Okay, just to make this clear for everyone, weird twists will be made. For example, this chapter has many. When you start reading you may get confused, but do not worry COOKIE MONSTER'S MINION IS HERE! On to more important things like…wait…what was I going on about? Oh! Sasuke will a major character also. So from time to time he may get his own little chapter. I know this story is so suppose to be on Sakura and how her strength develops, it still is, but I want a form of difference from other stories. Not just Sakura gets stronger, proves it to everyone, and blah blah blah.

It may seem like I'm getting off task but this is apart of the plot development. This is supposed to be an ItaSaku fanfic but there will be some SasuSaku somewhere in there. Let me stop blabbing. Hopefully my story won't be super similar to others.

Enjoy! xD

Sasuke awoke to a dimly lit room. Groaning softly he tried to sit up, but failed miserably. Everything seemed blurry and in motion. Giving himself a few minutes he was finally being able to pop himself on his elbows, he tried to remember what happened before. A wave of pain wavered through his mind causing him to collapse on the soft surface of what felt like a bed. Slowly but surely things began to come back to him.

Kakashi signaled for them to halt. Everyone landed on a branch in the thick forest. Keeping their senses on alert and bodies tense they prepared themselves for any action.

Suddenly a woman like figure appeared out of nowhere and stretched their neck out towards Sasuke. An explosion caused Team 7 scattered into different areas.

Sasuke being on his own had to face the he-she.

"Who are you?" Sasuke demanded angrily.

"Kukuku now, now Sasuke-kun no there is no need to be angry at a fellow ally."

Sasuke raised a single brow in question. "Hn?"

"I know about you and your brother. I know how you two get along. I know how you want to surpass him, and I also know about your dream to prove yourself to your family. I am willing to supply you with all the power you need,"

Sasuke narrowed his eyes. "That does not answer my question."

"I am Orochimaru, my dear child. I am one of the legendary Sannin, and yes I am a man."

The name did ring a bell, but other than that he really didn't know much about the man.

"I do not wish to receive power from you. So you can leave."

Orochimaru sighed. "I'm afraid I cannot do that. You have something I want, and you want something too." He paused to let the information sink in. "Even if you do not come willingly I bring you with me by force."

Sasuke smirked and lifted his chin arrogantly. "Well then, we'll see."

Not even a moment sooner Sasuke flickered behind Orochimaru in attempt to injure him. At first it seemed like he got his target the body slowly melted. Then Sasuke fell to his knees as something bit into his neck.

Sasuke's vision began to blur and the rest of his senses were weakening. The last few things he heard was a female scream and...

"If I cannot have your brother than I can have-"

o~:::~o

Sasuke grit his teeth in anger and frustration. A weird numb feeling throbbed on one part of his neck. Pulling his shirt to the side, he squinted, what he saw did not please him. There was a mark consisting of three simple commas.

When he placed to fingers over the mark, it tingled in a delightful sensation.

"Well, it seems the mark suits your body well, Sasuke-kun"

"Y-you! What did you do to me?" Sasuke snarled angrily.

The dark figure that was hiding in the shadows came into view, with a creepy smile on his face.

"I simply gave you what you always wanted. I am sorry you don't enjoy my gift."

"You call this a gift?" In truth Sasuke didn't even know what the mark did or what it could do. But the fact that it was on him, royally pissed him off.

"Kukuku, relax child. Everything will work out. With my curse mark and your abilities you can surpass even Itachi and get everything you desire."

Curiosity got the better of Sasuke and he couldn't help but ask. "I will surpass, Itachi?"

Orochimaru chuckled and let a fleeting smirk cross his lips. "Indeed, all I need to do is train you."

This seems too good to be true. Why is it called a curse mark? Sasuke thought.

"Why would you place this on me? Why is it called a curse mark? And what's in it for you?"

Orochimaru simply shrugged. "You have potential that others do not. It is a curse mark because that is what I chose to call it. And what I get in the end will come all in due time. Right now, I am going to have a little test to make sure the curse mark is not too overwhelming."

Having no energy prevented Sasuke from stopping Orochimaru of approaching. With one chakra enhanced finger Orochimaru tapped the mark.

That's when all hell broke loose.

o~:::~o

Sakura drew in large gulps of air and tried to regulate her breathing. She cursed at all the gods watching.

When she first started her training she wasn't aware that they were going easy on her. This was their first spar and she had just realized that they were holding back until she caused some real destruction.

It was quite amusing to see the looks on their faces when she nearly cracked their sculls open.

Ah sweet, sweet moments. She thought happily.

Taking one last deep breath she skipped out into the open with a grin on her face. She used her quick brain for advantages and a clever way to drive them out into the open. Though she didn't notice, a frown was cast on her heart-shaped face.

Shisui will be easy from what I learned earlier. For Itachi, things won't be as simple.

Sighing loudly, she felt the wind blow her hair in different directions.

Stupid Wind…

A light bulb suddenly appeared above her head.

Sakura closed her eyes and pretended to enjoy the wind, letting her arms and hands flap around her in a rhythm.

Faintly she felt Shisui's chakra near her slowly.

Sakura kept up her act and waited until Shisui was close enough. Smirking slightly she put her plan into action.

Using Kakashi's earth style move she pulled Shisui into the ground. Sakura giggled lightly at Shisui's face.

"Whoa! Where did you learn that? I didn't know that move even existed! And from what I learned, I only thought you were a sneaky kung fu bitch!"

Sakura's eye twitched. A look of panic crossed Shisui's face.

"U-um no! That's not what I meant, Sakura! Don't stomp on my head! I'm not done being a man-whore! Please I want children!"

Not even bothering to acknowledge his apology she cracked her fists. Noticing the dangerous gleam in her eyes, Shisui wiggled nervously desperately trying to loosen the earth's grip on him. He couldn't even use his special body flicker thingie.

With each step she took towards him he would squeaked in fear.

"You're not a Sneaky Kung fu bitch, don't hurt me!" He wailed.

He sounds so much like Naruto

Turning quickly she blocked Itachi's katana.

"You cannot get distracted with feelings or emotions for real time battles," He advised quietly.

"Mhm, I'm quite aware."

Itachi simply smirked.

Next thing Sakura knew she was in also in the ground with her head poking out.

"HEY, THAT'S NOT FAIR!" Sakura screeched.

"Yes it is! MWHAHAHAHA! I WIN!" Shisui shouted in victory. An explosive tag was thrown into the ground right by Shisui's head.

Itachi smirked lazily as he sat in front of the two. "I believe I heard you wrong. Who won our little spar?"

Shisui glared at the younger Uchiha along with Sakura. No one said a word. Dramatically Itachi pulled out a second kunai and twirled it on his finger lazily.

"If I were to throw this…" Itachi trailed off.

"We would explode yeah, yeah we know." Sakura grumbled, in a Sasuke manner.

"Mhm, I'm quite aware of that," Itachi mocked.

"Aye! That's not funny!"

Shisui burst out laughing. "Yes it is!"

"Grr…why you -"

"Who won?" Itachi cut in, while throwing the kunai he had in hand quite close to the explosive one.

"You…" they mumbled.

Itachi's smirk widened. "Pardon?"

"YOU!" They screamed.

"I thought so,"

Pure silence was heard for a good few seconds.

"Arrogant bastard…"

The birds flew away startled by the screaming that came from two certain people.

o~:::~o

Orochimaru had a malicious grin on his face as he watched Sasuke burn the civilian village in flames. Now that Sasuke was in his grasp he could begin his plans. Starting by creating Otogakure.

Sasuke's hate, anger, depression, and all other bottled up emotions came out along with the curse mark.

Things are going all to plan, and better yet Sasuke knows the girl that will be used in the grand scheme, how delicious.

~o~:::~o~

"YOU SAW THE BASTARD TAKE HIM? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?"

"Naruto calm down,"

"DON'T TELL ME TO CALM DOWN! THIS BITCH COULD'VE TRIED TO SAVE SASUKE! EVEN SAKURA WOULD DO HER BEST!" Naruto growled.

"I-I'm sorry!"

"Sorry doesn't cut it, Ino!" Naruto replied.

"Ino, did you hear the man's name? Or get a good description on him?" Kakashi asked.

Ino nodded slowly. "I believe he said Orochimaru or something, and he just looks like a woman who is as pale as a wall."

Kakashi froze.

Oh no…

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Thank you to the reviewers! I enjoyed reading all your reviews. I understand that some of you are concerned about my story being the same as everyone else's. I guess it kind of is, but look on the bright side!

-Silence-

Yeah, there is no bright side. Hopefully everyone will understand where I'm going with this! It was difficult to have Orochimaru pop out of nowhere, but he was needed for the story!

!~Now for the questions~!

Good or bad? Continue or stop? Zombie Monkeys or Man-eating Pandas? Sasuke or Itachi? Pancakes taking over our world or pretending the boogey monster exits?