Authors Note: *rises from my grave* I. AM. BACK! Sorry that I haven't posted in nearly a month ._. highschool, exams, wonderland...to many disttractions D: But anywayss, here yew guys go! ^.^ it's not to long but thats because most things shall happe in the next chapter, which I will post soon. PROMISE!

Lylan: She's lying...

Alec: Yep..

Itachi: Probably is

Kane: Always fucking does

Hidan: Don't listen to her shit!

LT: :'( Tobi...? Jake? Blake?

Jake&Blake: UH...we go with what everyone else said

LT: D:

Tobi: Cows go...MOO!

Everyone:...

ok, enjoy the chapter!

Disclamiers: *Kakuzu sews on Naruto's legs and helps him run away* NOO! It took me so long to cut them off T.T just you watch...one day, Naruto...one day...

No, no, no, no! Lylan was sure she was in Itachi's arms. Her throat constricted as she gazed into Alec's eyes. He blinked and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Yes?"

Lylan snapped out of it, and scrambled out of his arms, wincing as she stumbled to the ground. Alec glanced down at her, a small frown on his face, "You knees are pretty bad. You won't be able to walk."

Lylan just stared at him, her eyes wide. "Something the matter?" She whipped her head to the concerned voice. She nearly melted in relief when she saw Itachi standing a few feet ahead, his forehead creased with worry.

"She's fine." Alec's voice was low. He made a move to help her up but Lylan quickly scrambled backwards, ignoring the stabbing pain in her legs. She stopped when she bumped into someone and she looked up and saw Kane staring down at her.

He arched an eyebrow and gave a quirky smirk, "Enjoying the view down there?"

Lylan tried to stammer out an apology but her voice wouldn't work. She felt herself be pulled back and she sighed in relief when she saw it was Itachi. "I'll carry her from here." He helped her stand up, and made a move to pick her up.

"No, it's ok. I can walk…with some help." Lylan turned down the offer.

Itachi gave her a long look, his eyes searching Lylan's. After a while he just nodded, and placed her arm around his neck, allowing her to lean on his side as they set off again, slower, but Lylan felt better beside Itachi.

"Why?" She asked him softly.

He gave her a slightly puzzled look, "Why what?"

"Why was he carrying me?'

Itachi glanced back slightly as Alec, "He saved you…and you were unconscious so there wasn't really any other option."

"But couldn't you carry me when you met up with him?" Lylan urged.

Itachi shrugged, "What did you want me to say? Oh, thanks for saving her life, I'll just take her fainted body from you now." He gave her a pointed look, "See? It doesn't really work."

Lylan gave a weak smile and continued to painfully walk forward, listening to Kane and Dylan bicker, and the rhythmic breathing of Itachi. But maybe, the loudest noise of all was Alec's silence.

They had been walking for nearly an hour now, and Lylan was ready to sleep on the dusty ground.

"Ok, we stop here." Lylan glanced over her shoulder; it was the first time Alec had talked the whole time.

"Why here?" Lylan asked.

Alec glanced her way, his eyes meeting hers, Lylan didn't know why, but she couldn't hold the gaze so she looked around. "There's a shopping mall near by."

"Aw, does Alec wanna go shopping for some new bra's?" Kane grinned.

"No. But she needs some new clothes." Alec indicted to Lylan.

Itachi shifted her arm around his neck, "He's right. The closer we get to town the more likely someone is going to see us. And if they see Lylan, who knows what they'll think."

"They'll think we're all rapists." Kane shrugged, earning him a slap to the back of his head from Dylan. Which granted Dylan a kick to the shin, and that led to a curse and a punch. And it continued.

"Itachi's right. Come with me, we're getting you new clothes." Alec glanced her way, stuffing his hands into his pockets.

Itachi stiffened slightly, "Why with you?"

Alec didn't answer, just gave Itachi a look that seemed to say 'You're kidding, right?'

"We're not stupid Itachi." Dylan broke away from Kane, "We know you don't trust us. Would you rather have the three of us wait outside together? Or have you watch over us? I don't think Alec is going to go murder Lylan in the middle of Sears."

Itachi frowned slightly, "Alright. But first, Alec can I talk to you?"

Alec shrugged and walked away slightly to a place where they would be out of earshot. Itachi helped sit Lylan down, resting her by a tree where she could hide from anyone who would walk by, and then walked over to Alec.

Kane and Dylan came over to, to keep her company. They didn't really talk, but Lylan watched them closely. They were both shockingly good looking, with their perfect hair, perfect bodies and smiles. Lylan remembered back to when she first saw the group. They thing that had caught her attention most were their eyes. So bright and vibrant. But when she looked over at them now, they didn't look like much. Yea, they were nice colours and bright, but not the neon colours she remembered them by. Maybe she had just been so caught up in the moment that she pictured them glowing, especially their eyes. Lylan grinned slightly at the thought and turned her neck to look at Alec and Itachi.

As if sensing her, Alec turned his head around for a moment before looking back at Itachi, and in that moment Lylan's brain went into overdrive. His eyes were still insanely bright…just as bright as she remembered them. So…what happened to Dylan's and Kane's eyes?

"Hey, guys?" She nudged them with her foot.

"Hmm?" Dylan looked up from where he was staring down at his shoes with so much force, that Lylan was sure he was trying to set them on fire.

"Is it just me…or did your eyes get duller?"

Dylan raised his head, staring at Lylan. Kane opened one eye from where he was taking a nap, and that one eye seemed to be slightly alarmed.

"Not that I know of. Maybe it's just the lighting?" Dylan shrugged.

Lylan opened her mouth to say that they were out in the open but Kane jumped up, "Look, Alec and Itachi are done. Go on over, and get outta that bloody shit and buy some clothes."

Itachi wanted them back in an hour, if not, he was going to come looking for them. Lylan didn't know if she should be glad that he cared so much or annoyed that he was treating her like a child. She shrugged it off and focused on her tattered shoes as she walked, resting most of her weight against Alec. Alec walked silently beside her, and Lylan glanced at him from the corner of her eye, looking over him for the first time. He was a little taller than Itachi, lean, with slightly over-grown black hair which fell onto his forehead. Nothing emo, just as if he hadn't bothered cutting it in a while. High check-bones and bright icy grey eyes made him eye catching. He wore a plain white t-shirt with a leather jacket. Worn blue jeans and low motorcycle boots completed the image: Total Teen Rebel.

"What?"

Lylan blinked and realised he was talking to her. "Oh, uh, nothing." She looked away, her cheeks burning.

He didn't say anything. Lylan stiffened slightly as he put his arm over her shoulder and he sighed, "What? I'm not gunna kill you, I'm just making it easier for you."

Lylan didn't reply, she just stared down at her shoes and continued walking.

"Here, take this." Alec shrugged off his leather jacket, and stuffing it into Lylan's hands.

Lylan stared down at it in confusion, "Uh, why?"

"We're almost at the shops; I can't take you there looking like that."

Lylan looked down at herself and froze. Her shirt, if you could call it that, was torn and tattered. It was smeared with dirt and blood, and her jeans looked the same. Quickly, she took Alec's jacket, and slipped into it tugging it close around her. She had been walking around while wearing just a few threads of clothing! Lylan bit her lip; tears of shame were building up inside of her eyes. Blinking them away, she looked over at Alec, whispering thanks.

He nodded and continued walking, "Try making this quick, alright? This isn't a day at the mall, just go in and quickly pick out a new shirt and jeans."

Lylan huffed under her breath, "Obviously."

Alec smirked slightly and turned the corner, tugging Lylan along with him, "Avoid crowds. You look like a murder victim."

Lylan gave him a long look and he returned it with a look of his own. Lylan wasn't sure, but she thought she saw the corner of his lips twitch into a smile.

"You're taking to long." Alec hissed into her ear.

Lylan stared at him, "We've been here for about forty seconds."

"Yea, hurry up." He rocked back and forth on his heels, giving some passing girls a glare as they looked at him and burst out into giggles.

Lylan shook her head and walked over to another aisle, quickly looking through the clothes to find her size.

Alec let out a small groan and shoved her aside, mumbling an apology as she winced from the fiery pain in her legs. "Here," he shoved some clothes into her hand, "how quick was that?"

Lylan held up the clothes he had given her, a look of horror on her face. The shirt was about eight sizes to big. It was tie-dyed and had a frilly neck and sleeves, and just to make it so much prettier, it had a lace back. The jeans would probably fit Lylan, Alec, Itachi, Deidara and Kisame…per leg. "Uh…no, I don't think so." She tossed them back at him.

Sighing she skimmed through the clothes once more, picking out a plain red t-shirt with a black sleeve and simple skinny jeans. "There…something that I can fit into."

Alec scoffed and looked to the side, "Hurry up and check it out."

Lylan froze, "Oh…"

"Oh? What do you mean 'oh'?"

She gave a small nervous laugh, "Yea…it was a mission… I didn't bring any money with me." It wasn't her fault, if she had known they were going to go shopping, she would have brought some cash along. Although that didn't stop her from the small pang of shame inside of her.

Alec groaned, "Gosh, give it here." He took the clothes from her, running his hand through his hair.

"You have some cash?"

He gave her a look as if she had just asked if he was pregnant. "Uh…no."

He walked over to the cashier, and he looked over at Lylan, "Wait over there." He pointed to the exit.

Lylan gave him a confused look but walked over anyways. The exit was crowded with cheap smelling flowers, which made her want to gag but she sucked it up, and pushed them to the side, wincing as she snapped one stem. Shrugging it off, she tossed it to the side and looked over to Alec, watching him. He walked over to the sales lady and nodded a greeting. She was young, probably their age maybe a year older or so. She was a good height and had light brown hair which nearly reached her waist. She laughed at something he said and checked out the clothes telling him the price. He patted his pockets and looked over at her, saying something. The lady shook her head and shrugged. Glancing around, Alec leaned over, whispering something into her ear and Lylan saw the girl stand up straighter and look around herself. After a while, Alec stood back, a small grin on his face, his hands stuffed into his pockets. Finally she nodded and placed the clothes into some bags and handed them over. Alec said something once and then left.

Lylan waited a few seconds and then quickly followed behind him. "What did you say?"

He turned to look at her, handing her the bag of clothes, "Lots of things. But to be on the safe side, I better not be around here at seven PM tomorrow."

Ohh, Alec has deh Skillzz of flirtation! xD You know what I'm going to say...Reviewww...before Tobi's cow eats you D: