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~Yamato POV~

Mikki went into her room about an hour ago to take a nap. Neji and I talked for a while. He didn't like the fact that we left him. I was sitting on the bed looking out the window, waiting for Temari to show up. She finally does show after about twenty minutes go by. "Is everyone ready?" She asked looking around the room. Neji got up "I'll wake up Mikki." He walked over to her room door and opened it. Mikki was standing there staring blankly at him with Hoshi's eyes. "Mikki?" he asked startled. She walked passed him and over to me. She sits on the bed and looks me in the eyes. "Guys I think she's still sleeping." I say to them. Mikki jumps at me and grabs me, pinning my arms to my side. She has a grip of steel so I couldn't get loose.

"Uh does this happen often?" Temari asked trying to pry Mikki off. "Yeah but we are normally asleep. So this is how she does that." I say. Neji walked over "Should we wake her up?" He asked. Mikki looked at him "Sh." She said to him. Everyone froze where they were. "She just shushed him. She's aware of her surroundings in her sleep?" Temari whispered letting go of Mikki's arm. "Do you think you can carry her till we get to Gaara?" Neji asked quietly not wanting her to shush him again. I pick Mikki up, her eyes closed and grip loosened a bit but still holding on. "Yeah so long as she doesn't grab my legs as I walk." I said.

Neji grabbed the key and we left to go see Gaara. Temari and Neji were whispering with each other about what ever. They kept looking back at us then back at each other. They are talking about us no doubt. "They are so going to pay." I thought to myself. I look down at Mikki, she is so cute when she's sleeping. Once we reached the Kazekage's office, Temari opened the door to see Gaara looking out the window at the streets below. "Gaara we're here." Temari said. He turned around in the chair. He looked at Mikki and me with confusion. "Is she ok?" He asked Temari and Neji. "She's asleep and won't let go." Neji said. Gaara got up and walked over to us. He looked at Mikki and she opened her eyes staring at him. Her eyes were normal this time. She blinked and looked over at me. She screamed, let go of me, and jumped out of my arms. "Moring sunshine." Temari said.

"Sorry. How did that happen again?" Mikki asked. "You slept walked to Yamato and grabbed him. You also shushed Neji when we wanted to wake you up." Temari told Mikki. She seemed like this was normal. "Oh okay. Sorry about that." Mikki said to me. "Heh no need to apologize." I say. Why was she apologizing anyway? Mikki looks at Gaara serious like. "So now that we are here, what's the plan?" She asked. "I think that I should make an appearance at night 'alone' to draw out the person for an attack." Gaara said in a serious tone. That could be very dangerous if he was alone. No matter how strong he is, we still know nothing about the person trying to kill him. "Hay what if I go with you when you make your appearance." Mikki asked Gaara. "Hm? Why?" He asked her. Is she nuts? She could get hurt or worse.

"Well if you have me with you the guy might think I'm weak and try to attack you." She stated. That might actually work. Had she thought this through earlier? Everyone seemed to agree with her idea. "Then it's settled. But Neji and Yamato will keep their distance so they don't suspect anything." Gaara said walking over to the window. Mikki looked really excited. "Hay Neji can you and Mikki go back to the room to grab some of your weapons?" Temari asked them. "Sure." Neji said. "Race you there!" Mikki exclaimed before running out the door. Neji ran after her, not wanting to loose. "Why did you send them?" I asked.

Temari looked a little upset, then Gaara spoke "Mikki's former teammates are in the village." They are what? "I told Neji when you were holding Mikki. No one can find their location though." Temari added. This isn't good. "You're going to have to tell her." She said in a serious tone. "But she will be on edge if I do. She could have another panic attack." I said. I can't let her know. "Look Yamato I know you care for her, and she cares for you too. But if she finds this out when they are in her face then it will be trouble." She paused and looked at the ground. "Mikki, does not want to go back to Orochimaru. She told me that she has scars from the tests he's done to her." She stopped talking quick. Scars? "Wait, what scars?" I asked. I never knew she had any. Temari bit her bottom lip "She didn't want you to know about them. There is one scar that goes from one side of her stomach to the other. She said that's when they tried to have a friend 'come out' of her." They tested her to try to get Hoshi? That's horrible!

"Gaara! You can't have Mikki with you when we draw out the assassin. The other two might take the opportunity to attack her." I said. Gaara didn't turn away from the window. "She will be fine. I'll won't let anything happen to her, it's obvious how much you like her." He said. I hope she stays safe.

~Mikki POV~

I beat Neji back to the room by a hair. He tried to tackle me so he'd win, but failed. Neji unlocks the door and we walk in. The window was wide open and the door to the other room was as well. "Did you guys open the windows before you left?" I asked. Neji suddenly became very serious, he activated his byakugan and looked around. I walked over to our bags. I grab mine and open it. Digging around to find the pouch Yamato gave me. I finally found it and pulled it out. There was a small note attached to it.

You look cute in that new outfit

And I see you have found yourself a new team as well.

Hope you're ready to come back.

We are coming for you Mikki.

-H & A

My blood went cold and my face went pale. How did they put this note here? How did they know about Neji and Yamato? Everything became clear to me now. The thing they had been keeping from me all this time was that they had escaped. They were the ones who followed us on our way here. I let go of the note and pouch. My knees became weak and gave out from beneath me. That's who Hoshi and Neji saw. Oh no, they are here in the Sand Village. They were in my room. "Mikki? What's wrong?" Neji walked over to me. He saw the note and picked it up. "We have to leave now." He said sternly. I picked up the pouch and got up. Neji led me out of the room. I stayed close to him trying not to fall behind.

We got back to Yamato and the others in a matter of minutes. "That was quick. Did you two get it?" Temari said in a cheery matter. Neji looked at her "She knows." Temari and Yamato looked shocked at the news. Neji handed them the note to read. I sat down in one of the chairs. I brought my knees to my chest and hugged them. I have to stay calm, they can't get me. Yamato walked over and put his hand on my shoulder. I looked at him and he smiled at me. I couldn't hold back. I grabbed him into a hug and buried my face in his chest. "I have to stay calm, but it's so hard to." He hugged me back, petting my head. "It's ok Mikki. Nothing is going to happen to you." I let go of him taking a deep breath. After a few moments I was calmed down. "I am ready." I said more determined than ever. First we catch the assassin then Haru and Aoi.

"Good, we should get going Mikki." Gaara said turning towards me. I nod and stand up. I hand Yamato the pouch he gave me. "I can't be a normal girl if I have weapons on me right?" I say with a smile. He nods. Gaara and I walk outside into the streets. There weren't many people out this night. Gaara led me to a clearing. There were no houses and no people around. Or so we thought. We both noticed a figure trying to hide in the shadows. We acted as if we didn't know he was there. I saw a pair of swings and we decided to sit on them. "The night breeze feels great, right Gaara?" I ask looking over at him. He nods in agreement. He seems to be very serious at the moment. This will never work if he keeps acting like this.

I decided to start swinging back and forth on the swing. Gaara looked over at me with a questioning look. "Come on, swing with me." I said. Gaara agreed to do so. After four seconds he ended up going higher than me, I tried to go higher than him but couldn't. "Looks like I win." He said slowing down. "Yeah I guess so." I smile at him. The man that was hiding decided to immerge. He slowly came up from behind us. Unknowing to him, we knew he was there. The man pulled out a kunai and was ready to attack. He ran towards us, but Gaara stopped him by wrapping his sand around the man's arms and legs.

"Shit!" He exclaimed trying to get free. The man was wearing a mask to hide his face. I run up next to him and ripped off his mask. "Ryuu?" Gaara asked. "Yeah so what? You deserve to die Gaara. You should have died a long time ago. You monster." Ryuu said rudely. How dare he call him a monster? Gaara's sand enclosed his body fully. Gaara looked pissed and blood thirsty. "Gaara!" Temari, Yamato, and Neji came running towards us. "Gaara we need to take him in alive. He will be trialed and sentenced to death. Don't kill him." Temari sounded worried. Gaara kept his sand around Ryuu. "Alright." He said. "Thanks for your help." He said to us.

"You guys should stay a few more days. There is a wind storm coming soon, and you do not want to be stuck in that." Temari said. Sweet! This will be so much fun hanging here longer! "And maybe we can all look for the two ninja together." The sooner we find them the better. Temari claps her hands together loudly. "I'm tired so I'm going to go home and sleep. See you guys in the morning." She left on her way. Yamato nudged me "We should get going too." I nod and looked back at Gaara. "Goodnight Gaara." He looked back at me. "Could you stay here for a second Mikki? I have something I want to ask you." he asked. I look back at the guys they shrug their shoulders. "Okay sure." Neji and Yamato started to walk back to the hotel.

"What do you want to ask?" He moves the guy in the sand over onto the ground a few feet away. "I've been told you have a friend in you. Is that true?" Is he talking about Hoshi? "Do you mean Hoshi? Yes she's my friend and my chakra." He looked very interested at what he was hearing. "Do you talk to her?" he asked. I smile "Yeah, do you want to hear her?" His eyes widen and nods his head. "Hay o kiddo. I'm Hosh." She said to Gaara. He stared at me. "I think we freaked him out." It's a good thing we didn't use her eyes. "Can she ever come out of you?" he asked. I leaned towards him and whispered in his ear. "Yes but don't tell anyone. My former teammates would use this against me." I backed up a bit and make the tora sign. Carefully focusing my chakra to my feet, then focusing it in front of me. Hoshi's figure began to be created. Only thing different with her this time was that her outfit changed to what I was wearing. "Hi Gaara." Hoshi waved. Gaara walked closer to her and tapped her shoulder. "She's chakra, solid chakra." He was fascinated by Hoshi. "Just don't tell the other about this." I say.

Gaara swore he wouldn't tell anyone. "Mikki, I'm going to stay here for a minute incase Gaara has any other questions. Go catch up to the guys. And don't worry, no one will see me." Hoshi said. I wavered for a moment. I trust Hoshi's decisions so I ran to catch up with Neji and Yamato. They were almost at the hotel when I finally caught up with them. "What did Gaara want to talk about?" Yamato asked. "He just wanted to say thanks and congratulate me." I lied. I don't lie lying but I had to this time. Neji unlocked the door and we all walked in. Neji went straight to the bathroom. Yamato sat on the bed. "I'm going to get changed in my room and I'll be right back out. Knock if you need anything." I shut the door once I was in the room. I turned on the light so I could see better and walked over to my bag looking for my clothes.

I felt a hand gently touch my shoulder. "Did you need something?" I asked. "Only you." That voice! I turned around quick to see Haru standing there. I back away from him trying to get to the door. How did he get here? "What's the matter Mikki? Aren't you happy to see me?" he smirked and walked closer to me. I turned to run. Haru beats me to the door, blocking it with his body. Hoshi isn't here so I can't use my jutsu and I have no weapons. I'm trapped. Haru lunged forward, grabbing me. We fell onto the bed, he pinned my arms roughly to the sides of my head. I squirm trying to get them loose but he was much stronger than me. "You're coming with us weather you like it or not." He whispered in my ear. I began to shake in fear of what might happen to me. "Hoshi come back please! Haru is here!" I screamed in my head hoping it would reached her before it was too late. "Calm down. I won't hurt you, so long as you agree to come quietly." He said. I would never go with him ever!

I kicked him where the sun doesn't shine. Haru rolled over on his side in pain, I took this opportunity to get up and run towards the door. Haru got up and grabbed me. He threw me back onto the bed pinning my legs this time. "Looks like I have to hurt you after all." He can't! If he does I might-. "Haru d-don't please, I'll die!" I begged to him with tears in my eyes. "You have Hoshi so stop exaggerating." He covered my mouth to muffle my screams and bit into my neck, stealing my chakra. I grabbed his shoulders trying to push him off me but my effort was useless. I started to feel weak and couldn't hold onto him any longer. My arms fell to my sides and the room went black.

~Yamato POV~

Neji got out of the bathroom and sat next to me. "Where's Mikki?" I point to her room door. He understood sitting back on the bed more. She had been in her room for a while now, wonder what's taking her so long. I get up to knock on her door to check on her. "D-don't please, I'll die!" I hear Mikki pleading to someone. I motion for Neji to come over. I burst open the door and see Haru biting Mikki's neck on the bed. He was covering her mouth to keep her quiet. She was trying to push him off but then she stopped moving, her arms fell to her side and her eyes shut. "Mikki!" I yell running towards her. Haru looks up at us, I punched him in the face as hard as I could making him fall off of the bed. Neji uses his kekkei genkai and looks at Mikki. His face turned grim "Her chakra is dangerously low." I was furious at him.

"This is all your fault!" I yelled at him. I was furious at what he did to her. "She is my teammate not yours. She belongs to us!" Haru yelled back. "Not anymore. She's afraid of you." Neji was calling Mikki's name to wake her up. "Hoshi this isn't funny. Stop playing around." Haru said. "Hoshi isn't there." Neji said not looking away from Mikki. Haru's face was now full of concern. "How? She should be there all the time." Neji shook his head. "Well looks like she left somehow." Haru tried to walk up to Mikki, I pushed him away from her. "You will NOT touch her again. You've done enough damage as is." Threats are apparently the only thing that gets through to him. Haru seemed very on edge now. "I didn't know this would happen."

"Didn't know? What the hell were you expecting would happen?" my blood was boiling. "I was only taking enough so she wouldn't fight back at me." Haru began pacing the room. Mikki needs to get treatment now. We suddenly hear a crash from the other room.

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