She landed roughly upon the stone floor. Kisame towered over her, looking smugly at her defiant expression.

Itachi stood behind him, removing his cloak from his shoulders and showing his muscular physique. Kisame laughed almost triumphantly at their escape, with no response from Itachi.

'We failed in our mission. You should not be happy about our escape.' Itachi's voice was smooth and deep as he spoke. Kisame stood motionless in response. His expression becoming dark and his smugness leaving his expression.

'We can use the hostage to exchange for the information Pain wants. Jiraiya was there, if they were so close by as to respond to our situation then we know something is going on in that town. They are hiding something; we have some information.' Kisame's voice was serious.

Itachi turned, locking eyes with Florence. She felt as if everything around her had gone quiet, looking into Itachi's cold eyes, he was so handsome. She felt attraction to him, but also there was a growing anxiety in her chest.

After what felt like an eternity, Itachi broke his gaze from hers, leaving the room with Kisame in tow. The door locked, leaving her in the small room with no light or no windows. She sat in the dark for a time. Who was Pain? What would happen to her?