The Hidden Heart of the Nausicaa Forest
I do not own Naruto. This is a complete work of fiction. Enjoy.
Chapter 6 – Split
"Naruto-kun...I have a confession to make and here it goes...Naruto... I... Lo..." Hinata eyes snapped open.
Was I just having another dream about confessing my love to Naruto.Hinata sighed but soon realized she wasn't alone. Gyaaaaaaaahhh! Na... Naruto-kun is here...sleeping next to me?
She reddened and turned her head to the side, letting out a squeak when she saw two bushy eyebrows.
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"Wake up you idiot!".
"Ow! Hey, why you do that for!" Naruto rub his head where Sakura had just punched him.
"Naruto! We all got separated! Even my precious Sasuke is gone!" Sakura's head dropped in dismay.
"Huh? You mean is only the two of us?" Sakura raised her head in confusion. "Yes! Sadly, We're the only two. Why?"
Naruto had a sly grin pasted on his face. "Naruto! If you think anything is going to happen between us, then keep dreaming! Idiot!"
Sakura punched Naruto harder than she had done before across his head. "I just want to find the others and get this creepy mission over with. I can't stand to be alone with you..."
Sakura gasped. " What if Ino is alone with my Sasuke! Cha! That Ino-pig better not be making any moves on him or else!" Naruto shook with fear but that quickly changed into anger.
Great, I finally get to be alone with Sakura and this is what happens. And all she could do is think about Sasuke! Hmph.
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Neji had been walking for a while now, searching for the others. He sighed with frustration. No luck.
He sat down on a nearby rock. He thought back to when he had saved Ino from falling. The hatred in her eyes.
Why had she leered at him with hate filled eyes? What had he done wrong? Suddenly, Ino had stopped secretly meeting with him and had ignore him completely.
He had thought she was having some personal problems or some girl issues and didn't want to be involved. He was even scared to ask her what was wrong. But this past days had confused him.
Why had she hate him? Girls were so confusing. He should have asked Gai-sensei for help before he went on this mission.
Maybe he would have given him some useful tip. Or he probably wouldn't know one bit about girls since it seemed like he never dated one before. Why are girls so complicated?
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Ino laid on the hard floor by a tree. She sighed and sat up.
Sasuke had returned with some wood.
"I wonder how the others are doing…" Ino thought out loud.
Sasuke placed the wood down to the side and walked over to her. His hand went under her chin and he lifted her face.
She peered into his dark eyes. Those eyes. It seems that when I look at them, I can't take my eyes away from his, like I'm in a trance.
"Don't worry so much about them…Think about me." His lips moved closer to hers. Soft lips brushed her own. Her eyes widen in shock, still not accustomed to it, but she quickly closed them shut. She raised her hands up to his chest keeping him in a distant. His hand slipped from her chin to her waist, pulling her closer to him.
His other hand pushed her arms down. She opened her eyes and look up to him as his lips softly touched hers.
He began to tease her, pulling back every time he sensed her trying to kiss back. Wanting more. Ino felt anger stirring up inside her. I can't believe how badly I want to kiss him. Why is he teasing me like this?!
Sasuke smiled to himself, wanting all the control. Ino would just have to wait. He pierced Ino against the wall of the cave. He nuzzled her neck.
Ino's knees suddenly felt weak and he made it worse by kissing her neck. She felt like she was melting and the places his lips had touched felt like it was on fire. I have to get away...I-I can't take it anymore...my body feels so hot against his.
Face that could put a tomato to shame, Ino struggle to get away from his firm grasp.
"Don't worry. I won't hurt you," he whispered into her ears. Ino's eyes widen yet again and felt her hear tighten.
Sasuke left a trail of kisses from her ear back to her neck. He then devoured her lips and probed her lips with his tongue. Ino shyly parted her lips.
While Ino was more hesitant, Sasuke was being more forceful.
Sasuke deepen the kiss wanting more while Ino weakly obliged.
However, Ino broke the kiss because had to get air in her lungs. With a flustered face Ino examined him.
Suddenly, she saw a pair of white eyes staring back at her. She blinked in confusion to see that it had only been her imagination. If Neji ever saw them, it would be hell. But why should she care? he cheated on her first and the nerve of him to act like if nothing was wrong.
Sasuke snapped her out of her thoughts. "What's wrong?" She stared into his dark gray eyes but then looked away.
"I... I'm tired Sasuke. I just want to go to sleep, okay?" She buried her face on his shoulder.
He sighed and wrapped his arms around her. Maybe next time.
Both fell into a deep sleep. Sasuke sat against a tree, hugging Ino close to him. She rested her head on his shoulder, soft breathes coming out of her lips.
She smells like... flowers.
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"Not means to disrespect, but why would you send them to a dangerous forest without Jounin supervision? What is your purpose, Hokage?" Kakashi, Asuma, Kurenai and Gai had gathered in front of the Hokage's desk.
"Well, it's my understanding that these shinobi are capable. Or are you questioning their ability, Asuma?"
"Ah, well…No, just that it seems odd…" Asuma scratched his face. Tsunade glanced out the window. The sun hung high in the sky, shining bright and burning. It gave her a headache just looking at it. She needed something to drink.
"If you want to know…I think it was for the best of them. They needed some straightening out. Their relationship with one another was getting in the way of their training and teamwork, from becoming full fledge shinobi. If they kept this up they would eventually screw up on a mission leading to unnecessary casualties. I want to prevent that from happening."
"What do you mean by straightening them out?" Kurenai asked. It had been two days since the seven ninjas had left for the assignment. The genjutsu user was worried about her pupil Hinata.
"There had been some complaints by their parents and other shinobis who have team up with them. Apparently, Ino and Sakura had allowed the boy, Sasuke, to get between them causing some turmoil. Rock lee and Naruto appear to have a crush on Sakura which has led to some hindrance on several missions. While Hinata has had unnurtured feelings for Naruto that blinds her from actualizing herself and her potential."
"What about Neji? Why would he be sent with them?" Gai asked.
"Well, I don't know all the detail but Ino's father recommended him. He didn't give me a reason."
"That's not surprising. As you grow older you learn to keep secrets." Asuma scratched his beard.
"May be so…Whatever the reason, it's clear that they're (allowing themselves to be) distracted."
The quiet masked man gave the blonde a long stare. His one visible eye, gray and lethargic. He wondered if this mission would actually help the young shinobi with their inner struggles…or if they would fail to acknowledge them.
"My Rock Lee isn't distracted, he's just experiencing the spring time of youth!" Gai struck his iconic pose, while the other Jounin smiled sheepishly.
"Just one last question, Hokage" Tsunade regarded Kakashi with tired eyes. "Is the forest really dangerous?"
Tsunade eyed the Jounin, a hint of a smile could be seen in her eyes for a brief second before they turned serious once again. "Let's just say anything is possible… What do you want me to tell you, Kakashi? That the forest is safe and that they are in no danger? Or that the forest is crawling with demons and beast unimaginable in strength. You of all people should know the possibilities, of what can happen, what can go wrong…"
Kakashi had a hard look on his face.
"Regardless, this mission is important to them. They just don't know it yet."
The Jounin looked to their Hokage and then to one another. There was nothing they could do but wait.
A lone crow could be heard in the distance. Caw caw.
Author's Note
The truth has been revealed. Hope you enjoy this chapter!
