Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about Konoha. The villain in this is going to be revealed soon enough and it's someone who is literally never a villain lol. *hint hint* I hope you guys enjoy this chapter, I had fun writing it. It feels good to get back in the swing of things, I will upload a new chapter at least once a week if not more if I finish the chapters early.

Sakura stirred slightly, she opened her eyes and realized she was still sitting his lap, his arms were still wrapped around her as he leaned back against the wall. His eyes were closed, his facial features were soft and relaxed while he slept. His hair fell over his eyes, she noticed that his headband was missing, something he never went anywhere without. She looked around the room and spotted the bag he had earlier, wiggling out of his arms she crawled over to it and sighed when it was the first thing she saw when she opened the bag. The storm was still raging outside but it didn't sound as bad as it was before.

She looked over at the sleeping blonde, she didn't really want to wake him but this might be their only chance to make a move.

She shook him gently, "Naruto."

His eyes flew open as he jumped forward, their heads knocked together as she fell backwards he looked around, "What's wrong?"

"Ow, nothing is wrong, I just noticed the storm outside is starting to calm down and I thought we could head to the main lands." He grunted out as she rubbed her forehead.

"Sorry." He laughed sheepishly as he helped her sit up, "Let's go."

He pulled her to her feet and grabbed the bag, throwing his headband on he moved the rock and peeked outside. The wind was dying down, the water has finally reached over the ledge slowly flood the woods they were hiding in, he grabbed her pulling her on his back he ran through the forest, careful to avoid any of the men lurking below waiting for them to resurface, the pitch black skies made it a little easier to move around.

"There's so many." She whispered as she looked down at the ground, the small forest was crawling with intruders, all she could see was a few torches move it closer together.

"They couldn't have gotten far, no one spotted them leaving this area, keep looking!" The man with a long black beard barked orders as the others fanned out he stayed there, his face almost completely blending in with his surroundings if it weren't for the torches, you wouldn't be able to see him at all. "I need the fox, I don't care about the girl kill her if you have too but bring the fox back to me alive!"

She hated being right, she knew they were after him, after he destroyed their ships and revealed the beast that was within him; they wanted the power he posed because of it. She tightened her grip around his shoulders, she could feel him trembling, she whispered in his ear snapping him out of it. Staring at the man a little long he picked up his pace and raced through the the woods before they could be spotted. The night skies combined with eh storm clouds provided great cover for them to sneak around without being seen, the wind made it easier to race through the trees without drawing attention to them.

Crashing through the trees he hit the pavement hard as he ran through the now deserted shopping district, the street were dry and the wind finally ceased as they crossed into the barrier around the mainland. Setting her down they ran towards his parents house, crashing through he front door they both fell to the floor when they were finally out of immediate danger.

Naruto? Sakura?" Mushing appeared from the kitchen and ran towards them, "Minato!"

Her husband appeared and helped her move the tired pair to the sofa, "Pirates, they attacked our house. The barrier wouldn't hold up, it started to break again and they took advantage and blew apart our house."

"They're after Naruto." Both still exhausted, they only managed to get a few hours of sleep but it was enough to give them the final boost they needed to get away.

"We hid in the safe house in the forest behind the house, I must've fallen asleep because Sakura woke me up when she noticed the storm down died down, so we made a run for it and here we are." He waved his hands up and let them drop again.

"They haven't made a move to attack us yet, but this barrier is stronger than the one around your house, I knew I should've gone over there to help you. This kind of protection barrier is always stronger when there's more people involved with setting it in place." He ran a hand through his hair as he looked at his son, "Regardless, I'm happy you're both here and you're both safe."

"Head up to your old room and get cleaned up and get some rest, I'll keep your brothers and sister down here." She smiled softly as she touched his cheek, "I'm happy you're okay."

They got up from the couch and walked slowly upstairs, one they were in his room he closed his door softly and locked it behind him, living with his sibling he knew better than to leave the door unlocked or they'd all rush in. Going into the bathroom that was attached he started the water and took off his shirt, he looked back at Sakura, "Do you want to go first?" He asked. She simply shook her head and smiled as he disappeared into the bathroom.

He stepped in, the hot water working its magic on his sore muscles; he sighed getting lost in the moment he didn't hear the shower door open as Sakura snuck it. He jumped slightly as she wrapped her cold arms around his waist, and for the first time he could feel the heat rising to his cheeks.

"Sa-Sakura?" He tripped over her name as he looked back at the pinkette whose arms were still around his waist, he put his hands over hers.

"Sorry." She whispered.

Confused he turned around, she backed away a little using her arms to cover herself; she was standing in front of him naked.. The heat slowly rose to her cheeks as it finally clicked in her mind what she did.

Warm hands pulled her form her thoughts as he pulled her closer, he stood there for what felt like ever just holding her. They rushed through the he rest of their shower as the water started to turn cold, wrapping herself up in a towel she stepped out of the bathroom and grabbed another one of his black shirts, tugging it over her head she practically jumped on the bed and buried herself under the thick blankets. She felt Naruto do the same.

He could hear his brothers stomping down the hallway, "but mom I don't wanna go to bed!" They yelled in unison.

"I let you stay up late enough, it's time to go to sleep." She replied soft but stern, leaving no room to argue they stomped to their room.

"I'm surprised everyone was still awake." She said lightly.

"Hmm, every not and then my mom lets them stay up really late when they've been good." His voice was raspy, he was exhausted more now than ever.

"Oh? That sounds like a good reward." She closed her eyes not waiting for a response, she knew he was asleep. He was finally able to let his guard down and relax now that they were safe.

Naruto started to stir finally forcing his eyes opened he looked around his old room and his eyes landed on the girl with his back to him. He couldn't help but smile, the Uzumaki symbol on her back. He reached out and traced it gently, even with his touch she didn't move.

That's not her.

What? How could it not be her?

They don't smell the same, Sakura wouldn't justo stand naked with you in the shower. She barley made it through the kiss, something it off about her.

He inhaled sharply this time paying attention to his senses, he spotted the difference in her scent. It was too earthy, she always smelled floral and sweet sometimes when she was working out she would smell a little earthy but not like this. It was over powering the perfume they used to try and hide her scent.

A low growl escaped his throat as he slid out of bed, how could I not notice that she was a fake.

Calm down, I didn't noticed until this morning. They masked their scent well, where she fucked up is when she got in the shower with you.

He slipped out of the room leaving the sleeping girl inside, running down the hallway he knocked on the door to his dads study, "We have a problem."

Minato looked up from his paper and confused, "What is it son?"

"Sakura, she's not the real Sakura." He ran a panicked hand through his hair, grief slowly washing over him, "I was supposed to protect her and I failed."

-with Sakura-

The boat rocked violently as it sailed through the storm, Her arms were chained above her head. The boat was slowly taking on water causing a little to splash in her face ever time they hit a rough wave, the waved rocked the boat sending water in through the little holes meant for the cannons.

She didn't have the energy to fight back, she had been ripped away from Naruto in the middle of the night, she hasn't been able to sleep and even is she could she was soaked making her even more uncomfortable. Her hair was sticking to her face and neck, her shirt was soaked through, her skin was starting to prune from sitting in the water too long.

Her attention was pulled towards the door as it slammed opened and a man with a long black bear walked in her cell, kneeling in front of her he grabbed her cheek forcing her to look at him, "I bet you'll fetch a pretty penny at the action, whatcha think boys?"

She could hear some cheer from behind him but he took up most of her vision, she pulled away from him only to slapped hard across the face, "Don't go getting any ideas dreary, you're in the middle of the ocean and no one is coming to save you."

Trying to hide the fear she looked away from him, "What do you want from me?"

"We want that boyfriend of yours, I know I can sell him for a really good price and by taking you he has no choice but to come and rescue you." He smiled a few inches away from her face, the smell of his breath made her want to vomit.

"You wont be able to catch him." She tried to move her tired lobby but nothing would've budge.

I hope he doesn't come for me, please don't come.

You know that's a pipe dream right, he's going to rip them to shreds. Remember what he did last time?

It was because me of that revealed his powers to them.

True, but they don't stand a chance against him. It's a few pirates.

The day went on as they fought through the storm to get to their destination, The door to her cell opened again as she was pulled to her feet. She felt her wrist being bound together, a gag being pushed into her mouth, and she was thrown over someone shoulder. Her vision faded in and out as they made their way to the island, there was no rain only sunshine which warmed her cold skin.

"I hope you brought me something good this time." An older women stood before them, she was a shorter women that walked with a cane.

She was dropped on the floor with a thud, the older women poked as her arms and stomach and pulled at her hair. She wanted to scream but she couldn't make a sound, she was about to be sold off in an action. Her fear was slowly bubble to the surface as the women looked her over.

"Take her back and get her cleaned up and then bring her back to me, she should go for at three hundred thousand. Especially since her hair is naturally pink, I have a buyer that loves pink hair." She was pulled over his shoulder once more as he walked through town.

She could see there were more women tied up like her, each man talking to someone trying to sell them.

What the hell is this place?!

Do you remember that lesson about traveling safety you almost slept through?

Uh, kinda.

The infamous, stupidly named pirate island. It's where they go to sell off the girls they've kidnapped or the good they've stolen.

Shit.