Sasuke
"You're lying. Orochimaru knows full well I'm capable.".
"What on earth have I to gain by lying?" The young male smirked rather noticeably. That was the second time someone had used something against him that he had said a long while ago.
The raven's voice and even posture was taunting. Everything about him just radiated amusement and the fact that he was gloating pretty hardcore. Uchiha Sasuke was soon backed into the sharp wall behind him. One hand was used to shove him against it harder and keep him pinned there while the other was used to put a chakra blade to his exposed neck.
"If you were more than capable, he wouldn't have allowed me to take her off of your hands.." That wasn't entirely true. Sasuke was just toying with Kabuto's head because he got such a great amusement out of it.
"You wont be taking her. I'll kill you before that happens. She's mine. Do you understand me? She's mine and she will never be yours! You had your chance a long time ago. All the trouble we went through, taking you from Konaha. It wasn't worth it. He could have had my body, you know. But no, he wanted yours. Your eyes are so special, aren't they? Without them, you'd be nothing. The one good thing about bringing you here is that you didn't get your filthy hands on her and now she's mine and you never will!"
And that was when Sasuke noticed something. A very wicked grin outlined his features and he started laughing, an evil twinge to the amusement managed to sneak in.
"This is just priceless. Suddenly caring about Sakura chan, are we? There are two things that makes your statement untrue. They are that you would never be able to kill me, even in your wildest imagination, and that Sakura chan has been trying to get with me since we were kids...She'd very easily choose me over you.." And even if she doesn't, it doesn't matter. I still win. "Go ahead and try to kill me if you'd like, demo, I'll be getting to Sakura chan whether you like it or not."
The sharingan was soon apparent in the young man's eyes and he couldn't suppress a bit more laughter.
"You spoke of my eyes being special. They must be if everyone wants them...And you almost sound jealous that Orochimaru wants my body instead of yours. Maybe because he knows mine is more capable..."
The taunting did stop for just a small second and the Uchiha became very serious.
"You have three seconds to move before I cut you down myself...".
[ When I say that I was amused by Kabuto san's sudden outburst of sorts, let me be clear on the fact that that is a severe understatement. It took everything in me to contain my laughter, and even then, I ultimately failed. So precious. Kabuto san was protecting Sakura chan like she was important to him. Priceless. Wait till Orochimaru saw this. I was going to enjoy it oh oh so much when the snake sanin told his right hand man that he had to kill the young kunoichi. Wouldn't that be fun? As I had said before, Checkmate.. ].
Sakura.[I watched with widened emerald orbs as Kabuto pinned Sasuke kun up against the wall. There was a crack in the door that I could see through, and I heard noises. I mean, what did you expect me to do, sit there and wonder what was going on? Nope. I watched all of it. I heard Kabuto's words and they surprised and confused me. I didn't know whether or not to think he was still just toying with my head or if he actually did somehow care about me. At the time, I managed to push that ridiculous thought away, well, at least at the time I thought it ridiculous. I have to admit, watching Kabuto get so angry was something I thought I'd never see. All I could think as I stared with my jaw dropping to the floor was that I did not want to go with Sasuke kun and that I could have escaped had the door been unlocked... ].
Shimata! If he'd just been not in his right mind long enough to leave the door unlocked, I could so be out of here by now! Both of them are plenty distracted and far too concerned with kicking the other one's ass! Shanarou! The pink haired kunoichi narrowed her angry emerald hues as she continued to watch the boys go at each other. Sasuke was doing mental blows while Kabuto seemed to be content with threatening him. The sharingan was something she was worried about, but Sakura ignored it and focused on trying to bust the door down. This. Officially. Sucks. It's so perfect! I planned on pitting them against each other like this, but not when the damn door was locked! Ugh! My plan is ruined....
The angry young woman sat back and let out a deep sigh. She thought of yelling at them both, but that would do her no good. Mumbling to herself, she mentally moved a few more chess pieces and went back to the drawing boards of her mind. She had to think of something fast.. If Sasuke managed to get to that door, she was so doomed.
Naruto.The older male stepped back as he noticed that Itachi really did want to speak with Naruto. He didn't know what it was about, but figured if he were going to attack, he would have already. Kakashi kept close, but allowed the young blond to emerge from the bushes, which he did very shortly after receiving an approving nod. "Why are you searching for Orochimaru? Is this about Sasuke?" Itachi was very much to the point. Clearly, he was thinking that Naruto was after his younger brother in an attempt to bring him home to Konoha. To be fair, that was normally why Naruto went anywhere near Orochimaru's lair, but this time, it was different.
"Yes and no..." he explained, clearing his throat and looking rather worried. "I do want to get Sasuke teme back, demo, Sakura chan is in danger. Orochimaru said if I didn't come alone to get her, she'd be killed.".
"Which is very obviously a trap.." Kakashi cut in, letting out a small sigh. "Demo, that's why I'm here. I want to make sure that Naruto stays safe.." What is he doing..? It's a bit curious that he doesn't want to fight...Isn't he supposed to be after Naruto..? I'd better stay close, regardless of what his actions tell me.
Naruto nodded in response to Kakashi's statement. "Yeah, so, this time, it's just to get Sakura chan...Demo, if I manage to see Sasuke teme, I'll bring him back as well." The young man grinned childishly and rubbed the back of his head, staring up at the older Uchiha noticing the resemblance. "Demo, why did you want to know about Orochimaru..?".
Kabuto
"What on earth have I to gain by lying?"
Kabuto's eyes narrowed even more, his iron grip tightening further. The Uchiha thought he was so clever, using his own words against him. The smirk on Sasuke's face continued to grow as he realized the affect gloating had on him. Now annoyed and furious, he pushed him against the wall harder, willing every bone in the boy's body to snap. Of course, it wasn't meant to be. He listened, internally draining the crimson blood from his body, as his abilities were insulted.
The more Kabuto spoke, the more enjoyment emerged from the Uchiha's face. His eyes sparkled with devilish amusement and he laughed as if this was one of the funniest things he had ever seen. This got on Kabuto's nerves more than anything else..except the words that spilled out from his mouth next.
"This is just priceless. Suddenly caring about Sakura chan, are we? There are two things that makes your statement untrue. They are that you would never be able to kill me, even in your wildest imagination, and that Sakura chan has been trying to get with me since we were kids...She'd very easily choose me over you.."
"You want her, just like I do. Don't accuse me of caring. They're two very different things, and perhaps if you knew how to use that half empty brain of yours you would realize that." he hissed, so tempted to kill him right where he stood. "I could kill you right now. I should kill you right now. Perhaps I will."
He said nothing about his second statement. He had already known her feelings towards him, but they seemed to be in the past now. Not that it concerned him, of course. He couldn't care less if she wanted to be with him or not, because what she wanted didn't matter to him. However, he still held on to the small hope that she wouldn't choose the impolite, ignorant, vengeful brat over him. It wasn't as if she would have the chance to choose, though.
He was persuaded further to try and kill Sasuke and told that Sakura would be taken from him no matter what, when the dark eyes transformed into the bright red of the sharingan. He dared to laugh some more, obviously failing in trying to hide it. Kabuto didn't like to be laughed at, especially by someone like him. But at the suggestion of him being pathetic enough to feel jealous, it was his turn to chuckle.
"You think I could possibly be jealous of you? No. I simply disagree with Orochimaru's decision. There are other ways of gaining power without dealing with someone like you."
The taunting was over for now. Things became a bit more serious, and the killing intent radiated off of both of them. Sadly, he couldn't kill Sasuke. He didn't mean that his strength was lacking, although facing the sharingan would be tough, but that Orochimaru would be very displeased. Although I am displeased with you, Orochimaru.
"You have three seconds to move before I cut you down myself...". The Uchiha threatened darkly.
Oh, he would move. But he wouldn't be moving out of the way. Using his hand that wasn't restraining the boy, he swung back and attempted to punch him right in the face, willing it to be deformed, broken, and mashed on the wall like a dumpling. He then jumped back, his body slamming against the door and unknowningly hitting the girl on the other side and blocking her view. Whether his fist made contact or not didn't really matter to him, because it was more than just an attack. It was him saying 'I'm not backing down'. He pulled a kunai out to defend himself, clenching his teeth in anger. This wasn't going to end any time soon. Or at least, that was what he thought. He was fully prepared to fight until they were both bloody, until a tall figure appeared. That tall figure was laughing evilly, and he recognized the voice instantly. His grip on the weapon tightened in anger, because this was one of the worst possible times for him to come.
Orochimaru
"Heh heh heh.. I had a feeling you would be unhappy, Kabuto, but I never expected this. Fighting over a toy? How childish.." he stated, remembering Sasuke's words earlier about how he was too 'soft'. "At least this toy is useful. As I'm sure Sasuke mentioned, I told him to take her for awhile. You could use the break, hm?"
He was surprised to see that Kabuto had gone so far as to take a fighting stance. His right hand man was planning on attacking that future beautiful body of his. With the beautiful sharingan. He curiously watched him, expecting an answer, but got none. Orochimaru wasn't a patient man. He couldn't read thoughts, but he took his lack of action as a hesitation.
"I need you for other things, Kabuto."
He still looked prepared to fight, and disrespectfully did not turn to meet the serpents eyes. How very unlike him..
"I am fully capable of handling the girl." he said finally, but Orochimaru was displeased by his response.
"Are you defying me?"
For a moment, he seemed to be searching for an answer, but that moment soon passed and he finally responded "No, of course not Orochimaru sama."
He smirked. "Good. Now come with me."
He felt a moments hesitation once more. He was about to snap, when he finally did speak. Not that he particularly liked what he said.
Kabuto
This was bad, but not just because Sasuke was getting his way. There was something else, something that was worse. "I have some unfinished business with the kunoichi. I apologize, orochimaru sama, but Sasuke had rudely interrupted and I had acted rashly. He can have her, however there's something I'd like to do first. May I meet up with you later?" He asked politely. If he was denied, he may be in huge trouble later.
Kabuto watched as the man considered his words, and surprisingly he started to laugh. It wasn't humorous. "You're becoming brave, Kabuto. But go ahead. I don't particularly care either way." he replied, turning to walk away.
When Orochimaru was gone, he turned to the door and completely ignored Sasukes presence as he unlocked the door and walk in. He stared at her for several seconds in silence, before speaking. His voice was quiet.
"Where is the book? If you don't hand it to me, I will have to tear this place apart. Because if its in here, Sasuke will likely find it You may not believe me, but that is one of the last things you want. There are classified things in there, even to him. Especially to him. So I will ask you nicely once more. Where is it?"
A conflicted look appeared in his eyes. He should be hiding it, in fact he should pretend like he was nothing but pleased with this course of action. He shouldn't care. Like Orochimaru said, so much fuss over a toy. But she was his toy. He wanted her, and he didn't want anyone else to have her. The thought of him touching her, hurting her..and whatever else he would do..disgusted him. But why? Why did this possession have a hold over him that none of the others ever did? He let out a very small sigh, lifting her chin up firmly so she couldn't look away. "He wont have you for long. You're mine, don't forget that."
Itachi
"I do want to get Sasuke teme back, demo, Sakura chan is in danger. Orochimaru said if I didn't come alone to get her, she'd be killed."
Ah. This made sense. It seemed he was correct in thinking this had little to do with Sasuke. Orochimaru had stolen his brother and naruto's childhood friend in order to lure the nine tails, and eventually akatsuki, right to his hideout. But now..what was his course of action? He could avoid the whole situation, however there was no good way to explain this to Kisame. He had tried very hard the past few years to not tell his partner too much, despite trusting him more than anyone else. If Kisame knew with certainty that he had come into contact with the nine tails and had not fought, word could easily return to Leader whether his friend wanted it to or not.
It seemed I have no choice but to knowingly fall into this trap. I suppose at the very least, it will fuel Sasuke's purpose.. he thought, not allowing emotion to appear, even in his thoughts.
""Demo, why did you want to know about Orochimaru..?" Naruto questioned him.
It was better that Naruto be left in the dark. He turned around, ready to return to his partner. "I am certain you will do your best, Naruto." he assured, moving up to full speed in the blink of an eye as he took off.