A/N: I'm starting to really get into it now, and I really enjoy this story a lot. I hope Sakura doesn't get into to much trouble ;D

Disclaimer: Woe is for every fangirl/fanboy that have these dreams... we do not own Naruto. boohoo.

"Possibilities"

Chapter 3

"Things Lurking in the Dark"

The travel through the forest was clear and clean, no trouble disturbed my power surge towards my destination. Instead of heading South and getting trapped in the Ever Dark Forest that blocked the shortest road to the River Country, I wove around heading South-West at 7 o'clock towards Fire Country's largest body of water. I kept my senses alert for any unknown chakras and commonly scanned every blurred by area that I passed, keeping my own chakra hidden.

Long strides brought me closer and closer towards the boarder of the Fire country, the tree branches thinned out as I jumped down on the ground to run. The solid pressure felt different from the scratchy bark and it gave me an extra push while I swerved in between shortening trees. Up ahead I followed the dip of a river bed that brought me behind large rocks that covered the area, I hopped along the rocks moving closer to the rushing river.

Taking a deep breath I tried to calm my pounding pulse to a more regular beat while registering the amount of time it had taken me to travel a quarter way across Konohagakure. Beads of sweat slicked down my top staining my clothing and wormed over the veins that were filled with rushing blood from the chakra filled run. I viewed the area, still a little jittery from taking this mission alone. Usually Tsunade assigned a couple Chunin to this type of mission, nonetheless I accepted the challenge, and a dangerous one at that.

I kept to the shade and finally found a rock that I could lay down on while placing my backpack beside me I dangled my feet and legs over the barren cliff at the waters edge, I sighed at the sensation of water splashing against the rocks below sending cold droplets up and over my legs. The sun warmed the rock beneath me as I melted into cold the stone, I had a few minute's to spare.

The long distance to the great River in Konohagakure was a great feet, but I had made it in time for the sun just to be at its highest peak in the sky before disappearing. I rolled over, flicking my legs up and down sprinkling my arms and back in cool specks of water. I drunk in the heat from the rock cooling my arms and thighs, pressing my flushing cheeks to the cool stone I traced the curves and cracks of the rock with my finger tips. My stomach growled hungrily in attempts to slow me down on my travels and I remembered this mornings latest ruckus that had kept me from eating.

Sighing tiredly, I stirred in my comfortable position rolling over to stand and grab my bag as I made my way back up to the main land. The air felt thicker in my lungs and the unlighted night wafted over the blue sky threateningly, I wished and for the cool night breeze.

Following the river I stayed hidden in the trees and bushes watching the glistening waters up ahead. Even among the refreshing shade of the trees the sun's heat was unbearable, but as I ran the wind dried me of sweat and cascaded shivers to prick my along my cold skin.

When I ran along the water's trail, still hidden in the bushes, I noticed a few children playing in the river, among them sat their parents who watched them with great interest smiling at their foolishness. I only had caught a slight glimpse of the man's smile, which made me smile in return.

I must be getting close.

Soon a small town appeared in the distance as I closed in on the Tsukigakure boarder that sat about a few hundred miles away. I had ran for hours, my legs burned, and hair had been slicked to the back of my neck. A bruising blast of wind whipped by me and I shivered instantaneously as the night descended upon the beautiful scenery that now appeared to be craving anything that wallows in its dark depths. Pulling on my cloak I hurried into the tall stone village walls, the small post fences that lined the inside of the walls circling the town stood shakily in the ground with an assortment of flowers planted between the wall and wooden fence. Each house were colorful and bright with beautiful flowers that spread everywhere whether it was in the ground, pot, or up the side of a building.

To my defence I hope I did not make any intrusion and looked around in confusion at all the people rushing into their houses and shutting their window shutters huriedly. In a matter of minute's I stood in the middle of an empty street, the wind whistled and hit against my side silently as I starred with my mouth open.

What just happened?

Wandering the abandoned streets I gazed lazily at the signs posted above the shops, awaiting the blazing blare of a motel or hotel's sign.

I listened to the Crickets mating in the grass and could see the bats flying above head, then I wondered what it would be like to live in a small village such as this. It's less than a village itself and only called so because it produces a pretty good income from travelers passing through the Fire County to get the Wind, Rain, Grass, or Earth County. However if it is such a good tourist stop, then why does everyone close up so early? Nothings open. Noticing the bars that surrounded me, I awkwardly shuffled in the dark. Peering in one of the windows there was nothing I could see, no lights, the blinds were shut, and the door hung with locks and the window's with metal bars. I backed up, why had I not noticed it before.

They were hiding from something, or better yet, someone.

My gaze shifted around, and there to my left was another sign just like the one in the bar. It says it is closed, but painted on the window's show a 24/7 hour sign. I ran over to the door and knocked loudly, but nobody answered.

Wetness poured over my face as I looked up at the sudden rain, the ground turned to mush under my feet as I sprinted through the twists and turns of the street looking for a place to stay. For whatever the reason is, the people of this town do not want to stay outside after dark.

Then again, I am starting to understand why... this thing stood before me, and I couldn't tell what it was. I only knew that I was not welcomed.

OO=O=OO

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