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Theft and Chivalry

Old Memories and the Unforgettable Name

The red headed thief clutched his heart painfully as he felt an unknown pressure build up in the small chamber in his left chest. He coughed violently, hacking up a bit of thick, red fluid in the process but he spit it out the very moment the metallic taste came to his senses. He had fallen to his knees, right where the blockage had once been; all that remained was the debris of the demolished doorway and the dusty smoke that lingered in the air after the compact the 'demon' had made.

'I had told you not to be so reckless!' screamed the dark voice that lingered within the bandit's head, causing his hands to shift from his chest to the side of his head. He clutched it in agony, slightly pulling at the roots of his hair, 'Stop being hasty!'

'Urousai bakemono,' (1) he thought back, calmly which was indifferent to how he actually felt, 'The job is done and I'm still alive so leave it be.'

The dark presence only snarled but remained silent nevertheless.

As the thief regained his footing and entered the dimly illuminated room, his hard eyes landed on the only valuable item within the small chamber. There, lying on top of the cobblestone pedestal was a white scroll, a bit bigger than his hand. The parchment was wrapped over again with a navy blue label that held the kanji of 'heaven' upon it; The Scroll of Heaven was it's name; the scroll that only the great kage's have ever laid eyes on.

You might think this red headed thief just wanted to steal it because of its value and prestigious detail but there was more to it than that. He wanted this particular item for good reason. The heaven's scroll had a secret written within it. It was a secret that he believed would help him in his little predicament. But… what was this thief's so called 'predicament'?

He smirked, "One down, one more to go."

'Brat? We have company.'

The thief sighed with slight frustration, "I didn't think they'd come so quickly. I guess I underestimated them."

With that said, a swift 'pop' noise was heard as a scratchy substance, sand, moved from the oddly shaped mass strapped to his back. It quickly made it's way across the room and wrapped itself around the object and brought it towards himself until was resting innocently in his hands. The scroll was now his.

"Seikoo," (2) He said darkly just as a multitude of footsteps came stomping down the hallway towards him. A dark smile stretched across his face as he slowly turned, finding a new batch of guards were now running his way, all with swords in hand. Once they got close enough to him, the captain of this squad, the thief guessed, spoke pointing his sword, as if to teach the red head a lesson. He internally laughed at this.

"Akio Teichou (3) speaking. You have committed an offense to the Fire Country as well as the Third Hokage. Theft and assault to the knights of Konoha is an unforgivable act and therefore, you are under arrest."

The red headed intruder chuckled, his eyes widened with a psychotic need, "You shouldn't have come. Your comrades where lucky enough to get knocked out but now…"

The sand crawled across the floor sinisterly, heading for the squad of armed men, catching the men by horrifying surprise, "You're going to help me feel my existence."

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"Ah, it's been so long Hinata-chan," Sakura said as she hugged the shorter girl, "I heard you became a diplomatic representative for Konoha. I'm so proud of you!"

Hinata blushed from the compliment but hugged her friend back, "A-Arigato Sakura-chan."

Once Hinata was released, she was hugged once again but this time by Lee, "HINA-CHAN! It's been too long! We all missed you so much."

Hinata's blush changed from a soft pink to a cherry red, "L-Lee-kun…"

"AH!" Lee squealed, "Kawaii desu ne?! (4)"

Neji rolled his eyes at his friend's loudness, "Stop it Lee-kun, you smothering my cousin."

The five friends stood in front of Chouji's Paradise, a prestigious restaurant that belongs to a good friend, none other than Chouji. It was a wonderful place the seemed to light up the whole street. It wasn't completely packed but it was obviously popular. Everyone that left had a wide smile plastered upon their faces, which was obviously a plus.

Lee released the Hyugga, his signature smile still spread across his charming face, "We're glad your back Hina-chan. Having you and Sakura-chan back is truly a blessing upon Konoha."

"Arigato L-Lee-kun," Hinata said, giving a shy smile, "It's good to see all of you again. I-I was getting a b-bit home sick while I was away."

Sakura nodded in agreement, "I did too when I was gone for the first year but Lee's and Ino's letters to me made me feel a whole lot better. Oh! I forgot to stop by and say hello to her."

"We can visit her after dinner. She usually works late into the evening so you can catch up her with her after our meal." Neji said, placing a hand on his slanted hip.

"Well said JiJi-onii-san!" Hanabi said, raising her little fist in the air with joy.

"Shall we?" Neji said as he stepped aside to let the ladies walk in through the front entrance and soon fell into step with Lee behind the girls.

"I see you've been doing well too Lee-kun," Neji said with a small smile which Lee returned, as expected.

"Well, can't complain. Business is great and all my clients enjoy their requests so life has been fair to me. You?"

Neji simply nodded, "Hiashi-sama is being a bit strict on me. He has been ever since I was appointed as Captain of the 13th Knight's Division but I guess it's only because he's trying to make me a stronger leader… not that I need help in that department. Other than that, everything is going fine."

Within Konoha's Knight Division, there are a total of fifteen. The lesser numbers, starting from one and ending at five, were the amateur knight. Then came divisions six through ten, which where middle class knights. They were strong and great for guarding the entrances of Konoha, as well as the trading routes, both importing and exporting. Division eleven through fifteen, however, were known as the paladins of Konoha.

There weren't many that are able to graduate to these levels but those that do are considered 'geniuses'; Natural born leaders with the necessary skills to protect and defend their nations from any threats that came their way. If you were lucky enough to make it to Division 15 that would make you one step away from being as powerful as the Hokage. Only three knights were ever about to make it to such a level: Jiraya, Tsunade and Orochimaru. But, in this generation, no knight has risen beyond the point of the 14th division.

Neji smirked, "You know you could've been in the 13th Division too. You could easily beat half the knights in my platoon and you know it."

Lee blushed from the complement but quickly covered up his embarrassment with slight frustration, "You know I can't do that Neji-kun. They won't even let me into the 1st Division because of my lack of spiritual strength."

Neji chuckled, "I know but Hokage-sama would overlook that, since you pretty much excel in everything else. You should try to become a knight again Lee."

Lee sighed, "I already started a business Neji. I can't just turn on it now."

Neji sucked his teeth, "Nothing but empty excuses Lee but if you don't want to, then I won't force you."

Lee nodded, his smile returned only to have it wiped off of his face, "…Have you…uh…found him yet?"

Neji turned fully towards the young blacksmith. He knew exactly who the other was talking about, "No. The investigation is still in play. We don't have many leads but the significant information that we have gather so far is strictly classified so I am unable to tell you anymore details."

Lee sighed, "I understand but did you tell Hinata about it yet?"

Neji stared at Lee for a moment before turning to look at the back of Hinata's head. He sighed, "No. Did you tell Sakura?"

Lee sighed also, "No. I was meaning to but… I didn't want to trouble her. She did just come back today so I don't wanna spoil the moment."

"Likewise."

"We found a table you two! Stop talking and come sit so we can get our food!" Hanabi shouted, drawing the attention of the two males. They had indeed found a table and the two hadn't notice that they actually stopped walking behind the girls.

Sakura giggled as she peered over her menu, "What is it you two? Having a lover's quarrel?"

Lee was mortified, "Wha- I- What are…"

Lee was cut off when Neji wrapped an arm around his waist possessively, "No Sakura-chan, it's was more of a lover's chat, if you will. Feel free to define 'chat' in your own creative way, thank you."

In response, Lee's face became a tomato and Hinata and Sakura started to squeal girlishly behind their menus, covering their flushed faces. Lee glared lightly at Neji as he removed the slightly taller man's arm from around his waist, "That was inappropriate Neji-kun. This is a public restaurant and we will not have any of your perverted thoughts interrupting our meal."

Neji shrugged, "Who said anything about pervert thoughts. I was merely stating a fact."

Lee sighed, "You're unbelievable sometimes, you know that."

Neji cupped his chin in thought, "If only I can put breathless in your vocabulary…"

Lee groaned, "Neji-kun…"

More squealing erupted from the girls, except for Hanabi who seemed to be utterly confused.

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"…ka-k…"

'What?'

"Iru…-ko…"

'I know that voice…Who…?'

"Iruka-koi? (5) Open your eyes." The voice was clear and he was conscience now but the fight that he had to endure to pull his eyes open was a tough one. A warm sensation against his check caused him to smile a small, nearly unnoticeable smile.

'Is that you…Kakashi?'

"Please wake up." The voice said again. It sure sounded like the Kakashi he knew but if only he could open his eyes…

"Open your eyes or I'll molest you right here and now…"

His eyes shot open at that exact moment, "You better keep those hands to yourself you pervert!!"

A masked man came into his vision; his short silver hair wild that illuminated so brightly, it matched the moon. His mouth and a great portion of his face was covered by navy blue fabric that fit the man's face snuggly; the only thing that was visible was his right eyes. The wrinkle of his mask showed that he was smiling, "Ohayo hime-sama. (6) I knew that would get you."

The tan man blinked multiple times before speaking, "K-Kakashi. What are you doing here?"

"And why wouldn't I be here, sweet Iruka-hime."

Iruka grumbled, making a move to sit up but a pain shot up his neck, causing him to grit his teeth in pain. His hand flew to the back of his head, right where the soar spot was. Kakashi wrapped a gloved hand around the young man's shoulders, just incase he fell down again.

"Are you aright? What happened?"

Iruka looked back up at Kakashi slowly, noticing the he wasn't alone. There stood two other figures, both were masked but with animalistic characters carved from solidified clay or plastic rather than fabric. They were enveloped in black cloaks, making their identities secret but Iruka knew exactly who they were.

"Iruka?" Kakashi repeated, bringing the fallen knight's attention back to him, "What happened? This could be serious and you might be our only chance."

"I-I can't remember… I was just guarding the gates and… I just can't remember."

Kakashi nodded, "Wa kata. (7) We don't want to press you if you can't remember anything. It's…"

"Wait," Iruka cut Kakashi off, sitting up a bit further, "…red hair…a chilling presence…it was him."

Kakashi blinked, "Him? Who's him?"

Iruka grabbed Kakashi's shirt desperately, "The Demon! He's inside of Konoha."

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Lee stifled a laugh as Hanabi tugged at a lock of Neji's hair, her face was impassive and what amused him the most was that Neji held the same expression. If only he had a sibling he could bother too! Imaginary tears streamed down the young blacksmith cheeks. He had been watching them from behind, walking at a slightly slower pace to enjoy the 'family moment' the two were sharing.

"What is it brat?" Neji asked, causing Hanabi to tug a bit harder.

"Don't you had something you wanted to tell Lee tonight Neji-onii-san?" She said as her impassive expression turned to that of a sinister one.

Neji turned to his younger cousin, giving her a weird look, "What are you talking about?"

The girl grin, "Don't you remember Neji? You had something important to tell him tonight. You wrote it in your d-"

Neji glared down at the younger girl, "Listen, it's not a diary, it's a journal and secondly, what are you doing reading my stuff Hanabi-brat."

She tugged again at a lock of the older man's hair, "Tell him. What you wrote was so heartwarming, I nearly puked."

Neji's ivory orbs turned into slits but he knew is relative was right. The five friends had left the restaurant with full bellies and pleasant smiles. They were all heading toward the center plaza where they would part ways and head for their homes and sleep away whatever was left of the night.

Neji sighed, "Fine but don't you dare intervene you rascal."

Hanabi gave a curt but powerful tug to Neji's harassed lock of hair once more before letting it go, "Oh, I wouldn't even dreaming it."

As the younger girl walked forward and caught up with the others, Neji fell back a little bit to match paces with Lee again. They walked along side each other quietly for a second in comfortable silence, gazing at random things and attractions. Neji chuckled, "Lee?"

"Hm?" Lee said, smiling at his friend.

"Remember the first time we met? Back in the academy?"

Lee let out a soft chuckle, "How could I forget? I was young and I was hot blooded. Ah! Such youthful times! I can still remember my reaction when I found out I was paired up with Tenten-chan and you for a permanent team. I had called you my eternal rival that day and that I would fight to beat you yet I never did."

Neji nodded, confirming the memory, "I was a real brat back then. I always said harsh things without caring what kind of pain it caused. It was a bit foolish and I often took it out on Hinata-sama and you, Lee."

Lee gave the man a confused but intrigued look, coaxing silently for Neji to continue, "I took out my frustrations on Hinata because I thought she was the reason my father died an early death but I learned better. And with you…"

Neji paused in his talk for a moment, trying to find his words, "… You were everything I wanted to be."

Lee literally stopped in his tracks, absorbing his words like a sponge, "Nani?"

He was obviously shocked.

Luckily, Neji stopped along with him, "You had fought to be a better knight. You trained from dawn to dusk nonstop until you had your formations firm and accurate. You hurt yourself time and time again with your exercises but you still fought through that pain to get your training done. But me? I was supposedly born with a knight's ambition. I was a 'natural' once I came into this world and training wasn't an issue for me. I could skip a week of training and I would still be labeled a genius. You were the true genius Lee; the genius of hard work."

Lee was startled by this sudden confession, "Why… are you telling me this?"

Neji smiled, "Because you inspire me Lee. You truly do and when I found about… your accident and that you could never become a true knight because of it, I was devastated. Although you made a full recover and it was declared a miracle by the medical staff, you chose not to continue your training. You had already taken up something else and… I'm proud of you for it but I know it's not what you really want."

"Neji I—"

"But I see you Lee!" Neji said abruptly, cutting Lee off but not rudely, "I see you in the back of you shop after closing time, training until night hits day. You train so hard Lee and I knew you never wanted to give up on your dream. I had known it ever since you declared you would no long chose the path of chivalry but a different path. I bet you that if you spar with me right now, you would be on my level, giving me all kind of hell trying to beat you and you know why? Because I know you haven't given up."

Lee opened his mouth to say something but he shut it again, not knowing what to say. What could he say? He was right. He never wanted to stop being a knight but the captains of the knight's division won't even let him set foot on the knight's training grounds. He gave up on becoming a knight because everyone gave up on him… Even Gai-Sensei moved away after the ordeal…

Lee sighed, "This doesn't sound like you at all Neji. The …the Neji I knew would have gave me a hard slap to the face and told me to suck it up and keep on doing what I was doing."

Neji chuckled at the slightly humorous statement, "That was never me. I was just so blinded by ignorance that I felt that I should mind my own business. Not now Lee. I'm tell you this because…because I care about you very much."

Lee blinked before smiling, "And I care about you too Neji. You are a dear friend to me."

Neji's eye's narrowed at the fact that the blacksmith didn't get the clue, "No Lee, I really care about you."

Lee eyebrows furrowed slightly but his smile remained in place, "And… I really care about you too Neji. If we didn't, then we wouldn't be such good friends now, ne?"

Neji could've screamed up to the heavens in an insane rage due to Lee's dimness but he was cut off from doing so when a familiar voice caught his and the latter's attention.

"Lee-kun! Neji-kun! Hurry up! We're not going to wait all night you know," shouted the pinkette from halfway down the street, waving impatiently for them to catch up. Neji grumbled as he mentally pulled at his hair and shouted profanity from now until Armageddon. Outside of his mind however, he was very much calm yet slightly irritated. He grumbled, "Dear Konoha…"

Lee gave Neji a strange look but took the other's hand and harshly pulled him, "Come on Neji. Don't you remember our old tradition?"

Neji ignored the beating of his heart as the small contact and the tinge of pain that slowly came to his shoulder at Lee's tugging motion, "…Hm?"

"You don't remember? We all used to meet up in the heart of Konoha and made wishes at the Fountain of Youth! Yosh!"

Neji rolled his eyes, gently pulling himself away from Lee's grasp and walking at the other's pace, "You always called the fountain that, even though the fountain has no name."

Lee grinned at Neji, "Yeah but I only named it that because every time I went there, good things always happened…"

Flashback…

His chocolate eyes were stinking as tears threatened to fall but he forced them to stay behind his lids. He sat at the edge of the marble water fountain; his eyes gazed down at his lap with sorrow and downheartedness. What had happened to make the boy so sad? He had just turned nine that day and only months before, his father died while he was on an S-ranked mission, or so they say. Well, he wasn't quite sure of that. There was no proof that the knight was actually dead but there was an 80 chance that he was.

The boy muffled a sob as he stared down into his empty hands. He wanted to make a wish for his father's safe return but someone stole his coin from him on the way to the fountain. Or did he drop it? He wasn't quite sure. And here he was, crying like a child and he was supposed to be training to be a knight…

His comrades would probably have laughed at his simple-mindedness and try to discourage him but he thanked the heavens that neither of them was there. He swallowed the lump in his throat and quickly wiped a stray tear that had hit his cheek as if it were acid.

Then another fell.

And another.

Soon, he gave up trying to wipe away his tears and let them fall but held back his sobs to stop from drawing attention to himself. What had he done to deserve such a punishment? All he wanted was to make a wish for his father's sake. Not only that, but for the hopes of being a great knight, just like the Hokage was.

He clenched his fist and rubbed his eyes furiously until they were dry but he found it was pointless. He bit his sun kissed lips. Hadn't he suffered enough?

Suddenly, a shadow came over him, blocking the sun's rays from his contorted face. He blinked in bewilderment, his eyes rising to see what the blockage was to find himself staring up into the face of a young boy, about his age or younger, whose eyes were an interesting mixture or confusion and curiosity; they were an odd, aquatic green that he couldn't seem to identify but they made him felt like he knew the boy all his life. Most of the boy's hair and face was covered by a black hood so he couldn't make out many details. Who was he?

"Why do you cry?" The boy asked him, his voice filled with true interest, as if he were some new invention or discovery that had yet to be deciphered and understood.

The latter shook his head, his black hair pulled back into a lazy ponytail, "Because my wishes were taken from me. I… wanted to make a wish for my father but… I can't make a wish without a coin."

The stranger's gaze was dull but understanding, "Sou ka…"

Suddenly, the boy pulled out a small bronze coin, took the latter's hand and placed it upon his palm, their fingers briefly touching. The knight in training blushed slightly as the stranger's hand left his. The crying boy stared wide eyed at the coin in his hand as if it had just been given to him by a ghost.

"Make your wish and stop crying then. Tears shouldn't belong to that of a knight," He said, gently brushing the latter's stray tears away swiftly. The action was barely a noticeable one but the raven haired boy had caught it, "Make your wish but, as payback, make a wish for me as well, for my wishes have also been taken from me."

Before the latter could ask why or what, he looked up to find that the boy was no longer there. It was as if an apparition had come to restore his youth to him, just as his sensei did so many years ago…

End Flashback…

"Lee? What is it?" Neji's voice broke through Lee's thoughts, bring him back to earth. Lee turned to Neji, seeing his friend was waiting for a response to his own statement.

Lee laughed nervously, "I-Iie. It's nothing. Come on! Let's catch up before Sakura gets mad."

Neji didn't want to dismiss Lee's odd actions but he complied nonetheless.

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"I wish that Neji-onii-chan could buy me that dagger I want for my birthday next week!" Hanabi shouted with glee as she threw the coin backwards into the silvery blue water of 'The Fountain of Youth', a hopeful smile spread across her lips as she reopened her eyes and looked up at her cousin. He just gave her a 'yeah right' look before stating, "You aren't even a knight in training yet, why would I give a child something they can't even handle."

Hanabi pouted before turning to Lee with a pout, "You can make me a dagger for my birthday, right Lee?"

Lee gave Hanabi a sheepish smile before patting her head lightly, "Maybe Hanabi-chan. I'm not completely sure."

She smiled, "I'll take it!"

Hinata giggled at her little sister's determination as she too pulled out a small silver coin as turning her back towards her the well; that what you had to do when you were making a wish at this specific fountain, either that, or closed your eyes as you threw the small coin into the water. They said if you watched the coin drop into the water when you made your wish, the wish wouldn't come true.

"I-I wish that me and Neji's goal to c-change the rules of the Hyugga household will be accomplished s-soon." And with that, she through the small token into the wishing spring as it made a soft splash as it fell.

Neji gave his cousin a small smile, "You just made a wish for both for us Hinata-sama."

She smiled back and turned to Sakura, "Y-Your going to m-make a wish Sakura-chan?"

The pink headed medic shook her head, "Nu uh. My wishes have already come true Hina-chan. I found the guy of my dreams, I'm a certified medic, and I got to see you guys again. What more can I ask for?"

She squealed as she finished her sentence, probably because she found the guy of her dreams, whoever that was…

Everyone's eyes turned to Lee.

He stared back innocently, holding a bronze coin in his left hand timidly.

"……Nani?" He asked.

Neji turned away quickly, his pale cheeks turned an unnoticeable tinge of rosy pink, 'Kawaii…'

"You're going to make a wish Lee?" Sakura asked in amazement, "I thought you outgrew that a long time ago."

Lee looked shocked as he held a fist against his chest dramatically, his nose turned toward the sky ad imaginary tears streamed down his cheeks, "Never! This is one of the most youthful activities that I could ever participate in, for it is proof that I am in my Springtime of Youth! YOSH!"

(Everyone: -.-; Lee………)

Neji snickered lightly, 'Some things just never change do they… '

Lee closed his eyes as he thought hard on what he wanted to wish for……what could he wish for? He had everything he wanted right? He was a great blacksmith. He was in great health. He had great friends. What could he wish for? His thick eyebrows creased in concentration.

'What to wish for?'

"Make your wish but, as payback, make a wish for me as well, for my wishes have also been taken from me."

Lee then smiled, 'Oh yeah. That boy… I could make a wish for him. He is the one that restored my youth after all.'

Confident in his choice, he made his wish, but not out loud. It was a personal one for him and the boy all those years ago. When his wish was final, he threw the coin in the water, his eyes opening slowly as everyone looked at him in anticipation.

"Well?" Hanabi said, looking up at Lee with childish curiosity, her fist balled , "What did you wish for?"

Lee simply smiled, "That's a secret."

She pouted, "You're such a spoil sport."

Neji smiled at Lee as he continued to try and explain to Hanabi why he couldn't tell her his wish but she wasn't buying anything he said to her. He liked Lee like this; carefree and worriless but at the same time, he wished that he could train with him again on the training grounds of the Knight's Academy. He used to love seeing Lee work his hardest with ambitions that were completely impossible to demolish. He liked both Lee's; the carefree one and the ambitious one. They were both part of his personality but it appeared that only one came out more frequently than the other.

He frowned to himself, 'Even though the officials of Konoha said he shouldn't be allowed to become a knight, all he needed was a simple sit-down with the Hokage and he could continue with the code of chivalry. Why did he give up?'

The knight didn't think much on it, for a yell in the crowd brought his back from his internal struggle.

He, along with Lee, were the first ones to tune in on what was going on. A rumble underneath their feet made everyone else aware of the devastation that was taking place.

"Stop! You have committed a felony against the Fire Country! Submit yourself now or we will have no choice but to use deadly force!" Shouted the voice of a knight that seemed to be pretty far to do any good at all.

Something swiftly and sharply cut through the air like ripped paper, causing Lee's head to shoot up towards the sky. Something scratchy and coarse rose above the heads of the surrounding people.

"Sand?" Lee asked, not necessarily to no one.

"Are you threatening me?" came a sudden voice, drawing the crowd's attention to a figure that stood upon the floating, soluble looking, and coarse earth. Wild red hair was the first thing anyone noticed about the stranger first; no one in Konoha had a hair color as unique as that. Black fabric that envelope his body flapped in the wind rather innocently, ironically. His skin practically reflected the moonlight, giving off a false radiance. It was truly the image of a fallen angel; a wicked yet gorgeous image that entices and amazes the people at a glance and yet everyone knows what a foul creature like himself has done to deserve his title. It was he was sin in human form. Who wouldn't be tempted?

He chuckled darkly at the approaching guards, "You're words are empty. You? Use deadly force on me? Ha!"

The laugh was humorless and dry, "If you wanted to kill me, you would have already done so. I'm already a threat to you and your village. You should have killed me on sight……that is if you could."

A wicked grin spread across his lips, slightly twisting his flawless face into that of a madman. His tongue flicked over his lips in a ghostly action, "I can still taste the blood of your departed comrades. What a shame…"

Neji's eyes, along with Sakura's, Lee's, and Hinata's, widened in horror and disbelief, "He… he killed our men? This is a first…"

Sakura looked horrified, which wasn't an expression she usually showed, "Is that the thief with cooled blood? The demon?"

Neji swallowed hard but nodded anyway, "Yeah… he really is a demon after all…"

Lee blinked but his look of horror defused into one of confusion, "But he's only supposed to be a wanted thief, not a wanted murderer."

Neji shook his head, "I don't know anything about that. This man is too erratic to understand Lee."

The intruder laughed a sick, demonic laugh, causing shivers to run up and down the spines of the weak hearted, "You cannot catch me nor tame me so don't you dare try to impose your laws on me! I'm Sabaku No Gaara! A thief of the Rogues! No law will render us!"

And with that said, and as the guards finally ready any form of projectile weapons, the sand quickly whipped around the demon's…

Gaara… Sabaku no Gaara's body and, just like that, he was gone… gone as if he was never there to begin with…

Like a ghost.

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(1)Urousai Bakemono- Shut up monster/demon

(2)Seikoo- Success

(3)Teichou- Captain

(4)Kawaii Desu Ne? - Cute right? (or) Isn't he/she cute?

(5)Koi- from 'Koibito', meaning love or sweetheart

(6)Hime- Princess

(7) Wa kata- Understood

A/N: I know Lee seems to be ukeish at the moment but he's one of the characters that slowly changes through out the story so just wait for it.