Chapter Summery: More info on what happened 2 yrs ago, on the mission Neji took.

Disclaimer: Do I own Naruto? Answer: Nope

Ages:
Neji-16
Tenten-16
Lee-16
Gaara-17

Things to know: [] Thoughts

Ch5- Harsh Memories

The red and black eyes of the Sharingan blinked in surprise, but it had quickly changed into amusement as the figure smoothly dodged the attack made by the branch member of the Hyuuga Clan.

Swearing under my rapid breathing, I felt as my chakra start to thin out and I quickly stole a glance towards my comrade. Finding that he was still going on, I smiled slightly, but it had all shattered when a chakra-powered blow was sent to my ribs, splattering blood onto my white robes as it sent me flying back a few feet. To stop myself from gaining any more distance from my enemy and more distance towards my fallen comrades, I kneeled down, allowing my knees to scrap along the ground to halt myself. The world beside me started to fade out as I felt myself sliding to a halting stop, but I held my ground, my hand placed upon the area of the blow, feeling as fresh red blood gushed out through my fingers.

My eyes narrowing, I looked up towards my enemy with pure hatred. Seeing as amused eyes glazed down at me, I gritted my teeth. I needed a plan, and fast. Taking out four kunais I wrapped explosive seals (?) around the handle and quickly threw it towards my enemy, two behind him, trapped within the trees, and two right in front of him. Watching as they exploded, I smirked, such a simply method wouldn't work against the Sharingan but at least this diversion would gain me some time.

Making sure that the scroll we were told to retrieve still laid safely inside my pocket, my lip curved upward slightly into a smile.

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Neji's eyes went wide as he once again had another image of the past battle. Scanning the room, he groaned slight as he saw that Gai was still there, talking about something. He must have drifted off when Gai had been saying some exaggerated statement again. Frowning, his eyes gazed off and looked towards the unusual silent Lee. Something was defiantly wrong.

"-yes, and she also said that you'll gain back your voice soon enough so don't worry my dear Neji, you will be up and going in no time!! and then we can all eat at Ichikaru Ramen!! Yes it will be-"

Neji instantly tuned Gai out. Didn't he already say that 'before' he dozed off into the dream world?

[Someone get this idiot out of here] Neji sighed, and his wish was granted by a soft knock on the door.

"Come in"

Neji instantly sweat dropped as he heard Gai's singsong voice. No wonder he never had a girlfriend in his life he was an embarrassment. Really.

Watching as the door opened to reveal a nurse, Neji once again let off another sigh. At least it wasn't another annoying pest like Gai that was visiting him, but really. Where was Tenten?

"Sorry for interrupting, but the Fifth requests your presence" The nurse stated as she glided inside the room, placing down a tray on the nearby table, "Neji, you must take this drink if you want your voice back"

The nurse took out a glass cup off the tray and poured some thick greeny-brown liquid in it. Everybody's face whitened, watching as the liquid swirled around and around inside the cup.

"Ah! We'll see you later my dear Neji" Gai stated as he got off the stool, placing a firm grip upon Lee's shoulder, "Say good bye to your comrade, Lee"

"I'll . . . see you later Neji"

And with that, the enthusiastic Gai and the awkward silent Lee left the room.

=== Outside===

"Gai-sensai, why didn't you allow me to tell Neji where Tenten was?" Lee asked, his voice timid as he looked up towards his gleaming idol.

"Ah, What Neji needs to focus on right now is regaining back his strength, telling him about Tenten will only be a diversion for him"

"But . . ."

Gai looked down at his favorite student with warm caring eyes, "We'll tell him when he'd ready" He patted Lee gently on the back, "Right now, we should go see what the Fifth wishes to talk to us about"

[I have a bad feeling about this . . .] Gai shook his head, dismissing the thoughts as he continued his way proudly to the Fifth Hokage's office.

=== Back at the Sand ====

The fight between Gaara and Kimeru ended in about 10 minutes after it had started. Why? Gaara had captured Kimeru in his sand and was doing the 'Dessert Grave-yard' technique, and it had succeeded . . . if you called making a piece of a thick tree trunk spilt into many small pieces a success. Apparently, Kimeru had thought before hand about that battle and was two steps ahead of Gaara, allowing him to escape without any harm. (Sorry, I wasn't in the mood of writing the battle scene, but I can if you wish, just state it in your review)

[Fool, he was scared of me. Like everybody else was. Scared of Death] Gaara thought as he shook his head, approaching the unconscious girl slowly, pausing before her. His eyes lingering her body, he swiftly took off his cloak, which he was wearing, and wrapped it around the girl, covering any unnecessary parts. Standing back upright, Gaara continued to examine the girl, his jade eyes piercing down at her, [Guess I should bring her back, maybe Temari can take care of her] Gaara thought as a frown escaped his lips. How troublesome, maybe Temari was right, he shouldn't have gone out here.

Sighing, the 17 year-old red head slowly bent down and swiftly picked her up, allowing her head to rest against his chest. Frowning slightly, Gaara paced his way back towards the village, hoping that no villagers would see him along the way.

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Ah, he, he. Sorry for Gaara being OOC again. I'll try my best to make him not OOC, but it's hard. Sorry!!! Oh, and if you want me to write the battle scene between Gaara and Kimeru, please state it in your review :P Umm, and about Neji, I'll defiantly make him see back Tenten, but what I want him to regain back his strength before he goes and see her. I already have some things planned out so don't worry. There defiantly be more Gaara and Tenten moments later on, so please don't say that I didn't warn you and flame me or something. Sorry for the short chapter, can't seem to think recently.

Also, Thanks for everyone who was so supportive about how Gaara was okay being OOC. I'll try my best to write him better!! Also, thanks for all the reviews!!!

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