Sakura was punching away at a practice dummy. Her gloves were beginning to feel worn. She was afraid they would tear soon. Sakura was going to need to buy a new pair soon. It's not like she would be able to either. There was no way in hell she was going to ask Itachi, and asking Tsuki was just embarrassing. This situation totally dragged for Sakura. It just made her tempter rise. She punched through the dummy and right into the tree.

"Tch. Damn."

"So then, are you planning to head back to the village, Rin-chan?"

"Stop calling me chan! …Kakashi-kun!"

"Stop calling me kun!"

"You started it!"

"So, you don't have to continue it!"

The poor search party sat there watching the once teammates continue to argue. It did not matter. Naruto was happily slurping down ramen. Sasuke was just pleased he did not have a dream last night. The girls were sipping tea. Neji was glaring at the two Anbus arguing. Shikamaru just lazily leaned back thinking it was too troublesome. Lee and Chouji had entered an eating contest. Everyone else just sat chatting.

"Oh no!" Naruto banged down his empty bowl of ramen.

Everyone turned their heads to the loud mouth ninja. Naruto was in total shock and they were all puzzled. Naruto glared at the server in front of him. He banged his hands on the table in pure rage.

"What do you mean you're out of ramen?"

Everyone sweatdropped.

"Just as I said sir. You ate all we had in stock. I'm afraid."

"No! Liar! LIAR!"
"Dobe, shut up."

"What did you say teme?"

"Enough!" Neji screamed. "Once you're all done we return to looking for Sakura-sama."

"Hai!"

Sakura stepped out of the bathroom after her shower and getting redressed. She exited her room and started to make her way to the kitchen. She hesitated as she passed the dead Sakura grove. A blank look was plastered on her face as she made her way to the kitchen again. She slid open the door to be welcomed by it's aroma.

"It's hot in here. You should open a window."

Tsuki dropped what she was working on, startled. She turned to see Sakura, smiled happily, and sheepishly picked her work back up.

"I know but I was a little busy."

"That's no excuse, what if you died by heat dehydration?"

Tsuki chuckled before throwing herself on Sakura. Both of them tumbled to the ground. Tsuki was squeezing Sakura's neck as she just laid there and sighed.

"Were you worried Sakura-sama? You're so sweet."

"Enough. I wanted to ask you something."

"Sure, what can I do for you Sakura-sama?"

Sakura sighed again.

"How often do you go into town?"

"Not very often. The closest town is very far away."

"Your nose is growing Tanaka-san. The village is right outside this compound."
"And how would you know that?" came a deep voice.

Sakura and Tsuki turned their heads to see Itachi and Kisame standing there. Kisame had a light blush as Itachi looked as impassive as Sakura. Talk about a chill in the air.

"I know a lot of things Uchiha-san."

"What do you need in town?"

Sakura didn't answer. Tsuki looked at Kisame.

"Is something wrong Kisame-san?"

"Are we interrupting you two?"

"No, not at all. We were just talking."

"Then why are you unzipping her shirt?"

They all looked down and sure enough Tsuki had Sakura's shirt partially unzipped. Sakura looked up at Tsuki expecting an answer.

"I just thought Sakura-sama had nice breasts. I wanted to touch them."

Snickering came from behind Itachi and Kisame. They moved aside to reveal Deidara, Sasori, Naomi, and the mysterious man. Deidara was snickering, Sasori and Naomi both blushed, and the man was emitting blood-thirst and lust. Neither Itachi or Sakura liked the look he was throwing Sakura. Sakura pushed herself away from Tsuki to stand. However, the task was difficult to do with Tsuki clinging to her. Deidara burst out laughing.

"Tanaka-san! Let go immediately!"

"But I haven't touched them yet!"

"Kisame." Itachi called.

Kisame nodded his head as he grabbed Tsuki and tried to pry her off Sakura. Once free of the death grip, Itachi grabbed her arm just above the elbow and led Sakura away. Tsuki began to cry while Deidara was banging on the ground laughing. Sasori kicked his partner to shut him up.

"Naruto! Hurry up you're slowing us down!" Ino screamed at the poor blonde.

"My stomach hurts."

"You shouldn't have ate all that Ramen then dobe."
Was there a chill in the air?

"Sasuke-san, you can be really cold." Lee replied.

"Yeah! Feel sorry for me teme."

"It was the truth dobe. It's not like I can change it."

Everyone sweatdropped. Neji coughed.

"Let's just continue. According to Rin-san, the Akatsuki had fled this way."

"Neji-kun? Where are we heading?" Tenten asked.

Neji slightly blushed as everyone looked at the couple with wide eyes.

"Neji-kun?" Shikamaru questioned his partner in leadership.

"Neji-kun…" snickered the rest.

"Shut up!" He turned to Tenten. "I don't know for certain. Some villagers told me if you continue this way for a week, you'll reach a country that cannot be entered by anyone..."

"I'll ask you one more time! Why do you need to enter the town?"

"…And for the last time, none of your business!"

"Tch."
Itachi glared down on the pink hair female he was on top of. They had been arguing the last fifteen minutes surprisingly enough for these two. Itachi was not a talker much like his brother, perhaps even colder. Sakura had locked away those type of traits long ago. When they had come back to the room, Itachi had pushed himself on top of her. She had hit him in the stomach making him drop in pain. She had moved to leave only to have him stop her. He pulled her back down pinning her body. He moved his mouth by her ear and huskily asked her what she needed in town. She didn't respond due to the shock of feeling his mouth on her exposed neck thanks to Tsuki. Sakura tried squirming only to feel him press his body against hers more. Flashes of the rape appeared when she felt his groin on top of hers. He harshly rubbed it against hers, hearing him moan in pleasure.

"Stop…" She quietly whispered.

Itachi head it none the less. He looked at her with an amused expression.

"Are you begging me Cherry Blossom?"

Itachi lifted himself up more to look at her. Sakura glared at him. Soon, a sharp pain made Itachi cripple over as Sakura kneed him in the groin. She moved out from under him.

"My name is Haruno Sakura, jerk!"
Itachi grabbed her neck and pushed her right up against the wall.

"That wasn't very nice Cherry Blossom."

Sakura felt the air being deprived making her lungs burn. She raised her arm through his and bent it. Sakura slammed it down on his arm. His grip let go of her neck because of her attack. Sakura slammed on the floor and quickly swung her leg out and Itachi fell to the ground. Sakura quickly moved and had a kunai at Itachi's neck. It only met another kunai. Itachi flicked his wrist and both kunais flew into the opposite wall. Itachi grabbed her shoulders and pushed her hard. Sakura ended up being underneath him again.

"You damn jerk!"

Sakura threw her fist at his face. Itachi caught it. He noticed it was bandaged. He brought it to his lips.

"How did this happen?"

"None of your damn business."

Itachi's lips met hers.

"Keep talking like that and we'll keep going."

Sakura shut her mouth instantly. Itachi smirked.

And this is where they currently were. Itachi was on top glaring down at his little pet as she glared right on back.

"Cherry Blossom, I am loosing patience with you."
"Oh, I'm so scared Uchiha. Now get off of me!"

Itachi put more body weight on her, though it probably wasn't necessary.

"Answer my questions and I will."

"How about no and no? Off damn it off!"
Itachi's lips met hers again.

"You may find this as punishment but I do enjoy it, even if I can't stand your vulgar language."
"Liar! I bet you cuss too!"

"Guilty, but did you forget that you are the hostage?"

"Yeah, yeah I know! Bait for the Kyuubi. Blah, blah…"
Itachi smirked. He enjoyed Sakura's fiery attitude. He had never met anyone who in her position would deny him or disobey he should say.

"You are quite unique."

"That's nice. Now off!"

Itachi sighed. They were heading back to square one.

"Then why are we going this way?" Naruto screamed.

Everyone looked at Neji expecting an answer.

"You didn't let me finish Uzumaki-san. As I was going to say, no one can enter it unless they can break the barrier."

"How do we do that?" Naruto questioned.

"Dobe, obviously by overpowering it or depending on which type of barrier, disarming it."

"Naruto is your brain mush?" Shikamaru asked.

"We all can't be geniuses you lazy ass!" Naruto shouted back.

"He said it, I didn't." Ino said.

Night had long ago set in and Sakura lay awake waiting for the opportune moment. Itachi had fallen asleep two hours ago. Sakura could tell he was in deep slumber. She carefully removed herself from the bed. She tiptoed to the door not making any noise. Quietly, she began to slide the bedroom door open. Sakura stopped and instantly grew cold when she heard movement from the bed. Peering over her shoulder, she saw Itachi just turning in his sleep. If she was a more cowardly person, Sakura would have returned to the bed. However, Sakura didn't make first Anbu captain for nothing. Sakura slipped through the doorway and closed it quietly.

Sakura peered around the hallway. No one was in there, but she sensed a man beside the outside door. Lanterns had been lit giving off huge glows allowing Sakura to see the shadow of the man moving around the door. Sakura stealthy moved to the door and cracked it. The guard looked preoccupied. He didn't notice Sakura slide the door wider. However, he soon fell to the ground. Sakura had just hit a pressure point. She walked over his body. Looking around, she saw no one else. She then remembered that this room was a bit far from any others.

Sakura skillfully blended into the shadows and made her way into the Sakura grove. She kept walking until she reached one of the compounds walls. Sakura then began to concentrate Chakra into her feet so she would be able to jump the wall. However, Sakura was still low on Chakra and couldn't do two things at once.

Sakura felt her body being slammed against the rock wall. Another taller body pressed his against her. Sakura turned her face to be met with red Sharigan eyes. Itachi was smirking. Sakura tried to push herself off the wall but Itachi just pressed harder.

"What a wasted effort Cherry Blossom."

"My name is…"

Itachi's lips cut her off. She felt his tongue glide over her bottom lip. He pushed her up more so that his groin was at the base of her butt. She heard him moan when her ass grazed his member. Sakura was elevated so there wasn't much she could do. Sakura tried to break the kiss but Itachi held her head in place. He pushed her harder against the cold wall. She was beginning to feel smothered. Itachi slipped a hand in between the wall and her body. He rubbed her stomach through the fabric of her shirt. The other hand left her head and traveled down to her perfect legs. Sakura broke the kiss and turned back to face the wall. With what raw strength she had, she pushed hard against the wall. She was able to push them away from the wall. Sakura tried to break from him, but Itachi just pushed her again. She hit the wall with a grunt of pain. He had one hand pulling the zipper down on her shirt and the other going up her skirt and trying to pull her underwear off. Itachi parted her unzipped shirt and his hand roamed over her breast. Sakura gasped in surprise.

"Look at me."

Sakura wanted to refuse. She could clearly hear the lust in his voice. However, something made her obey him. Turning her head to him, their lips locked together. Itachi's tongue pushed into her parted lips. His tongue met hers. Electricity ran through her body. Kami-sama help her! Sakura moaned in pleasure. It didn't die on deaf ears. She felt him smirk.

"Please, don't."

Itachi chuckled. His hand had already pulled her underwear down and pushed her skirt up. He began to rub himself against her. She could feel his erection through his pants. Sakura clearly heard the unzipping sound. Within a matter of seconds, Sakura felt both pain and … desire. Itachi was harshly ramming into her ass and her body was roughly rubbing against the wall with each thrust. Meanwhile, one of his hands was playing with her bud. The pain was searing in the back, but she was beginning to feel wet in the front. Precum began to slide down her legs as Itachi's fingers began to thrust hard out of her. Moans were unconsciously coming from her throat.

Sakura desperately wanted to stop. She was betraying Konoha. She was betraying her friends. She was betraying her loved ones. The pain in her soul flared. Tears unceremoniously rolled down her cheeks. The locater on his shoulder throbbed more and more with each push. Itachi didn't stop though. He couldn't. They both soon felt him release himself. The pace finally slowed, then stopped. Sakura's body was to numb to try and stop him anymore. She didn't even know she was crying. Itachi pulled out of her, still slightly dripping with post cum.

He turned her around. Still elevated, he wrapped her arms over his shoulders. His hands gripped her thighs to keep her up. Itachi leaned in for a kiss. Sakura didn't object. Itachi made her feel wanted, whether he hurt her or not. However, she didn't kiss back and the tears fell more. Itachi kissed her cheek tasting her salty tears. He kissed both eyes and then her forehead before connecting their lips. He partially pulled back, letting their ragged breaths mingle. After a few seconds, his mouth moved to her neck. Slowly, he moved down, across her collarbone, then into the valley of her breast. Her cleavage was large even for her age. His erection was coming back and Sakura could feel it all too well. His tongue played with the clasp of her bra.

"Please, Itachi stop…"

"That's the first time since we met that you've used my first name."
"I can't…. I can't do this to them."

"Cherry Blossom, it's far too late."

She felt his member enter her wet folds slowly. Sakura threw her head back and moaned in pleasure. Her arms tightened around his neck. Itachi took one of her nipples into his mouth feeling it harden. Sakura squirmed as his tongue flicked it in his mouth. The squirm had his erection harden inside her. Itachi never felt this pleasure before. This was better, far better than the night he raped her. The way she was finally giving into him. He growled in eagerness. Sakura heard it and looked down at him as he continued to swirl her nipple in his mouth. He flicked it once more before going for the other one. Itachi loved the way she moaned. He wanted to hear her scream his name. Unfortunately, it would be safer in their bedroom then outside. Itachi smirked. 'Their' bedroom. He was becoming attached to the pink haired female no mater if he admitted it or not. He bit the side of her breast hearing her hiss in pain.

"I told you not to do that."

Itachi smirked as he looked back up to her. His lips met hers. Sakura felt the bite mark begin to slightly bleed but was wiped away as Itachi's chest rubbed hers in his first thrust. It hurt her. She still hadn't properly healed since the rape. But Itachi's pace was slow and drawn out. Once Sakura stopped wincing with each thrust, he picked up the pace. His tongue slid into her mouth as he pressed harder into her. Sakura finally gave into desire as she pressed her tongue against his. Itachi almost lost rhythm as he felt her tongue against his. He began to pick up the pace as their tongues raged war in their mouths. Sakura brought his face closer to her by tightening her arms around his neck. He readily applied as he felt her burst. Her cum dripped down his legs.

Quickly, he pulled out making Sakura gasp. He tore his mouth away from hers. He pushed her body higher. Her legs were place onto his shoulder. Cum that was on her thighs spread on to his cheeks. Itachi was met with the sweet smell as his mouth instantly went for her womanhood. His tongue lapped up as much of her cum as possible. The sweet taste on his tongue. Itachi wasn't a fan of sweets but Sakura had just become an exception.

Sakura bit her lip from screaming as Itachi's tongue began to play with her bud. More cum slowly began to leak out of her. Itachi lowered his tongue into her. Letting it swirl inside. Sakura threw her head back again. She couldn't take it. She felt pressure building up again. Before she knew it, she felt herself falling only to stop when he entered her again. Sakura couldn't stop the small scream that escaped her. Itachi loved it. He began to thrust again. They both came together.

Itachi finally released her. She sank to the ground. Once the event sank in more, he watched her slowly look around pulling her clothes tightly over her nakedness. Sakura noticed her long ago abandoned underwear. She took it into her hand and looked at it as if it were foreign. She felt warmth wrap around her. Looking onto her shoulder, Itachi had draped his old cloak. She looked up at him just seeing him staring at her dressed. Sakura didn't know how that happened. Itachi took her hand and pulled her up. Turning around he dragged her toward the building.

"Time for bed Sakura."

Sakura looked at him shocked. Her named rolled off his tongue with ease. She felt tears well up as she lightly smile, a ghost smile of what it had once been. She obediently followed. Itachi smirked. For the rest of the night, the locator stopped burning. Perhaps, they were finally coming to terms with each other.

Well Review time.
Anime: You don't seem happy.
I'm not. We all have our own problems.
Manga: At least she isn't ranting.
Anime: (nods head in agreement)
(grumbles) I hate you both…

Shinobi Darkbeak: (sigh) I don't think I'm updating fast enough. But thank you.

Tsumii: An Itachi fangirl! (snickers)
Manga: I don't like those two.
I don't care.

CHICA DE LA LUNA FANTASMA: He is.
Manga: He is.
Anime: He is.
I updated.

Itaka: He's being jerky I know. But you never know, Sakura might start slapping back.
Manga: (slaps Anime)
Anime: (slaps Manga)
(sigh) Not what I meant.

Javde-Green07: Who are we talking about? Tsuki or Naomi? And I need both of them, I'm afraid.
Manga: You could just replace them.
(face of horror) NO!
Manga: (sighs) It was just a suggestion.

BWOLFY: Ok, you PM me as it is, I guess I should have answered you then. I don't think I quite explained why they're affecting each other in these ways. Also, no one has been able to see Sakura in action, and if they have, Sakura usually kills them. More will be explained later on.
Manga: You're not really paying attention to what you're writing are you?
Um… not a bit.

XUchihaSakuraX: First word that comes to mind when I think about you is… hyper.
Anime: Like when you get sugar?
Manga: Probably less crazy.
Hey! I'm not that bad when I get on a sugar high!
Anime & Manga: (sweatdrops)

EnV: (bangs head) So demanding. I'm working on it. It's still just the beginning.
Manga: You just don't know how to write an action scene.
(sighs in defeat)
Anime: That's pathetic.
(hides in corner in shame) I hate you all…

Kenkaze: One, I had no idea Rin was dead. I was pretty sure she was alive in the manga. Two, Sasori and Sakura never fought. This takes place after Naruto and Sasuke left. The coming back part on Naruto's part never happened. And it's been longer.
Manga: Isn't Sakura about sixteen in this?
Yeah.

Sweet Assassin: Yeah… they are.
Manga: Heartless!
Anime: Where? (goes to find Sora)
We're not talking about that!
Manga: (snickers) Anime is so foolish.

Midnight-Miko66: What's pwn? Haha, I know you hate Naomi. And yeah about half of this is sort of like a prequel.
Manga: Half?
Anime: Half?
Yeah.
Anime & Manga: How much is half?
Um… I'm not sure.

crazy anime idiot (woot!): Well thank you and I updated.
Manga: Now for the next one.
(sweatdrops) I haven't written it yet.
Manga: (sighs) Pathetic.
I know…

sakura13pisces: Are we talking about Itachi? Because it's not really split personality.
Manga: It seems that way.
Does not.
Anime: Does too!

moonscout11: You'll get more of him through this, more than this chapter.
Anime: (shivers) Scary…
Whatever.

SunanenoMaike: Haha. Itachi? Crying for his mother? Haha. Not happening.
Manga: Thank God!
Anime: (hugs Itachi plushie) Can I have him?
Manga: Is this a ItachixAnime fic?
Anime: (cries) It can be!
(sighs) Not happening.

itachisgirl101: You had to review for chapter 1 didn't you? I'm glad it was 'awsome.'
Anime: Are you aware you spelled it wrong?
(bangs Anime on the head) They are allowed to spell it however they want.
Manga: (snickers) Stupid Anime.
(sighs) Anyways, don't self-loath because you used the word awesome.

the-kaiba-heir: I'm glad you loved the story.
Anime: Sakura's pregnant?
Authoress & Manga: (shakes head)
Anime: What did I say?
Manga: Anime, you're a disappointment.
You're now just noticing that? Anyways, Sakura being pregnant now would have ruined a lot of things. I'm not saying she won't eventually get pregnant. Who knows? Hachiko says I'm a good author too. I disagree, but supposedly my opinion doesn't matter. I catch those typos too only after I update. It's quite sad really. Thanks for putting me on your favs list.
Manga: That took awhile.
I know, right?

krista: Like I care if you get depressed.
Manga: Aren't you being harsh?
This reviewer scares me.
Manga: Like Anime?
(looks at Anime and shivers) Worse.
Anime: Hey! I'm not that bad.
Anyways, are you aware that it's been over a month? I'm still here. Ha!
Manga: Are you aware if she rid you from the world now, no one would be able to update. Wait till the end.
Of the sequel?
Anime: Oh, is there going to be a sequel?
(walks off)
Manga: (shakes head) Look what you did.
Anime: (cries) I'm sorry!

The warmth of the Afterglow: I thought the puppet show was a stretch.
Manga: You think everything is a stretch.
Why are you talking more than Anime?
Anime: I noticed that too. Not fair!
Manga: You had more talk time than me in the other review responses.
That's true.
Anime: Is not!
Manga: Go back and look.
Anime: I will!
(sighs) Anyways, I tried to keep the story balanced. I partically don't like adding the humor but it just sort of happens. And the speech impediment sort of came from other authors doing it and from reading the manga. So, I updated!
Manga: About time.
Are you going to be as bad as Anime?
Manga: (shrugs shoulders)

immortal sin: I know right? I want more reviews! You know for how many times it's hit, I should have more. I should stop writing until more people review.
Manga: Then we'd get nowhere.
(sigh) The truth is so harsh.

its-in-the-blood: Um thank you and would you like to be?
Manga: What do you mean?
I can give her a cameo.
Anime: As?
(snickers) Wouldn't you like to know?

BlackAngelBlood: Patience. Sakura will get her retribution on everyone, eventually.
Anime & Manga: We don't torture her!
(sigh) Yes, they do.
Anime & Manga: Do not!
Anyways, thank you. But like I said my stuff isn't that good.

Hao'sAnjul: I'm not sure if you're the 100th reviewer. But BANZAI!
Anime & Manga: BANZAI!
Haha! But at least you're paying attention.

Aijinmegami: Thank you, but I feel like after this chapter… (bangs head)
Manga: You lost reviewers.
Anime: Haha!
Shut up!

fantasy4luvr: I did!
Manga: Took you long enough.

svetlana: Don't hate Sasuke too much. You'll really hate him later on.
Manga: Are you going to answer the next one?
Why wouldn't I?
Manga: (sigh) Baka.
Shut up. I'm not sure how long this will be.

Miaka Akito: Thanks.

A.B34UTIFUL-Lie: Kawaii? I guess they are.
Manga: Then why use them?
Because they're kawaii?
Anime: She's hopeless.
Manga: Indeed.
Shut up! Kuso.

freakenout: You're very true to your name. Why are you freaking out? 0.0?
Manga: Maybe they were too OOC.
Maybe. I did worry. However, this is the path my story needed to take.

naitheas: I don't believe I'm on the verge of dying. Just takes me longer to update. You guys at least get a chapter once a month. So not dying.
Manga: You're on the verge.
Am not! Am not! Am not!

Lady Jaja: I don't mind you asking anything. But it's going to take time to determine if Itachi will fall in love with Sakura. And Naomi has an important part so I can't make her go away yet. I updated as soon as I could.

CirenWitch: Haha! She wagged her finger at Itachi.
Anime: Oh no she didn't.
Manga: It looks like she did.
Anime: (leaps to attack CirenWitch)
(kicks Anime back) Sorry about that. Anime gets a bit obsessed. Anyways until the next chapter.

I got another review for the side story so I'm answering you here.

SasukeLuva: Maybe it was actually you.
Anime: No! Stop that comment. Itachi is mine!
Manga: You've cracked.
(sigh) Nevermind. (closes curtain)