".....Oh my.."

By the end of my story I was in tears, ashamedly looking away. I don't know what was more wrong: the fact that I talked about this in heaven of all places, or the fact that it was his former wife that I talked to. I looked up apologetically only to see her smile had faded. She folded her arms carefully in her lap, slowly shaking her head. "I am terribly sorry, Kairi-chan.. To think he'd do such things to you, let alone doing such things.. Yet to be honest.."

"I think he did that not of hate nor to test his power on you.. But because he wanted you to hate him."

'Why on earth would that sick bastard want to make me hate him?' I wanted to say, yet I kept my mouth shut. Not only would it be extremely rude, but also because Kabuto-sensei said the same thing the day after it happened as he was healing me and running simple tests.

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(The day after the rape)

"Lord Orochimaru is not the type to just tell someone he loves her, or to have any kind of relationship that is sweet and violence free. That's how I knew he did not love Koneko." Kabuto-sensei stated, then adding, "That, and not once did he ever torture or rape her. All of his other followers he did something with, more so to the ones he cared about.." He blushed slightly and then laughed. "Except his daughter of course. Here, take this. You know how it works, right?" He handed me a pregnancy test, then walking over to his other papers. I stared reluctantly down at it, then using the test. He continued to talk and file through paperwork at I did so.

"I honestly think he wanted this reaction from you, wants you to hate him."

"B-but why..? If I hate him its no benifit to him.."I said, then stopping short. My hand shook as I looked at the Pregnancy test.

Pregnant.

"His wish has been granted then." The first time I ever talked coldly to or about anyone in my life, let alone Orochimaru. I dropped the test, just staring at my hand which was now in a fist. I was only seventeen, and it was not enough that I was raped, no, but he got me pregnant. Kabuto-sensei sensed my hate, my anger and smirked. "I guess I should get your breakfast then, Kairi. I'll be back." He was then out of the room, and I was left alone again.

Again I was alone and heartbroken, as I was many times before.. Only this time I was pregnant. Tears stung my eyes and dripped onto the test which was still in my hand. Throwing it in the trash and getting up as quickly as I could, I managed to put my clothes back on and run as fast as I could through the lair. I needed to escape, more than anything. I would not stay here in his presence, even though I had nowhere else to go. I made a few turns, then stopping. The snake's door was left open, him nowhere in sight. Good.

I gathered up all of my clothes, every last thing that was important to me and looked into the mirror one last time. {This is goodbye now. I'm over this part of my life, over him... } I thought, fixing my hair and my clothes. My hand then wavered by my neck, to where the collar that I had wore all seven years in this place. I slid it off, closing my eyes as I did so and waited for it to hit floor. {It's over.} I thought, waiting... It never hit the ground. I opened my eyes again.. only to regret doing so. He now stood behind me,the door closed, freezing me dead in my tracks.

"Leaving so soon..?"the poison in his words sickened me, and only intensified each time he spoke. "I'm afraid you're not going anywhere, my pet..hmhmhm."

"Yes I am."

"....What was that?"

"...I'm getting as far away as I can from this place..as far away as I can from you." My voice for once sounded strong, although my body was the complete opposite. I turned around to face him, staring coldly into his eyes. Big mistake.

I froze again, his eyes paralyzing me with fear for only a short moment. Something came alive as soon as a hand touched my cheek, however; I backed up into the mirror and swung at his arm."No!You have no right to touch me.."

"And why is that?" his words were sharp now. But mine were sharper.

"I hate you."

At this, he just glared at me, yet keeping his distance. This was the perfect chance to escape, and yet I stood still, not being able to move. He turned to the chamber door, locked it, and made his way over to his desk. "You are staying here." was all he had to say the entire night.

Silence filled the walls of the prison I was kept in, only the occasional shuffling of papers heard for hours on end. There I was, on the edge of the bed as I stared at my only way out, which was locked with the key that was under my captor's control. My collar was once again strapped around my neck, my belongings remaining still on the floor. I was helpless in his hands.

Hugging my knees tightly to my chest, I stared at the door hoping that sooner or later, he would set me free. I was highly doubtful. I glanced at him for a moment.. Really big mistake. Tons of thoughts clouded my mind; Would he ever let me go? What about the baby? Does he know about the child yet? If he kept me here forever, would he dispose of me after the child was born like he disposed of Koneko? Would I even see the next day or would he quickly end my life? My breathing got more intense, the thoughts taking over my actions.. A sharp pain darted through me, as if someone took a kunai to my chest, and my throat closed up, my vision blurring. I heard my heartbeat rapidly increase. {What the heck's happening to me?!} Gasping for air, I tried to look at the snake one last time, to see if he even noticed what was happening. Only then did my vision completely cease, the pain remaining like a thorn in the heart.. All went black.

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"Fortunately it was just a minor anxiety attack. Still, I should run some tests.."

"...Very 's no need to waste time on her then, correct?"

"For you no, my lord." Kabuto had hooked Kairi up to many tubes and wires, as well as an oxygen mask, keeping her in a room only accessible by Orochimaru and himself. After cleaning off her arm, he carefully took an injection needle from a metal tray, found the young girl's vein and took some blood. The girl, as unconscious as she was, barely even stirred at this. He went on with the procedure, getting a somewhat confused look from the man next to him.

"A blood test?" the snake asked, looking from the blood to Kairi.

"...A pregnancy test, my lord."

A long silence filled the room. Kabuto continued the test, having all the machinery needed in that small room. He finally broke the silence only a few minutes later. "Both the baby and her are fine."

"...She's pregnant.." {and I caused her that much pain..} Orochimaru ended up glaring at the redheaded sleeping girl, although it was he whom he was mad at. {She has a right to run away, after what I did... I cannot admit defeat, yet I cannot let her suffer any more..}

"Kabuto-kun." he hissed, his eyes remaining on his sleeping pet. "When she awakens I want you to... 'help her run away'."

"But my lord, if you need Kairi for your plans--"

"I have no need for her anymore. As soon as her eyes flicker open I wish for you to help her run to Konoha. As you reach the gate you may abandon her."

"Lord Orochimaru.."

"Is this clear, Kabuto?"his voice firm, he turned to walked to the door.

"..Very well, I'll dispose of her."

With a signature laugh, Orochimaru opened the door."Excellent." With that, he left the room, never to be seen by Kairi again.