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Chapter 2: A Question of Sincerity

The next day, Tenten was, needless to say, a nervous wreck. One can't possibly expect less. After all, she is on a date with Neji, one of the hottest shinobi in Konoha. She fussed with her hair, wrapping red ribbons around the buns on her head as she took a last look in the mirror. Perfect! She didn't change her look much, but she looked neater than usual and you could tell she put in the effort. She ran out of the bathroom, grabbing the hamper she packed for the two of them.

I'm off to see Neji!

Neji stepped out of the Hyuga Compound, on his way to the Hokage Faces. He walked slowly, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. He carefully avoided the main roads, trying not to bump into any of his friends. None of them would ever let him live down yesterday's fiasco. Still, he bumped into Sasuke in one of the alleyways.

Sasuke looked the Hyuga up and down before giving the "Uchiha smirk", "Much better. I almost thought you would still be wearing that ridiculous outfit." Neji scoffed, not bothering to tell the Uchiha the real story. After all, he probably wouldn't believe the truth. Already, there were several different versions going around the village. One of them even claimed that he was ranting on about "youth" with Gai and Lee. He shivered.

Like that would ever happen! I am sick and tired of hearing about damn youth!

The two prodigies stood, sizing each other up. Ever since Sasuke came back to the village a couple years ago, they weren't really friends. They were okay with each other and saw each other once in a while when everyone had time to get together, but they usually didn't talk much. They rarely went on missions together and, both being quiet, they didn't really have much use in idle chitchat.

Still, Neji remembered resenting the Uchiha when he came back. Almost everyone did. Sakura had been so torn when he left that she was severely depressed for a long time. All the other girls that used to fawn over the Uchiha prodigy quickly recovered and acted like it was no big deal. However, Sakura didn't recover. She couldn't. Her heart was shattered into a million pieces. She rarely went out, no matter how hard they urged them to. Even Neji became concerned, after Tenten and Lee filled him in on how bad she was getting. It had taken everyone's joint efforts to help her pick up the broken pieces of her heart and continue with life.

So, naturally, everyone was really wary of Sasuke when he returned, mostly because they didn't want him to run off and hurt Sakura again. Still, she accepted him back. It took a while for her to fully trust him again, but she accepted him.

A couple months ago, they started dating. After Lee, Naruto, Ino and Kiba openly threatened him with several different ways of slow torture if he ever hurt Sakura again, he got the message.

Or, it could be Tenten brandishing some sharp pointy objects . . . and Shino with his kikai bugs flying around.

And Shikamaru sizing him up.

And Chouji looking like someone called him a fatty.

And Sai with his scrolls out.

Well, there was also Hinata in her fighting stance . . . and Neji backing her up. Heck, he couldn't have his little cousin fight alone, right? Come to think of it, everyone had become rather attached to the pink haired girl. Sasuke found out that, if he ever hurt Sakura, there would be hell to pay from all her friends. Heck, maybe even some of the senseis would join the brawl. He would never survive.

Of course, Sasuke understood why they acted like that. He had been a total asshole. But he and Sakura were getting along fine. The Hyuga knew that, surely.

The two looked at each other, sizing each other up once more, before going their separate ways.

Tenten walked down an alley, a shortcut to the Hokage Face Monument. She wanted to be there early to set up the picnic and surprise Neji. Besides, she liked being early. It satisfied her inner obsessive compulsive perfectionist self. She hummed as she skipped along the alley, her thoughts preoccupied with a certain Hyuga, and it was definitely not Hinata she was thinking about.

Is he going to show up early? Or late?

Tch, right on time, probably, knowing him.

Would he like the picnic?

He'd better like it or else I'd give him a piece of my mind. Maybe throw a couple senbon into the deal.

What are we going to talk about?

Tenten, this is Neji we are talking about. NEJI! You can talk about anything! Missions, training, Lee, Gai, yesterday . . . ooh . . . better stay off that topic for now . . .

Is it going to RAIN!?

Nope. At least, I hope not . . .

Oh God, please don't let it rain!!

All other thoughts were cut short by the sight of a tough looking Sound Ninja looming in front of her.

Since when were Soundnin welcomed in Konoha?

Um, try the day after never?

She took stock of the time. She still had 45 minutes. That more than enough time to take this guy down and report him to Lady Tsunade and still get to the Hokage Faces in time. She reached behind her for a kunai when firm hands gripped her wrists.

What?!

They snuck up on us?

But how? It's impossible! I'm always the most cautious! Gai-sensei said so!

You should have been on your guard.

Oh well, I still got Taijutsu. It's nowhere as good as Lee's, but it's enough for something like this.

She braced herself, "Leaf Hurricane!" She swung her leg around, tearing from her attacker. he ducked her kick, wickedly fast, and grabbed onto her legs, slamming her against the wall. He pinned her there, snarling. Then, an evil grin, much more disturbing, took its place, "Let's have some fun with you, shall we?"

Tenten's eyes widened. The spiky grayish silver hair . . . the arrogant smirk . . . the glasses. A man feared and hated in Konoha . . . Kabuto . . .

Neji sat on the top of the Sandaime's head, looking around for Tenten.

Relax, relax! She will be here. She will be here.

It's only 11:45. There's still 15 minutes before she is late.

Besides, Tenten wouldn't be too long. After all, she is an obsessive compulsive punctual perfectionist. She'll show up. Just wait and see . . .

Two hours later, Neji wasn't so sure. He kicked a rock, venting his anger upon it.

She didn't come.

Of course! She's probably off somewhere, laughing over this with a couple girls!

He punched a large boulder, shattering it.

I knew this would happen!

Why did you tell her you liked her?

Tenten is such a nice girl . . . how was I to know she would do such a thing?

He pounded and hit anything within arm's reach; a deadly whirlwind of fury. However, there was still an uneasy feeling in the pit of his stomach.

Where is Tenten? Did anything happen to her?

It was almost five and Neji was beat, tired and hungry. He headed home, angry beyond description, fury and pain clawing at him from the inside out. Rage burned at him. But beyond these feelings, frustration and resentment burned him, clouding his mind. Beneath this, he was hurting. He was in pain from being rejected. The only way he could show it was through anger. He was in no mood for company. He wanted to be alone, so he stormed off to his room, leaving confusion in his wake.

He laid down on his bed and stared, unblinkingly, at the ceiling. Thoughts circled his head.

Tenten . . . why? . . . where . . . Tenten . . .

No! Stop! Don't think about her!

He jumped up from the bed, and punched his wall.

I was so sure she liked me!

She is playing games with you . . .

Why?!

The sound of knocking on the door interrupted his thoughts. When there was no answer, the door slowly opened.

I'm not in the mood to see anyone!

He whipped around, only to see Hinata carrying a tray of food. She sat it down on his bedside table and watched him as he sat down on the bed.

"W-Why were you not at dinner?" Hinata asked, concerned, "Neji . . . I-I was worried."

Neji started eating as Hinata watched, sitting down beside him. He sighed, shaking his head before looking away.

Hinata stared at him, concerned, "Wh-What is it?" She asked tentatively, "Is . . . Is it . . . " She stopped.

Neji drew a long breath, "It's Tenten."

Hinata turned to him, sitting cross legged on the bed, "Well, Wh-What's wrong? Did she . . . act strangely today?"

"NO!" Neji snapped, causing Hinata to jump, startled. He stopped, "I'm sorry, Hinata, forgive me."

Hinata sat down again, placing her hand on Neji's shoulder, "Brother, W-What's wrong?" She asked, concerned

"It's nothing," Neji brushed it off, but Hinata persisted, "Brother, you're upset. P-Please tell me why."

Neji passed a hand over his face and took a deep breath before continuing, "It's that . . . I think Tenten is playing games with me."

Hinata furrowed her brow, "But . . . T-Tenten's such a sweet girl!"

Neji was also frowning, "I know . . . that's why I am so confused."

The two stayed up, talking, as the atmosphere became lighter and more comfortable. However, Neji still couldn't help feeling that something was wrong. Terribly wrong.

"K-Kabuto . . . " Tenten writhed, struggling in his grasp.

"Come, now," He laughed at her fear, "It's okay. I won't kill you."

She reached behind her for a kunai when the burly sound ninja that Tenten encountered first held a knife to her neck, "One move, and you die!" he hissed.

Kabuto pressed her against the wall, his body too close for comfort as he tied a gag around her, "There's a good girl," he purred, stroking her cheek.

Tenten struggled against her captors, but the kunai dug deeper in her throat, drawing a fresh stream of blood.

"Your life is in our hands," Kabuto said, smoothly, "Understood?"

She glared venomously at him. He chucked, a sneer covering his face, "Then I will make you understand."

Deliberately, Kabuto placed his hands on her shoulders, inching his way down her body. She became terrified.

What are they doing?

I don't want to know!

I wanna get out of here! Please! Let me go!

For once, her cocky inner self had no comment.

Her skin crawled with disgust and fear as the perverted sound ninja's hands moved down, cupping her breasts, pinching her nipples, before going down and stroking her sides. He squeezed her butt, dragging his hands along her thighs and to the junction of her legs, cupping her. He painstakingly explored every inch of her body. He slowly unbuttoned her shirt. He, then, proceeded to cut the fabric into ribbons, exposing her creamy skin. Bit by bit, the fishnet shirt she wore under her clothes became exposed. He ripped off her garments, tearing them to pieces, as he removed his own clothing. The larger sound ninja held the kunai steady, eyeing her curves, as Kabuto forced her into the wall.

Kabuto fingered her curves and the soft skin of her body. He leaned forward to lick her breast. He bit her nipple, sucking at the nub, as he caressed the large mound of flesh. He fondled her breasts as he sucked on her skin, licking her slender neck. He licked his way down her collarbone to the valley of her cleavage, which he nuzzled and licked. She shrank from his touch, only to be trapped by the wall. He held her immobile against the wall as his mouth traveled lower to her stomach. His tongue swirled over her navel before heading lower. The other sound ninja held her to the wall as he knelt, his hands on her thighs, to taste her. His tongue entered into her womanhood, greedily lapping at her. Her body protested the foreign invader, but he paid her no heed. His hands roughly parted her legs as he positioned himself over her. He entered with a forceful push. She screamed, but was muffled by the gag, trying to twist away from his iron grip, to no avail. He laughed at her fear and pain. He impaled her barrier, shoving roughly into her. The pain clouded her vision, black spots dotting it.

This isn't the way it was supposed to happen! It wasn't supposed to be him! It was supposed to be gentle lovemaking. Tears that were kissed away. This is wrong! No . . . NO . . . NO!!

Then, the pain overcame her as he thrust deeper into her, making her arch her back in pain. There was no pleasure. Only pain . . . endless pain . . . he grunted as he pressed her into the wall, bruising her unmarred skin. He ground himself into her, forcing her to take in all of him. There was no pretense of love. There was no lie of being gentle. It was animalistic and cruel. He sank as deeply within her as possible and released himself into her as the welcoming waves of unconsciousness lapped at her. It was much better that she was out cold, so that she did not have to experience that pain again, as Kabuto began moving inside her again. He pushed deeper, ever deeper, pleasuring himself with her body. He emptied himself into her, over and over, staining her purity and stealing away her innocence. Her body hung, limp, defeated as he ravaged her.

When he was fully satisfied and sated, Kabuto let go of the brown haired girl. She fell in an unceremonious heap at his feet. The other soundnin removed the gag around her. He had his fun by drawing long cuts along her smooth skin, the crimson flooding the creamy white.

"Lord Orochimaru is expecting us soon," Kabuto dressed and left the alley, and the girl, behind.

A/N: Ooh, rape. Sorry, had to put that chapter in for reasons only known to me . . . MWAHAHA . . . but seriously, it's for plot reasons . . . Yeah . . . weaponsmistress bunny, you have read til like chapter 12 or so, please do not spoil it for the others! I'm kidding, you wouldn't ever. Anyhow, please review, flame, whatever. I would LOVE some feedback. Thanks!!