**Authors Note:
Okay for those of you that didn't see my message I added some things to the previous chapter. It just didn't turn out how I wanted it to, so I chose to edit it and now am much happier with the result.
There will also be another update later today or tomorrow, I'm just finishing up the next chapter! It's just very important to execute it correctly so I'm really sorry for the delay.
The pole is still open and a link is in the about me on my profile. Here is an update on who's winning: SO, in the first place we have Kakashi, second is no one, third is surprisingly Gaara and fourth is Shikamaru.
**Edit: Voting closed as of 2016**
We also have three write-ins for Naruto who is in the last place. One write-in for death, two write-ins for Neji & Hinata, and one write-in for Ino.
Now without further delay please comment, vote, and enjoy!
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**Vision/Dream**
Itachi
I stared at Rin and she stared right back. I could see the confusion in her eyes and the disbelief. She stepped back when I stepped forward. Her hand moving to her belt ready to grab her katana. I noticed then that she wasn't in her regular gear, this uniform was a little heavier than what she normally chose to wear.
"You're in the ANBU" I realized and stared at her headband, the slash gone. This one was new and unscathed. Rin nodded slowly in response.
"The uniform suits you," I said slowly.
"So I've been told" She replied cautiously.
"So you returned to the leaf?" I asked and she didn't respond.
"How do I know this is you?" She questioned instead.
"Itachi is dead, and if this is some sick illusion Pein I swear to god it's the last jutsu you'll ever pull!" Her voice rose and her temper flared. I sighed as I pushed back my bangs.
"It's me Rin, at least the part of me that is linked with the Juubi"
"The what?" She asked.
"The..."
"Save it, I'm not giving into this illusion. Screw off Itachi or whoever you are" She said shortly and turned her back to me.
"Rin wait!" I shouted and she paused.
"How can I prove it's me?" I asked desperately and it fell silent.
"What were Itachi's last words? The last words he said to me?" She demanded.
"I love you too Rin" I replied confidently and it fell silent again. I sighed about to give up. If she didn't believe that she wouldn't believe anything. I would have walked off but nearly stumbled as Rin ran into me. I felt her arms wrap around my torso and grip the back of my shirt. I was stunned at first but it took seconds to return the hug with just as much strength.
"Idiot" She muttered into my chest and I couldn't help but smile.
"I'm sorry" I replied gently and it was a while before either of us could let go. Rin wiped her eyes before she looked up at me.
"How did you become an ANBU?" I asked.
"I made a deal with the elders. Your secret stays a secret as long as they agreed to my terms." She replied and I was silent for a moment.
"Madara" I realized and she nodded.
"So you know?" I asked and she nodded again.
"And Sasuke?"
"He knows too, only he wants to destroy the village rather than return to it" She replied, bitterness in her voice.
"So you've taken separate paths?" I questioned.
"Does it really surprise you? I wanted to save your legacy and Sasuke just wants to make himself feel better for killing you. He stayed with the Akatuski"
"Then you're not angry?"
"You know me better than that. I am furious with the elders, the village and even you sometimes for lying about all this but I couldn't side with Sasuke. I knew that the right thing to do..."
"Was to set your emotions aside and do what was best for the village" I finished and she nodded. I sighed slightly as I put a hand on her shoulder.
"I've made that choice to Rin, and part of me knew you would too"
"What about Sasuke?" She asked and I sighed.
"Well Sasuke has always been a little stubborn"
"That's a nice way to put it" She scoffed.
"He's still your elder brother Rin" I reminded and she looked away, a cross look on her face.
"We had a fight" She replied.
"After your death, after Madara told us everything I couldn't stand being around him. I even threatened Madara and nearly threatened Sasuke's life. I told him I hated him" She explained quietly.
"Rin..."
"I knew Itachi, this whole time I knew and if he had listened for even a second and I mean really listened to me you would still be alive" Her voice cracked when she spoke and I sighed before pulling her back into my arms.
"I'm sorry" I finally said as I hugged her tight.
"For all the pain I've caused you Rin, for not protecting you or fighting for you. I'm so sorry" I said firmly and felt her release a slow breath.
"I forgave you a long time ago" She replied softly.
"And will you forgive Sasuke?" I asked and she stepped out of my hug.
"He let his anger and revenge cloud his judgment, he doesn't deserve forgiveness. At least not for a while" She replied firmly. She was just about as stubborn as he was.
"Alright," I agreed.
"We have more pressing matters to attend to and limited time. So sit"
**Vision/Dream**
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Lady Tsunade
The destruction was devastating. The number of people that needed healing never ended and even Katsuyu's abilities were being pushed to their limits. So many lives were already lost, and our forces were being stretched thinned. We needed Naruto, regardless of what the elders thought. I had sent a toad for him but there has yet to be a response. Was there a chance he would refuse? That wasn't like him. I only hoped that Rin could hold out a little longer.
"Lady Hokage" I glanced at one of my ANBU guards but all four of their focus was taken to an area across the village where a pillar of black chakra shot into the sky accompanied by a chilling scream.
"What the..."
"Lady Tsunade!" I turned just as Choji landed on the roof, stumbling as he stepped forward.
"I thought you were aiding the Akamichi with the retaliation?" I questioned and I noticed his eyes glance to the side and he seemed to swallow a lump in his throat.
"My Father and I attempted to aid Kakashi Sensei and Rin in their fight against Pein, we failed" He explained.
"What?"
"My father and Kakashi-Sensei have both fallen" He clarified and he closed his eyes briefly as he took in a slow breath.
"And Rin?" I asked cautiously but he merely pointed to the pillar of black chakra.
"Wait, that's Rin?" He nodded.
"After Kakashi-Sensei died Rin just kind of lost it, she didn't even sound like herself and her eyes were black" He attempted to explain. It matched the reports from Kakashi and the teams that tracked the three-tails. She wouldn't be coherent or herself, sending others there would be suicide, and the only person we know who was capable of reversing this was dead.
"Lady Hokage?" One of the ANBU called, gaining my attention.
"Until we have more information Rin will deal with Pein alone, Naruto will be here soon" I said firmly.
"Now, what information do you have?" I asked.
"We managed to discover one of the enemies' profiles, he's male with six piercings in his nose and seven studs in each ear. His ability is a jutsu that simulates magnetism, he can attract objects to himself but can also repel all ninjutsu attacks" Choji explained.
"He can repel all of them?" One of my guards asked.
"Yes, however after he uses either of those jutsu theres a five-second interval in which he can't utilize another jutsu" He finished and I nodded.
"Thank you for reporting this, it may help us suffer fewer casualties" I replied.
"Now that we have this intel Lady Katsuyu will alert everyone" I ordered.
"Right!" My guards agreed.
"Of Team Choza and Team Rin you're sure you two are the only ones who survived?" I asked and he attempted to speak but his voice failed him. So instead he nodded, holding in the tears. I released a slow breath and focused on Katsuyu as she crawled over Choza.
"You must go back to Choza and get him to the hospital, he can still be saved," I said gently and Choji jumped to his feet.
"Pa's still alive?" He asked and I nodded as he thanked me over and over again.
"A-And Kakashi-Sensei?" He asked, his voice more hopeful. I looked towards the battlefield, at the swirling vortex of dark chakra that lashed out at an unseen opponent. Even without Katsuyu, I knew the answer.
"Just hurry, Choji"
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Naruto
I nearly slammed into Lord Fukusaku when I sat up. The concern in his eyes also concerned me. We had just attempted to merge but the nine-tails interrupted the process.
"Are you alright Naruto boy?" He asked and I nodded slightly.
"I-I saw something" I said slowly trying to recollect my thoughts.
"The nine-tails" He stated and I shook my head.
"No, i-it was Rin"
"The Uchiha girl?" He questioned.
"Yeah, she was covered in dark chakra and her eyes were black. She felt...:" I paused trying to find the right words.
"Afraid" I settled on.
"How could you know?" He asked.
"It's just a feeling, I think she gets them too. At least every now and then" I replied as I leaned back on my hands. I felt a sharp pain in my palm and quickly sat straight. Fukusaku took it and we both stared at my palm as a dark mark faded into my skin.
"What's going on" Fukusaku mused but I was lost in thought as I stared at my palm.
"Rin's in trouble" I said firmly.
"She could be on a mission" He pointed out but I shook my head as I got to my feet.
"No, this is different. It's happened before. When we were after the three tails. She lost control of her dark chakra" I tried to explain.
"She's in danger, real danger, and needs my help" I stressed on the words as I got to my feet.
"You know she would want you to finish your training Naruto, she was among those who agreed that the sage mode would be an advantage against Pein" He reminded.
"More people than her are counting on you" He said gently and I sighed as I faced him.
"Okay" I said slowly.
"You're right" I agreed. I followed him to begin another exercise, trying to distract myself with what was to come. Even as I walked I found myself staring at the palm that mark had appeared on. I just couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong.