Kakashi held his hand out and she shook it with a small smile. She led them down the small stone path and slid open the door Naruto wasn't sure what to expect. She stopped and slid off her slippers and shut the door the four Leaf ninjas did the same.

"Right this way," Naruto strained to hear her and gave Sasuke a glance and the raven shrugged. Kakashi took the lead and the three nin followed down the dim hall. She slid open another door which was the kitchen there were pillows set out for them and tea. They sat down politely dark the tea and Kakashi spoke as she moved things around on the counter.

"I'm Kakashi Hatake," he said formally. He continued pointing at Sasuke. "That's Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto," he went down the line.

"Nice to meet you all. I'm not sure what Haku is doing…" she trailed off at the end of her sentence. Naruto noticed that she didn't introduce herself. He knew she was avoiding it for some reason was this Haku harsh to her? The blonde felt a little anger build up and Sasuke notice the change of Narutos expression.

"What's your name I never caught it," Naruto spoke out. Kakashi was surprised and noticed that she never did tell them her name. Sakura seemed to be off in another world sitting there until the unnamed girl spoke.

"Oh I seemed to have forgotten silly me.." she gave a nervous laugh then continued.

"I'm Zelli..." she smiled.

"What kind of tea is this it's very good," Sakura said then took another sip, it was sweet on her tongue.

"It's several herbs I gathered the other day along the boundaries,"

The door slid open and their heads turned to a sight that was unexpected. It was a girl (or what seemed to be one) with dark brown hair and dark olive eyes and a slim figure. The girl smiled at them and went over to Zelli, Zelli handed the girl a cup of tea.

"Hello Haku," Zelli said

"What!" Naruto shouted "That's Haku I thought you were a girl!" Naruto laughed. Sakura gave Naruto a whack on the head.

"Shut up you idiot!" she said shaking her fist, Sasuke gave a small smile as the two bickered. Sasuke noticed Haku looking in his direction and stopped smiling. Haku turned his direction towards the others.

"It's ok I get that a lot," Haku smiled again his voice was soft.

"Sorry.." Naruto rubbed the back his head. Kakashi gave a smile towards Haku and greeted him Kakashi then got other details for the mission. They stayed for almost an hour. Sasuke was sitting with Sakura and Naruto they were talking quietly amongst themselves.

"I don't know if I like Haku," Sasuke had distaste on his face taking a quick glance at Haku.

"Why not, He seems ok to me," Sakura looked at Sasuke.

"What about you Naruto," Sakura turned toward Naruto.

"I'm not sure but if he gets on my nerves …" Naruto seemed very serious, and Sasuke knew he would do something if Haku stepped out of line. That's one of the things he liked about Naruto when he needed to be serious he was definitely serious. Determination was something Naruto never lacked… unless he was hungry he his smile at this thought.

"Alight let's move it!" Kakashi broke Sasukes thoughts. Naruto jumped up which made his other two comrades jump. Haku looked at Naruto with a smile.

"Let's go!" Naruto said heading for the door of the kitchen.

The rest of the nin got up and began to put on their shoes at the door Haku had already been wearing his shoes. Haku was wearing loose pants that were black and a dark grey V-neck long sleeve. Haku gave a wave to Zelli as Kakashi opened the slider. Zelli had a concerned look on her face everyone was outside of the door but Naruto fiddling with his shoes.

"Naruto," Zelli's voice came. Naruto turned at the soft voice. She kneeled down and put a hand on his upper arm. "Please keep Haku safe." it seemed to be a plead he looked at her for a moment. Her eyes said it all she cared for Haku more than Naruto could imagine. He didn't say anything but nodded his head and grabbed her hand but then he spoke.

"I'll do my best Zelli!" His tone was steady. She looked somewhat relived and got up as well as Naruto.

"Thank you so much," She said softly, Naruto wished she would speak louder because he couldn't hear her. He nodded and walked outside to start the mission and closed the slider. The mission had now begun. They picked up some energy bars and snacks before they made it past the mist gate. Haku waved to the guards they waved back with a friendly smile. Sasuke looked at Haku something about him irritated Sasuke but he couldn't put his finger on it.

Tsunade sat in her chair looking at Konoha many families were eating dinner and others on missions. She gave a sigh and turned back to her littered desk and neatened a stack of papers.

"Shizune!" She yelled. Shizune came running in her short hair flowing forward as she stopped quickly.

"What is it Tsunade-sama?"

"Come to dinner with me!" Tsunade was pointing at Shizune.

"That's what you yelled?" Shizune gave a sigh of relief.

"Is all of that paperwork done?" She questioned the Hokage.

"Most of it…" She said avoiding eye contact with Shizune. Tsunade had been working hard these past few days, and also trying to deal with Akatsuki. A little dinner outing wouldn't be harmful.

" I guess," Shizune sighed.

"Alright!" Tsunade threw her arms up in the air. She marched out of the room grabbing Shizune, Shizune stumbled along. They made it to a small restaurant and ordered food and Tsunade began to speak but was cut off.

"Hokage-sama I've gotten work that Akatsuki has changed course, but that's not the problem," the ninja sat with them to not draw attention to them, Tsunade pulled him closer.

"I just got here! If they're not the problem, then what is?" her grip on his shirt was tightening she realized this and let go apologetically. Shizune was leaning across the table in disbelief.

"Akatsuki is heading further away from Narto, but there seems to be a new group of rouge ninja called Shinda,"

"Death…" Shizune mumbled back. They both looked at her their food came and Tsunade waved the waitress off.

"Shizune do you know something about this group," Tsunade questioned.

"I've heard of them before but I heard that it was a group of little kids pretending they were a gang,"

"Oh, Do you have any other information on this group," She turned to the informant.

"Yes, it's a group of four very close rouge ninja that's all I know."

"That's it…" Tsunade was getting frustrated she waved him off and told him to find out as much as he could about them. Tsunade and Shizune went back to the office she had to tell Kakashi about this group. She didn't like the feeling she had she didn't know what the motives off the Shinda were. Shizune saw the look on Tsunades face. She had her work cut out for her now. She had to get more information as well it was likely that she would go with the nin. Tsunade downed her drink and slammed it on the table as she got up.

"Let's get moving on this 'Shima' group," Tsunade started to walk away. After a while she made it to her office she had to tell Kakashi. She wrote what she knew and tied it to the leg of the messenger bird and it flew off with a squawk. Hopefully the group was doing well on their long journey.

Night had fallen and the group made camp they started a small fire. Naruto wasn't the one who got firewood this time, Sakura and Sasuke had the task. They started to lay out their sleeping bags Haku stood awkwardly with his hands in his pockets. Naruto noticed that Haku didn't bring anything with him when usually the escorted over packed.

"You can use my sleeping bag," the blonde stepped aside. Haku looked at him and gave a small smile and walked over.

"Thank you Naruto." Haku put a hand on Narutos arm Narutos first thought was to pull away but he didn't want to be rude.

"...Sure" Naruto said as he walked to a tree and sat. Sasuke had seen the whole thing and was irritated by it, but why? Sasuke got into his sleeping bag and faced away from the rest of the group. He couldn't shake this irritated feeling he folded his arms and griped tightly. Naruto was still awake along with Kakashi the rest were fast asleep. Naruto looked in the direction of Sasukes sleeping body he had seemed angry earlier but couldn't find a reason why. Sakura was tossing and turning in her sleep and mumbling things, Naruto got a laugh out of it.

"Naruto," Kakashis voice came.

"Nani?" Naruto turned his head toward Kakashi.

"Get some sleep,"

"You don't sleep. Why don't YOU get some sleep?"

"I have been you haven't even noticed," Kakashi gave a small chuckle. Naruto crossed his arms and pouted. Naruto couldn't fall sleep if he tried something was wrong he could feel it. He turned his head away from Kakashi and closed his eyes but no sleep came.

Naruto heard a dripping sound, how long had he been zoned out had he fallen asleep? He opened his eyes but light didn't invade his space. It was still dark but it was also damp, he coughed at the damp air. He looked forward and saw bars why were there bars he asked himself. He got up and walked towards the bars he grabbed the bars and pulled. A rushing pain went through his body as the bars sent electricity through his body.

"GAHH!" Naruto shouted as he fell over his body began to throb.

"NARUTO!" Sasukes voice shouted. Naruto looked through the bars and saw Sasuke across in another barred area along with Haku who was sitting. Naruto tried to lift his face from the wet floor but his body was too weak. Naruto began to close his eyes why was sleep coming at a time like this? Sasuke cursed under his breath and called Naruto's name again then began to pace. Shit this wasn't good they were attacked out of nowhere by a group that was beyond his level. Kakashi had hurt one of them but it still wasn't enough. He didn't even know where Kakashi was or Sakura he had blacked out. He cursed again till Sasuke felt a hand on his wrist.

"Stop pacing it's pointless!" Haku looked at him. Sasuke jerked his arm away from Hakus grip. Haku looked at Sasuke with a puzzled look as his hand returned to his lap. Sasuke looked at the blonde in the other cell his body on the ground. The shock that was delivered to Naruto was less than what Sasuke had got.

"Don't touch me." Sasuke said with his back turned to Haku. Sasuke went to the bars and but his hand on one, a small volt went through his body he pulled his hand back. It did hurt but not as bad as what Naruto had gotten. He cursed again and Haku was speechless sitting with his hands folded in his lap.

"Sakura…Sakura," Kakashi shook Sakura lightly. She opened her eyes her body ached as she moved to sit up.

"Whoa take it easy," Kakashi said holding her back for support as she sat against a tree. She looked at him and said thank you.

"What happened Kakashi-sensi..." she asked looking herself over.

"Apparently we were attacked by a group called Shinda," he held up a small piece of paper.

"Shinda…death. Where's Saskue and Naruto?" the pink haired girl had forgetting about Haku.

"They took them… there were four very skilled ninja I got one in the shoulder but nothing else. Their jutsus…are unbelievable," Kakashi was looking past Sakura she turned to see what he was looking.

"Sorry I was just thinking," he muttered. She looked at Kakashi he seemed to be unscratched aside from a few cuts.

"Did they knock us out?" she asked puzzled.

"Yes, but I'm not sure why," Kakashi knew that was the weird part, had they not wanted to engage into a fight? He knew that they had to find the three and fast. He had already sent the messenger pigeon back to Tsunade hopefully back up would come soon. . .