Alright be warned there is some possibly offensive language in here or as I call them sentence enhancers. Anyways, y'all enjoy!

"Slow down Itachi, what's the big hurry anyway?" Kisame called after his partner.

Itachi turned to his fellow missing-nin, a deadly look in his crimson eyes. "You know the reason why Kisame. Don't ask such pointless questions."

Kisame shrugged in defeat, "No harm in making sure is there? Anyway I'm sure Rayne is fine, she's a big girl after all."

"Who's Rayne?" The third member of their traveling group spoke up. She was at least a head shorter than Itachi with shoulder length red hair and her violet eyes that were laced with irritation. Which only increased when neither man answered her question. "Kisame." She growled.

"Akina," Kisame watched calmly as Akina slowly stomped across the street towards him with a malice look in her purple orbs. "I'm getting this vibe that you're not happy about something."

"I'll ask you once again, who is Rayne?"

"That is none of your concern Akina." Itachi stated as he stared down the kunoichi, "You need to go deliver the scroll to Leader."

"But Itachi!" Akina whined as she affixed herself to Itachi's arm, "Who is this Rayne woman? I thought we had something special and then you go and bring another women home while I'm away?"

"Hn." Itachi removed his arm from her grasp and continued to walk towards the base.

Kisame patted Akina on the shoulder, "You might want to finish your mission before Leader comes out here and kills you."

"Fine."

"Deidara where is Rayne?" Itachi demanded as he immediately cornered the blonde as soon as he enter the complex.

Deidara looked at Itachi confused for a second before recognition dawned on him. "Last time I saw her Konan took her to Leader. He probably wanted to question her or something, un."

"And how long ago was that exactly?"

"About an hour or so I guess, un."

Itachi sighed heavily, "If…" He was cut off by the sudden appearance of Tobi, who was carrying a bundle of black fabric in his arms, between him and Deidara.

"Here Itachi!" Tobi held out the bundle, "Tobi brought you a pretty present." Since Itachi didn't take it Tobi threw it at his face. And Itachi being Itachi caught it of course. "The pretty lady said she didn't need it anymore. Tobi thought it looked like Itachi's old cloak so Tobi decided to give it back! Is Tobi a god boy?"

Carefully Itachi inspected the cloak, it was indeed his and the one that he had leant to Rayne to wear over her kimono. However, there was a small problem with the fact it was covered in blood. "Tobi, where is the woman that was wearing this and why is it covered in blood?"

"Well pretty lady was upstairs with Leader but Tobi doesn't know where she is now. Sasori said that pretty lady was attacked by some of snake man's ninjas and pretty lady was hurt but she killed them. Danna put the pretty lady in Tobi's room since he was harmless, she slept until this morning! Pretty lady must have been really tired."

Itachi clenched his fists angrily as he willed the masked man to hell with his gaze alone, "Tobi I thought I was very clear that Rayne was under my protection, therefore she should've been put in my room. Now please tell me why my orders were ignored."

"Take a chill pill Itachi." Rayne appeared on the balcony above the angry Uchiha. "Besides it's not like I would die from a little blood loss, I'm harder to kill than that." She smiled coldly, "But you know that first-hand don't you? Anyway, don't you dare be mean to Tobi, he's been the perfect gentleman to me while you were away, isn't that right Tobi?"

"Yep, Tobi is a good boy!"

"Isn't he just adorable? It's like having a little brother who is a few kunai short of a weapons pouch on a constant sugar…" Rayne was interrupted by a loud string of curses and other profanity. "Whoops, looks like Hidan finally woke up! Well I have to go check on my new patient. See you later Tobi, Itachi." She ran off.

"Patient?" Itachi questioned, "What exactly did she do to Hidan?"

Tobi crossed his arms, "Hidan wanted to play tag with his scythe, least to say limbs went flying." Tobi's voice suddenly changed to a deeper, huskier tone. "Last I saw Hidan was unconscious and missing an arm, I assume she was waiting for his to wake before healing him. All things considered, those two get along rather well." He chuckled, "She's a magnet for dangerous men."

Itachi nodded slowly in agreement, "I see…by the way Madara," He looked the masked man in the one eye that was visible, "Stay away from Rayne. If you come near her again I will kill you."

Madara outright laughed, "Kill me? How would killing her new friend make her feel I wonder? You're already in hot water with her Itachi, no reason to make the situation worse." He cocked his head, "Besides what could have poor, innocent Tobi done to deserve your wrath?"

"Madara do not play games with me."

Madara chuckled darkly, "Sorry to disappoint you Itachi but you will have to deal with me being near her. Besides, she intrigues me, do you know how long it has been since a Reaper has existed? Not since I was the new leader of the Uchiha and in my era her name was Yuki. She and Rayne are almost identical."

"You will not use Rayne, she is not a toy for you to play with Madara."

"Trust me Itachi, I have no such desires. That is one lesson I do not need to learn twice."

Now honestly curious Itachi could not help question the older Uchiha, "What do you mean?"

"Never cross a Reaper Itachi you won't enjoy the consequences. Hell will seem like a paradise next to what they can do to you."

"Madar…"

"You Jashin awful wench! Jashin curse your damn soul!" Hidan yelled as his voice grew closer. "Fuck!"

"Oh shut up! Take it like a man Hidan, you're embarrassing Lord Jashin with your whining!" Rayne responded.

"Stupid bitch it's your fault anyways! You cut my fucking arm off and then beat me with it until I was unconscious!"

"Well you were the one that insisted we play scythe tag! If you were faster I wouldn't have cut off your damn arm and if you hadn't of called me a crazy bitch then I wouldn't have beat you with your own arm!"

"I'll fucking strangle you!" Hidan howled.

Itachi cleared his throat making the two them stop their senseless arguing. "Why are you two making such noise?"

"She started it!" Hidan said immediately pointing at Rayne.

Rayne gasped, "Bullshit you traitor!" She pointed right back at him, "You're the one that started the stupid game in the first place!"

"You laughed at my scythe and said I was overcompensating for something! Of course I would come up with a way to get revenge you stupid bitch!"

"It was harmless teasing you idiot! My god men have such fragile egos I swear! I have bigger balls than you!"

"Do not!"

'Do too!"

Do not!"

"Do too!"

"Do…"

"Shut the hell up!" Itachi bellowed effectively silencing the duo. "Hidan leave, now. I will take care of things from here. Rayne, you and I need to have a little chat."

"What for? I didn't do anything!"

Hidan snickered, "Somebody's in trouble!" He strolled down the hall until he was out of sight.

"There is nothing to talk about Uchiha." Rayne growled in reply.

"There is plenty for us to talk about Rayne. For starters why won't you call me by my given name? You call me by my clan name; it's as if you're trying to taunt me with their deaths. No matter what you call me Rayne, I will not regret my actions on that night."

Rayne stiffened with pure rage at Itachi's confession, "All the more reason why there is nothing to talk about. Now go away Itachi." She spat dismissing him.

"That is not going to happen Rayne," Itachi grabbed her by the wrist, "If you're going to be difficult then I'll talk and you listen. Please just hear me out Rayne."

Rayne rounded on Itachi, "You son of…" She trailed off as young woman, who was shortly followed by Hidan, entered the room. Rayne instantly recognized the woman, well her soul anyway; this was the woman she sensed early. She was about her height with bright red hair and violet eyes, but she wasn't human. She was something else, like herself.

The young ninja waltzed around the room to stand before Rayne. Slowly the woman evaluated Rayne before she pointed at Rayne with an accusing finger. "So you're the reason why Itachi was in such a hurry to return to base, you harlot?

Itachi sighed heavily; this was not going as he planned. "Akina…"

"Harlot?" Rayne repeated, "What is with everyone using these creative names this week?" She looked over to Hidan, "Seriously Hidan what happened to called someone a good old fashioned whore or bitch."

Hidan chuckled, "I don't know Rayne."

"Fine," Akina screeched, "Who the hell are you, bitch? And why is Itachi so concerned about you?"

Rayne clapped happily, "Much better Akina, I'm so proud of you!'

At the mere mention of her name, Akina brightened. "You called me by my name! Have you heard of me? What did you hear?"

Rayne smiled evilly, "I only called you what Itachi did. Otherwise I have no idea who the hell you are, you annoying little brat."

"Y-you…I…" Akina sputtered as she latched onto Itachi's arm. "Itachi did you hear what mean things she said to me?"

"Hn." Was Itachi's only response as he carefully watched Rayne to discover what she was up too.

Akina squeezed his arm tighter earning her his attention, "But Itachi boyfriends are supposed to defend their girlfriend's honor!"

As soon as Akina finished her sentence an audible snap was heard in the room. Hidan slowly backed away from Rayne, Itachi actually had emotion on his face (whether it was fear or his oh shit face the world will never know), and Akina just stood there completely oblivious to her impending demise.

"Boyfriend?" Rayne's smirked dangerously, "I'd give you a shovel Akina, but you're digging your own grave well enough without one."

"Rayne let me…" Itachi tried to reason.

"Be silent Itachi. Trust me it's in your best interests."

Akina marched up to Rayne and jabbed her finger into Rayne's shoulder. "How dare you talk to Itachi like that, you hussy."

Rayne focused her crimson gaze on the woman that had just dared to touch her. "Do you have no sense of self-preservation?"

"W-what…?" Akina chocked out as Rayne wrapped her hand around Akina's petite throat.

Smiling menacingly Rayne leaned forward so her lips were next to Akina's ear. "Only someone that holds no value for their own life would dare to lay claim to what isn't theirs. The Uchiha has been marked as my mate, even if I currently wish him to be in extreme pain, he belongs to me." She tossed Akina aside like a ragdoll.

"You arrogant bitch!" Akina spay as she picked herself up off the floor.

Rayne rolled her eyes, "I'm being merciful this time Akina, but the next time you decide to mess with what is mine I will end your existence. Am I clear?"

"End me? Just who the hell do you think you are?!" Akina shouted in outrage.

"I am the one who will end your life," she said, gazing coldly at her. "My name is Rayne the Reaper of Konaha. I am this realms Reaper of Souls."

Akina froze. She just tried to take on death incarnate herself and for a man no less! Akina bit her lip, she would admit defeat this time. "You have my sincerest apologies Lady Reaper and my word that I shall leave all that you claim in peace."

Slowly Rayne's eyes faded back to their natural emerald color. "I'm glad we could come to an understanding Akina."

Akina nodded, "As am I. Now if you'll excuse me I have a mission report to finish." With that said she left the room as quickly as she dared. Revenge would be sweet.

Hidan, who had been watching the entire love triangle unfold, scratched the back of his head. "Well fuck I was hoping for a bloody bitch fight. I didn't expect Akina to puss out like that."

"She only conceded the battle Hidan, not the war. Trust me there's still plenty of time for some blood and violence." Rayne corrected, "Now Hidan, if you would be so kind, Itachi and I were having a "discussion". So off you go, we can play scythe tag later."

"Whatever, crazy bitch."

Rayne laughed lightly, "I swear one day I will rip out your eyeballs and shove them down your throat just so you can watch me shove my foot up your ass, Jashinist."

Now that Hidan was Rayne could get down to business. "So you want to talk to me? I have a better idea, how about I talk and you listen?"

Itachi nodded as he watched Rayne circle him like a predator and its prey.

"Alright then," Rayne's emerald orbs began to tinge red. "Please be sure to listen very carefully Itachi because I hate repeating myself." She launched at Itachi fist raised.

Instinctively Itachi caught Rayne's fist and countered with a punch of his own, but Rayne caught his fist. They stayed locked in a stalemate for a few minutes, both planning their next move.

Rayne suddenly released his fist, then kicked him in the ribs. "You made me fall in love with you." She kicked him again but this time Itachi blocked it.

He grabbed her ankle, "Then what about you? From the moment I met you Rayne, you've stirred emotions within that I've never experienced before - never. Not until you." He released her.

Rayne jumped back a few feet. She had tears in her eyes but she refused to let them fall. "Then why lie to me about your illness? Why did you kill the clan?" She bit her lip till it bled, "Why did you leave me all alone!?"

"I didn't want this life for you! How could I live myself?" Itachi shouted, "You deserved a better life than one I could provide as a rogue ninja. I left you because I had to." He let his words sink in before continuing. "There is no cure for my illness Rayne, I will not live a full life. As for the clan that is something I am not ready to discuss with you."

"You never did trust me, did you Itachi? Without trust can there even be love?" Rayne hugged herself tightly, "Please go away, I want to be alone Itachi."

"So this is the result of my actions? I-I never meant to hurt you this badly." Itachi said sadly.

"What did you expect for me to move on? Are you so oblivious to how others feel? Have you no idea how much I loved you Itachi? You have hurt me far worse than any blade and yet seeing you again makes me so happy. Do you not see the effect you have on me?" Rayne's words were sharp, cutting Itachi's heart to pieces.

Itachi dropped his guard for amoment, which Rayne took full advantage of, she appeared above him, but before she could deal the blow Itachi caught her wrist, "That's enough Rayne." He said coldly.

"I'll tell you when it's enough, Itachi!" Her eyes glowed crimson as she wrenched her wrist from Itachi's grasp and attacked.

"What's with all the fucking noise!?" Hidan sleepily walked back into the room he had left about an hour ago. "Damn." He was struck speechless. "She's toe to toe with Itachi!

Itachi attacked Rayne with a barrage of kunai and shuriken; she easily danced around them all. Next he attacked her himself, she kept on dancing her style of fighting. They both landed hits on one another, they were equal. On the battlefield both were themselves proving their existence through fighting, proving themselves to each other. They locked blades and eyes in midair and for a slit second you could see the two smiling as they battled.

Hidan grinned like a mad-man as he watched the two fight. "So she's showing him the pain he has caused her with her fighting spirit." He said under his breath.

Rayne removed herself from the fray, she was wearing down and fast. It had been years since she'd had such an intense battle and with an Uchiha to boot.

"Tired already?" Itachi teased.

"Shut up," Rayne sat down, "I've been stuck on hospital duty for two and a half years. Man I'm outta shape."

Itachi came and sat down next to her, "Rayne…"

She laid her head on his shoulder, "I'm not saying I forgive you but I may be able to in time. So please don't force this on me."

"I understand," He put his arm around her shoulders, "We'll take it slow and see where the future takes us."

"Sounds like a good plan, but what about your girlfriend?"

"She's not my girlfriend, Rayne."

Rayne smirked, "So I can kill her then for trying to claim my mate?" She asked with eagerness. A Reaper's mate was something sacred.

Itachi chuckled, "No Rayne you can't kill Akina."

"Alright," She sighed, "So death is off the table, but what about a good maiming?"

"Rayne…"

"Alright, alright. Jeez you're no fun Itachi."