Keep Holding On
Chapter Twelve: What's Worth Fighting For
Do you know what's worth fighting for?
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating?
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, don't give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky, you and I
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms,don't give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky, you and I
Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone?
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins
Sasuke was angry. In fact he was pissed that Itachi had ordered him to go to Konoha to get reinforcements. How dare Itachi tell him he couldn't save Sakura. This was the kind of thing that Sasuke was looking forward to so he could remind her how much she loved him. "You want to calm down crazy?" Anko asked, glancing at the angry Uchiha. The two came to a stop.
"I'm going back." he stated, "You can let Konoha know we need reinforcements." With that he was gone and back the way they had come. Anko rolled her eyes.
"Those damn Uchiha's." she cursed before making her way to Konoha. No one wanted to make sure that bastard was dead more than herself and her she was getting reinforcements.
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Misaki sat in her class room staring out the window as Konohamaru spoke about the way of ninjas. She glanced over at Shiro who was taking notes down as quick as he could as if he didn't memorize every word that Konohamaru said he would never be a ninja."Hey Shiro-kun." Misaki whispered.
"Misaki-chan I'm trying to take notes." Shiro said, before going back to his diligent note taking skills. Misaki rolled her eyes.
"Lets skip class." Misaki said.
"We can't do that!" Shiro squeaked at the girl.
"Quiet you two!" Konohamaru said. Misaki rolled her eyes yet again.
"You are so lame Shiro." she whispered. "I'm leaving. You can follow if you want." she said, before opening the window and jumping out of the building before Konohamaru could notice. Shiro sighed before packing his bag and following the young girl.
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Itachi stood on a high branch of a tree in the inner part of sound. He was ready to kill anything that came in his way of getting his Blossom back. He glared feeling a presence behind him. "I thought I ordered you to get reinforcements." He stated simply before turning to look at the younger Uchiha who stood on a branch or two below him.
"I'm not good at following orders."
"Foolish little bother." Itachi said, before making his way down the tree.
"Do you even know where you're going?" Sasuke asked angrily. Itachi didn't answer him and started to run south of where they had just been standing."Where the fuck are you going?" Sasuke yelled, once he finally caught up with Itachi. "Orochimaru's hideout is north! I lived there remember?"
"Be quiet Sasuke-kun. Blossom and I are connected." he said, showing Sasuke the akastuki ring that sat on his left ring finger. "I am following her." he stated before picking up his speed. Sasuke growled with irritation before picking up his own speed.
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Sakura's eyes slowly opened and she was very aware of how cold she was. Trying to take in her surroundings she noticed that her arms where chained above her head. Looking down, her eyes finally adjusted to the darkness, she could see that h legs where chained as well. Trying to move her legs she became aware that practically all of her chakra was gone. She shivered slightly. It was then that she was more than aware of the lack of clothing that she was wearing. Which was just her bindings and the underwear she had put on the morning before.
Looking around the room, their where decaying bodies. Sakura's stomach turned, it had been a long time since she had actually seen something so horrifying. Or smelt something so disgusting. She swallowed the vomit that forced its way up her throat. "Ita-kun..." she whispered. She closed her eyes feeling so alone. And to think she was the one who wanted to go one missions again and she couldn't even take care of herself. She felt so foolish. Tears threatened to fall from her eyes.
She has never felt so alone, or so scared. She could only hope that her husband would be here soon, and knowing him he would make it here as fast as he could. She sobbed slightly. "Stop crying." she told herself. She sniffled think what would happen if she never got to see her husband or her daughter again. Her eyes widened when she heard the cellar door open. Light poured into the room, warming her body slightly. "Itachi?"
The person who walked in chuckled slight. "No." Sakura's eyes widened more as the man made his way further into the room.
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Naruto sat in his office going over the new genin who had graduated the academy the week before. A knock came to the door. "Come in." he called not bothering to look up. The office door practically fell of the hinges. He looked up to see a very exhausted Anko. "Anko?" his frowned. "Where is everyone else?" he finally asked worried. Anko took large gulps of air.
"Sakura... take... Orochimaru... alive." was all she could get out between breaths.
"Shizune!" Naruto screamed as loud as he could.
A/N
Hey everyone sorry it seemed so long since I updated. I got married last Saturday so I've been pretty busy. Anyway I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I should have the next one up pretty soon cause my life is slowly going back to normal. lol any way leave a review let me know what you think!
