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Wha…what's happening? Where…where am I? Why am I floating?

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What is that noise? It…it seems to be coming from inside my chest…what could it be?

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Wait! Who…who are those people? Why are they reaching out for me? No! Stay away! Leave me alone!

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Please! Let go of me! Put me back! Don't take me away! No!

'He appears to be very lethargic doesn't he?'

'Well, that is predictable Dr. Akasuna; after all he has only just been awoken from his state of sleep. But that isn't the main issue here. The main issue is; do you still accept your assignment?'

'Of course I do, and I have to admit you have created a masterpiece here…'

'He is good-looking isn't he?'

'Quite.'

Two icy blue eyes struggled to open as the distant voices continued to converse. The blurred image of two men swam into focus. A bright white light was hovering behind them, creating a shadow that enveloped their features.

'Hold on. I believe he is awake.'

The azure eyes blinked several times to gain focus and widened when they saw the foreign land they were in. Their owner began to panic. He tried valiantly to sit up, but something was holding him down. Then he noticed a thick layer of glass in front of him. He was like an insect pinned to a board in a glass case.

'Hush. Calm down sweetheart, there is no need to be frightened.'

A sweeter, more feminine voice reached his ears and he relaxed slightly, soothed by the melodious sound.

'Relax sweetie, now I'm just going to open this and…there we go. That's better isn't it?'

He screwed his eyes up as the glass in front of him was slowly removed and the harsh light was allowed to reach him fully.

'Aaaawww. He is very cute, isn't he?'

'He isn't for you Konan, he is for Dr. Akasuna. Now get back to work.'

A grumbling sound was heard and the female figure departed. One of the men then turned to him. He spoke kindly, but did not seem as affectionate as the woman.

'Hello there, Deidara. How are you feeling? Can you talk? No, you're too young…'

The boy stared inquisitively at the person leaning towards him. They had long dark hair, tied into a loose ponytail save for a few delicate strands that framed their face and their complexion was rather pale. But the best feature by far was their eyes. They shone like beautiful black onyx pearls and for a moment, the boy was lost in them. Noticing this, the man smiled softly.

'Come on; let me help you up, Deidara.'

The man moved to pick the boy up and was undeterred by the weak squirming in protest. Instead, he simply placed the boy on a steel counter, his legs dangling over the side. His golden hair now fell down and framed his innocent face as he looked around the room in cute bewilderment. The walls were a dull white in colour and there were several pieces of metallic furniture, like that you would see in an operating theatre.

'Now let's see…ah, here we are.'

The man picked up a stack of papers from a desk in the corner and began to flip through them. 'Name: 00564 otherwise known as Deidara, age: about five minutes, and tutor…that would be you, Sasori.'

The blonde turned to the second man before him and tilted his head, examining the new figure. This man was shorter than the other one and had messy red hair, accompanied by large mahogany eyes and a pair of slim glasses. Like the other man, he was wearing a white lab coat and he too was smiling at the boy in an effort to calm him down.

'Of course, Itachi.' he murmured, looking over at the taller man.

'Are you sure you will be able to handle him?'

'Well he doesn't seem hostile…'

'They never do at first, but you never know what personality he will develop. I do hope he will be at least a little more civilised than the previous ones; we need new workers, not new fighters…'

'Trust me. I know what I'm doing. Now, is there anything else I need to know?'

'Yes, they normally panic when you take them home. You remember Hidan? Whenever Kakuzu tried to move him, he went mad. Although, with this one that doesn't seem likely…'

Deidara smiled innocently at the raven and began to swing his legs underneath the table, liking the feeling of being able to move his limbs. Itachi returned gesture. This one certainly was endearing.

Sasori turned to his co-worker. 'I will be fine. His name is Deidara, yes? Well, come along Deidara.'

The redhead motioned for Deidara to follow him, but the boy remained still and cocked his head in confusion. Sasori sighed and took the blonde by the hand, gently tugging him out of the room and into the narrow corridors of the facility. Deidara froze at what he saw. His blue eyes darted around in every possible direction, drinking in every new and exotic sight. Several men and women in white coats were walking up and down the monochromatic hallways. This world was so strange to him…

Sasori sighed when he realised the blonde's fear. He hesitantly tapped on the boy's shoulder and Deidara spun around to stare into the two deep chocolate eyes.

'Don't worry,' whispered Sasori soothingly, 'I shall teach you.'

I intend for this new story to be very adorable! :D

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