A pain filled scream erupted, echoing throughout the dark room. Karin grinned, enjoying the pain that she caused Temari by her power. Temari shivered in pain as she tried to stand up and attack Karin, but the sound of the shackles that bounded her wrists and ankles did nothing, but keep her restrained. "You witch!" She cried. "This is your plan? You hurting me, causing me pain – controlling me with mind control and trying to get Naruto to come? Seems to me like it's you that's the fool." Karin clenched her jaw, and strode toward Temari grabbing the blonde by the neck.
"You know nothing!" She growled. Temari smirked, scowling at the red haired girl. Suigetsu and Kabuto watched, enjoying the way Temari got Karin riled up until she'd scream. "You bitch, I should kill you."
"I don't think you want to do that, Lady Karin." Kabuto spoke up. Temari looked at the gray haired male, her eyes narrowing into a glare. "She is an essential asset in getting Naruto to come save her." Essential asset? Please. Temari snarled at him. "However," Kabuto continued, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose. "If you must inflict real pain upon her why not use a weapon?" He looked at Suigetsu." Violet eyes glanced at Temari curtly. A sigh escaped his lips.
"I'm not going to use my sword, but I would like to have a little fun with her before she becomes ours for a little while." Suigetsu grinned. Temari's eyes widened, her jaw slacked open. This was it, her final breath was about to be made. Her eyes closed as her body relaxed, giving in to the darkness.
"Lady Tsunade, Shizune is awake now." Sakura said, walking into the main room with Ino following her. Tsunade nodded her head. "Should we ask questions about Orochimaru?" She asked. This made Tsunade shake her head. Sakura nodded. She turned to Ino, who gasped, seeing something in the doorway. Sakura's eyes widened as she noticed the figure. Her mouth opened as the name of the person leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed. "S-Sasuke." Sakura gasped. "Y-You're awake?" She asked as she and Ino walked toward him.
Sasuke snorted and stepped forward toward Tsunade who sat at her desk. He had been awake for some time now, it was just a matter of time before he'd finally find out that Naruko was reincarnated into a man. "What's the deal, Tsunade?" Sasuke's deep voice asked. His onyx eyes meeting Tsunade in a long stare.
"Sasuke Uchiha, you are one of the few demons that have sided with us. We are thankful for that. However, we do need you now more than ever. It's imperative that we protect him from Karin, Suigetsu, Kabuto, Orochimaru, and the rest of those who seek the death of him." Tsunade explained. An elegant brow rose.
"Who are you talking about?" Sasuke asked, his voice edgy. Tsunade hadn't mentioned anything about Naruko since the day she died. Ever since then Sasuke had been forced to talk to Sakura or Ino who were very, very good sparring partners, but that didn't mean anything. "It's Naruko isn't it? She's alive?" Sakura pulled Ino back, knowing that if Sasuke were to get angry it wouldn't be best to stand near him. Electricity began to appear around his body.
"That's enough, Uchiha." Tsunade ordered. "Listen to me, Naruko has reincarnated into a man, do you really still have feelings for him?" The sparks of electricity stopped immediately. Sasuke thought about it, did he have feelings for the girl that is now a boy?
"My feelings have not changed. I will protect Naruko no matter what. I want to know something though," Onyx eyes closed softly before they opened, revealing them to be a blood red. "Why did you wait until now to tell me?"
"I thought it'd best that you'd didn't know. Kyuubi and Itachi resisted to telling you. I ordered them not to. It was my decision. Don't worry, Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro are there protecting Naruto along with Hinata, Kiba, and Shino. You, Sasuke are ordered to train so that your abilities are strengthened. Pick an opponent, Sakura or Ino." Tsunade smirked. Sasuke looked at the two girls. He snarled.
"Neither." Sasuke replied simply before walking out of Tsunade's office. Even though he sided with the hunters, he had no reason to follow his orders. Sakura and Ino watched as the tall raven left the room. Ino sighed.
"I wanted him to be my sparring partner." She huffed, frowning. Sakura rolled her eyes. Keep dreaming, Ino, he's not going to spar with us unless Naruto says he should. Sakura thought. Ino glared at her. "I heard that, billboard brow!"
"Too bad, Ino-pig, it's the truth." Sakura sighed. "Sasuke will always be in love with Naruko. I have a feeling that he's going to fall in love with Naruto now." Ino scowled.
"Sasuke's not gay."
"You don't know that." Sakura responded.
"Sakura, even I know Sasuke is love with Naruko. She's gone, we have a chance to try and be with him." Ino tried to convince Sakura, but the girl wouldn't budge with the idea. "Fine, then." Ino sighed. "You have a chance in this. Naruko is now a boy Naruto. Don't you think this will be a good way for you to get close to Sasuke?"
"I... I don't know." Sakura murmured. "Naruto may still be Sasuke's confidant. How do you suppose I try my chances with him when demons are strict about whom they choose to love?" This was a true fact and the two girls knew this. Sakura considered trying thought, but the problem was that other people wanted to protect Sasuke's relationship with Naruko - even though she was now called Naruto.
"I wouldn't think of doing such a thing." Tsunade joined in the conversation. "You two girls are very beautiful young women. I would think you would do some much better than to steal someone else's love. They were betrothed you know." Sakura's eyes widened and Ino's shoulders slumped.
"Damn, I forgot."
"They were engaged? When did that happened?"
"I'm not going to say anything else because it was between Sasuke and Naruko," Tsunade clear her throat. "Then again Naruto doesn't remember anything since when Naruko was reincarnated her memories were erased. It'll be awhile before Naruto remembers everything." Sakura frowned deeply. She didn't know that they were engaged. She shook her head, a determined look on her face.
"I want to protect Naruto, too Lady Tsunade." I want to move on. Tsunade nodded her head. Ino shrugged her shoulder and agreed with Sakura, she knew that she wanted to move on and if her friend was going to do that, then she would too.
"Great, you two will watch over Sasuke along with Shikamaru, and Chouji until Sasuke is needed."
"Don't you think he may not follow your orders?" Ino asked, raising an eyebrow. Tsunade smirked at this.
"As true as that is, I would prefer that he'd wait until it is the right time for him to meet Naruko's reincarnation." Sakura gasped. Did Tsunade have a different plan for Sasuke?
"What are you planning Lady Tsunade?" Sakura questioned. Tsunade's eyes twinkled. She had something in mind and Sakura knew she wasn't going to tell her. "You plan for Kyuubi to go see him, don't you?" Sakura narrowed her eyes. Tsunade's smirked lessened into a small kind smile.
"I want the siblings to get to know each other before the lovers do. That's why I want you to watch Sasuke's movements. If he goes to Naruto let him go. Don't stop him. If anything, Sasuke is Naruto's only hope when it comes to Orochimaru." Sakura and Ino nodded. They continued to ask questions and Tsunade either gave them the answers that they wanted or dodged the question entirely. When Tsunade finally had enough, she let out a sigh.
"Girls, I've already carried out the plan. Itachi and Kyuubi should be on their way to Konoha by now. They will wait first otherwise, Naruto would probably refuse right away. I understand the concern, but enough with the questions. I've given you enough answers. Dismissed." Sakura looked at Tsunade with disappointment in her eyes before dragging Ino out of the room.
•••
Karin stared at the bloodied and wet blonde that was unconscious on the floor in a puddle of water and blood mixed. She finally surrendered... Karin smirked, satisfied. "Good girl." She whispered. Karin turned to Kabuto who knew exactly what to do. Temari felt her lose her control with her mind. She was forced to stare directly into Kabuto's eyes and allow him to take control.
"You are under my control now," Kabuto smiled, just as happily as Karin did. The girl flipped her hair over her shoulder. Now all we do now is get Naruto to come and save his friend. Karin chuckled darkly. "What do you want to do now, Karin?" Kabuto questioned.
"I want Suigetsu to shape shift himself into Temari," Karin shot look at Suigetsu. "Without her injuries." No matter how severe her injuries are, Kabuto's power will control her. The problem is that it's limited. Suigetsu shifted his body into Temari. She was in the normal school uniform and perfectly intact – no injuries whatsoever. Suigetsu even imitated her voice perfectly. Karin grinned. "Everything is going according plan." She whispered, with a small giggle. "Sasuke, you will be mine."
"Karin," Suigetsu said, using Temari's voice. "How long do I have to be Temari? I don't fancy being a girl for too long." Karin locked eyes with Suigetsu, whose eyebrows – which were not really his – furrowed. Karin shrugged.
"You can change back, just remember by the end of the week Temari needs to turn up unharmed." She smirked, winking. "Unless you want to get it over with and turn up as Temari now?" Karin asked, her eyes twinkling with excitement. Suigetsu shrugged.
"I shaped my body into that woman. Might as well turn up as her while I am her now." Suigetsu pointed out. Kabuto nodded in agreement.
"I think Suigetsu – Temari, has a point Lady Karin." Kabuto agreed. Karin nodded in a silent agreement.
"Fine, go. I'm feeling a bit bored anyway." The female demon smirked. "Maybe we should speed this up. Shorten the days they have to decide." Kabuto grinned and Suigetsu crossed his arms. He blinked, feeling his chest. A blush suddenly appeared on his cheeks. Kabuto decided to release Temari from his control for now. The girl groaned until she saw a mirrored image of herself touch her own breast. Her eyes widened.
"What the hell?" She gasped out. Pain sudden rushed through her body, causing her to violently shake. "W-What the hell did you people do to me?"
"I forgot Kabuto's power will cause your memory to be erased." Karin said, her hand rest on her hip. "Hello sunshine, nice to see that you are back." Temari growled at Karin.
"Fuck you."
"Sorry, you're neither my type nor the right gender." Karin laughed. Temari rolled her eyes. Gaara, Kankuro, I'm going to kick both your asses once I get back. The real me that is.
To Be Continued...