Please don't criticize too badly, this is my first fanfic. Anyways, onwards with the ranting. Please review and tell me how I can improve it and suggestions. You've got to love the suggestions sigh. I promise I'll update ASAP, even though there may be strange intervals between updates… So yeah, I guess that's it for now. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto… but I do own Haku… not really. I wish I do, but I don't…

A blonde headed teenager stepped out from his crowd of observers, glowing with pride and anticipation. It was finally time! He was finally going to be able to show them what he is truly made of.

"This better be good, dobe," Sasuke muttered, impatient. All the things he still had to do – train, train, and did I mention: train?

Sakura just nodded slightly in agreement. Ever since the hot-headed Uchiha got back, she's only been glowering at the sole survivor with pure hatred.

"G-Good luck, Na-Naruto-kun," a shy girl managed to spit out at her childhood crush. If only he would notice her… for once…

Neji, Tenten, Tsunade, and Kakashi were gathered around to watch this "spectacular new jutsu" that Naruto had been bragging about for weeks on end. The bragging and boasting will stop tonight… hopefully…

"Okay!" Naruto said, overly enthusiastic. His hands formed several hand signs before everything went black. Everything went dark.

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Sakura glowered at a dark haired man who lay unconscious next to her. "Why'd I have to be stuck with this stuck up…" she said, the last part was being droned out because of her waking partner.

Sasuke shot up into a sitting position, his onyx eyes darting to Sakura. "Where the [enter swear word of choice here am I?" he demanded, putting his pride aside. He just sat there, watching her shrug a car raced by.

This new place was strange; everything from appearance to gadgets and to machines was different than their home.

The pair was stranded in the middle of an unoccupied sidewalk – which was conveniently located in a small rural town. Worse yet, it was night time; once again, the complete opposite of their home.

"How am I supposed to know?" Sakura replied coldly and stood up. "But I suggest we find somewhere to rest... that's out of the way."

The Uchiha just nodded and stood up, taking in his surroundings. Both of them focused their charka to their feet and took off, but something was wrong. They were running no quicker than their speed normally.

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Naruto and Hinata walked past a grocery store in a larger town. Hinata was blushing madly, and Naruto was preoccupied taking in all the sights of the city.

"This is great!" Naruto beamed and looked at Hinata happily. "It didn't go right, but hey! This works!"

Hinata nodded softly before mentioning, "Y-yes, Na-Naruto-kun, but what happened t-to the others?"

Naruto froze, he hadn't really thought of that. His azure eyes wandered from Hinata for a moment. "They're back at home, I think!" he reassured her, in the same joyful tone he had before.

The shy girl nodded, trusting Naruto. "Wh-what do y-you think w-we should d-do?" she asked softly, looking at his distracted features. "I-I mean w-we can't st-stay out here all n-night."

Hinata was relieved. Of all people, she got stuck with Naruto, even if the others were back at home. Naruto, on the other hand, was depressed it wasn't Sakura. Still, he couldn't complain. She was a good friend of his, and better than the stuck-up Sasuke.

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The remainder of the crew sat there in shock. What just happened? Where did the other four go? Why were only half taken? There were just too many questions and not enough answers.