[Akatsuki] /// Ai of the Akatsuki \\\ [Ch. 1 - Help]

Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki were battling several shinobi, trying to escape the outside of the Lightning Village. "Itachi, we should call!"
"No, Kisame. You know what happened last time." They continued throwing, catching, and deflecting several weapons. "Move unless ya wanna get burnt, ladies!" A voice called from the trees. Itachi sighed in frustration, moving back far enough to be hidden, along with Kisame. "Fire Style : Volcanic Jutsu!" The voice shouted. 1

Lava was the only thing Itachi caught before everything blurred by. He raised his head, seeing Kisame, dragging him to higher ground. "Do it, Shark boy!" Itachi glanced back, seeing the female Akatsuki's greatest pride, and secret weapon. "Alright!" Kisame yelled, heading for the lava. He was going to preform a water jutsu. "Itachi-Sama, are you alright?" He stared at he girl, removing her hat, just to give a simple pat on the head. She took that was gratitude, and set her hat back upon her head. "Kisame, I suggest you call me next time, you made Pein freaking upset, thanks to your lateness on the matter." She totally fell over when Kisame came back with a cup of tea.2

"I'll give you until three, Kisame," she threatened. Kisame handed her the tea, grinning. "It was for you, Ai." She accepted the cup, becoming her friendly self. "Thank you, Kisame-Sama!" She chirped, sipping the tea. Itachi rolled his eyes, motioning for then to take off.3

-Akatsuki Base-
Ai was the first to enter, taking off her cloak and hat at the same time. "Maaan! It feels good to be outta that!" She yawned, stretching her arms out. "Ai! Ai, hmm!" Deidara ran up, showing her something in his hands. "You found it? Deidara-Sama! Your the best!" She squealed, throwing her arms around the blond's shoulders. 4

He grinned, showing her other Sama's a small, glass bird. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ai repeated those words over and over, taking the bird gently from Deidara's open palm. "No problem, hmm." Ai danced around, holding the bird within her grasp, before spinning off, heading for Pein's office. Itachi glared slightly. Ai was beautiful, but she spent to much time around these men. She needed to get out more. Zetsu maybe her partner, but he doesn't go on missions that often, unless their missions are harsh, and may need backup. "Whadda thinking of, Itachi?" Kisame asked, hoisting his sword over his shoulder. Itachi didn't answer, just headed for his room.5

- Pein's Office -
"Pein-Sama! Look! Deidara found my bird!" She chimed, entering the room. She paused as soon as Konan came into her gaze. She was whispering something to Pein, seeming not very happy about it. "Forgive me, I'll leave-"
"No, it's alright, Ai. You may stay," Pein said, smiling to her. She felt her cheeks heat slightly as she stepped ford, sitting before his desk. "Konan, your dismissed." The blue-haired woman nodded, leaving immediately. She watched her go, seeing tears in her eyes. "Is . . . Is Konan-Sama alright?" She asked, turning her gaze to the man who saved her. He stared back into her eyes like nothing was wrong. "She's fine, just a little emotional lately, about your health." 6

Ai watched as Pein stood, walking around his desk. He knelt in-front of her, tilting her chin upwards. "You are becoming stronger, you just need to learn to channel your chakura better, Ai. Your face tells me everything I need to know, and more." Ai looked away from his gaze, her heat beating irregularly. "It . . . Tells you everyone about me, Pein-Sama?" She asked, stuttered on some of the sentence. "Ai, you need not to be afraid of what I can see," he chuckled, scuffing up her hair. She gazed back up to him, smiling. "Alright, Leader-Sama. Itachi-Sama, and Kisame-Sama are coming in five minutes to report their mission. Until then, I shall leave!" She giggled, trotting for the door. "Ai?"
"Yes, Pein-Sama?" She asked, twirling on her heel to see him. He held out the glass bird, which made her laugh. "Sorry, Pein-Sama." She took the bird from his grasp, leaving the office. "That girl . . ." Pein shook his head, settling back in his chair.