AN: Sorry for not updating in a while. But I got grounded so...yeah. *sigh* I had to read over my last few chapters and brainstorm while I was computerless. So, thank you all for being patient. At least I hope you haven't been unpatient...

The sand siblings and I head out to find Kakashi. It's kind of weird, going back to the Leaf. I thought I'd die doing something for Sasuke actually. Sasuke. My eyes fall to the ground as I hold back tears. I can't believe he let himself fall to this level of evil. I sigh, and hold myself.

Kankuro looks back at me, "Hey, you okay Po-chan?"

I look up at him and let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in. I shrug, "I don't know. I'm exhausted really."

He smirks down at me, "Well then why don't you let me carry you there?"

I raise my eyebrows at him, "Wouldn't that hinder your movements?"

He chuckles then grabs my wrists and pulls me onto his back. I let out a yelp of surprise and latch myself onto his back for fear of falling on my butt. He laughs at my reaction and hooks his arms under my knees. I clench my eyes shut and constrict my arms around his neck.

Temari and Gaara are waiting for us. Temari sighs dramatically and turns to see me strangling Kankuro from behind. She bursts out laughing at her brother's paling face. Gaara turns to see what has caused the commotion and sighs.

"Po-chan, you are killing my brother. Loosen your grip on him or he will pass out from lack of air." He says in his monotone.

My eyes widen and I loosen my grip. "Sorry," I mumble.

Temari is still laughing, bent over with one hand on her knee and the other cradling her stomach. Kankuro glowers at her, "Shut up, Temari." He growls, looking around for something to throw at her.

His arms are still hooked onto my legs and I smirks, "Kuro-kun, you can't throw anything while you're holding me."

He pauses then turns his head so he can look at me. "Crap, you're right." He sighs then looks at his sister. "I guess you get off this time. Consider yourself lucky."

Temari and I roll our eyes in unison. She turns to face Gaara, who looks at all of us then speaks with a blank expression. "Let's go." He looks me over then adds, "We don't know how Konoha will take your return, so you'll have to keep your guard up. They might not trust you at first."

I nod sadly, then bury my face into Kankuro's back. He tensed up at his younger brother's words but said nothing. Gaara turns around then starts our journey. We ran in silence for a while, leaving me to my thoughts.

Gaara's words were burned into my mind. What if they don't want me back? I was practically a missing-nin for a while there. They have every reason to execute me. But, Tsunade promised . . . I can only hope she kept that promise to me.

I've hurt so many people in my foolishness, though. Kankuro, my family, my team, my friends; Shikamaru. Oh, God. Shikamaru. Memories of our last meeting flood back to me and I feel sick. He said he loved me. And . . . I said I loved him. This is ubserd. We don't love each other . . . It was just the moment. Yes, I'm sure if Shoji had been the one to find me and pronounced his love to me, I would say I loved him as well. Amusing how believable that situation seems to be.

I sigh quietly, the sound muffled by Kankuro's back. I was so stupid. I have to apologize to him. "Kankuro?" I ask in a small voice.

He almost stops when he hears my broken words, "What is it Po-chan?"

"Sorry," I say quietly, resting my forehead on his shoulder.

I can feel him frowning. "What for?"

"I'm sorry for being stupid. For thinking that Sasuke wouldn't end up like this if I followed him. For leaving everyone. For hurting you." I close my eyes and grip his shirt tighter.

"Popori," He starts seriously. "You made a mistake. You're only human. The important thing is that you came back, that you still love everyone. That you haven't lost your humanity while being with him." I can feel both of the other sand sibling's eyes on us as he comforts to me.

I nod reluctantly and he gives my thigh a small squeeze. My heart jerks in my chest and I bite my tongue to hold in a gasp. Holy crap. I remember where I am, how close I am to him at the moment. Kankuro notices my stiffened posture and looks back at me.

"You okay?" He asks concerned.

I nod, looking at his hood and taking it down so I can play with his hair. He smirks at this and turns his attention back to jumping through the trees. I love his hair, I really do. It's a bit messy from wearing his hood, but it's so freaking entertaining that way. I run my fingers through his brown locks and get a shiver from him in reply. I bite my lip to keep myself from giggling.

I stare at his bare neck for a moment then give it a small kiss, getting another shiver from Kankuro. This time I can't help but giggle quietly. I sigh happily and rest my head on his shoulder so I can study his paint covered face. I smirk to myself, thinking about watching him apply it. I wonder what his face looks like. . . I giggle again, a bit louder than last time.

He turns his gaze to me with a raised eyebrow, "Something funny?"

I smile at him, letting my hands venture over his chest as I answer him, "I was just thinking."

He clears his throat, seeming a bit distracted, "A-about what?" He asks, his voice almost squeaking at the end.

"What kind of face do you make when you're applying your face paint?" I ask, genuinely curious. I made sure to say face paint and not make-up. He hates when people call it make-up.

He seems surprise I was thinking this, considering that my hands have slipped underneath his shirt and are massaging his bare chest at the moment. "Um. . . I don't know." He shrugs.

I smile at him then kiss his cheek. "Alright, don't tell me then." I whisper in his ear, removing my hands from his chest.

He almost whimpers in protest, making me smile widely. I really am having a hard time not making out with him at the moment. I mean, he's right here! I'm freaking latched onto him for Pete's sake! But Gaara and Temari are ahead of us and we are already lagging a bit behind. I don't want to be rude. But at the same time, I want to ravish Kankuro right here and now. I sigh in frustration and tighten my grip on his torso with my legs so I can cross my arms without falling off of him.

This seems to excite him for some reason. He starts stroking my thigh with his hand. That is not fair. I pout and bite his neck so he'll stop, but it has the opposite effect.

He let's out a grunt and says, "That's it." Before stopping on a tree limb and pulling me around so I'm now latched onto his front. I blink then look up at him, only to have his lips crash into mine. I smirk and kiss him back. I've learned early that Kankuro is always the dominate one when it comes to this, so I let him explore my mouth with his tongue without protest. Our hands are all over each other, roaming the other's body freely.

Some clears their throat and I jump, looking up at whoever made the sound. Kankuro completely ignores it and starts kissing up and down my neck. Temari glares at us, her arms crossed and her hip jutted out to one side while her foot taps impatiently.

"Can you not rape each other while we are trying to do something?" She demands, flailing her arms everywhere.

I blush and push Kankuro's face away from my neck. "I apologize. That was uncalled for." I mumble.

Kankuro scoffs, "Well I don't and it was completely called for!"

Temari glares at him and the two start yelling at each other. I sigh with a smile and get down from Kankuro and then head over to Gaara. He looks me over and gives me a slight nod.

"I am glad that you are back on the correct side, Popori." He says in his monotone.

I grin at him in thought, "Me too."

He looked over my shoulder at his bickering siblings and sighed. He looked to me and gestured that we go ahead. I smile at him and nod. We head off to where we believe Kakashi to be. Soon, Kankuro and Temari join us. I slow down and jump beside Kankuro. I smile at him and take his hand. He smirks and rolls his eyes playfully at me.

We run for another hour before the trees break and we land in a small town. I look around then finally notice that Kakashi, Naruto and that Yamato guy are standing in front of us. I blink, and watch their reactions.

Naruto sees Gaara first, "Hey Gaara, what's up?"

Kakashi has a look of utter shock on his face. Well, from the small portion I can see he looks shocked. He stares at me, then looks to Kankuro's and my fingers, which are intertwined. He makes a noise that sounds like he is trying to figure something out. He continues to stare at me and I shift uncomfortably.

Yamato follows Kakashi's gaze and lets out a gasp. "Hey! You! Ah, what are you doing here!" He points at me.

I sigh, with a big pout on my face then wave half-heartedly, "Hey." I manage to squeak out.

He looks at what Kakashi and Yamato are staring at and then his eyes finally find me. His eyes go big and he points at me, "Ah! POPORI WHAT THE HELL?"

AN: oh yes, so this was really to make up for the fact that I haven't been around for a while. It's really short and I hate that, but hey! you got some fluffy KanPori! Ha. Yes, but what is Naruto's reaction to Popori showing up on the arm of Kankuro like nothing happened? What do you guys think his reaction should be? I was just gonna have him freak out for a certain reason, but you guys can give me ideas if you want! Reviews are love!