I Do Not Own Naruto

Chapter 13

"Sasuke, it's been a while now. What do you need?" Orochimaru asked, Sasuke frowned as he walked into the larger area. Orochimaru's eyes zeroed in, immediately on what was left of his left arm and there was a gleam in the snake's eyes which made him want to grab Sakura a run for the hills but he didn't. mostly because he did need his pawn to have supplies or else she'd be useless to him and perhaps, while he was here, and despite how horribly illegal this could possibly be, he'd ask Orochimaru about getting one of those genetic prosthetics.

It wasn't like he hadn't already broken several international laws already so what were a few more? He was already damned to Hell so why not enjoy this. Besides having the Hidden Leaf's prized healer gave him an edge and he was certain that Sakura would be competent enough to handle any complications should they rise up. She was a brilliant healer after all, and he had seen her as a combat medic too; she was definitely the best at what she did. It was truly amazing what Sakura was capable of when she decided she was going to do something.

"We need supplies, Sakura," he pulled her around him then so she could be seen by Orochimaru. Sakura glared at him but he did not release her upper arm, mostly because he didn't want to and because it irritated her and if Orochimaru decided not to help him then he'd have to run and drag her along. No doubt Itachi knew who Sakura was, perhaps he had always known but either way if she was tied to him he'd have to drag her along with him. Not that he really minded but come hell or high water he was not letting anyone; besides himself of course; harm his pink pawn.

"I can walk by myself Sasuke!" Sakura snapped at him, he frowned at the smaller woman who was glaring at him. What was her problem!? Could she not sense how dangerous it was just to merely be here!?

"What have we here, Sasuke?" Orochimaru's brow lifted as he eyed Sakura with interest which caused a burst of anger in Sasuke. How dare he look at her! "I thought you worked alone."

"Yeah well he's stuck with me now," Sakura grumbled, he could feel her glaring at him while he watched Orochimaru intently. His grip tightened on Sakura when Orochimaru took a step nearer to them, he also pulled her back behind his back.

"Interesting, you know for years when you'd show up in my lairs and I would patch you up only for you to disappear I always wondered where you went. Most of the healing done to you was far to advance for someone with your medical expertise. Now I know, Dr. Haruno, it is an honor to meet you," Orochimaru smiled then. Sasuke watched his ally closely when he released Sakura and she stepped around him to look at Orochimaru.

"You're that criminal wanted for illegal jutsu and genetic experiments!" Sakura announced then gaped at him. He shrugged while Orochimaru chuckled a dark laugh which made his skin crawl.

"Yes, I am Orochimaru. I have heard much about you Dr. Haruno, you are an impressive woman to say the least. So why are you with Uchiha Sasuke when you could lose everything for merely being near him?" Ororchimaru asked, Sasuke lifted a brow in interest then. He had never really thought about having Sakura's help. She was his, and she was his to use and dispose as he saw fit, it had been that way for nearly a decade.

But of all the people he had ever used for his purpose she had proven to be the most useful.

She kept him alive. She healed him. She hide him. She would protect him. She would lie for him. And when he was ready he'd leave. He was certain that if he did not have to be a traitor and if he did not have to kill Itachi he and Sakura would've made an excellent team. Even now; though he had started this mission out by dragging her along; they were an excellent team. Never had he fell into an effortless sync with any of his past partners for combat, but with Sakura it was natural. As if they had grown up fighting together. Still he did wonder why out of all his pawns only Sakura seemed eager to help him; even before she knew what he was really doing. She was like a loyal dog this way and always happily taking care of him and helping him when need be, her loyalty was his. Of this he was certain, but why was she his?

"Because, Sasuke always presents a challenge that I can never resist," Sakura answered sweetly. Ororchimaru's lips twitched then.

"That he does, now what can I obtain for you good doctor?" Ororchimaru asked. Sakura began listing everything she wanted as they walked through Orochimaru's latest lair.

"How about I give you an arm Sasuke? I have just made a revolutionary discovery in genetics and can help you out," Orochimaru announced. Sakura was vehemently shaking her head at him, but he would trust Orochimaru in this matter because Orochimaru was brilliant in his discoveries. Besides, Sakura could heal him if this went wrong, she had in the past.

"Aa," he replied coldly with a slight nod of his head. Sakura palmed her face.

The woman was so strange!

"They are not dead," Itachi grumbled as he stared at the rubble of what had once been an Akatsuki hideout.

"There's no way they survived what I dealt, not even I could have survived that masterpiece." The blonde said smugly.

"You are not an Uchiha and they are not dead, her chakra though faint is that of a healer." Itachi frowned then, so that was how his annoying little brother had survived for as long as he had. He had enlisted the aid of a healer. Itachi did not like this, he wanted the healer brought to him; alive, with Sasuke so Sasuke could watch as he destroyed the girl.

Nothing went wrong with George! That's a first, he probably ate something when I wasn't looking...

That's all for now folks!

Night!

Enjoy Healing Pain! =)