A/N: Hi, again. Yeah, I know I haven't posted in four years but I've decided to update the 4th Chapter of this story for those who are still following it. Beware, I honestly think this story will get more crazy.

Thank you, and I'd love to hear your feedback on it!

Don't hate the player. I actually had things to do.

Sakura looked down at her shaking hands as she took a breath in. This training was insane, she went over slowly to the tiny round mirror that stood on top of the small drawer. God, she looked exhausted. She never thought this mission would get this bad.

Her body ached very much and she sighed as her muscles screamed in agony from all this exhausting sitting, standing, walking, carrying and so much more. Not being able to rely on your chakra took a toll on you.

It was almost 4 in the morning and she was expected to be there, yet again. Her hands were bruised from the burns she's received after she'd dropped the tea pots and cups nearly more than a dozen times. How do they honestly expect her to hold such hot tea? I mean, honestly. it was beyond average hot. Plus, she avoided using her chakra in the household at all whether it be to hold anything or to even heal herself. Which is why she is likely to inherit some scars.

She sighed tying her own obi and fixing her kimono to perfection. Her hair, she tied up in a bun, so that it would be out of her face. To her surprise, her hair had gotten longer since she's been here. She hadn't seen her hair look like this in such a long time. She did miss her long hair, but it was pain when she had missions. It always got in the way. Now that she's more physical, it was a burden even more since she relied on her flexibility and hand-to-hand combat.

Sliding the door to her room she wondered what Suigetsu was up to, knowing fully well he was probably with Sasuke now. He's been gone for such a long time since she'd last seen him. As time passed, she'd grown more accepting of him as she began to learn about the family.

At times, she felt like she knew him more than Sasuke himself.

That thought almost scared her. That wasn't the point of her mission after all.

It didn't take her long to reach the room where her training will continue, in the past few weeks Tanaka-sama had begun to spend more time with her than all the the other girls. At the same time, all the other maids have begun to turn on her because it appeared she had become the favorite since she got all this attention, especially from Suigetsu.

Sayuri's attitude towards her has also gotten colder. Not that she really cares about Sayuri.

As she stepped in, Sakura bowed gracefully to Tanaka-sama and gleefully smiled.

"Good morning."

"Hm."

That was a she received as the elder woman walked around her, "You seem a bit different today. More graceful."

No, duh. Obviously had been practicing her poise and posture for weeks, since her training began.

"Yes, Tanaka-sama."

"Sit down."

Sakura slowly got gracefully on one knee and tucked in her kimono as she sat down on the tatami mat.

"Very good."

Sakura smiled with poise at the woman.

"Now begin making the tea I had taught you yesterday."

"Yes."

Sakura began the procedure with grace as she carefully move the different objects over the tiny table.

"Tanaka-sama."

"Hm?"

"May I perhaps ask you more about Suigetsu-sama? I know it is not exactly proper, but I thought that perhaps if I knew more about him and what he does I could be of greater service to him. I do know he is a great shinobi, but his absences and travels have been of great curiosity to me."

Tanaka-sama looked at her with cold eyes, observing her as though she didn't trust her enough to inform her more on Suigetsu.

"I do not think it is any of your business. Going around and gossiping, especially about this great clan, is very disrespectful. I know what the other girls do, mind you. It has been like this for years. I served this household as my ancestors before me. I have been of great service to this family since Suigetsu's grandfather. I have practically raised Suigetsu myself."

Sakura sighed mentally, she did not think this would be such a big deal. She'd been very careful.

"..If anything, Suigetsu is a great shinobi, but he has always felt inferior to his brother. His dream has always been to part of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist. Just like his brother."

'Seven Swordsmen?' Sakura thought, knowing what she meant.

Like Momochi Zabuza and Hoshigaki Kisame.

"Like his brother, he has been said to be the destined prodigy. The second coming of the Demon of the Mist, Momochi Zabuza."

Sakura listened intently.

"..But, that is not exactly what Suigetsu desires. He wants more. He demands to be recognized for himself, his own name. Therefore he desires to attempt and master all the swords of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist. Mastering them all, and I have no doubt, will give him great glory. For the family, and for the Mist."

Sakura looked down as soon as Tanaka-sama looked at her, and she proceeded on to her task.

"That is why it is your duty to be of service for him. The Hozuki clan is clan of great honor and great history. You should be glad to serve here."

Sakura smiled softly and nodded softly with her eyes slightly closed.

"Yes, I understand. It is an honor for me to serve this household."

Tanaka-sama almost definitely smiled but not exactly. She is far too collected to show any sort of softness to anybody. Maybe this will change with Sakura, though. Sakura appeared to focus a lot more on the work than simply become another lover to one of the Hozuki brothers. Tanaka respected that, and saw great potential in Sakura it seems. Though she will never personally admit to it.

"She is doing well."

Ryogetsu-sama smiled as he heard Tanaka's approval. He crossed his arms and grinned at her, "You don't mean to tell me that the great Tanaka-sama actually approves of someone."

Tanaka stared at him, almost in an offended manner.

He raised an eyebrow and sighed, "It is because you are training her well. I am very glad to hear that this girl has great potential to be of service to the young master."

Tanaka closed her eyes, "Do not attempt to turn her into a whore. She is not here for that."

Ryogetsu's eyes widened as he heard that accusation, he stood up and closed the scroll he had been reading.

"Oh don't give me that. I am greatly insulted, Tanaka-sama. You are not actually accusing me of this."

Tanaka glared at him, "It was you who began to introduce the young master to these girls. Tempting him, filling his head with lustful and disgusting thoughts. Allowing him lose track from what truly matters, Ryogetsu."

Ryogetsu sighed, removing his glasses. "He is a man, every man has desires. The young master has great power, with that he is allowed to received whatever he desires."

Tanaka continued her glare as they entered a moment of silence.

Ryogetsu looked at her, before dropping his gaze, "I know you are looking to pass your teachings on to a responsible young woman who will continue on your legacy. It must be difficult for you, especially after being unable to have children of your own. You also desire the young masters to learns the important values of love and morale. However, it is not up to me to decide who he chooses to fall in love with and who he desires to share passion with."

Ryogetsu raised his hands and placed them down, "My job here is to make sure the masters are attended to and that the household has what it needs. Your duty is to make sure that what needs to be done is done, one way or another. I have no say in this."

Tanaka was insulted even more. Not just as head of the Household's Servants but as a woman.

"I think it'd be best for you to be reminded that women are not mere prizes, Ryogetsu-sama. Do not forget that they are like flowers, with feelings. If the flower is not nourished and watered the right way it will die off."

Ryogetsu stared at her, and his eyes narrowed almost in spite. He chose not say anything more.

With that, Tanaka-sama left the room without even requesting to be excused.

He knew exactly what she was talking about and who she meant.

Sakura brushed her hair softly and was ready to tuck herself in. She had another exhausting day, but she'd learned a lot today. It would be best for her to attempt to contact Konoha and send over the info especially now to give a more detailed info on her target.

She really hoped that it'd help increase their chances to reach Sasuke. She smiled gently at the thought of having to see him again and pulled on the covers. It was strangely a cold night tonight and she felt herself lightly shiver with the thin yukata she was wearing. Nothing else under it.

It almost felt like the coldness was reassuring her it would not be that way, but she refused to accept that. With that last thought and attempt to deny the reality of the situation, she was engulfed in darkness and allowed her mind to take her to the land of dreams.

But instead of having pleasant dreams about somebody she cared for and her home. She was engulfed in the cold where the person she least wanted to see was waiting for her.

Her breathing was heavy and she couldn't see what was happening. Exhausted she tried to run, but she lost hope when strong arms wrapped around her body and pulled her to the figure which was holding her. She attempted to scream for help, but no help came.

She was roughly pressed against the hard muscular male body behind her as she tried to break free but her strength was lost in her attempts. Was he going to kill her? Oh, god.. no. She could not let this happen. For the first time her fear was really taking over.

"Please, let me go!"

She cried out to him, hoping he would set her free.

His grip got tighter to the point where it really started to hurt her and he roughly turned her around. He attempted to kiss her, but his lips were cold and it hurt her. She tried to avoid him and his kisses, turning her head to the side, but his lips kept attacking her. She felt her breathing quicken as his lips became more rough, while he made a trail down her neck. His own breath was hard and rapid as he sucked in her scent.

His hands were rough as they began to travel up and down her body, stroking her hip with one hand and trailing down her thigh reaching under her yukata to graze her skin. She felt herself slide to the ground as her knees weakened in pain and pleasure, and soon she was pinned under his body. He spread her thighs on either side of him and lowered himself between her legs in an attempt to keep her there. God, those smooth thighs. His hands trailed all the way from her shoulders down her breasts to her sides, in soft caresses, until they reached her creamy thighs which he massaged roughly with passion.

Afraid to allow to be taken in by these sensations and feelings. She felt the tears come as he attempted to untie her obi, in order to release her yukata. So, she fought back or at least tried as she broke down in tears because she had no strength to summon. Where did her chakra and strength go? Why was she so weak all of a sudden?

The man in the shadows stopped for a moment obviously noticing she was in tears. Her frame trembled under his touch, and he seemed to take a hint he was not desired. So, he simply leaned in and kissed her lips softly in a small peck before saying, "Do you even realize what you are doing to me?"

He appeared to pull back and just like that the shadows tore open to reveal him to her.

To her shock it was Suigetsu.

His face was pained but his eyes were full of desire and want for her. Almost like a need, yet unable to take that which he wants.

And then she woke up, covered in sweat from the heat her dream created, unable to fall asleep for the rest of the night.

The next day she was dazed. Her dream had confused her a lot and she could not figure if there was a meaning in all of this. Perhaps it happened because she'd been thinking of him often while learning about him. Attempting to put the pieces together on what Sasuke was doing and why he needed Suigetsu's help. Where he was, perhaps?

She was growing frustrated.

"No, Sakura. Stop it. There's no time to be thinking about such nonsense!"

She told herself aloud and took in a deep breath to calm her nerves as she washed the floor of this hallway. 'Focus on the job at hand, Sakura. Come on.'

She quickly pulled up her sleeves and began to scrub the floor harder. Not realizing how much time she actually spent scrubbing the same spot on the floor. It wasn't until somebody coughed behind her that she jumped and realized what she was doing.

"You don't want to damage the wood now, do you?"

Sakura blushed like mad and bowed when she saw Ryogetsu. "I am sorry, I was not thinking straight!"

He grinned and began to walk around her, looking her up and down. This made her blush massively because she felt like he was judging her.

"You should be more careful, we don't want to lose a precious flower like you. You have great potential to be a highly valuable servant here, Sakura-chan."

She nodded and bowed down again, her pink locks falling past her shoulders. "I understand, it will not happen again."

He smiled to himself as her cleavage was slightly revealed from her loose kimono. He leaned forward and placed a gentle finger under her chin, bringing her up to look into her eyes. "Sakura, I would prefer if you looked at me straight in the eye. Giving me the opportunity to look at you is far greater than receiving a bow. It is not everyday one has the opportunity to marvel over and admire such beautiful eyes."

Sakura was truly in awe as she looked up into his eyes. She saw such kindness and passion unlike she'd seen before. It made her pulse rave like mad. She blushed madly at the thought of him attempting to come even closer and touch her more intimately. Oh, god! Sakura, pull yourself together. Even, though he seems so dreamy and incredibly romantic. He's almost like the Sasuke she'd always wanted to see.

'But he's your boss!' She told herself.

'Yeah, but do you really want to pass on this opportunity! He's incredibly understanding.' Inner Sakura raged over her worry.

It all seemed so perfect, the moment seemed so wonderful until they heard yelling.

Yelling that triggered a crisis among the servants and the people in the household.

Ryogetsu quickly turned around and headed for the direction of the yelling. Sayuri came running, barely able to catch her breath. She placed a hand on her chest, "Ryogetsu-sama, the Suigetsu-sama has been hurt. He just got here! There was a horrible, horrible ambush on his mission!" Sayuri looked horrified, and that made Sakura more alert. She dropped her things and rushed a long side the other maids.

Ryogetsu began to yell orders, "Bring him in, hurry! Atsuki, call in the medics. Say this is an absolute emergency and they need to arrive here immediately. Tanaka, please get the chambers set and bring in aid! I need everyone to move now, this is important! Don't just sit around!"

He rushed down the hall, yelling like mad for people to speed up. The many servants cleared things out of the way and began to prepare things as they expected their master to be rushed in. Tanaka gave out orders to the more experienced maids on what would be required in the young master's chambers.

Sakura felt a bit anxious, obviously her medical instincts kicking in. She saw Suigetsu being carried in, and there was blood. Apparently he'd been struck somehow, despite his incredible deffense that his clan possessed, and he was sinking in and out of consciousness. It looked like there was a heavy surprise attack caused by an enemy who's figured out Suigetsu's weakness. She quickly rushed over to look closer, only to have her name called by Tanaka. Sakura stopped dead in her tracks and turned around to see Tanaka-sama, her face deadly serious.

"Sakura, your duty to the young master begins now."

A/N: Please, rate. Thanks!