Chapter 9
I don't remember the trip to the hospital much. They said that I was in and out of consciousness. How they could tell, I really don't know. I mean, I was thrust into darkness. My eyes were bleeding and everything. They covered it with gauze. Maybe it was because I moved so they could tell that I was in and out. I don't remember moving. I don't even remember being lifted or carried. I don't remember the sounds from the ambulance and the police. I don't remember being pushed towards the operating room, nor do I remember all the voices of the nurses and doctors who looked after me.
What I do remember is the darkness. I can feel my eyes opening that first day I was aware that I was in the hospital. I saw nothing but darkness. I panicked. I didn't want it. I was afraid of the darkness.
It was suffocating. It was terrifying. What made it worse was that they told me that my father passed and so did Sasuke, my Sasuke-kun.
At that moment, even if I knew Kakashi-nii and Okaa-san were there, I was alone.
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Sakura hit the ground hard. She could feel several parts of her body hurt. Everything was happening so fast. She suddenly felt a set of arms on her person.
"Sakura,"
She knew the voice so well. She felt the warmth and comfort she desperately sought at that very moment. But then she was pushed away, hitting the ground again. A sickening thud resounded not too far away from where she landed.
Sakura pushed herself to sit. "Neji," She managed to call out.
There was no answer. Sakura tried to stand but then felt a hand stop her where she was sitting. "Easy, Sakura." Came Kakashi's voice. There was something in his voice that made Sakura's insides flare up in alarm. There was something wrong.
"Neji," Sakura tried again, while trying to push off Kakashi's grip on her shoulder. "Where is he? I know he is here. Where is Neji, Kakashi-nii?" She grew more frantic as she started to feel for Neji.
Kakashi was torn on what to do. He was relieved that Sakura was safe but at the same time in shock, especially about Neji. He made the split second decision to let Sakura reach Neji than stop her. He knew that it was going to break his fragile imouto but he knew that she would have been hurt more if she found out later about Neji and he hadn't allowed her to be by his side.
Kakashi didn't mind the chaos that was happening around. He was vaguely aware that there were some spectators already there, some having already have called the police. He went on and silently led Sakura to Neji's side.
"Be careful, Sakura. Neji isn't…" Kakashi couldn't bring himself to finish his sentence.
Sakura seemed to understand since she was immediately on her knees and was careful in reaching for Neji. With gentle but shaking fingers, she felt for Neji's face. His right cheek was wet while his other wasn't. Sakura was afraid to move him, afraid to make his condition worse. She knew that he was in that position because he saved her. The thud she heard was him being hit by a car instead of her.
The wetness in her fingers, Sakura knew, was his blood. Tears sprang from her eyes.
"Neji," She whispered, hoping to arouse him or even have him respond in anyway. When he didn't, she called out to him louder. Tears were rolling from her eyes faster. She was in the brink of despair when she suddenly felt Neji's warm hand cover the one on his cheek. Her head shot up, a gasp leaving her lips.
"D-didn't I tell you," His weak voice called out to her. Kakashi could see a lot of emotions running through the injured man's eyes. The softness, the warmth, and the love that shone made his heart ache for Sakura. It didn't look good. "I will always protect you. You promised me that you would only-only smile in my presence." A wave of pain ran through Neji.
Sakura squeezed his hand. "Hang on, Neji. Help is coming, please hang on. I can't-"
"Shh," Neji felt her tears drop towards his cheek as he shakily reached up and cup her cheek gently. "Smile, Sakura. Please smile for me."
Sakura closed her eyes and grabbed his hand, holding it against her face firmer. She forced herself to smile. A small smile graced Neji's lips as his eyes softened. "I-I love you, Sakura. Remember that. I will always be here for you. I know now why the caged bird sings."
Neji's hand went limp. Sakura gasped in panic. He can't be dead. No. He can't die! She started to call out his name and shake his shoulders. Nothing. She felt her heart shatter. She couldn't stop her tears anymore. "Neji!" She sobbed as she embraced the man who had been one of her pillars through the years. She rocked his body and whispered, "Neji, please don't leave me. You can't just tell me you love me and d-die…Neji, wake up please wake up." Sakura cradled his body against her, sobs wracking her body.
Kakashi turned his back. He couldn't watch the heartbreaking scene. He bowed his head forward. His face felt damp. He reached his hand and noticed that it was his tears. He didn't even notice beginning to cry. He held a hand to cover his eyes, then.
Those who were watching became silent. Some had tears in their eyes, while some simply bowed their heads in reverence to what had happened. No one could deny that it was a very tragic event. A man lost his life saving the woman he loved. She was blind and never got to see the love in his eyes during his last moments, nor his smile, nor his relief that she was safe.
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I arrived home one afternoon from school. Shisui had brought me home before he got his stuff for base ball practice. I was only five then. I remember it was a Friday and spring break was going to start on Monday. I opened the door and was shocked to see father home and was hugging mother. There was a travel bag at his side. Mother was in tears.
When they heard me open the door, they both turned to me. I remember not saying anything as father, just as silent walked over and knelt to my height.
He laid a hand on my head and offered me a small smile. "Itachi, I am leaving for awhile. I will be dealing with some problems for the company. When you are older, you will understand the problem that we are now facing. While I am gone, I want you to look after your mother for me, okay? Look after her and your brother. You are a brilliant young man. I know that you will be able to do as I asked. Am I right?"
"I will look after mother and my otouto until you come back, father."
Father then pulled me in a hug. It surprised me because my father isn't one for cuddling. As he patted my shoulder, he gave me a look that told me that he was proud of me. He then stood and kissed mother before getting his bags and leaving.
It suddenly made sense to me. Over the past several nights, I heard my parents talking about Uchiha Madara, a relative of ours. He didn't like how things were being run by my father, CEO and head of the family. He said that my father's leadership was weak to have allowed some alliance with the Senju's and the Hyuuga's, to become our business partners, for the overall economy. He was starting to cause trouble and it came to a point where father had to leave and deal with it personally, leaving me, trusting me to protect my pregnant mother and unborn brother.
It was then that I started to notice and realize that our family elders weren't as honest and good as I thought they were. They craved power. They craved it enough, with this idea of doing it for the glory of our family, that they were willing to overthrow whoever was in their way even if it was going to tip the scale, which would eventually lead to chaos.
Through the following months, I learned that Uchiha Madara had contacted other people, questionable people, dangerous people. One of them was Orochimaru. It would be years later when I would learn just how dangerous they were. But it was enough to know that I had to be strong. Father trusted me to look after the family. I took it very seriously. It became my inspiration to learn as much as I could. I equipped myself to be strong mentally and physically because even at that age I knew that failure isn't an option. Failure would mean that a lot of people would suffer, most of all, my brother. He would be the next to be burdened if I weren't strong enough.
I vowed that I would protect my brother. I would make sure that in the future, they wouldn't be able to touch him. I was his big brother. I would shield him, even from our own family. I would take care of Sasuke.
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Itachi nursed a glass of whiskey in his hand. He was staring out the windows from his home. After Sakura had left, it didn't take long for him to leave as well. He took a couple of folders with him. One of them was the file about the ball.
He was currently waiting for Kisame to arrive. It wasn't safe to meet up in public. The repercussions for that would have been to grave so they had agreed to meet up at Itachi's place. Kisame was bringing the food.
With the sleeves of his white, button-up work shirt rolled up to his elbows, Itachi looked pretty much relaxed. His eyes, though, showed anything but. The image of Sakura that afternoon before she left him refused to leave his mind. He knew that he had hurt her. He knew she tried to cover it up, to keep it from him but he could see right through her. Itachi closed his eyes unconsciously. To be perfectly frank, he didn't want to forget her hurt expression. He deserved to be haunted by it. It was him who chose that path after all.
A knock broke Itachi from his thoughts. He set the whiskey down and opened the door. Kisame smirked his usual grin and held the package of take-out up. "I've got Chinese." He said.
Itachi didn't say anything but step aside and let him through. "Geez Itachi, even after all these years you are as still as lively as ever. What do you want? The chicken or the pork?" Kisame started taking out the boxes out of the paper bag.
"Whichever, Kisame." Itachi answered as he laid a couple of beers on the table.
"Chicken it is then," Kisame said as he handed over a box of kung pao chicken and another box of rice. Itachi handed Kisame an opened bottle of beer. "So, I did what you asked me."
Itachi took a swig of his beer first before he got his chopsticks. "I asked you a lot of things, Kisame."
The other man smirked and placed his box of food down. "You know, when you told me to look after Yamanaka Ino and especially, Haruno Sakura. It got me curious. I checked it out right away."
"Hn," Itachi replied, not looking at the man across from him as he took a bit of his chicken.
"Haruno Sakura got involved in an accident a few hours ago." Kisame remarked with a no-non-sense voice. He watched as the Uchiha stiffened but didn't betray any emotion. Kisame took his silence as a means to continue. "She is fine, a little shaken up but fine. She was saved from being run-over by Hyuuga Neji. Hyuuga died in her arms."
Itachi tried to keep his expression blank but inside he was in turmoil. He didn't understand why he was truly affected, only admitting to himself that he was. His thoughts started to run across his mind. He knew that Kisame was watching his every move with a very critical eye.
"From what witnesses said, she was walking along the sidewalk. She got off balance due to the amount of people walking. She fell towards the street. Hyuuga saw it and ran towards her, pulled and pushed her out of her way. He got hit. With the help of a man, Hatake Kakashi, who from police reports is her elder cousin, she went to Hyuuga's side up until he passed."
In all honesty, Itachi wasn't sure how to comment on what he was told. From what he knew of her character, Itachi knew without a shadow of a doubt that it had affected her greatly. It was enough to have almost died with her father and Sasuke all those years ago and now to have someone die in her arms, Itachi could tell that Sakura was hurt. What made it worse…
"You didn't tell me your little girl friend is blind."
Kisame's comment brought him back. "She's not my girl friend." He replied dryly. Itachi could see a teasing glint behind Kisame's eyes. He knew what it meant all too well.
The older man lifted an eyebrow. "Oh? Could have fooled me. For the entire time I've known you, you have never once extended a bit of concern towards the other, more delicate gender aside from your mother. Hell, even those you dated, you never asked me to watch over them. Not my girl friend my ass."
Itachi's expression didn't change as he continued to take bites of his food. "I used her."
Kisame did a double take. His jaw fell a little. "Come again."
Itachi gave a sigh and leaned back in his chair. "I used her." He took a big swig of his beer and looked at Kisame straight in his eyes.
"You used her? That's not-"
"An opportunity presented itself." Itachi then took out the file regarding the ball and handed it over to the baffled man. "I cancelled the ball."
Kisame was more than shocked. Through all the years that he had known Itachi, he had never known the man to use another person for his gain. Even if the Uchiha portrayed a very cold and emotionless façade, he was a very considerate man who took great care of those under his protective wing. His admission was very much against his true nature…unless there was something else. Mental gears working in his rationales, Kisame took the file and read it over. At the end, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
After reading the file, Kisame was silent. He closed the folder and sat back. He organized his thoughts before looking back at Itachi. He then said, "I'm taking a wild guess here. You cancelled the ball because based on the details of this file, it is going to cost double than what is proposed and that it wasn't according to plan."
"Yes."
Kisame took in a deep breath. "But why cancel it based on that alone? It would-"
"It would show that my leadership is weak and I am not handling the company well." Itachi finished for him.
The older man was silent again. He was closely watching the raven-haired CEO and saw nothing but confidence in his decision. "The greatest strength is one's weakness."
It was a well-known tradition for the Uchiha Corp. to hold a ball every year. It was where business partners would meet and discuss business. Sometimes deals were made or broken during the celebration. But aside from that, the celebration was also where sponsors for charities were made and also, to acknowledge the accomplishments of the year, encouragements for projected outcomes for the next.
For the CEO of the company, it was a way to show the stability and power that was being held. It was also a means to show a solid front to all those investors and business rivals.
Itachi smirked as he swirled the contents of his beer. "Like I said, an opportunity presented itself."
"But why use her?"
"To kill two birds with one stone." Itachi answered without so much as a pause.
Kisame fell silent once more and contemplated on the man's words. "You are starting to care for her, aren't you?"
"She is my brother's best friend. My parents adore her. When we agreed to do business together, she was but a name. Now, with how things are going, she will be caught in the middle. I do not wish to involve people needlessly. She doesn't deserve to be part of it."
Kisame smirked. "Whatever you say, Itachi." He then took a swig of his beer.
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"I-I love you, Sakura. Remember that. I will always be here for you. I know now why the caged bird sings."
Neji's last words to her kept ringing in her ears. Sakura bit her inner cheek to stop herself from crying. She closed her eyes to have her emotions under wraps. She told herself that she couldn't breakdown. It was Neji's funeral. She owed him a last goodbye. She promised that she would only smile for him. She promised…she promised…
Aki whimpered at her side as he nuzzled against her leg. Sakura sat by her vanity, finished grooming herself. Ino had given her a simple black v-necked dress with a ribbon along the waist. The sleeves covered three fourths of her arm while the hem ended just about two inches from her knees. Ino told her to pair it with her natural colored stocking and her favorite soft brown leather boots that reached just below her knees. It took awhile for Sakura to dress up. She brushed her hair out, deciding to just let it down. Never one for make-up, she sat there, not really having the energy to stand and leave. Ace tried his best to offer as much comfort as he could to his master. The dog was very much in-tune with Sakura's feelings.
A knock came from the door before it slowly opened. "Sakura? Are you ready?" Kakashi said as he peaked through. His black suit was pristine, even his black tie was neatly done. It had been years since he had last worn a suit. Never in his wildest dreams that the next time he would be wearing it was to the funeral of Hyuuga Neji, his boss, his friend.
Looking at his young cousin, who was like a sister to him, Kakashi couldn't help but feel the sting inside his chest. His heart went out to her. He could understand what she was going through but he knew that she was experiencing more, much more. Kakashi watched as Sakura patted Aki before standing up and turning towards his direction. He watched her give him a nod and started walking towards him, with Aki walking by her side.
Kakashi lifted a hand when she reached out for him. He patted Aki. "I'm sorry, boy. I'm afraid that you will have to stay. I don't think they allow dogs inside the hall, Aki. Pakkun will keep you company."
"Nii-san," Sakura whispered, making him turn to her. The small smile that was on his lips when he was explaining to Aki disappeared. He waited for her to continue. "I need to stop by the store before we head there. Is that alright?"
"Of course, Sakura." Kakashi gently guided her towards the car and drove towards her shop, where Sakura proceeded to gather flowers and made a small bouquet.
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I can't believe that this is happening. I could remember when they asked me to let you go so that they could put you on that stretcher. They didn't even take you anymore to the hospital. I insisted on coming with you. Everything was such a daze. Then I heard Hinata's voice. Your family was there. I had to let go of your hand. I didn't want to but they were your family. I had to.
I stayed outside with Kakashi nii-san. We were both silent. We could hear the sobs from your relatives. I don't even know anymore who were there. All I could remember was feeling Hinata's touch as she embraced me tight. I could feel my shoulder become wet and Hinata's silent sobs.
Everything else was a blur. I could feel this overwhelming sense of loss. It was almost as if it was hard to breathe. The first night was the worst. I couldn't bring myself to sleep. I didn't want anyone else there with me in my room. I wanted to be alone. Even after I have changed and bathed, I could still feel your blood on my hands. It is as almost as if I want to reach out with both hands and wanting you to be there. But I know you weren't…you wouldn't be there anymore.
I made my way towards the left section of the shop. I knew the layout by heart. I knew all the flowers, all the scents, all the meanings and secrets. My hand reached out to the Edelweiss. A small smile graced my lips as I took a deep breath, allowing the flower's scent to engulf my senses. It reminds me a lot of you for you will always be the man I would associate as daring and with noble courage.
I searched out for the fennel, for your strength. I surround it with forget-me-nots for your faithful nature and love, and all the memories you left me. For all the flowers in my hands that I associate with you, Hyuuga Neji, I surround them with pink carnations and blue salvia to let you know that I will never forget you and that I will always think of you. I put in ambrosias to let you know that your love is reciprocated.
Finally, I walk to the other section of the store. My hands were shaking by the time I was reaching for the poppy. I could feel the tears build up behind my eyes for the simple message that I wrap everything up. I let you go now into eternal sleep.
Neji…
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Sakura's arm was securely on Kakashi's as they walked down the aisle towards the altar where Neji's picture and ashes were displayed. At the end, both bowed deep to show their respect before Kakashi guided Kakashi's hand to lay down the bouquet she made just for Neji.
They then turned to the people occupying the first row to show their condolence for their loss. Kakashi was surprised when it wasn't Hinata who stood to console Sakura but Hyuuga Hiashi, Neji's uncle, Hyuuga patriarch, the man who brought him up since his parents died years ago.
Sakura was stunned when she was suddenly engulfed in an embrace.
"My nephew chose well when he chose you. I am so sorry that you two weren't able to explore the possibility of a relationship. He loved you enough to give his life for."
Hiashi's words broke the walls that Sakura had built up. Tears started to leak from her eyes. The clan head's eyes softened at the sight of the young woman's tears. He gently wiped them away just like how he would his own daughters. "Neji asked for permission to court outside the clan, to court you. You are a very special young lady, Haruno Sakura. Live the life that Neji would have wanted you to. Know that you will always have a family with the Hyuuga."
Hiashi laid a fatherly kiss on Sakura's forehead before he turned to acknowledge Kakashi. Hinata had stepped forward and hugged her close friend, leading her to sit next to her.
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Itachi had paid his respects to the Hyuuga head's nephew. He had even seen Sakura there among the Hyuugas as the service came to a close and Neji was laid to rest.
Looking at her left this pang of pain and guilt. He should have found another way to accomplish what he must instead of using her. There was no way taking that back now. He vowed then that he would watch out for her like his brother would have if he were still alive.
He had seen firsthand just how special and rare a find she was. He would protect that innocence. He would fix the problems with Uchiha Corp. and then he would repair his relationship with her. He could only hope that she would still accept him as a friend.
A part of him wanted to approach her when he saw her but Itachi's rational side told him that it still wasn't time. His resolve was made then. No one needed to know the turmoil he was going through.
At the moment, he was in his office, going through the last employee files that he had to review. Naruto had asked for some time off. He knew Naruto did that for his girl friend, Hyuuga Hinata. Itachi had no qualms in allowing him the leave since he already knew that Naruto's loyalty and character was secure. He didn't have to be there for awhile.
Based on Kisame's report, they have narrowed down the leak to a handful of people. Itachi gathered them and placed them in his briefcase. He was going to be meeting with Kisame, Sasori, Deidara and Shikamaru in about an hour. It was already Friday and the skeleton crew had already taken over.
Itachi walked towards his car. He would be meeting them at 8 that evening. With how things are, it was too dangerous to meet up in person. It was a safer option if they used live video streaming to convene. It would guarantee that the chances of other people seeing them together would be reduced to zero.
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"Sayaka!" A woman with red hair and black eyes shouted over the crowd as she watched her friend walk towards their table. "It's about time you got here. What took you so long?" She then grinned and nudged her friend, "Finally got some from that hunk of a boss you have?"
Sayaka couldn't help but laugh at her friend's antics. Clearly, the woman was already intoxicated along with the others around the table. "Oh it won't be long, Tsubame, I won't just get laid, I'll get the entire thing." She sat beside her drunk friend and a guy whom she knew as Kabuto, Tsubame's "cousin". Sayaka snickered since she knew that there was no way they were really related. She knew that her friend was "banging" the guy, even living with him, while her oblivious boy friend worked as a pilot.
Sayaka crossed her legs, hiking her already ridiculously short dress higher up her thigh. She was wearing a skin-tight red tube dress that left little to the imagination. She paired it with open-toed black stilettos where her gold-painted toenails were seen.
Tetsuya, Tsubame's true boy friend, nodded towards her in greeting and stood. "It's my turn to buy the round. What would you like to drink, Sayaka?"
"Ginza Mary,"
"You got it. So it's Ginza Mary, Black Russian, Margarita, Orgasm and Death in the Afternoon. Be right back." He then gave his girl friend a sloppy kiss while he sauntered over to the bar. At the back of Sayaka's mind, she could say that she was slightly sorry for the guy for having such a slutty girl friend but then again she said to herself he deserved it for being stupid. That's what you get for being stupid.
Reiko, Kabuto's supposed girl friend, said, "So? What's it this time? Shouldn't you be banging that Uchiha by now?" Her speech was slightly slurred thanks to all the alcohol that she had already consumed that night.
"I would be if it weren't for that pink-haired bitch." Sayaka replied darkly but then a satisfied smirk crossed her features. "But I won't have to worry about slut now. Pretty soon Uchiha Itachi will be gracing my bed, or me his."
"Pink-haired bitch?" Kabuto asked, he wasn't with them the last time they went out. It seemed that he had missed a lot.
"Oh you know that blind, pink-haired bitch that began working with them for the Uchiha Corp. ball. From what I heard and Sayaka's babbling for the past months, it seemed that those two are really getting close to one another."
Kabuto watched Sayaka's features darken, confirming what Tsubame was saying. Sayaka crossed her arms and replied, "Well, she's not working for the company anymore. Itachi-kun finally saw her for the bitch that she is and has fired her. Now, all I have to do is be supportive to him and he'll learn that he can't live without me. Especially now that he has cancelled the ball, he will surely need someone to go comfort him and help sort things out."
"Wait! You're telling me that Uchiha Itachi called off the Uchiha Corp. ball? That's unheard of!" Kabuto remarked, taken aback. He was drunk but he wasn't stupid. He knew and understood that it was a big thing.
"I was there, Kabuto, when Itachi-kun decided to call it off. I'm sure he knows the implications but it's all that pink-haired bitch's fault. She screwed up the planning and now that we trying to execute it, the finances don't match up with the designs. And it seems that the designs that she and her partner had proposed and had been approved, wouldn't even the ones that would be done. I personally called all the suppliers for the materials and they all said that the materials they would be giving aren't the ones we were expecting. Like I said, it's that pink-haired bitch's fault along with that Uzumaki. I should have been given that position." Sayaka babbled.
"So what does he plan to do now?" Kabuto couldn't help but ask as he took his drink from Tetsuya.
Sayaka took a sip of her Ginza Mary before answering, "Well, since the ball is off, Itachi-kun has asked for the PR department to contact all business partners and investors. He said to tell them about the ball and to call him to arrange scheduled meetings to talk about the renewed investments and business proposals for the coming year. What they would be talking about, I don't know. It's not my department."
"Ah enough business talk," Tsubame said as she raised her glass and nodded towards Sayaka, "It's time to have fun. Girl, that guy over there hasn't taken his eyes off you. The Uchiha may haven't fucked you but that doesn't mean you can't have fun. Go! Fifty bucks says you can't do it!" She taunted.
Sayaka downed her drink and slammed her glass down. "Fifty says I can." She then went off towards the man who had been eyeing her. Little talking was done as she took his hand the next moment and led him somewhere, disappearing for the rest of the night.
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"The night will not come to pass without Orochimaru finding out that I have cancelled the ball. If not Orochimaru, someone within his immediate power would." Itachi commented as the other men flashed on his flat screen listened.
It was silent for a moment. "Sasori and I would probably hear orders from Orochimaru tomorrow, yeah. The latest would be the day after, yeah."
"Then we should meet again in about a day or two." Kisame suggested.
"That wouldn't be wise," Shikamaru suddenly said. "Orochimaru may be a sick, twisted, coward, but he is smart. If we convene again and base our moves on the plans he would make, then he would know right away that there is a mole within his organization, if he still hasn't figured it out yet."
"Orochimaru would know that I have asked the PR department to contact all my business partners and investors, potential or not, to set up meetings to be able to establish deals and such. I am certain that when he learns this, he will double his efforts in speaking with those same people. He will manipulate the situation and make certain that they no longer invest in my company." Itachi paused as he reflected a bit. "That man is a snake and would use any kind of information to his advantage, even if he would have to resort to petty tricks. Keep your eyes and ears open. I expect a report as soon as possible. We will convene again gentlemen."
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Orochimaru heard a knock from his bedroom door. He wasn't really asleep, only lost to his thoughts. The two naked women beside him stirred though. He couldn't care less if they woke. The door opened and Kabuto peaked in. Orochimaru knew without being told that his loyal servant had news for him.
Without any care to his bedmates, he got up and started to walk towards Kabuto, passing a tied-up and gagged naked man who had passed out on the chair he was confined to earlier.
Kabuto never really understood his master's fascination to sexual experimentations and pursuits but he wasn't one to question. He waited for his master to join him.
When Orochimaru was within hearing range, Kabuto said without preamble, "Uchiha Itachi cancelled the company ball."
A sinister smile spread across Orochimaru's face. He knew what it meant. His simple reply was, "Start making calls."
(to be continued…)
Meanings of flowers:
Pink carnation: I will never forget you
Ambrosia: your love is reciprocated
Poppy: imagination, dreAmyness, eternal sleep
Blue Salvia: "I think of you"
Edelweiss: daring and noble courage
Fennel: strength
Forget-me-not: Faithful love, memories
A/N: To be honest, I might eventually think of removing this story again. From when I first put up the story to reposting it, there has been huge differences. Makes me kind of think that I really need to rethink this story, to maybe rewrite it or whatnot. But oh well. I'll think about it.
Michiko
