1zara-uchiha1 and I don't own the Naruto cast or anything else you might recognize. 1zara-uchiha1 owns Laura and I own Kahlan. Together we own the plot.

Chapter 35

Note: Where there is a ninja there will be a mob.

~Kahlan's POV

Searching, searching…why is there so many freaking pills in the medicine cabinet? Oh yeah that's why; from my stupid damn depression I had years ago. I've always just kept all of these just in case it reoccurred. Now that I think about it though, I don't want it to be used against me. Plus, I'm no longer relying on pills to make me feel better, that's what my music is for. That's right I stopped taking these pills after I started to rebel against my parents.

Grabbing the bottles, I start opening them. Turning on the water, I empty the pills down the drain. With that done, I throw them away and search for the medicine to help with Laura's cold only to find that there is very little left.

Great, I'm going to have to convince Leader to let me out to go pick up medicine. On the plus side I can pick up my electric guitar from the shop. Actually, I just realized something. Laura and I are kind of living like prisoners in our own home. That is just screwed up; freaking ninjas I hate them.

Pulling down the medicine Nyquil, I shut the medicine cabinet and head back to Laura's room. I slightly shake her to open her eyes. She sees the Nyquil and makes a face. I don't blame her Nyquil taste nasty, but at least it's the cherry flavor and not the green original flavor because that one is even worse.

"I know it's nasty, but you have to take it," I say handing her the small little plastic cup. "I'm going to go pick up some more and try to convince Leader to let Konan look after you while I'm gone."

"Okay," she replies and quickly takes the medicine. Her face screws up into one of disgust and I gently pat her on the back. "Yucky, I hate medicine."

"I know we all do," I say taking the small cup from her. "Now lie back down and get some sleep."

She hums in reply lying back down closing her eyes. Quietly I walk out the room heading to the living room. With a deep breath to keep calm, I walk over to Leader and Konan.

"Leader," I say getting everyone else's attention. "I need to go to the store and pick up some more medicine for Laura."

"Medicine cost money she'll have to deal without," Kakuzu says.

I hold back my sarcastic reply of 'really now I had no idea that medicine cost money, I always thought it was for free; thank you so much for informing me oh great one.' Instead I say, "A lot of things in this world cost money. If there's a way to make money people will find a way and then bam you'll start having to pay for it."

Like funerals, because I'm sure it was a white man that came up with the idea of starting the whole charging thing when it comes to buying a casket and burying your loved ones. These days it's not just about the casket anymore either but the flowers and all that other non-jazzy stuff. Seriously, death is a natural thing and people shouldn't have to pay thousands of dollars to bury or cremate a love one. Just freaking bury the person in the damn ground and let nature take its course on the body, or burn them on a pyre. It's free so you save money.

Seriously, if I die it will be stated in my will to just bury me in the ground in the backyard without a casket. It will also state that picking random wild flowers from the side of the road would be just fine to use. And that I want no preacher there. Why; because neither God nor the preacher has been kind enough to help Laura and I by saving us from these ninjas.

Anyways back to the present and away from my thoughts. Kakuzu seems to be thinking over my words. Shrugging, I turn my attention back to Leader.

"So, may I leave to go and pick up some medicine," I ask. Not that it matters if I get his permission or not because I will go and get the medicine.

"If you must, then as I stated last night Konan and Itachi must go with you," Leader says after a moment.

"No can do," I say crossing my arms. "I would like it if Konan stayed behind to keep an eye on Laura. I'm not sorry to say this, but I don't trust any of your other members to look after her while I'm gone."

"They must both go with you," Leader says slightly narrowing his eyes.

"I am not a child," I retort. "It will be perfectly fine if...Itachi just comes with me. I only trust Konan with Laura. Can you honestly say any of your other members would even bother looking after her?"

That's right Leader, think over my words because I'm right. I raise my brow slightly tapping my foot waiting for him to reply. Konan places her hand on Leader's shoulder and starts whispering in his ear. I keep my face neutral though I want to grin just knowing Konan is helping me win this argument/debate.

"Fine," Leader suddenly says. "You'll take Itachi with you, but you only have a maximum of one hour. Any longer and not only am I allowing Itachi whatever it takes to bring you back, but I will be sending another one of my members."

"That's nice and dandy," I reply with a wave of my hand as I start walking out the room. "But I'm an adult and I'll be back within the hour."

Just before leaving the room I turn to Itachi and say, "we're leaving in one minute."

Quickly I rush to Laura's room. I grab my cell phone and wallet. Picking up a piece of paper, I write my cell number leaving a small note for Konan to call if anything come up or if Laura's health gets worse. Rushing out the room, I make it back to the front door where Itachi is waiting. He's wearing a pair of jeans with a plain black shit and his normal shoes. Not really caring about his attire I place my shoes on.

"Let's go," I say opening the door and walking out.

We walk outside, with the sun hiding behind a bunch of rain clouds. As pretty as the sky looks and how I wish I could admire it some more, I remove my gaze away from it so we can get the medicine. Besides, I can admire it at another time.

Itachi is silent during the walk and really that doesn't bother me. No, what bothers me is that I have to keep looking over my shoulder to make sure he's still there. I can't hear him make a sound even when I strain my ears. That just has to prove that he's a ninja, along with his weapons.

While walking we pass by a group of young teenage girls. Each one of them was wearing big hoop earring with make-up, really tight shirts that don't completely cover the belly and practically show their cleavage with freaking short as hell skirts and high-heels. They wave, smile and wink flirtingly to Itachi. One of them makes a comment saying 'hi hottie.'

Seriously, I know people shouldn't judge but all I could think about when seeing them was 'sluts.' They are freaking dressed like hookers and I can't believe that some parents actually let their daughters dress like that. If I was to ever have a family, no way would I let my daughter dress up like that she would be locked up in her room.

Itachi just ignores them as if he never saw them. I raise my brow but make no comment. Either they didn't appeal to him because of the way they dressed, he used to it or he's gay, maybe all three. Though I don't think he's gay.

I stop walking when lightning flashes across the sky. A small smile tugs at my lips seeing how it beautifully lights up the dark forbidding looking sky. Looking away I speed up, knowing it's going to get worse. Actually, it is hurricane season I gotta watch the news to see if there is going to be a hurricane to hit Florida. Probably not, but you never know.

We reach the store, and this time it's Walgreens. Theirs is no way I'm going to Wal-Mart though it's my favorite store to shop at. The entire time on our walk, having Itachi with me was drawing a lot of attention from the female population even some males.

As of now, we're looking at the medicine and there is a woman probably in her thirties checking Itachi out. I find it annoying, but I kind of secretly laugh because he never even glances at any of them. It's just funny to see someone trying to flirt with another person and that person doesn't even acknowledge them.

With a chuckle, I grab some Nyquil and cough drops. Turning away, I head to the check out. I get in line and peak over my shoulder to see that Itachi is still with me. Tilting my head I look him up and down to see what's so great about him to have people staring at him. I shrug as it becomes my turn and place the items down.

"You're total is 10.23," the man says.

I hand over the money for exchange for the bag of medicine. Walking outside, I see it's gotten a little dark but still no rain has fallen. We start walking but soon come to a stop. In front of us is a crowd of people, mostly girls and they are talking all excitedly and squealing.

"Excuse me," I call out to them.

They ignored me and I get an annoyed look. With an almost inaudible sigh Itachi reaches for me. Quickly I take a few steps back remembering the running on rooftops. I did not want to go through that again anytime soon.

"Okay that's it," I shout. "Excuse me; coming through; move out of the way; sorry," I say as I start pushing my way through the crowd. I figured it would help me get away from Itachi so I can make a trip to the music store and get my guitar because I know Leader won't let me out of the house after returning home.

"I'm just trying to find my friend Sakura," I hear someone say.

The voice is a bit familiar so I turn to see who said it. Surrounded by the mob of people stands a teenage boy with blonde hair, blue eyes and three whisker marks on his cheek, some sort of head band, wearing an orange and black jumpsuit. I see the pouch strapped on his leg and it immediately clicks that he's a ninja.

"It would be best if we leave now," Itachi whispers in my ear causing me to jump with a loud squeak.

My squeak causes someone to turn and look at us. The girl's brown eyes widen and start squealing. This causes more of the people to turn as well as get the blonde ninja's attention.

"Oh my gosh," the girl gushes. "You look exactly like Itachi Uchiha."

That's all it takes and now the mob is surrounding us. The blonde ninja's eyes look over at us and he narrows his eyes when he sees Itachi. Quickly, Itachi grabs my hand and starts dragging me through the mob as he moves them out of our way. However, the mob is determined and decides to follow. A thought slips through that I've been wrong and everything is just going to get worse.

"Let go of me," I say trying to get my wrist back but his grip just tightens.

"Itachi," I hear the blonde yell angrily. "Let go of the girl! How dare the Akatsuki start kidnapping defenseless civilians!"

The mob of girls squeal and start saying some stuff that I just ignore. I don't like that the blonde said I was defenseless, but it's actually true. It clicks in my mind that the blonde is one of the Akatsuki's enemies. I want so badly to shout out help, but instead keep my mouth shut. Instead, I slowly pull my wallet out, take out my social security card, along with some of my cash and credit card but leave my license and a picture with Laura and I on it as I put the rest of it in the bag.

"We don't have time for this," Itachi says and picks me up.

"Put me down," I yell but get ignored as he jumps onto a nearby roof.

"Put her down," the blonde yells and goes to jump after us.

Before the blonde jumps I throw my wallet at him. He catches it just as Itachi starts jumping from rooftop to rooftop. This surprises the mob of people but soon get over their shock as they squeal and try to follow us. They're not the only ones because the blonde is right behind us doing some hand signs and then bam there are like forty of them. I stare in amazement wishing I could do that.

Itachi jumps down between two houses. He pushes me down to the ground. "Stay here," he commands and then suddenly he is gone. Screw that I'm not staying here. So after staying where he left me a few seconds to get used to being back on the lovely ground, I take off running. Not to escape because I would never leave Laura by herself, but just in case one of the mob people or blonde clones find me. Yes I'm leaving Itachi behind because it's every man and woman for themselves.

Where do I run off to? Home, and hope that the blonde is able to get back to his friends so they can help Laura and I. That may be a bad thing to do, but if we don't get away from the Akatsuki now, our lives will continue going downhill and eventually to hell.

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Two updates in one day because all of you readers are awesome. As soon as I get internet back at home I'll give you all information about the pairings. Anyways, we both hope you're enjoying this story. Thanks to all who have review and add to favorite/alerts. Please stay tuned for the next update and review. Once again thank you until next time. ^.^