Greeting my wonderful readers, it is friday once more and I come with a new chapter. Now I also bring some bad news, next week I will not be able to post a new chapter like I always do because I will be going away to visit family. I will be gone for two weeks to a place with no internet( I know the horrors D:). Since I will be on a hiatus for a while I decided to wait to write the really exciting part of the story until I come back. I will come back with plenty of chapters and hopefully more stories. For now I want to wish you all a happy winter holiday and I look forward to the new year.

Rating: T

Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Naruto or anything related to Naruto. If so Sasuke would have never ran off with the snake pedo and Itachi would still be alive. If you are curious to what the weapons I mention look like you can go to my profile and click on the links, they should all hopefully be working.

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Chapter 5: Blood Dawn

As the sun went down over the land of Konoha, people everywhere stop and stared at the sky. For the first time in a few years the sky was completely bathed in crimson. The sun was big angry blotch of scorching orange as clouds of red covered the approaching night sky. A frenzy took over the town people and people began to scurry into the protection of their homes and some even board their homes. Others who were to captivated by the ominous warning, began to stare in silent horror as they all thought of one thing. The hour of the blood dawn had been thrust upon them and could only mean one thing. Blood would flow like the rivers in the heart of the city.

" I think we should call it a day" said Sasuke rubbing his temples

"yes, we don't want to stress you out" said Kurama standing from his position

"Hn…" grunted sasuke looking at the sky

' …why does this sky look so familiar'

"Help me, somebody help me"

Tearing his gaze form the bleeding sky Sasuke came face to face with a burning cottage surrounded by trees. Thick clouds of gray smoke covered the surrounding area making it hard to see the actual cottage. Angry flames devoured everything in its path making them burn brighter and hotter. The trees surrounding the cottage were lit and slowly breaking down under the flame's orange glow. Their eerie shadows extending like silent screams.

'Where am I'

"Suke! Suke!"

Snapping out of his trance at the sound of his name being screamed repeatedly, Sasuke dashed into the burning trees. He ran and dodged the falling tree parts that could no longer withstand the flames.

' what am I doing, run away you idiot'

"Naru I'm coming" he said as he reached the entrance of the cottage

' …This can't be… my past, can it?'

The entrance of the cottage door was boarded up with planks of wood that were slowly being engulfed by the fire. The smoke was more concentrated here making it difficult to see and breathe. Steadying him self, Sasuke kicked the door in hope of breaking it down. After a few kicks the door gave out and smoke spilled out in one big black cloud. Coughing at the cloud of smoke that swallowed him, Sasuke rushed into the burning cottage to get out of it. Once inside the cottage he could see that it was divided into two sections. The front section was what currently sustained most of the flames as the second part was slowly being lit.

"Naru" he screamed looking around

"Suke! Help me suke, please," came the desperate sobs from the back portion.

Running to the first door that was closed in the back portion he quickly kicked the door down until it busted open sending woodchips and sparks in the air. Once in the room he could see Naruko pressed against the furthest corner of the room.

'So she is Naruko'

"Thank god your all right," he said sighing in relief

"Suke your hurt" She exclaimed throwing her arms around him

"Shhh it's fine Naru, I'm ok" he said embracing her

He looked her over trying to see if she was truly fine. After deciding she was fine he looked up and froze. In the split second it took for the burning roof panel to fall he quickly pushed Naruko out of its way falling victim to it instead. He laid there motionless and barely conscious, he felt the pain radiating from his arm but couldn't care less.

' Why am I not worried'

"SUKE!

Hearing Naruko scream caused him so exhale in relief. He smiled as he slowly began to lose conscious. He could distantly hear the shouts of voices and Naruko's screaming for him. It all began to blur and he could barely recognize the feeling of the panel being lifted and the arms that pulled him out of it.

" Sasuke, Lord Sasuke" came the distorted voice of someone

Jerking back to reality Sasuke found himself on the floor on his hands and knees, gasping for breath.

' so that's what happened'

"Are you ok Lord sasuke, …did you remember something" asked the hovering Kurama

Getting up from his position on the floor and dusting the dirt from his pants sasuke faced Kurama "Hn, I saw our…accident".

For a moment Kurama face was emotionless before bowing his face, "please don't blame her, she torments herself over it everyday".

"How foolish of her then, I would never blame someone for something I did on my accord" he said

Looking up from the floor to face Sasuke Kurama gave him a smile full of gratitude and chose to ignore the comment made of his mistress.

" It's dark now we should go report to my family, I'm sure they're anxious to find out our progress" said Sasuke turning around and walking back the way they came from.

"Of course my lord"

Within the library of the palace were both the emperor and his wife along with that of the king and queen. They sat discussing their plans and information about the kidnapping of princess Naruko.

"Has Sasuke told you anything yet?" asked a tiered Kushina

"No he hasn't come back from his trip with Kurama" said Fugaku

"I'm sure that with sometime he will come through for us" said Minato clutching his wife's hand.

"You must be strong Kushina, we will find Naruko" said Mikoto

"I wish that coward would show his face so I could beat it in for him" growled Kushina

Before anyone could speak the door to the library opened revealing Sasuke and Kurama striding into the room.

Standing quickly from her seat Kushina faced both men, "Did you remember something."

Sasuke remained emotionless as he stared into the queen's hopeful gaze.

"… I remembered my accident" he said

"That means you remembered Naruko" said Minato looking at Sasuke

" I wouldn't say that" he said

"Why not sweetie" asked Mikoto

Sighing Sasuke walked to a chair near him and sank into it causing the rest of the occupants to take their own seats except Kurama who was standing near the large window on the south wall.

"what I mean is that she still feels like a stranger" he said

"But you remembered her right?" asked Fugaku

"Yes" he answered

"Well that's a start, we now have hope that this might work" said Minato

"Thank you for your work Sasuke, I'm sorry we're forcing this on you it must be painful to try and remember these things" said Kushina with a guilty look.

Before Sasuke got a chance to answer Kurama stepped away from the window catching the others attention.

"What's the matter Kurama?" asked Minato

"something's wrong" he said

"Wrong?" asked Fugaku

"Something bad is about to happen" he said

Not a moment after those words escaped Kurama's mouth something barreled into the castle's wall where the library was situated, causing it to shake. Everyone tried to steady them selves before Kurama ran to the window and peaked out of its drapes.

"What the hell was that" asked Sasuke as he steadied himself

More and more impacts could be heard echoing throughout the walls of the castle along with battle cries. Just as Kurama pulled away from the window the library's doors burst open and a knight came running in.

"Emperor, Empress were under attack! I was send by lord Itachi to ask you and the King and Queen to evacuate" he said

"Attack by who?" asked Mikoto

"Some man by the name of Nagato" he said

That mention of that name spoke out loud caused the most of the rooms occupants face's to grow dark. Kurama pulled out his sword from its sheath and it came to life as it seemed to blaze under the lights in the room.

" Minato-sama you and Kushina-sama evacuate, I will take care of this lowlife" growled Kurama

Everyone watched as Kurama exited the library eyes blazing with his equally crimson hair and sword. The smile he bore which showed his slightly elongated canines, was that of someone out for blood.

" I can't sit around and do nothing while everyone fights, come on Minato" said Kushina pulling two long wicked looking daggers from two hidden sheaths under her dress skirts.

" Right behind you" he said pulling out his sword

"Are you coming, Fugaku? Mikoto?" asked Kushina

Fugaku and Mikoto looked at each other before smiling and nodding. Quickly walking to a bookshelf near his desk, Fugaku pulled a book revealing a secret opening in the wall. The space held all kinds of weapons mostly swords. Grabbing his favorite sword before picking up two more he closed the compartment and handed Mikoto a sword before stopping in front of Sasuke and handing him a sword. Without hesitation Sasuke took his weapon and smirked. Soon they all walked out clutching their weapons and wearing a smirk on their faces as the immersed themselves into the war scene, leaving a path of blood and destruction as they went.

Thank you guy so much for reading, please drop me a review and while you're at it I was thinking of posting a D Gray Man oneshot I created as a gift for you guys. If you are interested please let me know. The pairing is yullen and it's not very happy to be posting as a christmas present -_-. I will try to make a naruto fic to post before I leave but i'm not making any promises.