Alright, so this chapter might be a little short, or maybe it won't, you'll have to see. So the first half will be a filler of sorts, getting to know Sakura and Hinata's feelings and all, and the latter half will be more exciting because…-drumroll please- They join the Akatsuki! Ok, about that, Sasori is still alive (Because the Sakura vs Sasori thing hasn't happened yet) and Tobi is here too! You'll also get to see who our two favourite kunoichis get paired up with, you'll be surprised to whom Hinata is with. –snicker- Anywho, on with the show!
Disclaimer- The name is Kishimoto. Not.
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Sakura and Hinata ran. They ran for days without stopping, their adrenaline the only thing keeping them going but even that wore off soon and they grew tired.
"Let's take a rest. We passed the Fire border two days ago, so we should be safe." Sakura told Hinata.
"Yeah, okay…" She replied softly.
They spotted a river a few meters west of where they were, so they walked over to it and set up a small camp near the water's edge. First they each took a long drink from the river and then filled the extra canteens that they had brought along.
"How about some fish?" Sakura asked while taking a out a kunai.
Hinata made a noise of agreement as she set up a fire.
Sakura nodded then turned her attention to the fish swimming about in the water. She readied her kunai in front of her when she saw a large school of them in her range. Drawing it back slightly, she threw the kunai into the water and impaled two fish at once, and pulled them out of the water. She hurriedly stuck her thumb to each of the fish's mouths and broke their backs, not wanting them to suffer a death by suffocation.
"I hate doing that…" She mumbled to herself as she walked over to Hinata.
"It had to be done."
She sat down next to Hinata on the soft grass and laid the two fish down on the metal tray that was hovering over the fire.
Sakura was entranced by the dancing orange flames, thoughts running wild her brain.
'After all that I've done for the damn village, they just kick me out!? It wasn't even that big of a deal!' She thought angrily.
'That damned Sasuke and Ino pig deserved it!
'What am I going to do? I won't be able to see any of my friends ever again.' She thought sadly, images of Naruto, Gaara, Kiba, Lee, Temari and Kankuro flashing before her eyes. It made her want to cry. She was so racked up in emotions that she almost didn't hear Hinata's soft voice.
"I can't believe we're really missing nins."
"Un. It pisses me off, stupid Konoha." Sakura said bitterly. (A/N Just for those who don't know, 'Un' means 'Yeah' in Japanese.)
"I agree. However, it's kind of a good thing this happened…" Hinata said sadly.
"Huh? How so?"
"Oto-sama was planning on disowning me." She replied with a sad smile.
"Damn Hyuugas." Sakura ground out under her breath.
Sakura wrapped her arms around the raven haired girl, Hinata doing the same to the rosette. They stayed liked that for a while, comforting each other.
"Ne Saku-chan, where are we going anyway?" Hinata asked.
Sakura blinked. "I have no idea. Tea Country is just east of this spot, maybe we should head there?"
"Sounds good, we should leave in the morning then."
They had finished eating their fish a few minutes later and decided it was time they both to a rest. Hinata got up first and set up traps at a twenty meter radius, coming back ten minutes later.
"I've set the traps." Hinata said, crawling into the tent next to Sakura.
"Good. Now let's get some sleep."
And so they did. They stayed close to each other, staying in a peaceful yet light sleep.
That was it. They were missing nin. All they had was each other, they were all alone.
The next morning Sakura was the first one to awaken. She stared up at the sky, the sun was halfway up. She guessed it was around 8:30 or 9:00.
Hinata yawned and stretched.
"Saku-chan? Good morning." She said as she rubbed her eye sleepily.
"Good morning. How did you sleep?"
"Pretty well, actually. Much better than I have for weeks."
"That's good." Sakura replied with a smile.
"We should get ready."
Sakura nodded her head in agreement.
They both packed up their futons and supplies and stuffed them into their bags. Then they started to take the tent down. Once the tent was put away, they sat down had some of the extra rations Hinata had stolen from the Hyuuga compound.
Sakura's gaze drifted down to her stomach. There was still a small bloodstain on her white tank top. Then she remembered the shopping spree. She smiled at the memory, it seemed like yesterday. She pulled out the scroll that had said content in it and rummaged around for a new set of clothes.
Sakura didn't mind changing in front of Hinata. She was like a sister to her, and it didn't bother either of them.
From inside she pulled out a red mini dress. It was a tube top style with fishnet on the hem, the dress itself coming down to her mid thigh. On the left side of the dress near the bottom the Haruno clan symbol was embroidered in white. Then she pulled out some black ninja boots that ended at just above her knee. Lastly she pulled on some wrist length fingerless fishnet gloves.
She then stood up and pulled her hair out of its long ponytail and fluffed her cotton candy locks.
She looked at Hinata with a smirk and a determined look in her eye. Hinata in turn gave stared at her with a strange look.
"Um, what is it Saku-chan?" She asked somewhat nervously.
"Hina-chan, let's be the greatest missing nins ever!" She cheered but then continued darkly "and take our revenge on Konoha." Sakura said, feeling a maniacal Shion Sonozaki laugh coming on.
Hinata sweat dropped. "I'm all for that I guess, but it seems like you had a change of heart quite fast." She said, the latter half deadpanned.
"Un, I tend to do that sometimes." She stated as-a-matter-of-factly.
"Riiight. Anyway let's head to Tea Country before we are found."
"Hai, Hinata-sama! Please lead the way!" She cheered sweetly.
"Okay, that was just disturbing." Hinata said putting her backpack on and jumped on a near by branch, Sakura in tow.
They were gliding from tree to tree ever so gracefully. Hinata had somehow moved behind Sakura, but decided that it was good she was going at a slower pace; she wanted to enjoy the summer breeze.
Her enjoyment was abruptly interrupted when a whip of pink hair smacked her in the face, some going down her throat. She hacked and sputtered, trying to get some air. After her terrible ordeal was over, she called rather annoyed to Sakura.
"Ne, doesn't that bug you?"
"Hm? What do you mean?" Sakura asked, looking over her shoulder.
"Your hair. It's so long, doesn't it bother you?"
She shook her head. "Not really. It's not very thick so its not in the way, but if does get in the way I just tie it back."
"Ah." Hinata replied. "And your bangs?"
"Nope. Except for when I'm reading or working on a patient, then I just pin them back."
Hinata just nodded and moved up next to Sakura.
"How far away from the border are we?"
"Hina-chan you should know."
"I have an idea, but you're better with judgment than I am."
"How long do you think?" Sakura questioned.
"A few minutes, five at the most."
"I got that too." She said, patting Hinata on the head.
She blushed and laughed but stopped when they sensed a familiar chakra signature. They both looked at each other, Kakashi. They jumped down into a bush and stayed quite.
'What the hell is he doing here?' Sakura thought.
"I could have sworn they were here." They heard his voice say, as he turned around, no longer facing them.
They took the chance to get the hell out of there. They took off like rockets from their destination, but made sure not to make a sound.
'Was he trying to capture us?' They both thought.
They ran for what seemed like years, they were so deep in their own thoughts that they didn't even notice the fact that they had run for a week and a half without stopping. Their adrenaline was the only thing keeping them going.
Sakura had broken the silence when she saw a cave up ahead. "Hina-chan, theres a cave up ahead. Let's stop there." She said softly, voice straining slightly. Hinata nodded in agreement as she dropped to the ground. Hinata walked up to the cave, Sakura following behind.
The cave was pretty spacious and relatively dry. They migrated to the back of the cave and sat down. Sakura lit a fire with a jutsu, believing it was a safe distance to use chakra.
Hinata sighed. "Where are we?"
"Middle of nowhere. But if we keep going west, we'll reach Kiri in a month."
"A month?" She breathed. "Is there any closer?"
"No, unfortunately." Sakura replied. "We made a stupid mistake. We ran blind."
"Mmm."
Then Hinata grinned, receiving a questioning look from Sakura.
"Then let's go to Kiri!" She half yelled, half cheered.
Sakura grinned too and nodded.
"Un, let's do it!"
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They stayed there in the cave for a day and a half, resting up for their big journey.
The evening of the second day was when they left. They jumped into the night like ghosts, never making a sound and remained unseen. They agreed that they would run in intervals. Run for five days, and rest for two and a half. They were to do this for the rest of the journey.
They had stopped on one of their breaks to asses the situation. Sitting down across from Hinata, Sakura began.
"Alright, we made good time. We should reach the Kiri border in a week."
Hinata sighed in relief.
"We should leave tomorrow, rest up well."
Hinata nodded as she made her way to her futon, as did Sakura.
Sakura yawned sleepily. "Good night, Hina-chan."
Sakura smiled as she lay down. Hinata was already asleep.
The next morning they packed up their stuff and cleaned up any traces they could've left.
"You ready, Saku-chan?"
"Un, let's go."
They jumped up onto the nearest branch and headed north. They were in for a long journey, and I don't mean to Kiri.
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The two girls had been running for three days, their destination getting closer.
It was around noon when Hinata sensed something. She glanced over at Sakura who in turn stared at her. She sensed it too.
Sakura motioned to the ground with her eyes, Hinata's following.
'The ground?' Hinata thought.
Suddenly vines shot up through the earth and tried to wrap around the girls' ankles.
They dodged them with little difficulty. Each jumped high onto their own branch, intrigued when something green and spiky started to appear from the grass.
Their eyes widened when a plant man appeared. He had a two-toned body with a Venus flytrap looking thing around his body. He also wore a black cloak with red clouds decorating it.
"Akatsuki!" Sakura and Hinata yelled in unison.
Then the strange man started to speak.
"I have not come here to fight. Our leader wishes to speak with you." He stated.
He spoke in two voices, which spiked the girls' interests.
They both just stood there, contemplating what the guy had just said.
"Well?" The black half of him said, quite rudely.
They glanced each others way and gave a slight nod. They jumped down beside the man and they started to run in the opposite direction of Kiri.
They ran for six days without stopping. Both Sakura and Hinata were exhausted, but they didn't dare complain. They did not want to provoke the Akatsuki member; they didn't have the energy to fight.
Sakura, though did have the energy to talk.
"Uh…excuse me sir, but what's your name and where are you taking us?" Sakura asked with as much politeness as she could muster.
The man just glanced over his shoulder at Sakura, and then turned his attention back to the forest in front of him. There was a few minutes of silence, Sakura not daring to ask a second time. But then he spoke.
"I am Zetsu. I am taking you to the Akatsuki base in Ame." Zetsu replied in quiet, but deep voice.
"Oh." She replied. Not the most clever reply to an S-class criminal, but there it was.
"Zetsu-san…why are you taking us there?" Hinata asked, though she clearly knew the reason why.
"You'll see when we get there."
They didn't speak for the rest of the trip. They were to afraid to provoke him, they didn't have nearly enough energy to fight him, even if they did have the energy, they'd have a hard time.
They ran for a few more days, still without stopping. Just when they thought they were at their limit, the air around them changed. It had become damper and more cold, they must be very near to Ame.
'I've never been to Ame before…' Sakura pondered to herself.
'Un! This'll be great chapter to our new life!' Inner cheered.
'Oh wow, welcome back. You didn't show up for a while, I thought you had finally gone away.'
'Nope!'
'Good! I missed you to bits!'Sakura replied sarcastically.
'Oh you're cruel!' Inner sobbed.
'Pfft.'
She was pulled from her argument with inner when she felt wetness hit the top of her head and face. She looked up, rain.
'So we've made it to Ame huh?' Sakura smirked to herself. She couldn't help but feel a little more nervous.
"Would you two like to stop for a minute?" Zetsu asked in a strangely nice tone.
Hinata gaped slightly. "Um, yes please. Just a quick one, thank you."
They actually did stop for exactly one minute, but it was enough for them to feel more relaxed and more energized.
'He stopped for EXACTLY one minute…' She thought and mentally sweat dropped.
"We'll be at the base in an hour." Zetsu said, only this time in a deeper more impatient voice.
'Two voices?' Hinata thought. 'How strange.'
They continues in silence, Sakura and Hinata giving each other reassuring looks every so often. They entered town a short while later. Even though there was an Akatsuki running through their streets, people didn't even pay any attention to him. The ones that did pay attention smiled at him, some even bowed!
'What the hell?' The kunoichis thought.
They were nearing the base, Sakura thought. What they saw made them feel uneasy, a huge metal and steel skyscraper looking building. It looked menacing and it looked like it could puncture the sky.
'That's definitely the base…' They both thought.
They approached a huge steel door that had to be at least 40 feet tall. Zetsu lifted his hand up to the door. The girls watched in amazement when the ring on his finger and the seal on the door started to glow. Miraculously, the door opened. Zetsu stepped inside and motioned for the girls to follow.
The girls followed closely behind him, but not close enough to invade his personal space. They stayed even closer together, having each other there for support.
They rounded the long cold hallways for what seemed like an eternity, when they finally approached a huge wooden door.
Zetsu went up to it and knocked on it.
"Leader-sama, I've brought them."
After a few seconds of silence a deep voice was heard.
"Enter."
The door opened slowly, and creaked loudly, adding to the already creepy mood.
Zetsu motioned for them to go in. They slowly walked over the threshold into the leader's office, the door closing loudly behind them. Then they slowly approached the leader, heads bowed for good measure.
"Haruno Sakura. Apprentice to the Slug Princess Tsunade and renowned medic." He said, voice emotionless. Sakura nodded.
"Hyuuga Hinata. Heir to the Hyuuga clan and user of the Byakugan." He continued. Hinata, too nodded.
"I am not one to beat around the bush. Due to your abilities I am offering you a place in the Akatsuki."
Both gaped. They knew that was what they were here for, but they were still unprepared for the words.
Sakura turned to Hinata. Sakura used her telekinesis jutsu and entered Hinata's mind.
'Hina-chan, what should we do? If we don't join, they'll kill us.'
'I know Saku-chan. But you said that we should be great missing nins, so heres that chance.'
'You're right. Let's do it. Let's join the Akatsuki!' Sakura cheered. (A/N Hinata can use the Telekinesis jutsu too.)
Both nodded at each other and turned back to the leader.
"We accept. We'll join your organization, but only on one condition." Hinata told the leader, her voice not faltering once.
The leader smirked. "Oh? And what would that be?"
"We will capture any Bijuu, except for the Kyuubi and Shukaku." Sakura continued.
"I would have agreed nonetheless, however our organization is no longer after the Bijuu-Jinchuuriki."
Hinata and Sakura gasped. They weren't expecting that.
"Oh. Well, that's good then…" Hinata said, feeling the air getting awkward.
"Other than that, do you accept?" Pein asked them, his ringed eyes piercing into their very souls.
They both stood tall and nodded. "Hai, we accept." The girls said in unison.
"Very well then, welcome to the Akatsuki."
At that very moment, the girls felt overjoyed as a gorgeous blue haired woman approached them, handing them two rings.
Sakura's was a deep purple that seemed to grow light in the light. It had the kanji symbol for bravery.
Hinata's was a stunning ice blue colour that looked like a crystal. Hers having the kanji symbol for pride.
Suddenly a 'pop' was heard and a huge cloud of smoke appeared around Sakura's hand. At Sakura's feet was a small fluffy calico cat. Sakura sweat dropped.
"Uh…um…this is my cat Nikki." She said sheepishly.
"I also have a pet." Hinata said, holding up Shizuka.
"Uh-huh…"Pein said standing up from behind a desk and walking over to a door on the opposite wall, opening it and walking inside, closing it softly behind him.
Both girls hugged their pets close, fearing for the poor things lives. They were then relieved when they heard a muffled 'Oh my Kami they are so cute!'
The stoic man came out seconds later, his emotionless face put back in its place. He calmly sat back in his chair, sighed, and stared the girls.
'Who knew a terrifying S-class criminal, leader of the infamous Akatsuki would have a soft spot for fuzzy animals.' They both thought and sweat dropped.
"I'll allow you to keep them, however you are to keep them from causing trouble and destroying my base."
They bowed as lowly as they could. "Thank you so very much, Leader-sama." He nodded.
"As you know, all of our members have coloured nails." He said, taking out a rack of nail polish. "You will have a coloured nails as well, you may choose your own colour."
Hinata and Sakura approached the rack and fingered the bottles. Sakura chose a glossy black where HInata chose a royal blue. They started applying the cold semi-liquid to their nails, the polish instantly drying. They took their rings and slipped them on.
"You two will have to share a room until we are able to get you your own." He mentioned, the girls paying very close attention to his every word.
"Your cloaks will be delivered to your room in a few days. Here will be your escorts for the day." He said, pointing behind them.
Sakura turned and squeaked. "Ohmykamihotguys!" She squealed, instantly covering her mouth and blushed.
Pein and Hinata sweat dropped. "Anyway," Pein continued "This is Hidan, Deidara and Itachi. They will show you around until I can assign you partners."
"Hai." They both said, Sakura still flustered over her embarrassing outburst.
"You are dismissed." He said.
The two girls turned to a smirking guy, a blushing blonde, and a stoic Uchiha.
'Great. Another one.' Sakura thought sarcastically.
"Uh, hello. I'm Haruno Sakura." She said, giving a small wave.
Hinata walked up beside her and bowed politely. "Hyuuga Hinata."
"Welcome to the Akatsuki, girls, un." The blonde said "I'm Deidara,un." He said holding out his hand and smiling sweetly. The girls took it gracefully.
"I'm fucking Hidan." The guy with the violet eyes said.
"Hn. Itachi." The Uchiha said. 'Same vocabulary too.' Sakura said to herself.
"Nice to meet you guys." Sakura said.
Itachi turned to Sakura. "So you killed my little brother?" He asked, with the slightest hint of sadness in his voice. (A/N I know the whole reason why Itachi killed the clan, just so you know.)
"Un, you're welcome." She replied deadpanned.
"Hah!" Deidara laughed.
"Fucking great!" Hidan said laughing, too.
"Get the hell out of my office!" Pein yelled.
They all scurried out of there like rats off a burning ship. They walked around the base together, the boys pointing out important rooms along the way.
Deidara felt holes being bored into his back. He turned his head and saw that Hinata was staring intently at him.
"Ok, what is it?" Deidara asked, slightly annoyed and creepd out.
"Ino." Was all she said as Sakura started laughing her ass off.
"H-h-he does look like Ino!" Sakura said, trying to stifle her laughter.
"What the hell, un?"
"It was the girl I murdered." Hinata stated.
"G-girl!?" He stammered.
"You could be her twin." She continued.
"Hah! Fucking pansy looks like a chick!" Hidan yelled, followed by a riot of laughter.
Sakura patted Deidara on the back. "Don't worry about it Deidara-san." She said inbetween giggles.
"Whatever, un."
They walked around for about a half an hour, talking and getting to know each other. They had just finished grabbing something to eat from the kitchen and headed to the dormitory area. They headed down to the last room at the end off the hall. They opened the door and someone jumped out.
"Tobi wanted to surprise the pretty girls! Tobi welcomes the pretty girls to the Akatsuki!" He yelled happily while dancing around.
Sakura and Hinata stared at the man called Tobi in silence for a few minutes, the masked man stopping and staring at the girls, getting a little afraid.
"Kyaaaa! He's so cute!!" They squealed loudly, latching themselves onto the unsuspecting man.
"Tobi loves you!"
"Kya~aaa!"
"What the hell? He captures their fucking hearts just like fucking that?" Hidan half growled.
"Tobi!" Deidara twitched.
"Don't hurt Tobi, Deidara-senpai!"
"Deidara-san!" The two gasped, holding Tobi protectively.
"Whatever, un." Deidara said handing them a map of the base. "Rest up, you'll be assigned a partner later today."
"Thanks." Sakura said, taking the map.
Hidan, Itachi and Deidara left, leaving Tobi alone with the two girls.
"Tobi has to go. Can Tobi have the pretty girl's names?"
"Sakura."
"Hinata."
"Okay! Bye Sakura-chan and Hinata-chan!" He yelled while running down the hall.
"Bye Tobi-kun!" They yelled back.
Hinata and Sakura went into their room. It was gorgeously decorated. It had two queen sized beds, one on two of the walls. One had black silk sheets, whereas the other had red silk sheets. The walls were painted a glossy black, and the floor was covered in a slightly fuzzy red carpet. There was a huge window on the opposite wall that had thick black curtains, the window leading out into a stone balcony. The walls were covered in a variety of beautiful paintings, and the doors were painted a crimson red. Beside each bed was a working desk. On the wall they were standing on there was an empty bookshelf and two empty walk in closets. Hinata spotted a door near the window, so she decided to go inside. The room led into a huge bathroom, causing Hinata to gasp slightly. It was almost as big as their room. Further down was another door, the other door lead to a huge walk in shower. It wasn't as big as the bathroom, but it was still big. It was definitely more luxurious than anything she'd ever had at the Hyuuga household.
Hinata walked back through the doors and saw that Sakura had already claimed the black sheeted bed, her cat laying on one of the dozens of red and black pillows. Sakura was rolling around on the sheets and was giggling.
"Saku-chan, what're you doing?" Hinata asked with an eyebrow raised.
Sakura shot up and sat very lady like on the edge of the bed. "Nothing." Hinata sweat dropped.
"Wasn't this a great idea Hina-chan?" Sakura asked grinning.
"I have to admit, this is pretty fantastic." Hinata replied.
"I'm going to take a shower." Sakura said, pulling out her storage scroll.
"Me too."
"Huh?"
"There's two." Hinata said, deadpanned.
"Oh. Hehe."
Sakura poured the contents of the scroll onto her bed and scrounged around in the various items for a new outfit. She pulled out a black corset with a silver middle column (A/N The part where the bodice/strings are.) and small black ruffles on the bottom. She then pulled out a matching mid thigh length black boho skirt that had loose pleats on it and a thin silver stripe running along the bottom. She then pulled out a black leather choker than has a sterling silver pentagram hanging from a single sterling silver chain. Lastly she pulled out some black high heeled ankle boots and some towels. She took the items and made her way to the walk in shower.
Hinata laughed at her friend running to the shower. She also rummaged through her belongings to find a new outfit. First she pulled out some baggy black denim capris and a studded belt. Then she pulled out a black leather vest that exposed most of her back and her midriff. She then pulled out some studded wrist cuffs and some black converse and some towels and hit the bathroom.
A little over a half an hour later the girls came out of the bathroom all squeaky clean and looking great in their outfits.
"Hm. I never knew you were so busty Saku-chan." Hinata observed, staring at her chest.
"S-shut up!" She stuttered blushing and covering her chest with her arms. "I'm not the only one." Sakura retorted evilly, fondling Hinata's breasts.
"K-k-knock it off!" Hinata yelled while half laughing. "I-it tickles!" Sakura stopped. They were on the floor laughing their asses off, when a knock came at their door.
They both Eep'd at the sudden sound and stood up straight.
Sakura was the first to recover. She walked over to the door and opened it. A red haired man that looked strikingly similar to Gaara was standing outside their door, looking very impatient.
"Hello. Do you need something?"
"Leader-sama wishes to see you. Follow me." He said quite rudely.
"Okay. Hina-chan let's go."
Hinata ran up to Sakura's side. She glanced up to the red haired man and blushed.
'Damn, he's hot.' Hinata thought.
He sensed her staring and gave her a half glare. "What?'
Hinata's blushed deepened. "What's your name?"
"Sasori." He said.
She nodded and followed Sasori down the winding corridors. Sakura nudged Hinata and whispered in her ear. "You're hot for him, aren't you?"
"D-don't be ridiculous!" She whispered back, a blush instantly staining her porcelain features once again.
Sakura smirk deepened. "Whatever you say." She whispered, standing up straight again.
She used her telekinesis jutsu thought to say something.
'Hina-chan, I'm proud of you, you didn't stutter at all today.'
'Un, I though since that I'm an Akatsuki member, I should stop the shyness. It's not getting me anywhere.'
They smiled at each other and returned their gaze to what was in front of them.
They reached the Leader's door and Sasori knocked on it.
"Who?"
"Sasori." He replied, slightly annoyed.
Sasori pushed open the door and walked inside, the girls following. Sasori walked across the room and sat beside Deidara.
"Hi Sakura-san, Hinata-san." Deidara said, smiling and waving.
"Hello Deidara-san." They replied back, returning a small wave.
Sakura glanced to her left and saw Hidan and some guy with purple and green eyes.
They walked up to Pein's desk and bowed.
"Hai, Leader-sama?"
"I've decided with who you are to be partnered with."
"Hai."
"Sakura, you are to be partnered with Hidan. Hinata you are to be partnered with Kakuzu." (OMG!)
Hidan and Kakuzu walked up to the girls.
"Looks like we're working together, bitch." Hidan said, smiling.
Sakura twitched. "Who the hell are you calling a bitch?" She said angrily, cracking her knuckles.
"No fighting in my office!" Pein snapped.
Hinata turned to Kakuzu and smiled.
"Yoroshiku, Kakuzu-san." She chirped.
Kakuzu just nodded, but Hinata's smile didn't falter.
"You and your partner are to stick with and protect each other on mission. You are to get along as well. Any questions?" Pein asked.
"No." They both said.
"Then, tomorrow at breakfast I will introduce you to the other members of the Akatsuki. Get some rest for tonight, you've had a long trip. You are dismissed."
The girls bowed and walked out of the room. 'Wow, he seemed like he actually meant for us to be well.' Sakura thought. 'He must really care for his members.' They made their way down back to their own room. They broke through the door, not literally of course. They didn't realize how tired they actually were. They collapsed onto their beds, the slept that night in their clothes, not caring though. They felt good.
For some strange reason, sleeping in those comfortable beds, they felt at peace. Deep in their hearts they knew they made the right decision.
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Whew! This was way longer than I had expected. Did you like this chapter? Do you think that Hinata was too quick to think Sasori was attractive? Please, again give me any constructive criticism, thoughts, ideas, corrections and blah blah blah that you may have! Next chapter might be a little late because I don't know how to but the idea together. Anyways please R&R! Thanks!
Authors Note- The tattoo Sakura has (refer to chapter 1/prologue) is incorrect. That one is from another story. Hers is the alchemic sign for Mercury and her twin sister (who will appear in later chapters) has the alchemic sign for Pluto. If you don't know what they look like, look them up. Also The circle part on Sakura's tattoo is more of a heart shape than a circle.