Light Shaded Dream

Chapter 8 – Sidetracked Hints

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

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Sakura awoke in an abyss of nothingness, trying to find her position in the darkness. She felt like a prisoner; her hands were shackled, traps were everywhere, and she was alone. The lonely feeling sweeping through her body was so great that it was unbearable to her; it took all her self-control to keep herself from crying out in frustration. She felt so alone and helpless; there was nobody there to save her. Somehow, she had a feeling that everyone but Sasuke would come rescue her. But in the time she had spent with him, she had sensed a change in his behavior when he was around her, but of course she wouldn't believe her hunches and just let them be. She heard someone appear before her, and she knew who it was. His annoying presence had caused her to unconsciously familiarize with his chakra levels.

"Tch, who knew? Kaiu is actually the Haruno Sakura, of Konoha, strongest medical ninja and apprentice to the Hokage," The voice said.

If there was light to show Sakura's face, this man would see her grimace in annoyance.

"You know, sooner or later, we'll find out about the rest of your squad. They are probably looking for you right now..." The man continued.

Sakura remained silent; she couldn't betray her squad or her village.

"If you stayed away from Sasuke, I'm sure you wouldn't be in this situation," The man said.

"Kabuto, get out of my face!" Sakura screamed.

Kabuto looked at her with surprise, and a smirk graced his face.

"As you wish, Sakura," He said.

"Drop your act, and leave," Sakura hissed.

"Well well. Looks like Sasuke left quite an impression on you...but you also made an impression on him..."

Sakura's patience and control snapped.

"Leave!"

Her voice was filled with threatening malice, and Kabuto performed a few hand seals and disappeared. Sakura sighed in relief. She would rather be filled with loneliness than be stuck with any of the Oto nin. She knew that if her squad came finding her, Konoha could be in great danger, and their lives may be lost. Tch, all this for an Uchiha. Who knew he'd make everything so complicated! Sakura screamed within herself, confused and angry. If Konoha came to an end, it was all her fault. Sure, Konoha still have Lee, Chouji, and Jounin, Chuunin, and the other ANBU squads, but it was always a possibility for that to falter.

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Sasuke found himself standing in a room full of his old companions. All were staring at him with bitter hate. It's not everyday the traitor Uchiha Sasuke came knocking at their inn door with his mind in a state of mental instability.

Flashback

Sasuke found himself running as fast as he could to where he had first found Sakura. It was possible that at that inn, the rest of her squad was hiding undercover. He hoped they were still there, and not out looking for him. Though, Sakura could be left forgotten if the squad wasn't who he thought it was, so it was essential he knew the squad members. Of course, he had a hunch about the entire squad, since he knew Konoha very well. He arrived at the room he thought was the window where he first saw Sakura, and he knocked. To his surprise, all the people in there looked at him with grim malice and worry.

End Flashback

Sasuke ran his fingers through his hair in frustration, and rubbed his temples. He couldn't believe he let Sakura be taken away so easily from him. He felt the tension between him and his old friends, and he explained.

"Orochimaru."

Ino looked at him with horror, and tears had threatened to fall from her face. Shikamaru put a comforting hand around her shoulder, and she buried her head in his chest, hoping to find comfort. Tenten stared at the Uchiha absentmindedly, and Hinata began to silently cry on Naruto's shoulder.

"Teme..."

"Dobe..."

Neji looked at the both of them, and sighed. They did have a brotherly relationship, after all. Somehow, he felt torn between two sides, turning the Uchiha in and finishing the mission, or bringing back Sakura and risking their lives.

"Uchiha, you are coming back with us once we get Sakura back," Tenten said.

Neji glared at Tenten, and she explained.

"Well, would you like having to see Tsunade-sama angry to find her best apprentice dead from a mission? It'd be even worse if she had her sake," Tenten said.

"It's a mission, Tenten! You can't change its course due to a little detour!"

"For once, Neji, please don't be an arrogant, cold-hearted, stubborn jerk. Please. Sakura needs us. Who knows what Orochimaru will do to her..." Tenten said.

Tears threatened to fall from her face, but her being a tomboy, she quickly shook them away.

"Orochimaru wants me," Sasuke hissed.

Everyone stayed silent, and all the attention was his.

"He only took her because she made an impact on me..."

Naruto smirked.

"Really, Sasuke-teme? I was beginning to think when you'd finally realize it, you know..." Naruto said.

Sasuke glared at him, and turned to Tenten.

"And no, I won't be returning with you. But if we go and retrieve Sakura, I'm sure she'll explain if you ask her to."

They all nodded, and a plan began to formulate through their minds.

"Heh, who knew the teme would finally open up and smell the roses..." Naruto said.

Sasuke glared at him, and Naruto grinned.

Yep, I was right...Naruto thought.

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Sakura shuddered in her prison. It has been days since she had seen the light. Thinking about her squad, she realized she didn't want them to come and find her. They'd risk their lives. Sasuke was already in their clutches, so they should leave as fast as possible, before any Oto nin could find them. She felt her wrists scrape against the metal shackles, and she felt the pain scream out from her wounds. Whatever fate had in store for her, she was ready. Even if it meant death.

"You," Hissed a voice.

Sakura's heart fell. She knew the only choice was death for now.

"Now that I have you, I can definitely have Sasuke's body..."

Yep, death is the only way out of this...I can't let him get Uchiha... She thought.

"Perfect."

It's okay though, right? We said what we needed to say...

"Where is the rest of your squad?"

Sakura remained silent. She would not betray her village.

"You're still silent, and it's already been days. Sasuke won't show up for you..."

Sakura felt the threatening tears, and she remembered so many nights ago...Her memories flashed before her, and it was too overwhelming...She felt herself be thrown to the ground, and her wrists open and release her blood onto the cold floor. Her body was slowly dying, and there was nothing she could do.

"Wrong," A voice hissed.

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Probably pretttyyy obvious who it is...xD