A/N: HELLO EVERYONE! it feels so good 2 b back! hope u guys like this chappie. i tried 2 make it really serious, and kinda dramatic, so i hope ya like it!
"And where do you think you're going?" a snide voice hissed behind me.
I turned around sharply to find that the two Akatsuki ninja who had captured Neji had caught up to me. I put him down gently, and turned to face the two ninja. Crap, this isn't good, I thought to myself. I reached into my weapon pack, and tried to figure out how to get away safely, without the Akatsuki ninja harming Neji. If I used my scrolls, and attacked them, there was a good chance that Neji would get hurt as well, and he couldn't be bleeding any more than he already was; I had to get him back to Konoha, and fast, but the looks of the ninja made it clear that the only way we were getting out of here is if they were beaten, or we were dead. One stepped forward, firelight alighting his eyes with malice, and pulled out a sword. He turned to the other, and said:
"Go back to Lord Orochimaru. I can handle her on my own," the other ninja nodded once, and fled. His eyes turned back to me, and looked me over, and smiled at me through his mask.
"Why do you care so much for someone so emotionless?" he asked me. My eyes narrowed. I didn't have time for this.
"Why do you care? It's not like you'd let us both go if I told you the answer," I said impatiently. The ninja stepped forward, his sword, glinting in the firelight.
"Tell me," he said, malice in his voice "he is of the Hyugga clan. He is emotionless. He could never care for you. Why do you care for him? I need to know."
"Why do I care about Neji?" I spat back at him. "He's my team mate, my sparring partner, and most of all, my friend. He may appear emotionless, but I can tell that deep down, he cares about his team mates, and would never let them down. I careabout him because… I love him." The words were out of my mouth before I had a chance to call them back. I felt myself blush about four shades of red. I looked over to Neji, hoping that he didn't hear it. Thankfully, his eyes were still closed, so I assumed that he was still unconscious. The ninja's eyes sparkled with emotion.
"Love is not going to help you out of this predicament," he said, taking another step forward. I drew a kunai, but did not advance.
"Please," I began, trying to sound reasonable, "just let me take Neji back to Konoha, then you can do whatever you wish with me." The ninja seemed a little wary, but then said:
"Very well, but I will follow you to Konoha. And, if you tell anyone, I cannot promise you that those kids you took care of will be very safe anymore." I looked down so he would not see tears forming in my eyes.
"You have my word," I said, though kept the quiver out of my voice. I picked Neji up, and took him back to Konoha, and told Tsunade everything that had happened except the part about the Akatsuki ninja. The only other thing I did was go back home and write a note, knowing that Neji would find it. I went back outside, moonlight shimmering on the ground, and found the ninja where he said he would be.
"Let's go," was all he said.
A/N: sorry if this chappie was a bit short. my writer's block hasn't totally evaporated yet. (sighs) oh well. i'll b working more on this story, so b on the lookout 4 more chappies soon! btw- i'm open 2 suggestions and stuff like that, like, what u would want 2c happen here. i kinda have a vague idea of what i wanna write, but i'd like 2 hear your opinions 2. :) Ja ne!