I DON NOT OWN NARUTO.
This is the last Chapter and is LONG like the other. (20 Pages on Google Docs) Enjoy!
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Opening groggy eyes Sakra registered strange surroundings before anything else. The smell of damp air filled her senses as she took in the cold cement room. A small window allowed a small breeze to pass though it's broken window pane.
Straight ahead on the other side of the vast room Sakura saw a closed wooden door.
The sound of water dripping filled the silence in the basement.
Moving her body in an attempt to stand she finally realized her restrained arms. Both wrists were tied securely behind the rickety wooden chair she vacated.
Thoughts of yesterday's last memories blurred together and immediately had her heart racing.
'I have to get out before he comes."
Sakura pulled against her restraints and ignored the pain that came from her raw wrists.
Tears burned her eyes as she felt warmth begin to finally trickle down her fingers as blood seeped from her abused wrists. It had felt like hours as she continued her attempt to rip free.
Heavy footfalls heading her direction had Sakura pause for a moment before she renewed her struggle to get an arm free.
Each foot fall had her heart thumping harder against aching ribs.
Sakura finally pulled one hand free as the door knob began to twist.
Quickly hiding her free hand Sakura swallowed heavily as her capture stepped over the threshold.
Dark hair mirrored equally dark eyes that looked emotionless into fearful green.
Sakura swallowed thickly as she noticed the silver gun hanging lazily in Sai's hand. Blood stains littered his grey coat as well as a few rip he had earned when Sakura first fought back.
Sai's voice was mournful and pleading as he spoke, "It didn't have to be this way Sakura. You could have just came back to me. I didn't want to hurt you, but it's better this way until you learn to see things my way. That Uchiha got in the way of us-"
"What did you do!?" Sakura's voice was raw with fear and tears burned her eyes.
"He can't keep you from me anymore, no one can." Sai's voice was threatening making Sakura's breath stall.
Courage evaded Sakura as she searched to distract Sai.
"Sai, Sai please just let me go. I won't tell anyone you did this. I could talk to my father, maybe pay you something for whatever you need. Just please-"
"Ha! You're father is the man who put you here. Ive been searching for you since the day you left. I traveled cities searching for any woman with odd hair coloring hoping it was you. I almost gave up after I killed that broad with the red hair and glasses, but then you showed up on my television and I was ecstatic. Your father unconsciously helped us be reunited. Why would you wanna leave me again Sakura? Uchiha has nothing to offer now that he's gone." Sai looked at Sakura with crazed eyes.
Sakura felt ice rush her system at the news. Sai had been the one killing all those woman to find her. Karin had almost does because of mistaken identity. And Sasuke-
"What did you do to him!?" Sakura's voice was filled with fear.
"He wasn't bulletproof Sakura, he was never meant to be with you. I am though, can't you see that we are made to be together." Sai stroked pink locks affectionately while Sakura flinched from revulsion.
"Sai this isn't what I want. Please Sai. Understand I love Sasuke and I'm happy but not with you. Never with you."
Sai's eyes flared with hate at Sasuke's name and backhanded Sakura hard. Blood wept from Sakura's freshly torn lip as Sai breathed hard.
"I told you he's dead. He doesn't love you like I do!"
Sakura refused to believe the words, and allowed the rush of pain to fuel her next move.
With her adrenaline amped body Sakura shifted off the chair and quickly picked it up slamming it against Sai. Splinters and chunks of wood exploded on impact freeing Sakura's other hand.
Sai stumbled a step back from the assault before quickly recovering.
Sai turned narrowed black menacing eyes at shocked green.
Blood trickled from a cut above Sai's eyebrow, "That wasn't very nice." Sai's voice was a livid snear making Sakura flinch from his raw anger.
Sakura and Sai stood without movement for a few heartbeats before Sai rose his gun.
"You will love me back Sakura."
Before Sakura could move Sai slammed the gun against her temple and darkness fell upon her.
Sasuke inhaled deeply gulping in air before rising off the wet alleyway ground. Taking several deep breaths Sasuke patted his chest. The bulletproof vest he had been wearing had done it's job. A bullet lie lodged in the padded fabric where his heart would of been.
The impact from the shot had caught Sasuke off guard knocking him flat onto his back where his head had cracked off the pavement knocking him out.
Looking around Sasuke ignored his headache while looking for that bastard dark haired bastard.
'Im gonna kill that fucker yet.'
Sasuke slowly rose to his feet and retrieved his ear piece that had fallen out during his stumble.
"I need a report on Sakura and I want it now! We are breaching code red, Sakura has been compromised! I repeat code red dammit!"
Sasuke heard static pass through the radio before Naruto caught the line.
"Holy shit! Sasuke is that you!? We thought you died! We heard gunfire and you never responded."
"Yes it's me idiot! Where is the enemy he has Sakura."
"We know. We have all resources scouting for leads. You were the only one who had visual and after you went silent for awhile, well we thought you were dead." Naruto's voice was sad.
"Listen I'm heading to your location to get you stay put Sasuke. We will find her." Naruto turned off the transmission when Sasuke continued to be silent.
Puddles littered the alley Sasuke stood in. Looking around his subconscious surfaced and brought along haunting thoughts.
'I lost her. She was right here next to the car with me, and now she's gone. What if he killed her already? Maybe she's bleeding out right now because I couldn't keep her safe.'
Each thought had Sasuke's chest flaring with pain, sinking back to the cold ground he allowed his pants to soak in moisture.
Shock had Sasuke drifting to a dark place where he hated himself, but before Sasuke sank completely Naruto shook his shoulder hard.
"Oi, teme we have your lady to find. Stop wallowing and get up. We can still find her and you sitting here isn't doing a damn thing. Sakura will be fine and you can return the favor to that weird bastard for shooting you. Now use that hate and motivate yourself."
Naruto's normally fun blue eyes were shadowed in a dark blue showing the brewing storm within.
He was just as concerned for Sakura as Sasuke but he wasn't about to give up or let Sasuke fall into self pity. Now was the time to move.
Sasuke climbed to his feet and grabbed Naruto's shoulder as black eyes hardened into determination.
"You're right. Let's go find her."
Climbing into a black SUV Sasuke and Naruto barreled down Main Street.
"While you were taking a dirt nap and you failed to respond we scrambled to find your location. Once we got close though we saw a car tearing out of the alley we all assumed you and Sakura were in the car so all agents tailed it. When I heard you on the radio I turned around."
"What about the others?"
"On my way to get you we lost the tail. Sakura is in the air right now, but we have all eyes doig recon. I called Shikamaru to have him do some research on Sakura's background, see if there was anything we could go off of."
"And?"
"You and me are about to find out what Shika dug up at his place. I assume Kakashi is having everyone else rendezvoused at HQ. "
Sasuke didn't ask anymore questions as Naruto continued toward their old Guardian comrade.
Climbing out of the SUV naruto and Sasuke made their way to the door but halted when loud yelling from inside cut through the winter air.
"What do you mean Sakura is missing! Shikamaru tell me what you are doing looking into her file this instant or you sleep on the couch for the next month!"
Sasuke rolled his eyes at the familiar obnoxious voice of Ino.
Climbing to the stairs Naruto hesitantly started to place his hand on the door handle when the jerk door opened on its own. Heated blue eyes glared murderously at calm dark ones.
"And you! You worthless piece of crap, I knew she shouldn't have gotten back with you! I knew you couldn't keep her safe! First you make her cry then she ends up missing?! Where the hell were you huh, Uchiha?"
Sasuke's eyes narrowed with each truth Ino slapped him in the face with.
Naruto looked anxiously between the raging blonde and the quiet Sasuke waiting for Sasuke to snap at any second.
"Ino enough! Get inside alright give the guys a break."
Renewed anger was turned back on the annoyed brunette who was staring evenly at his fiancé.
"Give them a break? Are you kidding me they lost my best friend, and one in particular was here awhile ago saying he wouldn't hurt her! Well guess what she's being hurt. Again. And it's his fault!" Ino pointed a long manicured nail at Sasuke who visibly flinched at being thrown under the bus. He knew he messed up already but he didn't need a hormonal blonde yelling it to the world.
Naruto's eyes grew huge when Sasuke flinched and dark eyes closed, pain etching Sasuke's normally aristocrat features.
Opening his mouth Naruto calmly spoke, "We all know things could be better, but right now we need to focus on the reason we're here."
Shikamaru and Sasuke stared incredulously at the foreign wise version of Naruto. Ino looked Naruto up and down with squinted eyes before considering the truth in his words.
Twisting on her heel blonde hair spun with the motion as a still seething Ino walked inside.
Shikamaru heaved a heavy sigh, "Naruto it seems Hinata has made you smarter with defusing women."
Naruto laughed sheepishly, "Oh yea Hinata can be a real scary person when she's mad. I've learned to ease the opposite sex off their angry lease."
Both dark haired males huffed in response.
Walking inside the simmering blonde sat on the couch with her arms crossed a top her large bust with danger still lingering in the air.
Pulling out his laptop the three guys moved into the dining room.
Naruto eyed the terrifying blond before whispering, "How much did you tell your lady Shika?"
"She found out herself when she caught me snooping around. I finished telling her the details when you two showed up. I went through everything we had but no red flags about any dangerous guys recently."
Sasuke felt his teeth click together when he received the news.
"No one has sent her anything threatening or openly displayed hostility." Shikamaru lit a cigarette before offering one to the other guys, Sasuke graciously took up the offer.
Taking a deep inhale of his cigarette Sasuke searched his memory for anything that stood out. "A few days ago at the cafe she seemed unnerved when some whack job was outside staring in. Sakura doesn't know I saw her reaction and played it off but she was creeped out."
Naruto quirked an eyebrow, "What did he look like?"
"Tall almost my height, black hair cut short, pale features, dark eye coloration."
Hardwood creaked and three heads turned to a wide eyed blonde, "Sounds like Sai."
The guys responded with a unison of "Who?"
"In college a guy went to stalker level weird on Sakura, it's one reason she moved here so early for her medical residency."
Naruto and Sasuke continued to stare at Ino for details as Shikamaru began pulling up old college files related to Sakura. Up until that point they hadn't looked anywheres past her initial introduction to the Minister.
"Sakura and I went to med school together. During her last year on campus she took a martial arts class for an easy credit. Her fight partner was some guy known as Sai, the guy started out as decent. He hung out with us, but he went weird when he started thinking Sakura was dating him. She had told him numerous time she wasn't interested and denied his gifts and advances. He didn't understand. When Sakura would talk to a male classmate Sai would flip out. I remember Sakura trying to explain things to Sai but he just snapped. She showed up to our dorm with black and blue marks all over her body saying Sai had attacked her. The next day Sakura went to the dean and for her safety they pushed up her residency to a month early. Once I moved out here we never heard from him again, Sakura moved past the fear, but now...I don't know."
Ino blinked back tears, "You guys have to find her. I know that was just a story, but you weren't there when it happened. He scares her. And the marks he left on her, I had to use serious medical treatment."
The faint sound of a ticking clock and keyboard clicks filled the silence as the guys absorbed the information.
"I found the college complaint. Apparently the dean filed a warning against Sai after Sakura left. Um, let's see, upon early arrival to Konoha Sakura had also filed a restraining order that expired two months ago. I did a check on this Sai guy and after graduating he goes completely dark, until about three months ago. A piece of property was bought outright. I have the address but honestly that's all we have to go on."
Sasuke looked at Shikamaru and Naruto before speaking, "The guy had said he found her because of all the media coverage. The press led him right to her." Sasuke's voice dropped as his fists tightened and he stood. The force of his stance pushed back his chair, eyeing the people in the room Sasuke spoke again, "Kizashi put her in the paparazzi's radar. He's the reason she's missing."
Naruto's eyes grew slightly as he stood up and rushed to block Sasuke path to the door.
"Sasuke you need to think very carefully about what I know your thinking about doing."
The glare Naruto received had him flinch and Ino moved as far away from Sasuke as she could. Shikamaru calmly lit another cigarette, "Let him be Naruto. Besides that Kizashi needs to learn to take better care of his little girl, and what better way to remind him then by sending a rage filled Uchiha."
Naruto swallowed audibly before stepping out of Sasuke's way. "Just don't kill him you brute. I'll call the guys and let them know, take my SUV."
Sasuke didn't wait another second and ran to the SUV. Slamming into reverse tires peeled against asphalt as it was shifted harshly into drive.
Ino, Naruto, and Shikamaru watched the dramatic exit from the porch.
"Well it's time to get out of retirement today for a bit. Naruto let's take my truck and head to the guys. Ino please stay here."
"As long as you bring Sakura back I will."
Shikamaru smiled and kissed his fiancée quickly before heading to the garage.
Claiming in and allowing his lifted truck to roar to life Shika added and after thought, "Naruto it might be a good idea to call Itachi or Fugaku. Sasuke needs someone to buffer his rage at some point or Kizashi won't make it very long."
Naruto agreed and hit the call button on his phone.
Sasuke threw the SUV in park and climbed out. Stalking lethally toward the building the air vibrated with his deadly intent. Sasuke's vision was seething red by the time he even hit the foyer of the building. Guardians in the lobby didn't dare inch near the Uchiha who strode toward the elevator.
Reaching the designated floor Sasuke continued his purposeful strides to the double doors.
Both doors were slammed open with enough force to imbed themselves into the adjoining walls.
Kizashi allowed his mouth to gap open at the seething and ragged man before him.
Kizashi didn't bother to say to goodbye as he slowly hung up his phone.
"You know Kizashi I never liked you, and seeing as you're the one responsible for Sakura being in the mess I hate you a whole lot more." Sasuke all but spat his words as he walked to the wide eyed man.
"I-I-don't know what you mean?"
Sasuke's nostrils flared before his hands found purchase on the other man's suit jacket. One fluid motion had Kizashi dangling off his feet and Sasuke inches from his face.
"Sakura was plastered all over the media for this psycho to find her. All you've ever done is fuck up her life. Now she might die because of you, and you're doing nothing but sit here and continue like nothing happened." Sasuke's low and deadly voice had Kizashi's eyes grow wider.
"I don't control those hoarding cameramen!" Kizashi's attempt at denying his part in the matter sent Sasuke over the edge completely.
Sasuke slammed Kizashi against the desk with enough force to create several fissures in the wood.
"You worthless asshole!" Bone connecting with bone filled the office space while Sasuke continued his emotional vent.
"You put her in this situation! You threatened her life and you dare act like it's not your fault!" Each sentence Sasuke emphasized with a blow to Kizashi's face. "I'm going to cut out your-" Sasuke rant was cut short when two pairs of hands fisted his shoulders and heaved him off.
Kizashi lie on his desk bleeding and shaking with fear.
"Calm down Sasuke!" Itachi's voice was firm halting Sasuke's attempt at attacking Kizashi once more.
"Calm down? Calm down!? That waste of space is the reason Sakura will die!"
Itachi and his personal guard Deidara struggled to hold Sasuke who continued his murderous glare at Kizashi.
"I swear to any god listening I'll fucking kill you!"
Fugaku walked in motioning for his sons to leave the room. Deidara and Itachi heaved Sasuke to the door with much effort as Sasuke yelled over his shoulder, "This isn't over! If she as so much bleeds I'll cut your black heart out! Mark my words you piece of-!"
The faint sounds of struggle and yelling slowly died and cut off the threat as the three men boarded the elevator.
Silence filled the room as Fugaku casually sat in a chair and reclined comfortably while Kizashi attempted to gather his bearings.
Finally getting off his desk Kizashi fell into his leather chair and stared at an emotionless Fugaku.
"We've never been on good terms Kizashi, and under the current circumstances I'm choosing to not follow in my son's lead and beat you to death." Fugaku spoke casually like he were diffusing the weather while playing with his suit tie. "Your daughter is a fantastic young lady who has managed to do what many women cannot, and she makes everyone she meets happy. My son, Sasuke has avoided the attention of females for years but now he's so far in love he's blind without Sakura beside him. I love my children, albeit I don't express it properly, but you are an even worse parent than I. Putting your only family in jeopardy for the sake of what? Fame? Selfish is the nicest thing I have to say about you."
Kizashi dabbed at his bloody nose as Fugaku talked, his tone more authoritative.
Kizashi opened his mouth to defend himself and was cut off, "Don't dare deny your part in Sakura's dilemma because I will personally throw you out that window."
Fugaku stood with grace and eased to the door but was halted when a broken hollow voice spoke, "I didn't mean it. I didn't think this would happen..."
Fugaku smirked with satisfaction and walked away leaving a broken crying man to realize his faults and repent.
Itachi and Deidara continued their efforts of both blocking Sasuke from re-entering the building, and getting him to calm down.
Sasuke paced back in forth clenching and unclenching his fists while shuddering breaths racked his frame. The rage tormenting him was far from calmed but he was in better self control.
"To think a woman can get you all wound up, hn. You've ruined that suit with blood." Deidara had spoken plainly but the simple remark snapped Sasuke's small reclaimed control.
A heartbeat is all it took for Sasuke to punch the long haired blonde man in the nose and further damaging his bleeding knuckles.
Itachi closed his eyes in annoyance before intervening by pushing his little brother back several steps from the bleeding Deidara.
"Enough Sasuke! You've made your point well and now it's time to actually channel that rage." Fugaku voice had all three heads turn to him as he walked up to the others. "Itachi get Deidara cleaned up. Sasuke you need to get with the others, something tells me they're pinning down a location."
Itachi nodded before guiding Deidara back inside for first aide.
"What will you do, father?" Sasuke's body was tight with tension as he spoke.
"I'll be going home to your mother who is a little panicked after the media released the kidnapping."
Sasuke eyes widened, "What? How do they know and when the hell did a story release?"
Fugaku's lips pulled into a thin line, "After the conference became anarchy they threw out ideas of assassination, but word somehow got out that Sakura had been separated. The press continued to talk about a possible kidnapping and when no one denied it the story went viral."
Sasuke swore a rage a phrases at his fathers words.
"I have to get home to Mikoto though she is worried. Find Sakura my son and bring her home to you." Fugaku placed a hand on Sasuke's shoulder before heading to his car.
Sasuke stood in shock at the small gesture before racing to his SUV.
Sasuke knew his father was right, it was time to end this and do his job as a guardian and lover.
Sasuke made a call to naruto for the group location and quickly made his way there. Pulling down a less busy road Sasuke unconsciously noted this part of town was a dead zone. Broken down cars long forgotten about littered alleys and old buildings seemed to crumble. The longer Sasuke drove the more concern for Sakura grew. Druggies were even scare in this desolate part of town that seemed to suck away life. Up ahead Sasuke finally saw several Guardian vehicles and a surveillance van littering the roadway. Parking the SUV climbed out and headed toward the group of people gathered in the midst of the vehicles.
"They have a small compound surrounded as we speak planning how to move next."
"Did they confirm Sakura?"
"Not exactly, a wondering meth addict managed to blabber on about a pretty lady inside. Not much to go on but it's something. . All agents are awaiting our next order while we decide our moves."
Sasuke absorbed the news.
'Sakura is okay. '
The team continued to talk and check weapons while Sasuke looked at the building up ahead that was holding Sakura.
The office was a single story building colored a fading yellow, paint chipped off the business sign obscuring the name. Windows were poorly boarded up around long ago shattered windows. Debris gathered along the sidewalk in front of the place indicating it's long solitude.
Sasuke grit his teeth.
'So this is where he brought her.'
SUVs and almost the entire Guardian squad was encircling the battered place from afar.
If they were spotted Sasuke as well as everyone else feared Sakura being killed.
Walking to where Kakashi talked animatedly to a smaller group Sasuke snagged the orders.
"I want teams posted at each corner and exits of the place if we have to. We do this fast but silent. We cannot risk the life of Haruno just because we get spotted. The man is armed, unstable, and has already attempted to kill one of ours."
Sasuke nodded to the gathered team of men when Kakashi referred to him.
Looking around he eyed the group finally absorbing the team.
Kakashi, Kiba, Neji, Naruto, Shino, Guy, Lee and surprisingly Shikamaru and Choji who had come out of retirement for Sakura.
Sighing Sasuke was mentally grateful for the men who stood beside him.
Two hands were slapped into his shoulder making Sasuke turn fast on his heel reaching for his gun, but quickly stopped.
Three people Sasuke never thought he'd see again stood smirking at him.
Karin had both hands planted on her hips while Juggo and Sinjetsu nodded in silent. acknowledgment.
"What the hell you three doing here?"
"Well seeing as your pink princess saved my butt I encouraged these two to come join me in returning the favor." Karin gave a small smile as she answered her ex leader.
"Karin is being posted on van surveillance along with Shino here. The rest of us are on tactical duty for retrieval. However, you, Sasuke have a different task." Kakashi spoke with authority.
Sasuke stilled at his name and turned a heated look to his commander. "What the does that mea?."
"Sai thinks he killed you. We need a distraction, so I am sending you in as the revived Devil."
Sasuke smirked. He was loving this idea already.
Sai finished handcuffing each of Sakura's hands to either said of her head on a pipe running along the wall.
Smiling lovingly down on his sleeping beauty he bent to eye level. Sakura had her legs tucked beneath her while her head lulled to rest against one arm.
Stroking pink locks Sai let his fingers trail to duck tape that covered her bloody lips. She had various other bruising and blood marrying her soft skin but Sai only smiled more. 'She will love me. Even if it means breaking her willpower she will see I've been right all along.'
Floor boards creaking from above had Sai stopping his ministrations. Grabbing his gun he straightened and headed to the door before shutting it firmly behind him.
Walking up darkened steps Sai made sure to lighten his movements to not alert his untimely guest.
'Whatever druggie that stumbled into my paradise with Sakura is going to be dead.'
Turning a corner Sai almost dropped his gun as he looked at what must had been an illusion.
"You're dead." Sai's voice was disbelief allowing his grip to falter on his weapon.
Sasuke had one hand placed lazily in one pocket while the other held onto a Ruger with the steadiness of a surgeon. His features painted a mask of boredom while his eyes danced with promising death.
"The devil didn't feel like letting me into Hell today, so he sent me back for you instead Sai." Sasuke's voice was even as he spoke.
Sai swallowed audibly at the revived man pointing a gun at him with such conviction.
"Where is she Sai? Tell me and maybe I won't raise all of Hell to this place to find her."
Sai quickly snapped from his previous stupor and glared venomously at the Uchiha, "She belongs to me! She will learn to love me, not you Uchiha! Get out and spare yourself from seeing her find love with a real man."
Sasuke threw his head back in pure laughter at Sai's delusional daydream.
"Why should she be with a worthless man who makes her cry!?"
Sasuke stopped laughing instantly and looked evenly into matching black eyes.
"I have grown tired of your psychotic spewing, and am going to give you three seconds before Hell envelopes this rat nest you call a hideout."
Sai stared blankly at Sasuke still trying to see what made Sakura fall in supposed love.
"One."
"I tried making her see how unworthy you are. You can't control her."
"She's a human being. Sakura doesn't need to be controlled you crazy ass. Two!" Sasuke's anger was permeating the air between them at this point.
Sasuke opened his mouth to voice the final number when Sai quickly cut him off.
"You can't have her!" Sai quickly fired a shot at Sasuke before turning on his heel and bolting back down the basement steps.
Sasuke staggered back as his breath stole away, inhaling fast his eyes flashed to murder as Sai began a retreat.
Sasuke raced to follow Sai all the while barking an order through an earpiece.
"He's on the move headed downstairs. I'm hot on his tail. All units move in now! Bring the noise!"
Sakura allowed her mind to claw back into consciousness.
Looking around Sakura grit her teeth seeing the same room and realizing the cold seeping into her body.
Her hands felt numb from hanging above her head. Moving stiff legs out from beneath her she rested her chin on top of them. Her raw blood cracked wrists hung limply in cold metal handcuffs.
Taking a deep breath Sakura stored through any possible escape maneuvers, but kept hitting dead ends. 'I have no way to get these cuffs off.'
Creaking from above had Sakura looking to the ceiling in curiosity.
Muffled sounds had her heart swell with hope.
Standing up as far as the cuffs would allow Sakura looked around for anything to aide in her release.
A faint bang sounded from above stilling Sakura as more commotion from above sounded.
'Maybe if I make enough noise someone will hear me!'
Renewed struggle had Sakura racing to somehow remove the tape over her mouth.
Thunderous footsteps echoing closer had Sakura hoping for rescue.
The wooden door flew open slapping loudly against cement walls as Sai came into view.
Sakura felt her heart sink as he ran across the room with anger and fear etched in his eyes.
Grabbing a fist full of hair Sai quickly pushed Sakura back to her knees with bruising force.
Holding a handful of pink hair Sai thrust his gun barrel against Sakura's already bloodied temple from earlier earning a pained whine.
Sai flicked back the gun hammer just as Sasuke tore over the doorway and stilled.
Sasuke drank in the moist cement air as he took in the sight before him.
Scared green clashed with thunderous black.
Sakura sat on her knees handcuffed awkwardly to the wall as her head was pulled back painfully against a strong hold and gun.
"She's mine!" Sai's scream was filled with determination.
Sakura closed her eyes in a pain filled moan as Sai continued to push the barrel against her temple. Sasuke clenched his own gun tightly to reign in his emotions while he heard the other agents moving above.
"Call them off. I want to show her how unworthy you are."
Sasuke snorted with annoyance at having to follow a maniacs orders. "All agents stand down."
Sai exhaled deeply but his body language continued to scream instability. Sasuke added an after thought into his mic, "Bring the silence."
His team would get his message while he set the stage.
"Tell me Sai what you're planning to do now that you're pitifully surrounded by agents." Sasuke's voice was even while his mind and eyes calculated different scenarios.
Sakura let out another muffled cry of pain as Sai gripped her hair more fiercely. Tears coursed through dirt and dried blood on Sakura's face from the continual abuse.
Sasuke felt a vein pop in his jaw at seeing her in unnecessary distress.
"Put the gun down Uchiha or I'll blow a hole through her shoulder for your disobedience." Sai's voice was laced with crazed command.
Kneeling toward the floor Sasuke let metal clank against cement before holding up his hands in surrender and rose.
"Kick it away. Now."
Sasuke again felt his teeth clench in annoyed anger while pushing the gun away with his foot.
Harsh breathing from the three filled the silence before Sai finally loosened his hold on pink hair.
"See my love he isn't worth breathing the same air as us. Giving up so easily!" Sai laughed with renewed dominance.
Sakura felt hate flare her blood and began to struggle against Sai's touch. Pulling her head to the side quickly tears pricked her eyes when hair was yanked free. Leaning on one leg she managed to kick out her other foot to land a painful blow to Sai's calf.
Recovering quickly from the blow Sai used the same leg to deliver a swift kick to the ribs.
The snap of bone deafened the room as Sakura withered in pain against the wall. Muffled screams of agony had Sasuke begin to blindly rush to her.
Sai took that time to turn his gun onto the Uchiha, hautling all progress to take away Sakura's hurt.
"See what you do to her? Causing her nothing but pain. I would never do such a thing. She's a delicate flower."
Sasuke's composure flew out the window and pissed rage filled it's place. Dark eyes flared dangerously as he spat words, "You just fucking caused her this pain! You! Not me you animal!"
Sai looked truly confused at the accusations. Sasuke continued, "She fears you. She's loathes you. In fact she ran to get away from you, you damn psycho! Touch her one more time and I will fucking kill you with slow pleasure." Sasuke had walked directly at Sai and placed his forehead against the gun barrel.
Fearful black locked onto murderous black.
"I'll shoot you!" Sai stumbled over his words as Sasuke continued to push his forehead against the barrel.
"Do it." Sasuke's voice was a low dare knowing the guy don't have it in him a second time.
"You shot me once already today Sai and I came back. Who's to say I won't come back again?" Sasuke continued to play and dare Sai as he slowly inched the other man back toward the window.
Sakura peeled her eyes open past the blinding pain to see Sasuke resting his head comfortably against the gun as he goated the other.
"If you are just going to come back then I'll improvise." Sai never took his eyes off of Sasuke as he moved the gun away from him and toward the broken woman on the floor.
Time slowed down as the situation changed.
What happened next took everyone by surprise.
The bang was the loudest part as Sakura sat with wide terror filled eyes before she felt nothing but warmth seeping against her cool skin. Red painted the grey floor.
Sasuke felt his heart stop as he screamed in an attempt to stop what had already been done, "NO!"