Kind Soul Frees
By: Unknownred
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Summary: Sakura Haruno goes on a class trip to Yokohama, Japan and gets abducted randomly by a terrorist. She soon learns that over half of Japan has been taken over and without knowing she had just crossed into the territory of the overruled country. Devastated, Sakura tries to escapes and in return, only gets tortured more. What will happen to Sakura? Will she escape again or die trying? Read and find out!
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Rated: M
Pairings: SakuXSasu
Genres: Suspense/Romance
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Chapter Four – Knowing the truth can be dangerous
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May, Karin
What was Itachi up to so early in the morning? Tearing each room apart except hers was a suspicious and curious matter. Jumping out of bed and storming outside her room, she sees Itachi walk out another member's room of their gang. Placing a hand on her hip, Karin sighs loudly and raises her voice to be heard, "Yo leader, why don't you check my room too while you're at it?"
Itachi momentarily stops what he's doing to acknowledge Karin's existence before going back to searching each room, "You're not a man."
Karin frowned, giving him an obvious look. Still not having the satisfaction of knowing what he was up to, Karin wondered aloud if she was a man too, what would he be searching for in her room?
"Something that seems out of place," He said, shrugging and entering the room across from hers, Hidan's.
"Uh…" Karin held up her other hand and walked towards Itachi, "Do you have a search warrant?"
Itachi pauses, glancing back at his female associate and rolled his eyes, "Since when do I need permission, we're terrorists."
Itachi opens drawers and rummages through each clothing then closes it and heads for the closet. Karin watches from the doorway, glancing side to side of the corridor— making sure no one was coming their way. "You know, you're invading personal property."
Itachi searches under the bed, under the mattress, pillow, behind the furniture, searching each drawer of Hidan's desk and leaves it like it was never opened or touched. "Not him." Itachi mumbles and walks passed Karin.
Closing the door, Karin goes back to stand at her bedroom door and narrows her eyes as Itachi goes to the next room, "I don't know what you're searching for, but I hope this ends soon before someone gets hurt."
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Sakura's cell, noontime
She didn't really know what was up with her today, for some reason she was hungry and the plate of snake meat that Itachi brought in this morning made her stomach roar with hunger. As she dug her teeth in the meat, she could taste the juices which brought her to thinking what had happened the night before.
That morning she woke up, her neck sore— maybe because she was sleeping in a comfortable position and not only her neck, her thighs too. She didn't know why she was aching now— did Itachi do something to her to make her feel the strains of muscles every time she stretched or move? Shaking her head, she tries to remember her previous night but couldn't come up with anything out of the ordinary besides the dreamless dream she had woken up to.
The loud sound of the locks unlocking outside her cell signaled to Sakura that her second meal will be arriving but when she blinked her eyes accommodating to the dim light outside, her eyes flew to the bundle of clothes in his hands but no plate of snakes nor eels.
What's this?
Itachi walked in to the gloomy cell filled with the stench of faded sex. Wrinkling his nose, he stopped two feet away from the girl and dropped the bundle on her lap. "Get up," He demanded, turning his body towards the door.
Sakura, confused and surprised at the new clothes he brought her felt the texture of cotton against her skin. She looked up at Itachi, her lips parted in question. He didn't answer but waited for her to get up. Using the ledge of the bench for balance and support, she bites her lip as a burning sensation tears under her pants. Wincing, Itachi notices and grabs her upper arm, pulling her towards him before removing the ropes from her wrists.
Thankful and yet baffled by his generosity, Sakura hesitantly leans on him as he leads her towards the door, the light welcoming her the sight to plan her escape. Outside her cell was a big room with a table on the right, three couches against each wall with a coffee table accompanying the center and to her right, two closed doors and on her left a long corridor in which Itachi was leading her to. Apparently there weren't windows for escape. Gripping the cloth of his jacket, he hauls her up as she was slightly tripping over her feet.
They must have walked about five minutes, well to Sakura it seemed more like an hour due to her painful state, until they reached two doors. Opening with one hand, Itachi leads her in and Sakura is surprised to see a big bathroom, tiled walls, a sink at the left and a big pool of water— the tub.
"Take off your clothes." Itachi dropped his hold on her hand as she stood there, her hand balanced on the wall.
Did she hear him correctly? Did he want her to strip naked in front of him? Why for though? Did he want to torture her in this bathroom? "Sorry, what?"
Itachi grounded his jaw as he furrowed his eye brows, glaring at her. "I'm sick of your hygiene, go take a bath."
Feeling slightly offended by his words she couldn't help but agree as well. She did stink and she wouldn't be gladder than to do as he say and jump in the tub of water. But what would become of her dignity? Except that she was kidnapped and tortured every day, is there any dignity left, her pride, her hope that someone will come for her?
Bringing her hand to her chest, she didn't budge but raised a brow at him. "Can you like… turn around or something?"
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Bathroom, noontime. Itachi.
Grunting at her question, Itachi eyes her poor profile— wondering if she knew what happened to her the night before. If she was hiding something from him, if she was— he'll find out soon enough. She stood there in her ragged clothes, her hair tangled with grime and although her face told him she was exhausted, her eyes shone brightly. He didn't move as a response to her question; say if he did turn around, she might escape or fight him from behind… but there's no escape, he knew. He had taken anything that a person can do to escape or use as defense. "No."
He watched as she huffed and pouted at him, her cheeks filling with heat as her eyes traveled from between him and the tub. What if she knows what happened to her last night and is feeling depressed or embarrassed to admit the truth? Feeling slightly ignored at her lack of anticipation and willingness like the days she filled in his redundant questions.
"Well how am I supposed to clean myself if you're eyeing me like some predator?" She spoke, her cheeks now matching her hair color. Weighing his options, he could turn around for her sake, besides what can a measly girl like her do when there's nothing to take advantage of? He could close his eyes while she changed and reopen them when he hears her go in the tub but she might not take that as her liking. Wait, to her liking? Is he growing some affection for this girl he grew fond of torturing? He rolled his eyes at the thought, "Just change."
She bit her bottom lip, lowering her eyes so that he couldn't tell what she would think of next. Sighing, she slowly trailed her fingers to the hem of her shirt, lifting it to show some skin. This was his chance, why didn't he think of this before? While she took her time, half of his mind wandered. "Just take off your shirt and pants; you can leave on your undergarments until you get into the tub."
Her eyes widen as she grins at the idea. Feeling the corner of his lips lift, he bit down on his tongue and watched as she voluntarily took off her shirt and threw it to the ground. At this, he took in the small red marks trailing the valley of her covered bosoms and under her mounds. Gritting his teeth, he snaps his attention when he hears her gasp aloud, her pants unbutton. "What is it?"
Did she remember? What is she hiding? She blushed madly as her eyes flickered to his cold onyx ones. Wondering what she was hiding and hesitating to take off, he moved closer which she jerked away, her eyes widening. Her voice rose in a squeaky tone as she explained that he couldn't look or she couldn't change because she had no underwear on.
That darkened his mood; he was highly suspicious now because as he registers her words in his brain, a new victim popped up into his mind; another clue that would lead to this girl's episode the night before.
"W-what did you do to me?"
Surprised at her voice, Itachi snapped his eyes to her wide ones, her bottom lip trembling at possibly the truth before her. Did she expect something had happened to her last night, questioning him? Did she think he was her rapist? Is she accusing him for something he didn't commit?
Was he being framed?
Was it possible that he already overlooked his victim without even realizing it? Who would care to buy female undergarments than a female? The only female that is close to him and the gang, is Karin. Did Karin corrupt this girl? If she did, then why?
"Did- drug- e?"
Was Karin jealous or something? Other than hating the girl, maybe Karin hurt her in a way to satisfy herself from the lack of attention she was receiving from her associates and possibly, him? He'll admit he has been paying more attention to the girl, but now what Karin or anyone thinks of him. He only wanted answers from the girl and sometimes amusement to the tortures he casted upon her.
"Explains my stiff neck and legs," The girl mutters to herself but clearly it hadn't bothered him in the slightness.
It has to be Karin, right? Her drawers must be filled with lingerie— she must have taken this girl's underwear for blackmail or something. But then again, he might be taking this the wrong direction. Even a guy would have to do too, taking a girl's underwear to satisfy his lust at night or when he's in a secluded area. But Itachi had evidence and after talking to Karin earlier, questions filed in line; maybe he was wrong about Karin after all…
Did she know what he was up to, pretending to look, to sound innocent when she asked? But why would she ask him what he was up to unless she knew and had to cover it up before he discovers she escaped under his nose this whole time? Of course, no one would expect the only female would do it!
He growled, shutting the girl up from her accusations of him. "Go take your bath."
"But—" She started, surprised at his reaction.
"When I return, you better be here still or else I will make you feel pain worst than the pain you're feeling right now." Itachi threatens the girl, glaring at her half naked body.
Nodding feebly, her face ashes pale as he turns and walks out the double doors.
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Kitchen, noontime. Karin.
After placing the ladle back into the pot of stew, Karin took a spoon from her pouch of utensils and carried her lunch to the table where the rest of the gang was seated. Deidara sat two seats on the left of her, tinkling with one of his mechanical toys with Tobi seated in between them, humming while playing with his food, Hidan on her right who was glaring into space and an empty seat left for Itachi who was yet to appear. Other members of their organization were making rounds, doing their jobs or on missions terrorizing other areas.
Karin sat down and started eating, paying no mind to the awkward silence surrounding the table which was interrupted by a loud slam outside the kitchen room. It's probably Sasori returning from his long trip from Russia or Itachi torturing that girl again… but they were upstairs and her cell was in the deep corner of the basement. Not only did she doubt; she was surprised that she didn't notice his presence glaring through her soul from behind.
"Karin." His voice was low and laced with anger.
Karin looked up from her soup and turned her attention to a frustrated looking Uchiha. She chirped at the sight of him, his hair was disheveled and his eyes red from, she didn't know what, anger? But by the look on his face, it was directed to her and her only. What is going on?
"Tobi is curious to see if Itachi sama will eat lunch with us?" Tobi's voice rose in excitement as he too, peered over Karin's shoulder.
Karin pressed her lips in a hard line and glanced back at Tobi. Deidara didn't seem to notice the tension that Itachi had brought or the fact that Tobi was clapping excitedly at the idea of their leader eating with them which was odd because he'd always complain about it before, why not now? Was it because he didn't feel like getting in between Itachi's wrath and Tobi's annoyance? Karin turned back to Itachi who was still glaring daggers at her which made her avert her eyes quickly to her right.
"It was you, wasn't it?" Itachi spat, his eyes never leaving her face.
Hidan quirked a brow up and gave Karin a weird look before glancing at Itachi and back. Karin raised her eye brows in confusion and turned back to Itachi, "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Tobi wants to know!" Tobi exclaimed, his voice perked with interest. He may as well be confused as she was.
"Shut up Tobi, this hasn't anything to do with you." Itachi sneered, his eyes flickering to Tobi's, silencing him.
What was he talking about? Did he think she did something wrong? Did something happen without her knowing? Is everyone in the room in on this secretive case except her? Why didn't she get the memo?
"Whoa man, this baby," Hidan interrupted, jerking a thumb to a sad Tobi who continued to play with his food, "is sensitive, give him a bit slack."
"Or did you have an accomplice?" He ignored Hidan and took a step forward, grounding his hands into fists at his sides.
Hidan tensed at Itachi's cold behavior towards him which was a bit unusual seeing that Itachi's presence never bothered him in the slightness.
Accomplice, what's that all about? Karin scoffed and rolled her eyes and then gave Itachi a small smile, "I don't know what the heck you're talking about or aiming for but whatever it is, I have no clue and there's no way I can answer you if you don't tell me what this is all about."
Itachi clicked his tongue as his eyes observed hers, searching for a weakness. Then as quickly as she could blink, he took in both sides of her, probably viewing everyone else's profile. "Playing dumb, are we?" He said, the corner of his lips twitching upwards.
What? Karin clenched her jaw closed, her smile turning into a deep frown. What was he trying to say? Was he underestimating her? Glaring back at her leader, she dropped her spoon into her bowl with a loud clang. "Yes!" She admitted, "Because I have no idea what you're accusing me of!"
"Ha, what did Karin do, sneak under your bed covers at night, Itachi?" Hidan joked, earning a glare from Itachi and a smack from Karin.
"No!" Karin exclaimed, her cheek twitching. Her face flamed with anger as she stood up, kicking her chair back. "I didn't do anything!"
Itachi narrowed his eyes, "You're bluffing, acting innocent like you were this morning?"
"Tobi thinks Itachi's going crazy." Tobi mumbled to himself but clearly it was loud for everyone to hear.
"He probably is." Deidara muttered in response.
Karin's mouth drops incredulously, "I am innocent; as innocent a child discovering what pain feels like!"
"Not as innocent as killing thousands of people without a care in the world, why start now?" Itachi walked forward, reaching towards Karin who dodged his hand and stood on the other side of Hidan's chair. "Why didn't you want me to search Hidan's room unless you hid something in there?"
"What!" Karin gasps, her eyes widening. Is this what he was referring to, whatever he was searching for in everyone's room, he thinks she's the culprit who planted it from him? "What are you talking about?"
Hidan jumped from his chair, letting it clatter to the floor, his face paled at the mention of his room, "You went into my room?"
She knew it; seeing Hidan so riled up— he's probably going to hurt either her who didn't do much but warn Itachi and Itachi who ignored her warnings because he doesn't give a sh— "Wha— no! I didn't! That's because I know how Hidan reacts when someone touches his stuff, or would kill if someone enters his room."
Hidan curses an obvious answer to both Itachi and Karin, glaring at the two. Itachi rolls his eyes as he tries to reason with Karin, hoping to lure her to admitting the truth, "You sounded so persistent, you'd make a person suspicious."
She shook her head, placing a hand to her forehead to feel her temperature. This whole argument and accusations was getting them no where except earning her a huge migraine. All she wanted to do was finish her meal and go to bed. "I don't know what you're searching for or why you're accusing me of something I didn't do, but this has gone long enough. I'm going to my room!"
At this, Itachi grinned forcefully, "Oh yes, you're going to lead me to your room and when I find what it is I'm looking for, you're going to wish you'd never experience pain as I'm going to cast upon you."
She wished she never woken up that morning or at least warned Itachi about entering Hidan's room without permission. What did it matter then if she was male or not, he was going to get suspicious anyway and search her room without her consent? Oh this will be good, Karin turned on her heels and walked out the room, once Itachi realizes she was being framed, he'll feel bad for even accusing of such nonsense.
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Evening, Karin's room. Hidan.
Hidan had taken a toll of following Itachi and Karin as she led herself to her bedroom door, right across from his room. He couldn't believe that Itachi was in his room, nor the fact that Karin didn't tell him that Itachi was searching his room. Of course why would she? She knew better than to tattle on Itachi to him; everyone was scared of, they should be.
"What's the problem anyway, might as well just say it." Hidan spoke, breaking the awkward silence between the red head and leader.
Itachi sighs and rubs the arch of his nose with one hand, "The girl's cell is stench of sex."
Karin and Hidan were quietly startled at his unexpected answer. Was all this nonsense only for the girl's sake? So why was Itachi uptight about this when he showed no other feelings for anyone else? Was that girl growing on him?
Hidan, being the foul mouthed guy he is cursed and laughed as Karin opened her door to her room and stomped her foot like a spoiled child when Itachi entered. Hidan leaned on her door frame, observing Itachi as he went through her stuff, moving things out of the way, opening closets and drawers until he walked by one particular drawer.
"Do you mind?" Karin stepped in front of Itachi as he was about to open her drawer.
"For the sake of proving you guilty, yes." Itachi narrowed his eyes and grabbed Karin's shoulder aside, pushing her back.
Stumbling to get her balance, Karin deepened her glare as Itachi opened her panty drawer and started rummaging with Hidan watching behind them. "So did you crossed examine her or did she voluntarily tell you her size?"
Itachi sighs again, closing the drawer and turns roughly at Karin, "You're the only one who seemed bothered this morning."
Karin looks at Hidan for help but he only shrugs watching this episode with amusement. Karin swallows and trails after Itachi as he goes into her small bathroom, "So you think I raped her?" Karin asked her eyes wide as she stood outside the bathroom, "Is that even possible?"
Hidan looked up at her ceiling fan in thought, was it even possible for a girl to have sex with another girl? "What if the girl was masturbating?"
Itachi's voiced traveled off the walls as he answered, "It takes two to make that scent."
Yeah, Itachi did have a point though— one person has one peculiar scent to their body but if there's two people, then each other's scent will combine to smell differently and in Itachi's case, he must have not liked it.
"Unless you had a male accomplice!" Itachi's voice snaps him out of his thoughts.
Hidan blinks as Itachi pokes his head out of the bathroom doorway, gazing at him. Whoa, was he now the suspicious one? "Don't drag me into this, I'm stumped."
"What!" Karin stood there, arms crossed over her chest as she glanced between Hidan and Itachi, "That's ridiculous; I didn't know she was raped until you accused me of raping her!"
Itachi went back into her bathroom, the only things Hidan could contemplate were the sounds of Karin's bathroom utilities being removed or pushed aside. Cabinets being banged shut as Karin shifted her position from weighing on her left instead of her right leg. "Then what drug did you use on her?"
"Drug? She was drugged?" Karin asked unsure with disbelief, not noticing the rise of Itachi's voice.
Itachi comes out of the bathroom, holding a bottle which he read the contents, "Paralysis fluids." Karin looked deadpanned, almost shocked at seeing the bottle in his hands, or the fact that it was in her possession. "Why do you have this? Unless you used it on her so that she couldn't scream for help."
Okay, this was going on for long enough. Shaking his head at this investigation nonsense, Hidan steps into Karin's room and walks towards the two bickering.
"Why do you even care about her of all people?" Karin shouts, raising a fist to show Itachi that he had just knocked down the door to her wrath, "You're the one torturing her and no I don't know why that's there, I didn't even know it was there!"
"You're losing alibi!" Itachi argued with a smirk, clearly he must think Karin is guilty as charge, finding evidence that he didn't see fit. If Itachi wasn't there to witness that pinky's rape, how does he know what drug Karin possibly used on the girl? To be frank, as much as this nonsense was getting tedious and losing its touch of amusement, Hidan was ready to defend Karin all the way.
"Where's the girl anyway?" Hidan asked, ready to break down what little effort Itachi made in proving himself.
His question must have struck a chord in Itachi as he paused and quickly stormed out Karin's room, with Hidan and Karin following behind.