Sasuke's eyes dilated. He sat watching the gathering from the ceiling hanging high upside down. He kept his chakra low so that he would not be noticed but just enough to keep him suspended on the ceiling. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. Sasuke knew that he had to get back to Konoha but it would be difficult to slip away unnoticed. He recognised some of the shinobi below him. Most were in the bingo book. His gaze then diverted to the woman, her chakra levels were fluctuating radically and she didn't show any signs of what was causing it. Then someone who wore a dark cloak hurried over to her and said something to her. A dark twisted grin distorted her otherwise attractive features.

"My friends, I have just received word that they have been located. Both of them are together! It is perfect. I already have men in place near to their location." She pointed to three men at the front of the crowd." You shall go and make sure everything goes to plan." They nodded. " Alright, now to Suna!" With that they disappeared leaving only smoke behind.

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Kasumi and Gaara snuggled closer together as they felt passion overcome them more and more. The Gaara suddenly pulled away and stood up. Confused Kasumi stood and was just about to ask what was wrong when a sand shinobi appeared before them.

"My apologies Kazekage-sama, you are need urgent matters have just come to the councils attention and they need you!" Gaara nodded and began to follow the shinobi away. He turned back slightly, Kasumi smiled at him and he left. As soon as he was out of sight Kasumi fell to her knees. He pale hands grasping her inflamed cheeks. Suddenly she remembered that she had left Naruto and Sakura at the ramen stand with out a word. She decided to head their immediatly.

Soon she arrived to find that they were gone. After talking to the chief she determined why he was in the noodle business and not a shinobi. He was and idiot. Kasumi deducted that they may have headed back to the training grounds to continue until she returned. Swiftly she headed for the training fields with hope that Naruto and Sakura would be there.

As she got closer Kasumi saw three figures near a large tree. The bright orange cloak soon gave Naruto away and a smile crossed her face. Sakura was next to him and they were talking to a sand shinobi that she did not recognise. With little thought to his identity she carried on towards them until.

Stop! Kaumi literally froze with her left foot still slightly elevated.

"What is it Ayame?"Kasumi asked the demon that dwelt within her.

Something is not right cub A low growl could be heard from Ayame that rang through Kasumi's ears. Suddenly Naruto and Sakura appeared beside her. They grabbed her with vice like grips. Staring at them fear was present in Kasumi's eyes.

Told you so. After rolling her eyes Kasumi looked at the unknown shinobi that now stood before her. A twisted smirk distorted his face as he looked down at her. Then around the corner Kasumi saw Naruto and Sakura wander up.

No this is happening too fast. It was supposed to be a year from now! Fear suddenly struck Kasumi. Its beginning and you're not yet ready!

"NARUTO!" She screamed before a large hand clamped her mouth shut. The two shinobi span around to see the fakes change into their true forms, two well built shinobi.

"KASUMI!" Naruto shouted angrily as he bounded towards them. Sakura quickly grabbed his arm as she had already seen the glint of a kunai held up to Kasumi's throat.

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Gaara sat down at his desk and looked over at the council members clearly bored already. He looked over at them wondering what was so important. They all were sat and silent had clouded the room. Then one of the elders stood.

"Now Kazekage-sama it has come to our att-" He was then suddenly interrupted by the cries of men outside the door. They all stood awaiting the strangers arrival. The doors flung open and Uchiha Sasuke burst into the room.

"Gaara where is Naruto and Kasumi?!" Gaara looked over at Sasuke stunned.

"Whaa? erm... they... i'm not sure. What is this about?" Fury engulfed Sasuke's eyes.

"We need to find them, NOW!" With that Sasuke ran back the way he came. The elders looked at each other speechless.

"You heard him. Find Naruto and Kasumi!" Gaara cried out at the shinobi that crowded the doorway, that then began dispersing quickly. Gaara told the elder to await his return as he headed for the door. Then a tall slender senior looking man grabbed his arm.

"Kazekage-sama, you should not be dealing with this minor interruption personally." Gaara sighed angrily and sat back down in his seat.

"Fine, lets us continue." His pale fingers intertwined as he gently placed his head on them as a headrest.