5. The Explosion

Once Sasori was through recalling the memory of his meeting, Kakuzu hurried them along. Their destination was in a second clearing just up ahead. The two were silent, listening for signs of attack. Sure enough, a shuriken whistled past the two and two men appeared. One dressed similarly to how Deidara used to dress. The second hid his face with a black cloak.

"Eh? Well now, I'll be damned, if it ain't ole Kuzu-sama-sensei." The cloaked figure grinned, pulling down his hood to reveal an attractive and conceited face.

"Sara is looking for a run-a-way?" was his only reply.

"Tch, I really wish she wouldn't hunt him down. He never wanted to be here in the first place." the younger male scoffed, moving his curly blonde hair behind his ear to reveal light pink bedroom eyes.

"Neither did you, and look at you now, you're one of the best. Almost as good as myself and Deidara." the other man laughed. "You'll have to forgive Suki; he was the escapee's cell mate. We were sent to find him… I assume you are here because Sara offered a bounty?"

"You know me well, Atari. We'll just follow you back to the house, learn a bit more, and then head out." Kakuzu informed, resting his hands on his hips.

"Alright, this way then." Atari spun on his heel, leading the way back to the brothel.

It was a fairly sized building, two stories above ground, one below. The main floor was for quests, the upper for "employees", and the lower held prisoners. Atari waited patiently as Suki stepped up to open the door for them. A counter was the first thing to be seen. A woman sat behind the counter. She had her red hair pulled back in a bun and wore a simple dark blue kimono. Kakuzu hurried to the counter, flanked by Atari and Suki. Sasori hesitated by the entrance. The woman's violet eyes widened as she recognized Kakuzu, she stood suddenly and jumped over the counter, embracing him.

"Kakuzu~! I missed you!!" She exclaimed, rubbing her pale cheek against his darker skin.

"Sara! Let-go-of-me!" Kakuzu struggled to escape the woman's stranglehold.

"IIE~~!" She whined, "I missed you!!!"

"I don't care, and I'm not coming back, the only reason I'm here-"

"Is for the money?" Sara finished, releasing her hold with a pout.

"Exactly, now, which one got away?"

"Suki, Atari, show 'im the cell and fill him in." Sara huffed, returning to her work at the counter.

"Hai, ma'am." They bowed their head then motioned for Sasori and Kakuzu to follow them.

The two were lead to a hall reaching back on the left side of the counter. This hall contained the stairways leading to the upper and lower level. They headed for the lower level.

"Kakuzu, it seems you knew Atari well…" Sasori trailed.

"Kakuzu-danna was both my master and then my mentor. Before he found Deidara, I was begging him to mentor me so I would be able to sell out whores as well as him. It's thanks to that moronic kid that he let me go." Atari explained with a laugh.

"You'll always be a whore to me, Atari." Kakuzu smirked.

"Ha-ha-ha. Real funny." Atari glared.

"Jashin help me." Suki muttered.

"Yeah, yeah, Jashin help us all. Damn, quit with all that religious crap." Atari scoffed.

"It's not crap; it's thanks to our beliefs that I was able to stand that fucking cell." Suki hissed.

"Our?" Sasori questioned.

"Yeah, the runaway shares the same beliefs as this knucklehead. His language was worse though, surely you recall him, Kakuzu?" Atari shot a sly glance in Kakuzu's direction. He had stopped cold.

"Who?" he uttered.

"That kid that was always yelling… the one that was only tamed by my pupil, Dei-dei." Atari explained.

"He's the one we're hunting down?" Kakuzu had resumed walking.

"Yeah."

"Kakuzu… you'll need to tell me details later, I'm not familiar with much of this conversation." Sasori growled.

"If you want a brief explanation," Suki began, "then I'll tell you the gist of how this business of ours works. This house of sexy, young male whores was started by Sara's mother. No one knows nor gives a damn as to why. She's the boss. Under her are the slave owners, or 'masters'… y'know, Kakuzu and Atari. Each master has a whore or two to themselves that they loan out. There are those that are willing, and ones that are like me. I was brought in against my will. The reason for them being dragged here varies."

The group had been passing a few cells with occupants whom were sleeping or sulking. Atari stopped at a cell that had it's bars blown out. The cell inside was charred black. Sasori started, recognizing the scene.

~Earlier (while Kakuzu was on his mission w/ Kuro)~

All was quiet through the Akatsuki base at midnight. In Deidara and Sasori's workshop-like room Sasori sat at his bench, working with a new puppet. Deidara was working in his corner, mixing his special clay. Pottery and clay figures littered one half, the other was occupied by Sasori's tools and materials. The two twin beds were pushed together against the wall beside the bathroom. The couple worked without looking at each other.

"Sasori, I'm hungry." Deidara huffed after awhile, sitting on the bed.

Sasori continued to work, "So get something to eat then."

"Why can't you do it, hmm?"

"I'm busy and you've got two working legs, use them." he growled in response.

Deidara exhaled and Sasori heard the springs as he got off the bed.

"Fine, I'll just eat some clay."

"Fine."

"I'll implode if I eat the clay." Deidara reminded.

"Then don't eat it."

"But I need to eat something."

"Then get something to eat, damnit!" Sasori shouted, spinning around, only to be caught in a tight embrace.

"Pleeea~se get something for me to eat~!" Deidara whined.

Sasori blushed, "You've been eating all day, if you're not careful, you'll get fat."

"But I'm so weak~" Deidara moaned.

"Fine, get off me and stop making so much noise, or I'll have to hear about it in the morning from Kisame."

"Arigatou!" Deidara gave Sasori a brief, yet lasting kiss before jumping off of him and dancing back over to the beds.

"Try not to screw around when I'm away."

"No promises!" He laughed.

Sasori sighed, shaking his head. He stood up and heading out for the kitchen, watching his step. Deidara smiled after him. The red head looked around to ensure no one was around before stepping out. He was three steps from the fridge when he heard a loud boom. He cursed under his breathe and hurried back to the room. The door was blown off it's hinges and the inside of the room was covered in black soot.

"……… DEIDARA!" Sasori glowered, marching into the room.

"Come on now Sasori, I didn't do it, honest!" Deidara's voice came from the safety of the bathroom.

"What the hell was that?" Sasori heard Kisame's voice in the room nearby.

"Must've been Deidara." He heard Konan and rushed to the bathroom.

"Damn that brat." The leader's voice was heard. Deidara stood in front of Sasori, ready to explain.

"I'm gonna feed him to Zetsu." Itachi growled.

"I'm sorry, in all honesty, I didn't do it." Deidara had said.

"Like hell you didn't." Sasori scoffed, then turned to where his puppets were hidden, safe from any explosions. (He had prepared for rooming with Deidara. XD)

"It's not worth protecting you. It's obviously your doing." Sasori took shelter in his puppet, hiding his true body again.

"So you don't believe me?"

"…"

~End Flashback~

"You said this kid knew Deidara… this must be his doing." Sasori noted.

"Yeah… Deidara-senpai gave him some kind of clay." Suki explained, "What did you say your name was?"

"Well, our work's done, no way the kid could've survived such an explosion in a small space." Kakuzu exhaled, ignoring Suki.

"Not true! We saw him walk past our cells!" Various unwilling whores defended.

"Must've been pretty lucky." Sasori smiled.

"Perhaps…" Kakuzu stepped in the cell and looked at the upturned bed. Sasori followed soon after.

They looked around the cell for a short while before something caught Sasori's eye. The were bare footprints left in the soot. He grunted to let Kakuzu know.

"Who has been in here since the explosion?" Kakuzu asked, turning back to face his old cohorts.

"Just me… why?" Suki asked, advancing towards the cell.

"Wearing shoes?" He indicated to the bare print by Sasori.

"That would be his print, the idea of wearing shoes doesn't appeal to him. He normally leaves them with Sara until he has to go out." Suki explained.

"So then he really did survive… we should head out."

"Alright…" Kakuzu left Sasori with Atari and Suki so he could talk to Sara.

"What's with this bed?" Sasori asked, pointing at the spikes poking out on top.

"Masochism." Atari laughed.

"Seriously?"

"Us Jashinists love pain." Suki smiled sensually.

"You Jashinists annoy the people of my religion." Atari scoffed, looking away from his partner.

"All you religious nuts are a pain in the ass." Kakuzu had returned.

"Ready?"

"Let's go."

"Yaya~!"

6. Virgin

"Sara said we might have a good chance asking around villages. She said Atari's in charge of questioning and interrogation." Kakuzu explained to Sasori.

"Atari?"

"You actually think we'd have any luck? We're already going to have to change our appearance. I've been gone for quite awhile as well." he explained.

The two where alone at Sasori's old place the morning after they arrived. Atari and Suki were on their way, letting the two change their appearance in peace. Sasori had an old puppet left in the house and was about to transfer his heart. Kakuzu merely had to weave a few signs, having already changed out of his Akatsuki cloak and into his old plain black one.

"I think I have an idea of who we're after. There was one time when I had Deidara and this other kid over. Considering that we're hunting someone that was Deidara's 'bitch'." Sasori mumbled.

"His name was Hidan." Kakuzu stated. "Now come on, Atari and Suki will be here soon."

Sure enough, once they had changed their appearance a knock was heard. The foursome started for the village nearby. Atari led them to a shady looking bar toward the edge of town. It was pretty vacant. Atari headed straight for the counter, Suki dancing after. The bartender looked old, with graying hair and crinkled eyes.

"Atari, Suki," he started for the door to the counter, "welcome, what can I help you two with?"

"Just some questions." Atari grinned. "About Hidan-chan, you are one of his regulars, no?"

"Yeah… why, something wrong?"

"He's missing." Suki explained.

Kakuzu and Sasori waited patiently for Atari to finish his questioning. Kakuzu remembered who this man was. He always asked for the young and pretty ones. He could see how Hidan would be his preferred choice. The violet eyes were what won Kakuzu over to allow him to be a disciple of Deidara. He had been careful in planning Deidara's customer when they were given Hidan for field trials. Always the virgin, Sasori.

~Yet Another Flashback~

Deidara was pacing in his room while Kakuzu filled out paper work. There was a knock at the door.

"Door." Kakuzu grunted. Deidara huffed and reluctantly opened their bedroom door. Atari was there.

"Kakuzu~ Hurry up, you said you'd help me choose my first product." he whined.

"Fine. Deidara, you'll be coming with. It's about time for you to have a student." Kakuzu tossed his paperwork aside and threw his cloak over his stitched body, hiding his masks.

The three headed down to the cells two floors down. Once they got to the first cell, they heard curses coming from the end. The guards were gathered around the cell, yelling to shut up. Atari puffed a quick laugh.

"Heh."

"Wonder who's in that cell… hmm?" Deidara followed Kakuzu and Atari down the way.

"Hidan; that kid is a pain in the ass. He's pissed because now he has to share a cell with a new kid." A guard explained.

"Interesting…" Kakuzu mumbled, approaching the cell.

"Lemme see 'im, hmm!" Deidara smiled, following him.

"That's right, I forgot Sara was assigning you guys some new ones." The earlier guard motioned for the others to return to their posts.

A slightly younger Suki stood against the wall, watching a very cross Hidan cursing the guards as they retreated. Kakuzu observed at a distance, pulling his hood over his face. Deidara and Atari smirked, eyeing up the stock. Hidan noticed, his dull violet eyes flashed with resentment. Deidara simply waved while Atari gulped. Suki pouted in the corner. Kakuzu whispered some questions to the guard, breaking out of his trance.

"Kakuzu-danna, can we take the rowdy one, he seems fun, hmm?" Deidara's smile widened as Hidan recoiled at the comment.

"In that case, I would probably take the quiet one. I had rowdy once before." Atari said, shooting a sly glance at Deidara.

"That should work." Kakuzu grinned behind his mask at his associates' playful behavior.

"You think you mother fuckers can handle me!?" Hidan screamed.

"No…" Deidara paused when the brat smirked, "I know we can handle you. There's a difference, you know, hmm." That wiped the smirk off his face.

And so it was that Hidan became Deidara's student, much to Kakuzu's pleasure.

"Deidara, today you will be having Hidan, right?" Kakuzu and Deidara were back in their room, a day after.

"Yeah, why?" Deidara asked, poking his head out from under the covers.

"When was the last time you visited that Sasori?" he questioned, moving his knee slightly to brush Deidara's groin.

"Ah!" Deidara blushed, edging closer, "Um… you normally keep track of that, hmm?"

Kakuzu smirked, slowly pulling the covers down to expose Deidara. "You two don't have sex, right?"

"Mmm, what?" Deidara closed his eyes a little, waiting.

"Sasori is still a virgin?" Kakuzu loosely straddled Deidara, leaning closer.

"H-how do you know?" Deidara said now, blush gone, scowling a little.

"Because you usually beg me to fuck you or make you fuck someone afterwards." Kakuzu applied pressure on Deidara's erect member, Deidara showed little reaction.

"Doesn't mean he's a virgin, just means I haven't fucked him. Mnh!" Kakuzu smirked before kissing Deidara.

"Then you'll be taking the kid to Sasori's. He won't have to pay so long as he doesn't fuck the kid." He broke the kiss to observe Deidara's befuddled expression.

"Then what's the point of me even teaching him techniques?" Deidara questioned.

"Well, you still can, I won't mind if you play with him. Just agree… after all, I am allowing you to visit your beloved Sasori for free." Kakuzu restrained a chuckle when Deidara turned red, nodding.

"Why though?" Deidara recovered, grinning as he wrapped his arms around Kakuzu's neck, drawing them closer to each other. "Is it right for me to believe you've got a bit of a crush, hmm?" Deidara exhaled slowly, seductively.

"Regardless of my feelings, they will die down soon as he is ready to be given to some other master." Kakuzu's face was expressionless as he held Deidara up, caressing the blonde's back.

"Then you're going to fuck me now rather than after? Hmm." Deidara licked his tan check.

"I think… both." Kakuzu shoved a finger in Deidara's entrance.

"Ah~! Mnn, 'nother." Deidara exhaled slowly. Kakuzu obliged, adding his middle finger. Deidara moaned and then said, "You should do this stuff with the kid then, if you got a crush. Hmm."

Kakuzu paused, withdrawing his fingers, earning a disappointed moan from the blonde. "Baka, that would just cause the kid to hate me, especially if he sees what I look like. Crushes are mainly one-sided and short-lived."

"But you're immortal, and about your appearance; I'm sure Hidan would be more repulsed by your personality, you geezer."

"No such thing as immortality." Kakuzu replied simply before quickly pulling out his own member, positioning, and thrusting it into the blonde whore.

"Gah!~ Owwie, why so rough!? Hmm?" Deidara panted, squeezing his eyes shut in pain.

"Sorry, although you should be used to this by now." Kakuzu snickered. "Let me know when to move."

There was a pause as Deidara brought his hand to Kakuzu's face. Kakuzu smirked softly before releasing his stitching on the mouth. The mouth worked on stretching after such a long time of being sealed, licking Deidara's slightly bloodied palm. Deidara then placed his hand below his waist.

"Ready, but start slowly, hmm!"

~Sasori's Reaction to Hidan

"Remember Deidara, no sex between Sasori and Hidan." Kakuzu had changed his appearance for Hidan was now with them.

"What the fuck do you mean, no sex? Isn't that the whole fucking purpose of me being stuck with you fucking assholes?" Hidan growled.

"Shut the hell up, ingrate! Hmm! Don't tell me you actually enjoy sleeping with every stranger that pays! HMM!" Deidara retorted.

"You tell me, fucking bitch. You sleep around for fun, I sleep around 'cuz I fucking have to." Hidan spat.

"Well, you don't have to this night, that's the point. Master's doing you a favor." Deidara growled.

"And you have no idea how rare those are from the cheapskate." Sasori had appeared on the porch, watching the debate.

"You'll be getting Deidara for free so long as the brat stays with him." Kakuzu tugged at the chain tied to Hidan's collar, and then handed it to Deidara.

"Fine, so long as they don't distract me from my work." Sasori mumbled, moving aside for Deidara to drag Hidan inside.

Later that afternoon Sasori was working at his table while Deidara and Hidan sat on his bed. Deidara was quietly playing with some clay that Kakuzu bought him… using Deidara's share of profit, of course. Hidan was nodding off, occasionally huffing. Deidara would look at Sasori's back anytime Hidan exhaled too loudly. Deidara stopped messing with the clay soon after he had crafted a small bird, for the fifteenth time. Hidan was snoring very lightly.

"Sasori…" Deidara spoke hesitantly, softly.

"Nani?" Sasori stopped working, turning to face the young artisan.

"Are you a virgin?"

"…?!!" Sasori went wide-eyed, blushing deeply. "W-w-why?"

"Are you?" Deidara got off the bed and approached Sasori.

"H-hai?" Sasori started to back away as Deidara advanced.

"Funny… a slut like me falls for a virgin. Opposites attract; although how Kakuzu-danna knew…" Deidara trailed, successfully having Sasori backed against the wall.

Sasori scowled, blushing slightly as he stood up swiftly. Deidara blinked quizzically as he was thrown on the bed, crushing the still sleeping Hidan. He then turned bright red as Sasori loomed over him, smiling darkly.

"S-Sasori, wha- mnh!" Deidara's question was cut off as Sasori passionately pressed his lips on Deidara's.

Sasori stopped to allow the blonde to catch his breath. "Is there a problem with my virginity? Would you like me to give it to you?" Sasori's breath intoxicated Deidara.

"Mmf!" Hidan finally awoke, having felt Deidara's weight shift.

Deidara and Sasori started, watching Hidan struggle to breathe. Deidara laughed nervously, using Sasori's shoulders as support to stand. Sasori growled, aggravated that the white haired boy had interrupted them. Hidan sat up, taking in a deep breath, glaring at Deidara. The blonde released Sasori, preparing to apologize.

"YOU MOTHER-FUCKING SHIT-HEADED HEATHENS! JASHIN! HOW DARE YOU!" Hidan shouted, startling the red-head.

"Aw, my poor deprived student, are you feeling left out?" Deidara held back a smile, showing false sympathy as he wrapped his arms around Hidan in a crushing hug.

"FUCK NO! You were just about to fuck around while crushing me in the fucking process!" Hidan blushed, struggling to escape Deidara.

Sasori sighed and returned to his chair. Deidara had the new kid pinned down, grinning playfully from ear to ear.

"You two shut up and let me work in peace." Sasori instructed as Deidara began to lick his reluctant student's cheek.

~End Flashback(s)~

"Okay~! Got good news and bad." Atari pranced back over to Kakuzu and Sasori in the bar. Suki was being led away by the old man.

"You found him?" Sasori grumbled.

"Sorta… but the good news, Kuzu-sensei, is that I made a hefty transaction."

"Congrats, but what's the bad news?" Kakuzu kept a nonchalant expression.

"We have merely an idea of where he is. Remember the woods west of the brothel?" Atari struggled to compose himself. Always so hyper.

"Then we should head out." Sasori grumbled. He was getting anxious, impatient to return to base.

"I guess so… although we won't be able to stay out for very long. Poor Suki still complains for every hour I leave him with a customer." Atari grinned, heading for the door.

"He never came willingly, so it's not surprising." Kakuzu and Sasori followed Atari out of the town.

The three headed for the western wood, silent. The woods were eerily quiet, Kakuzu noticed Atari shiver visibly. He also noticed Sasori was getting impatient, using his chakra strings to mess with any leaves that fell in front of him. Even Kakuzu himself was getting impatient. Atari stopped as they neared a clearing. At the center was a rotting hovel.

"We might as well set up a base. You two wait here while I fetch my Suki." Atari instructed, "We'll continue searching when I get back. Feel free to search in the meantime."

"What is this place?" Sasori asked Kakuzu when Atari had vanished.

"This?" Kakuzu looked over his shoulder, "Just a temporary squat."

"This 'squat', is my home." A familiar voice droned from behind the two.