Chapter 3

Tsukikage sat there licking his paw. Nicki was slightly twitching. "Did you just say, I would be traveling with them?"

"Yes I did. I'll tell Leader-san." Tsukikage paused to lick his paw again. "Actually you could do the mission with them since it also affects them as well." Nicki was now visibly twitching. Deidara walked over to her and back hugged her. "Don't worry,un! We're fun to travel with,un!" "Yeah bitch-OW!" Hidan held his nose that was now bloody. "I would like it if you reframe from calling my mistress a bitch. She is not a dog, she is a panther. A Mūnhyou* actually." Nicki smiled as she pet Tsukikage. He purred and nuzzled her hand. "Fine. I'll travel with them but on one condition." "What's that?" Pein asked. "That if I get tired one of you carry me." Hidan grinned. "I'll carry you bi-Nicki." Tsukikage purred as it stretched out on the windowsill. "You need to leave by noon. Its now 11:30." Nicki nodded as she walked over to the owl sculpture on the table. She did a Justu that caused the head to open up. She pressed a button. Suddenly there was an opening on the wall and different weapons, bags and clothes were seen in the hidden safe. "Wow…." Kisame said. Nicki grabbed a black bag and put about 10 scrolls in there. Quickly she put different equipment and clothes in the bag. "I need my cloak…Tsukikage please get my cloak." "Yes Nicki-sama! Sharky-san come with me!" Kisame growled. "Sharky-san?" he said as he followed Tsukikage.

~Nicki's room~

Kisame looked around Nicki's room. It was very elegant and chic. "It fits her right?" Tsukikage asked. "Yes it does." "her cloak is in the closet." Kisame opened the mirror doors and his eyes snapped open. The closet was in color order, ranging from black to white and colors he had never heard of. "her cloak is right here, Sharky-san!" "Its not Sharky-san!" "I know Kisame-san." Kisame turned around.

Tsukikage was now a little boy with white hair and black eyes and cat ears and tail. The same Red Crescent moon was on his forehead. He wore the same cloak as Nicki.

"You like Nicki-sama. Make sure if you end up with her, you take care of her." "Why wouldn't I?"

Tsukikage looked at Kisame.

"Just take care of her. She means a lot to me and I want to see her happy." Kisame nodded and pet Tsukikage's head. "I will now come on." "Okay!" Tsukikage ran ahead, still in his boy form. "Nicki-sama!" Nicki turned and caught Tsukikage. "Hey Tsukikage-kun. Be good and watch after the house for me. Okay?" "Yes Nicki-sama!" "Here's your cloak, cub." "Thanks Sempai." Nicki put it on. She slipped on her black combat boots. "Let's get going," She said. Tsukikage hold the fort down!" "Yes Nicki-sama! Bye!" The Akatsuki and the one Tasogare member disappeared.

~In the forest~

The group flew through the trees quietly and effortlessly. Nicki and Pein were side by side. Pein watched her out the corner of his eyes. Nicki's hair was short; unlike the first time they meet her. Back in the clearing it was long and in a ponytail. She must have cut it before she came to the club. He thought. Nicki was very curvy and pretty. She was exotic, in Pein's opinion. Behind them Hidan and Deidara also admired Nicki.

Hidan loved how violent Nicki was the first night they met. He loved her massive strength and power. He loved it. Now if only she would convert to Jashinism, then she would be perfect.

Deidara loved how explosive she was. One minute she was quiet and calm, the next she was cheery and happy. At the club the night before, he loved that protective, sassy, angry Nicki that defended Kisame when that guy showed up. Hell he would've liked it if she killed him, right there and then.

Itachi watched Nicki from between Sasori and Kisame. Nicki was beautiful. She was calculating and patient. Even though, he hadn't seen her in action much, he heard about her. She reminded him of himself: quiet, beautiful, yet deadly. He wanted her.

Sasori was trying to remain as passive as possible but Nicki was different. She knew how to get every member of the Akatsuki riled up. She was deadly, intentionally and unintentionally.

Kisame watched Nicki. On the outside, she was beautiful, curvy body, big bust, bubble butt, pretty eyes and kissable lips. On the inside though, she was tough, smart, witty, and accepting. When she defended him last night, it wasn't an act. She meant it and that kiss. That kiss…if Kisame ever kiss anyone else, it would never match up to Nicki. She tasted like chocolate and marshmallows. She was bittersweet and out of his reach. He sighed and kept running.

Suddenly Pein stopped. Nicki landed next to him. "We're about 3 hours from Amegakure if we continue at this pace," Pein said. Nicki nodded. "Shall we contin-Ack!" Nicki grabbed Pein. Pein wrapped an arm around her waist. A hawk sat there. She giggled then her eyes went narrow. "Hoshi taka! How could you scare me like that!" She said, plucking the hawk's beak. it used its wing to hide its face. "I'm sorry Nicki-sama. Please forgive me. Mistress-sama has sent you a message." "Lay it on me." "She said that the Akatsuki are to help you if you need it. She would prefer if you work with them." "Okay." Hoshi Taka flew off. Pein still had an arm around Nicki's waist. "Pein-san you can let go now." Pein nodded. "My apologies." Nicki nodded. "Shall we continue?" "Yes we may." They ran on.

Nicki was in awe at the size of Amegakure. "Wow…This is amazing…." Pein was happy she found Amegakure amazing. "How did you do this Pein? I mean this…..just wow." "I wanted Amegakure to be as industrial as possible. Its very self sufficient." Pein walked over to her. "Over there is the Akatsuki base." Nicki looked up. There was a tower, which towered over the city. "Wow…" Pein looked at Nicki. "So what is your mission?" "I have to either eliminate or recruit Kimimaro. Kabuto…I could care less about." "Where are they,un?" "They are somewhere in Amegakure or already trying to break into Pein's office." Pein eyes widen. "Let's go. Nicki you're coming. Hold on please." "Why?" "Because the tower only recognizes the Akatsuki members. My chakra can mask yours so you could get in." Nicki nodded and turned only to be picked up bridal style. "Ack! Pein!" He chuckled. "Let's go."

~Inside Pein's Tower~

Pein held Nicki as they entered into the base. It smelled like rain. Nicki cuddled close to Pein. It was colder then she was used to. Pein smiled into his collar. Nicki smelled like peanut butter. Yes it was weird but true. "Here we are Nicki. The Akatsuki Base." Nicki looked around. They were in the living room. It was nice and cozy, nothing very evil really. "Damn, if I didn't know better I would say you took me to a house." They all chuckled. "Well let's show you to your room. We can-."

CRASH!

They all pulled out weapons. "What the hell was that?" Hidan asked. "I wish I knew," Kisame said. "Where is Kakuzu, Konan, and Tobi?" Nicki asked. She wore black clawed tekko kagi. Pein took the lead. "Let's go. Go quietly." They followed Pein quietly. They turned the corner and saw two figures standing at a door. "Kabuto-sama are you sure-." "This is his office…Damn! Why so many seals?" "Kimimaro." He whirled around. Nicki stood there with her cloak opened and hands on her hips. "Who are you?" "My name is-." "Nicki Chimamire no tsuki, member of Tasogare," Kabuto said. Nicki smiled. "Yes I am and Kimimaro I have an offer for you." Kimimaro looked at Nicki. "The Tasogare has developed an interest in you. We have a spot available. If you refuse, I must kill you because you have seen my face." Kimimaro looked at Nicki and then back at Kabuto. "How about you fight me?" Kimimaro eyes snapped open. "I-I-I-I can't fight you." "Why?" "You're a trained assassin. How do I fight you?" Nicki smiled. "You could be able to fight me if you came." Kimimaro looked between Nicki and Kabuto. "He won't go with you." Nicki glared at Kabuto. "Kindly piss off and die Kabuto-sama." Kabuto smirked. Nicki growled.

"Dark release: Dark dragon claw."

Nicki swiped at Kabuto. He shrieked in pain. Nicki had slashed him across both of his arms. Waves of darkness seemed to radiate off of Nicki's tekko kagi. "Kimimaro don' let me do the same to you." Kimimaro had already grabbed an bone sword from his arm. Nicki returned back to her previous position. Kimimaro looked at Nicki. She stuck her hand out to him. He hesitated. "Don't do it Kimimaro! Orochimaru-sama won't be please!" "Kimimaro I don't want to kill you." Kimimaro looked at Nicki and put his hand in hers. She smiled. "Welcome Kimimaro. I will be your mentor from now on and eventually your partner." Kimimaro smiled a small one.

"Age reverser Justu!" Kabuto yelled.

Nicki eyes went wide as Kimimaro was engulfed in the cloud. Pein had grabbed Nicki around the waist. The cloud disappeared, reveling a child Kimimaro and a smirking Kabuto. "Let me see you try and use him now." Nicki picked up Kimimaro. "I will. I will train him to be an assassin and kill you." Kabuto smirked. "I'll be waiting." He disappeared. The Akatsuki watched as Nicki held the child Kimimaro. He clung to her tank top. Nicki had wrapped him in his oversize shirt. "Mommy…" Nicki laughed as she kissed his forehead. "Yes baby?" He hugged her neck. "How about you stay with us Nicki? You need to find a justu to change him back." "Thanks Pein." Kimimaro clung to her as Kisame showed her to a guest room.

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