I couldn't stay here any longer, I forgot my purpose the reason I existed. I was the one meant to avenge my clan… my family. These strangers I know knew to be Orochimaru's men showed me what true power was and how easily I could obtain it.

I clench my teeth seething at the thought of my brother, I hated him and everything he did to me. I walked out my room, taking my time through the streets of the village. My rage starts to cool and as I pass by the street that leads to the school… My thoughts wander to Naruto, I scowl and look away he was my rival and un-admittedly he was a friend. But his new display of power only added to my dislike of him and more importantly it was another reason I had to leave.

Me and him weren't the same, I couldn't develop fast enough for my revenge staying here playing ninja. I frowned, I was at the edge of town but something was telling me to stay there and wait. A few moments past and Sakura came running down the road.

She started talking about old times when we first met and how we have progressed. I can tell she is crying and it bothers me, the thought of her crying. I didn't know why and this night was the first time I put on my mask, the first time I've ever had to really use it with her. My words hurt her but she wouldn't give up, I could barley take it I knock her out and left before she could change my mind.

I stopped running, Orochimaru's men were almost in sight, they were waiting for me. I turn to look at the village the place I had once called home the place I still wanted to call home. I turn to my side, I'm not looking at them or the village just up at the nights sky. Sakura's and Kakashi's words haunted me and I didn't know what do to do or think anymore. Stop thinking… I say it over and over in my mind but it doesn't stop.

I move my foot to take a step towards them and suddenly my mind become clear. I could choose between protecting the people that have become my family from Itachi or I can blindly chase the past and take out revenge… I will be miserable and alone…

My mind went to Sakura again and I turned and made my way back to the village. When had I become so attached to her I didn't know but I made this decision with her in mind. Why? I wasn't sure…

Suddenly I awake in a tent, I remember where I was and how much time has passed since that day. I sit up and think over the dream. It reminded me that Orochimaru wanted me and gave me the hint that he was the one that took Sakura. It didn't come to mind before because it seemed like he had been gone for so long like some distant memory.

It had to have been him otherwise who else? Only other person I could think of was Itachi and this just wasn't his style. I quietly swap my clothes and walk out the tent being sure not to wake up Naruto. If Orochimaru was behind this I would just have to be alone and wait, he would find me I'm sure.

Hoping that my hunch was right I set of in a random direction picked a spot and waited. If my hunch was right then the note I left Naruto would be put to good use. I sat down at the trunk of the tree and waited, at the break of dawn someone came for me as expected…

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My head was throbbing and I could barely open my eyes long enough before wincing in pain. Every movement I made rewarded me with hard throbs along my head and neck. I've never experienced anything like this before. "Here take this" His voice was soft and barley a whisper, I want to smile because of his consideration but I was in too much discomfort.

I open my mouth and he presses three pills against my tongue. I don't question it and I force myself to just swallow. Maybe a half hour later the pain is gone and I courageously open my eyes. I blink a few times and let the room come into focus.

Looking at myself in the mirror I decide to take a shower and freshen up before seeing Sasuke. I wasn't sure what time it was or how long my shower was but I felt great maybe even better than that. I just felt amazing, so instead of putting on my usual clothes I pop on a decently long t-shirt. I might feel over confident right now but that didn't mean I didn't still feel a little lazy.

I walk over into the living room to see him watching TV. He looked like he had just taken a shower but I could tell her trained before that by how tense his muscles still were. I sat next to him, I started to feel an intoxicating warmth like when I've had a glass of wine.

I try and ignore it and watch the movie silently with him but something in the movie catches my attention and somehow my mind wanders to the last time we had sex. I was no longer upset about him continuing even though I was unconscious, actually it somewhat turned me on that he wanted me that badly.

The warmth starts to collect in the bottom of my stomach and the temptation to touch between my legs grows. I bite my lip as memories of his touch filled my mind. I lean into him more letting my t-shirt slide up my body and I slowly start to trace circles on his knee.

By this time I feel like I've had two glasses of wine; my mind was cloudy and I was basing things more so on impulse than anything else. My fingers make their way up his thigh until I find his tip and make light circles over it while watching it carefully as it gets hard.

I lean down and kiss his pants right over where his shaft is. I feel him shiver and his hand run down my back and over my bare ass. I didn't know what was happening or where my mind had gone. All I could feel was pleasure and the want…the need for his touch.

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Sasuke's Note: Naruto, I haven't disappeared, don't come looking for me. Get Kakashi, I promise to leave a trail for you two to follow. Please follow these directions, Sakura's life depends on you listening to me.