A/N: Thanks Dina Sana, awkwardbrandyn and Ikamari for reviewing! :)
Sasuke and Sakura are 14.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
One thing Sasuke hated was to be interrupted while he was training. He had the strong urge to strangle Kabuto for bothering him right now.
"What do you want?" Sasuke snapped, clenching his fists.
"No need to be so angry Sasuke-kun. I'm just here, because Orochimaru-sama needs a favor from you is all" spoke Kabuto smoothly, a slimy grin on his face.
"What is it" demanded Sasuke, not in the mood to deal with Kabuto.
"Orochimaru-sama wants you to guard a prisoner" began Kabuto but was cut off.
"No, I'm not his errand boy. Find someone else" Sasuke demanded.
"There is no one else. This prisoner isn't an ordinary prisoner, they are being detained underground in a level three prison cell" replied Kabuto.
Sasuke's eyes widened slightly, but he quickly calmed his expression.
"Fine, lead the way" agreed Sasuke reluctantly, following Kabuto. If the Snake Sanin was having him guard a prisoner, and in a level three cell no less then this prisoner was either really important or really strong. Usually only Orochimaru's strong experiments remained in those cells. This person was probably another unfortunate soul who couldn't handle the curse seal.
He followed Kabuto down the dark corridors of the base. They stopped at a large, steel door that was heavily reinforced, more than the normal prison cell.
"This prisoner is very important to Orochimaru-sama, and is a high escape risk. It will be your job to subdue them if they happen to bust down that door" lectured Kabuto.
Sasuke just grunted, like anyone could break down that door. They were being paranoid, he was definitely strong enough to handle a measly captive.
Kabuto's face grew serious. "Don't underestimate this captive Sasuke, or it'll be the last mistake you ever make."
Sasuke just scoffed at Kabuto's warning, watching the medic walk off. That's when he noticed, Kabuto's gate had a slight limp to it. The captive must have done it, but Sasuke wasn't worried he was stronger than Kabuto anyway.
Sasuke's thoughts were interrupted by a monstrous sound. He quickly snapped his head towards the door, to see what the commotion was.
Sasuke's eyes widened. This must be an illusion.
A giant dent was made on the steel door...like someone tried to punch through it.
No one should be strong enough to dent a steel door...who was this prisoner?
Sakura paced, or more like stomped around her cell. She was pissed that she got taken captive on her mission. She just heard the snake Kabuto conversing with someone outside her cell, but the thickness of the door prevented her from listening in on the entire conversation. Apparently Kabuto was leaving, replacing himself with a new guard.
This was her chance. This new guard couldn't possibly be as strong as Kabuto. Sakura was low on chakra so she needed to conserve as much as she possibly can. She would use half of her remaining chakra to blow this door down, and the other half to beat up her guard and escape.
Sakura focused her chakra in her hand and charged at the door. Her arm embedded into the steel door making a large dent but she didn't have enough chakra to knock the door down in one hit.
"Dammit" she cursed. Okay, I'll give it one more go she thought inwardly, focusing her chakra again.
"Shannaro" she shouted as her fist shot out towards the door.
Sasuke immediately ducked as the steel door came flying out towards his head. He quickly got into his fighting stance, preparing for the worst. Who the hell could knock down a steel door?
He turned towards the cell to see a shadowed figure. It was poorly lit down here, so it was difficult to see the captive, but the figure had a woman's physique.
A woman knocked the door down...what kind of monstrous woman was this? Sasuke wouldn't admit it but he was slightly frightened...he could see why Kabuto made him be his replacement. He wouldn't let this slight fear hinder himself from fighting though.
Both guard, and captive sprinted towards each other their fists raised. The fists immediately halted when they got close enough to see their opponent.
"Sasuke-kun..." whispered Sakura in shock, lowering her fist.
"Sakura..." drawled Sasuke trying not to look surprised...but failing miserably.
Sasuke lowered his fist, and broke his battle stance.
"Why aren't you in Konoha, Sakura?" questioned Sasuke.
"I'd love to be but I was captured on a mission" retorted Sakura, crossing her arms, an irritated look appearing on her face.
Sasuke smirked. "Still getting captured I see." Sakura already irritated, raised her fist to hit him. "Why you..!" Sasuke easily dodged her fist, and it came in contact with the wall...destroying it.
"Hn...you've changed" stated Sasuke.
"You have to..." whispered Sakura.
"Tell the idiot I'm still stronger than him, when you return back to the village" replied Sasuke.
"Really? You're letting me go?" asked Sakura in awe. Sasuke just walked out of Sakura's path, pointing down the hall.
"If you go down this hallway, and make a right at the end of it, you'll see a secret exit. Take it." answered Sasuke.
Sakura smiled...maybe he hadn't changed as much as she assumed.
"Thank you, Sasuke-kun" smiled Sakura, taking off down the corridor.
"Sakura..." Sasuke said, stopping Sakura in her tracks.
"You've gotten stronger" he said, giving her a nod of appreciation. Sakura didn't turn around, or say anything. She just smiled to herself and gave him a small nod before continuing down the hallway.