Deep within a forest within Fire Country, was a large clay bird. It was resting upon the ground while two people leaned against it discussing the next move after their long journey. By this time, the sun was stetting, and the darkness was slowly consuming all light.


I placed my hands behind my head while a faint breeze blew softly pass me. It felt wonderful to be back upon the ground. The flight was exciting and scary at the same time, for there was a sudden storm which soaked us to bone. Deidara had spent most his time grumbling about his hair while I just rolled upon the bird having a giggling fit as the water droplets hit me. The best part of the trip.. Had to be the start.

"Hey Deidara…" I said standing up. "About what happened on the bird…"

"What is it un?" Deidara said. "If you're apologizing for the time you almost kicked me off while giggling, you were forgiven."

"No," I blushed faintly. "The kiss…"

"I know un," Deidara said in his cocky voice again. I could tell he was smiling. "I'm a damn good kisser aren't I?"

"No.. Well yeah, but that's not what I meant. Did you actually mean-"

A loud rustle suddenly cut me off. I held tightly onto Deidara's arm as I heard a faint growl getting louder and louder.

"What is it?" I whispered hiding behind him. "A wild vicious animal coming to devour us?"

Deidara was silent but then chuckled as the rustling stop. "Find out for yourself un."

He pulled away and stepped out of my side. My eyes widen behind my headband as I tried to grab hold of him again. "Don't let it eat me!" I cried.

All of a sudden, a large beast landed upon my stomach, knocking me to the ground. I screamed and tried to push it off as it started to lick my face.

"It's tasting me!" I screamed.

Deidara just laughed while I struggled to break free. I closed my eyes tightly as the licking continued.

A familiar soft growl caused me to stop screaming as I held out my hand curiously. "Alix?"

The wolf barked and nuzzled me. I laughed at my foolishness and stroked him as I sat up.

"Another one for the mission." Deidra chuckled.

That reminded me.

"Deidara, why isn't Sasori with us?" I asked looking up.

"Cause un, this mission needs to be done without any signs of it happening. He said that he'll stay behind, cause it will be too many people .. Un."

"Without any signs?"

"Yeah un," He helped me to my feet. "This village is more powerful and stronger than the others. If I try to act a distraction, they will realise what's happening at once. So basically, you are on your own with this mission."

"WHAT?!"

"Ssh un!" He said covering my mouth with his hand. "I can't help you on this. Sasori-Danna is right un, my moves stand out too much."

I tried to argue back, but as I was about to open my mouth, the tongue upon his hand had licked my lips. I turned red and tried to remove his hand.

"I can help you enter the building, but then you have to go solo un." Deidara said clearly unknown to me struggling to break free while his hand continued to move around my closed mouth. "The building is the one beside the main office. Find the room, take the scroll, and get out. It's the same as the others un."

"Except I have to try and copy Itachi-San?" I said finally pulling his hand away. "Silent as the shadows? And pray that I don't get caught?"

"Exactly un,"

"Great," I muttered hitting my head upon a tree. "I can't even cross a road without walking into something!"

"You'll have Alix."

"Oh yeah!" I grinned finding the large wolf and hugging him tightly. "Alix! It's time to live up to your name!"

After transforming into my usual disguise, me and Alix crept around the village. Alix was brilliant. At every scent or noise he would pull me into the shadows where we'll hide until it was safe to move again. He was my very own eyes. With his help, I found myself standing outside the building.

I knew it was this building, because of the voices from the one beside it.

"Sama said we can leave now." said a Guard. "He said he'll be alright now."

"Finally," his companion sighed. "I'm wiped out."

I waited till they had gone before opening the window next to me. I climbed inside and stuck out my hand and arms to drag Alix inside with me. After much struggling, Alix landed in the room, right upon me.

"Damn you Kisame," I cursed as I pushed the heavy wolf of me. "If I live through this, you won't!"

Alix just barked and lead me towards the door, my hand firmly held upon him.

I was becoming more cautious and aware of the traps inside the buildings. The number of scrolls I had took before had caused it. I didn't enjoy stealing the scrolls, one because I could tell by the protection and traps that they were important, and two, I was completely aware that Akatsuki was up to something bad, which may or may not include the scrolls.

I held my breath as I turned the corner. I could hear voices coming from a nearby room. I needed a distraction if I had any hope on getting past them without being caught. I couldn't rely on Deidara this time. I needed something that wouldn't seem out of the ordinary… and yet still act as a distraction.

Alix was panting heavily beside me, his fur pressing against my leg. I stopped and looked down at him with a sly grin.

"Alix, I have a little job for you." I whispered kneeling down beside the wolf. "Here's what I want you do to…"