first door."

"Thanks." I did as I was told. I found the library and set to work.

I found a few scrolls that looked promising. I sat down and dug in. Hopefully I could find the info I needed to get out of here without the help of Madara.

Me: I'm sorry for the short chapter. I was running low on steam and I have to study for semester finals. I hate my English IV AP class! I have to study so I can write two essays.

Itachi: Don't vent to the readers. All they want are longer chapters.

Me: You're right. Okay, please review and give me some ideas. What should Matt and Serenity do to make their love interests love them back? I'll give you anything your heart desires as long as you review. Until next time.