Hey guys. I've got yet another story up when I haven't finished the others. Yes I like doing that. This one origionally wasn't ever going to be put up but my friend convinced me to put it up so here it is.

I hope you enjoy this chapter. It may be holidays but expect the story to stay at a slow pace for the rest of the year. My life is really not in a good place at the moment and this story is one thing that I have at the back my mind. I'll still update whenever I can.

Bored411: Rina, know what she's doing? Fat chance of that being true!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or the characters. They belong to Masashi Kishimoto. The only characters that I own are Rina Kamaya and Kameko.

"Kakashi! Wait up!"

I turned to see Asuma coming up.

"What's wrong, Asuma?" I asked, my dull eye not properly focusing on him.

"I-…whoa…Kakashi, you look terrible! What's up?" He said when he took in my appearance.

"N-nothing." I lied, turning my head away from him.

"Come on Kakashi. You're even more emotionless then you were before. We rarely see much of you, and your always hanging around Kameko, who is actually looking really skinny." He said, glancing up and down at my appearance.

"It's Rina…She's…gone." I finally answered, looking at the floor.

"She's left again, hasn't she?" He muttered, glancing at me before glancing at Kameko where she was walking in the street below.

"Yes."

Asuma sighed and put a hand on my shoulder, making me lift my head.

"I promise you now Kakashi, I'll find her. I won't stop until I do." He said, giving me a small grin before his face became serious.

"Thank you, Asuma."

"Asuma, Kakashi! What's up you two?" Came a female voice behind Asuma.

I glanced past him as he turned around to see Kurenai.

"Kurenai!"

Kurenai glanced at Asuma, taking in his serious expression before glancing at my emotionless one.

"What's going on?"

Asuma glanced at me, and when I showed no indication of speaking, decided to answer first.

"Rina's left the village."

I glanced at where Kameko lay, her food untouched.

"Kameko, I know you're upset, but if you don't eat then you won't be strong enough to fight." I commented, although I wasn't that better off then what she was.

"You're one to talk Kakashi. As a shinobi, you're no help if you're weak or hungry." She answered lifting her head to glance at me.

"We both need to stop moping. Rina's made her choice. Its about time we accepted that." I answered, walking over and placing a hand on her head.

"Right. You've got Naruto to continue training with Yamato, and I'm to provide my skills for missions. But…My skills only go so far without Rina."

I sighed and stood up.

"Asuma and Kurenai have set up squads that are searching for Rina as we speak. Tsunade wants her captured and brought in. Not to kill her of course. Only to find out her reasoning for leaving." I said and turned away.

Kameko rose and swiftly ate the food next to her before she padded over.

"I promised I'd protect the life of you and everyone in this village Kakashi, and I intend to keep that promise." She said, glancing at the night sky outside.

"Right. We both have a promise to fulfill." I answered.

Kameko's POV

I padded past the main gate, my eyes glued to the outside as I padded past. Kakashi had been sent somewhere, and I was here in the village. Apart from search missions, I was deemed useless without Rina. And to a point, they were right.

"Kameko!"

I turned my head at the bark to see Akamaru racing up.

"Oh hey Akamaru. What's up?" I asked, giving my tail a small wag as he stopped in front of me.

Ever since that talk I'd had with Kakashi, we'd both gotten livelier and more emotional and I was no longer undernourished.

"I was wondering if you knew the scent that was mingled with Naruto. I didn't recognise it." He answered, leading me towards where he'd scented the stranger.

"I've been on guard duty by each gate. I haven't had time to notice specific people." I muttered, slightly annoyed.

"I know, I know. It's just that-" Akamaru stopped as he came face to face with this strange kid.

The kid defiantly had the scent of Naruto on him, but most of that was overpowered by the strange scent he carried.

I glanced at Akamaru beside me as he growled, staring off against the boy.

"Wanna fight huh? Fine! But don't think I'll go easy on you just because you're a dog."

Akamaru barked at the boy as I shook my head, letting out a small involuntary growl as I did.

"Oh Akamaru…" I sighed grinning slightly when the boy saw me.

"Oh, I see. You both want to challenge me. That's fine, I'll take both of you down."

At that cocky remark, I turned my eyes to fully face him, a large snarl escaping. Alongside Akamaru, I stared down the boy.

"Oh Akamaru. There you are. Where you been boy? And who is that guy? I've never seen him before."

I glanced at Kiba before turning my gaze back to the boy with a snarl.

"Oh him, he's uhh…"

"Hey! Hey you! What are you doing messing with Akamaru and Kameko huh?" Kiba asked as he walked towards us.

"Do these mutts belong to you? Why don't you keep these mangy beasts on a leash and teach them not to bark at strangers." The boy asked, straightening up to look at Kiba.

"You think they're like pets or something? And they've been trained to bark at suspicious people. So where you from?"

I relaxed my stance as Akamaru backed up Kiba with two loud barks. I glanced over at Naruto, who didn't look too happy about the situation.

"I'm from the Fire Temple and I've come here to take over this stinking village."

"Huh?"

I let out a laugh at Kiba's confused look. That was not something you expected a boy like this to say.

"Hey hey! Slow down Kiba! Sorry, but you see he's a new member of the team so he's a little-" Naruto began when Kiba cut him off.

"You're kidding? This guy's with you?"

Sighing I shook my head. This conversation was going nowhere, I could see that.

"See ya Akamaru. I've gotta get back to my job." I said to Akamaru as I turned around and walked past the boy, glaring at him as I did.

"Don't glare at me like that you mangy mutt!" He growled, kicking me in the ribs.

I let out a yelp as the force of his kick sent me back a bit.

"Kameko!"

"Hey hey! C'mon! There's no need to be like that to Kameko. What'd she do to you?" Choji asked as he came up with Shikamaru.

"Butt out, fatso."

Everyone's jaw hit the floor as the boy said that to Choji.

Oh this is just perfect. I thought as I watched the scene unfold, ending up with a battle between most of the people here.

I started to stand but let out a yelp as pain shot across my rib area.

"You alright Kameko?" Shikamaru asked as he knelt down beside me.

"Not sure. I think he broke a few of my ribs to say the least." I answered, wincing slightly as he ran his hand over the area that the boy kicked.

"He's a pain, literally." Shikamaru answered, pushing my shoulder when I tried to stand again.

"Don't try to get up. You'll only hurt yourself."

Shikamaru glanced up as I laid back, giving in.

"Heh, you'd never catch me getting involved in all that kids stuff." He commented, not looking at Asuma as the jonin came up.

"Huh. No, that's not your style is it?" Asuma replied as he bent down next to Shikamaru, running a hand along my back.

"What's going on Kameko?" He asked, noticing me wince when he ran his hand over my rib area.

"That new kid kicked me. Pretty damn hard too." I answered, letting out an involuntary whine.

"You think Kiba would take her to his sister?" Shikamaru asked as he scratched me behind the ear.

"Its worth a shot asking him. There's no point letting Kameko walk around with potential broken ribs now is there?" Asuma answered, watching as Lee joined the fight.

"Well, shall we?" Asuma asked, earning a small surprised look from Shikamaru.

"What?"

21st Chapter is up and ready. I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter and please don't forget to R & R

I have a LOT of chapters done now (up to about 61 I believe o.O) So this story isn't gonna go on a MAJOR pause anytime soon.

I have proof-read this chapter so feel free to point out as many mistakes as you want. I don't mind.

Preview:

"It doesn't surprise me that you don't remember that well. After all, we were all so young at the time."

"Don't flatter yourself. Just tell me what you want already!" I growled, my patience giving in.

"You know who I want Kameko. You know my reason to be here."

"What you want can't be found here." I snarled back in his face, snapping at his hand as he made an attempt to touch me.

"Oh Kameko, when'd you come to hate me so much? Of course what I want is here. Otherwise I wouldn't have come."

"You're too late for Rina. She's got a life now. She's got people who actually care about her." I answered, narrowing my eyes.

"What are you trying to imply Kameko?" He asked, his own eyes narrowing.

"You know full well what I'm implying! Rina wasn't yours and she never will be!"

That did it. He grabbed me roughly by the back of the neck and shoved me to the ground with one hand. He grabbed my muzzle hard in his other hand and roughly pulled my head back.

"You listen to me carefully Kameko. Rina is mine! She's been mine for over 15 years. If you think that's going to change because she's found some little friends then you're badly mistaken."