As they were walking to the Hokage tower, Rachel couldn't help but be nervous. The silence wasn't helping her nerves either, so she tried to start a conversation with the Itachi Uchiha, who didn't really like to talk much. This, she knew.

"S-so what do you think he wants?"Eep! I sound like Hinata-chan...

"Hn."

"A-ah." I should've known he wouldn't ask.

"He just wants to ask questions," he said, shocking Rachel. Noting his companion's face, he smirked. This girl is very interesting.

"I-I see," stop stuttering! He began to scold herself inside her head. Stupid, stupid, stupid!

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They finally arrived at the Hokage's office, and knocked on the door.

"Come in," he said in a calm, almost friendly tone.

Itachi walked in first, Rachel standing behind him. He pushed her towards the Hokage and left the room, leaving them alone.

Her face had the slight hint of a blush, and she gave a small bow.

"Y-you wanted to see me?" She said.

He nodded and motioned towards a chair nearby, which she quickly sat down in.

"Yes," he stood up and walked towards her a little and continued, "what's your name, miss?"

"A-akane Rachel, sir." Wouldn't he already know my name? She looked questioningly at him.

So it's true, he thought. Smiling, he said calmly, "Where did you come from?"

How am I supposed to say I'm from the real world?! Um...um...Oh! I know just the place!!

"Village hidden in the mountains,"she said, trying to smile the best she could.

"Who did you come with?"

"I-I don't know," she began trembling and holding back tears.

"What do you mean, 'I don't know'?" He said, half-angry, half-concerned.

"I don't even know how I came here. I'm not sure if anyone came with me..."

"What are you talking about?" Now he was showing more concern than anger.

"All I remember is going to bed last night, and waking up in the middle of the town." Where many people were staring, might I add. She took his silence as a hint to continue, "I know about as much that's happening as you do."

"If that's true," he said, beginning to pace, "then you are not the only issue here."

"What do you mean?" She said, watching him pace the floor.

"If you really are apart of the Akane clan, I might understand why you're here by accident." He stopped pacing and looked at her seriously.

"Could you tell me?" She looked into his eyes, trying not to cry again. She loved meeting the people she did, but she just wanted to go home.

He saw the longing look in her eyes, and shook his head, "I cannot do that. At least not now. Until I'm sure of the situation, you can stay in the village."

She gave him a small bow of the head, and stood up,"Thank you, Hokage-sama." She opened the door and saw Itachi leaning against the wall nearby.

"Itachi," he looked to the person who called his name and saw the motion for him to come in. He walked into the Hokage's office and shut the door behind him. Leaving Rachel alone in the hallway.

A couple minutes passed, and he finally came out. The Hokage smiled at Rachel, and waved a little. She waved back, and Itachi led her back to the Uchiha manor.

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When they got there, Itachi led Rachel into his mother's room. Which seemed like no one had lived in for a while.

Itachi quickly noticed the confused look on Rachel's face and said, "During your stay, you'll live in Mikoto's room. A spot has been saved for you in the academy, which you will begin going to tomorrow."

And with that, he left her in the room alone, closing the door behind him. Again, leaving her shocked at his speed.

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Author's Note :

Tee hee! What's going to happen next, hm? Rachel will be going back to school! xD By the way, Rachel is supposedly me.(Different name for reasons that will be revealed in future chapters.) Me hate school lol. Anyways, see you next chapter! Love you all. 3

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