Yay! Chapter seven!

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Morning had arrived sooner than Sasuke had expected, and as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes he took a moment to recollect his thoughts. He was in the village of the wolves in order to save his best friend from the clutches of a rabid demon that had been sealed away inside of him. Of course, he had to pay a price for Naruto's life…but what was it?

What would the wolf tribe leader take from him?

His thoughts were cut abruptly short as Sakura's form began to shift beneath the fur blankets they had made love on the previous night, and her pale form was revealed as she sat up to stretch her arms over her head and yawn.

"You know, making cute noises like that might make you end up back into those sheets, Sakura."

The pinkette giggled lightly before turning to face the raven-haired man. "From what I remember last night, I was the one calling the shots." A light blush spread across his face as his mind drifted back to his thoughts of last night. Sakura's body over his, her riding him like an animal, the way her face scrunched up when she was about to—

"—uke, you there? Hello?"

"Hn?"

Sakura let out another giggle before slipping out of the futon. "Well, let's get ready. We're going to rescue Naruto today."

A grim look graced Sasuke's features as he rose to dress himself alongside her.

"What is it, Sasuke-kun?"

"Nothing Sakura, nothing."

"I will not let you take her away from me, Naruto."

Nayrin Ginokami had never been so amused her life. She nearly busted out laughing when she saw Kiba's face scrunch up in disgust as the couple passed by him. The two stood in front of her with their faces blank, but she could see the fear and uncertainty in their eyes.

"Are you ready to leave, one-who-fans-the-flames?"

"Aa."

Within a blink of an eye, the silver-haired woman leapt out from her throne to land beside the duo. She had the garbs similar to those of an ANBU black-op, but she lacked the standard issue mask and insignia. Along with it, she had a sword strapped to her back with a bow and quiver resting horizontally on her lower back.

"Let's move."

They ran out of the village with nimble leaps, and their footfalls echoed the falling snow. The moon was out and it cast shadows on the trio, making them look like a pack of demons roaming the night.

They continued with their vigorous pace till dawn, and they rested on the border of Fire and Lightning country. A small buck was roasting on an open flame, and Sakura had fallen asleep in Sasuke's arms. He watched as Nayrin raised her head to the wind, and heard her huff a few times before lowering her head and sighing.

"He has been here very recently, and he has killed."

"How recently?"

"I would say at least sooner than the passing of a moon. He is still in the area, but his scent is mixed with death."

"He must be in Konoha…"

The wolf let her gaze flicker to the fire in front of her. "The Village of Falling Leaves. That is where you all were birthed."

"Aa."

"Hmm. We will head there at night. After all, it is much easier to separate souls in the presence of the moon."

Sasuke cast an intrigued look to the wolf leader, and she chuckled softly in response.

"The moon is the bridge between the Sun, the sky and the Earth, and it is the symbol of the spiritual realm. It only makes sense that it would amplify my powers when dealing with spiritual matters."

Sakura stirred slightly, rousing herself from the warmth of Sasuke's hold.

"I have a question, Okami-sama."

"Speak cherry-blossom."

"What will happen to the Kyuubi after he is removed from Naruto?"

A smirk graced the wolf demon's features. "I will destroy him, and give his energy to Naruto."

"You think you can kill Kyuubi?"

"I know I can, after all, I was his mate at one time. You have to win a match against your partner, and I won. It was such fun, being with him…"

Sakura cast her eyes to the fire. "What happened?"

Nayrin let loose a sigh. "After the Great Fang War, which was 2000 years ago, he went crazy. I…had fought in the war while I was with child, and an enemy hit me too hard…"

Sasuke's face hardened. "You lost the child."

The wolf demon nodded. "Such things happen. He lost his sanity and he killed me. I then ascended to where I am now, the bridge between the realm of the light and darkness."

Sakura huddled closer to Sasuke. "I apologize." Nayrin let out a small chuckle before looking to the rising moon. "Do not apologize, child. That was a long time ago, and my heart has healed since then. But now, you must deal with the matter at hand. We are blessed with a full moon tonight, which is most needed. Tell me, how many tails has your friend sprouted?"

Sakura recounted her memories, and Sasuke watched as her fingers rose as she counted. 1..2..4…6…8

"That is impressive. He will be a formidable opponent, but hopefully the Gods will bless us once more. Alas, let us move to our destiny."

The Trio neared the Village gates, and Nayrin had motioned for them to stay behind. Sasuke and Sakura both hid in the trees, but were high enough to see the beast that had consumed Naruto.

"Is…is that him?!"

Sasuke gravely nodded his head.

"Please, Naruto, please live through this…please."

The fight is next!

but...will Naruto live?

R&R