The Unkindness of Fate
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Her fingers traced the heart as memories flooded her mind. Her sobbing did not stop for a second, Sakura was filled with too much pain and sadness to do anything more.
Don't pretend to hold in just let it out…
Don't pretend to hold just push it out…
Don't you try to hold it in just let it out…
Don't try to hold it in you hold it in…
And it's one more day in paradise…
One more day in paradise…
It's one more day paradise…
One last chance to feel alright… alright…
Her body ached as much as her heart was. That night, Sakura had cried herself to sleep, a saddened look upon her face, her hand still clutching the emerald pendant.
Once upon a year gone by she saw herself give in…
Every time she closed her eyes she saw what could have been…
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Chapter 14: Surrendering to Pain
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As night progressed to day, Sakura found herself crying even more. She hadn't gotten a lot of sleep the previous night, nightmares haunted her in her dreams and in reality it was all so true. Sakura still had the necklace around her neck, she never took it off.
A lone figure stood in the doorway to hers and his room. It was Mayou; a sad smile graced her lips as she made her way slowly over to Sakura.
"Sakura… you have to eat something."
"C'mon I'll go and make you something right now."
The kunoichi didn't budge from her spot; instead she turned her head to the side. Her eyes were bloodshot and her face was red. Mayou had become very concerned about Sakura since the death of Itachi…
Sakura's emerald eyes widened upon looking at Mayou's face. Her right eye was bandaged! Sakura parted her rosy lips to speak.
"Mayou what happened?"
The older female placed a hand on her damaged eye and began to leave the room, if it wasn't for Sakura's voice calling out to her.
"I… Itachi did it, didn't he?"
The Akatsuki member let her hand fall back to her side. She looked solemnly at the younger woman and let a fake smile grace her lips.
"It's nothing really Sakura."
The kunoichi cast her eyes to the floor as she spoke.
"It's my fault all this happened…"
"Maybe if I were stronger-"
Mayou cut her off.
"Don't say such things Sakura!"
The kunoichi fall back on the bed and pulled the blankets up to her chin. Mayou walked up to the bed and yanked the blankets off of Sakura.
"Let's go and eat something."
Grudgingly Sakura had agreed and was currently walked down a long corridor with Mayou by her side. Sakura's steps were small and her head was set down cast, bangs hiding her dull eyes…
Looking up from his meal, Deidara sent the two women a smile. Mayou pulled out a chair for Sakura and began to fill her plate with many foods. Slowly, Sakura ate her given food and would just sit there looking out the kitchen window.
What seemed like hours, Sakura finally managed to eat every last content on her plate. She quickly drank up all her milk and began to walk back to her room. Kisame had just returned from a recon mission that he planned out. Sadly he didn't see any sign of Uchiha Itachi, but promised to keep looking for Sakura's sake.
Itachi's last words to him were still fresh in his mind. As if he kept repeating them over and over and over again.
Kisame take care of Sakura for me…
It was his dying request that Kisame had to follow. He would never forgive him if Sakura was ever put in danger again.
Finishing the last of his breakfast, Kisame left the kitchen area in search of the kunoichi. He knocked a few times on the door and received no answer. Opening the door a fraction, Kisame looked inside the darkened room and saw a sleeping Sakura.
Closing the door, the shark like man left the area and headed towards the training grounds. He vowed to keep Sakura safe and happy as long as he lives…
I promise.
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As the months progressed further, Sakura was going back to her old self again. She spent hours at a time just talking to Mayou and helping her cook for the other member of Akatsuki. Everyone seemed to be relieved the Sakura was acting like herself again.
Happy.
Energetic.
Playful.
Caring.
A long white kimono with sunflower designs on it adorned Sakura's body. She had just finished tying the large yellow obi at the back and was currently braiding her long pink hair and pulling to one side so it fell over her left shoulder.
She smiled to herself in the mirror and placed both hands on her bulging stomach. She was already 5 months pregnant and with everything she did she took extra precaution. Sakura experienced unbearable cramps and had her regular mood swings daily.
Deidara was usually the unlucky one to receive her bad change in mood. Sakura recalled a time not too long ago when she had lashed out at Deidara and ended up hurting him.
It was still early in the morning, Deidara was eating his breakfast and Sakura had just walked in to the kitchen. A cup of coffee was already placed on the table; Sakura picked it up and began to small sips as to not burn her tongue.
The two ate in complete silence, which for Deidara was a bit uncomfortable. He went to take a piece of Sakura's last bacon, but ended up instead, getting a spoon to the hand. Yelping out in surprise, the blonde haired man pulled away and began to eat in silence once again.
Taking one sip of his coffee, Deidara quickly swallowed the disgusting liquid. It had no sugar and tasted horrid to him. Seeing the sugar cup by Sakura's side of the table, Deidara parted his lips and spoke.
"Hey Sakura, can you pass me the sugar?"
Her eyes narrowed as she portrayed a fake smile and picked up the sugar cup.
"Sure Deidara." She said calmly, but the last part she yelled.
"Here!"
Caught by surprise, Deidara face met the glass cup. He tipped backwards on his chair and hit the stone floor. His left eye twitched in annoyance as he placed a hand on the edge of the table, helping to haul him up.
"What the hell was that for!?!" He yelled back.
"That was for trying to steal my bacon!" Sakura answered, her voice rising.
What Deidara said next was what ended him having a black eye.
"It's not like you need the extra fat…" He said under his breath.
The kunoichi stood from her seat and moved towards Deidara. He scratched the back of his head and let out a nervous laugh.
"Did I say you were fat? I meant that you are skinny…"
Raising her fist, Sakura brought it down on Deidara's left eye and sent him flying backwards once again. He didn't even bother to stand up or mouth off, instead he stayed exactly were he ended up.
"That'll teach you to call me fat."
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Laughter filled the room as Sakura stood from her spot and preceded out the door. She spotted Kisame walking the opposite way, his back facing her. Sakura called out to him and got his full attention.
"I've been meaning to ask you about you're previous recon mission."
"How did it go?"
Kisame let out a disappointed grunt as he rubbed his temples.
"I haven't slept in 3 days and there's still no sign of him…"
Sakura lowered her head as a few tears fell from her closed eyes.
"Don't worry Sakura-chan; I'm sure I'll find him."
She seemed to brighten up upon hearing Kisame say that he'd keep on searching for him. She gave the shark man a warm smile and left him alone in the corridor. Once again she placed a hand on her enlarged stomach and gently rubbed it.
In only a few months she would be a mother…
Sakura was going to make sure that her child was properly taken care of. Even if the baby grew up without a father… Itachi…
Sakura stalked towards the garden in the back of the base. More flowers had grown since it was already early spring. She plucked a carnation from a bush and brought it closer to her nose. Sakura inhaled the flower's sweet scent and began to cut the stem to a short length.
The kunoichi placed it behind her ear; she let a small smile etch onto her lips, which seemed to only be in a straight line. Sakura smile faltered and was replaced with a sad smile. She tucked a few strands of pink hair behind her ear as she took in the air.
She just couldn't hide it anymore…
She couldn't pretend to hold it in from everyone including herself.
It brought her too much pain…
Itachi…
Sakura had made up her mind. She was going to search for Itachi herself, by herself. She was determined to find him. Alive…
Running as fast as could, Sakura entered the dense forest and began to look around feverishly. She had to find him.
She just had to!
The tears the rimmed the bottom of her eyes began to spill out and stain her flawless face. She denied believing that her lover had died. It couldn't be true!
Her nightmare really was reality…
Sakura's heart rate increased rapidly and her lungs ached for the desire to breathe normally. Though, she did not dare to stop even for a mere second. Sakura looked over head and saw the skies darken with each passing minute.
It'll be dark soon…
I'd better hurry.
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Mayou turned a corner and began to walk into her room. The door was left ajar; she never remembered leaving it open.
What the hell!?!
There lying on her bed was Deidara. His face was passive and his eyes portrayed nothing. Mayou on the other hand was down right annoyed. She stomped her foot on the stone floor and began shouting.
"What the hell do you think you're doing!?!"
"What does it look like I'm doing Mayou-chan?" Deidara teased.
Gripping the collar of his shirt, Mayou glared at the older member and dragged him off the bed.
"C'mon Mayou-chan, I thought you would have liked to join me?"
Loosing all of her patience, Mayou threw the blonde haired man to the floor.
"Don't call me Mayou-chan and get the hell out of my room!" She spat.
A laugh erupted from Deidara's throat.
"Tense are we? I think I can fix that."
He stood up and strode over to Mayou, pulling her body against his and stroking her long blue hair. She relaxed into the gentle touch and almost felt herself enjoying it.
Almost…
His lips were so close to her ear that she could feel his hot breath against her neck as he spoke endearing words to her.
Picking the younger woman up, Deidara placed them both on the comfortable bed. His lips moved from her collar bone to her jaw and stopped at the corner of her mouth.
I don't want this to end.
Losing all self control, Mayou claimed Deidara's lips. Caught off guard, the Akatsuki member regained his composure and plunged his tongue into her sweet crevice. His hands were quick to discard her Akatsuki cloak and un-button her top.
Deidara laid hungry eyes on his female partner and quickly began to nip at her slender neck. He never knew Mayou would have such a beautiful body underneath all the Akatsuki attire she wore.
He placed a hand on her tight stomach and slowly began to lick between her breasts. Mayou let out a surprised gasp but soon relaxed and began to tangle her fingers in male's long blonde hair. The older woman timidly began to remove Deidara's cloak and shirt.
"Eager are we?" He said between kisses.
Mayou couldn't find the words to answer Deidara, so instead she rolled her eyes and looked at the older male's taut chest. Placing her hand on his hard chest, Mayou began to sensually rub it until Deidara let out a low moan.
Bliss…
Mayou felt the cold air against her heated flesh as Deidara unclasped her bra and threw it to the floor where the rest of their clothes had ended up.
Deidara boldly brought his hand to cover one of her breasts, while his hot mouth closed over a peaked nipple of the other one. Mayou let out a pleasured moan and began to loose herself in the blissful moment.
As Deidara's hand massaged Mayou's breast, his free hand began to play with her through the thin fabric of her panties. She gasped and let her eyes close.
His mouth trailed down her breasts and towards her southern region. Slipping off Mayou's panties, Deidara let his tongue flick her bud. She arched her back and bucked her hips forward, giving him access to more.
Mayou had never experienced anything like what she was experiencing at the moment. She could feel herself nearing something, but what?
Her womanhood was slick and dripping with her juices. She let out a satisfied grunt and watched with half lidden eyes as Deidara removed the last of his clothing and his hardened member was placed at her entrance.
A cry left her closed mouth as the blonde haired male slowly broke through her barrier. He dipped his head to capture her quivering lips as he steadily pulled halfway out and plunged right back in.
The sound of sweaty skin slapping against each other could be heard throughout the room. Mayou gave out faint whimpers every time Deidara thrust into her burning core. Her body could not endure anymore; she gave out one last scream before climaxing.
Deidara went on for only a few more seconds longer and he too climaxed, spilling his seed inside of the Akatsuki member.
Their bodies were covered in the warmth of the blankets. Mayou felt her naked body being pulled against Deidara's sweat covered one. Her head rested in the crook of his neck as she let her eyes fall closed and fell into a peaceful sleep.
Mayou…
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Taking her first stop since she began running, Sakura let her tired and worn out body hit the grass covered ground. Her lungs were only given a short time to recuperate before the kunoichi was off once again.
It was near evening and Sakura knew that Akatsuki was already aware of her disappearance. She stopped at a clearing and looked around. A narrow river that emptied out into a large pond could be seen; Sakura made her way towards it and began to splash her sweaty face with the cool and refreshing water.
Looking up, Sakura noticed a dark figure halfway in the pond. The one thing that caught her eyes was the long Akatsuki cloak the figure wore. Her breath hitched within her throat as she crawled on weak legs towards the person.
Itachi!?!
Is it really you?
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Authors Note
Left you hanging there didn't I? Well like I said I have updating, but I don't think this would be considered a s a p? W/e
Anyways I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and aren't totally freaked out by the Deidara X Mayou lemon that I wrote… One of the reviewers said that it was cute so I just decided to do it. R&R
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Thanks to all of the wonderful reviewers!