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Kiba walked down Konoha's streets and saw the gates come into view. When he saw bright blonde also in his vision he sighed. Of course Ino had to be there too, right when he was there.

"Ino." He greeted grimly as her distanced himself from her.

"Kiba." She bit out.

Obviously the two weren't on let's say friendly terms. You don't want to know what happened.

It was Ino's birthday, she was turning 16 and she was so excited. Because of course it was her sweet sixteen. Basically she had invited all of Konoha to her party, and a party it was. There was music, food, and more important…cake! Ino's sweet sixteen was sweet alright. A disco ball hung from the ceiling and allowed people to dance in the shadows of the glowing lights.

Ino was also having a ball. After talking to so many people she never thought she knew, she was ready for the huge cake her mom baked for her. It was one of the top cakes with the different layers and it was enough to feed the village. Her mother had worked so hard on the perfect cake for her perfect angel.

"Happy birthday to you…" the annual song began and Ino grinned madly. She looked at all of the faces in front of her, all were singing; even Shikamaru! Apparently he hadn't thought that the party was troublesome. But one person wasn't singing, and it was Kiba. He had a devious smirk on his face and to any smart person it would look like he was up to something. But hey, Ino isn't that smart now is she?

The song ended and everyone clapped as Ino began to blow out the candles. As the last flame went out the cake blew up in her face. It went everywhere. Ino let out an inhumanly shriek and looked at all of the people surrounding her. They were just as surprised as she was, not one was laughing. Than among them all you could hear a very loud laugh. One that was so loud Suna possibly could hear.

Ino's eyes narrowed on Kiba. "Stupid mutt!" she yelled and pointed a frosted finger at him. With that some of the cake flew off.

The furious 16 year old tore the cake off of her face and stomped over to Kiba who was still laughing. "Oh you think that's funny." Ino chuckled evilly as she raised Kiba by his collar, took some cake and stuffed it in his mouth. He gagged on some of it before Ino threw some in his eyes. Now he couldn't see. The blonde took her knee and hit him right in the balls. He howled and fell to the ground as cake flew out of his mouth.

"Bitch what was that for?" Kiba hissed.

"For ruining my birthday!" Ino shouted as she kicked him in the back. Kiba jumped up and tackled the angered blonde they began throwing numerous punches and kicks at each other. Finally Ino won the fight and Kiba was bleeding from his mouth. He also was unconscious. I guess you can say that's why Kiba hated her; for humiliating him in front of everyone. Seeing as he was beaten up by a girl. And she hated him for ruining her sweet 16. Oh the irony of it all.

Ino turned her head away from Kiba and scowled. The irritated expression disappeared as Tenten and Lee was seen coming down the road.

Neji sped through the forest. His Byakugan was activated and he was looking this way and that, trying to pick up any trace of Akatsuki. The Hyuuga couldn't help but to constantly beat himself up over the whole ordeal. He was right there, he should've sensed them coming. But no, he let them take her. It was basically saying "Take her and I won't do anything." It made Neji feel so weak and powerless. What kind of ninja are you if you can't protect the ones that are dear to you?

Sure Neji wouldn't admit his feelings to anyone, but he couldn't deny his own thoughts. Sakura was the most beautiful, powerful, and interesting kunoichi he has ever met. It's kind of hard to say this because Tenten is close up in that running line. Both aren't afraid for a battle, they are both well capable kunoichi. That's what interested the Byakugan holder.

A fierce glint appeared in Neji's eyes and his lips formed a hard line. No matter what Sakura, I will find you. That was the thought running through his mind as he sped through the forest.

Shikamaru yawned as he stepped onto another branch. He held his hand out; signaling for everyone to stop. Then he jumped to the ground and motioned his hands for everyone to gather around him.

"So this is the plan." The genius started and all eyes were on him. "We go into town, and split up. Shino; I think you should go around and plant bugs into walls of private parts of the village. Such as any place you might think holds an important person who would talk about the Akatsuki. Chouji I want you to run the border of the town. Check for anything that seems suspicious also check out the villagers. Start a conversation with some every now and than. Pry information in a casual way some no one suspects anything. Lastly Hinata, I want you to go into bars…and use your feminine gifts." Shikamaru mumbled the last part.

Hinata blushed and looked down at her well developed body before nodding vigorously. "What about you Shikamaru-san?" Hinata whispered feebly, still slightly embarrassed on her assignment.

"I will be in the shadows. 'Cause I'm a shadow kind of guy." Then he smirked and received a grin from Chouji, a smile from Hinata and Shino's lip twitched.

Naruto huffed angrily in the campsite they were in. The fire crackled around him and his team but no one spoke a word. The Kyuubi holder had his arms folded over his chest and a pout adorned on his face.

Sai was drawing while leaning against a tree. Kakashi was looking down at the dirt seeming to be thinking really hard.

"How can you draw at a time like this?" Naruto finally spoke to Sai. His eyes narrowed at the artist who ignored him. "Don't you miss Sakura?" Naruto hissed. "Is she nothing to you?" only scribbling could be heard. "Heartless bastard." That's when Sai's pencil point broke and he looked up at Naruto.

A frown replaced his usual fake smile and he glared at Naruto, than at his broken pencil point, and back at Naruto. After the glaring ended he took out a kunai and sharpened the point. So it was sharp; which also made it easier to draw. Naruto huffed again before turning to Kakashi.

His book was surprisingly closed inside his pouch, tucked away from his eyes. One of his hands held onto a piece of tattered paper. "Kakashi-sensei…what's that paper say?" Naruto asked as he tried to sit up further to get a good look. The wordless man only snatched it away from his eyesight and tenderly tucked it into his pouch, right next to his prized novel.

"Nothing that you need to worry about, Naruto." Kakashi said while his visible eye crinkled up half-heartedly.

"Okay Kakashi-sensei." Naruto frowned as he leaned against a tree's trunk.

His eyes looked up into the night sky. Where he stars twinkled with such brilliance that it was amazing. How could something that looked so small be so beautiful? How could it just be there? Naruto envied the stars. They were free, and they had no worries. To him a shooting star is one that has found a new way to live, a better way. The stars had no worries, until one day they do. They have to make a choice, stay a boring star forever and only please human eyes that land on you. Stay normal and ordinary forever, or spread your wings and fly. Shoot through the sky and make everyone's eyes on you. How could they look away when you are so beautiful?

That's right…you can't.

Being ordinary only shows how normal you are. Nothing special, nothing worth glancing twice at. But if your truly different, your special. Yeah you can't see it twice, but the one time is enough to see how amazing it was. It makes you want to see it again; even though you can't.

A thought crossed Naruto's mind. What if…where ever Sakura was…what if she was looking at the night sky with him? Looking at the moon's reflections across the sky and mesmerizing in the beauty of it all. To him that was a happy thought. That way he and Sakura were connected in a way.

Sakura growled as she kicked the wall with all her might. Only a small dent appeared. That Kisame man did his job when he drained Sakura. She was frustrated. Frustrated that she was here, even more frustrated as to why.

"Your Kyuubi bait."

That's what Sasuke had told her and his voice rang in her mind. The idea infuriated her. No way in hell was she anyone's bait. And no way in hell would they lay a slimy finger on one of her precious peoples. If anything they were the bait; Konoha will kick ass.

At this Sakura smirked before growling in frustration and aiming a punch for the wall. The force of the punch caused the house to shake but the wall did not collapse.

The pinkette sighed as gave up on her feeble attempts of escape. Even if she got out of the room they had put her in, she wouldn't actually be able to pass them. It was painful to admit, but she couldn't possibly beat the whole Akatsuki. It's just not physically possible. On top of that she didn't even know where she was. Wondering around in the words was not a good idea, especially since the Akatsuki would be trailing her.

She walked over to a window and looked out of it. She could clearly see a chakra sensor on the sill and rolled her eyes. They couldn't possibly think that she would try something that stupid did they?

Whatever. She thought. Her eyes roamed out into the opened land. It was pretty pleasant. Trees outlined the edge of the clearing and it was very natural looking. Especially with the night sky shining down upon the area. The stars twinkled in the sky with such confidence it was astounding.

Sometimes Sakura wished she had such confidence. Sure it seemed like she was a brazen person always wanting to fight with whoever started something. But in truth she was timid; diffident. She hid this with the wanting to battle, it was her escape; her way out. It gave the elusion that she was bold.

Sakura's eyes glanced at the moon. It seemed to be mocking her. Telling her that she was so weak and useless, can't protect herself from dangerous people.

Telling her that her own comrade kidnapped her. Her own comrade was holding her hostage for Naruto, her best friend. The idea sickened her. Sasuke was a traitor and always will be. The moon was also telling her something that she thought as pleasant and unpleasant news. Somehow someway she knew that Naruto was looking at the sky the same moment she was. That's when she saw a shooting star and a faint smile grazed her lips. That shooting star was Naruto, coming to get her.

Okay. So I am extremely disappointed in this chapter! It's so short and I don't really like writing about Sakura in her captors hands…ARGH

Also I am having major complications. Do any of you know what to do in the situation that the guy you like just wants to be your friend but you think your in love with them? And than a friend you've known for a while comes out and asks you out saying he really likes you…but you don't want to say no to him. Because it would be the same as the guy that you liked did to you saying just to be friends and all. I don't want to go out with the one who asked me out because it would be fake. And in my evil mind it would be making the other dude jealous…so what the fuck do I do? I don't want him to be hurt because he's been struggling with asking me out for a while…and I've known he likes me. But when he said it to my face it was like a slap in the face. I also don't want the other guy to think I'm over him…or would that be the better approach?!!?!?!?!? ARGH!

Ah, whatever. So please review…and ummm be on the lookout for new stories. (*Hint*Hint*)