Chapter 1

The eight teenagers sat comfortably on the multiple couches, all watching the bright hologram coming from the bot in the middle of the room.

"The rebels have apparently tried to kidnap yet another child of a noble, yet only to be thwarted by the great Danzou. He found the rebel in the middle of the kidnapping and-"

One of the teenagers changed the channel, with a tsk. "So troublesome."

"I know right! You'd think the filthy rebels would know by now to not mess with us." Said another one, blonde hair, blue eyes, undoubtedly female. "Why won't they give up?"

"They believe it's for the greater good…too much technology." A male with pale eyes stated. "I don't see how there's too much technology."

The remaining teenagers all began to chat amongst themselves, discussing the rebels. All except a couple, a dark haired boy with onyx eyes who never spoke much in general.

And a pink haired, emerald eyed female. With alabaster skin, a flawless complexion, she was a small thing with many muscles on her showing she worked out. Not reaching five foot two, she knew she was underestimated in her abilities to fight. However, right now she was using her brain and was thinking over the actions of the rebels.

That's the fourth child to be almost taken…the other three were, but this one was stopped. How come they're trying to take them? And some of them aren't even nobles…

She was so lost in her thoughts she didn't realize her friends were calling her.

"Forehead! Forehead! FOREHEAD!" The blonde female finally screamed in her ear. "Sakura, why are you so out of it?" Sakura looked irritably at the blonde.

"Well, Ino-pig, some of us like to think over actions, instead of blurting our idiotic ideas." She quickly retorted. The other blonde in the room sniggered.

"Haha, Ino you just got TOLD!"

"Naruto, shut up." She replied with a vein popping out on her forehead. "And forehead, you too!"

"Very witty Ino-pig."

"Girls, calm down." Another girl with two buns on her head butted in. "No need for insults here!"

Sakura and Ino looked at each other, and turned away with a hmph.

"Let's go for a walk you guys…" suggested a quiet girl, by the name of Hinata. "I…I think it'd be fun you know…in the gardens…"

"That's a great idea Hinata-chan!" Naruto said exuberantly. "I'm sick of being in here anyways."

"Hn. Dobe, the gardens are only holograms anyway. What's the difference if we just put the hologram in here?"

"Stop being a party pooper teme." Naruto pouted. "Hm…I wonder what real flowers are like…"

Ino quickly interrupted. "They're supposed to be colorful, and smell sweet with different aromas. I asked my dad one time, and I guess Yamanakas used to own flower shops before the Turning."

The Turning was the time where supernaturals began to be exiled from the lands. It was about one hundred years ago, before technology began to take over, and eventually all supernaturals went extinct. Now, the lands were barren, with tall, shiny buildings everywhere. No cars, as people were expected to either walk or teleport. Holograms took care of scenery, and roads were no longer needed, only floating sidewalks. On the other side of the city, Konoha, the buildings were mostly run down and old, left overs from before the Turning. It was a couple hundred miles away, with barren land separating the North and South sides of Konoha. It's said that's where the rebels live.

Not only in Konoha was there a turning, but also in the other Great Nations, such as Suna, Mist, Iwa, and Sound. Currently, there was an alliance between all of the Great Nations, working together and trading different electronics and inventions. Most of the people in Konoha and Suna didn't like the other nations, as they found their people…brash. Not only that, but their leader, Danzou, had a suspicious friendship with Sound that no one understood.

"The whereabouts of Gaara, child of the previous kage of Suna is still missing. If you know anything about Gaara, or the rebels, please leave a tip at-"

"Gaara's still missing?" Naruto asked sadly. "It's been a year…" Hinata timidly put an arm around him.

"I'm…s-sure he's fine Na-naruto.." Naruto quickly gave a wide grin. Hinata blushed as she looked at her boyfriend.

"Thank you Hinata-chan! You always make me feel better!" He nuzzled her neck, looking like a kitten. She blushed bright tomato red, and averted her gaze when she saw all their friends smiling mischievously at her.

"Aw, look at the love birds!" Sakura cooed. She looked at Sasuke out of the corner of her eye, her heart clenching at the sight of him. All of their friends were paired up, Naruto and Hinata, Neji and Tenten, Ino and Shikamaru….except for them. It was no secret Sakura liked Sasuke, but Sasuke either didn't care, didn't reciprocate, or both. That's how it seemed anyway.

"Attention, please go to the main room. There is an announcement, please go to the main room." The bot on the table said, shutting off the hologram. It repeated the statement once more then fell silent.

The room was silent. "That's never happened before." Tenten said curiously. "I mean, have you guys ever heard the bot make an announcement like that?" The rest of the group shook their head.

"Well, we better get to the main room." Sakura started walking towards the teleporter. "Come on you guys!"

"So troublesome…" Shikamaru yawned. "I don't want to walk."

"Shikamaru, get your ass into the teleporter now." Ino ungracefully sent a swift kick to her boyfriends shin. He groaned and got up to walk. They all got into the teleporter, and with a flash, they were gone.

"Attention everyone. Attention!"

All the people in the main room turned from their socializing to look at the speaker. Danzou stood there, in his full bandaged glory. He was an elder, and word had it he was covered in bandages because he fought a god a long time ago who tried to kill him out of spite. He won, but not before losing his eye.

"Rebels have infiltrated Konoha." Immediately, talk began to spread, and people shouted. He raised a hand and everyone went quiet. "We do not know where they are or who they are. Just know there's a handful of them somewhere, who may even be in this room. They have been here for awhile, but have only been just found out now." His eyes roamed the room, pausing only momentarily on the eight teenagers then continued their path. No one noticed except for Sakura. "These are dangerous criminals and to be apprehended as soon as possible. If you even suspect someone, even a friend or family member, please report them and an investigation will begin."

His eyes roamed once more. "I hope you all realize the…severity of this situation. The rebels are unique characters, and will try to convince you that their…cause is the correct way to live. Understand that I only want best for you all, as you are my people." He made eye contact with Sakura. She stared back, emerald eyes unflinching. Without removing his eyes, he finished his speech.

"I only want best."