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IRISH TWIN 1: MY FIRST FIGHTING CHAPTER I'M SO HAPPY

IRISH TWIN 2: Your grammar is so horrible I'm going back and correcting all this, but you got the characters right at least.

IRISH TWIN 1: Well, still looking for a Beta and no one has reviewed so I don't know where to go to improve. So basically I'm blind. And can you speed up the process.

IRISH TWIN 2: I'm a lawyer I'm doing this in my spare time when I'm NOT watching Naruto OR GAME OF THRONES, Although it is brave putting your thoughts on what you know a brave Hufflepuff. Someone please help her. I can't believe you're older

IRISH TWIN 1: YOU READY TO MEET ZABUZA

IRISH TWIN 2: I'm here for Itachi and the Naru/Hina smut you promised me.

IRISH TWIN 1: But having a plot would make that more special. Maybe a lemon here I dunno, have to read to find out.

IRISH TWIN 2: Such a tease.

IRISH TWIN 1: THAT IS SEXIST.

IRISH TWIN 2: *stare down*, Maybe you should talk to your fans before I punch you.

Well, I have kept my promise and updated bi-weekly. Yay for following deadlines. This is my very first action scene and I thought I did okay, this chapter is longer than i expected with over 5,000 words. My longest chapter so far. That makes me sorta of happy and happy to get over 200 visitors for this story. Guys that makes me happy. Enjoy!

Chapter 7

Ubuntu

Flashback

One time Soraya's Aunt Naomi made a business deal just by the intimidating look in her eyes. Soraya was stuck with her for the day for unknown reasons. But she clearly remembered how the men in women in that board room looked down on Naomi. However, there was a moment where her Aunt was confident and intimidating. The whole room seemed to stop with just one ominous look. Naomi seemed like the fiercest woman in the world. Soraya clearly remembered that she could cut tension in that room and her body tensing out of nervousness. That was a clear memory.

Present

"Let's get bloody", Zabuza took his sword from his back prepping for battle.

This situation was 1000 times worse.

"That Mangekyou Sharingan, if I look into those eyes I am toast", thought Zabuza. Soraya noticed the Heavy Fog starting to appear before them. It was so thick that she could barely see Konan and Itachi who were only 10 yards in front of her. Although it rained a lot in Amegakure, there usually wasn't any mist after the rain. Soraya reached out to touch it and it felt heavier than a normal fog.

"You both will know why I am called the Demon of The Mist", Soraya finally couldn't see anything after that statement. Then she noticed him right in front of the paper cage. He swung his huge sword in her direction. Soraya gasped and suddenly got in a defensive stance. He swung at it, but the paper was stronger than steel. He lifted his sword again but a Kunai stopped him. Itachi was there in front of the cage with a glare.

Zabuza disappeared in the mist again. Konan veered to left quickly. A piece of her cloak tore as she barely dodged Zabuza's sword. Paper Shuriken were thrown in the direction of the sword, but Konan knew that they missed.

Konan started turning her body into pieces of paper.

Itachi noticed the silence that came from Soraya, he noted the calmness that mirrored his own in most battles. She wasn't frenzied like when he first saw her. No. The look in her eyes were like those of a wolf. Calculating and outweighing the outcomes, but still maintaining a clear overreaching objective.

A few moments later Soraya's eyes seemed to daze off in a daydream. He wasn't surprised this was a normal occurrence.

Flashback

"You are getting the characters mixed up again", said Itachi referring to her reading and writing work . Itachi was fulfilling his bargain with her He saw the discouragement in her eyes. She put the pencil down and gave a far away look. After a few minutes she snapped out of it and revised her work.

"Is that right", she asked. Itachi glanced at her work again. His eyes went up and down the page actually analyzing this time. It seemed that she no longer was guessing at her work anymore, but actually starting to put together the phonics structure and grammer.

"Check these two", he pointed.

"I knew it", she scolded herself.

"So the absent mindedness, is actually a reset for her", Itachi thought. Even though it was a great academic trick, that was not going to work on the battlefield. He was going to have to work with her on her quick and critical thinking skills.

"Itachi", called out Soraya.

All Itachi did was stare at her, but she knew that was signal that he was waiting for what she had to say.

"Thank you for doing this", she said shyly. Her cheeks darkened. "And not giving up on me"

"I have been through more difficult challenges", remarked Itachi. Itachi glanced back to the sky and started to ponder on his life. Soraya knew enough about Itachi to know that whatever he said had accurate meaning. So admittedly he did not deny that it was difficult teaching her. However, Soraya decided to ignore the backhanded compliment and focus on his patience for her.

"You would have been a great teacher", whispered Soraya to herself. Itachi silently pondered what she said. He did think about what life would have been like without the massacre. Would he have chosen a regular life as an instructor or would he continue to carry out S Rank missions for Kohana. He know knew another reason why Soraya's mind shifted to nonetheless. Sometimes it just better to dream.

Present

"Soraya, you must maintain your guard", Itachi said putting Soraya on alert. This was not the time for daydreaming. This was a real battle and one that Soraya might have to fight.

"I know", said Soraya. "This cage is connected to Konan's chakra", Soraya asked rhetorically.

"It will only be as strong as Konan's current state, meaning once her chakra runs low, Zabuza can easily destroy it", state Itachi.

"Meaning, I will be exposed", stated Soraya darkly. She huffed. "Man, I just started my training I am no match for this guy." Soraya however did not admit defeat yet. Itachi seemed to remain cool, but she knew that a blind attack could easily disable him. Not to mention his sharingan was worthless in this playing field. Unless.

"FLINCH POINT!", Soraya shouted she tapped her head as an idea was forming in her head.

"What?", Konan asked jumping back towards the cage.

Flashback

Soraya watched as her dad, Daniel was coaching his Aikido class. She was ten at the time. Her dad had a all male dojo because he believed that women should not fight but be graceful. However through some begging and pestering Soraya was allowed to watch only.

"Now, since I'm such a loveable coach", The class and the Soraya laughed in amusement. "I'm going to show you how to read your opponent. Soraya watched as her dad ushered one of his students toward him. "Punch me when you're ready". Her father got closer to the student almost mere inches. The man waited for a moment. Then suddenly was knocked down. "Again". The man came back up and her father got even closer. The man seemed to wait a minute. Nevertheless, Soraya noticed how the man's eye s changed and body flinched and that's when her dad knocked him down again. "Anybody notice anything?", He asked. When he noticed that no one answered he ushered the man up again.

Soraya shyly raised her hand. Daniel seemed annoyed she was disrupting class. He told her to remain quiet during this time. Soraya noticed the look right away, but decided to act like the Gryffindor, Hermione in the Harry Potter movies and stared at him until he called on her in defiance.

"Go ahead", he sighed in annoyance.

"He flinched his eyes, or twitches his body before he attack", she said clearly. Her dad continued to stare at her. She could tell it wasn't anger or annoyance, but that's what his face translated. It was then he skilled and clapped his hands. "Sir"

"Well, well it seems that there is an ounce of hope for you", he laughed. His other students joined in nervous laughter. He suddenly stopped. "Why are you maggots laughing, my slow daughter here got it before any of shitheads got it". The students gulped. "Drop down and give me a hundred". Everyone ground.

Soraya's father started walking around the mat as round his students. "Before anyone attacks they will give you a warning to attack. You can train to lessen the warning, but no matter how strong or great they are they have a warning or a pattern."

Her dad finished his statement and walked over to the corner. "Sir", she asked.

"I guess next time you need pants", he smiled but that's when she noticed he was no longer looking at her. She turned around and noticed a woman walk by and enter her father's office.

Present

Soraya blinked away the memories. "This guy will give you a warning before he attacks."

"This man is known for his silent attacks for a reason", said Konan.

"Exactly, so you can't rely on sight or hearing", said Soraya shifted her stance in the paper cage. "So that leaves smell and touch", she said to herself.

"And we are not of the Inuzuka clan so smell is out", said Itachi. Soraya put her hand on his shoulder. She felt the cage rattle and noticed the big sword retreating back. Konan retreated and turned into pieces of paper again trying to find Zabuza. One of her papers finally landed on the sword and exploded. To her dismay the sword was still intact.

"Do you think a mere paper bomb was going to even scratch one of the Seven Legendary Swords, I expected better from one of the Sanin's student".

Konan suddenly kicked him in the face and but a Kunai in his arm.

"Ahhhhh", screamed Zabuza. "You bitch", he yelled.

"No, but I found you", Konan smiled.

"Konan", she heard Soraya question.

"MOVE", Itachi yelled.

Konan then noticed Zabuza's body turning into water. "Damn it", Konan could barely think before blood started oozing from her arm.

"That was just a Kunai" Konan heard Zabuza next to her. "Next time it will be my sword".

"He is toying with us", Itachi stated flatly. Soraya noticed for the first time that Itachi had different voice inflexions. She noticed that the bloodthirst was there again from the first time they met. But there was also a hint of fear.

"Itachi, your Sharingan can see and track anything right"

"See being the key word"

"Hypothetically if you could feel something you can track it, yes?" Itachi furrowed his eyebrows.

"Soraya this is not the time for theories, so if you have something now is the time to tell me",

"The fog feels slightly different when he starts to attack", Itachi furrowed his brows further.

"Not to me, and I would have noticed", said Itachi, not to mention Konan would have noticed as well.

"Now", said Soraya. She could feel the fog shift again. "KONAN MOVE"

Itachi heard Konan yell out another yelp and then the cage slowly started to disintegrate. It was then Soraya started sharing some of her chakra with Itachi.

"This fog, its just pure chakra with only a little water.", she said in pain. Itachi noticed the surge in chakra in him right away. There was no way she should still be standing let alone talking to him, it was then she noticed what Soraya was talking about. He grabbed her bridal style and lept through the air, narrowly missing the sword. "Do you feel it know", she said weakly.

"Yes", said Itachi. He was now calculating on how to handle the enemy. Soraya created the opening now he was going to use it. Itachi sat her down in the tree. "Stay out of the way", he said firmly.

Soraya neither agreed nor disagreed before Itachi left for the fight. It was then she noticed Shigure in the water bubble. "How sad not to be acknowledged", she thought.

Soraya then came down right infront of Haku and Shigure. Shigure noticed her at once. He scoffed at her.

"Your mother is going to die", Soraya didn't really want to correct him and say that Konan wasn't her mother, because she has been since she got here, even calling her musume today. Soraya just saw a sad little boy wanting someone to see him for the first time. He was doing this to acknowledgment from Hanzo. That's why Zabuza was hired.

"You can stop this you know", she said gently.

"And why would he want to do that", asked Haku. She forgot about the girl that was with Zabuza.

"Because sometimes it's not worth having a purpose that hurts other people", said Soraya. "Konan is precious to me, but she took care of me when I could offer her nothing", explained Soraya desperately. "All Hanzo has done is satisfy his bloodlust and greed with war". She paused until Shigure looked at her again. "He is not someone to lose your soul over", Soraya tried to explain.

"You have no idea, what I've gone through", said Shigure.

"My mother was forced to abandon me because Hanzo did not think my father was worthy", grumbled Shigure. "I was one of her servants when I was little and she wouldn't even look my way, especially when she started having other children"

Soraya nodded. "You are right, I have no idea what's it like to have no mother", she said. "But I know what it is like to lose one, and I don't plan on losing another. Soraya touched the bubble and dispelled it. She didn't know how she did it, but it just seemed like it needed to be done.

"How did you-", Shigure couldn't finish before Soraya gave him a hug. Shigure was shocked at the sudden action and didn't move he was stunned.

Zabuza stopped dead in his tracks. One of his water prisions was dispelled so easily by that girl. "But How?" , he thought. It was then Itachi was right infront of him with his Mangekyo Sharingan. Haku stared in disbelief.

"ZABUZA", yelled Haku frantically. The fog started to lift, but Haku still remained in the water bubble. It was then Zabuza started yelling and went to his knees. Haku tried getting out but he couldn't. The water prisions started to turn into ice and Haku finally broke through. Sebon were thrown at Itachi who easily dodged it, but took Zabuza with him.

"I'm sorry the world is so cruel", said Soraya. Shigure couldn't help but feel the genuine feeling of validation that Soraya was giving him. "But I do know how it feels not to have your existence validated, it totally sucks and it's heartbreaking", she said. She hugged him tighter. "It's like air being ripped from you constantly, and all someone has to do is smile you for you to feel better again", she said. Shigure started to well up in the eyes.

"But you said you never-"

"All you want is to hear someone say I love you", said Soraya with a firmness. She finally made him look into her eyes. "This isn't the way to do it"

"So this is the Mangekyo Sharingan", said Zabuza. He was swordless in this world. And right now he knew that he was in Itachi's world under his control.

"That is correct", said Itachi.

"What do you have planned for me", said Zabuza.

"Well from appearances, you don't have weaknesses and your pain tolerance is quite high", said Itachi. Zabuza was suddenly put on a cross like poll with ropes around his hand.

"Like a true Shinobi," smirked Zabuza. Itachi nodded.

"Except the boy", Zabuza laughed at Itachi and Itachi just stared him down.

"That boy is a mere tool", replied Zabuza.

"Keep telling yourself that, but we all know he reminds you of the girl you use to love", said Itachi knowingly. "The girl you killed the same day you muttered your whole entire class." Zabuza's eyes widened as Haku injured form came into view. His mouth was gagged, tears running down his eyes, and bruises all around his body.

"Let him go Itachi, the boy couldn't hurt a fly"

"Oh but he has, he has already poisoned me", said Itachi. "He must be punished.

Zabuza watched in horror as Haku's body fell to the ground again and again.

"You know what's interesting, is that men who take on boys that look like their former lovers have a tendency to molest them and you haven't", noted Itachi. "Its like you love him as your own son", said Itachi.

"STOP IT YOU BASTARD", yelled out Zabuza.

"You went after someone that I actually is in essence, good" Itachi seemed to close his eyes and thought. "I fully intend to break your will and your mind", stated Itachi.

Konan however was now battling Haku and making sure Haku didn't get close to Itachi and Zabuza, even though only a few seconds went by. Ice needles and chunks were being thrown at her, but she easily missed. Her goal was not to harm Haku, but just simply but her down.

"Listen we can help you, you don't need to be with Zabuza", said Konan.

"Zabuza is my sole purpose in life", said Haku. Haku then threw a senbon at Zabuza. Zabuza suddenly sprouted out of the Mangekyo trance. "I just laced that with pure adrenaline, lets see what you have now", laughed Haku. Itachi punched him hard in the gut.

"Next time don't lower your guard", said Itachi.

Soraya till continued to hug Shigure. "You're tired of being alone", she stated. "Call Zabuza off and you won't be alone anymore, join that Akatsuki and show Hanzo the missed opportunity he had", Shigure blinked his eyes getting heavy and was now only being held up by Soraya.

"Zabuza", called out Shigure.

"I take it back, the mission is void", said Shigure. Zabuza slammed his sword on the ground.

"Just when the fight is getting good", Zabuza put his giant sword on his shoulder for annoyance.

"Konan and Itachi my business is done here", said Zabuza angrily.

Konan returned to her normal self and Itachi lowered his guard. Shigure fully collaposed on the ground.

"Shigure", Soraya started shaking him. "SHIGURE", Soraya slapped him and heard him groan but he still didn't come through.

"He will be fine my child", Soraya felt a hand behind her and it happened to be Nagato. Yahiko was not far behind.

Soraya hugged Nagato. "Nagato-sama!", she said in relief and excitement. But she started to worry about Shigure. Nagato sensing her stress bent down towards her and lifted her chin to meet her purple eyes.

"Most of his Chakra is gone, but he will be fine in two-three days", stated Nagato in a nonchalant way but still maintaining eye contact. "You were brave today", he said in a happy tone.

"Why are you and Konan referring to me as masume and child", Soraya asked suspiciously.

"Because we want you to be ours", Nagato stated simply. "Even Yahiko wants you". The sun started to appear through

Soraya stared at him in disbelief. "Nagato-sama." Soraya hugged him again. "Its so sad, I can feel his despair", said Soraya. "Even when he is asleep",

"Even when he hurt you, you feel sorry for him", said Nagato in disbelief.

"He didn't hurt me!", exclaimed Soraya. "And he wasn't lucky as Masaru and I", she said softly thinking about what could have happened. "I just want to say thank you" Soraya patted his shoulder in mock sadness. "And sorry for any teenage angst that will happen in the future" Nagato chuckled.

"You can thank Konan", said as he nodded in her direction. Konan was binding Haku and Zabuza with paper ropes laced with her Chakra. Konan smiled contently and winked at Yahiko and Nagato.

"Yes seems we are getting lucky tonight", said Yahiko with a slight nosebleed. Nagato glared at Yahiko and shushed him.

"You, my love are going to get punished", whispered in Yahiko's ear seductively. Yahiko blushed and went back to Konan.

It was then she noticed that Itachi still had his Sharingan activated and he seemed to want to use it on Zabuza again. Soraya could still feel the bloodlust. Soraya sprinted towards and blocked Sharingan eyes from Zabuza's own.

"No, Itachi they can be valuable to us", she said strongly. Soraya was surprised on how confident she sounded in front of a man she knew could kill her in an instant.

"I don't need a little girl to save me", Soraya spun around quickly in anger.

"What did you just call me", an aura of darkness started to surround her. Yahiko started to chuckle.

"He will learn", muttered Yahiko.

"Little girls like you just get in the way", Zabuza said with his gritty voice.

Nagato rushed to get her before she could do herself and maybe Zabuza some damage. "I'LL DEMOLISH YOU, LET ME AT HIM, I SHOW YOU WHAT LITTLE CAN DO"

"Do your worst" sneered Zabuza.

"You can't demolish Zabuza you said so yourself that he may be useful", Nagato went back to his natural soft voice trying to calm her down.

"Fine", she huffed.

"What else do you suggest", questioned Yahiko impressed with her decision making (not the demolishing part).

"Well, they are powerful, and we need that" Soraya contemplated. "However, I don't think that needs to be discussed now, maybe tomorrow when we have more facts?" her statement became a question towards the end.

"That's exactly what I was thinking", said Konan. "You see, being a ninja is just not about fighting, but diplomacy as well", she tapped her nose in affection. Konan lead Zabuza and Haku to the base in her paper chains discreetly. She didn't want Hanzo to get wind of this situation just yet. Additionally, she did not want villagers asking questions. The Ame orphans already knew that people were not starting to trust them with their growing problem and they did everything in their power to not agitate the situation.

"Why do I feel this surge of energy?",Soraya questioned become aware of her body.

"You absorbed most of his chakra", said Nagato in slight surprise. Soraya widened her eyes in disbelief.

"Say what", Soraya was going through several mental exercises in her mind to remain sane. She could have killed him. That is not what she intended for Shigure at all. "Okay why are calm, I could have killed him."

"I'm actually impressed", said Nagato holding his together in front of him. "To unleash your Kekkei Genkai so easily, well seems like you have potential."

All of this information was starting to make her dizzy. Her cheeks became very flush as well. All she wanted to do was be a normal "ninja" girl and just go under the radar. And the real question was how did this happen. Itachi was intently listening to the conversation between Nagato and Soraya. He noticed her flushed cheeks right away and he knew what that meant.

"So you knew this information and didn't tell me?", she squeaked out. It was then she fainted. Itachi caught her just in time knowing the symptoms of her fainting spells. Another thing they had to work on. Anxiety reduction.

"Thanks Itachi", said Yahiko. "She kinda is prone to get way too excited"

"I take it the mission was to gather more information about Masaru and Soraya", Itachi didn't need confirmation he already knew the answer.

"Yes, but all we got is that they have sixth sense abilities and similar attributes to senjutsu", Nagato replied. "I'm not even sure that what Soraya displayed today is her full Kekki Genkai", said Nagato. "There was a lot of information missing from the text we found".

"Like someone intentionally tearing out pages", Yahiko looked a little more serious. The mystery was getting deeper, hopefully it wouldn't be dangerous.

Itachi remembered her mother talking about a clan with a similar Kekkei Genkai and wondering if it was the same clan. But it was just a love story he thought. If so then there would be information in the Uchiha library. He cursed himself. He wouldn't have access to that without Sasuke knowing for a long time. Then he remembered that she had books in her backpack, maybe that would have some immediate information on the so called "Rui" clan. At this point he was willing to ask Orochimaru for help. The more answers he got, the more questions arose. Itachi liked having all the information. He intended to have it.

Soraya found herself on a coach at the Akatsuki Compound with a wet towel on her head.

"You really need to work on your Anxiety", Soraya glanced at her left and noticed it was Yahiko. She relaxed a little but not much because she never really had that much interaction with him. "Small fry"

"Who you calling small", she said in a threatening manner. Yahiko patted her head and smiled.

"Good you are not draining anyone's Chakra anymore.", Said Yahiko. "Even almost drained one of the last remaining Uchiha, actually surprised you are not going berserk", Yahiko started laughing remembering her reaction to his pet name. "Well almost".

Soraya smiled back not helping but feel that he cared about her. "Yahiko, why does Nagato and Konan care for us so deeply?", Soraya asked. "We haven't known each other for that long"

Yahiko stretched back and gave an unsure look and admitted, "We were orphans to." A sad smile came across his face. "Then someone sheltered us and taught us how to protect ourselves like we are going to teach you and hopefully Masaru"

Soraya ignored the fact that he brought up Masaru's name. After today's battle how could she put him in do much danger.

"Who is this someone?", She carefully asked.

"Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin"

Soraya walked into Masaru's room checking on him. Kisame said that he caught a fever after swimming in the river naked. Soraya did not believe that for a second, because his hair would have still been wet. She was missing something, but she felt that in time she would figure it out.

"What do you want Itachi?", she asked softly. Itachi didn't make a sound entering the room. Soraya just felt his cold presence entering the room.

"He is going to be fine", he said. Soraya looked at him with disatisfied eyes. Soraya glanced into his red eyes and nodded in solemn approval.

"I know he will, he's been fighting to stay alive ever since he was born", she caressed his head while he slept. "I wish I could remember when he was born, I doubt I would care though". Soraya said in melancholy.

"It's apparent that you care deeply for him", she glanced back at Itachi again.

"It wasn't always that way", she chuckled.

"Speaking of Masaru, I believe that I won today", Soraya noticed just a slight hint of jubilance from his voice.

"No you didn't, cher", Itachi noticed the odd nickname, but noticed the her voice changed into one of playfulness. "I believe I talked Shigure down", said Soraya a matter of factly.

"Yes, but if it wasn't for me, you would be dead", said Itachi. "And would not be able to talk Shigure down from voiding Zabuza's mission"

"Yes, but sometimes battle are not won with just physical force", Soraya said passive-aggressively. "I thought you would know that, you seem to be smart", Itachi smiled behind his hood. He liked the fact that she was treating him like a normal person and someone no to fear.

"What is the true reason, you don't want him to fight", Soraya retreated back to her fierce wall.

"Masaru shouldn't have to fight anymore". Soraya pushed Itachi out the room trying not to wake Masaru. "It's my time for me to be a big sister"

Itachi paused and stared her down. "What does that mean to you". Soraya looked at him in confusion.

"What?", Soraya wasn't confused about the question. She just thought it was dumb for him to ask.

"What. Does. That. . You?", Soraya was taken aback by the question and pondered for a moment.

"Being there for him even when he doesn't want me to be. Pushing him to the place where I know he can go. Making sure he is doing his best, even if its an obstacle.", She stared right in his eyes. Danger lept through her knowing what he could do, but she put on a brave face. Itachi stared her down and then poked her forehead.

"Goodnight Hime", Soraya held her head.

"What's that all about", she asked.

Itachi was making his rounds when he heard screaming from Soraya's room. He knew that no one was in there and he knew that she was sleep. Itachi did not know what to do rather to let her ride it out or wake her up.

He was about to go in until Masaru pulled on his arm. Masaru had a glass of cold milk and a brownie with him.

"What is this for", he questioned. Masaru gave him a dissatisfied look and motioned towards the door which inside Soraya slept. Itachi understood. This was some type of comfort for Soraya. "Does she have nightmares often?" Masaru just simply nodded.

DreamWorld

BLOOD. That's all could she see. She knew this house it wasn't her own, but she had been here before. It was then she noticed her four girl cousins and their family. She noticed how are grandfather stood in front of them to protect them. A scream escaped from her lips and then she noticed how her Aunt tried to fight one of her attackers while another one was coming towards her from her Aunt's blind side.

Soraya tried to scream for her to move, but nothing came out. She tried screaming again but nothing came out.

She was then teleported to a field of yellow sunflowers and the sky was blue as ever. She herself was in a nightgown and when she touched her hair she noticed the white bow. It was a stark contrast from where she came from. She looked around frantically trying to find any sense of what was going on.

When she looked to the sky for a second time the moon and Sun were both there together. It gave her an eerie feeling but it was strangely beautiful. Soraya noticed a heavy substance started to form on her hands and blood was on her hands and gushing out of her arms. She tried to remain calm. But when she saw giant spider webs forming on the sunflowers she screamed heavily. She was suddenly transported out of this world.

Soraya was gently awoken by Itachi. Ironically, it was the first time that he awoke her that she did not try to attack him. Soraya noticed the milk and brownie.

"Why did you bring that", she asked suspiciously.

"Do you want it or not", Soraya quickly grabbed the milk and brownie and slurped the milk down. She took her time with the brownie.

"What was your nightmare about?", Itachi asked.

"How do you know it was a nightmare", she countered.

"Because you were screaming", Soraya gave an "Oh" expression and felt slightly inept.

"I don't really remember. What I do remember is being in a blue field with yellow sunflowers and blood", she said. "I really can't make sense of it", Soraya shrugged.

Itachi nodded in understanding. He had nightmares of his own that spawned out of guilt. "Was it to your liking", he asked. Soraya nodded. Itachi grabbed the plate and was about to leave, the he heard Soraya shift from her bed.

"Itachi can you stay, at least until I fall asleep?", she asked shyly and slightly embarrassed. Itachi seemed surprised at the request, but fear makes people do foolish things.

"I will be back", Itachi exited the room to put away the dishes and slowly made his way back. When he entered Soraya just finished making him a pallet on the ground. Soraya bowed to him in thankfulness.

"It seems like you are woman of honor", Soraya slightly embarrassed at the statement.

"Just knowing you are here is enough, the only person who sleeps with is my brother", she answered honestly. Soraya didn't want to admit that she was actually quite shy and didn't really know how to react to him. If he was in the bed with her she would never get to sleep. Plus, her mother specifically told her men shouldn't be in the bed with her unless they were married. So Soraya was going to keep it that way.

"It's not a bad thing", said Itachi. "It is quite endearing actually", he admitted. Soraya went back to her bed and pulled the covers over her.

"Thank you again, Itachi", Soraya did not hear a response, but she soon did not care because she went to asleep rather quickly. Itachi heard her deep, shallow breathing signaling she was asleep. Little did she know that Itachi did not get much sleep that night because Itachi couldn't escape the nightmares either.