Tari: Well the votes say . . . 2 for Kakuzu-san, 3 for Fishy-chan, 4 for Hidan-san, 3 for Deidara-kun, 8 for Tobi-kun, and 11 for Itachi-kun!!! So take it away!

Itachi: . . . .

Tari: What?!?!?!

Itachi: How dare you write this crap about me?

Tari: Well . . . um, blame Queen of the Bobs!!! She got me to like ItaSaku more than SasuSaku!!!

Itachi: You expect me to fall in love with a little girl, five years younger than me. That's pedophile.

Tari: . . . At least say the disclaimer.

Itachi: (sighs) Tari-chan doesn't own Naruto . . . or me.

'Sakura's or anyone's thoughts'

'Inner Sakura or Sasuke'

'Flashbacks, Black Zetsu, or anything written'

Sa-ku-ra is coming to town

Sakura yawned and stretched her arms out causing her to fall over on the floor. She rubbed her eyes and dragged herself off of the floor. She sighed and trudged over to the door. Before getting the opportunity to run into it, it opened.

Instead, she ran into Itachi.

"Sakura-san, wake up." Itachi shook Sakura slightly.

Sakura groaned something about pestering walls and fell back asleep. Using Itachi as a vertical pillow. 'So you want to do things the hard way?'

Itachi bent down to Sakura's level.

"Naruto-kun wants you to go eat ramen with him." Itachi said.

Sakura shot up backed off on a defensive position.

"No! No! Anything but that!!!!!!!" Sakura yelled frantically.

After a few moments she snapped back to reality. She froze and flushed due to embarrassment.

"Don't scare me like that!" Sakura sighed in relief that it wasn't actually Naruto.

"I seriously doubt that raman is that scary." Itachi arched an eyebrow at her.

Sakura let out a dry laugh.

"Believe me, it is. Ever since him and I were kids it was always . . ." Sakura's eyes glazed over, which didn't go unnoticed. ". . . raman this and raman that! Or, Hokage this and Hokage that! He would even drag Sasuke along sometimes . . . Now I kind of wished that I'd gone more often." Sakura finished flatly.

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"AAAAHHCHOOOO!!!" Naruto and Sasuke sneezed in unison and then each gave each other questioning looks.

"S-someone must b-be talking a-about y-you two" Hinata mumbled.

"There's not much to talk about Hinata-sama." Neji scoffed.

"Agreed." Shikamaru sighed while lying in the grass.

He watched the clouds progressively darken. Sasuke, Naruto, Hinata, Neji, and Shikamaru were setting up camp. It would rain soon, and they couldn't risk staying in enemy territory hotels. Shikamaru was supposed to be keeping an eye on the storm, but he was a bit busy daydreaming about a certain someone.

'That one looks just like Temari-chan . . .' Shikamaru thought.

"Nara, quit daydreaming. You're going with me to that village for supplies." Sasuke said while pointing to a relatively close village.

"Who died and made you leader?" Shikamaru snorted.

"You, if you don't move your lazy ass." Sasuke spat.

"Fine, fine . . . troublesome Uchiha. " Shikamaru stood up and followed Sasuke.

"Hey, Neji-teme? Is Sasuke-teme a girl?" Naruto asked seriously.

"Of course not you imbecile. Why would you even suggest that?" Neji asked.

"He's acting like Sakura when it's 'that time of the month'." Naruto chuckled.

"I don't think so. I guess he's just anxious. I am too, but I filter it better than him." Neji explained.

Naruto smiled at that thought. Sasuke being worried about something or someone other than himself. You could call it comforting if you wanted to.

Meanwhile with Sasuke and Shikamaru . . .

Before putting themselves in view of the village guards they both cast a henge. As the smoke cleared they examined each others features. Sasuke gave himself green eyes and blonde hair that went just past his chin (no chicken asses present). He wore a dark green long-sleeve turtle-neck shirt and long brown shoes with sandals. Shikamaru turned himself into a woman. His hair was to his elbows and tied into a low ponytail. His eyes were blue and he wore a navy blue yukata with yellow butterflies on a sky blue obi and sandals. They each greeted the guards and entered the village as the sun began to set.

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Itachi turned to leave Sakura's room. He felt a loose tug on his sleeve.

"Um, Itachi-san are you going to a village anytime soon?" Sakura asked.

"Hn?" 'Why?' In Itachi language.

"Um . . . I was wondering if I could, um come too . . . "Sakura stammered loosing volume with each word.

For a moment Itachi thought of the possible scenarios of escape that Sakura may attempt. But, ounce you add Uchiha Itachi to the equation no such actions are humanly possible. He figured, if he could keep sight of her, she wouldn't be too much of a handful. Itachi gave a curt nod. Sakura grinned and punched one fist into the air.

"Oh yeah! Who's the bitch now, Hidan!!!!?" Sakura laughed manically.

"After breakfast." Itachi stated while beginning to exit the room.

"And, I would suggest you dress more appropriately before leaving this room." Itachi smirked slightly and took his leave.

Sakura glared at the doorway and fazed through different shades of red. Apparently, she just realized before going to sleep she took off her pants, and mesh layer because it got so hot. She turned around to see what clothes were sitting on her desk today. She walked up to them and examined them before putting them on. There were black leggings, a sleeves V-neck shirt with a mesh under layer, more bandages and an Akatsuki cloak. They fit better than the clothes before. So, either they guessed and got right. They have an Akatsuki member who has her size. Or, someone's been through her clothes.

Sakura went into the hallway, only to be tackled by Hidan.

"What did you say about me being a bitch!!!!!!?" Hidan shouted.

"That's right you bitch!!!" Sakura shouted back.

"Holy shit. You've got enough nerve to shout at me?" Hidan stared a Sakura.

"Why wouldn't I, asshole." Sakura mumbled.

" . . . "Hidan looked dazed as he walked off, surprisingly calm.

Sakura continued down the hallway until going into the kitchen. When she walked inside the gazes of a blonde, a plant, and a blue dude settled on her. Sakura walked to the refrigerator and pulled out pancake mix. (A/N: I don't know why the pancake mix is in the refrigerator, but keep in mind; they always have a drunken fish man in the kitchen.)

Sakura started to mix the contents of the box with water.

"Hey guys." Sakura greeted, waving slightly.

"Hey Sakura-chan. What happened last night? You seemed really nervous or something, yeah." Deidara had a hint of concern in his voice.

Sakura chuckled. "It's nothing to worry about. I was just worried about meeting the other Akatsuki. No offense Zetsu-san."

Zetsu waved in dismissal. "None taken, Sakura-san." "But, you look extra tasty this morning"

Sakura contemplated for a moment on whether or not that was a compliment or an insult. So she shrugged and took the easy way out.

"Um, Arigato." Sakura smiled while pouring the mixture on a skillet.

"So Pinky, do the clothes fit or not?" Kisame asked.

"Hai. How'd you guess?"

"Well . . . we kind of looked through your clothes." Kisame chuckled nervously thinking she would explode in anger.

"Normally I would threaten you, but I'm in a good mood this morning." Sakura smiled again, while flipping the pancakes onto plates.

"Why, yeah?" Deidara asked as he pulled out a chair for her.

"Well, I get to go outside today! In fact, Itachi-san's even taking me into nearby village while gets supplies!" Sakura cheered while distributing the pancakes.

"Now! Enjoy your pancakes! A labor of joy and love from my youthful morning self!!!" Sakura mimicked Rock Lee.

She ran out of the room and for the end of the hallway and swung open the door. Outside, the sun was disappearing from view and Itachi stood awaiting her company. She smiled as they made small talk about pancakes while traveling to the village in distant view.

Hey! I'm sorry I'm late!

I've been swamped with projects and work from ass-holish teachers.

If you're reading this Mr.Dobbins, You suck!!!!

I was sick with a 102 degree fever too . . .

Well time for the Important info.

I will on be hiatus for Ebony for a while to work on a new story.

I AM NOT QUITING EBONY.

It is only a break to write a new fanfic. Six words for description.

Alternate universe. Triangle. Itachi. Sakura. Sasuke.

Sorry no dedications today!

By birthday was October 15th

Ja ne!

-Tari-chan XD