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Sakura lifted her hands in the air while moving her body to the sound the strange corded instrument played. Her hips swayed back and forth, causing the small gold bells around her waist to jingle in time with the music.

Sasuke closed his eyes and listened to the sound. He had been a paid guard for the belly dancing girls for over a year now. He had watched their lessons, learned the music, knew the moves. The scene always intoxicated him. Even in a year's time he felt his body shiver when he heard the cords of the music. Sometimes he had to struggle to keep his own body from moving with the music. The leader of the dancers, Tsunade had offered to teach him, she said there were many customers who liked to see guys dance, but he had always declined. He wasn't interested in dancing for people, especially in the suggestive way the girls did.

He heard bells jingle in front of him, he opened his eyes and saw Sakura standing in front of him. She wore transparent pink pants made from some very light weight material. Her thong underwear was a darker pink color, making it stand out. He couldn't see her shirt, but knew she wore a small transparent pink bra that pushed her breasts up for maximum support. Several layers of clothes draped around her body, all that would be lost next time she danced for a customer. She wore a pink mouth mask as well, so only her bright eyes could be seen. Her hair was pulled back in a tight ponytail, which always swayed to the music, but wasn't as affective as Ino's. Everything she wore was trimmed with gold. She had large gold bands on both wrists and ankles, and large golden earrings. He smiled up at her, when she was quiet and dressed she looked quite appealing.

"Sasuke, will you allow me a dance?"

Sasuke was about to decline when Ino, dressed similar except in light purple with silver lining, bumped into Sakura, sending her off balance and out of Sasuke's vision.

"Sasuke, I have learned a new dance, I'd love to show you."

Sakura pushed her way back over, "Back off! I got here first."

Sasuke sighed and stood up and walked away. Both girls were so busy fighting that neither noticed his absence. He stepped outside the camped tent, and from instinct quickly examined his surroundings. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

"I see, you need us soon?"

Sasuke's ears perked up, he hadn't seen anyone, but he recognized the voice to be that of Tsunade. He stepped to the side of the tent and saw the buxom lady talking to a man dressed in all black.

"He requests a visit with you. And he would also like entertainment for the dinner party." The man paused awkwardly for a second, "And his…grandson has requested the best dancer for a private encounter."

Tsunade scowled, "Has he?"

The messenger looked over in Sasuke's direction, "I see your camp has ears."

Tsunade looked over at Sasuke and smiled, "He's just come to fetch me. I have work to do, so tell the king I'll be there soon."

She walked back towards Sasuke, her smile had yet to disappear. Sasuke frowned, Tsunade's smile usually meant she was thinking something evil.

"Sasuke…" His eye twitched, sometimes he hated being right.

"What?"

"I need you to learn to dance."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes, "We've discussed this before, I guard the dancers, I don't dance."

Tsunade nodded, "I know, but if you do this you'll be paid handsomely."

Sasuke sighed, Tsunade was a strong woman, he wondered if it would be wrong to hit her. "No."

"Let me explain this to you. The king is a pervert, and he's trying to turn his grandson into one as well. I can't deny the request of the king, but I can make sure Naruto gets a dancer that won't…"

"I get it."

"So you'll do it?"

"Hell no."

Temari placed the jeweled net on top of Sasuke's head. It flattened his spikes, making his dark hair frame his pale face. She stepped back and smiled, "You look beautiful."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes, beautiful was never a compliment he wanted to hear.

Temari only smiled and pulled him in front of the mirror. Sasuke inspected himself thoroughly. He was wearing all black. He wore black armbands up by his shoulders draped with black transparent cloth. He wore black flaring pants made from transparent cloth. There was enough wrapped up around his waist that the small black thong he was wearing was adequately hidden. He had a small black vest on that was also made from the light see through fabric. After severaa threats and protests, he had allowed the girls to pierce his nipples, so he had small silver rings showing through the vest.

Temari grabbed his waist and pulled him backwards. The small silver bells jingled. "You've been practicing enough that you can try with the suit on."

Sasuke smirked, he had heard rumors about how sensual the outfit made the dancers feel, and now he knew the rumors were true. He felt so powerful. It was different than when he held a sword. It was a power that radiated from his own body and it felt good.

Temari smirked, "You feel it don't you? Come dance with me." She looked over and saw Hinata, "Hinata, could you play us a tune?"

Hinata nodded and sat down next to the instrument. She began playing.

Temari walked into the middle of the room. She wore a costume made from gold fabric. She made the most attractive dancer, and was the highest paid one as well. She moved her thighs from side to side, her bells jingling rhythmically.

Sasuke stepped beside her. He made a circle motion once just to test his suit, and he felt the bells bounce against his body. The music filled his ears, and he didn't even realize that he had started dancing.

He felt a pair of hands around his waist and he thought Temari had grabbed him again. He continued to dance until he felt himself pulled back against another body. He felt a hand run up his torso. He pushed away realizing it couldn't be Temari, and locked eyes with a pale red headed guy.

Temari grinned and ran over to the boy, her bells jingling along the way, and embraced the boy. Sasuke watched amazed, Temari had never shown that much emotion, especially a friendly one.

"Gaara, I didn't think I'd get to see you for a while."

Gaara shrugged her off, his eyes still locked on Sasuke. "I wasn't aware that you had male dancers."

Temari looked over at Sasuke, "He's just started. He's good isn't he?"

"Hmm."

Temari chuckled, "Here's your chance for a real audience, Sasuke."

"No." He could still feel where Gaara's hand had been on his body. It tingled with a sensation he had never felt before.

Gaara gave a one-sided smirk, "He doesn't want to dance, he wants to be touched like a bitch in heat."

Sasuke felt the heat rise in his cheeks.

"If you put on a good show…I'll give you what you want."

A strange surge went up Sasuke's body at the reward/threat. Temari saw him shiver, and her smirk matched her brother's, "You really could use the experience, Sasuke. You don't want your first real dance to be in front of the prince do you?"

Gaara looked questioningly at his sister, "Prince? You're visiting the castle?"

"We'll be there in a few days."

"And this is his entertainment?"

Temari nodded.

Sakura ran into the room, "Sasuke!"

He looked over at her, for the first time ever he was happy she was around.

"I heard you'll be the one dancing for Naruto."

She looked over at Gaara and smiled civilly, even though she didn't like him very much.

"Yes." Sasuke muttered quietly.

Sakura sighed, "I thought he liked me. But it's better that you get to dance for him. He's annoying. And I've heard that he's not even really blood related to the king."

Tsunade walked into the room, "Sakura, that's enough." She looked over at Temari and Gaara, "If your brother would like to stay the night, he can stay with Sasuke. I won't have him sleeping around my girls." She looked over at Sasuke, "Keep an eye on him."

Temari smiled, "Will you stay tonight?"

"I will now."

Sasuke huffed, "I'm changing."

Sasuke ran a hand over his normal blue T-shirt. He almost missed the feeling of the dancer's outfit. Temari walked into his tent and sat down beside him. "Don't worry too much about Gaara. He's stressed. He has a hard mission to complete."

"Mission? He's a knight?"

"He's one of the Sand Kingdom's mercenaries."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, "Then what's he doing at Leaf Castle?"

"That's his mission. He's supposed to get into the ranks and then assassinate the prince. He's already a trusted guardsman now. Now he just has to kill…"

"Why are you telling me? What makes you think this information is safe with me? The Leaf is my native land."

"Yes, but didn't you run away?"

"That doesn't mean I've abandoned my country."

"I don't think you'll tell. Maybe after you meet this prince, you'll even be willing to help."

Sasuke shrugged. He didn't want to be part of the politics.

Gaara crept in. Temari sighed, "You two have a good night." She walked out of the small tent.

"You're not as attractive without your outfit. Still in heat?"

Sasuke snickered, "Your touch didn't do anything." He lied.

Gaara leaned in his nose almost touching Sasuke's, "I don't believe you."

Sasuke meant to make a remark, but just as he opened his mouth Gaara leaned in and kissed him. Sasuke pulled away, too angry to remember his comeback.

Gaara smirked, "I don't believe you."

Sasuke stared blankly.

Gaara took off his sword and dropped it by the sleeping bag, "When the prince denies you and you're all hot and bothered, you can come to me."

"I don't want you."

"We'll see. I'll have you sooner or later." He put a hand around his knife and instantly fell asleep, or at least looked asleep. Somehow, with his hand tightly wrapped around his weapon, Sasuke doubted that he actually slept.

As they neared the castle, Sasuke felt his stomach turn. He was nervous about the dance, and about running into Gaara again. He wasn't sure why, but Gaara's words had stuck in his head. Gaara seemed so confident when he claimed he would have him. Hinata put a reassuring hand on his shoulder, "Don't worry, Prince Naruto is a…wonderful guy."

"You know him?"

"My cousin is one of his huntsmen. I've visited a lot before I joined Tsunade's services. He really is a kind man. I'm sure you two will get along." She smiled cutely, with blush coloring her features.

Sasuke gave a fake smile, "Thanks." Sasuke locked his eyes on the huge white-bricked castle and shivered. He wasn't sure exactly what awaited him, but he could sense that whatever it was, things would never be the same again.

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