Told ya I'd update. Yup, so let's watch as things go to hell, eh?
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They didn't have much warning as dust and rock flew out in a rumbling explosion. Luckily, it was a relatively hidden area and wasn't noticed by the outside public. Those inside noticed though… As Sakura turned to see who had caused this attack and demand to know why they were here, her eyes landed on the last two she expected to see.
There, in the still clearing dust, stood Itachi and Madara Uchiha; they didn't look happy. Two sets of burning, blood red, sharingan eyes locked onto her slight figure instantly. Moving at speeds her vision couldn't keep up with, Itachi was at her side. Akatsuki members began to enter the room, Pein being the first one inside. His odd purple eyes flashed with malice.
The Uchihas' were no less fearsome, brisling with restrained fury.
"She's hurt."
The words were a quiet, barely a whisper, however, the spike of chakra that followed made Deidara flinch back. Surprise entered the orange-haired leader's eyes at the blunt and deadly statement. The Akatsuki member moved forward to "greet" the Uchiha males. Pein's hand shot up, palm up, in the universal sign for stop.
"You care about her welfare?"
Both Uchihas' answered without a moment of hesitation.
"Yes."
Sakura's eyes widened in shook at the honest answer.
"…Then we are not your enemies."
Neither Uchiha moved from Sakura's side.
"You want her safety, do you not?"
No one spoke.
"We took her for her safety; if we hadn't both her and this organization would be in danger."
Madara inclined his head to show he was listening; Itachi shifted to a less threatening posture, though he stayed where he was. Pein began again, sighing and releasing his fighting stance. Unhurried, he slowly walked to the small, slightly destroyed bed and sat, crossing his legs and relaxing.
"Do you know of Orochimaru?"
The Uchihas' nodded their affirmation.
"Thirty years ago Orochimaru took over this village, Twenty-five years ago the soil here became unfertile and the people primitive."
He paused slightly.
"Do you know what happens when a society is cut off from the world for years?' 'When food becomes scarce and reality strikes even the smallest children?" 'When people disappear without a cause and fear begins to spread?"
He raised his head, sadness showing itself in his lanky frame.
"Twenty years ago I started this organization, but I was only a child of seven…How could I even fathom the enemy I was fighting, much less defeat it."
He hunched over, as if hiding his rampant emotions.
"Sixteen years ago they found a scapegoat for their troubles and burdens, with their glorious leader at the head of the charge."
Madara's eyes widened and Itachi flinched.
"You don't mean to say…"
Pein held up his hand for silence and the men sank reluctantly into a seething silence.
"We know Orochimaru is behind all of this pain, the famine, the disappearance of our people, and the damn witch hunts."
Sakura's head dropped, and she whispered quietly.
"You must hate me now."
The room tensed in shock.
"Sakura-"
Deidara began, but he was quickly interrupted.
"How could you think that?"
She resembled a beaten dog faced with it's master.
"I'm a monster; so many people have suffered because of me!"
Her breathing became uneven.
"I-I have cursed this place!' 'People starve every damn day because of me!"
She was flushed now, and her lips were death pale.
"B-Because that's what mother said!' 'Everyone…Anyone…."
Her breathes were coming out in shallow, short pants.
"If people get close they die!"
Then she succumbed to the pressure of the world. Strong arms catching her as she fell.
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The group of lost idiots decided to drop in with horrible timing. Deidara had just patched up the gash in the wall before being knocked across the room for the second time that day.
"Sakura, we're here to save you!"
Kakashi looked almost bored as he waltzed into the room.
"You're with the others aren't you?' 'Follow me, come on now, I don't have all day."
The dumbfounded men trailed after him in a haze of utter confusion, jumping back to reality when they spotted Itachi and Madara sitting casually on a comfortable couch.
"Welcome, it seems we've joined the rebel forces."
Oddly enough, they seemed calm about it. Blinking a bit in shock and then silently asking for an explaination. An orange-haired male that appeared to seep with quiet power stood.
"Prehaps I should explain…."
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So, new chapters up, yay? Anyway, review so I can write. (It's like fuel.) Tah, Tah!