(Bailey's POV)

My face remained stoic as I drove the katana downward into his stomach. With that last slash, I ended his life. Picking through his pockets, I came across the scroll I had been sent to get. Without even a bat of my eyelash, I turned from his carcass and jumped up into the trees toward the Akatsuki base.

I reached the entrance and administered the correct amount of chakra into the seal on the boulder. Without a sound, the boulder moved off to the side, revealing a normal looking living area. I stepped forward and allowed it to close behind me. As soon as it was shut, I walked farther into the base.

I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. That was my first solo mission as a member of the Akatsuki. I rushed off to Pein's office to turn in the mission detail and the scroll. As I walked through the base, an eerie silence crept up. Only the sound of my own footsteps could I hear. My eyes narrowed unintentionally. Where was everyone? I would have usually heard at least Deidara by now.

I knocked on Pein's door and was relieved when a voice came from the other side. "Come in." I traced the chakra in the room. It was definitely his.

I opened the door and bowed to Pein. He was but a clone. "Have we moved bases? Deidara is well enough for it?" I asked. Pein nodded.

"Sasori had to carry him. It was quite amusing really. I'm surprised nobody discovered our location by his constant whining," Pein answered. "Danna, my feet hurt. My back hurts. I'm hungry. Are we there yet? Stop ignoring me damn it un!" Pein made an impression of Deidara. I started laughing and even he chuckled. We calmed down and he spoke again. "Collect your things and follow me. The base is about a four hour run from here." I bowed once more and exited the room.

I retrieved my backpack from my bedroom, finding the majority of my stuff wasn't there. We had prepared for this for about a month now, and were waiting for the best time to move. Now, I know what you're thinking. What's wrong with Deidara? Why did you have to wait to move? I'll remind you now. Deidara can be a real handful when he's moody. I swear, he acted as if he were pregnant. Oh wait, he was.

Anyway, I packed the remainder of my stuff in my backpack, slung it on my back, and headed back to the entrance of the base. Pein stood, waiting, by the door. He opened it and we were off… to the new base… to the rest of the Akatsuki… and to my home.

The base was located just outside the borders of Oto. We were close to Orochimaru. I don't know why we chose a base so close, but there had to be a reason, just I didn't know what it was yet.

Pein and I arrived slightly passed dusk. The first thing I heard when I entered was the sound of a something shattering and a yell. "Get this Kami forsaken child OUT OF ME!" Deidara screamed. My eyes widened as a vase flew by my head. I don't know where the vase came from, since we never did have a vase. At least I wasn't the one trying to knock him out.

Sasori and Kisame were running around trying to get a hold of the thrashing blonde. Hidan finally just came up behind him and hit him up the head with the handle of his scythe. Deidara slumped to the floor unconscious and everyone froze. Hidan shouldered his weapon saying, "Anyone got a probably with that?" He marched off as they shook their heads. I giggled slightly as Sasori and Kakuzu took Deidara into another room with shocked faces.

I ventured further into the room trying to make my presence known. It worked! Itachi turned toward and a small smile formed on his lips. He opened his arms and I walked over to hug him. Everyone else finally noticed and I saw Hidan wink at me. The booby traps were in place.

I finally got out of their embraces. I nodded to Hidan and he motioned for me to follow. I waved to Itachi and walked into the hallway. He led me into my room, moving over a trip wire as well.

My room was painted a deep red color, which I hadn't been allowed to choose before we had moved bases. My bed was the same but replaced with a chocolate brown frame and black sheets. My dressers matched the frame and the desk was a sleek metallic black. I smirked as I unpacked my backpack. I thought it looked quite nice actually.

"This was actually my first room in the Akatsuki before I moved into Kakuzu's room. I had decorated it myself as Itachi did your first room. We usually reuse bases. The last fucking time we did, though, was over a fucking year ago. You should be fucking lucky that you got my room and not Sasori's first," Hidan said.

I looked around the room once again. I saw traces of a carpet being their once. Now it was dark hardwood. I re-looked at the walls to find it had been repainted for the outline of wall was a lighter shade.

"So, now it's mine until the next move?" I asked. He nodded and moved to the bed. He sat down and pulled the pillow up. Underneath it was a black book. The sign of Jashin was on the cover and a language I couldn't read was on it.

"Jashin no honyomi tori natahakonoyouni shinji teimasu," he said. I cocked my head to the side at what he said. "The book of Jashin. Thee who reads is thus a believer." he spoke normally.

"The book looks ancient. Was it passed down to you?" He nodded and suddenly my eyes glazed over and something over took me. "The chosen one may gain his prize but thee, who is the disciple, will feel truth to suffer." I shook my head and he stared at me weirdly. "That's in the book," he stated. My eyes widened, but he grew silent. "I was the disciple," he finally said. I cocked my head to the side. "The bitch who was the chosen one was killed by me. She deserved to die. She tortured me and treated me like a heathen bastard. It states nothing of that in the Jashinist bible."

"What's done is done. There is nothing you can do about it now. You just must live with it and do what you feel is right," I answered reassuringly. "Take the book. I have suffered enough to know that I don't need a book to know that Jashin exists." He nodded.

"You're fucking alright, gaki," he said ruffling my hair. I frowned and swatted at him hand, whining. He chuckled, gave me the finger, and walked out the room.

"Jackass!" I yelled after him. He shut the door. I walked over to my desk about to get to work on the mission report for Tsunade. The clone had taken the scroll and that mission report so I was free until my next mission, which wouldn't be a while considering Deidara was in the middle of a C-section.

I was about to put everything in there, but stopped. In the drawer was a different book. The cover was made of black leather and looked to be in pretty good shape. Timidly, I opened the book. The inside cover read: Property of Uchiha Madara. My eyes widened and I looked around the room. Was this a trick? Was Tobi really out on a mission right now?

I looked around once more before opening the book. The pages were fragile and brittle. I turned the first two pages, finding only a normal map of the world. The next page had the word Journal on the blank page. I flipped to the next page and began to read.

6-24-1918

Ka-san gave me this book to write in, saying it'd be wise to record my adventures from here on. I don't know why but I agreed with her. Izuna and I just returned from a training when she gave both of us one. We've agreed to kill our best friends, since according to legend; it would give us tremendous power. Neither Ka-san nor Otou-san know. They'll be the next if it came down to it.

Otou-san has taught us all he knows and he is growing weary in his old age. In a few years, if he is not already dead, I shall kill him. It would be my turn to rule over the Uchiha clan with Izuna at my side. Together, we'll come up with a plan to take over the world.

Madara Uchiha

I stared in shock at the first entry. This was like his diary. According to the date and the fact that Madara should be around 105, he couldn't have been much older than me at that time. His mind was evil even at a young age and it was scary. I turned the page to the next entry.

8-17-1920

I found this book amongst my stuff. I remember getting this. It seems as if I were so childish then. I have now gained what I called the Mangekyou Sharingan. Izuna and I have begun to prepare for the time we take over. When we do, we will set war against the Senju. Those traitors don't deserve to live. They have disgraced the Sage of the Six Paths. The son they descend from would even be displeased.

In two years time, the clan will be mine and war will commence through the land. Get ready world. Madara Uchiha will be ruler soon.

Madara Uchiha

I sighed but flipped ahead farther. He was one messed up man. He still is one messed up man. I flipped ahead to one about 50 years.

4-10-1959

Those fools. They really believe I trust them, that I want peace. Bah, they soon will know the truth. I'll let us rule side beside for now. If Hashirama and Tobirama do anything behind Izuna and my back, then they will meet their ends.

I fear, though, Izuna's health is diminishing rapidly. My eyesight isn't as great as well. If need be, I will need his eyes, but with him dead, I don't know if they would work or not. Brother, get well for soon Konoha is ours.

Madara Uchiha

2-16-1960

Izuna had died, I have his eyes, and I have no one on my side. The Uchiha are against me. The only way for me to gain their trust back is to kill Hashirama. In four hours, he shall meet his end. In four hours, my plan to rule will begin…

Madara Uchiha

I remembered back to the day Kakashi told me of the great battle between Hashirama Senju, out Shodai Hokage, and Madara Uchiha. He told me that they fought for over two days. It was said Madara died that day, killed by Hashirama himself, but even our Shodai had his doubts of his death.

His plan must have changed after that point. Otou-san was alive then as well. He must have been less than a year old though. He probably couldn't even remember that. I looked to the next page but a knock came on my door. I quickly shoved the book back in my desk.

"Come in," I shouted. Kisame opened the door.

"Pein wants to see us in his office," he replied. I nodded and followed him out the door and down the hall. Kisame opened the office door and held it open for me. I walked in and bowed. Itachi was already in there.

"Good evening, I apologize for calling you in so late, but I have an important mission for the three of you," he paused. "Your mission is to locate and capture the medic-nin Mogusa. He will be in Konoha. Be careful." Itachi and I stiffened but said not a word. "Itachi will get you in while Bailey will get you into the hospital undetected. I suspect you back by dawn tomorrow. You're dismissed." We bowed and left.

"We'll go with nothing else, but rope and the basic tools," Itachi ordered. I nodded. I entered my room and grabbed my pouch. I stopped before exiting, grabbing the black journal and placing it in my pouch.

I followed the two of them outside. Itachi and I took the lead. My stomach began getting butterflies in it. This would be the first time back to Konoha in a little less than a year. It took us about two hours to get there.

Itachi opened up a hidden ANBU tunnel near the Uchiha compound. We entered undetected. I activated my Byakugan and led them through the village without running into any midnight walkers. I motioned for them to stay guard outside as I entered the hospital. I activated my Byakugan and put my hair into the normal Hyuga standard. I now looked like every other Hyuga in the village.

"Hello Miss Hyuga, may I help?" the woman at the front desk asked.

"Do you know if Mogusa is working right now?" I asked nicely. She went into a small room on the side. She came back.

"He is upstairs. Would you like me to call him for you?" I nodded. "Who are you to him?"

"Just tell him his father sent me for him," I replied. She nodded. I went and sat over in the waiting room. A few minutes later, he came down the stairs. He went to the front desk and she pointed to me. He hurried over.

"Is my dad alright?" he pleaded. I shook my head.

"He wants you right now, follow me," I said. He followed behind me. I exited the hospital and ran forward. Before we got far, I stopped. He stopped and Kisame whacked him up the head with his sword. "That was easier than I thought."

Kisame hoisted the guy up on his shoulder and I led us back to the Uchiha compound. Itachi led us out and we all took off toward the base. About four hours before dawn, we stopped. "I'll take watch," Itachi said. Kisame went a little bit over and fell asleep against a tree.

I took out the journal. "Nii-san? What should I do with this book?" He came over, curious. "It's Madara's journal. I only got so far in it. If we read far enough ahead, we might be able to find out his plan, depending on how long it's been in the desk."

"You found this in your desk? Madara may have planted it there. You may read it, but don't believe everything you read in there." he replied. I nodded.

"Itachi you can go to sleep. I want to research this," I replied. He shook his head. I sighed but left him alone. I began to read the book again.

4-19-1983

My strength is slowly coming back. My loss against Hashirama was a major set back, but it has been taken care of. The next part of my plan has gone smoothly. The Ame orphan has the Rinnegan and is gradually headed toward the other two. In about a month, they will meet. Then, all I need now is for them to get trained to be ninjas, whether I have to do it or not.

In a year, my organization will get under way. My plan will continue as planned. If he is to ever lose loyalty or is to die, than I will take back his eyes and my organization. There will be no mistakes. I will make sure of it.

Madara Uchiha

My eyes widened. Pein was given his Rinnegan? Did he know that? "Itachi? Does Pein know he was given his Rinnegan, that he was under Madara's control since he got it?" I asked. Itachi's eyes widened.

"No, he doesn't. You must take that to Pein as soon as we get back. It could mean the life or death of him," Itachi replied.