Nothing is Ok

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When a bloody copy of Naruto had arrived, the guards knew to be concerned. When he’d demanded a medical team, they scrambled to meet his request. When he’d left, there was only one other person with him, and if he’d had enough energy to send a clone ahead, the medics weren’t for him. That only left Ino. Before they could get any more out of him, the clone was off again, heading for the Hokage tower.

The true Naruto kept a steady pace through the trees. All things considered, it was probably the gentlest way he could think to carry her. True, the landing and subsequent leap may have hurt a bit, but he could move faster and more safely through the trees than the road below and he needed to get help as soon as possible. His medical training was limited to knowing where the nearest hospital was and all he could do was throw his jacket around the battered girl.

He’d been a little surprised at how little blood was on his jacket considering the fact that he’d been stabbed in the back. He knew the only reason he was alive was because of his accursed tenant. He hadn’t even felt the stab of the kunai as it pierced his flesh. He hadn’t felt anything at all. He’d actually just heard the ‘thunk’ as he hit its mark and fell to the ground unconscious.

When he’d awoken, it was to the sounds of Ino’s sobbing. The stench of sex and blood lingered in the small clearing and was enough to fuel Naruto’s rage to heights usually unseen without the addition of four tails on his backside. The fact that the Kyuubi had been using his chakra to heal the boy made it so much easier for Naruto to draw it out and do as he needed. He only needed to see the kunai pressed to Ino’s throat before his rage spurred him into action. The fear in their eyes was something he would never forget but not because he’d never seen that sort of fear before. No, he would remember it because it was the first time he’d ever allowed himself to take pleasure in such things. Not only that, but those three were his first kills and rather than the anguish he’d always expected, he was proud. He’d killed three monsters, hardly any different from Orochimaru’s snakes in the Forest of Death.

He would be far more concerned for his actions had Ino’s condition not brought him out of it so instantaneously. He’d drawn out the power for a purpose, and that purpose was met, swiftly and brutally. There wasn’t even the barest hint of desire for the feelings coursing through him to continue. When he’d seen her laying on the forest floor, so utterly destroyed, the Kyuubi’s influence receded peacefully and left Naruto to his business of taking care of the beaten girl.

Soon enough, the land became more open and familiar as he was forced to the road for lack of trees. Over one last hill, he could finally see the gates ahead. They were usually so inviting and he’d always found himself grateful to be returning home, even from the simplest of tasks. Today was different in ways he wouldn’t even understand for some time.

A few meters before the gate, he was met by a team of medics and a distraught looking Hokage. He was just glad Sakura wasn’t with them. He didn’t want her to have to see this yet. She’d find out in short order, but he wanted to be the one to tell her that he’d failed her best friend.

He couldn’t even look the Hokage in the eye but he needn’t have worried. All she cared about was the girl in his arms. He saw her running to meet him, along with two other medics.

“Naruto, give her here! We’ll take her to the hospital!” Tsunade yelled as she reached him and attempted to take the girl into her own arms. What met her was something completely unexpected. Ino began to scream as loudly as he raw throat would allow. Even more odd was that she immediately clutched into Naruto, wrapping her arms around his neck in a vice-like grip.

Tsunade and the other medics tried again several times to take her from the blond boy but each time, her screaming fits started anew. Eventually, they could even make out what she was saying.

“No! Don’t let them touch me! Naruto! Save me! They’re going to hurt me again! Don’t let them hurt me!”

Naruto was shocked but his shock transferred to Tsunade when she saw the boy whisper into Ino’s ear, calming her slowly. When her whimpering had died down enough, she could just make out what he was saying.

“Shh. I’m here, Ino. I won’t let anyone harm you, I promise. You’re safe now. Shh.”

Tsunade glanced at the medic-nin and nodded, sending them ahead to the hospital. She would make sure Ino got there in a moment. Keeping enough distance from Ino so as to keep the girl from another screaming fit, she finally locked eyes with Naruto. She hadn’t noticed it until just then, but tears were streaming down his face as well. She could just imagine how much this would hurt someone like him. He was so devoted to protecting his precious people that something like this would surely hurt him more deeply than whatever wounds he may have received. She would address that later, however. Ino came first right now.

“Let’s get her to the hospital, Naruto,” she said somberly, turning back to the village and heading through the gates with the boy in tow.

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He set her gently on the sterile sheets of the bed and stood up, gingerly slipping from Ino’s grasp. It took hardly a moment for the girl to become frantic again, her wide eyes looking up at him, “No! Don’t leave me! It’ll happen again! Don’t leave me again!!”

“Ino, you’re safe now,” he assured her, taking one of her hands in his and squeezing it. As he turned to leave, he felt her clutch his hand and pull him back as strongly as she could. In her state, it wasn’t much but it got him to turn and when he saw the look in her eyes and the tears flowing feely onto the small white pillow he couldn’t deny her. It was all his fault anyway. He would take responsibility.

“Ok, Ino. I’m here. I won’t leave you. I’m right here for you.”

The medics, having watched all this play out before them looked to Tsunade for guidance. When all they got was a slow nod, they went about their detestable task.

For his part, Naruto didn’t even look away from Ino’s terrified eyes, even when they relieved the girl of his jacket and the rest of her ruined clothing. At first, she’d begun to panic when she felt someone begin to touch her but Naruto had gotten her to calm down by assuring her that she was safe and that he wouldn’t leave her. She’d looked into his eyes, searching them for something only she knew. When she’d found it though, she’d finally begun to relax and let them begin healing her injuries.

Tsunade stood back near the door of the room, watching everything taking place with a stern look. She wanted a full report and she wanted it now but it looked like it would have to wait. The girl had latched onto Naruto and it didn’t look like she’d be letting go anytime soon. Right now, he was her lifeline. When Naruto’s clone had burst into her office, she was about to chide him as usual until he began yelling about an ambush and Ino being hurt. She’d demanded more details but got only one phrase which froze her on the spot. “She was raped.”

The Hokage had immediately run through the halls of the Hokage Tower, grabbing the first two medics she’d seen between her office and the gates. She was prepared for death and all the unpleasantness of ninja life but rape always hit hard. She’d barely saved Shizune from being raped when one of her debtors had caught up to them in a nameless town and it had taken all she had not to break down and comfort the younger woman. The ones that weren’t so lucky, such as Ino, were thankfully few in these times of peace. Still, she’d dealt with it before and knew the basics. She just hoped Naruto would be the help she needed at this crucial time.

Finally, the medics were done with their work and bowed to the Hokage, ready to give their report. At her nod, the senior medic spoke in a practiced, clinical voice.

“Hokage-sama. The girl suffered three broken ribs, a fractured arm and numerous, deep lacerations to her wrists. There were many smaller lacerations all over her body but those were healed quickly. There was some tearing near her vagina from the assault but that healed well also. Physically, she will be sore for a few days until we can finish with her arms. Mentally, I’m sure you’re aware, of course. Would you like to examine her yourself, Hokage-sama?”

Tsunade took a brief look at Ino’s medical chart and shook her head, “No. Just give her a sedative and then check out Naruto once she’s asleep. She won’t let him go right now. Also, set up a chair and pillows for Naruto. I highly doubt he’ll leave her either.” She gave a deeply troubled sigh before hanging the chart back on the end of Ino’s bed, “I’m going to see her parents.”

The two medics gave a somber bow to the Hokage before seeing to it that her orders would be followed. Naruto looked up at the older medic as he approached with a needly, “Don’t worry. We’re just going to give her something to help her sleep, then we need to look you over too.”

Looking back at Ino, he nodded and lowered his face close to hers, still staring in her eyes, “It’s ok, Ino. I’ll be here when you wake up. I promise.” Ino just nodded fearfully as her eyes began to droop, the drug taking quick effect.

When he felt her hand go slack, he brought his tired eyes to the medic, “I’m fine. Just let me clean up while she’s asleep. Where’s the bathroom?”

“Listen, the Hokage told me to check you out, Uzumaki-san and I’m going to do as I’m told. Besides, I can see something through that big hole in the back of your shirt.” The words weren’t exactly cold, but there was little care to them. Naruto wouldn’t be surprised if the medic was one who’d gotten in trouble during one of Naruto’s many stints at the hospital. No one could ever keep him in his bed for long and Tsunade usually took it out on whoever was closest.

Rather than argue as he usually would, Naruto peeled his shirt over his head and turned around to be examined, “It’s nothing to worry about. I just need a little more sleep and there won’t even be a scar.”

He felt the cold hands of the man poking the soft skin near the wound and flinched slightly, “Uzumaki-san….this wound…if the weapon had any length at all it would have severed your spine between the vertebrae. It should have been instant death.” The awe in the older man’s voice was apparent and Naruto turned around slowly. His status as a Jinchuuriki wasn’t a secret these days but he supposed it still shocked some people just what the bastard fox could do.

Naruto didn’t reply, he just returned to his previous question, “Where’s the bathroom?”

The medic just sighed and shook his head, “Down the hall on the left is the closest. If you want, you can use the medics showers on the third floor. She’ll be asleep for at least five hours so you have time to get some food too.”

Naruto nodded and thanked the man before heading down the hall. He couldn’t even think about eating right now. He just wanted to wash away the blood and splash his face with a little cold water.

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Their hands were so rough. She just wanted them to stop. She just wanted them to leave her alone but no matter what she did, they only hurt her more. Three laughing faces loomed in her vision, sending her terror to new heights with every passing moment. She could feel every cut and scrape on her body burning with pain as they had their way with her. Everything hurt. Not just her body, but her spirit as well. What had she done to deserve this? Wasn’t she a decent person? Why was this happening?

She gave out a gasp as she shot up in bed. Immediately, her sore body protested the action but she didn’t pay it heed. Even awake, she could still feel them clawing at her. The only thing that kept her sane at the moment was knowing that she was safe, especially with Naruto nearby. He’d saved her from death and made them pay. She looked over to the chair where she’d seen him before her nap, only to find it empty. Now, she began to panic. If he wasn’t there to protect her, they might come back. Somewhere, in the back of her mind, she was reminded of the fact that the bastards were dead but nothing made sense right now.

The door to her room began to open and all Ino could do was hug her knees and try to be as small as possible. Someone was coming to hurt her again. She just knew it and she began to scream again, “No!! No!! Leave me alone!!”

The door flew open and Naruto dashed to her bedside, “Ino! Ino! It’s ok! I’m here!”

When it finally registered who was beside her, Ino’s terror changed to fury. “Why did you leave me!? They could have come back and you would have been gone again!”

“Calm down, Ino! I just went to the bathroom! The medic said you’d be asleep for hours!” He hated the look in her eyes. It wasn’t the usual righteous fury he’d seen from her so many times when he’d annoyed her. It was rage laced with terror; a look no sane person could manage.

“You couldn’t hold it for a little while longer!? I was all alone and they were touching me again but you couldn’t be bothered to come help me this time because you had to take a piss!!” she screamed, her voice on the verge of breaking again.

“You’re safe in the hospital, Ino. No one will hurt you here, especially not those bastards. They’ll never hurt anyone again!”

“How do you know someone else isn’t going to come in here, huh!? You bastard! You let them hurt me!”

He took a deep breath and calmed down. She wasn’t herself. She probably had no idea what she was saying so he would just let it bounce off of him for now. There would be time to feel it later. “Ino, it’s ok. You’re safe. Everything’s going to be ok.”

She screamed and, before he knew what was happening, she had formed her trademark seal, “You think it’ll be ok!? You think I should calm down!? Well you have no damned idea how it feels! You don’t know how much it hurts my body and my heart so now I have to show you!”

Shocked by her words and actions, he didn’t even think to move out of the way of her technique and it slammed him full force. Rather than losing control of his body, Ino seemed to force her memories onto him until he was the one tied to the tree. He felt every cut, every bruise and every sickening thrust. He could feel her heart being ripped asunder by the actions of these three monsters. Every minute of the two hours she had suffered played through his mind and he felt every bit of it.

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Ok, my muse decided to sit with me another day. Besides, I was happy to see reviews waiting for me after a really shitty day at work. Take that as a hint to keep the reviews plentiful. If anyone really wants, there is an unedited version of this story at AFF so those of you that are over 18 years of age can pop over there at your leisure. The only difference is a more graphic rape scene in chapter one. This chapter’s content doesn’t go above the M rating so I left it as is. As far as the story goes, I’m trying to develop it into a threesome but much drama ensues from such situations even without the circumstances of these first chapters so it’ll take a while.

The part where Ino uses her shintenshin technique on Naruto is what really got me started on the whole rape idea. I wanted to explore where I could take that if this aspect was thrown in. I hope you’ll join me.