The room was silent, the only sound being the rummaging of tools courtesy of the one white coated medic. No one dared speak a word, all watched wordlessly as the medic ran around the medium sized bedroom. Specs of red stained his once white pristine coat, and somehow looked like he aged significantly.

The medic gave out a sigh of relief as he wiped the sweat forming on his brow. He turned back to the three people waiting in the opposite side of the room. He gave a small smile "They are going to be fine, all they need now is some rest to recover."

His smile widened as he saw all of them all sigh in relief. Visibly seeing there muscles relax.

"What happened to them doc?"

A boy spoke as the doctor turned his head to meet the black and blue eyes of the boy. Satoru, if he recalls the name he heard earlier. The doctor gave a small frown as he spoke "Well I'm not 100% sure what you Shinobi do on missions. But I can only assume they got into a battle of some sort.. The girl here." He said motioning to the older women, Kurenai-sensei. "I could only assume that she sustained some battle damage. She had a medium sized cut across her stomach, and one rib was close to breaking. Fortunately the bleeding already stopped when we found them earlier today, so now she's recovering from blood loss, and I can only assume chakra loss." He said as the other girl in the room spoke this time, Izumi, her eyes flashing widely with concern.

"And Naruto?"

The medic's frown sunk deeper into him, he shook his head and with his free hand rubbed the back of his hair, not liking the current circumstances. "I'm sorry to say this, but I'm surprised he's even alive."

"What!?"

Satoru yelled loudly while Izumi's eyes went fully wide as she physically flinched back. Satoru propelled himself forward getting closer to the taller male "H-how can that be doc?! What happen?" Satoru said. The medic shook his head, having seen reactions much worse before and stepped back slightly to give open more room slightly fixing his collar.

"The boy had minor cuts going down all his arms, his left leg sustained most of the damage. My theory is he managed to carry Kurenai-san here all the way to Wave. It put too much strain on the leg, and I'm surprised he even had the power to walk her here. But fortunately the blood stopped for the most part. Since the circumstances in wave at the moment. I didn't have all the materials for a cast." he said motioning to his wrapped left leg. "Sadly that's not the worst if the situation. I'm sad to admit, the boy- Naruto is now suffering from a small case of hypothermia" he spoke solemnly making all occupants gasp. He continued "I treated it as best as I could. His body temperature was way past the danger zone. He had a temperature of about 93.9, I wrapped him up in blankets, he should be getting color back into his face within the hour. He's all wrapped up now. I've done all I can do now, all you guys have to do is make sure he stays warm" he finished giving all of them a reassuring smile and bowing deeply.

"I'm sorry for your comrades. I will stop by in a few days to make sure they recover fully. If you need me I'll be at the local hospital, please feel free to come and get me if you have any questions or need any assistance."

Satoru grimaced at the doctor and muttered a small thank you under his breath. Izumi returned the smile, but it was lacking the usual mirth and bowed in response. The doctor nodded his head at Tazuna and asked to speak with him outside. The bridge builder agreed and slowly exited the room leaving the genin alone once again. Satoru moved his eyes over Naruto and Kurenai's body, his blood boiling and his eyes flashing. He punched the nearest wall leaving a decent dent. He gave a enraged growl "We shouldn't have ran away. We should have helped them!" Izumi shook her head, her damp hand gripping his shoulder in hopes to calm him.

"I know it hurts to look at them. But we would have been in the way. We're strong Satoru, but Naruto has always been stronger. We would have been a distraction, and possible could have died." Satoru grimaced, remembering the conversation they had the previous night. He looked over to his long time friend, a lump forming in his throat, his eyes shifting between Naruto and Kurenai. "I just wish we could have done something."

Izumi barely registered what the raven headed boy said. It was so quiet she thought she imagined it. She walked over to Naruto and looked over his body. His face was pale, his usual tan complexion was nowhere to be seen. A large red blanket covered his torso, it was wrapped around two times and tucked under his arms. A smaller blue blanket was over his legs with his left leg being in that makeshift cast to prevent any more damage.

"Uuhh...oww."

Izumi and Satoru both froze. Satoru raised his hand and looked over at Izumi. "You heard that to right." Izumi nodded and both shifted their attention over to Kurenai. Both saw her head move slightly and a small silent curse escape her lips. "Kurenai-sensei!"

Satoru yelled and no less than a second was by Kurenai's side. The raven beauty flinched under her blanket at the sudden loudness. She raised her hand over to her now throbbing head, the red blanket that was covering her arms slowly slid down her pastel arm and leaned backwards deeper into her pillow. Izumi scowled over at Satoru and smacked him over the head "Baka keep your voice down. She's obviously in pain."

Kurenai slowly opened up one of her eyes, her bright red orbs washing over her two genin students. She managed a small smile,her lips quirking up ever so slightly "Satoru...Izumi. Thank Kami you guys are safe." She managed to breath out making both kids smile. Satoru spoke "Of course sensei, you and Naruto really saved our lives."

At the mention of Naruto Kurenai's blood ran cold. The pain in her stomach now returning full force as memories of her last battle came flooding back to her mind. "Naruto." She said pushing herself up making her body quiver in pain. She gave a small yelp of pain as her elbow slipped under her weak fatigue making her fall back onto her pillow. Izumi quickly intervened as she witnessed Kurenai try and sit up again. Izumi rested her hand on Kurenai's arm and the second on her forehead.

"Kurenai-sensei please don't get up. The doctor gave us orders to make sure you guys rest so you can fully recover." Izumi whispered, making sure to keep her tone soft to not irritate Kurenai even more. Her blood red eyes washing over with insecurity and worry as she looked over Naruto. Her breath caught in her throat, her lips felt even dryer and the pain in her stomach was only getting worse "Is he okay? Please tell me he's okay.."

Izumi was caught off guard for a moment at her sudden eagerness to know of Naruto's health. Satoru decided to cut in, his smile going down at the mention of Naruto's condition. "Yes he's doing better now. He just needs some rest and he'll be up and running."

Kurenai let out a breath she didn't know she was holding and leaned further into her pillow, her eyes never leaving her blonde student along the way. The sudden lifting of his chest becoming more clear to her, making the pain in her stomach a little more bearable. "Thank goodness. I was worried about him." Izumi smiled sadly down at her sensei and patted her cold shoulders "Now get some rest. You both need it."

Not soon after Kurenai was sound asleep, her body still leaning in the direction towards Naruto. Satoru and Izumi both made sure to Naruto was warming up. They talked a tiny bit before finally cutting the lights and shutting the door, making sure it was still cracked open enough just in case.

Naruto awoke with a sudden jolt, feeling like he got struck by lightning his body rose up earning a loud yelp from the boy. His body straightening fully as he scowled in obvious pain. "Son of a bit-" the words died in his throat as he took in his current surroundings. Large pillars surrounded himself all having the same rustic look to them. Some having more intricate designs. His hands moved over his legs to only find them drenched within a small layer of water. The water was warm, like it has bathed under the summer sun for years. He looked forward, looking straight into what seemed like a black abyss. Even though it was dark his eyes tinted and glowed off the grundy water. He didn't know that to make of this unknown place. Did he not make it back to save country? He was sure he walked through the gates with Kurenai.

Kurenai.

He felt his pulse quicken, he pushed off the ground and took in his surroundings more carefully this time. There was no one around him, no other life forms at all. Where was she? Was she alright? Naruto gave a grimace, there really was nothing around him. It was plain, just empty. He felt a shiver travel up his spine. What happened to him, to Kurenai? He looked onwards again. The ask wasteland wasn't inviting, anything from it. He looked down again,but he couldn't just stand here. He took a step forward.

"ROAAAAAR!"

Naruto was thrown back, a large gust of wind appearing and sending him flying back. The sound was deafening, he cringed in pain as he landed painfully on his back. Skidding across the water like a pebble. "What in Kami's name." He spoke out. His body felt tingly, but like before. The pain vanished almost as soon as it came. Naruto looked ahead, and this time the black was parted. Almost like someone was pushing a curtain to either side. And in the center was a large cage, so large the very top was still hidden by a thick layer of darkness. A small tag was in the direct center, left open that even the gates couldn't interfere. He saw something, a large hue of orange traveled up to the bars and Naruto felt a pair of Crimson eyes look down on him.

"Kyuubi." Naruto breathed out.

It finally clicked, the non-existent pain. This sewer like area, and bars holding back the chakra monster. Nine large tails swinging back and forth creating small gust of wind by themselves. "Is this, in my head?" The giant monster scoffed loudly, bearing it's sharp fangs

"Boy this is your mindscape. Where the seal holds me to you." Kyuubi huffed out sliding his claws over the gate making an uncomfortable noise ring though the air. Naruto cringed slightly at the tone, while it didn't hurt it was certainly annoying. It did make sense to Naruto though, how any of this was possible. "My mindscape" Naruto spoke, taking a few steps closer to the cage. He didn't feel nervous, he knew the giant beast couldn't harm him through the gate. But it didn't hurt to be just a little cautious. "So your the Kyuubi, your a lot smaller than I thought you would be."

The beast slammed against the cage making it rattle and debri fall from the abyss. It's nine tails flying mere inches from Naruto's face. Naruto jumped slightly, pushing down his fear and swallowing a yelp of surprise. "You stupid human! I'll slaughter you, tear you limb from limb as soon as I get out of this damned cage!" his large body once again slammed the cage emitting a loud ringing from the bars. His crimson slits narrowing down on the blonde. Naruto felt something off within his stomach, feeling like it was doing some sort of flip

"Really not the crimson eyes I want to see right now.."

"Shut up human! You think I want to see you here?! You shouldn't even be in here."

Naruto rolled his eyes, his previous fear now gone completely. "I don't even know I how I got in here." He said moving his hands around him "And trust me, I don't want to be in here anymore than you do." The Kyuubi scoffed, he retracted his tails and removed himself from the cage. He backed his large body up peering upwards. That's when Naruto finally got a good look at the beast. His fur looked dry, almost bristle. His body was skinny, almost no muscle was seen on the Bijuu and he looked incredibly malnourished. His claws were almost dull, having no point to them.

"I see, having your chakra separated from you really did a number on you."

"I'll fucking kill you!"

His large fist slammed against the ground making the water splash up and slide down Naruto's legs. The tails smashed one by one into the gate making it shift as his slits because even darker "I will make sure you're dead you hear me boy? Even if it kills me."

"At this rate it just might."

The beast sent a glare his way, and Naruto gave a small grin back at Kyuubi. "Do you have want idea how I get out of here." The Bijuu said nothing, letting his question fall onto flat ears. Naruto rolled his eyes "For your sake at least."

"Tch, you won't return until your body has been fully healed on the outside world. As of now your body is still in a hypothermic coma."

This time Naruto was surprised, "Hypodermic coma? Dam I knew something like this was going to happen." He said falling to the ground and frowning to himself "Do I look any better?" He asked his voice staining with anticipation. "Please boy you are not gonna die. You just need time to heal. As of now those human teammates of yours have been keeping a good eye on you."

Naruto gave a nod to the Bijuu, happy knowing that he was in face healing and with his team. "And Kurenai-sensei?" Kyuubi glared at Naruto, "Awake and healing."

"Thank Kami. How do you know all this?"

"I can see and hear whatever is going happening on the outside world. Even when your asleep."

The blonde gave another nod, his spirits rising a small notch as he pushed himself backwards until he was laying on his back. He looked up to once again see the black abyss of darkness. The Kyuubi said nothing as Naruto mulled over his thoughts. He knew where he was, he knew his team was safe and that they were recovering in wave at this moment.

"Guess all I have to do is wait."