A week has passed since I first got here. It took a while to get used to the setting. I memorized the layout. I know where the bathrooms, the other members' room, (only where they are, not whose they belong to.), the kitchen, the living room, the (scary) leader's office, and the entrance (they taught me how to open it.). I haven't met the other members. They haven't been in at all. Most likely off on missions and such. It looks like they won't be back for a while either. I ended up with a room by myself.

-'Its not a room.'-

It's close enough.

-'A dirty basement with a bed and dresser is close enough?'-

I cleaned it!

-'Obviously.-' I could hear the bluntness in his sarcasm.

Oh shush.

I am currently in my makeshift room, laying on my bed and looking at the ceiling. (Scarily Terrifying) Leader hasn't sent me on errands at all.

That's what I'll do.

I get up, leaving my basement of a room, heading towards leader's office. I really need something to do. I knocked on the door.

"Come in." I opened the door and let myself in.

"Leader..." I twisted my foot nervously, I didn't want to do something wrong. Why? Simply because I didn't want to die today.

"What is it?" He stared at me. I shifted my gaze towards Konan, who was smiling at me.

"Are there... Are there any errands I can run for you?"

"In fact there is."

"What?" I look at him surprised.

"I don't need to repeat myself."

"Yes sir! What is it that I need to do?" I was getting wordy. Maybe it was my nerves.

"I need you to deliver a scroll to one of the members."

"Yes sir. Where are they?"

"Near Konoha. Can you handle it?"

"Yes!"

Konoha, huh?

-' Are you sure about this?'-

Yeah... It'll be fine... Probably.

-' Probably.'-

"Good." He hands me a scroll. I don't dare ask what's inside.

"I'll leave in ten minutes."

"Ten?" Konan speaks up from behind. "Don't you need more time?

"No. I don't need to take much. May I go?"

"Go on." Leader waves me of with his hand. I leave the room, quickly heading to mine. I packed two changes of clothes, a water bottle, and a thin blanket in a small backpack. I strapped on my prepacked weapon pouch.

-'How long will this take?'-

It's about a two-three day trip over there if I run, only stopping to sleep. I have to be careful not to be seen by ninja, other than the Akatsuki members.

-'Don't do anything stupid.'-

I know.

I put on the small backpack and headed towards the entrance. I did the hand signs I was taught, and the entrance opened up. Quickly, I ran out, heading towards my destination.

It took two days of running (with only an hour of sleep) to reach the center of the Land of Fire. I was now on a path that lead towards the village.

Tap tap tap.

I could hear the sound of footsteps coming towards me. I hid in the trees, not having enough time to check how many were coming.

-' That was careless.'-

I know, okay... I'm just a little tired.

-'That's no excuse.'-

Shut up. They're coming.

Three people walk down the path.

Ah-!

-' That's...'-

Yeah... Naruto and Sakura... I don't know who the old guy with long white hair is, but... I didn't expect to run into them!

The old guy glanced towards the tree I was in and stopped mid step.

Was I found out?

"Who's there?" The man turns towards my direction. I can't start a fight right now, I should have slept more.

"What are you talking about?" Naruto turned around, "We have to save Sasuke!"

Save Sasuke?.. Who do they think they're kidding?

-'It's better to show yourself for now... Are you able to run?'-

A little slower than usual, but yes. Although.. I don't think these guys will let me go.

-'I'll help if things get bad.'-

I jump down from the tree, landing in front of them. Sakura's eyes widen, she was the first to realize. "Y-You're-!"

"What are you talking about Sakura? We don't know- her.." Naruto looks at me, mouth agape.

I play coy. "Why are you looking at me like that? I don't.. I don't know you."

"You haven't been gone that long Ichigo!" He furrowed hid brows.

"My name is Chiharu."

"What?"

"My name is Chiharu... It's the name my parents gave me and I don't appreciate you calling me a different name!" The elder man watched the scene silently.

"I-..." Naruto looked shocked. I must have thrown him off guard.

"I have to go find one of my friends. Goodbye... Um..." I pretend not to know their names.

"Uzumaki Naruto!"

"Bye Naruto." I was about take the first step towards leaving, but stopped myself. "Hey... Naruto..." I turned to stare at him coldly.

"W-What?"

"If it's Sasuke you're after, you'll only get yourself killed." I ran, as far as I could.

-'They probably know who you are now.'-

Yeah, probably. It'll be alright. What we have to do now is find those Akatsuki members.