Author's Notes

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Begin

Hinata stood frozen in fear but quickly shook herself out of it and walked over to Itachi's desk. She set the tray on the desk and began pouring the tea. Orochimaru was still looking at her with an odd look in his eyes which began to anger Itachi.

"Back to the conversation," began Itachi in an annoyed tone, "where you were demanding reparations for your stolen formula?"

"Ah, yes. I think that stealing my things and using them to your benefit is something quite underhanded and deceitful. We were once partners and you go and stab me in the back." replied Orochimaru, complaining about Itachi's subordinates having stolen his mind-numbing formula.

"If I may remember correctly, you're the one who decided to leave in the first place. Anyways, just what are your demands?" asked Itachi, glaring at Orochimaru.

"Considering I created it, there are a few things I'm sure we can negotiate." said Orochimaru as his gaze traveled once again to Hinata.

Hinata didn't notice the gaze since her eyes were looking at the ground in shock, not knowing there would be an antidote. Itachi, however, did catch the gaze and decided to deal with the matter quickly.

"Hinata, you may take your leave." said Itachi with authority.

Hinata looked at him and nodded with a small bow as she had become accustomed to do with her stay here. Once she was outside of the door, she couldn't help but eavesdrop to hear more about what happened.

Itachi's Point of View

Itachi glared at Orochimaru who in turn, only smirked.

"What would you like for compensation?" asked Itachi, becoming angered.

"That was a very nice looking maid that was just here…I think she wou-" began Orochimaru.

"She is not an option in this agreement." interrupted Itachi without hiding irritation.

"Ooh, touchy spot with that one. Is she that special to you?" asked Orochimaru as he lounged in the chair, lightly toying with a strand of his hair.

"Name your terms before I change my mind." replied Itachi impatiently.

"Alright, half a million and renewing of the partnership would suffice." said Orochimaru.

Itachi considered his options for a few moments, but decided that he didn't want to take part in Orochimaru's diabolical plans. The last time they worked together, the snake-like man would test his formulas on humans, killing the majority of them. He would also dissect and test their brains while they were still alive. Itachi would have none of that.

"How about a million and call it even?" said Itachi, crossing his arms and showing that was the final offer.

"Agreed." answered Orochimaru, eager to accept that large quantity of money.

What Itachi didn't know was that the deceitful man had other plans which would get him everything he wanted. Orochimaru couldn't help but smirk as they shook hands and he stood to take his leave.

"Pleasure doing business with you." said Orochimaru as he walked away and out of the room.

Hinata's Point of View

Hinata's heart almost stopped when the man who once threatened her was attempting to take her once again. She let out a sigh of relief when Itachi immediately denied Orochimaru. Realizing there was nothing more for her to worry about, Hinata began to wander the halls aimlessly, having become accustomed to them.

She was surprised to hear that this world that she was forcefully introduced into was much more deceptive than she first realized. Hinata was shaken out of her thoughts as a cold voice from behind her.

"Hello once again." said Orochimaru.

Hinata quickly turned and backed away from him. She remembered what happened last time and was not about to let him get close enough to do it again. The fear was evident in her eyes and she kept a wary stance so she could run any second she needed to.

"Do not fret, young child. I'm here to help you." began Orochimaru as he held up a small knife with a gleaming golden handle which caused Hinata to back away more. "I have the antidote, which I'm sure you would like to have?"

Hearing this, Hinata stopped in her tracks and looked at him with shock. She would be able to save her family!?

"The only thing I request is a small price for saving all of the people he hurt with his selfishness." said Orochimaru, pushing aside the fact that he was the one who made it in the first place.

He saw that he had her attention, he continued.

"Take this and kill Itachi while he sleeps tonight." finished Orochimaru as he held out the blade for her to take.

Hinata looked at him with wide eyes, not knowing how she would be able to do such a thing but if it was for her family…she took the knife from his hand and stared at it.

"Good, once it is done, you shall have the antidote." said Orochimaru, now walking away from her.

Hinata ran to her room, holding the knife flat against her chest. Once in her room, she closed the door behind her and leaned against it, breathing heavily as she gazed at the shining metal. She knew she had to take this chance to save her family.

Fast Forward

Nightfall came faster than Hinata had wanted it to. People were curious as to why she locked herself away in her room but left her to be, thinking she was sick. She sat on her bed for many hours, until the clock read to be two in the morning.

Hinata couldn't wait or think on it any longer. She shouldn't even have to, after all this was the man who hurt her family and kidnapped her. She opened her door and walked across the hallway into the bathroom she now used and closed the door. She splashed cold water on her face to help prepare herself.

After doing that, she walked back into her own room, knowing that the connecting door was more silent than the hallway door. Hinata slowly opened the door, holding the blade close to her beating heart. Once the door was fully opened, she stepped in the bedroom and closed it. The moonlight shone through the open curtains and lit up the room.

Hinata walked over to the bed, as slowly and quietly as she could manage, careful not to breathe to loud. She was soon standing next to Itachi's bed, trying to gather up courage to carry out the revenge for her family.

Itachi lay there on his shirtless back, the sheet only going up to his waist. Hinata could see him clearly in the moonlight, breathing evenly and calmly unlike Hinata who could barely catch her breath at all.

She knew she had to do it or risk losing her family forever and so Hinata grabbed the handle of the blade with both hands and poised the sharp object above her head, ready to strike down on the oblivious Itachi.