"You want to become an Akatsuki member?" Deidara rhetorically asked. "Apparently our boss doesn't just accept any criminals. He chooses S-ranked criminals, hm. He studies their background before officially branding them as part of our organization."

"And a mere little girl like you doesn't have a chance to become one." Sasori added.

I'm not surprised that they're cautious in recruiting members since there's this possibility that someone's actually a spy whose purpose is to infiltrate their hideout. As expected from a notorious organization… although, they did make a wrong move in underestimating a little girl like me.

"Heh, smart asses I daresay. True, I'm not a famous rogue ninja. Heck, they don't even know I exist. I'm not even in the bingo book. But I prefer it that way. Since I can do my dirty job without any hindrances." I said smugly. I guess I should just continue my bluffing. "If I can't be an Akatsuki member then I can't tell you any information about the nine tails."

They remained silent for a moment, as if reconsidering my request.

"Deidara," Sasori started. I was waiting for the next thing he's going to say but I heard nothing. What are they planning to do? They don't plan to kill me off right? They must've noticed that I was just bluffing! Ugh. Seeing nothing sucks. I can't tell what they're doing.

I stood there for almost a minute without anyone of us speaking. I was starting to get impatient when two hands suddenly carried me and rested my whole body on top of his shoulder. Probably Sasori… no wait. He doesn't have shoulders, ack, it was Mr. Blondie!

"O-oy! Where the fucking hell are you taking me?! Oy shit holes, you can't make me your prisoner!" I exclaimed. I've always hated strangers carelessly touching me. Isn't it obvious that I don't like people?

"Shut up. I thought you wanted to become a member? If you can't prevent your shitty mouth from saying senseless crap I'd easily end your life then and there, hm." Deidara stated, obviously irritated.

"At least think about who you're carrying! I feel uncomfortable here bastard. Something is pressing your back right now and that something is currently choking me!" I replied back, trying my best not to shout. My chest is preventing me from breathing air. If Blondie here doesn't plan to put me down after a few minutes I'd die.

He stiffened after hearing my complaint and suddenly let go of me making me fall on top of a… a… what is this? Is this clay? I tried to dig my fingernails in the clay-like substance and my speculation was right. It was clay.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"We're going to our boss." Sasori answered. "And until we get there I suggest you shut your mouth. If you still value your life, that is."

"They keep on commanding me to shut my mouth. Fuck. You don't own me." I mumbled to myself. "Fine, fine. I'll shut up. I don't want to converse with a bunch of psychotic bastards anyway."

They didn't respond to my sassy remark which led me to keep quiet in the end. After shit knows hours the clay-like flying thing-a-mabob finally landed. I didn't get down immediately—I waited for my 'so-called companions' more like captors remove my blindfold and the rope that tied my hands but surprisingly they didn't. Instead, they made me wear a leash. I think it was a leash. Next thing I know they'll probably lead me to their torture chamber.

"Just so you know, I'm not into S and M playtime. I'm not a masochist, I'm actually a sadist. And I am not enjoying this one bit." I stated deadpan. I'm not a pervert, I'm just really knowledgeable about these type of things.

"Someone has to play the M role now don't you think? Sadly, I'm the S, hm." Blondie responded. He sounds like he's enjoying what he's doing right now.

"I have to report this to Pein-sama." Sasori interrupted. "You take care of this girl."

"Got it danna." Blondie said. I imagine him saluting his master.

Sasori's footsteps eventually drifted away and left me and Deidara alone in shit knows where. "What do you plan to do next?"

He didn't reply. He just tugged on my leash and led me somewhere I believe would be my death bed. When we finally arrived at our destination he removed my blindfold at last and untied the rope as well. I thought he was going to start treating me like a part of their organization but I was wrong. How many wrong assumptions did I make today? I already lost count.

We were inside a dark, humid room with shackles and crap. "This is where they probably torture their captives. " I thought to myself.

He put me in chains; he just doesn't get tired of this huh? At least I can finally see. "You know, I'm starting to think that you suck being around with the female gender. Is this how you treat a dudette?"

He stared at me. "Are you suggesting that you're actually a girl? I haven't noticed it."

"Shut the fuck up Blondie. Unfortunately Kami-sama gave me a body most of the ladies would die for."

"See? It's clearly not noticeable that you're actually a girl. You openly say stuff like that to a GUY, hm. don't you feel awkward at all?"

"Why would I? It's just a body." Apparently I don't know how a guy's hormones work. Deidara just sighed and sat on the floor next to the chained me.

"You're an eccentric one, hm. What's your name anyway?" he asked.

"Hijoshikina, Seikatsu."

"Uroshiku."

"Whatever Kinpatsu. Is there a chance that I become one of you? Because if there isn't I'd gladly leave now. I don't want to waste my precious time waiting for something I won't eventually get."

"Why don't you just wait for Sasori-no danna to get here and tell you the news? You're too impatient, hm."

"I was born with this trait live with it."

"Are you really this bitchy? No wonder you're not famous."

"Now what does that supposed to fucking mean? I'm not a bitch, bastard."

"See? You sass all the time, hm."

"Like I said live with it."

He said nothing more. We waited for Sasori in silence. After I assumed 35 minutes Sasori came into the room, removed my chains and dragged me out, Deidara following behind.

"Am I going to meet your boss now, Sasori-san?"

He nodded in response. It wasn't long when we entered yet another room. It was dark, I can't make out anything inside. My eyes roamed around when it finally landed on someone's eyes—it was someone who has awakened his rinnegan. It's like his eye sockets have flashlights~

"So you must be Hijoshikina, Seikatsu, yes?" the dude asked.

"Y-yes. I am her." I gulped before answering.

"As you may know, I lead this organization. I am Pein. And I've heard from Sasori that you want to become a member of the Akatsuki." Pein said, staring into my eyes.

"Y-yes. " I stammered.

"Alright, fine. Deidara, hand her a cloak." His stare shifted to Blondie.

"Wait, so you accept her Pein-sama?" Deidara asked.

"Yes. I sense her evil aura. That's good enough for her to become part of us. Don't worry. If she's a spy or if she tries to betray us I'll just simply eradicate her existence from this world."

"I see," was all Kinpatsu said.

We left the room right after. He handed me the cloak as he raised his visible brow. "Why were you shaking? What happened to your assertive attitude just now?"

"Who wouldn't get scared of P-P-Pein-sama?!" I grabbed the clothing and wore it on top of my ninja attire. "Forget it. I'll get used to his presence eventually. At least I became an Akatsuki member~!"

"Why do you want to join us anyway?"

"That's because…" shit, think Seikatsu, think! "It would be easier to get things done when I'm surrounded by a group of formidable S-ranked criminals. I badly need your help."

"Sounds like you're an incompetent fool, hm."

"Shut up bastard, don't underestimate me."

"Oh sure, I won't underestimate Seikatsu. The one who got scared by her boss' appearance, hm."

"Shut the fuck up."

"You can't tell me what to do, hm."

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever, oh yeah… who's my partner anyway?"