Ohayo, minna-san! Thanks for reading my story. I'm truly grateful about it. And yes, here it is the 2nd Chapter or so I say the wedding crasher of the century! Aahahhahahhaaha...by the way, enjoy reading!
~*Captured bride*~
"We are the Akatsuki! And we're here to stop this marriage!"
Everyone was dumbstruck upon hearing this. The crowd began to panic.
"Everyone, calm down. Let's just settle this in a friendly conversation." Shizuko assured as he started walking towards the leader of the Akatsuki, Pain Yahiko.
"Should I cut him off, Leader-sama?" Hidan suggested as he disarms his sharp scythe behind him.
"No." Pain replied.
"So why is the Leader of the Akatsuki here want to intervene my marriage?" Shizuko said with an amused grin. He knew well about this.
Pain remained blasé before the Emperor and said, "This has nothing to do with your marriage, Shizuko but you gave your word about it."
All the Akatsuki growled at him.
"Leader-sama, indeed and I have never forgotten about it. You have what is yours but the catch is that the emerald rune is not with me."
Hidan snarled upon hearing it, "WHAT?! You mother-"
"I see." Pain remained collected. "Then how can we get it?"
Shizuko's grin grew wider, "The rune lies underneath the arcane cave and requires an excessive amount of power to extract it."
"Easy task. We'll we've got more than the power you needed." Hidan smirked with arrogance.
"You may think of that but the only person who can enter the place should have royal blood and please, let us not underestimate the arcane cave. It is strongly guarded by the Sage of the four elements and that it should be a mortal with a royal blood to get the rune." Shizuko said; trying to sound worried.
Pain sighed, "So you're saying that we can't get it by ourselves?"
Shizuko nodded, "It is clear in my words, Leader-sama unless there is a comrade with you who is royalty."
"Tch. That arrogant bastard! He thinks he's greater than us to say those things?!" Hidan cursed under his breath. He did really hate that man.
"Fine. I'll entrust this to you but I'm watching you, Shizuko." Pain muttered coldly.
"Don't worry, I'm a more of a man in works than in words, Leader-sama and I don't have any motives of that rune. But unfortunately, I need a power that can match the Sage of the four elements. You know how hard it would be to convince that old man." Shizuko chuckled.
Pain understands what he has to do.
"Leader-sama, are you sure about this 'cause you don't have to and it would be dangerous." Konan pleaded to their Leader-sama. She somehow knows the motives of this sly Emperor.
"We don't have any choice and there's no other way to have it." Pain explained to her.
"So what do you suggest, Leader-sama?" Shizuko smirked; waiting for his reply.
"Although this has been the first time I saw the guy Leader-sama is affiliated with, I hate him already, un!" Deidara complained.
"Well, we'll never know." Sasori said.
"Hey, Itachi! You're the brains here! Why won't you give Leader-sama a more sensible suggestion so we could shut that bastard up! Damn, he's getting in my nerves." Hidan whined.
"This matter is Leader-sama's dealing so there's no helping of interfering him." Itachi bluntly replied.
"WHAT?! But-"
"Just shut your loud mouth up, Hidan! Take some respect to Leader-sama's wishes." Kakuzu scolded his comrade.
"Guys, stay back." Konan instructed her comrades.
"What? Leader-sama would really be doing it?" Hidan felt frustrated.
"There's nothing we can do. Let's just obey his commands." Konan said sadly.
The Akatsuki quickly followed his orders and stared at the two figures without any choice.
"Shizuko, open your palm." Pain ordered.
The Lava Emperor opened his palm as Pain closed his eyes and poured some of his power to him. The power of the Sage of the Six Paths is the only power that could match the Sage of the four elements. Shizuko couldn't help but feel overjoyed to receive such tremendous power which is only owned by none other than Pain himself and the Sage of the Six Paths. This could make him the most powerful man in the world along with the Emerald rune.
Pain slowly opens his eyes and instructed the dazed Emperor, "The power of the Six Paths is in you now so don't ever use it recklessly but only to get that rune. I'll be expecting it as soon as possible and don't worry I have eyes around you."
The Lava Emperor gulped anxiously at his threat. But does that mean that their Leader-sama is already powerless?
SAKURA'S POV
Watching from the distance, I could see that there is some sort of negotiation going on between Shizuko and the Akatsuki. It was some kind of conversation which nobody knows. But despite of that alarming interference, I am still trapped of marrying the Emperor. And all I can do is to wait until their conversation is over.
But how is Shizuko become so familiar with the Akatsuki when in fact they are a secret organization that does have a bad reputation in the kingdom. Or could it be that the Emperor is just a convincing talker.
END OF POV
Shizuko…now do it!
A voice inside the Emperor's head spoke to him. It was the being that the Lava Emperor worshipped and served. Without any thought, he suddenly used the power of Pain to hit the Akatsuki.
"Shinra Tensei!"
And the Akatsuki went flying from all directions; it was indeed a surprise attack. Everyone went panic and decided to run for their lives.
Pain who was also hit by a wall, stood up from his position and glared at the laughing Emperor. He knew there's something wrong about this. All the Akatsuki quickly recovered themselves from the impact and immediately puts on their attack.
"That fuck*ng traitor!" Hidan snarled as he swiftly raced towards Shizuko; attempting to take a quick attack.
"Shinra Tensei!"
And the Jashinist came flying away; hitting the tables in the garden. He slowly stood up and cursed under his breath, "That sh*thead!"
Deidara along with Sasori are also attempting to take an advantage of him by doing a sneak attack but as they were fast approaching the Emperor, Pain stopped them. Their Leader-sama was looking tired and weak. Maybe it was from the power he just lost in his body.
"Deidara, Sasori, get his fiancée and bring her to the headquarters immediately." He ordered.
Deidara looked confused, "But, Leader-sama why her, un?"
"Just follow Pain's orders, Deidara." Konan muttered coldly. She was watching Pain's back in case he needs help.
"Do you want her dead or alive?" Sasori simply asked with a narrow gaze. He didn't care much if he needs to kill her.
Konan gave Pain a questioning look but he replied like it's an obvious answer, "Alive."
Both parties agreed and left; leaving them behind. Now they have to face the uncontrollable Emperor who seems to be showing his real colors.
"Pain…you know I've been looking all over for you." Shizuko muttered smugly as he pulls Pain towards him with his newly-acquired power.
"PAIN!" Konan exclaimed.
"Damn, she's not in the altar, un!" Deidara complained as he was looking the place onboard on his clay bird. "Danna, have you got any signs of her?"
Sasori ignored his comrade and said, "Let's just split up." And off he left Deidara; trying to finish this task fast. "She'll be hiding in the town square." He guessed.
"Sasuke, take Sakura to the village and hide her! I'll just stay here and buy time for you." Naruto suggested; preparing his fighting stance.
"Thanks Naruto. Now come with me, Sakura." Sasuke muttered as he drags the pinkette away from the palace grounds. Sakura couldn't help but stare at the Uchiha in daze; thinking that he is saving her.
Kami-sama! This is more than just a miracle!
Sasuke, on the other hand was too focused on keeping their Empress-to-be safe which could cause an even bigger problem if she were to disappear or be killed. After all, she is the only one chosen by their Empress to be her heiress to the throne of the Leaf country. And bearing the title 'Knight' is an even bigger responsibility.
Finally, they found a small cottage in the forest where Sakura went hiding as he keeps watch. It was a Knight's duty after all to protect the royalty.
Sakura felt afraid upon watching her knight defend outside. She really hates the fear of thinking him wounded or worse dying since he's only one man and what if the enemies are too many!
"Sasuke-kun…" She closed her eyes and prayed for his safety.
If anything happens, you must run as fast as you can and don't ever let the enemy have you!
Sasuke's voice echoed in her ears which made her gasp upon hearing a loud explosion outside.
"Sasuke!" She exclaimed.
Her mind was racing; trying to think of what she should do. With all the adrenaline pumping, her legs swiftly stood up and out she runs away from the cottage. She couldn't even look behind to see Sasuke's situation with all the fear welling inside. All she could hear was the loud thumping of her heart.
I must get away…I must get away…!
"Danna, go get the girl, un!" Deidara exclaimed as he keeps on distracting the Uchiha with his clay bombs.
"You'll never get her!" Sasuke shouted as he dodges the exploding clay bombs around him. Deidara couldn't help but get enjoyed watching the view. "Don't worry, 'cause I'll blow you up into pieces, un! Katsu!"
Sasori left quickly to capture her.
She won't be far…
With all her strength depleted, Sakura came across the southern border of the kingdom which is now leads to another path which she didn't even know. She could feel her legs shaking from exhaustion as she tries to resist the pain in her feet; making her stumble as she walks. The moment she crossed the bridge, she met a redhead in a familiar black cloak standing centimeters before her.
"So you're the Emperor's fiancée, I see." Sasori muttered apathetically. His chakra strings are now emerging from his fingertips.
Sakura tries her best to catch her breath as she tries to gather up all her last strength to fight him.
"I'll fight you!" She panted heavily.
Sasori stared at her pathetic state and said, "You can't fight in that state."
Sakura glared at him and quickly charges towards him with her short sword but she was easily blocked by him and there she blacked out.
It was all completely useless.
And there's no escape.
Thanks for reading, minna-san! And I hope to see you all soon! Next chapters might be posted every week or it depends since I'm now busy with my studies, especially when school end's approaching fast!
Arigato, guys! Ja-ne!