Chapter 5

"Guys, what are you doing here?!" Sakura was angry. In fact, she was beyond angry. These four fools were here on a suicide mission. But she did not care for the other two idiots.

"We're saving you, Forehead." Ino was smiling at Sakura but it turned to a frown when the pinky didn't look relieved.

"Let her go and we won't have to fight." Kakashi's tone was serious, but the bags around his eyes showed he was worried the entire time.

"Well, before you rudely interrupted, our blossom was going to tell us whether she wants to join us or not. Why don't we let her choose?" Sasori smirked when he placed an arm around Sakura's waist and Naruto growled.

"SHE'S NOT YOUR BLOSSOM!" Naruto took fighting stance but stopped when Sakura's head dropped and she hissed. Everyone turned to the pinkette whose hair was now covering her face.

"Shut up. Everyone. Now. I've made my decision and I expect you to respect the fact that I've chosen to stay and join the Akatsuki." She lifted her head and her eyes burned with fierceness that shocked almost everyone. But opposite of her the platinum blonde was teary eyed.

"B-but…Sakura-"

"Just get away from me. Let me choose my own life for once. Just go, or else I will fight you." Sakura clenched her glowing green fist. Naruto slammed his fist into the wall and walked away, obviously pissed off.

"I know they're forcing you to choose them, Sakura. I know it…" and with that the crying blonde and the rest of the Konoha ninjas disappeared. However, Orochimaru and Kabuto were just exiting the cell, holding a limp Sasuke.

"Orochimaru put Sasuke down." Itachi was slightly annoyed and was standing with his arms folded over his chest.

"Not without a fight." Orochimaru smiled evilly and Kabuto was first to attack.

Surprisingly, Sakura punched Kabuto with her still glowing fist. Her punch hit his left ribs and she smiled when the satisfying crunch was heard. Kabuto fell to the floor and with a chakra filled foot she kicked his gut. Blood gushed up his mouth to which even Itachi, who along with Sasori was watching, flinched a bit. The angry pinkette was about to hit him in the head when Sasori pulled her away.

"Orochimaru is gone with Sasuke and Kabuto is on the verge of death." Itachi was talking to Pein as he walked into the cell. He shook his head and looked at Sasori. Although Sakura did not understand the meaning of the look, Sasori did.

Sakura looked around and saw that Orochimaru had escaped. But Sasori was pulling her away before she could analyze anything. When they were in the hall, he began to bang his fist on the doors, three times exactly.

Deidara, a fishy man, a man with silver hair combed back, and another man with a mask over his face joined the two in the hallway.

"We have to move to one of the other locations. Pack your things and we will move quickly." Sasori was not worried and in fact was quite calm.

"Who's the bitch?" the silver haired man was rude and curious. Sakura growled slightly and glared at the man.

"Shut up, Hidan. I think she's a new member." The man with a mask had entered his room and came back with only a small bag. The other three had done the same.

"Indeed she is. And we will be moving the hideout in near the Sound Village." Sasori was leading the way out of the hideout."

"The Sound? Really? Is it because of-"the fishy man was cut off by Deidara.

"Shut up, un! Let's keep it a surprise, Kisame."

"My name is Sakura, Haruno Sakura." She gave a small smile despite the knowing that any of these men could harm her. But quickly she reminded herself that she was Tsunade's student. She could heal anyone with one finger and break the Earth with one tap.

"It matches your hair. I'm Kakuzu." His voice was empty and Sakura couldn't tell if he was complimenting her. The pinky just nodded her head and they walked to the hideout.

It was a silent walk between all six of them, but the air around them was filled with life. Sakura hadn't been paying attention to the time when she was in the cell. But now she saw it was night, maybe around ten. The moon was shining and was barely visible because of the tall trees. Birds were sweetly singing and crickets were bursting with life. Soon enough, Sakura began to wander in her own thoughts. But as her mind was too crowded with her decision, she could not focus.

Then it struck her. The familiarity of it was so strong it invaded her thoughts and body. The sweet and yet faint smell of cherry blossoms. When the little pinkette looked around she realized they were at the new hideout. It was pretty obvious because Deidara was performing a blur of hand signs and a doorway appeared. But she was staring at the cherry blossom trees around.

'So ironic…'

No duh…

'Inner? Why've you been so quiet lately!? A lot has happened!'

I've been exploring… Ya know you have a lot of dark secrets you keep from me… And I already know about the Akatsuki and everything. I read your jumbled thoughts…

"You devious ass!" Sakura hadn't realized she shouted the last sentence until all of the men were staring at her. Inner Sakura studied their faces and came to certain conclusions that only made Sakura blush and continue to internally scream.

The blonde is cute. And what's up with the mask on the other guy. Wait… HOLD THE PRESSES! THE REDHEAD IS GOR-

"Don't even finish that sentence!"

"Ay, Bitch. You're fucking talking aloud. And it is DAMN ANNOYING." Hidan smiled as she growled. He walked into the door as the others still stared at her.

'Just go away, Inner. Let me get used to the fact that I'm now part of a group of killer men that can twist my head off at any moment.'

Okay. Have fun with the gorgeous redhead.

And with that Inner Sakura retreated.

Sakura entered behind everyone else. It struck her odd that this base was exactly the same as the old one. She assumed that the Akatsuki didn't appreciate change. But how did they feel about her then?

"Why so worried Pinky? Didn't you enjoy the cherry blossoms, un?" Deidara gave her a smile, but from the mouth of his left hand.

"My name is Sakura."

"I know, un. I just prefer Pinky." His hand smirked at her and she walked away.

She didn't notice she was walking with her head down until she crashed into somebody. Both bodies had fallen to the floor. Emerald orbs looked up apologetically but she was stopped when she saw who the victim of her foolishness was.

"Oh Sakura, I forgot to tell you. You and I will be sharing a room until yours is finished." Sakura's eyes widened as she looked into the brown eyes of Sasori.

A/N Sooo, yup. Yeah. Inner Sakura came late. But it's all in the plan… I think… Anyways! Tell me what you think. I love to hear reviews and will perfect myself until everyone is satisfied. And btw I'm considering doing a Gaasaku High school maybe…. Anyway, I love you guys. Peace out!