Deidara walked into the Hideout with his wounded Akatsuki close behind him. He'd been uninjured unlike the rest of them. The battle had been harsh and now he knew that the Shinobi of the Five Valleys were now serious about fighting against them because they had become stronger. Tired, he walked into the Main Room beckoning for his Akatsuki to follow. They all deserved a break for each one had fought well today. It was about time, even if they had lost. Entering the main room he saw Itachi, Zoey, Bat, Kadaj, Krissy, and Jaymaru. Krissy had Bat to the side and Itachi looked as though he was very to kill. Bat must have said something to him. Kadaj looked confused and Zoey looked guilty. What had happened in the hours that he had been gone. Not caring to ask he moved into the room and sat on the couch. Weariness washed over him and he sighed. "Take a seat everyone," he said. "There is lots that must be discussed before we can fully rest."

Jaymaru quickly looked to the doorway of the main room as she saw Deidara. Heart pounding she nearly stood, but stopped herself as he seemed to ignore her existence and sat on a couch. Jaymaru blinked. There sure was alot of couches here. Trying to get rid of her stupid thoughts she watched as the others came into the room. They were wounded. She swallowed. What had happened?!

Zeo walked in after Deidara and the others. He'd been badly wounded and his left shoulder was possibly broken. Walking with a small limp he collasped onto the couch and closed his eyes tiredly. He didn't care to open them as Deidara said they had much to discuss. He didn't even know Jaymaru was there in their home.

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Bat eyes focused on the entrance to the main room the moment Deidara came in. Eyes narrow he saw the others coming in as well. The battle must have been lost from the looks of it. Looking to Krissy he gave a small nod before walking off to the kitchen and then sitting on one of the chairs. He'd leave the couches to those who'd been injured. Crossing his arms he shot a look at Itachi just to see what the Uchiha would do. Not so great now, are you?

Xantrex followed Deidara and Zeo in, sitting on the couch opposite the two. The wound on his chest was still very bad, despite what he'd tried to do to heal it. He was beyond exhausted too. As he sat, he noticed a flash of red, and turned his head slightly to see a woman who looked to be Jaymaru. Sighing, Xantrex bowed his head slightly and closed his eyes. He didn't give a damn anyways. There were the other akatsuki around as well, those who hadn't gone on the mission. They were pretty lucky to have not gone. If Deidara didn't hurry up and say what he needed to, Xantrex might've fallen asleep right there.

Krissy looked at the door as Deidara and the other akatsuki came in. They all looked injured badly, some of them worse than others, but the only one that seemed unharmed was Deidara. Looking at Bat, she gave a small nod back and went into the kitchen, and leaning on the counter, watched the others who'd just come in. She wanted to see what Deidara was going to say. It didn't seem that the battle had gone good, but regardless, Deidara didn't seem angry.

Itachi looked at Bat with a cold stare. He had to stop himself from pulling a kunai out and ending the young ninja's life. As he took a step forward Deidara entered. "Huh....what happened," he asked as he saw the otehrs follow him in. They were injured terribly. "Did you...lose?" Itachi turned to Bat. "We'll dicuss this later," he said. He then moved towards Deidara and looked down at him. "I'm taking it as though things didn't far well," he said. He then dropped his voice to a whisper. "Why not wait until later when they're all rested up. The news might stress them out even more than they already are," he said. He then looked to the ones who didn't go into battle. "Help the wounded," he said. "Jaymaru, you're experienced in medical jutsu, help out." He looked to Deiara waiting for his reply.

Deidara looked at Itachi. He was finally starting to act like he wanted to be in second. Deidara nodded to Itachi's questions. "Yes," he said. "We lost, but it wasn't in vain completely." Deidara looked around at his Akastuki then to Itachi and said in a low voice. "It's true that we're exhuasted, but things will start to get diffricult from here on out." Deidara stood up. "Akatsuki, listen up. I have to say a few things."

Zoey looked at Itachi and Bat fearful of an oncoming fight, but just in the nick of time Deidara came in. Zoey smiled gratefully but it faded away as she saw the battle wounded Akastuki. As Itachi order her and the others to help she nodded. "Understood," she said as she went into the kitchen. How annoying, they all went out and fought while we were sitting here arguing! Worthless...I should have been there helping! Zoey pulled some towels out the closest and some medicine. She then look at Jaymaru. Was Itachi really trusting her to help the wounded Akastuki?! Zoey shook her head. She had no say in this. Walking back she started to help out the injured while listening to Deidara as he said he had something to tell them.

Pheonix walked after the others and sat on a couch. Blood covered his right eye and his usual smirk was gone. He felt as though someone had beaten him with a brick and left him there. Sighing he looked at Deidara as he spoke. Was the Akatsuki leader not even fazed by the fact that the Akastuki had been beaten. Pheonix looked at the floor. He'd lost all his dignity, it had been wiped out after the battle. Never in his years of being with the Akastuki had he ever heard Deidara speak the words retreat. Was Deidara planning to abandon them once more? Pheonix looked at the Leader. He'd threaten to kill them during the battle had they not helped him, so he stayed unwounded, but... Pheonix sighed again. His suspicions would get him killed.

Xantrex sighed as Itachi told the other akatsuki to help them. He saw Zoey going to get stuff from the kitchen and come back in. Under normal circumstances, he'd readily protest, being much too prideful to accept help. But these weren't normal circumstances. He was way too injured and way too exhausted to put up any kind of a fight, even if it was to tell them to beat it and leave him alone.

Daya walked into the room with half as many wounds as the others. He hadn't gotten beaten as much because he'd come late. He hoped Deidara wouldn't get all pissy about it. He wasn't in the mood for fightining the Leader today. Any other day, sure. Daya sat on the couch and looked at Deidara. What excatly did he have to say this time?

Kadaj looked at Deidara as he came in along with the others who were on the mission. "Looks like you guys got..." Kadaj stopped. He wouldn't make Dei mad, it wasn't worth it. As he was ordered to help out he sighed. He knew nothing of Medical Jutsu. Walking over to Zoey he gave her a despereate look saying help me.

Saya didn't speak as she walked in. She was drained of energy and just wanted to curl up into a ball and sleep. That would be nice, but Deidara wanted to tell them something. She sighed and sat on a couch. She slowly sunk in and closed her eyes. Sleep sounded really good right now.

Deidara looked at his Akatsuki as the last few came in. "I know you're exhuasted," he said. "And you're injured as well, but let me speak first." Deidara paused for a moment then continued. "As you know these past few weeks I've been busy, with what you all didn't know until know. I've been planning the fall of the Shinobi." Deidara looked to each Akastuki. "And I've brought in a spy as well." Deidara motioned to Jaymaru. "I called up outcast from several villages so they could gather an army. I promised them the Five Valleys if hey helped defeat the Shinobi." Deidara grinned. "The plan is to have them fight of the Shinobi while we reserve our strength for the final fight with whoever wins. The Akatsuki will dominate." Deidara's eyes flashed with excitement. "Everyone will fall before us." He gave a small motion with his hand, sort of like a dismissal. "But that isn't all my Akatsuki. While you all fought I planted several hundred underground bombs. So we'll fight the final battle there. I appreciate your service to me," he said with a pleased look.

"Also I think I should explain where Jaymaru comes in." He looked to the former Legendary Ninja. "For years Jaymaru has been a spy for the Akatsuki. She has watched all the Kages learning their strengths and weaknesses. Deidara paused for a moment to catch his breath. "The year Itachi and I left was for specific reasons. Let me explain. I left to get those thick-headed outcast who believe their getting the Valleys after this fight. Itachi left to get updated on the situation of the villages by Jaymaru. As well as a bit of planning." Deidara looked at his Akastuki then to Itachi and backed to the group. "That's all unless Itachi has something to say," he said. "Other than that, you're all dismissed. The next debriefing will be the day before the battle."

(Sorry it's so long, I had to get people caught up on the situation. And FYI Itachi doesn't have anything to say so you guys can just post on.)

Krissy nodded as Deidara told them to help the injured akatsuki. "Gotcha," she said as she went to help Zoey get the towels and medicine. She had no clue how to do medical jutsu, but she at least knew the basics of how to take care of wounds. She never thought she'd be in a spot where her mom's teachings would come in handy. Stopping a moment as Deidara explained what was going on she couldn't help but be in slight disbelief. Itachi hadn't told her that Jaymaru was a spy, and she found it kind of hard to believe. All of a sudden she felt really bad about flipping out on Itachi like she had. Quietly she turned back to helping the wounded akatsuki.