The Uchiha Clan Survivors

Little Wolf Blossom - Is this soon enough for you? I'm glad that Satsuki is appealing to my reviewers. I was kinda worried about that, but then again I wasn't. I try to make my Ocs...recognizable? Heh, if I look at my stories, all my stories have characters that act the same...or...basically...I need to work on that...;;;;;

Magerm - Ah, interesting. Those are my sister's initials! -smile- Blabber is the main source of conversation and starts most friendships by letting others know what you're interested in! Don't apologize! I'm glad you like my story! -smile-

Blabber Note : Has anyone ever heard The Distance by Evan and Jaron? It's a really nice song, so look it up! -big smile- I downloaded it on my sister's iMesh 5! I've been listening to it almost non stop as I read depressing stories...Nighttime is good for such things in my opinion! -quirky smile- Enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 8 - An Assassination Syndicate, Naruto's Senses, and Unseen Trouble

Sasuke walked up to the bridge where they were supposed to meet Kakashi. Sakura and Naruto were already there, Naruto looked tired so he had just gotten there. Sakura yawned, but as soon as Sasuke was within arms reach she seemed to be filled with all the energy that everyone else lacked in the morning put together.

"Hey Sasuke! What the heck is going on, huh? Who's that girl?" she got right in his face. Sasuke backed up a step and went around her to lean against the fence.

"She's nobody. Just leave her alone." is all he said. Naruto looked from Sakura to Sasuke to Sakura to Sasuke to...you get the idea. Then he sparked as he realized who it was they were talking about.

"Oh! You mean that girl that looks like you but isn't you and that slapped me for asking why she wore clothing that made it so you couldn't tell she had breasts?" SLAP! "Hey! Why'd you slap me?" he asked Sakura.

"How could you ask a girl that?" she yelled. "That is so...argh! I can't stand you!" she crossed her arms and put her back to Naruto.

"Ohhhh...man. Now Sakura's mad at me too." he sat down on the ground and pouted.

'How are they so energetic in the morning? It's annoying...' Sasuke thought as a burst of wind caught them and Kakashi arrived...at 7:30.

"Morning kids! See? I didn't get lost today." he smiled...well, it seemed he was smiling but you can't really tell he even has a mouth when he wears that mask thing now can you?

"Hello Sensei." Sakura and Naruto answered.

"Today, I have an assignment, instead of just training." he said, lightly losing his morning hyper ness.

"Cool! Let's get to it!" Naruto yelled with enthusiasm. Sasuke plugged his ears.

"What exactly are we doing?" he asked. Kakashi smiled.

"We have to go survey the area." he said, not losing any enthusiasm. Naruto drooped.

"What? That's not training at all!" he whined. Sakura was with him on that but wouldn't have told anyone if her life depended on it.

"Well. It will be if we meet anyone."

"I'm lost." Naruto said.

"There are reports that a ninja assassination syndicate is in the area. We are supposed to go and see if they have any truth to them." He seemed happy, but was nervous about what would happen if they met an assassin on the road.

"Oh! Great! Let's go!" Naruto had his enthusiasm back. Soon they headed off.

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Satsuki was training in the woods like she did with Sasuke, just...by herself. Nothing unexpected was happening. She had climbed most of a tree, making marks like the boys did, and at the next jump she was sure she'd make the top. Satsuki concentrated, ran, jumped onto the tree, and ran up it. She mis-stepped near the very top and grabbed the top of the tree so she wouldn't fall.

Falling from this height was a very dangerous and possibly lethal thing. She looked around. This was a great view. Off in the distance she saw the village, and further yet, very far away she saw what looked like another, smaller village. She watched as a bird took flight, flew above her, and landed somewhere to her right.

To her left she heard voices. At first she didn't pay attention. It was just some guy warning the people with him that it was dangerous out here. Then the voice of the pervert ninja caught in her ears, followed by the girl with pink hair's voice, telling him was an idiot.

"Naruto! Squirrels don't attack people, and bears eat fish!" she rolled her eyes.

"I-I knew that!" he shot back.

"No you didn't." she sighed.

Satsuki marked the top of the tree and then jumped from branch to branch until she reached one of the lower branches. She looked out at the path. It was very uneven and poorly cut through the forest, but it was a path. On the road was a man with his headband covering his eye and grayish hair, the yellow haired pervert ninja that she now knew as Naruto, the pink haired girl that liked Sasuke, and...Sasuke! That girl must be Sakura then.

'I'm leaving. Sakura and Naruto are probably already there by now. And who knows, master Kakashi might show up on time today.' she remembered Sasuke saying. Sakura and Naruto continued bickering as the neared level with the tree Satsuki was hidden in. Naruto passed close by, Sasuke was on the other side of the road, Sakura was in the middle and Kakashi was out in front. Kakashi made the two stop fighting and they continued in silence. They were now level with the tree.

Her foot slipped as she watched and 3 leaves fell to the ground, making a slight rustling noise that was hardly audible. Naruto stopped, turned, threw a kunai at the hidden Satsuki, drawing the others attention, and then continued to stare in the direction he'd heard the noise.

"What did you hear this time Naruto? Another rabbit, like when we had our first (and only) A level mission?" Sakura asked with a snapping tone.

"No. I seriously heard something. It was right there. Someone is right there." he inched closer.

"Well Mr. Hot Shot Ninja, I don't see a body falling out of the trees. Must have been a false alarm, or you just trying to show off." Sakura snapped. Then she ignored him again. Naruto gaped and then pouted, about 6 feet from the tree.

Sasuke and Kakashi were staring at the tree, and were ignoring the other two. Satsuki, still hidden, was in an awkward position. The kunai had come very close to hitting her in the head, right next to her left cheek, and had a bit of her hair pinned to the tree. She was keeping her breathing silent, but if you had heard it, you would know she was nervous...scared maybe.

Kakashi smiled and beckoned them on.

"No dead body, no sticking around. We need to finish surveying." he said it like this was a field trip. Sasuke was still looking at the tree as the others continued. He walked towards it and moved the leaves out of the way.

"Satsuki?" he muttered. Satsuki stopped looking at the kunai and looked at Sasuke.

"That...was way to close." she mumbled as she pulled the kunai out.

"Are you following me?" he asked. She stared at him like he had accused her of murder.

"No, of course not." she looked up at the top of the tree with a proud look. "I just finished climbing this tree and was enjoying the view when I heard their voices." she motioned towards the others. Speaking of which!

"Sasuke! What are you doing?" Sakura called. "You're getting left behind!"

Satsuki was sitting on the trees lowest branch so she was still hidden in the leaves. "You'd best go." she smirked and jumped up and out of view.

Sasuke looked around for a minute but didn't see her anymore so followed the others. They didn't even ask what he was doing because they supposed he was checking for a body. Satsuki was up about 6 branches, watching them walk off. When they were far enough, she jumped down and began to walk off. The day was unfolding and was very interesting.

Satsuki walked through the forest, not making much noise. It was a nice day. Evil eyes watched from the shadows. A hand motioned towards another man, and then towards Satsuki. Satsuki was oblivious. Then she sensed a chakra.

"Who's there?" she yelled, turning around. A net/bag came down over her head. "Ah!" she screamed, then all that anyone could hear was muffled yells and curses because she was in the bag.

Preview : "Who Sasuke? Who?" Sakura asked.

"Satsuki..." he muttered. It seemed he was talking to himself.

"Who?" Naruto asked.

Warning : Sasuke will be slightly more OOC next chapter...around the time of the preview...