HEY GUYS! Sorry for not updating in so long, but here is a new chapter! I tried to make it longer to make up for my slow updates, but nonetheless enjoy! Reviews appreciated!

Chapter 13: Assault on the Leaf

"Listen up." A deep voice said. "We have planned an attack on the Leaf village to capture that Nine Tailed brat. Konan and I will carry out our plans of attack starting tomorrow morning. All of you, do the missions you were assigned in the meanwhile, and give me updates on that Eight Tails guy if you see him." His dark purple eyes were scanning around the room. Everyone was just shadows.

"We aren't all taking part in this attack on the Leaf?" Itachi's red sharingan eyes looked around the room.

"I just took into consideration that it's your home village, you wouldn't want to go back there right?" Pain responded. "Plus, I think I can handle this with Konan."

"We are close to getting all the tailed beasts, almost enough for our plans of world domination." The half black - half white man said.

"Indeed. The more missions we complete the more money we have to carry out our plans. Everyone is dismissed to do their assigned mission." Pain responded.

"All right, Kisame, let's go." Itachi suddenly vanished along with Kisame.

"Over and out." Hidan said as him and Kakuzu disappeared as well.

Deidara and the orange masked man also left, followed by the other Akatsuke members.

"Konan, we should get going. Our attack on the village is tomorrow." Pain said.

"Yes, let's go." Konan and Pain disappeared as well, leaving the room in complete darkness.

...

Back at the Leaf village, it was already around 5 PM. Naruto and Hinata had gotten back from their mission of delivering the scroll and we're headed to Tsunade's office for mission debriefing.

Naruto and Hinata were walking down the main streets of the Leaf towards the Hokage's office.

"Hey, Hinata?" Naruto turned his head towards her.

"Yes Naruto-kun?" She responded.

"Do you wonder who the person was to receive that scroll we delivered? Or if they even got it?" He asked.

"Well, Tsunade said it was a really important scroll, and I'm guessing the message inside was something really important for whoever received it. But I don't have a clue who could have received it." Hinata responded.

They were both walking up the steps to the Hokage's office. They got inside and knocked on the door.

"Come in!" Tsunade yelled.

"Hey granny Tsunade! We're back from the mission." Naruto said as he walked through the door.

"You delivered the scroll successfully I assume?" She raised an eyebrow and looked at the two of them.

"You bet! Say, who was that scroll for?" Naruto asked. Hinata looked down at her feet as to not look embarrassed.

"That's top secret Naruto, I can't tell you. All I can say is that it's and old acquaintance of mine." Tsunade replied. "You two did well, I'll call you if I have any other missions."

"Thanks granny Tsunade. See ya later!" Naruto walked out the room.

"Thank you.. Hokage-sama." Hinata bowed and follows Naruto out of the room.

...

A few hours passed by while Naruto and Hinata were relaxing in their apartment. Hinata was on the couch reading a book, and Naruto was sitting near the window staring outside.

"Man, it's been a while since we've seen any of our friends besides Sakura..." Naruto practically whispered it.

"We should plan a day out with everyone, maybe tomorrow if people aren't out in missions." Hinata suggested.

"Yeah, we can stop by tomorrow and see if anyone's available." Naruto laid back on the floor, staring at the ceiling. Storm clouds were gathering up outside the window. "For some reason I have a feeling something bad is going to happen, and soon."

"Like what?" Hinata looked over at him.

"I don't know, I just have this weird feeling inside of me. It could be nothing." Naruto closed his eyes for a few seconds.

It was a bit later in the evening already, around 7:00 pm. The sky was darker than usual because of the clouds, and it looked like it would storm any minute.

"I got an idea." Naruto said. "I think I have some tea or cocoa mix, we can boil some and watch a movie if you want to Hinata?"

Hinata blushed at Naruto's idea. "I-I think that's a great idea." She responded.

"Alright, what do you want? Tea or cocoa?" He got up from his position on the floor.

"Tea is fine, I'll look around for a movie to watch." Hinata got up as well.

"Alright, be back in a minute." Naruto got up and went into the kitchen to grab the hot drinks.

Hinata looked at the shelves Naruto had in the living room. She picked out a movie that caught her eye and popped it in.

The two enjoyed the night with warm drinks, a movie, and also a blanket covering the two of them. Hinata couldn't stop blushing throughout the whole movie as Naruto was close to her the whole time. He would rest his head on her shoulder every so often, almost as if he fell asleep.

The two eventually ended up falling asleep together on the couch.

...

Naruto woke up to a clear blue sky, light shining through the living room window. He was warm under the blanket, and very comfortable with Hinata practically laying on top of him. He gave her a small nudge to wake her up.

"Hinata..." He whispered. He shook her very lightly.

"Hm...? Wh-what time is it?" She slowly opened and rubbed her eyes.

Naruto glanced at the clock next to the tv. "It's almost 11, we slept for quite a while."

"Y-yeah, we did." Hinata yawned and blushed at how she was laying on top of Naruto. She began to sit up.

"If we want to go see some friends we should get going." Naruto suggested.

"I agree." Hinata replied.

The two of them took turns showering and getting dressed. They then ate breakfast and cleaned up a bit before leaving the apartment.

The two walked down the steps to the apartment and started towards the middle part of town.

"Who should we see first?" Hinata asked.

"Let's go to Sakura's, she'll be up by now. You should do the talking though, she'll punch me for bugging her early in the morning." Naruto laughed.

"Alright let's go." Hinata laughed too.

Hinata and Naruto arrived at Sakura's after a few minutes of walking. Naruto knocked on the door and Hinata stepped in front. Sakura came to the door.

"Oh, hey Hinata what are you doing here?" She asked.

"Um...well Naruto and I were wondering if you want to get together with some friends since we haven't seen everyone in a while. It would be nice to spend a day together like we used to do." Hinata responded.

"Oh! I almost didn't see you Naruto! And sure Hinata I'll come along, just give me a minute." Sakura went back inside to grab a few items and stepped outside.

"Let's go see if Guy's team is up! They'll probably be training right around now." Naruto suggested.

"Good idea." Sakura replied.

The three walked by the training fields and saw Lee, Tenten and Neji there sparring with each other. Guy was no where to be found.

"Hey!" Naruto shouted.

The three looked over in their direction.

"Naruto! Long time no see!" Lee waved and ran over to them. Neji and Tenten smiled and followed. "What's up?" Lee said as he reached Naruto and the others.

"We're planning to get together with all our friends and classmates since we haven't seen each other in a while. You guys in?" Naruto smiled at the three.

"Guy sensei did give us the day off today, I guess there's no harm in leaving training until later. What do you guys think?" Lee looked at Neji and Tenten.

"Sounds great." Neji responded.

"I'm in." Tenten responded too.

"Awesome!" Sakura chimed in. "Let's go get the others!"

The six of them stopped by Ino's family flower shop to pick up Ino. Then to Choji's and then Shikamaru's. Hinata then caught up with Shino and Kiba, her teammates and everyone was finally together again.

"What do you guys wanna do? We have all day." Kiba asked.

"How about shopping?" Ino suggested.

"I'm hungry so I could use some food." Choji said.

"Is that all you ever think about?" Ino responded.

"How about we browse some stores and shops for some fun and we can all meet up at the BBQ Restaurant in an hour?" Naruto suggested.

"Sounds good." Shikamaru said.

"I'm in." Choji responded.

"Me too!" Lee said.

The guys and girls split off into different groups and started heading towards some shops along the main streets of the Leaf village.

"Hey, what's with the big crowd?" Shikamaru pointed out a large crowd staring up at the sky. You could hear gasps coming from the people in it.

"I don't know, what are they looking at?" Kiba asked.

"Guys, look up there. Who is that...?" Neji stated up at the sky.

"What the hell?! Is he floating!" Naruto yelled.

Neji activated his Byakugan. "That person seems to have a large amount of chakra... What is he doing here?"

...

"Girls look up in the sky! Who's that?" Ino pointed up towards the floating man high in the sky.

"Is he wearing.. An Akatsuki coat?" Tenten asked. "This could mean trouble."

"Byakugan!" Hinata said quietly. "That man has lots of chakra... This is bad."

"I'll go warn Lady Tsunade as quick as I can! You guys stay here!" Sakura left off running towards the Hokage's building.

...

Up in the sky... Everything was so peaceful, so blue. The wind barely strong enough to carry leaves.

The sun was bright, no clouds in the sky. And it was warm, like a summer morning.

The man lifted his arms.

"Planetary devastation..."