First of several chapters I'm gonna be uploading today. I feel like you guys deserve a few. I know I've kinda been ignoring this story while I've been doing work on my other one.

Hey guys. I've got yet another story up when I haven't finished the others. Yes I like doing that. This one originally 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. 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.

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.

I lent my arms against the wall in front of me and rested my head against them. I was breathing heavily and I felt weak.

I didn't realise that I was falling asleep until someone put a hand on my shoulder, causing me to jump violently and for my heart to race painfully.

"Woah! Easy Rina! It's just me!" Kakashi said quickly, wrapping his arms around me.

I collapsed against his chest, leaning my head back onto his shoulder weakly. My legs shook slightly and I closed my eyes. I could tell my legs had given way when I felt Kakashi holding me up.

"Rina? Rina are you okay?" He asked, concern thick in his voice.

I opened my eyes to meet his concern filled ones.

"I…I just feel weak…that's all." I answered softly, not even really registering when Kakashi picked me up.

He took me back into the bedroom and laid me gently on the bed before he laid down next to me, wrapping his arms around me.

I laid my head on his chest, slowly closing my eyes.

"I love you Rina…"

Kakashi's POV

I was jerked awake as someone practically bashed the door down. Rina didn't open her eyes or move so I assumed that she was still asleep.

"What?" I grumbled, opening the door.

"Sorry for it being so early Kakashi. Is Rina here?" Tsunade answered, glancing at me.

"She's still asleep." I answered slowly, leaning against the door frame.

"What do you need?"

"Kameko's assistance is needed, but Rina is also needed." Tsunade answered.

I was about to speak but Tsunade held up a finger, causing me to stop before I had even spoke a single word.

"Let me finish Kakashi. The other ninja hounds are going crazy and we have no idea why. I want Rina to try and communicate with them and try to find out what has gotten them so shaken up, meanwhile, Kameko is to take the place of the other ninja hounds in the mission." Tsunade finished, lowering her hand.

"Right. Come in. I'll go wake Rina and Kameko." I answered, turning away from the door to head into the bedroom.

Rina hadn't moved but Kameko was awake and she was looking at me, her eyes narrowed slightly.

I gave Kameko a reassuring glance before gently putting a hand on Rina's shoulder, squeezing it slightly.

"Rina wake up." I said softly, surprised at how quickly she responded.

"I'm awake Kakashi. What's wrong?" She answered, opening her eyes to look at me.

"Lady Tsunade has requested that you and Kameko assist her." I answered, moving back as she sat up.

"Oh, okay."

38th 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.