Tsunade nodded, "Well, do they know?"

Chiharu shook her head, "No. They needn't know yet. When they get older, they'll be able to see what their Clan is like. They will have to perform tests within their Clans in order to get their rightful names. But...they'll have to succeed in many, what you call, A to S rank missions."

Tsunade sighed, "I see. I believe they can do that, and maybe the Jaken Clan will calm down then. Once they see Lee isn't to be trifled with. He's done well. He's even surpassed the overcoming of the Jaken...or Tsukin, right?"

Chiharu nodded. "This information I give you in private." She handed Tsunade a letter. "Give it to Reka when she is ready." Tsunade nodded as Chiharu said goodbye.

Everyone was packing up for the trip back to the Sand Village.

"OY! Naruto get your bum outta bed!" Jiraya yelled.

Neji laughed, "Always the type to goof around." 

Chiharu shook her head, "Not summoned, though within the body. Reka's mother protected her by killing Lee's father as he was trying to assassinate her. Reka has no real memory, but I was there, seeing the end result. No sword did she use, only her palm. Reka's mother never used a blade. Her hands were death to those who were against her. As the first born she allowed as the spirit, Hajima took over. At that same night Reka's mother died, by the ninjas in the Kaze village. What she had said was, 'maybe we can overcome this death and become allies once again.' Reka and Lee might can change that. They ARE our leader's children."

Tsunade nodded, "Makes sense. Only they can place a truce to the Jaken and Chiyo Clans. But how many are there of the Chiyo Clan and that of the Jaken?"

Chiharu closed her eyes, "Only myself and Reka is what is left here in this village, but many of us live in other areas. The Jaken...they live over the mountain over looking this Village. About a few hundred are there." 

Tsunade went to check on Reka and Lee. "Looks like they are all right. Just exhausted as it seems. Lee's body has produced a fever, since he's overly used his chakra, but I think you'll take care of that, right Karin?" She smiled. "You did very well yesterday. Chiharu, you can come in."

Chiharu walked in and bowed to Karin and knelt beside Reka, "So this is her life...as a ninja. Just like her mother." She smiled. Tsunade looked at her, "Tell me, what did the Chiyo's and Jaken's had against one another?"

Chiharu frowned, "It's a long story...but it had begun with Hajima, or Chiyo, and Jaken, Tsukin. They are ancestors of our clans. Chiyo and Tsukin were very well fighters, but something happened. We had been friends until one or the other betrayed. The story is fogged by years of hate, but it seems like Reka and Lee can forget about that. I believe they can change the views we have on one another. They lived together...and I can see love inbetween them. Whether it's friendship or long lived...that's for them to decide. The future for everything is uncertain." 

Neji sighed of relief. "Your body was dying. You used over what your body had. I expect you'll be sleeping for a good 3 days. We'll be in the Sand Village by then. Just so you know." He smiled and nodded, "Sleep, and I'm glad you are alive."

Hinata smiled, "I know alittle of the Clan Chiyo. Chiyo is a name of the Clan. Reka may know more that I do. So might Lee as well. I can give you all the information I have, but I think we all need a day's rest first. Come to me then and I'll tell you. I think you should need to know. But what I can say now is what I heard from the Jakens. That the Chiyo and Jaken Clans were I guess at war with another. Reka's mother and Lee's father were trying to kill another." 

Neji arrived at the camp and placed Lee on a make-shift bed. "Now time to get your body temperature back up. You've used way too much chakra Lee..." 'Only to protect those that you love..'

Neji placed his hands on Lee's chest and inserted his own chakra into Lee. "Come on Lee, wake up! Just so I know you are alive."

Akamaru arrived and went into the same tent and laid Reka down to sleep. He left to be where Kiba was.

Tsunade and Jiraya finished with the burials and tended to most of the injured, since Tsunade was the only one to heal wounds. "There, that should be all the wounded healed. We had many more deaths than I thought. Let's go people, back to the city and to our tents. Kiba, you and Neji head back to put those two kids to bed. Kai and Karin, you go with them. I know you are both worried about Lee and Reka. You should be proud of them, Neji." Neji nodded, "I am, but I'm also concerned for their health. Lee's temperature is decreasing. Not fast, but at a rate I'm concerned to. He's lost a little too much blood as well as went beyond his limit. I'll hand him some of my chakra to sustain his life. I'm going ahead so I can do so. Kai, I'll meet you there with Karin and Reka. Make sure she doesn't fall off of Akamaru."

He smiled and darted to the camp area. 

Tsunade nodded, "Reka, can you tend and Kai tend to Lee's wounds?" Reka grabbed the falling Lee and held him as he collapsed from blood-loss, "Yeah, I can try and stop the bleeding. I should have enough chakra for that."

Tsunade placed a hand on Naruto, "We don't know when he'll come. But he was watching this fight. He'll have some nasty attacks, so you know what you have to do, just don't get your anger in your way." She smiled seriously and nodded at him. "All right, Jiraya, you are here too, so help out the wounded and help bury the dead. Giving them proper burials is the least we can do. Naruto, you help as well. We need it."

Reka lowered Lee's body to the ground and concentrated most of her remaining chakra into Lee to heal his wound. "There...you lost alot of blood...but you'll be fine now. I hope...now it's up to you to live...Lee." Akamaru nudged her head and she smiled, leaning on him for support. "Nice work...Kai." She smiled as she closed her eyes, falling unconscious.

Hinata ran to Reka and the others, as did Negi. "You three did great. I'm surprised. You all improved." Neji picked up Lee, "You did your best...and protected those that you care about." He gave a smile to the unconscious Lee. Hinata checked on Reka, "Looks like the Forbidden technique drew too much chakra from her, she'll be out for at least 3 days. We'll need to monitor her as well once we get back to the Sand village."

Shikamaru sighed, "Yeah...right. Damn...what a battle. Damn S-rank missions can kill us."

Jiraya smiled, "Good work. Looks like we thwarted his plans, though I don't think we completely succeeded. The Sharingan probably copied Lee's moves. That's something that we needed to prevent, but couldn't. I'm thinking that could have been his back up plan. Watching Lee fight." He looked around, "Heh...looks like the place is nonfunctional now. Good thing is the Jaken didn't get into Orochimaru's hands...and it's sealed again...or is it?" Jiraya looked at Karin. Kiba picked up Reka and placed her on Akamaru.

"Let's clean this place up and stay overnight to treat the wounded." Tsunade instructed, "After that, I believe we can take some down time to rest up before heading back to the Sand Village, then to our home."

OOC: Ah I'm good now. I think I'm at a truce with the person now. Hopefully.

IC: Reka nodded. She then looked at Orochimaru and glared. "I don't like his aura...it's...nothing. No emotion for anyone or anything..." She whispered.

Tsunade placed a hand to her hip, "Humph, I see to it that you don't..."

She looked at Naruto. "Looks like he's here. Or was. Don't get in over your head." 

Juun got up and disappeared. 

OOC: wow....it's been 8 days... ouchies. I've been having some personal problems as of late with a few certain people. I've been on the border of mentally breaking down.

IC:  Reka, in her eyes, saw Lee's moves in Slow Motion. "He...copied Naruto-san..." She whispered to herself.

Tsunade grunted and gave Kabuto and Orochimaru a disgusted look, "You lost. The seal's in place and you can't get passed the defense we have. You're one sly snake, I'll give you that. Now scram...all of ya!" She took four miniature shuirkens (can't remember what they are called) and with her quickness of her wrist, she threw them into a tree near a watcher. "Reka! Scan the area!"

Reka looked up and nodded. She did so and saw nothing in the distance. "There isn't anything I see, unless they are using some type a cloaking jutsu! I can't see the chakra points!" She then looked back at Lee. She had rested enough and rode Akamaru to Lee. "Lee! You all right? Looks like you are injured."

OOC: It's been a WILD month. I'm doing orchestra and I've been having to practice...also...WoW got me in a bind too. lol I'll be on more often now...so ^_^ here I go!

IC: Reka smiled at Lee. 'We are all counting on you, Lee-kun. Best of luck...Beat them to a pulp!' She thought

Jiraya smiled. "Let's pay a visit to Orochimaru." Tsunade nodded. They rushed toward him and Kabuto. "Why are you going to do now? You are out-numbered, by alot...and I'm not talking about the Shadow Clones." 

OOC: Gah!!! ><'' I haven't checked this in soooo long!!! T_T I sorrys!

IC: Reka smiled as Kiba's mouth dropped. "W-w-what the!!!" "This is what happens when you tick him off." She responded, sarcastically, as well as cheerfully.

Tsunade smirked, "About time you got here, Jiraya." She stated as he landed in front of her. "And I see Naruto is here too...with all the clones."

Shikamaru smiled, "Let's finish this!" He pulled out what looked like an invisible string. "Kiba, give Temari and me a hand here."

Kiba nodded as Akamaru stayed with Reka. Kiba grabbed the string and as fast as he could, tied most of the Jaken and Sound people together, tightly. "That should do it."

Shikamaru smirked, "Not quite. This is just help Herroki-san."

Kiba laughed, "Being lazy again!"

Hinata and Negi ran to Gaara, "It looks like the numbers are dropping. I think we can make it through." Neji nodded, "I believe we have the Jaken cornered, Orochimaru, not sure."

Akamaru and Reka went to Gaara and Reka jumped off of him. "One thing for sure is, I know Lee. He'll finish this, without having the Jaken taking over him again. For one, that dagger...prevents him to. It like unstable chakra...even mine. That's why it's in this pouch. It's not a harmful weapon, it just prevents the wielder to lose control. Unless you call upon the deed yourself." She watched Lee, knowing his moves.

She gasped, "Where's Kai!?" 

Tsunade sighed, "At least the pipsqueaks came along too..."

Jiraya laughed, "Well, if it isn't the no good for nothing, Orochimaru...."

Hinata and Neji finished off those that we trying to come into contact with the seal. "Whew."

Reka hopped on Akamaru. "Lee! Wait. Here. She pulled out a pouch, "Here. It's my family's heirloom. Take it. It's a dagger that can dormant anything...but Hajima and the Jaken. It's made to rip and burn flesh. You'll need it more that I will. So I'm loaning it to you....Got it?" She gave him a bright encouraging smiled and nodded. "Kiba-san and Akamaru will be here...so don't worry about me....much."

Kiba smirked, "Heh, leave the protectin' to me and Akamaru here. You go duke out some major damage on these guys. I wanna say that Dagger's a weakness to the Jaken Clan, right?"

Reka nodded, "I have given Lee permission to use it, so it'll help him. Consider that Dagger alive. But don't worry, it's safe...for you and your comrades. Your enemies, not so much. Now go. Do what you have to, but remember...don't forget your place here." She smiled, placing her hand over her heart.

"I believe in you...and everyone else...I know we can all prevail."

Akamaru barked and Kiba laughed, "She knows what she's talking about. Gotta nice girl here, Lee, don't lose her." He winked, smiling.

Shikamaru sighed, "Now...can we hurry up and finish this. The longer it takes, the more antzy I get. And I don't like this place.

Jiraya smiled and jumped beside the Hokage. "Well then, shall we all get this party started?"