Disclaimer: Y'all know the drill, I do not own Naruto. If I did, I would give a whole new meaning to the term 'Graphic Novel'

These are just a few things you may need to know while reading my story.

Anything in bold is what I am saying, and is not part of the story.

Italics mean the thoughts and feelings of a character, mostly Otsu.

They also show sarcastis or ironic words.

The Capture

Otsu awakes the next morning in total confusion. unlike most people, when she wakes, there is no transition from to sleep to consciousness, she just opens her eyes and she is awake. Chaotic thoughts bounce through Otsu's head as she stares at the unfamiliar ceiling. Glancing to the floor, she notices her discarded clothing, and the vivid memories from the previous night fly back.

Muttering to herself, Otsu hops out of bed, gets dressed, and makes her way silently to the main part of the inn. Shino Looks up as she walks in, causing a bright red flush to creep up her cheeks.

"Good morning Otsu."

"Oh, um morning Shino." Otsu hesitates; after the night before, she doesn't know what to think of Shino. Looking at him now, she cannot tell he had been intimate with anyone, let alone her. That is what confuses her the most, before last night, she had never really given Shino any thought, now she can't stop thinking about him.

"Our client hasn't awakened yet. Still, gather the packs and be ready to move at a moments notice."

Suddenly everything clicks, and Otsu understands Shino's manners. 'No matter what happens, true shinobi must never, ever, show their emotions. The mission is the only priority, carry that in your heart, and never, never shed a tear.' Shino only acts the way he does because his missions call for it. Pleased with her discovery, Otsu sets out to gather the packs.*

Thirty minutes later, Musashi comes forth from his room, wearing the same clothes as before, and smelling like a bottle of sake. "Lets hit the road. We should hit the coast by sundown." The bawdy edge in his voice goes to show he has yet to sleep of sake.

Shino nods and places everyone in formation; Shino in the lead, Musashi following and Otsu guarding the rear. As she walks, she cannot help but admire Shino's perfect profile in the rising sun;how his forehead meets at a precise point with his nose, and how his hair has a sense of order, being pushed behind his headband like that.

Time flys by as the group travels through the forest in a dreamlike state. Suddenly Otsu looks up and realizes it is noon. Glancing at the map, she gasps; the journey is half over, and they are standing in the hidden mountain forest.

Shino, too, seems surprised by the groups location. Taking control, he calls for a makeshift camp to be made as he studies the map.

"Well, I hope lunch is done when I return." Musashi calls as he shambles into the bushes. " I better get a big bowl of stew when I return."

"Where are you going?" Shino asks the receeding back suspiciously.

"To take a leak, just make sure lunch is done when I return, or the fur will fly."

They shake their heads at his empty threat, and begin preparing stew.

An hour passes, and Musashi has yet to return. Shino glances around the camp with a deepening furrow in his brow. Finally he says that he is going to look for the client; telling Otsu to stay in case of the clients return.

She doubts that will happen, but she keeps on guard. A few minutes later, she hears the bushes rustle, and she readys a kunia; preparing for the worst. From out of the foliage stumbles Musashi. Otsu sighs in relief, lowering her kunia. Just as she starts talking, Musashi interupts.

"Hey, you, get me some lunch."

Otsu turns, rolling her eyes, and begins dipping stew for the client. Turning around, she sees a fist coming for her face. To late to dodge. The force of the punch sends her flying into a tree.

Staggering to her feet, Otsu pulls out two kunia and hurl them towards her attacker. Musashi dodges with adroit skill. Then rearing back, he punches the ground, setting off a massive earthquake. Otsu loses her balance. but as she fall back, she lets loose two more kunia.

Once again Musashi dodges, and suddenly Otsu is surrounded by hundreds of him. The clones all converge on her to begin a ruthless barrage. For every one she destroys two more take its place. It's not long before the fight begins to take it toll. Otsu reaches back for another knife, and to her dismay she is out. Looking across the clearing, she only sees two people left. She charges them. Last thing she remembers is the ground exploding in front of her, and every thing going black.

Later

Otsu awakes in a dimly lit room with her hands tied behind her back, and a metal collar around her neck,connected to a metal ring in the wall. Struggling against the bonds, she suddenly screams in anguish as she sees Shino tied the same to the opposite wall. His pale face is a mottled black and blue under his cracked glasses. All around him oozes a large crimson puddle of blood, draining from a large gash running down his side.

"Shino!" She calls out despairingly, "Oh Shino, don't die! I need you!"

The dungeon door creaks, and a familiar voice sounds. "Don't waste your breath, he can't hear you." Musashi thumps down the stairs and walks towards you. "My, my, my; you haven't changed much in nine years have you?"

Otsu gasps. Standing in front of her is none other than the sickeningly familiar face of Takuan. "Takuan! You filthy piece of shit! I'm going to kill you ass!" Otsu stuggles forcefully against her bonds. growling at Takuan.

"Not so fast, I have a proposition. You see, the people of Otsukagakure refuse to be led by someone not of Miyamoto decent."

She stops struggling. What is this freak getting at?

"Miss Miyamoto," He says in a business-like manner.

"What is it then, spit it out!"

"In return for you and your comrades life, I want you to. . ." He looks her up and down speculatively, "Bear are me a child."

Otsu starts to protest, but Takuan interrupts. "Now, don't be so hast in you decision. If you accept my offer, I will let your friend free, and will come for you at sundown. But if you say no, he will die and I will force you. You have an hour to choose," he pauses, "Choose well."

Takuan turns around, and walks out, leaving Otsu alone with her thoughts. Either way, I lose. If I refuse, Shino dies and I give him a child. If I say yes,
Shino lives, and I still give him a child.

A Single tear slides down her cheek as she wars within herself. All she wants to do is save Shino, but the thought of just giving herself to Takuan is repulsing. On the other hand, if she refuses, she loses Shino and gets raoed by the creep.

Otsu begins to cry; large tears drip onto her face as she tries helplessly to choose between both horrible fates.

"O-Otsu," A faint voice whispers, "You c-can't give yourself to him. L-let me die; don't give him what h-he wants."

She looks up with tear blurred eyes, and sees Shino gazing back at her. "Shino, I can't, I won't let you die!"

Shino looks at her, eyes full of pleading. "Otsu don't. He murdered your family, and almost killed you! I almost lost you once, I don't wan't to lose you again."

Otsu's breath catches in her throat. "Y-Your the boy who saved me so long ago? They told me he died."

"I made it th-that way, I loved you, and I didn't want you to feel obligated to love me. I had them tell you your savior died."

Otsu goes to say something when Takuan walks down the stairs. "You've had an hour, now tell me, what is your decision?" He crosses his arm and looks at her.

Pulling herself erect, Otsu catches his stony gaze and says. . .

A.N. *Runs From people with pitchforks* I'm sorry, I hope you still liked the story, I'll be posting soon! *Pitchforks lower* Okay, whew, this was the fourth chapter of ASilent Avenger. The next chapter will be my last. . . I will be so sad, but I will NOT post untill I get at leats ten reviews, not counting the two I already have, I don't care if one person reviews ten times, but there WILL be ten before the next post. Bu-bye!!