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Chapter 11

First light slowly crept in on the sleeping couple, Sasuke awoke first to a warm beam of sun; as he looked down he found himself staring at Sakura; with her hair tossed over her face. She looked angelic fast asleep in his arms, but unfortunately they stayed way later than he wanted. Sasuke slowly brushed the hair from her face; as he took in the sight for a few more minutes before he woke her up. Seeing Sasuke when she woke; Sakura was ecstatic that for once this wasn't a dream it was real, but in the back of her head it wasn't ideal either; they were still far away from home and even worse still in Nobu's place. Sakura and Sasuke started to get dressed, Sasuke headed out first to peek out of the stairwell; that led them into the cellar. A guard walking by secretly pulls out a smoke from his pocket, seeing his chance Sasuke sub dues the guard with ease. Sasuke takes the unconscious guard with him back downstairs, and quickly undressing him as he gives the guards clothes to Sakura.

Sakura hurriedly changed into the clothes, as her and Sasuke made their way out of the giant pair agilely scale the wall, and once outside of it they swiftly made their way out of the town. While walking past a familiar Okiya, Sakura suddenly stops Sasuke "Sasuke-kun wait..." Sasuke turns back to face her "Sakura we need to hurry before they see us," he said as he grabbed at her wrist. To his surprise Sakura pulled her hand away from his strong grip "I can't leave yet, we have to find Kimiko and make sure she's alright" Sakura said while pulling her hands to her chest. Silent for a moment, Sasuke could see the worry on Sakura's face, he reluctantly nods his head and agrees to search for her; seeing as she did help him find Sakura.

Standing in front of Kimiko's old Okiya, Sakura and Sasuke cautiously walk inside, and the pair starts looking around. Sasuke still very much on guard; was obviously worried about being seen "Sakura lets split up and meet back in 5 minutes." he said quietly "We don't need to be here any longer then we have to be." Sakura nods as they go in their different directions. Sasuke browses around, looking through a few empty rooms, when he notices some rustling noise come from behind a closed-door. Sasuke stealthy walked up to the door while opening it. Elsewhere, Sakura walks into her old temporary room, where she finds her Kanzan hairpin; still sitting out. Sakura picks up the hairpin, while she runs her fingers over the flowers. When she puts it back down, she picks up her box of white powder make up. Sakura smiles as she starts reminiscing on her experience being in the Okiya; all the hard ships and the fun times. Sakura leaves the room, and walks by Kimiko's old room; when Sakura notices to her surprise; Kimiko there sitting in front of a mirror. "Kimiko-San there you are! Please we must leave" Sakura said in haste grabbing Kimiko's arm. Kimiko didn't budge as she slowly turns to Sakura; with her make up running down her face, Sakura was stunned to see her teacher so out-of-place.

Kimiko sadly whispered "Sakura... I'm so sorry; I had no choice" confusion came over Sakura's face "What? Kimiko-San what are you talking about?" Sakura said trying to find her answer. Soon she finds herself suddenly surrounded and snatched up by guards. Despite Sakura being an accomplished ninja, she couldn't fight the guards off as soon as they touched her; she felt her chakura draining from her body. As she struggles against her dire situation, Sakura hears a familiar voice from behind, "You can try all you like, but this armor is like a torch too chakura". Sakura is able to turn her head just enough to see its Nobu; standing there with his arms crossed. Nobu smiles evilly as he walks towards his men; while circling them to finally face her shocked expression. "Did you really think I was that stupid…? Sakura?" Sakura had no words "How did Nobu know her real name?" she thought as she looked back at Kimiko, who was avoiding her eye contact.

Nobu laughed harder as he explained "You see, I'm quite clever or else I wouldn't have gotten where I have in this world today. From even before you came here, everything was carefully calculated. I had your sensei injured by my toxin on purpose, which brought you all here. You learned our world got the antidote, and made it back here all according to my plan." Sakura wanted to throw up, what kind of sick game was this? Only words she could muster up was "Kimiko…san why?" To which Kimiko said like a broken record "Sakura I'm sorry I'm so sorry", Nobu snapped his fingers as a small little girl was released. The little girl ran over frantically to Kimiko; who tearfully embraced the child, screaming in joy to be holding her.

Sakura heard the words "Mommy mommy." from the child. Sakura realized then; Kimiko was in on this, the whole time from day one. Infuriated Sakura yells at them all "Why…why would you go to such great lengths? What is your goal?" As she finished, she see's guards bring out Sasuke; unconsciously tied to chains that seem to have the same kind of substance as the guard's armor. Next to Sasuke was a geisha, whom waves to Sakura "Hello…Ah so your Serena oops I mean Sakura... my name is Momo nice to finally meet you." She said with a wicked face.

Nobu smiles and walks over to embrace Momo, after their short show of affection; Momo walks slowly over to Sakura and grabs her chin. As she examines her face, she says unemotionally "Hum...luckily you don't have anything special or else I wouldn't have let this little ruse go on as far and as long as it did," she said as she glanced back at Nobu with a jealous look; she then returns her attention to Sakura; as she harshly pushes her face to the side. Momo tells Nobu joyfully, "Now my love we have the Uchiha in our control, there is no limit to our power." Nobu smiles at Momo and nods towards his guards, "Lock Sakura up for now." he ordered as the guards take Sakura away, and Momo and Nobu take Sasuke elsewhere.