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chapter 11

The wind picked up and was now whistling harshly against her ears as she drew the cloak over her head. Gripping it a little over her lips she sought to conceal her identity as was instructed as she made her way through the little town. Even though it was roughly six in the morning there were many villagers scurrying about the village as they ever so often bumped into her and her companions.

Peering out from under her cloak she kept her eye trained on Karin as they blended in with the crowd.

They had only just fifteen minutes ago reached the outskirts of the village.

Falling into line with Suigetsu she made her way along the street with her head low as they finally reached their destination point.

Looking up she noted that this was undoubtly the most luxiourous inn in the village. She couldn't help but wonder why Sasuke had chosen such a place to stay. Not that she was complaining afterall this place looked better than anywhere she had ever been.

Reaching out with her right hand she quickly tugged back a piece of telltale pink hair that had made its way out from under her cloak. Struggling against the wind she quickly tucked it behind her ear but to no avail as it came loose once more.

"Leave it alone, sakura"

With her hand frozen in mid -air she quickly looked up to see Sasuke staring at her.

Almost immediately she felt her cheeks sting as she knew that familiar pink color was now making its way accross her cheeks. Even now she still blushed everytime he said her name.

"but, i thought you said.." she whisperd questioningly as she tilted her head slightly to the side

"never mind that, you wouldn't need to hide your identity in here" he said as he quickly turned his back to her and walked inside.

Follwing him she stepped inside hesitantly, stopping just short of the door.

"what's the matter?"

Peering over her shoulder her eyes came in contact with Suigetsu.

"nothing" she said as she stepped in behind him.

Stepping inside she let her eyes wander to where Sasuke was. Locating him she noted him leaning slightly over the welcome desk counter as he spoke to one of the attendants in a hushed tone. She watched as the attendant handed him something...taking it he gestured to Suigetsu who came over and took the item from his hand.

With her eyes still on him she noted that Suigetsu was now making a beeline towards her.

Stretching his hand out towards her she noted the key in his hand and gave him a questioning look before reaching over and taking it from him

"you get your own room...we all do..." and with that he walked away from her and down the hall in the direction of his own room.

Looking at the key in her hand she saw the number seven. Fisting it she closed her eyes briefly as all the memories associated with that particular number came flooding back to her. Oh how she craved for things to be as they were back then. She even longed for Naruto's constant bickering. She had been gone for two days now and she only now realised how much she missed him.

Instinctively reaching down to her weapons pouch she let her fingers dwell idly at the clip,somehow she hadn't thought about it for the last couple of days...she had completely forgotten about its existence until now.

She had to make a decision and she needed to make it soon. He wasn't going to wait for her forever...

Feeling someone brush past her she quickly jerked her and away from the pouch...lifting her head up she saw Sasuke walk down the hallway with Karin following closely behind.

Watching them closely she too made her way down the hallway...she had to tell Sasuke about Karin and soon...but not right away...right now she was in desperate need of a bath...

Stopping just short of her door she realised that she was further away from Sasuke's room than Karin. Karin was just a few doors down from her's.

Shit...

She was hoping that she would of been closer to him...keeping her eye trained on him she watched him proceed up a stairwell and out of her sight. At least Karin wasn't in the room next to him.

Sighing she turned the key in the lock and slid the door open. Stepping inside she was just about to close the door...she had it almost all the way before she heard a faint voice call out to her.

Stopping short she slid the door halfway open and looked out...there on the other end stood a girl no older than herself.

"yes?"

"Miss...here...this..this is for you" the girl replied as she handed her a neat pile of clothes.

Opeing the door wider she looked questionly at the girl then at the clothing.

Shifting her weight around the girl did everything she could to avoid her eyes. Upon closer inspection she could see that the girl seemed to be a bit embarassed.

"for me?..are you sure?"

"Sasuke...he...he told us to get these for you..I...I hope its you size..."

"oh...arigato" she said as she gratefully accepted the clothes from the girl.

Bowing the girl took here leave as she scurried away down the hall and out of view. Turning around sakura quickly shut her door.

Hurrying over to her bed she sat down and looked over each piece. Included in the set was a tiny silk navy blue robe with the cutest pink flowers that ran its way along the side of a baby pink border.

Gasping she held it close to her as she marveled at the intricate working. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. Putting it aside she pulled out a tiny navy blue pair of undies and bra to match.

Oh this is embarassing...no wonder the girl seemed a little uncomfortable...

...she thought as she imagined Sasuke instructing the girl to get them for her..That must of been awkard for both parties...Giggling she set it down next to the robe.

Last but not least the last item of clothing was a tank. Frowing she put it aside...she was kind of hoping that he was going to let her keep the haori she was wearing..

She loved the way the material felt against her skin...and somehow having it made her feel closer to him.

Getting up she proceeded to the bathroom pulling off each piece of clothing in the process. When she finally did reach the shower she was completetly naked as she stepped inside and pulled the shower curtain.

Turning the tap she let the water beat down hard against her body, somehow it did not dull the physical pain she was feeling. The more the water assaulted her body the more pain she felt. Gritting her teeth she took on the onslaught...

She knew not of how long she stayed in the shower but when she was finally done she felt more refreshed than she had ever been in her entire life.

Wrapping herself in her towel she made her way over to her bed, sitting down on the edge she quickly toweled off her hair.

Now should be a good time to have a talk with Sasuke...she thought as she quickly threw on some clothing..

Getting up she made her way over to the door, sliding it open she peeked out. Satisfied that no one was in the hallway and Karin's door was closed she quickly stepped out and made her way quietly down the hallway and up the staircase.

Karin was now wearing a hole in the floor, she had been pacing back and forth for the past twenty minutes now. That damm girl was going to be the death of her if she did not think fast.

She ran through every possible scenario in her mind...and none seemed favorable to her. Maybe, maybe she should try and talk to Sasuke...maybe he would listen to what she had to say...yes she needed to get him over to her side...before that little tramp get her claws into him.

Yes she would talk to him...afterall Sasuke was a reasonable man...

Walking up to her door she stopped...putting her head against it she took a few long drawn breaths. She could feel her entire body trembling.

slow...just breathe...slowly...calm yourself down Karin...just breathe..

Sasuke would easily be able to spot her lying...

Moving away from the door she turned her back to it and made her way to the bathroom. Walking over to the sink she took off her glasses and rested it on the ledge then

opening the valve with one hand she let the water run a bit before leaning down and with both hands she gathered the liquid and splashed it over her face.

what the??

Jerking her head up she felt the pain before she heard the crash.

Shaking she held her hand up to her face...all she could see was a crimson blur as it dripped generously from her hand.

Feeling around with her other hand she quickly grabbed her glasses...and stepping through the shards of broken glass she made her way to the door.

...grabbing it she flung it open and marched out.

You BITCH!! you motherfucking bitch!! I'm gonna kill you

She knew it...that damm girl wasn't going to give her piece of mind...

Grabbing the jagged piece of glass that was now deeply embedded in her hand she ripped it out...

She had to kill her...and now...before she reaches her destination point...

Upon reaching the landing on the third floor she could hear her heart pounding the way it does whenever his name echoes in her most inner thoughts. Resting her hand on the opposite wall she stopped for a second to control her breathing. She was nervous...she had no idea what she should say to him...all she knew was that he needed to know..he had the right to know.

Letting go she walked down the corridor, she didn't no what room he was in. Looking around she can tell that in this floor had only two doors.

Stepping up to the first door she nervously wrung both hands together...they had suddenly gone cold as she anticipated his reaction. She knew he would undoubtly punish Karin for her deeds, but what about her? would he forgive her for keeping it so long from him?

She had even contemplated not telling him and dealing with the situation on her own..but she knew better..

Raising her hand to knock she stopped cold...

turning around slightly she caught a glispse of the horrid creature that threatened her existence.

Never had she seen of felt such an intense abhorrance as it overcame the tiny hallway.

Their eyes met and for a brief second she saw the woman waver...her hands trembling violenty as she held onto the jagged piece of glass that was now stained with her virgin blood.

Her frail skin had lost its color as she looked upon her enemy with murder in her eyes.

Stepping back a bit Sakura was unsure of what her next move should be..She knew she wasn't at her peak..to fight someone right now in a life and death battle would not end well for her...unless she uses...that...

But that was a last resort...

Karin watched in amazement as her opponenent tried to weigh her options. Soon...soon it would be all worth it the moment she gets her hands on Sakura and choked the life out of her. She imagined the look of surprise on her face,how she would struggle.Then it would be all over as she would enjoy watching the light fade from her eyes.

Yes it would all be worth it.

Licking her lips Karin savored the moment..

Shrieking Karin raced forward and pounced on the woman as she tore into her shoulder with the jagged piece of glass.

Grunting Sakura held on tightly to the girls' hand tightly trying to pull the glass out that had sunken into her. The pain was something she could bear...

The glass hadn't penetrated her deeply but the more force Karin pushed into it the deeper it went.

Struggling against her she knew Karin had aimed for her neck but missed her target when Sakura went on the defensive and shifted her weight a bit to the side.

But she misjudged Karin's movements and had still gotten struck.

Dammit...

Gritting her teeth she she managed to pull the glass out from its place within her shoulder. The sudden release of pressure allowed her to breathe a sign of relief as she now grabbed onto Karin's 'knife' weilding hand and using her own strength against her pushed her off of her and to the side.

Landing forcefully on her back Karin immediately shot up to give it another go again but this time Sakura was ready for her.

Fisting her palm Sakura ripped into Karin with a shark upper cut that allowed Karin's head to suddenly jerk upward in an unnatural way.

She was sure that if she had used more force behind that hit she would be sure that Karin's head would of easily detached from the rest of her body.

Karin hit the floor hard and struggled to get up as she slipped on the bloody trail she had created.

Finally regaining her balance and her composure she dropped the piece of glass that she had held onto so dearly as it hit the floor and shattered immediately.

Hearing a sudden creaking noise they both turned around to see that their fight had drawn the curiousity of a small child no older than four.

Using this as an opportunity Karin reached out and grabbed her by the hair and pulled her onto the hallway.

Sakura watched in horror as Karin dropped the child on the floor between them.

Her eyes suddenly drifted between Karin and the youngster..unsure of what her next move should be. This complicated things...having the child here was only going to be disaster and she couldn't imagine Karin harming the child just to get to her. But judging by the way Karin was acting she wouldn't put it past her.

Seizing the moment Karin easily slippped a blade from her booth...she knew that Sakura would be easily distracted the moment she inserted a new player into the field. Especially a young helpless one...typical of a konoha shinobi..

Gripping the blade firmly in hand she pushed chakra to her feet and launched herself off the floor and straight at the cowering child...and just as she expected Sakura dove in and used her body as a shield to protect the child...

Nearing her target Karin screamed in glee as she imagined the blade piercing into Sakura.

Then just as she neared her something entered her field of vision and she could no longer see her mark but instead the cold piercing eyes of one Uchiha Sasuke.

The sound of a child's scream was enough to make his blood run cold.

Reaching out with both hands he grabbed Karin by the neck and with the other he wrapped it around her wrist and using her momentum he swerved her away from Sakura and the child.

Sakura looked on as Sasuke pinned Karin against the wall. If he hadn't intervened she wasn't sure what would have happened.

"what the FUCK is going on here?"

Sasuke yelled as he looked back and forth at both women.

In a instant cold sweat coated Karin's forehead as she looked around with wild eyes. Never had she been so scared in her entire life.

Taking the weapon out of Karin's clammy palms he released her before giving her a once over.

"you look like shit" was all he said as he walked away from her. Now standing firmly between both woman he watched as the child scurried down the hallway and out of sight.

Crossing his hands accorss his chest he waited for someone to answer him.

No one did...instead they took the time to glare daggers at each other...Ignoring the man between them.

"i'm not going to wait forever" he said as he surveyed the damage in the hallway.

what the fuck? is that blood? he thought as he followed the trail to Karin and noted the deep gash at the back of her hand.

Standing up Sakura was about to explain all to Sasuke before Karin interrupted her.

"Sasuke..WE need to talk..NOW"

Karin said as she gestured towards his open door sending the signal that their talk should be private.

Ignoring her Sasuke walked to his door then stopped and turned around.

"Both of you...now" he said with a bitter tone as he gestured for both women to enter his room.

Not wanting to upset him Karin made her way through the door first. Throwing a glance over her shoulder she watched as Sakura grimaced before walking in behind her.

Closing the door Sasuke leaned against it and crossed his hands accross his chest.

"Go ahead explain yourself, Karin" he said as his eyes burned into her's searching for the smallest hint that she may be lying to him.

Averting his gaze she moved away a little from Sakura and said to him

"I came here to warn you of a traitorous snake in our den." She said as she shot Sakura a glare.

Not wanting to retaliate Sakura kept her mouth shut. She knew saying something like ' that's not true' was just going to make Karin spout more lies.

"Sasuke the other night...when you fell ill...it was all because of her"

Gritting her teeth Sakura's hand wavered a bit as she contemplated slamming her fist one more time into her.

"It was all a ploy Saskue..for you to bring her onto our team...she used her medical talent as a way to gain your trust and to infiltrate our team. As we spaek leaf nin could be heading our way."

"Why don't you tell Sasuke what type of poison you used...Karin" Sakura shot at her breakig her silence. Out of the corner of her eye she saw that Sasuke had removed his weight from the door and was now standing upright as he listened to the exchanges between the two.

"me?? See Sasuke...she's pinning it against me..Look at me..she attacked me in my room not five minutes ago." she said as she turned her attention back to him.

That almost made Sakura laugh..how could Karin think that Sasuke would believe her? there was no way she could of attacked Karin especially in her state.

Keeping her eyes trained on Sasuke she picked up on the sudden change in his breathing. He was getting mad...good.

"Sasuke...what Karin doesn't want you to know. Is that she used a drug that help with bokki kinou no teika. But apparently the stupid girl gave you a little too much."

(bokki kinou no teika - erectile disfunction...i think)

"she was hoping tha..."

"that's not true!!" Karin shouted.

"Sasuke please..don't believe anything she says!! just think about it!! things started to go wrong the second she showed up!!"

"Sasuke..please" Karin pleaded with him.

"Get out.." it was quiet at first. Se wasn't sure who said it. Turning her attention towards him she realised that the words had escaped from his lips.

"Get out" he said again this time a bit louder as his hands began to twitch. She could sense his rage as the air suddenly began to seem to grow thicker.

Smiling inwardly she watched as Sasuke glared at Sakura.

"Get OUT!!! SAKURA!"

"What!? Sasuke kun..you can't...you can't believe a word she says" Sakura cried out in exaperation when she realised what was going on.

With eyes on him she watched as he walked up to her and grabbed her by the upper arm, but she jerkerd away.

His face was dead white now, his eyes bitter..never had she seen him like this. Reaching out he made another attempt to grab at her...this time he managed to successfully grab onto her. Steering her towards the door she fought back...

...he said nothing more as he reached for the handle.

Pulling back a little she tried to prevent him from pushing her out.

Opening the door he pulled her towards its entrance

"Sasuke..you..you can't.." she said as she felt him suddenly release her as she landed with a thud outside his door.

...the force of it made her hands and knees both sting as she collided with the floor

Trembling she brought both hands up slowly to her face as she tried to stop the barrage of tears that was now cascading down her reddened cheeks.

Hearing the door slam behind her only made them seem endless as she suddenly felt herself drenched in their sticky onslaught.

how could he? how could he do this to me?

he had broken her...and for the last time...

The scream that ripped through her mind came through as a soft whimper as she suddenly realised that he had made her into that pathetic woman she once was..

Pulling on unseen strings her body moved on its own as she slowly rose to her feet...then everything went black.

Even though she had won victory wasn't as sweet as she expected it to be. No sooner had he shoved the Haruno girl out the door and closed it he rested his head upon the door seemingly ignoring the woman who was behind him.

Shifting uncomfortably Karin searched for the right words to approach him with.

"It was for the best, sasuke" she found her saying

"She had to go. You know that" she continued on as the words slipped out smoothly.

She had gotten what she wanted but yet...why was he ignoring her?

Stepping forward she reached out and let her hand brush against his back momentarily

"sasuke?"

No sooner had she done that he turned around to face her.

Realization sunk it and now held her in its cold embrace as she suddenly realised his intention

Stumbling backwards fear gripped her entire being.

A scream bubbled up to her lips, the panic that had suddenly crept up her demanded that she run, escape.

Turning around she fled, only to realise she was trapped. Searching for an exit her eyes roamed round wildly.

She hadn't heard him make a move...she envisioned him standing there waiting for her to realise that she had been caught.

The sweat that beaded on her skin began to run rivers as she raced up to the door that lead to his personal balcony.

Grabbing onto the latch she jiggled it wildly...feeling it give away she pressed against it as she let herself out into the cold air.

But freedom didn't last long as she felt her body being dragged back into the room. She twisted one way then the other eager to get away from his vise like grip, hissing from the pain.

Screaming she clawed at the nearest possible thing unable to get a hold on anything.

"Sasuke!! Please stop" she screamed as he turned her around to face him.

His eyes had already turned to blood as he looked into her own devoring her soul.

"No.." she whimpered...but it was too late..her vision was already wearing...her mind already probed...nothing..nothing could save her now..

It was a dream...In dreams you don't really feel anything..She had to open her eyes...she had to wake up.

Pushing herself towards consciousness she felt the cold liquid as it beat down on her. Lifting her heavy lids the harsh light made her jump as she suddenly realised where she was.

Getting up she tried lifting her weighted limbs. Getting up she gripped the shower door as she pulled herself up and out of the stall.

Her clothes were drenched and her body was eerily cold and numb...

how long have I been out?

Steering herself back to the room she stumbled a few times before collapsing on the bed.

Lying there for a few seconds she tried to piece together everything that had happened earlier. The memory only served her more grief as she laid there and sobbed silently and to herself.

She may have very well been lying there for a couple of hours because when she finally did get up it was almost dark.

Finally tearing herself away from the lush bedding she walked over to the window and opened it.

Immediately the cold air blasted in as she breathed in deeply trying to calm her sorrows.

The rains had come earlier that day and veiled the tiny village washing away the sins leaving a clean slate.

The sky was a ghaslty shade of gray that seemed to grow darker by the second as if someone had pulled a curtain over the sky. She could hear the distant rumble of thunder as she shivered against the gusts of wind that blew past her making her damp clothes cling to her more.

Pressing the heels of her hands against her eyes she rocked forward on her toes as she tried to block out the memory that haunted her.

Calmer now she gripped onto her clothing as she slipped it gently off one peice at a time until she was standing completey void. Turning away she walked back into the shower and grabbed a short towel as she stepped into the shower...for a third time that day.

It was funny how the weather seemed to reflect your innermost thoughts and feelings..somehow it complimented her mood she thought as she quickly toweled off and slipped into the undergarments that was brought to her earlier that day.

Slipping the silk robe around her she tied the ribbon neatly around her waist as she steeped back into the living room.

Searching with her eyes she spotted her weapons pouch as she made her way over and picked it up. Opening it she reached inside and grabbed the tiny item before discarding her pouch to its original spot.

Making her way to the window she perched herself on the sill before opening the box in her hand.

In it lay a tiny but beautiful ring in an intricate gold setting with a yellow diamond in the centre. Its simple design was what she loved most about it. Yet she hadn't been able to bring herself to wear it..even though she had it for the past two months.

The day he had given it to her was the day he came back from his two year absense from Konoha. That day he professesd his undying love for her and with tears in his eyes, he told her of his fears, his dreams, his hopes and asked that one day she share those with him.

He didn't want her to answer him then...he told her to take the all the time she needed...that he was going to wait..forever if he had to.

And when she had made her decision...all she had to do was slip it on...that's all he asked of her...

Turning the ring around in her hand she smiled as the stone caught her eye. Yellow? wonder why he chose that colour? To remind her of him she guessed...no matter what the reason it still made her think of him...

Naruto...she whispered into the air...hoping her words would reach its destination

Carefully she took the ring in her right hand and held it there between her thumb and her forefinger before slipping it onto the ring finger of her left hand.

Perfect Fit..

Hearing the creak and groan of the door she turned her attention away from the ring and guided it towards the unwelcome interruption.

Her heart skipped a beat as the door to her room slid open and at her doorway he stood...

Panic came first, quick and instinctive. Pressing both hands to her heart, heart thudding...

...unable to believe what her eyes told her.

Leveling her rounded jade orbs to meet his own her fear instantly died.

"Sakura..."

Who could our mystery guest be??

Somehow I did not enjoy writng this chapter hopefully it didn't reflect badly.

So thank you all for the input...majority ruled and Sasuke found out in this chapter...I hope that none of you is disappointed with the outcome..

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