Dear readers I can't explain how blown away I am to have received your reviews. I was so happy to read what you had to say about my story and even more pleased to know that you liked it. I would like to thank personally

Layellee

Peyton Namikaze

Gaaralover2247

along with Shadow Phoenix 16 for reviewing and following my story and helping motivate me and give me the confidence to continue this story.

Rating: T ( to be safe xD)

Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Naruto or anything related to Naruto. If so Sasuke would have never ran off with the snake peso and Itachi would still be alive. The only thing I do own or at least hope I own is Heliox(pronounced helio).

'text' means thinking (proabably forgot to mention that)

Oh one more thing, Sasuke is 18 and Naruko is 17 currently but in this chapter she remembers things from when she was 15.

Now ONWARD TO THE STORY

Chapter 2: The Accident

Morning came with a crisp autumn breeze that ruffled everything it came into contact with giving it a pleasant chill. The weather seemed to not bother many people as they scurried here and there. Most doing errands around the Castle while chatting with the princess as she roamed the hallways.

"Good morning princess, you look lovely today," said a older maid bowing in respect

"Good morning Aria and thank you" she said smiling

"Are you off to the gardens again?" she asked

"No not today I'm off to the stables to see Heliox" she said

" You can't go out like that, master Kurama would surely throw a fit," she said shaking her head. Setting the basket she was holding down she picked up a long black velvet cloak with gold clasps and handed it to Naruko.

"Thank you Aria, I'll see you later" she said clasping the cloak on before walking away

As I walked into the stable area I couldn't help but feel at ease. The welcoming neigh of the horses as I passed them brought a smile to my face. I looked around to find the stables empty and made my way to the second to last stable. Inside was one of the things I held most dear to me sleeping.

"Heliox" I whispered softly

As quick as lightning the russet horse stood to attention before trotting to the entrance of the stable.

"Hey there, ready for your walk?" I spoke as I ran my hand through his russet orange tinted mane.

With a happy neigh as a response I took his reigns from the door and opened it. Once the reigns were attached I led him out of the stables and into the gardens. I sat down under a tree and pulled my cloak closer to me as I watched Heliox roam the gardens with heavy eyes. Slowly they felt heavier and heavier until they could no longer stay open.

Red.

Fire.

Blood

"Help me somebody help me" I cried

I looked around the room scared and confused. Everything was on fire and there was no way out. There were no windows and the only door was the source of the flames. I cowered in the corner farthest from the flames.

"Suke! Suke!" I screamed

I watched in fear as the flames kissed the walls and furniture leaving a scorching path in its wake. A sense of dread steadily built up in my heart. It along with the smoke made is hard to breathe.

"Naru!"

I snapped my head towards the door hearing the familiar voice.

"Suke! Help me suke, please," I sobbed in desperation

Suddenly the door burst open sending sparks and chips of wood towards me. I covered my face from it before I felt arms slowly wrap around me.

"Thank god your all right," said sasuke

I looked up at him and saw him bathed in crimson. His appearance looking like that of the angel of death more than the friend I knew. Focusing on the streak of crimson that seemed to be continuously fresh, I noticed he was hurt.

"Suke your hurt" I exclaimed throwing my arms around him

"Shhh it's fine naru, I'm ok" he said

I looked at his smoldering dark eyes before seeing a look of alarm flash on them. It all happened to fast for me to comprehend but the next thing I knew was that I was on the floor with sasuke laying in front of me under some roof paneling. He lay there motionless, arm-twisted in a sick angle. The flames chose that moment to work their way towards Sasuke's body. I could feel my chest restrict with a scream and my eyes filling with tears.

"SUKE!" I screamed

I jolted up and breathed hard as I tried to calm my racing heart.

'Not that dream again'

After calming down the first thing I noticed was that I was oddly uncomfortable. It took me a few minutes to realize that I was also warmer than I originally was. I looked around slowly and saw black. Panicking I reached for my face only to realize that my arms were fastened with rope. I struggled as much as I could before stilling at the sound of foot falls approaching. Soon a door could be heard opening briefly before shutting.

"I know your awake Naruko," said a voice

I froze for a second as soon as I registered that voice.

"Nagato" I bit out

"I'm glad you remember me," he said

"What do you want with me?" I asked as calmly as I could

Silence and footsteps are what greeted me before my blindfold was snatched of my face, allowing me a view of the dim room.

"What I want is simple," he said

"I want you to be my bride and future empress."

I looked up at him from my position and glared at him.

" Why me and not any other noble out there" I hissed

"Because you my darling" he purred

" Are not only beautiful, but also have a relationship with the Uchihas which we all know would do anything to keep you alive" he finished as his hands ghosted underneath my chin.

I pulled back from his touch as I felt my skin crawl with disgust.

" You're sick, I would never be your wife" I spit out

"That's too bad because you have no say in this and neither will your parents or the Uchihas after my men are trough with them" he said smirking

The dim light of the room made Nagato's features even more twisted. His purple eyes shone with wicked glee as he looked down on me before heading towards the door.

" Don't you dare lay a hand on them you coward" I yelled straining against my binds.

Nagato continued to walk out of the room ignoring my presence as he reached for the door.

" I swear I'll kill you myself if you lay a hand on them" I yelled while struggling

" You can threaten me all you want but that's not going to get you anywhere" he cackled.

Soon the door was shut leaving me alone in my dim prison cell.

' Someone help me please'

I hope you enjoyed this chapter, I tried making it a bit longer than the first but it seems i'm not doing such a good job there xD. Review and tell me what you think about it, your responses always motivate me and make my day.