Okay, I've had my first review, so because of kiro-chan I'm posting tonight! This chapter gives more information about Otsu's past, while leading the story up to. . . you'll just have to read. *Evil laugh*

Disclaimer: Y'all know the drill, I do not own Naruto. If I did, I would give a whole new meaning to the term 'Graphic Novel'

These are just a few things you may need to know while reading my story.

Anything in bold is what I am saying, and is not part of the story.

Italics mean the thoughts and feelings of a character, mostly Otsu.

They also show sarcastic or ironic words.

The Silent Avenger {The Dream}

Thats when the nighmare starts, the same one every night; the night Otsu's family died.

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Otsu sits wedged between her portly aunt and uncle at the grand feast. It is her ninth birthday and she is about to be coronated. Her father gets up to begin his speech. "Ladies and Gentlenmen, it is my esteemed honor to present my one and only daughter, Otsu as heir apparent to the. . ." His speech is cut short as a kunia flys into his throat. People begin to scream; men appear from everywhere, beginning the slaughter of her family. Otsu hears her mothers last blood curling scream echo off the walls as she turns to see flames licking up the sides of the castle. She runs to the door, but her path is blocked with fire. She turns for the window, and runs, but a timber from the ceiling falls, pinning her beneath it. She screams as the flames engulf her home, and slowly spread towards her, hungry for blood. The smoke and fire blur as they reach her, and Otsu blacks out.

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"Ahhhhhhhhhh!" Otsu wakes ina cold sweat with Shino hovering uncertainly by her side. Tentatively, he sits down, placing a hand on her shaking shoulder.

She blinks, feeling things and not connecting them. Her eyes hurt, she'd been crying. Her hair, her pillow are soggy with tears. Shino's hand feels like a branding Iron on her skin.

"Otsu, you're like ice!" Shino's calm voice breaks the still night-time silence.

As soon as Otsu starts moving, she begins to shake so hard she cannot speak. "I-" she says and can get nothing more out.

Shino snags her kimono from the foot of her bed without looking, and wraps it around her bare shoulders. It is not enough, she shakes with tremors he cannot stop, and the robe is doing nothing to warm her.

"Otsu," Shino begins, then simply wraps his arms around her, pulling her close. "I want to help you."

"Go away!" She gasps. There's no way you can fend off these visions and vicious memories that invade my sleep and every waking moment.

"Otsu, I will never let anything hurt you, I swear that to you."

Otsu closes her eyes, and gasps for breath; her chest tight and hurting. Oh, god can I trust him?

"Relax will you?"

She does relax, but she can no longer maintain her indifference, and to her shame, begins crying again.

"Come on Otsu," Shino soothes, pulling her into a comfortable position on his shoulder, supporting her like a little child. "It's okay, nothing can hurt you now, I won't let anything touch you. Cry yourself out, it's just you and me, I'll never tell a soul."

It's already to late to save her battered dignity anyway. Otsu surrenders appearance, self-respect, everything. She sags against Shino's shoulder, burying her face into his soft, worn, grey coat. Letting the last of her pride dissolve, she releases all the tears she had kept behind walls of arrogance and indifference.

Finally there are no tears left, and Otsu feels protected within the comforting confines of Shino's arms. He holds her as carefully as if she were made of spun glass, and would shatter at a breath; just holds her, that is all. It is enough. It's more than she ever remembers having. She wishes it would last forever.

Shino tilts her head back. "Do you do this often?"

"Every night." Otsu confesses.

"Nightmare?"

She nods.

"Want to tell me about it?"

Without any warning, the words come spilling out. "Every night I relive the massacre of my family. We're at dinner, and father gets up with a kunia in his throat, and then everyone starts dying in front of me. I try running, but i get trapped with fire consuming my home. The worst part is, I'm all alone. My family is dead,and I have no one to look to for help, no one there for support, no one to love me." A single tear slides down her face, stopping briefly on her chin, then falling briefly onto Shino's hand.

Silence follows with a crease forming in Shino's brow. Otsu begins to think she has offended him, until he speaks again. "You have me."

She looks at him with the moonlight reflecting off his glasses. Putting his hands on both sides of Otsu's head, Shino pulls her close. So close in fact, she can see the outline of his eyes beneath the shades above.

"Otsu, I love you with all my heart and more. I love you enough even to do this." He reaches up and pulls off his glasses, tucking them into a pocket.

Shino's eyes are a masterpiece. They glow green in the silvery moonlight, yet encircling this rare gem is a faint band of gold, invisible to those not looking closely. Otsu gazes into these orbs with a euphoric tranquility washing over her.

"Shino. Your eyes, there so beautiful!"

"Otsu, if you will be mine, I will be your." He says half asking half pleading.

She gasps.How does an outsider know the customary question of acceptance? Only the members of the Miyamoto clan know it.

Otsu's thoughts are cut short as Shino bends forward to give her a small kiss. Well it was meant to be small, but she replied more eagerly, drawing it into a passionate embrace.

"Shino, you are mine, as am I yours." He smiles and draws you up into his arms.

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Okay, I sorta smashed two chapters together, to give a longer third chapter, so here begins *dramatic music plays* the lemon!

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Shino unwinds from the embrace, and slowly slips off Otsu's shirt, trailing kisses down onto her chest. He tantalizingly slides his tongue across her chest, savoring the salty sweet taste of the hidden flesh. He licks back up to her neck, and bites down, leaving a small bite mark just above her collar bone. Otsu moans loudly, arching her back off the mattress. Shino takes adavantage and slides his hands behind her, fumbling with the latch to her bra.

Otsu encaptures Shino into another kiss, waring with him for dominance. Their tongues battle endlessly, each exploring new ground within each others mouths. All the while, Shino works with the cloth binding her breasts.

The clasp finally gives, as Shino breaks the kiss to look at Otsu's beautiful half naked figure below him. He quickly discards the now useless garment in is hands and begins a ruthless assult on her chest. He teases one nipple into hardness, while sucking on the other, switching back and forth as not to neglect either. This new sensation sends Otsu into ecstasy.

Her hands begin to wander freely over Shino's muscular body, memorizing each and every hollow. Otsu's hand sensuously glides to the top of Shino's jacket, and lightly grasps the zipper, an amorous look gracing her sweet features. Pulling it down, she is amazed by the wonderful sight that lay beneath.

Shino's skin, normally pale and creamy, has a sweat covered sheen, that glistens in the dimly lit room. As the jacket slides off his shoulders, numerous scars are brought to light. Mostly small cuts and things received in training, somehow they added a deeper sense of masculinity to Shino's body.

Otsu slides her cold hands down onto his hot chest, making him hiss in pleasure. With an evil grin, her hands travel lower and lower yet, to the hem of his pants. She deftly undoes the button, and slides the thick, warm cloth off of his body.

Shino smiles, and does the same to Otsu, sliding her black pants off. This act leaves the two of them with only one barrier to cross; a mutual agreement slithers between the lovers eyes, and they simultaneously remove each others last, most prized barrier.

They stare transfixed by the glory of each others naked bodies, envisioning the act that was about to ensue, but neither willing to be the first to move. Shino finally takes the initiative, and pulls Otsu close. Her curves fit his hollows like a glove, and the warmth of her skin drives Shino over the edge. He flips Otsu onto her back and leans over her, whispering seductivly into her ear.

"Are you ready?"

Too nervous to answer, she mearly nods her head, and gives Shino a reassuring smile.

Otsu braces herself, as Shino positions outside her entrance and slowly moves forward, stopping as he reaches one last barrier. He takes a breath and Otsu closes her eyes. He thrusts forward without any warning.

Otsu sees stars, and cries out. Shino continues to push forward past the virgin barrier slowly, curbing his pleasure to bring her past her pain. Looking down, Otsu gasps as she sees Shino buried to the hilt.

"M-move!"

Shino slides out, and thrusts back in, beginning a slow, steady rhythem. As he moves, the world seems to slow, encapturing every loving moment, and drawing it into an eternity. As hey move together, their hearts begin to beat in sync, a good sign for the future.

Shino hits a spot within Otsu, and she moans. Feeling his release boil within him, he thrusts harder aiming precisely for that spot. He hit the spot repeatedly, each time harder than the last. He begins to feel his release churn in the pit of his stomach, and hastens his pace. Suddenly Otsu throws her head back and screams Shino's name.

"Shinooooooooooooooooo!"

Shino bucks a few more time and finds his own release, spilling his seed deep within Otsu.

Dripping with sweat, he disengages from Otsu. The two of them lay together for a long euphoric moment, savoring the after glow of their shared orgasms. Shino half rises, and hands Otsu her long forgotten kimono,as he pulls his pants back on.

Then looking at her with his dark emerald eyes, Shino finally speaks in a subdued voice. "Otsu, I love you; I have since our first meeting. No matter what, I will protect you with my life. I swear that on my honor as an Aburame."

Otsu lay her head on his chest. "I know."

the two of them fall asleep in that gentle embrace, both knowing the they had finally found someone to belong to.

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LOL, I hope you liked it! First time I wrote this, I wrote a softer lemon, not really going into detail, but when I was typing this up, this sorta fell into place. I hope you like it!

Next time: What happens when Otsu finally comes face to face with Takuan? Will her mission be put into jeopardy, or will her life long dream of vengance die along with her?

Review, and i will post sooner!

kira-chan, thanx! I'm glad you like my story! I suped up the lemon just because I didn't want to disappoint my first fan!!!!