I wrote a songfic as a prologue-type-thing/historical-thing for the main character of a new story I'm starting. Please read it and review. Please. I'm serious. Review this story, too, please. I don't like begging, but you've all let me down. Okay, ranting over, enjoy!

Chapter 13

I felt a finger stabbing into my arm and opened my eyes. It was Sasuke. Waking me up. Again. What was his problem! Could he not leave a girl alone for five minutes? Five minutes is all I wanted. I supposed I should humor him and yell at him. I opened my eyes and jumped on him, wrestling him to the ground.

"What do you want now?" I asked, sitting up on his back.

"We have a mission, Kito. Could you not overreact so much? I mean sheesh! You could accidentally kill a man."

"I already know what you're mission is," I grumbled lowly.

"Hn?"

"To keep me from sleeping! If you would just let me sleep, I might not kill you when you wake me up!"

"If you went to bed earlier you wouldn't be such a b-I mean grouch! What were you doing last night, anyway?" Great. He was changing the subject.

"I was…I forgot my jacket." I hoped it wasn't a thin lie.

"You're lying." But, Sasuke proved me wrong. "Where were you last night?"

"I am not obliged to truthfully answer your questions. I have been sworn to silence. Please accept this reality and stop trying." I tried to sound as formal as possible. It was true. There was no way I could possibly answer his question without having a threat of death from his side. I studied his expression. He was angry. I supposed he was at the point of restraining himself from stabbing me.

"Whatever. Just get dressed and let's go." No. It was impossible to think he had given up that quickly. I would have to be on high alert for an ambush later.

"Ok. I'll be right down." Once the door was shut, I flopped down on my bed. I really wished we didn't have to fight all the time. He was so…annoying. I had never really talked to Naruto, but according to Sakura, he was pretty annoying. How could she like the jerk I had been stuck with? Yeah, I admit, he was cute and all, but there are more factors other than looks.

"Kito! Hurry up!" I heard a Sasuke yell.

"Coming!" I grumbled quietly as I got dressed. I hurried down the steps and almost ran into Sasuke. He grabbed my arm and dragged me out the door. He didn't let go until we reached the Hokage's building. Naruto and Sakura were standing there. I caught the flash of jealousy as it quickly shot through Sakura's eyes. As Sasuke and Naruto decided to race up the steps, I went over to her.

"You're not missing anything fun," I told her, trying to reassure her that nothing was going on between us.

"What do you mean?" I think I caught her off guard.

"Sasuke is so…just GAAAGH! I think I may rip my hair out or self implode if he just…UGH! God, he's so annoying! How can you stand him? I mean, every morning he pokes me or shakes me to wake me up. I still can't see why you love him. I certainly couldn't stand all his annoying little ways of getting in my head and everything else." I had finally burst. I believe I could have spontaneously combusted on site had it not been for us reaching the top of the steps. The boys had already disappeared inside.

"I don't know. He's just…different than most people think. He doesn't want pity or comforting words. He doesn't want kindness. I really can't give an honest question as to why, though," she replied, her voice low in case they were close. She felt it too. Of course, it was towards someone who I could never see anyone liking in the next million years, but at least I had someone to talk to about it.

"Sakura." I grabbed her arm to stop her. She just looked at me. "I'm going to tell you something, but it's super important that you not tell a soul, promise?"

"Yes, of course, Kito." I could tell she was a little nervous about the subject of my secret.

"I don't really know how to say this, so I'll quit trying to beat around the bush. I'm in love with…Itachi. There. Please don't hate me or tell anyone. I really don't want him to get hurt, please." She was silent. I didn't know if it was from shock of hearing of my love for her love's enemy or if she was just thinking.

"I see. I won't tell. Let's go learn about our new mission now, okay?" I nodded. She was quite monotone with her answer and this concerned me. I was contemplating what she would do with the information I had provided her with and every time I thought I reached a conclusion, it was disloyal on her part. I knew that I could trust her and I hated coming up with thoughts of her betraying me and informing my love to the village. I feared how the Hokage would react. I knew subconsciously that I should trust my new world better, but found it hard for some reason. Miko was right about the real world and I hated to admit that. When we reached the Hokage's office, the door was already open, the boys standing just inside.

"Thank you for coming. I have an important spy mission for you. It is potentially dangerous and has been filed as B-ranked. Do you accept?" Lady Hokage explained.

"Kakashi?" Sasuke asked quickly.

"Busy," Lady Tsunade replied. We all nodded in unison. "So, you accept?" Another nod. "We have had reports of Itachi Uchiha being spotted in the village and the surrounding forest. I would like you four to see what he is up to immediately and report back with your finds. He has also been seen with another person not from the Akatsuki. I believe who ever it is he was with was a new inductee of the Akatsuki. If you see Itachi and the mystery person do not attack. Sasuke, do you understand me? No attacking whatsoever."

We all nodded again. Listening to her words sparked alarm within me. I knew why he had come and I knew where he was and I knew who the "mystery" person was. I knew everything she wanted us to find out and more. If I gave the information, would I be looked at harshly? Would Sasuke ban me from his home? Would the Hokage ban me from the village? It was worth a try. As everyone was leaving, I stopped them.

"Lady Hokage, with the greatest respect, I already know everything you are sending us to find out." I really hoped she wouldn't start with accusations. She just nodded curiously. "Well, uh, Itachi was here for business and, uh, the person he was with is safe in the village. He or she is unharmed mentally and physically. He's already gone from the woods. He, um, took everything with him. I believe that he won't return." At least for anything but me, I added mentally. I hoped my "report" was convincing enough. The Hokage seemed content.

Kito, this is dangerous… Akuze began.

You know what? I don't remember you being there when I was in the forest, so you can just stay out unless told otherwise! I warned, putting a sharp edge on my thoughts. I heard the wolf demon growl, but it soon faded.

"Is that where you were, Kito?" Sasuke asked. I nodded and he looked away to think. I would have to stay on this whole me tracking Itachi thing for a while. Maybe his belief in my lie would keep me safe from his question for now.

"Well, I guess that takes care of one mission. Well, that's it," the Hokage said.