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To celebrate passing my classes and all the wonderful reviews you guys gave me, here's an extra long chapter to celebrate all of that and the upcoming holidays!
Addressing Some Reviews:
I'll try to make chapters longer. I apologize in advance if Harry(Reina) is super!powered!
I'll try to catch typos and keep to one style of writing. I'm not really an English major, but rather a science one, so I don't put as much emphasis on it as I should.
Harry will be staying as a girl in the Naruto-Verse. He was bisexual in the HP World. However, I won't make him into a super girly girl as Reina…I just can't see that happening…unless it's for a prank. Also, I googled Japanese girl names and chose "Reina." Usually for anything else…um…Japanese related, that'll probably be my go to place for information! Just a heads-up!
There is no magic in the Naruto-Universe. (Sorry if there are unrealistic developments for babies-just go with the flow! Thanks!)
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Warning! Smart toddlers and kids here! They're technically geniuses! (Itachi and Reina) Those are some pretty good genes! ;)
Slight messing up timelines of Naruto-verse here!
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This is normal conversation.
These are inner thoughts.
Bijuu/Shinigami Speaking
-Chapter 5: Growing Up-
The Nara clan had always produced honorable and proud ninjas with intelligence far outshining their fellow comrades since before the founding days of Konoha. Unfortunately, like many outstanding ninjas, there are always one or two vices that prevented them from being completely normal. Both shinobi and kunoichi alike born into the Nara clan shared one major flaw: laziness.
Oh sure, they'll train when they have to and are usually up for a trivia game or Shoji match, but their overall laziness kind of outweighed their more admirable traits. Usually it was up to the feisty and passionate men and women who married into the clan to get their significant others energized enough to actually do something. Of course, sometimes, those married in turn out to be duds.
Arisa Nara nee Wakata, is the civilian daughter of a retired-converted Iwa nin and Konoha kunoichi. Her red hair came from her mother's side and the green eyes from her father's. Arisa, although trained by her parents since she was a child, was a FANGIRL. Note the All caps. Arisa, however, had never enrolled into the ninja academy but still managed to stalk the highest standing boys by using the skills her parents had taught her.
Arisa had recently managed to snag and marry one of the higher ranked Naras. She couldn't resist bragging to her other civilian friends for marrying Ryuuta, who was the first cousin to the current leader, Shikaku. Recently, she had given birth to a beautiful baby girl named Reina. To top it all off, Mikoto Uchiha had visited her! Not only that, but her daughter had showed that she was clearly born with her father's brains. Arisa couldn't resist giggling at the thoughts of future advancement in her life. Now if only her baby girl would show a little more energy. Arisa couldn't help but pout to herself. The only times that Reina seemed to be energized was during feeding time, with Ryuuta, or when Itachi was over. Reina was always sleeping or ignoring her when she was around her own mother. Arisa, however, didn't let that deter her and decided to plot to herself. Although she may not have snagged an Uchiha herself, she'll get one through Reina!
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~~~~~~- Around Age 2-~~~~~
Itachi looked carefully to his left. Then he checked his right. There didn't seem to be anyone on either side. He gulped to himself. The Uchiha heir really wanted to get to sandbox, but…he was worried that she would be there. He worried that the she-devil would catch him before he reached the safety of the sandbox. Itachi hurriedly ran, as fast as a toddler born in a ninja clan could, (which was pretty fast actually) to the sandbox. He glanced left, right, behind him, and smiled in relief. Safe! Itachi giggled inwardly to himself before settling down into the sandbox.
Itachi had just sat down into the sandbox before his senses started tingling. Itachi quickly looked around but didn't see anyone other than parents with their children in the park as well. He slowly relaxed and let his guard down.
The Uchiha heir let out an embarrassing yelp as a hand wrapped around his ankle. A monster so horrifying emerged from the sand box. Grains of sand flowed down the demon's hair and clothes as it stood up. Deep green eyes gazed directly into his. It was horrifying to look at. It was the bane of his existence of 2 years and counting. It was Reina Nara.
The boy let out another yelp as Reina let go of his ankle. He flopped backwards onto the sandbox. Itachi stared at her. He could have sworn she was nowhere in the sandbox and it definitely felt flat and smooth on the top surface. There was absolutely no way she could have been in the box…except…
"Genjutsu?" Itachi asked her. Reina's wild grin was all the confirmation he needed. Inwardly, Itachi pouted to himself. How the heck can she already cast a genjutsu! We're just toddlers!
Reina rolled her eyes when she realized that her favorite toy wasn't paying attention to her. She flicked his nose.
"Ow," Itachi said before rubbing his nose, "How'd you learn to do it already?"
The redhead smirked, "Tou-san's been teaching me how to read. I just swiped a scroll when he wasn't looking. It wasn't that hard to do anyway. It barely classified as an E-ranked genjutsu."
Itachi frowned slightly, "But okaa-san hasn't even started going over chakra and stuff with me yet! I only know since I've been watching my cousins."
Reina rolled her eyes once more. "Tou-san doesn't really get that you don't teach kids how to read using scrolls on chakra diagrams and usage. I guess he just figures I should know it already which is pretty unbelievable since I am only two years old or so."
The two toddlers looked at each other after she said that before sniggering. Reina sniggered because she was technically able to read since she was born due to being reincarnated and keeping her mental facilities as Harry Potter. Itachi was laughing because if there was anyone who beat the record of not being normal, it was Reina. Abruptly, Reina stopped laughing.
"Anyway, I'm bored." Reina said before turning to stare at Itachi. She smiled sweetly at him. Itachi shuddered and rushed to get out the sandbox. He couldn't move. Why can't I move! Itachi panicked inwardly. He glanced down and saw it. Reina's shadow had attached to her own. He looked up at her.
Reina smirked before stepping forward and throwing her arm around Itachi's shoulders.
"You're not the only one who's been watching their cousins."
Itachi shivered at the wild smirk she gave him. He looked around for help. He saw his mother and that Nara woman just gossiping with the other women in the park. Reina's mother looked up and saw the two together. Itachi sent a pitiful pleading look at her.
"Have fun you two! Don't go too far!" were Arisa's only remarks as she blissfully ignored the look of dread on Itachi's face. She continued to talk with the other mothers. Itachi felt like bursting out into tears as he was led away by Reina. He didn't however because it went against the Uchiha code of conduct rule 5: Uchihas do not show emotions in public, especially tears! Itachi shuddered. He could feel himself walking to his doom.
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A few hours later…..
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Itachi was covered in dried mud and there was something that smelled suspiciously like fish guts on the bottom of his shorts and shoes. Reina was sitting on a low tree branch as she watched her pawn…friend…run away from the cats chasing after him. He looks like he's tiring a bit though. The former Potter pouted to herself before packing her camera up. She had a couple of amusing shots of Itachi tripping over thin air, falling into a pond, tripping in the mud, falling into a barrel of fish guts, and mysteriously attracting the neighborhood cats to him. Ok, he might have had help in accomplishing the last two (or five), but it seemed that their playtime was coming to an end. Reina could see Itachi visibly slowing down and the cats were gaining on him rapidly. No one gets to touch Itachi but me! Reina decided.
She climbed down from the tree as Itachi neared her. He looked a little hesitant as he tried to keep jogging ahead of the cats. Reina reached into her backpack. A small bag was taken out. The Nara loosened up the bag's opening. A distinct smell wafted out of it. All of the cats chasing Itachi stopped. The Uchiha heir hurriedly hid behind the girl. Reina gave a fierce grin and yelled out a cry before tossing the bag as far as she could. The cats chased after the bag, leaving the two toddlers alone.
Itachi looked about ready to cry in relief. "What was in there?"
"Catnip," Reina replied before wrinkling her nose. "You stink."
The usually stoic Uchiha looked ready to cry. It had been a few tiring hours for him. The toddler had mud covering his clothes and there were a couple of rips from too close encounters with the cats. His eyes could even be seen tearing up. A small wiggle of guilt wormed its way into Reina as she noticed the pitiful state of her playmate. She grumbled and sighed to herself as she reached into her trusty backpack once more.
"Here." Reina shoved a box of Pocky into Itachi's hand. She grabbed the other one that was empty. "We've got to get back to our parents before they go all crazy on us missing again."
Itachi followed his friend silently. His sniffles were reducing as he clutched his box of Pocky to his chest.
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~~~~=======Age 3 or so=======~~~~
Itachi dodged his father's blow. Although his father was going easy on him, the Uchiha heir was still able to dodge out of harm's way. His mother looked on in pride as her son, her three year old son!, dodged Fugaku's jab. After a fifteen more minutes of sparring, the head of the Uchiha Clan called their session to an end. Itachi had sweat flowing down his face. He tried to catch his breath. It wasn't that he was so much as tired but rather it was a really hot day and he was dressed in some pretty dark clothes.
Fugaku has a look of satisfaction on his face as he looked at his heir. "Good job, but you could do better" He said before walking away. Mikoto followed after him after ruffling her son's hair in acknowledgement.
Itachi flopped onto the ground and couldn't help the small twinge of resentment blooming inside of him. All they see me as is the Uchiha heir. Itachi growled to himself. He rose off the ground and swatted the dust off of his pants. They don't even see me as their son. Ugh, I probably wouldn't have lasted as long if it wasn't for the adventures Reina has put us through. Itachi shuddered to himself. Being dropped into a pit of snakes and running for his life from an angry swarm of wasps was no one's idea of fun, except Reina's of course. His stomach growled. Itachi decided to go eat lunch and figured that his only friend outside of the clan would probably be getting lunch too. Feeding time was practically the only time he never had to worry about seeing her.
The young Uchiha made his way out of the compound. An older cousin from one of the secondary Uchiha branches followed discretely behind him. After all of the mayhem and adventures that he and Reina went through, it was decided that having someone watch over them would be beneficial for everyone's mental state. Not that it actually helps. Reina usually distracts them and they wind up leaving us alone for enough time for her next plot or prank to occur. Itachi grumbled to himself. It's not like anyone believes me when I tell her she's the mastermind behind everything. Itachi walked on oblivious to the preying eyes locked onto him.
Once again, reminiscent of past times, an arm grabbed him around the shoulders. Itachi, tense at first, relaxed subconsciously as the she-devil herself pulled him into a stall and onto a stool. Think of the beast, and she comes for thee. Itachi ironically thought.
"Ne! This is my friend, Itachi!" Reina said excitedly to the person on her right. Itachi looked up from his bowl that Reina had already ordered for him. His face drained of color before quickly returning back to normal. At first glance, Reina's friend looked like an older version of her with blood red hair, lightly tanned skin, and soft slate gray eyes. He had thought that his friend had somehow cloned an older version of herself before logically rejecting that idea.
"Hello." Itachi said before returning his attention to his bowl once again. He didn't really pay attention to the conversation being held between them until a faint shiver ran down his back. Itachi had quickly learned to associate such feelings with future mayhem to be ensued by Reina. He looked up quickly and really paled this time. Reina and the lady were sporting identical shark-like grins.
"And Itachi will help us! Won't you Ita-kun!" Reina smirked. Her eyes promised humiliating retribution should he decline. He swiftly nodded yes. The lady, or rather kunoichi, since Itachi noticed several weapon pouches on her person, smiled wider in mischievous glee.
"I'll see you later then Rei-chan!" The kunoichi said before finishing her ramen and placing the empty bowl onto a high stack of them. She placed down enough money to cover all of their food. The redhead ruffled both Reina's and Itachi's heads before leaving the stall.
Itachi watched a little befuddled before asking Reina who the lady was.
Reina smirked at him once again, "Kushina Uzumaki."
The Uchiha heir paled once more and banged his head lightly onto the countertop. He had heard rumors about Kushina Uzumaki and the more renowned pranks done by her. His father loved complaining about her during dinner time. He whimpered softly to himself as he realized that he just agreed to most likely a prank that he had no idea was about. It didn't help that Reina had that look in her eye. The same look that had been in her eyes when she had thought it would help improve his ninja skills by wrapping sausages around his torso and neck before pushing him into the Inuzaka dog kennels. He had never run so fast in his life. It was incidents like those that finally made their parents decide that there should be someone watching over him when he left the clan compound. Speaking of which, his babysitter was once again not paying attention to him. It seemed like the sitter of the day was trying to release himself from a net that had sprung up on him a few stalls further down.
Itachi looked at his friend. This was definitely her handiwork. He sighed to himself as he readied himself once more for the inevitable chaos that would come when the likes of Kushina Uzumaki and Reina Nara work together.
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~~~~~~=======Around Ages 4 or so=========~~~~~~
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Reina was pouting to herself. It seemed her father had finally caught on that she had been swiping some of his scrolls on the clan techniques. After spanking her, Ryuuta made her start all the way from the beginning. As in, the beginning of the Nara clan history and background of what chakra was. Reina grumbled to herself. She had already read those when she was two!
It had made for a tedious and long morning. Although, Reina smiled to herself, it meant that she could spend quality time with her father. It was fun learning how to walk on trees using chakra. It was also fun seeing the shocked look on his face when he had showed it to her as a lark and had no expectations that she would be able to accomplish it. But Reina found herself swelling with both pride and happiness as she remembered the joy and excitement her father had revealed to her when she had completed the chakra exercise. It was a nice feeling. She hadn't really felt that before in her previous life except for when she had been with Sirius, Remus, Morrigan, or Vasley.
But Reina also remembered the other reasons why she wanted to learn that chakra exercise. She smirked to herself as she thought of what pranks she could make happen now. Oh the possibilities. Reina had also been moping in secret when she had found out that Itachi had figured out how to walk on the surfaces using chakra before her. He had been using it to escape from her recently, but now, he had no escape route. Bwuahahahha! Reina sniggered to herself, ignoring the looks the street vendors were giving her as she walked passed them.
Although she had lived a long time as Harry James Potter, she had never really remembered her times with her parents except for their dying moments. After being reincarnated, she thought she would have a blast growing up with two parents. Then she realized the horrifying truth. Her mother, Arisa, was a FANGIRL, the bane of any sane person. The little Nara had accidentally stumbled upon her mother's secret Konoha's Hottest Book and the small shrine she had made for the more renowned shinobi of the Village.
Reina shuddered to herself. After that, she took to avoiding her mother like the plague. Of course, she was also avoiding her since Arisa had gotten into her head to try stuffing her in pink, poofy dresses. Reina gagged to herself. Although, I may have been reborn as a girl, it does not mean pink is a-ok! I am not turning into an Umbridge!
The girl spotted a figure ahead of her in the road which made her smile. It was her favorite playmate. Reina smirked as she calculated the distance between her and the figure, and deliberated on the projected path of escape he would take.
The Nara prodigy gave herself a running start as she ran towards the figure screaming, "Ita-kun!"
The figure known as Itachi Uchiha froze in his tracks, turned around hesitantly, and stared in horror at the incoming figure. As he noticed his…best friend?...getting closer to him, Itachi finally shook out of his frozen state and proceeded to run from her. I knew it was too good to be true when I hadn't been disturbed by her all morning. Itachi wailed to himself. Vendors and shoppers, both ninja and civilians alike, laughed softly to themselves as Itachi ran from Reina. It was a common sight to see nowadays. There were even bets going around to see how long Itachi would last before Reina caught him each time. Because she did…catch him ..every time.
It was to the surprise of the watchers, but not much, when Itachi launched himself onto the wall of the upcoming building to get away from his chaser. It was well-known, after all, that Itachi was a rising prodigy, especially in terms of his clan's standards. It was to a much greater surprise to those watching, however, when Reina didn't even hesitate following him up the building.
Itachi's jaw dropped. He wasn't alone. Those watching also dropped their jaws as they saw the little Nara chase Itachi up the building. Itachi's shocked state allowed for Reina to catch up to him and drag him down the building. As she latched onto his arm to prevent his escape, she proceeded to ramble her latest plot for destruction…mayhem…fun…as she dragged her shell-shocked victim to her meeting with Kushina-nee. The two children left behind shocked observers.
After all, it was rumored and already expected that the Uchiha heir was fast progressing in his ninja skills. Fugaku would expect no less. It was rather unexpected, however, for a Nara, whose clan was well known for their brains and laziness, to match the Itachi Uchiha in skill. Gossip and eye-witness accounts of the incident spread throughout the village before the morning even ended. All the meanwhile, the two perpetrators didn't even realize the mayhem they had left behind them. Itachi was still shocked that his only means of escape was taken away from him. Reina was just ignoring the surrounding people as she thought about the upcoming prank she and Kushina-nee had planned.
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Later that day, or more like evening,…in an undisclosed area in Konoha…
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"Are you sure these reports are factual?" The elderly figure asked. The two masked men bowing to him nodded in response.
"Hai, I personally saw both the Uchiha heir and the Nara girl walk up the building using chakra, sir." The figure on the left said in a monotone voice.
"Advanced chakra control for one so young is uncommon but not so exceptional. Both children belong to ninja clans after all." The wizen figure said calmly.
This time it was the masked figure on the right that spoke. "Hai. For the past few months, it has been documented that both children have made contact and have interacted with the kunoichi, Kushina Uzumaki. Both have taken active participation in several of the pranks that have hit the village, including…"
The masked figure trailed off. He wanted to say how the two were involved in THAT incident, but it was deemed an S-ranked secret for a reason.
"In which prank?" The one who seemed to be the boss asked. He frowned. It was unusual for any of his subordinates to trail off and not finish a report to his exacting measures.
"The…" the figure coughed to clear his throat. "THE-ONE-WHICH-MAY-NOT-BE-NAMED."
The pipe the elderly figure had been holding snapped in his hand. The figure shook with suppressed anger. Those two brats were the reason that he and the others were..no…have to stop thinking about it…think happy thoughts…happy thoughts…aahhh…That's better.
The two figures had shook in slight fear as the KI had been rapidly rising from their leader before draining down to a moderate level until it all dissipated. They both exchanged quick, but slight glances. Dodged the bullet on that one. They both sighed quietly in relief.
"I see," the elderly figure said before throwing away his pipe. "Continue watching over the two. Make sure you are not caught. They may be useful to our cause in the future."
"Hai, Danzo-sama." The two masked Ne figures said before leaving the office. Their esteemed leader was left by himself in the fading light. A cold and calculating look could be seen on his face.
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"Aaachhoo." Reina sneezed before wiping her nose.
"Ara, are you getting sick, Reina-chan?" Kushina asked. The two of them were walking home after another yet another successful prank. Those old geezers on the civilian council know better now than to burden her hubby with paperwork when they had a date planned together. Itachi had already escaped as soon as the prank had been accomplished.
"Nah, I think someone's been talking in all caps again," Reina said slowly. They both looked at each other in glee. Yeah, they figured it would most likely be someone talking about that incident: THE-ONE-WHICH-MAY-NOT-BE-NAMED. Yes, that was one of their more remembered pranks on the council.
Both of them eventually parted ways when Reina reached the Nara compound. After the girl waved bye to her co-conspirator, she skipped to her house. All that pranking's got me hungry! Reina decided to detour to the kitchens. After making herself a sandwich, she made her way to the living room where she was surprised to see her father and the clan head, Shikaku-sama, there as well. The serious looks on their faces made her just a tad nervous.
"I didn't do it." Reina blurted out. When in trouble, following the old adage, Deny! Deny! Deny! Was usually the first rule to follow.
Both men chuckled and Reina slowly relaxed. After a gesture from her father, she made her way to the table and joined the two shinobi.
"Am I in trouble?" Reina asked. Both men looked at each other. An eyebrow lifted here, a shake of the head there, and a smirk on both of their faces made for a very silent conversation. The only female present decided to eat her sandwich as she waited for the end of their debate. A full-blown grin appeared on Ryuuta's face, signaling it was his win.
"So, Reina-chan, did you do anything interesting today?" Shikaku asked finally in a sort of tone that people usually used when talking to babies. Ugh.
Reina looked at her clan leader suspiciously. Was he seriously trying to get her to admit that it was her pranking the civilian council today? Because it totally wasn't her fault that there were now chicken paintings lining the Haruno estate's walls.
"Nope!" Reina said cheerfully before taking another bite of her sandwich. After all, when in doubt, just DENY!
Ryuuta's smirk got even wider. Shikaku sighed. His eyes narrowed at the girl in front of him. It seems like Ryuuta was right in that she's smart for her age, even for a Nara. The Nara leader could sense that the child's chakra coils were already on their way to developing into a well-coiled chakra system. And if what he had been hearing all day was true as well as Ryuuta's boasting…
"I heard you were able to walk on the wall today," Shikaku said outright. "That both you and the young Uchiha heir were able to do so."
Reina looked at him just a tad suspiciously before nodding in response. After all, there was no point in denying it when there were a lot of people who saw them do so earlier.
"I see." Shikaku said before rubbing his face. He glanced over at his cousin. The smirk on Ryuuta's face definitely made him believe there was no getting help from there.
"After talking with the other clan members, and other clan heads of the shinobi council, it was decided that you and Itachi may attend the Academy next semester." Shikaku said to her. "It is your decision if you decide to."
The young child, because she was just younger than five, looked at him carefully before asking why.
"Based on your ability to control your chakra well, as well as taking into consideration the skill you both display when enacting your pranks, it was decided that keeping you two out of the Academy just based solely on your age would be a waste of your talents." Shikaku revealed. A quick but barely hidden grimace appeared and left his face. Children soldiers always struck him harshly. We teach them how to kill before they even reach the boys/girls are cooties stage.
Reina saw the grimace and thought carefully to herself. This wasn't a decision to be rushed after all. A quick look at her father showed him having a passive face. The look in his eyes, however, had a well-hidden look of nervousness and slight fear. Reina figured her father was worried that she would be made into a killer at such a young age.
"No thank you Shikaku-sama." Reina said politely. "I'll join the Academy later on when I get older."
Sighs of relief escaped from both men. A cheerful visage appeared on her father's face. It seemed that both of them were nervous in sacrificing one of their own so young.
"Alright, that's all Reina!" Ryuuta said cheerfully. "You can go to your room now."
Reina just looked at the two in slight confusion before leaving them.
Shikaku waited until he felt her presence totally leave the hallway before speaking. "I'm glad she decided to not go. I wouldn't have known how to stop her if she had wanted to."
"Yeah, she's my baby girl. "Ryuuta said softly. "Arisa's decided that she doesn't want any more children."
Shikaku looked at his long-time friend and cousin in slight pity. Arisa's hidden FANGIRLness hadn't been revealed until recently but it was too late to get rid of her now.
"Although, Reina-chan may have declined, you can bet that Fugaku will be pushing his son through." The Nara clan head said. Both men grimaced.
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The next day, Reina left the clan compound to meet up with Itachi. She made her way to their usually meeting place. She was a little surprised to see Itachi sitting solemnly on the swings. It seemed pretty moody around him.
Reina approached her friend. "What's wrong Itachi?"
"Otou-san's decided to enroll me into the Academy for the next year enlistment." Itachi said glumly.
"Oh." Reina couldn't help but say. There was nothing else she could say. Both of them had been raised in a primarily ninja clan. It was both an honor and burden. She hugged her friend in silence. She said nothing as she felt her shirt being soaked in Itachi's tears.
I might not be joining the Academy with Itachi, but that doesn't mean that I can't learn on my own. Reina thought fiercely to herself. It seems like I should be looking more into what type of ninja I can be. After all, I'm the only one allowed to mess with Itachi. Reina decided. She was going to find out what types of ninja there were and be one of the best that there is. And if Fugaku experienced a rash of pranks being played on him during the upcoming weeks, well…it wasn't her fault.
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Whew, finally done! There! Just a look into the childhoods of Reina and Itachi. I hope this tides you guys over until the next chapter.
Over 5,000 words ….too much typing and staring at the screen…ggguuurrgggllleee…
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Updated 12/22/12.