Here's my next chapter. Thanks for the reviews. And yeah…I know the story seemed to progress fast but I didn't find most of those events to be too important. Only the whole injury part with them though. I just have to progress things because those two don't seem to have change of hearts overnight. Thanks for the reviews. Things should slow down a bit now. This mission is important.

Chapter 6:

All they had to do was retrieve a nearby village's sacred orb. That seemed simple enough. It was only a C mission which made it seem that much easier. Almost a waste of time in Neji's opinion. With their track record as partners, missions didn't get much more difficult for fear of death.

The team accepted the mission and was already on their way to retrieve the orb. The mission was insanely too easy.

Neji's POV

I definitely had something to prove on this mission. This couldn't be another disaster like before. Shikamaru and I were considered too skilled to fail this lowly C mission. I made sure we set off immediately to complete this mission. The village wasn't far so camping thankfully wasn't necessary for us. It would have been awkward to share a tent with Shikamaru. Being around the lazy ninja for too long made me feel odd and I didn't want to experience that…feeling…before our mission. The orb was simple enough to get. We got the information from the village and were able to go straight to where it was being held. Shikamaru and I made quick work of the lowly ninja that protected the orb. They were frankly no match for my Byakugan. Once the orb was in our possession, we headed back to the village to put this mission to rest and prove they were capable as a team. Even Shikamaru seemed to be confident about this…well as confident as he could be.

This is when things took a turn for the worse. As we ventured through the forest, I could have sworn he passed by the same spot several times. I stopped Shikamaru. "Have we not been here?" I asked, looking the lazy ninja over. No response. I asked again and he just looked at me. I finally tried to dispel the illusion we were obviously trapped in. I was not in a forest. I was in a building of some sorts and Shikamaru…had vanished. At some point, he must have been captured. These ninja must have been talented. This mission probably just rose to an A rank. I activated ,y Byakugan and found I was already on the verge of defeat. Several ninja had me surround, each seemed to be around the level of a jounin…way out of my class. Nevertheless, I wasn't about to give up. Hyuuga's didn't give up. I fought long and hard, and at one point I thought I had a chance until each body I worked so hard to defeat became a log of wood. Seeing that really took the life out of me but I still remained in attack position, hand extended in wait. I wasted a lot of energy in fighting them and hadn't truly struck any of them. None of them moved. How insulting. They have the upper-hand and yet they don't attack. My rage blinded me and I found myself lashing out at them. That's all I remember. One charge and everything went back.

"Where is it?"

"Tell me where it is!"

My head hurts. As soon as I open my eyes, I see Shikamaru looking back at me. His face held no expression. He was sitting across from me, tied to a chair. We looked at eachother briefly before my attention was turned to one man. He had a mask on much like Kakashi so I don't know what he really looked like. I'll always remember his black eyes. They lacked all luster…almost lifeless. They sent chills up my spine. No matter how creepy, I stared him down.

"Listen boy, tell me where you stashed the orb and I'll let you go back to your mommy and daddy."

I just continued to glare while Shikamaru seemed to be off into space.

That ninja's temper had to be at his limit because he slammed his hand on the table and clenched his fist. He pointed at Neji, "I saw you. You had the orb last. You will tell me where it is." He yelled walking over to Shikamaru.

"He must be your partner…your traveling companion. Is his life valuable to you?"

Shikamaru looked at me. In silent acceptance and continued to glare at the man.

"He's not valuable I see." The man took Shikamaru chin into his hand and forced Shikamaru to look at him.

"Such a beautiful complexion. Maybe he's more to than just a partner." He said petting Shikamaru's cheek.

I saw Shikamaru frown at the touch but he still didn't waver. Neither did I.

"I see. Still playing nothing huh?"

The Jounin called over to other ninja and smirked.

"Hold this one down. I want that one to see every bit of this." He said as they untied Shikamaru, holding his wrists to prevent any type of seals. The men bent Shikamaru over the table in front of me and I felt a lump build up in my throat. This couldn't be happening.

"You two! Make sure he sees this. Hold his eyes open if you have to."

"Yes sir, Keiji-sensei."

I felt the presence of two people looming behind me as this Keiji started to undress Shikamaru. His mesh shirt was removed and his pants and boxers soon followed. Unfortunately, Neji couldn't even enjoy the view of Shikamaru's body as Keiji dropped his pants as well. "Last chance boy. Save this one and tell me where the orb is. Would you allow him to be raped then killed? Save him."

His words were starting to take their effect. I didn't want this to happen to Shikamaru. I didn't want to let my partner down. He couldn't look at me from his position but he offered no protests so I said nothing.

Keiji smirked at me, "I'm glad you're holding it in. I'm going to enjoy this torture." He said, laughing maniacally. He loomed over Shikamaru for a moment and suddenly.

Shikamaru screamed. He screamed loud. His voice held so much pain. The sound hurt me so, I felt a single tear roll down my left cheek. I tried to shut my eyes and turn away but pairs of hands were quick to keep them focused on the action before him.

More screams. More heart-wrenching screams. I couldn't take it. The Jounin thrusted into Shikamaru roughly…so roughly I could hear the table creaking loudly with each one.

"STOP!" I yelled. My voice sounded so distant in my mind. I didn't even feel like I had control over myself at that point.

"Tell me!"

"Shut up!" Shikamaru's voice. It stunned me. He still didn't want me to tell. My jaw tightened and the screams returned.

I clenched my fists as tight as I could as I was forced to watch my partner get raped. I saw him begin to bleed and yet he still didn't want me to give in for his sake.

I wanted this to stop. I couldn't wath it any longer. It was torture for both of us. Finally the man stopped after he seemed to reach his climax. "I think we can have a little more fun with him before we kill him. You! Your turn. Take him roughly."

He was their toy! A toy for these sick bastards.

Two guy…three guys…they kept coming and Shikamaru kept telling me to shut up.

"Please Shikamaru!" I begged…pleaded with him. He didn't allow it. My jaw clenched again. I wouldn't tell. I would respect his wished. More tears began to fall. I couldn't control them. I didn't want this to happen. My muscles were clenched tightly as I tried to break the binds…something….anything to help Shikamaru. Why….why won't someone stop this. Why can't I stop this? I'm his partner! I have to save him! I can't let him get hurt again. Not with me around again! I care about him too much for that to happen…

There's my next chapter. I haven't quite decided what I'm going to do next chapter…I'll probably have a good idea of things by Saturday. Hope you guys liked it. Please review if you can and thanks for the reviews I already have.