Okay so this chapter is mainly going to be a whole whack of cliffys, (warning to all you that hate cliffys). Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto but I do own Kyoko, Ruuto, Rai, and the new character you just read about in this chapter!
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'There was a sound I know there was!' Kyoko though suddenly. The group had been sleeping soundly a half mile outside a village. Kyoko had been awoken by a sound coming from the woods. 'I know I heard something.' She thought annoyed. She slowly reached into her kunai holster and pulled out a kunai; holding it firmly in her hand.
The rustling began to get fainter. She sat up and looked around the camp, onyx eyes sweeping over everything; nothing out of the ordinary.
'There's that rustling again, but it's fainter!' Kyoko stood up and slowly ventured into the woods.
It was still early in the morning, dew still fresh on the grass and trees. If not for inheriting her father's cursed sense of hearing, she would still be asleep. She also wouldn't have ever had to hear her parents fighting when she was little; but that was a moot point. She had forgotten to put her shoes on before she started this little venture so her once white socks were muddy and her feet nearly frozen stiff.
"This is pointless; I'm never going to find anything. It was probably just some stupid rabbit or a stray cat or something." Kyoko hissed angrily. The sun had slowly peeked its face over the tip of the mountains and the woods were now less dark. "Alright now to go back to camp." She mumbled tiredly.
Kyoko hadn't gone more then a few feet when there was a loud snap. She whirled around, kunai in hand and sharingan engaged. First there came a low chuckle which slowly turned into a stream of laughter.
"Who's there?!" Kyoko yelled frustrated; she'd had enough of this game.
"Well hello, dear sister."
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Sasuke wandered the hall of his house. All the pictures had been broken and the walls were torn and shredded with kunai and shuriken. His home unfortunately had been the scene for a battle. The village had fared no better.
Bodies scattered the floor and blood painted the walls a dark crimson color. His onyx eyes swept over the scene before him; letting the reality sink in. Leaving the gruesome scene, he retreated to the upstairs, which was in no worse condition then below. Kyoko's room had been nearly destroyed. The windows and furniture had been smashed and most of her things obliterated. He closed the door, hiding the image behind a barrier.
He slowly made his way back down the hall, ignoring the pain that seared through his side and shoulder every time he moved. He slowly pushed open the door to his room and glanced around. It had been untouched; except for the trunk at the end of the bed. IT lay open, its contents scattered on the floor and bed. Broken glass scattered the floor, crunching under her feet as he walked across the room. He searched through the chest, trying to determine what was missing.
His old clothes were gone, along with the picture that was on the dresser; the frame smashed to pieces. This was not the work of the Akatsuki; Kyoko? He picked up the frame that was on the floor, studying it. His heart pounded faster as he examined it more closely.
"No, she can't have," Sasuke stared at the picture frame. "She can't find out!"
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The sharp clang of metal scraping metal rang loudly through the alleyway. Sakura was nearly at the end of her rope, these Akatsuki didn't quit! Her side was bleeding badly from a shuriken and her vision was beginning to blur from the loss of blood.
The form in front of her moved again, coming at her in a blur of black and red. She moved out of the way and planted a paper bomb on his back. She focused what little chakra she had left on the soles of her feet and pushed away. From behind her she could hear the bang of the bomb, the smell of smoke filling the alley.
She landed awkwardly and fell to her knees, her breathing was ragged and every breath shot pain through her lungs and side. Her lips were dry and she tasted iron in the back of her throat. She could hardly stand, the pain was so bad.
Her fear was not for her own life, but rather that of her family. She had agreed with Sasuke to send Kyoko away so as to protect her form this But right now, she was terrified for her daughter's life, and the life of her husband. She had no idea where he was right then.
After she composed herself, she struggled to get to her feet. Her limbs wouldn't work they way she wanted them too. Her right leg refused to move at all, no matter how hard she tried. Her arms had begun to go limp as well. With a grunt she pushed herself up onto one foot. She was breathing harder now and the iron taste had begun to move farther into her mouth. With one more burst of strength she could do it. She took in three deep breaths, and on the third, tried to stand.
Sakura's world suddenly began to change shape and danced around before her eyes. She swayed back and forth and collapsed on the ground. She could feel blood trickle out of her mouth and form a puddle under her cheek. Her head hurt and she couldn't move.
"So much for being a great Uchiha. Guess it's in their blood. Pathetic little girl." The person she was fighting taunted.
"But you…I…"Sakura breathed softly.
"You die!" The man said picking her up by the cola of her shirt. He drew out a knife that was longer then a kunai and the hilt was bright red color.
Sakura closed her eyes and breathed slowly; nothing happened. She felt rain on her face. She opened her eyes and looked up at her attacker. A dark liquid dripped off his lip and landed on her cheek. It wasn't rain, it was blood. The knife fell out of his hand and landed with a clatter on the cement and he collapsed on top of her. The extra weight on her chest made it even harder to breath.
The other body was soon lifted off her and Sakura stared into the face of her old sensei. "Ka-Kaka-Kakashi sensei?' she asked, breathing faintly.
He nodded and stooped down and picked her up; carrying her bridal style. With a burst of chakra he leapt out of the alleyway and onto the rooftops; taking Sakura somewhere safe.
Sakura's head was spinning and she still had so many questions. She opened her mouth to say something but her world faded black and she fell unconscious, a question still on her lips.
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'Sister?! Did her just call me sister?! Wait a minute, who is 'he'?' Kyoko thought, stunned by this stranger's accusation.
"Heh, I can't believe tuu-san never told you." He said with a chuckle, coming out from hiding. Ha had on a large black cloak with red clouds on it. His hair was long and black, coming to his jaw line and the tips were flames with pink. His bangs arched up in the front like Sasuke's and he had one emerald eye and one black one. He appeared to be around the age of twenty and he had a scar going from the bridge of his nose down to the sharp line of his jaw. He had Sasuke's looks, but his features were a bit more defined.
"You look exactly like tuu-san. Fashion statement?" he enquired, walking closer and circling her; sizing her up.
"So that cloak just screams 'I'm cool'." She shot back, onyx yees fallowing his every move.
"Are you as quick as your tongue?' he sneered, pulling out a kunai.
Kyoko narrowed her eyes, "Quicker then you pinky." She snarled. Suddenly her arm stung bitterly, pulsating with each movement. She grasped her left arm, right under her shoulder and cringed. Blood ran through her fingers and stained the sleeve of her shirt.
"Yeah, reflexes like cat." He mocked, watching her carefully.
She smirked angrily, retaining it as best she could as the pain intensified. "OoOoO, you can beat up a girl, you must be so pr-" she was cut off as a blow was first delivered to her head, then gut, ending with a swift kick to her feet; landing her face down on the ground.
"Now before you say anything else stupid, know that if you do annoy me I will kills you." Kyoko struggled to get up partway to look at him. He stood in the same position as before; as if he had never moved in the first place. His speed matched, if not beat Sasuke's and her own.
"You bas-" she coughed out, but he stopped her with a 'tsk' sound.
"Were you not listening?"
She grunted and got to her knees, struggling to stand up. "Wh-who are you?" was all she could muster. She hadn't fully caught her breath and it hurt to move; plus her head was throbbing.
He chuckled again, running his hand through his hair. "Like I said before, I'm your brother."
"So beating the hell out of me is just how you greet all family members?" she said sarcastically. She leaned back against a tree for support and gasped when she felt a hand curl around her throat.
"Not all the time, no." He said with a smirk. His face was inches away from Kyoko's, his breath wafting over her nose. It smelt like salt water. "Lucky for you though, my fight is not with you, rather a Sasuke Uchiha."
"Dad," she asked, eyes widening, "But what are you going to do?"
He grinned evilly and moved closer, his moth directly beside her ear. "Hm, dear child, I am going to kill him. Then, once I have finished with him, I will kill Sakura." His breath felt warm on her ear, sending a shiver through it. "And who knows," He continued, "One day, I may even come after you. But for now, I'll settle with them and that pathetic village." He drew back and stared at her.
"But uncle Itachi…"
"Is not even aware of any of this. This is all a big set up. After the village is destroyed, the world will think that it was the Akatsuki that did it and I can continue living a peaceful lifestyle."
"Then why did you come search me out? Why are you telling me all of this?" His grip tightened around her neck and she gasped for air; clawing at his fingers.
"Because dear sister," he pulled her forward then pushed her back hard. He heard cracked against the trunk of the tree and she slumped to the ground, unable to move. "You are bait."
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Ruuto yawned and stretched his arms above his head; his spine and arms cracking in several different places. He sat there lazily for a moment, looking around the camp.
"Oyo, Kyo-kyo!" He called, noticing her empty bed. He stood up and yawned again. "Hey Kyoko, where are you?" He called again, walking to the edge of the campsite.
"Ruuto, stop yelling!" Rai said, annoyed that he had been woken.
"Oh, sorry Rai, I was just looking for Kyoko." He said indicating towards the girls empty bed.
"What? Where did she go?" Rai asked, still drowsy from sleep.
Ruuto shrugged and continued his search for Kyoko. He wandered around the campsite, calling her name repeatedly. He stopped when he tripped over that large bandaged thing that Kankuro had been carrying on his back; landing on top of Kankuro with an 'ack'.
"Watch it kid!" Kankuro said angrily, throwing Ruuto off. H landed on the ground with a 'thud' and an annoyed moan. "What's with all the noise?" Kankuro asked, staring around the campsite.
"We can't find Kyoko." Ruuto said, rubbing his head and sitting up.
"S'that so?" Kankuro said getting up and looking around; dark eyes sweeping over everything. "Kyoko, Kyoko!" he called out.
"I'm here!" came a happy reply. They all turned to look at the girl slowly walking out of the forest.