Sunagakure Hospital. Shito looked up at the building before making his way in through the front doors. He asked for the room in which Naomi Inabikari resided, claiming that he was a dear family member of Noami's. He explained that he had heard of the whole ordeal and would like to be present when Ryuu Inabikari returned. It wasn't hard to trick the Doctors into giving him the room number and he made his way quickly there.

After pushing the door open, he first saw the chair in the corner. Next came the bed with Naomi sleeping soundly as he advanced his way into the room further. He glanced over his shoulder out the door before pushing it shut. The room fell darker as the door blocked the hall lights out, and only the moons light brightened the room to a dim state. He smirked. "Can't run for too long, Naomi." He whispered and moved forwards.

Leaning his knee against the bed beside her, he pulled her wrists together and wrapped his fingers securely around the two wrists. Chakra formed beneath his hands and snuck around her wrists, binding them together. He also used a jutsu that would block her chakra until further notice. Once ready to go, Shito scooped her into his arms gently and picked up the bag beside the bed before leaving out through the window.

How pitiful the whole situation was brought a chuckle from Shito's mouth. He had been following and tracking Noami for the past two weeks, waiting and watching for the right moment to strike. As she moved further and further away from the Cloud Village, heading closer and closer towards the Sand Village, Shito knew immediately the plans Naomi had. He had laughed at first, but then grew angry, but then laughed again when it hadn't gone the way she planned. As always, Shito came out on top; and that's exactly where he liked it and planned on staying. Just as easily had he entered the village, he exited it, chuckling all the while.

The following morning, Emi got up early to head to the hosptial. She left both Ryuu and Tonoko in their beds to head out on her own, prefering to hear the news alone. After an hour of examining Emi, they found out she had been pregnant. They also found out that even with the shock, the baby had survived. Emi quickly returned home to make breakfast. When she finished she called both boys down as she set out their plates of food.

Tonoko and Ryuu met at the top of the stairs and Tonoko smiled tiredly at Ryuu. He sighed and pulled Tonoko into an embrace. "Next time, don't be so irrational." Ryuu murmured.

Tonoko frowned. "I wanted her to pay. I mean, she hurt mom and killed my possible sibling." He gritted his teeth.

Ryuu nodded. "We don't want to lose you though either." Ryuu whispered.

"I'm sorry." Tonoko whispered.

Emi called again. Ryuu pulled Tonoko up onto his back and made his way down to the kitchen. The smell of bacon and eggs filled their noses and they both breathed in at the same time while sighing. Ryuu smiled and turned to look at Emi's brightened face. He eyed her suspiciously at first before grinning. "...You went?" He asked as he allowed Tonoko to slip to his feet.

Emi smirked and waved off Ryuu. "Eat breakfast first."

Ryuu frowned. "You know I hate it when you do that." He sighed and moved to take a seat. He gave up always trying to fight her on trying to give him information. He just went with what she wanted half the time until she told him. Tonoko took his seat and already began to choke down the food.

Emi chuckled lightly as she too began to eat her food silently.

Ryuu took his first bite, swallowed, then turned lifted his eyes to Emi's. "So..?" He asked.

Emi smiled and shook her head, taking another bite of her food. "Not done, are you?"

"Shall I tackle you? I would rather not with our son present, you know." Ryuu said and took another bite.

"Yeah, I'd rather him not either." Tonoko rolled his eyes. "Now what's going on?"

Emi sighed and set her chopsticks down. "You two won't wait, will you?"

Ryuu shook his head. "Not with something like this..." He murmured.

Emi smiled gently and looked down to her food. "I went as you told me to. I was indeed pregnant and the shock from Naomi didn't kill it." She lifted her head to look at Ryuu and Tonoko with a faint blush on her cheeks.

Tonoko and Ryuu's eyes were wide with joy. Ryuu finally sighed with relief and lowered his head. "That's a breath of fresh air."

Tonoko's parted mouth moved into a grin. "Really? As in, you're actually going to have another child and give me a sibling?" He laughed. "Yes!"

Emi smiled gently, her blush deepening slightly. "I'm so happy that you two are happy."

Ryuu laughed slightly and twirled one of the chopsticks around slowly. "I'm just so glad the three of you are alright." He said.

Tonoko nodded and sighed. "Say, dad?"

Ryuu lifted his head to look at Tonoko questioningly. "Uh...could we possibly...train sometime? You know..."

Ryuu nodded. "Yes, I understand." Ryuu smiled. "Make you strong just like your father? "He chuckled.

Tonoko nodded and laughed. "Of course!"

Emi smiled gently before sighing. "I... didn't want to dump this bad news on you... Ryuu, but while I was at the hosptial... they told me that Naomi has gone missing. They said a man by the name Chika Inabikari went in to visit her, however he never came out, and Naomi is now missing..."

Ryuu thought for a moment, thinking of anyone he knew who was named Chika. He couldn't think of any. He sighed and brought his eyes down to the chopstick in his hand, continue to twirl it. "What should I do?"

Emi shurgged. "My guess is that she was kidnapped." She let out a sigh. "As much as I hate to say it, we cannot afford to lose another Inabikari... I believe she only attacked us because she felt she had to for survival. If she's been out on her own for three years running away, it will soon make you crazy... you should be able to relate to her, Ryuu..." She murmured, placing her hand over his.

Ryuu frowned. "Yes, but I never intentionally went back on my clan. As far as anyone is concerned, she's not in the Inabikari clan anymore."

Emi let out a sigh. "You don't want that though, do you, Ryuu? She hasn't hurt anyone. Tonoko and I are fine, you're fine, and the baby even made it through the shock... I don't think she was actually out to harm any of us..."

Ryuu sighed. "I know..."

"Personally, I don't like her." Tonoko slouched and crossed his arms over his chest. "She deserves what she's getting."

Emi turned to glance at Tonoko. She let out a sigh. "Am I the only one who believes she needs our help?"

Ryuu shook his head. "I just don't know." He murmured. "I mean, I really don't like how she attacked the two of you. But at the same time, a second chance should always be given."

Tonoko shook his head. "I don't think so in this case."

Ryuu turned his head to look at Tonoko. "As much as you think so, I know we've taught you better than this, Tonoko."

Tonoko sighed and slouched further. "I just don't like her."

"That is no reason why you should ignore her needs. She needs our protection, even if she refused it. She's your cousin, and unless there is no turning around for an Inabikari, then others must help to turn them back to the right path."

Tonoko sighed. "I know. You've told me everything there is to know about the Inabikari clan, and their rules and blah, blah, blah." He sat forward and leaned his forehead on the table.

Ryuu patted Tonoko on the back and moved the hand that was under Emi's to entwine their fingers together. "I guess I'll be going after her." He whispered.

Emi shook her head. "You won't be going alone, Ryuu. I'll come with you." She smiled gently.

Ryuu shook his head. "A shock is more than enough for the baby. I don't want anything else happening to it." He murmured.

Tonoko shook his head. "I agree." He mumbled under his breath.

Emi looked between the two before letting out a sigh. "Fine..." She murmured, shutting her eyes. "But I do not want you going alone, Ryuu..."

"I'll go." Tonoko said and lifted his head instantly. "Can I?" He grinned.

Ryuu shook his head. "I'm sorry, son. Not this time."

Tonoko frowned. "Why not? I'm strong like you."

"You still have a lot to learn and-"

"Give me a chance, please dad?" Tonoko cut him off.

Emi shook her head. "No, Tonoko." She said sternly. "You father has lots of experience with people like Naomi, you do not." She opened her eyes and looked up at Tonoko with an apologietic smile. "I'm sorry, but I refuse to allow you to go after Naomi with your father." She glanced back at Ryuu. "Ulkna, Tempest, would be helpful to track down Naomi... if she's not on a mission, I'd ask for her help..." Emi murmured, searching Ryuu's face.

Ryuu nodded slowly. "Alright."

"So not fair." Tonoko was mumbling, sitting back with his arms crossed, frowning.

Emi let out a sigh. She got up and moved to Tonoko, pulling him into her arms. "I don't like worrying about you, Tonoko. I know you can handle yourself, but I don't know what I'd do if I lost you or your father. Please understand we're doing this for your own safety..." She whispered, closing her eyes.

Tonoko sighed and nodded. "I know. I'm just tired of all the little pathetic missions we've been doing. I'm ready for something more challenging."

"Just wait, Tonoko. These missions help to produce skills in you. You need to take them seriously." Ryuu said.

Tonoko sighed again and nodded. "I know."

Ryuu turned back to his food and began to eat the rest. After he was finished he stood and took his dishes to the sink, washing and drying them before putting them away. "Thanks, hun." He said just as he closed the cupboard door.

Emi nodded as she took her own dishes to the sink and started washing them. "So, are you going after her now then?" She murmurmed.

Ryuu breathed in deeply and nodded. "I think I should." He murmured and wrapped his around around Emi's waist from behind.

"Thanks for breakfast, mom." Tonoko said, placing his dishes on the counter before running back to his bedroom.

Ryuu sighed and nuzzled his face into the crook of Emi's neck. "I'll be as quick as I can." He murmured.

"Be safe..." Emi whispered and turned to face Ryuu. "I love you." She said and pressed her lips gently to his. "Make sure you find Tempest..." She murmured against his lips.

Ryuu nodded and tightened his arms around Emi's waist, pressing his lips harder to hers before pulling back. "I will." He whispered then kissed her softly once more. "I love you too. Tonoko will protect you if anything happens here." He chuckled and pulled back, smiling.

Emi laughed gently. "I sure hope he does."

Ryuu sighed before tightly wrapping his arms around Emi once more. "I'll see you in a bit. I don't know how long it will take; days, a week? Depends how fast we find her."

Emi nodded. "I'll look after things here." She whispered.

Ryuu nodded. "You're great at doing that." he winked and moved towards the door. "Love you." He smiled and disappeared back to his bedroom to get ready for the trip. After preparing the things he needed, he said goodbye to his family before leaving to find Tempest. Thankfully, she was in the village, but she had just arrived back from a different mission. Ryuu debated whether or not he should ask her for assistance and decided that it wouldn't hurt to ask. He found her in a Ramen shop, gorging herself with the delcious Ramen. Ryuu could tell she had been on a long mission; Most of the time, food was less limited and a lot less delcious, so when you arrived back from a long mission, you tend to had straight towards your favourite restaurant.