Shinobi Alliances

by Shinkiiro

The Dark Ages of the Ninjas are drawing closer as the Sound village return with a sinister ally, the Akatsuki. Can Suna and Konoha cope with this problem that might eventually lead to a new war? TemariShika and KankuroTenten pairings.

1. Prepositions

Shinobi Alliances

By MournfulWolf

Chapter 1: Prepositions

A wane snake-like figure moved in the shadows of the dense trees. The full moon glowed eerily, shining its pale light across the fields. Behind the woods at the other side of the meadow, a heavily cloaked figure watched the other unidentified intruder. As the intruder moved toward a towering wooden fortress, the cloaked figure barred the way.

"And looked who turned up: the former Akatsuki member Orochimaru. What a-" a kunai flashed in his hand. "surprise…" Orochimaru took in the cloaked member with his angled eyes. The red clouds design among black was visible in the moonlight. He could also make out the Konoha headband with a line through it.

"Itachi Uchiha, if I'm not mistaken?"

Itachi lowered his kunai knife slowly.

"To think I would trust you?"

"I have an urgent message for the leader of the Akatsuki clan and Sasori-sama-"

"Since when did you care about your former team members?"

Orochimaru hissed in frustration.

"This could benefit your clan, as well as mine (the Sound village). Perhaps the leader would most likely to hear what I must relate to you all."

Itachi turned away, heading deeper into the forest.

"Very well. Come."

The two ninjas were like shadow wraiths as they moved closer to the looming fortress ahead of them.

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"Can I trust you on this very important mission?"

"Hai, Kazekage-sama."

The Kazekage of Sunagakure was at his desk, and in front of him are two shinobi, a young man and woman. The cloudless sky made the moon shine bright on the scroll held in the Kazekage's hand.

"I entrust you to deliver this scroll to the Hokage in Konoha. She is to receive it as quickly as possible. The content of the scroll, and the urgency makes this task an s-ranked mission."

Both of the Suna shinobi grew tense, but they hid it well.

"My fears and suspicions of the Sound village are increasing." The Kazekage went on. "So I'd like to communicate between Suna and Konoha for the sake of our safety. I will send a few more jonin with you on your journey to Konoha. By dawn, be prepared to leave Suna."

The shinobi nodded, their Suna headbands glinting in the moonlight.

"Hai Kazekage-sama, it will be done swiftly and willingly."

The Kazekage leaned back on his desk.

"Arigato, my brother and sister."

Not bad for a first chapter, huh?Just what is going on between Orochimaru and Gaara??? Don't worry, the next chapter will be up! Just as long as my sister won't bother me with her youtube music.