Sakura soon realised Kakashi fell asleep when the book in his hands slowly fell to his lap. Smiling she bookmarked the book and placed it away in his bag. She didn't want to be rude and keep reading when he hadn't yet gotten that far. She stayed where she sat not moving and watched the sky above as the copy nin slept.

(Ooh Ooh Ooh Idea Idea Idea)

Itachi had followed them after telling the Akatsuki he had things to do on his own though none of them questioned him. Itachi crept on Sasuke, he was on branch without being noticed "Well, it seems like you are doing quite well ignoring that noisy brat with him being so close to you brother dear"

Sasuke's eyes snapped back open and he was instantly on his feet, kunai in hand. "Itachi.. Are you following me?" he asked, focusing on where Itachi was. There was no way it was just a coincidence that his brother would show up here, in the middle of the forest.

"You can put that away, I'm not here to fight you as I told you before" Itachi spoke waving at the Kunai basically saying put it away and he wasn't in much of a mood to fight. "How can you stand being so close to that brat?" Itachi asked talking about Naruto.

Sasuke's eyes narrowed, but he put the kunai away, ready to pull it back out if needed. "That 'brat' is my teammate and my friend. So don't talk about him like that." he stated. He was the only one allowed to call Naruto names. At least, in his mind he was.

"I believe I've told you something else in the past, what was it?" Itachi spoke using sarcasm "Oh yes, you must kill your best friend and then fight me to kill me. It doesn't seem to me that you are even trying to bring honor to our family" Itachi teased sounding dissaproving.

"I will not do that. I will find another way to kill you." With that being said, Sasuke threw several kunai at Itachi. Then charged at him, another in hand. He was going to fight, whether his brother wanted to or not.

Itachi moved out of the way and caught Sasuke's hand with the Kunai and his other hand grabbed Sasuke's throat holding him up in the air. "You really think if you can't kill him that you would be ready to kill me little brother" Itachi spoke his eyes firm on Sasuke's face.

Sasuke winced when he was suddenly lifted off the ground and held by his throat. His other hand instantly tried to get him to let go. "I don't care what you say. I will kill you. Without having to hurt my friends." he said, his voice quiet as he glared at him.

Itachi was about to squeeze harder but he chose to drop his brother "I would suggest watching your back. Not from me though, did it ever make you wonder how Naruto could easily put his arm around you that whole time walking? He hasn't even been hardly arguing with you" Itachi spoke making these thoughts go into his brother's head with his words. "I would watch out for any intentions that he has Sasuke" Itachi spoke and walked away dissapearing into the shadows.

Sasuke was relieved when Itachi dropped him. It was much more easy to breath. He watched his brother go, a bit confused. What could Naruto possible do to hurt him. They were friends, after all. He put his shoes back on before returning to camp, laying down and going to sleep, still thinking about that.

Sakura noticed he came back but allowed him to sleep. She stayed up all night hoping to make it through the next day. When morning came Kakashi was already up "Did you sleep good last night Sakura?" Kakashi asked. Sakura nodded lying as she helped him out with making breakfast, some toast and eggs was all they could make. But it was better than the same thing every time they would eat. "The food should be done soon and we'll have to get moving, will you wake them Sakura?" Kakashi asked "Okay" Sakura smiled waking Naruto but left Sasuke alone. "Come on Naruto there is food"

Naruto was instantly up. "I'm awake!" he exclaimed, his stomach growling. Sasuke heard them talking and sat up, stretching. It seemed like what happened last night with Itachi was a dream. So he really wasn't going to worry about it. It wasn't like he had any reason to believe him.

(lol thats so like naruto XD)

Kakashi put some eggs and a peice of toast on a plate and handed a plate to each of them. Sakura had already eaten she said but no one argued with her. "When you were out walking Sasuke, did you find a stream of water or a lake nearby?" Sakura asked wanting to clean up a bit before leaving again.

{{I know~}}

Sasuke nodded, eating his food. "Yeah. There was a pond over in that direction, about 10 ft." he stated, pointing. Beside him, Naruto was snarfing down his food like a slob. Sasuke rolled his eyes at him.

Sakura sighed still tired from last night "alright I will be right back, you boys stay away until I get back" Sakura spoke not even waiting for them to reply as she walked away to get cleaned up. Kakashi said he'd scout the area some before they left to make sure they were still in the clear. Now Naruto who was pigging out and Sasuke eating at his own pace. They were now alone.

Sakura washed her hair in the pond the best she could, luckily she had made sure all the hair dye washed out clear before leaving for this mission. "Naruto is so annoying and Sasuke is ever so the same, what did I ever like in him again?" she spoke thinking to herself. Hearing a splash Kakashi ran over to the (large) pond where Sakura was and looked around but didn't see her. "Sakura?"

Sakura popped her head out as she stood in the pond halfway covered as she turned her head covering her front "what is there an enemy?" "No, but was there anyone here before you came?" "I don't think so why?" "no reason, being over protective is all" "Oh alright, do me a favor?" "hm?" "If you're going to stand here and talk to me about random things then do me a favor and turn around" Kakashi just realised he was looking at his student Sakura whom was pretty much naked as the top half of her could be seen but slightly covered.

Kakashi turned around his hands behind his back "Oh sorry" he apologized quickly "Its okay sensei, you were busy keeping us all safe I know" Sakura spoke getting out and squeezing her hair so that the water would leave her hair. She kept her back to Kakashi as she slipped on her undergarments and clothes, Kakashi actually tried his best not to sneak a peak.

Once Naruto finished eating, he started staring at Sasuke. The other ignored it the best he could before it started bothering him.

"If you have something to say, Naruto, then spit it out." he told him.

"Well.. Um.. You see... Its just that.." Naruto muttered. Sasuke rolled his eyes.

"Just say what your trying to say."

"..I think I might be in love with you..." the blond muttered, his voice low. But Sasuke heard it, and he was shocked.

Kakashi and Sakura were on their way back chatting about how the mission could be improved when a woman's scream filled the woods entirely echoing all over. Kakashi got into battle mode but Sakura put a hand on his arm to remind him of the mission. "Come on let's find it" Sakura spoke walking with Kakashi heading towards the scream.

Sasuke was instantly on his feet when he heard the scream. Naruto was right behind him. They both took off in the direction it came from. They were both prepared for a fight, just in case.

Kakashi and Sakura ran over to where a girl was, Naruto and Sasuke were there seemingly ready to fight. There was no one around except for the girl and a rogue wild boar. (below is the girl, its hard to find one to fit this one's image) (Casie Amita is her name) Sakura rolled her eyes 'oh come on' she sighed and Kakashi looked at the wild boar, it hadn't attacked yet.

Naruto charged at the boar, causing it to run off. While he was doing that, Sasuke went over to the girl. "Hey. You alright?" he asked, relaxing. He was annoyed that they had hurried here to save her from a boar of all things.

(I didn't know what picture to use)

The girl looked slightly disturbed by the boar or maybe it was naruto. Nodding her head she said "Yes..." quietly. Kakashi and Sakura walked over to the girl as he said "You must be Casie am I right princess?" it was easy to tell that she was a princess, in that outfit out here, if she was who they were looking for, Sakura might have to lend her an outfit.

{{Its ok.}}

Sasuke was relieved that they had found her so quickly. This shouldn't take to long at all. Now that they found her, it would go so much quickly to return her to her home. They just had to get started. But, of course, they would have to change her appearance. She was to obvious.

"Sakura do you have anything for the princess to wear to blend in?" Kakashi asked looking to his student. Thinking for a moment "Yea I might have something and nice to meet you princess" "Likewise" Casie spoke and the princess was led by Sakura back to the tent. Though it was odd for the princess to be alone, how could she have gotten away so easily.

(I kinda have a short idea I just won't say it until it happens)

{{darn.. I wanted to know..}}

Sasuke watched them go. He would follow, to keep an eye on the princess, but he figured Sakura could handle protecting her for a short while. Besides, they were close enough to help if there was an attack. So he wasn't really worried. Naruto was just talking randomly about something that wasn't very important, so Sasuke ignored him.

(It should happen soon, though I seriously...oh nvm lol XD I remember it again now hehe)

Kakashi looked at Sakura leaving...watching her...she had deffiently changed ever since he brought up Ino. Maybe thats all she needed to just mature enough to get where she would need to. Kakashi walked over to Naruto and Sasuke "We'll stay over here while they get her dressed. Though we might want to keep her clothes in case we decide to lay a trap for anyone else." Kakashi spoke looking at the two "Are you guys still okay with finishing the mission? We have two days walk to the village and we can't tell the princess that we are ninjas until we get to the village or until it is revealed" kakashi reminded adding. This mission was going smoothly so far, almost too smoothly. Sakura had pulled out a violet sundress with white flowers and matching short light brown sandels. "There that should do it" Sakura spoke pulling the Princess's hair back into a high ponytail so she wouldn't get to hot. "Kashi I'm done!" Sakura called out as the Princess thanked her.