Mission in the Land of Waves

Chapter 6

Author's P.O.V

They had finally landed and boarded their train in the land of Snow. Everyone was tense and on edge about being in the country as they were facing rouge Ninja's and a dictator who wanted the princess dead. Said princess was not making things easier. At every turn she was trying to escape, and run away again. Luckily Asuma had decided to personally guard the spoiled girl so that she could not get her way.

"Why could we not just film this in studio!" Yukie whined loudly before storming off to her room Asuma following her.

"We need to be careful now," the direction said softly as the train began to move. He looked around the group of Ninja's and shuddered. He had seen the brutal training on the boat and he was sure that they were powerful enough to defeat this enemy, but still seeing such young people doing such dangerous tasks never sat well with him, but he knew that it was their way of life.

"Of course. Asuma, Zabuza, and I will take watching during the night and the kids will take the day." Kakashi stated as the meeting concluded everyone heading to their own cabins; the elder Ninja taking up different stations to defend the crew and their students during the night.

Naruto and Shikamaru made there way to a corner bunk beneath Sasuke and Sakura leave a bunk for each Choji and Ino to have separately; even though Ino complained loudly about how Sasuke should bunk by her so she would be safe. Her whining fell onto deaf ears and the argument was settled the six Genin quickly settled in for the night knowing that the trip ahead of them would be an incredibly long one.

Outside the cabin in the main area of the compartment Zabuza came over to the white-haired shinobi his face grim, "This mission is going to turn into a shit show isn't it." He grunted gruffly.

"I believe you may be right, and honestly I am becoming even more suspicions of Yukie. Her behavior is erratic and strange now that we are in the snow. It feels less like she is trying to escape, and more so she is trying to get away to meet someone." Kakashi replied.

"I am glad you noticed as well. The pattern of her behavior is totally shifted and I am pretty sure princess over there is not a friendly as we should believe. I am also worried on how she has been looking at your blonde little brother, like he is some answer to a big question. If I were you I would keep a real close eye on him for the remainder of this mission" Zabuza grunted back as he walked away leaving Kakashi to his own thoughts and worries.

Sakura's P.O.V

I narrowed my eyes. First the princess gets taken then Naruto. We were down a man, and Shikamaru looked infuriated. Looking over to Sasuke I took a deep breath. "We need to figure out a way to track Naruto and rescue both him and the princess." I stated clearly gaining everyone's attention.

"What exactly did you have in mind Sakura?" Ino snapped in irritation, "Because contrary to what ever you seem to think none of us can track!"

"Do not snap at her for actually contributing something actually useful." Sasuke snapped back as Shikamaru gave an annoyed sigh.

"he is right Ino," Shikamaru stepped forward, "I may be able to find him if needed." The shadow user stepped forward and Kakashi nodded to him. He, Asuma, and Kakashi stepped to the side as Sasuke came closer to me.

"He will be okay Sakura," Sasuke said softly rubbing my arm in a calm action. I sighed and leaned against his chest as Zabuza came over to us. He gave Sasuke a look as I felt his arms tighten around me, "she will be okay, she is just not used to us not all being here,"

"Understandable, after everything your group has been through she relies on the two of you to keep her steady and grounded," Zabuza states as I feel his hand on top of my head, "and we will be getting the blonde back I promise."

"you are right we will." Sasuke replied and pulled me closer to him. I relaxed into his protective hold shutting my eye. I try to block out all the sound around use just listening to the sound of Sasuke's heart. Slowly my body relaxed, allowing my mind to calm down and to stop all the thoughts of what if. I was terrified to be without Naruto, he kept Sasuke and I from falling to far down into darkness. Without him we would be consumed by it; he was our light as well as Shikamaru's. Looking up from Sasuke's chest I let my eyes wander to the shadow user talking with both Asuma and Kakashi. His face was pulled into a scowl as he explained his plan to the two older ninjas'. I could see that without his blonde he to would fall to the shadows.

Shikamaru's P.O.V

I gritted my teeth to keep from snapping at Ino as she continued to whine about Sasuke. How she was supposed to become a good ninja was beyond me. Nothing like her father and far to selfish to think of other or the situation that we were currently in. my mate and the love of my life had just been taken by the enemy and both the Kyuubi and I were mad, I could feel the demon's power already coursing through me as me senses became sharper and my eyes took a slightly reddish hue. "Will you shut up!" I finally snapped at the blonde my eyes meeting hers as my anger grew to the breaking point, "I don't give a shit about your feelings for Sasuke he does not care about you! He is happily committed to Sakura and no matter how much you bitch and whine that is a fact that will not change! Grow up and stop thinking only of yourself. Your father would be ashamed to know how you have acted this whole trip. Your skills are weak and pathetic, and you bring shame to our families' legacy. Either start thinking like a true ninja or quit!" I snarled storming away from the shaken girl.

Storming to our rooms I slammed the door and sat down on my bunk placing my face in my hands in frustration. I knew I had been harsh, but it was something that she needed to hear a long time ago. This wasn't some game that we were playing out here. We could truly die on a mission and she needed to understand that. The time to coddle and protect her was over; either she would learn, or she would give up. Honestly at this point it did not matter to me what she would chose. Hearing the door open I sighed and looked up, but was surprised to see not my Sensei, but Zabuza.

"Quiet a scene you made out there, boy." He stated looking at me his eyes unreadable.

"It doesn't matter she needed to hear it. This isn't some game we are playing," I replied taking a deep breath.

"You are right t is definitely not a game, but even so you need to control yourself. I know you are pissed off that the boy was taken, but your anger is just as dangerous as her behaviour. This is a mission and we must be able to control ourselves or we will be killed. This world is dangerous and everyone in it is looking to use anything to their advantage." Zabuza stated his voice gruff and full of experience. I nodded my head to what he said as he left leaving me to my thoughts. I knew he was right and that I had acted without thinking letting my anger get the better of me. Sighing softly, I vowed I would apologize once Naruto was safely back in my arms.

Naruto's P.O.V

I gritted my teeth in pain as the device was attached to my stomach sealing off all my chakra; leaving me weak and unable to protect myself as they started to beat me. My arms protested at each hit to my stomach made me swing back and forth. Finally, after what seemed to be an eternity they left leaving me battered and bruised, blood dripping from various wounds. They left me to the darkness and my own thoughts. Shutting my eyes tightly I focused on my mental bond with Shikamaru hopping that it too was not cut off. Gasping softly as I felt a rush of love and caring come through our bond I almost let out a cry of relief. Concentrating harder I mentally called out, "Shika? Can you hear me?"

I did not wait long as soon I was pulled into my own mind and moved to Kurama space racing as I found Shikamaru already waiting for me in the garden that I had created for the Kyuubi. My taller lover stepped forward and wrapped his arms around me as he whispered, "Are you alright?" He asked checking me over both of us knowing that I would not show any wounds in this space.

"T-they beat me… but I will be alright…. Please Shika I need you to save me… they have some device blocking off all of my chakra and it has left me really weak," I whispered softly and gasped as I felt something hit my physical form ripping me away from my own mind and back to reality.