Don't worry. I've been following the manga very carefully. I'll try to take into account any information that may be revealed in upcoming chapters--since, fortunately for me, a lot about the Uchihas in general is being revealed right now.

And I think that this one'll probably stay at a friendship level--at least, on Konan's part.

Anyway, no need to worry. I always try my hardest to keep the characters...well, in character. The only character I might take any liberties with is Konan since we know hardly anything about her. But I really don't like OOC Sasukes...so I'll try my best, like I said.

No worries.

Konan was walking away. Away from Amegakure. The place of her birth. The place where she had lived most of her life. The only place that she could even remotely think of as "home".

She carried only one bag on her back. Among the things inside were her Akatsuki cloak, an Amegakure headband (with a line scratched through it), and a framed picture of her and Pein (which she had never let any of the oher Akatsuki members see, of course), and the flower she typically wore in her hair, which she'd removed with much reluctance after deciding it would make her too recognizable.

She wasn't sure if her identity was known to any of the ninja villages, but she didn't really feel like tempting fate. She was going to let nothing deter her. Shinobi, especially those from Konoha, seemed to have made a sport of picking off Akatsuki members, and she really wasn't in the mood for a fight. It would only be an unnecessary distraction.

The irony was not lost on her when she took into consideration what she was going to do. It could be said that a certain person had caused the deaths of more Akatsuki members than anyone else. The person she was setting out to look for.

As she thought about it, she realized just how difficult the task before her was. The Uchiha were ninja geniuses, and Madara was the one who had elevated the clan into the stratosphere, where they had remained (at least, in their own minds) until Itachi had caused it to come crashing down.

Of course, if Itachi was still alive, she'd ask him about the Uchiha clan and the Sharingan and Madara. But, seeing as he was among the number of Akatsuki members who were dropping like flies, she'd have to go with the next best thing. He was the only living Uchiha that she knew of other than Madara, and not just any Uchiha, but the younger brother of Itachi. Uchiha Sasuke.

Her current problem: she has absolutely no idea where to find him.

But that was only a minor setback, of course. She'd just have to be attentive, keep her ears strained to pick up on any rumors on the wind of Sasuke's location.

It would be troublesome, for sure, but what choice did she have? Picking up on...talk...was one of Konan's skills, after all.

It didn't matter where Uchiha Sasuke was hiding. She'd find him! He was going to help her, willingly or not!

Definitely.

And then...once she learned more about the Uchihas...she'd kill Madara...

Would Pein be able to rest in peace once she had avenged him?

Would she be able to be at peace?

Well...that part wasn't really relevant. She'd probably never be at peace again. Not without Pein beside her.

But...the thought that he might not be able to rest because of the horrible betrayal that had led to his death--that was a painful thought.

Of course, it occurred to her that he might not be able to rest peacefully anyway, because he'd know she was lonely. He always knew. But still. The greatest barrier was dividing them. Where he was, she couldn't reach.

At least, not right now. He was waiting for her, and eventually, she would go to join him. Then they could always be together, never to be separated again. Where they would go, even Madara wouldn't be able to rip them apart. Never again.

But not yet. They'd have to remain apart just a little while longer.

She would find Uchiha Sasuke!

She walked away from Amegakure, the place of her birth, the place where she'd lived, the place that most resembled "home".

She only looked back once.

Ok. I suppose you could say that "nothing really happened", and I do apologize for that. But the first two chapters are like the "introductory chapters", I guess, and basically elaborate on the summary. They were necessary.

But starting with the next chapter, we'll cover some new ground. Like, when Konan actually starts looking for Sasuke. I'll try not to have her take too long, because finding him is only part of the story, and I myself would get bored if the search dragged on and on.

Anyway, please review and continue following this story.