Last Chance
By: anichick23
Chapter 2: Forget Me Part 1
"What!" Sasuke reacted.
"What do…..you….mean…..Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto said afraid to find out what the poison meant.
"I mean she's been poisoned, with a rare Brazilian poison called the "1, 2, Death Poison" Kakashi said. "It was formulated by the most dangerous and psychopathic shinobi in the world…."
Sasuke said "What's that?"
Kakashi put his index finger over his lips. "Shhh….I tell you later" he whispered. Then he felt something weton hisskin. Rain. It wasgoing to startpouring really hard. "Lets go and find some shelter; we can't go back home now. Sakura might get worse if we even try to get back home. The rain will slow us down." He carried Sakura's light frame in his arms and the guys went searching for shelter using their lightning speed.
"I see something…" Sasuke said squinting his eyes.
They spotted an old slanting shed in the approaching dusk and they went for it. Naruto kicked the door open and they all went inside the gloomy shed.A threadbare old mattress and a blanket lay sadly in the corner,. Kakashi placed Sakura gently on the bed and covered her with the blanket. Sakura's shoulders trembled with fever. Her face was flushed and her eyes rolled back into her skull. The guys went outside in the rain to talk about the situation and so Sakura couldn't hear it
"So um…let's summarize today's events…" Kakashi said while pushing hissilvered hair out of his eyes.
"We were assigned to a B ranked mission..." Sasuke said.
"…..we accepted the mission and fought the three assassins……" Naruto continued
"……While we were doing our job in 'search and destroy' Sakura was attacked and was injected by a fatal, thick poison. The rare "1, 2, Death Poison..." Kakashi concluded.
"You never answered my question!" Sasuke exclaimed.
"Hm?" Kakashi said
"Earlier, I asked you about the poison so talk! What is it!" Sasuke said very seriously. His dark eyebrows knotted with worry.
Kakashi hesitated, as he was afraid he was about to tell Naruto and Sasuke the truth about the deadly poison. He was actually hoping that Sasuke would forget but he couldn't avoid the truth. If he didn't tell the truth, Sasuke and Naruto would never forgive him.
"All right I tell you. What the last assassin injected in her neck was a rare but deadly poison called the '1, 2, Death Poison' It's a rare Brazilian poison from the Village Hidden in the Thunder", Kakashi said.
"What's it made out of Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto asked
"Black Diamond serum, the blood of a blowfish, Venus Flytrap pulp…and the crushed bones of an albino tiger...among many other deadly ingredients only found in the Amazon rainforest…" Kakashi said.
The guys were shocked and disgusted from hearing this. They thought about the vicious and horrible poison coursing through
"As I continued with my explanation, the '1, 2, Death Poison' has a history behind it. . That poison is traced back to almost 700 years. It was originally developed by the brutal Taro Indians in Brazil. Their poison-making skills have ben mastered over hundreds of years. This poison… the 1, 2 Death poison allowed them to kill their enemies and watch them die in great agony. The assassin that injected Sakura had to have access to the rare recipe. The most dangerous and psychopathic shinobi went in and added their own ingredients to make it even more deadly. I heard many rumors the poison saying that it had disappeared, but I guess I was wrong. Do you know why they call this rare poison the '1, 2, Death Poison?" Kakashi gulped. He was afraid to tell the worst. He looked up and into Naruto and Sasuke blank and weary faces. Their black eyes showed fear and worry. Rain slid down their pale cheeks.
"It is because…………. whoever is injected with the poison…will die in less than 48 hours! In other words…. Sakura is gonna die!" Fear and anxiety made him tremble as thunder cracked in the distance. The ground rumbled under their feet.
"What!" Sasuke and Naruto exclaimed in shock and anxiety.
How can that be? It's NOT fair that Sakura has to die It's NOT FAIR! Naruto thought to himself. He was looking away trying to hid his tears from the guys.
How can this be! Obviously it was a trap set for Sakura! It's her fault for being so weak falling for me and it's MY fault for not protecting her. Damn it! I HATE her and myself! If anything ever happens to her….! Sasuke thought to himself
"But wait…" Kakashi said waking up Sasuke and Naruto from their thoughts "The last assassin gave me the antidote..," Kakashi pulled out the piece of damp paper containing the antidote. The words were blurry on the wilting sheet. "We need to find an herb specialist in a hurry to make this antidote to save Sakura's life. Sasuke?"
"Hn? Sasuke replied '
"I need you to stay and take care of Sakura" Kakashi said
"What? Why can't Naruto stay and take care of her!" Sasuke protested. He secretly was glad he could watch over Sakura, alone. He couldn't bear it if anything happened to her.
"Sasuke…this isn't a request. It's an ORDER! I suggest that you don't question my orders anymore. Shinobi are supposed to follow orders what ever it may be even if is ridiculous, you are supposed to follow it! Especially during a life and death situation, am I making myself clear Sasuke?" Kakashi asked
"Sorry Kakashi-sensei…" Sasuke said. He was blushing. He looked down to the wet ground as the rain still poured down his hair and face.
Wow I never thought I lived to see the day when Sasuke would be scowled at. It's usually me who gets it. Naruto thought.
"And besides….If Naruto stays instead of you Sakura might be dead sooner. I mean with Naruto pestering Sakura with his annoyance Sakura's heart rate might go thought the roof if she attempts to kill Naruto. So Sasuke you're a better choice!" Kakashi giggled in bad taste. He knew it really wasn't funny.
"HEY what you mean by that Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto got angry at Kakashi's insult.
Naruto and Kakashi left right away and Sasuke watched their swift figures disappearing in the gray rain. Sasuke trembled as the rain penetrated his sleeves. His thin bottom lip quivered. He turned and entered the dark shack. Immediately he heard Sakura's soft moans. She was whispering his name. He approached slowly and he was almost afraid to look at her.
A/N Thanx so much for the reviews and keep 'em coming! Sorry for the changes in script mode in my previousfanfic! Just starting to figure out my style!