A/N: Hello again, this is my late Christmas, early New Years present to all you guys... hope you like this chapter!!!! Please R&R!!!!! By the way, I appreciate the comments!!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. If I did Kakashi would me mine! Not yours, mine! But I don't…so I sad. And so I write this. If I did own Naruto I wouldn't be writing this, because Kakashi would be mine. But I don't own Naruto so don't sue me!

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Chapter 9

Kakashi stood in what seemed like an endless white space. He looked around in confusion, wondering where he was and why he was there. Suddenly, a voice rings out in the silence.

"Kakashi…" He turns towards the sound. A girl resembling Hinata stands before him, reaching out to him. He finally begins to remember, reaching out his hand to grab hers.

"Hinata!" His hand doesn't reach; he begins to run towards her, but she never seems to get closer.

"Hinata, I'm coming!" He stretches out even farther, trying his best to reach her. Slowly, her face begins to melt away; the endless space turns a bloody red as Kakashi finally reaches the now melting girl.

"K-Kakashi…" Her final words were said before she disappeared completely. Kakashi fell to his knees, blood covering his pants and hands as he reached out to touch the spot she was just in. Looking up, he sees a smirking Orochimaru glaring down at him.

"Orochimaru…"

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Kakashi awoke with a start, sweat covering his face. Jerking his hands, he found he was chained to a wall, and looking around, he noticed he was in a rather luxurious room. There was a large bed place in front of him, as well as some basic furniture placed here and there for decoration. He saw no signs of people. He closed his eyes again, trying to deal with the pain throbbing in his head.

'That bastard hit me hard…' Hearing the door click open, he immediately looked up, greeting the face of Orochimaru.

"I see you're awake." Orochimaru grinned as he stalked over to Kakashi. He stood directly in front of him within an arms reach. Kakashi lunged out at him, but was held back by the chains. Orochimaru chuckled as he backed towards the bed. Sitting down, he tucked a strand of hair behind his ear.

"No use in trying to get out. Those chains won't break easily." Kakashi was really starting to get pissed off now. With glaring eyes, he finally spoke to the snake in front of him.

"Where… is… she…WHERE THE HELL IS HINATA?!" Orochimaru just smiled and stood up, walking towards Kakashi.

"Don't worry, she will join us soon." He had a devilish look in his eye that made Kakashi want to kill him right then and there. Staring at him, Orochimaru lifted his hand.

"I've been wondering Kakashi… what does Hinata see in you?" He slid his hand along Kakashi's arms, feeling his muscles tense. Working his way down his chest, Orochimaru felt the toned muscles of Kakashi's abdomen and stopped just above his waistband. He glanced a little further down, like he wanted to keep going. Forcing his eyes back up, he chuckled a bit.

"There is nothing to special about you…unless…" He placed his hand on Kakashi's cheek, stroking softly at the fabric covering his face.

"There is something you are hiding from me…" Kakashi tensed as Orochimaru slowly pulled down his mask, gaping at the sight before him. For a second he just stared at him, not wanting to look away from such a handsome sight.

"Well, I see now why she likes you… such a sexy face like this is hard to resist…" He touched Kakashi's face, and Kakashi tried to jerk away, but was stopped by Orochimaru's other hand. He leaned in close, so close Kakashi could feel his breath against his lips… and it made him sick.

'Is he really gonna…kiss me?!' A second from their lips making contact, a knock came at the door. Orochimaru drew back and sighed. Kakashi was relieved he finally had his space back.

"You know, I thought about killing you, but now I think I might have found a good use for you…" Orochimaru headed for the door as Kakashi nearly exploded with anger. 'There is no way in HELL I'm going to be his sex toy!!!' At the door, Kakashi could hear some whispering, and then Orochimaru stepped back and smiled at Kakashi.

"It seems our guest has arrived." Opening the door more, Kakashi caught a glimpse of pink. At first, no one came in, but within a few seconds, a girl walked in wearing a pink strapless bra and a very short, tight skirt. Her face was concealed with raven black hair hanging loosely around her shoulders. Kakashi tensed, watching the girl walk towards him clung to Orochimaru's arm. Kakashi didn't want to believe this was her, but soon her hair shifted; her face came into view, and he saw her white piercing eyes staring lovingly at Orochimaru.

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Neji and Tenten were now fighting the last stragglers that just didn't seem to want to die. They managed to get rid of the others, but not without a price. Neji's left arm was broke earlier trying to block an attack from a man at least three times his size. He also had a few cuts from kunai and shuriken that flew by just barely missing him.

Tenten faired a little better, but her main problem was from the bruises of men grabbing her in random areas. One man jerked her so hard, he could have jerked her arm right off her body. Instead, she used his momentum to fly into him with a kick. She also had cuts covering her body, but everything else ached that she didn't even think about the marks.

"Neji, how are you holding up?" She glanced around, finding him panting rather hard. She herself was exhausted, but she knew he was in more pain than she was. Seeing that there were only a handful of people left, she pulled out a rather large scroll that was different from the others. It had a flame edge along the boarder with a fire symbol covering the seal.

"Neji, can you form a barrier, big enough for both of us, and strong enough to hold off a huge blast?" Neji looked up and nodded, seeing the scroll she was holding in her hand.

"Just tell me when, and it can be done" Tenten nodded and turned back towards the last of the men. She needed them to be closer together, so she darted out to the sides and pushed them back towards the center of the room. The men were so stupid they didn't even notice what she was doing. Smirking, she jumped back and placed the scroll before her.

Doing some hand signs, she began to open the scroll. Placing the end on the floor, she ran in a large circle around the men, laying the scroll down as she went. After circling once, she did another quick loop as the men just followed her with their eyes, not even bothering to notice the trap she was setting. Jumping back towards Neji, she did more signs.

"Now!" Neji did some hand signs, and as soon as Tenten was close, a barrier formed and surrounded them. She closed her eyes as she made the last sign; a huge explosion went off in the room. It was so strong that Neji almost dropped the barrier, but he held on. When the smoke cleared, he released the barrier, and they looked out across the room.

Instead of a circle of men surrounded by a scroll, there was a crater in its place. Tenten grimaced as she looked around and saw detached limbs and blood strewn across the room, on the walls and even the ceiling. Neji was shocked as well; he hadn't seen this scroll before. He fell down to his knee; all his energy was used in keeping the barrier up.

"Here, let me help you." Tenten helped Neji up and helped him cross the room to the door, leaving the bloody room behind.

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Sasuke laid there on the ground, bandages covering most of his body. Sakura was by his side, tears falling by his head. She was about to patch up the major wound, when she remembered the special medicine she had. Shuffling through the bag, she pulled out the small container she packed. Opening the lid, she set it to the side as she began cleaning the wound. She could feel a faint heartbeat, giving her hope he was still alive. Carefully, she placed a small amount of the cream on the wound, but that was all it took. Sasuke's eyes shot open.

"W-What the hell! OWW… S-Sakura, what are you putting on me!!!" He tried to move away, but his injuries prevented him from moving. She smiled slightly before gently holding him down.

"Sasuke, don't move, you will start bleeding again!" He looked at her, then the cream and let out a silent curse. Tears reappeared in her eyes as she began to wrap him up.

"What's wrong Sakura?" He lifted his hand to wipe a tear from her cheek as he winced from the pain. She stopped wrapping and looked down at him.

"I was so worried about you…I thought you were going to die! I'm just glad that you're ok…" She leaned down and gave him a hug, being careful not to hurt him.

"Hm…" He returned the hug and then pushed her back a bit to see her eyes.

"Do you remember what I said…before I passed out…" Sakura turned a little pink as she nodded her head.

"Um…y-yeah, I heard, but I'm sure you didn't know what you were talking about… I mean, how could you ever – " She was cut short by his finger to her lips.

"No, I did mean it… I really love you Sakura." He pulled her down right above him, her face turning pinker by the second. She didn't know what to say; she never believed this day would come. He pressed his lips on hers, letting his tongue escape into her mouth. She let him explore her while she let out a low moan. A soft click was heard and Sakura jerked her head up, face bright red as she let out a small gasp.

"Um… did we interrupt?" Tenten stood supporting Neji, staring at a very embarrassed Sakura. Sasuke muttered under his breath. "Yes, you are interrupting…"

Sakura darted up and began to run to them.

"W-What happened to you two? You're all cut up and hurt!" She helped Tenten get Neji closer to where Sasuke laid so she could be near the two. She inspected the damage on both of them and pulled out more bandages. Neji turned to Sakura.

"Where is Kakashi?" Sakura kept cleaning and healing wounds.

"He went ahead… we were held behind by Kabuto…" Neji looked to the door. He then tried to stand, getting worried glances from both Tenten and Sakura.

"What are you doing! Stay down Neji, you are in no condition to move!" He stumbled back to the ground as Sakura held him down to stay still.

"He could be in trouble! We need to go see what's going on!" Sasuke turned his head to the side to get a good look at him.

"Neji, how are you going to help? You can't even stand up on your own! Now stay down and let Sakura heal you." Neji closed his eyes and laid there. Sakura let go of him and grabbed her bag, pulling out items to make a makeshift splint. She then grabbed the small container and began to put some cream on Neji's cuts.

"OWW, that burns!!! Stop it! Get it off!" Tenten chuckled as she held his good arm down.

"Neji, this will make the wounds heal quicker… So grow up, will you?" Tenten was enjoying this too much, and Sakura reached up and put some on one of Tenten's cuts.

"OW, Sakura! That burns!" Neji smirked.

"What's the matter Tenten? It heals wounds quicker, so grow up." Tenten hit him on the head as Sakura continued to patch them up.

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"H-Hinata!" Kakashi couldn't believe what he was seeing. Hinata glanced at him and frowned. Looking back to Orochimaru, she put on a little pouting face.

"Lord Orochimaru, you promised we would be together…" She slid closer, rubbing against him in a needing manner. Kakashi was lost for words as the love of his life stood there willingly, wanting to be with this snake. Orochimaru noticed this and smiled.

"Don't worry, we will be together…" He sat on the bed, staring from Hinata to Kakashi, loving how much pain and hatred poured through Kakashi. Hinata smiled and let out a small moan.

"I almost can't wait… Lord Orochimaru, how do I look in this outfit? You wanted me to wear it, right?" She spun around a few times, and in those turns, Kakashi noticed the curse mark on her shoulder, followed by the strands that flowed down her body, up her neck, and the one staring across her chest. He started to catch on that she was being controlled, and that pissed him off even more.

"Orochimaru! What did you do to her?!?" Hinata stopped spinning and stared at Kakashi. Her frown returned as she turned back towards Orochimaru.

"Lord Orochimaru, who is this, and will he be here when we…you know…" She rubbed her legs on Orochimaru's knees, showing him her desires. Kakashi clenched his bounded fists as Orochimaru pulled Hinata closer.

"Don't worry about him… shall we get started?" Hinata smiled and straddled Orochimaru's legs, scooting closer to his body. Kakashi called out her name again, but she ignored him as she embraced Orochimaru, moaning how she needed him in her. She began to undress him when there was another knock at the door. Hinata sighed and looked at Orochimaru with puppy dog eyes.

"Can you see who it is? Tell them that we are busy." Hinata obediently got up and strolled to the door, and Kakashi barked out at Orochimaru.

"What are those marks on her? Is that how you're controlling her?" Orochimaru smirked and leaned back a bit.

"You'd be surprised at how many different curses you can put on people…" Kakashi glared at him, knowing now that Hinata was not in control with herself.

"You see… those strands coming from the actual mark control different parts of the body. First, one attacks the mind, making the victim start to believe things, forget things, anything that I want them to think. Next, one stretches out to cover the body, making it follow the false commands of the brain. And finally, the last one goes to the heart to make it a permanent change." Orochimaru loved watching Kakashi glance over at Hinata with that worried look on his face; it made him want him more. Hinata came back with a pouting look.

"Lord Orochimaru, there is a man outside that has asked for you. I told him we were busy, but he said it was urgent. It has something to do with him" She shot Kakashi an evil glare as Orochimaru got up and walked to the door. When he left, Kakashi found this the most opportune time to talk to Hinata.

"Hinata, snap out of it, don't you remember me?" She walked to the table near the bed and picked up a kunai. Surveying it in her hands, she turned back toward Kakashi.

"Remember you? Why would I even know you! All you have done is made my Lord leave me, and you will pay… slowly." She walked up to Kakashi and lashed out with the kunai across his chest. Kakashi winced at the pain, but what hurt most was that Hinata didn't remember him. She ripped open his shirt from the cut and lashed out again, this time making the cut deeper.

"Hinata, please! Try to remember! Remember Sakura, she's your best friend. Or Neji, your cousin?" She pointed the tip of the blade at his gut, and pressed slightly; Kakashi grimaced as she slowly applied pressure.

"Hn, no I can't say I remember them…" She pushed harder, causing Kakashi to grunt in pain. She smiled as she watched him squirm beneath her. The kunai was now more than halfway in his gut, and Kakashi tried once again.

"Hinata, what about our love?" She stopped for a moment and glanced at him.

"Love? I could never love you." She proceeded to push the kunai further, but Kakashi shot back.

"Yes you do! Don't you remember the love we made?" Hinata shook her head slightly. Images flashed in her head. She was with him, having the most amazing sex she could imagine. They lay together, embraced in each other's arms. She backed away from him and jerked the Kunai from his gut with a small groan from Kakashi. She put her hand to her head as more images flash through her mind.

"W-What are you doing to me?! Stop it, you never loved me like this! Only my Lord has…" Just then, images of Orochimaru flashed in her mind, replaying the times he attacked her. She stumbled back, staring at the floor. Slowly, she looked to the kunai she held in her hand. Watching the blood drip from the tip, she dropped it and brought her hand to her body.

"Hinata, I love you so much… remember…" Slowly, Hinata lifted her face to stare at Kakashi. A single tear fell down her face as she whispered in a voice not even Kakashi could hear.

"K-Kakashi…" Just then the door click open and Orochimaru entered. By the slam of the door, he was not happy. He walked back towards the bed and sat down. Hinata turned and faced him, sliding closer.

"W-What was that about?" Orochimaru wrapped his arms around her waist, causing her to flinch. He didn't notice it; instead, he began to tell of what the man wanted.

"Well, apparently, Kakashi's friends got past all the guards. Also, that bastard Sasuke killed Kabuto…" Kakashi smirked, hoping everyone faired well. Orochimaru glared at Kakashi as he pulled Hinata closer.

"I was going to get some revenge, but I see you already took care of that. Now, where were we?" Kakashi frowned again as he called out to Hinata. She smiled and straddled his legs again. Leaning in, she began to kiss his neck, working down to his shoulder. She ran her hands up and down his chest, beginning to remove his shirt. Orochimaru sat back and watch Kakashi's reactions.

Soon his shirt was off and Hinata scooted even closer, rubbing against him. Orochimaru smirked as she called out his name, moaning over and over. Kakashi called for her again, but no response. Hinata rested her hand on his chest and leaned in close to whisper in Orochimaru's ear.

"I hope you die you fucking bastard!" She shot a flow of chakra through his chest, aiming for his heart. Orochimaru's expression changed; Kakashi watched as pain and anger flowed across his face before he fell back with a slight mumble.

"B-Bitch…" Hinata stared at him, tears filling her eyes. She got up and turned towards Kakashi. He stared back, unaware of what just happened. Hinata gasped as she ran to him.

"K-Kakashi, I'm so sorry! I-I don't know what I thinking…oh god, what have I done!" She ran her hand along the cuts she made, and carefully embraced him. Kakashi smiled even though he was in pain. He saw the marks of the curse slowly retreat back to the main mark as it slowly disappeared.

"Hinata it's ok…I'm just glad you remember me now…" He let her stay there as she cried onto his chest, not wanting to let go. Finally, she looked up.

"Y-you're chained up… maybe the key is in here somewhere." She shifted through the room, looking in every possible place. Not finding anything, she glanced back at Orochimaru. She went and searched his body, excited when she found a key. Hoping it was the right one, she hurried back to Kakashi.

"I-It fits!" Hinata kissed Kakashi on the cheek before she began turning the key. After a faint click, Hinata was grabbed by the neck. Neither had noticed Orochimaru crawl behind her.

"Y-You bitch!" Before Kakashi could free his hand, she was jerked back and thrown to the bed. She began to panic as he got on her, grabbing her throat in an effort to choke her. He smiled as she struggled beneath him. Letting go a little, he shook his head.

"I…won't kill you… so quickly…" Hinata saw the mark where she shot her chakra; she missed the heart, but grazed his lungs, which is why his talking was in breaths. He reached for his pants as she tried to push him off. Kakashi kept reaching out with his now free hand, but they were just out of his reach. The key had fallen to the floor, out of his reach as well.

"I…hope you're watching…Kakashi…because after I'm done…fucking her…you're next!" Hinata screamed as he reached for her top. Kakashi narrowed his eyes. He suddenly felt a surge of chakra run through his body to his still bound hand. Chakra visible, the chain easily snapped at a pull and Kakashi fell to the floor, darting up and heading straight for Orochimaru. Hinata screamed in Orochimaru's face.

"Get off of me! Stop!" Neither saw him coming as Kakashi closed the small gap between them. Hinata stared wide eyed as she saw a hand bust through Orochimaru's chest, blood flying on her face and chest. His eyes were lifeless but still staring at her as Kakashi lifted his body up and threw it to the side. Hinata didn't know what to say, she couldn't even move.

"H-Hinata…" Kakashi came next to her and wiped a spot of blood from her cheek. She flinched, looking at him with fear in her eyes, not knowing whether to embrace him or hide.

"I-I'm so sorry… I didn't mean to scare…" Tears filled her eyes as she jumped into his arms. Looking up, she kissed him long and hard.

"Don't apologize, just hold me..." They sat there in silence, enjoying the comfort of each other after what seemed like an eternity apart.

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A/N: SO...that was an interesting chapter huh... it even shocked me at some points...lol... well, see ya next chapter!!!!