I know my chapters have been really short, but I am hoping that this will be the last short chapter whilst the rest of the chapters will be long. So far this story is probably the most successful story I have ever written and I am grateful for all those who have reviewed thus far, if you are new to reading the story I am very appreciative of reviews.

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Full Summary: Being replaced is never easy, especially when you are betrayed by your most trusted friends. I have experienced this and I haven't looked back since, till now. I will share with you a tale of misfortune and betrayal all rolled into one. I will tell you how I ended up in the arms of the Ninja World's most notorious Shinobi. The Akatsuki

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Akatsuki Blossom

I felt my blood run cold and my eyes widened with pure disbelief. I shook violently as memories of my last confrontation entered my mind and how both these men were supposed to be dead. However, by some sort of twisted reality, Sasori and Deidara stood in front of me – looking deadly and powerful.

"The little girl finally realises who we are," Deidara stated in a rich voice.

"Indeed," Sasori agreed, the gruesome voice he used before had vanished.

"Haruno Sakura," repeated Deidara, a teasing smile graced his lips. I gulped and gritted my teeth

"Yes," I snapped. Deidara smirked at me and tilted his head, giving me a glimpse of the eye hidden behind his hair. An iron mechanism

"We will only give you this one chance to come quietly," Deidara said. I arched my eyebrows at him

"Come…?" I asked confused

"Akatsuki have shown an interest in you, we wish for you to leave your pathetic village and join us in our quest to supreme conquest," explained Sasori in a soft voice. My eyebrows furrowed together and I glanced at Deidara

"Interest in me…?" I emphasized "Why?" I questioned

"After our battle, Zetsu recorded all the events and how skilled you are. You're fighting abilities and stamina perked Pein-Sama's interest and has been meaning to send us to retrieve you," Sasori continued

"Our battle was nearly a whole year ago, which means that your leader has wanted to recruit me that long?" I asked

"Of course, however Pein-Sama and the rest of us rarely have anytime to recruit other members," Deidara responded, his charming voice making my blood rush.

"So what is your answer?" asked Sasori.

To join the Akatsuki

To be able to be free

To never return back to that forsaken village

To be able to get stronger

To start a new life

I thought back to the horrendous life I had back in Konoha, how my former friends attacked me for something I didn't commit. Being abandoned by my teacher and replaced by Sasuke's beloved Ayame. My parents murdered by Bandits and my cousins kidnapping. I was alone, no one cared for me.

I also thought to the life Akatsuki was offering.

A life of strength, knowledge and Supreme conquest

A life where I could be free from the burden of a village, free from those who hurt me and free from the life I want to leave behind.

"Well?" persisted Deidara

"What is your decision?" Sasori asked

Looking up at them with a new found determination I nodded curtly towards them.

"I accept."

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This should be the last short chapter but if not I apologize. Okay, please review they are much appreciated.