A/N: yo fellow readers, hope you like this next chapter!
(Naruto:5 Saskue:5 Sakura:5 Zabuza:19 Kakashi:19 Sondamine: old)
Italics - Thoughts/sound effects
"Quotation marks" - speaking
underline - change scene
A Different future
Chapter 6
The Sondamine Hokage stood in front of the wounded, unconscious ANBU member Kakashi.
"What," the Sondamine pondered, "just what happened?"
The ANBU had found Kakashi on the brink of death, with a big gash in his stomach. A deadly poison had found its way into Kakashi's body, luckily, Konoha had a advanced medical team, and removed the poison.
"You wouldn't want to know."
The Sondamine was surprised when he heard Kakashi's voice. "And why wouldn't I?" Sarutobi asked.
Kakashi opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling for a while. He looked over at the Hokage, "Hokage-sama," Kakashi paused, "they took, Naruto."
The Sondamine was worried, but he was doing his best to keep his cool. Why would they want Naruto? Sondamine thought, putting his hand on his pipe and taking out of his mouth, letting loose a puff of smoke.
"Tell me," Sarutobi said to the silver-haired ninja, "tell me everything about it."
Kakashi stared at him a bit longer before staring back at the ceiling. Then he began the story, "The attackers were the devil of the hidden mist-"
"Zabuza Momochi," Sarutobi cut Kakashi off, "what in the world would he want with Naruto?" The Hokage rubbed his chin, pondering what Kakashi said.
"Ahem,"
The Sondamine snapped back to reality, and looked back to Kakashi. He nodded his head, "my apologies, continue please."
"As I was saying," Kakashi continued, "the attackers were Zabuza Momochi, and his 2 pupils, I believe that their names were Haku and Kimimaro. They both are the last heir to an nearly extinct clan."
"Hmmmm," the Hokage put his hand on his chin and closed his eyes, clearly deep in thought. "Tell me how the battle went."
Kakashi closed his eyes, remembering what had happened. "Well, it all started when I was on my way to save Naruto..."
Flashback to day of the attack
Damn it Naruto, Kakashi thought, lets hope I'm not to late. He jumped from building to building, searching the streets for any trace of Naruto. Two ANBU pulled up behind him, "Kakashi-san," one of the ANBU started, "we investigated the place of the attack."
Kakashi was surprised at this, "Tell me," Kakashi asked, "is Naruto dead?"
The ANBU shook his head. "Apparently, the attackers were ambushed by other ninjas. We found Haruno Sakura and Uchiha Saskue knocked out at the crime scene. The ninja took Naruto, and are heading to the gate-"
Kakashi disappeared in a flash.
"Kakashi-san?" The ANBU looked around, "being so idiotic will be his downfall."
Kakashi reappeared in front of the gate, "Zabuza! You aren't getting any farther than this!"
End Flashback
Kakashi finished the story and told him about the battle, and how Zabuza beat him.
"So," Sarutobi said, "why do you think they took Naruto?"
Kakashi thought about the question, and replied, "I don't know, but I think it has something to do with the Kyuubi."
Sarutobi was surprised at this, "the Kyuubi?"
Kakashi nodded, "even though we have tried our best to keep it a secret, sometimes information leaks out. The ANBU have been keeping track of times when secret information leaked out. We have the records in our hideout."
The hokage registered the information into his brain. "On every leakage?"
Kakashi nodded. "Man, I can't believe you are the Hokage and don't this stuff!"
The hokage smiled at the comment and chuckled. "Well, I am an old man!"
They both chuckled.
"Well," the Sondamine said turning away, "I'll go look at those files now and investigate this. Hope ya feel better Kakashi."
"Oh, see ya later!"
Sarutobi walked out of the room. A nurse poked her head in the door to check to see if Kakashi was awake before coming in. She walked in and cheerfully said, "Kakashi! You are free to go!"
Kakashi was surprised. Did he heal that fast? Nonetheless, he jumped out of bed and ran to catch up to the hokage.
Naruto
"How is Haku?" Zabuza asked Kimimaro who was currently treating his wounds.
"He should be fine," Kimimaro said, "by the way, where is the kid?"
Zabuza looked at him and simply said, "he had unfinished business to take care of,"
Kimimaro looked puzzled, "unfinished business?"
Haruno Household
"Mom!" Sakura yelled, "I'm home!"
"Oh," Mrs. Haruno yelled at her from the kitchen, "hi sweety!"
Where was Naruto-kun? She asked herself, he was supposed to meet me at the swings today with Saskue-kun. She pushed her worries aside and went into her room.
She entered her room and shivered, she didn't remember it being cold in her room. She looked around and saw the window open. I didn't leave that window open. She looked around and saw a note with a package on her desk.
She scurried to the note and package and opened the folded note. And with every word her heart ached, more and more, and tears leaked out her eyes.
Dear Sakura-chan,
I am sorry that I cannot be there to say goodbye to you, but, it is better this way. I am leaving the village to train with Zabuza-san. You will not see me for a long time, maybe never again...
The next sentence was almost impossible to read, since it was blurred out by the tears of Naruto. Still, she read on.
Anyway, I shall say goodbye, and as a parting gift, give you a necklace. It is a symbol of our friendship. Do not forget me.
From,
Naruto Uzumaki, the future hokage!
She cried and put the letter down, the tears steadily flowed down her cheeks. Her mom didn't notice.
Down in the Kitchen
"HOLY CRAP!" Mrs. Haruno shouted
She had accidently set a grease fire in a pan in the kitchen. She absent-mindedly put it the sink and turned on the water.
FOOSH!
"OH SHIT!"
The fire blazed up then died down and was put out. Mrs. Haruno leaned on the counter and was panting.
"That was close."
Back to Sakura
She put down the letter and opened the package. Inside was a necklace. It was made of a pink crystal, and it was engraved, it said 'Sakura'.
"I won't forget you," she said, "Naruto-kun..."
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A/N: Well, that's ends this cruddy chapter, take care!