Riley's POV
I leapt through the trees with Kakashi and Team 8.
You are worried my dragon pointed out.
Yes I am it's because of Orochimaru I told her. Even if I was a Jounin now Orochimaru was still more powerful and I hoped to god I didn't cross paths with him.
"Hey Kiba thinking of the past?" I asked him.
Since Akamaru was bigger now Kiba could ride on the dog's back.
"Yeah back when we tried to get Sasuke back, Akamaru got seriously hurt"
"Yes I remember but your partner is stronger than he was back then" I reassured the Inuzuka.
Kiba shot me a smirk and Akamaru barked with agreement.
"If Shikamaru and Naruto were able to take out two members of the Akatsuki, then I should be able to prove myself against any one of Orochimaru's lackeys"
"I too wish to prove my skills from my training" Shino interjected. "I haven't really been on many missions"
"By the way your gift with insects is pretty cool" I complimented Shino. "Though don't send any my way"
Shino chuckled at my remark before he and Kiba bickered making me do an eye roll.
"Hey Riley did you know Naruto asked me out on a date?" Hinata asked me. She was blushing and it was so freaking cute.
"Did he? It's about time" I responded. "I'm happy for you Hinata when is the date gonna happen?"
"After our mission is done" the Hyuga replied.
We continued traveling until it became dark and we stopped upon finding the charred remains of the ANBU who died while looking for Orochimaru's hideout. Kakashi examined the remains before Akamaru barked.
"What did Akamaru pick up?" my beloved questioned looking to Kiba.
"The smell of blood there's more bodies up ahead" Kiba explained.
"I smell it too" I agreed. In fact my eyes changed to their dragon state. "And the scent is strong"
Kakashi nodded before we moved in the direction where the scent of blood was coming from. We found a cave and Kakashi made sure it was clear before signaling us to go in.
"All of you stay back" I warned as a figure appeared. He was one of Orochimaru's experiments and I felt his life was nearing it's end. Across his body were curse marks which began to recede. Kiba saw them too and growled. The man begged for our help before he collapsed.
"He's dead" Kiba said gravely. "And the scent of blood is stronger ahead"
"There are chakra signatures ahead" Hinata interjected. Her Byakugan was activated and seeing her use it was really cool. The Sharingan and the Byakugan were my favorite kekkei genkai in the anime. I pulled out Sunfyre as we walked on ahead and when light shined in the main chamber we saw all of the bodies. Both me and my dragon hissed just as Akamaru barked in alarm. The ceiling suddenly collapsed and thanks to Akamaru finding the escape route we got out just in time.
We all were on rocks as water swirled around us. Eventually it subsided however the hideout was now obliterated and the bodies of the prisoners within it. Our mission wasn't over just yet and Shino explained the trap that almost killed us had been activated recently. Meaning someone had been here awhile ago and afterwards Shino sent his insects to find the enemy.
It didn't take long for the culprit's scent to be picked up and we were currently following it. The scent led us to a meadow and there we found people trapped within pink crystals.
Holy shit! I thought as the pink crystals one by one were coming apart and the bodies within them perished. The sun was rising and pink crystal particles floated in the air and I had to admit it was pretty as the particles glistened in the sun.
Our opponent is strong my dragon interrupted my thoughts. Perhaps your ice moves could help with this enemy
I agreed with her remark. Shino suddenly picked a crystal off of the ground and inside was one of his insects. The five of us gathered in the woods and after examining the crystallized insect did Kakashi summon Pakkun.
"You called me Kakashi?" the pug asked. "Hey Riley"
I gave Pakkun a wave before Kakashi spoke.
"Thanks for answering my call Pakkun" my mate then placed the crystallized insect into Pakkun's bandaged paw. "Take this back to the Leaf inside is one of Shino's insects the crystal was formed by one of Orochimaru's followers, make sure Lady Tsunade receives it"
"On it"
Pakkun then took off and I almost lost my footing. Shino caught me and Kakashi said it was a good idea we rested. We found a cave and once I put my stuff down did I lean against Kakashi and fall asleep. A few hours later Kakashi woke me up saying that one of Shino's insects had managed to locate the enemy. Our group left the cave and we resumed searching out our foe until Kiba, Akamaru, Shino, and myself couldn't track the enemy's scent anymore.
Hinata had her Byakugan on and she explained there were no enemies in the area. Well a bat flew past us and I growled within my mind.
"I just found out some new information" Shino pointed out getting our attention. "One of my insects came into contact with the enemy and survived"
"So your insect must have had an immunity to the crystal technique" I suggested.
"It's possible I plan on finding that insect and breed it to create more insects so they have the same immunity" Shino continued. Kakashi made a good point we could cover more ground by looking for our enemy on our own for the time being. We would regroup later and after Kiba, Akamaru, Hinata, and Shino took off my mate pulled me aside.
"You be on alert Riley" he told me seriously.
"I promise I will" I reassured him.
"Send word if anything happens" Kakashi then kissed my forehead via his mask before he and I separated. I followed Guren's scent trail while at the same time my dragon was on lookout. I did my tracking for what felt like thirty minutes before I stopped to rest.
After catching my breath did a huge boar appear a few feet ahead. My dragon half hissed in delight and she demanded for me to let her out. I put my stuff down before complying and I took my dragon form. The boar didn't stand a chance when my sharp fangs pierced it's body. The creature soon became lifeless in my jaws and I placed my prey onto the ground.
I examined the carcass to make sure it wasn't drugged and when I didn't find anything did I use my dragon fire to cook the meat. I allowed my meal to cook to my liking before I began to feed. I ended up eating the whole boar and only it's skeleton remained. Being in this state allowed my food to be digested quicker. It took another thirty minutes before I returned to my human form.
"You have some timing on wanting kills dragon" I scolded my other half.
We haven't hunted in weeks she retorted.
I rolled my eyes as I came upon my things. As I touched Sunfyre something sharp pierced my wrist.
"Shit!" I swore as I saw the white snake. It's fangs were embedded in my left wrist and using a kunai I killed the serpent. Next I pulled the lifeless snake off of my wrist and tossed the body away.
"God damn it" I said feeling the effects of the snake's bite taking hold. I was quick to place some of my blood onto my right hand before placing it onto the ground. After focusing on my element to take the form of a water phoenix did Tsunami heed my summon.
"Holy crap! Are you alright?" the water phoenix demanded seeing me.
"No I've been bitten by a damned snake and I feel my body freezing up, go find Kakashi and the others"
"On it"
Tsunami took flight and I had to lean against a tree trunk. I began to sweat and my dragon informed me.
That snake belonged to Orochimaru the venom is to temporarily make someone unable to move
Meaning Orochimaru has to be close by I growled.
Of that I have no doubt I'll take over if I need to
I did my best to stay awake but the stupid venom made me tired. I ended up having to summon an ice shard to stab my leg so I could keep awake. Blood stained the ground underneath me and I felt my wound being healed.
"Clever move my dear"
Orochimaru emerged from the shadows wearing that stupid smirk of his.
"You're a god damn bastard!" I snapped as the Snake Sannin approached me.
"I've been called worse Riley" Orochimaru replied finally coming to a stop before me. He then knelt down to my level and caressed my face. "You won't be in this state for long"
I would have kept my mouth shut until my dragon half took over.
Orochimaru's POV
Riley's eyes became gold and her pupils narrowed. Her fangs elongated and my smirk grew as I realized this was Riley's dragon half.
"So we finally meet"
Riley's dragon had a slightly deeper tone than her human counterpart.
"I'm honored you are talking to me"
"Oh shove it asshole"
I chuckled at that remark. It would seem Riley's dragon had more fire.
"You'll get what's coming to you Orochimaru mark my words"
"We shall see"
Riley's POV
My dragon suddenly became silent and I was back in control.
"What the hell did you do to her?!" I demanded at the Snake Sannin.
"No need to worry I just put your other half under a genjutsu"
"The f**k?!" I roared. "I swear to god Orochimaru if she's hurt I'm going to f**king kill you!"
Orochimaru chuckled darkly and my body shivered.
"You have my word she will be fine my feisty one"
I was about to make another comment but I was silenced when the Snake Sannin kissed me fiercely. A hand gently held my cheek while I felt his arm wrap around my body. I felt tears forming in my eyes and I hurriedly closed them to prevent them from being visible to Snake Bastard. The kiss itself was passionate and I felt my face turning red despite not wanting to do so. Orochimaru thankfully finished the kiss and pulled away from me so I could catch a breath.
The Snake Sannin then carefully picked me up into his arms.
"Your lucky I can't move" I hissed.
"The venom will subside soon" Orochimaru answered before taking off. He was going to take me back to his hideout no doubt and keep me as a damn prisoner.
"Your concerned about something" Orochimaru pointed out. I shot him a glare and he smirked. He then frowned and I wondered what I did to piss him off. "Tell me Riley do you honestly think I would force myself on you?"
"Uh yeah that would be up your alley wouldn't it?"
Orochimaru suddenly stopped and he looked at me with seriousness.
"That is one thing I don't do or allow" he answered with hate. "Those who have defied this have been killed"
It was then I remembered Kabuto had told me Orochimaru didn't do such a thing. My eyes suddenly got heavy and soon I passed out.
Orochimaru's POV
I resumed moving after Riley passed out from the venom. I arrived at my hideout and I was glad I sent Sasuke out on a mission. If he were here no doubt he would get the woman in my arms away from me. I walked to my room and Kabuto was there thankfully. He smirked at seeing the unconscious kunoichi in my arms. I placed Riley on my bed and I felt her forehead.
"What is it Lord Orochimaru?" Kabuto asked.
"She's suffering side effects from the venom" I replied. "She has a fever and she's becoming dehydrated"
I moved aside as Kabuto approached. He examined her before turning to me.
"I'll start her with some fluids along with medication that will lower her fever"
The spy then frowned.
"Lord Orochimaru once she recovers you'll need to act quickly in order to sever the mate bond between her and Kakashi"
"I plan on doing that and I intend to have Kakashi watching"
Kabuto then left to get the medical supplies while I continued watching Riley sleep.
Sorry if Orochimaru's character isn't accurate.