Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Well guys, hoping this chapter makes up for the other. 'Nuff said.

Loving

Sakura groaned, her hand coming up to pull her bangs out of the way before fully opening her eyes. She stirred around before propping herself up on her elbows, rubbing her eyes. 'Where am I' she thought sleepily before taking a look around.

It was dark, even though she fully knew it was at least eight. She sat up more, remembering now what had happened. 'That's right I came to Sound with Naruto' she thought before a stench hit her nose. She groaned, immediately plugging her nose as she looked around, trying to find it.

Whichever room she was in, the stench wasn't. Sakura guessed all the rooms had to be connected without doors, seeing as she saw a doorway. She quietly got up off the bed, walking towards the doorway, all the while wondering where Naruto went.

As she reached it, she saw she could either go forward into the bathroom, (also where the stench wasn't coming from) or to right, apparently to what would probably be the biggest and last room in here. Just then, she saw a light appear, hearing a door open, probably to one that connects this room to the hallway or outside. She grasped the frame of the doorway, her nose now at least a little used to the smell. But then it got worse.

She saw Naruto walk in the door on all fours, closing it with one of his tails, his mouth around a dead man's neck. Sakura gulped, the smell of blood filling the air and rotting body-she now knew what the smell earlier was.

Naruto had not seemed to notice her yet, probably thinking she was still asleep. He spat out the man, the body tumbling to the floor with a thud. Naruto licked his fangs, his body pulsing with demonic aura. He then began to chomp down on the body, quickly devouring it. He heard a gasp and his eyes flicked up, seeing Sakura standing in the doorway, hand covering her mouth.

He quickly swallowed the meat in his mouth, standing up as he saw her scared form. "Sakura" he crocked out, bounding over to her. "you're awake."

Sakura stepped back, slowly nodding her head. Naruto saw this, as he turned around to look at the body, then back at her. "Sorry Sakura. I know you must not be used to this. Come on, I'll get you some 'regular' food," he said to her, grabbing her hand as he pulled her out of the room, passing the body.

Sakura had to hold back a gag as they did, stepping out into the cool air of the hallway. Naruto picked her up bridal-style and quickly raced down the hall.

"Uh" Sakura looked up at Naruto, the wind hitting her harshly on the cheek. "Naruto, where are we going?"

"To get you some food, like I said earlier," Naruto replied, grinning down at her very fox-like. Sakura just looked at him, as he stared back up as he turned a corner very quickly. It almost took the wind out of Sakura, his speed was amazing, but she wasn't going to complain and tell him to slow down.

"Here we are," he spoke quietly, stopping as he placed Sakura down on the ground. He opened the doors, holding them until Sakura was completely inside. He looked around before shutting them quickly, making sure nobody saw her. Sakura looked around; it appeared to be a kitchen.

She went to the refrigerator, opening it up to various foods. She looked for something simple, something already made so she didn't waste time. It seemed Naruto wanted this to hurry and she had a good idea why. "This is fine," she said to Naruto, grabbing merely an apple out it and closing the door.

Naruto looked at her suspiciously, but shrugged it off, seeing as they needed to hurry. Before Sakura was even able to take one bite, Naruto swooped her up in his arms again, surprising her. So much that she dropped the apple. But luckily, one of Naruto's tails got it, bringing it back up to her.

"Th-Thank you," she said, Naruto just grinning at her.

"Where do you think you're going Naruto?"

Naruto froze, hearing the voice. He turned around, now holding Sakura closer than ever. Sakura also knew the voice, and hugged Naruto closer as he turned. He growled. "Back to my room Orochimaru. Why?" he spat out, his tails lashing out behind him.

"Well," Orochimaru said, grinning as his snake-like tongue came out. "You seem to have a hostage in your room. You don't plan on keeping her, do you?"

"Yes, I do. And if you have a problem with it, you can shove it up your ass, because I don't care!" Naruto spoke harshly, his tone getting darker by the minute. Sakura shivered at it, the voice sounding weird. This did not sound like Naruto at all!

Orochimaru pretended to be hurt, making a pout face. "Aww must you be so mean. After all, I could gather up my men and kill this girl you are so desperately trying to keep." Orochimaru grinned at the last part, knowing it would be fun.

"Like anyone here is more powerful than me. Not even you," Naruto said darkly. "Now leave me be."

"Fine, fine," Orochimaru said, putting his hands up in defeat. "She can stay. At long as she doesn't get in the way. Or run back to your precious little Leaf village."

"She won't. She's here to stay," Naruto said before running past him, back to his room, leaving Orochimaru standing alone.