"Aw, haven't you missed us?" the leader smirked.
He had black long hair with yellow eyes with slits. His face was pasty white, and he had a snake tattoo up his neck.
"Yeah, right." Sakura snarled. "I'd rather claw my brain out, than think 'bout ya'll."
The Preps looked at the intruding gang. As a big man with orange hair threateningly stepped towards them, the guys got in front of the girls.
"Get outta here Orochimaru." Ryuu said calmly, though his eyes were narrowed through slits. "You know this ain't your territory."
"See, here's the thing…" the man, now named Orochimaru smirked. "We want your territory. And you're going to give it to us."
Sakura let out a laugh. "Like hell." She looked towards the Preps. "You guys better get outta here. Things might turn a bit ugly." They shook their heads. Sasuke stepped forward.
"Whoever these creeps are…I don't like them." He stated. A girl with messed up red hair giggled and looked at him under her eyelashes.
"You're funny. Of course you like us, we're amazing." She giggled flirtatiously again. "And strong."
Sasuke looked at her, then backed away slightly, a disgusted look on his face. Sakura took a couple steps forward so she was only a couple inches from Orochimaru's face.
"Fuck off, dickface. Konoha is ours, and we'll put up a fight for it. Now get you and your rat friends, out of here." She growled threateningly. Her accent disappeared, and it actually made her sound more tough.
The orange-headed guy stepped forward and swung at her. Kiba noticed the movement, and ran in and grabbed his fist and held tight. The red headed girl made a movement, and then Chouji had her in a bear hug. This happened in less than 30 seconds, and Orochimaru and Sakura were still staring at each other, neither backing down.
"Get out of here." Sakura said slowly, enunciating each word. "This is our place."
The black haired man laughed, but it was a cold and cruel sound. "As you wish…cherry blossom. Come along now Karin, Juugo." The orange haired guy, now named Juugo, yanked his fist out of Kiba's hand. Kiba grinned at him. The girl, Karin, fell as she struggled to get out of Chouji's grip when he suddenly let go. As they walked away, Orochimaru lifted his hand and gave them the bird.
"…" Sakura was quiet as she watched them closely as they left. When they were out of sight, she turned as Neji came up to her.
"Sakura-san. We got off on the wrong foot. I was wondering if you would like us better, if a few of us joined your…gang, and the others stayed out of your business." He said politely. Sakura turned to look at him with an incredulous look on her face.
"What'dya mean…'stay out of my business.' How will the do that? They're your friends." She said.
"Well, more along the lines of that some of our more…annoying friends will stay to one side of Konoha. Like another branch of your gang…to possibly help." He said, pausing as he thought over his words. "Would that be acceptable?"
Sakura thought. "Kiba, Lee, Choji, Shino, and Ryuu get over here!" She yelled. They jogged over, ignoring Neji. "Did you hear what Neji-san said?"
"Yeah." Kiba stated. "I think it's a good idea."
"…It might be a good idea." Shino said, very quiet.
"Yeah, sounds pretty chill." Ryuu grinned.
"Yosh! It's a youthful idea!" Lee exclaimed.
"Sure. I just want food to seal the deal." Choji grumbled, his stomach letting out a growl. "And soon." Sakura looked at them for a second, then peered over Neji's shoulder at his friends.
Sasuke, Naruto, and Deidara were arguing about ramen. Itachi was trying to avoid Ino, and Shikamaru, Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari were in a heated debate about shogi. Kisame, Sasori, Hinata, and Tenten were all just watching calmly. Sakura looked at them thoughtfully. Then she grinned.
"Sounds mighty fine."