Riley's POV
I didn't sleep that well since Orochimaru bit me last night. The snake ninja stuck around to clean the area where his fangs sank into my flesh. Now I had fangs marks showing Orochimaru intended to have me as his mate. I needed to find a way out of this damn hideout before snake bastard returned. Before leaving the lair Orochimaru came to visit me informing he was going to be gone for the day and would return later that night.
He let me have his room while he slept in another thank god. Kabuto wasn't here either so today was my only chance to get the hell out of this place. This was where my water element came in handy. I intended to follow the moisture throughout the hideout since it had been raining recently. The exit would certainly have the strongest scent of moisture but finding it would be a challenge.
All of Orochimaru's hideouts seemed to be like mazes and I would need to focus hard in order to get the hell out of here. I waited for some time before I stood up. I grabbed my sleeveless jacket and put it on before approaching the bedroom door. I placed my hand on the doorknob and wasn't surprised to find it locked. I smirked before I sent water into the keyhole and it eventually turned into ice. The door clicked and I did a mental fist pump as I opened the door.
I peered into the hallway and looked around to see if anyone was around. It was clear however I didn't move until my dragon said it was safe to move. I sniffed the air and sure enough I smelled moisture. As I began to follow it's trail I was on high alert for traps.
As I expected the moisture led me in different directions and I had to destroy some traps with my ice. After an hour of following the moisture trail I wasn't having luck finding the exit and I was getting frustrated. However I refused to become Orochimaru's significant other and that encouraged me to continue.
Hide! There's someone coming!
I looked around and hid in the empty room close by. It didn't have a door and I formed an ice shard to use as a weapon. It wasn't long until I heard footsteps and I hoped to god it wasn't Kabuto returning from his errand. If he discovered I gotten out from Orochimaru's bedroom I was screwed. The footsteps got closer and I steadied my breathing. My heart pounded like crazy due to fear of being caught. The footsteps suddenly came to a stop outside of my hiding place and I swore silently. Then a shadow entered the room and I was quick to strike.
My ice shard met with a sword and when I saw who stood before me I dropped my weapon.
"Riley?" Sasuke asked.
However I wasn't convinced this was actually Sasuke but Orochimaru or Kabuto disguised as him. I threw my fist forward and when my fist was caught did I realize it was Sasuke Uchiha in front of me.
Sasuke let go of my fist and put his sword away.
"Are you hurt?" the Uchiha asked with concern.
"No" I answered. "Orochimaru caught me off guard and brought me back here"
"Now it makes sense why he sent me on a mission" Sasuke continued. "He didn't want me to see you"
"Look Sasuke I don't have time to talk I need to leave this f**king place because if I don't that snake is going to make me his bride tomorrow"
"What is that between your shoulder and neck?" the Uchiha demanded with a frown.
I gave Sasuke a good view of Orochimaru's bite mark and the Uchiha was now angry. The next thing I knew Sasuke grabbed my hand and he guided me out of the empty room. I knew what he was doing and I remained quiet until we came to a stop. Above us I saw the sky from an opening and Sasuke explained.
"There are multiple entrances and exits in this hideout, this was the closest exit to where you were hiding"
"I see no wonder the moisture scent trials confused me" I said.
"We don't have much time Kabuto will be back soon and once he discovers your gone he'll send word to Orochimaru" Sasuke told me and he then appeared behind me. His eyes asked permission to pick me up and I nodded. He nodded back before picking me up into his arms and soon he was jumping towards the opening thanks his chakra allowing him to walk on the walls.
It felt good to be outside and Sasuke let me climb out of his arms.
"I owe you a great debt Uchiha" I told Sasuke turning to him.
Sasuke wrapped an arm around my waist pulling me into a hug.
"You take care of yourself Riley"
"I promise I will"
Sasuke then pressed a kiss against my forehead and then the two of us separated.
He always cares about you my dragon said as I traveled through the trees. Do you plan on telling anyone we saw him?
Even if I did no amount of persuasion will change Sasuke's mind on returning to Konoha I explained.
Yes you are right she agreed before she went quiet.
I kept traveling until a familiar voice shouted in my mind.
Riley! Is that you?!
Yes babe it's me I confirmed to Kakashi.
Where are you? You have to be near if we can communicate
I don't know love
Stay where you are Kiba and Akamaru already have your scent Kakashi ordered.
A sign of relief escaped my lips and I kept hidden in the tree that I came to a stop in when Kakashi contacted me.
"Holy crap your alive!"
Tsunami flew straight into my arms and I stroked his feathers.
"Kakashi and the rest of Team 8 are coming, to hell with me are you okay?" the water phoenix demanded.
"I will be" I reassured him.
Suddenly a hissing sound made me turn around and it was a huge snake.
One of Orochimaru's summons! Hurry you must transform!
"No need to tell me twice, Tsunami get out of the way!"
"On it!" the water phoenix took flight before the tree was destroyed. I called to the dragon inside me and soon I was in my other form.
My fangs sank deep into the snake's scales cutting off its wind pipe. Using my body weight I pinned the bloody serpent to the forest floor and the summon struggled to become free. My fangs bit harder into the snake's neck and I ignored the blood that stained my mouth and scales. The serpent continued to struggle until it finally died and I spat the summon out of my mouth.
I nudged the lifeless body with my snout making sure the damn thing was dead. Afterwards I snorted and returned to my human form. Suddenly Orochimaru's scent filled my nose and he was now behind me. His wrapped a possessive arm around my waist and I was frozen in place like last night.
"Did you really think you could escape me Riley?"
"You knew I would escape" I spat. His errand had been a damn bluff.
The Snake Sannin chuckled evilly before turning my face so I could look at him. Then he claimed my lips with his and at the same time Kakashi's voice rang out.
"GET YOUR GOD DAMN HANDS OFF OF HER OROCHIMARU!"
Orochimaru did release my lips and I was able to turn to Kakashi since I was freed by Orochimaru's freezing technique. And he was absolutely furious along with Kiba and Akamaru. Shino clenched his fist and Hinata was already in a fighting position with her Byakugan activated. Kakashi had his headband up revealing his Sharingan.
"Nice of you to find us Kakashi" Orochimaru sneered. "But your too late"
Orochimaru had pulled my jacket off while I wasn't paying attention and his fangs bit deep into the left side of my shoulder where Kakashi's mating mark was on me. I felt the changes of Orochimaru's mating replacement take hold and I watched as Kakashi's eyes went wide.
He then tried to run towards me but Hinata and Kiba blocked him. It broke my heart when I saw tears slide down Kakashi's face. I closed my eyes and remembered when I first met Kakashi and when I told him he was meant to be mine. His smiles behind his mask and his undying love for me somehow gave me the strength to move again.
"GET THE HELL OFF ME YOU F**KING BASTARD!" I roared as I swung my fist forward hard and it collided with Orochimaru's cheek. The Snake Sannin was sent flying backwards and he ended up slamming into the ground a good distance away.
Holy shit! You just gave him the exact same punch Tsunade gave him during their fight three years ago my dragon yelled.
And it felt good too I replied.
The next thing I knew Kakashi was hugging me. One arm was wrapped around my waist while the other rested on top of my head. My mate's body shook and I felt his tears falling onto my forehead. I wrapped my arms around the Copy ninja and buried my face into his chest.
"Is this real? Are you really here?" Kakashi asked.
"Yes I'm here mate" I reassured him.
"Riley you really scared us are you okay?" Kiba asked as he and the others came over.
"Yeah I'm fine" I confirmed to the Inuzuka.
"Uh guys I hate to ruin the moment but Orochimaru looks pissed" Tsunami pointed out and sure enough ahead the Snake Sannin was furious and was on his feet. I had enough and Kakashi let go of me before I walked forward a few steps before coming to a stop. The bite wound from a few minutes ago was now healed. But blood stained my tank top and right now I didn't care.
"Alright you asshole I've had enough of your bullshit so it's time we settled things"
"Wait?! Your going to fight him?!" Kiba yelled.
"Now this is an interesting turn of events" Orochimaru said before chuckling. He licked his lips which annoyed me.
Riley are you sure you want to do this? Kakashi asked through the mate bond.
Yes love
Kiba suddenly tossed me Sunfyre and I caught my sword in one hand.
"Shall we begin? I will enjoy this fight" Orochimaru stated. "You will be mine Maiden of Ice and Fire"
"Zaldriez buzdari ikos daor" I told the Snake Sannin. "A dragon is not a slave"
I got held Sunfyre out in a fighting stance. Both of my hands were on its hilt.
"This ends today Orochimaru and when it's over you'll slither back to your den in defeat which I intend to give you"
Like Riley using High Valyrian? I couldn't resist and the languages of Dothraki and High Valyrian belong to George R. R. Martin.