Ch. 1 the Approach

"Akamaru!"

Ignoring my friend's advice, I sped away from the clearing and toward the dense forest.

'Almost there.' Once again I yelled Akamaru's name. Each yell became more desperate and pleading until it became only a whisper.

The thick oak trees loomed overhead as I rested my worn-out body on one and listened. Before I had the chance to take off into the underbrush, two branches above me lurched forward and twisted tightly around my arms. As I struggled, the branches tightened their grip.

"Aaarrggh! Let me go! Get away fro-mmmmpphhh!!" Roots had sprung from the ground and slithered up my body to cover my mouth. Three more roots held my head into view of a shroud of bushes. Gradually, the bushes peeled away to reveal an outline of a ninja.

Wide eyed and nervous, I searched for a way out. I had strolled right into a trap without even realizing it. What if it's a Jounin? What will I do then? Akamaru won't be here to save me, and no one else has knowledge of me being here. So far…….I'm doomed.

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Sorry for the short chapter! Still working on it! R&R