"You want us to kill Rock's princess?" Kakashi asked, astounded that would be the only thing.

"Yes." Prince Kazaya confirmed.

"This is your only order."

"Yes."

Kakashi closed his eye in thought. Tsunade had said that they might demand something that would smear their hands in blood. However, Sakura had never told Tsunade the exact order that would be given. So Tsunade had no way of preparing him. Sakura had hestated. At first she had refused the mission, but upon asking a second time, she had responded with saying, only she could do it. Sakura was no longer here though. So that left someone else picking up her unfinished work. No, he thought. They relied too heavily on her. They made Sakura smear her hands while they stayed clean. Kakashi thought back to his and Tsunade's conversation.

"Sakura-chan actually hesitated on a S-rank mission?"

Tsunade took a sip of sake. "It doesn't sound like her at all does it?"

"Hm," Kakashi scratched his head. "Her only reason was only she could do it?"

"Hai."

"However," Tsunade took another sip.

"However?"

Tsunade looked at Kakashi deadly. It sent shivers down his spine.

"What?" He asked nervously.

"Sakura told me to give you a message, because she had a strong feeling she wouldn't be doing it. Sakura said I would probably decide on you then and she's probably right."

"What's the message?"

She looked him straight into his eyes. "Find the root before proceeding."

"The root?"

"You need to understand that, the princess of Rock is an old friend of Sakura's. To actually accept a mission that could make them enemies, Sakura must have known she wouldn't do it in the end."

"How could she know?'

"Sometimes, I think Sakura has a power of foresight."

Kakashi reopened his eye and looked at Prince Kazaya with a silent malice. He gulped nervously. It was a type of malice he had only felt once before. A flash of a girl came to mind. A deep regret restricted around his heart.

"We'll do it, but I do not condone this action."

"Then why do it?"

"We need that orb no matter what the cost."

Prince Kazaya closed his eyes in thought. "Please prepare rooms for them for the night."

"Of course, ouji-sama." Shinrai bowed to Kazaya before excusing all of them.

"How come you two are so close?"

"Naruto-san..." Yamato warned.

"It's okay." Shinrai chuckled. "Kazaya and I are best friends. We've been together since birth."

"Then you would know why ouji-sama would want hime-sama dead." Yamato commented.

Shinrai did not comment. He just kept walking down the large hallways. The group followed behind him with silence. A maid came their way. They all stopped walking. She bowed to Shinrai.

"Take them to their quarters." He turned and walked away.

"There's something going on, don't you think Kakashi?"

Kakashi turned to Sasuke smiling. "You think?"

"I think yo'u're keeping something from us too."

Kakashi chuckled nervously.

Kazaya turned to the door hearing a sharp knock. He bid whoever it was into his private quarters. Shinrai walked in and Kazaya smiled at his best friend. He smiled back at Kazaya. He took notice of the picture in Kazaya's hands.

"Why did you ask for her death?"

"You know why."

Shinrai looked down in sadness.

"I need you to go too."

"I know."

Kazaya stood and hugged Shinrai. "I'm sorry. I know how hard this will be for you."

"Kazaya-sama, I swore a blood oath to you. I swore to protect your life and happiness. If this will bring back your happiness, then let it be done."

Lightining striked across the sky with a loud thunderclap. Itachi rubbed his eyes with sleep. He looked at Sakura standing by the window. Rain was coming down hard. He was more worried about Sakura's expression. It looked like she was a world away.

"Summer storms." Itachi commented while wrapping the sheet around both of them.

Itachi could feel the goosebumps on Sakura's skin. Sakura blinked whatever it was away. She allowed herself to be pulled into Itachi's body more. Itachi sat on the window seat with Sakura inbetween his legs. Lightning streaked the sky again. Thunder came out in another loud burst.

"You know, they say it's dangerous to sit by a window during a lightning storm."

"Guess we'll die together then."

"Since when are you romantic?" Sakura smirked playfully.

Itachi placed his head onto her shoulder. "My eyes feel like they're on fire."

"Then rest them." Sakura turned around in his arms. She placed her hand over his eyes basically telling him to close them. Sakura untied one of the ribbons on her nightgown. "Do not take this off." Sakura tied it around his eyes. "Don't use your eyes until morning."

Itachi pulled Sakura against him. She placed her head on his shoulder.

"This feels strange."

"Maybe..."

"Maybe?"

"It's nothing. Just sleep."

Itachi pulled her closer. "What were you seeing?"

"Something that I never want to come to pass."

"Hm," Itachi began to fall asleep.

Sakura looked out the window, the summer storm was not loosing any of its malice. She didn't expect it to since the summer weather was clashing with the fall. Tomorrow would be the beginning of the new season. She spent one full season with the Akatsuki, with Itachi. Sakura closed her eyes and saw Kakashi and a group of Konoha shinobi standing over a bloody and dead Rock princess. Her eyes snaped open in horror. She covered her eyes, praying it would go away. Then a flash of red mangekyou sharingan eyes came to mind, and Sakura became haunted by Itachi and her choice. A decision she did not take lightly.

"What!? What do you mean we have to take him too?" Naruto pointed at Shinrai, while yelling at Kazaya.

Prince Kazaya nervously chuckled, but then his features became serious. "I need proof and a witness that she dies. You understand why I may not take your word for it?" Kazaya asked kakashi.

"I do." He replied while nodding his head.

"Good then Shinrai-san will keep me updated."

They all bowed to Prince Kazaya as he walked away with his council following him. Shinrai shook his head. He always told Kazaya that they were like little dogs always following him. Kakashi patted Shinrai on the shoulder to let him know that they were moving out. He nodded his head to show he understood. Shinrai didn't actually want to go, because once it happened, Kazaya would be at his weakest. Who knew what the council would propose to sway Kazaya over to their evil deeds. Shinrai had no doubt that they all had a hand in the reason Rock and Wind fought.

"Hey, what's wrong?"

"Huh?"

Shinrai snapped out of it to see Naruto staring directily at him, not to mention personal space. He just sighed and took a step back from Naruto.

"It's nothing." He reassured Naruto with a sad smile, who of course didn't look convinced. "Just when it comes to killing the princess, I will do it."

The look of determination made Kakashi realize that there was indeed a root to get to.

Itachi woke up to nothing but darkness. He seemed a bit alarmed at first until he remembered last night. He untied the ribbon and noticed it was black. Itachi didn't remember getting her a black nightgown. Sure, black would be good on her, but Itachi just never came across a sexy enough one. Itachi went to the bathroom to find Sakura just standing at the sink, fresh out of the shower and toothbrush in hand. She was beautifully naked and Itachi wanted her, but the vacant look told him it would be no fun.

"You're hair had grown a bit since you cut it."

Sakura snapped out of it. She turned to the doorway expecting to see him standing there, nothing but air. She looked to her other side to find Itachi standing there concentrating on her nightgown. Sakura sweatdropped seeing Itachi's look of hard concentration. Last night it looked sexy to him; this morning, depending who bought it, he needed to burn it.

"Sakura..." He growled.

"Tsuki."

Itachi tossed it to the side and Sakura couldn't believe how childish he was acting. Itachi saw her turn back to the sink and begin brushing her teeth. Wrapping his arms around her waist, Itachi rested his head on her shoulder. Sakura practically glared at the mirror when the action almost made her swallow toothpaste. Itachi smirked feeling her glare through her muscles.

"What?" She mumbled through the foam.

"Nothing." He mumbled while rubbing his eyes on her bare shoulder.

Sakura rinsed and turned around to Itachi who then preceeded by resting on her breasts. Sakura shook her head. Itachi was a childish pervert.

"Get off of me."

"Why do you want to be on top next time?"

Sakura smacked his head. "Baka."
Itachi stood up straight and Sakura could see his playful smirk. She just shook her head again and walked out of the bathroom. Itachi intently watched her dress. He walked over and touched her back before she slipped on her shirt. He traced the longest scar on her back. Itachi felt Sakura shiver under his touch. He took notice of a faint mark going around her neck. It was alrmost invisible to the naked eye. His jaw clenched in anger. Sakura turned her head and looked at his angry expression when he touched her neck.

"What?"

"Who...?"

Sakura turned her head back to forward and finished putting her shirt on. Her eyes got a vacant stare in them.

"It was my first mission and my Anbu tearm had been taken out. It was a simple task of helping out. I was being escorted because I had just passed the Chunnin exam, and we had no data on the enemy. They turned out to be powerful Sound nin looking for a holy scroll. They made easy work of the Anbu team. They tied my own ribbon around my neck. I was saved by Temari-san's team, who was sent by the Kazekage."

Itachi hugged her to his body. "Are they dead?"

"No."

The Konoha team, plus one extra memeber, were sitting for lunch. Well Kakashi and Shinrai were sitting, Naruto and Sai were at it again while this time, Yamato was judging. Sasuke was off to the side. Kakashi and Shinrai were eating slowly.

"Why did you request to kill her?"

Shinrai's spoon stopped short to his mouth. He was about to answer when they heard a large boom. They both looked over to Sai and Naruto. One of Naruto's shadow clones exploded one of Sai's art illusions. Naruto appeared behind Sai and hit him. Sai turned out to be a clone too. He was replaced by a log. Sai gave up his position when he shot shurikens at what he thought was Naruto. He turned out to be another shadow clone. Sai tsked in annoyance. He looked up hearing the rustling of leaves. Naruto came at him from above. Both boys crashed to the floor with their kunais aggressively clashing against each other. Sai used his legs to get leverage. He pushed Naruto up against a tree. Naruto used the tree to push back. Once he got enough room, Naruto flipped over Sai and did a round house kick which sent Sai across the small clearing.

They all stopped hearing a twig snapped. Everyone quickly moved into defensive position but the two still eating. The others sweatdropped seeing them resume eating. The enemy was probably thrown off too. Kakashi and Shinrai's message was obviously, you can handle this. Naruto tossed a kunai at where the noise came from.

"So you were about to say?"

"Right," Just then a group of hooded figures came out. "Anyways, Hime-sama's death should just be by my hand."

Naruto knocked one fo the guys back.

"Why?"

Sasuke broke the nose of another.

"When we were younger..."

Sai kicked one into a tree.

"Yes?" Kakashi sighed seeing Shinrai's conecntrated look. "In truth, I will not proceed until we have all the facts."

Yamato threw two others across the field.

"Why?" Shinrai questioned in surpsie.

Naruto and Sasuke tied the men up.

"I like to know how deep we're going before staining my hands."

Shinrai's eyes widened in surprise.

"Oi," Naruto called. "What do we do with these guys?"

Kakashi and Shinrai joined the others. Kakashi unmasked one of the men.

"Rock!" Shinrai exclaimed in surprise.

"Why are you so angry?" Sakura questioned.

"I'm not!" Itachi threw another kunai into the dummy.

Sakura sighed. He could have fooled her. She watched him rub his eyes again and Sakura became irritated.

"Itachi-san."

Itachi instantly stopped hearing the cold tone and added suffix to his name. He turned to face a very annoyed Sakura. He wasn't sure why she was angry, just sure he could feel it. Itachi knew not to play with her with that tone. It kind of irritated him though that she was mad and he didn't know why. He shook his head, because that was a woman for you. Itachi walked over to Sakura.

"What?"

Sakura's eyes narrowed hearing his irritation, and Itachi mentally berated himself for not keeping his cool. Deidara, Sasori, and Kisame were making their way towards them.

"I have a bet for you."

Everyone's ears perked in interest. Sakura should know better than to bet against Akatsuki. After all, they were all annoyingly perfect in almost anything, especially one named Uchiha Itachi.

"What are Rock nin doing here?"

Sasuke smacked Naruto across the head. "Dobe."

"Teme!"

Yamato held Naruto back by the collar.

"We're near Rock border Dickless." Sai commented matter-of-fact like.

"You cocky son of a ..."

"Anyways," Kakashi interrupted Naruto. "Why are they so far out, and in Wind country no less."

"A good question," Shinrai said, while he kicked on the the men." Hey, you heard us, so answer already."

He groaned. "I'm not answering Wave bastards."

"Oi,"Naruto shouted. "We're Konoha!" Naruto brandished his headband. "Ko-no-ha."

"Then why are you with him? Is he not Hanryo Shinrai, Taka Kazaya's right hand?" Another piped in.

"He is, and we have our reasons." Kakashi answered. "So back to why you're here."

"We don't have to answer to you."

"Oh?" Kazaya pulled on a metal string that was wrapped around both his fists. "You do know why Wind is number one in retrieving information don't you?"

The Rock nin all gulped nervously. Naruto scratched his head in confusion.

"I don't."

Everyone turned to Naruto with large eyes. Sasuke smacked his forehead, and Kakashi made a mental note to teach Naruto another thing. Shinrai smirked evilly. He wrapped the wire around the neck of one of the men. His comrads began to struggle against their restraints to no avail. Shinrai pulled so hard that the wire began to cut the skin. Blood slowly ran down his neck.

"Stop!" One finally cracked. "I'll tell you."

Shinrai released his hold.

"Masochistic bastards," the man bit out.

"Well?"

"Uragirimono-sama sent us to find out what Konoha shinobi wanted with Wind. If they were planning an alliance, then he was going to null the peace treaty with Konoha and start a war."

No one expected Shinrai's next move. He abruptly punched the squealer.

"That isn't that bastard's decision. It's the Hime-sama's. Where's your loyalty?"

'A root indeed.' Kakashi thought.

Sakura stood in the middle of the training ground. Several obstacles surrounded her in every direction. She was currently keeping her eye on a blindfolded Itachi. Deidara, Sasori, and Kisame were sitting on the wooden walkway watching. A wood door slid open and Tsuki walked out with a tray of tea and dango. Itachi walked into another wooden pole. It sent the three men snickering. They instantly stopped feeling the rise of blood lust. Sakura just sighed

and snapped her fingers to catch Itachi's attention. Itachi was allowed to use his hands as a guide but not his eyes. He followed the sound just for him to run into another pole, then he tripped on a rope. The guys burst out laughing. Itachi tore off the blindfold in time to see Sakura throw one of his kunais at the guys.

"Why is he doing this anyways Cherry Blossom?"

Sakura ignored Sasori and sat in Itachi's lap. He got a little turned on thinking they were going to have sex in front of everyone. He was sadly disappointed when Sakura retied the blindfold around his eyes. She leaned in to whisper in his ear. Itachi was surprised at the desperation in her voice.

"Please, do this for me. Don't take it off."

Itachi just sqeezed her thigh in response. He felt her get up and move away. She clicked her tongue to alert him that she was back in position. Itachi stood and tried again. He listened for her snap and tried to get what was around him.

"Oi, Cherry Blossom?"

Itachi tripped.

"What?" Sakura snapped.

"Why is he doing this?"

"To get stronger," and to do it as many times in any position that he wanted. Sakura sweatdropped remembering how easy it was to get him to agree. If she won, Itachi was not allowed to use his eyes for the rest of the week.

"Itachi-san is so weak, yeah!" Deidara screamed.

Itachi growled in annoyance. He couldn't concentrate, and he was about to loose the chance of any wild sex.

"You're hour is almost up Itachi-kun." Sakura's voice dripped with so much sweetness, everyone shivered, including Sakura. "Okay, that was too much like someone."

"Sakura?"

"Yeah?"

"Never."

"Yeah."

"So Uchiha, guess you follow all your woman's demands."

Sakura noticed he was about to kill something and decided to intervene.

"Deidara-san, Sasori-san, Kisame-san," Sakura smirked and all three men looked at her confused. "Do you have the confidence to do better?"

That's when everything snapped. No one should ever question a man's pride, expecially Akatsuki men.

"Are you sure he'll come?" Yamato loooked over at Shinrai.

He nodded. "He gave these orders without Hime-sama's consent. So if they don't return, Uragirimono-san will definitely panic. Unnerved traitors are the easiest to fool."

"Why do you care so much about Rock?" Sasuke questioned sensing something amiss.

Shinrai didn't respond back. Just thenaa cloaked figure came into view. Shinrai recognized his chakra signature and immediately attacked. The man was taken by surprise. Shinrai was pummelling in Uragirimono's face as Kakashi pulled him off. Sasuke kicked him back on the ground when he tried to get up.

"Don't think about it." His red sharingan scared the shit out of Uragirmono.

"Calm down." Kakashi tried to calm Shinrai.

Shinrai turned and looked at Uragirimono venoumously. "You are as black as your name!"

"Dude, what is your deal?" Naruto asked scratching his head.

Kakashi looked at Shinrai's face. He was definitely keeping something in. A something that he probably kept in far too long. Uragirimono now took this chance to try and divide the team. He sneered in triupmh.

"It probably has to deal with that little sexy wife of yours."

Shinrai tried to get at him again. Kakashi held him back.

"If you ever do anything to Yuu, I will kill you!"

"So?" Sai questioned.

"Yuu-sama is the second heiress to Rock. Soon she'll be dead."

That's when something inside Shinrai snapped. A white chakra released from Shinrai's body and exploded.

Kazaya sat at his desk holding onto one of the many picture frames. This one was a precious one. A time when they all were together and happy. Kazaya thought back to about two years ago. The day an old friend came for a secret visit. He found her standing over Shinrai.

"Sakura-chan? What are you doing to Shin-kun?"

Kazaya rushed over but was pushed back by a wave of chakra. He stood helpless as Sakura continued to do something to his best friend. Kazaya saw a white seal on his forehead disappear. Sakura stood and looked at him.

"You are his caretaker Kazaya-sama. Protect him with your life, and do not let anyone cause him great emotional stress."

"Why what will happen?" Kazaya's voice quivered with worry.

"The seal will break and many people will come for him."

"Why?"

Kazaya opened his eyes and exited the memory. He prayed this mission wasn't too hard.

"Forgive me Sakura-chan."

Kazaya placed his head on the picture of his childhood.

Sakura smirked at her handiwork. All four men were walking or trying to walk around the area blindfolded. Sakura sat in the middle with Tsuki enjoying a cup of tea. Sasori and Deidara just ran into each other, Kisame tripped, and Itachi finally made it into the middle. Tsuki clapped her hands. He smirked in triumph.

"The bet ended three hours ago." Sakura took another sip and Itachi's lips grew into a grim frown.

"Kuso..." He mumbled.

Just then Sakura felt it. A large chakra wave. Sakura quickly stood and faced the direction where Wind and Rock resided. Everyone took off their blindfolds feeling it too. Even Tsuki felt it.

"What was..." Sasori started.

"That, yeah?"

Itachi walked over to Sakura and he was the only one that caught what she said.

"Shin-kun."

"What the hell was that?"

"Not now Naruto-kun." Kakashi ordered while slinging Shinrai's arm around his shoulder. "Yamato-san grab that bastard. Boys carry the prisoners."

"Why?" Naruto asked.

"We need to get out of here. Any smart shinobi would know to find the source of that power, and try to obtain it. I have no doubt several shinobi will be here soon. We need to escape."
They all instantly began tree hopping. A few yards out and passed the Rock border, Shinrai began to come around. Kakashi located a good hiding area. The group dropped down into it. Shinrai groaned in pain. Uragirimono was now gagged and tied up. The other prisoners had fainted scared. Kakashi noticed the broken kanji character on his forehead. It lifted and faded, no longer having any effect.

"What happened?"

"You don't remember?" Kakashi was surprised.

Shinrai looked at him confusion hearing the surprise in his voice.

"Should I?"

"I would if I had that much power." Yamato commented.

Shinrai looked at his hands in confusion. His powers wouldn't be enough to astound them. He wasn't that vain. However he could feel it. A new raw power was moving throughout his body. It felt like it was changing him, like something was beginning to grow inside his body.

"Shinrai-san."

He turned to Kakashi.

"I was told by someone close to me to root out the problem before preceeding."

"Root out?"

"Whatever happened between Prince Kazaya, yourself, and the Hime-samas of Rock is the source. I need to know."

Shinrai looked defeated. "Everything would be fine she said."

They looked at him in confusion. Before anything else could happen, a gentle voice called out.

"Shin-kun!"

Everyone turned to see two young women standing close by. One of them was younger by a year or two. They were almost identical with their long wavy brown hair and green eyes. Their eyes were as deep as a forest. The older one was taller by a few inches. Their clothes were too nice to be regular citizens. The younger one had tears in her eyes and her hands covered her mouth in disbelief. A beautiful diamond ring and gold wedding band sat on her left hand. She rushed forward and hugged Shinrai. She looked him over. He was tall and lean like always, and his brown hair still fell in front of his stunning blue eyes.

"Shin..." She put her head into his shoulder and cried.

He hugged back with a crashing force. "Yuu..."

"Shin-kun?" The older sibling called out.

Shinrai's eyes snapped open and he remembered Kazaya. He gently pushed Yuu back and looked at her with a deep sadness, probably as deep as her eyes.

"Shin...?"

In an instant, Shinrai got up and pinned the older girl to the tree with his sword at her neck.

"Nasake-sama, Yuu-chan, forgive me."

"Wait Shin-kun!" Yuu called out in alram.

"Shinrai."

Thw sword stopped short on its decent on her neck. He had stopped on impulse.

"Shinrai," He looked at Nasake's determined expression. "If I die, it will be by his hand."

"Sakura." She turned to Itachi. "Come to bed."

Sakura walked away from the window and to the bed. Itachi wrapped his arms around her waist. Sakura finally noticed the missing blindfold.

"Itachi, our bet..."

"I know." He buried his head into her hair. "If I can't see you for a full week, at least allow me tonight."

"Hm." Sakura responded drifting into sleep's oblivion.

"Sakura? Who is Shinrai?"

"A most precious person."

Sakura missed Itachi's eyes bleed red.

A Dream Of Days Long Since Passed:

flamie: Because it's just a side story to Blood of the Cherry Blossom. The story continues in the main one. Yeah. Thanks for reviewing.

Julie: Haha! Too bad he couldn't stay cute eh? Thanks for the review.

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Blood of the Cherry Blossom:

Chapter 1:

koolerthancool: Haha! Is it? I know people don't like me leaving every chapter on a hang note/cliff hanger you know?
Anime: That's because you like to toy with our emotions.
Sorry. Anyways, thanks for reviewing.

Lizz: Thanks and don't worry I'm not discontinuing it right now. So enjoy it while it lasts just in case.

Chapter 2:

Kiri:You're reviewing for Chapter 12 at Chapter 2? (laughs) Okay! Thanks for the support though.

Chapter 5:

Lots2Luv: Haha! Well I'm jealous of alot of people's writing style. Mine isn't that good. It's all over the place and when I look back I notice alot of mistakes. Anyways, thanks for the review.

Chapter 6:

kattylin: I updated. Whoa all the way back at 6?
Manga: You've really updated then.
Yeah... Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Chapter 10:

kattylin: ...I did update. Chapter 11 should have been up at the time right?
Manga: Maybe they read it and just decided to put their review in 10.
Maybe, thanks for reading and reviewing.

The Norwegian Dragon: Sorry it took me so long to reply to these reviews. And I guess since Tsunade didn't let him go it's not suicide now is it? Kinderegg sounds tasty. Anyways thanks for reviewing.

Chapter 11:

O.O: Okay I will. Thanks for the review.

Aisu Tenshi: Me glad. I will try. Thanks for reviewing.

Auel Nader: I'm going to update once a month on the 25th unless something happens. Like last month I got so sick I couldn't sit, so yeah... See you next time right?

brittness18: Because she keeps sleeping?
Manga: Probably because you keep hurting her.
I do not!
Anime: Take a look back.
...HOLY CRAP! I'm sorry Sakura!
Manga: Baka.
Anime: Thanks for reading and reviewing.

cherryblossom222: ...Why are you two loaning yourselves out to inspire other people BUT NOT THE PERSON WHO MADE YOU?
Anime: Hehe (scratches head)
Manga: (scoffs) Get over it.
Horrible... Thanks for the reviewing. You can take them if you want.
Anime & Manga: (jaw drop)

Dark-Anime-Gurl: Glad it's long enough for you. I think I'm unconsciously making them a bit shorter. (cuts eyes to side) Thanks for reviewing.

Divaga1: Thank you for reviewing.

divagal1: (big eye pop) I forgot to describe him?! Do we really need to know. (glares at Fujiwaru)
Anime: Yes.
Manga: Don't complain just do it.
Fine... (sighs) See you next time. Thanks for the review.

fightinsurfgrl: Haha! Well I'm better now so hopefully if I ever get another horrible review like that again, I'll be okay. Thanks for the support.

Heartless Ghost: No, Sakura's just exhausted and blood loss obviously from Chapter 13. Haha, a sexy Itachi... (snickers)
Anime: (glomps Itachi)
I'm much better now. And you're review did cheer me up greatly so thank you. Thanks for the support and review.

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Hiro the Wolf: Thank you. To tell you the truth, I'm not delusional, I was expecting a lot of criticism for this note but nothing but support. So thank you again. And thanks for finally reviewing.

it's mediocre: ...I think I've addressed you enough in the warning/Chapter 12. I have since moved on and deemed it useless to waste time on someone as ungrateful, rude and biter as you.

kane: Thanks for the review.

kattylin: That happens to me too. (glares) That and I have alot of stuff taking up space on my poor computer. I run it down. Thanks for taking the trouble to pm me just to review.

krista: ...Do I seriously need to reply to this one?

MidnightMoon93/ Kawaii Kyuubi-chan: No this is not a crossover, Two the universe of the four gods is a book in Fushigi Yugi. Three the four gods Suzaku, Seiryu, Genbu, and Byakko originated in China I believe. Anyways the four gods did not originate in Fushigi Yugi. Watase-sensei just borrowed them for her story. Anyways, thanks for the review.

MistressBlossom: Obviously you can see I didn't update then. mainly, because, I'm trying to update on the 25th. I'm just trying to get on a schedule. (sigh) Yeah right. Anyways, thanks for the review.

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NightmareSlave/ LadySerenade: Haha! I didn't tell you to blow off your chores. (stares)
Manga: You didn't tell them not to either.
...It's not my fault! I have to stop at one point. (shrugs) Thanks for the review.

SachiruNatsu: Glad someone understands that I have no spell check. And to be truthful, I write this as it comes. (shrugs) Sorry? About the story, it's all good. I'm fine now no need to worry. Thanks for reviewing.

Sakura0890: Again? I don't think she healed his eyes before. Did she?
Anime & Manga: (shrugs)
Don't you read?!
Anime: No, it's rubbish.
Manga: I have to keep an eye on Anime all the time.
Manga I understand, but Anime!
Anime: What?
(sighs) Nevermind. Thanks for reviewing.

SaRaH13WV: Yeah... Hachiko told me that too...
Manga: Then it's true.
(shrugs shoulders)
Manga: Right...
Anime: (snickers) Thanks for reading and reviewing.

sasukegrl: I'm still going for now. And that story all my anger is gone now so I'm good. I appreciate the support. Thanks for the review.

shadow miko: Haha! You thought it was brilliant?
Anime: Delusioned.
What did I tell you about calling the fans delusioned?
Anime: They must be to read your stories.
Manga! Deal with Anime now.
Manga: Anime come.
Anime: Okay!
(sighs) Handful. Anyways thanks for the review.

Shinobi Darkbeak: Whoa (big eye pop) This was from back in December for Christmas?
Anime: That's horrible.
Leave me alone.
Manga: You should respond back sooner.
(sulks) You're so cruel.
Manga: Whatever.
Anime: Thanks for the review.

shirley: Ahaha! I will get to writing more lemons when I can get to it. And as for the timeline it's like just about three months, not too much. PLus it doesn't help when she uses it all whenever it starts coming back. Thanks for reviewing.

Siy: I've gotten over it don't worry. I don't care anymore. (smiles) See you next time, thanks for the review.

SweetAssassin: I guess he can? (big eye pop) Weird huh?
Anime: You wrote it that way.
I know. Thanks for the review.

Uchiha Jennifer-Both/Vu's Are Computer Freaks.I'm 1: Thanks for reviewing.

Ur2tRoUbLeSoMe90: Thanks for the review.

Virginia-Lauren: Could I what? It's fine what did you want me to do?

XUchihaSakuraX: You're going to eat my face... Freak. Haha. But you're always thrrowing monkeys at me.
Anime: Maybe she really likes monkeys.
Maybe, I think it's because she's bored all the time.
Manga: Like all the time.
Yeah. Anyways, glad to see you. Thanks for reviewing.

xXxLuna-the-ChosenxXx: Like I'm trying to get it out there, I'll update the 25th of every month unless something happens. Thanks for reviewing.

Chapter 12:

O.O: Well no need to be depressed since I updated and are continuing. Thanks for the support.

aijinmegami: ...I think you're angry. Just let it all out! (laughs)
Anime: (shakes head) You are a sad disappointing person.
...shut up. I'm glad you agree with me, and yeah I was a little worried about deletion. And don't worry about signing in, you've signed in before, I remember.
Anime: Well that's nice.
(nods) Thanks for the support.

Aisu Tenshi: Well no need to be upset huh? Since I continued. Thanks for the support.

Akiru chan: Thank you, you really lifted my spirits. (scratches head) Writing OCs was never really hard for me. (shrugs shoulders) Is it really that hard? Well once again thank you for supporting me, and if you want to give a speech do it! Yeah!

Ayla: Don't worry I'm still continuing. I'm also totally fine now, so no worries. Thanks for the support.

AzureHearts: Haha! I shall pass it onto her. Thanks for the support. I love you at the moment, you're so going to make Hachi blush.

BAH! BAH!: Haha! Thank you. I love the support I've been getting it.

CelestialElegy: Hachiko? Yes, she's my doggy. The gods are used in Japanese mythology, but I think they originated in China. I decided not to quit this time because this is actually my longest running and most work put into story EVER! Well... for now... Thanks for supporting me.

Claire: Um... could you get up off your knees? It's kind of embarrassing. (scratches cheek)
Anime: Pfft. Your story is pathetic.
(throws ball at Anime's head) Anyways, thanks for the support.

crystal-gundam: Sorry for scaring you. Anyways, I love Tsuki too! Thanks for supporting me.

Dark-Anime-Gurl: January 20th is penquin day? Seriously? Anyways, I'll let hachiko know of your thanks. Thanks for the support.

fightinsurfgrl: Can you be my bodyguard too? Thanks for the support and offer to defend me.

gaarasgrl99: Thanks for the support and review.

heartlessoul: Thanks. I appreciate it.

I play wid fir3: COOKIES! ...I'll make sure Hachiko gets... at least... one...
Manga: Really?
Yeah...
Anime: Liar!
...Nuh-uh. Anyways, thanks for the support.

I want to see you fly: (hides behind Manga) Save me.
Manga: (sighs) Authoress?
Yeah?
Manga: They won't actually do it.
Anime: (raises hand) I vote that they do.
(cries) Haters! Anyways, I'm not stopping because I would probably beat myself up you know? Anyways, thanks for the support and this story can't be the best you ever read. There are alot of other better authors. Thanks for reviewing.

I-ARE-COOL: Haha. You all really brightened my day. I've been cautious about reading the reviews after that note, but you all are nothing but supportive. So thank you.

JuJu-Bean!: Okay, I will tell Hachiko. (snickers) She's going to blush. (laughs evilly)
Manga: (stares)
What?
Manga: Evil. (walks away)
Huh... Anyways, thanks for the support.

Julie: Anime: Mine! (glomps Itachi plushie)
(sweatdrops) Um... (coughs) Please excuse my very weird... muse. Freak. Anyways, I'm still going on for now. Thanks for the support.

Kage No Sa: No, as of right now, I am not discontinuing it. Thanks for the support.

Keyda841: I should stop taking anonymous reviewers, that way I can flame them! (laughs evilly)
Anime: (cough)
Right, back to the point. Thanks for the support.

koolerthancool: Well you just made my day list! And don't worry I'll make sure Hachiko gets this. You'll make her tail wag a mile a minute. (snickers) Thanks for the support.

Krimskii- Jins Lady: Haha! You're a huggable person huh?
Anime: I want to hug!
Authoress and Manga: (sweatdrop)
Anime: What?
Authoress and Manga: Nothing.
Anime: Uh-huh.
Anyways, thanks for the support. Ciao!

krista: But you do have some. (sighs) To be expected from you of course.

Lindon: Oh? I wasn't discontinuing it yet. You're review is a little confusing but I think I get it. Thanks for the support.

Miaka Akito: Aww!
Anime: (scoffs)
(kicks Anime)
Manga: (watches Anime & Authoress scuffle) So... (sighs) Thanks for supporting Authoress. I need to break this up now.

Missing'Nin'Akiko: Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

mmmmmmmm: Thank you for the support. I really appreciate it.

Ninja of the Mist: You apologize A LOT! (laughs) Don't worry about it. I like people like you wasting my time. I'm sorry about your story though. Yeah and, you really helped me prepare myself for someone to trash me again, but everyone has been nothing but nice, so thank you.

Pineapple Fizz: Haha! Flame bastards! That's true, if they were being forced, I don't think the person making them read it would let them flame. Especially if they're bound. (snickers)
Anime & Manga: (sweatdrops and looks at each other)
And (sweatdrops) sorry about the OOC... I'll let Hachiko know you're thanks. Thanks for the support!
Anime: Weird?
Manga: Yeah.

Runlittlepiggy: What's IC? Also, would you like a cameo part in the fic? I'm sure I can poke you in somewhere as something.
Manga: (shakes head)
Leave me alone I'm having fun.
Manga: Obviously!
(laughs) Thanks for the support.

SachiruNatsu: I would so love a block list, but it couldn't work without they're real penname. I should probably just stop accepting anonymous reviews.
Anime: Ya think?
But I get a lot of nice anonymous reviews too...
Anime: (shakes head) Sad person...
Shut up! Anyways, thanks for the support.

Sakura and Itachi Forever/ ItaSaku BanKag: Thank you, and I updated! Yay! Thanks for the support.

sakura59515: You haven't been reviewing?! (big eye stare) Okay... (coughs) Somehow, I'm sad now.
Manga: (pats back)
Anime: She's sad again?
Manga: Yeah.
Anime: Comes in spurts.
Manga: (nods)
Anyways, thanks for the support! (waves)

Sakurafan207: It's not over...

SaRaH13WV: Haha! Some people do like to read the review reply section.
Manga: People who only want to see us.
Anime: Us!
(glares) Right... Anyways, those people seem to forget that half the fanfics on the site do not follow the original work for a reason. Like how many people use different seasonings on chicken!
Manga: Bad analogy.
Yeah, anyways hang in there just like I am. Thanks for the support.

sasukegrl: Hehe! I'll let Hachiko you'll grateful.
Manga: You should just let this story die.
NO! ... maybe... NO!
Anime: Can't you ever make up your mind?
Not really. Thanks for the review.

shadow miko: Haha! I updated! i'm not going to discontinue it right now. Thanks for the support.
Anime: Discontinue... discontinue... discontinue...
Authoress & Manga: (stares at Anime)
Anime: Discontinue... discontinue... discontinue...
Um...
Manga: No.
Okay. See ya later.

Shinimegami-Of-Akatsuki: (laughs) Will you be my bodyguard? And the 'oh Great One', there are plenty of better ones. But thank you for defending me and supporting me.

Shinobi Darkbeak: Haha! Yeah. I don't really like to leave my stories discontinued. If I don't get to them. I will finish them when I'm done with the ones calling my most immediate attention. I think you also might have some issues with flamers. I'm sorry you got such a bad flame on your first fic. That must have been discouraging too. You should still finish the second one because you'll just be glad it's totally done you know? I'm just going to ignore them and continue because this is about me not them you know? Anyways, thanks for the support!

siiy: Thanks for the support, but isn't my story OOC? (big eye stare)
Manga: Are you being mean?
No, not at all. I was just asking.
Anime: Mean!
No! Ignore them. So thanks for reviewing but didn't you spell your own penname wrong? I thought it was siy not siiy. Oh well, if you're going with that now, okay.

Sonic Rage: Well I have more reviews now. Evil flamers!
Anime: Don't mind the Authoress. She gets depressed easily.
Leave me alone. I just can't take it when it comes to this story.
Manga: Blood and tears?
Oh yeah, anyways thanks for the support. I really appreciate it.

squirrely domination/ Sesshomarus Baka: Well, I'm not mad anymore. After that post of anger, I actually felt a lot better I'm honored that I get you that excited about my story.
Anime: Delusioned.
Anime, don't make me attack you. Anyways, thanks for the support.

The Norwegian Dragon: Yeah... Sorry... temporarily lost my sanity. Got it back now. Moving on. Thanks for the support.

TheVampireLordWillRiseAgain: Um... it's okay now so you can calm down. I'm not discontinuing it yet and thanks for saying it's one of your faves. Thanks for the support.

tuyamino: I will make sure Hachiko gets your thanks. I do have to apologize though. Because I'm grounded, I snuck on the computer and printed out the reviews so I could write the responses to them. Unfornately, you got printed out with the person that caused this uproar in our happy abode. So sorry on my behalf, and thanks for the support.

Ur2tRoUbLeSoMe90: ...I don't think you ever did. Believe me, my brain has a list of reviewers to watch out for. You are not on it. I do recognize you as a regular though. Yay! Thank you for the support.

Wolf-Lover-4-Ever: Haha! I busted out laughing after reading this.
Anime: Apologize.
Why?
Manga: Heartattack.
Oh. Right... really sorry there. Thanks for the support.

yuuyami: Haha! I'm make sure Hachiko knows. And... (bangs head repeatedly) I just remembered you made me feel depressed. Sorry if I stole your ideas! (sulks in corner) Thank you for the support... (hides in closet)

Chapter 13:

Angiechan101: Thank you.

Anime Angel Goddess: Well you'll have to wait until the next chapter or this one that this response is in.
Manga: You're going to confuse them.
... I know. (glares into space)
Anime: Baka.
Rude. Thanks for the review.

Blood-Stained-Cherry-Blossoms: Okay. Thanks for the review.

blossom-geisha: Okay. Will do. Thanks for reviewing.

cherryblossom222: Haha. Thanks for the review.

DarklingLinny: Haha! Thanks. I appreciate the review too.

Divagall: Yeah. Here it is and thanks for reviewing.

dragongirl92: Thanks for taking the time to review.

fightinsurfgrl: DON'T DIE I NEED REVIEWERS AND READERS! It's already becoming smaller and smaller. Anyways, thanks for the review.

firerose13: ...I'll let Hachiko know of your... sentiments. It's just that you might scare her.
Manga: And you don't?
Shut up! I didn't ask you for your opinion.
Anime: Authoress is so cruel.
Shut up! Thanks for the support.

flamie: Okay? Thanks for reviewing.

Hao'sAnjul: Okay. Thanks for the support.

Heavens Angel: I'm working hard on it. Thanks for replying back. I guess?

insanedarkangel: Um... Yeah... You sent me your new email but I hate you break it to you. I didn't get it. And you disabled your private messages so anyways, this was the only way to get back to you. Yeah...

Julie: Anime, Authoress, & Manga: Duckyness...
Um...
Anime: Yeah...
Manga: Right.
Thanks for the review!

kitagal: I appreciate the compliment. Sorry the chapter came out late. Thanks for reviewing.

kougraness: I'm getting stronger since everyone has been nothing but supportive. Thanks for the review and support.

krista: ... I'm just confused and speechless.

masaaki: Thank... you?

Lots2Luv: (sigh) I'm trying to tell you people the four gods did not originally come from Fushigi Yugi. Nevermind. (bangs head) Thanks for the review anyways.

loveitachisakura: Okay. I'll working on it. Calm down! Thanks for reviewing though.

mak0-ch1: Hachiko is the name of a dog that showed great loyalty to his master even after his master passed away. Ai Yawaza uses the name Hachiko for one of her main characters named Nana, because she reminds the other character of a puppy dog. Thus this came to be and this is how my puppy came to get her name, because she's so attention needing. Anyways, krista who magically turned to mak0-ch1 by pixie dust, you've turned nicer. Later. Thanks for letting me know and reviewing.

Makaimaru: Are we talking about me being a perv?
Anime: Or Jiriya?
Anyways, about the advice I would really need to read you stuff. And the stories that you have up, the pairings I'm turned off by. Anyways, the best advice I can possibly give you is just write whatever comes to mind and then go from there. Thanks for reviewing though.

Missing'Nin'Akiko: Haha. Sorry I put it out late. Thanks for reviewing.
Anime: It's because she's lazy.
Whatever.

reader-not-a-reviewer: Well, yeah they'll go to rock and try to kill the princess but that's I'm I'm saying. You're ideas aren't bad though. Just not what I'm planning right now... hehe... Anyways thanks for the input and review.

Runlittlepiggy: Well you enjoyed the name.
Anime: You're lazy.
Leave me alone.
Manga: No, she's crazy. She named an inanimate object.
...leave me alone. Thanks for the review.

SaRaH13WV: I can. Thanks for the review. Wait... Aren't you supposed to be banned from reading this?
Anime: I thought so.
(big eye pop) What are you doing? Oh well thanks again.

Sasuke-Sakura-14: Thanks for the review.

sasukegrl: Haha! Like I told another reviewer. I can wait. Anyways, thanks for reviewing and glad you enjoy the relationship. They're funny to write.

Scarlett Fear: Thanks.

Shinobi Darkbeak: Ok, I will. Thanks for the review.

SHiRLEYgoRAWR: ...Lots of questions.
Manga: ...lots of questions.
Anime: ...lots and lots of questions.
Anyways, she's going to eat his eyes. (laughs) And if I answer all your questions then there's nothing to look forwards to. Also, I'm sure if you put your mind to it, you can write something better than even me. Thanks for the review.

tuyamino: The Tori-chan this is going over well.
Manga: It's a shocker.
Rude. Thanks for the compliment. Thanks for the review.

UchihaLovesMe: There you are. I was looking for you. Anyways thanks for the review. (snickers) Maybe I'll make her kill him. (laughs evilly)
Anime: Have you snapped again?
(shrugs) Would that be okay?
Manga: Finish the next chapter first.
(sigh) I'm going to die.

Yumi-Takekawa: I'll try my best. Thanks for reviewing.

Cherry Blossom Christmas:

Celtic oak58: Um... Don't die! I need readers and reviewers!
Anime: Haha! They died from how bad it was.
Manga: You okay?
I hate Anime. Anyways, thanks for reviewing. And she found you!

Sweet-Tradgidie: Haha! Well I'm glad it rocked your sox. Thanks for reviewing.