Searching for my Own

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November 5, 1809

Dear Lord Sabaku no Gaara,

I am very sorry. Deeply, truly sorry. I apologize for worrying everybody, and for this late letter. But do not fret; Shikamaru, Chouji, and I are fine now, with the help of Neji and Lee. Unfortunately, I received your letter just today. Although, I am still delighted that you have sent me a letter. Now I know that I reassured you not to worry, I know that I must've done the opposite. And when I tell you what has happened in the time past, please don't go crazy. I have told you not to be worried, and I'll say it again. Do not worry about us. Trust me. Give me another chance. This time for sure, it will not happen again, I swear.

As you should know, I last sent you a letter from Krollonia. And in fact, I still am in Krollonia. Tomorrow, we will board the ship back to Shrais and continue what we were last doing, traveling. So, don't come after us.

And I guess I should tell you what happened now, why I did not send you any letters, or I should say why I couldn't send a letter. So, you know that Krollonia is an island, and it's kind of isolated. Since it is isolated, it's hard to contact other towns or something when in times of emergency. And boy, did we have an emergency! Back in June is when I last sent my letter to you. That June day is also when I was captured, along with Shikamaru, Chouji, tourists, and Krollonians. We were captured by a little tiny island east of Krollonia. They called themselves "pirates." They refused to tell us what or why they kidnapped everyone from Krollonia.

It was horrible what they did to us! We were sent to concentration camps, and many of us felt like we were going to die! But Shikamaru, Chouji, and I all promised ourselves that we'd make it out alive, very soon. The three of us helped as much as we could with other campers. For weeks, this dragged on.

Finally, after weeks of torture, we were saved! And by whom you ask? Neji and Lee! I can't thank them enough for what they did. They saved my life as well as many others! We must pay them our respects sometime when possible. Anyways, back on track, Neji and Lee had gotten through as well as gotten rid of everyone that was a risk in our safety. The two led us back to Krollonia, safe and sound.

When everyone got off board, and went about their own business, I approached the two and thanked them again. I was curious as to how they knew where we were, so naturally, I asked. Neji didn't say much, but Lee explained everything to me. They were sent on a mission because the "pirates" have had their eyes on Krollonia for quite some time. They wanted the island's resources, but Krollonia refused to provide the "pirates" any. So, the "pirates" generally developed a hatred towards this island. It's such an idiotic idea to hate an island! Neji and Lee have been on Krollonia, waiting for the enemies to strike. And when the "pirates" did, Neji and Lee were prepared to help the Krollonians.

Now you know what happened to me, Shikamaru, and Chouji. The three of us are still going to be on our way. We'll be okay, I promise. I know you probably want me to go home, but not yet. Soon, maybe? I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Love,

Lady Yamanaka Ino

P.S. I love you.


"Thank you very much for your help, guys. We are in your debt."

"Yeah! Thanks guys, I don't know how much longer I could've lasted in that camp! I missed my banana chips!"

"…yeah…thanks for your help...all this commotion has made me tired…"

"Hn…it was nothing."

"You're very welcome! And there's no need to be in our debt. Well, it looks like the ship is here, so we'll be seeing you guys! Stay youthful!"