~Hide's POV~

The sun was just peeking itself through the tree's as the morning mist and dew made the ground even cooler. Everyone woke up as scheduled, quickly ate a light breakfast, and started running again. There was no time to lose and there was no room for error today. In six hours, when the sun is at its highest point, the ritual shall begin. We ran for an hour at least when I made everyone stop.

'Trip wires, everywhere. If it's this far back, they knew we we're coming.'

"Neji, look around. See if there's anyway we can get through these without setting them off."

"Right, BYAKUGAN! There's no way we can so around without losing two hours. These wires goes on for 10 miles diameter and 5 miles deep all around."

"DAMN IT! There's no way round, then we have to go through."

"Not quite."

"Why not?"

"These wires are infused an electric type of chakra. If we cut a single line, i fear the whole thing will set off a massive explosion."

"Then we will have to around."

"Sorry Lee, I don't think so. Everyone, get back! Follow me as quickly as possible but don't get too close. If these are the same wires they used last time, that means we only get about 5 seconds to get out of range for each wire cut."

"Hide, I know your sword can't cut these wires, so you'll have to use you're body blade."

"Right Kashi."

"For 5 miles? Can you hold yourself together for that long?"

I looked at your fist and squeezed my fears away.

"I guest I just have too."

Kakashi nodded as he stepped back. I put my hands together and made a few signs. I turned my form into a giant throwing star. Kakashi caught me. "Ready?" "Do it." Kakashi threw me as hard as he could. The second he let go, "Body Blade!" Every thread, tree, rock, and even the mountain ahead of me got ripped apart. One mile, two, three, four, five! Once I knew I was in the open, I released my jutsu and saw my blood burst out from every pour of my body. I tried to stay awake but I couldn't stop the darkness from taking over.

"Hide? Hide!"

"Gai, calm down. She'll be fine."

Gai was hold Hide's unconscious body. Tears were pouring down from his eyes, rinsing a little blood off of her face but mostly staining his clothes with her crimson fluid. "How can you say that Kakashi? Look at her!" Of course he saw, but he knew. This was a normal thing for her whenever she over did herself. This is why she was the most powerful shinobi in Kona. She was the only one who pushed herself to this point of near death just to train her body properly in dealing with the Body Blade. She was preparing for this day, the day she had to kill the Black Dragon once and for all.

"Gai, step back. I need to clean her off before she wakes up." Gai hesitated at first but took a step back before laying Hide gently on the ground. "Water style: Gentle Rain." A type of cloud materialized in the air just above Kakashi and Hide. The steaming rain poured gallons after gallons of hot water over the two as every drop of blood dissolved in the ground as Kakashi completely cleaned Hide. Only a moment or so later, Hide took a deep breath before opening her eyes.

"I hate this part." "I know," Kakakshi said, "but it has to be done. Just take a deep breath." "Just hurry up damn you." Kakashi nodded. "What, what has to be done?" I looked over to Gai, trying not to notice how my blood stained half of his closes. "I,...I have to one gallon of fresh blood to replenish my body and strength." "What?"

"I'll be right back." Kakashi vanished for a only a minute before returning with a full jug of thick, hot blood. "Wait, Hide, my love, there has to be another way. Besides, how did you even get that blood Kakashi?" "I slaughtered a wild foxbear. Now Hide, drink up." Kakashi held my body to a sitting position while I drunk every last drop of that disgusting sludge. "That's disgusting." "I know, but it's the only way to make me strong again without being out for a few days. Now come on, we have to move!"

I start running again, not waiting for the others. 'Don't worry Suki, I'm coming for you.'

~Suki POV~

All I could see is darkness. All I could feel is pain, pain from the chains cutting into my wrist as well as the pain from hunger. I looked over at the wall and saw the three lines I carved in the wall. 'I've been here three days now. I have to get out of here before it's too late.'

"Thinking about escaping?"

I looked up. "What do you want you traitor?"

Carlos waked closer to me and tried to pet my hair. He pulled away quick enough not to get bit. "Now now, Suki. Don't be like that."

"How should I be then, grateful? I trusted you. My mother trusted you! We loved you and you're betraying everything we did for you!" I could stop yelling. So many emotions kept flowing out. I was so angry, hurt, humiliated, and tired. I even felt my heart breaking. So many hot tears flowed from my eyes, my kimono was slowly getting heavy with the extra weight from the salty liquid.

"Suki, I promise, even when it'll cost my life, I'll never betray your mother."

"You already did." I spat out. Carlos didn't say another word. He let me alone in the darkness once more. Once he was gone, I hugged myself as tightly as I can. 'I hope it does cost you're life. Please, mom, whatever you do, stay away.'

~Hide POV~

I felt my rage flowing through my blood. I was filled with so much fear and adrenaline, my body felt like it was flying. I knew I was far ahead of the others. I knew I should have waited. But I also knew time was almost out. I couldn't wait. I run right into the cave and into the darkness. Darkness. Deeper. Darkness.

~Kakashi POV~

"HIDE!" It was too late. She disappeared into the cave. 'This isn't good. She knows this is a trap. Damn it Hide! Why do you have to be so hot headed?'

"Kakashi."

"What is it Gai?"

"Can you feel that?"

'How could miss it. Dragon chakra, Jamonshi's chakra, is unmistakable.'

"Kakashi?"

"Yeah Gai, I feel it." I had to swallow the lump forming in my throat before I could run faster. 'This is bad. This really bad.'