Desclaimer: I don't own any of the characters from Naruto. Even if I wished I did.

Sapph: Hi everyone! Well this is my first Naruto fanfic.

Taki: Yeah and it sucks. I mean come on.

Aivi: Now Taki be nice.

Taki: Ff whatever

Sapph: Its OK because I don't care what Taki thinks. I only care what the readers think. So please review and let me know! Oh and if you have any ideas please let me know them too! Thanks a lot!

Sasuke's Pov

The days were scorching and the nights freezing as we trudged across the desert. Unfortunately I knew we were running out of water. I also realized we weren't close enough to Gaara's village. Damn it! If only I could find a way to refill the water or at least make it last for awhile longer!

"Its so hot!" whined Naruto.

I wanted to yell at the stupid dobe to shut up but hadn't the energy to do so. I stopped walking as I noticed everything was blurry. I had to hurry. So I started to walk again but at a faster pace. Was the ground moving under me?

"Sasuke?" a voice whispered next to me.

Suddenly I was falling and everything went black.

Shikamora's Pov

"Sasuke!"

I cradled him in my arms. His breathing was shallow and he looked flushed. He must have over heated. I heard everyone rush over.

"What's wrong with Sasuke?" Sakura screamed in my ear.

Man how annoying this girl was and how bothersome everything had become. I hadn't even wanted to go on this mission! Yet here I am in the desert with a group of morons and an over heated leader! Damn, how bothersome! I tried to feel angry at Sasuke but I couldn't, so I picked him up and started to walk.

"He over heated. We should find a place to rest and refill." I stated.

I thought it was a simple statement but I was mistaken. They looked dumbfounded and wide eyed. I let out a sigh and slowed to a stop.

"What?" I asked irritated.

They shook their heads and we all set out again.

Sasuke's Pov

When I opened my eyes, I was not where I remembered being. There was something hanging over me blocking the sun. I slowly sat up and looked around me. We seemed to be at an Oasis, but how? Everyone was lounging about trying their best to cool off. Shikamora stood up and walked over.

"So, you're finally awake." he said as he knelt next to me.

I didn't know what to say so I simply nodded.

"Your a real bother you know," he growled." If you felt sick, you should have said something before you were to the point of passing out!"

I blinked at him in my confusion. I passed out? I suppose that made sense. Then how did I get here? I must have been carried!

"I didn't know," I replied.

He let out a tired sigh and flopped down next to me. I also laid back down as I felt all of the little strength I had left drain out of me.

"You know your not as light as I thought you would be. Gaining some weight?" he asked.

Shikamora's Pov

I watched as Sasuke's eyes widened and then a blush spread over his cheeks. I couldn't help but give a little chuckle.

"Shut up," he weakly replied.

"Go to sleep. You need to regain your strength." I said.

He looked annoyed for a moment but then consented and closed his eyes. He always looked so peaceful when he slept. Like he had never seen the hardships of life as a ninja. Though he had. Sasuke had seen more hardships then most of the adults in their village and every time he thought about it always made him furies. To think of all the crap Sasuke was put through as a child or even now on a day to day bases. Oh well nothing can come of this. I closed my eyes in an attempt to also get good night's sleep.