Hi guys. Lol, here's chapter, er, four? No wait, my bad, three hahahha. Lol, anyways, thanks for people being patient. Lol, I'm a VCE student now so its hard to find time to type. Don't worry guys for the people waiting for Spring in Winter. That will update soon because I'm trying my best to make the chapters longer. I tried to make it longer here. Lol.

Anyways, enough yapping, the song I decided to put on this is 'I'm not okay' by My Chemical Romance.

Chapter three: I'm not okay...
Well if you wanted honesty, that's all you had to say.
I never want to let you down or have you go, its better off this way.
For all the dirty looks, the photographs your boyfriend took,
Remember when you broke your foot from jumping out the second floor?

I'm not okay
I'm not okay
I'm not okay
You wear me out

::I.N.O::

Naruto groaned. He felt the rushing wind against his face as he woke up and realised that he was being carried. His vision was still blurry though. Damn it, Itachi did a little too much power in his hits that he actually knocked him unconscious. He mentally sighed though. He could never hate Itachi though…

… And he asked for it anyway… telling them both to beat him senseless so that it looked more realistic, although he wished they didn't hit that hard. He would've pouted slightly if he weren't being carried and was in a different situation… but sadly it was not so.

He groaned as Kakashi held him a bit roughly as they hurried to the hidden Village of Cloud. He was injured damn it. Kakashi could be a little gentler. But already he could feel some of his wounds already healing under dried blood. Couldn't he at least clean them before they could get infected? Was he that stupid?

Oh well, the faster they could get to the hidden village of cloud the better, only because the Hintatori clan was one of the best around the area. Oh no, Naruto wasn't dumb to get himself hurt only to get just inside the village. Oh if he was hurt enough, then they would bring him to the Hintatori clan. After all, what he had discovered from the files was that the people relied a little too much on the clans healing abilities, but of course that wasn't their bloodline… that was just their talent you could say…

Then Naruto smelled it… the village wasn't far and in all his power, he tried not to heal himself. Gods, Kyuubi knew what his plan was and here he was, going to heal him. Stupid bastard, he always did love to torture Naruto, but then again, he was like a father Naruto never had... a very frustrating one at that.

"We're almost there," the voice he recognised as Kakashi suddenly spoke, "Be sure to keep your guard up at all times."

Naruto mentally rolled his eyes. Of course they had to keep their guard up at all times. They were ninja for God's sake. Of course they needed their guard. Did they always need reminding? It seemed that Konoha ninjas needed constant reminding. Lucky he left. Or else he might be dumb as well.

… And then Naruto berated himself. He should never underestimate the opposition. That would get yourself killed. He mentally sighed as they ignored his waking figure, making their way to the main house of the Hintatori Clan, seeing as they were the main place where most people got treated in the village… how stupid, but it was to his advantage.

::I.N.O::

Naruto was placed on the bed, feigning sleep and made sure his wounds and bruises would not heal. It had taken a lot of talking on his part to convince Kyuubi not to heal him, even though Kyuubi knew the instant the plan was set. Damn bastard always taking pleasure in his pains.

Naruto felt hands touch his wounds, but forced himself not to wince as they gave a slight sting. Some weren't even deep. That was the problem… when they were deep they didn't hurt one bit, as long as they don't touch anything fatal, but when it came to small cuts, it stung like hell.

He heard a small murmur as a doctor examined his cuts and turned to the four ninjas in the room to finally tell them of the young man's condition. Naruto listened carefully to the doctor as he told them of his condition to his former friends, teacher and team mate of Konoha.

"The young lad is alright," said the man, "Although how long has the boy been unconscious?"

There was silence for a while. "I think he was asleep the whole trip…" the voice he recognised as Kakashi had said. Naruto would have blinked if he was visibly awake… Kakashi didn't know he was awake the whole trip…? Some ninja he is… or Naruto was good at hiding the fact he was awake…

"That's odd," said the doctor, "He should've been awake by now." The man sighed looking at the Konoha nin, "I guess something traumatising happened and just doesn't want to wake up. Poor child…"

… Great, now Naruto had to act like some depressed kid. He mentally sighed as silence met his ears. Oh well, this was for the mission. At least he didn't have to act all so cheery like he had when he was in Konoha…

He heard the door close, but still could feel the presence of four people in the room. He mentally sighed. At least he could eaves drop if they decided to talk here… maybe find out how his former friends were doing…

"Open your eyes. We know you're awake…" Oh damn, caught. And here he thought they were dumb. Oh well, he could still pretend to be depressed.

He slowly opened his eyes, green lens in place and looked at them dully from where he lay. For the first time he looked at them closely and noticed that they hadn't changed a lot and that they were only taller and matured. He studied Kakashi carefully, the teacher that tried to stop him leaving and at the same time treasured the Uchiha brat. He didn't stop out of concern. Hell, that'd be a huge surprise. No, he stopped him because he was scared of what the Akatsuki could do if they gain hold of the Kyuubi…

Naruto opened his mouth to speak, but decided against it and then looked at the ceiling. He hated silences, but to play this out right he needed to act right. He was some depressed boy who was only reluctant to talk when people ask questions, otherwise he was silent. This was the character he had to play until it was time to leave. He closed his eyes. At least they didn't remove the bandages from his face. He'd be in deep shit if they had.

"Who are you?" Neji said stoically, breaking the silence.

Naruto opened his eyes again and looked at Neji quietly… just watching him, unnerving the people in the room. Finally, Naruto decided it was time to speak and said quietly, "Juan Kukiria." A name with no relation of his real one so he wouldn't be figured out so easily. He had used it quite a few times being undercover.

"Okay," Kakashi said, "Do you know what happened to you?"

Again, the silence began as he thought up an answer, just staring at him, unnerving them greatly. "I don't know," he said finally looking at the roof, "Who are you? Where am I?" He held his head, feigning hurt as he twisted in his hospitalised bed, "I-I can't remember."

A hand touched his shoulder and he stiffened at the contact, not very much liking the touch of the hand. He took long calming breaths as the hand went away. He looked at the person who chose to intrude in on his personal space and glared.

Shikamaru just shrugged, "So troublesome. You needed to calm down. Don't worry, you do not need to remember if you don't want to," he said almost lazily. If he were in his original form, Naruto would've stared in shock. The lazy ninja never really spared many words unless really needed.

"Where am I?" he repeated with more resolve for the sake of not looking suspicious, "And why am I here?" After all, everyone is naturally curious. If the memory lost boy wasn't curious about what happened that would definitely raise suspicion.

"You were seriously injured," Neji finally said, holding back a sigh, "Why else would you be in a hospital… Are certain you don't remember anything that happened before hand?"

Naruto furrowed his eyebrows in thought. What could he say? "I just remember walking on the road with my friends and my sister and the next thing I know is that we're being attacked… and then everything black out…"

Shikamaru let out an audible sigh. "Guys he did say he didn't remember much. Do you guys really need to push it and ask so many questions…? Geez, you guys are really troublesome."

Naruto looked from one person to another in the room. The only one that hadn't spoken was Sasuke and what was creepy was that he just stared at you and that was creepy. It had made him more self conscious… Was he that obvious? So obvious that Sasuke could see through his façade…?

No, that can't be right; because he was sure the brooding teen would have said something. He sighed and stared out the window, knowing where his two other companions were. He sighed and leaned back a little bored.

He couldn't linger here. It would happen and it would happen soon…

::I.N.O::

Itachi stared through the leaves on the branch of the tree he was residing on for the moment until the mission was done. He sensed something being thrown his way and his hand went up to catch the object immediately and saw that it was a rice ball.

He looked at Kisame and mentally sighed as he took a bite out of the rice ball. Kisame jumped up from the ground and sat next to his partner in crime on the branch. Naruto was taking his sweet time, but he knew it was needed. They couldn't very well attack during the day.

"When do you think he'll send up the signal?" Kisame asked as he took a bite out of his own rice ball, looking over the Hintatori estate, beside it, a small clinic where Naruto lay.

Itachi looked at Kisame for a moment before answering. "Knowing Naruto, he'd probably attack near dawn, where all the watchers would probably be downright sleepy and when everyone in the estate is asleep. You know how he likes giving people painless deaths."

Kisame nodded. Itachi didn't need to say that much. A small 'Just before dawn' would have sufficed, but ever since Itachi had taken Naruto… well, you could say that Itachi had started to speak a little more. Well, with Naruto always whining and prodding him for answers must have gotten him to be a bit more talkative... even if it is a little more.

In the tree, hidden from all eyes, Kisame and Itachi watched the setting sun. Only a few more hours to go and their mission would be done and they could all head back, united back to their little group of three, to the Akatsuki. And Naruto could eat as much Ramen without bothering them for money…

::I.N.O::

Naruto got up from the bed and flexed his muscles, glad he could move again. He looked outside at the darkened sky. In a few hours it would be dawn. It would be best to get their mission over and done with. He stood there for a bit, deciding whether or not he should fight as Juan or Naruto and change back the colour of his hair.

He sighed deciding to fight as Juan. After all, he didn't want the Konoha ninja to know he was still alive just yet. It'd do no good if the Konoha ninja were to suddenly be in pursuit of him. It would be way too troublesome when he would be sent on missions. They'd be in his back all the time.

He looked at the tree and sent the signal that meant to start the operation 'Destroy the Hintatori clan and steal their scrolls'. He smiled, knowing they were already on it.

He held a necklace in his hand… glad that he had it with him and ran out of the clinic, dead set on finding the scrolls and kill anyone who got in their way and if it were the Konoha ninja, then so be it.

I'll be okay, he thought to himself. The Konoha nin cannot hurt me no longer… But honestly, he wasn't okay… He was facing the people that had caused him misery for so many years in Konoha… The people he had used to think as friends and teachers. He hardened his face. He would overcome this. He had the Akatsuki as his home now and they were a lot better than Konoha had ever offered him…

::I.N.O::

Itachi felt his wrist warm up as the bracelet that was on his arm warmed and knew Naruto was starting. He looked at Kisame and they both nodded, jumping stealthily through the night.

… And so, the Hintatori clan's massacre had finally begun…

::I.N.O::

Kakashi shivered as he felt a foreboding shiver come down his spine as he stood out in watch around his area. He looked at the clinic not too far from him. Juan was supposedly sleeping there. He sighed as he decided to check through the window if the boy was still there. He knew it was stupid, but he needed to time to pass.

He froze… The boy wasn't there. A very bad feeling came across him. O hell, he knew that the boy Juan was up to something. Why else wouldn't he be there at three in the morning? He was on guard instantly as he searched the ground and not too far away he saw a boy running to the Hintatori estate and knew it was Juan.

He chased after the teen. He was fast, he had to admit, but he stopped Juan by managing to get passed him as Juan deliberately slowed down.

"Who are you really?" Kakashi growled, "And why are you here?"

Juan looked at Kakashi, eyes cold and hard. Kakashi's eyes widened as he saw a lot of hate directed at him as the boy smirked. What the hell did he ever do to him?

But that's not what really surprised him… There was also misery hiding in his eyes as he looked at the young boy with wrapped bandages on his body and cheeks. His eyes showed years of experience of loneliness and hurt…

"I told you already Hatake Kakashi," he said steely as he got into a fighting stance, knowing he would have to face him, "My name is Kukiria Juan. As for why I'm here? It's for me to know and you to never find out!" And as soon as he said that, he attacked with great speed and Kakashi not expecting the impact was punched back into the ground with a loud crash.

::I.N.O::

In different areas of the compound, the ninjas looked up in alarm at the sound. Oh, they knew what that meant… The Akatsuki members were here. They were on guard instantly…

::I.N.O::

But you really need to listen to me
Because I'm telling you the truth
I mean this, I'm okay!
(Trust Me)

I'm not okay
I'm not okay
Well, I'm not okay
I'm not o-fucking-kay
I'm not okay
I'm not okay
(Okay)

Okay guys, here's the chapter. Lol, I'm trying my best without a Beta... -hint, hint- Anyways, review review lolz. tell me if its bad good or needs a lot more work. Spring in Winter will update soon, not to worry. Lol, Just not too soon hahahahaha...

-SxT