Runaway

I DO NOT OWN NARUTO! NOR DO I OWN SHIKA!

Chapter 3 – Drastic Changes Review

"Thank-you…" I bowed stiffly, thinking about what I had just done. Sure…people would have a hell of a time recognizing me, but I was a bit ashamed in abandoning my personality like that. "I think I'll get some more sleep after I eat. After that, I'm back on the run," I informed her. "I really must thank you, though. You kept me safe here, not to mention gave me food and a warm shelter…"

She smiled brightly, yet sadly. "It's just what I thought was right, Shikamaru…I really hope to meet you again sometime…"

I smiled in the same sad way. "I'm not gone yet…" I stayed true to my word and got some sleep after I finished eating.

Chapter 4 – Back On The Run

Kaharu looked down at my slightly smaller form. "Well…Shikamaru…looks like this is good-bye. I'll really miss you." She gave me a tight hug which I awkwardly returned. "I can't believe it has only been two days!"

I smiled when we separated our quick hug. "Thanks…for everything, Kaharu…" I replied smoothly. "I'll miss you, too…"

"Here…some food for you to survive on…" Kaharu held out a backpack. " I also put some medical supplies. Lord knows you'll need them!" Her cheery face turned serious and grim. "Stay out of populated areas. The villagers might turn you in…" she warned me gently.

I never really thought about it like that. "Thank you and I'll be carefull. Later, Kaharu!" I started on my way. I would miss Kahahru…a lot. She became a real good friend in the short period of time.

After I was out of sight, I decided to check what she packed me. There was a quite a big amount of foodthat would last a month tops. There was a ton of bandages, also. The thing that was the most beautiful gray/black jacket I have ever seen. Slipping it on, I couldn't help but mutter, "she's mothering me…" I quickly put on Kunai wrist holsters so that they were hidden under the soft material of the jacket. "Ok, Konoha…I'm ready for anything you can throw at me!"

I walked for two days before I found myself in touble. It wasn't just normal ninja's this time. Right now I found myself staring at a tracker-nin.

Tracker-nins are known for their spped, strength and endurance. They wore dark clothing and a white/red mask. The pattern on the maskdepends on the village they come from. This one was a leaf-nin, of course.

"Who are you?" The clam voice penetrated my panicked thoughts.

Yes! He didn't recognize me! "I'm Jounochi Mamato, sir. I am a wandering traveler from the south." The words slid from my mouth in a calm, peaceful manner.

The ninja thought for a minute. "Take off that jacket then, wanderer…" he ordered.

Oh no! He saw through my disgize! Quickly I used my 'shadow jutsu' to immobolize him. Taking out one of my kunai, I muttered softly, "I'm sorry…I just can't go back…" I then took my jutsu off just as I thrust the kunai into his head. I quickly jumped back to avoid the splatter of blood. "You were in the wrong place at the wromg time…" I knew I couldn't burry him, so instead I spoke a quick word of pray. I turned my back on the empty body and kept walking on.

I took shelter in the trees for the night. Sleeping lightly with silent jutsu traps around my camp, I waited for daydreak to arrive. It came unusually fast.

After I took down camp, ate a small portion of the food Kaharu gave me, and cleaned myself up, I headed toward the 'Wind Country'. There I would go to the Hidden Sand Village. Maybe I'd find help there. Hopefully. At least I hoped for a comfy place to rest…

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