A/N: Well I finally go this chapter out and have to say that I don't hate it as much as I did originally... believe me... the first version of this chapter was so boring! Not saying this one is much better, but it's better than that chatper. Hope you all enjoy and I have a new sotry up for all those Kuroshitsuji, aka Black Butler, fans out there. Well mostly for those Undertaker fans out there. ehehe. That story will mostly be one I work on if I decide I can't work on my Naruto ones because of writer's block, but don't worry, it won't put these in danger of lack of updates. It will actualyl help this story along sometimes... like tonight for exapmle. Anyway... it's 1:16 in the morning and I'm writing this author's note after I typed and edited this chapter. Hope you like it and always remember to review... and if I forgot or didn't respond to your review, I'm sorry, but thatnk you anyway and I'll be sure to next time!

"I recorded my hair this morning, tonight I'm watching the highlights"

- Jay London

Madara was walking back with Itachi to their room when they heard laughter coming from the unisex baths. The guests in there were being quite loud and the ancient shinobi was wondering just what was going on when Kari lifted up the cloth with a laugh saying, "Alright I'll be right back, just hold on for a second." She apparently was participating in the loudness. When she spotted Madara and Itachi he smile changed but it changed a bit more to one of respect, "You'll never guess who's here Madara-sama." Kari whispered, as she got closer to the two Uchiha.

"Who is it?" Madara asked; a bit peeved that she was involved in that racket.

"You remembered that gypsy group you took me from? Well they're here. It's strange since I just saw them a month ago!" Kari's smile widened and then went into an O shape when she remembered something, "Madara-sama?"

"Hm?" Madara stated.

Itachi had eventually decided he had enough of this and left the happy looking faced Kari and headed to the room without Madara, which in the elder man's opinion was better than being seen together and possibly reported to authorities… even if he had his mask on this whole time.

Kari then spoke, "Could I possibly stay with my family tonight? Even thought it's been a month I only got to see them, for not even a full day before I had to leave. Please?"

She looked up at him with puppy dog eyes and Madara smiled. She was so innocent even after she had joined a group of criminals and killed a man in his sleep. He internally shook his head and wondered why she was so trusting of the man who made her do all of this, but guessed it was because of her undying loyalty to him. So he nodded and said, "As long as you don't mention that I am here than it should be fine. I have things I need to discuss with Itachi-kun anyway." Which was the truth; there were certain things that Madara wanted to know and certain things he wanted to stay hidden.

Kari jumped and wrapped her arms around Madara's neck and kissed his mask before jumping off and saying, "Thank you Madara-sama!" She then sped into the baths, leaving a slightly shocked Madara standing in the hallway… he never expected her to kiss him over something so simple.

He shook his head and thought nothing of the kiss to the mask as he headed back to the room.

Kari also thought nothing of the kiss as she entered the waters that held her second family. She was glad she got to spend time with them again. When she walked in she said, "I'm able to stay."

They all smiled and Marie stated, "Then we need to add you to another of our shows."

"Really?" Kari said, even though it had only been a month before that she participated in the shows; she missed it.

They all nodded and Cristo said, "We'd be honored to have such a lovely young kunoichi join us for a show."

Kari smiled and said, "I'll be happy to oblige… but…" she looked down at the water, "I've been ordered to relax so my body can regenerate my blood back."

The group laughed and Haru said, "You always did push yourself beyond your limit. About time someone had the guts to actually make you rest," they all laughed and Kari was glad to be back with her family.

Kari smiled and said, "Well I'm sure as long as I don't use my kekkei genkai I should be okay to perform."

"That's right," Hake stated.

"Oh! I know," Rikard stated.

"What?" Kari asked as well as Ezekiel and Melina.

"We could have her dance tonight!" Rikard stated and was hit in the head by Josephine, "Hey what was that for?"

"She's only eleven Rikard!" Nam stated and gave her own whack to the back of Rikard's head.

"But Nave, Sandra, Melina, and Amice taught her how to do it! Why not put that skill to use?" Rikard stated.

The two who whacked him in the head both said, "You are too naïve to the ways of the world."

His head fell down, dejected and the gypsy tribe all laughed. Then Nave stated, "We could have her dance with us."

Nam and Josephine both looked at the dancer as if she was crazy and then Amice stated, "She is actually the same age as when we started dancing."

"It wouldn't be too much trouble to hide some skin and still keep with the fashion of the dance," Sandra stated.

"Her body is also a bit more womanly than an average eleven year old." Melina stated and it was settled; if all the dancers agreed then Kari would be dancing.

Kari laughed as she noticed Rikard's triumphant expression and said, "I'll have to see if it's okay with my companions but I think it should be fine." The group nodded and then Kari asked, "I'll need a little warm-up practice, so would it be alright if we meet a bit before the show starts if I'm given an okay?"

Hake nodded and said, "That shouldn't be a problem."

Kari smile and Haru said, "Hopefully you'll be able to come. We do enjoy your presence Kari."

Kari smiled and then got out of the waters and wrapped her robe around herself and left saying her goodbyes and hugs to those who wanted them. As she made her way to her room Koumori landed and said, "About time. I was getting bored."

Kari laughed and said, "You could've come in you know?"

"I know, but I felt that you needed alone time with your family." Koumori stated as Kari pet the mother bat's head.

"Thank you then Koumori." Kari stated as she walked into the room and saw that Madara and Itachi were having a bit of a glaring, staring contest. She quietly made her way to her bed and when she slipped under the covers she asked, "Koumori? Could you wake me before Madara-sama leaves? I want to ask him something about tomorrow."

Koumori nodded and said, "I'll be sure to."

Kari smiled and cast one last look at the powerful Uchiha Madara and smiled, as the one she gave her utmost loyalty to, was the last thing she saw before she fell asleep.

~oOo~

She woke up in the morning to discover that Itachi was still asleep but Madara was up and quietly sipping at some tea he had in his hands. She sat up, rubbed her eyes, and noticed that Madara's gaze was on her. She smiled at him and said, "Good morning Madara-sama."

He nodded and said, "Koumori tells me you have to ask me something?"

Kari nodded and got on her knees and asked, "Could I participate in dancing with my tribe tonight please?"

Madara shrugged and said; "As long as you don't use your kekkei genkai than it should be just fine." he took another sip of his tea.

Kari smiled and said, "Thank you Madara-sama." she then turned to Koumori who was waking up as well, "Could you tell them I'll be there as soon as their ready for me?"

Koumori yawned and said, "I visited them this morning and they said they're ready as long as you're awake."

Kari smiled and then turned to Madara and said, "I'll be off then Madara-sama." the man nodded and she went behind a shoji that was in their room and changed into a simple pair of black pants and a somewhat loose shirt. She quickly bowed once and left the room with Koumori leading the way to their room.

~oOo~

"Madara-sama? What are we doing here?" Itachi whispered to Madara as they sat down in the middle of growing audience.

The man smiled and said, "Kari-chan is performing, and it's been a while since I saw her do so. I also want to make sure she hasn't disobeyed me in anyway."

Itachi nodded and left it alone. Itachi didn't want to admit it but he was a bit agitated at loosing to Madara so many times in practice that he was glad he was getting a break from that night's practice, but he wouldn't let Madara know that. Soon the light's died down a bit and soon Madara recognized as Hake came onto the stage and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Tonight we have a wonderful show for you. We have animal tamers, dancers, taletellers, and even a fire breather or two. Also after each act we will be accepting donations and you can donate by waiting till one of these lovely young people come by," he motioned over to the side of the stage to three people around the same age, two girls and a boy, as they smiled and waved.

Hake then bowed and said, "Then, without further ado I present to you our performance."

The lights went out again and Cristo was the first on stage lying across the back of a tiger. Kari looked from back stage and felt ready to go onstage… until she saw Itachi and Madara in the crowd. She then felt inadequate and wished she never had offered to dance. Melina, noticing Kari's now jittering nerves put a hand on her shoulder and whispered, "Everything's fine Kari. You didn't even need to practice this morning you knew the dances so well."

Kari looked back at the woman and asked, "Really?"

Melina nodded and said, "You're nervous because your companions are out there aren't they," when Kari nodded Melina smiled and said, "Don't be. You'll do wonderful and you won't even see them the way the light hits us."

Kari smiled and looked down at her outfit and was glad that her abdomen and legs were covered by a light material instead of being bare or only being covered by a skirt or she would be even more nervous. Melina led Kari over to the rest of the dancers and said, "Our little gypsy dancer here is getting butterflies."

Amice smiled and held out her arms which Kari moved into before being enclosed in a hug, "You'll do fine dear. Nothing to worry about."

Nave nodded and said, "If we say you can than you can."

"Would we lie to Kari?" Sandra stated.

Kari shook her and was glad that she had such support. Kari then got out of Amice's hug and said, "Thank you everyone. I feel better now." They all smiled and then looked out when Marie's turn was to spin her tales.

As Marie went onto the stage she stated, "I'm a tale-weaver. I make it so that you actually experience the stories I tell. Shall I continue?"

There was a bit of clapping for her to continue before it became quiet again and Marie took a deep breath and started her tale of how the moon came to be. Kari had heard this tale so many times that she had it memorized but only Marie could make it seem new each time. Even Madara's story, which was a less detailed version of Marie's tale, didn't inspire such feelings in her as Marie did with her stories, but they had to be witnessed to have the same effect.

"Every night was dark. Not even flame would pierce the darkness of the world, but a few steps ahead. It was also a time for demons to roam the Earth, but one demon in particular caused most horrible destruction. He nearly ended the world." The room then went dark and screams were heard all around and the sound of destruction also sounded. Then a monstrous form appeared behind Marie and she disappeared as if she were made of wind, "The Ten Tails."

The beast opened its one eye and stared at the crowd with a red-hot intensity. Some in the crowd screamed but none could move as the beasts tail blew in the breeze. "The beast nearly destroyed the world until one man stood before the beast and battled it." there was a man who walked up to the beast and looked up at it, and then attacked the beast, a great battle broke out and the story continued, "That man was the Sage of the Six Paths and the battle raged on for a very long time." The battle kept raging as the night turned to day, seasons changed, even the land itself changed from the battle. "Though eventually when both the beast and the Sage were almost spent, the sage sealed away the beast inside himself to protect the world." and so the sage in the illusion did the same.

"The man was praised as a god and savior of this world, but he had to find a way to seal the beast even after her died." the sage was shown to get older and older, and then, "When on his death bed he summoned all his power and spilt the monster's power into nine separate parts, scattering them across the world, and as for the ten tails' body…" the beast then turned in on itself and burst into the sky turning into the moon, "The Sage sealed the body to the sky, creating the moon." The moon shown brightly in the sky and the sage finally took his last breath. "and due to his noble sacrifice, our world became safe and the night became bright, as a reminder to show the power of the ten tails, who's body could light up the night when even fire could." and then the scene ended and Marie was back on stage with a shocked crowd.

Kari smiled and started the clapping that soon ensued. Marie bowed and then headed back stage to be replaced by Hake, "Wasn't that a lovely display? Well to calm everyone down we now have our lovely dancers to take the stage." Hake extended his arm as the gypsy dancers came out and then followed by Kari. Hake left the stage and Kari really couldn't see into the audience, which made things much easier. They got into starting position and then when the music began they were off into graceful movements across the stage.

Kari eventually worked out her remaining nerves by working her body through dance and soon she heard the last note and slid her foot to a stop perfectly in position, just as the rest of the dancers. Clapping then ensued and the women bowed and hurried off the stage as Hake replaced them to say his goodbyes.

The dancers all hugged Kari and said she did wonderful her first time, that they were so proud, and she was free to do it anytime. Kari smiled and started to cry a bit from the joy of it but quickly abashed her tears and left the stage with her family to go to the baths. This bath wasn't in the unisex baths because this time they actually wanted to clean themselves and they wouldn't fool around too much if they were all in one big group. However, after they were done, Kari slipped into a robe and back into her room after some goodbyes because she was exhausted.

She noticed that the room was empty but she couldn't care less as she got into bed and instantly fell asleep.