Riley's POV

When I woke up I found myself on a bed and I felt something was in my arm. I turned to see that I had an IV which was attached to a bag full of fluids. Due to the dim lighting I knew I was in Orochimaru's current hideout and this had to be his bedroom. I saw my indigo sleeveless jacket on a chair so either Snake Bastard took it off of me or Kabuto did.

Welcome back to the land of the living my dragon greeted. Her voice was groggy and it concerned me.

How long have you been under Orochimaru's genjutsu? I asked with concern.

To be honest I don't know I was able to wake up at least an hour ago she explained. And I am not hurt I just have one hell of a headache

The door to the room opened and I immediately shot whoever it was a glare. It wasn't Orochimaru thank god but his right hand man Kabuto Yakushi.

"Hello Riley" the medical ninja greeted casually. "It's good to see you awake"

"Whatever Four Eyes" I growled. "I want answers why the heck did I pass out? I thought the snake venom temporarily made someone unable to move"

Kabuto smirked.

"I'm impressed you knew that your dragon half must have figured it out"

Is he suggesting I wasn't smart?!

I winced at my inner beast's yelling.

Cool it I ordered her.

Very well but tell Kabuto to watch his mouth

"So what did your dragon have to say?" Kabuto asked.

"She was annoyed and I'd suggest not further angering her, she told Orochimaru to shove it earlier"

Kabuto snickered at this and I remained silent as he approached the bed. He touched my forehead and I realized he was doing an examination so I kept still.

"You had side effects from the snake venom" Kabuto explained after he concluded my fever from before was gone. "With other test subjects the venom wears off after a few hours, others however such as yourself had the same side effects and the recovery period depends on the individual"

"I'm not a damn test subject" I corrected him. "Though I'm pretty sure your master wanted me to be"

"He originally wanted you as a vessel" Kabuto said.

"That's f**ked up dude" I growled.

"I don't see it that way really" Kabuto disagreed. "But I can understand now why Lord Orochimaru desires you for a mate"

He checked my blood pressure while continuing to talk.

"You're not only a skilled shinobi, but your also a wielder of the water element and being a dragon shifter is an added bonus"

"Your leaving stuff out" I muttered.

"I was going to add your fiery personality is one of the things Lord Orochimaru finds attractive about you"

"News flash Kabuto all dragon shifters have tempers"

"Oh that I have no doubt, your recovering well and you don't need the IV anymore"

He then took out the needle that connected the IV bag to my arm. Next he cleaned my arm with rubbing alcohol before wrapping my elbow with bandage wrap so pressure could be applied at the area where the needle punctured my skin. Suddenly my stomach growled and Kabuto said he would return with something for me to eat. I closed my eyes wondering if Tsunami had found Kakashi yet.

Again I held back tears for I was now truly afraid of the mate bond between me and the man I loved would be severed.

Kakashi's POV

I was getting worried about Riley. I couldn't communicate with her through the mate bond since we could only do that when we were close to one another.

"I am getting worried about Riley too" Hinata said.

Kiba was out looking for her with Akamaru. Due to the rain she and I took shelter in a cave. Eventually Kiba and Akamaru returned. With them they had Riley's things including her sword Sunfyre. Now I was alarmed because my fiancée always had her things with her.

"I lost her scent when it started raining" Kiba explained giving me Sunfyre.

"Thank you for trying" I told the Inuzuka.

"Incoming!" a voice called out and Tsunami flew into the cave. The water phoenix looked out of breath and he flew to my shoulder.

"What happened?" I asked him.

"Riley was captured by Orochimaru" the water phoenix explained. "I saw him take her"

Without thinking I punched the rock wall behind me in anger.

"That son of a" Kiba growled and Akamaru did the same. Despite being on a current mission getting Riley back was now a priority.

"Tsunami do you think you can lead us to where she is being held?" I questioned the water phoenix.

"I can see what I can do"

I nodded before turning to Hinata and Kiba. They both nodded and soon we followed Tsunami out of the cave. As we traveled I clenched my fist and swore to find the woman I loved before it was too late.

Riley's POV

Kabuto ended up bringing me some soup with meat in it and after making sure it wasn't drugged did I eat the contents.

"I guess dragons like their meat" Kabuto joked.

"Don't taunt me Four Eyes" I growled. "I may not be at Orochimaru's level but I could easily kill you myself with one bite of my fangs"

"Perhaps" Kabuto responded before the door to the room opened and in came Snake Bastard himself. I kept my mouth shut while my dragon did not. She hissed a growl within my mind.

"I'll let you two talk"

I shot the medical ninja the bird while he was on his way out and this made Orochimaru chuckle.

"So my sweet one how are you feeling?" the Snake Sannin asked me.

"Like you would give a damn on how I felt" I spat.

Again Orochimaru chuckled before replying.

"Even after dealing with the venom's side effects your fiery demeanor still shines"

"Look I'm not in the mood to be made fun of alright" I continued. "I'll be honest you scare the hell out of me and I rather stay alive than die at your hand"

The Snake Sannin frowned and I hoped I didn't anger him just now. He then walked over to my side and I tried to move away when he bent down to my level. However he grabbed my wrist and I couldn't move.

"It's true I can kill whoever I wish my dear but I assure you I want you to stay alive"

"And I'll end as your damned bride which I have no desire to become"

Orochimaru smirked and his tongue came out of his mouth and I closed my eyes as I felt it lick my cheek affectionately.

"You really should keep that thing in your mouth" I scolded. "How long have I been your captive?"

"Not long" the Snake Sannin answered. "You slept through the night"

"Because your damn snake bit me" I replied making sure I watched what I say. "And when you sent the Sound Ninja Four to snatch me back in Konoha that drug I was injected with made me sick"

"Then I will make sure not to make you ill again" Orochimaru promised and he was telling the truth. "The day after tomorrow is when I plan on making you mine"

Ask him if his method to sever the mate bond painful, personally I don't want to endure another headache my inner beast suggested.

"What does your dragon wish to know?" Orochimaru questioned.

"Does this supposed ritual you have to replace a mate bond painful? Because frankly I don't want to feel like crap again and my dragon doesn't desire another headache"

The Snake Sannin chuckled and I shivered.

His laughs were always sexy my dragon added.

Shut up! It's because he's voiced by Steve Blum! I reprimanded her.

This was a given fact because Steve Blum was one of my favorite voice actors and he was well known for his deep voice. My train of thought was broken when Orochimaru's hand touched my cheek and I flinched.

"There will be pain but it will subside quickly my dear"

"It better I'll remind you an angry dragon isn't fun to be around and I'm pretty sure I trashed one of your rooms before"

"That room was old but I'll keep in mind not to anger you on purpose" the Snake ninja reassured.

"Uh one more thing I'm not sharing a damn bed you either"

"I can wait Riley" Orochimaru said and his tone became serious. "I will not force you into anything without your consent"

That did it!

Not caring if I made him mad I slapped Orochimaru.

"You kidnapped and made me your prisoner, I don't want to be here yet alone becoming your god damn mate"

Orochimaru turned to look at me and a red hand print was on his cheek from where I slapped him. Suddenly I felt my body freeze and it was the same move he used on Sakura, Sasuke, and I in the Forest of Death.

With ease the Snake Sannin guided me onto my feet and soon he was behind me. My back was against his chest and I felt him lower my tank top strap giving him access to the area between my shoulder and neck. He wrapped one arm around my waist the other rested on my hip.

"I can only give a curse mark once but I want to see Kakashi's face when he looks upon what I'm about to give you"

His fangs then bit hard into my flesh.

"F**k" I growled finally allowing tears to surface.

As they went down my face Orochimaru removed his fangs from my skin and his tongue licked the bite mark he just gave me. I smelled my blood and it was no doubt that was what he licked. Then like lighting Orochimaru was kissing me and his tongue was dancing with mine for dominance. I had no choice but to follow along with his dance since I couldn't move thanks to his god damn jutsu.

Eventually the kiss ended and I could finally move but Orochimaru still had a firm hold on me. I was now facing him and he saw my tears which I hoped he wouldn't see.

"You're a bastard" I hissed as he wiped my tears away with a hand. He then licked the corner of my lips which had my blood there.

The Snake Sannin chuckled before placing a hand underneath my chin making me look into his golden eyes. He smirked before telling me.

"You belong to me now my sweet one"

BTW Steve Blum rocks!