It didn't take me long to find help. It's seems dad had pulled the small Konohagakure back-up group from whatever they had just been doing to assist him on finding me. I hadn't meant to yank on Itachi jacket so hard that the man fell backwards on to the ground and set the whole group on alert. After turning my spirit into a more physical form so they could see it was just me, they followed me to the opening that was my only resource of sunlight. As soon as my sprit was back in my body I was able to move myself into the light of the opening. Even though it was quite a distance between the ground that I stood on and the hole that led to the surface I was still able to see the beaming white teeth of Minato Uzumaki. Securing myself to the rope that dangled down from me I allowed myself to be pulled to the surface to be joined by a group of smiling friends and stern looking father.

"I have so much to tell you guys." I managed to breathe out after the massive group hug I received, getting blood, dirt and other things on their clothes. "But first I need a bath."

A sigh of relief escaped my throat as I dipped myself into the warm bath I had set up for myself. Before I had even sunk in to the warm soapy water, the clear colour was replaced by a mixture of dirt and blood. I only stayed in their long enough to clean my body and then dumped a bucket over my head to wash my hair. By now I should have learned that taking a bath was impossible because it was hard to relax with the amount of grim I kept seeing swim around the water; especially if I was on missions. Re-dressing myself in the spare set of clothes, I felt myself able to breathe again; I set myself to work on mending the small wounds I had gained and getting rid of the large bump that was beginning to form on my head. I look a little better at least? I wondered to myself as I stared at the mirror to see a new clean and mended self. A strand of hair began tickling my nose and I lifted my hand up to brush it away when I notice something. Oh I missed one! I first thought, thinking I had missed out of the scratches on my wrist. But when I pulled the material off my sleeve, I could not help but gasp at the image that had been left. It was not a scratch that had been left on my skin but a burn. Thankfully, it still looked flesh and would be easy to heal. Instantly her index finger turned green and she placed it on burn. A cooling sensation began to feel her skin but as time went by, the burn refused to mend. What? I worried as I inspected the mark closer. Oh you have to be kidding me! I eyed the image with strong distaste. It was the stupid symbol of the two wings that she had seen everywhere and now it had embedded itself on to my hand.

After half an hour of explaining to everyone what had happened in the cave she was left with four different expressions. Itachi's mouth twitch as he was eager to find out more and was desperate to ask questions, Nene seemed a little worried, Minato strangely had no expression on his face whatsoever and my father… it was borderline between locking me in the strongest vault he could find or about to blow his head off. The symbol on many wrist itch and I could not help but scratch it continuously, the sensation was burning and it annoyed me like hell. Nene was the first to break the silence.

"I don't understand why this image of the sword keeps following you around and no one else." The Hyuga mumbled out loud, her pupilless eyes filled with concern. That makes two of us! I wanted to shout out loud better was more focus on trying to stop the itchy feeling that was burning in my skin.

"Maybe it has something to do with the prophecy that Danzo mentioned?" Itachi considered and the whole atmosphere went icy. The man's name usually did that when it was mention, it was like a taboo to say among the fire nation people, the man had done so much evil and left a lot of pain to heal. The silence was finally brought to a halt when Nene slapped her boyfriend on the back of the head. "There's no need for such violence woman!" He moped, only to receive a second slap just so she could prove a point to him.

"What I want to know is why has the song been reaching out for you and then suddenly disappeared?" Minato inquired with his own thoughts. Thinking of the sword made the throbbing vein of my forehead intensified as I itched the burn more. Stupid sword! I cursed, all my negative thoughts directed towards the sword. I could clearly see it in my mind, the long blade engraved with strange symbols, the black handle that looked almost like smooth obsidian and the large black diamond in the centre of the hilt. In fact the more I thought about it the more I could feel it! It's weight, it's balance and it's power. Yet I could not understand how I knew because apart from the slight touch on the handle I had not once inspected it or even held it probably. In fact, right now I could imagine it laying in my right hand at this moment.

"Nariko! How did you do that?" Nene voiced suddenly rang through the room and the day dream she had was lost, the sword disappeared in a flash as quickly as it had appeared. Looking up I could see everyone cautiously staring at me.

"Huh?" Was all I could say as I was a little confused?

"You just had a sword in your hand!" Itachi backed his girlfriend up quickly. I was soon able to wrap my head around what they were saying. Had I just summoned a sword and didn't even realised? Thinking about it I placed the idea in my list of top ten weirdest things I done but it was nowhere near the top; I should have expected it really. Out of interest I tried to do it again. Focusing all my thoughts on the sword and tried to conjure up the same feelings I had before. Within seconds I had the sword in the grip of my hands.

"It's certainly very pretty!" Minato joked but his face soon turned fearful when he saw me playing with it, testing out it's swiftness and sharpness. I smiled happily as I did it, feeling like I had once lost my right arm and finally had it back again; in fact, if I dare say it, it was like I had found a lost friend.

Dad was still very unhappy with me and had left the meeting without saying another word. His cold ignorance had struck me deep but I knew he didn't mean it. It was strange how Uncle Naruto used to say he was the most un-emotionless man you could ever come across before I came back to the village. But right now he seemed unable to control anything. For now I decided it was best to let him cool off and talk with him later. At the moment, I and Itachi sat alone in the room, waiting for Minato and Nene to bring back food for us. Itachi had wanted to stay and look at the sword so he could examine it a bit longer. However… he soon revealed that he had other intentions to be alone with her.

"Nariko, can I show you something?" He asked out of the blue as we were trying to make imprints of the patterns on to paper, so we didn't have to push me sword into people's faces and ask 'have you seen these marks before?' Finishing off one of the sides I was working on, I told him to go ahead and watched as he began rummaging through his pockets. Finally, he pulled out a small box and opened to reveal a silver band with a large diamond in the centre.

"Itachi, is… is that what I think it…" I couldn't finish the sentence; this was more shocking then me able to conjure up a magical katana.

"I know it's all sudden but I can't imagine my life without her and lately we've been talking about having a family one day and our parents were around the same age…" I had to wave my hand in front of his face to stop him losing his tongue.

"And you're telling me this because…" I wanted him to get to the point (plus my girly side was looking to the moment Nene would tell me and start making wedding plans) I saw his eyes wonder around nervously as he tried to think of what to say.

"I wanted an opinion I could trust, do you think I being crazy for evening considering this? Should I wait a little while longer?" The shocking thing about this was that I was the one he was coming to for love advice. Me! Of all the people we knew he was asking me! I looked up in the wide dark eyes, seeing the complete trust the he was holding towards my judgement. For some reason I couldn't help but feel I was being given the most important mission of my life.

"I not actually an expert but I all I can say is that you've got one life and it's short, especially as a shinobi. So I say go ahead, marry the girl you love and enjoy it." I shrugged and before I had a chance to say anything else I was swooped into a bear hug. Despite his skinny frame, he was as strong as an ox and could easily crush a person's bones like a fly-swatter killing bugs.

"Thank you Nariko!" He spoke with such happiness that I couldn't help but give myself a secret pat on the back for a job well done.

When I entered the hospital the following morning, my head felt like it was going to explode. I was tempted to drown down some aspirin but since the hospital was low on supplies so I decided to power through. Though my whole opinion changed when I entree the healing ward and saw something completely terrifying. Hanging over all the patients, these translucent ghosts like figures with sharp metal teeth and narrow dark eyes. All of them were laughing their heads off as they poked and prodded their poor victims with deadly spears. Every time they attacked the person, the victim would try and tear at the flesh. Please don't tell me I'm the only one who can see all of this?

Judging everyone's strange behaviour I think they haven't notice yet.

Thank you for your valuable input.

Yeah, yeah, yeah… What are you waiting for go and kick some ass already?

Oh yes I can just imagine myself punching and kicking invisible people. That's just…

At the moment, something happened. It was kind of like I was remembering something that you had forgotten, kind of like when you have amnesia and you've just suddenly remember a very important memory. It was some kind of ninjutsu, as I watched the hand seals being formed in my head. Once it was over it disappeared but I didn't forget and I knew it was there whenever I need access to it.

That could actually work.

For once I was in agreement with my crazy inner sense and without giving it another thought preformed the hand signs like I was an old pro. Ninja art, spirit screen removal jutsu. A small hiss could be heard and from where I stood. For a second I thought I was just standing there like an idiot in a stupid position. So you can imagine how I felt a little bit guilty when a nurse finally saw one and screamed in horror and let out a cursed word in joy. Everything went into chaos as people tried attacking the things which any success. I think it's time for me to bring out my new little friend. Within seconds my sword was in my hand and I was kicking ghost ass.