Chapter III: Strike of the Black Feather, Sakura's Kidnapping!

Kai took a seat right by the blond girl. And introduced himself to Sakura and Naruto.

"Allow me to be kind to introduce myself to the both of you, my name is Kai Komoto. It's an honor to meet both of you, I've heard grand things about you both. Especially you Naruto, where I come from you have a grand reputation about you."

Naruto blushed at the statement.

"Thanks I guess."

But Sakura and Naruto told him each about themselves. The fact of Sakura being the hokage's apprentice and Naruto being trained by the legendary toad sage. Kai was amazed of there tales and of the loss and betrayal of there comrade. Naruto and Sakura don't seem fazed what so ever by it though.

"Amazing story you two. It's good to see you both have a unique bond." Kai stated.

"Are you two more than friends?" He asked.

Naruto and Sakura both looked at each other blushing. As Ino started laughing madly.

"The way they act you could swear that they're married." She chuckled.

"WE ARE NOT MARRIED!!!" Sakura and Naruto both said, but Ino could tell they were thinking otherwise.

The four of them finished there meals. Hinata brought them the check and sat down for a moment to talk to her friends. Ino made a comment about Hinata and Kiba becoming engaged due to Tsume and Hiashi having a mutual agreement. Hinata was kind of sad that she wouldn't marry her childhood crush but still she loved Kiba and all the times he's helped her.

"Congrats to you Hinata, hope you keep the mutt in line. If he misbehaves you could always give him a flea bath." Naruto said with a laugh.

"Naruto-kun, that's not very nice to say about my future husband!" She said with a little laugh under her breath.

Sakura chuckled at Naruto's little joke. But she looked at Naruto with a new light. Thinking how much of a great husband he would make. Kai somewhat had his eye on the pinky.

"This girl is so kind to her friends, and seems so loved by everyone. I'll keep my eye on her and try not to scare her. I don't want her to die for the release of some stupid bird." He thought.

After that, the 2 parties headed off towards the movies. Ino suggested a cheesy romantic movie. Naruto and Sakura agreed. They entered the theatre. Naruto seemed bummed that it wasn't a movie with his friend from snow country, Princess Koyuki. But the fact of hanging with his crush Sakura was worth it. Ino and Kai sat towards the back of the theater and Naruto and Sakura sat towards the middle.

"Good seats huh Sakura?" Naruto asked her.

"We have a good view of the screen."

The movie started and the flood gates opened for both Ino and Sakura. Naruto didn't cry but put his hand on Sakura's shoulder. Sakura blushed a bit as did Naruto. As for Kai, he has never seen this form of entertainment but knew that if this girl wanted to see it, he would. Kai was starting to like Ino a lot. He has never felt this way about a person since Sayuri. He saw Ino crying because of the movie, so Kai wrapped his arm in a caring fashion around Ino. Ino saw this and blushed.

"Yes, Jackpot!" She thought to herself.

The movie ended as the two couples left. Naruto and Sakura headed there own way as Kai and Ino headed another way. Ino was so happy that her and Kai were bonding in a big way. She leaned into him.

"Hey Kai, thanks for a wonder day." She says.

"No problem Ino." He responded

"See you later, Kai-kun" she said giving a kiss on the cheek.

Kai's face was red, a girl just kissed him on the cheek. The last time a girl kissed him was Sayuri. But his eyes were kind of glued to Sakura. Kai then headed home to rest, he knew anytime they would strike. So he would wait it out and tune himself to the stone embedded in Sakura.

Meanwhile, Naruto and Sakura are walking around the village. Sakura thinking of that giant hell bird she was talking to. Naruto looked over to Sakura, not paying attention to where she's going. He was worried about her.

"Hey Sakura-chan, is anything wrong?"

"Hmmm, nothing really Naruto. Just thinking to myself."

"Come on Sakura, you know you can tell me anything."

"Sorry Naruto, it's just that I'm just worried about that dream again."

"Sakura, if anything happens to me, I can overcome it you know that. I'm not gonna die that's for sure. I can't until I bring Sasuke home to you."

Sakura thinks back to that promise that Naruto made to her. She looks into his eyes. She sees confidence and commitment to that promise to her.

"Naruto, let's go someplace private. There's something I want to tell you." She says to him.

"Sure thing, Sakura-chan."

The two of them head to Hokage monument. Sakura takes a seat on the head of her mentor, Lady Tsunade.

"What's the problem now, Sakura-chan? Are you feeling alright?"

Sakura then grabs Naruto's hands. Her eyes look into his with warmth and kindness. She then starts tearing up and gives him the warmest smile she's never given anyone. Not even to Sasuke.

"Naruto, I've been thinking for the past couple of years. Thinking back to all the times I've been chasing something that will never come around. I think also to the times you've either been there for me and protected me from anything. You nearly sacrificed your life for a promise. I can never thank you for all those years of being not only my comrade in battle, and my best friend next to Ino. Thank you so very much."

"No problem Sakura, I will always be there no matter what."

"Naruto, I love you!"

Naruto opens his eyes wide.

"You, what?"

"Naruto, I love you. I love you more than anything. Sasuke broke my heart those years ago. I thought my heart would never be reforged and recover. But because of you, your smile, your protection and strength. You helped me see past the bad times I foolishly chased after him. I see your light and your sacrifice for my happiness. I want you to still bring back Sasuke, but for both of us so we can be a team again. I will do everything to make up for the pain I've caused you. I am a fool and a moron for using you those many years. Please accept me and forgive my stupidity and be my light and my love." Sakura said with tears in her eyes.

Naruto looked at her. His heart teared to see her like this. He always respected Sakura for being so strong. He hated seeing her in pain. She need him and he needed her. He wrapped his arms around his fragile cherry blossom, rubbing his hand on her back. She continued to cry, letting out her sadness and sorrow. He was there for her, and will always be there for her.

"Sakura, I hear the sadness and pain coming from you. I always been there for you because I love you as well. Your so strong and powerful. Seeing you cry hurts me. I want to be there for you. I want to be your boyfriend and protect you. I will never let you down and will be your guardian angel. I promise to protect you because I love you more than life it's self."

The both of them looked at each other. Like two connected souls, locked lips together. Sakura and Naruto both felt it was destiny. They knew that one day they would be together and earth and heaven connected. They both stayed together for a while.

Night quickly progressed and both Naruto and Sakura headed to her apartment. They arrived at the residence. Sakura and Naruto kissed one last time.

"I'll see you tomorrow Sakura-hime." He says with a blush.

"You too Naruto-kun." Sakura said as she went inside.

Sakura slipped her shoes off and walked to the kitchen to make some tea. She's never been more happier.

Suddenly, a cloth covers Sakura's mouth. The sweet scent slowly knocking her out. As soon as Sakura was knocked out, duct tape is wrapped around her ankles, hands, and mouth. The two figures successfully tied up Sakura.

"Mission complete, We have the girl. Now master will be happy." The tall cloaked figure stated.

"Agreed, Kotoro-kun." The girl said.

They put Sakura into a sack and started to head out of the village. Naruto started to head back to his apartment when he forgot his stuff from Sakura's. He quickly headed back to her apartment when he sees the two thieves heading out of her apartment, seeing Sakura's feet sticking out of the sack.

"Sakura-chan, damn they have her." He thought as he started to tail her.

Meanwhile, Kai is relaxing in his apartment. Till he senses Naruto's energy.

"Naruto, what's that guy up too." He said but also notices the two energy sources he's sensed before.

"So, Vector has finally struck again, better help Naruto." Kai heads out to intercept the two forces. Unaware that another person seen Kai take off and is following.

The two caring Sakura arrive in a meadow. They tie Sakura to a tree and decides to take a rest break.

"You know, this girl is heavy." Kotoro states.

"Don't insult the girl for goodness sake." Izumi responds.

"I wouldn't worry about insults for her. In 6 days, She'll be good as dead." Kotoro says.

"Your right. Besides she's not that pretty." Izumi says with a glint of hatred.

Suddenly, they sense Naruto close by.

"What the hell, someone followed us."

"Relax Kotoro-kun. He shouldn't be a threat.

Naruto arrives by Sakura.

"What the hell, why did you kidnap Sakura?" He screams

"Stupid boy, trying to get in our way. Don't worry your precious little girlfriend will be gone in a few days." Kotoro states.

Naruto tries to strike at Kotoro, Kotoro counterstrike is devastating. Kotoro zaps Naruto with a paralyzing electric field. Naruto crumbles to the ground, allowing Izumi to bind Naruto next to Sakura.

"Please take me instead of Sakura, don't take her." Naruto Pleads.

"Sorry Kid, were taking her with us and erasing you from this planet." Kotoro says

"Why, why Sakura-chan. She's never done anything to anyone. Why target her." He asks

Izumi tells Naruto everything about what happened to Sakura as a child being embedded with the emerald. She tells Naruto all about Ashimaru and the fact that once they extract it from her she will not only die but the hellbird will be reborn to destroy the planet.

"Sakura, she's like me. She has something sealed inside of her." Naruto says while looking at her.

He didn't know that the dream was a reflection of things to come. He wish he could break his state but can't move. He wanted to hold her and protect her. He feels like he's breaking his promise to her.

"Sakura, I'm so sorry"

Before the two can start there final strike on Naruto, A giant Water cannon hits them.

"WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?" Izumi says.

Naruto looks to see who it is.

"Let my friends go right now! You two stole the stone and kidnapped Sakura, I'll make you pay." The voice says.

"It's lover boy!" Izumi says.

"Great, the weakling's back." Kotoro says.

Naruto recognizes the voice.

"Kai, is that you?" Naruto says.

Kai has arrived and looks angry.

"I will protect them and sacrifice everything to save them." Kai says as he jumps down.

Kai looks at Naruto and slashes his bonds free. And channels his aura into him, reviving him.

"Take Sakura, and get out of here. I'll tell you everything later. Alright?"

Naruto nods and picks up Sakura, bridal style.

Kai walks up to both Izumi and Kotoro.

"Alright you two, Game on!"

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Next Chapter: IV: Unexpected Help, Counterstrike on Vector

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Well that's Chapter III. The reason of these constant updates is because constant flow of Ideas. I love this story and I hope you do too. Next chapter will have fighting plus this chapter had a lot of Narusaku time as well as Kaino time as well. Hope you like it. Ino fans there will be more Kaino moments. But until next remember to help control the pet population, have your pets spayed or neutered. Good night.

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