NORMAL P.O.V.
Sakura, Itachi and Kisame jumped from tree to tree heading towards Otogakure. Kisame had decided to tag along because he had nothing better to do.
"Why are you heading to Otogakure anyways?" Kisame asked.
"Well… Going to Konoha would be out of the question seeing as I'm dead to them and that most of them hate me." Sakura said.
"Why not just go to Suna?"
"Suna has a strong alliance with Konoha. They will bring Sakura-san to Konoha." Itachi said.
"And Otogakure is really nice now." Sakura added. "It's not as dark anymore with Ooruchimaru gone. Plus, the new Otokage allows rouge nins into the village as long as they don't screw anything up, so you guys can come visit anytime."
"So you're going to miss us?" Kisame teased.
"You wish." Sakura scoffed.
She actually would miss them. Including Hiden. Even if he did try killing her.
"I actually met three nins from Otogakure. They were really nice." Sakura added.
Not paying attention to her surroundings, Sakura almost bumped into Itachi's back.
"Why are we stopping?" she asked regaining some balance.
"Two nins are heading this way." Itachi replied. "Zetsu and Kakuzu."
Just as Itachi finished speaking, Zetsu emerged from the ground while Kakuzu stopped on a branch a couple meters away.
"Why is a Konoha nin with you?" Kakuzu asked.
"Leader-sama has ordered Kisame and I to escort Sakura-san to Otogakure." Itachi replied.
"She's a missing nin too." Kisame added.
"KIA nin." Sakura corrected.
"KIA?" Kakuzu said. "You are obviously alive."
"He villages thinks her dead." Itachi said.
"She looks delicious." Black Zetsu said.
Sakura slightly jumped at the sound of his voice. She was so sure that his voice wasn't that low and dangerous. At least that's what the reports said.
'Well the reports are wrong, Shannaro!' Inner said.
"We are not allowed to eat her if Leader-sama has ordered Itachi and Kisame to escort her to Otogakure." White Zetsu said.
Now that was the voice that Sakura had heard/read about. She moved closer to Itachi feeling slightly nervous.
"Let's go." Itachi said sensing Sakura's nervousness.
Sakura and Kisame quickly followed.
"You were scared of them." Itachi stated.
"Huh?" Sakura said.
"Zetsu and Kakuzu."
"I'm not really scared of them. Just a bit….weary." Sakura asked. "I don't really know anything about them and from what I've heard, they're really dangerous."
"They are. And so is Kisame, Deidara, Sasori, Hidan, Konan, Pein and I." Itachi said.
"Yeah, but I actually spent time with you guys so I know you won't hurt me on purpose." Sakura said. "Except Hidan. He will probably hurt me on purpose. But not too badly."
"True that." Kisame chuckled.
TIMESKIP: NIGHT TIME
"I'll set up camp." Sakura said.
"I'll get the firewood." Kisame said heading into the forest with Samehada.
"Why did you join the Akatsuki?" Sakura asked.
"Hn." Itachi replied.
Sakura sighed. What was she thinking trying to start a conversation with Itachi.
"Why did you leave your village?" Itachi asked. "Konan would not say."
Sakura was silent for a moment.
"It wasn't like I chose to leave." she started. "But I probably would have if I didn't get that mission."
Itachi waited for her to go on in more detail. He had absolutely no idea why he was so interested in her life.
"I was given an B-rank mission with Naruto, Karin and Sas-gay. On our way back, Karin decided that she wanted to get rid of me. I just let her because a couple days before that, I heard everyone talking about me. Saying I was weak, I was getting no where and I was going to get my ninja status ripped away from me." Sakura said, lower lip trembling. "Luckily, where Karin left me, was near Otogakure. Three nins, Kei, Rin and Itsuki, helped me. They're the reason I'm alive right now."
"I'm back!" Kisame said.
Sakura got up and went over to help Kisame.
"We should reach Otogakure tomorrow afternoon." Itachi said. "I suggest you get some sleep kunoichi."
What's with him? One minute it's 'Sakura-san' and the next it's 'Kunoichi'. Sakura thought.
'Don't worry Sak! It's nothing personal. Guys need to PMS too!' Inner said.
Sakura couldn't help but let a small smile slip.
"Yeah. Goodnight Kisame. Goodnight Itachi. Wake me when it's my turn to take watch." Sakura said.
"Goodnight Kitten." Kisame said.
"Goodnight." Itachi said.
Sakura climbed into her sleeping bag while Kisame settled comfortably against a tree and Itachi sat up in a tree blending in with the shadows keeping watch.
THE NEXT DAY...
"I can see the village!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Are you that eager to leave us?" Kisame teased.
"Wh-?! No! It's not like that! It's just that I've never been to Otogakure except when I was injured and I kind of want to explore." Sakura said. "And it's not like we'll never see each other again! You can come here anytime!"
Kisame just chuckled.
Itachi and Kisame walked Sakura to the front gate.
"So I guess I'll see you guys later?" Sakura said.
"Yep." Kisame said. "Take care of yourself Kitten. Don't get hurt again."
"I'll try not to." Sakura laughed giving Kisame a hug.
She turned to Itachi.
"Thank you for taking care of me for most of the time I was at the Akatsuki base. And thank you for helping me with training."
"Hn." Itachi said.
Sakura walked up to Itachi and tip toed up. She gave him a quick peck on the cheek and ran into the village. She looked behind her shoulder and waved goodbye. As soon as she was out of sight, Itachi blinked.
Blink.
Blink.
Blink.
Three too many times.
"Wait till I tell everyone about this!" Kisame laughed.
If looked could kill, Kisame would hardly be air.
Sakura walked along the streets of Otogakure taking in the scenes. It was just like Konoha... Except better. In a way. Getting closer North, she saw a large white building.
That must me the Otokage's tower. Sakura thought. Maybe I'll stop by and tell him/her that I want to be a part of this village.
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