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Chapter 9

Hidan saw Sasori and Kitty on the Ferris Wheel and they were touching. Sasori had his arm around her and he was stroking her hair. She had her head on his shoulder. Hidan moved fast. As soon as the ride stopped, Hidan grabbed Kitty and rushed towards the Haunted House.

Hidan carried her inside and set her down when the doors closed. Hidan grinned and walked forward. He looked over his shoulder and saw that she hadn't moved. She was looking down at the floor and tightly holding her Hello Kitty plushie to her chest. He laughed and turned around.

"You f*in scared?" Hidan teased. Kitty snapped her head up and looked at him. She hesitantly took a step forward. Hidan grabbed her hand and pulled her forward. She made a noise similar to a squeak at the sudden movement. Hidan laughed and pulled her close to him. He pressed her up against up him.

"Fine, I'll f*in protect you," Hidan said. Kitty nodded and Hidan released her. She smiled up at him and he grabbed her hand. He pulled her forward into the Haunted House. When things would pop up to scare them, Kitty would squeeze his hand and her plushie with her free hand. She only really got scared when there was a spider or any other kind of bug. Hidan laughed the entire time at the stupid "special effects."

Finally they exited the Haunted House. Hidan was complaining about how stupid it was and when he looked down at Kitty, she was gone. He cursed, yelled, and hit anyone who got in his way. He saw Kakuzu holding Kitty's hand and leading her towards the carousel.

Kakuzu saw Hidan and Kitty come out of the Haunted House. Hidan was complaining and Kitty looked like her heart stopped. Kakuzu thought he should save Kitty from Hidan and he did so silently. He waved Kitty over and when she came, he took her hand and led her to the carousel.

Kakuzu helped her onto one of the horses and he leaned against the one beside that.

"You're not gonna ride nya?" Kitty asked. Kakuzu shrugged. The horses started going up and down as the platform span around in a circle. Kitty's face lit up as she smiled. Kakuzu watched her with growing interest. Somehow this girl had managed to convince him of all people to give her money. And she didn't even have to say anything. She just looked at him and he gave in. How could she do that? How could she have that power over him when they just met? It just didn't make any sense. Kakuzu decided that he would not give in again.

The carousel slowed and stopped. Kakuzu helped her down and they walked down the street. Kitty nuzzled her Hello Kitty plushie as they walked. She grabbed Kakuzu's hand and smiled at him. Kakuzu smiled slightly and looked up at the crowd. He felt Kitty let go and he thought nothing of it at first. He glanced down and saw that she was gone.

Kisame saw Kitty and Kakuzu walking away from the carousel and he watched them. A guy grabbed Kitty's arm and dragged her towards the Tunnel of Love. Kisame saw Kakuzu look around for her. Kisame followed the guy who took Kitty. The guy pushed her into the boat and was about to step in when he went flying. Kisame punched the guy in the face. He hit hard enough to make him fly into the wall. Kitty watched in admiration. When Kisame turned towards her she smiled.

"Arigato nya," she said. Kisame grinned. He was suddenly pushed into the boat.

"Keep it movin," the person who was running the Tunnel of Love said. He hit the button and the boat started moving. Kisame sat down beside Kitty uncomfortably. Kisame was too big for the boat and he was trying not to squish Kitty against the side. A few moments later, he just couldn't take it anymore. He picked up Kitty and sat her in his lap. Kitty blushed a bit but smiled. She laid back against Kisame's chest and hugged her plushie.

As the ride came to a stop, Kisame grabbed Kitty and stood up. He carried her towards the field where the fireworks would be. As they got close, they saw the rest of the group waiting for them. Everyone started asking Kitty questions. Kitty couldn't even get a chance to answer.

Then the fireworks started. They completely lost her attention. She stared at the fireworks in awe. Kisame set her down on her feet and she took a step forward. The boys stood behind/beside her. Itachi moved to stand beside her. Kitty glanced over at him and smiled. She took his hand and watched the fireworks. They really were wonderful fireworks. The others moved closer to Kitty. She glanced over at them and smiled.

Sometime later the fireworks display ended. Kitty was tired and Itachi offered to carry her back home. The others complained, but were silenced when Kitty climbed on Itachi's back. They all walked back to the base. After they entered, they all said goodnight to Kitty before heading to their rooms. Itachi carried her to their room and set her on the bed. He handed her a pair of pajamas and she changed in the bathroom. Itachi changed in the room.

He wore simple black sweats and no shirt. Kitty wore one of Itachi's old shirts. It came down to around her mid-thigh and one of the sides hung off of her shoulder. Itachi hid a blush when she came out. Kitty crawled into bed followed closely by Itachi. She curled up to him and he petted her. She fell asleep within minutes. Itachi stroked her hair as he thought about the day. He watched everyone interact with her at the matsuri. He saw Sasori smile at her, Kisame protect her, and Deidara sit in the maze with her. He even saw Hidan try to comfort her in the Haunted House. He saw everything.

'She truly is amazing,' Itachi thought before he drifted off to sleep.

End of chap 9! hope ya like it! I know its short, but since i posted chap 8 earlier today, i thought i could get away with it! ;D and i'm not hyper (ok i am, but thats not the point) im excited! next up is chap 10! yay! thanks to all who have read and reviewed! im hoping to make at least 15 reviews before the next chap, so send em in! :D if you have any ideas, comments, questions, or anything else please let me know! ok im done now. please R&R! luv ya! =^^=