A/N:… Yeah I know..I'm a bitch for not updating sooner but I was really busy. Don't think it was because I hate to write..(I love it)… It's just… well I really have no excuse actually. So now here's an extra large chapter for you…

Oh and keep reviewing…XD

Sakura couldn't believe it. 'what the fuck…how, why…WHY!!' her inner mind was furious. She run away from her "family" to talk to her only hope, her shisou, and she hears this.

"A…a.. a monster.." ..she was ruined, how could she say something like that for her. She looked up to her, she admired her like Hokage and the strongest women on earth…she asked her to teach her, just so she could be like her. And now, she just didn't know what the hell was going on. Tears started forming in her eyes slowly as she got up from the edge of Hokage tower an started running as far as she could, to think…to clear her mind. It was all too much for her in this past two days..

But someone was happy on the other hand. The snake sannin watched everything with help of his faithful snake which was planted on the other side of tower. Just the perfect spot for him to enjoy his victory. His life just couldn't get any better. He had Sasuke, strong and perfect vessel for his future enjoyment, and now Sakura.. He couldn't wait to make her powerful, she would be the most powerful being in the world, and he would make sure of that… He waited for so long, and now, he finally has the chance to rule the world. And he will.. with help of his pets..Sasuke and Sakura…

"What do you mean you can't find her?!"… an angry growl was heard from obviously angry Leader… "I put you on the simple assignment to capture a mere girl with pink hair, and your telling me you can't even find her! I expect you to explain your incompetence…"

The mission has been a failure because they just couldn't find even a trace from her, so they presumed that she was already in Konoha. And that wasn't good at all. Well the Leader wasn't satisfied with the results, obviously. He expected her today in the base, and now he was angry, and waiting for response from the pair that was assigned for the mission. Itachi and Kisame.

But they too weren't satisfied, Itachi for example was far worse than Leader. He was furious for not been able to find her, especially now, because he had a feeling something's wrong... and his feelings were always right.

"Well actually we found her, but they managed to escape, and we lost every trace of them - " Kisame was first to speak, because the look of his partner was telling him that he was not in the mood to speak "- I checked their chakra sign, but it was perfectly concealed, it wasn't enough for me to locate them. I also asked the old man who held hotel if he knew anything, but it was dead end."

"Good, but that still doesn't make things better…Did you really think that pathetic excuse was going to make you look better?!" …with that Leader turned towards very spaced out Uchiha.

"And you Itachi. I expected better from you. But instead you disappoint me. Is the great Uchiha Itachi slacking off ?"

Uchiha's eyes were extremely narrowed, and his jaw clenched in instant. No one can say something like that in his face and stay alive. But now, he'll ignore it. He just needed to get out as soon as possible, and search for Sakura. And he'll manage that when he gets rid of Leader. For that he needed to speak.

"The mission went off just like Kisame said. There wasn't any traces of chakra to follow, so we suspected they were already in Konoha, and because of that it was smarter to lay low for now, than to go to the Konoha, and just get unwanted injuries." Itachi paused there for purpose, he was always pleased when he managed to upset Leader, and outsmart him. So he enjoyed a minute before he started speaking again. " Now, we will wait until her next mission to get her. There are no other way, and I think you are thinking the same. Am .I . right?"

A small smirk adored Uchiha's face. He just couldn't help it, it was too good not to do it.

"You just love to play with the fire Uchiha san?".. The voice of the Leaders fateful partner was heard. Young, sweet women's voice.

"Of course Konan san. Fire is in my blood after all."

…Obviously those two never were so communicative, especially when they were alone. It was like a nightmare for the ones that were there with them. The young Leaders partner never really liked Uchiha, and it was mostly because of the rebellion side of him. He was doing always like he was ordered to, she had to admit that, but if the mission required something that he didn't like, well he did it, but not on the way he was supposed to. He always took the more dangerous way. And for her, only the way Leader tells, goes.

"Konan, enough. Itachi… You are right after all, we will have to wait for her to get out from Konoha again, but… I have a feeling it won't be soon enough. So, now I'll want you two to be working on 8 tails. He is most strongest after kyuubi, so I am sending you two to take care of it."

By the way Leader changed the subject everyone suspected he was angry, so they didn't want to press the subject anymore, but Itachi had brains, and he knew that Leader wouldn't give up on Sakura so easily, and he knew that he had most likely thought of a better plan, that didn't involve him and Kisame. And he didn't like it. There was no way anyone will be able to order him around, and he will most certainly not leave Sakura. So for now…He will let Leader think what he wants to think. And that was for him and Kisame to search for 8 tails.

"Hai, Leader sama. We shall go for 8 tails starting immediately with your permission."

Now Kisame was confused. 'why the fuck would Itachi san accept the mission that has nothing to do with his cherry blossom '..Kisame just couldn't get it. Oh yeah, he knew the whole story between the two of them, he knew how strange the whole situation was when they couldn't find her. He saw the sorrow in Itachi's eyes while he wondered what happened to her. And now.. He gives up that easily for stupid 8 tails. 'man, this just isn't type of life I wanted to live'…

"Excellent. Start as soon as possible, and inform me of results. You all are dismissed now.".. and just when the shadows started to fade away, Leader spoke again.. " Deidara, Tobi… You two stay."

Two crimson eyes opened slowly. The sunrise was slowly coming, and it was bad for his eyesight who had gotten worse since the last time they had been healed.

The Leader was certainly planning something, and he needs Deidara and Tobi to fulfill it. 'I wonder what's on his mind now '…

But there was no time for spending around. He had to find Sakura.

"Itachi san…" Kisame just had to see what was on his mind.

Uchiha slowly turned towards his partner. He knew Kisame was going to ask him sooner or later what is going on, but he would explain to him later.

"Kisame. Now is not the time for explaining. I need to finish something before our mission, but I will need your help. Are you with me?"

Shark nin was beyond confused. The sentence his partner told him was an answer and a question, and he only called his name. 'what the… God will only understand him… I admire that girl … hmm, this seems dangerous. But, oh well, danger is what I do…'

"Of course Itachi san, you lead the way…"..with the small smirk on his face shark nin answered his partners question. He knew he is going to explain to him everything, it's just matter of time.

Itachi nodded slightly, before he started walking towards fire country …"Hn, let's go"….

Everything was lost. Her hope, her dreams, her strength… She tried to find a way out, a way out from the misery she was in, out from the hate, anger, fury…

But all was avail. There was no way out. How could this happen to her, what did she do in her past life to deserve this suffering. Everyone abandoned her, betrayed her, like some worse enemy, she is forced out of their lives.

Barely audible, quiet, crying sounds echoed through empty, cold forest. She came hours ago, not been able to go anywhere else. All the time millions and millions of thoughts ran through her head, and they all ended with him. Since the day she met him. Everything changed, her whole life. How could she allow him so much. How did she manage to give up on her honor on her life for him. She was so stupid.

She let herself make quiet chuckling sound when she remembered her stupidity. Always stupid, naïve, nice little girl who let's others to have her way with her.

'Fake!...'

Perfect by nature , Icons of self indulgence…

Like a doll, always moved aside not to get hurt, being the main fool for someone to make fun of…Perfect little Sakura…week, pathetic, useless,…

Ha, she was mistaken so much about being shinobi is easy work. So much hate, wars, blood, tears…

Just what we all need, More lies about a world that…

Something she never was… No one even cared about her, loved her, all were the same. Happiness wasn't written in her life, only pain and hate.

'and to think I felt pity for those kind of people…ha'..she thought wryly.

Never was and never will be, Have you no shame? Don't you see me?

Everyone trusted her. She had to be everything, perfect daughter, friend, shinobi.

She knew all their pathetic little secrets, kept them all, she was a shoulder to cry, someone who was always there to comfort.

But oh….

You know you've got everybody fooled…

Slowly she lifted off the ground. There is not going to be more crying for her. No pain, now she will be the one to give it. And she will.. gladly..

To all of them who thought bad of her, to all who played her…

And then she remembered. The person who changed her life. Him…

He has to save her, because he was the right person. He always knew what to do, and always had an answer for everything…

'That's it!! I'll find him where ever he is…'

That was when she started running. She didn't know how she'll find him, but she had a feeling he was searching for her too. He always knew when something was wrong…

And that fact made her wonder about something. The last time they met he said something…

"Tenshi…don't worry…everything will come to place at the time passes…"

'what did he mean by that…Unless…'

Yes, he had to know it. Why else would he say something weird like that. But if he knew, why didn't he tell her. She had the right to know.

She started drawing more and more chakra to her feet. No matter how, on good or bad way, he is going to tell her everything he knows.. And he better be unaware of the situation…Or else…

Itachi sensed her. It's been five hours of search, and he was pleased that it wasn't more, because he was anxious inside. To find her, hold and whisper sweet nothings in her ear to calm her, because whatever it is the problem, she was hurt badly, and he knew what was the problem. She found out.

He was aware that she will find out sooner or later, but he was hoping it will be later. She wasn't prepared, but knowing Konoha and Orochimaru they must have been tearing her apart. Filling her head with nonsense..

But he will calm her, he had to. She deserved it.

Closing his eyes he focused. Two years ago, while they were still secretly seeing each other, during their intimate time, he planted an invisible seal on her.

It was a jutsu he gave her ( when she wasn't aware) so he could always keep track on her. But at the time it faded, and it was all because of her enormous chakra that came free.

So he needed to stay focused on it, so he could detect her.

He was alone, Kisame was long gone in search of the 8 tails, so Leader won't be suspicious.

Everything was perfect…

She was getting near. It was strange to describe, but she felt like she could read his chakra sign perfect, only if she concentrated hard enough.

And all of the sudden, chakra sign was right behind her…. ' impossible '

It was him… His presence was as always something she couldn't describe. She felt possessed, captured… Like he was always puling invisible strings that controlled her, every heartbeat, every breath that she takes…

She flinched when she felt his strong, cold hand come in contact with her hip. When was the last time she felt like this.. '…too long…'

Afraid to turn around , to see him, she closed her eyes, savoring the feel of his hand. Being fed up with her silence he turned her around, and what he sees makes him dead in track. She's more breath taking than the last time he saw her. She grown her hair, the way he likes, pink tresses adoring her heart shaped face. But her eyes..they were closed… He narrowed his eyes. She always looked him in the eyes, without any fear, why is this time different, was she still mad at him…

"Open your eyes"…his husky voice hit her. After so much time…she couldn't…

With quick jerk of her head she silently told him that she won't.

That made him take different approach.. She could feel him slowly leaning towards her, too close for her likening. His hot breath on her ear made her shiver with need.

He nipped on her ear ever so slightly, just so she could feel it, and spoke…

"Koishii …open your eyes.." …hearing her sigh pleased him. He just knew her too well, which buttons to press exactly to make her whine in pleasure and succumb to him. Thinking he won, he returned to watch her face, only to find out…

She felt him. His breath, his voice, and she remembered how he always did that. How easy he manipulated her, but now..she just isn't going to give up that easily.

' she didn't obey…! '…when he pulled away to see her face he found her still with closed eyes. It always worked, why not now… did she forgot him…has she moved on… What ever it is, it managed to upset him badly..

"Open them now damn it!"…his angry growl scared her. He was never like that.. But again neither was she.

Fury replaced her earlier desire, and she opened her eyes. Oh the sight she saw..

He was the same…and yet so different. His hair still clang in low ponytail to his neck, face still dark, blank without any emotions at all…but his eyes were different…she could see the anger in his eyes for not obeying him, but they were tired as well…like he didn't rest at all, and lines beneath his eyes told her it was true.. They were sad, and yet so warm… She missed it, but she is not the same anymore, and she will let him know…

He was impressed ,how much she changed. There was no love or passion in her eyes.. there was only … sorrow

' what did they do to her '…

"Sakura…"… he just could not find the words what to say to her after so much time. He wanted to speak with her, but now he was lost.

"What do you want Uchiha?"… if he planed for her to call him like usual he was mistaken. At this moment he better be thankful that she's even speaking to him. She only wanted to know the truth, nothing more. Nor comfort, nor hug, nothing…

By now he was surprised and angry. How can she speak like that to him. Yes he did hurt her, but he was too always besides her, protecting her, loving her

"Do not speak like that, I am not your friend or anyone for you to address me like that.." his hand slide from her hip to his side. If she wanted him bad, she will have him.

"Oh? And how do you expect for me to address you, your majesty?" she was being cheeky she knows it, but it was nothing more than he deserves.

"I did not come here to fight with you, Sakura- "

"Than why did you come? What do you want...I didn't tell anybody your secret if that's what is worrying you." He definitely didn't like where this conversation was leading. So much for normal talk.

"No, that is not what worries me. I trust you, and I know you didn't tell anyone. I just wanted for us to speak. So I will ask you kindly to stop acting as a child, and to act normal as you are"

She didn't know what pissed her more. His calm voice or his bored face. She wanted to punch him with all her strength , to yell at him, to kill him…But instead she choose not to. It will be much better if she copied him and let him know how it's like.

"Hn…fine. So what do you want to speak?"

He flinched. She changed in instant. Her face, voice… emotionless..

"Did you find out?"…no more games. This has to end soon, he didn't have time for this nonsense.

' HE KNEW! ' … how can this be, even him, all this time.. lied to her. Why him, after all she did for him, he betrays her too like worst enemy.. she bowed her head.

Whole world broke upon her, there was no hope. Only her and her dreams.

' how ridiculous…to think he was different…stupid Sakura, you were always alone. No love is gonna save you…especially him… Ha…'…

"Why didn't you tell me?"… firm, strong voice was heard from her, and it provoke further questioning in him. He expected her to yell, punch, maybe cry.. but not this…

"Sakura, koishii, I-"

"DON'T CALL ME LIKE THAT DAMN IT!-" she surprised even herself for yelling at him. But she soon recovered herself. She will not make herself vulnerable in front of him anymore, so she proceeded with much calmer voice "- why didn't you tell me? I had the right to know…"

"Yes you did. But let me explain…-" and yet again she cuts him.

"There is nothing to explain here. I don't need your pathetic excuse for not telling me, I've heard enough of that, I only want to know why?"…

Dark chakra started to form around her so strong that it was visible. His eyes flickered. This isn't the same Sakura he knew. The Sakura he knew was delicate, fragile….weak. But this one was dark, to be able to change emotions so quickly, to form that kind of chakra…it needed even him months to be able to do that, but her…in a matter of seconds. It would not be wise to anger her any more so he decided to approach different.

He closed his eyes. He needed his Sharingan, even if it has to mean going blind, but still chakra was enormous and if she goes wild, he will have to dodge every attack…if he wants to be alive that is.

"It was necessary"…

"Necessary? What do you mean necessary?" she was confused, what did he mean by that?. She knew that chakra was leaking out of her body, but she couldn't care less. Only reasons were important now.

"Necessary, for your own good. I did it to save you"

"To save me?"…

I hope you like this one, the next will be soon enough and it will get better. Anyway Happy New Year to everyone, the best wishes for all.

Love ya, and please review…

Andrea Crimson Hime