~Just another short story, I just got an idea and decided to write it up... hope you enjoy it. ~

Pairings: OC: Haruka/

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, only my OC's. This is a non-profit story for public entertainment.

Warning: as in all my stories, possibility of; strong language, descriptive violence…

I slowly came to, my head pounding, throbbing and pulsating in a painful manor. Throat painfully dry and as I tried to lift my hand to my head for support, I realised I wasn't able to. I opened my eyes, my sight blurred and seemingly foggy, as my eyes focused I slowly took in the dark, dimly lit room around me, it was sparkly furnished, I could only make out a modestly sized square table, and a second chair sitting directly opposing to mine.

Once again I tried to move my hands, I felt a harsh abrasive material rub against my wrists as I did this, my hands are bound, what is this? I pondered as I attempted to remember prior events. ''You're back with us already? You have a fast metabolism, indeed, our leader was not incorrect when he made his choice...''. I heard a rather masculine voice echo from behind me, I froze with surprise.

I attempted to speak, my voice no more than a hoarse croaky whisper, ''who are you'' I cleared my throat repeating myself and adding ''Where am I? What are you talking about''. After finishing my slow questioning, I heard a mundane, if not sinister slow laugh, emanating from the unknown male behind me.

''What's so funny!'' I snarled at him, he was not answering me, and I even suspected he was enjoying this; mocking me. ''Oh, just your question choices. I was expecting you to be more concerned of yourself or your friend who you were with earlier this evening, asking questions like: What do you want with me? Where is my friend? That sort of stuff…'' he began to chuckle quietly, slowly moving himself and walking past me, taking the seat opposing me.

As his words sunk in, my mind filled with worry and questions. Friends I was with? No, not Ino, What happened? Is Ino okay? Where is she? As my mind pondered all of these and more, I began to get angry. Worrying for my friend's safety and well-being. I didn't really care for myself, I was not concerned about it. But if they dared lay a hand on Ino causing harm to her in ANY way, I would destroy everything and anything they cared for, and make them suffer far more pain than they would cause her.

''Where is Ino! Answer me god dammit, or I will come over there and rip your throat out'' I growled loudly at him, he was seriously annoying me by this point. His laughter only increased. ''You are threatening me? You are helpless, hands bound to a chair behind your back, but you threaten me?'' his laughter changed to flustered entertainment. He was silenced as I began to murmur something, and proceeded to laugh quietly to myself. Hahaha, he thinks my hands are still bound, I freed tem as soon as he walked past me. The fool underestimates me…

''What are you muttering about, what is so funny.'' He demanded, it seemed my callous disregard for this situation was annoying him more and more, alongside his need to know what I was saying. He moved his arms over the table, leaning his face onto his hands, expecting an answer. ''You really want to know?'' I taunted him, already aware of the answer, I did not yet look up to see him, his appearance unknown to me: perhaps I should show him what was so funny.

In an instant I leapt from my seat, and over the table, grabbing his shoulder as I made contact, tackling him backwards over his chair. I pinned him to the ground, rendering his arm motionless under my legs. I leant over to whisper in his ear, ''Tell me where my friend is, or you're dead.'' I stated heinously ensuring that he knew I was serious. He began to chuckle again.

''Wow, our leader sure can pick 'em, you've been awake for less than five minutes, only around three with me in front of you, and you're already free? Hmm, maybe I could learn to accept this arrangement, you're quite… skilled, and intelligent… strong. Yes, I can take you being a female. Although, you're a bit bad tempered, still, caring for your friend over yourself... fine I will answer you, just remove 'my' Kunai from my throat.'' He murmured more to himself than me until the end.

I reproached my head, my eyes searching his face for any hints of deceit, they widened as they saw no trace that he was lying. Although due to my dis-trusting nature, I only moved the kunai away and sat up, I made sure to keep his arms pinned beneath my knees, rendering him helpless. He breathed deeply for a second, seemingly relieved, ''Thanks'' he murmured before looking expectantly towards me, oh that's right, the questions.

''Who are you'' I asked in monotone, ''officially your new teammate, the names Deidara.'' He stated sending confusion thought my mind, ''Teammate?'' I repeated questioningly, ''Yes, my last teammate was killed a while back, and Tobi is so irritating, I requested a different teammate. I was given a list of kunoichi. and told if I could 'acquire' them, they would be assigned as my teammate.''

''You sparked my interest, a Konahgakure Kunoichi with the skills superseding leaf ANBU and medical Ninjuitsu of the calibre of the great sannin Tsunade. Mastery of three Chakra natures alongside your own nature. With no known trainer, abandoned into the village at 6 and raised living alone. Rarely attending the academy. Not to mention your kek-'' he stopped as I slapped him across the face.

''What the hell was that fo-'' he paused as he opened his eyes and peered up at me, Kunai against his throat again, drawing blood against his skin, but It didn't seem the kunai that made him quiet, his face softened as he opened his eyes... ''Shut your mouth!'' I snapped angrily, I could feel my body beginning to shake, eyes threatening to water. I don't want to hear it! Not another know it all, he is just like the villagers, only interested in me for my skills. Like hell am I teaming with this bastard!

I only had four friends my entire life who didn't try to use my power for their own needs, my friends mean everything to me, more than my own life! Not that life is escapable for me... I'm stuck in it, for all eternity serving my master, but it was nice to have someone constantly looking out for me, who would be there when all of my friend's age and die.

The village never knew of my ways, no one ever found the enemy shinobi I killed, I was a ninja who was a solo on all and any missions by order of the Hokage, as the third and fifth are the only ones who knew my secret out of the village, I never left any enemies alive when fights were essential, it was my way..

''Chill out! Ahem, Kunai.'' He stated exasperatedly, I slowly removed he kunai once again, he breathed a loud sigh of relief. ''Sorry, I won't mention it again, I was just admiring your skills, no need to slit my throat.'' He continued, my breaths were still ragged and uneven from my ongoing anger. I nodded briefly, ''so, questions?'' he inquired.

''Where is my friend!'' I said through clenched teeth, still attempting to reign in my anger. '' I will answer that one last, all I can say is relax, she is safe. Konan is watching over her. Hearing the feminine name caused a sigh of relief to escape my lips. He smiled at this, I saw it when I opened my eyes again. ''What.'' I narrowed my eyes waiting for his answer.

He chuckled, ''you seem more concerned for you friend than yourself, its different from what I am used to seeing in this organisation is all.'' He stated calmly, with a hint of happiness in his words. Furrowed my brow, not understanding what he meant, ''what is this organisation?'' I asked, my curiosity shrouding the many other things that I wished to know.

He seemed saddened by this question, he looked down at himself, ''Oh, I don't have my cloak on do I? You'd probably know immediately if I did, and probably would have used that kunai when you first got the chance, Konahgakure Kunoichi Haruka.'' My confusion just deepened. ''Okay, I have an idea. Promise you won't 'kill' me and I will describe the cloak… that should probably be enough.'' I sighed, but my curiosity clouded my judgement, ''So I am not to kill you if I want to know the organisation I'm am now apparently a part of?'' he nodded, fine I will just give you a few flesh wounds if it is something bad.

He nodded in response, ''Deal, Deidara. I will not 'kill' you when you tell me'' he accepted this and gulped before slowly opening his mouth. Just as he began to speak, the door behind me opened, someone saying something to Deidara, they froze and they looked at the scene, toppled chairs, table on its side. Me atop Deidara.

''Leader told me to-'' eyes widened as he looked up upon the scene. ''Whoa, Deidara, so you are straight... still, really? Here with the newbie?'' he trailed off as I turned around, staring at him confused at what he was referring to. ''Wow, she is fucking sm-..'' he coughed. ''Ah, wait, I get it, my bad.'' He stated. But as I stared my eyes fixated on the pendant hanging over his half bare chest. Jashin-Sama…

''Like what you see sweet cheeks?'' he stated seductively, I paused. Looking up to his face. He had slicked back silver hair, and the most captivating lavender eyes. ''I was not looking at you so yes.'' I replied back snidely. I immediately saw anger flash over his face, while Deidara burst out laughing.

''shut your fucking mouth whore, you were totally gawking at me'' he retorted, Deidara said it looked that way to him as well, leaving The silver-haired male a smug look over his face. ''I was not looking at you, per-say, I was 'Gawking' at your pendant. Where did you steal it from'' I returned his smug look.

His facial expression changed from smug to one of befuddlement and anger. ''I didn't steal it! It is my own, it represents my loyalty to L-'' he began to rant, ''Lord Jashin-Sama. I am aware of what it represents, I am confused as to why you have it.'' I interrupted, earning a shocked mouth ajar stare from both Deidara and the other male.

I then heard a familiar voice echo in my head, 'My dear young Haruka, you have served me continuously since you were barley old enough to be a ninja, I have taught you many things. You have followed your commandments to the letter since you joined my church that night, this man before you is another faithful member of my church and has been for five years of his life, his name; Hidan. He is almost as dedicated to me as you are, although has been in my service years less.'

'Although he cannot hear me as you can, unless in prayer. You are the only soul able to communicate to me constantly. I believe it was because of your age when you entered my church that has given you this ability of constant prayer. Befriend him as best as you can, you will be better assets to my church together, and will never be alone, it is a win win, no?' the voice laughter heinously while fading. It was soon gone. My eyes shot open again, heading my lord's whim.

''So… Hidan, you serve my lord well, I will not kill you yet as I have done those my lord wished dead.'' I stated a sadistic smirk crossing my lips, with an all too sinister tone. He snapped from his bewilderment, ''Kill me? You can't, I am immortal, a gift from my great Lord-Jashin.'' He stated loudly, he kind of reminds me of Naruto's loudness, mixed with Sauske's arrogance and Sakura's attitude problem...

Thinking of Naruto made me smile, for a second. ''Oh I can kill you, if my lord so wishes I am his pawn, his Grim-reaper, I flush out the unworthy followers to be culled down, erasing the ones who fail to abide by my Master's whishes' and whims.'' This caused confusion in him, it was clear on his face.

''Who is your master, he dares to challenge my Lord-Jashin and kill his followers!'' Hidan almost yelled. I simply laughed, turning away. To face Deidara. It seemed by the look on his face that he had worked out who I served under, even if Hidan was too dense to realise.

In an instant of me turning my head, my back was harshly punctured in three consecutive places. Deidara looked shocked, I turned my head around, ignoring the utter ecstasy that it had just caused me. I stood up, finally releasing Deidara. I turned myself around, Grinning mischievously.

''My lord will be ever so upset with you, pity, he just told me what potential you had shown in the five years' service to him.'' I sighed grabbing the scythe which was lodged through my back. My warm crimson blood oozing from the deep wounds down my back to the floor.

Hidan gasped '' how do you know I have served my-'' he stopped as he finally put the pieces together in his head. I smiled devilishly as he did this. ''You- you- you… serve Lord Jashin-Sama as well?'' I nodded slowly, moving my hand over my stomach and activating my best fast-healing jutsu. My wounds had closed in minuets and using the least chakra possible.

After a moment I finally studied the male before me, he was moderately tall... wearing a half ripped cloak, Hang on a second! That's black with red clouds. Shit, it the Akatsuki cloak, but that means?! My eyes went wide as I remembered what the pattern and colourings of the cloak represented. I gasped, remembering the only orders given to me by Tsunade.

''If you locate this organisation, do not try to engage, evade and report back. Unless you have no alternative. In which case I will warn you, they are always in pairs. Avoid where possible Haruka...'' her lecture faded from my mind.

I stepped back slowly, eyes darting round the room, I have to get out of here. NO, I have to get 'Ino' out of here, now! After scanning the room I figured out that the only exit was the door, currently blocked off by Hidan, holding his scythe in his hand.

Think! If I want to get Ino back to safety, I guess I should go along with it till I locate her, then I can get her the hell outa here. I will never trust these bastards! They hurt my friend by killing the Kazekage. I only had a few, fleeting memories of the Kazekage, from their time in the Chunin exams, I somehow felt he knew my pain.. Like I sometimes got the feeling from both Naruto and even Sauske at times…

I relaxed my posture slightly, before calmly walking to the door at a slowed pace. ''Where do you think you are going?'' Hidan stated in a really irritating I-don't-think-so tone. ''Do I not need one of those stupid cloaks now? After all that is why I am here is it not?'' he seemed both confused and surprised by this.

But he still lowered his scythe to the left, looking at me with a smirk, then indicating towards Deidara. I could clearly see the shock on his face as well as I turned round. ''What is there something that I am missing? Other than my new cloak and my Fucking Katana.'' I stated venom slowly beginning to lace my tone.

Deidara slowly shook his head, completely disregarding my animosity about my missing weapon. ''No, wait, you are joining us! You're not going to try to run off with your friend and just get slaughtered like the normal Kunoichi? I have actually managed to rid myself of Tobi?!'' his expressions slowly changed into a rather joyful one.

Slaughtered... well this was their base or whatever, I guess I cannot risk trying to spring Ino, if she were to. No, it is settled, I will give those terms: to insure Ino's release, even if it prevents my own. I gave a warm smile and weak nod, I guess I was stuck with this blonde boy for a while; Akatsuki travel in pairs after all.

''I will accept and join on one condition.'' I swiftly added, his face became shrouded within thought. He nodded so I told him my terms: ''Free Ino! I don't care if I get stuck in this shitty organisation, just leave my friend. Let her go home.'' I stated, voice cracking as realisation hit that I may never see her or Naruto or my other few friends again…

Deidara seemed unsure and looked to Hidan for a moment, ''Get Itachi, I need some help on this decision.'' That name seemed familiar, I knew it from somewhere, but where I just couldn't tell. Hidan grumbled before lifting his scythe and stalking off, cursing insolent words as he disappeared.

I became suddenly very nauseous, I picked up my previous seat before sitting down whilst waiting for the Itachi fellow to appear. After what seemed like an eternity but was only a few mints, someone entered the room.

I looked up only to see scarlet red eyes; Sharingan. It was Uchiha Itachi, responsible for slaughtering his whole clan in a single afternoon. ''U-Uchiha'' I breathed as I averted my vision away from the bright orbs. He remained silent, for a few moments before asking why Deidara had summoned him.

''To help decide if this Newbie's friend be returned to Konah as by request of this new-blood in trade of her skills joining us. She was on the list Leader-Sama provided to me when I asked to be free of Tobi.'' Deidara swiftly explained gaining Itachi's gaze as his village was mentioned.

''If she is unnecessary, she shouldn't be here to begin with. It shall not make a difference if she is returned as long as she does not remember this.'' He stated eyes shifting back to me once again. I averted my eyes to look to Deidara, I saw his face light up. ''That means I am free of Tobi! And you Haruka have a deal. Your friend will return to the leaf.'' I sighed relief at this.

''New-blood, eh?'' I heard Itachi mumble before he quietly left the room. My eyes following; still not believing he was here of all places. ''So, you will be needing a cloak, no?'' Deidara rhetorically asked in a rather chirpy tone. ''I want my weapon back. But first I wish to see Ino released. I do not need conference, just to whiteness her leaving unharmed.'' I replied bluntly.

He nodded eagerly, ''I will take her back myself, that will let you go too and see her safe return. As well as allowing your farewell.'' He said. I was happy about that idea, then at least I would know she had reached home, not just been slaughtered after out of sight.

''right, I'm following you then?'' I asked, he nodded briefly, ''\c'mon, let's get you a cloak.'' He then briskly walked from the room. I followed closely behind him, not wishing to get lost in case the suspected attempted escape. Maybe this would not be so bad after all, he seemed nice enough, and I guess I could cope for Ino's sake.

I allowed my eyes to explore the extensity of the place as I followed behind my teammate down the seemingly endless corridor, after a few minutes. Deidara just vanished at a cross/ fork point, he was nowhere to be seen. Where the hell did he vanish to so quickly? I decided to just follow my gut and began to wander down the left corridor?

Checking each room quickly to check if he was there, they looked to be storage rooms for the first few, then I opened the third door to the right and my eyes fell upon the nicest looking crimson and black decor bedroom. I subconsciously wandered inside, gawking at its enormity, it was basically my entire flat I grew up in and then some as one room.

I was torn from my thoughts as the door I had entered through creaked closed slowly. And then a loud slamming emanated from behind me, I was startled causing me to whip around. I saw steam flooding through to the room, and I then saw a figure walking from it, a towel around their waist and one in his hand.

I heard an amused chuckle as he saw me. ''well, well sweet cheeks, can't get enough of me can you? You have to come into my room while I'm showering, you really that interested babe?'' I made a disgusted grunt, ''As if, Deidara went missing when he was leading me to get my cloak, idiot.''

In less than an instant, a pissed off looking, still drenched Hidan was standing in front of me, it caused me to gasp, not expecting the burst of sudden speed, or the action to begin with. He smirked deviously down at me. ''I'm not an idiot… and you're not as sly as you are trying to be, I can see through you like a pane of glass, honey'' he slowly whispered smile never vanishing off his face.

I furrowed my brow, unsure of what he was referring to. ''What are you saying, 'Idiot', try making sense and I might change your nickname.'' I bluntly responded. He chuckled slightly, but his facial expression further showed irritation.

I smirked briefly finding this amusing, he is so easy to wind-up, I could get used to it after all it is quite fun. ''…Nick-name…?'' he slowly stated his closed eyes eyebrows twitching as he responded from irritation. This is too fun! ''Yes, idiot, so you're slow too, huh...'' I murmured the last part to myself, maybe slightly too loudly.

In an instant, he had grabbed my wrists in his hands and I had been pinned with my back to the wall at the opposing side of the room. His face was flushed with not only irritation but now anger. ''Watch your mouth...'' he snapped before pausing and trailing off.

''Or what? I see no reason to.'' I sated in a blunt tone, attempting to hide my slight shock, he tightened his hold, ''or I will kill you, you mouthy whore'' I kept the same, unchanging blank look on my face, ''you can't Idiot, Jashinist remember, or is your memory shit as well...'' I simply replied with a deep sigh.

''fine, I will just run you through a few hundred times with my scythe.'' I felt a surge of expectation surge through me, and before I could stop it I knew that a glimmer of it had shown in my eyes, I knew because I saw the confusion suddenly cross his face.

''W-what was with that look eh?'' he asked, anger replaced with confusion. ''What?'' I stated trying to sound inquisitive, although I guess I failed... ''Don't act stupid, it doesn't suit you. What was with the look you just had when I made that threat.''

This was more of a statement than a question. I sighed deeply. Before murmuring, ''I just... don't see that sort of thing as a threat is all...'' I averted my eyes, facing to the ground. ''Sure, you know something, that was just a load of bullshit, you and I both know it. That's not what the glint in your eyes meant, so tell me'' he stated chuckling slightly beforehand.

I kept my head low, ''fine… I do not fear pain, okay? In fact since I can remember, I have welcomed pain… Happy now?'' I finally gathered the courage to lift my head, I was expecting him to shun me as most who knew this had, even my own mother...

As I met his gaze with my hardened expression, I became quickly shocked, he held not a look of disgust, and in fact he didn't seem fazed by this news. Why is he not recoiling in fear and calling me a monster or freak like all of my clan had when I was so young...

''What, you don't have anything to say? …That's new...'' I stated tone unchanging and cold, just waiting for the mocking and disapproval. He sharply inhaled, breathing out deeply, his eyes closed as he did so. Guess I'm testing his temper again...

''I don't know what is so strange about enjoying pain is all… I myself enjoy sharing pain with those I curse and sacrifice to lord Jashin.'' This was not news to me, it was the case that many of the Jashinists enjoyed inflicting pain on others, and most were in fact Sadists. But even they would usually call me a freak... before I ended their existence that is...

I gave him a questioning look, not really trusting him, I studied his expression, trying to find an indication that he was lying... I couldn't, he was actually not shunning me. ''So you are a sadist... you enjoy watching those around you suffer...'' I quizzed him, he nodded slowly, unsure what sparked my sudden interest.

''you do not think I am some sort of freak for enjoying pain, even wishing for it?'' I questioned him, he smirked. ''I'm not some shallow ass hole, plus maybe that is a win, win no?'' he asked this and it confused me greatly. ''What do you mean?''

His smirk grew as he replied ''simple sweetcheeks, your immortal, and don't mind pain, your even a medic. I like inflicting pain, but normally end up killing my choice victims before I am done... see, win, win..'' he trailed off, a sadistic flicker sparking in his eyes as he spoke. Smirk changing into a devilish smile.

''One problem with your idea, I always get myself some form of payment, or I don't agree to it.'' I responded this caused the flicker to remain but his smile to vanish, ''I can ignore it occasionally, like I have all my life when kids would chuck shuriken at me because I tried to talk to them, but I always got my revenge one way or another, if I agree there will be a consequence for you at some point.'' I warned.

''fine, I will take whatever it is head on, sweetcheeks.'' His smile returned, as he spoke. ''right, shake on it then, but you'll have to give me use of at least one hand for that. Baka.'' I stated the nickname more playfully than as an insult. He released my wrists, and held his hand out, I took it and shook. This will be fun, now I can toy with him... It's a double win for me…

~Hope you enjoyed it, I am starting to like this too, I think I will post a couple more chapters at least, rather than finishing there. Thanks for reading ~