*December 23rd*
BEEP BEEP BEEP. The familiar alarm clock noise buzzed in my ear. I rolled onto my side to check the time. It was 2 : 00 P.M.
"What the hell?" I fell off of the couch.
"Why am I just now waking up? And why is the alarm set for two?" I screamed.
I heard a familiar chuckle from behind. At the doorway stood Itachi, laughing at my confusion.
"The reason your alarm is set for two was because I thought you should get some more sleep. I mean, you didn't get to sleep until around five last night." He said.
"Why was I up that late?" I asked.
"Don't you remember? I was training you. I mean, just the other day I said you needed some help with your battle skills."
"How come I don't remember this?"
"You're probably having a sugar hangover."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you kind of had alot of sugar last night."
"Well, that may explain it…"
"Yeah."
I rubbed my head.
"Yup. Definitely a hangover." Itachi said.
I laughed and we left the room.
"Where is everyone?" I asked, noticing the other Akatsuki members were gone.
"They're out on another mission. Don't worry. They'll be back by tomorrow."
"I hope so…"
"Well, now we're all alone… Anything you want to do?"
"I'm hungry… I think I want to eat some cereal."
"Okay."
I got out a bowl, the milk, and some cereal and poured me a bowl of cereal. I sat down at the table and started eating.
"You know, since we're alone, we can do anything. Anything." Itachi said.
"Ew, that's just wrong!" I squealed.
"I was talking about playing cards. What did you think I meant."
"Oh! Uhh… I… Umm… thought you meant… Er…"
"Never mind… I know what you thought I meant… Pervert."
"You said it, not me."
"Ah, touché."
I continued eating my bowl of cereal, Itachi staring at me the whole time. When I was done, I was getting really annoyed.
"What?" I asked, annoyed.
"Nothing…" He said.
"Tell me."
"I got to go…"
"Where?"
"Somewhere…"
"It's to go meet up with Chris, isn't it?"
"Maybe. Maybe not."
"I know you are. You can tell me anything."
"Yeah, I am."
"Okay. Now was that so hard?"
"No."
"Yeah, now go ahead and go. I don't care."
"Oh yeah, and I forgot to mention. Tobi stayed behind from the mission."
My eyes widened.
"Uhh… I hope I can handle him…" I murmured.
"Well, I'll see you when I get back." Itachi said.
"I just have one question before you go."
"What?"
"Where is it that Chris wants to meet you?"
"I… can't say."
"Please tell me Itachi."
"I can't."
"Tell me!"
"Tell you what, Senpai?" Tobi asked, jumping into our conversation.
"For the last time Tobi, I am not your Senpai. I do not wish to be your Senpai. That's Deidara's job." I said, annoyed.
"But Senpai-"
"I'm not you Senpai!"
Itachi took the time that I was arguing with Tobi to slip out of the base.
"Damn it Tobi, hn!" I screamed, noticing Itachi left.
"You even say the same thing Senpai does at the end of your sentences!" Tobi yelled.
"Shut up!"
I ran out of the base and attempted following Itachi.
"Damn it… He's too fast. I'll never be able to find him…"I muttered.
"Tobi can help!" Tobi screamed, running towards me.
I extended my arm to stop him.
"Tobi, stop talking in third person. Stop acting like a hyped up five year old." I commanded.
"I'm sorry Elise – Senpai…" He said.
I sighed, ignoring the 'Senpai' he added to my name.
"Me and you are going to find Itachi before he gets himself killed. I don't care how powerful he is. Pretty soon, he's supposed to get killed by Sasuke… Right after Deidara dies. And before that, Sasori will die. You Akatsuki members all go so fast…" I sighed.
"But, if you're an Akatsuki, you could die, too." He said.
"Yeah, but if I die helping a friend, it's worth it. But, what I don't understand is why you're here already. You're not supposed to come in until after Sasori dies."
"Eh, I know. But, I'm just so awesome that I came in early."
"Or, I could have altered things when I came in."
"I like my theory better."
"Fine… But let's just go find Itachi."
"Okay."
I looked around, scanning the area for a clue of where he went. Thank God it rained last night because I saw some foot prints leading off to the direction of Konoha.
"Follow me!" I ordered.
I followed the foot prints. They stopped right by the Valley of the End.
"Why would Chris want to meet up with Itachi here?" I asked, not expecting an answer.
"Perhaps she wants to tell me something." Someone said from behind me.
I turned around.
"Itachi? Shouldn't you be up there?" I asked, pointing at the head of the statues.
"Yes but I could sense you were over here. Now, why did you follow me?" He said.
"I was curious what Chris wanted you for…"
"I figured you would get curious… But seriously, this is a private conversation between me and Chris. Leave before she gets here and notices you're here… You never know what she could do… I'm not entirely sure yet…"
"Yeah… I'll leave you alone… See you when you get back…"
"See you then."
I walked away. Tobi got off of the tree he was leaning on.
"You always give in so easily to him…" He muttered.
