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Chapter 49

Note: Every action has consequences, Newton even said so.

~Kahlan's POV

Hinata is kindly watching over me…okay I kind of also begged her not to leave me alone. Hey I mention I get clingy when sick. I don't like being alone. Also, I know I don't trust people but, Hinata is very kind and probably the only one I trust here besides Naruto. If these were different circumstances I would be friends with them and do the best I could to protect them like I do with Laura.

"I'm s-s-s-s-so c-c-c-cold," I whine as my teeth chatter together and I pull the blankets closer to me.

"You d-d-d-on't feel cold," Hinata says as she places her hand on my forehead. "Do you w-w-want me to g-g-get you something warm t-t-to drink?"

"Hot ch-ch-chocol-late p-p-please," I reply.

"I'll b-be right back," Hinata says as she gets up from her seat.

I curl up on myself into the fetus position to try and stay warm as Hinata leaves. My eyes feel heavy like they want me to go to sleep, but my body says no not until I have something to cuddle. I pout being tired, most likely from the medicine and for also being so cold. That's the thing about being sick; I get really cold while my temperature goes up.

"C-C-Come in," I croak out after hearing someone knock on the door.

Entering the room is one of the other female ninjas. She has the long auburn hair reaching her ankles, wearing something like a blue dress and has green eyes…well eye since part of her bang is covering her right eye. She gives a small smile and I just nod in reply.

"We never properly introduced ourselves," the woman says. "Mei Terumī. I'm the fifth Mizukage of Kirigakure."

"K-K-Kahlan Ward," I reply.

"Oh you poor thing," she says walking over. She places her hand on my forehead and slightly frowns. "You should sleep you're running a fever."

"I'll b-b-b-be fine."

"You really need to get some rest," Mei says. "I'll help take care of you with whoever is watching over you. Tsunade is leaving with a few ninjas to see if there is anyone else they can find. I'm in charge while she is gone."

"Ok-k-kay," I reply with a small nod.

"I'm b-back," Hinata says walking into the room. "Mizukage-san," she says with a quick bow.

"Mei is just fine," Mei says with a smile.

"Oh…okay Mei-san," Hinata replies walking over. In her hands is a cup with hot chocolate.

"Th-Thanks Hinata," I say as I try to sit up with shaky arms.

"You're w-welcome," she replies.

"Here," Mei says helping me to sit up. She then wraps the covers around my shaking body but leaves some room for me to move my hands to hold the cup.

"Th-Thank you," I say taking the cup from Hinata.

I slowly bring it up and blow on it a few times before taking a small sip. The warm delicious chocolate drink slides drown my sore throat and slowly start helping to warm me up. I give another smile of thanks as I take a few sips more.

"Do y-y-you need anything e-else," Hinata asks. I go to say no, but suddenly think better of it.

"I r-r-remember seeing a d-d-dog," I reply. "May I-I-I have the d-d-dog for a while j-just to h-help me sleep."

"I'm happy you'll be getting some rest," Mei says with a smile and gives a hug, which surprises me.

"I'll ask K-Kiba," Hinata replies and once again leaves.

"In no time you'll be feeling better again," Mei continues talking, still hugging me.

I refuse to hug back for two reasons. Reason number one, the hot chocolate is in my hands. Reason number two, I don't hug a lot of people. I'm mostly not hugging back because of reason number one though.

"Then when you're better, we'll get all the girls together and have a girl's night," she continues speaking.

"S-S-Sure," I reply not really knowing what else to say.

"Good," Mei says finally letting go.

I nod and go back to drinking the hot chocolate. After a couple of minutes I set it down not wanting anymore. As I lay down pulling the covers closer Hinata walks in with Kiba and the huge white dog.

"Hey," Kiba says with a grin. "You wanted Akamaru?"

"Is th-that the dogs n-name," I ask.

"Ruff, ruff," the dog barks.

I smile as the dog walks over. Holding out my hand the dog, Akamaru sniffs my hands and starts licking. I slightly chuckle and start petting him behind the ears.

"Is it o-o-okay if I s-sleep with Akamaru," I ask Kiba.

"Sure," Kiba replies with a grin. "I don't think Akamaru would mind; right boy?"

"Ruff, ruff."

"Th-Thank you," I reply scooting over on the couch to allow room for the huge dog.

"Ruff," Akamaru barks as he jumps on.

With a smile I wrap on arm around him while I pet him with my other hand. Akamaru holds out his tongue and wags his tail. I smile snuggling close to the warm dog.

"Okay you two, she needs to sleep so leave her for now," Mei says ushering the other two out of the room.

"Take c-care Kahlan-san," Hinata says.

"You too," I reply without chattering my teeth.

"Take care of Akamaru," Kiba says.

I nod in reply allowing my heavy eyes to close. The three of them leave the room. It doesn't bother me that Akamaru licks my face. I just smile and allow myself to fall asleep to rest. Hopefully soon I'll be over this sickness. It might take a day or two.

I wake up to the sound of Akamaru whining. My eyes feel heavy and take forever to open. Slowly, I let Akamaru go and sit up rubbing my eyes. Akamaru jumps off the couch and walks over to the door. He whines louder slightly scratching the door.

"Okay," I mumble.

Grabbing the blankets, I wrap them around me as I get off the couch. I slowly make my way to the door and open it. Akamaru quickly takes off down the hallway where I hear yelling. Leaning against the wall for support, I follow where Akamaru disappears into one of the rooms.

I stop a few times, feeling like the whole place is spinning, but I only rest for just a few seconds then continue onward. I enter the room to see all of the ninjas and a new ninja who looks like a very short old man. Laura looks worried and all the other ninjas look tense as Tsunade is talking to someone on the other side of Laura's phone sounding very angry while it's on speaker. I lean against the door way trying to understand what is going on.

"We will take on you Akatsuki," Tsunade says, her hands balled up into fist. "We have people on our side."

"You will lose," Leader says and I freeze. I'm not caught am I?

"I'll take all of you on by myself and defeat you," Naruto shouts, his iris changing to slits as his eyes become red.

"I'll fucking sacrifice all of you to fucking Jashin-sama," Hidan yells.

"Hidan shut up," Leader says. "We'll be coming to get the girls back."

The phone goes dead. Tsunade glares down at the phone then throws it across the room into the wall causing the wall to get cracks and the phone to no doubt break.

"Never let Laura and Kahlan out of your sights," Tsunade barks out in a command.

I stand up straight holding onto the doorway for a moment. Taking a deep breath, I push myself into the room and go over to Laura. What I'm about to do is not betraying the Akatsuki.

"Please don't let them take Laura," I beg as I use my will power to stay standing upright.

"We won't let anything happen to the two of you," Jiraiya states.

"I'll protect both of you with my life," Naruto says, determination swimming in his eyes.

Shaking my head I say, "I don't care about me. Just keep Laura protected."

"There's no need to worry," Mei says with a smile. "Both of you are safe with us."

"I think it's best if we find a new place to stay," Kakashi speak up.

Tsunade sighs, "That would be a good thing to do, but where can we go? No one should leave the hotel just in case the Akatsuki do show up. They can't get their hand on these two girls."

"Laura," I whisper.

"Yes," she asks looking a bit scared.

"What happen," I ask.

"The Akatsuki had figured out how to use my other phone that I sent picture to from last night. They called and an argument broke out."

"Thanks for the info," I reply. "Don't worry; I'll make sure you stay safe."

"I don't want anyone to get hurt," she says with a pout.

I give a small smile as I pat her on the shoulder. Think; how I can help Laura and these people without having to betray the Akatsuki. What do I do? What can I do? Think Kahlan, think. What can be done that can help without betraying?

"Kahlan are you okay you look really pale," Laura asks.

"Change our appearance," I say out loud.

"What," Laura and Tsunade asks.

"The Akatsuki knows what we look like and how we dress," I say blinking my eyes. I'm really not feeling well and I need to sit down but I have to get this out. "Laura and I can change our appearance. We'll dress up differently, change our hair. I'm willing to go back to my natural hair color and stuff if it is able to help."

I can just tell Leader that it was a way to make them think I was on their side. I'm sure he'll understand. At least I hope he does. Though personally I don't want Laura and I to go back, but I'm willing to do what it takes to make sure Laura stays safe so I won't inform them about the new look so she won't have to go back.

"Wait, what," Naruto shouts looking confused. "That's not your natural hair color?"

"No," I reply swaying a little bit.

"Kahlan you're not looking so good," Laura says then catches me as I start falling.

"I'll be fine," I reply as Tsunade walks over. She places her hands on my forehead for a second then takes it away.

"We'll discuss more about this later," she says. "Go back to bed and take this. It'll make you sleep for a couple of hours and when you wake up you'll be feeling better again."

Tsunade pulls out a white pill and places it in my hands. I only nod my head and place the pill in swallowing without water. I make a face as Hinata and Laura help me back to the other room.

"Thanks," I mumble already going to sleep before reaching the room.

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