A/N: Alright, somewhat defeated the writer's block…So onto the next (hopefully). I own nothing except Reyna!

BUSTED

Once the team returned to the Leaf, Naruto seemed to have forgiven Reyna for what she had said to him about Sasuke. They reported to the Hokage who informed them that the ANBU was still unconscious. Grumbling they headed back out into the village where Naruto and Sakura both disappeared and Kakashi suggested that he and Reyna work on combining her shadows with his Chidori. They headed off to the training grounds above the Hokage monument.

Over the next several days the two trained together and their first few attempts didn't end well for them. Kakashi's Chidori backfired when Reyna attempted to meld her shadows with it since she hadn't got it timed out properly and she just barely managed to dodge a really bad blow from the lightning, though it did tear her shoulder up. Again when their timing wasn't in sync, Kakashi got whipped by Reyna's shadows which actually did some damage to his wrist and leg. Finally they managed to get things together and were greatly impressed when they finally managed to make the two work together.

It was a week after they had returned to the Leaf that Kakashi and Reyna managed to get Shadow Chidori down to a science and were happy with their ability to perform it. It was early evening when Reyna headed out to get in a quick solo training session. She was just wrapping up her taijutsu training when she caught a familiar scent and went rigid, ready for a fight.

Bran, the Leaf Pack beta, stepped out of the trees slowly and she saw him sniff the air and wrinkle his nose at what he scented. She glared and held her ground. She was not about to be intimidated by him and if he wanted a fight she just had to make sure he landed the first hit before she returned the attack.

"Reyna, the alpha wishes to seek your aid in the protection of the pack territory against the Rogues. We have reason to believe they will try to take over our lands," Bran spoke diplomatically and Reyna quirked a brow at him.

"If the alpha wishes the aid of the shinobi of this village then he must go through proper channels. I cannot take on a mission unless instructed to do so by the Hokage and since I have no ties to the pack other than through the contract that you have with the village I have no reason to ignore that fact. I would suggest that if you want aid in protecting your lands that you go through the mission desk and the Hokage" Reyna responded just as diplomatically.

"Fine, guess you'd better run home to your mate," he snarled and once again he was gone.

Reyna blinked at that, wondering if he meant Kakashi when he said she should run home to her mate. She shook her head, deciding she'd confront Kakashi about that when she did in fact get back to his apartment. Her first stop, however, ended up being the Hokage's office where she caught Tsunade just before she was leaving.

"I apologize for stopping so late, but I thought you should know that I was approached by the beta of the Leaf Pack asking me for aid in protecting their lands from the rogue pack. I told him that if the pack wished the added protection of shinobi that they would have to contact you and work through the proper channels. I just thought I should let you know about the incident as soon as I could," Reyna explained as she met Tsunade and Shizune at the main door of the tower.

"Thank you, Reyna. We will keep an eye out for that request, but why would they want protection from the Rogues? Didn't your report say that they were heading in the opposite direction as the Leaf?" Tsunade asked.

Reyna shrugged, "It was the same beta that had tried to claim me when they first appeared, maybe he was here for himself and it was just an excuse to seek me out alone," Reyna guessed.

"Perhaps," Tsunade pondered as she headed away from Reyna.

Reyna sighed and headed towards Kakashi's apartment. She slipped through the door soundlessly but Kakashi had heard the door open and lifted his gaze from his book long enough to throw a smile in her direction before he returned to reading. Reyna watched him silently for a few moments, leaning against the closed door.

"So, Kakashi the pack beta caught up to me tonight," she stated simply, moving into the living room slowly.

"He did what?" Kakashi snapped his head up.

"Yeah, he was asking for my aid in protecting their territory from the Rogues. He was quite civil about the whole thing until I told him to go through the proper channels."

"What did he do then?" Kakashi asked suspiciously.

"He told me I should run home to my mate. Now why would he think that I have a mate?"

"Well…" Kakashi started and fell silent when Reyna moved to stand in front of him, leaning down so her face was inches away from his, her hands on her hips.

"Well, what? What did you do?" she asked with a bit of a growl in her voice.

Kakashi scratched the back of his neck as he answered, "I arranged a meeting with the alpha through Tsunade. Since our scents were so mingled even that long ago, I decided to try to get the pack to back off and I kind of…well…claimed you?" he finished meekly.

"Really; you claimed me as your mate without informing me of this plan?" she growled.

"I was just trying to help you out," Kakashi stuttered and in a blink of an eye, Reyna pulled away from him.

"You know you could have told me that you were planning on doing that. It's kind of funny though considering that if we were actually mated we might have actually gone on a date or something of the kind before. Odd how I could be mated to someone and not even realize the fact," she shook her head and dropped onto the other end of the couch.

Kakashi sighed and relaxed, "Well, then why don't we?"

Reyna looked over at him, curiously, "Why don't we what?"

"Go on a date."

"Are you asking me out, Kakashi Hatake? You know it's usually customary to do that before you take a girl to your bed…for several years," she teased and Kakashi shook his head.

"Do you want to go out with me or not?" he asked.

"Depends; do I have to pay for everything?"

"No, I'll pay."

She grinned and slid down the couch to lay her head on his shoulder, "Then I will definitely go out with you. This should make Tsunade happy since we're actually going to do the actual couple thing."

Kakashi shook his head, "Tomorrow night?"

Reyna nodded, "I'll even get ready at my own place so you have to pick me up."

"As long as you come home with me," he grinned and she shook her head.

"Depends on how the night goes, Hatake."

A/N: Short again, so sorry for that but I've hit a bout of writer's block. Anyway, please review and I will have a serious chat with my muse about the short chapters!