As One
Sakura tried to alleviate her discomfort, fidgeting in place on the wooden crate, while the four men spoke. She didn't recognize the three others Sai brought nor did she remember their names. It was quite possible they didn't even share their names at all since the meeting began with disagreement between them. Shifting again, Sakura tried to occupy her thoughts with her surroundings to ignore how the wood dug into her thighs.
Really, she thought to herself, she should have never followed Sai to this warehouse. The two have only known each other for a couple days even if she felt a deeper bond with him and though their meeting was..unique or "fate" as Sai kept saying, Sakura should have squashed down all curiosity and ignored the strange man.
"I refuse to bend to some pink haired girl's whims." The dark haired man spat out. "We are not toys."
"Calm yourself, Sasuke." The oldest of the four said. He stuck out from the group with his silver hair that somehow defied gravity. "Sai brought us together for a reason."
"Blood calls to blood." Sai intoned. "Sakura freed me from my slumbering state. In her hands I felt the call." He gestured to her, "If you do not believe me, feel free to test it yourselves."
"Tch." Sasuke glared at Sakura. "Blood means nothing to me if she doesn't have the right to wield. Get up." He stormed over and roughly pulled her to her feet. "Prove you're worthy." His left hand glowed white and suddenly a sword appeared. He pointed it towards her throat, anger in his eyes.
Startled, she jumped away from man. Her mind was trying to process what she just saw, her thoughts trying to piece together how he suddenly made a sword appear from thin air. This was officially the second craziest thing to happen to her in her life. Sakura looked back to Sai and the two men next to him. None of them seemed fazed at Sasuke's actions.
"I'll fight the bastard." The last one spoke. His blue eyes met green ones.
"Naruto." Sai grabbed his shoulder. "Stand with Kakashi. I shall fight with Sakura." Kakashi nodded in agreement. "Sakura." Sai motioned for her. Giving wide berth to Sasuke, Sakura made her way to Sai. Naruto and Kakashi stood against the walls, eyeing her with interest. "Are you ready?" The pale man asked quietly.
"I don't know." She bit her lip and looked back at their opponent. "What if he's right? What if I'm not worthy? I don't feel worthy. I don't even have a handle on what's going on."
Gently, Sai held her chin, making her look back at him. "You are worthy. I felt it the moment you looked upon me." He closed his eyes only to slowly open them again. "Do not be nervous. We will do this together. I shall guide you."
She took a deep breath to steel herself. "I'm ready." She said quietly.
Eyes never leaving hers, Sai kneeled before her. Clasping both hands around hers, he lead her hands to his chest. "My blade is yours." A glow emitted from his chest. As she pulled the sword out, the glow spread throughout Sai's body, shining brightly.
Sword in hand, Sakura looked around for Sai. I'm here. She looked around after hearing his voice. Together. As if someone was guiding her body, she held the sword and moved into a stance."Perhaps," She felt herself smile, "You will prove yourself worthy to us, Traitor." They spoke as one.
"Oh gross." Complained Naruto from the sidelines. "She's doing the freaky Sai smile."
Author's note: I'll end up turning this into a full story eventually when I actually get my shit together and publish more of Blind Faith. Sorry about any typos, bad grammar. I just wanted to get this one out and not hoard it with the rest of my half finished writings. Feedback would be appreciated. Occasional updates/drabbles are found on my tumblr.