'til It's Gone

Chapter 03: Happy Hunting!

Karin giggled in a high-pitched voice that set Genma's ears on edge. He could stand her on most days. Okay, sometimes he could not stand her, but he swore she was doing it on purpose. When her bright red hair swung in his face he hissed. Genma looked surprised when she approached him directly and sprayed him with a bottle of something. She giggled at him and he gagged. It smelled horrible!

Glaring at her he asked, "what the hell, Karin?"

"It's my new favourite perfume! I loooove it! Don't you?" She sprayed her wrists and rubbed them together. Karin cooed and nuzzled her head into Genma's formerly pristine charcoal suit jacket. Great, now he was going to have to burn the damned thing.

Suigetsu chuckled, happy that for once it was not him she was pestering – even if this was on Sasuke-sama's orders. He frowned, Sasuke's plan was ridiculous, when Itachi found out – which he would – they were all goners. He knew that Itachi wanted Ino to himself, so why bother? It's not like they could hide it and its not like Ino was not going to tell them exactly what Sasuke did to her.

Dark eyes flashed as Genma left the building. He hadn't believed her and she had to go spray herself with that malodorous concoction! Gagging, Karin made her way to the washroom to wash her wrists and put on real perfume.

Genma took his jacket off and flung it into the back of his Mercedes. He had a restaurant to get to and a certain blond to meet for lunch. He had no time to play with Sasuke's fan girl.

They're coming for me
And then they're after you

Ino gave a moan as she felt her head pound. Seriously, this was going to be a huge hindrance to her plans. Scowling at the dark figures she felt something whoosh by her head. Blue pupils dilated in horror beneath semi-closed eyelids.

"You're awake, Ms. Yamanaka," Sasuke tipped up her head so she would look at him. Her wrists and legs were shackled together and suspended against the wall.

"H-hai…" Ino whispered, trying to clear her head. What the hell had they done to her body? Well shit, she thought, moving her fingers languidly, attempting to move her wrists. Summoning up her chakra she felt it tingle at her fingers and inside she cackled.

This must be an older cell because the newer ones were either occupied or undergoing repair. Also, the newer ones had chakra feeders so patients were usually without their beloved energy within hours to a full day.

Projecting herself outside her body Ino found that now she could think much better. Her head was cleared and the drug had no effect on her what-so-ever. Suddenly she felt a draining tug at her side and her spirit self crumpled and flew back her body.

She let out a scream. Okay, they were smarter than they gave her credit for. Then again, Sasuke probably had records to her family arsenal so she was kinda fucked.

A dark chuckle escaped Sasuke's lips, "fool. You think I wouldn't notice you leaving your body?"

There was a variation of the Shintenshin she could use to only have harm come directly to her soul, but it meant holding her breath and Ino wasn't sure how long she could sustain that for. Chakra usage and oxygen consumption often relied on each other.

"I could have taken you as my queen and worshipped you," the red eyes stared to spin dangerously, "but instead you went to HIM!" Sasuke roared and shoved her shoulders against the wall.

"What can I say," Ino grinned, "I only work with the best." Her stupid pride was getting in the way again, but it felt good to hear him – shintenshin – "DISPERSE!" Ino whispered and just as his kunai came down and slashed her face she was out of her body for a moment, holding her breath.

Taking a gasp of air she tumbled back into her body and stared wide eyed at Sasuke. "You think Itachi killed all of your clan, fool? " Ino sighed.

"Your tricks won't work on him, bitch! Stop trying to tempt him!" snarled Karin who back handed her. Feeling the blood welling up in her mouth Ino spit it out into Karin's face.

A sneer sat on Ino's face, "where's Genma?"

Suigetsu was getting antsy. If they were all gone for too long the elder Uchiha would come looking and with a vengeance. It wouldn't take him long to figure out that those wounds were done by someone with trained by Orochimaru.

"Maa, we left him for Itachi," Karin smiled flirtatiously at Sasuke.

Ino would have rolled her eyes if she was not in such a delicate position. If she could hold them off for a few more minutes she was sure that they would leave.

Juugo glared at her, "Sasuke-sama, we have to leave. Itachi-sama will be wondering about our prolonged absence."

Amused, Ino filed that information into her brain. Sasuke's subordinates calling Itachi with the honorary '-sama'? Priceless! She decided to get a lit

Taking one more jab, Sasuke ran the kunai through her shoulder and Ino flinched. Not having enough time to react to his swift throw, she howled inwardly. It took her a while to realize that they were gone and she stared at the kunai in her shoulder.

"Ibiki-sensei is going to kill me…" Ino moaned, trying not to look at the kunai sticking out of her shoulder. She contemplated using her feet to take it out, but she was neither that flexible nor that deft with her toes. Swinging her legs she frowned, maybe they were going to just leave her to bleed to death. Not that it mattered because it was clotting around the weapon.

Ino looked at it and sighed. Using her one handed seals she cast herself out of her body and frowned. Solid materials kept her soul from leaving as she could not touch them. Summoning her chakra Ino looked over the wound and tried to heal it as best she could on her spiritual self. Not being able to take out the kunai hindered her chances. Sasuke had only severed flesh and all of the nerves and major arteries and veins looked clean.

"Well damn," a rude voice interrupted her healing. As a spirit Ino was invisible, so it must have looked like her body was healing itself. "You're asleep, aren't you? Sasuke-sama told me I needed to remove the kunai lest you bleed to death, but you're already healing yourself."

Ino sighed and whispered, "kai!" Finding herself back in her body the dull ache renewed as she looked up sleepily.

Blue hair and dark eyes looked down on her. Her own blue eyes stared back in surprise. "How?"

He looked at her and pulled out the kunai viciously. Ino winced and tried not to look at the blood coming out of her shoulder. She also tried to ignore the pain long enough to listen to what he was saying.

"Sasuke knew Genma was meeting with you or would meet up with you. He just sprayed Genma with a tracking potion thing and we followed him," Suigetsu shrugged and cleaned up the blood. He patched it up just well enough. Ino glared.

"Someone will be looking for me," she said defiantly.

Suigetsu chuckled, "stubborn pig."

"Yeah, shut up water boy!"

"Don't call me that, hog."

"You know, I like you, too bad you're with Sasuke-teme."

Suigetsu's head cocked to one side as he studied her. Ino was bruised up, her hair was matted with blood and whatever was on the walls and she wore the remnants of her torn suit. "Me too. Too bad we're on opposite sides. I'd love to work with you."

"Heh, you have no idea…"

'cause we're so uninspired
so sick and tired

Uchiha Shisui sat on the floor of the great Kazahana library and was reading books about the continent. The silver haired Kaguya was sitting beside him, talking in soft tones about the continent.

Nodding, Shisui sighed, "my parents came from here. During their trip back to the main compound they were killed in a freak accident."

"Hai, my parents were too killed, but because of their greed. I was lucky to have known Kujaku-san and Ibiki-taicho," Kimimaro offered, unsure if Shisui's version was correct or doctored. Often, such things were fabricated so that other continents were unsure of the internal affairs of it.

"I was told that Ino-san was supposed to see me this afternoon before dinner," Shisui said, wondering when he would see the mysterious blonde.

"Ino-san said she would be back around then, I'm sure it is nothing…" Kimimaro offered in response.

Ibiki sat drinking tea in the gallery up stairs so he could keep an eye on the Uchiha. Usually they weren't so untrusting, but Reno knew nothing of Ino's past and how this Uchiha should not be here. He snarled, he looked nothing like the one he had known of.

Frowning, Ibiki considered the possibilities. The other Uchiha Shisui had been quite a bit older. Maybe in his late teens, and that was then. Names were common among clans and there had been many a 'Fugaku' in the clan. But shouldn't Itachi settled that matter when he killed the clan? Shaking his head Ibiki wanted to understand this mystery.

Did what I could just to survive
Couldn't believe this was my life

Neji sat across from Hidan who was lazily picking out his nails. Dinner was supposed to have been served an hour ago, but Ino had not returned. The Hyuuga was starting to feel restless and was starting to shift, annoyed at the delay.

"Rouga-san, where's Ino?" Neji asked. His tone was deep and intimidating. The other man shook his head in response. Ino had been missing since going on her lunch date with Genma. Rouga Nadare was a native to Yuki no Kuni and one of the special operatives who had been brainwashed during the last emperor's reign.

Standing quickly Neji picked up his cell phone, "Ibiki? Where the hell is Ino?"

"I'm sure she can take care of herself, she's probably just late."

"Ino is never late for dinner and if she was she'd probably call first," the dark haired man started pacing. Ibiki thought about it. Ino was a big girl, but usually she checked in with them if there was a change in plans. Damn that Hyuuga for making him worry.

"Phone her and then get back to me."

Neji barked to Nadare, "Phone Ino." Obediently he pressed speed dial '8' on his phone and waited. It went straight to voicemail signifying that her phone was off.

Nadare shook his head and Neji called, "Ibiki, her phone's off. Activate the GPS signal." He turned and walked over to the projector and turned it on. Pulling up the coordinates he scowled. Ino's phone was still on her person in the Uchiwa Inc building.

The Hyuuga turned to both Nadare and Hidan, "I have a mission for you."

Grinning Hidan reminded him of a school girl. Rolling his eyes at the Jashinist he addressed Nadare first. "Go get Kimimaro and tell him to come down here right away. Then you'll be let off."

Once Nadare had gone he turned to Hidan. Knowing the grey-haired man there was a lot of work to be done. Kimimaro's ghostly silhouette appeared in the doorway and he gave a polite bow to Hidan. The older man gave a snort, "okay, please."

A female figure rushed through the door just as Hidan got up to leave, "what happened to Ino?!" Her pouty lips and dark eyes were wild.

"Calm down, Kujaku, there is nothing you can do. Its better if you just sleep," Neji soothed and he put a hand on her shoulder. The dark haired girl slumped and threw herself into a chair. Kujaku had dark hair with dyed bangs that distinguished her from others. She had an affinity for wind and had extensive knowledge of weapons.

Hidan grinned at her wickedly, "Yeah, calm the fuck down woman. We'll get Ino back for sure. Those Uchiha fuckers are being assholes again."


AN: I know, I'm sooooo late... And I haven't solved the Shisui conundrum. Well, in the next chapter or maybe two it'll unravel.