A/N: Okay, guys. The reason I made this fic is because I can't stand that Sai got talk-no-jutsu'd by naruto because of Bonds. I don't believe someone like him could allow that to stop him from completing a mission. This Fanfic will follow Sai's footsteps as the role of a traitor/villian, which would make him more of a liked character, in my opinion. Also, I know the end of the prologue sounds...weird, but I promise Sai isn't getting shagged up by Orochimaru. ;
"Bonds...?"
The word processed through his mind, indulging in the definition of the word. It clicked, but not in the right way. Something within him knew of these bonds, remembering the brother he had in the past. That no longer mattered, though. The bindings around him were easily broken, and he escaped. There was no returning for him.
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Faint steps echoed through the poorly lit halls of the hidden, underground fortress. The figure stopped before a darkened door, a pale, gloved hand lifted to knock lightly upon the metal. Coldness seeped from the room, causing chills to any who attempted to enter. Without awaiting an answer, the hand reached down, turning the knob and pushing it open.
The instant the serpent's lair was revealed, an umber-colored snake slithering out into the hall. Onyx orbs peered down at the reptile, only to lift the gaze into the dark room. "Orochimaru-Sama, I'd like to discuss a few matters." His empty voice echoed throughout the halls, fading into nothing as it fell silent. After an impatient moment, the Konoha shinobi slowly moved into the room, the door shutting behind him.
The room was pitch black, Orochimaru's golden eyes being clearly visible. They almost stared through the younger shinobi, causing him to remain frozen. The Sannin let out an exasperated sigh, his breath becoming a small puff in the cold air. "What is it that you acquire of me?"
The dark, emotionless gaze of the younger male seemed to fascinate Orochimaru. "I am here from Danzo-Sama. Allow me to work with you for the time being." Slowly, he managed to move forward, taking several more steps into the lair before leaning forward in a respectful bow.
"Work with me? Child, once you join me, leaving is futile." A new test subject was highly needed, since continuing to experiment on already tested subjects could vary the outcome. "What is your name?"
"Sai." That was the name given to him for this mission. He had no true value, since he had no family. Naruto's words of bonds flickered in the back of his mind, though it was pushed away quickly. Nothing else needed to be said. After straightening up, Sai turned, going for the door. "...There is no doorknob." He responded quietly, his voice bland.
"There is no need to leave so soon, Sai." The serpent's voice came out, the atmosphere seeming more eerie as a cynical grin crawled over his features. "The experiments will begin almost... Immediately..."