Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. I really wish I did though.
I woke up and stared at my ceiling gathering my surroundings. No, I haven't forgotten what happened last night. I sighed and let my tears fall freely.
"Why, Sasuke-kun?" I whispered. I sat up and cried for what seemed an eternity. As the silence began to engulf me a loud knock on the door startled me.
"Wake up you troublesome woman!" Shikamaru yelled out. I really didn't want to see anyone today, not even Shika.
It was way too early to even think to get out of bed. I plopped back down as he kept yelling. I turned to my bedside and saw a piece of paper taped on my nightstand.
Meya,
The other jounin and I have gone to a mission and won't be back until a week or so. I left food in the fridge; take care of yourself, and no boys!
Asuma.
Great, I hated being home alone. Well at least I don't have to smell the smoke of his cigarette. Shikamaru was still knocking at the door. I wondered when the kid could get a hint that I don't want to answer the door.
He soon gave up and then I heard him go to the den and get out a familiar sound of wheels on dirt. But what would Shikamaru want with my skateboard?
"What is this for?" I heard Naruto's loud annoying voice say. 'Ugh, he's here too? I wonder what they want' I thought smugly.
"Trust me." Shikamaru sat down and placed the skateboard on one knee. He stayed quiet for a minute and put pressure on the other two sides of my skateboard. Crack. I ran towards the door and flung it open.
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING WITH MY SKATEBOARD SHIKA?!" I yelled at him. I took back the slightly cracked skateboard in my hand and cradled it.
"Are you seriously choosing the stupidest ninja in Konoha to be in this mission?" Naruto yelled at Shikamaru "Why not Shino or Chouji?"
I ignored his comment; I'll remember that for later.
"She's stronger than you know baka."
As I was mending the crack in my skateboard, I was surprised by Akamaru running up to me and licking my face.
"Hey boy, how are you doing?" I said in a baby voice as I picked him up.
"Shino is on a mission with his dad." Kiba smirked at Naruto.
"So is Chouji." Shikamaru added.
"Don't tell me he's going to be in the mission too." Naruto moaned.
"I guess he is." Shikamaru replied.
"What mission?" I asked.
"The Hokage has asked me to gather up genins to retrieve Sasuke. We're going to be leaving so go inside and pack, Meya."
I sighed and looked to my skateboard 'Sasuke-kun, I said I'd respect you, but I need my best friend in my life.'
I ran inside my house and got ready less than 5 minutes and we were on our way. We met up with Neji and Lee and Shika explained the mission again. I didn't want to hear it. Neji soon joined us and left Lee with his signature 'nice guy' pose. We ran towards the gate, and stood there rechecking all our materials and last minute preparation.
Like always, Naruto thought he would be the cool guy and pretend he was the leader. I guess he forgot Shikamaru was a Chuunin and we were all still Genin.
"Let's not forget he's a Chuunin, Naruto." I replied to his stupid actions, "We have to follow him now, no matter how unreliable you think he is."
"I'm not happy about this either but it is how it is." Kiba added.
"Here's a formation I was you all to follow." Shikamaru interrupted "If any of you ignore my orders you'll have to deal with the consequences and you will all die. Kiba, you and Akamaru's nose will go in the front of the line to detect any traps and smells or enemy attacks. After Kiba will be me so I can order you guys in the back with hand signals and also yell out to Kiba in the front. In the middle will be Naruto since you are quick to react, you also have the Kage Bushin, and that's really helpful. Next will be you Meya," I looked up. "You don't have much speed but you're stronger than the rest of us, with us in front we'll attack at any enemy and you'll give the final blow. In back will be you and your Byakugan Neji, you'll see any attacks from the back."
Shikamaru bent down and laid out a scroll in front of us as he began to draw. "This is where you are supposed to keep a look out, Kiba and I will look forward, Naruto to the left, Meya to the right and Neji, with your Byakugan you will scan the whole rear area."
"Let me check out all your equipment you have."
Everyone opened up their supplies and he looks at everyone's. When he got to mine he saw I had my pills and looked at me freighted. "Meya…" He said in shock to find other words. The pills were for my forbidden Jutsu, it could kill me but anything to bring Sasuke back. I had air tubes just in case my lung is punctured.
"I know what I'm getting into Shika, don't worry." I smiled wearily at him. The truth is that I didn't know what I was going to get myself into.
He sighed and continued talking, "Even though Sasuke isn't a good friend of mine, he is to some of us," He started at me, "but he is a comrade, and that's why we must put our lives on the line to save him."
He all stayed quiet and smiled at each other slightly. "It's troublesome, but I'm responsible for all of you."
"Now you're starting to sound like a Chuunin." Kiba laughed.
"We're ready… let's get going." He said.
"WAIT!" an annoying voice called out.
"Ugh." I moaned. 'What the hell could she want?' I thought.
"It's too late, you can't come on this mission, you tried and you failed. You're work here is done Sakura." Shikamaru called out.
'So I guess Sakura tried to get him back too.'
"So, Sasuke talked to you before leaving?!" Naruto yelled out. Good thing I didn't tell anyone I was there when he left. I might've gotten beaten up by someone.
She started crying and talking at the same time. "Naruto, the only favor I ask you is to please, bring him back."
'No wonder Shikamaru uses the word 'troublesome' around most girls.' I though sarcastically.
"Just please Naruto, bring him back, only you can do it." She cried some more.
"We lost a lot of time, let's get going." Shikamaru turned in the opposite direction.
"Sasuke-kun, we'll find you, I promise." I said under my breath. Shikamaru cam up behind me and put his hand on my shoulder and said, "We will, don't worry." smiling just a little.
"I promise." I whispered to myself.
"I promise." I hear his voice echo.
"Ill do whatever it takes." I said , "I ready for anything."
Slightly longer! W00t! more chapters to come, stay tuned and tell me what pairing you want! No Yaoi, silly people xD
