Chapter Fifteen: Sunset…

Gai, Rocklee, Neji and Tenten where the ones fighting Kisame, Shikamaru and Temari were the ones with Kamatari, Naruto and Sasuke with Zetsu. Shino, Kankuro, Kiba, with Sasori and Asuma, Kurenai are on the northern side with tons of chuunins and outcasts from the sound country, Kakashi, Ryumi, Itachi were scattered eliminating every enemy there is, mostly jounins. Shzune and Kabuto were one on one Rin, and Sakura were inside the palace with the injured and medical ninjas, their main goal is not to loose anyone.. This time no one will die… Jiraiya and Tsunade were facing Orochimaru were the ones settling the fight. Natsume, and Aya were together with the ANBU's on the palace grounds for the defense.

Natsume's arms were now covered with a long dragon's tattoo. Her eyes golden, her hair was longer, she was in celestine state, Aya was as well.. Her hair was now blue and her eyes were golden as well, "Giving up?" Natsume asked, "Not a chance" Aya sneered but she was already so pale and she fell on her knees light headed someone caught her. It was Kabuto, "Lady Aya!" he said as he tried to revitalize Aya's loss. "KABUTO?" Orochimaru cried, "How dare you?" "Sumimasen, Orochimaru-sama demo I have kept a promise…" Kabuto answered, " Shizune was shocked. "Face it Orochimaru… you are loosing" Jiraiya said, "Orochimaru looked around and saw that he was indeed loosing with his men all down. Even the akatsuki's were beaten up when Itachi came to Gai's aid, Ryumi to Shikamaru and Temari and Kakashi with Naruto and Sasuke. "This cant be…" Orochimaru muttered… "Onegai…" Tsunade suddenly pleaded her eyes teary but her voice was strong, "It doesn't have t be this way, we can start over.. Just like before" She said. Then the three of them remembered their good old times together… their childhood memories… "It's not too late" Jiraiya said as he held out his hand, Orochimaru didn't know what to do… he has destroyed the lives of many and yet there stood his best friends asking him, pleading him to come back. Will he submit? If he does what will become of hi? If he does not… enough is enough he thought, "Will I give it all up? My goal, my dream?" this thought pondered inside his head.

He looked on what has become of Konoha, he is fully defeated, and he is the only one left standing. Orochimaru bit his lips, "We were so happy before" He said, "Demo.. it's too late…" he said, "I have no future with any one of you… nor with this place I once called home" with this he teleported. Tsunade sighed as Jiraiya tapped her back. "Is there no hope left?" She asked. Jiraiya didn't answer, "He is hardheaded" he thought.

Aya gained consciousness, "You better stay here in Konoha" Shizune said to Kabuto. Kabuto didn't answer, "Yeah, as the niece of Lady Yumi Mikagure I command you to stay in Konoha and work as a medic!" Natsume demanded. Kabuto smiled as he looked at the sunset, "As you wish", "Finally I have somewhere to call home," he thought as he puled off his forehead protector and threw it.

"We won?" Shikamaru asked, "WE WON" Chouji and Naruto cried. With this everyone jumped with joy and celebrated. "Kireii!" Ino pointed at the sunset; there was silence as they gazed at the sunset. it was so beautiful they waited until the sun has disappeared and the stars and the moon became visible. To everyone's surprise, there was a meteor shower, Ino immediately woke Gaara up by slapping him and before he could react he saw the wonderful display on the sky. It was like thousand of strands of light spread from the sky, no one must have noticed it but Itachi and Ryumi took their flight. They were in the cave… the cave only the two of them knew off when they were little. The cave was hidden in a lagoon. When you reached the end part of the cave you'll see a small pond and above it you can see a beautiful view of the sky because that part of the cave is holed. Itachi and Ryumi stood on the pond while gazing at the shooting stars. It was like seeing two skies because of the reflection on the water.

"I know you are still mad" Itachi said, his eyes on Ryumi's, Ryumi didn't answer. "You act like it's alright but I know it is not, I know you have been pretending wherein deep down…" Itachi continued, Ryumi can't look him in the eye; she just looked at her reflection on the water. "I waited not one, not two, not three but four years!" she cried. "I was fine I was able to move on! But then you happened!" she said as she look at him, his eyes were serene and sincere.

Itachi wrapped his arms around her though she tried to break free… she couldn't like her knees was getting weak and she could just collapse in his arms. "I came back and everything changed! Do you know how it felt? Everyday I think about what has become of you and what are you doing, everyday I think about what has happened to us" her jade eyes were streaming with tears. This is her true feeling and she is just pouring it all out, Itachi didn't say a thing. Itachi knew Ryumi has been hiding this feeling for a long time since she came to Konoha, he knew sooner or later he and Ryumi have to talk about this.

"Why can't you say something?" Ryumi asked as she looked down. Itachi gently lifted her face and wiped her tears. "I don't know what are the things you want to hear from me, and you may like it or you may not I just want to be sure" Itachi said, "It is best if I prove it than to say it, I just want you to cry it all out" he said, "Why must you be so logical all the time? This is not a mission its about you and me!" Ryumi said, "I know but as I said it is best to prove it than to promise it ne? But what I am sure of is what I feel about you" his face closer to Ryumi's. Then he kissed her. His lips were soft and warm, enough to warm her up in the cold night. His kiss was gentle and respectful then they parted. Itachi kissed her forehead. He lifted her chin and kissed her again, this time it was passionate, this time it was stronger than what she has to say, this was what he was feeling. Her hands were hanging on his neck and his hands were still wrapped around her.

She tried to hold back but Itachi deepened the kiss he wont let her go this time, it felt so good, to be like this with someone you love. Her anger, he hatred, her worries vanished and all there was is love… they didn't have to say it… they can feel it on each other's kiss. They slowly separated and Itachi is still holding her tight. Itachi buried his face on her neck, she smelled so good. It was a scent of a woman that gentle scent that you just can't resist. He kissed her neck and explored her back with his hands. It took a while before they looked at each other again both blushing and smiling. Ryumi held his cheek then she kissed him softly, she gently bit his lips before parting. "Let's go home" she said, Itachi smiled as he held her hand and headed outside…home…

"I GOT IT ON TAPE!" Naruto cried as he jumped off from nowhere… just kidding! ahahahaa Nicky mail here! I was kidding really here is the real continuation

Ryumi's diary:

Well a lot of things have happened after that, Tsunade is a living proof of girl power. Jiraiya is still well horny, Gai, well he has been giving Itachi and Kakashi tips or whatever; Anko and Iruka are being paired. Rin and Kakashi are finally open about their relationship, and would you believe that Natsume and Genma are going out? Oh well with the help of Natsume's teasing Shizune and Kabuto have developed a little something as well… it still needs further investigation though. I heard Neji and Tenten have been spending a lot of time together. I just don't know with Naruto but seems like Hinata is content with his affections for her. What is confusing me are Ino and Sakura. I have seen Sakura with RockLee lately, she is a good girl and Rocklee is a good guy, it is possible to have them as a couple, Ino? I don't know, sure she and Sakura still compete about Sasuke but Gaara, Temari and Kankuro has been visiting often now a days. Gaara definitely has a crush on Ino and of course Shikamaru and Temari are going out. Funny Asuma and Kurenai are engaged! Kiba, Shino and Chouji remained girl less but I just saw Aya and Sasuke together, of course they are not going out… they just has the same interests.. Well it would be hard for me and him if they fall in love but who cares.. They are all so young and a lot of things can still happen.. Things can change but they are here to stay.. There are more faces to show up and more challenges to come our way but still I am ready for it. Itachi? He can't win me over by a kiss, yeah must be dull for him but he is courting me of course he needs to make up for everything but sooner or later I think he knows no matter where I go. All paths lead to him…

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