Chapter 7 (Saiya POV)

"Why didn't you tell us this before?" Lord Hokage asked me, a little annoyed.

"Well, I had a plan," I muttered. "But I guess now that won't work now."

"And what sort of plan was that?" Kakashi asked politely.

"I would join Akatsuki, kill them all, and come back," I said, shrugging my shoulders.

"Are you strong enough for that?" Kakashi said teasingly.

"Enough, we have one month to find her—" Hokage was interrupted by Kakashi.

"Even Orochimaru doesn't know where their hideout is and we hardly know anything about Akatsuki, it is that much of a secret," Kakashi interjected.

I was silent, thinking about the possibilities of what Akatsuki were doing to Zina; she could be a personal whore, she could be tortured mercilessly for information about me, or she might be just fine (which I highly doubt). I really help the first two are not true, but the third option is highly unlikely.

"We'll send a team of ANBU to scout across the country; I will also send out a message to all the Kages' to see if they can help on this matter," Lord Hokage said matter-of-factly.

Kakashi and I nodded in agreement, took our leave, and left his office. Kakashi spoke once we were out of earshot of everyone. "Why didn't you tell me?"

I looked at him and saw the hurt look in his visible eye. We were standing in front of Ichiraku Ramen and I just couldn't handle it anymore. It's against the ninja code to show any emotion, especially tears. But with everything going on, I couldn't take it anymore. I managed to choke out an apology.

"I'm so sorry Kakashi," I choked out before I started sobbing.

Before anyone could say or do anything, I teleported. I arrived at my secret spot; it was located on top of the Hokage Mountain. Even Zina didn't know about this spot; it was mine and my own. The best part of this spot was the sunset; unobstructed view and no one ever came up here. There was a little patch of grass where I sat down and looked over Konoha, the tears still falling silently down my face.

What was I supposed to do now? Still go through with the plan I have? Or just let the ANBU do their job?

"You are one really hard person to find," I heard a cold yet very familiar voice.

Before I could do anything, a kunai was at my throat and a mouth next to my ear. "You didn't forget about our little chat earlier did you?"

"How could I ever forget?" I said through gritted teeth.

I heard a cold chuckle from Itachi. "Good. Time is running out."

And with that he disappeared. I jumped up and looked around, but I felt no chakra presence at all; probably just a clone.

Great, now what the hell am I supposed to do? My best friend, who knows everything about me; my past, my deepest darkest secrets, and her life was hanging on the line. Why couldn't I do anything right?!

I made up my mind to tell Kakashi and Lord Hokage tomorrow morning. It was already very late at night, no need to wake everyone over a clone. I pulled my legs close and hugged them to keep warm. I put my head between my knees and took in deep breaths.

"Finally, I found you," I heard a familiar voice. "I went to your apartment and when you weren't there, I went looking. Do you know what time it is?"

I looked up to see Kakashi squatting in front of me, smiling under his mask. "I was just worried about you," and Kakashi sat down next to me. "Aren't you cold?"

I stretched out of my huddled position, "A little. I guess I should head home."

I stood up but before I could head off, Kakashi appeared in front of me.

"Why are you avoiding me?" Kakashi asked me, confused.

"Okay first of all, how did you find me here?! Even Zina didn't know about this place," I said, a little angry. "And I am not avoiding you!"

"I was worried about my best friend, is that against the law?" Kakashi said in a deadly quiet voice. "I was worried that you went out and did something drastic."

I stood there in a stunned silence.

"Kakashi—" he interrupted me abruptly.

"If you wanted to be alone, you could have just told me," Kakashi said, and I detected a hint of sadness in his voice.

Before I knew it, he jumped off, and his chakra faded.

"I'm sorry Kakashi, I'm really sorry," I said quietly, even though I knew he couldn't hear me. Before I knew it, I was sobbing uncontrollably; I was slowly pushing away the only other person who I truly ever cared about.

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