Reiko sat next to Sasuke.

"I want you to sleep Reiko." Sasuke said firmly. "I'll be alright."

"A-Are you sure?" Reiko looked at him, concerned. "I can stay up with you."

"No." Sasuke leaned back and relaxed. "I need to think."

Reiko sighed. He was impossible. "Alright." She curled next to him and fell asleep, her head lolling onto his shoulder. Sasuke absently pet her head.

Reiko shifted next to him, and Sasuke pulled her close protectively. He had to stay awake. He wouldn't let anything harm her.

After a while, her warmth and steady breathing lulled him and he abandoned his post, and fell asleep.

Xxx

The next morning, Kuri was gone.

Sasuke woke to find Naruto wondering around camp, calling for her.

"Kuri-chan?" Naruto looked around. "Kuri-chan!"

Worried, Sasuke looked around wildly. "Cmon. We have to find her. I…I can sense her mind. This way!"

"A-Are you sure about this?" Reiko asked.

"Yes." Sasuke replied. "It's a family secret."

"Right, an Uchiha thing." Naruto groused.

All Naruto cared about was finding Kuri.