Duality

Chapter Four

-Endeavors-

"And you're sure of this Hinata?" Gaara asked his mystic as he stared at himself in one of the palace's mirrors with Neji and Hinata. It was in a hall that wasn't frequented much, but it seemed so common, Gaara could hardly believe this was a portal.

The dark haired woman nodded, looking over the mirror. "I have consulted and consulted, and this is it. Since you are the king…all you have to do is command entrance and you will be allowed in."

The king nodded, before taking a deep breath and placing his hand on Neji's shoulder. Both men were dressed in their full armor, their swords at their sides. Gaara had a red cloth strapped to each shoulder, falling around him to show his status. "I, Gaara, King of Kousou, order this portal to be opened and allow me entrance to Kahouni." He said loudly, watching with wide eyes as the mirror shimmered and waved as if it were made of liquid.

"Wow…" Neji breathed out, swallowing hard.

When it looked like a mirror once more, Gaara grew confused, but stepped forward, touching the glass only to feel nothing. He blinked and headed forward, disappearing into the reflection with Neji right behind him. Suddenly it was dark, and they were in the dungeon halls. The brunette looked around, touching the wall they had come from, but all he felt was stone. "It seems we are trapped."

Gaara waved him off, drawing his blade and heading down the hallway he first had. Neji followed until he felt a tug on his heart. He turned around, looking down the other hall. "Gaara…how about this way?"

"No. It's this way, trust me. You don't want to go that way." He sighed.

Neji frowned, glancing back but following his sire. They walked for what seemed like hours, going down staircases and tunnels. "I don't understand…" the redhead growled out. "This wasn't here befo-" he gasped out when the floor disappeared and both men plummeted down into what seemed like a bottomless pit.

They looked down and went wide eyed when the ground came into view, but just as they were about to hit it, they stopped, hovering in the air. Neji glared at the floor and both pulled out some dust, throwing it in the air and landing on their feet. Gaara shifted a bit before facing forward and seeing a massive door.

He sighed. "This must be her playing with my mind…" he rolled his eyes and walked forward, pushing the doors open and finding them once again in the chambers of the pink haired queen.

"How dare you!" Sakura's voice boomed from the front of the room, and when they looked upon her, she was not happy. She was dressed in a tight, strapless teal dress that poofed out at her hips, creating volume in the dress before it cut off in the middle of her thighs. The edges were trimmed with gold string, and a lighter material made up the bustle of the skirt. Her boots were white, and her hands were covered with white gloves that went up past her elbows. Around her neck was a thick band of gold, an emerald set in the center.

She stood from her throne then. "How dare you throw my kindness back in my face, not once, but twice!" she shouted, her emerald gaze sliding to Neji and narrowing. "And you even had the audacity to bring someone." She growled, the other demons beginning to shift uncomfortably as they glanced between their queen and the humans.

"Hey!" Gaara snapped back, pointing his sword at her. "I told you I would be back when I kissed you. It's not like I snuck back in. You knew I would find a way back down here."

"But you didn't come alone." She spat. "I may have a bit of a soft spot for you, but I care nothing for your little companion." She raised a gloved hand and pointed to Neji. "Sasuke," she said, getting the attention of the raven haired demon. "You may do what you like with him."

Sasuke smirked darkly, his wings opening to their fullest extent as he flexed his claws, about to attack. Neji drew his sword, his hard pale gaze not at all intimidated. "I have no problem with slaying this demon." He said. Gaara ran forward, cutting down any demon that got in his way before he walked Sakura back into her throne and shoved his sword to her throat, holding one of her wrists against the back of the chair.

"I'm tired of being outnumbered." Gaara said lowly. "I told you I would kill you…not to mention you've been watching me like a little spy."

Sakura glared at him, not seeming worried at all by the position she had been put in, though inwardly she felt a spark of fear. Not of him, but of not being the one in control. "You presume much, human." She said. "Nor are you capable of fully grasping the situation your stupidity has put you in."

"That's fine with me." Gaara smirked. "I'm alright with not understanding, but I'm persistent."

She returned the gesture. "Yes, and I always have a plan." She said, just as Neji's body slammed into Gaara, knocking him away from the pink haired woman. A large, black hawk blocked her from view then, its red eyes glaring at the two humans as they began to stand.

Ino began to giggle, peeking from behind Sasuke's wings since her and Tenten were also behind her. "Majesty, don't be mean. I wouldn't mind having them as playthings."

Gaara looked to the blonde, looking somewhat disgusted with the thought. "I don't think so cat."

"Plaything?" Neji scoffed, steadying himself. "We're knights. We will never be playthings."

"You're humans, and you've tried my patience for the last time." Sakura said, walking around one of Sasuke's legs. She swiped a hand in the air, making their swords jerk from their hands and fly across the room. "Ino, Tenten, you may have the tagalong." She said, gesturing to the brunette male. "Do with him what you will."

Ino squealed with delight, hurrying forward and grabbing Neji by the wrists. "Will you immobilize him my lady?"

Sakura sighed, snapping her fingers and suddenly Neji couldn't move. Ino gestured for Tenten to come over, and the two carried him off, both giggling. Gaara stared after them, before trying to follow them. "Release my knight now!" he ordered.

"Silence!" she shouted, and suddenly Gaara's mouth snapped shut. "You have absolutely no right to tell me what to do in my kingdom, after having decided to invade twice, to try and kill me!" the pink haired woman yelled, her face becoming red in her rage, which was nearly shaking the room. "And since you're so obsessed with my home, you will remain here for the rest of your days. Sasuke, take him to the dungeon. I no longer wish to sense his presence."

The hawk let out a squawk, lifting off of the ground and grabbing Gaara, making it impossible for the redhead to move as they began to fly away from the throne room. "What?!" Gaara yelled, glaring back at her. "This is unacceptable! If you think a cell will hold me, you are mistaken!" he got out before they disappeared.

They flew for what seemed like forever, until the king was released. He fell into a small, enclosed room with bars tightly wrought together out of iron. It contained only a small cot made of straw, and a pot for the prisoner to do their business in. The ceiling closed over him, and Sasuke dropped to the floor outside the cell, a haughty smirk on his face. "Sorry we don't have anything nicer for Your Highness," he sneered. "But this will just have to do."

Gaara was back on his feet and at the bars, pulling on them. "Release me now. I know you have this hatred for me, but you cannot keep me here."

Sasuke scoffed. "I do as my Queen orders, and her orders were to lock you away. I will not suffer her wrath because you want out." he said, and it was only then that Gaara could barely make out a healing burn that was in the shape of a hand on the ebony haired demon's cheek.

His jade gaze narrowed as he watched the demon, but then he smirked. "Such an odd world where a woman rules the men. I can only surmise she has never been taught a lesson by a strong male."

Suddenly the demon's hand was around his throat, yanking him even closer to the bars, their faces inches away from one another's. "You should hold your tongue, human." He spat, his red eyes shining angrily. "Before I rip it out."

Gaara only smirked, not intimidated in the least. "Somehow…" he managed out, though it was difficult to breath. "I doubt she's going to be happy if you cause any harm to me."

His lip curled up in disgust. "She only said you were to remain here until your death, she never said how it would come about." He argued, though both knew the redhead's words to be true. Sasuke released him then, pushing him away from the bars. "Don't think you know Sakura just because she showed you mercy a few times. You know nothing." He said, his black feathery wings unfolding. "And don't ever speak so disrespectfully of her again. Or I will kill you, no matter the consequences." He threatened, before shooting up through the ceiling and disappearing, leaving Gaara alone.

The redhead watched him go before he backed away from the bars and surveyed his cell. It wouldn't be too hard to find a way out, he just needed to get Neji, and then the two of them could find their way back to their world. He smirked, it was only a matter of time now, and he would succeed in his goal of ridding the world of these demons.

Ino huffed, glaring at the wall as she lounged on the steps to Sakura's throne. "Stupid Tenten is hogging the human all to herself!"

"What do you care? You have Kiba to pass the time with." Sakura sighed, picking at her fingernails.

"Cause' he looked fun! And I love breaking the stuffy ones!" she hissed out, sitting up and looking over at her queen. "I don't see how you're so calm. I hear you every night, calling out his name. If you want him so bad, go to your human."

Sakura froze, her sharp emerald gaze meeting her servant's. "I do not want him, I only want his body. And I am still angry with him. He can wait a while longer to see me."

"It's already been four days." The blonde rolled her eyes. "I think he's sat and stewed enough. Goodness knows how many times he's tried to break free. He must really want to see you too." She snickered.

She huffed. "Why do you want me to go see him so badly? Are you tired of pleasing me?" she asked, lightly scratching behind the cat's ear.

"A bit." Ino huffed, purring lowly. "Besides, you and I both know it no longer pleases you so long as you imagine him and his throbbing cock instead of mine." She said simply. "You just end up masturbating not fifteen minutes after we finish."

The queen contemplated her subject's words. "You are right. And I grow tired of having to take care of myself so soon afterwards." She sighed, running her fingers through the blonde's hair and scratching her scalp. She stopped then, standing. "I will go and see him." she announced, looking down at her servant and pointing. "And when everything's said and done with, I don't want any 'I told you so' from you."

The cat demon gave her mistress a devious smile. "We shall see."

Sakura shook her head, the floor beneath her disappearing and allowing her to freefall. She landed gracefully and silently in the dungeons, her pale pink dress settling around her perfectly. It tied around her beck, the v going down all the way to her navel and scooping in the back to reveal a large portion of her flesh. The front came to the middle of her thighs, and the back went down to the floor. She was wearing pink heels today, with straps tying up around her ankles.

She made her way to the cell Gaara had been put in, stopping a ways away. He didn't seem to notice her at first, for he was busy pacing across the small expanse she had given him to live in. He'd taken off his armor and placed it next to his cot, leaving him only in his cloth pants and shirt. "Feeling jittery?" she asked as she came out of the shadows, noting the way he would glance around every now and then.

He stopped in his pacing and looked over, seeming a bit surprised to see her. "Huh…I didn't think you would actually come here…I thought you'd just summon me back up."

"Now why would I do that when you're so much more controlled down here?" she asked, quirking a brow. "Not to mention our conversation will be more private. Nobody comes to the dungeons unless absolutely needed."

"I'm not going to even try to comprehend anything you do." Gaara sighed, walking over to the bars of the cell. "Now what do you want? You've been so neglectful these past few days, what brings you down here now?"

Sakura smirked and sauntered over to the bars. "I figured you had suffered the pain of my absence long enough." She said, placing her hand on his chest and sliding it down the hard contours of his abs. "And I want you."

"It doesn't take a genius to figure that out, silly witch queen." The redhead smirked, watching as she admired what she felt.

"Then you know what's about to happen." She said, slipping her hand into his pants and cupping his penis, beginning to rub it.

The king chuckled, grabbing her wrist and pulling her from his pants, despite how great her hand felt. "I don't think so pretty little cherry blossom. I'm not some man you can just have your way with."

Sakura huffed, a small pout coming to her face. "And why not? Do you not find me attractive?"

"Oh course I do." He almost smiled. "You're the most beautiful thing I have ever seen…" he said, seeing her face light up. "But," Gaara snickered. "I'm not a plaything, and I don't appreciate being kept in a cage. So until you submit to me, then you're just going to have to suffer with attempting to satisfy yourself."

Her demeanor changed instantly as she glared at him slightly. "I submit to no one." She said, snatching her wrist from his grasp.

Gaara leaned closer, resting his forehead against the bars. "You'll submit to me." he smirked. "Because I've never heard of a king submitting to a queen."

"Well I don't need a king to rule my people." The pink haired woman said. "And if you ever want to get out of here, then you should be more cooperative. Because when you start to age and I remain as beautiful as I am now, I won't find you as cute, and you won't get away with anything."

"Something tells me I'll always be able to get away with whatever I want with you." Gaara chuckled.

"We'll see about that." Sakura said simply, moving away from the bars and back towards the shadows. "Don't go anywhere." She waved, before disappearing. And once she was out of sight, she pushed off the ground and began to float upwards.

She went back up to the throne room, stomping over to her chair once her feet touched ground. Sasuke and Ino's conversation halted at her appearance, both demons watching their queen sit down angrily. "Humans are stupid." She grumbled, crossing her arms in a huff and glaring out at nothing.

Sasuke arched a brow. "My lady?" he asked, obviously confused about her statement. Not that he didn't agree with her.

Ino only grinned. "Oh my...he turned you down, didn't he?"

"He said that I have to submit to him." Sakura told her, still seeming put out. "I may want him, but not that badly."

"Clearly." The blonde snickered.

Sasuke blinked, putting together the conversation the two were having. "You want to fuck a human?" he asked, sounding shocked.

"I find him attractive." The pink haired queen shrugged, turning her emerald gaze to him.

"But…he's a human." The onyx haired demon pointed out, yet again.

Sakura snorted. "And has that stopped you from having your way with the females that wander down here before you devour them? No. So I do not see why you are making such a big deal out of it."

The blonde cat demon giggled, purring as her tail swished. "Sasuke wants Her Majesty's pussy all to himself."

"I see nothing wrong with that." the hawk demon snapped, glaring over at Ino. "I don't care that you partake in her body, but I won't share with a human."

Sakura shot up from her seat, getting the two demons' attention. "You have no say!" she shouted, glaring icily at him. "I slept with you once Sasuke, and that was enough for me. Do not think that you have a right to my body now because of that fact. If anybody did, it would be Ino, as she is the longest partner I have ever had." she stated, placing her hand on the blonde's head.

"Hehe!" Ino moved against her mistress' hand, her purring growing louder. "My lady, why not just bring him to your room and have your way with him? Or possibly make a deal with him. If he sleeps with you, you will let him go!"

She looked down at her servant, her gaze turning thoughtful. "I will consider it. But I do not want to let him know how desperate for his dick I really am."

Sasuke growled, opening his wings and flying off at this comment. The two women watched him leave, before Sakura looked back at Ino. "Perhaps I could put a spell on him." she mused, scratching the demoness' ear. They were just so soft and fluffy, she often wished she had a pair.

"You don't want to do that. It will not be as satisfying and you know it." She pointed out.

"You are right." the pink haired woman sighed, sitting back down and mindlessly stroking her maid's head. She would just have to think of another way to get Gaara to sleep with her. One that didn't make her look as desperate as she really was.