Chapter 11. New house arrangements and the necklace.

Once again on the way back, everyone was quiet. No one said a word. No one even knew what to say with the past events. The past two days on their way back to Konoha we're quiet normal. Nothing happened. Finally they had arrived at a large entrance. Two ANBU personnel stood there.

"Are you team 7?" One ANBU asked. They all nodded.

"The Hokage would like to see you in her office."

"Let's go." Thi ordered. Everyone notice that Thi had changed during the mission. She was serious and more demanding. She wouldn't take no for an answer. Finally they arrived at the Hokage's office.

"Come in. Your back sooner then I expected." The Hokage said gesturing them into the room.

"So what did you find out? And how did you get this information?" She asked getting straight to the point.

"We got the information from a ninja. He said that they are planning to attack in two months. Also that the Hidden Village of Mist would join in with them. The person who is leading the Mist Village is Fai." Thi said without much hesitation.

"Alright. Get all the information you can about this Fai."

"I already know the information. His is top student in the village. His also one of the strongest, he specializes in controlling water. But his weak when it comes to being on dry land. He can be quick at first but if you tired him out, then you have the advantages. "

"I'm guessing you know him?"

"Yes." She said coldly.

"Okay, your dismiss. I'll call for you if I need anymore information." She said gesturing her hand out. When Thi had went down the hall she didn't notice that the Hokage had called everyone else except her to stay back for a moment.

"I want you to keep a eye on Thi. She has a tendency to lose control of her emotions." She said. They all nodded. Before they all left she added another point to the reason why she called them.

"People are after her, as you all know. So I think it's best for her to stay with the person she is closest to. Sasuke." Sasuke just nodded, because he never minded Thi company. He had to admit it to himself…he rather actually enjoyed it.

"What! Why does she get to stay with Sasuke? Why can't she stay with Naruto or Kakashi?" Sakura protested.

"One: Because she seems to be quiet attached to Sasuke. Further more it's nice to see Sasuke get along with someone. Two: Naruto's apartment is messy and is no place for a girl to stay. Besides he is a heavy sleeper, if someone broke in he would've never noticed. Three: Do you really think a girl staying at Kakashi's house is a good idea? Just look at his books. " The Hokage said, laughing at the last one. Sakura couldn't complain. It was true. She finally noticed that everyone had left.

The rest of the group was walking outside. They neared the exit and walked out. There stood Thi leaning against a near by tree.

"So what happened?" Thi asked.

"She just told us that we should be on our guard and other things like that." Kakashi lied.

"Oh really?" Thi commented, eyeing Kakashi very suspiciously.

"She also said that you should get some new housing arrangements."

"Oh and what are those?"

"You have to stay with me." Sasuke replied in a dull tone.

"Oh, then I guess I should start packing. I'll see you later." She said walking home. They all watched her walk home, wondering why she was acting all different. Was she angry the she had to stay with Sasuke? Was it about Fai? Either of them could figure it out.

Thi's POV

I walked home by myself. It was nice to have some time alone. I guess that I was so use to being alone that I grew attached to it. But out of all days, today felt even more confusing. I don't know what was bugging me. Was it about Fai? I was pretty mad about that. Out of all people, why does he have to be the one to lead the army of ninja's from the Hidden Village of Mist? What is going to happen in the next two months that he caused to delay?

Before I knew it, I arrived at my apartment. I put in the key and found myself heading straight for my room.

I took out my bag and started to stuff it. With everything I had brought here, weapons, books, scrolls, clothing, hygienic things, personal items and then finally there was only one thing left. Sitting in the very back of my closet was a little wooden box. I took the little box and cupped in between my two hands. It was covered in dust. I slowly opened it up, inside was a little golden ring that was attached to a matching gold necklace.

"Happy 5th birthday Thi!" Sasuke said.

"Thanks Sasuke. "I smiled giving him a hug.

"Here I got this for you." He said placing a little wooden box in my hands. I opened it and took out a little ring that was on a golden chain. I held it out, dangling it in the air. The gold sparkled against the sunlight.

"It's beautiful Sasuke."

"Read what it says. I got it especially for you." He said blushing. I smiled and looked closely at the ring. Indented in the side of the ring was…

"Sasuke & Thi." I read out loud.

"Yeah, I got one too. See." He said taking the necklace from underneath his shirt and showing me.

"But, won't everyone get mad. I mean every girl does like you." I said handing him back the necklace.

"I don't mind, I really care for you Thi. I want you to have it." He replied closing my hand and pushing it back to me.

"I'll keep it forever Sasuke. I promise. Thank you." I said hugging him.

That memory fluttered through my head. It seemed it was playing over and over for a couple of hours, when really it was mere seconds. I stood there looking at it. I wondered if Sasuke still has it. I thought I should ask, and with that I put the chain around my neck and put the box into my bag. I admired it in the mirror. It was truly beautiful. I was interrupted when I heard footsteps behind me.

"What's that?" Koji said behind me.

"Oh nothing." I replied hiding the necklace under my shirt.

"How was the mission?"

"Fine."

"And?"

"The Hidden Village of Grass are planning to attack in two months. The Hidden Village of Mist are also joining in and Fai is leading."

"Oh you don't say. Isn't Fai your-"

"He was."

"...By the way, Ochomaru is pleased to hear that the mission is making progress."

"Also you can't check on me anymore. The Hokage has ordered me to stay with Uchiha Sasuke, because of Fai."

"Alright. Then perhaps I should check on you every 3days at say… midnight?"

"That's fine with me." I said putting the bag over my shoulders as Koji made her creepy exit.

I locked the key to my apartment and set out on the streets. It was getting dark, a few people we're roaming the streets at the time. Majority of them we're drunk. I let my mind wander around the street, looking into a few dark alleys and corners as I passed by. There was hardly any light, of course only the ones from the windows of the houses. In about 20mintues I found myself standing at a home. I walked in the stone pathway and stood in front of a large wooden door. It looked hand crafted and had little designs engraved around it. I gently put my hand on the door, giving a little tap. The door swung open. There stood Sasuke.

"Took you long enough." Sasuke said, taking my hand and pulling me in the house.

"My, My Sasuke. Inpatient are we?" a replied smiling. I looked around in the home. It was decorated wonderfully. It had a touch of colour and theme in every room.

"What's that?" Sasuke questioned pointing at my necklace. I smiled and took it out. The ring glimmered in the light when I took it out. His eyes widen at the sight of it.

"You…you still have that?" He questioned.

"Yes." I said smiling. He then put his hand in his pocket. He pulled out a necklace that also had a ring on it. It was identical to mine.

"I thought you had forgotten about it." He said looking down at the necklace in his hand.

"Never. I did promise I'll keep it forever right?" I smiled. He nodded and then led me upstairs.

"This is your room. I made it all ready for you." He said pointing to the room. He took my bag and placed it in the room. It was a pale green; it had a simple bed, a table and chair.

"My room is next store if you need anything." He said pulling me out of the room and into the hall.

"I'm surprised you don't want me to share a room with you." I joked. His face turned several shades of red.

"Are you sure your okay about the arrangements?" He asked changing the subject.

"Yeah…I guess." I replied unsure of what to say. He just nodded. Before long he told me that we should call it a day and just go to bed. I agreed and we both went into our separate rooms. Inside I sat on the bed, taking out my belongings and folding them away in the closet. I put the little box on the desk and changed into a simple thin kimono. It was red and had little black stars on the sleeve and around the collar. It also had a black sash. The Kimono brought out my best feature, my eyes. It matched my eyes perfectly. Next to no time I found myself on my bed, drifting into another dream.

End of POV.

Thi: I wonder what it would be like to see Sasuke everyday. Anyways this was such a boring chapter yeah?. Enjoy!