Striking out a deal

My face contorted with disgust as I eyed Zetsu. This is him. The reason for everything. I clenched my fists, I couldn't help but wish to strangle him. But I knew just how dangerous he was. Just how powerful he could be. As my heart ranged with emotions from anger to disgust, white Zetsu said," Come, girl. Don't you want to be there when we discuss our... plans for you" he chuckled, and I wanted to throw up. I couldn't look at this bastard and hold back anymore. "I'll come."

"We have to proceed with our previous strategy," said Pain, "her presence should hardly interfere with our work." They were apparently not telling me what their plans were, even though most of them claimed they didn't trust me. I sighed and dropped my head in my hands.

"I don't understand why you're not telling me. Don't you get it? I know what's gonna happen anyway." I said, staring back at those hateful eyes.

"Why don't you tell us then? What do you think we're planning next?" Deidara said, not even bothering to meet my eyes.

"I don't remember what exactly..." I said as I scrunch my eyebrows. My memory was still foggy, and thinking about it made my head hurt. Suddenly something came to mind.

"Are Hidan and Kakuzu going somewhere?" I asked, reluctantly looking at them. Judging by the looks on the faces of the others, it looked like this was news to them as well.

Hidan looked genuinely surprised, while Kakuzu remained neutral. "We were thinking about paying a visit to a certain monastery," Hidan said, as Pain glared at him. "Let me guess," Zetsu said, "to do your Godly rituals?" Many others snickered with Zetsu. Hidan scowled as Kakuzu continued to stare at me. I was also aware that many of them were staring, no more like sizing me up. Deidara spoke out."What's going to happen?" he said.

Now, I needed to think about this carefully. I had my own problems to deal with. I needed to get out of here. Where am I planning to go? I don't know yet, but it will definitely be either to Naruto or Sasuke. I also know that the Akatsuki are not gonna just allow me to walk out. Which leaves me one choice. I need to make a deal.

"I'm not telling you,"I said, and I could have swore I heard laughter. I clenched my fist."not because I don't know, but because my services don't come for free." I drawled.

"What do u want?" asked Pain, surprisingly, and I exhaled. Deep breaths. "I want to go after Sasuke Uchiha. With Tobi." This caused a general commotion, and I tried my best not to steal a glance at Itachi.

"Why do you want to go after him? What is with you and Uchihas?" Deidara scowled, and I mentally sighed. If only I knew.

"Why are we even bothering with her?" said Kisame. "She could be playing with us for all we know, there is no way to confirm her words."

I was expecting this. "Very well then, Kakuzu and Hidan are going to die. And Konoha is going to kill them." I said. They did exactly what I expected them to. They all laughed. That's good. Don't take me seriously. That's exactly what's going to lead to their end.

I looked straight at Pain. "If they die the way I stated, then you have to let me go after Sasuke."

Pain seemed to consider this. "Very well."

"It's not going to happen. Wake up, girl" Hidan smirked. "I'm immortal."

" We'll see," I said, and smiled. We'll see.

They locked me up. Apparently, they didn't trust me any more than I did them. I tried to pry open the door, but even if I did get it to open, I'm pretty sure Zetsu was around here somewhere. I sighed and looked at myself. I felt so tired, and my dress was torn and tattered. I closed my eyes and hugged myself. It's gonna be okay. Right now, my only goal is to find Sasuke. Sasuke might-

My thoughts were interrupted when I had this growing unease in my chest. That can only mean one thing. "Zetsu" I growled. Somehow my body could detect his presence. Wonder why.

"Looks like you were lucky, girl. Kakuzu and Hidan have been defeated just as you claimed."

"Why am I not surprised?" I said and walked out to meet Pain.

"So?" I asked him. "Our deal?"

"Don't let her go," Deidara said, and I looked at him in surprise.

"What?! Why not?" I said, but he looked only at Pain. "she could be a great advantage. Knowing her she's probably planning to escape the moment we let her go." He said, looking straight through my plan. Like I'd let that happen.

"I'm not asking you to let me waltz out. Tobi is going to be with me." I said.

"Moreover, " Itachi said."If we lock her up and continue to ask her, she may even tell us fake predictions, and steer us to shape the future in her own way."

"I'm aware of that," Deidara said through clenched teeth.

"Itachi, why don't you just use Mangekyo's power on her and force her to abide by us?" Deidara asked, and I shuddered.

"I already have." Itachi said, and both Deidara and I stared at him in disbelief. "she is immune to its effects."

"She can resist the Sharingan? Is that even possible?"

"It doesn't matter. We made a deal, you have to let me go." I said before they could speculate further.

"But why Sasuke? Sasuke Uchiha?"

"Because he has a greater role to play than you'll ever know." Which was not entirely a lie.

"Looks like we have to trust her. Tobi said he can handle her." Pain decided, and Deidara rolled his eyes.

"Oh yes! I can!" Tobi squeaked, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes too. But Pain was right. This was the man who released the nine tails, the one who singularly fought against Minato and Kushina. He could definitely do more than just handle me." But that's the catch, isn't it?

I smiled to myself. I could handle my husband too.

NEXT CHAPTER:

teaser;)

If Zetsu had seen me then I should have been dead by now. Of course,there was yet another possibility that he did, but did not inform Obito about it