I am so sorry about the confusion with the breaks in between the different scenes my program deleted it after I put them on. I'm also sorry about it changing Naruto's name to Narrator. I've fixed the mistakes and i hope you'll enjoy it more.

ja-ne

Slipping Away

It felt so cold as he walked across the painted blue plains. He didn't know where he was or how he could leave the forsaken lands. A harsh wind bit as it swept across his pale face blowing his raven colored hair around in the wind. He closed his eyes and concentrated on getting out, but there was nothing. He swayed on his feet, quickly trying to regain his balance he looked up. His ice cold eyes were glazed over and held almost nothing except for what little life he held onto.

'Those eyes' he thought as piercing blue yellow eyes infiltrated his mind. He could see the scene unfolding in his mind as he stood there. He pushed the memory away quickly, not wanting to relive his failure to his comrades.

Beep, beep, beep. The sound was loud and clear through the silence that had overtaken the room. The pink haired kunouichi sat beside the boy's bed and gazed at his pale calm face. A mask was placed over his mouth and nose giving the boy fresh clean oxygen, helping the boy to breathe. She wiped away another tear that tried to break free from her watery eyes and looked down.

"Sasuke kun" She spoke softly.

Unknown to the girl a certain silver-haired Jounin looked in through the window to check on the two. His face was calm but held the slightest hint of worry. He walked down the hallway to Tsunadae's office and knocked on the metal door.

"Enter" A voice carried through the metal's protected surface. The Jounin pulled the door open and stood there awaiting the woman's words. "Ah Kakashi I've been needing o talk to you about the situation, please sit down" The blonde stated. Kakashi took he offer and sat down in a seat that was placed in front of the desk. It was a bit wobbly due to the fact it had been thrown out of the window several times, but it held to the floor.

The woman sighed and looked at the man's face and into his eyes and spoke. "Sasuke suffers from hypothermia and trauma to the mind, I've done all I can to help him and he should pull through. However the longer Naruto wanders in the forest the closer the boy may get to death. I've sent ANBU after him but, they've had no luck and two have also went missing. I need you to tell me what may be causing these disappearances"

Kakashi's features hardened as he replied. "I know it's only a legend, but it could help a bit. I believe the Yuki-onna may have something to do with this. Naruto's disappearance, the missing ANBU, and Sasuke's injuries all happened within the forest and with no evidence left behind. As you already know Sakura and Sasuke found a man frozen in the snow just after Naruto went missing."

Tsunadae held her gaze for a few moments then spoke once more. "Very well you may leave. And Kakashi I've decided we need to take more actions on this matter. I'll need your help."

"Thank you" Kakashi replied then took his leave. Tsunadae spun her chair around and stared out of the large window and gazed upon the village blanketed in snow.

The forest was covered in feet of snow as she walked gracefully across the snow leaving no footprints behind her. She gazed upon the figures clad in black and the masks they wore. 'They've come again' She thought. They knew what she was now and circled around the woman. The wind blew across the landscape blowing across her pure white cap and white kimono.

They ran at her, their katana gleaming against the bright snow. They were down within moments frozen in the snow. She walked passed them not even glancing at them once more. A single mask slipped off of one of the ANBU's mask and shattered against the ground. The revealed figure was a woman with black hair and emerald green eyes, a single tear ran down her cheek and froze before it left her bluish cheeks.

The pale woman walked toward a small cave where a small figure was curled up against the wall asleep. His blonde hair reflected what little light the cave held. He stirred but then lay still breathing slowly as the woman placed her cold had on his shoulder. She could feel the heat resonating from the young boy.

The blue eyed boy ran over to a small swing that had been hung from a large tree and sat there swinging carelessly. He watched the other's villagers walk by taking there time to their destinations. A few glared at the boy and mouthed something he could not hear, but by now he knew the words that escaped their lips. 'Monster.'

He looked down at the ground and swung back and forth awaiting the day's end. No one walked over to where he sat; they only scorned him with hatful words and walked passed not giving him a second glance.

He sighed as he jumped back onto the hard grass covered ground and walked over to the playground where a few children played. He ran over to them and smiled and asked. "Do you want to play?"

They looked at him and glanced at their other companions and shook their heads to one and another. "Our parents' say we can't play with you and that you're a monster" They walked away from the blonde haired boy and away from the playground. The wind blew around him picking up the dust on the ground. Like it was a baron desert with him left there alone with no one to care about him.

He glared at the ground then walked away still staring at the dust covered ground that lay under his feet. "Why do they call me that?" he asked himself.

Sasuke continued to walk across the empty plain lost in thought. It was still cold but he only ignored it now, it was always the same bitterness that scraped across his skin.

He looked up across at the distance ahead. Something swirled around in front of him causing him to stiffen. It was a small whirlwind of snow and inside an image of that woman. It was the same that had out him in the state he was in now. He glared bitterly at her almost clenching his teeth.

The snow fell to the ground around her and she walked forward toward him. His hands clenched into fists as he went for a kunai but found nothing at his side. She held that calm yet hard expression.

"You're the reason he remembers, stay away from him or I will not hesitate to kill you" She spoke icily. He could feel his surroundings grow colder as he held the gaze.

"No we will get Naruto back" Sasuke replied without hesitation. She walked closer to him and placed her hands around his neck but he continued to glare. He was fearless now. She smiled a bit then spoke. "Watch what you say boy. The only reason your not dead is because you know the pain that boy feels the pain I've felt for years."

His eyes widened as he figured out what she meant. The feeling of truly being alone, the pain of loosing that which is most precious to you, he knew the feelings all too well. His glare softened as she spoke once more.

"I know everything of your past. Your own brother killing your family and sparing you. Watching them die right before your eyes, running for your very life. "The memories pushed at the edge of Sasuke's mind as they flickered into focus before him. She let go of the boy's throat and left him standing in confusion.

"Why did you" he didn't even finish before she replied. "I have my own reasons, now leave him alone or you will die."

The scene disappeared and he opened his eyes to the white hospital room. He shivered a bit until he felt something hold him close. Sakura was hugging him happily. "Oh Sasuke I'm so glad you're okay." She cried. He looked at her with no expression and spoke. "Sakura I cant breathe with your hair in my face"

She recoiled and spoke quickly "Oh I'm sorry" She blushed as she let go of the boy smiling. He saw the dried tears that had been wiped away.

"Where's Kakashi I need to speak with him" Sasuke asked calmly as he sat up. Sakura looked around the room then stood up. "I'll go find him" She looked over her shoulder at the boy and smiled as she walked out of the door.

The white eyed girl walked toward the hospital where she knew the silver-haired Jounin would be. She needed to know. She quietly walked into the small warm hospital and loosened her scarf. Her gaze darted around as she searched for a familiar face. A flash of pink darted across the hall and she spoke. "Sakura." Her voice was soft but the pink haired kunouichi saw her and walked over to the girl.

"Hinata why are you here." She asked.

"I-I need to talk to Kakashi-san" She spoke. Sakura smiled. "I can show you where he is, I have to speak with him also"

The two girls's walked over to a small lobby where the Jounin sat reading a book. He glanced up at the two and spoke. "Yes"

"Kakashi sensei Sasuke is awake, he said he needed to speak to you about something" Sakura almost slurred together. She couldn't contain her joy for much longer now that her crush was awake.

Kakashi nodded and looked over to Hinata who stood beside Sakura. "Hinata, what brings you here?"

She blushed a bit and spoke. "I-I want to help find him, Naruto I mean, please" Sakura glanced at the girl and her joyous expression softened. "Hinata' she thought finally realizing that the girl cared for Naruto.

Kakashi sighed and replied. "Thank you Hinata for offering your help. I'm sure Naruto will be glad to see you when we find him"

'Naruto' Hinata thought as she looked at the falling snow outside.

Well there it is. I hope you enjoyed it and I'm so sorry for making you wait so long.