Souvraya: Gomen nasai, minna-san. I am very late with this chapter, even
later than last, but I've really been struggling with this piece of shit.
Writer's block that I'm trying hard to destroy, and another story going on.
*passes out due to too much work*
Disclaimer: See chapter 1...
Pairings: There's a little list over all the pairings to be expected in chapter 8. For this chapter there won't be any.
Story: Haku's sent to collect someone... And Zabuza's eagerly waiting for the kitsune...
Warning: None, I think...
A/N: This is slightly AU, and somehow (don't ask how, but somehow) Haku and Zabuza survives the bridge... Naruto would be 15 in this fic. And Zabuza will probably stay OOC, since I need him like this for this story. Please forgive me...
Explanations:
"blah" = talk
//blah// = thoughts
~POV~ = changing point of view
Why won't you love me?
Chapter 10
Sasuke hadn't really realized what an impossible job they'd taken on them. They were only 17 persons, and they had a huge area to explore.
First a circle around the village with the radius of 5 km. Then work their way out from there until they found something. Of course, they had some advantages, with Kiba and Akamaru with their noses and ears, Neji and Hinata with the Byakugan, and Kakashi and Sasuke himself, with the Sharingan. And Kakashi also had his nin-dogs. They should be good for something too. He wasn't sure what Shino could do with those bugs of his. (A/N: And neither do I, so just presume they're not good for very much... ^ ^;)
And of course there was Jiraiya with his toads. How many he could summon at once, was unknown to Sasuke, but he knew that the toads knew Naruto, and thus maybe they'd know something or other. He ought to have asked the Gama Sennin.
To late for that now, though. They'd split up, searching one and one, some accompanied by a nin-dog, each with a little signaler to let the others know if they'd found anything.
They had a circle measuring about 31,5 km to search, meaning they had almost 2 km to search each. It was a bit too much, actually, they should've been more, but no one else would really help without Tsunade ordering them to(1), so they were only 17.
Sasuke kept his red sharingan eyes mainly on the ground, searching for tracks. He moved through the trees, from branch to branch, thus also getting a good look at the surrounding area without having to let his eyes stray too much from the ground. It was best that way...
~POV~
Kakashi tried his best to keep his frustration in check. //Naruto just had to go off and get kidnapped, ne? So now we have to find him. And the newest volume of Icha Icha Paradise just arrived... But Naruto's more important than that, of course. But still...// His thoughts trailed off, the last reminder being sharply cut off by Pakkun's voice.
"I can smell him, Kakashi. But the scent is getting old... I'd say about three hours."
"That could be right, yes. Where?"
The nin-dog didn't say anything, just continued through the trees before jumping down to a moonlit clearing. Then said "Here."
Kakashi nodded and activated the signaler, sending a red bulb into the air. A little while later, they were all assembled again.
~POV~
Sasuke waited tentatively for Kakashi to talk. He hoped it was 'good news'.
If Naruto wasn't found... If they didn't find him, Sasuke had a new goal in life. If they didn't find Naruto, Itachi could just go to Hell, he couldn't care less. Itachi wouldn't matter any more, the only thing that would matter would be to find Naruto. He would never give up on Naruto. He wouldn't rest until he found him.
"They were here about three hours ago. But they left almost immediately. The chakra is fading (2), but it can be traced. It's leading north, but I can't say how far."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go north."
TBC
(1) -- Yes, I know that the shinobi of Konoha generally care about Naruto. They just couldn't get away from whatever it was they were doing, ok? So don't flame me because I make it seem as if no one cares about Naruto. Cause they do.
(2) -- I don't know if you can feel chakra after it's been used. Just pretend that it works that way, ok? ^ ^;
A/N: *cowers* you won't kill me, will you? Such a short chapter, and no update in a long long time. I'm so very sorry... I just had such problems with this chapter, I don't know why. And I'm also writing on another story, a story that will be long. At least longer than this. For a one shot... O_O It's just about to pass 7000+ words. ^ _ ^ *beams* I promise I will try to get chapter 11 up as soon as possible. Just have to write it first... *shudders*
Reviewers' corner:
Sakaba Sharpie: Ah, Zabuza-san did get a bit schizo, didn't he? I'm awfully sorry about that, he just did. I didn't intend him to. But he HAS to care about Haku-chan. At least a bit... And Naruto IS really just yummy... *drools* But Zabuza-san (why do I call him that?) did get a bit out of hand. Shall try to keep him under control for future chapters. If I manage... ^ ^
Anael Razualle: ^ ^ *hugs Anael Razualle-san* glad you like. And yeah, there seems to be a HakuNaru coming. ^ ^'
^_^: Sasuke's coming... Of course he is. *gives back head* *hugs*
Nejidragon: hmm... maybe... ^ ^ can't tell too much, now can I? Can't give the story away? ^ ^
^-^: HakuNaru seems to be coming. I think... ^ ^ And thanks.
Thanks to all who has reviewed. It makes my day so much better. ^ ^
Ja ne~
Disclaimer: See chapter 1...
Pairings: There's a little list over all the pairings to be expected in chapter 8. For this chapter there won't be any.
Story: Haku's sent to collect someone... And Zabuza's eagerly waiting for the kitsune...
Warning: None, I think...
A/N: This is slightly AU, and somehow (don't ask how, but somehow) Haku and Zabuza survives the bridge... Naruto would be 15 in this fic. And Zabuza will probably stay OOC, since I need him like this for this story. Please forgive me...
Explanations:
"blah" = talk
//blah// = thoughts
~POV~ = changing point of view
Why won't you love me?
Chapter 10
Sasuke hadn't really realized what an impossible job they'd taken on them. They were only 17 persons, and they had a huge area to explore.
First a circle around the village with the radius of 5 km. Then work their way out from there until they found something. Of course, they had some advantages, with Kiba and Akamaru with their noses and ears, Neji and Hinata with the Byakugan, and Kakashi and Sasuke himself, with the Sharingan. And Kakashi also had his nin-dogs. They should be good for something too. He wasn't sure what Shino could do with those bugs of his. (A/N: And neither do I, so just presume they're not good for very much... ^ ^;)
And of course there was Jiraiya with his toads. How many he could summon at once, was unknown to Sasuke, but he knew that the toads knew Naruto, and thus maybe they'd know something or other. He ought to have asked the Gama Sennin.
To late for that now, though. They'd split up, searching one and one, some accompanied by a nin-dog, each with a little signaler to let the others know if they'd found anything.
They had a circle measuring about 31,5 km to search, meaning they had almost 2 km to search each. It was a bit too much, actually, they should've been more, but no one else would really help without Tsunade ordering them to(1), so they were only 17.
Sasuke kept his red sharingan eyes mainly on the ground, searching for tracks. He moved through the trees, from branch to branch, thus also getting a good look at the surrounding area without having to let his eyes stray too much from the ground. It was best that way...
~POV~
Kakashi tried his best to keep his frustration in check. //Naruto just had to go off and get kidnapped, ne? So now we have to find him. And the newest volume of Icha Icha Paradise just arrived... But Naruto's more important than that, of course. But still...// His thoughts trailed off, the last reminder being sharply cut off by Pakkun's voice.
"I can smell him, Kakashi. But the scent is getting old... I'd say about three hours."
"That could be right, yes. Where?"
The nin-dog didn't say anything, just continued through the trees before jumping down to a moonlit clearing. Then said "Here."
Kakashi nodded and activated the signaler, sending a red bulb into the air. A little while later, they were all assembled again.
~POV~
Sasuke waited tentatively for Kakashi to talk. He hoped it was 'good news'.
If Naruto wasn't found... If they didn't find him, Sasuke had a new goal in life. If they didn't find Naruto, Itachi could just go to Hell, he couldn't care less. Itachi wouldn't matter any more, the only thing that would matter would be to find Naruto. He would never give up on Naruto. He wouldn't rest until he found him.
"They were here about three hours ago. But they left almost immediately. The chakra is fading (2), but it can be traced. It's leading north, but I can't say how far."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go north."
TBC
(1) -- Yes, I know that the shinobi of Konoha generally care about Naruto. They just couldn't get away from whatever it was they were doing, ok? So don't flame me because I make it seem as if no one cares about Naruto. Cause they do.
(2) -- I don't know if you can feel chakra after it's been used. Just pretend that it works that way, ok? ^ ^;
A/N: *cowers* you won't kill me, will you? Such a short chapter, and no update in a long long time. I'm so very sorry... I just had such problems with this chapter, I don't know why. And I'm also writing on another story, a story that will be long. At least longer than this. For a one shot... O_O It's just about to pass 7000+ words. ^ _ ^ *beams* I promise I will try to get chapter 11 up as soon as possible. Just have to write it first... *shudders*
Reviewers' corner:
Sakaba Sharpie: Ah, Zabuza-san did get a bit schizo, didn't he? I'm awfully sorry about that, he just did. I didn't intend him to. But he HAS to care about Haku-chan. At least a bit... And Naruto IS really just yummy... *drools* But Zabuza-san (why do I call him that?) did get a bit out of hand. Shall try to keep him under control for future chapters. If I manage... ^ ^
Anael Razualle: ^ ^ *hugs Anael Razualle-san* glad you like. And yeah, there seems to be a HakuNaru coming. ^ ^'
^_^: Sasuke's coming... Of course he is. *gives back head* *hugs*
Nejidragon: hmm... maybe... ^ ^ can't tell too much, now can I? Can't give the story away? ^ ^
^-^: HakuNaru seems to be coming. I think... ^ ^ And thanks.
Thanks to all who has reviewed. It makes my day so much better. ^ ^
Ja ne~