I originally wrote this last night when I was bored and kicked off the computer. This version will be a little bit different from what I originally wrote, but it'll be as close to it as I can get it. Sasusaku forever! =)

How did it turn out like this? When I expressed my most percious feelings to Sasuke, I had no idea that it would become like this. What am I talking about? Me, in a scary lair, getting fitted for my cloak. Well, maybe I wouldn't call it being fitter. It was more like I was brought down to a dirty, stinky room where a creepy little man snaked a tape measure around various parts on my body. He then stuck his hand into a pile of clothes, tossed me two cloaks and said to take care of them because he won't.

I never, not in my wildest dreams, thought that I, Sakura Haruno, would join the Akatsuki. I mean, I killed Sasori for goodness sake! But I was told I was accepted because I was strong. Didn't see that one coming, did you Sasuke?

I was paired up with the infuriating Deidara, because I killed his partner. He was impossible! So annoying, always saying yeah all the time. How did Sasori deal with it? This guy makes me want to kill him too. But then I'd be partnerless and they'd stick me with that stupid Tobi guy, no thank you!

"Come on new girl, yeah." Deidara ordered. I muttered a swear under my breath and trudged faster. We didn't have any particular mission to complete right now, so he was training me to be a "proper" Akatsuki member. Deidara keeps telling me I was lucky, because they had hundreds of others lined up for Sasori's vacant spot.

"Where the hell are we going?" I growled. If his idea of a surprise was one of those explodig clay things his hands spit up, I really don't want a surprise right now. I can't wait to see what he does for parties and social gatherings, Happy Birthday! Kaboom! Ha!

It seemed as if we've been climbing this hill for hours, though only 15 minutes has assed since we came to the sunlight from that dank underground hideout. Finally, the never ending slope curved to reveal a strategically placed meadow. It was beautiful. The grass was tall, except a very big circlein the middle that was cleared of all life, and the wildflowers were in bloom. Itachi and Kisame were waiting there, in the middle of that dead ring.

"Take good care of her, yeah" Deidara told itachi, who nodded. Deidara and Kisame left.

"Why am I here?" I asked coldly.

"Starting today, you are my partner. Two of Orochimaru's minions will pass this point soon, so ready yourself for battle." I did as i was told without a response. I unsheathed my twin-blades and powered them with my chakra.

It was only 5 minutes until I sensed the farmiliar chakra of that farmiliar guy. I gasped. "Don't falter, stand and fight. Sasuke is your enemy. You are Akatsuki now, and Akatsuki kill their enemies." I'm Akatsuki, huh? It felt good to belong.

He broke gracefully through the clearing, trailed by a pigly-looking woman. They stopped at the edge of the meadow. "Hello, little brother."

"Itachi, what are you doing here?" Sasuke barked. It was obvious that he had yet to register my presense, but the woman had. She scowled at me, envy and anger shining in her black eyes.

It was plain that she hated me, and it was plain that the feeling was mutual. Then Sasuke stopped. Stopped glaring, stopped moving, stopped breathing, until his eyes snapped to mine and he whispered my name. "Sakura, why are you here?" His eyes drifted to my cloak. "You're Akatsuki?" He said it as if it left a bad taste in his mouth.

"She's my partner." Itachi added. "Do you know her?"

"Stop taunting him." I said, surprising myself with my bored tone. "He's a waste of time, let's just be done with him." Itachi chuckled amd tugged my waiste so my side was pressed against him.

"You're right."

"Sakura, get away from him." Sasuke ordered. I placed myself between the brothers and bared my blades at the younger. The woman stood in front of him in a defensive stance. "No Karin."

"Sasuke, she'll hurt you!" She complained.

"No she won't, trust me." He seemed very confident. "I know my Sakura would never hurt me." I rolled my eyes.

"You know what you have to do." Itachi whispered into my ear.

"Akatsuki kill their enemies." I answered quietly. He nodded then backed away. I temporarily resheathed my blades and walked over to Sasuke. My eyes filled up with puppy tears, big fake tears.

"See." He pushed her aside and held out an arm to me. I ran into his embrace. "I knew you couldn't hurt me." He said.

"Sasuke, I've changed." I said. I reached down to, once again, unsheath my swords. I slidec diagonally across his chest, tearing his shirt and leaving behind a long, thin line of blood.

Karin stepped in and kicked out at me. I disappeared in a puff of sakura pettals and reappeared next to Itachi. Karin snatche up Sasuke's arm and dragged him to retret back the way they came. He flashed me a confused/sad look befor he disappeared into the wall of green forest.

"They'll be back." Itachi assured me. Good, I want to do something about that touchy-feely thing Karin had with Sasuke. "You truely are Akatsuki."

"Akatsuki kill their enemies." Next time I will not hesitate, because I am Akatsuki.