Chapter 16-Rise and Shine

Lightly knocking on the door, Itachi hears someone walk to the door and the knob begin to turn.

She's awake?

The door opens and a woman stands before him.

"Yes Master Itachi, how may I help you? The women asks

"Why are you here?" he asks

"Master Pain asks me to watch Lady Kasai, and to inform him of any change." She says looking at the ground.

"Go get some food, then return, I will sit with her." Itachi says hearing the woman's stomach grumble.

"Thank you." She says holding her hand over her stomach

She walks past Itachi as he holds open the door, waiting for her to pass him; he walks into the room shutting the door. Sitting on the bed he notices that your skin has become creamy again. Brushing a long strand off your face, he stares at you. A small knock breaks his thoughts. Pain walks into the room.

"Any change?" Pain asks

"No." Itachi answers him not looking at him.

Pain walks over to the bed, bringing the blanket down to your waist he raises his hand to your stomach. Closing his eyes he concentrates, a smile comes to his face.

"Your son is growing stronger by the day." Pain says not looking at him. He opens his eyes and stands, gesturing for Itachi to feel for himself. He knees by your bed placing his hand over your stomach.

"The bursts do feel stronger." He says quietly, glancing at your face his mind begins to dive deep into thought.

"I have a mission for you and Kisame." Pain says breaking Itachi from his thoughts. Itachi stands covering you back over with the blanket.

"You leave in few hours, and you'll be gone for a few days." Pain says looking at your sleeping form.

Itachi's eyes travel to the side trying to catch you in his gaze.

"She'll be looked after." Pain says to him. Itachi's eyes look back to Pain, and he leaves the room.

Pain walks over to you and sits on the bed, moving the covers aside he checks your wound.

"Half way there, you'll be up tomorrow." He says, smiling he stands and leaves the room.

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Inhaling deeply you smell what seems to be chicken soup, opening your eyes slowly the light in the room makes you squint.

"Lady Kasai?" a woman's voice says

You open one eye slightly to see the person who spoke to you, noticing one of the maids you try to lift yourself to a seating position. Feeling a stabbing pain in your shoulder you fall to your side.

"Lady Kasai! I will get master Pain, please don't move!" she says quickly leaving the room.

Catching your breath you bring your hand to your shoulder, it begins to glow green. Feeling the warmth you close your eyes as the pain begins to fade. The door opens quickly and Pain steps into your room.

"How are you feeling?" Pain asks standing in the doorway

"Hungry." You say with a laugh

He laughs then tells someone in the hallway to bring some food to your room. Dragging your legs off the bed you sit for a moment trying to decide if you have enough strength to stand. Pain comes to your side bracing your arm with his hands, helping you stand you slowly come to your feet. Feeling a little dizzy you decide to sit back down, and try again after you eat.

"What happen?" he asks

"Kimimaru, he found me in the forest, he told me Orochimaru wants me." you tell him as you look down at the floor.

"I knew he would find out sooner or later." Pain tells you. "You're not to leave here without a member with you, do you understand?" he asks

"Yes." You say looking at him

A small knock is heard from the door, Pain walks over to it opening it halfway, standing in the hallway a small woman holds a try. Pain moves aside and the woman brings in the tray placing it on your dresser. Picking up the bowl she brings it to your bed handing it to you slowly.

"Thank you." You say smiling at her.

"Please be careful its hot." She says with a small smile.

Closing your eyes you inhale the warm steam and smell of chicken ramen.

"Mmmm, my favorite." You say not opening your eyes.

"I'll let you eat, come find me when your up and about." Pain says

Both him and the small woman leave the room and shut the door behind them. You eat your food quickly wanting to see Itachi as soon as possible. As you take your last bite you suddenly remember…

I told him…he knows…how could I forget?…

Looking down at the empty bowl, you race threw your mind trying to remember exactly what you told him. Your eyes widen as you recall the moment that you told him he had a son.

He's going to freak out…

Standing to your feet you place the bowl on the dresser and walk into the bathroom, a nice hot shower calls to you. Hoping that the water with wash your thoughts down the drain you stand under the faucet your hands on the wall, head hanging low, you stand there until the water starts to turn cold.

I have to talk to him again…

Building your courage you get dressed and dry your hair, leaving it down you walk out of your room closing the door. Not sensing his chakra from outside his room you continue on down the hall, you hear laughter coming from the entertainment room so you head there first. Turning the corner you smile at the site of everyone, you missed them during the time you were away. Hidan turns to see who has walked into the room, seeing him look at you, you smile back at him.

"KASAI!" he yells standing and jumping over the couch. He runs to you and hugs you tightly. Hearing Hidan yell your name the others stop and look in your direction, everyone smiles and stands to greet you. You feel various squeezes from the members, soon your feet aren't touching the ground, Tobi has lifted you up in bear hug.

"I'm so glad your better, no one plays Shougi like you do!" he says squeezing tightly

"I missed you too Tobi." You say trying to breath

"Jeeze Tobi you're killing her! Let her go." Deidara says whacking him upside the head.

"Deidara, stop it." you say smacking him back

"Ouch! I didn't hit him THAT hard." Deidara whines rubbing his head. "Glad you're ok, thanks for recording my show." He says with a hug.

"You welcome." You say hugging him back.

"Where is Pain?" you ask

"In his office." Zetsu answers

With a smile you leave the room heading down the hall to Pain's office.

"Hey Tobi!" you yell from down the hall. His heads pops out from around the corner.

"Set up Shougi." You say with smile

"Alright! Sure thing!" he calls back to you

Turning back down the hall you come to the double wooden doors to Pains office. Gripping the handle tightly you swing open the door and walk in.

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Sitting on your bed your eyes begin to well with tears, Pain just told you that Itachi will be gone for a few days.

Damn it I haven't seen him in almost a month, I need to touch him, smell him, taste him…

You lay your head down on your pillow; curl up into the fetal position and go to sleep.

You awake sometime the next day, feeling very depressed you skip breakfast and head outside to the lake. The sun has already warmed the air; it bounces off the lake and shines brightly in the sky. Your eyes take a few minutes to focus from the brightness, once they do you head to the lake. You stand at the edge, remembering the time you fought with Itachi, a small smile stretches across your face. Feeling the water with your hand, you stand and walk out onto it. Clearing your throat you begin to sing (Enya, How can I keep from singing). Your voice echo's threw the canyon, sounding like a concert hall, everything is quiet and still, all you hear is the waterfall.

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"Well that didn't take as long as I thought it would." Kisame says as he and Itachi walk down the path.

"They weren't expect-" Itachi suddenly stops

"What-?" Itachi covers Kisame's mouth. Itachi's eyes widen at the sound he hears and begins to run down the path.

"What! What do you hear?!" Kisame asks trying to keep pace. They stop in front of the hideout's entrance. Kisame hears it now, your voice it echoes threw the land.

"Kasai?" Kisame questions. Itachi rushes to open the door, "Hurry!" he yells to Kisame to do his part. The door opens and Itachi's speeds down the halls, dodging members, he quickly comes to the double doors that lead outside. Placing his hand on the handle he breathes heavily, closing his eyes he opens the door and walks out. He watches as you walk around the lake, your voice heavenly, it calms him instantly. He steps to the lake, you feel the vibration of his steps and turn to see who has interrupted you. Turning you look directly into his gaze, you continue singing as he brings his hand to your face. He watches your face, listening to your words, as you finish your song he leans down and kisses your lips lightly.

"I've missed you." He says softly

"I've missed you too…" you say closing your eyes and leaning into his hand.

"Now isn't that touching?" A voice says from behind you

Itachi instantly looks over you at Orochimaru and Kabuto, "Go inside." He says not looking at you.

"I'm not going to leav-" you start to say

"GO INSIDE." He yells at you

"Now Itachi there's no need to yell at the poor girl, she can stay, she is why we are here after all." Orochimaru says with a smirk.

Out of the corner of your eye you notice the door to the compound closing slowly, Itachi is busy staring down the two men before him. You place your hand on Itachi's arm, "It will be fine." You whisper to him, turning to Orochimaru,

"Where's Kimimaru? He didn't want to face me again?" you ask facing the men

Itachi looks at the back of your head, Again?

"Yes Kimimaru, told me you two had a little argument in the woods." Orochimaru says

"Lord Orochimaru we should leave before the others notice we're here." Kabuto says

"Come now dear, you're coming with us." Orochimaru says to you

"I don't think so." You say to them

"And why is that?" He asks

"I still owe Tobi a game of Shougi." You say with a smile as Tobi walks onto the lake. Pain walks from the shadows, Kisame erupts from the lake surface, as Deidara hovers above on a clay bird.

"So you see, I really can't go." You say crossing your arms

"Lord Orochimaru we must leave." Kabuto insists.

"I will get you girl, you will be my new vessel." He says as they vanish

"Vessel?" you question

"So about that game?" Tobi asks

"Go set it up." You say with a smile

"Really? All right!" he says running back inside.

"From now on you're not aloud to go anywhere without someone, anywhere!" Pain says sternly to you.

Looking into his eyes you nod in agreement. Pain walks past you back inside; Deidara lands his bird and jumps off.

"What does he want with you?" he asks

"Something about a vessel?" You say to him

"He wants to take over your body and use it as his own." Itachi says not looking at you

"If he knew what I know, he wouldn't." you say walking away back inside

"She's in a lot of danger if Orochimaru wants her." Kisame says watching you enter the compound

"I know." Itachi says turning to the door.

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"One more game?" Tobi asks

"It's late, not tonight." You say yawning and standing from the floor. Looking over at the couch you see a snoring Deidara with the remote clenched in his hand, Kisame is asleep in the chair with a book over his face.

"Good night, Tobi." You say with a small wave

"Good night." He says trying to pry the remote from Deidara.

Walking down the dimly lit hallway you come to your door, placing the key inside the lock you look over your shoulder. Itachi's door is open, and he is sitting at his desk cleaning his weapons. You think for a minute then turn and walk across the hall. Tapping lightly on the door he looks over to you.

"Did Tobi beat you?" he asks turning back to his weapons

"Not quite." You say leaning against the door frame

"We need to talk." You say to his back

"I know." He says not looking at you.

Walking into his room you shut the door quietly behind you. He places his weapon down on the desk, you can feel him getting more anxious as you walk closer to him. Leaning down to his ear,

"What's wrong?" you ask in a whisper

He closes is eyes at the sound of your voice, inhaling the smell of roses that you bring into his room, he opens his eyes again. Turning to you, his face looks at your stomach; he slowly lifts your shirt and kisses around your belly button. You smile at his touch and place your hands on his head. He lowers your shirt and stands in front of you; you look in his eyes wondering what he's thinking.

"I-" he starts to say

You cock your head to the side slightly as he stops talking; you bring your hands to his and enlace your fingers together.

He looks down at your hands, then back at your eyes.

"Stay with me tonight." He says

You smile at him and nod your head. He leans his head down; with his hand on your chin he kisses your lips softly. You wrap your arms around his neck and deepen the kiss, slipping your tongue into his mouth. He scoops you up bridal style and places you down on the bed, he walks to the door locking it, turning he takes off his shirt throwing it to the floor. Crawling onto the bottom of the bed he begins kissing your legs until he reaches your shorts. Unbuttoning them he slides them down your hips and off your legs. He lifts your shirt over your head throwing it to the ground; you place your head back on the pillow as he brings his face closer to yours. With his body on top of you he kisses your lips passionately. He stops suddenly feeling something at his own stomach, he looks at you.

"What?" you ask

He looks down towards your abdomen holding himself off you.

"I don't want to hurt him." He says not looking at you

"You won't." you say moving his face back to yours. You smile at him, bringing your lips to his; you roll him over and straddle his lap, with a seductive smile you unbutton his pants, pulling them off you throw them to the floor.

You unbutton the front of his boxers reaching your hand in you bring out his hard dick. Holding it in your hand you slowly stroke it up and down. He relaxes instantly closing his eyes at your touch. He starts to breathe heavy and get slightly wet; you push your panties to one side and position yourself on top of him.

Sliding him into you slowly you savor every inch of his hard cock. You let out a slow moan as you feel him harden more at the touch of your wet skin around him. He grips your thighs as you begin to ride him slowly, increasing your speed you start to breathe heavy, he feels so good inside you that you can't help but let out low moans.

Feeling your orgasm start to grow, you speed up more, Itachi lets out moans of pleasure as you pick up the pace, he moves his hands to your ass gripping you tightly. About to cum you grip his shoulders and slam into him harder, your clit grinds against him making your orgasm more intense, he feels you tighten around him and become wetter. Letting out a loud breathless moan, you hear Itachi start to moan as he thrusts into you. Feeling him get harder you know he's about to cum, squeezing his eyes shut he opens his mouth, his breathing is heavy and loud. He grabs your waist holding you into him with one last thrust he cries out in pleasure. You're both breathing heavy as you lay your forehead on his chest, catching your breath you pull away and lay next to him on the bed. He pulls the covers up around you both, laying his head on your chest he places his hand on your stomach. Hearing your heat beat and feeling his son's charka threw your skin he closes his eyes and drifts off to sleep.