A Naruto Fanfic: Promise

Rated

T

Warnings

Slight Yaoi

Blood and Violence

Mild Language

Pairings

Sasuke x Naruto x Hikari

Neji x Kairi

Shikamaru x Luchiha

Side Pairings

Sasunaru

Prologue

The clanking of weapons came from the forest surrounding Konaha, as the war slowly moved to the village gates. At the Hokage's mansion twelve men were crowded around three girls at the age of seven and four boys at the age of eight.

"We have to do something with them" one of the men yelled in a stern voice at the Hokage who was entering the room. She paused and closed her eyes, thinking deeply.

"Tsunade are you listening!"

The man took a step forward. Finally Tsunade opened her eyes and walked up to the girl with black hair and slight golden streaks. The Two boys who were standing in a protective position on either side of her took a step back. She was looking down at her feet and as Tsunade opened her mouth to speak, the girl looked up into Tsunade's eyes and spoke instead.

"This is all my fault, why don't you let me deal with this, it's not like I'm helpless. I have learned from you, Kakashi and Jariya I can fight." Her voice was determined but uncertain at the same time. Tsunade fell silent as if considering.

"Tsunade you can't let Hikari go!" The boy with blond hair who had been standing on her right side, grabbed her hand and pulled her back. Tsunade sighed and stood up.

"Naruto, I would never do that, but something must be done." By now the other boy had moved to her other side, his dark raven hair falling to hide and treat in his eyes.

"So what are we going to do, if we keep her here the raids will keep coming" one of the men said after a few minutes of silence. The man with spiked grey hair stepped out and spoke.

"I think our best solution here is to send her away to a place where she'll be safe till the time comes, they seem to know where she is and are following her" Nods of approval came from around the room.

"That's a great idea but to where Kakashi"? The one known as Jariya stepped forward to speak.

"Do you remember the portal that opened at the top of this building about 4 years ago that lead to a parallel universe?" Kakashi's question was directed at Tsunade.

"Yes" Tsunade's eyes widened in shock as she realized Kakashi's plan.

"You're not suggesting...that we send her into a different world?" He didn't reply.

"But we can't hold out the battle forever something must be done" Then as if just to prove his point an ANBU came crashing through the window, and landed on the ground.

"We can't hold them off there are more of them coming" He was Panting as blood flowed from a cut on his shoulder. "They're going to reach the gate at any second!"
Then he collapsed, alarm spread through the room, all eyes turned to Tsunade.

"Alright everyone I want you to go help hold up the enemies. Kakashi, Jariya you come with me" She looked at the group of kids "you too, all of you" Moving quickly, they made their way to the roof. Once there she turned and explained everything, they would use Kakashi's plan.
"But I'm going to send Luchiha Hyuga and Kairi Bouquet with you too, your all best friends so I thought it would be better. Plus you three are the most important in the village, one day you will be strong enough to fight your own battles, but that time has not come yet."

A Flash of light cut though the dark. The portal had opened.

"Quickly" Tsunade spoke softly,

Hikari looked away; breaking the eye contact she had with Sasuke, and turned away toward the portal. Luchiha and Kairi stood waiting, Kairi stood with her back to everyone while tears streamed down Luchiha's face. Hikari took another step forward, until she felt something grip her arm, It was Naruto, he looked as if he wanted to speak but she cut him off.

"Sorry Naruto, this is our duty, as Shinobi," she shock her hand free and continued walking in the direction of the portal, "Believe in yourself and become stronger, Sasuke you too." Hikari stopped at the portal, "I'll be back…..." she turned around "I promise"

Even though this path toward the future we know is cold and undecided, the path we stand on right now is crumbling away… and even through we must leave behind everything that was once ours yesterday.

This promise that was made today guides our footsteps forward, until tomorrow.