I don't own the Akatsuki characters, Orochimaru, and Kabuto. However, I own any new characters that do not exist in the original series.

A shadowy figure stood alone in the clearing. A cold breeze blew through the trees surrounding the clearing, and the figure's cloak flapped around his ankles. A full moon shone in the sky with thin clouds occasionally drifting across it.
Suddenly, the figure turned around to stare at another someone walking towards him in the distance. His yellow eyes seemed to glow eerily. He waited until the person came closer before speaking. His voice was soft and sounded like the hissing of a snake.

"You're late, Kabuto."
The second hooded figure got down on one knee. "My apologies, Orochimaru-sama. I needed to take utmost precaution since it is the Akatsuki I was dealing with."

Orochimaru ignored his companion's excuse. "Do you have it?"

Kabuto withdrew a tightly bound scroll from underneath his cloak. Orochimaru's eyes gleamed when he saw the scroll.

"Are you sure everything is sealed in this?"

Kabuto nodded, and his eyes showed no uncertainty. Orochimaru took the scroll from Kabuto with a feeling of triumph. At last, he would be able to get revenge on those who dared to humiliate him! His cackle of satisfaction was masked by the thunder that crashed overhead as storm clouds obscured the moon completely and darkness was thrown over the small clearing.

Far from this place, the Akatsuki continued with their daily lives, unaware of the fury that would be unleashed on them.

That was my first chapter of my first ever fanfiction. The more interesting parts will come in the future chapters, so please be patient. Thank you for taking the time to read!