A Slayer's Confidant

Chapter 16

A/N: *whispers* This picture does not technically apply to the story but it's close enough since Naruto and Naruko are both in it. You may move on now.
Thank You.
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Naruto stared at Sakura who had glossy green eyes. He knew she couldn't see. She was blinded by whoever was controlling her. He stepped forward. "Sakura, you need to listen to me. We must get out of here." Sakura tilted her head.
"Why would I want to leave? I've been healing Orochimaru on my own accord." Naruto's eyes widened. She...She did this willingly?
"What the... What do you mean you did on your own?" He asked as a huge wave of pain flashed through him. He screamed. What the hell? Sakura never had this power. This power was more than likely... Then it clicked. It was Karin who was pretending to be Sakura. But she didn't have the shape shifting power like Suigetsu did right? Naruto was wrong.
"Figured it out?" Karin's voice asked as she transformed back to her original state. "I had recently gained this power and I'm very very excited to use it more on you." She said. Naruto gasped when she disappeared. Teleportation! It was at that split second that Naruto felt real pain. His body shook as he looked down with wide eyes. Blood stained his white shirt that was underneath is school uniform. It was that moment where everything went black.
"Why did you do that, Karin?" The real Sakura questioned. Karin turned to the girl. She smirked.
"He stole Sasuke from me. Sasuke was supposed to be mine." Sakura twitched at this. Was this how she was toward Naruto? Sakura shook her head. She activated her mental shield and walked toward Karin and Naruto who was unconscious. She knelt down and began to heal his wound.
"Why are you healing him?"
"Because,"
"Why?" Karin asked. Sakura didn't answer. She knew that if Sasuke found out Karin would lose her life. Her only chance was to heal Naruto and explain everything while Kabuto wasn't around. Naruto groaned.
"S-Sakura, you..." Naruto couldn't help the anger that he felt. The hurt that he felt. The pain physically and mentally that he felt. He remembered. He remembered Sasuke. He remembered how they were lovers and how his uncle killed his and Sasuke's families. How he was left alive along with Kyuubi, Itachi, and Sasuke. He remembered Hinata, Kiba, everybody. He remembered it all. "You were supposed to be my best friend. You were supposed to be..." Tears began to fall down his cheeks. Sakura's eyes widened. She was confused. What? What's going on?
Naruto shakily raised his hand, a powerful wind gust began to swirl around them. Karin's eyes widened as she recognized what power this was. A-Aerokenesis! She thought, teleporting to safety.
"I'm not done. Gamabunta, come forth!" Sakura gasped. Only Naruko's father, Lord Yodaime, was able to summon Gamabunta. Naruko could never truly perfect it.
"Yes, milady," Gamabunta said in a rough voice. The man was dressed in a gangster outfit and bad tattoos on his face. He raised an eyebrow. "Hey, you're not, milady Naruko." Naruto looked up at Gamabunta who's eyes widened with shock. "What? What happened?"
"Naruko was killed. That is her reincarnation." Sakura explained. Gamabunta raised an eyebrow before continuing to ignore Sakura.
"Who are you,boy?" He asked.
Sakura growled, "I just told you!"
"Well I don't care!" The man asked.
"M-My name is Naruto... Sakura was right in saying that I am the reincarnation of Naruko."
"You're losing your energy,boy"
"I... know," Naruto replied, falling again. Gamabunta sighed. Well I can't stay for long now. I have enough power to come forth on my own. Maybe it was Milady's spirit that called to me. Gamabunta sighed gain. I'll go tell my lord, Kyuubi about this boy's memories. With that thought in mind, Gamabunta disappeared.
Naruto slowly got up, shaking from the pain that plagued his body.
I... I remember... Kyuubi is my big brother and Sasuke is my-my lover. I remember them all... Everyone.
"Looks like the princess has fallen once again." Sakura and Karin turned to see the man behind the horrors. Sickly pale skin, yellow eyes that bleed hatred. A snake like tongue that hangs out of his coated with salvia. Sakura felt her guilt come at her at full force. The demon that brought pain and agony to her friends and family and kingdom into fear. She watched as the man moved passed her and opened her mouth to speak but her throat could not make any words come out. Sakura felt sick from the reality that came to her as soon as she saw this monster walking. She clenched her fists, bloom trickling down her chin. I did this, she thought with realization. I brought Orochimaru back to life. Tears trickles down her face. I have to kill him! She grabbed the sharpest object and bolted toward Orochimaru. The man turned around with a stoic expression upon his face. When Sakura threw the weapon, it was reversed back to her, piercing her in the heart. Naruto's eyes widened with shock. S...Sakura?
"Sa-Sakura?" He called out but there was no answer. Her eyes were closed, blood pooled around her staining her clothes and bright pink hair. The wound in her chest was deep and there was nothing her could do since he was tied up. Tears fell down his cheeks. "No, Sakura..." This can't be happening. Sakura! Naruto thought, sadness taking over. The overwhelming pain of losing a friend he had just regained the memories of was too much to bear. "Sasuke... Please help me..." With that little whisper, it didn't take very long for the request to to be fulfilled.

Naruto heard screams and cries of pain all around him. He smiled happily when he caught a glimpse of Sasuke through his blurred vision. Sasuke, you came. He thought, rejoicing with happiness. He was thankful to have a loyal lover. He blushed at the thought. L-Lover? He questioned himself. Lover...
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"Sasuke!" Naruko cried. "Sasuke, please don't die. Please!" Tears dripped on Sasuke's porcelain face. He slowly opened them. Naruko's eyes brightened with pure joy. "Sasuke!" She cried out again before kissing his lips. Sasuke coughed, blood trickling down his chin. Naruko gasped, her eyes widened in horror and shock. "Sasu-"
"I'm alright," Sasuke said. "It's not serious." He avoided her gaze, giving away his bluff. Naruko crossed her arms and smacked him across the face, leaving a huge hand print on his right cheek.
"Don't lie to me." She demanded. "I don't want to be lied to, Sasuke. "You're bleeding heavily. Let me help you." She said. Sasuke shook his head. He knew of the energy it takes for Naruko to heal him. It was almost all of it.
"I'll be fine, you know my body is different from yours. Focus on healing yourself. I won't die I promise you, Naruko, I promise." Naruko snorted, not convinced. She was annoyed with the situation but she knew that he was right. She didn't argue anymore. There was a distinct feeling in her gut, something told her that someone was watching them. Her eyes wandered about, searching but she didn't have the power to sense them. It was then she felt extreme pain. Like her whole life line had been cut short. Blood stained her dress that she had specifically for slaying demons. Her vision began to blur as she fell into Sasuke's arms.
Staring in confusion, Sasuke turned the girl over. His eyes widened when he saw the blood stain on her dress and the feeling of the wet liquid on his head. Gaara backed away, his green eyes tearing up. He used his harenkenesis to form a sand dome to protect them from an other enemies. Sasuke lowered his head, gripping Naruko's body tightly. "N-Na-Naruko," Sasuke whispered brokenly. A groan was heard from the girl, bringing Gaara and Sasuke hope. Gaara quickly wiped away his tears, a genuine smile on his face.
"Lady Naruko you're alive!" He cried out. Naruko smiled weakly. She sat up slowly, nodding her head.
"I'm alive, Gaara, but I don't think it's going to be for long." She replied, coughing up blood. Gaara frowned at this and crouched down to her level. "I'm sorry, Gaara," Naruko said.
"For what?" Gaara questioned. His sea green eyes stared in confusion. "Naruko?"
"I'm sorry that I couldn't return your feelings of love that you have for me." She mouthed before everything went black. Gaara stared, shock taking over and the sheer agony of reality came forth at full force. Naruko had lost too much blood. Gaara released his sand dome that had protected them. Voices were heard calling out their names. Gaara looked up to see his brother and sister and the rest of the slayers that had attended the party.
Sakura was the first to speak. "Sasuke, what happened?" She asked. I know for a fact that I was supposed to get Naruko to come to the ballroom to dance with her father but all of the sudden chaos happened and blood was shed. She thought. Who could have done this? Sakura analyzed Sasuke, frowning. Her emerald green eyes filled with worry. She then looked down to see a bloody and unconscious Naruko. She gasped. "Sasuke, what happened to her?" She demanded, sternly. "Sasuke, I need you to tell me what happened I can't help if you don't."
"She was injured."
"Injured?" Sakura asked, turning to Gaara whom had spoken up before Sasuke could. Gaara nodded his head.
"It was out no where. She just collapsed and then... and then there was..." The shock seemed too much to bear for Gaara so Sakura stopped him from reliving the shocking finding Naruko injured in Sasuke's arms.

"Gaara," Temari cried. "Gaara!" The red head was put back into reality hearing his sister's voice. She was covered in bandages. "Are you okay?" Gaara frowned, pondering the question. He nodded, a stone expression on his face. There was no way the same history would happen again. Not again. Not when so many new memories can be made with Naruto. So many new memories have been made. Gaara thought, as he stared off into outer space again.
"Temari why are you coming with us again?" Sai asked, as he continued to watch for the hideout. Temari growled.
"Sai for the fifth time, I'm here because I want to help and save Naruto too!" Temari cried. "Plus, I want payback for what they've put me through." Sai nodded slowly. We're here... He thought. The atmosphere grew cold as everyone readied themselves for a battle that would decided their fates once again.
To Be Continued...