A/N: Okay sorry guys let me clear some things up. I'm not really writing this story by the events in Shippuden. I might have some things from Shippuden in it, but this is going to be my own thing. So please don't get confused. Thank you for your reviews, and enjoy chapter 2. ^_^

WARNING: Might be rated M for later Chapters.

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Chapter Two: Rampage

Sasuke and his team entered the cave, glad to be out of the pouring rain. The storm seemed to be getting worse by the second, and Sasuke hated being this close to his old village so unprepared.

"Suigetsu, dig a small hole in the back of the cave. We need to start a fire so we can dry our clothes. Getting sick will only postpone our mission."

Suigetsu scowled but did as he was told and dug a small ditch in the very back of the cave. Sasuke started the fire easily with his jutsu.

Ignoring the stares of his team, especially Karin who was practically drooling, began to peel off his wet shirt. Suigetsu and Jugo did the same, and laid the soaked pieces of clothing by the fire. Karin watched all three of them closely before asking, "Do you expect me to take off my shirt too, Sasuke?"

He glared at her, but secretly enjoyed their little squabbles. "Do you want to get sick?"

She crossed her arms. "You didn't answer the question."

He smirked. "You didn't answer mine."

"Whatever." She scowled before pulling her shirt over her head. Her neck and arms were covered with the scars of bite marks that had helped healed many. Sasuke raked his eyes over her skin; he couldn't help but notice that she was very much a woman. A white bra was the only thing that covered her when she carelessly threw her shirt to the side, and he took note of that as well. What could he say? He was also very much a man.

Her eyes gleamed with that secret joy that made him want her. She knew that he knew that she looked good.

"Better?" She asked, mouth tilting into a smile.

Before he could answer, Suigetsu's voice was heard from the back of the cave.

"Karin stop acting like such a whore!"

She grit her teeth and turned to shout a remark back at him, but Sasuke grabbed her shoulder and spun her around.

"Stop fighting with Suigetsu. Do you even remember what I told you earlier?"

Her angry expression disappeared and she smiled sheepishly.

"Would you really leave me behind, Sasuke-kun?" She questioned sweetly.

Her question caught him off guard, and he had to think about his answer.

"In a heart-beat." He said squinting his eyes at her.

She let out a small laugh knowing that he only said those things to threaten her; which he did. He had been with his team for so long, that he had began to think of them differently than before.

Suigetsu was no longer the guy who just wanted to come along for the ride, but the guy who was his friend, and who always watched his back.

Jugo was no longer the monster who needed to be locked away and watched every second, but more of the younger brother that needed guidance and some help now and then.

Karin was no longer the annoying broad who only cared about herself, but the sometimes annoying girl who did anything for him no matter how silly or absurd the task. He had also come to care for her in a way he had never cared for another girl before. Their relationship was a secretive one, yet everyone in the team could tell what was going on. Despite the fact, they would never admit to their relations.

That was just the way it was.

After about four and a half years with his team, Sasuke hated to say it, but he had built a new bond. He didn't see it coming; more like it snuck up on him and then it was there, plain as day. A bond. And a strong one at that. And he had no reason to try and break it off because he knew that they would be with him for a long time. Until he completed his mission, that is. Right now though, he needed them, and they needed him just as much.

It felt good to be needed.

He was brought back to Earth when a smooth hand touched his face. His first reaction was to pull away, and when he did he was met with a worried look from Karin.

"You okay?" She whispered, retracting her hand back to her side.

He nodded. "I'm fine. You should go sit by the fire. I don't want you to get sick."

She raised an eyebrow and took a step towards the mouth of the cave.

"Sasuke? I need to speak with you alone."

He made a move to follow her outside of the cave when there was a hand on his shoulder.

"Karin. If you have something to say to Sasuke, then just say it." Came Suigetsu's voice.

"Suigetsu. It's fine." He replied following Karin out of the cave who had a smug look on her face. She knew that in most arguments, he would take her side; which he would.

He knew what awaited him when he got out of sight of the others, so he wasn't surprised when Karin shoved him against the wall of their temporary shelter and brought her mouth to his. The kiss was demanding, as it usually was, but Sasuke hated it when Karin tried to be the dominant one. They broke for air, and after a few seconds she was the one against the wall.

"Now what's really bothering you?" She purred as he moved his lips over her neck.

"I don't know." He said claiming her mouth once again.

She willingly parted her lips against his allowing him whatever access he desired. He pulled her closer, totally forgetting about the rain. She had something about her that could make him forget about the rest of the world. It was just him and her now.

"Sasuke..." She whispered through the kisses.

"What?" He asked looking into her lust filled eyes. He was sure that his were the same.

"I love you, you know that right?"

She would always ask him that. Almost every day she would ask him that same question and he didn't know why. He knew that she loved him, if not then why would she do so many things for him? The lust in her eyes quickly melted into anticipation.

He cupped one of her cheeks with his hand. "Of course I know that."

She sighed with relief and kissed him. Just as he had made up his mind to ask her why she did this, a girly scream from Suigetsu came from the cave.

Sasuke looked towards Karin who just shrugged and began walking back into the cave.

The first thing he saw was Suigetsu on the ground hands extended out in front of him.

"All o-of a s-s-sudden Jugo's curse mark just activated. And I didn't have my weapon. I-I thought-" Suigetsu mumbled looking up to Sasuke.

Sasuke tilted his head towards Jugo who sat silently near the back of the cave. His head was tucked up behind his knees and his curse mark was glowing.

"Are you alright, Jugo?" He asked calmly.

"STAY AWAY FROM ME!" Jugo screamed causing them all to jump.

Sasuke reached his hand back to his katanna. "Jugo. We aren't going to hurt you. It's alright. Calm down."

Karin scowled and made a move to go to him but before she could get too far, Sasuke grabbed her by the arm and pulled her back to his side.

"Karin. Stop. You don't know how he will react."

She lurched her arm away from him. "Quit treating me like a child. Jugo hasn't had a serious break down in years. It's fine."

Sasuke watched nervously as Karin took a few more steps towards Jugo. He followed her making sure that he wasn't far behind; he just didn't want to take that chance.

When she was right in front of him, she bent down to his level and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Jugo?" She asked softly.

The only answer was the sound of his sobbing. "Please stay away! I don't want to hurt anyone anymore!"

"It's okay. You won't hurt us. We're your team remember?" Karin murmured.

Sasuke tensed. He could feel that something wasn't right.

"Karin," He whispered. "Get back."

She ignored his orders and moved closer towards Jugo's concealed face. "Jugo?" She asked again.

"I don't want to hurt anyone." He said looking up to meet Karin's gaze. A sadistic smile spread across his face. "But I will."

Sasuke grabbed Karin and threw her to the side just in time for when Jugo's now rock hard and spiky fist came down to the spot where she was before.

Everything was happening so quickly.

Karin, dazed, was lying on the ground near the mouth of the cave while Suigetsu reached for his weapon.

"Protect her!" Sasuke shouted to him as he and Jugo clashed.

Jugo had the distant look in his eyes like he couldn't see just who he was fighting. The intent to kill was all over his face. Sasuke could tell that he wanted blood.

He activated his Sharingan and looked into Jugo's eyes. "Jugo. Stop this."

Jugo lunged at him, and Sasuke was horrified to see the his Sharingan had no affect on him as it used too.

"You think you can beat me you little copy-cat? I'll kill you!"

Jugo swung his foot up and landed a kick to his gut causing him to fly back into Suigetsu. Suigetsu stumbled backwards trying to get his footing and help Sasuke at the same time.

Clutching his stomach, Sasuke pushed himself and Suigetsu out of the way as Jugo came in for another swing. Laughing maniacally, he charged after them. They were both backed up against a corner of the cave when Sasuke withdrew his katanna. He knew what he had to do.

Jugo grinned and kept coming and Sasuke knew that he was going to have to kill him.

"JUGO! STOP THIS! Remember us!" Came Karin's voice as she slowly rose from her position on the ground. She was holding her arm, so Sasuke assumed she must have hurt it when he threw her. He instantly felt bad, but he couldn't help it now.

At the sound of her voice, Jugo stopped in his tracks. His smile vanished and he stood there quietly for what seemed like an eternity. Sasuke took in deep breaths; his katanna was only a few inches away from Jugo's face. If he had come one more step closer he would have been dead.

Karin took a few steps closer to the silent Jugo. "You heard me Jugo. Stop this. You are not a monster."

Suigetsu and Sasuke watched intently, scrutinizing his every move. His face looked solemn, but his curse mark was still activated.

The silence went on forever.

And the next thing Sasuke knew, he and Suigetsu were flying again. A sharp blow to their chests sent them sprawling past Karin and out of the cave.

She turned to face them, unaware of Jugo rushing towards her.

"Sasuke!"

Sasuke lay on the ground, unable to breathe, paralyzed as he watched Jugo push Karin to the ground arm rising to strike her.

"I always did love the woman's blood better." Jugo chuckled as he readied his spiky fist. "I'll smash your face in!"

Sasuke used the last of his strength to push himself forward.

"KARIN!"

A/N: The end of chapter 2! Don't you just love me for the big cliffie?? And don't get me wrong, this is a Sasu/Saku story, but this is just how it is for now. Trust me all you Karin haters, your parts will be coming soon. Thank you for the reviews. (Please keep them coming. If you've taken time to read this story, why not click that little button right there and tell me what you thought?? It doesn't have to be a long review, just tell me in a few words how you liked/disliked it. (I hope you didn't dislike...) Thanks again. ^_^)