Here is chapter 1, ^.^ I am so excited, first chapter of my first story! Anyway, next chapter will be up on Saturday

"….." character speaking

'…' thoughts

'bold..' inner Sakura

p.s. I forgot about the disclaimer, oops^.^' (although I doubt there is someone who would believe I own Naruto)

I DO NOT OWN NARUTO

ENJOY

She panicked as she let her surroundings sink in, nothing but trees and rocks. Where was she? No one seemed to be nearby and she couldn't decide whether that was a good or a bad thing. 'Okay, first things first' she checked her chakra reserves 'Damn!' she tried to move only to have pain force her down, she couldn't move and the medic inside her told her that she had two broken ribs. And so she laid there completely defenseless and ignorant to the crimson eyes watching her.

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They had been traveling for almost two days. Hopping form tree to tree wore them out. Kakashi was leading the way followed by Niko. Sakura and Sai were behind Niko "for the sake of protecting him" as Kakashi put it, said man smirked in satisfaction, like he would ever leave that immature boy have a good view of Sakura (not to mention the Godaime would have his head on a plate…)

"Ne, Sakura-chan-" speak of the devil "How is it that you became a shinobi? I mean don't get me wrong, but I could never imagine a woman like you killing people, you seem to be too delicate. " Sakuras mind flooded with memories of her Gennin days, of their days, Team 7. Back then she was indeed a foolish little girl but this was the and this is now "Don't let appearances fool you, I assure you I am a perfectly capable shinobi." "I have no doubt Sakura-chan-" "would you like me to prove it to you?" "No, I know you're a powerful kunoichi "

This has been going on for the past two days and the pinkette felt her patience reaching its limits. He would always start like that "ne, Sakura-chan," and then he would ask the stupidest questions. If you don't believe me here are some examples; "is your hair really pink? It's a nice color but it must be hard to conceal yourself" or "do you have a boyfriend? (At that both Kakashi and Sai turned to glare) It's not uncommon for girls at your age to get married. If you don't have any though…" 'That stupid son of a (beep) I'm gonna chop this sexists (beep) of and shove them somewhere they weren't meant to be. To underestimate me like that, that (beep) (beep)' Inner Sakura was fuming and begging to take control so she could teach that guy a lesson while outer Sakura would hiss out a not so polite answer just to shut him up.

'oh how I would love to punch him all the way to Mist' it was one of the few times Sakura thought her inner was a softie, she would prefer to punch him in another dimension. Thank God they were near Mist . Just a few more hours and he will be gone.

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Those hours passed surprisingly fast, she mused. They were standing outside what seemed to be Niko's house all safe and sound there was no sign of akatsuki as they crossed the borders so the mission was pretty easy. "I surely enjoyed traveling with you three, have a safe trip back to Konoha! And I hope we meet again Sakura-chan" "yeah bye Niko-san"

'phew, he's gone!' they were currently heading for the inn to eat and rest for the night "Somebody likes you Ugly." 'Those books are no help after all' the pinkette lightly punched him, lightly in Sakura's case meaning that he flew forward only one meter. They stopped to buy some much needed supplies before reaching the inn. Sakura being the only girl got to sleep in her own room while Sai and Kakashi got to share ' lucky them… hehe, now a hot bath would be just perfect' She striped of her clothes and let the warm water sooth her senses and wash away the stress ,after she was done she got dressed and jumped straight into bed, sleep consumed her after just moments

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Morning came a bit too early to her liking and she growled as the sun's rays hit her. She buried her face into the pillow, desperately trying to fall back asleep. But today was not her lucky day as a knock on the door forced her awake. 'I'm gonna kill whoever that is' " Oh, ohayo, Kakashi-sensei" "Ohayo! I just came to remind you that we will be leaving soon" "I know-" 'No you don't' "-I will be be ready in 30 minutes " She closed the door and changed back to her usual attire.

She was in the middle of packing when it hit her 'What is this? This feeling? No… I'm just being paranoid, relax Sakura. We are returning to Konoha nothing is wrong' But the feeling never went away, not after she met the others, not even after they took of'

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'I'm being stupid-' They were nearing the borders of Mist when Kakashis voice snapped her out of her thoughts "Watch out!" He pulled her out of the way just in time, a kunai hit the ground where she stood "We are under attack, Sai-" "Ready" The pale boy was already in fighting stance scroll and brush ready to bring their users imagination to life. Kkashi's sharingan was blazing promising death to whoever was against them. The pink haired girl readied her fists. Moments later their attackers showed their faces.

The first thing she noticed were the black robes with the red clouds. 'Akatsuki' There was a huge man, he had… blue skin, blue hair and shark-like features she identified him as Kishame . By his side there was boy he could be no older than fifteen his hair was deep red and his eyes a dull brown 'why would he be with akatsuki?'. Kishame smirked" So, Konoha shinobi, huh? I believe we could use some practice, ne, Ginko-kun?" 'So that's his name…' "Training is necessary" Was his answer his voice cold and void of emotion.

In a flash the boy appeared in front of Kakashi with one foot in midair going straight for his head. Kakashi quickly dodged and draw a kunai from his weapon punch Sai had already sent a lion looking creature to assist Kakashi. Meanwhile Kishame turned to Sakura "I'm not in a mood for a fight today so I will end you quickly" "You can try" Sakura seemed confident although she couldn't shake away the feeling that this was going to get really ugly they were S-rank criminals after all, she summoned chakra in her fist and awaited for him to make the first move.

Kakashi and Sai didn't seem to have much of a problem defeating the other guy until the boys eyes turned blood red glowing with bloodlust. A purple aura enveloped himand black wings sprouted from his back 'a curse seal, not good' Maniac laughter was heard as the boys skin got littered with black and dark brown marks.

Sakura was right this wasn't easy, especially now that Kishame had drown his Samehada. She had managed to land a chakra coated fist but he got her with that… sword. He made a move to attack again but she dodged barely avoiding that troublesome thing. They had been traveling for quite some time before being attacked and that chakra-sucker didn't help one bit, she had to end this quickly. She flew back in order to avoid a water based technique. He was pushing her deeper into the forest. He swung samehada one more time and he got her as she felt her chakra being sucked out she back flipped and delivered a kick in his ribcage making him jump back a few feet. But that didn't stop him he countered with taijutsu and water ninjutsu making her take even more steps back.

Kakashi noticed Kishame separate them and he knew he had to act immediately. 'We've got to finish it now!' "Sai" "On it!" Before they could do anything the earth beneath them began to tremble and the trees around them ignited "You are going to die here!"said a demon like voice "Kuso!" the humanoid creature attacked full force "Raikiri" the chirping of a thousand birds echoed as Kakashis' glowing hand come in contact with the creatures chest. Sai's dragon has already bound his arms and legs. The demon chuckled as it broke free . Sai watched in horror as the wound caused by raikiri healed 'Hold on Sakura, this is gonna be harder than we thought'

So what do you think? I really want to know your opinion…..

Till next time

Wings Of A Butterfly