Before the blonde could type in the code the enemy got another critical hit on ship causing the power to go in, and out. Sasuke's voice was staggering in a static like wave as he tried to get through. The video feed was also glitching and all the raven could see was a blur.
He sat there staring at the broken feed trying everything he could do to get it back.
"The video has been disrupted due to the power being shot. Would you like me to check in with the other teams?" the computer like voice spoke. Sasuke just starred at the computer as if she was insane.
"No! Get me the feedback now!" Sasuke ordered as he tried to override the computer, but it was futile.
"It can't be done Councilor Sasuke. The ship is no longer online." The computer said without any emotion or feeling just logical sense.
Sasuke slumped back in his seat not wanting to grasp the fact that Naruto might be gone.
He got up and ran out of the room towards the landing bay to see the rest of the crew. It was a long stretch minus the fact that he had to take an elevator to get there. People were already flooding towards that way to see the people that had made it and get their story.
The landing bay was like a giant ship hanger except for the extra opening layer for incoming ships. Once he was there he stopped to see Naruto's crew being checked by doctors while they were also being asked questions.
Sasuke stormed over to Shikamaru feeling the pain in his heart turn into anger. For some reason he wanted to blame him since he was Naruto's co-captain. Shikamaru looked up from a nosey reporter to see the raging raven coming his way so he stood up tall before he got there no matter how hard the Docs tried to get him to sit back down.
"You left him!" Sasuke shouted once he got close enough to the man, and gripped his shirt. Shikamaru just starred right back at him, not wavering. He put his hands on Sasuke shoulders to calm down.
He opened his mouth to say something, but the loud opening of the entrance bay got everyone's attention. They watched the first doors open to let the returning ships in then close letting the second doors open.
Kiba stood up from the stretcher he was resting on to get a better look. Gaara was sitting up on his stretcher along with Choji looking at the returning squadrons. Amongst them was Fugaku and he was supporting a pained smiling Naruto along.
He had an arm around the blonde's side while Naruto hooked his arm around Fugaku's neck for support. They both were assisted by the other squadrons ready to catch Naruto if he slipped.
Everyone starred in shock then a wave of applause erupted in the landing bay. Sasuke and Naruto's crew just starred in awe at their still breathing friend. Sasuke let go of Shikamaru and ran over to Naruto throwing his arms around him almost making the blond and Fugaku fall over.
"Easy Sasuke he needs to get medical attention now" Fugaku said as he broke up the two.
"How'd you?...When did you?!" Sasuke stumbled out trying to figure out how this was possible.
"Well when I saw you freeze over the phone I left to go along with the rescue squad. I altered their route, and we managed to make it in time to get this lucky fool. I'm councilor for a reason" Fugaku said as he held up the injured blonde.
"The Akatsuki got a good hit in damaging the power line shutting of everything. As soon as my oxygen started go I figured I was dead till your dad showed up." Naruto managed to get out as he winced slightly.
"Thank you father so much…Thank you all" Sasuke said as he smiled at his father then at the other troopers.
"Now let's get you patched up" Fugaku said to the blond whom just smiled weakly.
By the time they got to the infirmary Naruto was surrounded by close friends. As he lay on the infirmary bed he was getting praises and tough love left and right. His dad had sent word for him to call him when he could. After a while most of the crowd left leaving his crew and Sasuke.
"You tricked us you moron" Kiba said as he stood beside the bed along with the rest of the crew mates. It was true. Naruto had tricked them into leaving the ship so he could save them.
"Not one of my best ideas I know" Naruto said as he turned his head to face the man. Naruto had been bandaged up around his abdomen and forehead as well as his arms and palms.
His crew had been bandaged as well, but they weren't in that much of a bad state to have to remain on bed rest for a week. Sasuke was sitting on the opposite side of the blond holding his hand and looking him over making sure everything was right.
"Never again" Shikamaru said as he crossed his arms at his captain. Choji had brought Naruto food and Gaara brought him some games he could play while he waited to get better.
"I'm taking you off the route for the next 2 weeks" Sasuke spoke up earning the blondes attention.
"Why?! I'll be fine by the-"
"Because of that stunt you tried to pull. There will be Psych evaluations as well as physical tests you'll have to go through. Also because I say so." Sasuke said with a serious tone in his voice. The blonde's crew mates just laughed at their captain's shocked expression.
"You just want me to yourself" Naruto said with a smirk on his face up at the raven whom just smiled back in return. The doors to the infirmary room burst open revealing a worried Sakura standing there in her maintenance suit which was just a gray jumpsuit.
"Naruto, hun are you okay?! There just now telling me about what happened!" she shouted as she ran over to his side. Kiba had to move to let the girl barge her way in between them to be at his side.
She looked to see the two holding hands and didn't really give it much thought. Her concern was Naruto at that moment.
"I'm fine really. How about you?" Naruto asked as he still held the raven's hand. Sasuke refrained from glaring at the woman but understood her care for him.
"I'm fine of course, but what the hell where you thinking? You could have been killed!" she ranted as she clutched his other hand in both of hers. Naruto just smiled at her not knowing what to say. Sasuke waited for the blond to tell her while Shikamaru rounded up the crew to leave.
