Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, except those that I made up...They are mine.

Thanks so much for sticking with me. I think that last chapter got the most reviews/adds/fav. Out of all the chapters. That is sooooo cool !! I hope you like this chapter :) Oh and I know I mentioned plan "B", but I had a new idea, that I think you will like better, so now I will introduce Sakura's plan "C". Don't throw anything at me yet ;)

Chapter 11 : Sakura's Choice

Inner Sakura/ thoughts

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Kakashi and Sakura sat in their hotel room packing their things. The air was filled with silent tension.

"But Kakashi..." Sakura began but was cut off by an angry Kakashi.

"Your not doing it and thats final!!" He finished stuffing his things into his pack and threw it across the room.

Sakura's anger was growing. She took in several calming breaths. If she lost her temper now, she would never get him to change his mind. "But why not. I think its the best plan."

" I will never just hand you over to him. Have you forgotten what he tried to do the last time the two of you were alone." He crossed the room and took Sakura into his arms. " I don't even want to think about his hands being on you."

Sakura's anger began to fade. He was so cute when he worried about her. " Think about how scared Kimmi must be. This isn't fair to her. We have to rescue her. She is still our mission."

"I know. And we will, just not that way." He pressed his lips to her forehead

"Trust me. I don't want to be any closer to that creep than I have to." Sakura shuddered at the thought of even having to be in the same country as him. "But if we go with plan ' B ' and just attack his caravan, Kimmi could get hurt. And we risk revealing which village we're from." She let out a deep sigh. "Besides, I want to do this. I need to help this girl."

Kakashi's grip tightened around her tiny frame. He knew she was right. Sakura smiled and looked up at him. "But, I wouldn't mind a chance to kick that jerks ass."

Kakashi let out a deep laugh. "You and me both." He pulled her close to him and kissed her softly on the lips . "So what do you suggest we do?"

Sakura's body trembled at his touch. "Lets go with plan ' C ' " Her voice was shaky.

Kakashi pressed his lips firmly to hers, in a deep, passionate kiss. Sakura's body felt tingly and her head was spinning. Kakashi smiled at the pink haired kinoichi. "Ok then. Lets go make a deal with the devil."

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"Lord Hideo" A young man dressed in plain clothes was loading a carriage. "Everything is ready. We can leave as soon as your wish."

Hideo nodded in acknowledgment. "We will leave in a few minutes. I'm expecting someone."

He looked down at the frightened girl, still wearing her sale kimono. Her face was tear stained and her gaze was focused of the dirty ground. Her small body was trembling.

Hideo reached out and stroked her cheek. "Don't worry my dear. Its not you I want. Your simply bait for a much bigger fish." Kimmi shuddered at his touch. "In fact, I only bought you to get to her."

"Although," He licked his lips. "I really should get my moneys worth, since I did pay so much for you." His hand began to trail down her neck to her collar bone. Suddenly, he stopped. "But alas, our company has arrived."

Kimmi looked up and saw two figures approaching.

Kakashi walked down the street towards Lord Hideo's caravan. Sakura followed several paces behind him, head lowered. She was the perfect picture of an obedient slave. Hideo moved forward to greet them.

"Well, what do we have here." His gaze went right past Kakashi and fell on Sakura. "Have you decided to take me up on that offer."

Kakashi focused to keep his composure. He would like nothing more than to hit that arrogant jerk. " I have."

"Excellent." Hideo's voice was excited, but not surprised. "Although, I do think your getting the better bargain. This beautiful untouched flower" He motioned towards Kimmi. "For already used goods." He winked at Sakura.

Kakashi began to scowl. "No one is forcing this on you. You approached me." He practically snapped at him.

"That is very true." Lord Hideo gave a smile that made Sakura's skin crawl. " And I will happily make the trade."

He raised his hand, and two large men flanked him on either side. "Don't get alarmed." He addressed Kakashi. "They're simply here as witnesses. We wouldn't want anyone shouting about unfair play, now would we."

Kakashi nodded. He couldn't trust himself to speak, and not blow the mission.

"Good then it's settled. That little cherry blossom is all mine." He reached out and grabbed Sakura by the arm, flinging her at his henchmen.

The larger man wearing all black caught her. He picked Sakura up around the waist and put her into the carriage. She flinched at his touch, but didn't resist. "Now you be a good girl and wait for your master." He closed the door and stood guard outside it.

Inside Sakura was fuming.

Just you wait buddy you'll get yours!

Yeah, and my 'master' too!! ...So your not nervous about this?

Nope. This time it's pay back!

Oh...This is going to be fun!!

Hideo pushed Kimmi from behind. The girl stumbled but was caught in Kakashi's waiting arms. He set her down and faced Lord Hideo. "If thats everything, then we will be on our way."

"Yes. I'll be going to. It's a long ride back to the Land of Waves." He stepped into the waiting carriage. "It has been a pleasure doing business with you." He looked out the window and waved to Kakashi, as they pulled out of sight.

Kakashi stood there watching the spot were Sakura had just been. Be safe Sakura. I will come for you.

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Sakura sat on the soft bench seat of the carriage across from Lord Hideo. Her body was trembling from rage, but he mistook it for fear.

"Don't worry my pet. I wont hurt you." He leaned forward and rested his hand on her knee. "I lost my composure that night in the woods. I just can't stand being denied what I want." His hand slowly moved up to her exposed thigh. " And that dance, well you'll have to do that again sometime."

Sakura bit her lip to control the urge to punch him though the carriage. No, she would have her revenge. All in good time. She just had to let her plan unfold. Right now there would be to many possible interferences, she could wait till they were alone.

Her attacker, turned master, relaxed back in his seat and continued to speak. " I want to take my time with you."

Sakura fought back vomit. Yes. I want to take my time with you too!

They traveled in an uncomfortable silence for the next several hours. The sky was growing dark, and Sakura was just about to doze off when the carriage stopped in front of a large house.

A servant opened the carriage door and Lord Hideo stepped out followed reluctantly by Sakura. He turned and motioned to the house. "Welcome to your new home."

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Kakashi sped through the trees with Kimmi holding tightly to his back. He was following the path that the caravan had taken shortly before.

"So the two of you are Shinobi from the Leaf Village. And my father hired you to rescue me. Is that right?" Kimmi continued to question Kakashi.

"Yes, thats correct." Kakashi jumped from branch to branch, desperate to close the gap between him and Sakura.

"So when you were bidding on me that was part of the mission." She wrapped her arms tighter around his neck.

"Yes, it was part of our cover." Kakashi sniffed the air and turned slightly to the left.

"Then why did that pink haired girl, what was her name...oh yeah, Sakura. Why did Sakura trade places with me? Why didn't you guys just beat them up and take me. It seems like it would have been less trouble." Kimmi closed her eyes and rested her head against his shoulder.

Kakashi answered without breaking pace. "Possibly. But, if we had done that we would have revealed that we were Leaf Shinobi. Our interference may have been seen as a disrespect for the lands that support slavery, and that could have caused a war."

Kimmi remained quiet. She was taking in everything that Kakashi had explained to her. She lifted her head from his shoulder. She was curious about something. "Kakashi. May I ask you something?"

"hmmm" he made no other effort to respond.

"You care very deeply for Sakura don't you? And I don't just mean as your comrade...you love her." It was more of a statement than a question.

Kakashi didn't speak, he simply sped up his pace. She knew he would not answer, but he didn't have to. The fact that they were running off to her rescue was proof. She knew what it was like to feel that kind of love. To have someone who would rescue you from any harm.

She closed her eyes and allowed the wind to whip her hair around her face. Kakashi's grip tightened around her, and she soon fell asleep. In the distance Kakashi could sense someone following them.

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Ok, so I know it was a little short, but I thought that was a good place to stop. And I wanted to post while I could. The next chapter will be all about Sakura. I think you will really enjoy it. I know I will. Classes start back on Monday, then I will be doing that and work, so the next update might be slow. I'll just have to see how tired I am after 8 hrs at both places each day. Yikes I know, it sucks right. But hang in there, because the update will come. R&R