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Orochimaru looked down at her, as a light smirk played on his lips. "Why are you in such a hurry, Freesia?"

Using to wall as a support, Anko stood up unsteadily. It was then she noticed how uncomfortably close they were. But she steeled herself, and answered Orochimaru. "I thought I was late, so I was rushing to the training grounds. Sorry, for bumping into you."

Orochimaru expression changed, and seemed to regard her coldly, stepping closer to her as she backed away hesitantly. What did he want? Was he upset that she had been late? Anko panicked a little, but decide to stand her ground. As he silently drew nearer, Anko shut her eyes tightly, leaning back into the wall as much as she could, her breathing speeding up a little. As Orochimaru's hand reached up, past her face, to caress her hair, Anko's eyes snapped open. Her hazel brown eyes, so full of confusion, found his golden yellow ones. Then she noticed something.

His eyes...they lack something. She would have thought that he would be looking at her with cold, indifferent, unfeeling or at the very least, arrogant eyes. But seeing him now, his golden orbs lacked those 'qualities' that she always associate with him now. Instead, there was something unreadable...something that she can't quite put her finger to...

Anko felt Orochimaru lean in closer, as his face drew nearer to hers. When he whispered into her ear, her breath hitched.

"...there was a bug." He whispered, as stepped back, his hand dropping back to his side. Anko released a breath she didn't know that she was holding. She thought she saw a flash of a smirk on his face. But it was gone as fast as she thought she saw it. Was her mind playing tricks on her?

Orochimaru allowed her some time to compose herself, before nodding at her and walking away, towards a passageway. Anko, guessing what he wanted her to do, followed him. As they walked through the seemingly endless labyrinth that was Sound, she constantly looked up from the floor, to the back of the unreadable man she was following, as if trying to figure him out. Since young, she had never been able to tell what he was thinking. Till now, it was still the same.

He stopped, when he reached a sliding door. "This is the kitchen, the place where you will have all your meals. I want you to have your breakfast first, before coming to the training grounds, where we will have a little spar. Follow this passage to reach the training grounds. After which, you are to proceed to the lab for your check up. Also, your first assignment will be in the next two days. You will be coming with me with my other guards. See that you prepare well for it."

With that, he left her standing there, staring at his retreating back. Anko sigh, as she opened the door.

So much to do, so much to do.

She was greeted by the scene of four people huddled together around a table. They looked up and noticed that it was just her, before ignoring her and continuing with their discussions in low whispers. Anko ignored them, and noticed that the kitchen was rather well furnished. It had a pantry, refrigerator, sink, stove and a few tables. She made quick work of her breakfast (just toast and tea), before gathering her plate and cup to be put into the sink.

When she walked past the group of ninjas, she unintentionally caught parts of their conversation.

"...our mission is in two days time..."

"...best time to strike..."

"...Orochimaru is too foolish...this is too easy..."

"...finally... ...revenge..."

Anko's back stiffened, as she felt a sinking feeling in her gut. But as the trained ninja that she is, she made her way to the sink, deposited her utensils to the sink, before heading out of the kitchen.

"Hey, you..."

Shit! Did they know that she had over heard? Slowly, Anko turned around, readying herself to take on the four of them.

The one with silver hair till shoulder length smiled at her, though his bluish-green eyes seemed akin to the frigid winter. "You have to wash your own stuff around here you know..."

"Oh." Anko muttered a thank you, quickly washed her plate and cup, before rushing out. As she headed for training grounds, her mind was in a whirl. It did not take a genius to guess that they were going to attempt an assassination on Orochimaru. Oh god, what is she supposed to do now?

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Orochimaru splashed a handful of cold water on his face, as he looked at his own reflections in his toilet's mirror. What was he doing just now. He had been unaware of his actions, until he found himself staring into Anko's chocolate brown eyes. Since when did he act like that? Shaking his head, he tried to clear his mind of all unwanted thoughts. That's right, it must be due to the lack of sleep. But nevertheless, he still have a plan to carry out. Drying his face off on a towel, he then headed for the training grounds to meet with Anko.


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