As she stared up at the godlike figurehead of the Akatsuki, Kaede learned the true meaning of intimidation. Every second felt like an eternity, until finally Kaede noticed a woman with blue hair, and an origami crafted flower stuck in it approaching from within the massive statue/tower structure.
"What am I to do with her, Pein?" Pein responded, without turning away from Kaede, "At the moment, she is of little use to us. First, she must learn how to mold chakra, and that chakra must permeate throughout her entire being. Until then, we have no way of obtaining what we need from her… Konan, when you have the time, I would like you to teach her about chakra."
Konan lowered her head to Pein in reverence, and then looked down at Kaede. "Come with me, little one."
Cautiously, Kaede pulled her gaze away from Pein's, and walked towards Konan. How cold she looks, or sad… I cannot tell.
Unlike Itachi, Konan did not offer Kaede a smile, or a hand, she simply nodded her head as a gesture for Kaede to follow her, and began walking. At once, Kaede followed close behind, holding lightly onto Konan's Akatsuki Robe.
The rain continued pouring heavily as they headed into the tower-like statue. Just before heading inside, Kaede turned back once to glance at Pein. Pein was facing the pouring rain, looking straight up; his eyes, however, we closed.
After passing through a hall, with only one door in it, they reached a flight of stairs. From the looks of it, the stairs would lead all the way down to the ground, with one door leading into each level of the tower. They only descended one flight of stairs, however, before Konan pulled out a key and entered into a door. When Kaede was on the other side of the door, Konan locked it, and began walking down a hallway.
After passing several doors, Konan stopped in front of one in particular, and unlocked it, leading inside Kaede. "I am, at the moment, too busy to deal with your teachings. I will, however, answer a question or two of yours, in order to put your mind at ease, if you would like."
Kaede did not hesitate to ask the biggest questions she had in mind, "Where are we?"
"Amegakure."
"Why did you bring me here?"
"I was ordered to."
"What do you want with me?"
"There is nothing that I, personally, want from you. As to what Pein wants with you, I have no idea. I must be going now, I apologize. You are free to roam this tower, and the city as you desire. You are forbidden to harm anyone, and tell no one where you are from or your name should they ask. If someone wishes to know, merely tell them either that you are a servant of the Lady Angel, or of Pein-sama. Also, please do not try to escape. Pein may become rather upset."
If you guys are lost on this, read Crimson Eyes. Btw, I wasn't really going to write this, but so many people sent me messages that they wanted a follow-up story about Kaede's life in the Naruto world that I couldn't resist. Here it is, I'll update soon! (Also please review.)