Oceanna

I sat down on the bed in Itachi's room after telling Luna I was beginning to remember. I looked over to Itachi who was meditating or something I wasn't sure.

Out of no where he flicked his eyes to mine and he was staring intensely into my eyes. I blinked before looking away so he wouldn't waste his eye ammo on me.

"Oceanna," he said stoically.

"Yeah?"

"You remember something," he asked slash demanded.

I didn't lie, I could lie to Itachi, I really couldn't. For one it didn't feel right even though I didn't know him personally, I felt we had some sort of deep connection, besides the fact we both looked alike.

"Yes. How did you know?" I asked curiously.

"You hold a different air now, I won't be surprised if everyone else figures it out as well. Though for some, it may be awhile."

I smiled, thinking of Hidan.

"Can we keep this a secret and let everyone else figure it out?"

"Of course," I smiled and closed my eyes, "but someone won't be to happy when they find out." He said suddenly.

I frowned and looked over to him, "but… I told Luna and Amber."

"Not them," and he said nothing further.

A knock on the door woke me up from my nap and Konan opened the door slowly, looking at me she said, "Oceanna." She looked tired, annoyed, and ready to rip someone's head off all at the same time.

I sat up and moved to the edge of the bed, "yes?"

"You and Luna and Amber will start training tomorrow," my eyes widened slightly.

"Really?"

"Yes, be ready by sunrise tomorrow," the door shut with a click and I smiled a bit. I only had a week of training so I could use all the help I could get. Granted I used to be on the swimming team and those abilities still fallow me, but i don't think it won't help in a fight. I can't drop kick for shit so hopefully I won't run out of air during taijutsu training. Assuming we'll get trained in that field.

I turned around and looked at the clock on Itachi's nightstand, "I think I'll go make dinner."

He looked up at me through his bangs, "you don't have to do that you know."

"I know," I answered as I left, "but I want to."

Shutting the door I made my way over to the kitchen. Ah yes, memories were coming back to me. I started to feel embarrassed at the thought I had cooked for them before.

Now that I think about, I was surprised the Akatsuki kept themselves so well stocked. It was like a five star kitchen in here, well, equipment wise, the floor was a little dirty and the countertop dusty but I had wiped all that down before I had started.

At the table I saw Luna sitting across from Kisame who was drinking something.

"Ocean-san!" she said suddenly making me the center of attention as Kisame swerved his head to see me out of the corner of his eye.

I waved trying to act nonchalant.

"It's almost time for dinner so I should start cooking," Luna smiled happily and chuckled to herself while swinging an arm around me.

"Ok! Can I help?" she asked excitedly. Really, I wanted to say no. But if I did, then Kisame would know I got my memory back and I didn't want her cooking because of past experience.

Option one, destroy the kitchen and hope nonexistent firemen will come to help, or option two blow my cover.

With a sigh, I said, "Sure. What should I make?"

She turned halfway around and smirked at Kisame. Only I knew what was about to come out of her mouth, "shark-fin soup?"

I shuddered and tried not to gag, "ew," I said. I knew exactly why Kisame didn't like that soup, it was just fricken nasty. Now every time I hear the words I nearly choke on my own spit.

"I was kidding. How about some shrimp burgers?" getting over my disgust I nodded and smiled. I loved shrimp burgers. I just hoped they had the ingredients.

Going into the kitchen. Luna leaned against the counter.

"Want anything to drink?" I asked.

"Orange juice?"

I made a face. I didn't like orange juice. No I'm not a picky eater, I just happened to not like everything that's been mentioned so far…

I handed her a glass and found some of the orange liquid in the fridge. Pouring it for her I went over to Kisame. Even though he had a cup of something, I felt like I still needed to ask.

"You want anything to drink?" I asked nicely.

He didn't look at me, but said, "sure a glass of water will do."

I nodded and went back to the kitchen. Luna looked at me, flabbergasted. Grabbing my arms she said with a confused face, "eh?"

I shrugged, "No clue."

As far as I could tell dinner was a success. Everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves, for the most part anyway.

I searched and searched for Amber but I figured Hidan must have her locked up tight.

Sighing slightly I finished my food and put the dish in the dishwasher. I stood around waiting for all to finish, drinking a glass of sake. Yes I could drink sake, I was old enough after all. Just don't give any to Amber.

Luna finished next, I noticed Tobi had been hanging around her all throughout dinner. He stuck by her side as they left but I simply shrugged it off, figuring it was part of his Tobi act. Hidan left with his plate but returned a moment later without one.

I titled my head, wondering what he could've done with it.

I even saw Pein for the first time since my head crash amnesia failure. He was leaning against the door frame, eating and chatting with Konan and Kakuzu.

Slowly, I could sense that the Akatsuki was changing ever so slightly. Still the same people and personalities but I could tell part of their mindset was changing. To put it simply, they were beginning to like us. Or at the most, they were getting used to us.

Without warning, in walked a tired looking Deidara with a Sasori attempting to keep him up.

"Brat don't be mad because he ended the fight abruptly."

"I would've won yeah!" he complained.

I smiled over to him, "want something to eat?" I said interrupting their banter.

Sasori respectfully declined while going back to his room while Deidara grabbed a plate and piled it high with whatever he could grab.

Konan looked over her shoulder to him, "Deidara would you come here for a second?"

"Huh? Oh right you called me back yeah. One second…"

He shuffled his way over to Konan. I could tell he was pissed and tired. Not that great of a combination for someone who could blow stuff up.

I couldn't hear what they were saying, but I saw Hidan intervene. I figured it must have something to do with Amber if it involved him.

Their argument got a bit louder before they took it to Pein's office where as they passed they dumped everything on me.

Kakuzu left the conversation as soon as Hidan joined it so he was now sitting at the table with Kisame and Zetsu.

I spaced out for awhile and when I regained consciousness of reality Zetsu and Kakuzu were gone and Kisame sat at the table by himself. Nothing was in front of him but the strangest part was that he was looking at me.

I blinked a few times before saying, "yes?"

He blinked as well, "you seem different is all."

"Yeah, today was just a good day I guess," and that was true. He raised an eyebrow.

"A good day huh? Zetsu said you got punched in the jaw. And I don't doubt him since I can see the bruise."

I lightly touched my jaw and tried not to wince at the pain.

"Yeah well, other than that, we got Amber back."

He stood and walked over to me, crossing his arms. He stood so much taller than me, it was so awkward.

"Well, anyway. It looks like everyone's done so I'll just go back to Itachi's room."

I squeezed away from him and started down the hall. He followed.

I entered Itachi's room quickly and he went away for the moment.

~:~:~OCEAN~:~:~

My senses told me to wake up and I opened my eyes with a start.

Looking around I saw nothing but darkness. Itachi asleep on the bed across the room. I left the room and went to the kitchen for a glass of water. Even though Itachi had a bathroom there was no cups to use.

"Your up early," I made a noise and almost dropped the glass in my hands. Turning around I saw Kisame sitting at the table.

Without answering him, I turned heel and started down the hall.

Once more, he followed.

As I walked I said, "is there something you want?"

"I can tell," he said. I tried not to stiffen even though I knew I did anyway.

"Tell what?" I asked nervously.

"Your starting to remember a few things."

"No…" I said, voice shaking. As cool as he was, I wasn't ready to be back in his custody just yet. For one, I wanted to keep living a little while longer. Another thing, I wasn't sure how much longer my skin would stay unscarred.

I jumped when his form suddenly appeared in front of me. I stopped abruptly, running into him.

He pushed me to the wall and held me in place, looking me in the eye. His smirk was attached to his face as usual and I think I was swooning. Gah, stupid brain.

"Your definitely remembering something. Oceanna, tell me something you know about me," he said, mimicking the first interogation session.

I froze for a moment, I think that was the first time he's said my name. I thought back and I couldn't remember any other time he had said it.

So, without hiding myself any more, I mustered up all the strength and said with a smile, parroting our conversation from before, "you birthday is March 18, and I still love you."

He was so close, our noses touching just like before. Without any hesitation I moved forward and kissed him swiftly. He moved back, shock written over his face. With a sigh, I hung my head and rushed down the hall to Itachi's room.

However just as I gripped the doorknob, a hand on my shoulder halted my movements.

I turned my head and before I could react Kisame came forward and kissed me again. For a fraction of a second I couldn't react. When I did, my eyes closed and I started to push forward.

Suddenly the pressure was gone and I opened my eyes to an empty hallway. I stared at the darkness, and then turned the other way to see if he was standing five feet away, but he wasn't.

I opened the door to see Itachi still sleeping silently, not even disturbed. I went back to the bed and laid down silently and tiredly.

His voice alerted me awake, "he was the one who wouldn't be too happy."