Against All Odds Chapter 2: A Pleasure to Meet You, a naruto fanfic

Against All Odds

Author's Note: Ano, well I guess I haven't updated all too soon, ne? Well now I am doing it! XXD I have to go out of town today; and I had some extra time before my departure so I just decided to be nice! XXD

P.S: I hope this chapter isn't too crappy, yay Deidara is coming in this chapter!! XXXD

"Don't speak unless you're addressed…" Itachi growled.

Wanting to yell at the male, Sakura held her tongue as she instead gazed longingly out the passenger side window, watching as the carriage slowly passed by trees and then finally when it seemed forever a few houses and Okiya…

I hope we're almost in Mist…

And as she looked abruptly at the man beside her, Sakura couldn't help but narrow her eyes at him; she knew him for only a few hours and already he was a total jerk!

I guess that whole nice act was only to swoon me…

And to fool everyone else…

As she felt the carriage stop, the door was opened and out stepped Itachi and then herself, the man not even bothering to help her out…

Walking right behind him, Sakura looked at the large manor surrounded by gates and trees; it seemed as if they were in the middle of nowhere!

Entering the large manor, Sakura caught sight of the well furnished living room and the many stairs that led upstairs and downstairs; Itachi instructed a nearby maid to bring Sakura up to her room. Not even bothering to say goodnight to her or anything!

The nerve of that guy!

Entering her largely decorated room, Sakura found the bed and plopped herself down on it, burying her face within the mounds of pillows there were… And for the first time that day, she felt as if it were finally alright to cry and so she did…

You're a Geisha…

You must honor you're duties as one of such grace and elegance…

Those were the wise words of Granny Tsunade before Sakura left to live with Azami and came out of her Maiko shell to become a beautiful Geisha…

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto does!!! XD

Summary: Any man would be crazy to rival against an Uchiha for a mere woman; I guess Lord Deidara must have lost it long ago… Or is it because love causes people to do reckless things?

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Chapter 2: A Pleasure to Meet You

Usually, Sakura would awaken to the sweet smell of cherry blossoms from outside and the perfumes that were sprayed in her room; the scent of her home… A loud knock was heard at the door of her new room; causing the sleeping woman to jolt awake as she grumbled to herself…

A young maid, much like Suki was standing in the doorway of her new room; a red kimono in her arms as she outstretched the silken fabric towards her; silently thanking the maid, Sakura began to dress… At least it didn't consist of 5 layers of fabric that had to be wound around her small frame; instead it was a simple red yukata, looking almost like a kimono, a golden dragon was printed on the upper backside and the long billowing sleeves were rimmed with golden material…

Pulling her hair into a simple bun, Sakura left a few long strands of pastel locks to frame her face as she slipped on her indoor zori sandals and stepped out of the room, making her way down a flight of wooden stairs as she entered the living room where Uchiha Itachi was seated at a study desk; reading over a few scrolls by the looks of it…

"Ohayo, Uchiha-san…" Sakura greeted as she neared him.

"Who said that you could leave your chambers?" He asked smartly, almost challenging her.

Why does he have to be so mean!?!

"Gomen nasai, Uchiha-san…" Bowing her head, Sakura took her leave.

Walking out of the room with a scowl, Sakura suddenly ended up nearly falling on the ground; she had bumped into something or more like someone… A young boy, about her age, gripped her arm as he held her up from falling, looking at the boy's face, Sakura inwardly gasped.

He looked exactly like her master!

"Gomen…" She said quietly.

He said nothing to her but removing his hand from her arm and pushing past her; now Sakura had proof that the two were indeed related; he had Itachi's cold shoulder!

Sighing in annoyance, Sakura took her leave down a corridor and climbing the long steps all the way to her given chamber... She swore that she would go insane if she was cooped up in that room for too long; she needed fresh air too!

Plopping herself down on the bed, Sakura let her eyes fall closed before reminiscing about her past life in her home village, Konohagakure; oh how she missed everyone dearly... Wait a minute! She was going to write a letter to them!

Pursing her lips, Sakura looked to the corner of the room where a small wooden desk was situated; sheets of paper already stacked on top of the polished down oak wood.

Finding an ink brush, Sakura dabbed the tip into the dark liquid ink as she worded everything she was going to write down within her head...

Dear, Lord Hyuga

I know that my sudden departure is a little shocking to you, but I can assure you that I am being treated quite nicely here; I hope that everyone back home is not too saddened about this little situation...

It's quite beautiful here; though I wish I was being placed a little closer to a town or village... The manor is very nice and large, it reminds of your own manor.

I wish you the best

Sakura

Okay, maybe she lied a little in the letter; but what could she do!?! Itachi was her new master and she had to be on her best behaviour around the man, even if she wanted to secretly yell at him until his ears bled...

Calming herself down, Sakura folded the letter and decided upon asking a servant to send it off to Konohagakure in a few days; right now she had to wait until Itachi said that it was alright for her to finally come downstairs...

A knock sounded from her new bedroom door as the pink haired Geisha jumped a little in her seat; dusting herself off, Sakura walked towards the sliding door and pulled it open only to find Itachi's younger brother!

Confusion was evident on the kunoichi's face as she took a step back from the man; Sasuke didn't crack a smirk or anything, simply training his eyes to stare at her alone... Grabbing the woman's wrist, Sasuke gently, which confused Sakura further, led her out of the stuffy room and instead of walking into the living room, Sasuke ended up bringing Sakura outside...

They must be in the backyard; there were cherry blossom trees everywhere! The entire backyard was filled with plants and wildlife, birds chirping from the tree branches near the very top; the soothing sound of the little stream...

A walk bridge was situated over a fairly large pond where people could walk across in order to get to the other side of the backyard... Gazing longingly at the lone cherry blossom tree, Sakura used her free hand to catch the falling blossom...

The breeze swiftly removed it from the palm of her hand as she watched the wind carry it off into the distance until it was a mere pink speck in the endless blue skies...

"I thought you could use some air..." Sasuke stated letting go of her hand.

Looking down, Sakura silently thanked him as she met his hard gaze...

"So..." He drawled on.

"You're the Geisha my brother bought..."

Blushing a little at how Sasuke was looking over her curved body; Sakura let out a small gasp as he stroked the side of her head, using gentle gestures...

"Would you like to go for a walk?" Sasuke asked, eyes never leaving her lips.

Nodding her head slowly, Sakura was led away by the odd Uchiha as she couldn't help but smile a little at how kind the man was being towards her...

"I am Uchiha Sasuke." He said, not stopping.

Nodding her head, Sakura spoke.

"Haruno Sakura."

Silence lingered as Sakura merely enjoyed the scenery all around her... Though, Sasuke didn't seem to be fazed at all by the quietness, just watching what was ahead of him as he suddenly was pulled out of his trance...

"So, Itachi is your brother..."

"Unfortunately..." Sasuke smirked.

The entire walk was spent enjoying each other's company and listening to one another engage in conversation...

Sakura was already liking her new home more and more...

Though from a back window, piercing onyx eyes glared at the man speaking to the Geisha that was not his to take and the little blossom that seemed to be enjoying speaking to him, or more looking longingly at the man...

You are my property

Weeks had already passed and Itachi was being buried in work with each slowly passing day; he was currently in his study, seated behind his desk as he read over a few scrolls and jotted a few things down on some paper...

His ears did not falter to hear laughter coming from the corridor outside of his study; growling in annoyance once he figured who the two voices belonged to... His brother was once again with the woman that he had bought for himself, and only himself; he would be damned if he was going to let his little Ototo have her, let alone court her before he did!

"Are you thirsty?" He heard Sasuke ask.

"Some tea would be nice." Sakura replied.

Itachi heard the retreating footsteps of his brother as he walked towards the kitchen; he heard Sakura give out a small giggle as she sighed and walked towards the living room, seating herself on the cushion placed on the floor.

Slamming the brush down on the study desk, Itachi let out a low growl of annoyance as he removed himself from the large room and headed towards the kitchen where his little Ototo would more than likely be...

Glaring at the boy as he stepped into the kitchen, Itachi parted his lips set in a grim line...

"Lady Sakura belongs to me..."

Giving his brother a confused look, Sasuke spoke.

"What are you talking about?"

Trying to push past his older and much stronger brother, Sasuke heard him give out a harsh growl as he slammed Sasuke against a nearby wall; the cup of tea falling to the ground and spilling all over the kitchen floor...

"I can tell by the way you look at her..." Itachi stated.

"I know you want her..."

Itachi's cold fingers snaked around Sasuke's neck as he began to choke the younger boy, depriving him from taking in oxygen...

A small gasp was heard from behind the two as Lady Sakura stepped into the kitchen, her eyes wide as she saw Itachi choke his younger brother... Releasing Sasuke, Itachi moved away from him, his eyes never leaving Sakura's face; Sasuke glared at him before walked out of the kitchen, not saying a single word...

Gripping Sakura's wrist, Itachi began to drag the young woman away from the kitchen as she was led towards the indoor bathing house; steam could be seen escaping from the bottom of the screen door...

Pushing her into the room, Itachi curtly shut the door from behind him as he reached once again for Sakura and began to slowly remove the silk yukata from her body; Sakura tried to pry his hands away from her but to no avail...

"Uchiha-san, please..." She said in a pleading whisper.

Only a white under robe concealed her naked body from the hungry Uchiha who stood before her, hands gripping the white robe as he tried to peel the material from Lady Sakura...

"Uchiha-san, stop this!"

Her cries fall on deaf ears as Itachi began to pull away the white under robe she wore... Stepping away from the now stark naked woman as his eyes roamed all over her creamy body; Itachi began to remove his own clothing...

"Get into the water."

Knowing that she had to obey him, Sakura cautiously stepped into the lukewarm water, her back facing the undressing Uchiha; she tensed up when she heard the man step into the water, coming closer to her as his hands were placed upon her shoulders...

His lips descended to the junction between her neck and shoulder, sucking deliciously as she gave out a low drawled out moan, mixed with worry and pleasure... He nipped at her neck until a red blush covered the crests of her cheeks; his hand reached under the water as his fingers swept across the woman's taut stomach, still going lower until...

"Uchiha-san, Lord Deidara is on his way!" A servant called.

Stiffening, Itachi forgot all about the quivering woman as he dressed himself and spoke in a low voice...

"Make yourself look presentable and be downstairs in no less than 30 minutes."

Nodding her head, Sakura went straight to her room where maids were already lined up, holding fine silks and other such things that she may need... Sakura was surprised because she was dressed in no time; a deep red kimono adorned her body, falling petals decorating the fine silk as a pair a black zori sandals dressed her feet...

Once again, no makeup touched her face; she had told the maid that she did not like the fact that she would be wearing makeup... Her hair was pulled into a complicated bun, consisting of many twists and a few ornaments were placed on her head to keep her hair up...

The maids shooed her out of the room as she hurried towards the living room, as she took in a deep breath to calm her nerves, Sakura entered the room slowly; her eyes caught sight of a blonde haired man sitting across from Itachi, she was unable to see the Lord's face because he was staring out the window...

Once Sakura made herself known, the man turned his head to look at her; her breath hitched in her throat; he was gorgeous! His ink orbs were simply beautiful and his long blonde hair was to die for!

Hiding the blush on her face, Sakura shook her head before giving the man her best smile which, to her surprise, he returned... Sitting in the middle of the two, Sakura looked at Deidara's empty cup as she took the bottle of sake and began to pour the liquid into the cup...

Inclining his head, Sakura smiled at him again as she poured some sake for Itachi who didn't give the woman a single glance...

"What is your name?" The blonde haired male asked.

Blushing furiously, Sakura spoke in a quiet voice.

"Sakura..."

Nodding his head, Deidara's eyes locked with Sakura's emerald orbs.

"Aa, fitting name." He announced.

The rest of the evening was spent talking to Deidara who seemed very content around Sakura, he offered the two over to his house sometime for some sake and maybe a walk around town, but much to Sakura's disbelief, Itachi declined the offer; saying that they were far too busy...

"That's a shame..." Deidara stated.

Looking out at the darkening sky, Deidara bowed his head as he stood up along with Itachi and Sakura who followed him to the front door where his carriage was waiting for him out in the drizzling rain...

"I must be leaving now..." He said.

Nodding his head and bowing, Itachi and Sakura said a goodbye as the blonde haired male left the large manor and stepped into his carriage where the driver took off and led the male back to his own town, Land of Rocks.

The two seated themselves back at the table as Sakura couldn't help but stare out the window, the look in her emerald eyes made Itachi slam his hands down on the table, causing Sakura to gasp a little and stare at her master.

In a second flat, Sakura found herself pinned against the wall of the living room; his hot breath fanned against her breath made her shiver and struggle against the hard exterior that was Uchiha Itachi...

He nibbled on her ear lobe as the male spoke in a low and deadly tone.

"Your mine!"

"Remember that..."

Author's Note

Well, this chapter was practically finished before the accident so I only wrote the author's note part in; I am still a little shaken up from what had happened on Friday and I hope that I recover soon; if I hadn't began this chapter on Thursday, this wouldn't even be on

I thank you all for your concern and lets just hope that I recover and get better soon, ne? I also hope that this chapter didn't totally suck ass... XXD

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