I've been a little sick… but I'm back now so…. Piffle, you guys are not interested in that….on with show!
…...
There were many hiding places of hers around the city, so when the storm hit she had no trouble getting away from the cold water and raging wind. She was unaware though, of the dark-haired shinobi that was on the lookout for her; this would be the first time they officially meet.
…...
He caught a glimpse of pink in the middle of the town, under the crying sky, and stopped in his tracks. The streaking pink blur was quickly disappearing into the cover of the rain; he followed. He watched as she entered a small hole of a cave behind a large abandoned building. She was trapped now. He felt he should have some guilt, but all that was there was excitement at finally answering his questions on the beautiful girl.
…...
She heard him before she saw him, but only just. Red eyes appeared and Sakura froze in place.
"…There you are…"
He moved to set a light touch on her arm, she flinched back as if stung, shielding her self from any blows that may come.
…...
It was a reaction seen on many rescue missions in which torture or beatings had occurred; unexplained anger welled up in his heart.
…...
'Shit….' The fact she hadn't eaten in days had caught up, but this was the worst possible time for it to happen. Though this man…though he seemed… concerned? She hadn't had that emotion directed at her since Mom… Darkness quickly shrouded her thoughts and she lost feeling quickly after.
…...
The girl pitched forward and only highly tuned reflexes keep her from hitting the dirt. Gathering her into his arms, he more closely inspected her. His rage rose when he found her covered in injuries, but what really pissed him off were the deep, still healing, kunai wounds in her back. They were red with blazing infection.
"Who did this…?"
With the pinkette protectively cradled in his arms, he set off towards home.
…...
His temporary home was in uproar when he came in holding the girl. Madara seemed fascinated and Sasuke stood stock-still at seeing his emotionless Aniki in close contact with a girl. Both wore outraged expressions when he set her down on his bed and they caught a glance at the state she was in. Itachi shoved both of them out of his room so he could change her out of the soaking clothes and dress the wounds.
…...
When she woke she was warm, she had never been so warm. This land she lived in only had cold and wet weather to offer her. But why was she? She didn't have heating and that ratty blanket couldn't do this… Maybe she was dead? Only one way to find out. She opened her eyes, only to be met by two pairs of curious onyx. She jolted back and was met with the wooden headboard.
There was a hole between their bodies though… She aimed, then launched her light body though the circle of flesh quickly enough to catch them both off guard. Sprinting down the closed in hallway she looked for anything familiar, the fever she didn't realize she had was weighing her down and messing with her head. As soon as she saw something she recognized she latched on, hiding behind it in fear.
…...
He had only left to gather something for his guest to eat when she woke; he was gone for five minutes tops. That was when something pink tackled his legs and very nearly knocked him to the ground. When he realized just what, or should I say, who, was clinging to his waist his face almost took a fiery red color. It was wiped clear of it when he looked down and saw that, not only was she flushed from fever, she was crying and muttering to her self.
"…No…No more… please no more…"
Confusion overtook him as he pulled her upright and enveloped her into his arms. That soon righted it self when two black-haired terrors flew in after her. They stopped in their tracks at the icy glare directed at them, shivering when it intensified. Sasuke being the (Cough. Dumber. Cough.) less intelligent of the pair spoke up first.
"She just started running!" "Why I the hell did she run?"
"…I told you not to enter my room…."
He flinched back startled by the sudden hostility, that was until he saw the pinkette's state.
"We…we made her…. We made her cry?"
Both men's faces clouded with guilt and worry, then they looked for a reaction from pissed Uchiha. Family or not he may kill them, and with the look they saw on his face they didn't doubt it. They ran.
…...
Tucking her shaking form back under the covers, he turned to sit down nearby. A tiny trembling voice cut through his motions like a knife.
"Why did you help me? Why would you help me?"
"Why not? Why shouldn't I have helped you? Any decent human being would."
He turned back and met her eyes.
"Why would you expect not to be helped?"
She was silent so he continued.
"Why?"
She tensed up and fear entered her being.
"If-If I told you, you would hate me too."
The girl looked up, fresh tears trailing down her cheeks.
"I…I know it's selfish….but…." "…But I don't want anyone else to hate me!"
He dropped the subject then and with a small smile he wouldn't be caught dead using around his family, or anyone else. (Except his Mother) He sat down next to the bed and said just one word.
"Sleep."
She did.
…...
Well, that was eventful. Don't worry she will get used to the other Uchihas, give her some time. She trusts him a little now…but she is a paranoid character. Wouldn't you be? The others will come in later. See ya!