SARUTOBI'S P.O.V

I was pacing my office, waiting on any kind of news on Rin when suddenly the wind outside my window picked up and I looked over to see her crouched before me.

"Rin!"

I yelled going over to her.

"What's up Sabi?"

She asked as she stood up.

"Well? How did it go?"

I asked curious and glad to see she was unharmed.

"When we got there the Sand Siblings had already taken out the Akatsuki, but I destroyed their machine. We won't have to worry about them any more. What happened while I was gone?"

She asked and I smiled at her.

"Nothing really. Everyone got worried when you suddenly took off, but they understood what with you being an ANBU and everything."

I said and she nodded.

"Go enjoy the rest of your birthday Rin."

I said and suddenly found myself in a hug. I couldn't help but laugh as she released me.

"Thank you so much Sabi, for everything."

She said and I nodded before she disappeared out the window just as Kakashi came through my door.

"So she's back?"

He asked and I nodded.

"Yes and she's fine. You trained her well Kakashi."

I said and saw him physically relax.

"She's her own woman now Kakashi, keep that in mind."

I said before shooing him from my office. I sat down and looked over the scrolls of the lands. The treaty between Konohona and Suna was still as strong as ever. But there was still the issue of Orochimaru. He's been sighted close to the village. If this keeps up we might have a fight on our hands.

RIN'S P.O.V

As soon as I got to my apartment I put all my presents away, then grabbed some clothes and practically ran to the bathroom. I filled the tub with hot water and let the bubbles cover the surface. When it was halfway full I stripped and jumped in. I laughed as water sloshed onto the floor. It had been such a long time since I enjoyed myself on my birthday. The last time I was helping Sabi establish the treaty between Suna and Konohona. It hadn't been completely without bloodshed and negotiation, but eventually we got it settled. It's shocking considering we haven't been allies for all that long, but the two villages already act as one. I leaned back and let the hot water surround my body. I couldn't help but sigh in content.

'It has been a while since you fully relaxed like this little one.'

Kitsana said and I smiled.

'You want to take a bath too?'

I asked, but she shook her head.

'No. You enjoy your time little one, I can bathe another time.'

Kitsana said and I nodded as I took out the shampoo Kiba had given me. He'd said it was a special kind of shampoo that I could use in human form and it would effect how my fur looked when in fox form. I sniffed it and was surprised that it smelled like the desert flower. No one knew they were my favorite and I couldn't help but smile as I lathered up my hair. I submerged myself in the water and rinsed the shampoo out of my hair. The smell of desert flowers filled my bathroom and I inhaled deeply. I wasn't sure why, but the smell of them made me feel safe. I finished washing my body then just soaked in the water and enjoyed some alone time. After a while though I started to get sleepy, so I let the water out and dried off. I pulled on my black booty shorts and long sleeve white shirt that was almost see through after having put on a black bra. I towel dried my hair as I walked back into my bedroom.

I sat down on my bed and sighed as I finished drying my hair. I let the towel fall to the ground before grabbing the brush from the bedside table and brushing through the tangles in my hair.

'Hey Kitsana, what would happen if I cut my hair?'

I asked as I finished brushing my now waist length black and red streaked hair.

'It would shorten your fur in fox form, but that's it. Why?'

She asked and I sighed as I laid back on my bed after having put the brush back in it's place.

'Just wondering.'

I said before yawning.

'Go to sleep little one. You are tired.'

Kitsana said and I nodded before crawling up on the bed and laying my head on the pillow. I closed my eyes and in no time I was out.

KANKURO'S P.O.V

Not only did she humiliate Gaara two years ago, but she also did it again tonight. What is up with that girl? Does she have a death wish or something?

"Who was that ANBU girl tonight?"

Temari asked as she changed out of her clothes and slipped into a white kimono with a split up the side.

"She was the same girl from the Chunin Exams."

I said and she growled.

"I know that much, but we still don't know her name."

She snapped and I sighed before laying back on my bed.

"I know, but what can we do?"

I asked and Temari was silent.

"We head for Konoha tomorrow to inform the Hokage of our success with the Akatsuki."

I jumped at Gaara's voice from the doorway. I sat up and saw the underlying curiosity in his teal colored eyes.

'So she's even piqued Gaara's interest, though I'm pretty sure that's got something to do with the fact that she can fight with him on equal grounds.'

"Gaara, what about that ANBU girl?"

Temari asked as she stepped out from behind the changing screen. I saw Gaara's eyes narrow a bit and froze expecting him to act out like he always does, but I was surprised to see him calmly walk over to the window.

"I'll deal with her."

He said before disappearing. I released a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding.

"Even though he's our brother, he still scares the crap out of me."

I said and heard Temari hmm in agreement before she left for her own room. I sighed before washing the makeup off my face and falling back amongst the pillows. I closed my eyes and was lost to a dreamless sleep.