Lauren's POV

On top of the base Deidara, Sasori and I had been watching, waiting for the inevitable to come.

"Where the hell are they, un?" Deidara wondered aloud, noticing there was a thick tension spreading throughout the forest. Every single sound of wildlife had disappeared.

I shrugged, about to activate my Sharingan to find out when suddenly there was a huge spike in Pein's chakra and a large portion of the forest was blown away.

"Tch, I guess you got your answer, Dei. They're in front of Pein," I mumbled, my attention turning to the ground.

Honestly, I couldn't believe that this was happening. People die in war. They die. I didn't want anyone to die…unless it's Orochimaru or that creeper Kabuto that is. They can eat shit for all I care.

Deidara and Sasori both must have sensed my sudden change of attitude because Deidara placed a hand reassuringly on my shoulder while Sasori turned to stare at me.

"This is your battle," he told me seriously, thought I could also tell that he felt sorry. "You need to fight."

I scowled, rolling my eyes. "I know, Danna. I'm not going to back out now…I just…don't want any of you to get hurt when it's my battle to fight," I finished sadly, absentmindedly placing my hand over Deidara's which was still on my shoulder. He didn't seem to mind.

The puppet shook his head, sending a light smile at me. "It's not only your battle, Lauren. The three of you girls are members of Akatsuki and even if you weren't I'm positive that any one of the others would be willing to fight for you and Tess and Taylor because we all like you girls and enjoy having you here, so to sit back and let that vile snake take you just isn't an option. We are going to fight to protect you," he finished strongly.

I grinned, immediately feeling better and more confident that we were going to kick Orochimaru's ass.

"Thanks guys," I said giving them each a hug.

Deidara blushed for a split second before regaining his cool and hugging me back. Sasori just mumbled something I didn't hear and turned, pulling out a scroll and summoning a very familiar looking puppet.

"What do you need Hiruko for?" I questioned. He stared at me like I was stupid.

We stared at each other for a second before I finally understood.

"Oh, you need Hiruko because you're human now and can't take vital blow and survive like you did when you were a puppet."

"Precisely," he nodded stepping into his contraption, but stopped, turning back to me.

"Here," he said tossing me his ring. I caught it and he continued explaining. "The rings are used to communicate with everyone. Take Deidara's bird and use your Sharingan to locate the enemy. Use the ring to tell everyone of their location."

I nodded, still examining the ring, when Deidara's hand abruptly wrapped around my wrist, pulling me towards his clay bird. Once there he hopped up onto the creation, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me up with him.

I was puzzled to why the bomber had seemed unlike himself when something was suddenly pressed against my lips. It took me a second to figure out that he was kissing me. Don't be surprised when I tell you I kissed right back. And when I did I felt a spark.

Deidara must of felt it too because his grip on my waist tightened and he pulled me into him so that our bodies were just barely touching. I wrapped my arms around his neck lightly also enjoying the kiss, when abruptly he pulled back.

I giggled a little at his shocked expression and beet red face.

"I…I am so sorry, Lauren, yeah," he said in apology, "I don't…I just-"

I cut his off by pacing a hand on his check, tenderly kissing him again. "Don't worry about it, Dei," I assured him, smiling, "I really didn't mind."

He grinned widely and gave me a quick hug before hopping back onto the ground to let me do my thing.

"Don't you die on me," I shouted down at him as the bird ascended into the air.

"I could say the same to you considering that you almost did die a few days ago, yeah," he shot back, a cocky smirk plastered on his face.

I playfully flicked him off and I could hear him laughing from somewhere below me.

'Focus, god dammit.'

'Geez, can't I be happy for one second in my life?'

'No. Now focus on the enemy.'

I rolled my eyes but complied, activating my Sharingan and locating the position of the enemy.

Once I did, I stared at Sasori's ring for a second before putting it on my finger and trying to figure out how it worked.

Normal POV (with the others)

'Hey, can any of you guys hear me?'

The four s-rank criminals guarding the base all glanced at each other with a look of confusion as Lauren's voice rang throughout their heads.

"Lauren?" Kisame questioned aloud, "Is that you?"

'Oh, hey. Yeah it's me. Sasori gave me his ring so that I could communicate with all you guys and tell you where the enemy are.'

"Well then tell us where the fuck they are already."

Itachi glared over at Hidan.

"Where are they, Imouto?"

'Well, it looks as if Pein and the others are holding a portion of them back but, some are heading your way right now. They should be there in about 30 seconds.'

"Thank you for the heads up."

'No problem,' she replied, 'be careful guys.'

"Alright!" Kisame shouted once all communications had ended, "Hold your ground and be ready to attack!"

They all nodded and got into battle position. A few seconds later a large group of ninja burst through the trees.

"Hell yeah!" Hidan hollered leaping into action. The other's quickly followed, leaping after him.

The sound-nin pulled out kunai's and shurikin along with other weapons but they were no match for the Akatsuki.

Hidan swung his scythe killing the first few ninja that were in front of him. Itachi and Kisame along with Taylor and Tess were all killing more shinobi with their jutsu's, while Kakuzu stood back letting all of his other four hearts do the work.

Taylor stopped and stood back for a second deciding to try a new attack. She summoned a shadow clone and focused chakra into her hand, trying to get it into a spinning motion.

Surprisingly the chakra actually started to take shape.

"Sweet," she said. Even if her weak version of the Rasengan wasn't as powerful as Naruto's she bet that it could still do some damage.

Suddenly another line of ninja emerged from the forest and Taylor leapt forward screaming "Rasengan!"

However Taylor didn't notice the silver haired medic that had just stepped into the battle zone. She also didn't happen to notice that he was the person she had been aiming for.

The male made a "hmph'ing" sound and held up his hands, a blue glow appearing over them.

He dodged her attack a placed a hand on her calf watching as she tumbled to the ground unable to get up.

Calmly he walked over to where the blond was wincing in pain and knelt down in front of her.

Taylor finally seemed to notice who she had tried to attack was now kneeling right next to her.

"Kabuto," she stated coldly, glaring at the henchmen.

Kabuto raised an eyebrow pushing on the bridge of his glasses. "You must be Naruto's sister Mina, though I hear you go by Taylor now a day, correct?"

Taylor said nothing. Kabuto sighed and picked her up, completely ignoring her protests, stating, "You're just as loud as your brother."

"Shut the hell up," Taylor growled back.

"Taylor!" Tess shouted running towards them. Kabuto "tch'ed" and hopped back into the trees, Taylor still struggling to get off of his shoulder.

"Dammit," Tess cursed and started to chase after them when suddenly she found a sword at her neck.

"Uchiha," she growled looking back at Sasuke.

He only stared at her emotionlessly before activating his Sharingan, causing her Tess to pass out from his genjutsu.

Sasuke caught her before she hit the ground and handed her to Kabuto who had by now appeared beside him.

"I'm going to take these two to Orochimaru," Kabuto stated. "I'll leave the last one in your hands."

Sasuke only turned away from him and swiftly ran back to the battle.

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'DAMMIT, YOU GUYS!'

The Akatsuki all winced as Lauren's voice circulated throughout their heads once again.

'Tess and Taylor are being taken right before your eyes and you guys don't even notice!'

"What!"The all said in shock and looked over to where Kabuto was now retreating back into the forest, both Tess and Taylor on his shoulders.

"Dammit," Itachi cursed when suddenly he was stopped by someone he never wanted to see again.

"Hello, Itachi~," The snake hissed.

"Orochimaru," was his cold reply.

NO! HE GOT TWO OF THEM!

Rawr.

I'm reading Fairy Tail fanfiction at the moment so, no offence, but I don't really want to talk.

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