Disclaimer- I have no rights or claims to Naruto although I wish I did. However if I did I would be an amazing person and I would share my talent with the word with many new projects.

(Recap)

After their barrage of fierce attacks my body ached and stung like hell. I probably liked like I had been to hell and back as well. Next Itachi was to put me to a very peaceful sleep, and to top it off with a BANG. Deidara would set off a gigantic explosion to catch the ninjas attention. He promised me that he wouldn't burn me alive after i was put to sleep.

I laughed at his kindness, and thanked him for his consideration. Then turned to face Itachi,itching to start the mission that I had been entrusted to me. His eyes turned a deep crimson red, and an intricate pattern raven black appeared. His sharingan was the last thing I saw before my vision faded into a black haze.

Deidara's POV~

Kasumi looked to Itachi, stared into his eyes. And then her body became limp, falling forwards into his awaiting arms. My eye's narrowed and I sent a death glare at Itachi. He knew how I felt about Kasumi, and it really pissed me off. I didn't want him holding her unconscious body.

Carefully he set her body down on the ground. Her delicate body was decorated with a variety of cuts and scratches, making it very difficult for me to bring myself to harm her. But when she talked to me about the mission, she seemed very passionate about completing the mission. And if I could help her in any way possible, I would do the best that I could do.

Now it was responsibility to set off an explosion large enough to catch the Leaf's attention, and bring them over. Taking out some pre-made clay I began to shape the glob into tiny animals. I proceeded to spread them out making sure that Kasumi wouldn't be killed in the explosion.

"We need to get a safe distance away from here, or else we will be blown sky high," I called to the other Akatsuki members that were present. Once we were far enough away to where we wouldn't be affected by the blast I formed the hand sign and BOOM! Shades of red, yellow, and orange filled the surrounding area, giving off menacing plumes of thick black smoke. The nearby trees were burnt to a crisp, the wind carrying off pieces of black ash. Dark splotches painted the ground, representing places that were right in the middle of the chaos was Kasumi, her clothes singed and covered in a layer of fine ash.

"We better get out of here before the Leaf show up," Kisame said, already jumping to a sturdy branch. Nodding in agreement, we began our retreat back to the base. Looking back to Kasumi I thought to myself,"Good luck Kasumi, I'll be waiting for your return."

No One's POV~

Team Guy was returning after their tiring mission, when suddenly a humongous explosion rang through the air. The team's leader; Might Guy, quickly ordered his three group members to investigate the mysterious outburst. So Rock Lee, Neji, and Ten Ten all rushed towards the raging fire.

Neji was the first to arrive on the horrifying scene , followed by a disappointed Rock Lee, Ten Ten, and youthful Might Guy. Ten Ten's mouth fell open and her teeth stared to chatter at the gruesome terrain.

"What could of done this?" She asked shivering at the sight.

"It's not "what", but who," Neji said starting to activate his byakugan.

"Whaaaa... someone could do this?" She asked mortified that someone could be strong enough to do this amount of destruction.

"Guy Sensei look over there, someone's over there!" Lee shouted spotting a girl amongst the wreckage. The girl looked severely injured, her form covered with lacerations, slight burns, and forming bruises. Her matted blonde hair was sprawled amongst the ground covered in dirt and ash. Anyone could easily tell that she was unconscious, but she was still breathing.

"Sensei we can't just leave her here, she needs help!" Ten Ten cried from the girl's side.

"I agree with Ten Ten, I cannot leave this girl here to perish! Lee agreed.

Guy rubbed his head and sighed, "I guess we have no other choice but to bring this girl to Konaha. We Must Preserve The Youth! :)" He proclaimed with a fire burning in his picking her up, he tossed her over his shoulder. "Let's get back to the village!" He called taking off in a mad sprint, leaving the others to chase after him.

There we go today has been a successful day of updating stories that are so desperately in need of being updated.

-Eclipse-chan