He walked up to the large door and stopped hearing many whips crack at once. "Why dont you cry or scream Makashi-sama?" Orochimaru snaky voice asked.

CHAPTER 4

"I wont give you pleasure in my tears. I havent cried since Sasuke left and I wont show my tears now!" a scared voice screamed.

Another crack of a wipe startled Sasuke, "You hide under a name when the one you care most about is infront of you. And you give yourself up so that Konoha may only survive another day. Why... Are you trying to kill yourself. Are you that sad since the Uchiha left your village? I thought Itachi-sama would teach you better." Another wipe.

"Itachi taught me enough to know how to keep my word. Do as you wish Orochimaru but I wont bow down and give you what you want. I'm not like them, I wont be controled by the power that others seek." She started to choke on the blood she was holding down. "I'm not like SASUKE!" she snapped.

Another thousand wipes hit her hard, "No you arent. You're stronger and smarter but you are a girl. Sharingan is what I want and that you dont have."

"Are you sure? I am known for doing the impossable. I did chidori didnt I? You think your empty threats hurt me, your wrong." She sighed, "Your the weak one. Taking away my chakra so you can beat me down. You arent a sannin, you're a couard!"

"Child would you rather bare a child of and Uchiha or of a sannin like me?" he hissed evilly.

Sasuke's blood was starting to boil. He didnt know Kura well but he didnt want her to be raped by Orochimaru. "Stupid bastard. I already told you. You arent a sannin. Nor do I wish to bare your demonic child. I would rather die a thousand deaths."

"Orochimaru-sama. She has surved her time for tonight. We should let her go before someone comes in and sees her like that. Do you want me to heal her wounds?" Kabuto asked softly. Sasuke could tell that he didnt like seeing people get beaten and Kura was no different.

"No dont heal her wounds. Thats not in the deal and she's a medic. She can do it herself. Make sure Sasuke-kun doesnt see her. Give her the mask back so she can hide what she wishes." Orochimaru snapped as his chakra disapeared meaning he left.

"Thank you Kabuto." Kura whispered in a quick breath. "That might have lead somewhere bad if you didnt come in."

"Here's your mask, get to bed before you bleed to death. You shouldnt shoot your mouth off like that. You could have gotton worse." Kabuto said opening the door.

Sasuke quickly did a jutsue that made him invisable. Kura already had her mask on and Sasuke could see the blood trickling down her body. "I know the deal was that he could do whatever he wanted but if he laies a hand on me I'm going to get in a fight." Kura hissed.

"Thats what you get for shooting your mouth off. But you should go and heal yourself. You have training with Sasuke-kun tomorrow morning so be ready." With that he left her. Kura sighed and walked down the hall with a blood trail behind her.

Why is she fighting so hard to be alone. She's protected Konoha with her life and now she's here. Orochimaru said she was stronger and smarter then I was. That isnt correct now that she relieced my chakra. I'll show him how strong I am. I should go check if Kura's alright.

Sasuke walked behind Kura to her room. "Damn it all. Fuck this place." Kura cussed as she looked out the window. "I'll make it back Naruto, I promised I'd be at your wedding and I can try to bring Sasuke back but I dont know anymore. Itachi's training is helping me but I dont want them to know."

A tear fell from her face but all Sasuke could see was her pain, "Sasuke is the same. He didnt even see though this damned fool. I dont understand how he was a genious. Naruto while I'm gone keep them safe. Neji and Tenten-chan are married now. Ino-pig and Shikamaru, who would have thought? You and Hinata-chan are getting married soon. Nothing could be better." she sighed.

"Just knowing I'll get to see you guys again gets me though this time. Itako we'll have our fight when I get back. Keep the hospital the way I left it and stay the same until I can get bck." Kura fell to her knees and cried, "Keep the village safe Naruto. You can become the Hokage you wanted to be, just keep safe."

Sasuke took away his jutsue and portended to walk into the room, "Are you alright?" he asked.

He could see her hair fall down to her back but since it was dark he couldnt see the color. She shock her head, "Not everything." she whispered with a small giggle. "I'm sorry for waking you up. You should go to bed." she whispered getting to her feet.

"Why do you have so many wounds?" he asked as he reached out to her shoulder and felt the wet blood but she jerked away, never looking at him.

"Can I ask you something Sasuke?" she asked softly. She could feel that Sasuke nodded. "What do you fight for? Strength or Power?"

Sasuke was confused then he remembered what Sakura had said in his dream. Whats the difference between them? I dont get it... why would they say such things. Sasuke closed his eyes and asked, "Whats the difference?"