Chapter 4: Plan C
Walking down the corridor, Sasuke noticed people gradually starting to rush by him. The ground started to tremble on and off. More, and more people came racing across his path. He grabbed one by the neck, held him to the wall, and asked, "What's going on?"
"They found us! We're being attacked!"
"Who?"
"The Waterfall village, alongside Konoha!"
Letting go of the young man, Sasuke thought to himself, "Konoha...This could be the best chance she has. I could sneak her behind enemy lines, and give her back. By the time Orochimaru finds out, it will be too late." He hurried back to his room. When he got to his door, he saw that it was cracked open. Knowing he didn't leave it like that, he preceded with caution. Opening the door slowly, he saw a small trail of blood on the ground leading to the bathroom. Looking up he noticed a note taped to the mirror above the dresser reading:
"Sasuke-kun, Orochimaru requests your presence in his chamber. And don't worry about the girl, I'll take good care of her. Sorry about the mess. Kabuto"
"Bastard. I hope it's his blood. So much for plan b." Taking in a deep breath, he knew what he had to do. Going through his drawers, he gathered certain things, for it would be the last time he was in that room. He then walked down the hallway and long stairwell, to the inner depths of their hideout. As he approached the main chamber, he listened intently to the drops of water falling from the stalactites in the ceiling of the cave, and the soft rumblings coming from the surface above. It was quiet, too quiet even for Orochimaru. Something was going on, he could feel it. His master had something up his sleeve. No doubt having to do with the current attack. He entered the chamber and stood in the distance in front of the throne among the shadows. "You wanted to see me?" Sasuke asked.
Yellow eyes opened and fixed on Sasuke. "Yes, I assume you heard we are under attack?"
"Aaa."
"Then you know why you are here?"
"You want to complete our agreement."
"Yes...It is a bit earlier than planned, but due to the circumstances, it cannot be avoided. Then again, what's one day really..kukuku."
"Understood."
"I dreamed of this day for six years, since you first came here seeking the power that I offered. It is regrettable that you didn't make it to me in time, and I had to transfer into that pathetic container. Then again three years later, we both sustained critical injury during the encounter with the Akatsuki. You were expected to die, so I again had no choice but to transfer to another pathetic jar. But now...the time has finally come, and since you killed Itatchi during that battle three years ago, I will take your body without granting any last requests." Orochimaru got up from his seat, and slowly approached Sasuke.
"Wait. I do have one question for you, Orochimaru."
"And what's that?"
"What of the girl?"
"The girl... Was Sakura-hime that enjoyable? Kukukuku..." Sasuke's face began to blush. "Oh, so she was..." Orochimaru circled around him slowly reading Sasuke's every reaction. "...And even more so. Is that perhaps... why you attempted to restrain the bondage seal put on her?" Sasuke remained strongly silent. "Oh yes, I heard about it. The questions I keep asking myself is..why? For what purpose? Could it be...that she was something extraordinary in the sack, or.. Was it, to make her conscious, so you two could plot my demise? Which is it?"
"Both."
"So you openly admit this treason?"
"No, I suppressed her seal and made her wake up, so she could watch as I ravaged her body...sleeping prey is truly boring."
"Agreed..kukuku. Too bad I know your lying." He looked Sasuke square in the eyes, looking for any verification of falsehood. The cave then started to shake. "The battle is just above us. Kabuto! Get up there and cut them down. I will join you in my new form shortly."
"Is that wise, Orochimaru-sama? To leave you alone...with him?"
"It's fine, besides, my new bodyguard will assist should Sasuke-kun decide to do anything rash."
"As you wish." Kabuto then disappeared.
"Bodyguard? What bodyguard?" Sasuke asked.
"That's right, you haven't met her yet.." Turning towards the shadows, he called out, "Come!" The faint sound of chains clanking together emerged as she reported to Orochimaru's side. Sasuke watched stoically, ignoring his horror within. Her skin was engulfed in a red swirl pattern, her eyes once sea foam green were now blood red. All of which matched her black and maroon corset with short black shorts, fish net stalkings, knee high black boots, and spiked collar around her neck with a chain hanging down her backside. She was also fully armed with a katana, wakizashi on her back, a large dagger strapped to her theigh, along with a kunai pouch, and other common ninja equipment. "What do you think Sasuke-kun?"
"I've seen better."
"Really..." Orochimaru crept around behind Sasuke, put his hands on his shoulders. "I haven't...not only is she beautiful, but extremely strong and lethal, much like her sensei. A perfect pet for business...and for pleasure. I can't wait to see if she feels as good as she tastes." His tongue slithered out as he licked his lips.
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"The hostages will probably be down deep into the cavern. Due to all the fighting on the surface, the cave will be unstable. Get in and get out as soon as possible, bring as many survivors as you can. If the cave starts to collapse, whether you have them or not...evacuate. There is also the possibility of running into Orochimaru. He has not been seen in the battlefield, so keep your eyes open. If you do run into him, do not engage battle, retreat. Understood?"
"Yes Kakashi-san. Let's go, Neji, Naruto, Kiba."
"Go where..into the cave..."
"Kabuto!"
"Be my guest..and may you be buried with the rest of the vermon down there."
"Leave him to me! GO!" Kakashi shouted.
"We meet again Kakashi...Lets finish this!" Kabuto said as he charged his opponent.
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Watching his master fantasize, and salivate over the vision in front of them was the last straw. Sasuke could no longer control himself any longer. He shoved him to the side. "Son of a .." Before he could take three steps toward his adversary, he was stopped. Sakura flashed in front of him, and held a kunai to his throat. "Sak..ura..."
"Kukuku, good isn't she?"
"Ahh!" he grunted as she started to cut his neck.
"Hime..remember he is not to be killed, if possible." The cave started to shake violently. "We are out of time, hold him still!" She pushed him against the wall, plunged the kunai through his left hand, pinning it into the stone. Next she pulled out the smaller of the three blades which she carried, then thrust it through Sasuke's right shoulder into the wall, securing his position. His yells seemed to continue to echo in the cavern even after they stopped. Sakura held his head still with a strong grip on his neck. "Now I will take your body and I will truly be the greatest..."
"Do you ever...shut.. the.. fuck.. up!" Sasuke, rudely interrupted. Quickly he grabbed the small sword out of his shoulder with his free hand, and plunged it into Sakura's back. It was so quick she never saw it coming, her eyes stared at him, wide and shocked, before she slowly fell to the floor. Sasuke freed his other hand, and as Orochimaru started to do his transfer technique, Sasuke made eye contact and yelled out, "Tsukuyomi!" It was the one jutsu Sasuke was forbidden from using with his master, the one jutsu he could not counter. Instantly they were in a different world, or so it seemed. One of red skies, black streaming clouds, and Orochimaru on a white table. His limbs each tied by rope which connected to a mechanism that pulled them in opposite directions slowly. He was being pulled apart..a very agonizing form of torture, but that wasn't enough for Sasuke. He was about to start cutting into his flesh when Orochimaru yelled, "You treacherous brat! I gave you what you wanted, and this is how you repay me! AAAHHH!"
"Shut up, I've had to hear your mindless chatter for years. You deserve far worse, especially after what you did to Sakura. It ends here."
"No, wait!" Sasuke plunged and arsenal of weapons into his ex-master's body over and over.. Every scream out of his mouth gave Sasuke satisfaction. Then he was silent, Orochimaru disappeared, and the technique was cancelled. He looked down at Orochimaru, he was decapitated. There was Sakura, lying next to his body, holding her bloodied katana.
Collapsing to the floor from his own wounds, he reached out for her hand and asked, "Sakura, how did you..?"
"Sasuke.." she whispered as she opened her eyes. "It's over.."
"Sakura, I'm sorry...I'm so sorry..."
"No..don't be. You set me free..and for that...I..I...thank..you." Her eyes closed again as she started to die. The cave started to fall apart.
"Don't...go...please...please..don't go.." he chanted as he lost consciousness from blood loss.
"They're in here! Shizune, Naruto, Kiba!" yelled Neji.
Shizune breifly examined them. "They're alive, just barely. Pick them up, we have to leave...now. This place is coming down!" She shouted. Grabbing the Sasuke, Sakura, and Orochimaru's head, they ran toward the exit of the cave as it collapsed. They put down Sasuke, and Sakura gently on the grass, as Shizune attempted to heal them. "Sakura, Sakura, can you hear me? Sakura?"
She opened her eyes briefly, seeing a fuzzy blond figure above her, she softly smiled before she passed out again. "She's ok!" Naruto said with relief.
"No, it's still too soon, we have to get them to Tsunade-sama." Shizune said with urgency.
End Chapter 4
A/N: Sorry it took so long for an update. I'll try to get the next one up soon. Let me know what you think of this chapter. I personally wanted more, but it's long enough as it is..well Review please. thx.