Kelly would have thought being pregnant would've been a joyous time but instead it seemed like an ominous glimpse of the future.

Almost immediately right after it was known she was pregnant, Sasori was killed during a mission; after that, it seemed the Akatsuki were dying off slowly one by one. Kakuzu, Hidan, and even Deidara were gone by this point.

She wept for them even though she didn't get along with them aside with the blonde, but that didn't mean she wanted them to die! The place seemed too quiet now…and no one seemed to miss them except her. Tobi mentioned their losses were saddening but this was the way of the shinobi world, there was no gain without some sacrifices.

Despite what's happened she tried to focus on better things now.

*Kelly let out a heavy sigh as she soaked in the nice hot water; her body was aching so badly from being pregnant since her delivery date was drawing near. It was only maybe a week at most but…she was scared.

Sure she was content living in this world, despite being among a criminal organization, but this wasn't the life she wanted; to be trapped.

She whispered to herself, "Why? Why can't things be different?"

If I was free this wouldn't be an issue, I could handle being with Tobi and what's left of the others but this? If that dream I had about his perfect world is true….there isn't no happy future for me…or my baby.

"Kazumi?"

"Yeah?" "When you're done I need to speak with you privately." "Alright, I'll be out in a minute Itachi."

*Within minutes she came out dressed, seeing the raven sitting on the edge of her bed with a frown. "What's wrong?"

Itachi let out a heavy sigh, "I apologize for doing this but, I informed the leaf ninja of you."

Kelly gawked and asked in a low whisper, "You shouldn't have done that Itachi, what if Tobi finds out!?" "I had no choice; it's the only way he might consider even parting with you. Listen carefully and don't tell a soul of this."

She nodded in complete understanding as he told her what he did.

"I sent one of my shadow clones to speak with Naruto Uzamaki since I know he's presently searching for Sasuke, my younger brother as you recall. I had important business to discuss with him as it was but I shared additional information about you as well."

"Pass this message along for me Naruto; Madara will have an offspring by the end of this week."

The boy stared at him flabbergasted, "What!? Why…Why are you telling me this and why should I even believe you!?"

Itachi smiled, "I feel you should need to know, if you think carefully about this, an offspring of Madara's will prove horrendous will it not? Many will try to take the infant and mother for their own selfish reasons, even the other nations; the woman didn't have a choice and will be imprisoned for all time because of this. I don't desire for something as vindictive as that to occur would you?"

Deep in his heart Naruto knew that was so wrong, but to trust and even help Itachi Uchiha….a criminal who destroyed his entire clan and led Sasuke away on a vengeance path was crazy.

"Despite what I've just told you, I will guarantee their safety personally to ensure no one finds or captures them."

Itachi left it at that before forcing one of his crow's to enter Naruto's body, telling him that he hopes he may not need to use it in accordance to Sasuke.

*Also, he hoped his hidden meaning in this message told Naruto that he wasn't completely evil as many have said about him, that he is a human being with feelings and consideration for others; and in hopes of easing the boy's mind that even if they don't find them, he'll at least know they're safe.

Kelly frowned and murmured, "You didn't have to do that for me Itachi." "I wanted to Kazumi….as I said, you don't deserve to be kept a prisoner."

The woman smiled and leaned forward, gently pressing her lips against his as the raven participated before gently nudging her away.

With a blush the girl whispered, "Now what?" "We wait for the leaf ninja to spread the word and go from there. It all depends how Tobi reacts to this." "Isn't his name really Madara?" "It doesn't matter, you know him as Tobi and that's where it'll stay."

Itachi quickly left to avoid suspicion, taking down his soundproof barrier before entering his room with a pained sigh. He had to do this sooner or later….his time was almost up anyway and maybe now he'll have no more regrets concerning Kazumi and then Sasuke henceforth.

*It took only four days but it happened, Tobi was in a foul mood and no one knew why except Itachi. The first place he went to was the woman's room, scaring the hell out of her by slamming the door shut and hugging her to his chest snarling.

"They know Kazumi-chan."

"Who knows what Tobi?" Trying to calm down he growled, "The nations already have gotten wind of you and my child." The girl tenderly hugged him back murmuring gently, "What are you going to do?"

He let her go and started pacing, "I could send you somewhere remote where no one could find you except me but…your condition. I can't leave you alone."

"NGHH!"

The boy rushed to her side as she clutched the sudden sharp pain to her stomach and let him set her down on the bed, "I could keep you here but you can't be left alone, and it'll only be a matter of time before the next war begins."

*He wasn't sure what to do, he didn't want anything to happen to her and his child….he could keep her somewhere isolated and remote after she's well but there's always the off chance something will happen.

The Akatsuki was dwindling down slowly and this meant more danger ahead, she wouldn't be safe for much longer and he'll be away more….he couldn't risk such a threat of anyone taking them. The thought just made his skin crawl at some other nation doing genjutsu or even worse….killing them.

"T..Tobi?" "Yes?" "If you're really…ngh…that worried….send me back to my home. No one will ever find me there." The boy immediately gave her a dark glare that made her flinch in fear.

He left as quickly as that, having a gut feeling this was all a scheme; and he had a hunch who was responsible.

*Nothing happened for another day until the next morning; Kelly went into labor with Itachi and Konan handling her in the medical room. They were the only two who had some idea of what to do since their usual medic was no longer alive.

Itachi felt like he was the proud father once the children were born, having just been cleaned up as he smiled down at them softly.

A boy and a girl, hard to imagine she was carrying two; but they looked healthy just smaller than your average size infant. They both would obviously have dark hair but the boy had the same dark eyes as Tobi whereas the girl had bright jade orbs.

He gently caressed their cheeks as Konan fetched Tobi, quickly going to Kazumi to see how she was fairing aside from being tired.

"Thank you Itachi…I was scared." She needed someone to hold her hand since this was new for her, as for any woman having their first child.

He smiled at her and just gave her a curt nod as he watched Tobi enter with a beaming smile and going straight to his children.

In Itachi's eyes, Tobi looked like an average man who was thrilled to be a father having been blessed with two children; even though it would be short-lived sadly.

He watched the boy kiss Kazumi on the forehead before she fell asleep, listening to the ramblings of Tobi going on about what to name them as Kisame and Zetsu came in to observe.

Kisame didn't seem to mind them as he watched Konan lift one up with a smile, cradling it in her arms before doing the same to the other whereas Zetsu just smiled a little from how innocent they were.

*Such a happy occasion but it was short-lived as Itachi thought in the following days, Kelly rolled her eyes from the names Tobi chose. She didn't like them and they spent at least an hour arguing about it, she felt like she had a right to pick one but the boy wasn't having it.

If it wasn't for Konan and Pein separating them they still would've been at it; Tobi deciding to go scout out the terrain with Zetsu to cool off. Kelly huffed and crossed her arms, getting out of bed and beginning to pace in her room as Kisame just laughed at her.

"Someone's in a foul mood eh?" "Is it that obvious?" The shark smirked and eyed her up and down again, he just couldn't help himself, sure she was a little plumper now just having children but would lose the weight later; but she was still attractive.

Grunting under his breath he crept up behind her and reached around to grab the slightly larger breasts than before and made her squeak. "Kisame!?"

"What? I'm just getting a feel….and they haven't changed since we last had fun~"

The woman blushed and pushed him away with a scowl, "Jerk." The response just made him chuckle and thought it best to leave since Itachi stood there in the doorway with a frown.

The raven did mutter under his breath at his colleague, "You just can't control yourself can you?" "Neither can you, so no need for a lecture."

Itachi did smirk and shake his head, his partner knew him well. The raven knew she would have to leave and probably tomorrow once Tobi went on his mission, so he wanted to make their parting meaningful and her time in this world wasn't a waste.

He quietly shut the door and took off his cloak, tenderly hugging the woman to his chest and capturing her soft lips with his as she instantly melted; though a bit surprised from the sudden action.

Traveling his loving kisses down her sensitive neck, he nibbled the soft flesh and felt her body shudder. "Kelly."

"Itachi?" He silenced her with another smoldering kiss, tangling their tongues together as he assisted removing her clothes as she did with him; deep down Kelly knew this was a farewell but she didn't care, all that mattered was them right now. She would never forget him in a million years….or anyone else for that matter.

Their bodies grinded on the bed and sending jolts of electricity coursing between them, the tip of his shaft rubbing between her folds just right to make her whimper quite a bit.

She whispered with humor into his ear, "This is better than being blindfolded and on a cold tiled floor wouldn't you say?" Itachi chuckled against her neck murmuring, "Without a doubt," before pushing his length in.

The woman arched her back and mewled softly, it had been a while since she's felt this for a few months from her condition but all the sensations came back quickly enough.

She clung to his back as he rocked his hips, the girl nibbling on his neck as well and suckling small patches as he hummed in approval. The pace grew rapidly, his hips snapped forward harshly and hitting her sweet spot she found it almost impossible to keep from making any noise.

The intercourse may not have been long but it was worthwhile none the less, their movements became erratic as they reached their climaxes; the raven coming inside her to really feel like they've become one.

Damn they both wanted to sleep just as they were, but once again they had to get cleaned up and go their separate ways. Itachi tucked her in bed and kissed her forehead as he heard one of the infants sobbing, the woman groaning under her breath but the raven just nudged her back.

"I'll take care of it, just get some rest." She gave him a warm smile and watched him lift up one of her children, cradling and murmuring soft words to the boy and instantly made him stop and start making cute noises.

He was good with kids….who would've thought.

*The next day, Tobi did apologize to the woman for arguing with her and she did too, which was good for them both and he kissed her heatedly right after.

"Tobi wants his Kazumi-chan so badly right now, it's been so long~" He glanced at the clock giggling, "We have time before my mission, let's play."

The boy was being gentle and Kelly preferred this way, having grown use to Tobi but he was good in bed. It just lacked the feeling of love….on her part.

She really did love Tobi but she wasn't in love with him; but that didn't mean she didn't care about him. She regretted to leave him as she kissed him goodbye as he went on his mission after kissing his own children.

No one would be happy when she left, she would miss them all, and Itachi and Tobi would be sad.

*Itachi knew the woman was having second thoughts but gave her a reassuring smile as he helped her pack her things.

Kelly felt compelled to at least say goodbye to Kisame, if anything hug him tightly. The brute frowned and had a hunch what was going on anyway, but he wouldn't stand in Itachi's way.

He liked the woman and didn't want her to leave since she livened up this gloomy organization, and yet, he didn't want her to be locked up like a prisoner which for practically a year she already was.

He ruffled her hair and just muttered, "Just take care of yourself Kazumi." "I will Kisame and I'm going to miss you."

*She was almost in tears already but Itachi eased her mind as she latched her arms around his neck. "Come with me?" "I'm afraid I can't, I have business to attend to here."

She knew he did but it didn't hurt to ask in case he changed his mind.

He sighed and gently nudged her away to kiss her forehead before handing her the two sleeping bundles carefully.

Neither said a word as he concentrated his chakra, focusing on activating the jutsu to make sure to get Kelly to her world and exactly where she lived. Even for him this was taxing on his body, but he didn't let it show.

After a few minutes the woman was encased with a glittering white light as he kept his hands still as he eyed her glowing disappearing body, the woman looking straight at him with those tearful jade orbs before murmuring, "I love you Itachi."

Her words took him by surprise, before she was completely gone she heard him respond with a smile, "I love you as well Kelly."

Then it was done…..she was gone….never to return.

The raven took a much deep needed breath and relaxed, still smiling softly as he went to his partner who was leaning against the hallway. "I take it went well?"

"Yes, Kazumi is back where she belongs." "I see….what now?" "I'm to meet Sasuke at the rendezvous point I've given him whilst you distract his colleagues from interfering with our battle."

Kisame nodded and followed the raven out of the base like nothing happened, though deep down they would never forget her.

*After the battle~

Tobi distracted the lead ninja well, looming down at them from a tree limb when his clone he left behind at the base was released and the information it gathered was sent back to him, which he used to find any source of treachery concerning Itachi; it told him the woman was back in her world with his children.

The boy was furious but no sooner had he felt the pain Zetsu morphed out of the tree limb and announced, "Sasuke triumphed in the battle, Itachi Uchiha is now dead."

His anger mellowed out somewhat, but still, he should have known Itachi planned this for a long time now. Letting out a heavy sigh his tone turned childish, "What!? I don't believe it!...Kidding~"

His voice grew darker and growled, "It's just as I expected." He knew Itachi would die at some point due to his illness, but it pained the boy to know he would probably never see his precious Kazumi-chan and children again because of Itachi.

"We'll finish this some other time….later~"

With that he slowly made his body disappear as Zetsu followed after, the boy soon looking down at Itachi's corpse with a sad frown but it slowly turned into a small smirk as he murmured gently in deep thought having accepted what happened, "I suppose it's better this way."

*The woman couldn't tell the exact truth to her family or the law where she's been; the only thing she told them was that she was kidnapped and made into a maid for a bunch of thugs.

It was true, even though she grew to accept it there and wasn't in misery all the time. The police seemed to by it as did her family; though they were upset she got knocked up but she told them it was ok since she got into a relationship with one of the nicer ones and the only way she escaped was that another one of them helped her.

It took a few months to get back into the way her world worked but the woman was content and her family loved the beautiful babies, though she missed the ninja so much it hurt but they would want her to be happy so she was just for them.

When asked what her children's names were she smiled and replied proudly, "Kazumi and Itachi."

FINISH!

The idea TOTALLY hit me to tie this story in with the real show and I think it worked out great! Though I didn't plan it but there you go lol

I really hope everyone liked this story, despite the sad moments and how it ended; but I thought it seemed more fitting to end like this.

REVIEW pretty please!

P.S. I don't know about any of you readers, but I got all teary eyed with their parting at the end. It was so sad and beautiful at the same time :-: