Break me like a promise
Prologue
Birds flew out of the trees violently, pushing away leaves and branches as they emerged from their homes in a sea of green, the clanking of weapons, and the cries of men could be heard from what felt like every corner of the village.
Konoha was under attack.
The war, had become too slowly approach the village gates, even as brave shinobi risked their lives in an attempt to push them further, nothing seemed to be working. The enemy approached in droves, clearly outnumbering our ninjas.
The Hokage's mansion was still unaffected by the enemies torments, it shone like a beacon of hope for the entire village. A cluster of men surrounded a few small children, no older than eight years old. There were three young girls, and two young boys
"We have to do something about her" one of the men yelled in a stern voice that would make any child submit, but not this child.
His question was directed at the Hokage, who merely sat at the corner of the room, legs crossed and her eyebrows creased uncomfortably on her forehead.
"Tsunade, are you even listening!" His second outburst seemed to have gotten her attention as she looked up from her seated position. Shifting her gaze from the man, onto the little girl with the blazing eyes. Her eyes seemed to show no fear in this seemingly hopeless situation. Her Hair Jet black with golden tints that were barely visible, eyes the color of the bluest parts of the ocean. Tsunade stood up and stood in front of the girl in a single swift motion, and suddenly was towering over her.
Two boys immediately jumped to her defense, throwing themselves into protective positions on either side of her.
Tsunade opened her mouth to speak; the girl looked up into Tsunade's eyes and spoke instead.
"This is my fault," She stated emotionlessly, "I'll deal with this, it's not like I'm helpless. I have learned from you, Kakashi and Jariya I can fight." Her voice was determined, but equally uncertain.
Tsunade fell silent as if considering.
"Tsunade, you can't let them have her!" The boy with blond hair, who had been standing on her right side, grabbed her hand and pulled her back behind him.
"Naruto, I would never do that, but something must be done." By now the other boy had moved to her other side, his dark raven hair falling in front of his eyes.
"Well, what are we going to do then? If she's here, the raids keep coming." one of the men said matter of factly, this was pursued by a seemingly endless silence. The one being addressed as Kakashi broke this with an earth shattering suggestion.
"I think our best solution here is to send her away to a place where she'll be safe, right?" He continued "they seem to know where she is and are following her" Nods of approval came from around the room.
"That's a great idea, but to where Kakashi"? Jariya said physically pushing through the crowd to speak up.
Kakashi's face seemed to darken considerably, the shifted his gaze away from the children and began to speak in a hushed tone. "Do you remember the portal that opened onto of this very building years ago?"
"Yes" Tsunade's eyes widened in horror as she realized Kakashi's plan.
"You're not suggesting, that we send her threw the portal?! Kakashi we don't even know where it goes to" Her eyes shifted to the floor in what seemed to be grief 'The man who volunteered to go through when the portal first opened still hasn't returned!"
"We can't hold out the battle forever something must be done!" Then as if just to prove his point an ANBU came crashing through the window, and landed on the ground leaving a trail of the crimson liquid all around him.
"We can't hold them off any longer" He was panting as the blood began to gush from a wound on his left shoulder, "They're about to reach the gates" He said in a defeated tone, one that suggested he figured this was the end of the road for him. He then collapsed, alarm spread through the room, the little girl turned wide eyed to Tsunade.
"Alright, Kakashi" She spoke this almost in audibly, and then louder she began shouting orders, "Jariya, Kakashi, with me, the rest of you, why are you still standing there gawking, get to work" She snapped.
Tsunade looked mournfully at the group of children, "all of you come with me"
Moving with haste, they made their way up to the roof. Once there she turned and explained everything, they would be using Kakashi's plan.
Throughout all of this, the girl remained silent, completely defeated by the situation, she had nothing else to say.
"I'm sending them with you" She gestured to the other two girls present, they seem to not fully grasp the gravity of the situation
A Flash of light cut though the dark.
They fought valiantly, but even then, this battle was over.
Ah but the war that was far from over.
"Quickly!" Tsunade's voice had risen over the sound of rushing wind, the portal was there, as if drawing them in, like bait.
The little girl looked away, breaking the eye contact she had with Sasuke. Turning away toward the portal. The other two girls stood in fear of this giant source of light, blowing a fearsome wind in all directions.
The girl took a single step forward accepting her fate; she knew full well she would most likely never return. She felt something grip her arm, it was Naruto, he looked as if he was struggling to get his words out, and she cut him off with her own.
"I promise" she said shifting her gaze away from him, and struggling free from his grasp.
Ah, but the war, that was far from over.