Hello there well this is a new fic and for those who are familiar with me, you're probably thinking 'damn when will this bitch finish something for once'. But seriously no worries I do plan to finish all my stories but, if someone makes a request and my mind starts churning I have to get it out as soon as possible…sorry for the jibberish anywho this was requested by Hikari'sLight so yeah…it is also her oc...

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

/\\\In Our World/\\\

"Chapter One: Expendable…What I've always been"

The way his father looked at him made him think something was up. It had to be, what else could make him look so pleasant? Sasuke's father was known for many things and being pleasant wasn't one of them, slightly amused at another company's attempts to rise above Uchiha Incorporated, but never like this never pleasant.

Fugaku Uchiha stood facing the broad glass window of his overlooking the city. True, the elder Uchiha wasn't exactly facing him but he could see his reflection and that was enough for Sasuke he had the eyes of an eagle and perfect vision that he prided himself on daily, especially since Sasuke heard that the dobe might have to get contacts or something.

Sasuke smirked inwardly and refocused on the unfolding situation, now what could it be that's got him so…out of character. The only person he smiles for is Mother and she isn't here so what's the big deal?

There was a knock on the door and Sasuke's Anbu Body Guard or babysitter as he'd referred to him, entered the room. The silver haired man entered wearing a black suit as to blend in with the rest of the people who worked in the large corporation. So not to tip off any who are on the watch list of Sasuke's many stalkers. When he turned seventeen all the stalkers came out to play and it was not a joyful experience.

Sasuke was one of the most wanted in the media, he was handsome and an heir. To all those who knew what he looked like he was perfect and that still didn't keep the posers away. That was the only thing he hated about this life, all the pretending.

He and Sasuke's father exchanged a few words and the silvered haired man left, but not without throwing a gleeful, and conniving smile in his direction. He knew something the young heir didn't know and that itself was not a pleasant thought.

"Sasuke," his father started, and Sasuke knew where this conversation was going before he even spoke the next word. "You know we are buying out the Isshin Company, right?"

Keeping his expression blank, he nodded.

"Well another company wants to also buy it, so to save face we plan to share it, fifty-fifty." His father said in a monotone, and in an unrealy cool voice. "The Aino Corporation is our partner in this deal but to keep peace we must take steps to avoid a fall out…" his father paused and looked up at him. "Sasuke the head of the Corporation has an heir as well and are meeting us here soon to discuss things but I need you to use that charm of yours to make sure the deal…sticks, understand."

The young Uchiha almost rolled his eyes but he wouldn't disrespect his father like that to his face anyway, but Sasuke was a little tired of just being the go between when competing with another exceptional company. He knew the ways of the world and knew that that is how the cookie must crumble sometimes and he has to live with it. But it may not be all that bad, look what happened to him and Naruto; they're best friends now because of the arrangement Minato and his father had.

Besides, he thought, if it's a girl she might actually be more than just a pretty face. Sasuke almost entertained the thought of her actually being intelligent for a change but erased that thought quickly. Sometimes in the world of negotiating, minds don't sell…but pretty faces do.

"Yes, father." Sasuke stated simply.

"Her name is Hikari Aino and she is quite a lovely young lady." His father added almost casually adding the last part but Sasuke knew better. He was to befriend her and make sure she made sure her father did nothing against him, and against him meaning the company.

"Understood."

Hikari's head began to spin as the passing buildings seemed to grow colder and colder. Well technically she was in the buildings but they looked cold, almost as cold as the words her father, Akihito Aino, had spoken to her minutes before…

"Hikari, the company has an heir," Akihito said running a hand through his dark hair, and calling in an assistant soon afterward.

The assistant brought a mirror to the seventeen year old girl sitting in a chair across from her father and she looked in it. She saw large chocolate eyes, and jet black hair with bangs and a pale but soft featured face. She had her father's dark hair but her mother's beauty and disposition.

"You are beautiful and you are my child," he said, "And do you know what that entitles?"

She nodded, he didn't have to say a word, Make nice with Uchiha. The company first and me second as always…what if he's a complete and total-excuse me-asshole? What then?

"You will also be attending his school too, so you might want to get friendly right away if it might help."

She nodded but in her mind she was crushed. Her world was falling apart at the scene and she knew better than to shed a tear about it, he was her father and he needed her. Even though she wanted to say that she already has two best friends and she actually knew them enough to call them that.

Even as she walked out the door, she knew better than to show weakness, she knew better than to question him. Because though she would hate to admit it, she knew what she was; she was expendable.

"How was it?" Banriyu asked as she met them outside the door, with a mocha toned hand in his collar length dark brown hair. She looked over at his flirtatious cat-like attitude and smiled, at least he'd never change on me. Those golden eyes of his ran across her face seeing pain that he knew was already there.

"Hikari?" a crimson eyed, white haired Akane asked in her cool childlike voice. She ran a hand through the black cat's fur she held in her arms and nudged Banriyu.

"Kar?" he asked again stepping in front of his best friend since they were in diapers.

She looked at the two sadness suddenly fading away because of their proximity to her, "It's the same thing as always. I'm just being what I've always been."

N/A: hey hey hey! Did you all like? If you did I would greatly appreciate it if you told me! Bye Bye for now!