The Love That Brought War

Chapter 4

A/N: Well, I haven't much to say right now. I was kinda hoping for more reviews, but that's ok. I guess that's a part of writing I apologize if my chapter endings are driving you crazy! You probably hate waiting for me to type the next chapter. I'm typing as quickly as possible. It's gonna get really good, I promise.

"I'm gonna die! I'm gonna die!" Ten Ten yelled. Naruto had her pinned to the ground, and his long, claw like nails were ready to strike.

"That's right girly. Now shut up!" Naruto yelled. He was smiling in an evil, psycho way.

"Hold it right there Naruto!" A loud, bossy voice yelled. Ino was running towards Ten Ten and Naruto, a kunai in hand. She threw it and Naruto squealed in pain as it sliced his shoulder.

"You want this trash, then take it." He snarled. Naruto grabbed Ten Ten by the hair and tossed her like a rag doll. Ten Ten landed with a thud at Ino's feet. Then he turned and fled.

"Oh my gosh, are you o.k. Ten Ten?" Ino asked.

"Yeah, I'll live." Ten Ten answered. She stood up and after a moment let out a loud groan.

"What is it?" Ino questioned.

"We let that monster get away, and he's heading towards the village!" Ten Ten immediately started running after Naruto.

"Ino, get Lady Tsunade and hurry!" Ten Ten yelled over her shoulder.

"You got it!" Ino ran in the opposite direction. Both girls' hearts were thumping with anticipation. Already yells could be heard from Konoha. When Ten Ten arrived, a horrible scene met her eyes. Everywhere she looked there was fire. The buildings, trees, the streets. Everything. And not too far away was Naruto. A group of children were crying nearby and Naruto spat fire at them. 3 of the poor little boys made it, but one girl did not. Her screams filled the air and Naruto laughed.

"Hey fox demon! Why don't you pick on somebody your own species?" Naruto growled and turned to face Ten Ten. He smirked and charged at her.

"Lady Tsunade! Lady Tsunade!" Ino screamed, running to the Hokage's tower. Before she reached the tower Tsunade ran out and almost ran her over.

"Sorry Ino. I'm in a hurry." Tsunade barked, running to the heart of the village.

"Wait, I can help you!" Ino ran after the Hokage. After a brief explanation, Tsunade told Ino to gather up the other ninja and prepare for battle.

"As you wish Lady Tsunade." Ino, afraid to run into Naruto, was careful to take the forest paths that lead to the other shinobi. With many hasty explanations, Ino returned with Shikamaru, Choji, Hinata, Kiba, and Shino. Many other ninja were already fighting. Ten Ten had 3 ANBU and 4 Jonin helping her with Naruto. The others were putting out fires or getting the villagers out of harms way. Ino and Hinata were trying to drag Konohamaru to safety.

"I-Ino, do you think…. I mean, I-is… Naruto gonna be…a-alright?" Hinata asked. She sounded like she was on the verge of tears. 'Hinata? Wonder what's up with her…' Ino looked at Hinata and hesitated to answer.

"I guess they'll kill him." Immediately Ino wished she had not spoken, for Hinata had burst into tears.

"Hey, I'm still here ya know!" Konohamaru yelled. 'Man, this is bad….' Konohamaru winced as a nearby car exploded into flames. (A/N: I don't know if they have cars on Naruto, but I'm gonna put one in it anyway).

Neji, Sakura, and Lee were approaching the village gates.

"I can't wait to get to Konoha!" Lee said, almost skipping with joy.

"Yeah, but I think I'll miss the Land of Flowers." Sakura voiced.

"Hey, is that smoke?" They stopped walking. "Byakugan!" Neji uttered, staring into the village of Konoha.

"Oh for the love of…." Neji suddenly took off.

"Hey, Neji, wait!" Sakura and Lee yelled in unison. Quickly the young shinobi ran after Neji. But when they arrived at Konoha, Sakura felt her heart freeze. Everything was burning and Naruto was fighting. But it didn't look like the Naruto Uzumaki that Sakura knew. This one was pure evil. Just above where Sakura stood there was a burning tree. One of the heavier branches seemed to be caving from the flames and sure enough moments later it broke off. Sakura didn't have time to move. She covered her face and braced herself for the pain that never came. Because when she opened her eyes she was being carried bridal style by a very bushy friend.

"You must be careful Sakura" Lee admonished, sitting Sakura down carefully. "We don't want that to happen again!" He flashed her a blinding smile.

"Thank you." Was all she could say at a time like this. But an evil laugh made the two look up.

"Sorry, I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Naruto sneered at Lee.

"Naruto, why are you doing this?" Lee asked. Sakura pulled out a shuriken.

"Isn't it obvious?" Naruto said. In the blink of an eye he was gone. 'Where did he go?' Lee looked around but Naruto was nowhere to be seen.

"Lee!" As soon as Lee heard his name he turned around and gasped. There was Naruto; and in his arms was a very frightened Sakura.

"Lee help me!" She begged, struggling to get out of Naruto's arms. "Ha, I don't think so!" Naruto pulled out a kunai and held it to Sakura's throat.

"Now the entire village with acknowledge my awesome-ness!" Naruto roared with delight. "Naruto, please, let Sakura go. I will fight you." Lee said, hoping he sounded much braver then he felt. After a moments pause Naruto said

"O.k. but anyone who interferes dies." Naruto threw Sakura away from the battle zone. Luckily Sakura fell on top of Tsunade so she wasn't hurt.

"I'm sorry Lady Tsunade." Sakura said, jumping up. The sound of metal clashing made her look up. Naruto and Lee had started their fight.

"Tsunade, we have to stop this fight!" Sakura declared.

"No. If we do, Naruto might kill Lee. All we can do is wait and watch." Tsunade said grimly. 'Don't die Lee. Please don't die!' Sakura could feel herself shaking. The fate of the entire village depended on this one fight.

A/N: I bet your wondering who will win, huh? It will all depend on this next chapter and… slugs? Hmm, sounds mighty interesting. I hope you guys like it so far. You know what I think I'll do now? I'm gonna take a moment and thank some people. I would like to thank my friends Megan and Erin, who showed me what was, my grandma Phyllis who wanted to read this, and my parents 'cause they allowed me to get on the computer a lot so I could finish this. Now lets give them a round of applause, shall we? Claps and cheers O.k. now on with the fanfic!

If you don't know why or how this happened, read chapter 2