Magi: *sigh* So here it is! Chapter 12! Not too long but don't worry! Thirteen will be coming soon. :P

Enjoy.

It Takes Two to Tango

Chapter 12

"You're not serious?" I asked, looking in Madara's eyes for the joke, but there was no amusement in his eyes.

I frowned, "What for?"

"Revenge."

"My Uncle…." I trailed off, understanding his motive, then I looked around the room, "And what's this for?" I said, signaling to the entirety of the room.

A childish smile lit up his face, "Aw! That's just make you feel more welcome! I had it especially made for you!" He giggled.

The sudden change of mood was frightening, "So….according to you, after all these years my Uncle gets in contact with you, and asks you to hunt me down. But to get back at him for turning his back on you years ago, you are trying to recruit me…..right?" Madara nodded enthusiastically.

"But what do you want me to do? What CAN I do?" I asked, sinking further into the chair I was sitting in.

Madara smiled, the same childish, and yet sinister smile. "Awww, dear little Fei. That is the fun part…."

I turned into the violet colored hall, this was Hidan's wing. The Akatsuki manor was organized in such a way, that each member had their room in their own hallway, and all these hallways eventually led to the white hallway, or the Boss' wing.

Nobody ever went into the white hall, nobody. Each hallway had a warning sign, before turning into the white hallway, that read "Do Not Go Further." That sign was immediate warning that the hallway was off limits. So when I saw the sign I turned left and into a dark blue hallway with a cold black tiled floor; Kisame's hall.

I figured that Fei was smart enough not to go further….

Sighing in frustration I stood in the hallway. Far off, I could hear the sound of music and glass shattering, the party had gotten well on its way. I sighed and stepped forward, looking for signs of Fei, into an intersection; I could go left, right, forward, or back. Left was the brown hall, Sasori's, and right was the wine colored hall, Tobi's hall. I turned left and took a couple of steps when I heard something curious; something…..like a gunshot.

"I obviously know about the power struggle that's been going on in the Toriano family. Your Uncle has been vying for control but the only thorn in his side is you. You are the one thing keeping him from his goal; so what you can do is live, and rebel against him. Take him down! And take the power for yourself! That way, you can stop running and I can have my revenge on the son of a bitch!"

By the time Madara was done, there was a crazy glimmer in his eyes that made me shudder unconsciously, but my resolve wasn't weakened.

"Then! With the Toriano family in league with the Akatsuki, we will be the most financially powerful organization on the planet! Can you imagine? Then that little fucker will be sorry he used me! And-"

"Stop." I said curtly.

Madara looked at me, "Huh?"

I stood and shook my head. "You know much about the Toriano family, probably even more than I do. But you don't know about me, you don't know why it is I started running."

Madara's eyes narrowed dangerously, "Then do tell, my Fei." He said in a deep voice.

I looked at him and shook my head, "I can't tell you why I did it….but I can tell you why I did not. I don't want power! I don't want to be part of the Toriano family! I will not follow you into this!" The elevated sound of my voice sounded throughout the room.

"Oh? Are you sure about that? You do know that if you reject this opportunity, you will never be safe in any city? I will send all my men to hunt you down and then use you as blackmail for your Uncle. Are you aware of that?"

I looked at him, a slight clicking noise catching my ears, and I knew what would happen next.

I had barely moved my body an inch when the loud gunshot sounded. Quickly, I ran toward the French door and opened it, looking back for only a second. Madara was still sitting in his chair but now two men were by his side, each with heavy artillery. Then I heard another clicking, this time from outside, I smirked and jumped out the window.

Seconds later, a black object flew in through the window, and exploded.

I looked down at the quickly approaching ground, I was three stories high, and then turned my body. I felt a pair of strong arms pulling my body close, and a sturdy rope being tied around me. I clung on as we were lifted into the strong currents by a helicopter.

"Howdy do, Boss." A cheeky little grin was on the person's face.

"Why, I'm doing fine and you Asuma?"

The person laughed but didn't reply. Instead he spoke into the radio clipped onto his vest collar. "He's alright. Go ahead and pull us up Kakashi."

With that, the small black chopper disappeared into the sky, leaving behind the Gothic mansion.

There was commotion in the entirety of the manor. As soon as the first gunshot was heard, everybody ran towards the wing were Itachi was.

Itachi, being closer than everybody was, managed to get there before the grenade hit the floor. He had only enough time to pull Tobi out and run for cover.

The explosion vibrated the walls and floors of the old mansion; the lights flickered, and one by one turned off. Soon, the sounds of footsteps were heard, the other members of the Akatsuki crowding into the hallway.

"Make way people!" The voice was Konan's. Everybody backed off as she pushed her way through, Pein following close behind.

Konan stopped in front of Itachi and Tobi, whilst Pein went forward into the demolished part of the wing. His sharp eyes combed over the scene and then they looked back down at Tobi and Itachi.

"Bring them." He said to Konan, who nodded, and beckoned them to follow. "Everybody else, start cleaning this up!"

The hall and it's commotion faded off as they got farther away. Itachi's ears were still buzzing from the explosion and his head was starting to swim; but he vaguely registered the black sign that signaled the start of the Boss' wing.

After that…..it was all white.

Magi: Whew! What a fast paced chapter, no? UwU It makes me feel tired after writing it XD. Hahaha, but yeah, anyways….. :P I know it' a bit confusing but we're finally seeing more of the plot unravel. Next chapter will explain more about Kakashi's position in all of this along with the appearance of a few more people! :P We will also finally find out who this mysterious …person is! :) So be sure to come back!

Also, I would like to take the time to thank every single one of my watchers, reviewers, and alertees! :D Your support is appreciated!