Hey! This is my first fanfiction on this site and I'd like some tips on how I do. I am already aware of flames and will use them to burn the Flames of YOUTH!

Because I'm new to this, I want to experiment and see how often I'll update and if I am good at making satisfactory stories that the fanfiction community will enjoy. I want to be able to create works that sway people's emotions and communicate my views and opinions without too harsh of judgement. I also want to explore different fandoms to explore my skills and knowledge. Without further ado, let's get to it!

This one-shot takes place before Naruto, Sai, Sakura and Yamato meet and retrieve Sasuke. About a year , maybe less before Shippuden.

Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto, there would be yaoi. So much yaoi.

Darkness.

Darkness was what Sasuke opened his eyes to. The void seemed all-consuming, no light was visible. The darkness seemed impenetrable. Looking down, however, dark eyes had noticed a strong contradiction. Strangely, he could see himself.

This doesn't seem like a genjutsu. I would have noticed otherwise. Sasuke pondered a bit. This could be a dream, but I don't recall falling asleep. A kidnapping?

The black-haired rogue tensed, activating his Sharingan. I need to see if I am completely alone.

There seemed to be no other chakra signature besides himself. This place... was empty. Devoid of life.

Observing the dark... whatever this place was, Sasuke concluded that he was most likely dreaming. Though I never felt conscious in my dreams. I feel... awake. He pondered on this revelation. A dream, not genjutsu, but fully aware as if awake. I don't necessarily believe that gods are real, but there is a possibility that this is some kind of divine intervention. If so, why? Where am I? What am I doing here? It was at this moment when 'Those-Who-Ruled-In-Heaven' decided to bless the young mortal with an answer. What, pray tell, was the gods' answer?

"GYAAHHHHH!"

Sasuke jumped into a stance, his Sharingan cutting through the void. This time there was a great fluxation of chakra. So much so, that the void seemed to vibrate. A scream? Red eyes narrowed. An enemy?

"WHAAAATTT THE FUUUU-" Silence.

Silence was what Sasuke heard after the screams cut-off.

The void was calm once again. It seemed as if nothing had disturbed the darkness that had the already tense ninja tense even more.

Wait.

Something was off. Something is here... a chakra signature! The Uchiha recalculated the possibilities of his location. Not a dream. If it was a dream, there would not be a chakra signature that was not my own. Someone is here.

Sasuke went to search for the source of the scream. As he did, the ground became visible. It was uneven, with silver platforms that seemed to be floating in the dark void. The whole thing was becoming very...eerie. Darkness. Absolute solitude. A scream. A dream, or nightmare? What ever this was, Sasuke Uchiha will be the one to unravel its secret. And if it is necessary...

Eradicate it.

Alrighty! This is my first try. Not as long as I wanted and took a couple days before I got impatient, but I now have an idea of some of my skills in mysterious one-shots.

I do, however, would like some prompts that would spark my inspiration. I have a theory that the shortness of this first work is due a lack of plot or creative streak. "I want you!" you readers to help me on my way to become a great writer. Reviews would be a great help for moral support and/or helpful criticism. Thank you for reading!