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Tauren Paladin says: Hi people. Sorry for updating so late… I hope that you're still with me… Well… I hope you enjoy this chapter for the sake of your mood. Notice that it will be waaay shorter than normal chapters. I apologize. This chapter will include some strong language for your info.

When you read fics, please do so in a well lit room.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, don't you understand? (Just kidding)

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At the theme park

Alternate Chapter 4

After dining, the pair was sleepy. Not only had they fought a lot of nin unexpectedly, but they had also eaten quite a bit. Kakashi prepared Nadesico's mat and wished her good night. She did the same.

The rurounin (Tauren Paladin explains: I will be using "rurounin" to refer to Nadesico, for she is a rurouni-nin (get it?)) was amazed even after all the time that had passed. How could they be so kind to her? She never considered herself superbly beautiful, nor really smart or skillful, and she wasn't wealthy (It seems), yet the people of Konoha had shown her such an acceptation… Maybe it was time she left. The rurounin didn't want to leave of course, but maybe it would affect the people around her if she stayed there. Maybe she would become a hindrance to the man who had sheltered her and fed her. And she was really thankful for him. In fact, Kakashi was the type of guy she would treasure forever. But she knew her superior would crush her if she didn't accomplish her mission. Nadesico was sure she would have to leave soon, to protect her loved one, from something she knew would destroy him.

She started packing the few things she had. Maybe she would regret her decision later on, but it was the best for Kakashi at the moment. She was ready to leave when she saw a masked man with white hair blocking her path.

"Please don't leave…" he asked of her, looking down.

Nadesico knew she had to leave Konoha, but she was insecure. It was because she had always wanted a place to call home, a place in which the people knew her. The rurounin was always traveling, so she never had the chance of knowing what home meant.

"Don't worry, I won't… But I feel I might bring trouble to you if the Hokage knows about this." Nadesico said dropping her bag. "You know… that I'm here…"

Kakashi let out a sigh of relief. "You know… I thought you were moving out because you liked Gai and not me." The Jounin said jokingly. They both smiled at each other before a long pause began; a very long pause indeed.

"Well… we have to rest." Kakashi said interrupting the silence. Nadesico left to the guest's room and Kakashi walked towards his own. But, within that mask of joyfulness, a feeling of uneasiness was consuming him. He had been adept in hiding his emotions ever since Obito died. In reality, Kakashi was worried about Nadesico. He had discovered she was not some kind of wandering beggar, but a skillful nin who probably lived out of mercenary missions. If he alerted the Hokage, Nadesico would surely be interrogated or even killed; and he did not like that idea at all.

He breathed deeply before slumber caught up with him. What was the correct thing to do? He knew it. But he needed someone for him, even if it meant doing the wrong thing. Then he thought that maybe the destiny might have put her in his path for something… else…

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The sun shone brilliantly on the sky, as if it were a golden light bulb in the sky. Nadesico didn't have much trouble sleeping, because she was exhausted the night before. The rurounin walked out of her room and looked at the bright day. The birds were chirping happily and the air was slightly humid. Light, fluffy clouds were above in the sky, providing occasional refuge from the sun. Nadesico opened the window and felt a slight breeze run across her face. The day was perfect, but her mood was totally the opposite. She felt like the heaviest stone. Why? Because she knew she had to accomplish her mission swiftly and quietly, but she had found someone who made a difference. She knew it was all part of the plan, but somehow, she felt guilty of everything she would do to him if the plan proceeded. Nadesico did not want to think about it, but it was inevitable.

Then, she felt someone looking at her from a hidden position, and after that, everything was white for a second, and she was seeing bright colors everywhere for a moment. She felt dizzy. Kakashi rushed to her before she fell down and aided her.

"Are you Okay?" he asked. She nodded.

After that confusing accident, they ate and dressed up in their usual attire. It was a beautiful day, so Kakashi thought it was the perfect opportunity to show Nadesico other parts of Konoha. In that moment, the first green beast of Konoha rushed past Kakashi's door, and stopped in front of Nadesico. He was wearing a green tuxedo and held a bouquet of flowers for Nadesico.

"For you, my flower of youth." Gai declared.

Nadesico was dumbfounded, but she accepted anyway.

"Thank you, Gai-san." She said and looked at the flowers. The bouquet was formed by a mixture of different flowers that accentuated each other perfectly. She smelled them and noticed that the fragrance was also splendid. Then, she looked at the bouquet more carefully and noticed a white tag.

"Twenty four (Insert the currency of Konoha in plural form here)…" She read.

"What kind of moron leaves the price tag on a gift?" Kakashi said while he read his orange book.

"Hey! Don't call me moron!" Gai said in defense. He blushed out of embarrassment.

After that, a long silence followed. The three walked out of the house without saying anything.

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Tauren Paladin says: Please do not kill me! I know this chapter was short, but I did not have enough inspiration to write the next part so I will gather my inspiration for the next time. Well, I hope you like how it goes. Ja ne!