Chapter nine

Fuck life.

Eden hadn't left her room for two days. Kabuto was in his study when Orochimaru returned.

"So Kabuto, how did they all behave?" he asked quietly.

Kabuto smirked. "Eden and Sakura haven't been talking lately and Eden won't come out of her room. Also I caught Apollo and Eden making out in my study."

Orochimaru smiled slyly at this. "Does this upset you Kabuto?" he asked. Kabuto shook his head. Orochimaru smirked. "I think it does. But that's fine." He stepped towards the door. "I'll go talk to Eden."

Eden was getting dressed when she heard a knock on her door. "Just a minute," she called out as she finished putting on her tank top and pulled the individual sleeves on. She gasped when she opened the door.

"Dad? When did you get back?" she asked. He pushed her bangs away from her face.

"Just a little while ago, Where's Sakura?" he asked.

Eden shrugged. "We had a fight and we haven't spoken to eachother in a few days." She said remorsefully.

He smiled gently. "How is the pregnancy going?" Eden turned her face away. "Kabuto said it was a false alarm."

Orochimaru frowned. Why hadnt Kabuto told him? He smirked and placed his hands on Eden's shoulders.

"That's disappointing." He said as he walked away.

Edens head dropped. She stepped away from the door and slowly closed it.

Orochimaru walked back to Kabuto's study.

"Why didn't you tell me her pregnancy was false?" Kabuto shrugged. "Simple. She can't carry, something happened during her first or second time. She is unable to keep a child full term. She must have been stressed when I took the test, which would explain the hormone imbalance."

Orochimaru nodded his head in agreement. "Send for Apollo." Kabuto quickly stood, bowed and did as told. He smirked and went for Eden.

Eden and Apollo looked at eachother with a confused expression as Orochimaru entered the room.

"whats wrong father? Did we do something?" Eden asked.

Orochimaru smiled. "Of course not my dear Eden, in fact, I've decided that you and Apollo are going to travel and spy for me in the land of the Leaf. Come up with a cover and I'll give the plans over to you."

Eden's jaw dropped. "You would actually trust me with this?" she asked suspiciously. Kabuto's jaw dropped when he heard the answer.

"Of course, even more than Kabuto." He paused for a moment. "I would like for you two to come up with a realistic cover."

Apollo spoke up. "Entertainers? Traveling siblings? Something inconspicuous." Eden rolled her eyes. "We could take Kabuto and pretend to be slave traders." She glared at Kabuto.

"You just want an excuse to tie me up." He smirked back. Eden growled and tackled him.

"You are such a fucking dumbass! You do realize you haven't drained my chakra in a about two to three fucking weeks!""She slammed him to the ground. he flung her off and stood. "Stupid bitch." He hissed.

Eden's eyes darkened. He blanched, her eyes looked like that when she flipped on Karin years ago.

"Come on Kabuto, wanna play?" Orochimaru placed his hand on her neck and made a sign. She screamed as pain seared through her shoulder.

"Bastard! Let me go!" she yanked her arm away and glared at them all. Apollo was stunned. He looked around the room. "I'll be right back."

He raced from the room and bumped into a dark haired boy.

"Who are you?" the dark haired boy's voice was cold.

"Im Apollo, I was just in a meeting with Kabuto and Lord Orochimaru."

"Hn. Watch where you're going from now on." The kid said as he pushed by. Apollo shook his head and walked on.

Eden looked between the two men she hated most. Sadly all her life all she wanted was for Orochimaru to acknowledge her as more than a failure.

"I'm sorry for my outburst. I don't know what happened." She looked downcast. Orochimaru tilted her face to look at his.

"Don't worry about it my dear, Kabuto antagonized you and you reacted." He stroked her hair.

"Go help Apollo."

Eden nodded and left the room. After she was gone, Orochimaru turned to Kabuto.

"It would seem she has become more strong. Have you kept tabs on her progress?" Kabuto figeted.

"Of course Lord Orochimaru. She has gotten pretty far advanced without much training." He paused.

"I found her studing the same arts as her biological father, shortly afterwards three experimental ninja were connection to her, you think?"

Orochimaru shrugged. "Does it matter? Soon, she, Apollo and the little blossom wont be able to protect one another." He pinched the bridge of his nose.

"My newest spy, Sasuke said he saw Sakura in the Hidden Leaf Village. I'm sending them there to see what happens."

Eden vomited after the encounter. She sat back and groaned. Someone was going to notice sooner or later that Sakura was missing. If she told Orochimaru, she would have to take the blame. She got up and brushed herself off. She washed out her mouth and and looked into the mirror. Shaking her head, she left the room.

"Apollo, have you come up with a cover yet?" she asked. He shook his head.

"Why cant we just let Orochimaru choose? It would be easier."

Eden sighed. "That's what I was thinking." The walked from his room and went to talk to Orochimaru.

"We cant think of a cover. Couldn't we just make it up as we go along?" Eden asked when the met up with Orochimaru.

"That's not how the mission field works Eden. If you plan ahead you have less chances of getting caught." Eden rolled her eyes. "I haven't ever left this facility once my entire life. I know nothing about the mission field." Orochimaru placed his hand on her shoulder.

"And that is exactly why I'm sending you out now. You need some experience." He paused. "Maybe I should send Sakura with you two."

Eden's breath hitched. "Umm, Sakura is missing. We got into a fight and havent spoken for awhile. I haven't seen her for a few days." Orochimaru's lip twitched.

"You remember Eden, that by telling me this you take the blame for it, yes?"

Eden gulped and nodded. It came as a complete surprise when he just smiled.

"Its good to see that your willing to go to such lengths for a girl you find annoying." Orochimaru stated.

Eden nodded. "She is annoying, but she's my friend."

"I am surprised with you Eden. Go to Kabuto's study and get the portfolio on the desk. It has your assignment." Eden eyed him suspiciously. But she bowed and walked out. Apollo followed.

Kabuto smirked. "Sending them out now?" Orochimaru pulled the door open.

"This will be an intresting place without Eden around. Set up a meeting with Pein and Sasori. They will soon have new recruits."

A/N:

Well I do believe that chapter sucked ass.

Not my best, but I wasn't really concentrating on it. Sorry guys! Let me know what you think, I would like your ideas!