A/N: Here's chapter two! I forgot to mention in Chapter One that there is a theme to this story. So as the story plays out, try and figure out what the theme is.

WARNING: Minor Sasusaku sex scene in this chapter.

That night, as they lay in their tents, everything was peaceful. Naruto slept with his new Fiancé. They cuddled close to each other. Warm thoughts filled their heads. Thoughts of how they would soon be married, spending every day of their lives together; and maybe one day with a family.

Since he returned to the Allied Shinobi's side, Sasuke had seemed more, and more attractive to Sakura. And oddly enough, for the first time Sasuke, for some reason, felt attracted to Sakura. And that night, they had been up to something themselves; something that Sakura wanted from the beginning (if you know what I'm talking about). Sakura had never been so happy. And Sasuke felt some happiness too as he slept with her that night.

Even though they slept in separate tents, somehow Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura shared the same dream that night. By some strange occurrence, this dream felt like it was real.

In the dream, Team Seven realized they were in a strange, new place. Before long, Naruto recognized it as Mount Myoboku.

"Where are we?" asked Sakura.

"We're at Mount Myoboku." said Naruto. This is where the summoning animals come from when you perform the jutsu."

"You've been here before?" asked Sasuke.

"Yeah, of course." said Naruto. "I came here to prepare for my fight with Pein. It's also where I got my prophecy from," He just remembered his prophecy. The last portion about he and Sasuke fighting, and also dying in the process; it hadn't come true. "Lord Elder Toad! His prophecy didn't come true! I bet that's why he wanted to see us."

They eventually found the hall where the Great Lord Elder Toad sat.

"Ah," said Lord Elder Toad, "I have been expecting the three of you." He paused for a moment, and said "Who are they again?"

Lord Fukasaku shook his head. "Lord Elder Toad, these young people are Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. You remember Naruto. He was Jiraiya Boy's student. You had a dream about them." he explained to their senile old leader.

"Oh, that's right!" exclaimed Lord Elder Toad, "Naruto, the prophecy I gave you did not come true. That has never happened before. So a new prophecy, one for all three of you, has emerged. In my dream, you journeyed a great distance home after a long quarrel. You were seeking rest and peace, but your desire was delayed many times. You will meet many old and new people, some good, and some evil. And you saw many wonders. You will soon find a serpent, bent on revenge. And in the end you will resolve your troubles." He sat back in his thrown, dazed and smiling.

"That's a strange prophecy." said Sakura. "What did he mean by all of that?"

"I don't know, but we'll get through it, together." said Naruto.

"Humph." mumbled Sasuke, "This old fool is too senile."

"Don't talk to Lord Elder like that, Sasuke!" whispered Naruto.

"Hey!" said Lord Elder Toad. They froze thinking he heard Sasuke. He finished, "Who are you three again?" They were relieved to find out he didn't hear. The dream began to fade.

"And one more thing!" said Lord Elder Toad. "No matter how tough your road may get, the power of your friendship will prevail over all. Remember those words!" Lord Elder Toad, Lord Fukasaku, and all of Mount Myoboku faded away.

Naruto woke up in his tent, snuggling Hinata. It was at least two o' clock in the morning. He lay back down, the words of Lord Elder Toad still fresh in his head. He put his arm around Hinata, and went back to sleep.

Sasuke and Sakura woke up in their tent. Sakura was on top of Sasuke. Sakura blushed. Sasuke comforted her with a long kiss. He began to rub her body as they started to explore each other further, hoping to forget the dream by making love again.

None of them knew what the prophecy meant, but soon they would find out. They weren't quite sure they wanted to know the answer to the strange premonition. But together they would conquer it.

Soon morning came. The sun shone through the top of the tent, lighting everything up. Naruto woke up, and looked around. A moment later, Hinata woke up.

"Good morning." smiled Naruto. Hinata smiled back.

"Good morning, Naruto-kun." He kissed her cheek. They lay there a little longer.

Before long, there was a noise that woke everyone up. It was their wake-up call. Everyone got up, and left their tents. After breakfast, they packed up their things, and prepared for the journey home.

They would be traveling back based on their teams. Naruto and Hinata would be separated. They met each other before they left.

"I'll see you back at the village." said Naruto.

"I wish I could see you sooner." said Hinata. They kissed one final time, and they waved goodbye to each other.

Naruto turned and joined Sasuke and Sakura. They patted him on the shoulder. They all started on the main road, but soon everyone began to separate, and before long they were all on different paths. Soon it was just Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. They continued down the winding forest path, thinking about Lord Elder's prophecy. They knew that the events prophesized would soon play out. One by one, they would come true.