KURAYAMI'S POV

Sweat poured down my face as I attempted to breathe. However, every breathe I took made me wince and they came out shallow. My whole body felt like it was on fire, which wouldn't be surprising since I've been electrocuted Kami knows how many times.

I felt like throwing up as I smelled my burnt skin and it didn't help that I haven't eaten in who knows how long. I can't even keep track of how long I've been here with all the pain I've had to endure. I'm surprised I'm able to even think clearly, because that lightning definitely screwed up my nervous system to an extent.

Roya is a very sadistic male. He only cut me slightly in a few places, but left the huge gash on my back to continually shock me. I would definitely have a scar, but as long as someone killed this bastard and soon I wouldn't give a damn about how I looked. I just want to survive.

I groaned as I regained a little bit of consciousness. Roya didn't come in yet, which was good because being left alone meant having time to ignore the burning pain. Whoever is coming to my rescue needs to hurry the hell up

"Oh so you're awake now? Good, I guess I can continue."

Fuck my life.

SASUKE'S POV

No one could remotely understand the rage I felt as we raced to save Yami. For one, I never thought she would be put in this kind of situation; two, it's scary to think the only one I've ever loved might be dead. My fists clenched at the thought but I quickly tried to relax. I knew if I became too angry about the situation then I could quickly be taken advantage of.

Naruto, Hinata, Shikamaru, Sakura, Neji, Temari and I raced through Lightning Country in search of Yami. Kakashi's dog's picked up on Roya's scent from Yami's house, and Tsunade had a talk with the Tsuchikage before be barged into the country. Upon hearing about Roya's actions the Tsuchikage allowed us in, only because he wanted him killed off for being a brat and threatening their tolerable relations with the Leaf.

Pakkun stopped in front of a shed, nodding to tell us we found the place. Sakura immediately punched down the door while Neji and Hinata scanned the inside with their Byauugan. They found a cellar in the basement, and quickly ran down.

My heart felt like it was ready to burst as we ran faster towards what looked like an underground laboratory. There wasn't any experimentation going on here like Orochimaru's lab, but there were many surgical tools around.

Naruto growled. "I swear to Kami if he killed her…"

"I have first dibs on his murder," I said glancing at him.

Temari scoffed. "As long as I get to tear him to shreds. Wind cancels out lightning."

"Then why isn't Kurayami able to handle him now?" Neji asked. It was a good question, but no one answered because we had more important matters on our hands.

"I'm so glad you could join us," a figure said standing right in front of a door Yami was most likely being held. "I don't like being interrupted from my fun though, so I guess I'll have to kill all of you."

"Roya!" Naruto roared at the tall man standing in front of us. He looked barely twenty, wearing a devilish smirk with hatred in his green eyes with hair that matched the fires of hell. "We're taking back Kura, and you better hope we don't put you through the same torture she endured."

Roya chuckled, making my blood boil. "Oh, I doubt that. Actually, she's such a vegetable now she's useless to me. I just can't help myself anymore."

He was going to pay dearly.

KURAYAMI'S POV

I knew there was fighting going on outside the room, so I guessed I was finally being saved. I'd be happy, if it weren't for the fact that I could no longer feel my body. Suddenly, almost as if a weight had been lifted from my figure, I felt my chakra slowly trying to creep through my system. Someone must've cut the straps and freed me.

"Yami, you gotta stay with me here."

I knew the voice belonged to Sasuke; he was the only one who called me Yami. I would tell him to be extra gentle with me but I couldn't speak. The gag was removed from my mouth but I didn't have the strength or a voice to talk. My mind is fully conscious, but my body is practically lifeless. My eyes are open, but I can't see anything.

"She's breathing, but she can't respond to me at all. Where's Sakura?"

"I'm right here. I'll treat her immediate wounds now, and then we'll leave. You should go help the others."

"You're crazy if you think I'm gonna leave Yami now."

I think someone, maybe Sasuke, stroked my cheek but I couldn't be sure. Everything was still hazy, but I could tell Sakura was also in the room according to the conversation.

"Her wounds are closing up slowly, but I can handle it. Sasuke go help outside now. I have everything under control and she's safe with me."

Someone growled before speaking. "If she dies I'll have both of your heads. Sakura, hurry up and Shikamaru, guard the door in case something happens outside with the rest of us. Although, judging from my mood right now I highly doubt anyone will come through."

Sasuke left to kill Roya, and some of my senses slowly returned. My vision was clearing up, but the cuts and burns were taking a bit longer. Those injuries were numbed because of the damage but as long as I knew I was alive I wasn't complaining.

I took a glance at Sakura when I realized I could move my eyes and she caught my eye. She smiled slightly, but didn't let that distract her. Knowing the situation, she'll probably heal me as much as she can before transporting me to Tsunade.

The commotion outside died down to quiet, and Shikamaru tensed as the door slowly opened. A grinning Naruto entered, however, so I could finally just sleep knowing I was safe.

"Is she okay?" I heard him ask.

Sakura probably nodded. "So far yes, but Tsunade has to take care of the rest. I won't even explain to you how much damage has been done."

I felt someone pick me up and I opened my eyes slightly to see duckbutt hair in my view. He kissed my forehead before whispering to me, "Let's go home."

At least I won't have to worry about having nightmares for awhile.