Hey! It's me again! I can't believe how many reviews and alert things I have gotten for this story! Thank you all so much for sticking with me for so long! It's so wonderful of you! T.T

I know the last chappy was a bit boring, but this one will have some action in it! Read on for more details! Haha…And also, im sorry I haven't updated for so long, but my mom has been in the hospital again and I haven't been home for more than a few minutes this week. And then, as I was in full writer mode, the damn electricity went out… for 9 hours! Turns out a wreck was down the road and took out 5 power lines. So don't blame me for the late update. Blame Barney. Its all his fault…Damn purple dinosaur…

Disclaimer: I don't own anything already! Stop asking me!…damn it…

Rated T: Cause I felt like it! ARG! (Did you know that 'Haphazard' is a fun word?…and so is 'poof'…that's a fun word too…)

:: Corruption ::

:: -Hysteria- ::

Kisame stood tall in the cave entrance, his eyes blood shot and his smile widened with each frantic breath he took. His shark skin sword was hung on his shoulder, it moving up and down with each breath. The bright fire in front of him shined on his shark-like teeth, making them seem twice as large as they really were. Itachi turned around, his body still in front of Sakura's. "What?"

"You heard me!" Kisame exclaimed, he closed his eyes and sucked in a deep breath, smelling Sakura's scent on the slight breeze. "What are going to do with her?" He pointed his sword at me. "Can I cut her leg off first?! I wanna hear her cry in pain!" He screeched, his voice becoming lighter with each word, his excitement getting the better of him.

Sakura started shaking again, her eyes wide from fear and pain. She knew this was coming, but she didn't think it would be like this. Itachi turned to her and gave her a sincere look, but she didn't see it. She was focused on Kisame's manic smile. Itachi stood up, putting his hand in his pocket, and stood so he was still between Kisame and Sakura. "Kisame, go sit down," He told him. "We're not doing anything to her." His eyes were stern and hard.

Kisame's face turned to surprise. "What? You're not going to keep her for your self are you?!" His brows furrowed in anger. "Stand aside!" He yelled and started across the cave floor, his black and red cloak flowing out behind him.

Sakura tensed her body for impact, closing her eyes. But it didn't come. She heard the sound of metal on metal and the sound of dirt crunching. She opened her eyes and looked at the ground for a moment. When she knew she wasn't dead, she looked up to where Itachi was standing and saw him with a kunai, holding Kisame's sword back.

Itachi's eyes were red again and cold with fury. His right hand held a kunai, and his left was holding Kisame's sword. He was baring his teeth from his anger and his feet were planted solid on the ground, though he was being pushed back ever so slightly, the ground crunching under him. Sakura got up from her sitting position and stood up, Itachi's cloak flowing back down onto the ground, getting herself ready to run.

Kisame had both his hands on his sword and his blood shot eyes were staring a hole in Itachi's. His teeth shined as his grin grew wider with anticipation. "What are you doing Itachi?! Let's take her now!"

"I told you Kisame! We aren't doing anything to her!" Itachi yelled back, and he shoved Kisame off him, and back a few steps. Kisame stumbled a bit before getting his balance back. He stared up at Itachi, who was staring back with just the same intensity.

Sakura gasped slightly at Itachi's words. We aren't doing anything to her! She shook her head. What was he saying? He wasn't going to kill her? Her train of thought was broken.

"Please lower your sword Kisame, I don't want to waste my sharingan on you." Itachi spoke slowly and carefully, trying to watch his words with this ravenous Kisame. If he wanted to, he could tear Itachi to pieces with just pure strength. So, Itachi used his sharingan and petite, soothing words to keep Kisame under control. "Kisame, Please, calm yourself." Itachi said at last. Kisame sighed and slumped slightly, trying to keep his emotions under control. After a moment, Kisame just sat down and gave Itachi a tired look. It must have worn him out trying to get himself under control.

Itachi smiled lightly at him, his eyes back into his black orbs. Kisame glared as Itachi sighed. "Kisame, were not doing anything to her. Even if she was our prisoner," He smiled. "I wouldn't let anything happen to her."

Sakura's eyes widened, and her mouth opened in a gasp. Were not doing anything to her…Even if she was our prisoner, I wouldn't let anything happen to her. Sakura felt her legs start to tremble under her, and she fell to her knees with a sharp 'thud'. Itachi spun around quickly; worry flashing deeply in his eyes. Kisame, raised his head to look at her trembling form, but did nothing to help, unlike his comrade.

Itachi rushed over to her and took her head in his hands. When he did, his hands were covered with her sweat. He narrowed his eyes and laid the back of his hand on her forehead, her eyes closing from his cool hands. She was running a fever, a big one. But she was shivering. He turned to Kisame and held out his hand to him. "Kisame, give me your cloak." He told him.

Kisame glowered. "Why? To keep your precious girl warm? Really, Itachi, don't you.."

"Just give me the damn thing!" Itachi yelled.

Kisame sighed deeply and took off his cloak to hand to Itachi. He took it and laid it next to the fire on the cold floors. Then he walked back over to Sakura. "I-itachi…" She whispered as she stared at him, her eyes brimming with tears. Itachi just nodded his head and picked her up bridal style. Sakura clutched to his chest, and Itachi could feel her tears on his arms. He laid her down on Kisame's cloak and laid his on top of her, trying to keep her warm.

He sat down next to her and felt her cheek. It seemed like she had a cold, but it hit only in a matter of seconds. He rattled his brain for the answer, his eyes scanning her pale face and her thin arms. He ran over everything in his mind, but nothing came up. Nothing made since to him.

"Itachi, I'm hungry…" Kisame complained. Itachi sighed; he had figured it out. Shock. Sakura was in shock. "Itachi! Im hungry!" He yelled, emphasizing parts of his words. Itachi ignored him. He kept staring at Sakura, a strange feeling erupting in side his chest.

"ITA…"

"Shut the hell up Kisame!" Itachi turned to his comrade and yelled. His face was contorted with frustration.

"But im hungry…" Kisame whispered again, pouting in his corner.

Itachi sighed and walked over to Kisame, getting something out of his pocket. "Here. Go into the nearby town and get Sakura something to eat. She'll need to eat when she wakes up." He told him, placing some money in Kisame's hand, and looking back to Sakura's exhausted sleeping form. She had just passed out when Itachi had covered her up. He turned back to an angry Kisame. "What?" He asked.

"What about me?"

"Damn it Kisame!" Itachi yelled and shoved him out the cave entrance. "Good riddance." He whispered when he was out of eye sight. He turned back to Sakura and walked over to sit by her again.

"Sakura…" He whispered, moving some hair from her face. She rolled over in her sleep, her hand landing on his knee. He grasped her hand in his and rubbed her fair skin over his cheek. Opening his eyes, he said, "…My beautiful Cherry Blossom, you will understand it all very soon…"

YAY! ((clapping in background)) I'm so loved! ((tear of youth)) Ok, some of the dialogue is pretty corny, but I did this as fast as I could, so…yea…Chappy 4 up next, with Flash backs!

Thank you to: Wilber Pan's 'Bu De Bu Ai' and Linkin Park, for curing my writers block. (If you haven't heard them, you should look them up.) And one more to Kinomi-chan who gave Kisame his awesome nick name, Tuna-chan! Haha, thanks!

If you have any questions, feel free to send them my way, thanks!

Thank you all for reading! Please review! Constructive criticism welcomed!