Here is my 12th chapter!

I got my i key fixed, and all is well! (yippee!)

I'll be out for a while, since i may have my laptop taken away from me (i hope not. it'll be even worse if i can't read any stories!! i hate parental controls...)

ah well. enjoy!

Buona Feste!


Chapter 12

Sheeva awoke, Kankuro leaning over her, a nervous look on his face. She jumped, and sat up, hugging him tightly.

"Eva's crazy, Kankuro! She made Kiba… She put him in a Genjutsu! And-And—

Kankuro hushed her.

"I know. Baki is punishing Eva right now. Kiba already told his dad, and they brought you here. Are you ok?" He asked, setting a hand on her head. Sheeva nodded.

"I'm fine. Where's Kiba?" She asked, standing. She fell back on the bed, head spinning.

"He's at the Aburame Compound. You should stay in bed. You hit your head, and it was bleeding when you got here. Hinata-chan wrapped it up and fixed it as best she could." He told her, setting a hand on her forehead. She turned her head away, and her eyes caught her hitai-ate. She frowned.

"Regardless of how things turned out, I'm proud of you, kiddo." He stated. She started at him with a confused look.

"You… are?" She asked. "Even after the way that I acted towards Eva?" He smiled and nodded.

"Yes… you… really love him, don't you?" He asked. She blushed, and turned her head away from him.

I knew it would come to this someday.

"Sheeva? Promise me something." He asked. She looked at him, eyes ready and at full attention.

"No matter what happens to you, me, Kiba, or anyone else that you love or care for…Go on. Don't let those things hold you back! You are a strong woman. You have survived many things, been through more hardships than Gaara, Temari, and I have been through. You're still going through some of those hardships. Don't let them drag you down." He said. She felt tears form in her eyes. She didn't understand exactly what he was saying, but she didn't want to, either.

"Kankuro… I wouldn't. I can get through it! Just watch!!" She smiled. He smiled too, to hide his fear. People can die in the Chuunin Exams. I… I don't want to lose you.

Temari walked in, and sighed, relieved that he niece was okay.

"Can you get up?" Temari asked. Sheeva nodded, but stay lying.

"She should probably rest for a little while longer. Unconsciousness isn't a restful state. You should know that, of all people." Temari said. He nodded. She was right.

He stood and left, walked down the hall. Temari shut the door. Sheeva closed her eyes and slept for a little while.

Kiba took a quick look at his teammate. Eva was standing by a river, brushing her hair and fussing over her looks. He glared at her, and felt his Kikaichu rise up in aggravation.

"Eva. You know the rules. No fatal Jutsu." He asked. She stopped, turned, and stared at him. She huffed, and turned her head away.

"I was trying to give you a real fight." She growled in return. Kiba frowned.

"You could have sent one of us into a coma!" He growled, trying not to let his emotions get the better of him. Dammit… I hate you. Even more than I hate bug spray. I utterly despise you.

"You think I didn't know that? I'm sorry, okay? Shut up and leave me alone about the whole stupid ordeal!" She shouted back at him. He scoffed and turned away.

Baki, who had been listening in on their conversation, turned up at that moment to avoid another big argument.

"He's right, Eva. You could have killed one of your teammates. You wouldn't be able to live with something like that on your conscience, would you?" He asked. She shook her head no.

"Good. Now… I have something to talk with Eva about, Kiba. You need to leave. And don't bother sneaking about, either. I'll just be able to scope you out." Baki growled. Kiba nodded his head.

"Yes, sir. I will leave." He stated, turning his heel and walking away. I'm bored… what the hell am I going to do here? I don't know the other kids, there's no where to train in peace, and Sheeva's knocked out.

He kicked aside a rock, and it tumbled along the ground. Sheeva… I wonder if she's okay.

He made his way to the hotel where the Sand Siblings and Team 4 were staying. He waited after knocking on the door a few times. Temari answered. She smiled at him.

"She's in the back. She'll be fine!" Temari responded reassuringly. Kiba didn't buy it.

"May I talk to her?" He asked. She nodded, and stepped aside as he stepped in. She bit her lip while tugging at her ear nervously.

"She's not okay is she?" He asked, sensing Temari's nerves.

"Well, yeah, but… I'm just nervous." She replied.

Kiba walked into Sheeva's room, walking to the side of the bed. She was asleep, her long black hair stringing around her neck and lining her face. She was in a peaceful state, and that calmed him. Thank god.

"Why are you so nervous? She's ok, like you said." He asked. Temari sighed, and loosened her fists that were clenching the sides of her skirt.

"It's not about her. It's about something else." She lied. He doesn't know. Thankfully he doesn't know, but… maybe he should? I'll leave that to Sheeva to tell him… God, the shit will hit the fan when that day comes.

"Do you want some tea?" She asked, changing the subject quickly and shaking her head. He nodded.

"Yes, please." He muttered, glancing back at Sheeva's room. I wonder if she was in Genjutsu too… I hope she didn't see the same things that I did…

Temari excused herself to the kitchen, and filled the teakettle with water, setting it on the stove to heat.

"What kind? There's Mandarin Green, and… Green. Heh." She chuckled. He shrugged.

"Doesn't matter." He answered. Kankuro and Gaara walked in, set their backpacks on the floor next to the door and collapsed on the couch. Temari groaned aloud.

"Great… the terrible two are back. Find what you were looking for?" She asked. They nodded.

"Tsunade helped." Gaara replied.

"Hi, Kiba. What's up?" Kankuro asked. Kiba shrugged.

"He's here to see if Sheeva was okay." Temari explained.

"Ah. Is she still okay?" Gaara asked.

"Is she still okay? What's going on?!" Kiba growled loudly, nearly yelling.

"That's what I'd like to know. Why are you all talking about me? All I did was pass out." Sheeva said, walking in and rubbing her eyes. Kankuro and Gaara stood, rushing to hide the things that they had bought. Kiba's eyebrow arched, wondering what was in the bags, and what Kankuro and Gaara here hiding.

"We're just worried about your injury, kiddo. You know how things work around here. Somebody gets hurt, things all go to hell." Temari answered. Sheeva sighed and gave up, knowing that her aunt was lying.

"I'm going to get some fresh air." She announced, putting on her shoes and walking outside. Kiba stood quickly and walked out behind her. The others stayed behind, trying to figure out what they were going to do about her condition…

"What did she show you?" Sheeva asked Kiba as they leaned against a long fence. He remained silent.

"I don't want to talk about it." He answered colder than he had wished. She frowned.

She turned her attention to a stray tabby cat waltzing along the wall across from them. He looked at her, and then averted his attention to the stray cat as well.

"How are you feeling?" She asked. He shrugged.

"Fine." He replied. The sky was turning dark.

He "hmm"ed, and she didn't need words to know what he was asking.

"I'm okay." She said. She crossed her arms and hugged her belly, feeling her body temperature rise. Her mouth watered, but she forced it back. Damn… why this sick feeling all of a sudden?

She began to walk again, heading in the direction of the hotel.

"I'm going back. It's late." She announced. He nodded, and continued to watch the cat.

"Bye." She whispered.

"Yeah." He replied. She walked on, head held low.

"Sheeva?" He called after her. She stopped, and turned back to him.

"Goodnight." He said. She smiled, and waved before walking on.


Sheeva: What the hell are you doing to me?

Author: You'll see.

Sheeva: *whimper* Don't hurt me. i don't want to die!

Author: I'm not ganna kill you........

*smirk* yet.

Sheeva: KIBAAA!!! SHE'S GONNA KILL ME!!!!!! *runs around flailing her arms wildly.*

Author: Bwahahahaha!!!!! *Just joking... :)*