Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Pairings: SasuSaku, NaruHina, ShikaIno, NejiTen

Sasuke slammed the door to his house as he walked in. He was pissed off and there was nothing anyone could say that would make Sasuke feel any better. He didn't want to feel better because that meant that what happened was okay. It wasn't. He was literally seeing red.

He stomped up the stairs to his room and walked in. He angrily threw down the stupid flower he had gone to the trouble of getting. He was surprised he held on to it for that long.

He looked in the mirror and his frown deepened. His hair normally fell down on the sides of his face but he was trying to actually impress her so he had it combed back and gelled, revealing a forehead even bigger then hers. He was wearing a dress shirt with a tie for crying out loud. He pulled all the stops and what did she do? She stood him up without a single word or notice.

He waited two hours for the annoying female but she didn't show up. It was infuriating. He thought she liked him and then she ditched him, without notice, without warning; just him waiting, anxiously holding the annoying flower, in front of the annoying restaurant, for the annoying girl. Tsk, annoying.

Sasuke ripped off the tie and stripped off the shirt, throwing it to the other side of the room. He stalked toward the bathroom and washed his face. He was too angry to take a shower and wash his ridiculous hair. No, he could care less on his appearance. He only did it for her and she didn't even show up to appreciate it. All he wanted to do now was sleep and forget about that annoying pink haired girl.

Sasuke walked toward his bed and before he ripped off the sheets, he noticed an envelope with his name on it on his pillow. All thoughts about her standing him up were pushed aside as he picked up the white envelope suspiciously. How the hell it got there, was a complete mystery to Sasuke. No one had access to his house except him and Naruto, who had a key.

He opened it and recognized the cursive writing.

Sasuke,

I don't know if you showed up to our 'date' or not but please read to the end of this note before you make any rash decisions. Trust me, I know you, please read it all.

First, I want to be honest with you. I don't believe a word you say anymore. I don't honestly believe that you finally noticed me and now want me. I don't believe that you actually like me, not after all these years. It is hard for me to believe you, as much as I want to (and I really want to).

Don't get me wrong, I really like-love you. I have for a long time; we both know that. But I just am protecting myself from you, protecting my heart from your coldness. You have hurt me, more times than I can count. More times, then anyone else, whether you do it on purpose or not. My heart can't take the pain anymore which is why I am doing this. It is to protect my heart.

This is a challenge (I know how much you love those). If you honestly, truly, like me you will go through with it. If you do not, I understand and I hope we can remain friends, if you even considered us that much…sometimes I don't know how you view our 'relationship'.

The challenge is a quest of sorts. I will be giving you clues (as to what, is for you to figure out in the end) and I simply want you to follow them. There are ten clues and one more disclosing my location (at the end). If you choose to accept, you have a week (I'm being generous, bet if you really care you can do it in three days) to find me.

You will document your progress by taking pictures of each location to verify that you indeed as following the challenge rules. Before you go off to the next clue, you must send the picture to my accomplice- MASTERMIND. His number is at the bottom of this letter. MASTERMIND actually came up with this challenge because he (like you) is a genius and I didn't even know. Actually if things don't work out between you and me, I don't think I'd mind MASTERMIND. (Joking!)

Your first clue is an easy one: Go to the place, we first met. Simple right? If it isn't to annoying for you to remember that is…

Anyways, good luck and before the week is up, I hope that you find me and remember if you either don't or can't it's okay, because I still value our friendship if it is even that.

Sakura

Sasuke stared at the note in disbelief. What the hell? She didn't believe him and was now expecting him to go on some fucked up scavenger hunt?

His heart ached at her words, accusing him of not being genuine. He wanted to prove her wrong and bash some sense into her pretty pink head.

Sasuke shook his head. If he went, he will get annoyed and likely kill her the moment he sees her; but if he doesn't, she won't give him another chance. Sasuke sighed. Even though he didn't want to, tomorrow morning he would call his friends to help him find where the hell his pink haired idiot ran off to. He didn't want to lose her if this was going to be his one and only chance.

Naruto unlocked the door to his apartment and slid in. He was confused to say the least.

Tonight, he was supposed to have a date with Hinata, but she didn't show up. He waited and waited but eventually the restaurant they were going to meet at closed down and Naruto went home.

He sunk on his couch and frowned. He didn't understand. Hinata was sweet and caring so why did she stand him up. She just simple wasn't the type. Even if she didn't want to go, she would still show up. Look how many times she hung out with Kiba? That can't all be willingly.

He remembered she was so happy when he asked her; she was blushing and looked so cute. He was just as excited as she was.

Maybe something happened to her, Naruto thought nervously. What if there was an accident or Neji was stopping her from coming and holding her in the Hyuga basement. What if Hinata was kidnapped by criminals and everyone thinks she is on a date.

Naruto quickly stood up and slid his shoes on. He ran to the door but stopped short when he saw an envelope taped on his door.

Cautiously he picked it up and opened it.

Naruto,

Before you go running for the hills looking for Hinata, I will tell you right now that she was indeed kidnapped; kidnapped by me! Sakura, Sakura-chan, Pinky, Forehead, Billboard, Uchiha Lover, whatever nickname you have for me! *Insert evil laughter*

If you wish to find your pretty little heiress, you must follow the clues me and my accomplice MASTERMIND have left for you. There are ten clues, plus an extra disclosing the location of your shy girlie. Every time you get a clue, photographic evidence must be sent to MASTERMIND; his number is at the bottom of this letter.

This quest is for you to understand, Uzumaki; understand Hinata, because I don't think you do. I don't think you understand how deeply this girl cares about you because asking her out on a whim, simple will not do. I will not let you pursue this any further without knowing anything because frankly, you are a bit of an idiot sometimes (most of the time [maybe all the time]).

If you follow the clues, they will lead you to understanding, understanding of what? That is for you to decide. You can be smart if you put your mind to it, so do it!

Your first clue I am going to flat our give you the location (you are going to need all the help you can get): the lone swing. You know the one.

Good luck and I hope by the end of this, you understand!

Sakura

P.S. Don't try calling or texting the girl, MASTERMIND and I have confiscated her cellphone and any means of communication.

P.S.S. Calling her father, the police, or any higher authority will not help; although (HINT) calling Neji might.

Naruto held the note in shaky hands. Hinata was kidnapped, but by Sakura? Naruto frowned. Sakura was supposed to have a date with Sasuke.

Naruto's eyes widened with realization. He quickly ran out of his apartment to Sasuke's house. Sasuke-teme is MASTERMIND.

Shikamaru walked into his room, after having a long and troublesome talk with his mother; Bossy Woman. He laid back on his bed and with sigh. Ino was a no-show on their date, if it was even called that.

When Shikamaru asked her, he simply put it as meeting up at Yakiniku Q, a local barbeque restaurant. He had said that Choji won't be there and he was hoping that she would understand that it was supposed to be a date.

Shikamaru couldn't believe Ino stood him up like that. Ino was a lot of things but being a no-show for any date was never it. Plus, they were friends.

Shikamaru rolled on his side and heard a crinkling of paper. Sitting up, Shikamaru found a white envelope with his name on it. He picked it up and narrowed his eyes at the text.

Shikamaru,

I'm warning you to read this entire troublesome letter. If you don't I will personally make sure you meet a gruesome end. Me and Ino! I know you fear her (heehee, and her father), so don't try being tough.

So now that all that is done, I am writing this to let you know Ino has been kidnapped. That's right, you read correctly, kidnapped. Now here is what you can do to help.

You will go on a brave quest! In order to get your fair maiden back, you must *insert drum roll* follow the clues. There are a grand total of ten clues with an extra disclosing the location at the end of the quest.

Follow the clues, take photographic evidence and send it to my accomplice MASTERMIND (number at the bottom of your screen-letter). Don't skip any, we will know. The point of this is to see how much you, Nara Shikamaru, CARE.

You have one week.

Clue: Your 'hang out spot' in elementary school. Easy enough, yeah?

Good luck my little genius!

Sakura

Shikamaru stared down at the offending piece of paper. So Uchiha's girlfriend stole Ino to test me?

Shikamaru balled up the paper and threw it across the room. He closed his eyes getting ready to sleep but the note was still bothering him. What happened at the end of the week? And who was MASTERMIND?

Shikamaru sat up quickly, his mind working it out. Sakura was crazy but to put this into action she need the help of this MASTERMIND. MASTERMIND was a conceited person, hence the name, but he was also craft and smart enough to get this note into Shikamaru's room without notify his parents down stairs.

Shikamaru quickly pulled his shoes on and opened the window, climbing the tree down. He knew who MASTERMIND was. The person to have a date with said Sakura tonight and fit all the information. Sasuke.

Neji slammed the door to his room shut. He quickly turned to the left and punched the wall. It didn't have the desired effect since he was still fuming. Why the hell did Tenten stand him, Hyuga fucking Neji up?

He gritted his teeth and sunk on to his bed before punching it again. He asked the girl out, she accepted, she was then supposed to show up! Why she didn't, Neji didn't care. It was inexcusable. A note would have been at least appreciated!

Neji wiped his hand down his face, trying to regain his calm and collected Hyuga composure. He felt his anger dissipate only slightly as he put on a calm mask. Anyone looking at the Hyuga would see a bored boy but inside he was raging still. Oh when he found Tenten, she was going to get it.

Neji stalked to the bathroom, slamming the door shut, trying to release some of his anger. He looked in the mirror and paused. There was a white envelope taped to his mirror. He pulled it off and began to read.

Neji,

Tenten has been taking. You have ten clues, one extra disclosing the location. Photographic evidence to MASTERMIND is required to get her back (number at the bottom of the page). You have one week.

First Clue: Where you two first met.

Good luck

Sakura

Neji stared at the note. What the hell? Did they really expect him to go and look for Tenten? That would explain why she stood me up. Tenten isn't like that.

Neji paced in his bathroom, he could go along with this stupid challenge or he could just tear up the town looking for her. Both were unpleased prospects.

Or, I can go beat it out of Uchiha, Sakura's date.

"Sakura," Ino hissed. "What the hell are we doing?"

Currently, Sakura was driving her father's SUV. She was wearing casual red dress with black leggings and her hair was in soft curls. In the passenger's seat was Hinata who looked terrified in her little dark blue dress. Ino was sitting directly behind Sakura in a short purple number and Tenten was beside her in a green Chinese dress. All of them were dressed for their dates that sadly, they all had ended up missing, all because of Sakura. Three of the four girls were currently fuming as to why they had been kidnapped.

Sakura had gotten cold feet a few hours before her date with the Uchiha and found solace in the most unusual source; MASTERMIND. He then got Sakura to test, not just the Uchiha, but Hyuga, Uzumaki, and Nara. Sakura then promptly collected each girl from their house and was now driving.

"Sakura!" Tenten yelled. "You do realize we all had plans tonight, even you?"

"S-Sakura, w-what are w-we doing?" Hinata asked in a whisper.

"I am testing them." She answered simply.

"What the fuck?" Ino snarled.

Sakura pulled over and turned off the car. She turned around in her seat to get a look at all three girls. "I am testing the boys. Remember the other night? We were all talking. You," Sakura pointed a finger to Ino, "were worried that Shikamaru didn't even care, and you," She pointed at Hinata, "were scared that Naruto was misunderstanding everything again, and you," Sakura's eyes landed on Tenten, "were nervous that Neji wasn't serious. Well, this is out way to test them."

"W-What about you?" Hinata asked.

"Sasuke and I have known each other since kindergarten. I have confessed to him more times than he willingly initiates a conversation." Sakura smiled sadly. "How am I supposed to believe he really likes me after all those times of being turned down? Besides, it's a game." Each girl looked confused. "All the boys asked us out, on the same day, with in the same few hours. All our dates were on the same night too. Isn't that a little suspicious?" Each girl slowly understood and nodded their heads. No matter how they looked at it, it was suspicious. "Now, if they do go through with the challenges, we have to finish setting it up before they start." Sakura turned around and started the car and began the journey, explaining her and MASTERMIND's plan.

Sasuke was just about to drift to sleep when a loud knock interrupted and broke the spell. Furious, Sasuke stalked out of bed and stormed to the door. When he opened it he found an equally furious Naruto standing in front.

Before Sasuke could even give Naruto his usual 'Hn', he was tackled to the ground by the blonde. "Bastard, where are you and Sakura keeping my Hinata?" Naruto yelled as Sasuke easily pushed the boy off.

"What are you talking about, dobe? Sakura and Hinata aren't-" Sasuke stopped himself and cursed.

"What?" Naruto tilted his head to the side.

"Did you get a note from Sakura?" Sasuke hissed through clenched teeth. If yes, he was definitely going to kill the pink haired girl.

"Yes but-" The words stopped at another knock at the door.

Sasuke suspiciously walked to the door. When he opened it he was met by a fist of an angry Hyuga and he fell back clutching his nose that was now bleeding. "What the hell, Hyuga?" Sasuke cursed.

Neji looked from Sasuke to Naruto then back again. "Tenten isn't here, is she?"

Before Sasuke could answer Neji, a voice from behind spoke. "Sakura stole your dates too then." Sasuke looked passed Neji to see Shikamaru standing. "How troublesome, and I thought you were MASTERMIND."

Sasuke stood up and gestured for the other three boys to sit down. Once they were all seated, Sasuke spoke. "You all got notes from Sakura." The three nodded their heads in confirmation. "They all said something about her kidnapping your dates and her accomplice MASTERMIND, correct?" They nodded their heads again. "And you were each given a clue, right?" They again nodded their heads. Sasuke dragged his hand through his combed back hair. "Mine said she didn't believe me."

"Mine said that I don't understand." Naruto admitted.

"Mine said I didn't care." Shikamaru frowned. The three boys turned to Neji. He frowned and pulled out his note. He put it on the table for them to read.

"Is mine the only one that actually resembles a real ransom note?" Neji hissed.

"It's probably along the same lines as ours. It's a test that Sakura and this 'MASTERMIND' have made up to test us." Shikamaru sighed.

"What happens if we don't look for them?" Naruto asked confused.

"We don't get another chance." Sasuke grunted, remembering the promise of friend-zoning in his note. The other three boys went silent.

Thank you for reading! Please review! Tell me what you think. I know it's early but any guesses on who MASTERMIND might be? Let me know!