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Finally, chapter 6 x.x

I'm sooooo sorry for not updating quickly, I've been...

*cough cough* slacking *cough cough*

I'm horrible I know xD

BUT HERE IT ISSS YAYYY

I tried my best on this, I was kinda... in a weird mood when I was writing it

soooo don't be surprised if it sounds... off xD

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~Bellsy!

Ashley POV: (yay~~)

I fell out of bed.

I complained grumpily after I had whooshed out of the covers and onto the stupid floor, sitting on my butt with my arm slung over the nightstand, half asleep but still trying not to knock the lamp off. I steadied myself as my mind swirled. "Well... that's a lovely way to wake up," I muttered as I hauled my butt off the ground, though I desperately wanted to just lay there and become a vegetable. (it's a sad day when you fall out of bed and want to be a vegetable... XD)

I cast a glance over at Itachi's side of the bed, pretty happy I hadn't like... totally freaked him out. I could just see the look on his face, flipped out and thinking someone had ambushed our- well, his- room. I chuckled softly at that thought and stretched, making my back pop, oh yes, I knew this day was going to be just wonderful.

Just. Wonderful.

Oi, stop being cranky and get dressed, another day in the Akatsuki awaits you lazy person, I thought to myself and sighed, Catie's rubbin' off on ya. I grabbed my duffle bag and dragging my feet sulkily into the bathroom, I really didn't want to be up right now. I changed out of my tank-top and into my turquoise spaghetti strapped tank-top I'd worn the second day we'd been here, I lazily tied my hair back in a messy pony-tail after taming the nots in it with my brush, then yawned and exited the bathroom.

Stuffing my duffle bag back under the bed and stretching again, letting my muscles loosen themselves up for today, I didn't know why, but I figured today would have a lot more physical stuff thrown into our apprentice work, and I figured it'd be better to just relax before all hell broke loose and I started getting sore and fighting with Mary Ruth and all that wonderful goodness.

I snorted at myself, then giggled, I seriously think this stuff is starting to get to me. I'm laughing. At myself. With no one around. It's wonderful. Finally I hauled myself to the door and opened it quietly, standing straight and walking through it, then closing it. When I turned around I almost had a heart-attack, for there, standing before me, was Catie.

"Jesus Cat you almost gave me a heart attack!" I exclaimed, slapping my hand over my heart. She only giggled and teased,saying,"It's not my fault your liking Itachi makes you sooo clueless." I smirked and gave her a hug, replying,"I'm gonna ignore that right now, because we need to focus on today, ok?" She nodded and I leaned in and whispered quietly,"We don't know what'd going to happen today, we've got to keep our guards up, tell the others when they get up ok?" She nodded again, her hazel eyes flashing determinedly, then she snorted,"Mary Ruth won't listen, betcha anything."

I smiled anyways and walked beside her into the living room, trying no to blush as I caught Itachi's eye, and trying to ignore the sparks that shot up my back when he looked at me and nodded his hello. Catie smirked next to me and wiggled her eyebrows knowingly, then strutted in front of the couch in her jeans, flip-flops, and purple tank-top. I rolled my eyes and followed her, nodding and smiling sheepishly to the other Akatsuki members in my way of saying 'helloooooo sunshine, good morning'.

I knew I wasn't in the best of moods today, but it was mostly because I was really on guard, considering today would either be the starting of our training or something else. I had been doing good lately, keeping calm and everything, but underneath my nerves were jumping everywhere, mostly because I had no idea what was going to happen each day, we were all at risk. High risk, actually, but I took a calming breath and let it out slowly, no matter what, I had to keep reminding myself that they had control of our lives, and if they hadn't killed any of us yet, everything should be alright.

I felt my back tense a bit as Itachi sat down on the left side of the couch, his legs on either side of my shoulders, pinning my in basically. I caught Catie snickering and sent her a look, mumbling,"You still have to make-out with Sasori you know?" She blushes and shut up and I snickered right back, soon relaxing back against the couch, sitting still on the floor with my legs crossed.

Even if we were in danger, I don't think I would've given up the chance to at least catch a few glimpses of Itachi himself, and the other Akatsuki members, it was like meeting your favorite famous star person, only... a lot more deadly. Itachi's right leg pressed up against my right shoulder, and as I felt a tingling sensation rise up my back I lost my train of thought for a while.

Hesitantly I let my head rest against his knee, making his knee twitch slightly for a second before stilling and relaxing against my temple. "Awww...," I heard Catie mumble to my right. (OH YEAH, finally an Itachi/me moment, yeesh, and for all of you people out there begging me to reveal the couples you'll just have to wait XD sworry, I love you all! ESPECIALLY THE PERSON WHO GAVE ME FUDGE, I LOVE YOU. FUDGE IS DANG GOOD. I will not let that squirrel over there get it... even If it's trying to steal MY FUDGE. MY BEAUTFIFUL FUDGE.)

A few moments later Kamiah stumbled in, half awake, but by the tension I could practically see around her I knew she was sore from yesterday, I think where we went to was the farthest village from the Akatsuki base, and I myself could feel the knots in my back and calf muscles. Kamiah came around the couch and flopped down next to Catie, leaning back against the vacant part of the couch as we sat on the floor. "Morning Miah," Catie and I greeted, and she smiled in return as she replied,"Mornin'."

"You should've seen what happened when I freaked Ashley out! I got her good, it was funny," Catie whispered in Kamiah's ear, giggling in the process and making Kamiah giggled too. I scowled and murmured,"It wasn't THAT funny, you almost gave me a heart attack." Catie snickered and retorted,"Well a real ninja women would've heard me down the hall, jeez Ash, you're loosing your touch."

I raised an eyebrow,"Oh really?" Catie nodded, though her smug look fell a little when she caught the evilness in my eyes. I tilted my head back and looked up at Itachi, tugging on his leg until he pulled out his translator, asking simply,"Hmm?" "Is it ok if I tackle Catie?" I replied, making Catie shift a little next to me, I shot her a evil look. Itachi raised an eyebrow and I caught the faintest trace of amusement flash across his onyx eyes before he nodded a small nod that only I caught.

And that's how it started.

I launched myself at Catie before anyone had time to blink and pretty soon we were rolling across the ground in front of the Tv, giggling and squealing as Catie tried to get out of my grasp. I pinned her down and raised an eyebrow before I started tickling her. "Still think I'm loosing my touch?" I questioned when I let her breathe. "N-no," she replied catching her breath. I tickled her sides a little more and replied,"I can't hear you!" "NO NO OK OK I GIVE YOU WIN," she squealed back at me.

"Oh let the poor girl up Ash before she wets herself," Alice giggled from the Island, seated next to Kakuzu eating some cereal. I pouted and got off Catie, catching her hands when she tried to get me back, I raised an eyebrow playfully. She scowled at me and then smiled as we resumed our regular positions. I glanced up at Itachi and found his eyes trained on me, and I had to resist the urge to stick my tongue out at him when I found that trace of amusement I'd seen in his eyes earlier more present now.

He shook his head and looked back to the Tv as Ray and Mary Ruth finally made their presence known. Ray snorted and ask,"I'm not even going to ask what all that squealing was I just heard that woke me up." Alice laughed as she put away her bowl and spoon she had just cleaned, yeah I know, kind of odd to think they had spoons. (To me it's like... well actually idk what it's like because you see everything these days xD)

I stole a glance at Pein and caught his ringed, swirling purple eyes, they looked a bit amused as well, and I gave him a small smile. I could barely catch the smile he returned to me, he looked so faint today, I let him see the concern in my eyes, but he didn't give me another reaction, for he stood and motioned slightly, making the other Akatsuki members stand, too. It was then I noticed the absence of Konan and Deidara, and that made my eyebrows furrow in confusion.

Catie, Kamiah, and I stood from our place on the ground, me following Itachi when he motioned for me. We all filed through the arch, following Pein down the hall. Well, technically I was following Itachi since he was behind Pein, then behind my was Kisame and everyone else. We passed everyone's rooms and stopped at the door next to the paper room that we'd been in on first day here. Only, this door was on the right side of the hallway, across the door that led up to the other room where they'd watched us from.

When we entered into this room, I was surprised to find it had a concrete floor with light gray walls, it was just a bit bigger than Itachi and I's room, and lying in the center of the floor was what looked like a person, only they were made of clay. Itachi-kun shook his head at me when I looked up at him with question written all across my face, I guess we'd just have to find out.

Okay, now I feel bad again...

I got stuck XD

soooo it's another cliffy

BUT if you guys stick wiv it I promise chapter 7 will be up VERY SOON

No more slacking bells, bad girl.

Self: yes I know T.T

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