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Chapter 3

"Even though the prison building itself is only four stories tall, Konoha Prison as a whole is a large area of land. I'm sure it took you quite some time to get here from the entrance gate. The only thing aside from the building is a watch tower and an iron fence. On the outside, it looks like a waste of land space but, this is speaking sorely from the outsider's views. In reality, all of the major prison cells are deep underground, thus the reason for the large area of land. Prisoners inside the building are there for petty crimes, staying up to 14 years. Underground cells are for the real baddies of society, do you get it Sister?"

I nodded my head in understanding. Currently, I was being lead down to where my 'pray', as Sasuke kindly put it, were residing in. 40ft under ground level was my destination, the only way to get there was by riding an elevator. It's been five minutes so far.

"Takes a damn long time, huh? Ahahahaha! I always complain whenever we ride this box, course I always get hit for it, but I'm glad to see that you're a patient person Sister."

"Ah… yes, I'm afraid it's the only good trait I have."

"What? Don't say that, you should never put yourself down Sister, that's a crime to oneself."

"It doesn't matter cause it'll be the only thing you need when you get down there. Maybe a strong state of mentality as well, those whacks can turn a sane person crazy. The worse part is that they enjoy doing it, it's like an everyday hobby for them. You have better be prepared for anything Sister, I mean it."

I could literally feel the color drain from my face. I feel so faint…

"Whoa! Are you all right Sister? Teme! Don't scare her like that! Not everyone has tossed out their emotions like its Thursdays night's trash!"

"Hn, I was just warning her beforehand. It's dangerous to go in an unknown territory without any information. Not everyone manages to be born without common sense, dobe."

"TEME!!"

She only prayed to God to watch over her…and to make the elevator ride faster.

The basement level was a whole different world. Instead of light bulbs, they had fluorescence. They had guards guarding the place from top to bottom; every corner, door and hallway had at least five guards. There were top notch security; ID cards, light sensors, fingerprint locks and hidden cameras (at least she assumed. They were hidden cameras after all.) It was really hard to take all in at once. She felt very out of place.

"Surprised? Hehehe, yea very different from the base right? It's to be expected though, the ground levels are for trainees and there's nothing dangerous dangerous there, right?"

"…" She didn't have an answer to that question, instead she opted for asking a question of her own, one that was nagging at the back of her mind forever.

"Where are we heading? The cells, they..they are in the opposite direction."

"Observant aren't we, that's good by the way. Yes, you're right but, we can't go there yet."

"Why?"

"We don't know where to go. We didn't receive anything to tell us your placement. This under base is divided into five sections; Level 1, Level 2, and so forth. Each level is divided again into seven parts; Part A, Part B, Part C, etc. Each part contains four prisoners. If you're finished with your questions then I suggest you hurry up, if you get lost I'm not going to look for you." With that he briskly walked away.

"……I'm sorry?"

"Nah, don't worry about it Sister, Sasuke's just a bastard but, he's a silent bastard. He talks a lot to you though; he even answered your question which means he likes you! Well done! Now let's go catch up, hey teme wait up!!"

"Welcome boys, about time you showed up… and hello Sister."

They were in another office of the Wardens. It was hard to believe but, this room looked even messier than the first one. It was similar to the office above ground. The whole floor was covered in papers, papers and more papers. Three walls were hidden behind huge book shelves and right across from where they were standing, what looked to be a desk was located. It had piles of papers on it that it was hard to make out the person sitting on it and with all the papers…were those sake bottles? Is she drunk?

"Level 3 Part C, that's your area. Go away now, I'm busy." Taking another bottle from a mini fridge next to her desk, she shooed us away. Her charismatic and somewhat frightening first imaged shattered in my mind. Closing the door the three of us stood in the hall, silent. I couldn't hold in my shock.

"Hahahahaha…she, she's usually not like this. She's really a good warden…Ahahahaha!"

"You mean a good warden when she's not drinking which is when? Never."

"Ummm…. Why don't we hurry and go to my section. I'm afraid I have to go back to my convent in…5 more hours. If we could hurry…"

"Ahhhh! Of course, let's go! Its Level 3 Part C ri……Level 3 Part C? Sasuke that's where……"

"……………"

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For some reason, I could feel the atmosphere change drastically. The silence between them was getting thick and uncomfortable very very fast. I stood there nervously, gripping at my uniform. I don't know why but, I noticed Sasuk's face freeze up and turn into an emotionless mask. The air around him suddenly dropped a few degrees lower. I wanted to ask him, wanted to help him but, before I could ask he walked away. I looked up at Naruto for an explanation. Unfortunately, he also seemed to be troubled, his face was all scrunched up and expression all dark. He quickly followed Sasuke which left me trailing after the both of them.

The whole way to Level 3 was in silence, a bitter silence that I was afraid to break. It was choking. Neither one of them looked like they were going to break this atmosphere, even the ever bright Naruto.

Turning a sharp left we soon reached a set of doors that had in big red letters: PART C.

"…"

"…"

"…"

I would like to speak and break this mood, I really would but, I'm too scared to do it. Please, please, anyone, just talk…

"Sa……We're here Sister! This will be your new 'home' for the next month. Shall we go inside to meet them? Hahaha……"

It was fake and forced however, I was grateful for it none the less. Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves, I pushed opened the doors.

Dear God, please guide me through this obstacle in my life and…and even though I have no knowledge of what's bothering Sasuke, watch over him as well. Please take away some of his pain, a young person such as himself doesn't deserve it. Amen.

Yes, I know it's going at an extremly slow pace but, I have my reasons. I promise that you'll meet the prisoners next chapter so if you want to...READ AND REVIEW PLZ!!