D: Here's the next chapter. Sorry, I don't feel much like talking right now. Oh, I've got my new character for the sequel, sorry to anyone else who wanted it. Oh, Hidan!

Hidan: Why the hell am I here?

D: Because I'm the author and I said so. I told you I had to get back at you, and I'm starting now. Do the disclaimer and tell them how awesome I am.

Hidan: She doesn't own Naruto, and she's, wait, what?

D: You heard me *evil grin*

Hidan: No, I don't' think I did, I'm short of hearing, I think.

D: Then get a goddamn hearing aid!

Hidan: But I don't' need one!

D: Then. Do. What. I. Say. *Glares menacingly*

Hidan: Fine! Damn you, bitch, for being the author. Darcy is the most wonderful author on this site, and the most wonderful person in the world, and is amazing in every way, shape, and form *runs to the bathroom and throws up*

D: Aw, it wasn't that bad… Was it?

Chapter 18:

Epic Battle Part 2:

Hidan charged me, his scythe swinging wildly. I dodged one swipe. Then another. And another. And a butterfly! (No, not really, it was another swing of his scythe).

"You're a freaking maniac!" I cried.

"I do what I must to please Jashin!" He sounded like he was in hysterics or something (probably not too far off the mark there…). I dodged the next blow by jumping up into a tree, and then I jumped back down over by Kye and Kakuzu.

"You stay out of this, Kakuzu!" Hidan shouted.

"I was planning to," Kakuzu replied.

"Feel free to help, Kye," I said to my cousin.

"No thanks, I'll skip the fight with the sadistic killer, thanks," she said with a smile.

I looked behind me to see the crazed immortal charging me again.

Aw, man. Here he comes again. Hey, you were the one who wanted to fight him. Ah, touché. No, just, no. Just fight, okay? You're no fun. I've given up on you at this point. Thanks a lot.

I jumped out of the way of Hidan's scythe. But I didn't want a repeat of how the fight started, so I lunged under his next swipe. I grabbed his scythe and simultaneously kicked his chest, causing him to lose his scythe.

"Damn it, bitch, give me back my scythe!" He shouted.

"Um, I don't think so," I said.

"Do the smart thing and give me my f***ing scythe," Hidan said.

"I don't think giving a sadistic killer his weapon back constitutes as smart," I said, jumping away from his lunge as he tried to get his scythe back.

"Well, it would be smart of you because I will get my scythe back, I promise, and if you don't willingly give it back, I'm going to make your death as slow and painful as possible," he threatened.

"Well, that gives me more reason and motivation to keep you away from your scythe," I said. This time when he lunged at my, I swung the scythe at him, leaving a deep gash in his arm.

"How dare you use my scythe against me?" He shouted.

"I've got to defeat you somehow," I told him with a shrug. I took a chance and glanced at the other fights. Sasuke and Itachi were in their genjutsu fight (like the one in the manga, just not as intense). Kakashi was in an intense taijutsu battle with Kisame, as were all the other ninja. No one seemed to be using ninjutsu or genjutsu (besides Itachi and Sasuke). I turned my attention back to Hidan.

Okay, Darcy, focus, you need to finish him off soon, or he really will get his scythe back, and then you, my friend, are screwed. You got that right, girl. Unless you're going to give me some advice, I suggest you shut up. Whatever.

"Okay, Hidan, I think it's time to finish this," I said, hoisting his scythe into a fighting position.

"I was about to say the same thing, bitch," Hidan said grinning.

We charged for each other. This was it.

D: Sorry for the cliffy and the short chap. Next chapter will wrap up the battle, and after that possibly the story, but I'm thinking of an epilogue.

K: Yay! Well, actually, it's sad you're ending this story, but you'll be starting the sequel soon. Right?

D: *pause*

K: Riiiight?

D: Probably, but depends if I have the energy/inspiration.

K: I'll give you the inspiration!

D: That doesn't help the energy.

K: If you don't start it soon after, then I'll get Hidan after you.

D: Well, that's one way to get me to write… Anyways, review please? Oh, and I'm trying to teach myself Japanese. I had no idea it was sooo hard!