Fading Light

Chapter One: Captured

Sasuke was sitting over a bed. He had been sitting there for the past 14 days, without much sleep nor much to eat. In the bed, lay Sakura, who was breathing with much difficulty and much pain.

They had gone to naïve youths, to mature young adults.

But all because of that one man, here she lay in this bed. No, it wasn't entirely that man's fault; it was his fault also. He looked over her maimed figure.

How did it come to be like this? He moved a hand to her face, but almost on instinct, he pulled it back. After what had happened, he had no right to touch her. He couldn't bear it. She had gone through so much pain, and felt all the horrors his sadistic brother could muster from his insane mind. What had he done to her? How much pain had he caused her?

Sasuke felt anger burning inside of him. It was raging like a tiger freshly caught into a cage. There was something inside of him. Something inside that would affect everyone around, including the ones he cared for. Sasuke shook his head and moved his thoughts to Sakura.

There were cuts and bruises scorched all over her fragile frame. Looking closer, you could see burn marks all over her skin. And even with the most ignorant sense of observation, you would notice her once tan skin, had gone all the way to pale white. He shuddered. His brother would pay. He would pay dearly for every single torture he had inflicted onto her.

Leaning back in to his chair, Sasuke thought over how all this had happened. How all this had started. How all their pain began to bloom…

(Scene Change)

Sakura sat against the cherry tree. She had just turned 16, but at the same time, still felt 15, and then 14, then 13. I'm pretty sure you have the idea. Her hair had grown, but was slightly short.

Moving on, Sakura sighed. Her thoughts were trailed on a Sasuke. Over the years, her feelings grew stronger, yet at the same time began to fade. She was stuck in the middle of nowhere, when coming to the thought of Sasuke.

Sighing once more, Sakura moved back to thinking nothing. The cherry tree was located over on a hill, which gave full view of the village. Sakura imaginably felt like some sort of protectress. Even though she knew it was something foolish to think at her age, it was still fun to dream.

Sasuke? He was the same. Although, he became less resistant, and cold hearted towards Sakura and Naruto. Thought, you would still call him a jerk with an ice heart. You could possibly say, that he found peace somewhere. But after all these years, he still trained to the point where he would be drained of all chakra, just to become strong enough to defeat his brother.

Sakura looked at her hands they were soft. Much softer then of Naruto's and Sasuke's, at least by appearance. She knew that she was much weaker then the boys, but she still overpowered them when it came to intellect. The inner Sakura became more and more patient and didn't break a fuse when being ignored or whatnot.

Sakura rushed back home. By some mishap and twist of fate, Sasuke wound up living with her, after she moved out. Walking home, she quickly found herself in front of Sasuke. She gave him a contented smile, one that had matured from the meek stretch of lips.

"Are you going home Sasuke?" Sakura asked.

"Yes," he replied.

"I'll come with you then. After all, we do live in the same house," Sakura stated.

They walked together, quietly. She would normally meet him at this time of the day, on some occasions. They were normally this quiet, but this time, there seemed to be a twinge of awkwardness.

"Sasuke?" Sakura asked.

"Mm?" he replied.

"Is there something wrong? You seem to be a little…bothered," Sakura finished.

He paused, and then sat under a willow tree, which so conveniently was there at that moment. He ushered her to sit down. Sakura sat, with curiosity etched on her face. For a moment they were silent, and lost in there own world of thought. He was seventeen, and she was sixteen, between their close relations, what could he be thinking?

"Sakura…" he began.

He looked at her, deeply gazing into her sea green eyes. Sakura felt her stomach fly up to her throat. She felt herself becoming childish, but she resisted the urge to squeal, and went back to becoming mature.

"Yes?" She asked.

Moving closer, Sasuke, brushed his lips over hers. Sakura widened her eyes.

"I have a mission, and I'll be gone for a while. Can you wait?" He asked.

Sakura looked at Sasuke, dumbfounded. She nodded lightly.

His eyes softened.

Standing up Sasuke waited for Sakura. She stood. He began to walk.

"Sasuke…wait up!" Sakura called out.

He paused, Sakura ran up to him. Locking eyes, she put her hands in his. He tightened the grip. They understood. Walking once more, there wasn't a barrier between them anymore. Walking in complete silence, their fingers intertwined. She smiled, and blushed lightly.

Stealing a glance at Sasuke, she noticed for the first time, that he was smiling. It wasn't his usual smirk, but for once, he looked happy. Sakura's smile got wider. They walked home.

(Scene Change)

The moon was full, and stars glittered the night sky. Behind Sakura's, house, was a pond. The pond was fairly large, taking up most of the yard. It was late, and she was in her nightgown, which reached up to her knees, and had no sleeves. Taking off her slippers, Sakura put her legs into the water. Letting the fish nibble at her toes and then swim off.

She felt happy. Peaceful almost. The night was quiet, all except for the crickets chirping. Feeling something next to her. She knew it was Sasuke. He sat cross-legged and back straight. It almost seemed as though what happened earlier, was all a dream. Sakura put her head on his shoulder, and on instinct, he put his on top of hers.

They were there together, and in bliss. Sakura felt dazed. Her eyes were half opened, she felt herself becoming more and more sleepy. Between them, nothing else mattered, but that moment.

Somehow, they understood each other. Every fluid movement made the other respond. Sakura moved her head into his lap. He put one hand on her shoulder and the other was brushing through her hair. She felt comforted. His hands were rough, as she thought, but they were gentle.

Standing up, Sakura suddenly found herself dizzy, she tripped and fell into the pond. But since she was holding Sasuke's hand, he fell in along with her. The fish scattered, frightened easily, as their nature was. They were dead silent.

Suddenly, Sasuke looked at Sakura, and blushed, looking away quickly. For a moment, Sakura didn't understand why he looked away. Then she remembered. Her nightgown was white, and since she was standing in the pond… (For some of you people who may not know it, white clothing that are thin, become transparent in water. Which I recently found out at a car wash fundraising party, I was wondering why all the guys were staring. --')

Sakura turned bright cherry red. Sasuke stood out of the pond and offered her a hand. Sakura took it. Moving back into the house, Sasuke chuckled quietly. Sakura became even redder (if that was possible).

Changing to something a little more appropriate, Sakura thew Sasuke a towel. He ruffled his hair with it. Sakura did the same. Sitting on the couch, they just sat there. Back to back. Until Sakura's head lolled on his shoulder, he realized that she was sleeping.

Sasuke carried Sakura into her room. He was about to leave, when she pulled the edge of his shirt. He understood. Getting under the cover, Sasuke put his arms around her figure. Her back was to him; she felt his breath on the back of her neck. She closed her eyes. She slept.

(Scene Change)

The next morning, Sakura woke up to find Sasuke still asleep. He looked so much calmer in his sleep. Suddenly, he awoke to her movement. Leaving each other, Sakura changed into her usual outfit that hadn't changed much over the years.

Walking into the kitchen. Sasuke ate and then left. It was as if nothing had ever happened. The house felt empty and very silent. Sakura sat on her bed. Next to her was the imprint of his body.

The only proof she had of what had happened the night before. She looked contently over the imprint. Standing up, Sakura walked into his room. It was blank, except for a bed and a desk with a few sheets of paper.

She sat in his bed. Pondering over a few fantasies. (Nothing perverted mind you.) Suddenly, Sakura shuddered. She felt eyes looking over at her.

A hand covered her mouth. She felt something grab her lower waist. Sakura panicked. Shoving her elbow back, whatever was holding her fell back. Sakura ran to her room, trying to reach her weapon. Suddenly, something grabbed her leg. Sakura grabbed the leg of a desk and slammed it over the attacker's head. The attacker released her. Sakura walked back into a corner.

Suddenly, more and more ninjas appeared from all over. She was surrounded. Sakura did the Doppelganger technique, but they seemed to easily slip through the copies and locate the real one. They all piled down on her and grabbed her legs and arms. A hand was pushed over her mouth.

Suddenly the hand removed itself, but before she could even scream, a handkerchief was moved to her mouth. All of a sudden, everything began to fade, and then it went black.

(Scene Change)

Sasuke ran quickly through the forest. There were four assassins chasing behind him. Finally, Sasuke stopped, he threw his kunai knife and it hit the ninjas directly. Killing three of them

instantly, Sasuke realized one was still alive. He picked the living one by the scruff of his collar.

"This mission, was far to easy. What are you planning?" Sasuke asked coldly.

The assassin sputtered blood.

"It's too late now," the ninja stated.

"What do you mean its to late now?" Sasuke asked coldly once more.

"You'll never be able to defeat him…" he coughed.

"Defeat who?" Sasuke asked.

"He has her now… And he's probably torturing the pink haired bitch right now." The ninja smirked.

Sasuke slammed the ninja into the tree.

"Who the hell are you?" He asked, his voice was laced with ice.

"You'll never defeat him… He'll kill you…" the ninja laughed.

"Who is going to kill me!" Sasuke shouted.

He realized, the ninja was dead, his eyes rolled to the back of his head. Sasuke dropped the body carelessly. Running back home, he prayed he wouldn't find what he thought he would.

(Scene Change)

Sakura awoke with chains binding her arms and legs. A figure appeared, he was a mirror image of Sasuke, except he had a narrower frame, and he looked much older. He looked too happy in a cruel way to be her Sasuke.

The Sasuke-look alike walked up to her. Grabbing her chin, Sakura felt his breath all over her face.

"I can see how my brother favors you." He said. Sakura looked disgusted by his desiring looks.

"You're a lovely woman. I'll enjoy breaking you down." He stated in a low husky voice.

He grabbed a kunai knife out of his pocket. Sakura's eyes widened. He took the knife and slowly sank it into her skin. Sakura screamed in pain as he pulled it downwards, tearing her shirt. He repeated the same thing until her entire clothes were shredded apart. Sakura gasped in agony. The look alike licked the blood off his fingers greedily. He looked at her body, instantly making her feel dirty. Throwing the kunai knife, he pressed his body against her.

"Prepare for all the pain that I am ready to give you. This is only the beginning of your torture. Enjoy your last night as a virgin." He said in a low voice.

Sakura looked at him with hollow eyes full of shock and pain. She prayed in her mind. Sasuke, please come and save me…

(End Chapter)

AN: Hello my readers. Rating may go up for intensive amount of torture. I haven't thought about it yet, I'll have suggestions for ratings in next chapter. Anywayz, for those of you reading, THANK YOU! This is my first Naruto fic, and it will not be happy lala kind of fic. So you people with twisted minds, come come and join the club! Anywayz, since I'm very brief, I gotta log off soon. Reviews would be nice! And I'm sorry if it was to much of a rush or to luvy dovey, but I had to give her some of the fluff since she is going through all the psychotic torture. Until the next chapters my readers!