Someone Screaming
Alternate Story – Dim Light
Ayane Selznick
With clenched eyes, she was sure that she has to welcome death once and for all.
But what surprised her was when she felt a strong force from another direction and swiftly grasped her falling body. She waited for a moment if this was just her hallucination but when she didn't hear the noise of explosion, she's sure that she's safe. Breathing rapidly, she slowly opened her eyes to find out who saved her life.
What…! Her eyes widened for a second when she recognized her rescuer. Sa-Sasuke-kun!
Uchiha Sasuke didn't even show any signs of fatigue from his swift travel and the time he saved the Konoha kunoichi. He simply stared at the large man with his activated bloody Sharingan.
"Sasuke-kun…" She whispered while staring at his handsome stoic face.
Sasuke ignored her call when he slowly put her down. He never broke the glare towards his target thus making up a challenge. On the other hand, the Akatsuki simply stared back and watched how the young pinch-hitter came so suddenly.
Those eyes… Just like Itachi… So he must be Itachi's younger brother…
Knowing the younger Uchiha's stares, he grabbed his puppets with his Chakra strings and controlled them to attack the new target. All three puppets that he previously used during his fight with the kunoichi lunged at the same time with all of their weapons sparkling and hungry for death. Yet the young Uchiha stood still watching all the coming attacks.
"You're going down!" Sasori of the Red Sand, the puppeteer of the Akatsuki, growled when he felt a little tinge of fear when the Uchiha showed no reaction when he started his attack.
BAM!
Three puppets met the target as the explosion erupted throughout the battlefield and the said target was currently clouded with smokes that the puppeteer cannot tell if he hit the target or not. Suddenly, the smoke gradually disappeared and as he narrowed his eyes to search for the target he felt a surging evil Chakra coming from the target's direction.
Not far from the explosion was the Konoha kunoichi who dared not move when she felt the familiar yet horrible Chakra coming from Sasuke.
The Cursed Seal! The Cursed Seal is still there! She realized and got her answer from her previous interrogation. Indeed, the terrible Cursed Seal Orochimaru gave to him had stayed the entire time. What she didn't know yet was even though Orochimaru was dead, the Cursed Seal remains activated.
I can feel the power… it's awakened… Sasuke thought evilly when he felt the burning tattoos spread throughout his entire body. Looking down at the tattered tools that his opponent considered as weapons, he couldn't help but smirk. Time to feel my strength…
As the smoke completely disappeared, Sasori could only stare in wonder when the target has been covered with flaming markings and felt the extreme evil Chakra that has been emitted. Surely the target had changed his appearance but he has yet to prove if he really became stronger.
Out of the blue, the target's hands surprisingly blazed with natural flame. But what he didn't know that Sasuke took a hold of the Chakra strings to transfer the flame to him.
And he did.
The blazing fire raced to all his Chakra strings to which were connected to all his puppets. Alarmed, he cut the strings from his hand therefore the flame has been extinguished.
Quite magic, kid… When his gaze fell on the target's location, he couldn't believe that he just disappeared. Trying to locate his Chakra, all he felt from his gut was extreme pain.
The kid just advanced forward!
In truth, while Sasuke was transferring the flame, his incredible speed made his way towards the open and waited if the opponent was busy countering the flame. While doing so, he immediately activated a Ninjutsu that he learned from the Sound. Looking towards the wound, a snake coming from his right arm was extended until it's reached the side and made a hole out of it.
Sasori spat some blood and was about to strike down to Sasuke, but the latter immediately withdrew from his location. Sizing up the opponent, the Akatsuki executed a series of hand seals to activate a Ninjutsu. With activated Sharingan, Sasuke immediately copied the seals. While Sasori had summoned the Ninjutsu, Sasuke was just in time to counterattack the technique.
Ninja Art: Scorpion Tail!
A visible Chakra appeared behind forming a scorpion's tail and extended towards the other. Since Sasuke was able to summon it in time, both tails clashed above them.
Such skillful heir of the extinct clan… But I think his brother is a lot skillful than he is.
All of a sudden a giant snake appeared from below where he immediately jumped away to avoid the coming attack. What he didn't know was the reason why Sasuke was delayed to summon the copied technique, he also activated Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique).
What the hell! The frantic kunoichi watched as the giant snake obeyed the master's command, pursuing the Akatsuki. He can also summon that thing! Oh God… So much for Orochimaru's teachings… She didn't know if she felt good about it, but somehow knowing where and to whom Sasuke learned it, she thought otherwise.
Indeed, he had become powerful after the years of his absence… But knowing that thing is still intact to his skin… I know that he's still in pain.
As she continued to watch the fight, she noticed a figure not far from the battlefield has appeared and was preparing for something. Try as she might, she wasn't able to stand up from her position in attempt to cover Sasuke. Her Chakra might reach its very limit once she attempted to cast a technique. With no other choice, she warned Sasuke.
"Sasuke, watch out!"
Succession of thuds could be heard for a short moment but the wind itself has been accompanied by a small group of people who were all in a hurry for their mission.
The leading person was in front with his bird mask searching throughout the area. Behind him was his group: four people trailing behind. Three of which originally came from his group while the other only forced himself to come along. He was the only one who wasn't wearing a mask.
This mission wouldn't be called if it's not because of Shikamaru's intelligence about the whereabouts of their friend who was declared M.I.A. when her team's mission expired two days ago yet they haven't return to the village. Usually, her team always comes back at the exact period of their mission. This small search party wasn't just dispatched to search for her team but also to reclaim the missing Nin. He was last seen at the same village where his friend was in to, so the Hokage sent out the best ANBU search party to search for her protégé as well as capturing the missing Nin of their village.
The unmasked person's brows furrowed when he remembered the time when Shikamaru brought up that report.
(Begin Flashback)
"Hokage-sama, I came here to report my mission." Shikamaru said after watching the glaring contest between the Hokage herself and Naruto.
"You're late if you would. Your schedule was 1600 hours, and what time is it? It's nine." Then she waved at him as if telling him to shoo away.
"Are you drunk ha old hag? Why are you acting like a spoiled brat ha!" Naruto couldn't contain his anger when he smacked his hand on the desk, which made all the papers fly everywhere.
Tsunade chose to ignore the man's rampage and just looked straight to Shikamaru's eyes. And for deeper analysis, something must have happened as to why he reported his mission at this hour.
"Go ahead Nara."
"Hai." Shikamaru made a brief glance to Naruto, feeling a little nervous deep inside him. "According to my intelligence, a Leaf Hunter Nin was last seen in Hidden Stone Village."
Both Naruto and Tsunade's eyebrows rose in curiosity but they were both quiet just so to let him continue his report.
"It says that the Leaf Hunter Nin is one of the Nins who were missing during the fight with Akatsuki…" He called out all his courage to say the next sentence.
"The Nin is Haruno Sakura."
(End Flashback)
So it was clear that Haruno Sakura, his very important friend, was still alive. Surely, when the Hokage declared her and her team as M.I.A. he couldn't believe what he heard. Thanks to Shikamaru and his intelligence that he would be able to see his friend again. Other than that, Shikamaru's report went unexpectedly interesting.
(Begin Flashback)
When Shikamaru gave the scroll that contains his report, the Hokage immediately opened it and read the content.
"What does it says! What does it says!" Naruto excitedly uttered, almost slamming his hands on the table.
"…Medical records? What the hell? She had medical records in Hidden Stone's med center."
"WHAT!"
"Let me finish. After some days, she was already released. Then there's an incident where some Missing Nins came and pulverized some parts of Hidden Stone village. She participated in the battle together with another…Nin!"
"What the fuck…?"
Tsunade continued reading aloud, "The other Nin's origin is unknown however due to his appearance and his clothes; we declare that he came from Hidden Sound…!"
Naruto said nothing but was still rooted on his position upon hearing the latter statement. Shikamaru decided to butt in.
"Let me recall something. Hidden Sound was practically butchered by other countries however we haven't had any investigations as to what really happened to that village. Then at the same time, Sasuke was rumored missing. There weren't any reports where he's last seen."
Naruto glared Shikamaru and somehow emitted a dangerous aura, "You're telling us that this Nin is Sasuke!"
"It may be possible, Naruto. Sakura won't participate unless it would be you or Sasuke in the battlefield."
"That's totally ridiculous! She's not stupid enough to help him fight against those hoodlums! Besides Sasuke won't let her do that!"
"We're not sure Naruto. But…" The lazy eyes turned to the Hokage, "if the Hokage permitted us to organize a small group and confirm this, we may be able to know the truth."
Then Naruto followed Shikamaru's eyes as if challenging the Hokage.
"What's your decision, Hokage-sama?"
The Hokage suddenly rested her back to her throne with her hands slowly crossing over her chest. She momentarily closed her eyes and then looked at them.
"Call Hyuuga Neji's troops to organize a small ANBU unit…"
(End Flashback)
He gritted his teeth while following the team ahead.
If he's with Sakura, then Sakura's in danger, too… You bastard… you better not hurt Sakura-chan.
KABOOM!
A powerful sound of explosion erupted from its source. Sakura's face twisted in both worry and fear thinking all possible consequences as what might have happened to the Uchiha but as the smoke slowly cleared the surface, her face lighted up when she saw the blazing anger that the Uchiha emitted the moment he was attacked.While standing with his head stooped down, he lifted his right palm to the short figure that attacked him. It came to their senses that he could only wave a powerful Chakra just so to sweep away someone.
What power…!
Eliminating the opponent's associate, Sasuke went down to one final conclusion.
Kill everyone who's in his way.
As he leaped from his location, the large Akatsuki guy was fear-stricken when he couldn't find the young Uchiha. Unfortunately, when he located his presence it was too late for he was forced to engage into a Taijutsu combo.
Sakura could only watch while Sasuke was bursting all his rage towards his victim.
But the more she watch him reveal his power, the more she saw what lies underneath that Cursed Seal. Of what inhumane power and inhumane mind would be created.
Even without asking him… the power of the Cursed Seal… may it be the final stage or not… it's frightening…
The pink haired Hunter Nin watched as Sasuke dig his claws to the face of his opponent and with one swift movement, the Akatsuki's back slammed hard against the broad trunk. Blood showered to his palm as a sickening contact was heard everywhere.
Sakura's eyes widened in full fear and shock, this isn't Sasuke… this isn't Sasuke at all!
Said person roared angrily when he pulled out the Akatsuki using the same clawed hands. Almost immediately, he dropped down to the ground together with Sasori. Since Sasuke's movements were unpredictable, she won't be able to hide behind her hands for what she has to see next.
Down below, Sasuke gripped tightly as he prepared for another uncanny way of tormenting his opponents. After putting force to his right hand, he dashed towards the distant tree while dragging Sasori's body.
Again, Sakura could only watch but this time, she couldn't stop her knees wobbled in fear.
This…this… isn't Sasuke!
As he dashed towards the tree he roared once again when he pushed the lifeless body towards it, another sickening crackling of bones was heard everywhere.
While the tree was shaken by his force, he stood victoriously on his opponent.
"Where is Itachi?" He asked, glaring down to Sasori who was struggling to live.
Sasuke gave him only a second to spare his life, but to his dismay said enemy didn't respond.
"Stubborn huh?" Without mercy, he grabbed Sasori's neck once again and hoisted him up for Sasuke to see how much injury he made to his body. "Since you don't want to tell me where my bastard of a brother is… I will just kill you."
BACHICHICHICHICHI!
Now that his Chakra was focused to his free hand, he struck the Chidori towards the Akatsuki's chest… directly to his heart. And again, blood pooled at his location.
To be continued…
Author's Note: And there goes the second chapter for the alternate story. If you were a reviewer of Someone Screaming, you already know this part. But the next chapter will never make things the way they were… so watch out!
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