Sakura
Sakura let out a small sigh as she began to try and get up once more. The thing that stopped her was the clicking of the door in front of her. Widened and slightly frightened emerald orbs darted to the doorway, landing on none other than her captor, that arrogant and probably pissed off silver haired boy.
"Kabuto san..." she managed to mumble, anger seeping into her tone as she did so.
Their eyes met and immediately, the young woman wished they hadn't. The deep, almost colorless eyes of Kabuto bored into the lubricant shades of green that belonged to the pink haired kunoichi. It made her sick. She was so very angry. Why am I so mad at him..? she wondered, thinking over her situation very carefully. It was true that she was being held captive, very much so against her will, but her conditions were far better than they could have been. That made her wonder just what was going on once more.
"How are you feeling? I assume your breathing is back to normal, which is the biggest sign of successful recovery in this situation.".
Kabuto's demeanor as well as his words irked the young cherry blossom before him. "However, your bones, specifically your legs, are another story entirely. I'm sure you already know that, though." She didn't quite catch the playful smirk that followed his words, nor did she care to. She was not in the mood to even pretend to be playful. There was too much anger for that. Just what is he getting at..? she thought again, staring right back into his eyes with her own wildly fierce gaze. If her hues had been able to emit a laser beam, the young man before her would be blind.
"I am feeling better, not that it explains why you care...Don't give me that spiel about it being the medic in you, because I'm not buying it...And of course I know that my legs aren't in good shape. If I remember correctly, it was Sasuke kun who broke them...Yes, I believe that was it..." Sakura's words were icy and cruel, a hint of sarcasm laced in at the end. It was better that way.
After all of the hell that she'd been put through before and was sure to be put through while she was here, her remorse was nonexistent. He can get over it...I swear if he starts lecturing me about being ru- Her thoughts were interrupted by something that made her anger multiply tenfold. What did he just say?! The nerve of that four eyed jerk! Kabuto had pushed up his glasses so that, even with the dim light in the room, the glare hid his emotions. However, his anger was apparent and obvious in his tone.
"Do you realize how much trouble you've caused me? Much more than you're worth. Now I'm stuck here.. alone with you. The only benefit is that I no longer have to deal with that arrogant Uchiha. I'm half tempted to drop you off at your pathetic village. I can't have you alive and free though, otherwise Orochimaru sama will be even more unhappy with me than he already is." That's IT! Oh, Sakura was mad. Hell hath no fury like Sakura angry because this boy was about to get his ass handed to him on a silver platter. Swiftly and without thinking, the young woman rose to her feet. It was painful as hell, which was made apparent by the smallest hint of pain that flashed in her eyes for a split second, but she did it nonetheless.
"You arrogant little...You are blaming me for this?! I didn't ask you to kidnap me, four eyes! If I'm not mistaken, you were supposed to kill me, not that I am complaining about being alive, as I rather like living, but that's not the point! You are so wrapped up in yourself and your damn Orochimaru 'sama' that you can honestly just sit there and tell me that this whole mess is my fault! I didn't do any of this, it was all you, so don't you DARE blame me again, or I swear to Kami, the next time I can properly use my chakra, I'll hit you so hard that big head of yours will spin! Maybe it will even knock some of the hot air out of it!".
Growling in sheer rage, Sakura fell back onto the bed behind her, out of breath and still not done. Oh she was mad. Kabuto had made the wrong move by blaming her for this. Her emerald hues closed for a split second before snapping back open and narrowing to an intensity unrivaled by anything.
"If you wanted to drop me off in Konoha, I'd be ecstatic! You still seem to be under some sort of delusion that you own me and that you control everything I do! Well guess what, four eyes, I've said it once and I will say it again. You. Are. Wrong! I don't know why you didn't kill me, nor do I care. The sooner I escape you and go home, the sooner I can forget this ever happened..."
Now a little calmer, the kunoichi took in a deep breath and held her spinning head in her hands. Kami, that was not a good idea... The wall behind her was cold and she shivered slightly from the obvious chill in the air, but it felt good against her sweating body. I really shouldn't lose my temper like that...It was probably just some big amusement for him...and now my legs hurt even worse than before...Kami, I've got to keep my emotions in check...It doesn't matter why he didn't kill me, all that matters is me escaping and kicking his teeth in before I do so....
Sasuke.
I got him..There's no way he survived tha- K-Ke nani?! Sasuke's blood red eyes narrowed in anger as his older brother caught the head on attack. Obviously, it did some damage and blood trickled down the blade and onto the forest floor below. The burns were pretty severe and Sasuke could feel that things were finally turning around in his favor. Itachi was weak and now was the time to end him. It's over, nii san... he thought, a smirk forming on his pale, chapped lips. As soon as he pulled back to deal another blow, however, Itachi took off. Shimata!
"Maybe next time, Sasuke" was all that the raven heard before his brother sped off into the distance.
No way! I'm not letting you escape that easily! I waited too long for this...Trained too hard... His determination was like fire and in anger and blind rage, Sasuke took off after his older brother. "You're not going to escape, Itachi!" he yelled, quickening his steps so as not to lose him. No way...There's no way! I can't lose him. I can't...I have to kill him...I am an avenger!.
Itachi
Itachi ran. He was never one of stamina, but he was certainly one of speed. One of the fastest men alive, in fact. Most definitely faster than Sasuke, despite the great speed his brother had accomplished within the past few years. So he jumped deep into the trees, making himself hidden from view as often as possible, and continued to run. But eventually, Sasuke did catch up to him. Sort of. The moment his little brother made contact, the clone dispersed into many crows. Although Itachi knew he had escaped his brother this time, he was also aware that there was still more to come. "Until next time.."
Kabuto
"I am feeling better, not that it explains why you care...Don't give me that spiel about it being the medic in you, because I'm not buying it...And of course I know that my legs aren't in good shape. If I remember correctly, it was Sasuke kun who broke them...Yes, I believe that was it..."
"Ah yes..the Uchiha. I think we're both glad to be rid of that nuisance. As for caring, you misjudge the situation. I don't care about you as a person, I care about you as my possession..and really, you ought to use a more respectful tone of voice with me. I did, in fact, save your life..but I can easily end it right here."
Kabuto was rather enjoying this game of chess because so far she had been able to avoid most of his traps. Some pieces had been moved by him unknowingly in motivation of Orochimarus beliefs, yet all seemed to be working out now. Sakura was, quite literally, all his. Why he wanted her as his own didn't matter, even though secretly his wanted to know the answer. Judging by her question, she seemed to be in the same situation as he was. It wasn't important to either of them.. just simple curiousity.
The next words that followed seemed to really affect her. She suddenly shot up on her feet despite her injuries. The pain was obvious, even as she hid it from the emotion in her eyes and replaced it with impeccable fury.
"You arrogant little...You are blaming me for this?"
Obviously..did you not hear me the first time?
"I didn't ask you to kidnap me, four eyes! If I'm not mistaken, you were supposed to kill me, not that I am complaining about being alive, as I rather like living, but that's not the point!"
Oh dear..that annoying nickname again. You should really consider being grateful. Don't make me..
"You are so wrapped up in yourself and your damn Orochimaru 'sama' that you can honestly just sit there and tell me that this whole mess is my fault! I didn't do any of this, it was all you, so don't you DARE blame me again, or I swear to Kami, the next time I can properly use my chakra, I'll hit you so hard that big head of yours will spin! Maybe it will even knock some of the hot air out of it!".
"Very..scary. I am honestly shaking in fear."
Growling and grumbling, huffing and puffing in annoyance, he watched as she angrily flung herself back on her bed. He couldn't tell if she was about to start crying or screaming, but either of which was annoying. Apparently, she wasn't finished. She chose to yell at him some more, which almost amused him. It mostly just annoyed him though. Remind me again why I chose her as my own little plaything?
"If you wanted to drop me off in Konoha, I'd be ecstatic!"
Were you not listening..? I specifically explained how delighted I'd be. If only I could.
"You still seem to be under some sort of delusion that you own me and that you control everything I do! Well guess what, four eyes, I've said it once and I will say it again. You. Are. Wrong!"
Delusion? Isn't it obvious that you're mine? And again with that nickname..! She's lucky I'm smart enough to stay silent for the moment.
"I don't know why you didn't kill me, nor do I care. The sooner I escape you and go home, the sooner I can forget this ever happened..."
She actually thinks she can escape.. he concluded in his thoughts. He couldn't hold the insane laughter back any longer. It burst out of his lungs, sick and darkly humorous. He continued to mock her with this sadistic noise as she attempted to calm herself with a breath, while he had no more breath to spare. He continued on until his lungs were completely empty to the point of pain. Then suddenly, his entire face calmed and he stared at her. Stared at this intriguing, ridiculous girl who actually thought her words were rational. And then slowly, he approached her as she sat on the bed.
"Sakura..let me share a secret with you." a small smile with a hint of anger laced in it slowly appeared. "You see..if not for me, you would be dead right now. I don't need any words of thanks so please feel free to hold it back. The only thing I ask is that you respect me a bit more while you live here. You are a guest. Honestly, I could throw you outside into the cold, heartless winter. But I doubt you'd know where to escape to. We are very far from the place you call home. You would simply freeze to death. And as we've established..I'm not ready to kill you just yet. But..if you don't show me a bit of respect..well, I have no problem cutting your body up until it is unrecognizable. Do we understand each other?"
He leaned closer to her in an intimidating fashion, his face inches from her. A smirk was obvious in his features as he let out a small, curious chuckle. Interesting..it really does spike my curiosity as to why I so desperately want her around. She could be worse, I suppose.
He knew he was acting a bit harsher than he had been towards her lately, but it was necessary. He already made the mistake of keeping her around, now he had to turn it into an advantage by gaining his ground. And when it was time, he would kill her and return to Orochimaru.
He would.
At least, that's what he thought. Things never seemed to go as expected, though..because this place was not where she died, but the place where they shared certain forbidden memories of kindness.