SAKURA UCHIHA AND FAMILY

Thoughts

"Talking"

Regular

Recap

CHAPTER 26

Daiki returned back his stare to Sakura. She thrashed back and forth to release herself from his hold but she was effectively held captive by his heavy body.

He placed both his hands on either side of her face and tipped forward, "What have you done, Princess?"

Sakura tilted her head to the side disgustingly blocking Daiki's face from her view. Daiki moved his hand to her chin and pulled it back in place.

"Your friends are coming in search of you. But before they reach here we will have vanished." He said, nuzzling the side of her cheek. He trailed his lips from her earlobe to her jaw, placing small kisses on the way. Sakura shuddered, a solitary tear slipped down her face. Daiki licked her salty trail and whispered, "They will never find you, Princess." He elucidated.

Satisfied that she was broken enough to not cause any havoc, Daiki left her in the carriage. Sakura slumped down; she had lost all her energy and hope.

A few minutes later Daiki came back with Mai, whose nose was stitched back. Once they were seated the carriage lurched forward, taking them to a new destination.

End of recap

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The cave was big enough to occupy about twenty people. Daiki scanned the area. His guards were stationed at the entrance guarding them from the intruders. Daiki has already placed an invisible charm on the cave but he was not going to take any chances of revealing their hide out. The medic and servants were at the inner most part of the cave preparing for their meal.

Then there was Mai who was glaring at Sakura, who was on the opposite side. His Princess was huddled in a corner, her head was lowered and her hands still cuffed behind her. She had lost her feistiness which he admired. He liked to rile her up and would wait for her angry comeback. Her emerald eyes would light up like fire and her cheek would redden from anger, she would be the most beautiful. But now she was as quiet as a mouse. It was like someone has blown the flame off. Daiki removed his hood and sat down near the fire.

"How long are we staying here?" Mai asked swatting a fly from her shoulders.

"One of my associate will be here soon, until then we will have to stay here." He answered.

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"What do you mean they were not there in the mansion? I had seen Sakura there just a few days back!" Temari said, her voice bellowed loudly in the room.

"The mansion was unoccupied." Kakashi commented.

Gaara turned to Tsunade and asked, "What are you going to do now?"

Tsunade, who was silent until now said, "We are going back to Konoha."

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Sakura sat on the floor motionless. She had hoped that she would soon be rescued, but all her anticipation shattered. However, as she thought more about her situation she felt the need to be free bubbling inside her and at this point of time she was willing to go at any length to get away from Daiki.

Sakura realised that she needed to change her tactics, if she want to escape. Also, instead of being offensive she will have to make Daiki trust her enough to leave her unguarded. The next time she meets him she was going to take the advantage of the situation.

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It was midnight; everyone was asleep when a loud scream woke everyone.

"Ahhh….intruder!" Mai shouted alerting everyone.

"No, this is my associate whom I was talking to you about." Daiki said calmly and invited Karin in.

"This redhead is your association?" Mai asked, eyeing Karin suspiciously.

"This red-head is only going to get you to safe place blondie!" Karin retorted.

"What did you say, you-" Mai started, but was intercepted by Daiki, "We don't need any cat fight here, ladies." Turning to Karin he asked, "Karin, have you got the news?"

Karin nodded her head. "Yes, your messenger informed me about your hideout. I have a few places that I know where you could be rehabilitated. I will take you to that place tomorrow and it will also take some time to make the arrangements, like five days."

Daiki smiled, "Good, we can surely wait for five days, can't we Mai?"

"Yeah, yeah." She said waving her hands dismissively.

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Karin woke up early the next day and was surprised to see Mai and Daiki's bed empty. She, however didn't mind it. Maybe they are lovers and wanted some privacy, she mused.

Most of the people were, however asleep and the cave was silent. She yawned and got up, and exited the cave to get some fresh air. Karin strolled into the thick forest concealing the cave. On her way she heard loud murmurings, curious, she walked to the place from where the voices were coming. It was none other than Mai and Daiki and it seemed like they were fighting.

Lovers quarrel, Karin giggled. Having nothing better to do she hid behind the trees and decided to eavesdrop on their conversation.

"You should have killed her."

"No, I need the scroll and for that I will have to keep Sakura alive."

"I am sure there are other ways to get the scroll. That bitch is trouble. The Hokage of Konoha will not settle down until she reaches us. Also the more we delay this, the more I am getting away from my Sasuke."

Sasuke? Why is she concerned of Sasuke? Karin said to herself.

"We have had this conversation earlier too and I will tell you this again Mai that I will do as I please with Sakura."

"But...but I saved you from them? And you promised me that you will agree to my terms."

"I can't agree to your proposition if it will interfere with my motive."

"Ugh! You are never going to learn, are you?"

Karin heard footsteps coming her way; she immediately braced herself against the tree so as not to be seen by them. She stayed hidden until both Mai and Daiki left.

Mai was the one who warned Daiki about the arrival of the Hokage of Konoha. Why is that Mai so keen on killing Sakura? Also why is she taking of getting Sasuke? Will she prove to be a problem for me in future? I will have to make sure that she is totally removed from my way. Karin determined.

Karin smiled maliciously to herself, she could indeed remove Mai from her way and she will have to initiate a plan very soon without others knowing her intention. Karin smirked and skipped to the cave satisfied by her plan.

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