Monster
Chapter 28
Sasuke POV:
The Second Test.
Examiner: Mitarashi Anko.
Each team was given a scroll, one of either 'Heaven' or 'Earth'. We were separated at different entry points of what they called "The Forest of Death." Once inside it was practically a fight to the death to retrieve the other scroll. Only half of us would remain at best. Less if a team had a member that couldn't continue or died.
There were no rules on how we could obtain the scrolls. So basically, anything went. The only clear rule we had to follow was to not under any circumstance look inside he scroll. Our objective was to deliver both scrolls to The Tower located in the center of the forest. We had five days to complete the mission.
So it was a test of trustworthiness. To see if we were capable of transporting classified information. In this test...everyone was an enemy. It was kill or be killed.
Not even a mile in and we could already hear the screaming.
Hn, sounds like it's already started.
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Sakura POV:
We stopped a little ways in and rested.
I can't believe they think this is going to take five days. Judging by all these screams I'd say no more than a day or two, maybe three depending on if some of the teams are just waiting until dark. The main problem with this challenge is that we have no way of knowing who has what scroll. And I'd rather avoid unnecessary battles if need be. It'd be just a waste of time if it turned out you had the same scroll. So how do we go about finding out who has what scroll?
"Hey, Naruto."
My thoughts were interrupted by our leading raven. The blonde fox opened one eye as he was leaned against a tree. His arms were folded and one of his heels was planted against to the trunk. "How many kage busshins can you make?" The raven asked to blonde fox. "Quite a few, why?" The fox responded, opening his other eye.
"Can you send a few out to scout our surrounding area? I'd rather not fight needless battles and get this over with quickly. Find out which team has the scroll we need and then take it from there."
The blonde smiled at the raven and summoned another three busshins.
I guess any more than three would just be a waste of chakra since this is just a scouting mission.
"I'll be the fourth. Will you two be okay by yourselves?" The blonde asked the two of us.
"Sure, what could go wrong." I reassured with a smile.
He returned my smile and then bid farewell for the time being, scattering into the forest with his busshins. Each of them headed into a different direction. My gaze followed the original fox until he was out of sight and then fell onto a dazed raven. His eyes still lingering off into the distance where his beloved had disappeared.
"Don't worry. I'm sure he'll be okay." I said, drawing the raven's attention to me. "Besides, he promised to keep us safe. Naruto's not the type to go back on his word, so he's not going to let himself get into something he can't handle on his own. He's too smart for that."
"You're right." He agreed.
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Several minutes went by and Naruto still hadn't returned. I could see the angst seeping from the raven's eyes as he impatiently tossed a kunai up and down.
He sure is taking a while. How far did he go? I'm actually starting to get a little worried. I thought as I nervously ran my fingers through my silk like hair, untangling any knots I came across. A few minutes later and the worrisome blonde returned.
Oh good he's-
Hmmm...
Sasuke POV:
Tsk.
I approached the blonde and gently pinned him to a nearby tree, gazing into his eyes. They were still a mesmerizing ocean blue but...they didn't have that shine that I loved so much. Or the feeling they gave me of being swept out to sea. Lightly, I ran my fingers across the boy's cheek, then down his neck to the opening of his shirt. "Hey, what are you doing?" The blonde shuddered as he spoke beneath my touch as my fingers continued to gently slide away some of the fabric that blocked my view.
Just as I thought.
I raised my left arm above the confused blonde and rested it over his head. My other hand starting to glide its way back up to the boy's throat. He turned his head away in a bashful manor, his cheeks tinted red as I pressed my body against his and turned his face towards me. A twinge of fear emulated from his eyes. His heart pounded and his breathing became heavier.
As I leaned in even further I slide my hand down the trembling boy's side until I reached around grabbed a kunai out of my nin bag behind my hip. My lips just barely touching his he held his breath. "You're not Naruto." I whispered, pulling back only slightly to see the immense horror in his face, before I drove the kunai into his side.
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Naruto POV:
What is this? This strange sensation that I feel. It's burning me like fire a blaze. Calling me. Reeling me in. I can almost smell it.
I landed on a nearby tree branch and gazed at my surroundings. There was an ominous chill in the air as the land lay still. The wind had stopped as all fell silent to the forest.
I could sense it. Something was near. Something...evil. It was a feeling that felt so familiar and yet...oh so very different. It was making my blood boil and my eyes tingle, flickering in and out of crimson flame.
Another demon...
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Sasuke POV:
"Aren't we the clever one."
What the-?!
"Ssasuke Uchiha." The creature hissed as he stuck out his long snake like tongue out and licked along my cheek. His face cracking at the seams.
"What are you?!" I demanded as I shoved the kunai deeper into his side. He flinched but for only a moment before he starting laughing. "Come now Sasuke. That's not very nice. And after I came all this way just to give you something."
Give me something?
Suddenly he snaked his arm around me and grabbed ahold of the back of my hair and violently pulled it, baring my neck to the freak.
"Sasuke!" Sakura cried, as the snake sunk his fangs into my flesh.
AHHHHHHH!
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Naruto POV:
I could feel myself getting closer as I leaped through the trees. It's demonic aura beckoning me to its calling. This demon that I'm sensing is unlike anything I've ever felt before. Even my own. Such bloodlust and animosity. Who in this world could possess such a malignant spirit?
"NO! PLEASE STOP! JUST TAKE THE SCROLL! WE SURRENDER!"
There!
I followed the cries of agony to a clearing in the forest where five nin had gathered. "PLEASE JUST SPARE US! YOU WIN OKAY! JUST TAKE THE SCROLL AND LET US LIVE!" A rain ninja cried as tears of horror streamed upon his face. His body soaked in blood as he attempted to crawl away from whatever beast that lie ahead, sheathed by an umbrella.
The figure masked behind the bamboo umbrella raised his hand and in one fell swoop, incasing the terrified nin in a clump of sand. "STOP IT PLEASE!" And at the simple close of a fist...the sky rained blood.
I had never seen such a horrifying death. No escape...no mercy...just DEATH.
What sort of demon is this?! It's nothing like mine! Nothing like mine at all!
My body was paralyzed with fear. Fear of which I had never known before. "I'm begging you...Please spare me." The last rain nin sobbed. His body trembling uncontrollably as the tears ran dripped from his face. "I don't wanna die." He continued to plead even as his body was engulfed by the grains of sand. His soft wails of inescapable death...SILENCED.
I have to get out of here! I have to warn Sasuke and Sakura! I have to-
Creek!
My heart sunk as my gaze dropped to the sound. There, shivering uncontrollably in the bushes was a boy and his dog, along with his teammates.
Kiba...
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Sakura POV:
"Sasuke! Sasuke!"
Naruto, where are you?!
"It's going to be okay Sasuke. I promise. Naruto will be here soon. Everything will be okay." I cried over the thrashing raven in pain as I held him close. My tears cascading onto his cheeks. "It hurts..." He cried. "SAKURA IT HURTS!"
Sasuke...
The only thing I could do...was hold him and hoped the pain would go away.
Naruto, please come back.
Sasuke needs you.
I need you.
NARUTO!
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Naruto POV:
"KIBA!" The cleared eyed girl screamed when a mound of sand whipped behind the shaking boy and snatched him, throwing him into the bloody arena. As the sand built up before him...he cried, desperately holding Akamaru in his arms. Kiba was always so fearless. Never had I seen him more afraid in that very moment.
As the boy closed his eyes and accepted his fate the sand came crashing down.
BOOM!
In a cloud of haze, I emerged as I threw several smoke grenades, snarling and whipping my tail in a cloak of red. I dispersed the sand and shielded the shivering boy. Just before the smoke started to clear the beast underneath the umbrella caught a glimpse of me, but not I him. With great speed, I grabbed the boy and fled, snatching his two companions along the way.
My body had returned to its normal state the moment I came into contact with the other two so I wouldn't frighten them even more than they already are. Once we were at a safe distance I laid them down and took to the trees, hoping they hadn't seen anything. Everything happened so fast, I had just hoped that maybe they at least didn't get a clear view. For some reason...I didn't want them to know that I was the one who saved them.
I have to get back to the others! They could be in danger! I shouldn't have left! But if I hadn't...
Tears dripped onto the passing leaves as I leaped from branch to branch, trying to hurry back to my friends.
I won't be able to forgive myself if something were to happen to them.
To be continued...
I'm going to try and get another chapter up tonight if I can. Don't hate me if I can't lol. I hope you guys enjoyed the read! Feel free to review. More to come! See you next chapter!
