Escape?

Hours. Days. I'm not sure how much time has passed.

My legs are broken before they can even finish healing. My ribs are definitely cracked, and I can't breathe. I have thrown up more blood than I thought I had. The metallic tang in my mouth makes me nauseous again. I can feel my blood at my feet, and his sick laughter echoes through the walls. I think Itsuki is crying in the next cell.

Now that I think about it, when I first woke up in this cell my wounds were so gently taken care of, and the bandages were clean like they were changed frequently. Did he do all that? How long has he been waiting for me to wake up? I want to save him... I want to protect him. I want to tell him something but I can't even form words.

Rinnes smiles at me while cleaning his rod. "Out of all my pets, you are the most interesting one. Even though you heal no matter how much I break you, you still feel the pain right?"

I stare at him, but I have no strength to reply.

Yet that defiant look never leaves your eyes! I hate it when they lose hope and give in but you, you're different!"

"Then, shall we get started? Looks like you're healed enough.."

A tear fell from my left eye. Shit. I want to die. A laugh escapes my lips.

Even if I die, I'll just get reborn in this shithole. I can't even wish for death now, huh?

"Why are you laughing?" Rinnes comes near me, "how can you-"

A crash is heard above us. The lord's head snaps up. Huh? He wasn't expecting it? So what is it? I can hear a bunch of shouts and voices above us. Did someone break in?

"Rinnes sama!! Our hideout is being infiltrated!" a guard comes in and pants, catching his breath. Rinnes face turns to anger, and he pulls the guards by the collar.

"What? Who is it?!"

"It's the Raikage's brother, the monster is here"

"The eight tails?" for the first time, Rinnes looks stressed. "The lady, where is she? Don't let them see her, hide and lead her away. Don't ever let them see her."

The lady? As in the Uchiha? Is she being manipulated by this asshole? They both hurry upstairs probably to take care of the situation above, but this is more than enough of the distraction I needed. Itsuki, I need to call out to-

The left wall of my cell breaks down with a crash and Itsuki steps out. I stare at him, mouth open. Did he just kick the wall down with a single hit? Just how strong is this guy? And just how much had he been manipulated by Rinnes that he became completely powerless in front of him?

His hands pull out my chains and break my restraints. Without anything holding me, I fall to the ground. Shit, I can't even feel my legs. Itsuki looks so guilty and sad like it's painful looking at me.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry" I can hardly hear his voice.

"It's okay, idiot," I say, and my voice feels hoarse from all the screaming.

"Let's just leave while the chaos continues." Itsuki nods and lifts me in his arms. For his slender body, he's really strong. Even though it's kinda embarrassing, it still feels good to be held by someone.

When we were almost at the surface I could see glimpses of Bee and his team, and couldn't help but smile. Thanks a lot, Bee.

"Hey, where do you think you're going?" this voice... is it?

A woman with red hair scorns at us. It's her. Karui. Does she think we're accomplices of Rinnes? Itsuki opens his mouth to explain, but I stop him. "Punch her for me" I whisper in his ear.

"What! Why, isn't she helping us?" damn, he's such a cinnamon roll.

"Just do it, and run," I say, and hold on tighter. He looks so confused but does what I say nonetheless. Karui blocks the attack, but the power of the strikes still has her crashing the wall.

"What was that for?" he asks as we make our way outside the hideout and enter the forest. Just personal vengeance I guess" I shrug. For all the punches she gave Naruto, I wanted to punch her face off myself.

The cool air hits my face, as Itsuki moves from tree to tree. He's fast for someone who carrying another person. At this rate, we'll probably leave the forest by dawn. I don't know what awaits us after that. My ribs are still cracked, and he's too tired to take anymore.

But at least we're free now.

It's gonna be just fine.