I ran away as fast as I could to keep myself from regretting my decision and doubling back.
Tears brimmed over but I refused to actually cry as I distanced myself from him, in search for the one other person he loved, his little brother.
Weeks passed without much success, I had found a few of the snakes hideouts but all were empty.
I had currently acquired some new information and was heading for yet another hideout.
Upon reaching the said location I didn't see much of interest until I spotted what looked like the entrance.
Making my way over I sneaked inside and wandered down what seemed like endless hallways.
The candles on the walls were lit and that was a good sign, maybe I had finally gotten lucky.
My escape had of course been noticed by the Akatsuki and they had been anything but pleased, I hoped Itachi and Kisame hadn't gotten to much trouble because of it.
I turned down hallway after hallway wondering how the hell someone made sense of them before I felt someone close by.
Turning in that direction I was met with a gray haired guy sporting glasses, he tensed when he saw me and I couldn't help but smile.
"Who are you" his cold voice rang down the hallway.
"I rather not say yet until I meet your master" I replied.
He narrowed his eyes at me.
"Who says you get to meet him" he threatened.
I laughed this time.
"If you won't let me you might regret it later" I spoke as I walked his way.
He took a stance and quickly formed some seals, his hands were surrounded by chakra after he finished.
"Are you going to attack a guest" I inquired politely.
"I will not harm your master, I simply wish to speak to him." I continued walking.
He followed me carefully with his eyes but I refused to take a defensive stance, I wasn't here to fight, I was here to ensure Sasuke's safety.
"I do not wish to fight you, so please relax, if your master refuses me I will immediately take my leave.
He straightened and the chakra disappeared.
"I am afraid lord Orochimaru is busy at the moment" he informed me.
"Hmm I think he will make sometime for me.
If you would be so kind to take me to him".
Once more he glared at me before turning and leading me down the hallway.
After some time we reached a couple of doors and I could hear the clashing of steel coming from behind it.
The man pushed the doors open and walked inside before getting on one knee.
"Orochimaru-sama someone wishes to see you" he spoke respectfully.
The clashes of steel stopped and both participants glanced this way.
"Who is it" he hissed seemingly displeased with the interruption.
I activated my Sharingan before stepping out of the shadowed hallway.
"Surely you have some time to speak with me" I spoke, smile still on my face.
Two faces showed utter surprise and shock, the man had remained on his knees and couldn't see my face.
I turned my gaze to Sasuke and my smile softened.
"Cause I have a lot to say" I finished.
He started laughing and it send chills down my spine.
"This is surprising" the snake croaked.
"Kabuto, Sasuke leave" he ordered and Sasuke looked like he was going to protest but I beat him to it.
"The boy stays" I motioned to Sasuke.
His eyes met mine and I swallowed, this was not going to be easy.
The temperature in the room felt below zero and the atmosphere was heavy but I didn't let it get to me.
"Obviously there are questions and I will answer them but first I am going to state why I am here" I started.
"I am here simply to ensure his safety, I know how dangerous you are and how twisted your thoughts can be" I explained.
"For one I am sure you have plans for the boy and second I know you won't stop till you get what you want and we all know what it is you want from him.
If for one moment think you can take what it is you want from me I advice you to think again, because that will be your downfall" I finished.
Once more he laughed obviously entertained.
"Why show up now?" He inquired.
"Because he was safe before, safer than he is now at least, being a shinobi is dangerous in many ways but you are far more dangerous.
I will protect the boy at any cost and I will not leave until he does" I stated plainly.
"I can protect myself" a cold voice snapped at me.
"Obviously" I mocked.
"If you could you wouldn't be here" I taunted him and he glared at me.
"You better accept that I am going to be here if you want or not" I finished.
I looked back to the Orochimaru who seemed pleased.
"You are more than welcome to stay, just don't get in my way" He finished with a hiss.
Sooner or later we would clash, we both knew that, there wasn't a way to prevent it from happening.
"You're dismissed" He told Sasuke who left the room, I stayed where I was to have a little chat with the snake master before taking my leave to find Sasuke.
As I looked for him the nerves grew, surely he was angry with me and yes I could explain but that doesn't mean he would forgive me.
I knocked on his door after following his chakra signature and waited only to be met with silence.
I pushed the door open and poked my head into the room.
My heart skipped when I was met with a sharingan glare.
"Can we talk" I sounded timid even to my own ears.
"Hn" was the only response I got.
I cleared my throat and walked inside closing the door behind me.
"Who says I want to hear your excuses" He spat and I refrained from flinching.
"I swear I am not going to excuse anything but the moment you left the village everything changed" I tried to explain.
"Just leave" He interrupted.
Like hell I was going to leave, I wasn't going to back down so easily now, not after I had given up on what I had!