Shadowclone076

That last chapter took a long time to write!

Beta: Animewatcher4685

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto (but I do own the characters I created)

(If inclined, listen to one of these songs, you decide when.)

"Speech"

'Thought'

Reading

"Demon/Hideo Talking"

Theme song: Ambulance By My Chemical Romance (I don't own them either. Epic Band)

XXX

Ichi POV

The sky is clear, rain having just passed. Birds chirp and the illusion of peace is lit up. Ichi knows better. He had been training his body, more specifically, his arms to be ready for a temporary journey to check on Naruto's progress. Concerned about his friends real form affecting his training, he packs a small bag and prepares to leave.

"Ichi! Where are you going with that bag?" Said Sakura, catching him as he is about to leave his apartment.

Ichi groans, not in the mood for Sakura's requests at the moment.

"I have a personal mission. I have already been granted permission for 5 days leave. Besides, I can't do much with my injury anyways." Said Ichi, beginning his walk to the gates.

"Oh! You are going on a trip? I'll go with you! Meet you at the gate!" Said Sakura, excited for some reason. Ichi had no room to argue, as real Sasuke wouldn't care. Then again, real Sasuke was still bed ridden at this point. 'Damn Itachi for not showing up.'

He continued his walk to the Hidden Leaf Gates, Sakura already waiting there, waving excitedly.

'How did she get here before me?' Thought Ichi.

Ichi was not looking forward to this trip. He had nothing against Sakura; it's just that she can sometimes be really annoying if you happen to be the object of her relentless and seemingly random questions.

What questions? Here are a few with my answers.

"What is your favourite colour?"

"Blue."

"What kind of girl do you like?"

"The kind I like."

"Do you prefer short or long hair?"

"Either."

"Do you like me?"

"Sometimes."

That last question made her real happy for some reason. Then she seemed to process it and then said:

"What do you mean sometimes?"

At this point in our walk, we had wandered deep into the forest, far enough from the village to be a little bit of myself without being caught. If it weren't for Sakura. 'I may as well answer her honestly. It's not like my opinion means a lot to her… ok, new plan.'

"You are annoying. But you have your moments." That was what was supposed to be said way earlier, but it may have the same effect now. And I also kept it as neutral as possible.

It seemed that what I said resonated with her, because she finally shut up. Whoa, when did I become such a jerk? Maybe I should apologise?

"I also like pink hair."

WTF DID I JUST SAY? I did not look behind me, for fear of looking into the blinding light that may be radiating off of her. I could feel the joy, it was too anime.

If my calculations were correct, then Naruto was in Tanzuku town by now. Famous for its gambling and later the busted wall from Tsunade meeting Orochimaru. The big question was where Naruto was. It was getting dark, and I could feel the danger around. Prime time for bandits and wolves to hunt.

"Wait up, we are gonna camp out here tonight." Stopping the tree hopping and falling to the forest floor. I had only brought a sleeping bag and a small bag with water and a few snacks. Sakura however did not expect us to be camping outside, so she only had a small bag with unknown contents. Why must I be such a good guy?

"Here, you can have the sleeping bag." I say, rolling the bag over to her, who is doing Hinata fingers thing. (Pointing fingers touching each other while other fingers are fisted.)

"Uh, Ichi, aren't you going to get cold? We could, uh…" She went red. My head shot up and I looked up to the sky with and angry face.

'Don't you even fukking dare you sick bastard!' I think with anger to whoever is in charge of this universe. Maybe another version of that guy?

"It's fine, I will just make a fire." I say neutrally, trying to sound ignorant. I was happy it was dark, because my own face was blushing now. I set up a fire and lit it with a tiny fire jutsu.

Saukra sat comfortably in her sleeping bad, eating what looked like a bag of chips. I simply laid back and stared at the stars, deep in thought on what outcomes may happen because of all the things we changed. Is Neji going to become a good guy after fighting Mac? Is Gaara going to learn control after I helped in the fight?

"Hey Ichi? Where are we going exactly?" She said, looking over the flames.

"We are going to wherever this world will lead us."

XXX

Ok, that was my first and perhaps most awkward romance element I have ever written. I am prepared for your flames, but I rest in the knowledge that you like to mostly stay silent n_n.

(Update times : +-1 week)

Song of the day:

To Move on Is To Grow – We Came As Romans (Mac towards the Akatsuki)