It's silent way too silent. I opened my eyes only to find myself not where I expected. This was defiantly not my room or my Uncle's house. It looked strangely familiar though. In fact, I swear that I have seen this same morbid gray wallpaper before. That is right! Kakashi's house looks the same…

How the hell did I wind up here?! My thoughts were suddenly interrupted when I felt something large snuggle up to me. I dared to look. There laid a shirtless Kakashi Hatake fast a sleep. I kicked him off the bed. He hit the floor with a thud. "What was that for?" Kakashi asked in a somewhat amused tone.

"Why am I in your bed? Last time I check I fell asleep in my own bed back in Texas." I said firmly, not even bothering to hide my unhappiness. Kakashi gave me a look that said I was crazy. Then he sat back on the bed and felt my forehead.

"You must still be half asleep," he mused, smiling at me. Me? Half asleep?

I pushed him away, "Look I don't care what you think, now why am I in your room?"

He sighed scratching his head before cocking it up in realization, "I get it now. You're trying to turn me on."

"WHAT?!?"

" I'll admit acting like Kikyo from my book does turn me on, but I never thought you had it in you Rachel. I guess after five years of marriage I still don't know you that well." Kakashi laughed his lips kissing my ear. Oh I get now this is a dream! A hot steamy one! Meaning… "You caught me." I could do whatever I wanted.

Kakashi kissed me it felt real. It was so warm and loving. My god this is wonderful. "I love you." He said placing his forehead on mine.

"I do too-" a sharp pain shot throughout my stomach. A warm liquid suddenly began to spread out around the pain. I looked down to see a silver blade sticking out of my stomach. Kakashi…his hand was on it. "Why?" I chocked feeling tears fall down my cheeks.

"You didn't actually think that I love you, did you?" he asked harshly.

"But-"

"You were nothing to me but a mission, a mission I have now completed. Rest easy Akuma Buki.," he whispered spitefully before leaving me to my death.

Why? Why?! WHY?!?! "Wake up Rachel." someone commanded.

My eyes opened to see my Uncle Jim standing there worriedly. "Are you okay Rachel?" he asked.

I nodded, "Just a nightmare."

"Well you did have a big day, anyway will be okay to go back to sleep?" he yawned.

"Yeah," I said turning to stare at the wall. My uncle said goodnight then left. I remained silent trying to feign sleep. They were watching me. I know it. Somewhere in my room, a group of ninjas are watching and wondering what just happened. And somewhere in my mind, I am being told not to trust them. 'The only difference is that their waiting longer before killing you' …no Kakashi and the rest of them would never harm me. That guy is crazy just plain crazy. Still something is not right here. And I know I'll be dwelling on it until I find out what.

"You look horrible." Josh commented when he saw me at the table. I glared at him. I was so not in the mood for him today.

"Hey Rachel, are you going to go to my karate tournament today?" my cute little cousin Hannah asked.

I smiled the best I could, "Wouldn't miss it."

After breakfast, I went back upstairs to sleep for another good two hours, only to find Kakashi sitting on my bed. I turned the opposite direction from my room, but Kakashi grabbed me before I could get away from him. "Oh no, you don't. I have some questions for you," he whispered in my ear.

My body automatically tensed. I pushed with away softly and sat down. "You okay?" he asked giving a confused look.

"Yes why?"

"Because I feel like I should be shouting at you since you're sitting so far away."

I looked at the distance between us. There were a feet I'll admit. Still I didn't have to be so close to him that he could just stab me right? "What are you talking about?" I asked innocently.

He stared at me for a second "Fine, stay there if you want. I guess it would be easier to tell if you're lying."

"Lying?" About what? About my age, my height, my unrequited love for you-only I'm scared that you'll stab me. Whatever would I lie about?

"Yep." Kakashi said his eyes piercing mine, "Let's start by talking about last night."

"What about last night?"

"That boy Ash what did he say that made you so upset?"

Oh god he wants to know about Ash! What should I do? Do I trust him and tell him the truth? Or do I lie and keep my options open just in case? Either way I can't lie, he'll know if I did. "He flipped out on me, insisting that you guys were out to get and that I was some alien princess." I said tweaking the story a little, "Weird right? He also grabbed my arms and shook me around."

Kakashi just replied with a 'mhmm' and 'uh-huh'. "So….are we done?" I asked meekly.

"Yep…see you late space princess," he smiled at me. I watched as he poofed away leaving me alone once again. Or was I alone? Probably not my safety is too important to them. Hah! They're probably just waiting for the right time to kill…me. Wait. Why would they wait if they wanted to kill me so badly? I mean they had hundreds of chances to rid of me. Rachel you idiot! You've been suspicious of them well they are only trying to protect you. Geez, I am acting so ungrateful especially to Kakashi right now. Konoha are honorable people along with Kakashi they are in no way trying to plan my death.

Kakashi's P.O.V

"It's decided." Jiraiya said stirring his cup of coffee, "That guy Ash is nothing but trouble. He seems to be arousing a dormant suspicion in Rachel, and if he makes her any more suspicious of us…than this whole mission is over."

We all remained silent staring into our cups of black creamy liquid. Anko even stopped munching on her donuts. If the mission was to run a muck that would leave us with only one option. Rachel's assassination would have to happen sooner than planned. Not even Jiraiya seemed thrilled at the idea of that. "So what do we do?" Kurenai croaked softly.

"The only thing we can do kill that boy. It either that or kill Rachel sooner." Jiraiya answered rubbing his temples, "Which is it?"

"Looks like we have no other choice than to kill that boy." Shizune proclaimed quietly.

Genma stood up, "She's right. The mission is to kill Ms. Simmon no matter what happens. Though I'll admit it would be easier to get it down and over with, I'd hate to see the girl leave this lifetime so early."

Hah! She's going to die either way, so why bother with the whole dying young speech Genma? I looked at both Shizune and Genma even if I agreed with them both I couldn't help but to hate them right then. They were both so hypocritical. Neither one of them knew her that well. Rachel still didn't have the affect on them like it did the rest of us. If she were to kill over this minute they would feel no remorse. "What about you Kakashi?" Kurenai asked.

I snapped out of my thoughts and looked up. "You've been too busy daydreaming." Jiraiya muttered, "It's your turn to vote. Do we kill Ash or Rachel?"

"Ash." I voted not even bothering to think about it. I rather see that asshole dead any day then bear to see Rachel dead before her turning date.

"Then it's settled, Ash shall die. Now all we have to do is find him." Jiraiya replied, "Which won't be easy seeing how we have no scent or anything to follow. Anyway I need you Anko, Kurenai, and Iruka to watch Rachel. The rest of us will search for Ash-except you Kakashi."

"What do you want me to do?"

Jiraiya looked at me as if worried, "Take a break. You out of all of us have been working the hardest to watch after Rachel."

I nodded. Maybe he was right. I've grown rather attached to her. So much so, that I've thought about betraying this whole mission just for her. "And Kakashi, remember Rachel isn't an actual girl. She's the Akuma Buki." Jiraiya whispered to me as I passed him.

That's right. She is nothing more than a weapon. The girl who was Rachel had died when she was a baby they sealed the weapon inside her. And if I screwed up this mission, both worlds will perish. Which made me think…should I quit this mission and return home for good?

Rachel's P.O.V

For some odd reason, I had a tingly feeling on the back of my neck. It was as if someone is talking horrible things about me. But who would do that? No one in Texas hates me so far at least no one I know of. It also feels as if I'm being watched. Haha! I'm always being watched so why am I so bugged out about it? "I told you not to trust them," a voice hissed in my ear.

Oh my God it's him! It's that psycho Ash! "Stay away from me." I warned walking straight ahead not bothering to look behind.

He grabbed my wrist and pulled me away from the crowd watching the tournament. I tried to scream but my voice wouldn't work for some odd reason. "Don't stern yourself trying. I made sure that you couldn't call those liars or anyone else for help." he said, have no affect to me resisting him.

I gave up finally. There was no way I could fight him and where ever those no good ninjas are they certainly weren't protecting my ass.

_____________Author's note_______________________

Well what can I say? I don't like this chapter to much I thinking it's rather dull so tell me if I should rewrite it or what? So far though I have a totally cool scene played out for the next Chapter. Well here are some questions just for fun.

Should Rachel trust Ash? Or is he just plain crazy?

Will Kakashi bail out on the mission and return to Konoha forever?

Is the mission going to run a muck so soon?

Will Rachel be safe or will she die of a terribly bad fall?