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{CHAPTER SIXTEEN}
Blood spilled that one rainy evening.
No mercy was what he said and he had meant it.
He didn't give them anytime to explain or run.
He wasn't in for any bullshit,especially if it was with Sakura.
The raven and the cherry blossom stood alone in the heavy to emerald.
Both didn't care that they were still in the rain, and even if they did...they made no effort to move.
Sakura wanted to give thanks or say sorry, but her mind disagreed with her.
"You shouldn't have come" she knew it was her stubborn self talking but she meant it. "I can take care of myself"
"Not from what I saw" Sasuke said "Why did you leave?"
Sakura didn't answer and she was grateful for the rain falling as it covered the tears that spilled from her face.
"Come with me" he said dragging her along.
"Where are we going?" she asked when she noticed they weren't taking the direction to the palace.
"Well, since you ran far and we can not actually go back to the palace like this, we are going to a place I own" he said.
They walked for some time in the rain until they came across a normal looking building. It kind of reminded Sakura of her home.
Sakura was sure if the Konoha government were to see this building, they would have their way with it.
Sasuke opened the door and they walked coughed as dust welcomed her immediately she stepped foot into the building and she didn't like it.
She instantly had an urge to clean up the place.
"I have not come here for a long time" Sasuke said closing the door behind him.
Sakura looked around, the room had just few furniture which have being covered in dust also.
"Yeah" she mumbled
"Here" Sasuke said offering her a piece of clothing "Wrap yourself with it, you will catch a cold"
Sakura took the cloth and did as told.
As she cleaned her body with it, she came across the mark on her wrists and she remembered what those men had said.
*She has being marked*
"S-sasuke?" she started "Why do I have this mark on me? "
Sasuke turned to face her and for a moment, his eyes were only focused on her wrists.
Somehow he didn't seem surprised to see it there.
"Let's talk about that later" he said and turned his face away from her.
Sakura not having the strength to argue or inquire for more information, kept quiet and continued cleaning herself.
Having no extra clothes to wear, Sakura suddenly felt self conscious, especially when the spaghetti top she was wearing was a show in.
She walked into a room when Sasuke wasn't looking and pulled off her clothes. She wrapped the cloth Sasuke had given her around her chest and began squeezing her wet ones.
Although, she doubted it would be dry before tomorrow due to the unhappy rain.
She would find it difficult to sleep tonight..that she was sure of.
Biting her lips with hesitation, she turned the door knob and opened it slowly, exiting out of the room with the cloth covering her, its hem hanging at thigh level.
She was glad Sasuke's facing her with his back but that didn't stop her cheeks from becoming tainted with red.
Sighting the broad, mascular shoulders of Sasuke, his upper body exposed to the air with no cover.
His sinfully pale wat skin shone brightly with the help of the candle lights.
Droplets of water went down his hair and he unconsciously raised his hand to rub his face down to the nape of his neck.
Sakura stood there clutching tightly to the door knob afraid she might fall off balance or something, the tension she was feeling right now was strange to her.
Not a minute ago, Sasuke turned and faced her.
His black cloth hanging on his shoulder.
Sakura felt like an heavy boulder had fallen on her when Sasuke's eyes went to her almost naked body.
Sasuke on the other hand wasn't comfortable looking at Sakura the way she was right now.
She was way to exposed for him right now.
Taking his cloak from the door handle, he threw it to her.
"Use that"he said
Sakura caught the cloak "What about you?"
"I will be fine" Sasuke said.
Sakura shrugged and wore the cloak .
She felt less comfortable but it was better than nothing.
"Thank you" She managed to say.
She felt guilty, making a king leave his palace to come find her.
She felt like she owned him one, beside he had saved her life *twice*.
His features were emphasized with the darkness in the candle light.
She couldn't help but notice how beautiful his face looked.
"Hn" he said. Surprisly he didn't scold her.
"Err..." Sakura started "The mark, can we talk about it now?" she asked, her voice in whispers as if she was shy to say it.
Sasuke hesitated a bit, was he ready to tell her?
Maybe a clue could suffice?
"No" he said
"Come on...okay if you can't say it, you can at least write it down" Sakura said.
Sasuke gave her a 'Are you serious look' and sighed.
She was that desperate?
"I will say it" he said mentally face palming himself.
Sakura leaned in close
"That mark" Sasuke raised his left wrist showing his own mark to was the same mark has hers "is a mark that binds us as a couple"
"Couple?" Sakura repeated.
So was it true? Was she really this guy's wife?
"Huh, and if so...what is it those people want from me?"
Sasuke wanted to tell her he was in no mood for answering any questions now, but this might be the right time.
"You are an healer"he said
Healer?
Sakura remembered that voice telling her about some mysterious powers she had, was that it?
And if indeed she did have those powers, did that mean she was one of them?
But Sakura was just a normal citizen of Konoha about to accomplish her dreams of being a medic.
Yeah, sure, she heals ...but with the aid of her equipments.
Without them,she was completely useless.
The night ended long as Sakura began a huge process of thinking.
Some days ago she was practicing for a board exam , now she would have to fight against obstacles as she kept knowing new things about this place.
Not moments long,exhaustion came over her and she slept off.
The rainy evening slept comfortable on the soft ground with the aid of some worn out clothes she had seen lying around the house.
Sasuke also would admit this was once of the best sleeps he has had in years.
Thanks to a certain pinkette.
A bad feeling woke him up and he knew they weren't alone. Someone was here.
There was something powerful lurking near them, he could feel it.
And then he sensed it, they where with some other powerful force to.
He recognized that feeling from anywhere.
Sakura was wrapped up in her sleep, the cloak still on her.
A hand tapped her and she woke up,looking up to see Sasuke.
"We need to leave" he said
"Now?" a yawn escaped Sakura.
She quickly bolted up and looked around, everything seemed fine.
A hand gripped her and pulled her up
"Wait, waiiiit!" she screamed
"Sakura, there isn't much time we need to leave"his voice sounded with concern and...fear?
"Alright, let me pack my stuffs" She said.
Sasuke stared at her intently watching as she threw her damp clothes into her bag.
Sakura didn't get why he looked so much in a hurry as if he was about to get caught by the police, but she didn't say anything.
Carrying her bag and tighting the cloak around her, she and Sasuke went out of the house.
She looked at Sasuke, he still wasn't wearing anything and the rain was still falling but more gently now.
But that didn't mean he didn't need some clothing to prevent the cold.
"Sasuke ..."
"That would be later" he said as if reading her mind.
They came to a sudden stop and Sakura caught her breath.
Why had they stopped?
Sasuke loosened his grip on her and placed his hand on his Katana.
*It was close*
The presence of the powerful thing and the *Akatsuki *
They finally came.
"Sasuke" a familiar voice called
Sakura was startled by the voice but it seemed Sasuke wasn't.
Madara came out of the woods and he was followed by a group of people wearing the same clothing he was wearing.
Another man came out and Sakura hid behind Sasuke.
She could remember seeing this man once in her dreams.
The long dark hair, pale skin, Snake like eyes..He was undoubtedly the one.
"Orochimaru" Sakura breathed out although she had no idea how she was able to pronounce that name.
"Kukuku, we finally meet again" Orochimaru said.
...END CHAPTER