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Tenten sighed and wrapped her arms around her shivering body in a futile attempt to get warmer. If the fact she was absolutely freezing wasn't enough, she was exhausted as well. She hadn't slept well the last few nights, and she was now paying a heft price for it now. She was on watch duty, seated on the roof of the hotel they were staying at, watching the street below, more specifically a warehouse on the street, for any sign of suspicious activity.

She sighed once more, and looked out across the town they were searching. The rooftop sure was cold at night(not that it was suprising really, seeing as they were in wave country), but it provided a perfect vantage point for watch duty, not to mention the beautiful view of the town stretching out below, into the night.

They had been on this mission for nearly two weeks now, taking it in turns to watch the warehouse each night. Two and a half weeks ago, the daughter of the Fire Country daiymo had gone missing. The daiymo had come Konoha and requested a squad to go out and look for any clues appertaining to her whereabouts. Tenten, along with Neji, Naruto and Sasuke had been that squad, and now a week and a bit later the trail had lead them to Wave Country, where they believed the gang that had kidnapped the Daiymo's daughter had their base.

An old acquaintance of Sasuke's had proved useful in their search. They had learned that the abduction plot had been planned for a little over two months, and the gang planned to use the Daiymo's daughter for ransom, With the money from the ransom they could buy shares in many businesses in the town, and ultimately gain control of the town, and if things went okay from their maybe even gain control of Water Country.

Tsunade had said that it was a small risk mission, usually she would have sent a genin team with their jonin sensei, however , since it was a mission for the Daiymo, it was obligatory to send a more experienced team.

Another cruel gust of wind swept the length of the rooftop making Tenten grimace. She pulled her arms as far down as they would go, her fists both clutching a kunai, nestled in the material. Her hands were still cold, but it would have to do. She only had an hour left. Watch duty finished at 6am. Tenten smiled.

Dawn was slowly breaking over Water Country, and it was beautiful. Life as a shinobi did not make the individual as cold as they may seem. Even after all the hardship and suffering she had experienced and seen, eighteen year old Tenten still appreciated the beauty in life, be it a flower or a pretty sunrise, like the one she was seeing now.

The sound of footsteps on the southern side of the roof alerted Tenten, it was impossible for anyone but a ninja to get to the roof, and in a swift,fast movement she was on her feet and in fighting stance, ready to attack the intruder.

"Its only me." Came the cool, slightly amused voice of Hyuuga Neji.

Tenten took a moment to relax, and after making certain it wasn't an enemy nin disguised as Neji, exhaled in relief.

"Neji! You scared me."

Neji smirked. "Your reaction time has improved."

Tenten rolled her eyes, a small smile on her lips, but inside she glowed with pride.

"What did you want Neji? I still have an hour to go. Has there been a change in the plan for today?"

Neji shook his head. "No, you and Naruto are still to attend the opening of the new hotel. It is vital that you find out what you can."

Tenten looked puzzled. "Why are you here then?"

Neji seemed to stiffen. "I merely came to tell you that you can go get some sleep now. You looked pale last night at dinner. It would be troublesome if you became ill."

Tenten hid her small smile. "Arigatou, Neji."

Tenten entered the hotel room she was sharing with the three other boys without bothering to knock.

Naruto was just coming out of the bathroom, toothbrush in mouth.

"Tentensh, what aw you dowin' ba sho earlysh?"

Tenten laughed. "What?"

Naruto took the toothbrush out of his mouth. "I thought watch ended at 6?"

"Neji said I looked ill."

Naruto narrowed his eyes. "Just 'cause he's the team leader. He wouldn't do that if I got sick."

"Maybe that's because you'd actually shut up for a change if you were ill, dobe." came the voice of Uchiha Sasuke from the boy's bedroom.

"Hey! Teme this team would be nothing without me!"

Tenten rolled her eyes. "I'm going to go get some sleep. I'll be up around 7:30pm for the Ceremony.."

Tenten walked into the tiny room she had been given. A single bed took up most of the room, with a chest of drawers for her belongings squeezed next to it. She quickly set the alarm clock before kicking off her shoes and climbing into the bed, without bothering to change into nightwear.

Tenten awoke to the shrill ringing of the alarm clock, hastily she rolled over and switched it off, before stretching and getting out of bed. She had gained nearly a nights worth of sleep, and she already felt much better, and less cold.

Tenten picked through her drawers for her kimono. Todays objective was pretty simple: Attend the opening ceremony of the new Kurama Hotel on the main street, and gain any information possible. If they found out nothing new today, they would have to retrace their steps and deem this lead a dead end.

Tenten adjusted her Obe and began to work on her hair, brushing the mahogany strands out of her over worn buns, so it gently cascaded down her back. She wasn't quite sure why she never wore her hair down, maybe it was the fact she was scared of accidentally cutting it with one of her weapons, or the fact that it was the only thing about her that hadn't changed. Everything else had changed, her outfit, her limits and even her knowledge of weaponry, so she desperately clung to the last piece of her childhood, which just happened to be those trademark buns of hers.

Tenten carefully applied some rouge to her cheekbones, and defined her eyes in a thin line of kohl. It wasn't much, but then again Tenten had never been the sort of girl to pile on the makeup. She kept it simple, and it suited her. She stepped into her formal sandals and was ready to go.

Tenten stepped out of the small room, and into the living part of their hotel room. Sasuke was lounging on the couch, polishing his katana.

"Uchiha-san, where's Naruto?"

Sasuke looked slowly. "The dobes still getting ready. Your hair looks different."

Tenten reached to her hair uncertainly. Sasuke was so strange at times. "Uh, thanks?"

Sasuke didn't bother replying, and carried on polishing his katana.

Naruto was ready quick enough, "Tenten-chan, why do you always wear you hair up?"

Tenten laughed a little. "It gets in the way of my training I suppose, I'd hate to cut it or something."

"But look at Neji's hair. Its so long, longer than yours and it doesn't get in the way of his training."

"Hn." Neji narrowed his eyes as he entered the room.

Tenten fought back laughter.

Naruto, as always, didn't know when to shut up.

"I mean when I first met him I thought he was a flat chested girl..."

"Its a Hyuuga tradition. For the men to have long hair." Tenten found herself saying. Naruto gave her an odd look.

"So Naruto and I pose as a couple. What are you and Uchiha-san going to do Neji?" Tenten said, hoping to get back to the mission briefing before anyone could question why she defended Neji.

"I'm watching the warehouse, and Uchiha is going to check out some of the local bars and see what information he can get there."

Neji handed Tenten a key to the hotel room. "I don't trust him to keep it. Its not like you need it, but its essential we don't draw attention to ourselves."

The three of the looked at Neji and nodded. This was promptly followed by a late protest from Naruto.

"Hey!. At least I can trust myself to not look like a girl!"

Neji carried on like he hadn't heard him. "We'll be using these radios to stay in touch. They're small so you can clip it inside your ear. If anything appears to be going wrong, report it immediately."

They all nodded and began fitting their radios.