A/N: So here are he next three chapters. Again thanks to everyone who is reading my story. Many thanks to Katey123, ColdAndDistant, sunshinestary16, and Cherry-cahn14 for your reviews. To cherry-chan14 I didn't mean to make those two chapters confusing and I hadn't thought about a prequle but will think it over ^^ Anyway, on with the show.

Enter Akatsuki, Protector of Heirs

When I woke up the next morning I sensed so many people inside the house at first I thought I had been moved, but when I noticed, realized I was still in my room I shook my head. Hei was already wide awake, keeping a barrier up and around the door and windows to the room. What the hell was going on?

"Hei?" I called out, causing him to turn to me, his eyes softening as soon as he saw I was fine.

"Hai my lady."

"What the hell is going on? Who are all these people I sense." I asked, sighing when my thirst spiked. I had forgotten how much energy I had released yesterday, how much I had pushed my self.

"I am uncertain, when a swarm of guards suddenly arrived I placed the barrier around us, no one has been allowed to come in and my lady my pardons but that includes your mother." he said, casting his head down low.

"It's alright, I know your just protecting me." I said with a smile before turning to my shower and heading straight for it. "As soon as I'm out we're going out there so get ready Hei."

"Hai my lady." and with that I jumped into a shower full of warm water. It felt better, better than I had hoped it would. The water was a sort of relief and right now I needed it, oh god did I. First I go beyond my limits and then act like child and sneak out of the one safe place. Damn. Mom was going to get mad and Itachi-sensei....Itachi-sense. Suddenly my whole mood went down hill as I remembered what it was I had seen. Mom's and Itachi's past, they were in love, still they were in love and before mom had left she had spend the night with him. He was...oh go he was my....

Before I could finish the thought I heard Hei growling out, fighting to keep the barrier up against a strong vampiress. Immediately I climbed out of the show, wrapped a towel around me and took katana in hand. If she had been a he I would have rushed to get dressed but she was a she.

"Hei." I said, causing him to move back and beside me.

"Should I?" he asked, voice angry and annoyed. So far no one had tried to come in, to attempt to talk to me, to see me.

"Hai." and with that the vampiress was allowed to walk in. She was wrapped in a black cloak, with red and white clouds. Her face was stoic, cold, hard and yet aware. By what I could see she had no blood animal with her, at least not physically but I could sense the power she devoted to it.

"Who are you?" I asked, raising my katana up only to be shocked. I had expected her to react, to attack, to do something against me but instead she took to one knee and bowed. What the hell?!

"My lady, I am Konan, right hand to the leader of the organization known as the akatsuki. You mother and father await for you." she said, her voice as smooth as ice. When I said nothing and she still didn't move I shook my head to snap my self out of shock.

"Stand up, I'm not a master or hold any title. Izakura is fine." I said, looking toward Hei and nodding.

"Hai Princess Izakura."

"Stop it, no title. I am just Izakura." I growled while walking over to the closet and picking out my favorite outfit. As soon as I was dressed I pulled on my coat and sighed, she was still acting too formal.

"Lead the way, Hei." and with that she opened the door. As we walked out of the room I felt everything, everyone suddenly go still. Two others had been guarding the door, waiting for Konan, Hei and I to walk out. I couldn't see them sensing them wasn't a problem. We walked in silence, all the while Hei stayed tense, not that I could blame him. We had no idea who the hell all these people were. Finally when we got to the living room I found mom sitting on the couch, her head hung low and master Itachi-sensei beside her. His hand was on her shoulder, assuring her, comforting her.

"I suggest you not touch my mother right now master Itachi-sensei." I tried not to growl out while walking to moms side before hugging her and allowing Hei to curl up at her feet. Itachi-sensei stepped back, that was new. Normally he wouldn't listen to a word I said. Huh.

"It's okay Izakura, I want you both by my side." I heard mom speak, her voice low, soft and tired.

"Mom, you need to rest, get some sleep." I said, taking charge and lecturing her.

"It's alright, we need to take care of things before..."

"I'm sorry." and before she could finish I made her pass out. Instantly everyone in the room was tense. No one had ever seen a vampire force a hunter to sleep, hunters as a race had an immune to that power, it was something we had developed over the years.

"Hei, take mom to her bed."

"Yes my lady." and with that he was gone. Once she was out I took to my feet and looked all around. So far I could only see Konan and a strange man standing beside her, the others were all hidden. Great.

"What are you all doing in our home?" I asked, looking around and waiting for some sort of leader figure to walk out. Instead I got an answer from Itachi-sensei.

"They're here to guard you Izakura, I called them." he said while nodding toward the man next to Konan. As soon as he got his single I could see everyone I sensed. They were a weird group that much was easily seen. Well that and how powerful they were.

"And who exactly are they?" I asked, looking over each of them carefully. One looked like some sort of fish, blue skin and evil eyes. There was another who took the shape of a plant, a man who had a puppet as a blood animal, some weird blond playing with clay, and then Konan and the guy next to her. None of them looked normal, they all felt immortal yet their appearances all screamed rare hunter bloodlines.

"We are the organization known as the akatsuki, protector of heirs Princess, we are here to guard you." as soon as the words left his mouth I turned and met Itachi-sensei's eyes. For the first time since I had met this man the emotion playing in them, what little he showed, were showing confusion, and worry. Was he, could he have been worried that I would not accept him? I hung my head low then, reaching down just in time to find Hei's soft, comforting fur.

"You know..." was all I had to say before he stood in front of me nodding his head.

"Hn."

"Listen, you don't owe me anything, you shouldn't feel forced to get to know me but if you still love mom then you..." but before I could finish Itachi-sensei, Itachi-otou-san took me in his arms and hugged me. He cradled me like a child. Tears started to well up in my eyes but before I could cry, before I could allow my self to be seen as weak Lord Madara appeared and all of us bowed.

"It seems you've found your father Princess." he said, even he was using my title and as soon as I heard him use it I knew there was no escaping it. The clan would soon know, mom and me would be taken to live on the compound and I'd have to not only continue my training but learn what it was to be apart of royal bloodline.

"Hai, good morning Lord Madara." I said, Hei staying even closer.

"Itachi, a place at the compound has been prepared for you and your family. They will be protect, you have the clans support." he said, causing Otou-san to nod. Wait, could I? Would I be allowed to call him Otou-san?

"Hn. Pein-san, will you be able to keep watch over my wife to be until the bonding is done?" Itachi-sensei asked, apparently I wouldn't, couldn't call him father until I knew for sure he'd accept it.

"Hai, we will leave Konan's team to guard the young Princess while I and my team look after your soon to be wife." he said while turning to Pein and nodding. Soon she stepped forward and with her the fish looking man, and the blonde one with clay in his hand.

"I am Konan, this is Kisame, wielder of the blood sword." she said, addressing the fish man and causing him to take a knee.

"I am here to serve you Princess." he said though by the tone of his voice I knew he would much better like to have had time to him self, to enjoy him self. Then again all of them probably would.

"This is Sasori, master of puppets." he said, causing the one I had notice, the red haired vampire to take a knee as well.

"It is an honor Princees." was all he said.

"This is Dediara, master of the exploding one." and with that the blonde man took to a knee. All of them seemed to be waiting to hear what I had to say but how could I say anything. They were all new people to me, new beings and besides. I had no idea how to be a bloody princess.

"Umm, its nice to meet you all. You can stand you know." I said, causing them all to move back to their feet and back into line. I wanted to ask about the others, inquire as to who would be guarding my mother and what their names were but then the Lady appeared and the group who was to watch over my mother left. They were gone in a blink of an eye.

"It seems your a very unique child young one, one full of surprises." she taunted while acknowledging everyone in the room.

"My lady, how may I help you?" I asked but before she could answer I heard my mothers parents outside, yelling their asses off. A soft sigh escaped my lips then and I nodded. "I will deal with them." and with that I headed for the door. At first I didn't mind but when all of a sudden Konan stood in front of the door, keeping me from opening it and meeting them I sighed.

"Stand down Konan, I do not need to be watched. Hei stands with me." I said but still she didn't move. I hated this, I wasn't a bloody child.

"I said stand down." I hissed, and as soon as my voice cold, angry, stoic and serious she bowed and moved back. The other two kept guard and when they tried to follow me out I bound them inside.

'Is this wise my lady?'

'Don't worry Hei, we'll be fine.' I assured him while coming face to face with my mothers parents. Both looked at me up and down, seeing that I still had my katana in hand.

"Where is Sakura?" grandma asked, all the while grandfather kept his eyes on me. Nice, they didn't trust me.

"She's resting, mother was out working late." I said, lying instantly to them. To hell if I was going to tell the truth, I couldn't trust them.

"The why had we felt her in battle last night? You need to learn better manners young lady." grandmother hissed, though this time it wasn't out of anger but of worry. She was truly worried about mom, then when I turned to meet my grandfathers eyes so was he. A sigh escaped my lips then.

"I'm lying because I know how you feel about vampires. Right now there seems to be a gathering of them inside, they're discussing things over. If you'd like I'll call you when they're gone." I said, both looked at each other and then back to me.

"Is she alright?'

"Mom's safe, I promise Haruno-san." I said, causing Hei to move closer to me. Something was wrong, he needed more power.

'What is it Hei?' I send out while keeping my eyes locked with grandmothers, but before he could answer I was surrounded by my guard. A loud sigh escaped my lips, I thought for sure they'd attack but instead both of my grandparents took to their knees and bowed. What the hell?

"Its been a while Lady Konan, how are you and Lord Pein."

"Well, this child is under our protection Haruno-san and she is now needed inside. If you will excuse us."

"How? She is no heir Konan, why would you..." grandmother trailed off before I watched as the light flicked on in her head. Great, she had just found out my father was a royal, thank god she didn't know who yet.

"Who is he? Who is your father?!" grandmother yelled, causing grandfather to take her and hold her down. Good, he knew not to touch me or them.

"That is for a later time, something mother should discuss with you. Now if you will excuse me Haruno-sans." and with that I walked back inside. This was proving to be a long day.

When I got back to the living room I found that the Lady had left as well as Lord Madara. The only one left was master Itachi-sensei. Just my luck. As soon as I was in place he looked over to Konan and in a blink of an eye they were gone.

"Who was send with mother, I know the leader of akatsuki guards her but I want names master Itachi-sensei." I said, keeping my formality in place. He looked at me then, confused and a bit hurt.

"She is in safe hands. Your guards will escort you to your class now. We will not be training for today, it seems that there are still issues that need to be worked out." he said, keeping a sad tone to his voice. Sakuno suddenly appeared then, she wrapped herself around his feet and start to purr. She was doing what Hei did for me when I needed comforting, that's when I knew. She had known all along who I was but had not said a word as courtesy to my mother. I bowed toward her then, catching not only Hei's and Itachi-sensei's attention but the guards as well.

"Thank you Sakuno-san. Even when you knew the truth you kept my mothers privacy and for that I am truly grateful." I said. She nodded only once before turning her attention back to her master.

"Itachi-sensei?"

"Hn?"

"Don't you think I'll attrack too much attention with guards in class? I can handle my self. That and I had Hei at my side, I'll be safe." I spoke, hoping he'd cave in to my words. Of course sadly he didn't, I hadn't even gotten a chance to add to my argument because that one look on his face alone was enough to get me to class. Even if I did have to put up with a group of baby sitters.