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Chapter Sixteen

Rei was sitting on the same spot she had been sitting in the night before when she spoke to Sasuke. She looked out at the pond before her. She felt empty, as she now knew that she was alone, but she also knew that she had to remain calm until someone was sent to help. But would they help? She really hoped so. She knew that she was in danger and it was only a matter of time before it would be too late. Suddenly she sensed someone approaching. She scowled when she realized who it was.

"Well, if it isn't my favorite niece, Rei."

Rei turned to look at the man who spoke. She frowned as she looked at him. He had messy dark brown hair that was cut short, brown eyes and pale skin. He was wearing some black pants, a fishnet shirt over which was a Jounin vest from Kirigakure, and a headband.

"What the hell do you want?" She growled.

"That's no way to talk to your uncle, besides, you already know what I want." He said, smirking.

"Well you can forget about me helping you. I refuse to be involved in your stupid plans."

"Oh, so you won't help? Well, that's alright, I'll just have to pay your friends a visit."

Rei froze and the man smirked.

"If I'm lucky I might catch them on their way back to Konoha."

Rei sighed and closed he eyes to keep herself from crying. She hated herself for what she was about to do.

"What do you want me to do?"

Team Seven sped back to Kirigakure. After reading the letter that Rei had left Kakashi had decided to return for Rei instead of getting help from Konoha. They had realized that by the time helped arrived it could be too late. Sasuke had been furious when he read the letter. Flashback

Sasuke took the small piece of paper from the headband and unfolded it. He recognized the writing as that of Rei's. He read it and felt his grip tighten on the small piece of paper.

Sasuke, by the time you read this I hope that you will be in a safe place. I want you to know that I am sorry for having lied to you and the others, but I had to. I was forced to stay in Kirigakure by my uncle who sent me a letter last night. He threatened me to stay and wants to use me to gain power. I left the note in your pocket. Please hand it to the Hokage, he'll know what to do. Please be careful. I hope to see all of you back home soon.

Rei

Sasuke scowled and stuck his hand in his pocket. He pulled out another note and read it quckly. He felt his blood boil as he read it.

If you want your friends to live you must remain in Kirigakure. I will come for you as soon as they leave. If you leave or tell anyone I will make sure that your friends suffer. You will help me, like it or not. Your allegiance is to the family and you will become a rogue shinobi if that is what I ask of you.

Hametsu

Sasuke growled and stopped. He turned to the others and gave Kakashi the letters. Once he had read them he told the other two what was going on. They decided that there was no time to waste. They had to help Rei.

End Flashback

They were almost at Kirigakure and Sasuke hoped that they were not too late. He blamed himself fro not noticing what was oing on. He knew something was wrong and he hadn't done anything about it. He wouldn't let that happen again. He wouldn't let anyone take her away from him again.

Rei was picking up her weapons and getting ready for the journey ahead. She was to depart with Hametsu as soon as she was done packing, which was why she was taking such a long time on purpose. Unfortunately, she was almost done and she knew if she took too long Hametsu would check up on her and he would be angry. She sighed and picked up her bag. She walked out of the room thinking of her friends.

She found that it hurt to think of them as she could still see their pained expressions in her mind. She could see Naruto as he struggled to comprehend why she was leaving them and why she was being so cold. She could see Sakura's confusion and the disappointment in Kakashi's face. Perhaps what hurt her the most was the thought of the anger and confusion shrouded with pain in Sasuke's face. It had hurt her to see that usually cold and arrogant face filled with pain and disillusionment. What had hurt more was knowing that she was the cause of his anguish.

She knew she would miss all of her friends, but it was Sasuke whom she would miss the most. She wished she hadn't had to lie to them, but it had been the only way to keep them safe. She loved her friends dearly and she would give and do anything to keep them safe. For them she would give both her life and freedom.

She found Hametsu waiting for her outside. Rei had found out that he had been the one who sent Shiwa and the others to capture her. He had been displeased, to say the least, when he found out that her and the others had gotten rid of them. She could still feel her side throbbing with pain from where he had hit her. One of the main reasons she didn't try to run away was because she was too weak. The last time she had faced him she had barely managed to escape alive. This led her to wonder why he needed her, but she supposed it was because of her Kekkei Genkai. She frowned as Hametsu turned to her.

"Well, looks like from now on you're a Rogue Shinobi like me."

"I'm not a Rogue Shinobi. I am still loyal to Konoha."

"Well, I don't think it matters anymore or at least it won't when they find out you're a criminal. Of course, if the Hokage knew your little secret I doubt anyone will miss you."

"Shut up! What do you know, you deserted your own clan to save your skin and seek nothing but power. But none of that matters because sooner or later someone will stop you."

"You forget that when I die you die too. After all, you're a criminal now."

"Well, if I die at least I'll make sure to drag you down to hell with me you worthless waste of existence." She said venomously.

Hametsu scowled and struck her across the face. She fell and he picked her up by her shirt. She felt the side of her face where he had hit her throbbing with pain and she felt a trickle of warm blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. He raised his fist ready to strike her again and she closed her eyes, bracing herself for what was to come, but it never arrived. Rei was thrown to the side and she opened her eyes. She looked up at Hametsu and turned to see what he was looking at so intently. Her eyes widened as she saw her friends standing by the gate of her house. She felt both joy and worry. She was happy to see them, but she was concerned for what would happen to them in the battle that was to come.

End Chapter Sixteen

Hope you guys liked it and sorry for the shortness. I have a lot more written down but I didn't type it up for three reasons. One, I don't have time, two, I have to start my project or I assure you that I will be royally screwed and three, I like to make you guys suffer. Anyways, please review, the sooner you review the sooner I update and the more reviews I receive the more I write. Sayonara!