Survival of the FIttest:

Note: blah...bored...special shout out ta: Magical Fox, Lakergurl262, New Dragon 18, X Cry of Death, Sakura-chan10, radical, kokorodragon, Cookie6, megan, Shy-lil-dreamer, Xaebhal, HikArt-T3nShi, Kawaii Kokkei_Tsuita_no_Nekko, Chelsey-chan, Kira-chan..ect. and everyone else that reviewed! XD note: if i didn't mention ya...don't be pissed...too long of a list...

*Proofread by Magical Fox*

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The room feel silent. "What do you mean he said, he knew someone that was blood of his blood?" asked Sasuke quietly, shaking his head in disbelief. "You must have heard wrong..."

Sakura narrowed her eyes and squared her shoulders as if preparing for a fight. "I didn't," she snapped testily. "I don't see why you're making such a big deal out of this..." she said dismissively.

"For heavens sake...the guy just sent me flowers! What's wrong with that?"

Neji watched them in amusement. Although he'd never admit it, it was funny watching them bicker. He felt his eyes harden when he saw the half-crazed look on Uchilha's face. Something was wrong...and he knew that Uchilha was somehow involved.

"You don't understand..." growled Sasuke, while he glared at Sakura. "The warning he sent you...what if it wasn't a warning...but a threat? Like as if he was going to personally plan your demise..."

Sakura rolled her eyes. "Oh please, you're being too dramatic." Sasuke? Dramatic? *sweat drops* "You know nothing would happen..." she hissed. "Do you actually think he'd be stupid enough to try to take on a whole group of ninjas single handedly?"

Neji looked thoughtful. Only a fool or a truly strong ninja would be stupid enough. Then again...

"You're both missing the point," he sighed mockingly, half annoyed when they both glared at him. "It doesn't do us any good racking our brains about whether or not he wants to harm us..."

"What's more important then that, Hyuga?"

"Whether or not the attack comes...it would be best to be prepared," Neji muttered slowly. "And to do so...we have ta find out his true identity..."

Sakura sighed halfheartedly. "And how do we identify him?"

Sasuke's eyes widened. "Blood of my blood..."

"Exactly..."

Sakura turned towards both up the boys and was surprised to find them sharing a look. She mentally seethed. She hated being left out of things...and they were doing a pretty good job too...

"No...it can't be..." whispered Sasuke, all the blood running out of his face. His face was as pale as marble, while his eyes were glazed with a look that Neji couldn't decipher.

Sakura rolled her eyes and stared dreamily at the roses. If the boys weren't going to include her in their little chat, she might as well do something productive...

What was the stronger like? He seemed so mysterious...so romantic. Sakura sighed. But...there was something so familiar about him...something that she couldn't put her finger on...

She slowly reached to grasp the rose, however as soon as her finger touched it, a note feel out. The boys instantly hushed, and refrained from bickering.

"Well...what are you waiting for? Read it!" commanded Neji, after they stared at it in silence for a few minutes. "It' isn't like as if it's dangerous..." Or could it? He was too tense to think...to upset...

Wait...why was he making such a big deal out of something that isn't any of his business? Sakura wasn't even his teammate! Why should he give a damn about what's going to happen to her?

Neji shook it off. It wasn't the time to think about such things. He didn't like Sakura...or did he? Neji knew that he was pretty fond of her. Sakura was different from all the girls he's ever met...

It's already scary thinking about her as a friend...but if he...did he feel something for her? Something beyond friendship? Like...love?

Sakura nodded in agreement, while she picked up the letter. As her eyes skimmed the first line, she froze, like a deer caught in headlights. She took a deep breath and swallowed nervously, her eyes wild with fear.

"What is it?"

Sakura mutely handed the paper to Neji, while she wrapped her arms around herself as if to suppress a shudder. Sasuke shot her a worried glance and awkwardly squeezed her shoulder comfortingly.

Neji sighed, and read the letter...

Hello Brother...it's been a long time...

Surrender the girl at the next full moon, or pay the price.

I'm sure you remember what I'm capable of...

~Itachi~

PS...more then one of your friend's life hangs in the balance...

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Note: sorry itz so short...me have skewl tomorrow...*sigh* plus me had ta sneak on...since i'm suppose ta be "grounded"