AN: Schools starting….yucky. I have a tight schedule during the weekdays with school and sports, so don't expect much updating until weekends or late at night :

Chapter 3

Sakura growled when she tried to break the window, yet that glass still refused to shatter under her monstrous power. Despite the fact she was given a nice room and treated as a guest she still wanted to have freedom. The pink haired Kunoichi hated to be cooped up. She tried to break the window one last time using the last of her chakra, but her attempt failed miserably and she fell to the floor from exhaustion.

"Damn." She sighed and tried to stand up. She felt herself tipping over again, but caught her body against a desk. She rested about a minuet before attempting to stumble over to the bed. She was only a few inches away when she collapsed again.

Somebody by the door chuckled and walked over. "You shouldn't use all your chakra at one time." The masculine voice advised while lifting her. "You could kill yourself from exhaustion." Deidara carefully placed her on the bed then put the cover on her. "Besides, aren't you supposed to be a master at controlling chakra?"

"Mhm." Sakura mumbled and turned her back to the Akatsuki member. The man walked to the door than turned around to make sure she was asleep before turning out the lights. The door clicked shut behind him. Sakura bolted up, but lay back down. Her head hurt like one thousand kunai were piercing it. She tenderly held her forehead between her hands and moaned. She barely had enough energy to do

She fell into a long sleep despite her will to break out.

Somebody was knocking on the door really loudly, and Sakura wasn't going to admit them anytime soon unless it was time for meals. She had been thinking and came up with a plan. Join the Akatsuki, and then run when they're not looking. It was pretty fool proof plus she could become stronger with the training they would put her through. It was a win-win situation.

The Kunoichi quickly went over to the door and yelled for whoever was on the other side to come in. An irritated Kisame shoved the door open and glared down at her. "Leader wants to talk to you." He said, and then looked at her clothing. "And we need to find you new clothing." She glared and looked down at the kimono. It had been ripped, slashed, and torn everywhere. Sakura followed the shark man out into the hall and down several corridors before stopping in front of a door. "Hey, Miki!" He yelled. There was a second; pause before the door opened and a beautiful woman appeared. She was also very pregnant.

"Yeah?"

"Kunoichi here is going to visit leader and needs new clothing. Help her out."

Miki looked Sakura over and her eyes widened. "Oh you poor dear. Come on in, I don't know what those men have been doing to you." She shot a particularly nasty glare in Kisame's direction with her hazel eyes. She ushered Sakura in the room and quickly closed the door.

Sakura studied the woman quietly while she went to find a new kimono. Although Miki w as very beautiful she wasn't young. She had to be at least 35, although looks could be deceiving. She kept chattering away while Sakura only half listened until something caught her ear.

"…been married to Deidara for the past 7 years and we end up living-"

"Your Deidara's wife?"

"Ah, so you do talk!" The brunette said. She walked over while rubbing her bulky stomach. "I never did catch your name."

"Sakura."

"A pretty name. It fits you well." She handed Sakura a bundle of clothing. "There's a bathroom behind that door and if you need help tying anything just give me a call." She went to a chair that she had been previously occupying and started to read a book. After a few minuets Sakura emerged in a light gray kimono with a white belt decorated with pink and yellow birds.

"Done." She informed the old woman. "Thank you."

"Anytime." Miki said while waving her hand. Sakura was surprised that such a friendly person lived in the Akatsuki headquarters. Maybe it was all some sort of joke. Yeah right, inner Sakura snorted.

Kisame was waiting outside. When he saw her he stopped fiddling around with his sword and stood up straight. "Leader knows you are coming. Follow me." He directed her down a few more hallways.

Sakura observed each place she went through. Apparently each Akatsuki member had their own section of the building. Deidara's had many pieces of artwork hung up around his, and Sakura guessed she was currently walking through Kisame's because of the sea like atmosphere. He quickly hurried her along until they reached the last corridor.

"He will see you now. A word of advice, don't talk back unless you want to be killed." Kisame said and Sakura nodded. He pushed the doors open and Sakura's stomach flipped at the unexpected blood all around the room. Off to the side the body of the Akatsuki's leader was…decapitated. At the desk sat Itachi who looked passive. "So you did challenge him for leadership." The shark man grinned.

"Kisame, leave us." Itachi ordered and Kisame immediately complied. He shut the door behind him. "You are a doctor, correct?"

"Yes." She answered while watching him suspiciously. "Let me guess you need someone to work on your eyes."

"Incorrect. I had that taken care of already." He corrected. "The Akatsuki does not have any medical nins at all except for a few poorly trained doctors."

"I'd be honored to become the Akatsuki's head doctor." She said, bowing her head.

Itachi's usually passive face raised an eyebrow. "You'd willingly join the Akatsuki?"

"Yes." She answered, head still bowed.

She heard him stand was slowly walk over. He tilted her head up so that his red eyes were looking directly into her green ones. "Is this some escape trick?" Konoha's number one liar shook her head. He looked at her for a moment then released her chin. Sakura almost sighed in relief. "Very well. You'll stay inside the rooms you have now. You have freedom within this building, but you are not allowed outside alone until you have proven your loyalty. Also, you'll be given the hospital wing to lead. There should be sufficient supplies there now." He became silent and walked over to his desk to sit down. "If you try anything you will be killed." He warned and she made her way out.

"You've got to be joking me." Sakura groaned as she examined the hospital ward. It was unhygienic and the doctors working there weren't even qualified. She quickly booted them out and worked on the two patients currently there. They were only servants, but they needed help.

After she had finished with the two, a cook with a burn and a maid with a cut, she sought out a pail of soapy water and a mop. She found the almost untouched cleaning products in a closet and used water from the bathroom sink. Then, she set to work scrubbing the hospital clean. She would sense somebody peek in occasionally curious about who fired the doctors or who the new Akatsuki member was.

By the end of the evening she had finished. The room was spotless and the instruments were soaking in disinfectant so she could use them later. She sensed an unfamiliar chakra pattern from the door and turned to see Miki.

"I didn't see you at dinner." The pregnant woman commented.

"The Akatsuki members eat dinner together?"

"Yes. Here I brought you a tray." She handed the Kunoichi a bowl of beef stew with a plate of rice. She watched as Sakura ate quickly. "I was you check on the baby? I haven't gotten him or her checked yet. The doctors-"

"Alright." Sakura placed her hand on top of Miki's stomach and carefully let her chakra flow into the womb. She poked the baby and was happy when she got a reaction. She also checked the sex and found that it was a boy. "He's perfectly healthy." Sakura announced and Miki smiled with relief.

"Thank you." Then a shocked expression was written across her face. "He?"

"Yes, it's a boy." Sakura smiled warmly as Miki grinned foolishly and started to run out the hospital ward. She ended up running right into her husband's chest.

"What going on…yeah?"

"Hunny, the baby!"

"The baby what…un?"

"He's a boy! A healthy baby boy!"

"That's great...yeah!" he leaned down and kissed Miki on the lips. Sakura let them keep going…and going…and going.

After 10 minuets she had enough. "Out of my hospital!" She thundered. The couple sheepishly shuffled out closing the door behind them.

Sakura never realized how lonely she felt until the door closed.