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I received a few questions about the storyline, but Im going to keep it a secret. Im sorry to disappoint anyone! Please keep reading and your questions will definitely be answered!
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Reality Bites
'Rise and shine Princess!' She started to open her eyes. Kabuto was gently smiling at her. It gave her a nice feeling in a way.
'Hmmm.' She murmured, slowly awakening.
'Today is a great day! You are officially released from this cell.' He pulled the keys out of his pocket. 'Taa, daa. The last time you'll see these dreadful things.'
What? Im free? What about children? What on earth is going on?
'Im… free?' She quietly whispered, hope was filling her up.
'Erm, I didn't say… free… Sakura-Chan. I said out of this cell.' His gazed lowered.
Right, out of one cell into an another kind of cell. Nothing has changed. Hopefully Sasuke doesn't know. It will keep him away from me, for at least a day hopefully.
'But first it's time for your medicine.' Medicine? Is it really medicine, Kabuto? I don't know of any kind of medicine that makes a person more ill. This is poison, you just don't have the guts to say it to my face. But even though she hated it, she still swallowed it. Swallowed the pill that made her so weak.
'Good. Good.' He patted her head. He removed the chains that bound her arms and feet. But as soon as he undid the chains to her arm, she began to fall. I cant even lift myself up, some kind of shinobi I am. She felt Kabutos soft gentle arms scoop her up and carry her in his arms.
Its rare to see any kind of innocence in the Land of Sound. Kabuto mused. Looking at her fragile state, her vulnerability, he became aroused. After spending so much time around her, he realised a while ago he was developing feelings for her. Part of him wanted to kiss the tears off her face, the other half wanted to slice into her flesh and make her writhe in pain. More than anything he wanted to experience the same pleasure Sasuke had. But no matter how tempted I am. I can't. Why is life so unfair? An order from Orochimaru-sama is an order after all, something which must be obeyed always. He smirked, maybe when he's finished with her, I'll take her.
She realised that she was underground as she was being carried. Looking around she could only see tunnels and more tunnels. It will be difficult to escape, the amount of dead ends could be infinite. But she did feel a sense of happiness about not being locked up and stuck in a cold, wet cell. The tunnels because more elaborate, she could see a series of rooms. Kabuto stopped outside the door and opened it. It was a massive room connected to a bathroom behind it. It was a well decorated room, dark blue and very clean. It didn't look lived in, she narrowed her eyes it's too neat for someone to live here, at least I'll be on my own.
'I've prepared everything for you, Sakura. There are clothes in the drawer and all necessary toiletries are in the bathroom.'
'Thank you Kabuto,' she whispered to him.
He was being kind and had even sorted everything for her. But inside she couldn't shift this sick feeling that was in her stomach. Something wasn't right. Something didn't add up. She just couldn't work it out yet.
'Would you like a bath?' Kabuto asked. He distracted her from her thoughts.
'Hmmmm. Yes please.' It had been a long time since she had a proper clean. The prospect of having a bath seemed like heaven to her now. Kabuto placed her on the sofa in a sitting position while he walked into the bathroom, she could hear the sound of running water. Ahhh, warm water it will feel so nice. She let out a long sigh. She tried to remove her clothing but it was too difficult for her, her arms were too heavy they felt like lead. She sighed. Kabuto will have to do it. She was used to him seeing her naked. He was the one who cleaned her. He was always so gentle. He would never stare and he never made her feel uncomfortable. She didn't mind him; he came and carefully removed her clothes. Picking her up again he slowly started to place her in the bath. It was warm, bubbly and smelled so good. This was the nearest thing to feeling happy that I'm going to get around here.
'This is the first time, I've seen you smile Sakura.' He knelt down so he was face to face to her. 'After everything that's happened, this is the least you deserve.' He stroked his fingers across her cheek. Huh? Is he – flirting with me? 'But now I must confess.' She gulped, a confession of love? The way he was so tender with her. It all made sense now, he wasn't a nice person. He was attracted to her and wanted to make a good impression.
'Im leaving on a mission. I wont be around for the next couple of weeks.' She was not expecting that. 'Sasuke will now be charge of your wellbeing until I return.' Her eyes widened.
Sasuke? The one who was beating her? Almost killing her? How could her ever look after her! He is a psycho! He only cares for himself! She realised why the room was so fancy now. These are his rooms. How could she not of realised? She would rather be in the cells than here. Heck, if she could choose she would pick Orochimarus room over Sasukes. She was just about to protest –
'Get out.' She knew that voice, Sasuke. She was too scared to look at him. She even started to shake. He's angry. God only knows what he's capable of.
'I was on my just on my way' Kabuto got up. 'Sasuke.' He almost hissed his name. The tension in the room was unbearable. 'Be safe Sakura-chan.' He gave a weak smile. She saw his figure slowly getting further and further away. She wanted to run after him. Feel safe with him.
Sasuke turned away slamming the door behind him. Breathe, Sakura, just breathe. He is in the next room. He is over there and you are over here. She wasn't going to leave, even if the bath became freezing cold. But as soon as she had that thought the door swung open. She left herself being lifted out of the bath and literally thrown onto the bed. It would have hurt if the bed had been hard.
'Your clothes are there. Go and get them.' He pointed towards a drawer in the corner of the room. She was naked, wet and had no energy. But she felt so terrified that she had no choice but to do it. She took a big breath and pushed past all the pain she felt standing up. Her head was dizzy. One foot just move one foot. She did it. That's it! Now for the other one, you can do it! Her other foot moved, slowly she was managing to walk after weeks of being chained to the ground. But after a few steps she tipped over too much and fell over. Thump! She had fallen hard. She pressed against the floor but didn't have the strength to push herself.
She heard a low growl, Sasuke grabbed her arm putting her back on her feet. 'Get them, now.' His voice was deep and powerful. She went to move her foot again but it didn't go where she wanted, smack! She fell over again.
'Fine. If your so pathetic, stay there.' He took his clothes off and went into his bed.
Thank God. He didn't touch me. It hurts but he hasn't touched me. She was happy.
She started to open her emerald eyes. The surroundings around her were unfamiliar. Where am I? Oh. She remembered, I'm in Sasukes room. But she wasn't naked and she wasn't on the floor. Instead she found herself inside the bed beside a sleeping Uchiha. Did Sasuke bring me up here? Did he put these clothes on me? I don't remember any of this happening. She stared at his sleeping face. He was undeniably a beautiful creature. But he was as beautiful as he was twisted. Beautiful on the outside but ugly inside.
Hearing her move his eyes shot open. He moved as if it was about to attack but stopped at the last second. His eyes like always were intense. With Sasuke there really was no need for words. His eyes always said everything. But now, this Sasuke, his eyes were covered with fog. Like he wasn't really there, he didn't feel anything. A cold and empty shell.
'Hn.' He got up as if he hadn't been sleeping. He was always so alert and quick. She didn't dare to look at him in fear of the consequences. She felt something rough on her skin. He was…. tying her up. He was binding her arms against the posts of the bed. She started to panic. But this time she could move harder, stronger even. Why can I move like this? Oh, I didn't have that pill today. Calm down and think of a way out of this. But she felt a pill being thrust into her mouth by force. Don't swallow. Whatever you do don't swallow.
Slap! She felt a stinging sensation across her face. Sasuke had struck her across her face. 'Swallow.' But she wouldn't, it felt like this was all the control she had in her life. Another stinging sensation came across her face, another slap and again another. She knew he wouldn't stop. So even though everything in her body was telling her not to do it, her soul was screaming not to do it. She gave in, swallowed the pill and gave away the last bit of power she had left.
'Open your mouth.' She did. He searched inside her mouth with his fingers.
She knew what was going to happen now. He was going to take her again. And he did. But she wouldn't look into his eyes and this time, he didn't force her to. It was a small relief. She stared at the ceiling of his room as he was thrusting into her. Wondering why he tied her with rope. It's about the control, in everything he must have the control. His every word must be obeyed. To bind her with rope made him completely physically in control.
She was sitting on the edge on the bed, staring at the floor. She was getting used to the feeling of not being so heavy chained. It was strange. She was almost free but Sasuke had placed an iron shackle around her left ankle, so she didn't have unlimited movement. But at least she could move, unlike last time and there was more than enough chain to move into the bathroom. He thinks of everything, huh.
She thought about the events of the rest of the morning. She had gathered enough courage to watch him get changed; she stared at his naked figure and watched him put his clothes on. He could feel her watching him and he smirked. 'Like what you see, Sakura?' She just huddled even deeper into the blankets covering the bed letting out a small hum. There was no way she would ignore him, that would only make him angry. She wasn't in the position to afford him becoming angry.
'I should not have to say this. Do not leave this room. Even if you find a way to get out of that chain. If you value your life, you will not leave.'
A part of her wanted to smile, he was so matter of fact. Typical Sasuke. She knew he had threatened her life but she was happy to have a small reminder of the person who she used to love.
Her thoughts were interrupted by far away sounds. She could the movement of people. Is wasn't Sasuke, this wasn't his energy. Not Kabuto either. Maybe it was Orochimaru? She froze a bit. The voices on the other side of door became louder and louder. 'But- but- Jugo, I just want to see her. Just once. I need to know if it's true!' There was another voice too quiet for her to hear. 'Its not like I'm gonna hurt her or anything! Screw it! I'm not scared of you and I'm definitely not scared of Sasuke!'
Sound ninja! Oh crap. She remembered the last sound ninja she encountered, those were not good memories. No doubt that these will be bad characters. Just use your importance to Orochimaru as a bargaining card if they try anything.
When the door opened, the ninja who she saw was not what she had been expecting. An odd looking whitish blue haired skinny man and behind him a larger man who with golden brown hair who looked somewhat apologetic.
'Hey!' The blue haired smiled then let out a low wolf whistle. 'Dang, she is a beauty. I see what Sasuke-'
'Im very sorry about this-' the brown haired man tried to drag the blue man away.
'Jugo! Don't be so rude! We should introduce ourselves at least.' The blue hair kept staring at her intensely; definitely eyeing her up. 'I'm Suigetsu and this guy over here is Jugo. Its nice to meet ya.'
Yes he was a Sound Ninja, but she couldn't help but like this Suigetsu man. He was straight-forward and honest, she could tell he didn't waste his time with lies or double trickery.
'It is a pleasure to meet you.' Jugo was also very likeable. He seemed gentle and at the very least had manners. Manners were something which she hadn't come across too much since her capture.
'Hello. I'm Sakura.' The quiet voice escaped from her lips, it was almost angelic like.
'Sasukes girlfriend. Sorry for barging in, just wanted to see what kinda of chick he was into.'
Sakura couldn't help bursting out laughing. It was not a nice laugh but a bitter one. Girlfriend? Me? I'm nothing more than a breeding machine. Just existing to bear Uchiha children. No, there was no space for romantic notions . After she finished laughing, there was a moment of awkward silence, which she broke by saying'I'm not.'
Suigetsu and Jugo walked closer to her. She decided that she definitely liked them.
'What the hell! He has you chained!' Suigetsu shouted. 'That's messed up, man. Fucking screwed up Sasuke. You don't chain up your woman.' He looked straight at her. 'Do you want me to break it?'
'No!' She gasped. If Sasuke saw the chain was removed he would be more than furious.
'What? Oh. Ohhhh.' He let out a long whistle. 'Your into that kinda shit. Well, makes sense really, didn't think someone like Sasuke would- ow, ow!' Jugo had hit him hard.
'Please forgive his rudeness Sakura. He does not possess the most intellectual of minds.' Jugo sighed, his friend could be so embarrassing sometimes.
Suigetsu rolled his eyes.'Me... I'm not the one with a girl chained up in my room...'
It was obvious these two had no idea why she was really here. She wanted to keep it that way; she wanted to keep just a fraction of normality no matter how short. This is a good chance to get some information. Don't waste it! 'Sasuke doesn't really speak to me that much. Has he, has he mentioned anything to you?' She tried to give the most innocent look she could muster.
'Sasuke doesn't say shit to anyone. Rumours were going crazy, that a Leaf village chick was staying in his room. Wasn't sure if it was true, till I saw you.' He shrugged.
Jugo looked sad, he could tell she was being mistreated. He could see purple shades on her skin when her sleeves were slightly raised. But worse than that, he could see the sadness and pain in her eyes. What are you doing to this girl, Sasuke? He felt the need to speak for Sasuke, 'Im not sure where you stand Miss Sakura, but I know Sasuke is in love with you. He isn't the most vocal man about his emotions but he is not the type to waste time on things which do not interest him.'
Suigetsu nodded 'Yeah. It's obvious. Straight after every single mission he goes off. Always wondered where, to see you! I barely even see him around training anymore. He must be around you like a love sick puppy. Guess you could talk it obsession even. You must get bored of seeing his ugly face all the time!'
Obssessed? It was true that when she was locked up he started coming to her multiple times. She just assumed he was frustrated at the lack of success of her not falling pregnant. But she just couldn't understand why they thought he loved her. They weren't there, they haven't seen what he's done to me, how he has treated me.
'But Sakura, why are you here? I thought you was his girlfriend but if your not…' Suigetsu trailed off.
She just closed her eyes and curled into a tight ball, she wasn't going to answer that question. She still hadn't even accepted the reality of it all. If she did, then she really would become a broken person. But as cold and alone as she felt, a warm arm enclosed around her. It was Jugo, he was cuddling her, comforting her. She didn't know this man but she was desperate for any kind of comfort.
She was completely and utterly bored. It felt like hours had gone by since she had been visited by the Sound ninja. There wasn't much to do in Sasuke's room, it was very empty. He only had things useful to him and nothing else. Just like Sasuke, she sighed. Despite her boredom she looked forward to talking with Jugo and Suigetsu again. They promised they would come and visit her regularly. At least its something. And hopefully Kabuto will come back from his mission soon. He'll come and look after me again… Take me away from this room… Things weren't looking so bleak anymore; I guess Sound ninjas aren't so bad after all. All needed to do was to avoid Sasukes anger; he wouldn't attack unless he was provoked. But more importantly she had to find a way to get out of here. By talking to the Sound ninja she could start to gather information and make a well thought out escape plan. But for now… all I can do is wait…
Sasuke came into the room holding food. Sakura was surprised. He placed the food on the table on the far side of the room. 'Come.' She managed to stand and walk to the table, although she almost fell at the end quickly grabbing a chair to hold herself up. She slowly managed to turn around and sit on the chair. Sasuke sat down on the chair next to her. He opened up all the food packets, it was chicken and rice.
'Eat.' He commanded. He started to eat. She picked up her fork and started to eat too. It was strange. This was like a flashback to the past and reminded her of when they were part of team seven and were always eating meals together. There was a strange calm and she couldn't help but feel nervous around him. After a few mouthfuls, she just couldn't eat anymore. Lifting up the fork, chewing and swallowing just used too much energy.
Sasukes eyes glanced over towards her food. 'Eat more.'
'I can't.' She whispered. She was scared of how he might react.
He lifted her out of the chair onto the bed, so she was sitting upright. Already? This quickly? But he didn't do what she thought he would. He sat beside her holding the plate of food. He was feeding her, gently. She was expecting him just to shove the food into her mouth but he was waiting until she had finished each mouthful. She stared at him, he looked almost happy. There was no coldness in his eyes. There was a beautiful feeling of peace between them.
After he had finished feeding her, he came back to the bed; she was expecting to be tied up again. But this time she felt strong arms pull her, pressing her body into his body, her head laying on his muscular chest. She was confused. A couple of years ago, I would have murdered people to get to this close to Sasuke. How time changed things, how time changed people. She could hear his breathing getting heavier and heavier, he was falling asleep.
She found it much harder to sleep. It was uncomfortable being physically next to the person who had caused her so much pain. But she wouldn't move, no, she wouldn't dare wake him. But then she heard something, it was so quiet that she thought she imagined it. But no, it definitely was real.
'Sakura.' She heard it. He was whispered her name in his sleep.
Ooh. Seems like finally there might be some SasxSak romance waiting in the wings. Are you a SasxSak shipper?
I have lots of ideas swirling in my head. Not sure what direction to go in!
Thanks for reading guys :D
