Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or its characters; that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Naruto or it's characters; that right belongs to Musashi Kishimoto.

General P.O.V.

The room was silent as everyone gathered stared at what Kisame was holding up in one hand. Said thing was glaring back at them balefully, arms crossed, and their blue eyes were flashing in anger — not a hint of fear showing at all.

"Kisame, explain what... you were thinking."

The tall shark-skinned man smiled and shook his arm, thus shaking the dangling, dark-haired teenager he was holding up by the back of an offensive pink jacket covered in Rhinestones.

"I found her snooping just outside the tower. So, I remembered you said I am not allowed to kill people in the city, let alone near the tower, I brought the would-be spy in with me, figuring Leader-sama that you could deal with her."

The small growl that came from the girl as the pierced man waved Kisame to sit next to his partner. Who, if by his facial features as not happy, had an air of tension around him so thick that it could probably be cut with a kitchen knife. While his dark eyes were directed at the girl, Kisame was holding, giving off a killing aura.

"You may set her down, Kisame."

"I do not think so. He can stand and keep a hold of me, carrot-top."

Everyone went still at the words the girl spoke, her lips curled into a sneer as she looked at them, unfazed.

"Girl, do you have any idea what fucking situation you are in right now?"

"Yes."

That one word had Kisame boring holes into the back of her head though he looked confused as he looked over to their leader, who was staring intently at the girl.

"Miss, Tobi wants to know why you want him to continue to hold you."

Tobi's question was simple enough, straight to the point that had just crossed everyone's mind.

"Because I am in a room full of flipping predators, and I refuse to be down where I am easy prey to every one. By the way, Halloween is not for a few more months, Cosplayer."

In Other words, while speaking in a defiant and mocking manner, were very accurate. She hadn't lied when she said she understood her predicament. The orange-haired man lifted a hand to stall any more questions from anyone else.

"That is good to know you're aware of your current situation. But I am curious why were poking around our tower...wearing something so obvious. Being a ninja means blending in so as not to be conspicuous."

The laughter that came from the girl had them all staring at her as if she was a lunatic raving about the end of the world in the middle of the town. Tears falling from her blue eyes that were now partially shut from her laughter, as she hugged herself with her crossed arms.

"Oh.. haha...that is... I am not a ninja. Civilian actually. And I got wind of a few bits of information and a rumor or two, that someone I am looking for was in Amegakure and seen coming and going semi-frequently from this building. I wanted to be caught to be brought in if I wasn't killed first. Which, I can tell you is a lot harder than it seems."

The smile she flashed them all when she gave her answer had everyone at a bit of a loss. They could all tell that she was not lying either, and her plan had worked. She was leaving more questions than answers at that moment. The girl was an odd duck with a death wish.

Any other questions that were about to be asked by the group were cut off by the familiar banter or bickering, depended on who you asked, of the last two members of the Akatsuki arriving. Followed by a very low growl, the sound of a zipper being pulled as the doors opened. Only for everyone to see a blur of black, green, red, and white that ran across the large table to jump towards the two coming through the door.

Deidara's POV.

He was once more trying to convince his partner that art was an explosion, and in the moment kind of thing, as they finally reached the double doors that led to the meeting room in the Kage tower of Amegakure. And he was having no luck, as usual, getting called an idiot for his efforts.

A small twinge at the back of his neck had Deidara looking from his partner into the room just as he was knocked on his ass on the floor. Arms were already pushing at his would-be assailant. Only to cry out in pain as one of his hands were bitten, while the other had nails digging into the wrist. They were making him cry out in pain before whoever the person was pulled from his person.

Blinking blue-gray eyes that went wide as they landed on the person, or girl, who had just attacked him, hanging by the back of her button-up white shirt by Sasori. Feeling the blood drain from his face as sapphire eyes glared back at him, filled with rage that promised she was not done trying to tear him apart.

"The hell are you doing here?"

The moment the words were out of his mouth, he regretted it since it gave the Akatsuki information about his connection to her, but also made her face go a few more shades darker, as she shrieked loudly and began to thrash trying to break the grip Sasori had on said shirt. She is making Deidara closed his eyes to try and center himself.

In the next moment, the soft sound of many pops, before something hard and small hit him on his cheek had him opening his eyes again. Only to have bright colors burst before his eyes as his head made contact with the stone floor once more, he thrust his hands out to try and fend off and contain the girl, once more, getting his hand bitten.

"Ouch! Stop biting me."

The low growl he got as he was finally able to get his other arm around the tiny waist of the girl, Deidara pinned her to him as he rolled his body, putting her between him and the floor. To scream again as she clawed at his neck with one hand that he hadn't pinned.

"Stop okay. Just calm the hell down, yeah."

"Calm... you want me to calm down, you fucking moron. I have been worried sick for the last three months."

Flinching back at her words, Deidara sighed and sat up, shifting his body, so he was next to the angry woman. He was getting a good look at her before feeling his face, ears, and neck burn. Realizing what the popping sound and small object that hit him was. His eyes were glued to the soft, pink flushed mounds held in a pale dove gray lace bra.

"Deidara."

His name, the only word spoken in the quiet room, had his body going rigid. The tone used demanded an answer. An answer that he didn't want to be giving. Turning his head to look at the person who spoke.

"Leader-sama. I can explain..."

"Oh! This I have to hear Deidara. I mean, you just vanished without a word, no letters or anything. To what, join an S-class criminal organization that could be the poster for a screwball boyband. What about the promise you made me... Am I nothing anymore..."

He grimaced visibly at the words the girl spoke as he let his shoulders drop. His day was only going to get worse, but first, he had something important to do. Snapping his arms out, he grabbed the girl, jerking to him, before covering up in his cloak and not liking some of the looks that the rest of the Akatsuki were giving her since she was only in her bra.

"HEY! Don't you dare try cuddling me, you dip-stick? I am livid with you for abandoning me. You know how hard it was to track your butt down so I could kick it?"

Quickly he put a hand over her mouth to keep her silent as he kept his gaze on everyone else in the room. Gauging how much he would have to say, knowing full well that they now had a perfect hold on him. They'd not hesitate for a second to harm her to keep him in line.

"You know that I refused to join when you originally sent the Uchiha, Kisame, and Danna to recruit me. Well, I guess now you have your answer to why I refused. But that bastard cheated with his stupid genjutsu. After I figured that I would stay and not make contact with her. My priority is to keep her safe...and happy..."

His hand still over the girl's face, he let his gaze drop down to her. He was seeing her looking up at him through her black bangs, blue eyes wide before he was screaming in pain and jerked his hand away from her as she spits. Waving his hand in an attempt to make the pain go away, the tongue for the mouth was hanging out with a visible set of teeth imprints on it.

"You idiot. I do not need you to protect me from these boy band wants to be's hell-bent on world domination. Also, you fail horribly if you thought you were making me happy, ass. And for the love of the Kami's clean those damn mouths, tasting clay is disgusting."

Silence fell as Deidara shot her a dark glare at the girl.

"Deidara, take her to your quarters. Sasori, accompany them."

Giving a small grunt, Deidara stood up smoothly, shifting the girl in his arms, so she was carrying her princess style, using his cloak to hide her body from the others. Turning, he marched from the room, Sasori following only to stumble as she squirmed against him, so she was looking over his shoulder.

"I am pretty sure Dei-san doesn't need a walking pile of matchsticks to babysit him, you necrophiliac."

General P.O.V

As soon as the door closed behind a now very angry Sasori, Kisame burst out into a fit of laughter, soon followed by Hidan. Both rather amused at the whole debacle that just happened. While everyone just stared at the door.

"You are Welcome."

The words caused the room to still as all eyes turned to the blue-haired female sitting there looking pleased.

"Konan?"

The smile that appeared had each of the men going on alert.

"When I was on my last mission, I acquired a unique painting. That is the artist. Making small talk, I learned from her co-workers that she was upset, having not seen her friend or as they termed it 'lover' in a few months. Discreetly I inquired as to what this person looked like, getting a very accurate description of our little arsonist. So, I may or may not have dropped hints to her about 'seeing' him in Amegakure and going in and out of the tower."

The smile on her face when several pairs of eyes widened at her, the blue-haired woman sat back, folding her hands in her lap, looking pleased.

"Why, would you do that...Konan-san."

"Because, Tobi, now we have a way to make sure that Deidara does not do anything to betray us. Besides, she is a competent healer."

"Oh. Tobi thinks Tobi understands."

THE END!