I GOT ANOTHER FAVORITE & FOLLOW. YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. I haven't updated in a while, I know, but I plan to change that. My babe might pop up in this chapter, and everything might get more action-packed and stuff. Please follow/favorite, I own none of Masashi Kishimoto's characters, just my OC and any other characters I will create through this story. So, please enjoy.

Chapter 10

(HALEY POV)

I awoke to the sounds of the people outside of my make-shift tent. I made the front recede back into the ground to get a better look. The sunlight hit my eyes and made me squint a bit until they had readjusted. I looked over at my brother, to see him still snoring soundly, and the four ninja were sitting around the fire. So I decided to exit the tent and make my way towards them.

I was about two feet away from the tent when the hyperactive blond, Naruto, greeted me loudly, "MORNIN HALEY-CHAN!".

A smile graced my lips when I replied back to him. His smile got even wider if that was even possible.

The pink-haired girl smiled at me, "Where is your brother, Haley-san?".

"He's still asleep. He'll wake up whenever he feels hungry enough,", I giggled at the end of my reply.

The black-haired boy and silver-haired man were away from the rest of us. The spoke in low words, and I think that it was possibly about me way the boy kept looking at me. I ignored his looks and take a seat in front of the fire. The flames flickered in front of my eyes, and I was drawn to it. I wanted to touch it. The rational side of myself knew that that was incredibly stupid, but I still felt the urge.

That's when Naruto stuck a stick with a fish on it in front of my face.

"Didn't you hear me, Haley-Chan? I asked if you wanted some fish…", he said.

I hadn't heard him, and that thought slightly confused me. With a small smile and a 'thank you', I accepted the fish. As I ate, I felt Nathan moving around.

I looked over my shoulder and saw him emerging from the tent.
Sakura, do you have something other than fish that Nathan could eat? He has asthma, and it will act up if he eats it…", I trailed off towards the end.

"What's asthma?", I heard Naruto ask.

Kakashi and walked over right before I began my explanation as Nathan fell onto my lap.

His airways will become more narrow, and he won't be able to breathe,", Kakashi answered for me.

Sakura ran back with a rice ball, "Would this be okay?".

I nodded and handed it to Nathan.

Dust, cigarette smoke, fish, and some other things make it act up, and I don't have his medicine, so I'm trying to keep him away from his triggers,".

"THAT'S AWFUL", Naruto exclaimed.

"Yes, it is, Naruto. We have to hurry up though. We must get back to the village,", said Kakashi.

"ARE YOU TWO COMING WITH US?!", the blond shout-asked.

"I'm not sure…", I replied quietly.

"I think it'd be better if you did. Our village could keep you two safe from the Akatsuki", replied Kakashi.

"Hmmm…. What do you think Bubba?", I directed towards the still-sleepy child in my lap.

"YESSSSS!", a bright smile spread across his face.

"Well, that settles it, we should leave in a few minutes,", Sakura spoke happily.

We had been walking happily for about twenty minutes when Kakashi stopped.

The three pre-teens and child hadn't noticed, but I had. I turned to face him when something sped towards my face quickly. Kakashi had pushed me out of the way in a split second. The kids ran over to us quickly.

"You three, protect those two!", Kakashi ordered.

I picked Nathan up into my arms while the three kids surrounded us in a circle.

I heard a deep chuckle come from the woods as well as two sets of footsteps. I recognized them…

The first thought that came to mind was…"fuck…".

HEHEHE CLIFF HANGER. I hate reading those, but I sure as hell love writing them.