Chapter Fourteen
I find myself sighing as I sit down. The bed, one that is nearly as large as my apartment back home, is covered in black silk. The walls are black and the floor is a crimson that reminds me of blood. I'm still confused. The Akatsuki are cursed, into animals at that, but how do they change back? Just thinking about some of the things I have seen is enough to turn my face into a brilliant shade of red.
A knock sounds at the door. I let out a 'come in!' and the door swings open. I then raise my eyes to see Tobi prancing into the room like a small girl in ballet (Sounds like Bal-lay).
"Sakura-chan, Tobi is a good boy!" the masked man says as he sets himself in front of me, which is on the floor.
"Yes, Tobi, I know you are a good boy. What is it?" I reply.
"Leader-sama wants us all in the main room to talk." He replies in a much more serious tone and I stand with a, "I'm not even an Akatsuki member…"
"Actually, you are, un." A voice says from right behind me.
I stop in mid-step.
I slowly turn to look at the blond.
He steps back in surprise.
"I came here under agreement, the order of which you know, and that is the ONLY reason I am here! Don't come near me." I snarl at him and a wave of chakra expands around me before being pulled back within my skin.
I stalk down the hall. The wood floor clacks under my boots. My medic uniform is still a mess, a needing to be cleaned, but I find that I haven't had enough time to clear it.
We enter the main room to see everyone sitting in different chairs. Most are next to their partner. Zetsu stands off to the side on his own for he doesn't have a partner. Deidara and Tobi go and sit next to Sasori.
"Good, you're here." Pein says sternly and I fight the urge to laugh.
I suggest you find someone you know and cover them in pink marker. Draw scales on them. Put them in kiss-me red hair and give them grey eyes. You will then see what I am seeing and you will laugh. Try drawing it!
"Sit, Haruno-san, we have much to discuss." Pein says calmly and I look around for a seat.
Chakra wires wrap around me and I am flung backwards like a rag doll out of nowhere. I land, rather roughly, over Sasori's lap, and Tobi sets his head on my knees. I find myself seething.
"Ahh…alright. Let's start. Do you have any questions?" the leader of Akatsuki asks me and I reply, "Yes, I do. You are cursed into animals, but I can clearly see you as humans with ears and tails, well besides you since you are scaly, but that doesn't count. What causes this?"
"It took a lot of time to study it. We mainly turn into our animal forms when we are low on chakra or when the moon is reaching the full height known as the full moon. We change back at will, we can even stay as wolves if we desire. It seems that the longer we are in our wolf form the harder it is to turn back. The theory behind the curse is still a mystery besides the day we changed." Pein says calmly and I nod my head. At least I know now why and how this all works.
"Okay, so why do you need me?" I ask and he replies, "You are trained by Tsunade. You might know some things on scrolls, curses, and such things. You are also the top medic. Even if we agree to your terms there is still our terms you must agree to."
I find myself shifting in my spot and they all look at me with wary stares. Deidara has his cheek resting against my shoulder and his blond, dog ear, hits me in the face. I sigh and I lean away.
"One, you will not attack us. Two, you will behave. Three, you will heal us. Four, you are to be considered an Akatsuki member as long as you are with us. And Five, you will cook since no one else knows how." Pein says swiftly before I can even answer.
"Oookayyyy…."
Tobi looks up at Sakura. Sasori has his arms around her slim waist and his head is leaning back against the back of the couch. Deidara yawns.
"Do you accept?" Pein asks the pink-haired girl sitting on his companions lap with a smirk.
"Sure, why not. It'll give me something to do." She replies.
"Alright, now to get to the more serious business. Now there is an odder number of us then before. This, by the way, has been resolved. You will work with two of them, three depending if you are with Sasori and his team, on missions. They will test you. They will see if you are as strong as people say you are." Pein says and Sakura shifts with unease.
"Okay, that's a no." she comments and Pein leans in with a, "So we won't have to hold our end of the deal if you say no to that."
Her eyes narrow and then she looks down at Tobi's hidden face. He almost seems asleep since he isn't saying anything. She finally says, "Fine, but don't say I didn't warn you that I am not the easiest person to work with."
"You fuckin didn't." Hidan replies.
"I just did, dumbass." The kunoichi answers.
"So, when is dinner?" Kisame asks out of the blue.
An hour ago was the conference. Now I am in elbow deep supplies of uncooked dough for bread. The entire compound is silent.
I managed to change into a white shirt and black pants, which happen to belong to Deidara. I'm barefoot and humming slightly to myself. I feel like a traitor.
The kitchen door opens and in comes Konan. Her hair is pulled up and I can see a slight change to her scales. They look smoother, paler, and I find myself uncertain.
"Konan?" I ask and she answers, "What is it, Haruno-san?"
"What else is there to the curse?"
"I don't know. We have only seen the reptilian and wolf side. We believe that there may be others. Why?" she replies and I look over at her. A few strands of my pink hair fall in my face as I look into her eyes, which look to be a dark blue at the moment. {Is that correct?}
"It's just that the scales are changing." I answer and she looks at me in surprise.
"How?"
"They are softer, paler. They look more…I don't know…" I pause as I push the word 'feathery' out of my mind. I don't think she wants to hear that.
She frowns, but then she shrugs. She stands next to me and starts to cut the vegetables and fruits with a sharp knife.
"So, who am I going to be partnered with first?" I ask and she answers, "Kakuzu and Hidan."
"Great. I get to play with the cursing priest and the walking zombie." The words out of my mouth before I can say anything about it.
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I have got through another chapter. It's longer then the last one. You may see that I ask some questions along the way, {}, and it is underlined. You may see them. If you can answer then please do. It'll help me a lot. Thanks.