DISCLAIMER: I don't own Naruto. Unfortunately I never will…but that is besides the point! Ok bottom line is the only reason I would be involved in Naruto is that I watch Naruto and that's it.

A/N: Thank you so much (and I mean that) for checking this story out. It means that I'm actually catching people's attention. lol Well, enjoy this first chapter (more like half a chapter)! And don't forget to review! No flames plz just constructive criticism. Thank you again!

// Preface //

She was dreaming. She had to be. It's just a nightmare, that's all. And yet it was so real. So very real.

The darkness that engulfed her was bleeding with bleakness. Everything about it was intimidating, cold. Nothing friendly about it.

She had no idea where she was and no way to find out. From what she could gather, she was alone…

"What's wrong, Sakura?"

…until she heard that. A male's voice. A rough, but intoxicating voice.

Her head whipped around behind her. She knew that voice.

"Aw. Did I scare you? I'm sorry. Next time I'll be more careful."

He was toying with her. She knew it. His voice was different from its usual sweetness. More cruel and uncaring.

"Oh, but wait." His voice all of a sudden became vicious and bloodthirsty. "There won't be a next time."

Then it hit her like a kunai to the head. How could she have believed him? He never loved her. He probably couldn't care less about her. Why did she see through him? She was so desperate for love. She knew Sasuke would never come back for her, but she just didn't want to admit it to herself. Denial, and now deception.

When she thought of it some more, she could see her mistake. Naruto. He was with me the whole time and I pushed him away. Forever. What have I done? Now she could only pray that someone would find her before it's too late.

Before she could comprehend what was going on, she was hit hard in the back of the head and her head hit the floor.

"Naruto, I'm sorry," she whispered, while passing out.

Yes it's very short, but it's more of an introduction/sneak peek of what's to come. So what'd ya think? Tell me in a review! Haha that was cheesy. I'm sorry I didn't give you much to work with, but I wanted to get this story out there before I forgot it and lose the motivation, which I do a lot. Thanks (for the millionth time) for reading!

Aki