Hey...It's been a while...sorry... Anywhozal, here is Chapter 11! Enjoy!

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Chiyoko's P.O.V.

I glanced around at the other members worriedly. It had been at least an hour now and Tsukiko and Kamiko still hadn't returned. I looked up at Itachi who was hugging my waist protectively.

"It's been ages, where could they have got to?" I asked to no-one in particular. Ayame shrugged and frowned.

"Maybe we should go look for them, I mean, Hidan's starting to freak out." Ayame said, gesturing to the pacing Hidan.

"They're not in the base, that's for fuckin' sure!" Hidan said, having learnt Kamiko's chakra signature like knowing the back of his hand. I grimaced worriedly at Ayame.

"Tobi thinks we should go get Tsukiko-chan and Kamiko-chan…" Tobi said. "Tobi has a bad feeling."

"Yeah, un. Come on, hm." Deidara stood up.

"Wait, Deidara. We can't all go waltzing off as we please, we have to ask Leader-sama first, brat." Sasori reasoned, grabbing his arm. I nodded, and offered to go and request to leave the base to search for Kamiko and Tsukiko. I left the room quickly.

When I reached Pain's office, I knocked on the door and waited. I heard him call 'enter', so I turned the door handle and went in. Bowing politely, I spoke in a respective tone:

"Pain-sama, as you know, Tsukiko ran off and Kamiko went after her, but it seems they haven't returned, nor are close by. Would it be possible if some of us may go to look for them?"

"Yes. Three of you may go, though. I need most of the members present in the base unfortunately. Oh, and tell Kakuzu that we've received intel that Shotaro Tenshin is already dead and has been collected for." Pain sighed, frustrated.

"Yes, sir. Thank you." I bowed again and left. I hurried back to the others.

'Shotaro Tenshin. After bringing him back up, I remember that that's where the girls are. In Otogakure. If so, that isn't going to be good with Ayame, I don't think.' I thought, biting my lip.

I jogged back into the living room.

"Okay, three of us can go. Aya…I don't know whether you'll want to go though…" I said, trailing off.

"No, it's fine, I'll go." Ayame hid a shudder and wrapped her arms around herself unintentionally. I nodded, smiling a comforting smile at her.

"Who else wants to go? I'd like to." I said, looking at the group members. Kakuzu stood.

"I'll go." He said.

"What? I have to go!" Hidan argued, shouting.

"No, Hidan. I don't need you risking anyone being hurt in a blind rage. That's why I'm going." Kakuzu said firmly. Hidan opened his mouth to argue again, but Kisame cut him off.

"I agree, you don't want to hurt any of them. Plus, you can trust Kakuzu, right?" Kisame nodded.

"I won't! I have to go!" Hidan snarled, almost leaping out of the room. If it weren't for Itachi, Hidan would be half-way there already. Itachi caught Hidan in a genjutsu, and nodded at me, Ayame and Kakuzu to go.

"Kisame, help me secure Hidan." Itachi said, still focusing on keeping Hidan in the jutsu. I hopped over to Itachi and kissed his cheek before running out the door with Kakuzu and Ayame.


Ayame's P.O.V.

I sighed and frowned as we ventured closer to my former village. From the corner of my eye, I could see Chiyoko look over at me.

"Aya? You okay?" She said.

"I'm fine. Just worried I guess." I answered, shrugging.

"You were originally from the sound, I believe, Ayame?" Kakuzu asked with a hint of curiosity and concern hidden in his voice. I looked at him and nodded. "Then, if you don't mind me asking, what makes you so nervous?"

I bit my lip at the question. After a moments silence, I released the breath that I hadn't realised I'd been holding in and began the story of my past.

"Ah. Okay, well…"

*Flashback: A look into Ayame's Past*

It was horrible.

'One day I was sitting at home, enjoying the company of my family, the next day I was…here. I don't know where here is and I'm scared.'

I sat hugging my knees to my chest with tears continuously streaming down my face. I remember the screams of agony and desperation from my mother, father, sisters, aunt and grandparents as they fell to the cold floor, dead. I remember being pressed up against the wall in fear as he made his way towards me. I remember how he grabbed me by my t-shirt and slung me over his shoulder whispering to me what was happening.

'I don't understand. I'm 5. I don't get it! Why? Why me?'

I heard a noise, then the clattering of feet coming down the hallway. The door of the prison cell squeaked open and chains jangled as they hit the ground. Shaking, I slowly lifted my head to see who it was, or what.

"Hello, little Ayame. Orochimaru-sama will see you now." The person was a young man, who wore circular specs and had light grey hair.

"O-Orochimaru?" I croaked, staring wide-eyed at the man as he pulled me by my wrist.

"Of course, Orochimaru-sama wants to…run some tests on you…" He said, smiling. I was too young to realise that his smile was a fake; a sadistic smirk. I followed him through a maze of halls and eventually came to a room of which was filled with medical equipment.

There was another man. He had pale skin, long, dark hair and snake-like eyes. He smiled wickedly and motioned the man holding my wrist to bring me to him and then to leave. I stood, quivering, looking up at the snake-man. He picked me up roughly and placed me on a table, strapping me on with belts to hold me immobile.

"Ayame Otake, was it?" He chuckled. "It's been quite a while since I've had a good, live specimen."

And then, it began.

I screamed at the top of my lungs as he cut me open, examining me. I shed more tears every time a blade pierced my skin, and shrieked louder whenever something was prodded into me. I remember bawling and screeching until my eyes were dry and my throat sore.

It happened everyday. Same time, same room. I'd be sent back to my cell after, where I would lie motionless on the ground, hating being alive. I remember how I would wish for a saviour, an escape, anything to get me away from him. From Orochimaru.

But I had nothing. No home. No family. No hope.

I thought I'd die. I wanted to die. I lost weight; so much that I was literally skin and bones. I became covered in scars, also having some that were yet to heal, only to be reopened. I was in an unbelievable amount of pain.

*Flashback: Over*

I sighed, feeling slightly guilty that I had left some information out of my story. Chiyoko squeezed my hand as I finished my tale. I didn't realise she had been holding it.

"Ayame…you…you've never told any of us that before…why didn't you?" Chiyoko frowned.

"I never thought it was important seeing as how we've all moved on." I answered, shrugging. "Anywayzel, this isn't really what we should be focusing on right now. Our objective is finding Kamiko and Tsukiko."

Chiyoko nodded and we quickened our pace. After about 5 minutes, Kakuzu cleared his throat as if to say something. I turned and looked at him, waiting for him to speak. As it turns out, Kakuzu didn't say anything, but gave me a comforting smile, referring to the Orochimaru thing, that told me 'everything-will-be-okay'. Because it was so unexpected and unlike him, my mind went blank for a second, but then I grinned happily. My spirits lifted and I felt confident for our entrance into Otogakure.


Chiyoko's P.O.V.

My heart sank after hearing Ayame's story. I couldn't believe that that is what she'd been through, and then she had never told us.

'Come to think of it, I haven't actually told the others my past story either…' I thought.

*Flashback: A look into Chiyoko's Past*

I snuck around the Hokage tower, even though I should've been in bed at home. I was bored and I couldn't sleep – why not go and explore? I crept quietly up to the Hokage's office and concealed my chakra. I wondered if there was anything interesting going on at this time of night. I pressed my ear to the door and listened in.

I knew it was rude to eavesdrop, but I was 5 so I couldn't care less.

"What do we do then? We can't just take away her powers; it would be wrong." I heard the mumbled voice of the 3rd Hokage.

"Despite that being true, Hiruzen, something must be done for the safety of the village." Another voice, female, said. I frowned at the thought of someone's powers being taken away from them unfairly.

"Yes. Koharu is right. Perhaps we could just seal away her kekkai genkai?" This time, it was another male.

"And take away her ability of becoming the best she could be, Homura? No. I won't allow it. She's a good girl."

I smiled at the Hokage defending the girl and continued listening.

"Of course she's a good girl now, she's 5!" The male, Homura countered.

'Just like me!' I thought.

"How do you know that she'll grow up to be good in the future, Hiruzen?" Koharu questioned. "Her past, living as an animal, could influence her to be that evil creature."

"Have you not done your research, Koharu? Didn't you know that that 'evil creature' actually represents teamwork, patience, unity through uniqueness, curiosity, attitude, failure, communication, perseverance, strategy, play, death and survival, and change? Many of those are qualities that a good ninja needs. Being influenced by her past living with wolves isn't a bad thing."

"She is a human. Not a wolf. We cannot trust her abilities, Hiruzen. For the good of the village, we have to seal away her 'Ruby Style'. Soon." Homura said. I thought it was suspicious that this girl was the same age as me, also lived with wolves as I used to and possessed the same 'style' as me. I was very tired by now, however, I persisted listening.

"She's just a little girl. If we-" Hiruzen started.

"Enough. Come Tuesday, Chiyoko's 'Ruby Style' will be sealed away until the whole village has completely gained her trust and she has proven herself to be loyal to Konoha." Koharu cut the Hokage off. I fell backwards, not believing what I'd just heard. I stood abruptly and quickly exited the building.

"It's Saturday." I said to myself as I entered my apartment looking at the clock on my wall. It had just ticked to 12:02am. I kicked a bin in anger. "I have 3 days to get out of the village or they'll stop my jutsu."

I sat down on my bed and frowned for the gazillionth time.

"Okay. Plan of action: I'll pack my things and hide the suitcase under my bed. Then, I'll go and say my 'goodbyes' before I leave the village." I said to myself, sighing. I prepared for bed and lay down under the covers.

When Monday night came, I grabbed the few things I had in one small bag and left my apartment empty. I ran through the streets, taking the back ways where no-one would see me. I eventually came to the village gates where I stopped to look at the village one last time.

After leaving the village, I travelled a bit, going from place to place and training to become a great ninja. Along the way I experienced some…traumatic events, like drunks picking fights with me and perverts trying to 'get with me'. Because of my age, there were people who would come up to me and ask me 'where are your parents?' and I would explain to them that I was alone, causing them to think that I needed to go to the local orphanage. That was a bother. There were also people who looked down upon me occasionally, just because I was new in their village and I was young. It had been two years of this until I met Kamiko and Ayame, and I continued travelling, but now with two friends, two sisters.

*Flashback: Over*

"Chi? Chiyoko?" I was broken from my thoughts as Ayame waved a hand in front of my face.

"Oh, what?" I asked.

"We need you to search the area. We're just inside the borders of Oto now." Kakuzu informed me. I nodded and performed my jutsu to check for a trace of Tsukiko or Kamiko. Ruby-coloured sparkles scattered before pointing in one direction.

"That way." I said, following the ruby trail. Ayame and Kakuzu followed also. As we ran, I noticed that a few trees had been damaged. I recognised it as a sign of a fight, so I summoned Daiki.

"Chiyoko, how's it going, girl?" Daiki greeted as he appeared and ran with us.

"Hey, Daiki. Can you check the area? Kamiko and Tsukiko are missing." I told him.

"Tsukiko again?" Daiki frowned as he sniffed the air.

"Mm. By the way, Daiki, how's Kameko? I haven't seen her in a while." I asked, referring to another wolf summon.

"Um, eheh…she's good." Daiki said, blushing as best as a wolf could. "She hasn't been summoned recently because of the pups…hehe."

I raised my eyebrow.

"Since when did Kameko have kids, Daiki?" Ayame asked, waggling her eyebrows.

"Well, ya know…it's…they're only a few weeks old so far." Daiki spluttered in embarrassment.

"Aw, good for you, Daiki! I hope you two are doing well then!" I giggled.

"Yeah, thanks, Chi, Ay. Actually, we were going to ask if you might want to name one of them Chi, since you've been so good to us and all. Maybe you can visit-" Daiki stopped speaking suddenly, and sniffed the air again.

"What is it, Dai?" Ayame asked, worriedly.

"Kamiko's blood…" Daiki said. I sighed, knowing how reckless Kamiko could be. "…and Tsukiko's blood."

"Shit. Not good." I cussed, speeding up. "If Tsukiko's spilt some blood, then something is definitely wrong."

"Chi, there's also the scent of someone else. Two people actually…I can't identify them though. I can tell that they're both very powerful though." Daiki notified me.

I looked over to Ayame with an anxious expression, and then flashed Kakuzu the same look.

'What have they gotten themselves into?'


Kamiko's P.O.V.

"Oi!" I yelled, rattling the bars to the cell. "Fuck's sake. OI!"

I kicked the bars and began pacing in irritation. I had long since gotten over my fear of being here. Tsukiko was slowly getting to my point as well.

"Kamiko-nee. You're getting blood everywhere." Tsukiko said, watching me. "If you lose too much, you'll become weak. This prison cell is already draining our chakra as it is."

"I know." I sighed, crouching down next to her. "But how hard is it to get a fucking medic or a medic kit! Jeez."

I sat down and lent back on the wall, closing my eyes and trying to relish the pain coming from my stomach area. Tsukiko and I sat in silence for a while, listening to the quiet sounds in the darkness.

"I feel weak." I said, opening my eyes. I turned my head to look at Tsukiko. "I'm sorry for being so useless right now."

"Shut up, Kamiko-nee." She said, rolling her eyes. I scoffed, stood back up and walked over to the bars again. I shook the bars forcefully and yelled at whoever would hear once again.

"Come on! I just want a medic kit! Or a medic! Hey!" I leant against the door and groaned. Then, footsteps tapped in a distant hall, making there way towards the cell. I could tell that the person coming had a torch, because there was a faint flickering that was increasingly getting brighter. I stepped back from the door and waited for the person to come into view. When they did, I growled angrily at him. "You!"

"Yes, yes. Be quiet, Kamiko." Kabuto sneered at me. I scowled at him.

"Fix up Tsukiko." I told him, turning my back to him, in a defiant tone. I heard the bars clang open and then squeak shut. I leant on the wall facing Kabuto and a reluctant Tsukiko and folded my arms across my chest. "What are we here for then?"

Kabuto didn't look up from focusing on healing Tsukiko.

"Why do you think? You were powerful enough to injure Orochimaru as bad as you did."

"What?" I snapped. "He isn't dead?"

"No. He is severely injured though. You can have points for that." Kabuto mocked. I glared at him.

"He wants us for our abilities…right?" Tsukiko asked, her voice shaking. Kabuto looked from me to Tsukiko and smirked. I glared at him.

"Oh, so he does. Well, good luck with that." I spat. "Like I would ever stoop so low as to let him."

"Ah, but you will. Lord Orochimaru isn't stupid, Kamiko-chan. He does have a plan." Kabuto said. I scoffed in disgust. I watched as Kabuto finished healing Tsukiko up, and then walked over to where I was standing. "I need to heal you now, Kamiko."

I opened my mouth to object, but Tsukiko cut me off.

"Let him, Kamiko-nee." She said. I looked into her eyes and sighed when I saw the fear and concern. I mumbled a 'fine' and let Kabuto go to work on my injuries.

"What does Orochimaru plan to do then?" I asked.

"You'll know eventually." Kabuto said. I scrunched up my nose, exasperated. I let the silence overcome the room, tired of the useless talk.


Chiyoko's P.O.V.

We stopped just a few metres in front of one of Orochimaru's hideouts.

"You sure they're in there, Dai?" I asked the nin-wolf beside me. He nodded. I cussed and bit my lip in worry. "What's the plan, Kakuzu?"

"We'll sneak in and try not to engage in a battle. Our main concern is the girls. We need to move with absolute stealth. Get in, get out." Kakuzu informed us. Ayame and I nodded. Concealing our chakra, we grew closer to the hideout and looked for an entrance.

"This way!" Daiki whispered, pushing open a secret passage-way with his paw. We followed the wolf through the door quickly and quietly.

"Careful, there might be traps." Ayame warned us. I nodded and performed another jutsu, similar to the one I had previously used on our way here.

"Ruby Style: Search." I spoke softly. Red sparkles spread out and gathered in places where traps could be activated. Kakuzu, Daiki, Ayame and I made our way through the halls with delicate covertness, managing to avoid setting off the traps. Daiki told us which way to go, then Ayame and I would follow after Kakuzu; a formation that just came naturally, I suppose.

We were almost there, we were so close, but then a door opened, revealing a man of Ayame's and my age.

"Fuck." Ayame cursed as the man turned to look at us. I recognised him and racked my brains for his name.

"Akatsuki." He stared at us, a cold look in his eyes, the same gaze Itachi used to have.

'Wait a minute. Itachi. Oh! Then this is!'

"Sasuke." I said. He narrowed his eyes at me, obviously wondering how I knew his name.

"What are you doing here?" Sasuke said drearily, yet placed a hand on the hilt of his sword. Before we had time to answer, Kamiko's voice was heard through the hideout.

"WHAT?" She yelled.

"Kamiko!" I gasped, about to run to her. Sasuke blocked my way with a streak of lightning. Chidori, if I recall correctly. Ayame zapped his jutsu with her own though, cancelling it for a second so she could leap past and get to Kamiko.


Tsukiko's P.O.V.

I watched as Kamiko's face twisted into an expression of outrage.

"WHAT?" She shouted.

"What?" I said at the same time.

"You heard. I said: 'I figured you were smarter. I thought you would have found out about Ayame's betrayal towards you by now'." Kabuto repeated. My jaw dropped open.

"B-Betrayal? Ayame-nee? No…no way…" I said in disbelief.

"She's been working for you all this time. She's the one that gave you the information about us. She's the reason we're here. Isn't that right?" Kamiko said, calculating it all.

"T-That's not true!" I turned my head to look at the doorway. Ayame stood there, completely shocked, but guilty-looking.

"But it is!" Kamiko yelled at her, making her step back. "You lied to us. To me! I thought we were friends! But you…all this time…"

I felt a tear roll down my cheek and my heart sink.

"Kamiko, I-" Ayame tried.

"No, Ayame. No. Why would you? Why deceive us? I thought…Don't you love us? Deidara…Chiyoko…Tsukiko…me! Was it all just an act? Was it?" Kamiko spoke to Ayame in the harshest tone I'd heard from her.

"Please, Kamiko! It's not like that!" Ayame pleaded.

"Bullshit! I don't want to hear that crap!" Kamiko's eyes bore into Ayame's. I tried to walk over to Kamiko, but I was frozen with grief. More silent tears poured from my eyes.

Then, Kabuto stood.

"My. What fun all this has been." Kabuto smirked, walking toward Ayame. "I'm glad you've come back, Ayame. Orochimaru will be pleased to see three out of four captured."

Realising Kabuto's intentions to imprison Ayame as well, I shot forward, my arms restraining Kabuto from advancing further.

"Go, Ayame! Get out! Please!" I yelled at Ayame, surprising her, Kabuto and Kamiko. She opened her mouth to speak, but since I was already struggling to hold Kabuto, I interrupted her quickly. I screamed through hysterical tears: "GO!"

I cried loudly as she left swiftly. Kabuto finally escaped from my grip, slapping me back into Kamiko, before running after Ayame. Kamiko held me tightly and let me soak her shirt with my crying. I tried to block out the sounds of a fight and wrapped my arms around Kamiko.

"Tsukiko…why did you tell Ayame-" I looked up, straight into Kamiko's eyes firmly.

"Ayame-nee isn't like that. Ayame-nee is good. She wouldn't. She'd never..."


Ah, what a fun chapter.

How is everyone? Do tell, do tell. I apologise for the lateness of this...I uh...got lost on the path of life...? :) Yes, well...ahem.

Thankies to Kaori for an idea in this! Much love for you, girl! ;)

I haven't much to say today, but yeah. XD On to the question of the chapter!

Who is your most favourite person in the world? Why? It can be a fictional character if you like!

My most favourite person is my older brother! He's like my best friend because we're very alike and we get along well! He can be a bit dorky sometimes, but then again, so can I! Anywayzel, love you bro!

Thanks, my amazing readers, regulars and newcomers, for reading. I hope you enjoyed this crappy chapter! XD

Lots of love, HyugaPanda! εїз