Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the characters.

Ok, this is my first actual chapter story. I've been writing it in my notebook and finally decided to type it up. I know it's kinda short, but i promise that future chapters will be longer. Anyway, here it is.

How long had they been here? A few days? A few weeks?...On second that, what did it even matter? They were trapped in this...in this hell with no way out. Sakura turned her body towards Naruto and Sasuke, muscles she didn't know she had protesting. It was pitch black, but she could make out two dark shapes. She crawled towards them, her movements slow and unsteady from exhaustion. When she reached them she found that they were passed out. She felt both of their heads careful not to wake them. They were burning hot, a cold sweat forming on their foreheads. Fever, Sakura thought. She looked down at them, their bodies broken and battered. Those two had been through so much day after day while their captors didn't bother with her except making her watch the days events. Why? Did they think she'd be the first to crack. She didn't understand it. The two people she cared about most were suffering right before her eyes and there was so little she could do. Tears began forming in the corners of her eyes. She hugged her knees before burying her head into them. She sobbed quietly until the darkness began pulling her in. Thankful, she let it take her.

"Sakura-chan, hurry up." Naruto whined as he turned his head towards her. He wanted to get there so they could get on with the mission. This was taking forever.

"Why? We don't need to be there until sundown. Heck, we don't even need to be there till morning. The person we're guarding is leaving, then." Sakura responded her voice indicating she was annoyed. She turned towards Sasuke wanting him to side with her but quickly realized he had completely tuned them out. Huh, this was going to be a long mission. Sakura faced forward and continued towards their destination. She was going to have to make the best of it.

The sun began to set and everything seemed to grow quieter. The team had traveled the past few hours in silence which some were grateful for. "Hey, let's rest here." Sasuke said as they entered an open area enclosed by trees.

"Why, you're not tired...Sasuke." Naruto smiled and squinted his eyes as he turned to face his teammate.

Sasuke looked at him eyes glaring. "No, I just thought you might need a break. You were breathing pretty hard back there." Sasuke countered.

"Why you..." Naruto started.

"Stop it!" Sakura yelled. "It's fine, we'll rest here."

"Fine!" Both boys said at the same time before each turned their head away from the other.

Naruto went off to look for firewood mumbling about how great the Uchiha's think they are, and then disappeared into the woods. Sakura rolled her eyes, then smiled. She was alone with Sasuke. What could she talk to him about? She wracked her brain until something popped into her head. "Umm...Sasuke...di..."

"Do you find it necessary to fill every moment of silence, talking? Just so you know...it's annoying." Sasuke said without hesitation. Sakura blushed, and looked at the ground. He was always telling her she was annoying. Why did he always have to act like this? She was just trying to be nice. He didn't even let her finish. "I'm back." Sakura looked over her shoulder. Naruto. Great, just what she needed.

"It's about time, loser."

"I don't see you getting up and getting any firewood." Here we go again, Sakura thought. She leaned back against a tree hoping that somehow she would fall asleep. She thought about the days events and what tomorrow might bring until she was lost in her dreams. Naruto followed after her, leaving Sasuke to think on his own. He stared up at the sky, it was dark now, the only light being the stars and the moon. He too began to relax. It was only natural. The night sky, the birds, and the occassional sound of crickets were enought to calm anyone. He let the darkness begin to pull him in until his senses slammed back into full alert. There was someone out there.

He went towards Naruto careful not to make any sudden movements. He pulled Naruto's jacket not wanting to make any extra noise by yelling at him. "What..." Naruto began.

"Shhh...someone's watching us." Sasuke whispered trying to sound calm. "Go get Sakura." Naruto simply nodded his head.

The three ninja stood up on full alert. Ready for an attack. They each scanned the area, but came up empty. They could feel the presence of someone they just couldn't see them. Why weren't they coming out? Sakura looked around before blinking furiously. Her eyes were burning, but not only hers. She turned to see both Naruto and Sasuke rubbing their own eyes. What's going on? She adjusted her gaze and finally saw it. Smoke! Some sort of fog was surrounding them, only...it was too late. She could feel herself slipping away. She heard something hit the ground followed by another "thump." She felt herself falling, but was swept into unconsciousness before she hit the ground.

Well, that was it hope you liked it. I know there wasn't too much action going on, but most everything that i have planned in my head happens in later chapters. I hope the characters weren't too OOC, I don't do it on pupose they just sometimes kinda drift out of character. Anyway PLEASE REVIEW and read the next chapters.