Failed Experiments

Rating: Teen; may go up in later chapters

Warnings: Dark themes and may have occasional swearing. Also Spoilers littered throughout.

Pairings: Original Character X Suigetsu, SasukeXSakura, onesided KarinXSasuke

Disclaimer: I do not nor claim to own Naruto. This creation is purely fanmade and used for entertainment purposes only. Naruto rightfully belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.

The Light in the Darkness

The months had passed with relative ease as the downfall of Konoha had already commenced leaving the shinobi with nothing to do. It had been unexpected when their attacks had been repelled. Konoha was strong and uniform, together they would not fall. Therefore, Orochimaru had developed another plan of sorts, to break Konoha apart from the inside out; slowly crumbling away its foundation.

Hikaru and her teammate, Yoru had been giving the pleasure of fighting with the standard shinobi killing all and any that had dared enter their paths of destruction. Although they were forced to show nothing more than the standard shinobi was capable of. Yoru and Hikaru manage to kill a mass majority of Konoha's talented shinobi, painting the town red with their blood.

When they were forced to retreat Hikaru had seen the Uchiha beaten and worn on his way back to a damaged Konoha. The defeated look plastered on his face told her all she needed to know. Sasuke had failed to beat the One-Tailed demon, relying on being rescued by his 'dobe' friend. This had obviously been a hit at the Uchiha's pride and an all too unwanted reality check. If he had failed to beat someone such as Gaara than how was he suppose to defeat and kill his brother. It was true; Konoha had nothing left to teach him.

Yoru turned to his teammate a benevolence smirk adorning her tanned face, "What is it?" He questioned, eyes alight with curiosity. Through his years living with and dealing with the girl nothing she did had been innocent or benevolence.

"He's made his decision." She stated quickening her pace.

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Yoru and Hikaru were summoned to Orochimaru's side and when they had reached their master's lair they were startled to see him lying in bed withering in pain, Kabuto-sama by his side.

"What happened?" Yoru asked with no concern what so ever for his teacher. Hikaru stood behind him green eyes startled and fearful. In his condition he'll be more than happy to punish us and knowing him he'll need no just reason. Their sensei hissed in pain shooting the wall a heated glare, "Damn you Sarutobi!" he yelled in annoyance, pain clearly etched on his features. The missing-nin now noticed the two children side by side head bowed in respect.

"What do you want?" The kunoichi instantly freeze up. She would have to tread careful in their sensei's agitated state. Noting that it would not be wise to point out his mistake as he was the one to call upon them she said the first thing that came to mind,

"Uchiha Sasuke has made his decision. He's realized that Konoha has nothing more to offer him." She spoke slow and careful. A sick smirk crossed Orochimaru's face as his eyes alit with excitement.

"Kabuto," he turned towards his subordinate, "Tell the Sound Four I have a job for them." Kabuto nodded his head and disappeared in a second. Yoru and Hikaru took a step back away from their master having no other matter to attend too and wishing to return to their own home.

"Yoru, Hikaru" The voice cut through the silence surround them, "I want both of you too stay here…until the Uchiha arrives." Both nod their head then exit the room. As they walk down the hall in the direction of the spare rooms Hikaru placed her hand on Yoru's forearm. Yoru paused looking down at her hand. It was unusual for the girl to allow any kind of physical contact but willingly doing so…something wasn't right. As he brushed silver lock out of his face he looked up at the kunoichi.

"I want you too leave." Yoru was startled however his face showed little emotion, "If you stay and the Uchiha does not arrive fast enough for his liking his next host is going to be you." She whispered. Yoru was surprised; to disobey their master was a brave yet stupid thing to do. They had both been raised by this man, used only as test subjects and whatever other purpose they could serve. In this case, serving as Orochimaru's host body if the Uchiha did not arrive.

"And why would you care, huh?" Hikaru startled expression had angry him some. The silver haired nin yanked his hand out of her grasp and entered an empty room to his left. Following after him she slammed the door closed behind her.

"Because…" She reasoned weakly. She hadn't expected him to ask her to produce a reason. She had thought her action would be proof enough. For the past 13 years she had grown up and learned to care deeply for this boy. He had known her inside and out and also shared the same hate and detest that she held for Orochimaru. Did she really need a reason?

"Because…" she stated more firmly as Yoru turned to face her, "Because…I know you better than anyone, because without you I would have never made it this far, without you I'll lose myself in this sinister place." She paused noting the unreadable expression he held, "Because without you I'd only be seen as another failed experiment." She paused, "I can be the host…At least then I'll know you're alive and free from him." She mumbled to herself.

Yoru looked furious, like he would rip her to shreds on the spot. Hikaru froze; this was not the reaction she was expecting. It would have been more of an 'Hn' reaction. Not a 'If you don't leave within .3 seconds I'll kill you'. Frightened and disappointed she stepped back mumbling sorry as her eyes locked with the stony floor.

A silver flash and Yoru was on her, a kunai to her throat, black eyes alit with untamable fury. "You better not be lying to me." He whispered in her ear causing a shiver to run through her body. Emerald eyes wide in shock filled with disbelief,

"I'm not." Upon her word the kunai lifted from her throat allowing her to calm just a bit. Yoru's body was still pressed up against hers' pinning her against the wall too afraid to move. What was he doing? Yoru backed up releasing her body, eyes searching hers for something; a truth. That what she had said was not a lie. He saw only genuine concern and replaced the kunai in his pouch. So, she did care.

When the weapon was returned to its original place she relaxed in relief. She was expecting him to rip her throat open when he had pinned her against the wall like that. Closing her eyes she rubbed the spot the tip of the kunai touched unconsciously. She felt a warm breath tickle her ear as she instinctively opened her eyes. As her breath caught in her throat she then became conscious of just how close Yoru was from her face, a mere centimeter. Pushing her body farther into the wall she felt an uncomfortable sensation run through out her body. No one had ever been this close to her.

"What are you doing?" She questioned eyes filled with fear and uncertainty. A rare smile fell across his face pointy teeth showing. She had never seen him smile like this before, it unnerved her a bit. "You should smile more." She breathed emerald meeting obsidian.

His lips crashed against hers in rough violent kiss, making her gasp in surprise. He took this as the perfect opportunity to deepen the kiss as his nails dug into her skin pulling her closer into him. She was his and his alone. He would never allow anyone else to touch her…never. Even if that meant sacrificing himself.

"Hikaru," he hummed pulling away from her lips leaning his forehead against hers.

"Yes." She breathed in return, eyes half lidded.

"I could fall in love with you." The girl's eyes snapped open in disbelief. Did he just say? She could feel her face become flushed as she smiled self-consciously.

Yoru and herself were taught to have feelings for no one, as was the 'shinobi way', to remain detached and void of emotions and human connections. He was not stated that he did indeed love her, as he was capable of no such thing. Only that if they were different, he may be able to love this girl.

"I could fall in love with you too." She said letting their lips connect in a chaotic kiss. She was poured every emotion she had into him. Need; Want; Desperation; Love. Clinging to him like without him she'd disappear. Breaking apart once again, soft panting filled the room.

"I'm sorry," Hikaru's eyes locked with Yoru's. His were filled with a soft yet known desperation. She opened her mouth to ask what about when she started to feel woozy, eyelids heavy she welcomed unconsciousness. "I can't allow you to die for me as you are my light in the darkness." Releasing the pressure point that had rendered the kunoichi unconscious he laid her on a spare bed. As he removed his black cloak Hikaru stirred in her sleep,

"Yoru…" She mumbled pleadingly. Lightly placing his cloak on her form he bent down and kissed her goodbye.

"Don't worry Hikaru, I'll always be there." He said lightly placing a finger above her heart. He exited the room closing the door behind him. As his feet padded down the hall he met a smirking Kabuto. Both paused nodding at each other. "Orochimaru-sama wishes to see you. It seems he isn't patient enough to wait for the Uchiha."

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