Warnings: Some gory scenes.

Natsuo scurried along the flourishing trees that stretched into the grey clouds, that threatened to pour down harsh raindrops. He broke through the thick bush and came to a field of colossus mushrooms, he jumped from vegetable to vegetable as he tracked the sweet scent of white lilies that naturally radiated off Sakura.

Once Natsuo had found her, he nudged his cold nose against the sleeping medic's cheek, the girl's ninja skills kicked in and she shot up her drowsy jade eyes searching for an enemy. They landed on the red fuzzy ball of fur and an irritated look washed over her face. "What are you doing back here already?" Sakura asked before releasing a yawn.

"I found the place, it reeked of rot and blood." Natsuo said cleaning his furry patterned tail that he was so proud of.

Sakura's sleepiness disappeared and she jumped up slinging her bag over her shoulder. "Lets go." She said her drowsiness fading as her heart started to pump preparing for a fight the forest became more inimical as she followed her summoned creature. The tall tress that bore vibrant flowers stood still as no sign of life entered the harsher foliage. She gracefully dodged the thick branches that yielded piercing thorns as black as onyx jewels. The vivid emerald leaves seemed to have become jagged weapons that sliced her delicate hands.

Natsuo suddenly halted and his small body quaked in terror. A vague figure appeared before them, the figure loomed over them bringing darkness with it. "I would like to congratulate you on being the first to find the new Akatsuki base." The figure growled softly. "To think a woman found it." The figure said mostly to itself.

Sakura could feel the anger boiling in the pit of her stomach at the figures words. Natsuo who had lowly creeped towards his master scurried up her shaking body to curl himself safely around her slender neck. "What did you say, I guess I should be glad because you're underestimation of me will be your death." Her smile artificially sweet.

The dark figure sarcastically laughed as an aura of homicidal craziness surround the area. "That's so stupid, thinking you, a little Konoha ninja, can beat me."

Sakura's anger choked her and a growl released from her as she fist collided with the ground creating a crater that exploded several trees with its impressive strength. The figure stayed shrouded in darkness but scornfully clapping could be heard which only increased the medics irritation.

"She's strong." The demon inside of him purred.

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The hyperactive blond jumped through the familiar trees that protected his village. The sun radiated happiness as the multihued birds hummed a tranquil melody. The villagers were setting up for the busy day ahead as a few Genin walked unhurriedly to meet their teams. Naruto beamed at the happy little village, proud that one day he would be the Hokage and protect it with his life like the legends before had.

Naruto rushed through the village's bustling streets and made a quick stop at Ichiraku, to order a few bowls of ramen. Before enjoying the warm sun while leisurely walking to the Hokage's tower. His complete mission report safely tucked away in his lite grey back pack, that carried only necessities. He stared at the endless flight of stairs before him and sighed. A foxy grin illuminated his boyish face as he jumped up to the open windowsill, not at all surprising the blonde who was grudgingly scribbling on paper work that looked liked a mountain.

Tsunade raised her trimmed eyebrow to Naruto as acknowledgement before returning to her paperwork. Naruto ruffled through his backpack to pull out a torn scroll, mud soiling the edges. The legendary Sanin exhaled as she saw the state of his mission report, rubbing her chestnut eyes in an effort to stop the oncoming migraine.

"Is Sakura working today?" Naruto asked his hands behind his head as well as a goofy smile on his face.

"No, she's on a mission." Tsunade groaned waiting for his stupidity.

'What kind of mission?" Naruto questioned his colbalt eyes narrowed.

"An S-class one, involving the Akatsuki." The busy blonde replied.

"What? But she could get hurt, what if they capture her and force her to eat some much rice she gets so bloated and explodes. Or they could've tied her up and feed her to wild boars. We have to go get they hurt her." He partially screamed while worrying over other stupid scenarios.

"Naruto, she's a grown up. She no longer needs you to protect her. She's stronger than you think, now go home to your family they've missed you." The Hokage ordered.

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"Why don't you stop hiding in the shadows and face me like a real man." Sakura growled her left eye twitching in outrage.

"Oh cutie, I really don't think you could handle it." The figure said haughtily.

"Please your just looking for an excuse." Sakura growled as her palms radiated with her emerald chakra. Her chakra dissolved when the figure was no longer concealed in the shadows. The man was handsome with long dark hair that caressed down his back and nearly reached the ground, his skin was flawless porcelain and his eyes started to bleed menacing red. Sakura averted her eyes quickly as her breathing became distressed and dread rolled down her spine. Standing before her was the man from her nightmare.

"What's the matter sweetie, you were all big talk a second ago. Madara snickered as he walked closer to Sakura's trembling form. The medic stepped back trying to regain control of herself, that she lost at seeing him. Her back abruptly hit a rugged tree and she accidentally released a surprised squeak looking up. She was captured in his stunning red eyes.

The sky above her was blazing scarlet like the brightest drops of bloods and the cracked ground below her was inky black. A young man stood in front of her, his body clouded in black the only thing visible was the gleam of his katana. Sakura's arms were stretched out on an archaic cross, they were immobilized by heavy chains that snaked around them and her delicate feet were restrained in the same way.

"Welcome to my world darling, do make yourself comfortable, you'll be here awhile." The man mocked as his katana pierced through her right elbow and dug into the cross. Sakura bit her lip to stop from screaming as agony coiled through her body . Tears unwillingly escaped her eyes.

"It's just an illusion, just an illusion." Sakura thought to herself as a katana crushed through her femur causing more tears and her breathing to become erratic. Another katana sliced into her stomach, blood wept from her wounds. Her tears mixed with the red to wash down her body. The metal of his katana pierced her flesh repeatedly, blood soaked her clothes as she screamed in pain.

"Would you like me to stop?" The sinful man asked.

Sakura opened her apple coloured orbs. "Go to hell." She hissed out her blood filled spittle landing on his cheek. That annoyingly smug smirk completely left his face as he methodically wiped the spit away. A frown scrunched up his face and her heart nearly ripped from her chest when he set his angry red eyes on her.

"You insolent child." He growled menacingly. His hand arched back and crashed down on her cheek making her vulnerable form jolt against it's restraints causing her more pain. The same hand, rubbed the dark forming bruise gently. "I'm sorry." He whispered while he buried his head against her slender neck. Placing soft kisses on her thudding pulse point down her collarbone and to the top of her left breast where his teeth sunk into tender flesh, breaking the pale sink he greedily lapped her blood up as she cried.

A/N: Thanks to anyone who has reviewed, favorited, or anything else and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!