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The Prince and The Slave.
Chapter Twenty-Two.
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(General P.O.V.)
Guren had brushed Ten Ten's hair into a bun, piled on top of her head today. A red camellia flower comb held the bun in place. There was a large amount of noise in the courtyard so Guren and Ten Ten ran to have a look. They saw Orochimaru getting down from his horse. Kabuto wasn't far behind. "Ten Ten, go and hide behind the screen." Guren whispered quickly. Ten Ten nodded and ran behind the screen. She'd just hidden herself fully when Orochimaru burst in.
"Guren I want you to prepare my new slave and send her to my bed chambers this evening." Orochimaru hissed. Guren stood firm, not showing any fear.
"Yes Orochimaru-Sama. I'll see to it." Guren stated seriously. Orochimaru left the room, slamming the door shut behind him. Ten Ten came out from her hiding spot once they heard the angry steps of Orochimaru disappearing down the corridor.
"What's going to happen Guren?" Ten Ten asked.
"You'll hide a knife somewhere. Hopefully you can keep him away from you until help arrives." Guren said gently.
"Ibiki?" Ten Ten questioned.
"He told me people should be coming before nightfall. Things will be alright. I promised a long time ago that nothing would happen to you." Guren said gently. Ten Ten nodded and Guren hugged the younger girl tightly. "I promise, it'll all be alright." Guren whispered as she tried to soothe Ten Ten's fears.
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(Neji's P.O.V.)
We arrived in the mid afternoon. Rin, Kakashi and Obito were with me. Also Sasori had come along. He was in charge of us, or so it seemed. Ino had wanted to come, but Pein had not allowed it, saying that Ino needed more training before she was involved with such an infiltration. I had a feeling that it was more to do with Deidara, not wanting his little sister to go on a mission into the Snake's Den, which I could hardly blame him for. I just hoped that nothing bad had happened to Ten Ten while we were making our way here.
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(Ten Ten's P.O.V.)
That evening, Guren led me to Orochimaru's bed chambers. I had hidden a knife in my obi, hoping that he wouldn't notice. Guren led me into the room and then left as Orochimaru ordered her to. I felt fear well up within me, holding my guts in a vice grip, and twisting. But I didn't want to think anything of it. After all, I had a job to do. If I killed Orochimaru then all these people, including Guren, would be free. I stood there in the doorway waiting for Orochimaru to say something. "Sit Fei Lee." He told me. His voice still reminded me of a snake. I did as I was told. I walked over to the two seats, and small table, that Orochimaru had set up, in his bed chambers. I walked slowly and cautiously. I had to think of Neji kissing me to make my cheeks blush bright red. Then again, I had to look shy and sweet otherwise the plan would never work. If I make it out of here, I'd have to remember to thank Neji. I sat carefully, and warily, not sure if I was doing the right things. "Fei Lee, have some tea. You must be thirsty." Orochimaru stated cheerfully, gesturing to the tea that was sat on the small table. I bit my lip and looked down at my feet, looking at him through the top of my eyes.
"I couldn't take your tea, Orochimaru-Sama. I'm just a slave girl." I said. I sounded pathetic, even to my own ears. Orochimaru smirked at me.
"Please, take the tea, my dear. Slaves are treated well on my estate, so long as they behave." Orochimaru told me. I bet he treated them nicely, until he raped them. But I couldn't think about all of that now. I took the cup that was offered to me. As soon as I took a sip, however, I knew something was wrong. I started to feel extremely giddy. My limbs felt very heavy. That was when I looked at Orochimaru's face and saw the evil smile. The one he'd used when he took Guren away. Then I knew I was in trouble.
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(Neji's P.O.V.)
We were ready to go in to the house. I wondered exactly what I was going to find. I prayed it wouldn't be as bad as I was imagining.
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(Ten Ten's P.O.V.)
Orochimaru lifted me from the seat by my hair. I couldn't help but yelp. My movements were too sluggish to stop him from pulling at my hair. I felt myself being thrown onto a soft surface. I cringed inwardly, as I realised that it was a bed that I'd been thrown on to. I tried to find my knife. Now was the perfect time to use it. Orochimaru seemed to beat me to it. He grabbed the knife from my obi. "It seems that we have a few traitors in my midst. Don't worry girl. This won't take long." Orochimaru hissed. He grabbed my wrists, pinning them both above my head. I couldn't struggle, even though I tried to, my attempts were too weak to make a difference. That was when he leaned forward to kiss me. I heard the sound of a knife through flesh and Orochimaru collapsed on top of me. His dead eyes were staring into my own. That was when someone dragged the body to one side. I expected to see Neji, but it was Guren who looked down at me. She pulled me towards her, hugging me tightly, her arms wrapped around me, and I couldn't help being grateful that Guren had come when she did.
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Later that day, after Neji, Ibiki, Rin, Obito, Kakashi and Sasori-San broke in and freed us all, I was still wondering how Guren had managed to sneak in without a sound and kill Orochimaru. I looked at her and hoped for an answer. She looked at me and smiled sadly. Neji was carrying me as we walked back towards our base. "I knew something was wrong when I went to the kitchen and the cooks were snickering. I asked them what was so funny, and they told me that 'Orochimaru-Sama' had ordered his 'special tea' and that you'd go down without a fight. I knew he had to have drugged you. I promised I'd protect you. That's all there is to it." Guren said softly. It was almost as if she read my mind. I nodded weakly and clung to Neji as much as I could. After all, he was my best friend. Next to Guren and the other girls, of course.
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