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Wherever You Will Go

Chapter 1

"I'll go wherever you will go

And maybe, I'll find out

A way to make it back some day

To watch you,

To guide you

Through the darkest of your days"

-Wherever You Will Go by The Calling


Sasuke watched carefully as Orochimaru called Sakura and Toru into the training grounds. All he could do was wonder what the sannin was up to until the said people came into the room.

They both bowed to pay respect. Only Sasuke noticed the tenseness in Sakura's muscles as she did so. He knew how much she hated the sannin. She also knew that he could care less about Orochimaru either.

"SSSakura," the sannin hissed.

Sasuke tensed as Orochimaru's attention went to his teammate. He hated the way he said her name. It seemed to degrade her just by doing so.

"Yes, Orochimaru-sama?"

The said sannin licked his lips as he took in her delicious form and he started to understand why Sasuke wanted her around. Sasuke glared at Orochimaru as he watched him eye her up. He gritted his teeth from saying anything.

"Kabuto says your training is coming along smoothly."

"Hai."

Orochimaru smiled slyly at her and then suddenly remembered why he had summoned them here in the first place.

"I have a mission for the both of you."

Everyone waited expectantly for him to continue. Sasuke watched from the other side of the room. Orochimaru was sending her on a mission with Toru? That idiot would likely try to violate her or something. No. He would not let her go on this mission alone with that pervert.

"I need you to go to Waterfall and meet a man at the local bar in the village of Taki. He will give you the documents you need and then you must not let those documents get out of yours hands. Bring them back as quickly and as efficiently as you can," Orochimaru explained.

"Hai," both of them said at the same time.

Just as Orochimaru was about to dismiss them, the room grew silent at the Uchiha's words.

"I'm going."

Sakura's eyes quickly went to him and so did the other two men's'.

"I did not assign you to this mission-."

"I don't care. Remember our deal?" Sasuke inquired.

The sannin hissed and waved his hand showing that it was fine with him. Sakura couldn't help but wonder what deal Sasuke had made with Orochimaru.

*Flashback*

Shortly after the arrival of Sasuke and Sakura, Orochimaru was angered to no end. His next vessel had brought along a stupid pink headed girl. The girl would only hold him back and probably get in the way when he tried to take Sasuke's body. This would be a headache.

As soon as the girl was dismissed out of the room, Orochimaru placed his glare on the Uchiha boy in front of him. The said boy just stared at him impassively.

"She cannot stay," he hissed out.

Now it was Sasuke's turn to glare and boy did he give him a fierce one.

"Sakura stays with me."

"She will only get in your way of revenge, Sasuke."

The stoic Uchiha just stood there without saying another word. That was his final word. Orochimaru knew that if he wanted to keep Sasuke here then he would have to abide by his wishes. He hissed, grumbled, and even let out a few curse words as he accepted this little annoyance.

"Okay she will be allowed to stay but I don't know what use she would provide…Well, She is an attractive little one…Maybe she could-."

"If any harm comes to Sakura then I will not become your next vessel," Sasuke threatened.

So the boy already knew his plans? Hmmm… Interesting.

"Fine." What a waste.

"And she belongs to me here. Whatever concerns her, I have a say."

Orochimaru grumbled heavily and said, "Okay, okay. Fine."

*End of Flashback*

Orochimaru nodded and said, "Okay Sasuke. You are now assigned on this mission. You'll be captain."

Sakura saw Toru's eye twitch from the corner of her eye. She smirked. Toru really just didn't like Sasuke at all. She could see the jealousy etched into his features. He was handsome, but was nothing compared to Sasuke.

"Get you're things ready and head out," Orochimaru ordered.

Toru and Sakura bowed while Sasuke just stood there impassively. Then the three exited the room. Once the doors were closed, Sakura quickly turned to Sasuke.

"What was that, Sasuke-kun?" she asked curiously.

He shrugged and just walked towards his room to get his things ready. Sakura just watched his retreating back. She was so confused. This was the first mission that Orochimaru had trusted her with, and Sasuke had forced his way into going with her?

As she started to make her way to her room, Toru said her name.

She turned and asked, "Yes, Toru-kun?"

He smiled at her and said, "I'm looking forward to going on this mission with you, Sakura-chan."

She smiled back and replied, "Me too."

Then they both went their separate ways to pack their things for their mission. It would take a while to get there. Overall, the mission itself would take longer than usual. She sighed as she packed some extra clothes along with food and weapons. Lastly, she shoved her blanket inside.

The main thing on her mind though, was why Sasuke had insisted on going with her on this mission. And why had Orochimaru just let him? She wanted answers, and hopefully she would receive some soon.