Sorry it has been a while. Summer has been a bit busier than I expected. That and I kind of lost my muse. Oh well. I am back! Enjoy! Also… Sakura is a little out of character I think… But I do try!

Chapter 2:

Sakura swiftly exited the town she just destroyed. She smirked as she unclasped her cloak and threw it in the fire that was rapidly spreading. The missing nin licked her lips and continued on her way back to her teacher. Her eyes held a smile in them as she knew Kabuto would be most pleased. Sakura entered the cavern and went to Kabuto's room. She knocked and smirked when the man opened the door. She nodded and he smiled.

"Perfect." Kabuto replied.

"Will I live here as your subordinate? Or do I have to return up there?" Sakura asked, narrowing her eyes. Kabuto shrugged and said,

"Feel free to stay here I suppose. It'll give me easier access to you." Kabuto smirked. Sakura bowed and told him she was going to get her stuff. He nodded and slammed the door. Sakura clenched her fists angrily but then relaxed. She remembered the deal which wasn't really a deal. She would grow more powerful and in return hurt those who filled her heart currently with hatred. She exited the hideout and ran silently towards Tazuna's house.

"You don't have to knock silly girl!" Tazuna laughed as he let the pink-haired girl enter. She smiled and laughed lightly.

"Tazuna, I thank you for letting me stay but I have found where I will be staying. Thank you." Sakura bowed and went to retrieve her stuff.

"Will you need help getting it to your place?" Tazuna offered. Sakura almost said yes but she bit her tongue. She may be learning how to be heartless but she wasn't there yet.

"That will not be necessary. Thank you though!" Sakura smiled. She retrieved her stuff and fled. While she ran, memories flooded her brain.

I can't… I can't move. What is going on? There was some screaming. Where am I? Is this genjutsu? Sakura looked around wildly as she thought. Her breathing became ragged and her heart beat faster than ever. Suddenly she was thrust into the middle of a field. Sakura felt weak, as if her chakra had been drained. She finally sat up and looked at her teammates surrounding her. The all looked hurt and confused and.. and she was covered in blood!

"What is going on?" Sakura cried.

"I'll kill her!" Kiba growled and ran towards the female. Nobody stopped him. His claws slashed her bruised face and Sakura fell to the ground. She tried to defend herself but it was impossible without hurting Kiba. Using half of her strong ability, Sakura kicked Kiba into the air and watched as he hit a tree and fell.

"Are you alright? I am sorry but you attacked! Sakura ran wide-eyed towards Kiba but Shino stepped in front with a kunai knife.

"You have attacked two comrades… One, even, with the intent to kill. I apologize Sakura but you must come with us." Shino stated coldly. Sakura was dazed and confused. She turned to spot an unconscious Shikamaru on the ground. What has happened?

Sakura bit her lip angrily as she easily hauled her stuff to the cavernous hideout. How dare they attempt to strip me of my title? I tried to explain to them that it wasn't my fault. Why wouldn't they listen? Not only will I punish the leaf for hating me… I will destroy the one who did this to me in the first place! Sakura made that promise over and over again whenever doubt crossed her mind. Often, the ninja didn't know if she should hate the Leaf. Was it really their fault that she was considered a traitor? But Sakura would shake her head coldly. They had the choice to believe my story. If they really cared about me, they would have tried harder.

Sakura threw her luggage onto her new bed and looked around, shivering. Sakura whipped the blanket off of her bed and cuddled in it. The woman narrowed her eyes as she felt Kabuto's presence in the room.

"Cold?" Kabuto hissed.

"Very," Sakura replied curtly.

Sakura turned around just as Kabuto threw black cloth. Sakura laid it down on her bed and studied it casually. It appeared to be a very warm looking cloak with a red design that looked very familiar to Sakura. Her eyes widened with horror as she let out a small gasp. Sewn into the shoulder of the left arm was the cursed seal of heaven. A seal that the one and only Sasuke Uchiha possessed.

"Is this some sort of sick joke?" Sakura hissed in anger. She could feel her chakra flowing into her fists as she prepared to fight. Kabuto raised his hands in peace.

"Sakura! Sakura! I really meant no harm. It is a symbol everyone knows to stay away from. And so, from now on, that is our mark. Understand?" Sakura kept her muscles tense but nodded. Kabuto bowed and shut the door to her room. Sakura gave the cloak a wary glance and sighed. She flung the blanket off of her and threw on the cloak. The woman felt almost instantly warmer. Kabuto entered her room once more and coughed to get the ninja's attention.

"Oh, and Sakura? I have a mission we need to discuss tomorrow. Please, wake up early," He bowed and left once more.