Author's Note: By now, I should have written the next chapters for my other stories but this one seems to be a pretty good one to start with. Major pairing are: sasuXsaku, nejiXsaku,garraXsaku,itaXsaku.not pretty obvious from the start but it'll soon come out clear. So anyway, I hope you like this one and please review. :) I hope the title is right. Tenshi means 'angel' so you now have an idea of what the title means.
Akatasuki no Tenshi
The hot midday sun was as scorching as ever and the ground was emanating its heat. A few people walk the dusty streets, more likely looking for a perfect place to shelter and grab a bite for the day's lunch.
And in one of the popular food houses there , yelling and laughing topped with bottles of sake were all mixed together that it was impossible to understand each other. One group however comprising of five men were busy having a debate.
"She has killed another one. Seven in a month's total."
The sound of hiccups and grumbles erupted in their table. "Tsubame, five more sake. I tell you, that she's a devil in disguise. And working for Akatsuki doubles that."
"That's why her name aptly describes her my friends." Said one of the peers, busily shuffling cards and throwing them to the others. "Loser pays all."
"Ah, of course, the Angel of Akatsuki."
"The Dark Angel of Akatsuki." Corrected the other one as he smoked his cigarette and looked at his cards. "You shuffle really bad." He grunted.
"No one ever lived to tell what she looked like anyway. But some say she's really beautiful. The new form of a geisha."
A roar of laughter followed the statement as they gulp more of their sake. "A real angel. You're lured to her like a fish." One emphasized as he continued his story. "But the way she kills and her thirst for blood, ah… that's how she becomes dark. A beautiful face clouded by darkness."
"If she's that good in fighting, how much better if she was in bed?" their comrade joked as the others playfully laughed at his comment. Oblivious to the fact that by the door stood two cloaked figures, their heads adorned by their straw hat.
The sound of the small bells hanging on their straw hat resonated in the food house. Hearing it, the noise slowly subsided as the customers looked at the door. Upon realizing who the people were, they slowly bowed down their heads and talked in hush tones as they saw the trademark black cloak with read clouds.
"Akatsuki…"
"Quiet, they might get angry."
"Just eat you morons and pretend we didn't see them."
The two strode to an empty table with their heads bowed down. The taller one took the liberty of providing the nearest empty chair for his companion. And as they wait for their companion, the taller one rove his eyes around and then turned his attention to his partner.
Underneath the starw hat, two pairs of sharingan eyes shone with much interest.
"Ah…tenshi, if I know too well, everyone's been talking about you."
The latter looked up slowly, her pink lips forming into a sly smile. "I shouldn't be flattered, Itachi-sensei."
"No need for formalities anymore tenshi, after all, I've been calling you by either your name and the word tenshi. Isn't that enough for you to treat me the same?" He whispered in such husky voice as his eyes stare at the woman underneath that straw hat.
He could tell she wasn't feeling uncomfortable. "Hai, Iatchi-sem…Itachi-kun…"
A shivering waiter came back with their orders and quickly left without saying anything.
They ate in a quiet manner for the whole 20 minutes. And after they were done, Itachi stood up and threw money on the table. "We're leaving."
And as they slowly walked towards the exit, the group of five men tried to hold down one of their soberly drunk companion as he stood up groggily and caught the attention of our two Akatsuki members.
"Tell your angel I want her badly…let me judge if she's that beautiful and good. I'll teach her a thing or two about being a woman…in bed!" he bellowed, following it with a cheery drunken laugh.
The two cloaked companions stopped dead in their tracks. The other customers, wary of what deadly thing might happen quickly left using the kitchen door area.
Itachi's companion slowly turned around and said with her head bowed down. "I take requests seriously but under a hefty price." She said as she slowly unbuttoned her cloak.
Itachi could only smile as he steps back and watch the view from a corner. "Tenshi, are you sure you want to do this?"
The black cloak fell to the floor a curved body of a young woman, dressed in a mesh top revealing her small black piece of clothing covering her chest and a small black skirt hugging her legs with black leggings underneath it.
"You should consider this a pleasure." Her sweet voice hounding the drunken man. "But doing you favor requires you to be much more powerful than me…" she added, removing the straw hat and revealing her long pink hair and her emerald eyes fixed on the man.
With her speed and agility, in a blink of an eye she reappeared behind the man. "It was a pleasure meeting you." She whispered as she ran a hand on his back. Her eyes looking for that exact spot for death.
"Sayonara."
The man immediately fell on the floor while his comrades hid their fear. She smiled and tucked a strand of pink hair behing her ear. "I'll let you live. Tell everyone what you saw. Nobody makes fun of Akatsuki. Take heed of whatever you say about the Angel of Akatsuki. I am their prized princess. I am not to be toyed with by any man or anyone for that matter."
The witnesses were speechless.
"Take note of every word I said." She added, giving them a smile of an innocent young maiden. "I do hope we wouldn't see each other soon."
Once again cloaked and the beauty of her face concealed by the straw hat, she followed Itachi outside.
"You were too soft on them Sakura. Now that you've finally decided to blow your cover, the news could easily be spread back to Konoha." Itachi said as they headed to the forest.
"You should've given thoughts about your actions and the consequences it will bring." Sakura walked quietly beside him. She could tell he was not impressed.
"It's okay, Itachi-kun. After all my next mission will be three weeks from now. I'll be heading back to Konoha tomorrow."
Itachi slyly smiled and once again Sharingan eyes were focusing on her. "Revenge is bitter sweet my tenshi."
Sakura raised her head and revealed her green eyes with determination. "They will expect the weak Sakura but they'll never guess what they're in for."
It was a windy day at Konoha, so Naruto came up with the idea of having noodles at the infamous Ichiraku Ramen House to treat everyone.
"Isn't it great? We're given a 2 weeks vacation before our Anbu mission. Time to stock up on ramen!" Naruto gleefully exclaimed as he slurped on his ramen.
"I thought you'll be spending time with Hinata." Kiba said, sitting down next to the noisy blonde. "You baka, don't make her wait for you again."
"Ah, of course! I'll be spending time with my Hinata-chan."
Shikamaru soon came wearing his jounin vest. It was years ago when he was appointed as an Anbu but refused and stayed as a jounin. No one really knew why.
"Hey Naruto. You sure you're paying for us? I actually didn't bring any money." He sat down beside Kiba and yawned. "I want to sleep."
Naruto turned his head up and looked at the clock. "Where's Sasuke and Neji?" he asked, followed by Lee entering the ramen house.
"You know Neji, he's probably training more." Rock Lee answered, looking at what Naruto's eating. "I'll have one like this please."
"That stupid Sasuke. You know, now that he's an Anbu, I can't help thinking that he's becoming more and more like Kakashi." Naruto grunted.
He was answered by his companions' nods.
Finally deciding to call the training off for now, Neji grabbed his towel and remembered Naruto's offer for free ramen. "Ramen's good for today…" he thought as he grabbed his bag, heading for a nearest restroom where he could change.
The air was beginning the feel chilly so he surmised it might rain soon. "Better hurry." After all, a good offer was never to be resisted.
Up ahead, Neji could see a figure walking towards him. They soon met and the figure, apparently a woman, gave him a smile.
"Of all people, I didn't think I would meet first Hyuuga Neji."
He studied her appearance. Who was she? The long pink hair braided to perfection. Her cheerful green eyes greeting him. "You look familiar." He said as he continued his walk. The woman stood by his side, a few inches shorter than him. "Of course I am. I didn't realize I've been gone for that long."
Picking up on what she said, Neji stopped and turned to her. "Sakura?" How come he never thought of it? Probably because he never knew her that much but the trademark pink hair and jade eyes? He felt stupid for missing that.
"Where have you been? Naruto and all of them are actually worried for you. I find your decision very brave on your part."
She smiled back. "Leaving Konoha made me stronger."
Her statement made an impact on Neji's mind. She's changed… he thought as they resumed their walk. "I'm meeting the others at Ichiraku's. They'll be surprised if you come."
She giggled and hugged his arms like they've known each other to well for comfort. "I can't wait to hear what they'll say." The tone of her voice and the look in her eyes increased Neji's curiousity .
A few minutes after Chouji and Sasuke arrived, Neji peeked in to see his peers. "Sorry to be late." He said, looking outside to see Sakura waiting to be introduced. She looked like an eight-year-old child waiting to be greeted a happy birthday.
"Hey Neji, why don't you sit down and order now before Naruto orders for more?" Chouji exclaimed as their race for food moves on.
"Naruto leads by 2 bowls versus Chouji." Kiba yelled enthusiastically.
"I have someone with me."
The group all looked at Neji with puzzlement. "Is Hinata with you?" Naruto asked. "I thought Shino said he'll be going somewhere tonight." Kiba added, slumping back down beside Naruto.
Neji made way as his companion entered. Naruto's mouth dropped open while everyone else were surprised. "How is everything Naruto-kun?"
The familiar voice was inevitably Sakura's and Sasuke knew this at once. Quickly turning his gaze to the entrance. He was greeted by Sakura's warm smile and a well fit dress curving around her body.
"Naruto idiot, stop drooling. I'll tell Hinata." Kiba said, knocking Naruto's head with a bowl.
"And where have you been? We've been looking for you for years and you just came now?" Naruto reprimanded Sakura like the brother he has always been for her.
Sakura laughed. "Stories are for later. I just dropped by to check on you guys since Neji told me he'd be meeting you here. Well then, see you guys later. I need to find an apartment." Lokking back at Neji, she smiled again.
"Arigatou."
Sasuke clenched his fist as he followed her outside. Grabbing her arm and turning her to face him, his inquisitive eyes looked for answers. "What happened to you? You're so foolish for leaving us like that."
Sakura's smile faltered as she faced him. "I've found my purpose. I'm back here to amuse myself."
Sasuke stepped back. The woman speaking in front of him…it wasn't the Sakura he knew. "Amuse?"
Sakura crossed her arms over her chest and leaned back on the wall, her face looking up at Sasuke's own. "Do you think that I came back here for you Sasuke-kun?" she said in a melodic voice as she ran a playful finger on her hair.
Damn it, she looks tempting.
"Sakura…"
In a snap of a finger, the vixen he just saw seconds ago became childlike in glee. "I should be off now." She said at last as she walked away from him.
Deep inside Sasuke's mind, he was attracted to this new Sakura.
And while everyone is finally eating, Neji's interest and curiousity continued to increase. It was obvious she was stronger. A fighter. One looking for revenge. A dark purpose hidden under a beautiful mask. "I must know…" he murmured as he was served with his ramen.
Author's note: I hope you like it guys! Pls review and tell me what you think please. :) and yeah, check out my other fics. Ja ne Ü