Chapter ten

Self explanatory

Apollo had to practically drag Eden through the forest. They had taken care of all the mission arrangements a few says ago so Orochimaru sent them on their way.

"Come on Eden, quit slacking. We have to get there in two days."

Eden punched his face. "What the hell was that for?!" he freaked as he rubbed his jaw. Eden walked past him. "Don't even ask. You're messing up my already fucked up life." He ran up beside her.

"And what exactly do you mean by that?" he demanded to know.

"I like you Apollo but in the end it leads no where. Your just- oh whats the word? Expendable? No, that's not right. Anyway, besides that. Once Orochimaru feels you are of no further use to him, he'll kill you. I won't let myself care for anyone knowing that. I already made that mistake with Sakura. Emotions just get in the way." She walked ahead again, her face towards the ground. Apollo stopped.

"Why do you love him?" Eden froze,

"What?" Apollo shook his head. "I said why do love him, when he treats you like that? Why do you want his approval so bad?"

Eden turned to him. " I don't know. He's all I had all my life. Orochimaru was there when I needed him and even when I didn't. I want his approval even though I don't see why. He literally has all of me."

Apollo shook his head. "Just run away! Don't let him find you." She scoffed. "Just shut up ok? I don't want to talk about this anymore."

"Don't fight this Eden, it just makes it worse for you." His eyes widened. Eden was in his face in a second.

"I swear to god, you ever, EVER make a comment like that to me again, I will fucking kill you. Kabuto always told me that, I don't know if you've noticed or not, but I'm extremely unstable. Just don't talk."

Apollo brushed past her. "We have to find somewhere to sleep tonite." Eden ignored him.

She dropped her bag and pulled out her sleeping mat.

Apollo sighed and followed her example. "You need medication or pot… or both." He got up and walked towards the woods.

"Where are you going?" He paused. "Taking a walk." And he walked away.

Eden placed her head in her hands. She really cared about him and it hurt to be like this, but she couldn't let herself get too attached. Losing people hurt too much.

Sakura smiled as she watched Naruto ask Hinata out. She forced a laugh down as they both blushed profusely. They hugged and waved as he walked back towards her.

"So Naruto, how did that go?" Naruto smiled sheepishly.

"She said yes."

Sakura patted him on the back. "I'm happy for you, I need to go home. I'll see you tomorrow." She waved as she walked to her house.

She got to her house and was pulling out her key when something in the shadows moved. She jumped when someone touched her shoulders.

"Sasuke! You scared me! Why are you here?" she put the key into the lock and twisted it.

"Just wanted to come and say hi. Figured you might want to hang out." Sakura opened the door.

"Sure, come on in. would you like to eat here tonite?"

He smirked. "Sure, I have nothing better to do." He stepped inside. She closed the door behind him. She didn't know why but something was kinda off about him. She couldn't tell what but she suddenly had the feeling that being around this boy was not a good idea.

Eden began throwing sticks and dry grass at the fire. A sudden pain ripped through her left arm. She hissed and grabbed her shoulder. She whimpered at the pain. Apollo knelt in front of her.

"Whats wrong?" he asked, his voice both caring and professional.

She pulled the shoulder of her shirt down and he winced.

Her mark was glowing red hot. He felt the heat from a distance away. She suddenly screamed as the mark flared. She slumped against him. He shook his head and laid her on her mat. He placed her blanket over her. He sat by the fire and threw some wood on it. They would be in Kanoha tomorrow.

Back with Kabuto and Orochimaru, they were having an interesting assembly with some of the Akatsuki.

"How many of them?" Pein asked.

Orochimaru smirked. "Four, two are already in Kanoha and two are on their way. I suggest you wait at least a week after they get there to make your move."

Sasori spoke out. "And whats so special about this group of kids?"

"Not kids, and at least one of them has been broken in. there is a young girl who hasn't yet been tested."

Kabuto smiled darkly. Apollo would never be able to have her now.

"My cousins, Apollo and Adonis are very skilled. Apollo as a medic and Adonis as an assassin. Eden is very pleasurable person and the blossom is still innocent."

Sasori and Pein pondered a moment.

We'll be sure we don't miss them Orochimaru, just be sure they live up to your tales." They both disappeared in flash.

"Well Kabuto, that went well. Eden will never be able know a free life."

It was getting late and Apollo was about to go to sleep when he noticed Eden tossing and turning. She kept mumbling in her sleep. His heart stopped when he heard what she was saying.

"Please don't! dad, please, just stop. I don't want to!" she choked back tears. He wiped the ones that had fallen. He laid down on his bed and fell asleep.

Sakura was getting ready for bed that night when she felt something odd about the house. She just shrugged it off and slept.

Sasuke watched her from the tree outside her bedroom window. Yes, master Orochimaru chose well for him.

A/N:

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