Hello, hello, hello. I am so so so so sorry about the super long wait! I've been sooooo busy with a lot of stuff over the summer!

Also, sorry about the loads of spelling mistakes! I don't spell many things wrong, but when I do, usually they're really obvious things, so sorry about it!

I hope you enjoy!

Sakura and Kiba walked, hand in hand, through the dark tunnel.

"Sakura!" Kiba nearly screamed.

"What?!" She replied, turning towards him.

"I think I smell..." Kiba sniffed twice. "Fresh air! We're saved! We're saved! We have to find the others!"

Sakura's eyes widened in happiness. Tears began rolling down her dirty face. "Thank Kami! And thank Kami for your amazing sense of smell, too! Well, which direction?"

Kiba sniffed again.

"To the right." Kiba said. Akamaru barked. "Yes, definately the right."

The couple sped off. Sakura was crying from happiness and Kiba was laughing like a maniac. Akamaru was barking his little head off, probably excited to see a color other than black for awhile.

Suddenly, a soft while glow filled their eyes.

"Oh my god, Kiba. It's... beautiful!" Sakura said, starring into the wonderful light.

"Not as beautiful as you..." Kiba replied, stealing a kiss on her now wet cheek. Sakura blushed and walked closer to it. She knew she could be out of here faster than she could say her name in one leap. But, she knew they had to get the others out as well.

"Kiba. We need to save the others." Sakura said.

Kiba sighed. "Yeah. We do. But how."

"I have an idea..." Sakura said.

"HEY, EVERYONE, WE FOUND THE EXIT! EVERYONE, COME HERE NOW! IT'S WONDERFUL, ITS FRESH AIR! HURRY!" Sakura screamed on the top of her lungs, praying everyone could hear.

'Impressive.' Inner Sakura said.

'Thanks, I learned it all from you, after all.'

'Why, I'm touched.' Sakura's inner-self whiped a tear drop away from her eye.

Suddenly, two figures came into view.

"SAKURA! THANK KAMI! KIBA!" Naruto shouted on the top of his lungs, following Hinata. Hinata looked extremely tired and worn out, dirt was all over her face and clothes. Her hair was a frizzed mess and was sticking out everywhere, but at this point in time, she could care less. Naruto's teeth were still a dazzling white, but his hair was spotted with brown and his jacket was over Hinata; she must have gotten cold.

"Naruto! Hinata!" Sakura and Kiba said together. They watched in glee as their two friends rushed towards them, smiling like crazy and quite happy to be finally getting out of the crazy place.

They joined in a rather small group hug, and quickly broke apart.

"Hey, where's Ino and Shikamaru?" Naruto asked, out of breathe.

"We don't know. We're still waiting for them. I hope they're okay..." Kiba replied, sniffing a few times, trying to catch a whiff of them, even though he knew it was useless. There was probably so much dirt and grime on them that he wouldn't be able to smell them at all, even if his smelling sense was increased.

"S-someone should probably g-go and get something hot to drink for u-us, right?" Hinata asked, looking at her feet.

"Good idea, Hinata!" Naruto shouted.

"Yeah! How about you and Naruto go and get them, while me and Kiba keep a look out for Ino and Shikamaru?" Sakura asked.

"Sure! Let's go, Hinata!" Naruto shouted grabbing her hand and pulling her into the fresh air. A blush could be seen on Hinata's dirtied face.

Once they were in the distance, Sakura turned towards Kiba. "Well, it looks like they'll make a terrific couple!" She said enthusiastically. Once they were out of the tunnel, Sakura would never complain about anything ever again. Life was far too short to.

"Agreed! But where are those two?" Kiba said, referring to Ino and Shikamaru.

Sakura's smile faded. "I don't know... I really do hope they're okay!"

"Me too."

The two waited in silence for a few more minutes. After twenty minutes, they began getting even more worried.

"What if something happened?" Sakura asked Kiba in fear.

"I think we should call for them..." Kiba said. They looked at each other for a brief moment. Kiba was shocked that even though Sakura was covered in so much dirt, and even though her nose was slightly swelling, she still looked so... perfect. He knew he was lucky to have her at all.

"INO! SHIKAMARU! GET YOUR BUTT'S OVER HERE! WE FOUND A WAY OUT!" Roared Sakura and Kiba, praying that they would hear them.

A few more silent minutes past, when suddenly a very loud scream was heard ringing throughout the tunnel.

"Ino!" Sakura gasped. She knew it was her friend, and now it was just a matter of time until she saw her again.

"SAKURA! RUN! GET OUT OF HERE! THERE'S A MONSTER!" Ino shouted on the top of her lungs, she was now in view of Sakura and Kiba.

Shikamaru was right next to her, sprinting at half-speed most likely, and as soon as they reached Sakura and Kiba, they smiled, thanked them, and jumped up towards the light.

Sakura and Kiba now saw what they were talking about.

It was Gaara, fully transformed, and chasing them.

"Kiba, I think we should probably jump through now." Sakura said, referring to the hole above them.

"I agree. Let's go... NOW!" He roared, grabbing Sakura by the waist and jumping through the hole. The four ninjas were now safely out of the tunnel, and out of harms way.

Ino was shaking and was being hugged by Shikamaru, who was rubbing her arms, trying to warm her up. Sakura was now eternally grateful that Kiba lent her his jacket. It was so warm...

"What are we standing around here for?" Shikamaru asked the group, still attempting to warm up Ino.

"What do you mean?" Sakura asked him.

"Well, shouldn't we be getting away from this place? Itachi and Gaara are in there and are very dangerous." Shikamaru replied.

The other three nodded in agreement. They began walking off to where Hinata and Naruto went off to, which was most likely the dome.

"I can't help but feel we're forgetting something..." Kiba said, trying to think.

"Me too..." Sakura replied. "Oh well." She said after a minute of thinking.

The four quickly reached the dome, and caught Naruto and Hinata outside of the entrance. Cups of hot liquid were set down on the snow, and the two were a little too... erm... busy to notice the other four.

"Uh... thanks for the drinks, you two." Ino said, grabbing one of the steaming cups.

Hinata and Naruto broke apart. Hinata's face was heavily blushed, and Naruto was smiling and scratching the back of his head.

"Yeah, uh, no problem..." Naruto replied. "Let's... uh... go inside, Hinata." Hinata nodded her head in agreement and the two walked back into the dome. The other four stood outside, sipping their hot drinks.

"You know, it is pretty nice outside if you're not trying to escape from a few raving maniacs. Everything's sparkling. And the trees are covered in ice..." Sakura said, looking at the beautiful landscape.

"I think I've had enough of this snow for awhile..." Kiba said, making his way towards the dome. The other three followed in silence.

Ino and Shikamaru headed for a table near a few of their friends once they were inside the dome, but Sakura and Kiba stood to the side.

"You didn't forget about what you promised, did you, Kiba?" Sakura asked him flirtaciously. Kiba chuckled.

"Of course not, Sakura. Pick you up at eight?" Kiba asked.

"Sounds fantastic." Sakura replied, smiling. The two walked over to the now crowded table.

But Sakura couldn't help but feel she was being watched. She brushed the feeling aside, and sat down next to Kiba, joining in on a conversation.

'Tonight at eight...' She said to herself, and all her troubles seemed to melt away.

The End.

Thank you all soooo much for reading and reviewing! And putting up with the unfair waits for the next chapter (I apologize!)! But please please review, I think I finally wrote a pretty darn good ending!

I was kindah thinking of writing a sequel, but idk. Tell me if you want me to!

Thanks soooo much!

Arigoto!

-iiMNOTOKAY xoxo