My heart continued to flutter at his actions and words. I was slowly falling for him; that's something that should never happen. Then I felt my heart sink; why shouldn't it? I questioned myself. I'm so foolish; but an interesting question, why shouldn't it ever happen? Because of my village? Because of his title? Because of what he had done? He is still a person. I hated this feeling; a feeling of being narrow-minded.

I always felt that I understood more of what another was going through, but now I truly felt that was what I was being. He is still a person; he just had other interests and duties other than what I have, or had. I still felt a loyal tie between my village and heart; despite the gash through my village symbol. I placed my hand over the reflecting metal around my neck. Was this truly it? I can't give up. Not after working so hard to get somewhere in my life. I was almost sure that I was indeed; not being narrow-minded. It was just my spirit rising from the unknown void within me.

My legs are too sore for me to be running distances now; especially without stopping. There is a flaw however, by the time I am feeling better Deidara will more than likely be his old self again. This is my only time to get away from them both. I can't wait for the both of them to go on a mission; they'll more than likely have a majority of the Akatsuki guarding me and watching my every move.

"Hinata." I heard his soft voice call for my attention. I looked over at him to see that he had put down the tools. "Yes?" I questioned him to show I had acknowledged his call. "I want you to go and socialize with the other members. I'd hate to have you in here for the rest of your life; besides... I can't keep giving Kakuzu all of my money just because you feel more content around him." He grumbled. "Yes, Sasori." I muttered while still thinking ahead for certain plans.

"Go on, I trust you enough to not run out on me again." I nodded even though he wasn't looking at me. I stood up and slowly made my way to the door. "You might want to get dressed in something you feel more comfortable in. I looked down to notice that I was in light clothing that I assumed belonged to the redhead. Baggy black shorts and a skin-tight gray T-shirt, he must of dressed me after I fell asleep. I might as well go wash up a bit; no doubt I smelled of sweat and...Sasori.

Not a good impression for meeting with the rest of the group. I gathered my old clothes that had been cleaned and went into the bathroom. I pulled a rag from the small cabinet and went over to the sink. I let it soak in the warm water as I gazed at myself in the mirror again. I removed my clothing and picked up the soaked and steaming rag, i brushed it against my body gently and made sure to scrub off the smell that I considered horrible. I could still feel Sasori's hands gliding along my body; it sent chills and excitement through me. I tried to brush them off as I slid on the clean clothes and ran a brush through my slightly unruly indigo hair.

I left out still feeling a bit of soreness and pain in my leg and hip region. I disliked the uncomfortable feeling. I felt a grip on my wrist after I left out of the bathroom, then followed by lips being firmly pressed upon my neck. I whimpered a little in response to the redhead's advancements. He let go of me then made his way to his desk which now contained many scrolls on the surface. I made my way out before he decided to do more than that.

I quickly moved down the slightly familiar hallways that led to the room that served as the living room. I seen the old faces from before. Kakuzu and Hidan seemed to be having a conversation on something; Kakuzu nodded towards me to acknowledge my presence and then Hidan seemed to snarl at me. I just glared at the silver haired-immortal. I seen Itachi and Kisame, Itachi ignoring me as normal and Kisame seemed to of flashed me a flirtatious, toothy grin. My cheeks turned a light pink at Kisame's smile then i remembered what Sasori had told me and brushed it off quickly. Someone that is normally here seemed to be missing, until i felt hands clamp on to my shoulders. "Hina! Tobi is happy you came out of Grumpy's room!" He shouted, of course. Tobi was the one that seemed to be missing.

I giggled at Sasori's nickname; at least it was the truth. "Tobi missed you!" He said excitedly in my ear. "Aww, I missed you too, Tobi." I said with a grin. It was true, Tobi was more than likely the sweetest one to me. Well, subtracting Deidara; Tobi however was the most innocent one. He wrapped his arms around my torso and pulled me tightly to him in a hug. His embrace made me feel warm. I noticed a few of the members staring at us; my face heated up a little then I heard a voice. "Ooooh, don't want me to tell Sasori that you're cheating on him, do you?" I felt embarrassed as I looked up to notice it was Kisame. He had a mischievous and playful grin plastered on his face. I let out a sigh which earned a laugh from the blue skinned-man.

"So, Hinata, what brings you to this part of the hideout?" Kisame questioned me with curiosity. "Well..." I trailed off and began to gain my old habit of fiddling with my fingers. "Sasori, wanted me to get to know everyone... better." I finished. "Well, Ms. Stutter-Bitch, what if we don't want to get to know you?" I didn't have to look at the person to know that Hidan was the one who made came up with that question. "I don't believe I asked you for your smart ass comment." I snarled at him. He glared at me and looked as if he were about to get up for another rematch. "Hidan, calm down; stop being such an ass towards her." Kisame defended me; he seemed to be standing up as well. Oh no, not another fight...

"Shut the fuck up, fish bitch." This religious terrorist is starting to get on my nerves. "Kisame..." I mumbled, he looked over to me with concern. "I don't want you or anyone else to fight my battles." I said calmly. He looked more concerned and a bit angry at what I had just told me. "You... Want to fight Hidan?" He asked as if he were confused. "It's the only way to earn respect and get people to shut up around here... correct?" I asked while eying Hidan. He had a large, bloodthirsty smirk on his face. "Oh fuck yeah, this is going to be fun." He said with a hint of excitement. "Hidan! I don't want blood all over the furniture." Kakuzu yelled out. "Oh shut the fuck up you whiny bitch. I'll take it to the training room." He said darkly. "Show me." I commanded the silver haired-man.

"Follow me, bitch." He said with a mix of pride and excitement. It seemed as if everyone were following, Itachi seemed to of taken interest in the fight while the others were there to pry him off of me before it was too late. "Hina! Don't do it! Tobi thinks you will get hurt!" Tobi cried after me. "Tobi, I'll be okay. This is probably something I need, I've been out of practice for so long." I muttered to Tobi and whoever else cared to listen. "Fucking excuses." Hidan mumbled. I tried to glare a hole in the back of his head.

"Are you sure that you want to do this, Hinata?" Kisame said to me below a whisper. I glanced at him to look up at his concerned eyes. "It's the only way." I whispered back. "He respects no one..." He explained. "I don't care..." I groaned in slight annoyance. Do I really look that weak? If I don't fight for myself then I'm surely going to turn into who I used to be...


After we finally came to a halt in front of some double doors Hidan for some odd reason held the door open for me. "After you." He said without profanity which surprised me; he seemed to of made up for it by his sickening tone. No turning back now... I walked in casually. I looked behind me to notice Hidan following me; the others were back outside of the door. Itachi was holding Tobi by his collar so he wouldn't follow as well. The room was dark and was only lit by the door being opened.

Hidan made his way to one side of the room while I took my side opposing to his. "Oh come the fuck on, I don't see why you dumb asses are even accompanying her! Not like I'm going to kill her or anything like that!" He shouted at the other members. I glanced over at them. They all had a look of wariness and disbelief. "Fine! bitches..." He grumbled. "Ready bitch?" I glared at him for his smart comments. "I've been waiting for you to get done with your complaining." I said with a smirk.

He glared at me as he positioned his scythe to his side and began charging at me. I let my byakugan activate, I'm fully rested and I have a decent amount of chakra. Perfect. I glared at him through my byakugan as he got closer and closer. I waited for him to start slicing at my legs until I jumped over the tri-bladed scythe and made an attempt to kick him in the face. He evaded my kick but stumbled backwards clumsily. "That the best you can fucking do?" He yelled as he lunged at me. I lifted myself off the ground while griping on hand on his shoulders and flipping myself behind him. I quickly turned to hit him in the back of his head. "The fuck?" He yelled out as his head flew forward. I took my chance to quickly examine his blades. The blades didn't seem all that dangerous, not for killing. Then what was its purpose?

He gripped the scythe handle more tightly and began to turn on his heels to swing at my torso. I jumped backwards and then charged for him while he had to regain his stance. My hands were glowing with chakra as I hit him at the place where his heart should be. He stumbled backwards again trying to recover from my attacks; I dropped to the ground and kicked his legs, knocking him from under his feet.

"Fuck!" He bellowed as he fell to the ground. I jumped back a few feet from him, as he stood up quickly. I had a smirk played upon my features as he growled at me in annoyance. "Lucky fucking shot." He growled at me. "I don't need luck." I calmly stated. I looked over to the guys, there seemed to be another form. It was Sasori; I felt nervous instantly.

"You going to give up, bitch?" He asked in almost disbelief. "Oh, because your little fuck toy is here now?" He asked me with a cocky grin. I glared at him. "Shut the Hell up!" I yelled in aggravation and lunged at him again. He evaded all of my attacks. He seemed so clumsy compared to me. I ran up the wall with my chakra focused on my feet; I made sure i was quiet upon walking amongst the highest parts of the wall, it was dark and hard to see me from the lack of light in the dimly lit room. I smirked and pulled out 3 kunai being sure not to hit them together. I wanted to make less noise as possible.

I began aiming at the back of his neck. "Where are you! Fucking pussy!" I grinned and launched the Kunai at him he went to turn his head as 1 zipped past his ear. I heard him yell out more in anger as one hit him in the neck and the other hit him in his forehead. "Fucking shit! Damn bitch!" He yelled in anger, he looked as if he were about to run up the wall after me. His face was blood red and the kunai stayed protruding out of his head and neck. I noticed the others took that as the time to break up the fight. Suddenly I felt a presence next to me. I turned slowly so it wouldn't scare me as much. It was Sasori, he was resting on the wall next to me, watching them restrain Hidan.

"Had enough fun today, Hinata?" He asked me; his tone held annoyance and amusement. I looked down at Hidan to see the same threads that Kakuzu had used on him not too long ago, Tobi was once again on his back, Kisame was in front of him holding his sword up encase he broke free. Itachi was still standing at the door. "Sure..." I mumbled. "Do you ever get tired of pissing him off?" He questioned me. "Not really. He starts it..." I grumbled. "Hn. Let's go..." He wrapped his arm around my waist and jumped off of the wall while holding me close to him.

"Redheaded-bitch!" I heard Hidan yell out. "Take your fuck toy out of here! She's fucking annoying and she sucks!" He really pisses me off. "Hn, I'd say you suck; letting a mere girl out-smart you in combat." He replied calmly. "Fuck you bitch!" He yelled out again. Sasori shrugged his shoulders and tightened his arm around my waist forcing me to walk with him.


~TFD