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"Lost in your mind, I wanna know. Am I losing my mind? Never let me go." -Alan Walker (Alone)

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"Target on the move."

"Sasuke, reporting in position A."

"DATTEBAYO! I'm in position B!"

"Uhm guys. I kinda found the target."

"EH?!"

I laughed nervously, staring up at the cat in the large tree above me. It was bright orange with a red ribbon tied behind it's ears. It's green eyes stared down into mine. It tilted its head curiously.

I heard footsteps behind me.

"How'd ya find her so quickly, Onee-chan?" Naruto asked, running over to the tree and using his heels to screech to a stop.

I shrugged. "I just… looked up. And there she was."

Kakashi sighed. "Alright… I'll get her down." He said, hands in his pockets. But Naruto grinned towards him. "Nah, sensei, I'll get her down!"

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Dobe," he muttered under his breath.

Naruto turned, reaching for a branch and grabbing onto it. Only to have it break and him land on his ass.

I snorted a laugh, watching as he struggled to get back up. "Baka." Sasuke said through his very quiet laughs. Apparently, Uchiha's aren't allowed to show they have a sense of humor.

Once we beat Kakashi at his own game, Sasuke had been acting differently. Itachi said it was probably nothing, but I could tell.

Sasuke had become much more… Uchiha. Not the emo Sasuke I knew from the anime, but yet… still somewhat less emotional.

I'd have to ask him about it later. But right now…

I sighed and pushed chakra into my feet. This was something I demanded the Hokage to teach me whilst he was still my teacher. I took a step up and onto the trunk of the tree before walking on it.

I heard Naruto gasp at my walking on top of a tree trunk. "WOW ONEE-CHAN! THAT'S SO COOL!"

Tora, the cat, mewed softly on the tree branch. I climbed until I was able to sit next to him, before holding out my hand. "Awwww you're so cute." The cat sniffed my hand before looking up to me skeptically.

"Yes, I know, it smells like dango. Come on then, let's get you out of her and back to your mum." Did I just acquire a british accent?

The cat's face scrunched up as it hissed at me. Did it understand what I said?

"Yes, I know, your mother is a giant bitch who will smother you to death. But don't worry," I whispered. "I'll come steal you later on, how's that?"

Tora straightened his back. So he did know what I was saying.

Is that because of you, Kasai?

He chuckled. Consider it… a little extra from bonding with a dragon that can understand all languages.

I sighed and looked back down to Tora. He seemed to like my little plan.

"So how bout it, yeah? I'll come get you tonight and steal you away forever, out of that witch's reach."

Tora got to his feet, strutting over to me with his tail held high. He nuzzled against my side, making me smile softly. "Alright then. Come along, Tora."

He jumped into my arms and I made my descend.

"That was so cool, Onee-chan!" Naruto squealed. Tora mewed softly in my arms. I rubbed his head.

"Mission complete. Good work you guys." Kakashi said, turning his back. "Let's return Tora and get going."

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"Oh my darling Tora I've missed you!"

The demon lady said, snuggling her cat to death. I cringed at the sight of Tora's body being squished.

"Mission successful," The Hokage said, filing his papers. "I have another D-rank mission for Team 7. Weed Noble Hikigami's garden, babysit for the-" "NO NO NO!"

Naruto interrupted the Hokage, crossing his arms over his face. "I'm tired of these lame-ass missions! I want a REAL mission!"

Iruka stood up, his eyes blazing. "NARUTO! You have NO idea what you're talking about!"

But the Hokage only smiled. I winked towards him, giving him the signal. He knew. I told him about this day and what it would mean and what it would do.

I even convinced him to teach Naruto the forbidden shadow clone jutsu before the mission. He was supposed to meet with the Hokage later.

"Now, Iruka-san. I think we should give them something a bit harder… Let's see how well they can handle a C-rank mission." He said, folding his hands together. I grinned.

"Send in the client."

And in walked Tazuna.

He held a bottle of alcohol that I could smell from the other side of the room. He burped, rubbing his mustache, with a white towel around his neck.

"These… kids are going to escort me? Peh. They're just snot-nosed brats. And what's with the short one? He looks idiotic."

Naruto laughed, looking at both Sasuke and I. I was taller than him by a couple inches and Sasuke was taller than me by two inches.

Naruto turned, attempting to charge at Tazuna, but Kakashi stopped him.

"Why you-!"

Tazuna smirked, before looking at me. "And what about her? She doesn't look like a ninja at all. What, did the brothel let you out early?"

My anger spiked significantly. Sasuke's eyes narrowed at Tazuna as he took a menacing step forward.

Before anyone could stop me, I threw a kunai right above Tazuna's head. It embedded itself in the wall behind him, making him gasp and stare at me in shock.

I smiled innocently. "Tazuna-san," I said, rocking on the balls of my feet. "I would watch what you say whilst you're drunk, old man."

Tazuna swallowed roughly, nodding his head in understanding. I grinned, bowing in mock respect towards him. "Good. We'll see you at the gates tomorrow morning at sunrise. If you would excuse me."

I turned, hearing Naruto and Sasuke scramble to follow me.

I don't care if I'll learn to like him later. No one would slut shame me.

"O-Onee-chan… That was kinda cool." Naruto said, catching up to me.

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "It was reckless. What if you had hit Tazuna? We would have been in a lot of trouble."

"Come on," I scoffed. "I knew what I was doing. I don't have THAT poor of an aim."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow towards me. "Remember that time when you were aiming for an apple on a tree branch and you hit a squirrel instead?"

I pouted. "I didn't mean to! And besides, I was like… eleven when that happened so you can't use it against me."

Both boys beside me rolled their eyes.

"Naruto, don't you have to go train with the Hokage?" I asked. Naruto shook his head excitedly. "Yup! I should probably go now. Are you okay on your own?"

I nodded. "Yeah, I'll just head back."

Naruto grinned towards me before running off in the opposite direction.

I sighed, cracking my neck and raising my arms above my head. "Hnnnngggghhh. Now I gotta figure out how to get to Tora… Where did they live again? Somewhere near the Hokage tower."

Sasuke stared at me questionably. "What are you planning now?"

I smirked over my shoulder. "I'm gonna save that poor cat from today. Obviously. You can come too."

Sasuke made a face. "Are you kidding me? Do you WANT us to get thrown in jail? It's a NOBLE woman's cat!"

"I made a promise. And besides, she doesn't treat it like a cat. More like a ragdoll. And I'm gonna save him with or without your help."

He shook his head. "First you throw a kunai at a client, now you want to rescue a cat from his owner."

I draped my arms over Sasuke. "Mhmmm, soooooo please don't tell." I said, pouting up to him.

He blushed, looking away and nodding his head slowly. "...Fine…."

I grinned. "Yay!~ Thanks Sasu-kun!"

I skipped away from him, twisting around to wave. "I'll see you tomorrow then! Ja ne!"

He waved back before beginning to walk in the direction of the Uchiha manor.

Now, it's time to get planning.

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It finally turned night. The stars and moon above me lit the way to the Noble's house.

I jumped onto the roof, hidden by the darkness around me. The house was a large, traditional Japanese mansion, shaped like a square with a courtyard in the middle. I listened, hearing footsteps from beneath me and voices.

"Come on Tora-chan! I missed you my sweet wittle kitty!"

It was her. That… god awful voice of hers made it easy to tell. I narrowed my eyes, hearing Tora's screeches for help.

It would be hard if she was holding him 24/7… I'd have to be sneaky about it.

I slipped down from the roof into the courtyard, hiding in some bushes. She walked by me, with big, black, tied up hair and a long, beautiful silk kimono around her large body. In her arms, Tora struggled relentlessly.

"Stop struggling! It's dinner time my wittle huggly bear." She said using a baby voice. I cringed, slipping underneath the floorboards. That's an advantage of a traditional house.

As I snuck underneath the floorboards with the Noble woman, a thought came to me. Where were the guards? Did they even have any guards?

She stopped and went into a room. The bedroom, presumably. I snuck beneath her, waiting for her to put Tora down.

"You stay right there Kitty, I'll get you some food."

She placed Tora into a cage in the corner of the room before turning her back on him. I sighed, waiting for her to walk out.

Once she was a good distance away, I removed one of the floorboards and jumped out. Tora's eyes lit up when he saw me.

I grinned, putting a finger to my lips to tell him to stay quiet.

"Tora-chan! I have your favorite!"

I inwardly cursed. Despite her large appearance, she was fast. She was about to round the corner and see me….

KNOCK KNOCK

Her footsteps stopped. "Who could that be?" I heard her say. She turned, walking away from the room we were in.

"Uchiha-san?" I heard her say in surprise.

I inwardly sighed. Thank you Sasuke!

I opened the cage, taking Tora in my arms before slipping into the floor again and putting the floorboards back.

Tora nuzzled my chest affectionately. I smiled and nuzzled him back.

"Let's go." I whispered, sneaking under the floorboards again. I slipped back into the bush and body flickered to the roof. I jumped from roof to roof towards the apartment.

Mission accomplished.

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The cat mewed happily, nuzzling against my side. He purred as I pet his soft head.

The ribbon was gone, now replaced with a brand new collar I had gotten earlier. I changed his name to Pura. Short for Tempura. And so the Noble lady wouldn't recognize him.

He didn't mind. He enjoyed getting that ridiculous ribbon off anyways.

"Naruto should be home soon, the blonde kid. He's loud, but much more manageable." I commented. Pura seemed to nod his head in understanding. I smiled and scratched his ears.

"It's funny how you can understand me. Can't believe I can barely speak to animals. Kasai should have mentioned this earlier."

Should I have?

Yes. Communication with animals is cool. I would like to have known it a bit earlier.

Gomenasai, Kaida-chan… Is there anything I can do to… have you forgive me?

A shiver ran down my spine and towards my legs. I scoffed and slapped my own leg.

Pervert. You're incredibly perverted for a dragon.

I can't help it. He chuckled. I just can't seem to keep my hands off of you…

You dirteh.

Hm..

Hey Kasai, aren't you a dragon? Why would you be… attracted to a human? I wouldn't think our genetics matched.

Are you implying that you are considering mating with me?

No, pervert. I'm just curious.

Of course, He breathed. Dragons and humans cannot… procreate. Although, because I am a spirit of my old self, I can take whatever form I want to. Including human. Would you like to see?

I am able to see you as a spirit?

Of course.

Go for it.

I felt a hot sensation run through my body. In an instant, a shadowy figure appeared in front of me.

It was a faint outline of a man, but slowly become much more distinct. He had short, messy white hair like I did. His narrow eyes were colored like fire with yellow slits in the middle. His jawline was sharp and his skin was pale. He smiled towards me, showing off his sharp teeth.

He wore no shirt, and his body showed distinct muscular features. He did have a six pack, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

I whistled with praise. "Dayumn boy."

He chuckled, stepping towards me like he was a physical being. He reached forwards, tilting my chin up to see him eye to eye. He was taller than me. Damnit.

"Does my appearance… satisfy you? I can feel your heartbeat quicken, Kai-da-chan." With each syllable rolling off his tongue, I could feel that hot sensation again. What was this feeling? Longing? I knew I had no romantic feelings for Kasai. But seeing him in such a state…

Lust. I knew this feeling from my previous life. This was lust. Was I really craving a spirit right now? I was only fifteen for god's sake but…

I forgot I had the mind of someone much older.

And the figure in front of me was so... Captivating.

"Kasai…" I breathed out. He smirked, letting go and backing away. I resisted the urge to reach out.

Why was I being affected so much because of him? Was I so shallow to crave someone's appearance like this?

"I can hear your thoughts, by the way." He said, putting his hands in his pockets. Thank god he wore pants.

I blushed brightly and stuck my tongue out towards him. "Shut up. I can't help it."

Kasai only smirked, arrogantly. He reached out and slid a hand around my waist, pulling me towards him.

I gaped. "Y-You're physical?!"

He shook his head. "Only with you, of course. While I'm in this state, I can only interact with you. You can only feel me… Which has its' perks."

"You're such a pervert." But I wasn't complaining.

He chuckled and leaned forwards, barely pressing his lips to the corner of my mouth before pulling away. My face was so red right now.

He leaned forwards, whispering in my ear, "The nine-tails approaches… we can continue this later…" He said before fading into the night.

I put a hand over my heart, trying to calm it's racing speed.

What was that?

Naruto burst through the door, covered in dirt and grime. "GUESS WHO LEARNED A NEW JUTSU?!"

I turned, trying to make my blush disappear. "A-ah? Tell me about it, Naruto-kun."

As Naruto began to ramble about his adventures with the Hokage, I could hear Kasai's distinct chuckling in the back of my mind.

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Chapter End.

AN: I put this scene in here for a reason. The rating of this story may change very soon…

Why is Kasai like this? Because I thought his character should be. The other dragon spirits will have their own distinct personalities as well, but I like Kasai's character. He's different.

Sorry if you don't like it.

THIS IS NOT THE PAIRING. I still haven't decided yet. But I think there's gonna be some stuff between Kaida and Kasai for the sake of the plot. If you want, I can put out a one-shot if ya know what I mean ;)

Anyways. Hope you liked it. I'll work hard on the next one.

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN NARUTO.

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