NNN: Forgive me. My life has been such a whirlwind that I got to lazy with updating. Hopefully this will make up for it. I wanted to split the chapter so this is only half. On my profile I will write when you should expect the next chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and associated characters.

Dedication: For Marti, who is probably sick of me not updating or betaing.

Sorry Marti.

The Plot Begins: Part 1

Light filtered through striped navy-blue curtains. The sun was high in the sky, given that it was noon, filled the room with it's rays. The walls were a paste white color and were bare of any drawings upon the walls. There was an end table, upon which there was a bouquet of lilies, and a bed near it. The song of birds near the window filled the room. Yet, the room's only occupant wasn't pleased. A young girl sleeping on the bed turned and pulled the covers over her head.

The sun's intrusion didn't help much. Said sleeping girl groaned and mumbled something incoherent while tossing on the metal bed. She opened her eyes and immediately shielded her eyes from the blinding sunlight.

"Nggnh."she mumbled, while sitting up. Stretching her arms while rotating her shoulder blades, she yawned and then sniffed the air. She located the fragrance to be of the bouquet which had not been there before. She frowned while looking at the lilies seeing a manilla envelope on the lilies.

She reached for it. There was no indication of who sent it on the front, but looking at the back she saw a seal that she instantly recognized. The Hokage's seal, so many times she had to stamp it on numerous while Tsunade dealt with her frequent hangovers. Ripping open the envelope, she gazed at the window.'Noon already? Did I oversleep that much?'

The letter read this:

'From the desk of The Godaime Hokage, Tsunade.

Followed by both Tsunade's and Konoha's seal

Dear Sakura,

Up yet, sleepy head? Since I have better things to do than watch you rest, I am currently in my office. When you are up feel free to ask the nurses for anything. They will get you it instantly, as you are, after all, on a first name basis with them. At 3:00 sharp I will come for you to show your guard squad.

Your mentor and friend,

Tsunade

Sakura squinted in confusion as she read the word 'Guard Squad'. She didn't need any one to protect her, she was fine, really! But she hadn't, under the threat of Tsunade's life, told anyone about the little encounter she had with Sasori. In truth, her little session with Sasori confused her.

'Us?' What 'Us' had he spoken of? Was he talking about his little rape of her? That made them 'Us'?

Sakura sighed. He was mad, and soon she and her friends will kill him for this.

'Are you quite sure about that? You thought he was dead, but you were wrong. How do you know that will not happen again?'She heard a voice in her head speak.

'I have absolute faith in my friends. Sasori will be brought down.' Sakura thought back.

'Brought down? He may indeed be defeated, but defeated does not mean the same thing as 'Eliminated' does it?' 'What are you saying? That there is no hope?'

'No, I am just making you realize that there is surely a bigger plot at stake.'

'What?' Sakura thought back. 'Come on, you know it too. There must be plan for all of this.'

Sakura frowned. She hadn't thought about that before.

Of course! There must have been some plot the Leader was planning that needed a baby, and Sasori, that sick bastard, must've volunteered her, completing his duties to Akatsuki and getting his revenge. But what would be so crucial that he would have to rape her?

As Sakura pondered this a growl sounded, startling her, She soon realized this was her stomach.

"Figures that Tsunade-sama would forget about me needing food." she muttered.

Her stomach growled in reply.

(In a forest: Written in present tense and in Sasori's POV)

I stop to check my path: for I am sure that the pair I'm stalking has already noticed my presence.

Not that I was trying to hide in the first place, since I want them alert.

How stupid Deidara has become, laid back when Madara is his partner, carelessly attracting attention to himself when he should be trying to hide himself. I suppose the imbecile can not help it:

His techniques are flashy and therefore, generally eye-catching.

But he has definitely let down his guard since my supposed 'Defeat'. I am surprised Madara hasn't beaten some sense into the pompous head of Deidara's. 'The fool, he, as always, is underestimating his opponent. The work he has put into covering is definitely weak: it would fool a chunnin, not a S-class ninja.'

I avert my gaze to a trap carefully concealed behind a bush. 'So you did learn something from me, Deidara.' I think as I disable it. He is underestimating of which caliber his stalker is. Good, maybe this will bring his ass down to earth. I walk into a small clearing, which I am sure is where Tobi and Deidara are. I can almost hear Deidara groan with impatience; I am wearing cloak to both disguise myself and frustrate him. Glancing in Madara's direction, I meet his eyes for a moment. He, despite his moronic charade, knows who I am. "Deidara, come out of that tree. Your traps are pitiful, as always, and why the hell don't you know how to conceal tracks?" I say.

My spontaneous outburst makes Deidara fall of the tree and hit his head. 'Not good,' I sigh, ' He probably lost a few IQ points in that fall. Not that he has many to spare.'

"Who the hell are you, un!" he yells. Damn that speech impediment of his. And he knows who I am.

"Guess, you have a fifty percent of guessing it right." I answer back. Deidara attacks me. I dodge a small grenade I knew had been there and shoot out my coil from under the cloak. I guide the coil to Deidara's head and slam him into the tree. Madara jumps out of his tree and lands near Deidara.

"Deidara-Senpai, I think that is Sasori-Sama."

"You think?"

And for once, I don't suppress a chuckle.

(Konohagakure no Sato's hospital.)

The blonde woman walked the hosptal. Nurses everywhere flocked to their jobs, looking respective and as if they were actually doing something. A few brave ones kept sneaking glances at her, lest she attack them. She had the aura of someone who might, with her way of thrusting her gigantic chest out and her large brown eyes scrutinizing every movement.

"Good afternoon, Tsunade-Sama." said each one of them say as she walks past.

She acknowledges them with a nod and walks past each of them, making them glance behind her.

Three ANBU walked a feet behind her, each one them alert and ready to attack.

A few doctors gulped. Tsunade walked in to a room where Sakura was sitting, doodling on some paper that had been lying around.

"Shishou!" Sakura yelled. The blonde woman quickly gave her a hug.

Tsunade then motioned for the ANBU to enter the room.

"These are your guards, Sakura. You already know Yamato and Sai, and this is Ichiko." she said.

The third ANBU was medium height, with dark skin and hair. He walked over to her and stuck his hand out. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Sakura-San." he said as Sakura shook his hand.

"We are going to guard you in shifts, me from noon to 8:00 PM, Ichiko from 8:00PM to 4:00AM, and Yamato from 4:00AM to noon." Sai said.

Sakura smiled but then got up to talk to Tsunade, who was frowning. "Is something the matter Sakura?"she asked. "Tsunade-Shishou, why do I have to stay here? And be guarded? Don't you think I can defend myself?" Sakura whined.

"Of course I do, Sakura, but I want to make sure you will not be harmed through out your... pregnancy." Tsunade said, while putting a hand on Sakura's left shoulder. Sakura's downcast eyes seethed for a moment, while Sai walked over.

"Hokage-sama, it is my turn to look after Sakura-chan." he said. Sakura looked up at him, astounded that his normal fake smile was not in place.

Tsunade let go of Sakura's shoulder and said, "Yes, it is, Sai.", while flicking her wrist to tell the other ANBU to follow her.

"Oh, one more thing Sakura. The council wants to see you." Tsunade said as headed out.

Sakura groaned.

"Great, they probably think I'm some sort of whore." she muttered as Sai chuckled.

"Nah, you're to ugly for that." he said. Sai's face met the wall.

Outskirts of Konoha:

Ichiko felt a wave of nausea as his master came near.

"Danna, the Hokage has assigned me to guard the girl, along with of the girl's ANBU acquaintances. I have the shift from 8:00 in the evening to 4:00 in the morning." he said.

The cloaked figure smiled, "Excellent, the night shift.", while flexing his fingers.

Preview for the next chapter:

This time Sasuke does learn of Sakura 's rape, and the Akatsukis' plot begins to take shape. Meanwhile the council accuses Sakura and it's a battle between Sannin and puppet as Sasori and Tsunade face off!