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-locked sakura in a closet- STFU! now...^^;; where was I...oh! Well I do hope you guys enjoyed the last chapter I'm going to make this one nice and good as I did AND with a nice little ItaSaku and a few odd things i'm going to add in there and maybe more involvement between Sakura and the Akatsuki members. So don't ask what it is!
You have to read it lol but enjoy and find out what happens now in Sakura of the Akatsuki ;D
Chapter 20: Leaves Stained Red.
Warm...
Sakura nuzzled her face close to what ever the warm object was. It felt rather nice, and safe, even the heart beat was smooth and strong it made her heart flutter warmly to hear something that made the sound of life, if she could she'd stay there all...
Wait a minute.
Warm, heart beat, butterflies? Opening her eyes quickly her gaze met with a black faberic, a light smell of rain and pine filling her senses as she tilted her head up almost shocked to see the sleeping face of the infamous Uchiha Itachi. He seemed rather relaxed, his arms resting loosely around her waist as he leaned against the wall (of what she noticed) in her room. His breathing was slow, and his lashes grazed his cheeks softly. Sakura acually felt her Inner feel a bit jealous about them.
But the question was, how did she get here?
Chewing on her lower lip softly Sakura started to think back. She remembered Madara, and then talking to Pein...and lastly going on a walk with Deidara and it was raining, then the artist rested her in his lap to rest...
Sakura's cheeks just warmed up barely though not enough to make her blush though she was truely and possibly embarassed on the inside, because for one she ended up in two guys laps suddenly and found this rather akward. Snuggling with someone who KILLED Gaara and then resting with her ex-teammate's older BROTHER! She wanted to groan out and smack her head against the wall, though then again she was AkumaKage no Sakura, she did not whine and smash her head on a wall like a twelve year old.
'No matter how nice this is I'm not staying in his lap!' she fumed.
She moved at a sloth's pace, working her way out slowly until the sleeping Uchiha tightened his hold on her. Trying one more time a hand pressed her face into Itachi's chest as soon as it landed gently on the back of her head "Stop moving Sakura-san, I'm trying to rest..." a voice spoke ever so softly. Sakura froze for only a second before glaring up at Itachi's face, one of his eyes were open. A faded onyx eye met her's. It's greyish depths reminded her of his on comming blindness.
"Itachi you..."
"You were tired so I brought you back to the base" he stated, closing his eye fully to give him the appearance of sleeping again "And, none of use gotten much sleep since this morning"
Sakura's brows furrowed just a bit, it was as if Itachi blamed her for the Akatsuki's lack of sleep as well as his own. 'Bastard' Turning slowly in his grasp she gave up, sitting there like a small child with a light pout on her face. Though the Uchiha didn't seemed disturbed at all, his chest now falling in a regular pattern signaling rest though Sakura was no fool. He was possibly the most lightest sleeper anyone could ever meet.
Though Sakura had no room to say, she slept as light as a feather until she was overly drained of chakra or emotionally drainned.
Both of those situations were rare in her book. Though it couldn't be helped, she closed her eyes her mind drifting deep in thought as she naturally sensed the location of the other Akatsuki. Deidara was gone from the base and so was Madara and Kisame. It's odd, she wondered where they had all possibly gone. Maybe a mission but that is uncertian. But, her suspicions of the organization only sored, they have not fully trusted her yet and was still able to go on little missions as she can...
'I need to report to the elders soon...' She thought a bit bitterly, she never looked at her higher ups with as much respect as she did her Shishou or her Sensei.
Sakura looked at Itachi, her eyes taking in the details of his face a little before her expression softened 'Same...' she raised her hand, resting it on the man's cheek. He jerked his head back, eyes opening widely as the Sharingan faced her jade hues, but she kept that unafraid expression in place feeling nothing but sympathy for this man. Knowing the situation Itachi oddly relaxed his Sharingan fading into gray depths as he stared at her. But there was a hidden look of a question.
"Are you sad sometimes Uchiha-san?" Sakura asked slowly.
The man tilted his head "Hn?" he didn't seem to get her meaning before Sakura traced her fingers to the head band that rested neatly and shamefully on his forehead, tracing the long scratch along their village symbol slowly. The mark of Konohagakure always branding the plate establishing his position in society among the others like her, a traitor. Well to others yes, not much to those you took orders from.
"Do you wish that you could take back what you done?" She continued.
Getting the idea instantly of what she was pointing to the Uchiha looked away "Ah..."
Sakura knew he was saying yes, being a missing nin was most likely no fun. Resting her head on his chest they remained in a rather gloomy silence, both knowing words were no longer needed.
Itachi took this chance to get the confort he long sought for and comfortably moved Sakura if even possibly closer to him, his hands resting on her small fraile back as her hands rested on his chest. If he didn't let his damn mind wonder he wouldn't have thought of Hachi that moment, this was almost like the situation from long ago when they were stuck on a mission together when he turned a Chunin and she was nothing but a Genin.
-Flash Back-
"Ne! Ita-kun it's cold and it's almost night fall can we take a break now!" Hachi yelled stepping over a snow covered tree root shivering as the cold wind picked up. Unconciously she pulled up her red scarf to shield her face from the wind, her onyx eyes resting on her superior intensely as he gave her no answer. Huffing she crossed her arms preserving as much warmth as she could. Itachi just ignored her, they had to get as far out of Snow country as they could. Their Jonin leader and other genin was separated from them at a ambush, they can possibly be dead.
Itachi ran a gloved hand through his hair.
Luckily they were able to get away and complete the mission faster. It wont take them much long to reach the border if they remained silent and moved fast enough he was sure they could make it.
"Itaaaaaaaa-kkkkuuuunnn!"
Scratch that part...if SHE could keep quiet then they can get out of here ALIVE! The Uchiha grew more annoyed by the second not getting a moment of peace as she just continued to pester him. Gritting his teeth he turned his head towards her "If we rest for the night will you promise to be quiet tomorrow?" he snapped. Hachi closed her mouth instantly her cheeks brightening up into a darker shade of red as she nodded saying nothing at all but looking very well pleased with herself.
Stubborn witch...
The Uchiha heir softened as she skipped off signaling with her hands for them to find shelter 'There is a on comming blizzard" she added pointing up at the dark angry sky. Itachi made a grunt of agreement "There should be a cave a few miles from here, we passed it before and it will keep out out of the harsh winds" he remembered. Turning south east he felt for any near by chakra, happy that there was none the two continued forward. The snow deepening as it crunched lightly under their feet.
Hachi was quick to follow him, her lips turning a blue tint trying to prevent her teeth from chattering.
Itachi pulled his cloak closer to him, his Chunin vest also providing him much more needed warmth. Studying Hachi she only had the cloak for protection and leg warmers, her shorts were black and tight with the skirt over it made flexibility available in the highest form to her, her shirt just ended where her hip bone would be and it was dark navy blue. A good color to have when hiding in the shadows in the Snow Country.
Opening his cloak up he gestured her "Hachi-san it's cold we need to do basic survival" he ordered.
The girl looked at him, her onyx hair started to wildly blow around her as her eyes expressed surprise. If they were back in Konoha Itachi would had probably fawn all over, but now it was mission time girls or not he was going to do mission first and girls later. Damn horomones...
Shaking his head he moved to her gracefully, wrapping a arm around her waist and pulling her to his side pressing her firmly to him "Hold on tight I am going to use the trees for quicker travel" he told her. Hachi wrapped her arms around his neck at the moment he took off, their feet lightly touching the branch from a few feet away from where they were just standing.
Seeing that she was feeling much warmer Itachi focused on getting them to their resting spot. Moving rapidly through the trees Itachi flickered on his Sharingan his eyes moving around scanning everything large or small and living or not living. 'Just a little longer' he thought, his mind coaxing his muscles to work. He felt Hachi shift and tightened his hold trying to make her as comfy as possible. His ears can pick up on her teeth chattering as his eyes narrowed. He never did like the damn winter, it was to damn cold.
Though he had to admit he was more of a spring person. That was when Konoha was at full bloom, especially the Sakura Blossom trees now those were something he wished to see again soon.
Itachi snapped out of his day dream of home, now was not the time for that. He had to take care of Hachi and he will get this mission accomplished, Itachi used his free hand to feel his vest pocket where the sacred item was held. As soon as he returned it to it's rightful owner he and his team...or what's left of it will be home free.
'Fuu...Sakashi you better make it' he frowned and pushed off a rather small pine tree, Hachi making a small noise as a branch almost smacked her in the face.
Suddenly she pointed "Ita-kun there's a cave up there in that cliff!" she exclaimed. Itachi glanced over and indeed there was a nice looking and safe cave there, smirking he did his trait-mark 'hn' and turned in that direction quickly "Good job Hachi-san your getting much better at this" he commented.
The onyx hair girl blushed, her Sharingan fading away as she turned her head away as if she ignored his small praise. It wasn't every day you got complimented by the Uchiha prodigy such as Itachi of maybe Shisui who almost ranked as high as Itachi.
Kneeling just a little he sent a burst of Chakra into his legs, soaring up highly through the air making a nice landing at the mouth of the cavern, just inches from falling off as he set Hachi down. She seemed to have been excited as she ran off deeper into the cave dropping down her bag from her back and streching much like a cat. Itachi almost did the same thing as he followed suit, tossing his back next to hers and sat down crossing his legs watching lazily as she started to make a fire, her hands digging into the earth to make a small pit.
Itachi couldn't help but stare at the working hands, Hachi had small slender fingers surely they can break if you just twisted them right...and her pale skin was getting stained by the dirt but somehow her skin still appeared smooth and not hard like that of a shinobi's. He wondered what it would be like to touch them.
He stopped his thoughts right there, smashing them to hell as he mentally scolded himsef.
Now was not the time to think of that. His expression soften when she started to set up the fire, a small flame lighting the cave up when it started to grow. Hachi was watching her work proudly glad ther she could use her fire justu better now. Happy to be called a Uchiha as the family crest showed proudly on her back. Reaching for his bag Itachi dug his hand through it pulling out to cups of instant ramen for dinner "Can you get the water ready?" he questioned. Hachi pulled out a pot and smiled at him "Mhm!"
Snatching her canteen she unscrewed the cap and poured some water in the object before placing it over the fire carefully. "Man I'm starving Ita-kun! I can't wait to go back to Konoha and have some ramen at Ichiraku i heard it was great!" she told him.
The older Uchiha blinked, he never knew she would be the type for noodles. He himself liked origiri with seaweed in it or cabbage...that really sounded good to him it made his stomach growl silently. But the sound hasen't escaped the female Uchiha's ears as she laughed at him, a wide toothy grin in place that made her look very silly. It reminded him of his odd cousin Obito who was all nothing but sunshine and smiles, personally he thought of it to be weird but now he had nothing to say about it.
He just gave her just the smallest of smiles that he could possibly do, he only smiled for Sasuke.
But her look of surprise was amusing, her black depths turning away as she grabbed the hot pot of boiling water with great care and pouring them into the cups. Picking one up she crawled over to him giggling happily as she held it out her eyes shining like she did the greatest acheivement in the world.
"Here Ita-kun this one is yours!" she chirped.
Grasping it in his hand he brought it closer "Thank you" taking the chopsticks he tenderly prodded the softening noodles, some peices of beef and corn along with a few carrots floated on the surface, the sweet aroma feeling his sense of smell before digging in. He took small bites, savoring the unrenewable food into his mouth. Though there was plenty of ramen in the world but those were the only two they had for the mission. Fuu and Sakashi had the fruits, origiri, and everything with them.
'Maybe I should have held onto the food...'
Though...it wasn't that bad. He watched as Hachi ate away, not caring for manners in front of him as she stuffed her face now and then wincing and muttering something about having her tongue burnt by the stupid hot water.
Surprisingly both finished at the same time, tossing the empty cups away then both started their evening. Itachi pulled out his blanket from his bag, his hands grasping the warm and dry clothing happily only to hear a surprised squeak, looking up he saw Hachi with her hands in her hair looking horrified as she glanced into her bage "My blanket is gone!" she wailed as she flailed her arms around in panic.
Looking into his bag again he found no extra blanket and sighed, now what to do?
Leaning back against the comfortable wall he cleared his throat catching the other Uchiha's attention. Opening his arms a little he gestured her over "Come here if you want to stay warm we have to share a blanket" he muttered, just a small bit of heat going up his neck. But she just hesitantly stared at him, almost in a bashful way as her face turned into a nice scarlet. Her fingers twiddled together as she started at a rock pretending to be more interested in it "A-are you s-sure Ita-kun?" She stuttered "Y-you don't have to share your b-blanket with me"
Itachi just scoffed and rolled his eyes, now she sounded like the young Hyuga Heiress back in Konoha (even though he didn't personally know her he had seen her many times around with her father when they come to his house for political reasons).
"Just come here" he ordered, his eyes giving her the look of do what he says or else. And luckily she gave up and came to him at a snails pace, she seemed very wary of him at first only sitting next to him most likely not going to move any closer. Taking matters into his own hands now Itachi grabbed her and dragged her onto his lap, earning a surprised squeak come out of her mouth as he placed her in a cozy position, his arms losely around her waist as his chin rested upon her head.
He could feel warmth radiating from her face to his neck and chest. She was embarrassed that was quite obvious, after all it's not everyday that a girl can be up close and personal with the Uchiha Itachi.
He inwardly scoffed at his title, one that wasn't worth listening to as he absently played with a strand of midnight hair. If he looked close enough it had a nice tint of blue to it like Sasuke's hair if not only a bit lighter and more defined then the little mess his younger brother calls his hair.
Rather pleased with the outcome of the night Itachi wrapped them both up securely in his blanket. It was going to be a cold night and neither of them didn't need to be frozen to death by mother nature. Sinking back into the comfy position against the wall of the cave the Uchiha started to drift, his mind going blank as needed sleep finally reached him.
-End Flash Back-
Itachi raised his hand, grabbing a lock of Sakura's hair looking at the complete difference between her's and Hachi's. The color was a biggest difference of them all, Sakura's was like the was color of spring though her personality was cold she is still the kunochi that possibly his young brother knew, and that he'd never know. Hachi's on the other hand was like the calm evening, the light being the stars in her hair as she moved about along with her bubbly nature towards others in ways of kindness.
Though Sakura had an attracting appearance. Her apple green eyes, almost hypnotizing to say at least, are the most captivating ones he'd ever seen. They were wide and a little to big on her face while her brow was carved in beautifully with her perfectly sized forehead. Her nose was small and straight, very slender he may add while her lips were pleasing to look at, thin but full with a healthy pink hue that complimented nicely to her skin that was pale with a hint of a tan from being outdoors though that might go away soon since there is hardly any sun in Amegakure.
Accidently brushing his fingers along the bare skin of her neck he noted it was very soft, and hardly any scars on her body. Though it would possibly surprise people when they found out her profession as a shinobi. Taking a glance at her face there were still traces of a child, though Sakura is a almost complete developed woman.
She was skinny, and very light much to Itachi's displeasure. He wondered if she was eating correctly or not, though that wasn't any of his business. But with the curves were nicely in place and she wasn't so muscular like other possible kunochi he had seen during his years. Either that if she was a power junkie he would believe that Kisame would have a feild day with her being on his team (sadly Kisame is stilled partnered up with the Uchiha which leaves Sakura the only lone member besides Zetzu).
Pausing for a moment from being observent he heard Sakura give out a sigh, and them some movement. He of course did nothing about it and stilled any of his movements.
"Itachi-san...?" her voice called out.
Glancing down he saw her staring up at him, her face blank as usual as she moved once again in his lap.
"Hn?"
She gave him a little annoyed look "Do you mind letting me go, I need to make breakfast for everyone I am pretty sure aside from Konan, Kisame, and myself none of you guys can cook" Itachi gave her a look as he lowered his arms saying nothing at all, taking her chance the kunochi got up and streched her limbs out. Tugging at her white dirty dress for a moment she surprised him with a simple move.
She held out her hand to him, her orbs peering down at him "Give me your hand I'll help you stand"
Staring at the appendage Itachi did nothing, just watched not knowing how to react to the small act of kindness she was portraying. Smirking he grasped onto it as she pulled him up effortlessly, enough time for him to see how much bigger his hand was to her's and how frail looking her arms and legs looked as she stood before him. If she ran and fell she could possibly break them as easy as glace...though Sakura was the last person to underestimate no matter what her appearance was like...
Also...she just barely stood to his chin...
"Come on Itachi-san maybe on the way there you can tell me what you might want to eat" she offered a small sense of a smile in her statement as she turned to the door, her steps not even heard as she moved over to the entrance to the hallway. Hearing the light squeak of the door knob Sakura pulled back, Itachi following behind as they exited the room.
Neither bothered to even shut the door behind them as they moved along.
It was peaceful. The silence between them except for the silent random conversations that they came up with. Sakura had learned that Itachi had a love for sweets and that he enjoyed eating origiri with seaweed in it and cabbage with a odd dislike for steak. Sakura personally wasn't all much for steak either, she was a lover of sweet syrup-coated anko dumplings, umeboshi, and anmitsu...now that she thought about it she might as well add that onto the breakfast list. She unlike her blonde freind who was looking for her around Kami knows where, she wasn't as obsessed with ramen like he had been.
'Eating ramen every day with that dork always made be feel sick...' inner chimed, rested her hands on her stomach and wincing like she remembered it like it was yesterday.
Sakura couldn't agree more.
Kisame dug through the items in the fridge, looking for something for everyone to eat. Tossing aside a onion the blue man gave out a frustrated sigh "No more raw fish to make sushi with..." he glared at all the small little items like it was their fault until he heard the kitchen door behind him swing open. Standing to his full height he turned to face the person who had just joined him, and much to his relief it was the new member.
"Kitten there you are, I was wondering if you were going to show up I'm starving!" he gave her one of his many toothy grins.
Sakura blinked a few times before nodding her head at him. She still wore that white dress she was wearing earliar as she simply put on a apron, paying no heed to Kisame who was watching her moves carefully, she went straight for the pots and pans in the cabinets only pulling out was she needed.
Kisame resisted the urge to laugh as Sakura started to talk to herself as if she was reminding her mind on what to do, oddly it was cute.
Opening a higher cabinet Sakura stood on her tip toes trying to reach the salt, her eyes narrowing at it dangerously as she cursed her shortness. Then something warm pressed against her back, a blue hand reaching up and snatching her prize as it lowered it down to her eye level. Glancing upward she saw the shark man looming above her, but now that she was so close to him (literally) he was the size of a tower to her.
'I hate being small...' she huffed slightly and grabbed the salt quickly uttering a thank you as she continued to do her trips around the kitchen.
And of course the man only inspected her even further as if he had nothing better to do. Tired of being watched the pinkette faced him and rose a brow, before smiling just a little "Kisame-san, do you mind if you can do me a favor?"
This seemed to have catch his attention as Sakura held up a knife into his view "How good are you at slicing...?" she questioned slowly.
Kisame smirked and approached her.
Hidan threw his arms behind his head and yawned, his eyes watering slightly as he did so "Damn it how long does it take to get a fuckin meal around here?" he whined. His partner Kakuzu rubbed his forehead "You know maybe if you ate less it would spar me more money" he grumbled. Hidan shot him a look that clearly screamed out 'SINNER'. Not like he cared anyways, as long as he could save his money it was well worth annoying the religious freak next to him.
Itachi, who sat across from them, didn't seem to pay attention to them at all.
He sat there, a ceramic cup filled with hot tea in his hand as he just waited for his food. The aroma of what was to come filling the room already, and possibly soon the base. Tilting his head Yasou enter the room...well more like ran in. A blush on his young cheeks and eyes filled with excitement as he leaped into the chair next to the stoic Uchiha. This only gave him looks from the other members in the room.
"Itachi-nii-san is Sakura-chan cooking again?" he question, a little noise from his stomach rumbling.
Itachi closed his eyes and took a quick sip of his tea "Ah."
Yasou pumped his fist into the air "Yatta! She promised she'd make me some Udon today!" he cheered. The Uchiha could only mentally shake his head at the boy's loudness as Hidan leaned forward over the table "What are you so excited about you squirt?"
Yasou crossed his arms and swung his tiny legs under the table "I am not a squirt! And as for your question it's none of your business"
Hidan scoffed as his brow twitched "oh, someone is fuckin pmsing today" he muttered. He earned himself another glare that he ignored, it wasn't as if he cared about what the little brat was doing anyways. About a second later Konan entered the room, her tired gaze staring at them all as she moved around them and went for the kitchen, and after a few minutes of sitting there they all guessed that the other female Akatsuki had no intention of leaving it and resumed what they were doing.
CRASH.
"Wahhh! I'm sorry senpai Tobi swears he is a good boy!" cried a wail from the halls.
Another crash as there was struggling heard just outside the dinning rooom, some cusses and yelps of pain followed along before Deidara and Tobi crashed in. The blonde having the masked ninja in a choke hold as they rolled around on the ground "Tobi you little bastard where did you hide my clay, un!" Yasou stood up in his chair so he could get a better view, being yanked down by the Uchiha swiftly a vase flew by where his head had just been a moment before.
"T-thank you Itachi-nii-san" he stuttered, moving closer to the Uchiha incase any more objects went flying.
The scramble continued on for a few more minutes until Tobi managed to fling the bomber off him, the man landing by the door as he landed with a thud. Wincing Deidara opened his eye only to see a pair of feet there, the toe nails were polished red. Inspecting them for a few more minutes Deidara gulped suddenly strucked with the realization of who's feet they were.
"G-good morning Leader-sama" he stuttered, sitting up quickly he looked around spotting Tobi sitting at the table whistling a small tune pretending to be innocent like he wasn't the cause of the problem that he was now stuck in 'BASTARD, UN!' Deidara frowned and stood up, dusting the dirt off of his clothes he moved over so the leader can get by swiftly. Pein took the oppertunity and sat down at the head of the table not worrying that his partner (who was always with him) was not at present.
Turning their gazes from the noise of clattering Kisame appeared into view, his hands full of plates that were graced heavily with food "Breakfast is served!" he beamed. Walking around the table he started giving each of the assigned Akatsuki their plate before seating himself down. Taking a bite of his food he licked his lips "Delicious as always" he took another bite of his meal.
Pein rested his chin on the back of his hand as he propped his elbow on the table "Where is Ko-" he started before being cut off with a small sound.
Laughing filled the room as the two last members made their appearance, Konan and Sakura smiled lightly at each other as they talked silently. Both of them having their food, and surprisingly Konan wasn't the one to take her place by Pein, it was Sakura. She rested her breakfast onto the table her conversation with the blue hair woman never ceasing. And Konan didn't seem to mind that Sakura was in her seat.
Everyone gave looked at them as if they were crazy.
Rushing to his seat Deidara sat, eatting a mouthful of Bakudon as he watched this interaction with facination. This was possibly the first time for everyone (and yes even the great Leader-sama) has ever seen the "Lady Angel" acually talk more then a few words.
"Yes origami jutsu is my best ninja art" he heard her say.
Sakura gave out a almost unoticed giggle, it was small but there as she complimented the flower in Konan's hair. Resting down her fork Konan pulled out a peice of paper from her cloak, setting it on the flat table surface she tenderly touched it sending a pulse of her chakra into the white object making it bend to her will creating a similar flower to her own.
Taking it she clipped it to Sakura's bubble gum hair and clapsed her hands together "There, now you have one to I hope you like it" she spoke.
Yasou's eyes widened as he kept his eyes glued to the flower "Wow Konan-sama can you teach me that!" he exclaimed instead of stating that as a question. Itachi rested a hand on the boy's shoulder as the woman turned her attention to the blonde boy "If you would like to I wouldn't mind but it'll take a lot of chakra control" she answered.
Yasou gave a whoop.
Well, this was sure going to be one interesting breakfast indeed.
"IS THERE ANY DAMN WATER IN THIS PLACE!"
"Shhh! Shut up Suigetsu before you alert all the possibly Shinobi from Sunagakure!" Karin hissed, her eyes narrowing angrily.
The white hair man sulked, trying to get at least a drop of the moisture in is bottle. Kami must really hate him today...
Putting it back onto the strap that was on his hip he grumbled grumpily and turned his attention to his leader. The Uchiha, who was occupied with his own thoughts as Team Hebi trudged through the hot Sands of Kaze no kuni. Juugo who was beside him of course never complained, and as for the red head bitch...
Well she was to busy eye-balling Sasuke to give a rat's ass about the weather anyways.
Karin picked up her pace to catch up "Ne, Sasuke-kun why are we going to Sunagakure?" she question, her arm's wrapping around his slyly as she batted her eyelashes trying to be flirtatious as possible. Sasuke frowned, his brows furrowing as he yanked his arms away "That's none of your business" he muttered. Karin pouted a bit trying to pretend to be upset "Awww but Sasuke-kun I thought we were suppose to hunt down your brother" she pressed.
Sasuke grunted as he glared at nothing in particular "His time will come..."
His three teammembers looked at each other, not knowing at all about any other possible goal that the Uchiha was after. Moving back to where Juugo and Suigetsu were Karin raised her hand to cover her mouth "Suigetsu didn't you notice that Sasuke-kun has been acting a little weird lately?" she whispered. Suigetsu inwardly agree "Yea probably because he was sick of staring at you for to long" he joked, he just couldn't resist the temptation of ticking off the red head as she smacked him upside the head making him give out a small yelp.
Rubbing the side of his head Suigetsu huffed 'Women can't take a joke!'
"Guys now it's not really the time to fight" Juugo advised wisely, his voice soft as he spoke.
Lifting a finger he pointed at Sasuke who had stopped in his tracks. The onyx eyes studying the desert closely, nothing but sand...though the Uchiha couldn't help but have a feeling that they were being followed by something or better yet someone 'Sunagakure ANBU possibly...' it was quite understandable why they would possibly be watching them. Peering up at the sky Sasuke raised his hand to block the sun's rays seeing the shadow of a bird up in the sky, it screetched as it flew in the direction of the Hidden Village...so that confirmed his suspicions.
Lifting up his hand he started to do quick signals 'We are being followed, do not act suspicious we cannot allow them to know that we sensed their pressence'
He recieved three nods before continuing on his way, he had heard that Subaku no Gaara had become the Kazekage of Suna. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Kage himself wasn't aware of his presence already. Most other Nations didn't seem to like him in their territory though it gave him slight surprise that there wasn't even a trace of a Hunter Ninja so far.
But he had to remain diligent, he couldn't have his guard down and suddenly become captive before he found the pink hair girl and his murderous bastard of a brother.
But at the rate it was taking for him to find Sakura it almost seemed impossible for him to get his revenge anytime soon. And if there was anything that Sasuke hated more then losing a battle, was not being able to run a chidori though Itachi's damn heart. He exhaled through his nostrils heavily as he calmed himself 'Revenge will come soon, and I will have Sakura you just need to wait just a bit more...' he assured himself a few times in his head.
Sooner was all he hoped at the Hawk above soared away out of view.
Naruto skidded to a stop as Kakashi came from his right. With his kunai ready for action the Kyuubi vessel grew excited, over-confidence and the will to win filling his entire being as he trashed out viciously. Sweat glimmering on his sun kissed skin as the masked shinobi blocked some of his attacks their weapons clashing making a ringing sound in the silent area. Their comrades remaining within the trees with a observant eye as they watch the two fight out a battle of wits.
Naruto tilted his head to the side, a gash on his whiskered cheek as the stainless steel of his sensei's kunai grazed his skin. Grabbing the older Ninja's arm the blonde hoisted him up into the air catching the man by surprise he spun a rapid 360 degrees and slammed down. The earth beneath Kakashi shattering from the sheer force of power Naruto had put into his attack. About ready to bloat in victory a small 'poof' was heard.
Blinking stupidly for a moment Naruto came face to face with a log, a minute passed before he registered what had just happened and pointed at it "EHHHH! THIS WHOLE TIME I'VE BEEN FIGHTING A CLONE!" he screeched.
Some laughter came from the trees as he whined and demanded for the silver hair man to face him.
His brow twitched in irriation as his blue hues glared at the clearing around him. Not a single sight of his sensei...now this was all familiar. It brought him back to the time of the bell exam the copy ninja had given to he, Sakura, and Sasuke when they were just Genin.
Looking up he saw nothing.
Looking both aways he saw nothing.
Spinning around with the kunai in a defensive stance he saw no Kakashi.
...
His lips curled up into a foxy grin as a light bulb appeared above his head, jogging to a tree he climbed up it. His chakra allowing him to just travel up it as a clone appeared on a branch waiting for him. Perching there for a second he held out his hand and nodded. Taking it as it's que the replica of himself started to work on forming one of his most famous signature moves. Standing up and dismissing the clone naruto raised his over sized Rasengan high up in the air. The wind picking up as the large ball of chakra grew into a rather lard size.
'Perfect~' he snickered to himself as he pounced.
With the wind going through the hair and his clothes fluttering around the Jinchuuriki allowed himself to freefall gaining some speed as he moved his arm back ready to strike. Pushing forward he smacked his hand into the ground "TAKE THIS! ODAMA RASENGAN!"
The earth groaned as it started to shadder apart, rocks flying everywhere as if it was Sakura who had done the damage as planed a shadowy figure climbed out of the rubble quickly. Eyes brightening Naruto pushed off the ground and swiftly did a handsign "Kage Bushin no Jutsu!" Being snatched by his newly made clones Naruto was thrown forward a small tinier verson of the rasengan in his hand as he zoomed in on his unfortunate sensei.
"Young mine!" he hissed out as he brought down the unforgiving force of his attack.
The mix matched eyes stared up at him in surprise before both of them were brought down. A dust cloud forming into the sky from the inpact causing their peers to loose sight of them.
The first one out of the trees was Ino, her arm raising slightly to cover her eyes and steady herself from the aftermath of the attack. Her baby blue eyes trained in that single spot before her medic instincts kicked in, rushing forward and moving around a few rocks she found them laying there. Naruto grinning like a idiot while Kakashi stayed there with a tired look of defeat on his face as he gave out a relieved puff of air.
Walking up to them the Yamanaka rested her hands on her hips, a pout on her features at she gave them a motherly look "You guys went way at it you know you guys scared me for a moment!" she yelled. Naruto sat up and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly, that stupid grin never leaving his face as he apologized.
Hinata landed next to Kakashi and helped him sit up "Y-you two were e-excellent" she told them softly.
Kakashi thanked her as Ino tended to the wound on his shoulder due to the wind jutsu Naruto just had to hit him with "Jeez you guys are so wreckless there is blood everywhere!" Naruto blinked and looked down at the ground, indded there was almost puddles of blood here and there but not much for a person to pass out or die in fact he felt fine "Its fine it's not like we are going kill each other" he mumbled.
"No but that Rasengan could have" Ino snapped finally putting the last finishing touches on the Jonin.
Naruto chuckled and rubbed his sleeve against his cheek to clean some of the blood off "It wasn't big enough" Ino gave him a 'yea right' look before she scooted over to aid him.
The Uzumaki relaxed, his eyes followning a green leaf that was floating innocently in the air. It's green pure before it landed in one of the many small puddles of blood, it sinked slowly as it's bright color started to turn red. To ever think blood could acually stain a healthy looking leaf in a instant. Naruto's expression turned into a serious one as Ino and Hinata assisted in applying oinments and bandages over his skin.
The Hyuga looked up at him, seeing his sudden look of hard determination.
His lips pressed together making a flat line as his brows scrunched up and his nose wrinkled slightly as if he was thinking very hard. Though Hinata knew that look from anywhere. Naruto was determined to bring back Sakura even if it killed him. Because Uzumaki Naruto never went back on his word not once and that would nevet change about him.
She could only hope for the best like everyone else before things got out of hand...
She looked up towards the darkening sky with a sad look 'Sakura-san I really do hope you know what your doing...for Naruto-kun's sake'
Sakura fell back into the couch, kicking off her shoes as she propted her feet up on the coffee table. Deidara who was sitting next to her rose a brow at the kunochi next to him "Long day, un?" he asked. She said nothing though she gave him a curt nod, only allowing her head to roll back into the sweet comfort of the couch cushions. Looking closely he could see beads of sweat on her forehead, she was training again.
'Maybe with Uchiha-teme, un' he thought bitterly.
He still couldn't get over the fact that the Uchiha had acually showed hostility when he refused to hand the pinkette over to him hours ago. Turning his attention to the tv the bomb artist was consumed by his thoughts. Puzzling things together to find a solution for Itachi's sudden change of additude lately, the man hasn't been acting like himself since Sakura had appeared into the Akatsuki. In fact she changed some of the things already.
The Akatsuki acually now ate breakfast, lunch and dinner together now.
Hidan doesn't seem to be that bitchy anymore thank kami for that.
Kisame seems to be more nice, and more of a joker lately he even had the pet name for her...who the fuck would call her Kitten if he was going to nickname her he would have at least came up with something more artistic and more fitting like "Blossom" or maybe "Flower-chan" he paused at that and shook his head quickly. Flower-chan is what his dumb ass of a partner called her.
Saku-chan?
He mentally slapped himself. He was not good at giving people pet names! Crossing his arms he had a sudden urge to blow the tv up though it did nothing to him. It was just there to...something to get rid of the pent up frustration he has been feeling.
Also the other changes he noticed was the fact that she and Konan were able to talk a full conversation together, hence Konan talking more now starting today. And the face Pein doesn't lecture her about calling him "Leader-sama or Pein-sama" like the rest of them had to do. Deidara closed his eye and hummed softly 'Now what makes pinky so special, un?' he inwardly asked himself.
Maybe they liked her because she was cold, ruthless, intelligent, beautiful, a excellent shinobi...he couldn't stop listing the things in his head until something warm connected to his shoulder. Flinching a little he looked at Sakura, who had fallen asleep and landed on his shoulder. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was even, he was stunned that she passed out that quickly unless she was training extremely hard.
It did look like she had a few cuts and bruises on her pale skin but it was nothing that she can't heal.
Remaining completely still Deidara noted it was just them. He let out a shaky breath, he wasn't up for dying by Itachi if the Uchiha was able to stumble upon this sight. Though...it was rather nice...Deidara moved his right hand and picked up a few peices of Sakura's hair. The color was very alluring as it glimmered in the light before dropping it.
"You know Sakura-san...your acually ok for someone who killed Sasori no Danna I think I'll enjoy your company here around in Akatsuki greatly, un" he told her.
Having no response he gently moved her, she seemed to exhausted to acknowledge the fact he was touching her at all as he laid her head on his lap, his fingers going through her sikly hair slowly as he made himself comfortable on the sofa his eye closing as well from sudden tiredness as he sat there with a certian peace of mind surrounding him. Being like this was almost as great as being at his art shop out in the village.
Yawning Deidara tilted his head back a smirk on his lips 'Not to bad at all, un'
Falling asleep the Akatsuki terrorist failed to notice the glaring red eyes in the darkness as the shadow studied the two, it's gaze lingering on the pinkette the longest before disappearing into the darkness of the hallway allowing her to rest for now with a promise to deal with the slumbering blonde later.
Dun Dun DUNNNNNN!
There is some tension going on in the Akatsuki woooooooooo this ain't going to be pretty if Deidara keeps getting close to Sakura. But there is some of Itachi's past and I decided to add some more of the other Akatsuki memebers having Sakura interact with them more to get bonds happening. Deidara and Kisame is most likely besides Itachi that is going to start getting close to Sakura.
Tobi, well no one cares but Pein is starting to have a eye on her too but Konan is seemingly getting along with Sakura now hehehehe
This is going to be so awesome!
Thanks for sticking around to read my story you guys I'm sorry if I am neglecting it but i will admit i've been working on this for a long time but I am just a bit lazy .
But I can't help it so as always review and stick around for the next chapter of Sakura of the Akatsuki!
-AkatsukiShizu3 ;3