Tsuki: Hewo people. I'll try and do my best on this one! This chapter's disclaimer is… Lee… yaaayyy.

Lee:Thank you Tsuki-chan, I will do my best even more better than you, or else I will run 100 laps around Konoha! *Ehem* Tsuki does not own Naruto, what a tragic tale of loss and hardship for our dearest, brave friend! She gives her heart and soul to-

Tsuki: *puts hand over his mouth* *stressmark* Alright Lee, we get it! Jesus Christ… Now please get on with the story before he starts ranting again!

Lee: *breaks free and glares at her* that was most inconsiderate Tsuki, I mean you just-

Tsuki: *hits the deck* He's broken the forth wall!!! Ahhhhh!!! *Lee sweatdrops* *screen cuts out*

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Sasuke sat in his house. The ANBU had reprimanded him, and taken him back. Now he sat there, Jinxy fearfully cowering in the corner, Kakashi standing, and Naruto across from him. Tsunade had forced them to leave; everyone was very afraid of what might have happened to Sakura, they knew she was very low on chakra and seriously injured just moments before she was taken.

"We have to go get her; you know that right Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto looked up to his former sensei.

"Yes of course. Tsunade has already set up a recovery team, I'm sure." Sasuke stood up.

"I'm going with you." It was a demand, not a suggestion. Kakashi nodded.

"I figured as much. But you know if you leave with us, it'll have to be in secret. You may not even be accepted back into the village. Are you sure?" Sasuke agreed.

"No matter the consequences, I will bring her back." Naruto said nothing; it was obvious he blamed himself for her being taken. There was something different about him, he seemed less active. They didn't blame him though, losing your both your best friends is a traumatizing experience, one doesn't come out of it unscathed.

"Then it's settled. We will get the information about the recovery of Haruno Sakura, and then we will make a plan." The entire team seemed to flinch at the sound of her name. This did not bode well. "We'll meet back here tomorrow after I get the details from Lady Tsunade. We will most likely get in a lot of trouble for this though."

"It's for Sakura, sensei." Naruto smiled a bit.

"Right, for Sakura."

Twenty-four has gone by since Sakura has been missing. That was a long time. Ninja's could brutally kill each other in five minutes. Twenty-four hours is just mortifying. Sasuke hadn't moved much; he hadn't slept, or eaten at all. His heart ached so terribly, and he willed himself just to do simple things, such as breathe. Breathing was hard now, surprisingly hard. His pulse was slow, and he slouched. His entire chest felt like it was just caving in where his heart was torn out. Pathetic, this is so pathetic…

Sakura didn't visit him today at noon, like he was used to happening. But what hurt the most is that he still waited for her in his usually spot, just to try and come up with something that would make her reappear right before his eyes. He missed her, there was no denying that. He missed her terribly, even though it had not been that long. Kakashi had explained what happened while they were out there.

There were more ninja than they thought, far more. And they were not weak and inexperienced. Kabuto didn't even need to fight, but Naruto did get one good blow in with his rasengan. Nonetheless, Kabuto probably healed it already. Sakura had fought long and hard, even after some of the ANBU were killed. Kabuto struck her with an immobilizing jutsu and drained her of her chakra before anyone even noticed. She was gone, just like that. Kidnapped by Sasuke's new enemy, who he knew would not live much longer.

Jinxy had not come near him, and Sasuke's sharingan had not deactivated. It was no shock to him though, because he hadn't willed it to. His kekke-genkai wasn't draining any energy too, but it filled his soul with rage. But Sasuke assumed that with or without it at this point he would be infuriated anyways. Sasuke's breathing remained heavy and his curse mark swirled, threatening to let loose. This time however, there was no peaceful, loving Sakura to help calm him. He bit his lip until it bled, frustrated at the entire world. If Sakura didn't make it out of this, Sasuke would kill himself, he knew. Without her, he is untamable. Nothing in this world can keep hi m from her. Not now, and not ever. Sasuke would murder Kabuto. He'd kill him in such vile, animalistic ways that he only prayed Sakura wouldn't be there to witness it. She would never be able to look at him again.

Jinxy watched him warily, but did not hiss. Pointless animal… He thought. Its green eyes reminded him to much of her for his liking, and he swatted it away. Poor Jinxy meowed and ran out into the garden, now out of sight. Sasuke rose from his seat, unsure of what to do now, other than wait. Waiting… this is what Sakura went through, I deserve it. He glared at the garden, like this mess was all its fault, with its innocent creatures, graceful demure and what not. This was getting old fast…

Kakashi entered Tsunade's office for the second time that day. Shizune was nowhere to be seen, and Tsunade sat stone cold at her desk, eyes glued to nothing in particular.

"What do you want?" He voice seemed irritated, and upset. It didn't shake at all though.

"I want Naruto and I to be put on the recovery team." He stated. She got up and looked out her window to Konoha, her back to the copy-cat ninja.

"What recovery team?" Tsunade said finally. Kakashi was startled by this notion.

"What do you mean 'what recovery team'? The one to get Sakura of course." His voice stayed steady as ever, Tsunade's as well.

"We haven't gotten one yet. We… in all honesty we have no clue what to do yet."

"What do you mean no clue?" His voice rose an octave louder, but stayed mostly calm. "We must get Sakura back as soon as possible. We don't know what their planning." She slammed her hands down on her desk, now looking away.

"You think I don't know that?! It's for that very reason that we can't get her yet! I'm worried about Sakura as much as you Kakashi, but damn it I can't risk more people's lives by running into this mess!"

"…Very well then." He walked towards the door silently.

"Hatake, where do you think you're going?"

He turned and his eyes crinkled into a smile. "Oh, just for a walk."

She gritted her teeth and sat back down, turning around once more. "Whatever you're planning Kakashi, I can't stop you. But choose your actions wisely, or it could be the end of you."

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Was all he said in a deceitful voice. The Hokage groaned, and sat back in her chair rubbing her temples in frustration. This could get out of hand…

"Sensei, did you talk to Grandma Tsunade?"

"Yes." Naruto smiled at him for a moment, waiting for his sensei to continue. When he didn't, he asked:

"Yeah, what'd she say? Are we on the recovery team? How are we going to get Sasuke out?" He shot the questions off one after the other.

"There is no recovery team. One has not been set up yet, and no course of action has been taken."

"What?! Did grandma Tsunade say this? What's going on is there something I'm not getting?! How are we going to go if there isn't a recovery squad?!"

"Oh don't worry Naruto; we'll go, with or without a squad. We aren't just going to sit around and wait like the others. We are leaving to get her, like she would have done if it had been any of us in that state. I want you to go to Sasuke, and tell him that tomorrow night we're leaving. He is to meet us at the main house's garden; we'll sneak him out from there." He sounded so serious and determined. Naruto nodded. "Wait, Naruto. One more thing. If you do this, if we come back and you're punished, your chance of being Hokage could be eliminated."

Naruto stood for a moment, and then smiled his signature smile. "Sensei, without Sakura, there's no complete Konoha to protect! She makes Konoha, Konoha, just like all the other citizens here! That's why we have to do all we can to help when one of our own need help, what would the reason be to have a Hokage if they didn't do that?"

Kakashi laughed slightly, and ruffled Naruto's hair like he used to when they were younger. Said boy became sober instantly afterwards, and went to fulfill his task. He'll be a great leader. Kakashi laughed again, then pulled out his book as he slowly made his way home.

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Tsuki: This chapter was bo-ooooring! *yawn* I almost didn't even want to finish it, but hey, gotta do what ya gotta do, right? Well, thanks to those of you who reviewed, well the two of you who reviewed:

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Thanks you two! I appreciate it! So I guess I'll start working on the next chapter, but I'll need my R&R, I need to do school stuff and plan my Valentine's Day party with some friends. So check ya later! Next Chapter will be up soon, thanks for reading this one!