"Don't You Dare Cry"
A Kanku x Ten love story
© Masashi Kishimoto
Fearful
Tenten awoke…her vision was slightly blurred, and she could hear rain falling on the roof. She slowly sat up, her whole body shot with pain and stiffness. She looked around, only to find herself and other limp forms in a cold, damp room. "so…one of the little leaf girls' woke up…hehe good…now we can finally begin" said a man as he peered through a small opening, which left a shaft of light to come piercing through the darkness. "where am I!" Tenten demanded, the man only chuckled. "sorry…but I only provide information…for a price". he licked his lips, lust filled his eyes. Tenten backed into the wall, her heart felt as if it would rip right from her chest from its insane beating. She hated that he was looking at her with those eyes, almost as if imagining what he could get out of her or get into her. She shuddered at these thoughts. Why was she here? Where was she exactly? Would help ever come?
She couldn't really tell why or where she was, but she did hope that help would come soon. She felt the back of her head, rolling her hand over an immense lump. She must have been knocked out because all she could remember was her training with Lee and Neji, then a n explosion, Kankuro calling her name and chasing after her…and nothing else. She couldn't figure out the rest, her head began to hurt because of her deep thoughts. "did you get a bump on your head little miss…I can easily take care of it for you…" said another man seductively as he rapped on the small opening. She peered up, her eyes widened with fear. "aww…look Taisho…you scared her" sneered the other man. "that's okay…I think it's sexy when they're scared" the man named Taisho muttered as he licked his lips. Wherever she was, she didn't like it one bit. She grew bold, and suddenly couldn't control her actions. "tell me where I am or I'll knock your face in!" Tenten suddenly shouted. She caught herself, she was slightly surprised to be yelling at her captors, they looked a bit surprised as well. "well…someone has a big mouth" said Taisho as the other laughed.
"tell you what little miss leaf…I'll tell you…" said the other man. Tenten glanced over to him, her patience wearing thin like ice. "you're in the village of the sound, and to be more specific…in a room" he smiled. "what kind a place am I in?" she cautiously asked, her fear welling up inside of her. "well…it's kinda like a whore house…but mostly…our business is to conduct a fighting arena". "a…fighting arena?" "That's right little leaf…illegal women ninja fighting…we bet on which girl would win". Tenten was silent. She didn't like it that she was suddenly inducted into an undercover illegal fighting corporation, but that she was also inducted as a whore. "welcome to reality" said Taisho as one of the walls lifted up and the light suddenly filled the entire room, causing Tenten to black out.
AT KONOHA!!
Kankuro burst open the doors to the emergency meeting that was being called by Tsunade. What he didn't know was that Gaara had traveled from the sand as well. "Gaara…" muttered a shocked Kankuro as he looked upon his brother sitting next to Tsunade with his pale green eyes glaring at him. "Kankuro…take a seat" he uttered, his voice dripped with anger. Kankuro sat, his eyes still caught in his brothers gaze. "you aren't involved in this meeting" he heard someone mutter. Neji stood, defiant, as he pointed a finger at Kankuro. "what makes you think that you should be allowed into this meeting when you and your brother aren't even citizens of Konoha". Kankuro's face curled into a scowl as he spat back "I don't really care what you say Neji…about me or my brother…but don't you dare say that I shouldn't belong here when I was out chasing those sound ninja…I'm actually surprised that you're still here…being that you look like a girl and all…I guess they only take the cute ones". " you pompous!!--" growled Neji, but he was soon cut off by Anko.
"ENOUGH!" Anko yelled, her voice quivered with rage. Neji sat down, his gaze still locked with Kankuro's. "back to the matter at hand" Gaara said with no emotion at all. "yes…we should stand united at this critical time" Tsunade growled. "we have experienced a raid on our village, and sadly…we have lost many…Hinata, Tenten, Ino, and many others…we are happy to know that Sakura has remained safe, thanks to the efforts of Kankuro". many nodded their head, others bowed in silence. Lee softly patted Kankuro on his shoulder. Lee could tell that when Tsunade had mentioned Tenten's name, Kankuro had flinched. "I would love to send a search party out to find our beloved konochi…but unfortunately…I am…restricting any search parties to be sent!" Many gasped and began to talk instantly, they were shocked at her words. Tsunade closed her eyes, folding her hands in front of her face. Many protested, voicing their opinions on the subject. "Why Tsunade!?!" "We should look for them!" "Granny Tsunade!!!" Naruto yelled, his voice was filled with rage. "Hinata and the others are!!--I know Naruto…" Tsunade quietly interrupted.
"BUT!!!" he yelled. "we're sorry Naruto" Gaara began. "but…neither Konoha or Suna can afford to send out vast amounts of ninja to search…we need them back at the villages to protect the people". Kankuro snorted and stood up, he couldn't take much more of this. "where are you going Kankuro…" Gaara hissed, his sand writhed with fury. "screw this…I'm gonna look for them on my own" he growled as he shifted his way to the door. "How dare you defy the orders of both the Hokage's!!!" shrieked Anko. Kankuro turned, his gaze fixed on Gaara. Gaara's face remained emotionless, as if deprived of life, as he waited for an answer. Kankuro's cat like eyes grew to tiny slits as he spoke. "I'm not a ninja of this village…so Tsunade's order doesn't pertain to me…and Gaara….just to let you know that this would be the first time I defied you…and I don't care what you'll do to me…I'm gonna go out there and save them, because it's the right thing to do" he muttered before heading out, hands shoved in his pockets. Everyone stood where they were, silent, they knew what he said was the truth. "GRR! Screw it!!! I'm gonna look for them too!!!" ranted Naruto as he dashed out as well. "I'm with them…" sighed Shikamaru as he placed his hands into his pockets and casually walked out, both Neji and Lee followed. Tsunade looked to Gaara, who only closed his eyes. "good luck" she muttered before she could feel their presence disappear into the night.
"Hey!! Hey Kankuro!!!" yelled Naruto as he ran up to him, out of breath. "what is it…" he growled. "I'm coming with you!!! Believe it!!" he replied clenching his fists together. "this is gonna be troublesome…but what the hell…count me in too". "with the spirit of youth we shall find Tenten and the others!!!". Kankuro looked to Neji, waiting to see if he would join their odd foursome. He stood silent, a glare shooting from his white eyes. "Lee shouldn't come…" he spat, as his teammate gaped. "but!! WHY!?!?" Lee cried, as Neji turned away. "I think Neji doesn't want you to get hurt anymore Lee…you're pretty banged up as it is" replied Kankuro as he patted Lee on the back. "oh…so I would only be a burden then" Lee sighed. "Don't worry Lee!! You can cheer for us back here!!" Naruto exclaimed as he gave him a thumbs up. "you're right Naruto!! With my youth I'll get better and I'll come and join you later to save the day!!!!!" Lee roared, flames sparkling in his eyes. He suddenly dashed off to the hospital, ready to get better. "hey Neji…you coming?" Shikamaru asked warily, he could feel the tension rise between Kankuro and him. "of course…I'm the one person here who cares for Tenten more than anything in the world" Neji replied, as he cast a look of jealousy to Kankuro. "don't you dare say that you're the only one who cares for her!!" Kankuro hissed as he grabbed Neji by his white cuff and held him aloft in the air.
Neji struggled against his vice like grip, but Kankuro was a lot stronger than him. "don't you dare say that I don't care!! I'm gonna save my sister, Tenten, and the others!! I didn't even see you chase after the sound ninja when they attacked!!" Kankuro seethed, his grip tightened. Neji looked away, he was ashamed that he had been knocked out by another sound ninja when the raid began. He didn't even know what was going on until Sakura had awakened him in the hospital. "just as I thought…" Kankuro angrily spat s he dropped him, and threw his arms down. Neji stumbled from the quick reaction, but regained his composure quickly. "we better get going…or we'll lose their tracks…the rain's coming…I can feel it" muttered Shikamaru. The four of them looked onward, clenching their fists, as they proceeded forward to the where the sound village lay.
Tenten sat in the dark, clutching her legs with her arms as she sat against the cold wall. She sat a little away from the others. Fear gripped her in the silence. She knew that Hinata, Ino, and Temari were in the same room as her, but they weren't awake yet, no one else was. The door on the other side of her opened, and the light filtered in. she closed her eyes, slightly blinded. "hey!! All of you!!! Get up!!! Get up I say!!!" Taisho growled as he some of the girls. Tenten was still blinded from the light, only for a few moments, but that was all that they needed. She was suddenly dragged out, bound with rope, and gagged. She noticed the others start to stir, and then sadly, went through the same treatment that she had gone through. Hinata's eyes were huge as they dragged her out by her dark purple/blue hair. Her eyes danged about the room, always constantly moving for one thing to the next. Ino shook with fear as they grabbed her, and then she began to sob. A loud and short scuffle was heard, then Temari was dragged out. She had a black eye, and blood was on her lips and clothes.
She held her head down, defeated at last. "damn bitch bit me" muttered one man as he dragged her next to tenten. He dropped her and then swiftly delivered a blow to her side, causing her to cough. Others whined with fear, as they witnessed the scene. They suddenly fell silent after the man turned to look at them. "shut up!!" he yelled as he walked past them, strutting his authority. Tenten looked to her lap, fear making her body quiver, the cold floor seeping into her toes, and tears stinging her eyes. 'don't cry…don't cry' she heard a voice whisper in her head. Her eyes flashed open, and she looked about. None of them were close enough to had whispered that. 'don't cry...'. she looked down again, remembering Kankuro's face full of fury as he tried to reach her and the others. "Kankuro" she managed to mumble through the tight binding around her mouth. Nobody listened, nobody heard, every one just wanted to go home. 'don't you dare cry'.
WOW!!! That one was long!! Sorry for not updating in about….a day…I had to attend something important….(unfortunately I had to leave my computer behind!! ) but to make it up to you guys I posted this chapter!!! So…..what will happen to Tenten and the others?!?! Will Kankuro or Neji be the one to win her heart!?!? Will they ever find her!?!?! Until next chapter!! C u later!!!!!!!!