A/N: Omg, the sequel is here! Hurray! Hurray! ^_^ I hope you guys like this one just as much as the first so here we go with chapter one. I do not own Naruto by-the-way. Sorry this took so flipping long.

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Chapter One: Promise

Anko was lost. The darkness was everywhere; suffocating her.

Where?

Anko knew that she was supposed to be there, though; in that horrible darkness. Because she was searching for something important.

But she could not find it.

She walked forward, her hands outstretched seeking, searching.

Where is it?

A small movement to her left caused her to turn swiftly.

"Who's there?"

Are you what I'm searching for?

Footsteps echoed through the empty room; walking away from her.

"Wait!" She called, running after the footsteps.

"Please come back!"

She continued to run after the mysterious sound, knowing in her heart that it was what she needed to find. She didn't know why she needed to find this person or thing, but if she didn't get to the sound, grab onto it, and hold it tight, she felt as though she would break into a million pieces.

And then suddenly it was if a light was turned on in the darkness of her mind.

A few feet in front of her stood a small child. A beautiful child.

It was a young girl around the age of five. She had hair that fell past her shoulders that was as dark as charcoal. Her face was round, and bright red blush colored her pale cheeks. She had long black eyelashes that shaded her brown eyes.

"Why didn't you protect me?" The small girl asked.

Stunned by her absolute beauty, Anko said nothing.

"I was scared." The child said, hugging herself. Anko almost died when she saw some tears begin to flow from those big brown eyes.

Her heart thumped unevenly as she took a step towards the girl.

"Are you...what I'm...searching...for?" Anko questioned.

At her words, the child began to disappear and the light began to slowly vanish away.

She tried to reach out to her, but the child was too far away to grasp. What seemed to be only a few feet moments ago was now miles.

"Please don't go!" She cried as she was consumed by darkness once more.

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Kabuto knocked at Orochimaru's door.

Ever since the night they got Sasuke, Orochimaru would stay in his room for most of the day. You'd think the man would be happy, considering he got his new vessel and all.

"Who is it?" Came his strained voice from behind the door.

Kabuto cleared his throat. "It's me, My Lord. May I come in?"

Kabuto waited in silence.

"Yes. Kabuto."

He opened the door to be met with darkness, but could make out Orochimaru's figure; he was sitting slumped over at his desk.

"My Lord. Sasuke has requested some training from you. He is making quite a fuss."

Orochimaru didn't move. "Well then. I suppose you will have to train him for the time being."

Kabuto nodded and turned back to the door.

"I understand My Lord, but may I ask you, why am I to train Sasuke?"

Orochimaru sighed and rose from his desk. "For the time being, Kabuto, I am leaving. Alone."

Kabuto spun back around. "On your own? What for?"

The Sanin was silent.

Kabuto had no idea why Orochimaru would want to leave on his own, and he'd be damned if he didn't find out.

"Please, Lord Orochimaru. What is so important that-?"

"I made a promise." He snapped.

Kabuto was quiet. If his Lord had made a promise, wouldn't he know about it? Nothing was making any sense to him.

Orochimaru walked passed him not giving him a second look.

"You will watch and train Sasuke while I'm away." He ordered as he left the room.

Kabuto stood in his master's empty room for awhile contemplating the reason of Orochimaru's need to leave.

He could only hope that he knew what he was doing.

A/N: Omg, I know it's short but here is the first chapter of the Sequel to Connected by Darkness. Please read and review and tell me what you think. If you have any good ideas or just want to help me out, please pm me and let me know. Thanks. Also, please read the story I helped create on AnimeFan4Eternity's profile. Review it and tell us what you think of it! ^_^