When the Book Ends ~ NaruSasu

X. Hostage

Naruto seemed to be trembling, though his legs could not move, not even an inch. "S...Sai." His voice trembled and he couldn't get another word out. And with that, I felt a sharp stinging pain at my neck before my consciousness slowly faded downward. The last thing I could see was Naruto before I eventually fell to the ground.

Before I knew it, I was held hostage in a bright room, which isn't what I was used to after being in that small cave for so long. My eyes fluttered before slowly opening.

"Ha, the little brat is awake." I heard in a low toned voice. I looked to see a man with thick brown eyebrows and glasses approach me. I couldn't seem to utter a single word. All I felt was worry for that blonde. They must've hurt him considering he didn't have the money.. and not only that... I'm going to die sooner or later.

"Don't even think of moving," the older man grumpily spoke. I didn't even nod or shake my head. I simply didn't move. But there was one thing I could not stop worrying about. "Is... Naruto okay...?" I questioned shakily.

The man groaned at the fact I even asked. "That dumb blonde who can't seem to pay the people he owes? Hah! Well, he took a good beating. God damn, he did. He didn't even cry, not even flinch! He just took the beating!" The man laughed, and all I felt was anger. How could he do that to him? And Naruto just took it? Jesus...

"Not that it even matters. You're going to die, but not without some answers first." The man shrugged before approaching me. "I'm going to break every one of your fingers off until you tell me the answers to my questions, okay? So breathe deep and play nice!" He grabbed my hand which has been tied up with the rest of my body.

I tried to pull away, but he instantly kicked me in the stomach. "What the hell do you think you're doing?" He angrily said loudly in my face, and all I could do was sit there, not moving a muscle.

"S-sorry," I mumbled.
Naruto... please help me. I hope you're safe... god, what did they do to you?

"Please tell me that Naruto is safe..." I muttered to him. He let out a smirk, and took a knife out of his pocket, placing it at my throat. "You aren't the one asking the questions." He chuckled.

I frowned, spitting in his face. "Tell me where Naruto is, you fucking piece of shit." I cursed. The man looked at me with surprise. Blood ran down my lip.

"Ha, you're quite feisty..."

"I've had enough of your bullshit! Cut to the chase and tell me where Naruto is!"

I don't care what happens to me... but I'm not going down unknowing if Naruto is alright and breathing... even if this is just some story plot.

And just then, there was a panic in some woman's voice, following screaming. "I-It's that blonde!" A woman said through intercom... and there the man standing before me, his face going rigidly and gritting his teeth.

"Naruto..." I felt weight off my chest be lifted immensely, my body feel as though it was enveloped in warmth.

Thank you...