Author's Note:

To all of my loyal fans, I am so sorry that it has taken so long to write this chapter. I have recently started hight school and advanced classes. therefore i have not had much time to write. Please tell me what you think of the chapter and i will try to make the next ones better.

Chapter 9: Complications

"Might I ask why do you want to join ANBU because I was under the impression that you didn't want to join?" Saritobi asked, sitting himself behind the desk.

" I did not mean to give off that impression sir. I have been considering joining for a while now. But certain events have happened and that has caused me to realize what my purpose in life is. I want to be able to protect everyone I love." Rin replied looking into the Hokage's eyes.

" I see I see. But Rin I can't but wonder does this have anything to do with Hatake Kakashi joining ANBU?" the older man asked, watching the kunouchi closely.

"Why does everyone think Hatake Kakashi has something to do with this? And why do they always have to be right?" she screamed in her head.

"This has nothing to do with Hatake Kakashi," she growled through her teeth.

"Rin please don't be dishonest with me. I am aware of what has been happening. You and Kakashi need to keep each other close. Remember…." The third said.

"Oh come on cant anyone just forget about that!?"

"Hokage-samma, your starting to sound like Tsunade. Please do not bring Obito and Sensei into the conversation. What happened, happened and there is nothing I can do about it. I would rather not talk about it," Rin replied, her voice rising.

"Rin if your mind set is this way, then I can not allow you to join ANBU. I need to know what has been bothering you," the third commanded.

"What do you think has been bothering me dumb ass?"

"Its jus that I am tired of feeling helpless. Always having to be protected by Obito, Minato-Sensei and Kakashi. I just don't want to have to be a burden to Kakashi anymore. I want to let him move on with his live, so I can finally forget and move on with mine," Rin whispered, starring at the pattern in the carpet.

"Rin has it ever come to you that each of those three men love you in their own way. Arashi thought of you as the daughter he never had. And Obito as a sister and the person he loved most," he paused for a moment, scratching his chin.

"Why does everyone see these things and I don't?" she wondered as she thought of how to word her next question.

"Sir and what of Kakashi? I don't get why he is acting this way?" Rin asked, curious now.

"Rin do you remember how when you three were a team, Kakashi always seemed to be off on himself? This was because he wanted to become strong and at the time he thought you two were inferior to him. This is because of his father and how he was brought up. Ever since the time Kakashi was a year old he has been surrounded by shinobi considered to be the best in the village. But he always wanted to be friends with you two, he just didn't know how. And the day Obito died, he took that promise to heart. He promised to protect you with his life, and he is working hard to fulfill that promise," he paused for a moment searching Rin's eyes, " But Rin right now I think he is trying to figure out is feelings for you. In his eyes you are something more."

"Did I just hear him correctly. Hatake Kakashi is in…lo…love with me?" Rin thought as her heart rate quickened and she started to tremble.

"Do you mean to tell me that Kakashi is in love with me?" Rin asked.

"It is very possible."

"But why doesn't he just tell me? Is he afraid that he will lose the one person closest to him? Does he really think that I would do something like that?" questioned Rim, pacing back and forth, arms behind her back.

"Rin please just use your head for a moment. But yourself in the place Kakashi." Said Sarutobi.

"I've got to get out of here now. And before I have a mental break down." "Hokage-samma, I thank you for your help and your advice. But now I must be going, I have a lot to consider," bowing, she jumped out of window and on to the street.

"Just as I thought," the third Hokage mumbled as he watched the younger kunouchi walk about into the night.

"The skies look so beautiful tonight," the auburn haired shinobi said, removing her tiger mask, gazing up at the stars.

"Excuse me ma'am, but we need to get going. We need to meet at the rendezvous point in five minutes" A tall man with a cat faced mask whispered into the woman's ear.

"What ever you say," she mumbled back, placing her mask back on her face. With a flick of the wrist 1 white-cloaked figure and three black-cloaked figures ran off into the forest.

"Forty meters to go," the woman said softly to the 3 other shinobi. With in minutes the four had come to a stop, each facing a different direction. As soon as they stopped, 2 other hooded figures came out of the forest, closest to the woman.

"Confirm yourself," the kunouchi barked.

"We are of those who come out at night in complete silence. Like the shadows that creep over our land as the moon rises!" called the other white-cloaked figure.

"Then we except you, as the land excepts the shadows," the woman replied walking up to meet the four, her group following her lead.

"So we finally meet again." The wolf masked ANBU thought to himself as he watched the four other ANBU approach his group. "Sorry to cut the conversation off, but I think we really should get going. Captain will you come to the front with me for a moment?" he asked, dashing into the trees, while the others followed.

"Sempai, you wanted to speak to me?" the kunouchi asked catching up to the young man.

" I truth that your journey was uneventful?" he asked.

"Yes, though I don't know why you're asking me this. To me it doesn't seem like it has anything to do with the mission." The female replied evenly, glancing over her shoulder, to the other four hooded figures.

"I ask this because I understand that you are new to an ANBU captain's role. The job is much more difficult then some may think."

"That is true, but I feel that I am fully capable of doing this job. And if I wasn't I don't think we would be having this conversation right now," she replied. "Something seems really familiar about this person. But I can't feel his chakara."

"Rin," he spoke quietly, out of earshot of even the finally tuned hears of the other members.

"Excuse me Sempai, but how do you know my actual name. As far as I am aware I have never meet you in my life," she hissed, eyes widening with shock.

"Has it really been that long that you have forgotten me already?" he spoke, picking up speed. Rolling her eyes Rin pushed herself to move faster.

What the hell is this guy talking about??!!!!

Before she could say anymore, Rin's second in command silently came to her side, interrupting the conversation. "Excuse me captains, but what are our orders when me reach the other two?"

"Your orders are to get them back to safely. I want you to lead the medic squad, the wounded member of Kakashi's team and the other two back to Kohona. Treat them on the way if you see fit. Tell Hokage-samma that Hatake Kakashi and I have other business to attend to. He will understand."

"But what..?" he began.

"Do not question my authority!" she barked, picking up pace even more. The other members followed her wordlessly. With in minutes the group had arrived at their destination. With out hesitation the medic team began preparing the wounded shinobi for transport.

"Okay everyone get back the village as soon as possible!" Kakashi said. With a blur everyone was gone. Kakashi and Rin stood alone for the first time in one and a half years.

"Kakashi what is this all about?" Rin spoke softly looking up at the sky, removing her mask "You left me and I haven't heard from you in so long. So why now?"

"I wanted to say that I was sorry for what I did. I just felt so helpless…I"

"Wait? You helpless?" Rin laughed turning towards her childhood friend. "You were always the strong and talented one. You were the one you lead us. Why would you feel helpless?" Rin continued, a mocking smile appearing on her lips.

"But that is it. I always felt like I had to protect you, but I failed that with Obito. Rin I didn't want to have to visit your grave too," Kakashi whispered, taking a step closer to Rin. Rin looked up at him, tears falling down her cheek.

"Kakashi, please don't do this. I tired of getting hurt," Rin whispered turning her back to him. Kakashi walked quietly over to her, and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"No please don't," Rin began.

Soft lips pressed against hers. Gasping, she pulled away slightly, but strong hands wrapped around her, holding tight. Kakashi pulled away briefly, and began kissing her jaw line until he reached her ear. In a voice barely auditable, he whispered, "Rin I love you, I always have. I don't want to leave you again."

"Kakashi I love you too. I didn't realize it until now," Rin whispered placing her lips on his. Very slowly he began to move his lips against hers, and Rin put her arms around his neck.

When the couple came up for air, Kakashi smiled, "Well love I don't think it is the place for this."

"Well then what type of place do you have in mind?" Rin asked, puzzled.

"And that is for me to know and you to kind out soon," Kakashi said teasingly, picking Rin up and dashing into the trees.