Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the characters

A/N: Sorry everyone, I had to come up with better connections of how to piece this part with the story to help keep everything running smoothly. A warning to my readers. This is where the rated M part comes into play due to language, graphic detailing, and attempted rape. It's very crucial to the story and helps give a good reason why Sakura deserves the role of the main character in my fanfic…

Sakura: That's right :D

KIVA: ~*GASP*~ Sakura?! You're real? And you're talking to me?

Sakura: Get a hold of yourself KIVA, or else your readers are going to think you've gone psycho, now get back to the story.

KIVA: Fine, fine, but then again, who says I haven't already gone psycho (~o_O~)

Sakura:!

Chapter 4- The spindle

'Why? Why? Why? Why? WHY?!'

Was the one word running through Sakura's head as she ran through streets and alleys, and after stepping on so many rocks because she kicked off her heels to run faster, she took to the roof tops until she was out of breath and gasping for air from the run as well as the effort of fighting back tears. Ears pounding with her heart giving a shattering echo as her mind refused to stop playing the memory over and over again with that slut and Sasuke.

'I just want to forget.' Thought Sakura as she kicked down her own door, splitting it into random pieces and stepping over them as she grabbed onto the couch for support as another flash of the fake her was grinding all over Sasuke.

'Just let me forget.' From the couch she made it to the hallway as she passed photos hanging on the walls of her and her friends, her with her parents when she graduated making jounin, tears falling from her eyes as another flash came in her mind when she was surrounded by most of the village in the bar when she called out the fake her and that girl pulled down the henge.

'Forget. That's all I want to do is forget. Just let me forget about everything.' As Sakura made it to her bedroom and shut the door behind her and leaned her back against the door as her knees gave way and she sunk slowly to the floor. Eyes glazed over with endless tears, breath ragged and labored with soft sobs as she looked over her room, she hadn't even finished packing to go to her new apartment yet as boxes and bags cluttered her room. Medical scrolls laid out all over the bed as she would usually crash out on the couch if she ever made it home from her long shifts in the hospital. A pile of clothes and open drawers as she could see herself having been looking for the perfect outfit to wear for tonight, only to be…

'NO, I need to forget about him. Why would I ever think, why did I ever hope that I'd stand a chance of being with Sasuke? He didn't even fight her off when she kissed him. They must have done it to embarrass me. To make a joke of me.' Screamed Sakura in her head as she grabbed it with both hands, trying to squeeze the pain and memories that were still so fresh in her mind, and her thoughts were like grains of salt on her open wounds.

'Or Sasuke wanted to come back and show that he can have everything his way.' Replied inner Sakura who had been silent this whole time, letting her real self try and deal with her pain. But now it had gone too far, and her inner self knew she had to stop her from burying herself into a hole of no return.

*Knock-knock-knock-knock*

Sakura was a little surprised at the sudden sound against her back and the images of Naruto or Ino ran past her eyes thinking it might be one of them on the other side of the door. Naruto would be too hyper and wouldn't be the best one to confide in about her sudden heartbreak, mostly because she wanted to seem stronger in front of him, and if he knew how much she would be hurting, he'd probably make some outlandish promise about beating Sasuke to a pulp. Ino wouldn't be any better because she'd probably just try to take her on a shopping spree, get another make-over, and then hook up with anyone she could find to try and make her feel better and Sasuke jealous.

"Sakura? I'm sorry to bother you, but it's me Shizune. Lady Tsunade needs to have a word with you."

Letting out a sigh of relief and then swallowing to moisten her mouth and throat, she let out a raspy "I'll be right over Shizune, please allow me to prepare myself."

Sakura was glad that Shizune left without another word, she wasn't ready to talk about anything at the moment. Off came the dress that Sakura felt so beautiful in only hours ago, now it was just an ugly reminder, shaking her head to stop her before another series of flashbacks would cripple her again, she takes one of her kunai and without looking shreds the lingerie that Ino had given her off her body, not wanting to look at the remains she just kicks them under the bed and rids her face of all make up and jewelry, with not enough time to jump in the shower Sakura quickly changes into her ANBU uniform and after strapping in quick supplies and sealing a few extra things in her scrolls that she carried, she figured if it was a mission call, it would be better if she got out of the village as soon as possible. Double checking everything and grabbing her new ANBU mask that was given to her upon induction to the next rank she looks at the animal that they had decided to give her. A panther. Both insanely strong and one of the most intelligent of the big cats, Sakura was grateful that her mentor the Lady Tsunade held such a high regard for her student. Placing the mask over her face and then stepping over the remains of her door she takes off to the Hokage tower.

(An hour later)

Sakura takes off into the trees while tucking a scroll into her back pouch and focused on the mission ahead, replays the meeting with the 5th Hokage in her head.

-Flashback-

Sakura walks into the Hokage's office wearing her ANBU mask and is grateful that she has it on to hide the slight pink in her eyes from the tears she shed earlier, but on her way over she managed to control her emotions and came before Lady Tsunade ready and determined to be professional in front of her.

'Lady Tsunade, you summoned for me?'

'Yes Sakura. I believe we shouldn't have to put you on hold of taking missions anymore. The one I am about to send you on, though simple, still requires a ANBU Shinobi that was requested by name from the employer of this mission.'

'Who and what pray-tell is my mission for Lady Tsunade?'

'The 6th Kazekage, Gaara of the Sand has asked that you accompany him and his siblings on an escort misson to handle some business amongst the other Kages of the Hidden Villages. Thankfully I do not need to attend due to the personal matters of arranging the paperwork needed for our new citizens and such.' Trailed off Tsunade not wanting to get more into detail to bring up such fresh memories of what had just happened a few hours ago at the bar. After Sakura had stormed out Tsunade got to work right away on creating a mission to get Sakura out of the village to help her save face and embarrassment. Tsunade knew that her young protégé still had a soft spot for the young Uchiha and for this to happen, she couldn't just ignore Sakura's feeling and state of mind. Not when she was like a daughter to her.

-End Flashback-

Going full speed to Suna, Sakura had a small smile form under her mask as she knew why Gaara would ask for her to accompany him, Temari, and Kankuro to go anywhere. Temari once told Sakura that although he tries to hide it, he enjoys Sakura's company more than the visits he gets every now and then from Naruto. Mostly because when Gaara knows that Sakura stays the night he can enjoy a peaceful sleep, but even better, the first night it happened, Temari was worried something happened to Gaara when it was even more unusually quiet in his room. So opening it just a crack and checking on her younger brother, the former jinchuriki for the sand demon, was smirking in his sleep and with a sigh, "Sakura" had escaped from his lips.

Upon remembering that Sakura new that Gaara could always depend on her to give proper medical treatment and peace whenever she was needed. After 7 hours straight of running through the trees, Sakura figured it was enough time to at least stop for a quick bite and a small nap, seeing as to how she had been going nonstop since she left the village and hadn't slept in over 50 hours, minus the 3 min nap she had taken when she took the elevator from her office to the lobby to leave her shift.

Running her hands through her hair to pull it back she felt as it was instantly stuck in tangles of hair sprayed hair and came to find she caught random leaves and twigs in the process of her flight.

"Ugh, can this night get any worse?" sighed Sakura as she leapt over to the nearest river where she lit a small fire to warm some tea while she began to undress to just her underwear and sports bra, careful to hide her ANBU mask, headband and shinobi supplies in a nearby tree trunk so as to not be spotted easily by unfriendly ninja who could happen to pass by.

'Well, a stray forest creature could steal your clothes, or a fish could swim by and jump in your bra, or you could be secretly watched this very moment by some pervert who love to watch women bathe in the stream.' Replied Inner Sakura who finally decided it was time to try and lighten the mood that had gotten too boring and depressing within her mindscape of memories.

'Well I wasn't considering any of that until you had to bring it up now, thanks so much.' Thought Outer Sakura with a frown on her face as she grabbed some shampoo and made way to the stream to at least clean her hair. Having left so quickly from her apartment to go to the Hokage's tower, and then need to leave the village in haste didn't exactly leave much time for Sakura to wash the rest of herself up.

After adjusting to the temperature of the river, Sakura had just begun to wet her hair when she thought she heard some footsteps coming out from the forest. Chiding herself because of her recklessness of forgetting to bring a kunai with her always, she just turns back to facing dry land where staring down at her some 15ft away was a lanky man with a smirk on his face while propping a scythe on his shoulder. Around his neck, Sakura could see he was rogue nin due to the slash through the village hidden in the grass symbol on headband. She couldn't place his face on anywhere from the Bingo book, so he was either too much of a small fry or a fresh rogue in the wild. Either way, she didn't like the way his eyes were roving over her already too much exposed body.

"Hey! Kino! What did you find? Any food cooking with that tea I smelled?" shouted a deep gruff voice followed by a chuckle of what Sakura could now tell was a group of 3.

Two more men came near the river bed and let out whistles and cat calls at a now pissed off kunoichi and even though they were 20 ft away from her, the 3 of them in such close proximity of each other, Sakura wished there was some kind of ninjutsu to coat these slobs in soap and bleach. The two newest arrivals were burly twins with mountain men beards and wore outfits similar to Choji, only with the color scheme of beige and black instead of red and black. They also wore slashed headbands from the Hidden Village in the Grass. The one with the scythe wore what looked to be a rice picker outfit, he seemed more like the common farmer, but the aura and lust emitting from these men kept her on edge.

"It's not nice to sneak up on a girl boys, if you're looking for food, you're more than welcome to help yourself to my provisions by the boulder over there." Sakura pointed trying to act as sweet as possible while knowing it might be better to give them what they want, 3 against her on any other day was just fine with her, but lack of an actual meal, rest, and cleansing she knew she wouldn't last long if things got sketchy. It would be best if she avoided any conflict.

Kino was the first to respond, with the same damn lustful grin on his face, he proceeded to take off his sandals and undress while saying, "I don't see any 'girls' around here, I know a woman when I see one, and as far as hunger goes, I think I see a tasty little treat right in front of me already."

"I'd watch out for that dish Kino, she's a shinobi of the Hidden Leaf Village." Came scratchy voice from on top of the boulder as the other three's eyes slightly widened a little more. Sakura turned and saw a person bundled in robes and a giant saucer hat that hid all his features, but one eye,…. It was a yellow slit, almost like a snake…

"She had a kunai hidden in her bundle of clothes, and a poorly hidden headband and other things in that tree trunk over there" said the newest arrival as he just sits upon a boulder, helping himself to the tea that Sakura had made, all the while no one by the river bank had moved an inch, until Kino and the twins turned back to look at the kunoichi with an even bigger smirk if it was even possible.

"Well we like our girls a little feisty, don't we boys?" Said Kino as he started getting into the water slowly making his way to Sakura who was only calf deep in the water. Knowing a fight was inevitable, she decided to play their horniness to her advantage so with a pout she calls to the twins while looking seductively to Kino and walking backwards going deeper into the river. "Don't you boys wanna come join then? I can be as spicy as you want me to be, but I need to know that you want me bad enough."

This caused the twins to start fumbling with their clothes, not wanting to let their friend have all the fun and once all 3 were in the water and Sakura was thigh and wrist deep in the water, all the men were focused on the coral headed girls' chest instead of the faint glow of blue under the water. As one of the twins made a grab for Sakura's shoulder, Sakura did a quick roundhouse kick twisting into a crouch where she drove her chakra laddened fist as deep as she could into the river causing a large wall to shoot up and knock the 3 rogue nin back and then out of the water due to the astonishing force behind Sakura's strength. There was a faint 3 poof sound, like the sound of a bushin jutsu being released. But tired as she was, she knew her life and safety was worth more than to be taken advantage of by whatever it was that was the current threat. As quick as a flash she made way to her hidden supplies, if only she could reach her kunai…

As soon as she was about to dive for the tree trunk a kunai went flying past her face, only centimeters away from her right side and sticks to the tree in front of her.

Grabbing the kunai and a few shuriken she turns to face the snake eyes she had forgotten about, only to come face to face with what felt like looking at a ghost.

"No. it's not possible. You were reported dead." Said Sakura as she stumbled back and fell to the ground out of shock and fear of this man who left her with so many nightmares from her chunin days and still some in her heart.

"Now now my dear cherry blossom, don't you think it would take a lot more than some temperamental Uchiha to take me down? You should know I'm always the survivor." Replied the horrible snake Sanin as he reached to stroke Sakura's cheek, which Sakura took a swipe at with her kunai.

"Don't you dare touch me with those filthy murderous hands." As repulsed as Sakura was at knowing that this was indeed Orochimaru in front of her, he looked like a snake ready to shed its skin, some pieces hanging her and there from his face, the hand that was reaching for her was burnt and his breath, it smelled of death and blood. But as frail as he seemed Sakura could tell he was still too strong for her to deal with on her own. Sakura was strong, and unstoppable in a cell group, but she knew still, this was not a fight she should take on. Choosing flight over fight she takes a paper bomb and attaches it to Orochimaru's shoe and a throws a few on the surrounding trees and rocks, with him distracted at trying to remove the paper bomb from himself Sakura takes this opportunity to grab her ANBU mask and Kunai pouch, it would be all she'd need if she can just get away far enough to outrun this group and then to a village and get clothes there. Nothing mattered right now more than just escape. That was, until there was a sharp pain in the pink kunoichi's ankle where she goes falling face forward, items went flying but she didn't move from the spot, looking down expecting to see a kunai or even sword pinning her down, instead it was some type of snake made out of rock biting onto her ankle, sinking it's fangs deeper into her ready to hit a tendon. Before she could let it do anymore damage, she raises her fist to strike down and make another break for it, but another rock snake sprung up from the ground and caught it, missing her main arteries but sinking a fang into her thumb. Screaming in pain 2 more snakes come out and grabbed her remaining limbs, binding her to the ground in an X shape, so as to keep her limbs separated. Orochimaru comes looming over, chucking at the struggling shinobi as she tried to pull the snakes up, but all she was doing was drawing more blood.

"You know Sakura, you remind me so much of Tsunade now, having fully blossomed, insane strength, I can only imagine what force you might be reckoned with if you were fully rested and had enough energy to actually put up a fight." Said Orochimaru as he spun a kunai around his finger as he knelt down between her legs.

"Tell me my dear, is your hair really as pink as it seems? I've always wondered, but now I suppose I can find out for myself." Said Orochimaru with a lust in his eyes now.

'What is it with everyone wanting to get between your legs tonight all of a sudden?!' shouted Inner as Sakura tried to bring her legs together to keep from letting her no-no area being touched. But struggled as she might, she couldn't budge. Orochimaru brought the kunai up her inner thigh and sliced a little sliver of her lap area. Biting back the scream that wanted to escape her, she would not give Orochimaru the satisfaction that he sought.

"I have a little secret to tell you my dear, I don't know why" started Orochimaru said as his eyes ran over her whole body and his kunai went up straight to her throat, then traced its way down her shoulder, cutting a strap of her sports bra off, then to the other side doing the same, till he came to the middle valley of her now developed breast and cut slowly down the middle, the cold air hitting her sensitive nipples, making them taught and erect, "but the sight of blood," he continued as he poked a little into her waist drawing a thin stream of blood which he licked up with his long tongue, "just makes me go wild." He finished that sentence as his mouth claimed one of her nipples as his burnt hand kneaded a breast making Sakura's skin crawl as his other and better conditioned hand trailed its way down to her pelvic area. As Orochimaru moaned into her breast, his hand that was between her legs pushed her panties to the side and slowly led a digit between her bare folds to her forbidden entrance only to find an anatomical wall stopping him from entering. Coming up from his oral assault on her body, Orochimaru speaks with a twisted smile.

"Don't tell me you're a virgin young cherry blossom."

The widening of Sakura's eyes was a confirmation for the sick man in front of her.

"Well I believe it is well past due, you are of age, and although it's been some time since I've been satisfied by a woman, I will gladly give you an experience that will be, well, one word is unforgettable."

Taking the kunai he shreds her last piece of cloth from her body, exposing her completely. Showing that she was bare on her lips, but the front of her pelvic area had a small tuff of pink locks.

"Well I suppose pink really is your hair color." Said Orochimaru as he took his own clothes off and readied himself to enter her, the tip coming dangerously close to almost touching her.

'OH FUCK NO I DON'T THINK SO YOU SICK DUMB FUCK!' Shouted Inner as she pulsed more will power and adrenaline into Sakura who wrenched a hand out and clocked Orochimaru, knocking him into the forest hard and far enough for the rock snake jutsu to break and stumbling to her feet she winced in pain as she lost even more blood by just moving.

'No time to relax Cherry, we gotta run, NOW' encouraged Inner as Sakura smirked a little and mumbled something about a nickname but got to moving as fast as she could.

Behind her popping out of the forest Orochimaru came after her while riding on a giant snake head and creating clones to chase after her naked form. Anytime one of them got close enough to get her, she would push it back or dispel it. This chase continued for 10 minutes, the young pinkette running for her life further up the river bank, until they came to a cliffs ledge, turning the river into now a 200ft tall waterfall. Orochimaru had caught up with rage and bloodlust emitting from him, but Sakura was now too exhausted to be fazed by his killing intent. Several rock snakes came out from the ground and were making their way to the kunoichi's standing spot.

'Well, what'll it be Cherry? Die from blood loss on the spot and be defiled, or go out with a bang and keep what little dignity we have left?' asked Inner to her Outer main train of thought and with a smile, Sakura walked slowly backwards to the edge and with arms opened wide as the snakes made their move to strike, she jumps off the water fall, the mist encasing her body and she disappears into nothingness. In the shadows where Orochimaru was atop the cliff, he decides to turn back to collect his clothes and anything that may be of use from the leaf ninja's supplies. As he passes the discarded items of Sakura's kunai pouch and Jaguar mask, he smirks to himself as he picks it up.

"It would seem the young kunoichi advanced more than anyone could ever expect her to, huh Master Orochimaru?" asked a shadow in the darkness with round glasses glinting in the moonlight.

"So it would seem. So sad that I couldn't meet her to her full potential." Replied Orochimaru as he let the mask fall to the floor, and with a flick of the tail, his massive snake crashed it down on the mask breaking it into fragments.

"Strange she had an ANBU mask yet no marking. Must have been an undercover mission."

And with that, the group was gone. Down the river some 300 yards from the foot of the water fall a limp unconscious pinkette floats up to the river bank where a dark figure was sitting near a fire with red eyes glowing with the flames light….

Obvious I know of who the mystery characters are, but at least it hopefully builds up the suspense : D the HARDEST chapter to remember and modify. I had originally written this story a year and a half ago in my private journal, but with family and parents, nothing is ever private. My mother found it and after scolding me for a perverted mind, I was to tear it apart. I like to think it's creative. Besides, it's said highly intelligent people have a higher chance of being labeled with a dirty mind due to being able to connect things together faster and in different ways. Why do you guys think Jiraiya and Kakashi were such great shinobi's? FIST RAISE TO THE PERVERTED MINDED