So, welcome once more readers! Wow…chapter eight already? Who would've thought?

Dei: I did un!

Saso: Rhetorical question Dei.

Dei: So? I still answered un!

Heh. Danna, would you please?

Saso: Kari doesn't own Naruto or anything else previously owned.

Thankies!

Chapter 8: The world of Hell

Sasori listened as Deidara spoke to the councilmen. They had been in the mansion for almost two weeks already, and Deidara thought it would be a good idea to show Sasori what was OUTSIDE the walls for a change. That and Sasori was getting restless. He had been kept inside for way too long. He needed time away from this place.

"You swear you will not leave his side the entire time Deidara?" asked the head councilman. "No shit un. I haven't been his guardian for sixteen years for nothing gentlemen." Replied the blonde wolf. The only thing keeping them from sprinting out the door was the fact that the councilmen didn't think it was safe. Sasori had also ordered Deidara to convince them. Deidara was a little worried too, but he listened to Sasori. Ok, he didn't really have to order him. Just ask as he always did. Deidara had always done what Sasori wanted. No matter how against it he was.

"Fine. But if anything happens to him, it'll be YOUR head." Said the councilmen at last. Sasori cheered, happy of finally achieved freedom. Deidara nodded and turned back to Sasori. "Come on un." He said with the smile that Sasori loved.

As they headed to the front gates, Tobi and Itachi came up to them. "Where are we headed Deidara-sempai?" asked the youngest of the group. "to show Sasori-no-danna around the underworld. He wants fresh air un." "Yay! We get to leave for a bit!" cheered Tobi. Sasori wasn't the only one that hated being cooped up like this. His friends hated it just as much as he did. Especially Deidara. It was a known fact that wolf demons hated being held up in one place without being able to come and go as they pleased.

Of course, no way in hell was Deidara ever going to leave Sasori's side. Not unless Sasori ordered him away. There was a reason for it, but only Lucifer and the councilmen know it. Not even Deidara himself knew why he was so protective towards Sasori. Though Tobi and even Itachi were curious about it. Yeah Tobi waned to protect his friends, but like most guardians, the boy wasn't always on the alert. Deidara had never let Sasori once get hurt. Sasori had never been in harm's way before Lucifer had been killed.

Deidara was a prodigy in the Training Zone, Tobi knew this fact. He also knew that Deidara's parents had given him to Lucifer's lab once he was born. He was curious as to why. Maybe the councilmen knew? He made a mental note to ask them later.

As the group walked through the gates and out into the city, Sasori took notice that the underworld was like a gothic version of New York. Or Tokyo. A big city basically all black and gothic. He saw different types of creatures working. A warlock was trying to sell a demon some kid of potion, the man looking as if her were under the warlock's spell.

Down the street, a werewolf was selling protection against anything silver. She glared at Deidara, the blonde glared back. "Werewolves are better puppy!" she growled at him. Deidara laughed, "Well, at least I'm not afraid of a cane with a silver handle! I can also go wolf WHENEVER I want un! Don't gotta be at the mercy of the moon! So check and mate." Sasori raised a brow as Tobi laughed, "The never ending argument between the wolf kind. Sasori chuckled at the smug look Deidara gave the girl before turning down the street and entering what looked like a coffee shop. The girl at the counter had the wings of a hawk and talons. Her long brown hair was held up in a messy bun. Her eyes were a glowing bright yellow.

"Welcome Deidara! What can I get you and the customers you have brought me?" she asked with a smile. Sasori frowned as the girl leaned over the counter to kiss Deidara on the cheek. "The usual for me un. Get my redheaded friend a number five with a pinch of vanilla in it." "Oh, you seem to know him so well." Stated the girl. Sasori glared. Of course Deidara knew what he liked. They'd only been friends for eleven years! "Un, he's a special friend." She smiled at Sasori, "That's nice. It's good to see that you keep excelling in your life Deidei."

Sasori put on a fake smile, but wanted to glare daggers at this girl. Who was she? Why did she seem so familiar with Deidara? Sasori had never seen her before, it bothered him. "Thanks Cassie. I see the shop is doing well too." Cassie nodded, "Business is booming. So..." her voice dropped to a whisper, "They say you brought the prince to the Underworld. Did you?" Deidara looked her in the eyes. It was silent as he thought it over.

"Sorry Cassie, but you know I don't speak of my job to just anyone un." He said, looking away from her. Cassie looked surprised, "But Dei! We were in the Training Zone together!" Deidara shook his head, "My loyalty to Lucifer and the Prince is above that. I'm sure you understand un." Cassie got a disappointed look. Sasori saw a shadow move in the corner of his eye. He put a hand on the handle of a sword he had found in his room. The shadow moved closer and Sasori sliced at it quickly.

Deidara was behind the woman as she stepped back. "Heh, she may understand, but I don't. Hello, Deidara, Prince Sasori."

That one statement got the whole shop to look at the small group. Sasori saw Deidara and the other two tense as people began to get to their feet. They surrounded the four. "Konan." Stated Itachi, "What brings you here?" the woman, Konan, smirked, "She serves a nice cup of tea. Plus, Pein knew you'd come here. This is the place you three always come to when in Hell." Deidara was looking around, trying to find a way out. Tobi had his crossbow out and was aiming it frantically, making sure no one was coming near.

Sasori looked up and saw a vent. He nudged Deidara and the blonde glanced quickly, automatically thinking the same thing as Sasori. "Well Cassie, sister dear, it was nice seeing you un. It's a shame but," A small clay bird appeared in Deidara's hand, "something's come up." He threw the bird to the ground and smoke filled the shop…

~Outside~

"Nice save Sasori-no-danna un." Said Deidara as the four walked down the street. Sasori smirked. He was glad he wasn't just dead weight anymore. His thoughts went back to the shop. "Hey Dei?" the blonde turned to him, "Yeah?" "That girl…Cassie…who is she?" Deidara looked up at the sky, "She was at the Training Zone when I was there. I didn't know her that well until I started going to the coffee shop un. Why?"

"No reason…she just seemed to be really friendly to you." Replied the redhead. Deidara turned to him, confused. "I mean, I never…you just…never mind." Deidara stopped walking. "Tobi, Itachi, go on ahead un. We'll catch up." Sasori looked at the blonde in puzzlement. Tobi nodded, "All right Deidara-sempai!" he said as he grabbed Itachi's arm and pulled the Weasel (Who didn't wanna leave the two alone and was protesting) away.

"What's wrong Sasori-no-danna?" asked Deidara. "What do you mean?" Sasori asked. He averted his gaze from the blonde, looking at a shop window instead. "Something's bothering you un. And don't lie; I think I've known you long enough to know when you're frustrated." Sasori stayed quiet. He thought of when he had gotten Deidara back from Hades. He had been so worried about him. He didn't know how to tell Deidara how he felt.

"Come on Sasori. Who better to tell then me un?" Sasori looked at the blonde's reflection. Deidara didn't use the title. He only did that when he wanted to talk to Sasori like normal people. Maybe…he should tell him…

Deidara looked up at the sky again. Why wasn't Sasori saying anything? He always told him things. Deidara wondered if maybe he'd done something to upset Sasori. He didn't like it that Sasori wasn't tell him something. Sasori turned to him, "Dei?" "Yeah?" "Can you train me?" "Don't have to. Lucifer did. He went into your dreams to train you. That's why you are able to use your powers before Friday un." "My dreams?" "Yup. It's a form of training that allows the person to gain physical strength through mental stimulation. A process that the guys at Lucifer's lab created to be able to train children un."

Sasori nodded in understanding. Could the voice in his head be Lucifer? He looked at Deidara as another thought came to him. My loyalty to Lucifer and the Prince is above everything else. "Dei…how far would you go to-"

A gunshot rang through the air. Sasori felt himself falling…

(A/n) What do you think happened? XD I know, I'm evil.

Dei: STAR POWER UN!
Saso: NO! YOU CANNOT BEAT ME IN GUITAR HERO!

I'll tell you who wins next chap. XD R&R. Flames to be used on anything that is annoying to me!

LOL! I just thought of a video I saw on Youtube! Akatsuki Unlimited!

Dei: I am Deidara, I like to think I'm the only SANE one in this group. I enjoy long strolls on the beach, and blowing the fuck out of anything that is annoying to me! And yes, that means there's a bomb under each and every one of your chairs.

XD! Priceless.