Saori P.O.V
- Damn it, they don't stop coming. – Guy said.
.....he's right....and it's been awhile...I'm worried about Sasuke and the others.
- Need some help? – Asuma asked appearing out of nowhere.
Kakashi looked at him and then looked at me and nodded.
- Asuma, come with me. – I said.
- Huh? Where? – he said confused.
- We have to catch up Sasuke. – I said.
- What? Where did he went? – he asked.
- After Gaara. – I answered kicking another enemy in the face.
- What? – he said.
- And Naruto, Sakura, Pakun and Shikamaru went after him on mine and Kakashi's orders. – I said.
- Fine, let's go. – he said.
I nodded and we both left to go after them.
- We need to be quick, I have a bad feeling about this. – I said worried.
- Don't worry we'll get there on time. – Asuma said.
- Your student is there too. How can you be so calm? – I asked.
- I trust him. He's a good ninja. – Asuma said.
We continued running as fast as we could.
*Some minutes pass*
- There. – I said.
- I thought you said he was with other 3. – Asuma said.
- He was. – I said worried.
- You go there and I go that way. Ready? – he asked.
I nodded.
- Let's go. – he said.
I went behind 2 enemies silently.
- Need something? – I said evilly.
They turned around and widened their eyes and just like I used to...I put 2 kunais in their stomach.
On the other tree I saw Asuma taking care of the other one. We looked to where Shikamaru was Asuma went behind him.
- We finally caught up with you. – Asuma said with a smirk.
- A-Asuma... - Shikamaru said surprised.
The enemies were about to attack and that's when I went in front of Shikamaru with my Sharingan active.
- You! – they said.
I smirked.
- Time to sleep and have some dreams. – I said.
- S-Saori... - Shikamaru said surprised again.
They widened their eyes.
- AHHHHHHHH! – they screamed in agony and fell on the ground.
- Well...that was quick. – Asuma said.
Shikamaru sat on the ground and sighed in relief.
Me and Asuma smiled at that....you did good.
- Shikamaru, where are the others? – I asked.
- They went ahead. I made the decision to get behind and delay all of those guys. – Shikamaru answered.
- I see. – I said.
....damn it.......this is not good, I don't like this not even a bit.
- Go Saori, I'll take him. – Asuma said.
I looked at him...I nodded.
- Thank you. – I said to him and Shikamaru and left.
I started running as fast as I could......I'm useless....I shouldn't have sent them...Shikamaru...he could have died right there.
And now I'm here and not helping Konoha fighting the enemy....what kind of shinobi am I?!
I continue running but started sensing someone.............I widened my eyes a bit.
- What happened?! – I asked worried.
- He got poisoned by one of the Sand siblings. – Shibi said.
I widened my eyes a bit.
Damn it....
- F-Father.... – Shino said.
- Don't move, I'm sending my bugs to draw the poison out. – Shibi said.
I activated my Sharingan again, mad.
- I'll leave you with him, he's going to be okay...right? – I said.
- He will. You can go. – Shibi said.
I nodded and left......I promised....I promised if any of them touched one of my students or anyone I cared and knew...they would pay.
I started running even faster than before...I'll get to you.
*Some minutes passed*
I narrowed my eyes...there.
- Where do you think you're going? – I asked murderously now in front of the 3 siblings.
They widened her eyes and just stood there.
- I asked you...where do you think you're going?! – I said mad.
- M-Move! – Kankuro said.
I looked at him murderously.
- You better shut up. – I said.
Kankuro was about to talk when Gaara spoke.
- Kankuro...stop. – Gaara said.
- G-Gaara...but... - Kankuro started.
- I was clear when I went to the place where you were staying. You hurt someone I know and care about...you'll end up hurt as well. – I said murderously.
Gaara got out of Kankuro grip since he was helping him so he wouldn't fall.
- We... - Temari started.
- You what? YOU WERE WITH OROCHIMARU ALL THIS TIME! – I said.
Temari and Kankuro looked at me scared.
- WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY?! – I said.
Gaara got on his knees.
- Gaara! – Temari and Kankuro said.
- I'm sorry. – Gaara said calmly.
I narrowed my eyes at him.
- Sorry? SORRY?! DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE GOT KILLED?! HOW MANY PEOPLE GOT HURT?! AND YOU SAY SORRY?! – I said mad.
- I am...so sorry. It was orders...I...I-I'm sorry...he...he made me see what was wrong........I'm sorry. – Gaara said.
I raised an eyebrow.
- He? Who? – I asked.
- Your student. – he answered.
- Sasuke? – I asked.
- No.....Naruto. – he said.
I widened my eyes a bit.
Temari and Kankuro looked at Gaara sad.
- I owe him... - Gaara said.
- That won't bring people who died back. – I said coldly.
- I know...I will carry that burden for the rest of my life. – he said.
..........................................................
- Get up. – I said.
- What? – Gaara said looking at me.
- Get up....NOW! – I said.
He nodded and did as I said.
I went near to him but his brother and sister got in the way.
- Move before I'll make you. – I said murderously to them.
- No. – they said even though I could tell they were scared.
- Move Temari, Kankuro. – Gaara said calmly.
- But Gaara! – they said.
- Move. – he said again.
They looked at him sad but nodded and did as he asked.
I was now looking deep in his eyes.......................I sighed.
I crouched down to his level.
He looked at me confused.
I raised my hand and he closed his eyes waiting for an impact..................that never came.
With my index finger I poked him in the direction of his heart.
He opened his eyes and looked at me surprised.
- You better start listen to this instead of listening what's inside of you. – I said poking him repeatedly.
He widened his eyes.
- I'm not going to give you a speech because I'm sure Naruto already did that...he's that kind of person. And I'm not going to tell you how many people got hurt or died because I know that ALL of you are aware of that. Now...you will return to your village and you'll become a much better version of yourself. Okay? – I said.
He nodded still confused.
I sighed, I put my had on his head and patted. With that I got up.
- W-Why? – they asked.
- You might have betrayed our village...but you were following orders...it's not that I agree with that but...I believe in second chances for people who deserve it. And you do. – I said.
- Thank you. – Gaara said.
- You're welcome, besides Naruto gave you a second chance as well so I believe in his judgements regarding this type of thing. – I said with a small smile.
They widened his eyes.
- Now that we talked, where are my students? – I asked.
- They're that way. – Temari said.
- Okay. I'm gonna go now...but remember.....be a better version of yourselves. – I said.
They nodded.
- Bye. – I said and left in the direction Temari pointed.
It wasn't too far.
I was now seeing them.
- Look at you all beat up, idiot. – Sasuke said helping Naruto stand up.
- TEME! LOOK AT YOU! YOU'RE NOT THAT GREAT EITHER! – Naruto said.
I sweatdropped, this 2!
I was now behind them.
- Really, fighting in this circumstances? – I said.
- Huh? – they said and turned around.
- Saori./Saori-nee-chan! – they said.
I crouched down to their level.
Sasuke raised and eyebrow and Naruto looked at me confused.
- What? – they asked.
I looked down.......they.....they could have died........
- Saori? – Sasuke said.
- Nee...are you okay? – Naruto asked.
- YOU IDIOTS! – I said and brought them into a hug.
- E-Eh? – they said.
- I'm s-sorry......- I said fighting back tears.
- W-What? – they asked.
- I'm sorry I sent you here alone...I'm sorry I wasn't here to protect you...I..I-I'm so sorry. – I said.
- Saori... - they said calmly.
They got out of the hug and looked at me.
- We're fine. – Sasuke said.
- He's right! This bruises are nothing! – Naruto said.
- You guys are really growing aren't you? – I said.
Naruto grinned while Sasuke smirked.
- Very well, let's go then. Where's Sakura and Pakun? – I asked.
- They're on a tree that way. – Sasuke said.
- Okay, let's go grab them and go back. – I said.
- Hai. – they said.
*Back to Konoha*
We were now back in the arena........I narrowed my eyes...they're all in the roof.....
- Pakun. – I said.
He looked at me and nodded.
- Stay here. – I said to them.
They nodded and me and Pakun went to the roof.
I widened my eyes.......no.....................
- Saori. – I heard.
I looked up.....
- K-Kakashi....w-what..... – I said sad, confused and mad.
- Orochimaru. – he answered sad as well.
I looked at the Hokage laid on the floor...dead....
- Are they okay? – Kakashi asked.
I nodded slightly.
- Y-Yeah.....just beat up but...out of danger. – I said.
I felt a hand on my shoulder, I looked.
- J-Jiraiya... - I said.
- I'm sorry. – he said with empathy.
.........................sorry..........................won't bring him back......
- Y-Yeah......m-me too. – I said fighting back tears.