Hey guys... im sorry for the late update. My step bro came back to Vegas... and i wanted to spend sum time with him. ^.6 so YEAH. I have to study for sememster exams but since i love you readers so much... imma update for y'all. Another chapter... please enjoy greatly(:

Itachi had a brain, and a mind of his own.

He can process thoughts like everyone else…

So why did it take him so long to get to the bottom of this?

He knocked on the big wooden door to Tsunade's house. The neighborhood was so quiet that when he knocked on the door, there was an echo heard. Itachi waited a few moments until someone finally opened the door. It was Tsunade herself.

"And what makes your journey here Uchiha?" Tsunade spat clearly annoyed. Though Itachi wasn't too close, he could smell the sake on her breath.

"I came to ask you a few questions if you don't mind." He said.

Tsunade's face twisted angrily. She had a clue of what he was getting at. This was not good. But what could she say to the eldest son of Fugaku, only the most respected man of Konoha.

"About Sakura huh?" She mumbled to herself and Itachi heard.

"Yes, about Sakura." He said. Tsunade gradually let him into the grand house as the two made their way to the living room.

"Shoot." Tsunade said.

Sakura and Malaya were both working again, doing the same damn thing as yesterday. Sakura sighed, it was early in the Kami damn morning and the weather wasn't getting any better. As winter approaches, it got colder. So cold that Sakura's cheeks were as pink as her hair.

Malaya was quietly working as usual. She was always like that. She never really talked unless it was truly necessary.

"I've been thinking Sakura…" Malaya began quietly, "Perhaps for the escape we could steal one of the underground tractors?"

"Maybe. Because think about it, we want to be a quiet as possible. That may not be the smartest move depending on the situation." Sakura thought out loud carefully.

She moved a few big rocks and put them in a pile.

And a smirk played against her lips.

"I have a plan for recruiting some people. And it will be hella quiet." Sakura whispered. Malaya smiled.

"You clever little thing."

"Sakura is a waste of my space and money." Tsunade said. "You know how much trouble she is at school. She is a useless girl. Has no talents other than the fighting skills I have taught her thus far."

"That's why you let Sakura be taken away." Itachi concluded.

"Sure kid. Why do you care so much? She's not pretty, and society clearly hates her." Tsunade rolled her eyes and sighed.

"What happened to her parents?" Itachi asked.

"Brother died from a flu and left he left that stupid excuse for a wife and Sakura with no money. Later on, Sakura's mom just disappeared… and that's when I took Sakura in." Tsunade explained.

Itachi's eyes narrowed. So basically, Sakura had a hard life, and then she had to go through this too? It wasn't just right… Itachi got up from his seat and made his way to the door.

"Thank you for your answers." He said opening the door.

"What are you going to do now? Get her out of that hell hole?" Tsunade asked angrily.

"That's none of your concern."

It was lunchtime and Sakura was thankful. These people haven't fed them a decent meal. They got a small piece of bread, no bigger than the palm of one's hand, and a glass of water, enough to keep them alive basically.

This made Sakura so angry. Just because she didn't come from a wealthy family meant that she had to suffer this fate. It was cruel and unnecessary.

She took another small bite (as small as she could without eating half of it) of her bread and chewed and swallowed slowly. They say that if you eat slowly, you will get full faster. Sakura groaned. Shit, she couldn't get full off of this shit.

Malaya saved her food, and put the bread in a small inner pocket she made within her clothes. She kept an eye on the guards, so that she didn't get caught. She took a sip of her water and turned to Sakura.

"Two people are approaching us," she said softly, so that only Sakura could hear. Sakura kept eating slowly without turning around. Suddenly, she felt a tap on her shoulders and someone's annoying smooth voice.

"I didn't think I would find you hear Sakura." He said. Sakura physically froze. She didn't want to around, for she already knew who this was. Sakura frowned.

"Well, I guess I am here. And what do you want- (she turned around to face him with the same frown on her face)- Sasori." She said.

He smirked.

"Well, you know its mating season…(this made Sakura freeze yet again.) And I wanted to see if there were any quick ones I could pick up. Maybe a tart." He said, "But I found something way better."

Sakura sneered, "Well, I'm not going anywhere with you if that's what you are thinking."

"You don't really have a say in this matter Sakura. You are a slave… they can do whatever they want with you… and if I pay… then you're mine." He said proudly. And then he turned his glaze to Malaya, "You better say your goodbyes."

Sakura wanted to cry so bad… but she kept strong, "You can't do shit-"

"Officer!" Sasori called one of the guards over to the table. The guard ran over to the table and looked at Sasori.

"Is there a problem sir?" he asked.

"Not at all…" Sasori's eyes met Sakura's, "I just wanted to asked how much for this girl."

"The minimum is a dollar. (Remember that this is during Victorian times. Money was different back then.)" He stated.

"Okay then," Sasori smiled and gave the man a wad of cash. "That should cover for her." And then he grabbed Sakura by the wrist and pulled her forward with a smirk, "You are mine now."

Malaya was about to say something but stopped herself and looked at the ground. But then she saw something that was written on the concrete bench that they were sitting on.

I'll be back for you and the others… I promise.

Malaya smiled a little bit. She had hope, that Sakura would come back and help her out of this mess. Because she knew that if Sakura didn't… no one would.

And SCENE! xD Um, yup. Sakura is taken by Sasori. Hella lame i know... but stuff has to happen for stuff to happen. I know y'all are like. WTF! i wanted to see some Itachi/ Sakura fluff... blah blah. Yes, that WILL get some up i promise! At least by chapter 11 kay? LOVE YALL and review... tell me any points, suggestions, anything.