With the reanimated shinobis and the White Zetus that could take the form anyone made it rather difficult for each Division, unsure who to trust. Who was the enemy, who was a comrade? Even the sensors had a hard time trying to figure out the difference. Things would have gotten worse if not for the sudden arrival of the Naruto clones in each Division providing help and extra muscle to the force. Taking a bit of the weight off. Finding out the enemy was easier now. With him able to sense them out, the Force finally had one up on their enemy. Light was starting to show through, which was good. Meaning this whole thing would be over soon. Something you couldn't help but be relieved about. A prospect of being able to hurry back to Konoha to be with Natsuki and Kaito. To see their faces again. Knowing they where safe.

You still remained with the Fourth Division, and with Naruto's aid the Kages where able to be sealed. Allowing everyone to breath in a sense, there though was still those injured, which was where you came in, as Second in Command for the Medical Division you took charge of those who did know medical ninjutsu. Breaking them in certain levels, those with basic level tended to the ones with minor injuries. Those mid-level tended to the heavy injuries. While those with high level and you handled those more sever. Working non-stop to heal them, checking on others, and making sure their charms still held up.

Temari watched you taking charge of everything around, she was just stun to see this change with you. So different than the May that first came here, who seemingly tagged along and at the ready to be told what to do. Obediently following, like a child. Always wearing a smiling on her face, not really befitting for the life of a shinobi. With her light hearted and bright personality. Who saw things through rose colored glasses. Now, serious and focused. The innocents still seem to remain in her former genin's eyes, but they did not blind her from what was going on and her task. Listening to the way May commanded herself to the others, she didn't think the girl could actually be so assertive while at the same time still being caring and sweet. May's stance was not the same either, it was strong and in charge. She was able to multitask, answering the questions others had. While preforming her duties. Remembering the May who would call out to her, unsure and wanting to see Temari was going to do or say. Was gone, May didn't look like she needed Temari's assistance at all. From what she heard in the wind about May after leaving her to live in Konoha, she had been promoted, a fact Temari felt rather proud than guilty. May was flourishing really well, becoming stronger. The girl was second in command of the Medical Division, took head on issues in the war, went to assist others, providing extra assistance and support. There was no hesitant in her eyes, or doubt. Confusion of any thing. Her emotions seem to be more controlled. Something Temari remembered May had a slight of issue with, even when the girl didn't see it. May seem more aware of things, instead of lost.

Watching her began to heal a good portion of those gravely injured, putting them in healing cocoons that lasted for a just a few seconds, which would normally last a bit longer. Her powers have gotten much better. Maybe, Temari thought solemnly, it was best to leave her in Konoha than. Gaara made a really good decision in doing so, just look at her now. Standing on her own.

"...There."you heal a few more dozen."Who's next?"

A couple more where brought to you, they set their bodies down around you. Looking at each of them quickly, assessing their injuries you heal them. A Seal appears under you spreading outward to those injured and engulfs them in a energy cocoon. Concentrating you heal them rather quickly and easily, the cocoons allowed you to feel and know they had been healed fully and well. You felt a bit taxing but not that much. Internalizing your energy, something Master Splinter taught you and what you learned here in this world through reading and tutelage and from your studies in onmyouji, allowed you to keep going.

"Wow, May's really strong."Matsuri watches you, along with Yukata."Look at her go."

"I know."Yukata agrees."I wonder though, when did she get a haircut? Come to think of it, now, where has she been?"

Naruto's clone watches you too along with Gaara and Onoki."She's really something isn't she?"Naruto comments.

"That she is."Onoki agrees."The girl is rather something. Besides annoyance. I haven't come across someone like her before. Lady Hokage choose a rather good student."

"Yeah, Granny Tsunade really did."Naruto agrees with him. Sensing someone feeling a bit of tension with themselves. To find Gaara being the one. Turning around to young Kazekage, who too looked at the girl, with convection in his eyes."Hey, Gaara."Naruto calls to him, getting his attention."Don't look that way at May. Do have those eyes towards her. I understand how you must feel for what you did. Which I was upset about, but I get it. You where just trying to save her life. You did what was best for her, you just wanted to protect her. You really care for her that much, don't you?"

The question Naruto said was rather dead on, Gaara looks at him, his eyes spoke the answer. Even the Second Mizukage before being sealed, said the same thing almost parallel to what Naruto just said.

"...She has really improved."Gaara said, his words not matching what his eyes said. Words still stinging with a hint of guilt in them.

Elsewhere on the battlefield of the Fourth Division, Mu away from the platoon using this time to complete the summoning. It took him a bit longer to do so, since his other half was sealed away. But lucky Kabuto had summoned others before to give him enough time, even if they became sealed. The Summon was completed, Mu narrowly avoiding the summoned coffin's lid after it violently blew off, the figure emerged, which Mu was shocked. Remarking to himself the one who behind all this reincarnation must have a really good understanding of war to summon such a person. A person that no doubt would bring the downfall for the Fourth Division.

Back in Konoha at the Nara Clan, Yoshino with the help of Kaito search for Natsuki."Natsuki! Natsuki! Where are you?"Yoshion calls for the missing girl. There was no respond."Natsuki! Where are you?!"

Peering into one of the rooms, Kaito didn't see any sign of the girl. He started to worry, normally it wouldn't take this long to find her. The first time took about a few minutes the second time about half an hour, and couple of times after that maybe around an hour or so, but this time was taking longer. She wasn't in her many hiding places on the compound. Ever since the two of them along with Onyx were brought here by May, just as the kounichi headed to war, Natsuki took it rather harder than Kaito. She just shut herself off, remaining hidden or would try to hide. No doubt to conceal and hide her own worries and sadness that May left. Kaito too was always worry and scared for May, having already lost his mother before when he was young, than his father, he literally had no one else left from his family. Anyone else to care for him, besides May. The strange girl whom he grew a huge attachment to, she often reminded him of his mother. With everything that has happen to him, May was the only thing really close to a family he had at this point. Along with Natsuki, the foul and sharp mouth girl Amekagure girl, who had such a tough and rough front. Made up his family, he did include Neji and the others too. But it was May and Natsuki who truly became his family. With no sight of Natsuki made him uneasy, he needed her right now, more than every.

Such a crybaby he was as she would tell him, because he was more expressive than her. Even so it made him understand others fairly well, he knew she was no doubt suffering from May's absence, just as he was. But unlike himself, she wouldn't admit it. Stubborn girl, he would always think about her. More so bullheaded, though of course he wouldn't say it out lout to her face. Because she was like that, she would often shut herself out and away from others. Then act like it was nothing, depending on the situation.

Staying here on in the Nara Clan during the war was alright, Kaito knew Yoshino meant well to keep them safe and busy. To derail their minds away from what might or could be happening. Even with the worst case scenario that ran through their minds. Kaito appreciated, it worked at times, but fully. He knew his mind and Natsuki's wouldn't be at ease until May came back to them safe and sound. Than they would fine. The day she would enter through the gates of the village, Kaito would rush to her hugging her so tightly, never wanting to let her go. He would welcome Neji back too, having grown a fondness for the Hyuga, even looked up to him. With the two of them back, things could back to normal, their little family would be back. He could start his training with Neji in taijutsu. Something he really wanted to do, finding it rather cool, often times spying or watching with admiration from the sides or afar when he trained, with May, his team or even on his clan's compound. When May would go to visit Hinata. If the two of them could just come back, he would be fine, Natsuki wouldn't have to run off and hide to cry.

Yes. He knew she cried by herself, his observant eyes would always the smallest things that told him she had. The almost dried up tear marks from where she had been, the small tinge glassy look in her eyes, her trying to conceal her tight breathing. Everything really, he wouldn't bring it up to her, because she would try to deny it or become upset at him, which meant punishment, if that happened.

Still no sign of her, Yoshino had suggested the two of them split up. At this point Kaito was starting to become upset at her, putting this worry on Yoshino.

"Natsuki..."

Crouched in the shadows among the trees, Natsuki was ready to go. Her bag strapped tightly to her back, nothing was going to stop her from going. She's waited long enough, she wouldn't let something precious die. She would go and protect them, till her last breath or at least take them away and bring them back here, where they would be safe. The thought of losing her...again...she just couldn't. A horrible thought. She didn't want that feeling again, her heart couldn't bear it. Forsaking the consequences of what her actions might do, she jumps down and quickly sprints to the gates of the village. Her speed was quick enough so she wouldn't get caught, all that stealing and dodging for years paid off. Almost there, she tells herself.

Nothing was going to stop her now. Or at least she thought, stopping abruptly startled and shocked at who stood there, blocking her way. With their three shadow clones, giving her a serious and disapproval glare. Quickly she grabs her kunai and jumps back with her guard up.

"Get out of my way!"she demands with a threatening undertone ."Or I'll ram my kunai right through you! Or would you prefer my hand?"She holds up her empty hand that now emitted a red heated glow.

Her blocker was unfazed by her threatening attempts."You're not going anywhere!"Konohamaru tells her."You have to stay here!"

Natsuki scuffs at him."Says who? You can't tell me what to do. And just so you know, I don't listen to anyone."She charges at him.

"Natsuki! Stop!"Kaito cries, clinging her tightly from behind. Halting her attack and taking her by surprise.

She never knew his grip could be this tight before, for someone who was rather weak and wet. He had strength at this moment. Feeling the weight of his head buried in her back, and his tears seeping through. The cries and pleading from him.

She didn't need this, not right now at least. She gets just about ready to push him off, when the unthinkable happens."I know you're sad and miss May. I know you want her back. You angry at her for leaving you. For abandoning you. I know you want to go and save her. So you won't have to loose anything else again. And...neither do I."he pauses for a few seconds."You don't have to act like you don't care. Because I know out of the two of of us, you miss May so much. It's been hurting you. The thought of loosing her, would just cause you more pain. I know you've been through pain in your life. No one likes the feeling of pain. And without her here, your pain is just to much to bear. I know..I know I'm not May but, please...let me bear it with you. We can bear it together. I want May back too, but...but if you go rushing off into that war, than...Just think of how it would effect May! She's already lost so much, and when she comes home. Back to us, finding you're not here...I don't think she could handle it. May saved us both, and it's only natural for us to return the favor. But, May wouldn't have it. She went into the war to protect us. So we would be safe, I hate it too. But...but w-"

"Enough."Natsuki tells the boy in a somber tone."..."

It was hard for Kaito to see her face with her head dropped and her hair obscuring her eyes. He wasn't sure what she was thinking, one thing was for sure he wasn't going to let go of her. Even if he was dealt punches by her, he wasn't going to let her go. What he spoke was the truth, even if she didn't want to hear it. The sound of frantic approaching footsteps made the boy look up and over his shoulder. Yoshino came rushing over, relieved to have found the girl. Being led by Konohamaru's teammates. The woman was about to snap at the girl, until she noticed something, only a mother could see. Even with the girl trying to hide it. Her harshness pushed aside she goes quickly to comfort the sadden and distraught child.

Getting down to her level, Natsuki turns her head away to try and hide her stream of tears. That began to soak into the ground, her defense began to fall and crumble. Wishing right now for May's comfort, to tell her things where going to be alright. Wishing for things to go back to normal, herself, May and Kaito living peaceful in a sense together. May just going on regular missions to return. The chaos in the household, that she managed some how to defuse. The reassurance that always reflect in May's eyes with any sort of situation. The feeling and presence of May checking in on her while she slept, to hear her stories from her world that would put her to sleep. Knowing there was always somewhere warm and homey to go to. Being greeted at the door every time May was home. All those warm and loving memories, compared to the cruel and cold ones Natsuki was forced to have back than. Memories she never thought could happen to her. Was it faith she always wondered, when she encounter May.

The strange always bright eyes and smiling kounchi that put herself in front of her, to protect Natsuki from harm. May didn't know why she did it, but one thing was for sure, that had to be the most selfless act of kindness she'd ever seen in her life. And it kept going when she thought it was going to stop, May kept giving it. Tending to her, offering a place to live. Welcoming her without question, providing her the one thing she lost.

Hope.

May had brought that back into her life. And Natsuki couldn't be more grateful for it than anything. Even if she didn't show it, because she didn't know how. So she did the opposite, acting ungrateful for it all. Assuming it was some sort of hoax, trick. But, it wasn't she began to see. It took with May leaving her and everyone to protect them, for her realize how important May really was to her. How lost she became without her. She remember feeling empty and hollow. Wanting to do whatever it took to get May back in her life, to bring her back. Forsaking her own life and health to do so. Those days when May's life was being decided by Life and Death, scared her. She promised to be good if May would just come back to her.

And when she did, Natsuki was beyond overjoyed. She cried for the first time in so long, these tears though where not dark and full of hurt and pain. They where relief, happy and light. All that was good. She began to understand the value of something precious, important. Tending to May's needs, she had noticed herself becoming more in a less cynical. Smiling or more so smirking around May. The more she grew to learn and love May the more she saw the things May had tried to kept hidden for the sake of everyone else. Made her realize she would do anything to keep her happy.

Having though the darkness was over when, the three of them settled here in the village, to be reminded that was not true. And May had to leave, her...again. All alone. She was angry at May, for leaving. She almost got to the point she was starting to despise her, because she was hurting and in pain. Unlike Katio who wished her well, Natsuki refused to present herself and refused to understand it all. Something she deeply regretted now.

What if-What if, because she didn't say her last words to May and something happens. Than...shutting her eyes tightly together. Her tears came pouring out, everything she had inside came gushing out. The weight was just too much for her handle. It was just too much, a child like herself shouldn't have to deal with something like this. Bawling loudly, crying out her emotions, her words. Calling and wishing for May to return for her mother to come back, for Neji to come back. So her family could complete. Apologizing to May, to Kaito, Yoshino. To just everyone, those by stopped looking on at the girl on her knees crying on Yoshino. Dropping her kunai, her whole body goes limp. Clinging to the Nara woman, who offered her comfort.

Konohamaru and his friends look at her, feeling sympathy and remorse. Her cries could make anyone shed tears. Moegi did her best to keep it together.

"She's just so sad."Udon sniffs, with tears in his eyes. Moegi nods agreeing with him.

Turning she looks to Konohamaru who didn't seem to be shedding anything. He boldly walks over Yoshino who now had the crying girl in her arms, and takes Kaito by his, taking them back to the compound. To be stopped by Konohamaru who stands in her path, holding Natsuki's kunai out. His face was rather hard to make out, it was serious, yet solemn. His eyes focused and determined, yet soft and understanding.

"..."no words came from him. They didn't need to, Kaito was able to read them.

Tears filling the little boys eyes, he thanks the genin."Thank you."he sniffs. Konohamaru looks over in his direction, giving him a simple nod. He steps aside allowing Yoshino to continue home.

He stays back watching the three of them walk away. His friends come on either side of him, watching too. With the kunai still in his hand, he clenches. Looking down at it with a promising gaze.

"I'll protect them for you, May."he promises."Don't you worry. Just...I know you'll come back. I know you will."

Just thought I would everyone know, I will be doing a few more chapters of the War. Just to let you know. Thank you again for reading and following and favoring the story it sooo means a lot. :)