5. Tila's Answer

I shot up from my sleep still feeling a little hazy, I had a weird dream about being kidnapped last night and I woke up drenched in sweat the morning after this disturbingly vivid dream.

I felt myself drenched in icky sweat 'ew' I thought. I carefully got out of bed and collected my things for a shower. I locked my door behind me and made my way down the hallway, the hideout was as empty as always. There wasn't anyone else around, it really was quite depressing living here now.

I came to the bathroom door, went in making sure to lock it behind me. I had a thorough shower making sure to scrub myself completely after last nights night sweats. I got dressed quickly, I just put on a plain tank and some navy blue shorts.

As I made my way back to my room my mind trailed back to the thought of what my answer was going to be.. I'd already sworn my allegiance to him, what else could be worse? I still thought about him and I couldn't stop myself, my mind didn't obey my will.

I got back to my room, quickly picking up a few weapons and attaching the shin weights readying myself for training with the man I couldn't stop thinking about.

Maybe my body is just craving some sort of affection? Wanting to be acknowledged.. I made my way down the long gloomy hallways still not completely sure what my answer would be.

The figure of lord Orochimaru began to come into vision as I walked closer to the room we were to train in.

"Tila, today's training I want you to come at me with the intent to kill" he hissed. "You are too soft hearted child" he finished. I glared at him determinedly.

We trained long into the afternoon. I could feel myself getting stronger, Lord Orochimaru had offered to teach me new Jutsu. I had already been practising the Jutsu upon the scrolls I read, they included a water clone Jutsu and a substitution Jutsu. He wanted me to focus on mastering the water prison Jutsu as well so I said I would begin training for it next.

His look towards me suddenly stiffened "Well my dear, on another note.. have you come to a decision?" His gaze followed me closely. I could tell he was quite the analytical type. "My answer.. Is yes Lord Orochimaru" My eyes met his, the lust within them obviously evident to him.

"I see.." He said holding the intense eye contact. "Very well then, prepare yourself for tomorrow. your training with kabuto will not commence and instead I need to brand you my own".

I was completely confused by what he said "What do you mean? What will you do?" I quickly said, the worry evident on my face "Don't worry Tila I won't hurt you, your body is mine now and I would never do anything to hurt it" His gaze still steady with mine. "Okay" I said, not really knowing what to expect.

I guess I would just have to find out for myself. "Good, you've made the right choice" He said as he stepped closer so he was directly in front of me, it was intimidating.

I studied his face seeing as it was so close from mine, he tilted his head and a smirk broke over his lips. I took a step back and his smirk faltered. "Dismissed" He hissed and walk away into the darkness.

He really liked making an eerie exit didn't he? I sort of chuckled to myself, either way.. My fate was set in stone wasn't it? There was nothing I could do to change it, even if I wanted too.

I focused my vision on the dark hallway that Lord Orochimaru had just come from, it was pitch black.. I started to walk towards the hallways and as I came closer I began to see a long hall with many doors stemming from the corridor. Maybe I should go and explore? I thought to myself, it wouldn't hurt..

I slowly and carefully began to walk down the hall, I always wondered what was behind all these damn doors! There are so many of them down the hallways, a tall doorway on the left as I walked caught my eye. I tried to turn the knob but it was locked, I tried my keys hoping it would work and surprisingly the door slowly swung open with ease.

I quickly slipped in the room and closed the door behind me. A large dark room with these massive rows of tanks down followed for a good 20 metres.. The tanks had a glowing green liquid within them, I walked down the row of tanks and noticed a small baby in one of the tanks. "What in the world.." I whispered to myself completely bewildered, I noticed a few loose piece of parchment on a desk nearby. I picked them up and scrolled over them, it dawned on me quickly what this was about.

He was experimenting on this poor child! I need to get out of here, what if the same fate awaits me..?! I drop the papers and quickly sprint back to the door. I'm careful to not be seen when leaving the room and making my way back to my own room, in a way it was good stealth training.

I clicked my own door closed behind me, my knees gave in and I fell down to the floor. There was so much rushing through my mind that I couldn't clearly catch onto one thought.

I sat there in the doorway for a bit not really knowing what to do, completely at a loss. Tears rolled down my cheeks silently, why was this all happening to me.. Where is my home I thought to myself, where do I belong? What is my purpose? I slowly stood up being careful not to fall again. I sat down onto my bed and decided to sleep it off, I fell asleep with ease. My mind needed the rest, my mentality was breaking slowly but surely.

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The next morning I slowly stirred, the flashback of the same demeaning dream crossed my memory and I winced in pain as a sharp stabbing began at the back of my head. I got up slowly and remembered today was the day that I was to be branded.. What does that even mean? I thought.

I got up and went for a shower, came back to my room and got dressed. Just as I finished tying up my long blonde hair I hear a knock at the door. "Enter" I say without hesitation.

Kabuto's face popped into the room "Come along" he said in his usual creepy demeanour "It's time" he said giving me a look up and down.

I followed him down the hallways past the training room and down the darker corridors on the east side of the hideout, he opened a large double door which was further down from the one I had explored yesterday.

We entered and I was greeted by none other then the man I craved, "Now lie down and we shall begin" he said.

I did as I was told, kabuto began to strap me down "What are these for!" I exclaimed with a look of worried surprise on my face "Not to worry, this may hurt and I need you to stay still". I watched them both intently, he lied to me yesterday. Orochimaru came closer to me and pushed my head to the side so my neck was exposed, he bent over and bit my neck hard.

I screamed in pain but it sort of felt nice in a sadistic way, I could feel an afterburn reside into the base of my neck upon my shoulder.

I started to really feel the burn and I screamed out trying to shake my restraints loose but it was no use. I was trapped there, Orochimaru stared down at me with a sick twisted but yet sexy smile. What no Tila! Not sexy, this is hurting so badly!

I struggled with the pain trying to push it back but it was like it was a living thing trying to take over my body, I could feel it feeding on my chakra.

"What's happening?!" I scream out loud "Ahh this pain" I wince. Kabuto's voice answers my question "This is Lord Orochimaru's curse mark, he has branded you as one if his loyal servants. You should be honoured to receive such a gift" His voice stopped abruptly. "What! This is a gift? Your kidding this is going to kill me!" I pant trying to catch my breath from the searing pain that's draining it. "Yes, you may not survive - many don't, they aren't strong enough to withstand it's power". How sinister..

Everything went dark as I passed out , the pain still completely there. I could still feel it as I slept it was that intense.

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I woke up, my eyes very weary as I forced them open. I looked around and saw that I was still in the same room just with no restraints.

I noticed the pain was only a dull ache now, Kabuto stood up from the desk he was sitting at. "How are you feeling? I didn't think you would make it Tila" The tone in his voice may have accidentally given away a hint of genuine worry. "It doesn't hurt as much, I just feel nauseous" I replied weakly.

"Here" Kabuto handed me a chuck bag. "Mmhg" I took it from his hand and sat up slowly with my feet dangling off the chair. "Uh" a little bile came up and I held my chest as it did. "Am I going to be alright?" I look over at Kabuto. "Have some water," He hands me a glass and I sip slowly "You will be okay, you need to rest because this mark will eat at your Chakra for a few weeks until it settles down and only then, will we know if your body can handle such power" He looked at me curiously. I look down and continue to sip my water, the nausea had subsided.

"I understand" I replied, mentally taking in what the information.

"For now let me help you to your room" Kabuto held out a hand to help me down from the platform, my eyes squinted without my control "You will be weak, let me help you" I looked at him unwillingly, untrusting. "Okay" was all I could muster as I grabbed onto his had and slowly got onto my feet, feeling a bit wobbly he caught me before my knees buckled.

"Sorry.." I said quietly "I'm going to carry you, it's easier" He said as he picked me up bridal style "wait! Ah" I squealed because It took me by complete surprise. He took me back to my room, the walk was long and awkward but I was too weak to protest. Does he care? No it can't be I'm being stupid. I'm delusional right now, stop analysing Tila.. It doesn't count for anything.

He laid me down on my bed and before I knew it I was fast asleep.