Sasuke's POV

We were heading towards Orochimaru's Northern Hideout to get Jugo. We would later get Karin from the Southern Hideout. We were stopping at a village near Orochimaru's hideout. I looked up towards the sky. I miss having you in my arms, Miki. We were now at the hotel.

We weren't that far from the hideout, but I thought we could use the rest because we might have to fight to get Jugo out. We had checked-in to one of the hotels. After we did, I went to walk around the village. "HEY NARUTO!" A voice yelled. I stopped in my tracks. I recognized the voice and I was afraid that it was her.

I turn to look at where the yelling was coming from and I saw her. A girl with red hair and blue eyes. They didn't notice me yet, so I was going to follow them. I was wondering what they were doing in this village. I eavesdropped into their conversation.

"Are you sure you are all right to go find Orochimaru's hideout? It might not be here, we only got a small amount of information about it." Naruto said. "I'm fine. Plus it's not that bad." Miki said. What does she mean, it's not that bad? I continued to follow them, listening to their conversation now and then.

I was actually pretty happy that I was able to see her. She was more beautiful. I didn't get a good look at her when I met her. I guess you could say she look like a full grown women. She didn't look like a teenager. I stopped my think when Miki looked towards me. Did she see me or notice me? I hope not. I don't want to get caught. That's when she turned back.

She was walking and she tripped over a small pebble. She nearly fell and so did my heart. I was going to run to help her but I urged myself to not. Naruto was able to catch her before she fell. "Miki, you should me more careful you can't see anymore." Naruto said. "I'm okay. I'm getting use to not using my eyesight." She said.

She can't see? What is Naruto talking about? Miki is not blind... Is she? "Naruto. I'm okay." Miki said with a smile.

First, I learn that Naruto loses control and injuries her. Later, she gets Orochimaru's curse mark. Wait... the curse mark. I don't see it on her neck. I looked at her neck and I didn't see the usual mark that looked like mine. That's when I saw it.

Her mark had changed.

"HEY SASUKE!" Suigetsu yelled. Kuso.

Miki's POV

I was walking in the village where we had information about Orochimaru's hideout being close to this village. Team Kakashi and I were just walking and talking about some stuff, but then I tripped. I was waiting for the impact when I was about to fall, but then I felt arms around me. "Miki, you should me more careful since you can't see anymore." Naruto said.

"Naruto. I'm okay. I'm getting used to not using my eyesight. ." I said with a smile. Naruto helped me get back up. I felt a familiar chakra flare up. It's probably just my imagination. I ignored my instincts, but I knew it was true when someone called his name.

"HEY SASUKE!" I heard someone say. I turned around to hear where the voice was coming from. I felt a movement from the familiar chakra signature. It really is him. "What's wrong Miki?" Naruto asked. "Nothing. Is it okay if I go walk by myself?" I said. "ONLY if you don't trip again." Kakashi said. I slightly chuckled. "I won't." I said.

I was walking ahead and it happened.

I TRIPPED over a rock AGAIN. "I told you to be careful." Kakashi said as he was holding my body from hitting the ground. "I guess I'm not that used to it yet, but if I keep getting treated like a princess it won't help me." I said while I slightly pouted. "Alright. Alright. You can go, but if you aren't back at the hotel by sun down, I am going to send one of my ninja hounds to find you and I will never leave you out of my sight again." Kakashi said.

I nodded and I left. I was walking towards a field with flowers. I was surprised that I knew that. I heard footsteps behind me as I stopped. I still had my genjutsu on my eyes so nobody would know I was blind unless I released it.

"No need to hide yourself... Sasuke." I said.

Sasuke's POV

I followed Miki after she left Kakashi and Naruto. She walked into a field of flowers. She stopped and what surprised me the most is what she said.

"No need to hide yourself... Sasuke." She said.

I was shocked. How long did she know that I was following her? I stepped out and went in front of her. I looked into her eyes and it was the same as I last saw her eyes.

"Hi, Miki" I choked out. She slightly flinched. "Sorry if I scared you." I said. "No it's alright. I knew you were in front of me. I didn't think you were that close." She said. I blushed at how close I was to her. I stepped back a little.

Miki's POV

I can feel his eyes on me, but I didn't dare walk away. I was partly on my way to send something to Itachi. I was waiting here for him.

Flashback

I was sitting on my couch when I heard a tapping. What's that? I went towards the noise and I found myself in front of a window. I opened it and stuck my hand out. I felt feathers. A bird? No it's a crow. I can sense Itachi's chakra from the crow.

I tried to find the crow's leg. As soon as I touched it, I felt paper. I took the paper off it's leg. I unwrapped the paper. I activated my Sharingan to read the note.

Hi, Miki. I have a favor to ask. Please go to the Uchiha Compound and get a scroll from my father's room. You will know which one when you see it. Meet me in 3 days time. I will be near the Village of SOund. You may have gotten information that Orochimaru's hideout is near this village.

Thank you,

Itachi

End of Flashback

That's the reason I am on this mission. Kakashi and Naruto doesn't know about it. Itachi' crow had given me a message. He was going to meet me in the woods by the flower field. Sasuke's voice pulled me out of my thoughts.

"What are you doing here?" He asked. I stayed silent until I heard a rustle from the woods. "I have to go." I said and walked towards the woods. I felt someone's hand around my wrist. "Why are you going to the woods?" He asked.

"It's none of your business." I said and got his hand off my wrist. "I'm no longer your girlfriend." I said coldly. I felt a sharp pain in my heart. I missed him, but he no longer loved me.

I walked away from him, leaving Sasuke standing there alone.

Sasuke's POV

Miki had left me. Her words pulled at my heart, it was painful. I still love you, Miki.

I followed her to the woods. Why is she in here for? As I was following her, I felt a familiar chakra. It can't be him?!

I look at Miki and I see him. ITACHI! Why is she meeting him?! I see Miki pull something out. It was a scroll. Isn't that father's?

I watched as they were talking. "Nice to see you again, Miki." Itachi said. Again? What is he talking about? "You too. I got what you wanted. Is this it?" She said and Itachi nodded. Itachi looked at Miki. "Everyone from the Akatsuki misses you, even Hidan." He said.

She smiled at his words. "I miss them too. I miss training with them and training with you." She said. My heart stopped when I heard her say those words. She was training with Akatsuki. Miki, why did you train with them? I saw them hug each other and they said their goodbyes.

"Sasuke. Come out. I know you're there." She said and I walked towards her. I had so many questions for her. "Wh-" I got interrupted. "It's none of your business. You are no longer an ally of Konoha, you have no right to know about this." She said with venom in her voice. She did a hand seal and she disappeared.

Why were you with Itachi? Are you replacing me with him?