Goth Lolita would like to thank Ruminko Takahashi and Masashi Kishimoto for the creation of 'InuYasha' and 'Naruto', respectively. Goth Lolita would also like to thank them for handing over the rights to these wonderful works. Unfortunately, they have not done so. So, regrettably, Goth Lolita does not own…yet.

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Sasuke was out sparring against Random Sound-nin, who shall remain unnamed, as he does no play a part in my story, when he realized it was his birthday. Normally, this wouldn't be such a big deal, but this was his eighteenth birthday, marking his fifth year in Oto. He almost shuddered, as he remembered his last birthday. I say 'almost', because, despite everything, and I mean everything, Sasuke was still a Uchiha. And Uchiha do not shudder. They prefer to brutally slaughter whatever made them feel such an un-Uchiha-like emotion, preferably with one of the big-ass balls o' flame their glorious clan is famed for.

But enough about the oh-so-wondrous, ever-so-stoic Uchiha. Back to dear Sasuke's birthday memories.

Most of the Oto-nin either didn't care, forgot, or didn't know in the first place.

Kabuto's idea of a gift was a book on torture.

And Orochimaru…well, his gift had been…interesting, to say the least. And, as I'd rather not get into details, and I assume you value your sanity, shall we say it was not a sight for virgin eyes…or people strongly against OroxSasu…or humanity in general…and keep it at that?

Alrighty, moving on.

Sasuke paused his spar at the approach of one of the younger Oto shinobi. "S-s-sasuke-sama," the poor, little ninja quavered.

Sasuke remembered him. His first or second week in Oto, this nin decided to prove how brave and tough he was, by making fun of Sasuke.

Where. Sasuke. Could. Hear. Him.

Perhaps Sasuke should have gone easy on him, considering he was new, and obviously not all that bright.

Did I mention that mercy is another emotion that Uchiha apparently lack?

Less than two minutes later, the little shinobi's buddies found him huddled in the fetal position, muttering about blood-red eyes, and letting out the occasional scream or whimper. The whole of Sound discovered the 'Tsukiyomi-fixes-everything' method that day, a method both surviving Uchiha seemed to follow almost religiously.

But anyway, back to the story!

"Yes?" Sasuke asked, nearly raising an eyebrow- but not, because raising an eyebrow might signify that he was curious, or actually cared about the answer. The messenger jolted to attention. "Orochimaru-dono…requests your presence." It wasn't as much a 'request', as a 'command'.

Sasuke dismissed his sparring partner, and left.

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Uh-oh! I wonder what Orochi-teme wants Sasuke for! You'll start to see the one InuYasha character in the next chapter, so keep an eye out for her!

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