A/N: Hey there! First off, let me point out that this is my first Naruto fanfiction, usually I write Bleach stuff, but Naruto's so awesome I had to try and write something for it. If this sucks sorry. Secondly, this story is kinda AU cuz Rin's in it.

Disclaimer: I own a Kakashi plushie, a DVD, a profile book, and some manga. does that count as owning Naruto? No? Damn. I guess me no own then.


When the ANBU Black Op came up to my door, right away I knew something was wrong.

"Excuse me Rin-san, but Hokage-Sama wants you to come to his office immedately," the man said. I nodded nervously and stepped out of the comfort and safety of my home.

It seemed that the ANBU's only mission was to deliver the message, for as soon as I stepped over the threshold, he disappeared in a puff of smoke. I took my time on the walk to Hokage Tower. With every step I took, the feeling of dread only increased.

As I walked, my eyes were drawn to the Great Stones Faces, which stood proudly and protectively over the village. Sensei's face drew my attention in particular. It had been only 8 years since his death, as I was now 22 years old.

I smiled sadly at the memory of Sensei. I remember his caring smile, his heartwarming laugh, his overenthusiasm about Ramen. Most of all, I remember how much he cared about our team.

Ah, our team. Only Kakashi and I were left now. First Obito died, then Sensei only one short year later. I remember how I clung to Kakashi after Sensei's death. I was afraid I would lose him too. Then I'd be all alone. I remember how he likewise clung to me. With his parents having died before he was seven, and mine having died in the Kyuubi Attack, we were all each other had left.

Overtime, our feelings for each other grew. I had already had a crush on Kakashi since our academy day, and after we had been through so much together, and suffered so much together, his feelings soon grew to match mine.

In June of our twentieth year, we were married, and I became Hatake Rin. I had never felt happier in my life. I could sense Kakashi's happiness as well. And then Gai-kun ran up to Kakashi, sobbing and screaming about the "Power of Youth". I giggled at the memory. Even after two years I love him more than life itself, and I know he still loves me too.

Which is why I'm worried. Three weeks ago Kakashi was sent on an S-ranked mission to capture a missin-nin from Suna that had been spotted near our borders. Rumor has it that he's killed more than a hundred civilians and shinobi. He still hadn't returned, but Gai-kun and Anko-chan went with him, and that brought me some comfort.

I snapped to attention as I reach the Sandaime's office. Pushing my uneasiness aside, I knocked.

"Enter."

I opened the door and walked into the room. Sandaime-Sama looked at me, his expression slightly sad. I bowed respectfully.

"If you don't mind me asking, Hokage-Sama, why have you called me here?" I asked carefully.

The Sandaime sighed and looked me directly in the eye. I surpressed a shudder from his piercing gaze.

"Team Kakashi has returned from their mission," he told me. I perked at this.

"Was it successful?" I asked, trying to hold back my excitement to see my beloved Kashi again.

"Yes and no..." Sandaime hesitated. My heart stopped. I knew something was wrong.

"Is Kakashi dead?" I asked quietly, voicing my fears.

"Maybe," Sandaime said sadly. "Right now you're the only medic-nin with enough skill to save him. My understanding is that he took a fatal blow meant for Maito Gai."

My heart stopped. "Where is he," I asked desperately. Tears were gathering in my eyes but I blinked them away. I couldn't cry now, Kakashi's life depended on me.

"We've taken him to Konoha Hospital, but they couldn't do anything for him."

I was out the door before he had finished speaking. I raced to the hospital as fast as my legs could take me.

"Kakashi!" I shouted as I crashed through the door.

Maito Gai and Mitarashi Anko looked up at me from their seats beside Kashi's bed. Gai looked very pale and anxious. Not at all like his usual self. His whole frame was trembling and he was covered in blood, most of it wasn't his. Anko was in a similar state.

I turned my attention to my dying husband. They had him hooked up to a life support machine, but that wouldn't do much good for very longer. I ran over to him to check his wounds. As I looked over him, my eyes filled with unwilling tears. Kakashi had almost been ripped in half at the waist, and there was a gaping hole in his chest, exposing several ribs and organs. Regaining control on my feelings, I put my hands over his chest wound and focused all the chakra in my body into healing him. I couldn't lose him. Not now.

"Rin-chan," Gai said hoarsely. "Rin-chan, I'm so sorry, if I had been paying better attention, Kakashi wouldn't have had to-"

"No," I interrupted firmly. "Don't blame yourself. Kakashi's main priority has always been his teammates, and I'm proud of him for it."

Tears started streaming down Gai's face, and not the ridiculous ones he sheds when he's being overdramatic, but genuine tears.

"I'm sorry," he sobbed. "I'm so so sorry..." he burried his face in his hands. Anko put a comforting arm around his shoulders and gazed sadly at me. I smiled weakly at her, but immediatly turned my attention back to my husband when I heard him groan.

"Kashi," I choked out, those damn tears streaming down my face.

"Rin," he forced out painfully. As he talked, blood dribbled down his chin. "Rin, please give up. You're killing yourself!" He stopped with a gasp of pain and took in several labored breaths.

"No!" I screamed. "Hatake Kakashi don't you ever say that again! I refuse to let you die!" I shouted. He smiled a weak, bloody smile full of love at me.

"Rin, I love you," he dropped his head back against his pillows, his eyes closed.

"Kakashi!" I screamed. A split second later he flatlined.

"NO! Anko! Lend me your chakra!" I shrieked. Anko stood up with out a moment's hesitation and put her hands over mine, lending me her chakra, while I directed it into Kakashi's wounds as I put my all into saving him. His heart rate remained flat and my chakra was dwindling. "Gai!" I shouted.

He came over and lent me his chakra as well. With our combined efforts, I watched as bone and flesh knitted themselves back together. As soon as we healed his chest wound we got a faint pulse.

"Thank Kami..." Anko breathed a sigh of relief.

"It isn't over yet," I said darkly. "We still need to heal his abdomen, and I still need your help. Do you two still have enough chakra left to help me?"

They both nodded in determination. Smiling at my two close friends, I leaned over Kashi's wound and they helped me heal him.

I breathed a sigh of relief as we finally finished healing Kakashi's wounds.

"It'll probably be a couple days before he wakes up," I said sadly. "He's lost a lot of blood. But at least he'll live. That's good."

Anko and Gai just smiled tiredly at me.

"Gai," I asked darkly while stroking Kakashi's hair. "The bastard that did this to my husband, did you kill him?" I asked. Gai nodded grimly.

"Kakashi took him out before he collapsed," Anko put in.

"I carried Kakashi back to Konoha," Gai said. "There was so much blood, I don't remember ever feeling so scared before. I honestly thought he was gonna die. And to think it was because he saved me because of a stupid mistake," he laughed bitterly.

I put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I said it's okay," I smiled gently at him. "Thank you for bringing him back, I couldn't ask for better friends." I gave him a hug.

"So you're sure he's dead?" I ask carefully. I needed to be certain. If he was alive, he wouldn't be for much longer. I would make sure of it.

"No, I forgot men could run around without heads," Anko said sarcastically. I giggle despite myself.

"Thanks you guys," I said.

"Whatchya keep thanking us for?" Anko asked, grinned. I rolled my eyes.

"Nothing," I smile.

For being here for me when I thought I was alone.


Deep in the woods near the border of Fire Country and Wind Country, a band of missin-nin know as the Demons of the Hidden Sand, carefully planned their next mission.

"So," one of the shadowed figures said darkly. "It's settled then. Tomorrow we go after the man who killed our leader, Hatake Kakashi."

OWARI

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