"My biggest regret in life isn't something I could or couldn't do,

or something I couldn't let go .

My biggest regret in life is the things I can't remember."

NARUTO

Recollections

Chapter 1: Lost

By: RoseWaters

Sasuke's POV

Edge of Mist 11:43 pm

I could literally feel my cloths begin to hang against my body. The thick layer of clothing that I was wearing slowly becoming saturated with water that hung loosely in the air surrounding me.

My eyes began to narrow as I strained to look ahead through the sheets of fog. The cold air burning my lungs as each slow breath brought on a new pain.

I have always had a certain hatred for the Mist Country. It's possible that it's because I only have bad memories of this place. Or, perhaps I have a distain for damp weather and I was confusing the two.

Whatever it is, it's beginning to grate on my nerves. There is a feeling of uneasiness that I can't seem to shake off.

I let my eyes travel ahead to where I knew that idiot was standing. Through the thick layer of fog I could make out his figure pressed against a tree.

I felt the air shift from behind, and I didn't bother to turn around to see her. She had been positioned on a tree branch a good 20 feet up.

It wasn't until I felt her cold fingers wrap around my upper arm, I felt myself shift back with force. My eyes catching the gleam of silver against the moonlight as it slipped past my neck barely missing its mark, before our body's slammed into each other.

Her chest crashing into mine, and I could hear her gasp as she lost her breath from the force. My hand grabbing the back of her shirt feeling my fingers scrunch up the damp fabric as I helped her regain her balance.

"Sasuke."

My eyes caught hers as she pulled away.

"There are about 200 of them surrounding us."

Why the hell couldn't I sense them? I let my eyes search the area over again catching nothing. Her fingers grabbed my wrist pulling me down and I was forced to focus on her.

"It's the middle of winter and there are leaves everywhere. Isn't that strange to you?"

I could hear the strain in her voice. She was nervous and trying to hide it. I focused for a moment letting chakra slip to my eyes, feeling the warmth that it brought before I refocused and noticed the strings of chakra filtering through the entire forest.

Shit, this was no amateur. To maintain a Genjutus that spread across an entire forest took at least six talented ninjas.

"The Genjutus lasts all the way until the Konoha gates, Sasuke. We need to get the hell out of here. They know who we are and where we're at."

She was right, she usually was. My voice left me as I planned quickly.

"I'll tell Naruto, you start running for the gate."

I watched something flash across her face before she began to sprint off in the opposite direction.

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Naruto POV

This was the most lame-ass, boring mission I've had since I became a Jounin. Seriously, who does that granny think I am, sending me on a scouting mission? There isn't even anything to scout!

I'm seriously bored.

My eyes wandered behind me and I felt the sting run through me.

I watched as she pulled him towards her. Her long hair flowing in the night, as his arm wrapped around her.

I watched as she looked up at him and I was happy I couldn't see her expression. I quickly turned away feeling an overwhelming sense of annoyance run through me.

Scout, I have to fucking scout.

It happened suddenly, I turned to see Sasuke. His voice lower than usual, eyes shaper and Sharingan activated.

".Idoit."

My body moved before my mind did, and it took me a few seconds to realize that Sakura was nowhere in sight. I felt my shoulders tighten as I looked over the area, hoping to spot her.

My eyes didn't catch sight of her and I could feel myself become more nervous.

"Where's Sakura?"

He didn't turn to look at me. This fucking bastard! My body skidded to a stop and I watched as his did the same, instinct taking over. My head tilted right before my eyes saw the Kunai slip past my line of vision.

My head shifted left and right as Mist nin began to walk out from behind trees. Why couldn't I sense any of them?

My eyes shifted to him, and I knew where this was going. We were being ambushed and I was the only one that didn't notice.

I watched as one of the mist nin's head shifted to the left, auburn hair falling over his features as his fingers pressed against his ear.

I could make out his conversation perfectly, as if he wanted us to hear every word.

"Yeah we have the two here. Did anyone intercept the girl? Ah, that guy's team found her, how unfortunate for her."

I watched as a cold smile crossed his face. My hands tightening into fists, as my nerves got the better of me.

"Yeah, I understand. Ah, no. Yeah, tell them they can do whatever they want to the body. Remember the orders; no one leaves this forest."

His eyes meet mine, and I knew he was as on edge as I was.

Sasuke's voice brought me out of their conversation.

"Take care of things here."

Before I could object Sasuke was gone. My eyes looked around the surroundings as I watched the Mist nin's come around closer, closing me in.

That damned bastard left me alone to take care of this shit so he could go play hero.

"Look at that, your own teammate ran away."

I couldn't help my own laugh, and I watched as they looked at me.

"This guys crazy, captain, let's take him out fast!"

As another kunai slipped past my head I could only mumble one thing.

"I always get the shitty jobs."

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Sakura's POV

I was struggling to even my breath, as I stood in the middle of the clearing. There had only been twenty and I was feeling tired. My eyes traveled across the ground, bodies scattered around and I could feel my annoyance as I felt his presence behind me. His back against mine, so easily getting in between my defenses.

"That's quiet an ugly scene for a women to be in the middle of."

My body moved to the left as his sword came slicing down. He was in front of me, his speed nearly matching Sasuke's, and throwing me off my balance.

I let me hands hit the ground back flipping to regain my balance, and attempting to dodge his swing.

I shifted to the right as his sword came down. It was longer than Sasuke's and I wasn't specifically accustomed to fighting against this type of an on slot.

His speed making it difficult to find any time to analyze the pattern of his attacks, over all he was an opponent I was a poor match against. His speed and basic ability to stay at a distance because of the length of his weapon made it hard for me to use my strength or medical abilities. If I could just get him close, I could win.

I was distracted and misread his movement, his sword slicing down the right side of my left arm, his body incredibly close to mine. His chest pressed against mine as his fingers slid through my hair.

"Such a pretty thing; I'm going to enjoy slowly cutting you to pieces."

I took my opportunity, my foot slamming against the ground watching as it crumbled and threw him off balance.

"Bitch, you're no woman!"

My fist connected with his face and I watched as his body slid across the ground.

I felt my body freeze up, I took a slow breath as I realized who it was.

"Where's Naruto?"

He slowly walked next to me taking in the area.

"On the…way."

His hesitation made me waver and I wondered exactly what on the way meant.

My eyes flashed around for a second before I slowly walked back until his back touched mine.

"You know they followed you."

I felt his back tense up.

"Then I guess it's my responsibility."

I think I really hate him.

"Yah."

Naruto Pov

This is such bullshit. I'm so sick of it!

How many are going to keep coming. I kept my eyes focused forwards as I darted into the clearing, my body flipping, while I punched another ninja in the face. I landed hard on the ground the pressure sending a wave of numbing pain up to my knees.

My eyes caught hers as her head shifted to me. Her face lighting up; I could feel my lungs twist around her finger. She was a gone 10 feet away, she bleeding everywhere, her breath uneven, and she just looked tired.

I stood up quickly, trying in too hide my shabby appearance. I didn't want her to heal that nasty ass cut across my shoulder when she looked like that.

"You look like shit."

My head snapped over in his direction, he was closer to me, only about 3 feet apart. His cloths were torn, hair ruffled, and unsteady left arm.

"Cause you just look like you should be in ad's, asshole."

"Tch, I've been busy."

My eyes roamed over the surrounding area and the bodies that covered nearly every inch of even ground.

"Cause you did it all on your own."

I could hear the annoyance in her tone; it was seeping through her usual nonchalant demeanor. I watched him turn away purposefully ignoring the comment we all heard her mutter.

She caught a kunai as it flew towards her, the body of the shinobi who threw it following close behind. I watched as her fingers slid down his throat, the green glow making a trail as he began to gasp for air, swaggering backwards. His hand threw another Kunai to the ground.

I panicked for a moment as I watched the fire spread across the explosion tag. Her body flipped back as an explosion lit the area around us. I watched her skid across the dirt as she landed; the debris and dirt forcing her body back as small rocks nicked her skin.

His hand was in the small of her back steadying her before she could skid any further.

Too close. Too close.

It was because I was distracted that I didn't notice it. They were spreading around us at high speed, whipping around tree trunks and branches. Silver webs that spread around us; metal wires digging into our skin as it tied us down.

Shit. Shit. Shit.

I shifted my head in an attempt to find her. She needed to be ok. I felt the metal slice through my skin and I hissed in pain.

"Naruto, don't move!"

I could hear the panic and anxiety in her tone.

"Well, these little shits are what caused so many casualties?"

My eyes darted forward as they landed on the approaching figure. His face was becoming visible through the mist the closer he got. It wasn't until he was only a few feet away that I could make out what he looked like.

He was taller than Lee, with bright orange hair, and a sword that would have rivaled Zabuza's slung against his back.

"That's probably why I never liked Mist." My eyes narrowed on Sasuke. His tone was so thoughtful as he said that, that I thought he was joking, but the asshole never could tell a joke.

His grey eyes watched us carefully until they landed on Sakura. He watched her for sometime taking in all her features. My nerves where reaching a breaking point.

"You are Haruno Sakura, correct?"

I couldn't see her face but I heard her anyways.

"I don't know who that is."

I could hear his low hard laughter echo across my mind.

"Long pink hair, deep green eyes, and a calming presence, nothing has changed."

He stepped forward his group of men staying back, hidden among the trees.

"You might not remember me but I remember you all too well."

His tone held resentment and it was pissing me off.

"I was one of the many sick that you treated, during your stay in Mist a year or so ago. My whole family died two days before you arrived. I really hated you for saving my life; I hated you for not coming two days early. What I hated most was that Konoha, those bastards, sent one tiny girl to cure something our whole village was left devastated from."

His head tilted to the sky thoughtfully.

"They say you didn't lose a single patent. I wonder how many you just lost now? Did you recognize any of them?"

Her even tone broke his thought.

"I don't know who that is."

I could feel his growing annoyance. His fingers wrapped around a little blue book. The bingo book; even I knew that Sakura, Sasuke, and me where all listed in there as K.O.S; kill on sight.

"I know you understand what I'm saying."

I felt Sakura shift behind me and mutter something I didn't understand.

"This is Pathetic." Shut up Sasuke!

His eye's shifted to Sasuke's calm ones.

"What, not scared of death?"

I watched as the bastard smirked, not saying a word. Stupid asshole was pissing the guy off even more. Why couldn't he ever beat down his arrogant aura and try to buy some time so that one of us could come up with an escape route.

The guy stood in front of Sasuke grabbing his hair and pulling his face forward.

"I'll kill you all, I know who you are."

The Sasuke-bastard spit in his face, he's gonna get us killed that ass! I watched as he was kicked in the ribs, his body falling to his knees in a hiss of pain. That ass kind of deserved it.

"You can be first then."

I watched as he unhooked his giant sword from his back the blade leveled with his side and Sasuke's neck.

His eyes looked past me to where I knew Sakura was.

"Do you regret saving my life now?"

My heart raced as his giant sword swished through the air causing a screech like nails on a chalk board.

Shit, he didn't deserve this!

I need to do something, move! Damn it, I can't move! I could feel myself begin to lose control. I was becoming desperate and the damn fox was reacting. And fuck, at this point I don't give a shit!

"Sassssuke!"

That's all I could do. God I needed to move, now! I could feel myself losing it, my vision turning red my heart racing.

"NO!"

Then everything seemed to slow down as I watched her body slip past mine as she made her way forward, small flecks of her blood falling against my shirt; her fingers winding around the hilt of Sasuke's sword as she rushed forward.

I could feel the blood rush out of my face; her body was cut in so many places. Blood dropping to the floor as her hand griped the end of Sasuke's sword pressing it against the man's sword.

Her body was shaking as she held up the metal sword. I never wanted so much in my life to be able to posses that inhumane strength of hers. There was no other way she'd be able to get free.

"Do you regret your arrogant Hokages orders now? Do you regret saving my life so that Konoha can look stronger?"

I watched as he grabbed her by the throat shoving her body into the ground with so much force I thought she would shatter to pieces like a broken doll. Sasuke's sword clattered on the ground next to her. Her bloodied fingers struggling to reach it; nails crawling into the dirt in a desperate reach for Sasuke's sword.

"Do you regret it!"

She could barley talk as his hands tightened around her throat.

"I only regret that you wasted the life I gave back to you."

I stood still as I watched his crazed eyes. Her green eyes losing focus as her fingers desperately reached for the sword beside her. I could vaguely hear Sasuke getting free from the wires, only too slowly. It finally sank in that I was watching her die.

It was then that desperation began to sink in my world fade to red. I'd kill that fucking bastard, I'd kill him before he killed her, or I'd die trying.

Sasuke's POV

I watched as Sakura struggled below him in a vain attempt to gain oxygen. I pulled against the wire letting it dig into my skin, as my vision began to blur from the blood lose. Just a little more and I'd be free.

I turned back to look at her, watching as the frantic movement of her fingers began to slow. I felt my lungs tighten, my mind acknowledging for the first time that I might not make it in time.

I felt my entire body stop as that bone chilling chakra covered my senses.

My eyes landed on Naruto as he stood towering above the mist nin; his hand snapping the Mist-nins wrist in half.

I saw Sakura rolled over to her side, her body propped on her elbows; she was heaving and gasping as she began to cough up blood. Her shaky hands grabbed my sword cutting though the wires all the remaining wires.

She crawled over next to me as she returned my sword to its sheath. I could literally feel that decimating power and I wanted it. My eyes slowly ran over the scene of the Mist nin; my mind raveled at the power Naruto's body held as his chakra began to seep out.

"I'm going too.."

His voice lowed as his orange and black sweatshirt began to tear at the seam as red tails began to make themselves present.

His clear blue eyes seeping red as his cold voice echoed with sadistic pleasure. I looked around noticing for the first time the stunned Mist trop.

"Kill you."

Before anyone could fully grasp what was happening the Mist nin was on the floor, blood coating the frost covered dirt. As the man lay on the ground in convulsions of pain before his body completely stopped moving.

It was with his head tilted down that Naruto disappeared from sight, screams coming out of the trees in all directions as the last of the Mist troop was destroyed.

Bloody carcasses scattered around the clearing. The overwhelming sent of blood coated everything as his figure returned.

His face turned in my direction and it took me a second to notice that he was looking past me.

His eyes looked on Sakura as she began to struggle to her feet. The killing intent was overwhelming; a smile slowly began to twist his features.

I quickly stood pulling her behind me as I watched a fifth tail emerge. Was he even still Naruto?

"Sakura-chan"

His voice was malevolent and crawled with hidden meaning.

I felt her hands on my upper arm, pushing me to the side as she stood beside me. My head tilting behind me as I caught her expression, and realized I couldn't read her. What was going through her mind? When was it that she stopped being so easy to read.

"Help me." His voice was different this time, more Naruto-ish yet lacking his usual affectionate tone when addressing 'Sakura-chan'.

I heard a ruffle sound as I turned around to see her unzipping her long-sleeved shirt. My eyes flashed forward avoiding her. What the hell she was doing?

My body tilted to the side as she rushed forward wrapping the shirt around Naruto's waist as she pressed her body into his.

I could see the deadly chakra ripping through the fabric as her body stayed pressed to his. I watched as her mouth moved unable to hear her words. Her fingertips slowly lost grip as her body was suddenly pushed off his. She hit the ground; her figure bouncing and skidding across the dirt as the remains of the shirt dissipated into the red chakra.

He slumped to the ground his hands gripping his hair. His wounds were being healed and pulled back open again and again as the demonic chakra twisted around him. I knew that I should just go suppress the demon with my Sharingan but I wasn't sure if I even had enough chakra to seal the damn thing. If I didn't I'd be caught up in all that demonic chakra, that chakra was like acid to the skin, I knew first hand.

I could see Sakura getting back up from the corner of my eye. I needed to make a choice before she decided to do anything else.

It was then that I heard voices. I could recognize all of them before they arrived. So the old hag actually sent reinforcements? In seconds a frantic Ino, Neji, Shino, and Nara stood silent watching Naruto.

Suddenly thing seemed to move faster than I could follow.

I watched as Ino glanced over at Sakura who throw her medical pack to the ground; an array of medicines spiraled across the frost of the ground. Nara glanced over at Sakura's actions; she was bleeding over half the medical supplies.

He began to walk over to me taking a glance at Ino who was fighting over whether she should attempt to heal Sakura or rush towards Naruto. It was clear that her medical ninjutus weren't advanced enough for either.

Neji had gone over to Sakura who was still frantically searching through her medical pack. I could vaguely hear their conversation, catching Neji asking 'what are you looking for' very softly as if demanding an answer would break her.

His white eyes watched her bloodied fingers traced labels searching for something in the pile of medical supplies now left on the ground in a haphazard manor. He crouched down next to her as she replied very distantly 'something to save him'.

Shino was next to Neji attempting to persuade her into stopping but Neji began to help her search, asking what the material looked like.

"Don't touch him!"

I could hear the edge in Nara's voice as he yelled for Ino to halt, as her mind decided Sakura was in the lesser condition.

"He'll die!"

She was near tears and frantic and doing a poor job of hiding it.

"Don't be troublesome woman! You aren't at Sakura's or Tsunade's level you're only going to get yourself hurt and cause more problems!"

His words clearly stung her pride. It was obvious that Nara had no idea what the hell to do. The situation was clearly getting worse.

"Sakura what are those?"

I shifted to Neji as I watched Sakura open up a small red bottle and quickly swallow more orange pills than I could count.

Her voice was soft.

"Naruto."

My eyes shifted over to Naruto all five tails suddenly standing still. There was a stiff silence as I felt her chakra.

I watched as chakra began to twist around her hands as a few cuts began to heal themselves as skin began piecing back together.

Neji was staring at her with an expression somewhere between a sense of acknowledgment just around the corner form thinking she was going to kill herself and he was going to watch.

Ino's POV

I watched Sakura as chakra began to consume her arms. I had realized long ago that the Sakura I knew had long since died, and was replaced by a woman I knew little of. I felt my heart tear, she was our best beat.

But her body was at breaking point, and even if it wasn't, there was no way she could even heal Naruto. That chakra was like acid, it would slice your skin in half and poison you from the inside out.

"Soliders?" I quickly turned to Shika as he watched a flow of chakra that shouldn't have existed. There's no way Sakura's body in that condition could handle so much concentrated chakra in one area, and he knew that too. With this I watched as we both summed up the situation.

"Shit" a genius and that's all Shika could say to describe how royally screwed we were?

My eye's shifted back to the now still Naruto his face hidden from view by his lulling head of blond hair. His head suddenly shifted up and I felt my stomach drop as red eyes glared into Sakura's direction only for them to fade into seas of sapphire as a soft sincere smile spread across his face. I never knew Naruto, I never tried, but the longing in his eyes didn't pass me.

"Sakura-chan,…you all right?"

His words were clearly forcefully said as the image of the short hyper blond faded from my memory now replaced with a man, who'd give up everything on the drop of a dime, for only a second thought by her. I didn't want to admit it, but I envied her at that moment.

I slowly turned to look over at Sakura her lower lip quivering as she forced a smile on her features. She was barely standing; half dressed in her black one strap halter, blood staining her skin, and messy long pink hair. What happen to little self conscious Sakura who would have flushed at her inappropriate attire and stand behind completely self-conscious. What happened to Sakura?

"I'm ok Naruto, you saved me. I owe you one. I'll feed you Ramon, and Neji gonna pay."

Her head tilted to Neji who stood next to her. I shifted back to Naruto his ever smiling appearance fading. As hurt and jealousy seeped through his tone.

"Promise, you'll do it in front of the bastard…"

"Promise." She echoed.

He fell back on his knees the demon chakra began to tear at his body even quicker. I don't know what it was that made the thought snap in my head, but I couldn't help but fear what she would do next.

I turned quickly watching her hand seals fly as quickly as Kakashi's.

I must sound useless as a desperation I didn't know I had seeped through my voice, as I cried out her name.

"Neji stop her!" I heard Shika shout in a vain attempt.

He reached out and grabbed her hand watching as her image blurred into an array of petals. Wasn't Neji faster than that?

Sasuke POV

I watched as she reappeared in front of Naruto's. Her body dropping to her knees as her hand plunged through demonic chakra. I could see tears in her eyes as she bit down on her lip. I watched as the fabric of her shirt tore apart just like the skin that was being sliced open and slowly discoloring her ivory flesh to a dark purple.

She was being poisoned, her body was rejecting the demons chakra but her hands only wrapped harder around the fabric of his torn black shirt, as she pumped her chakra into the wounds. It was as if her chakra was fighting a battle with the demon, and she was pushing the demon back in through the wounds.

I watched as the last tail dispersed into the air. Naruto's body leaning against hers and I watched as she lowered him to the ground.

She stood her back to the group.

"Let's go home."

Her voice was laced with pain and that's when I noticed the small breaths she had, the way her body trembled as she stood, and the way her arms hung limply to her sides as unseen cuts began to drip blood like streams down her once fair skin. I was up in a flash catching her falling form before it hit the ground. I felt her chest press into mine as I slouched down so that her head could rest in my shoulder.

That was when I heard a tone of Sakura's voice that had escaped my memory over the last few years. It was desperate and pleading, and it made my stomach drop. Just like that one summer night.

"Please don't let Naruto know what happened."

Konoha hospital 3:57 a.m. March 16, 2007

Sakura's POV

The room was black the only light filtering in through the window. I'm not exactly sure what happened after I lost consciousness in. What I do know is that I'm in a Konoha hospital.

I heard the door knob shift but I didn't bother to look at who was entering my room. Tsunade-sama's presence was always so commanding and motherly that it stuck out to me. I remember she once told me that it was odd for me too feel specific emotions in peoples presence but Kakashi-sensei only replied that it was 'simply because she's so in touch with chakra'.

"Sakura"

She wasn't happy.

"Sakura are you trying to kill yourself?"

I wish she was yelling, it would have been a bit more like the old days..

"Abusing soldiers, avoiding medical protocol, and being a plain dumb ass."

I stayed silent to ashamed to look her in the eye. Honestly what was I suppose to do, watch him die? He's my teammate and Hell and Heaven be my witness I won't become something lower than trash, or lower than what I already am.

"I was desperate." Just go away, I can't be around you.

"Desperate?"

Her tone ligered and I could hear the resentment in it.

" Do you know what you did to your body?"

My eyes shifted to the wrappings around my arms, and fingers.

"They're not going to heal easily."

I already knew, no one knows there body, like a medic.

"I understand, and you know I would have given a lot more."

There was a silence between use and for some reason the distance was seemingly more tangible when we were alone

"Can I ask a favor?"

I could feel her tired frustrated and pitying eyes on me. That look nearly killed me, it burned my very soul. Was I really that pathetic? Or did people just enjoy giving me that look?

"What is it?"

"How many people know?"

I could tell she thought it was an odd question. God I'm so tired and everything just hurts.

"Just me and Sasuke, he wanted to know your condition before he would allow himself healed."

I allowed my fingers to run over the dark material that hung loosely over me. Sasuke huh, you know I respect him, he's always been strong, but I can't help feel but feel so much resentment when I look at him. I push it down and smile, swallowing any pent up frustration, on missions you need to trust each other.

"That's good. Can you not let Naruto know what happened?"

She gave no answer and I took it as a yes. I felt her body leaving the room and I called out to her retreating back.

"Let Sasuke know, I'll clean and return his shirt, and thank him for me. I know he hauled my ass back here even with his injuries."

I heard nothing once more as my door shut behind her departure.

I sometimes wonder if anyone noticed how truly horrible a person I am. I smile at him every day, as I curse his very presence. I'm so fake; I just can't seem to let go of all the emotions I have about him. I wish I could take my hand and smack him against the face. And with a proud look someone like Neji or Naruto or him could wear, call him an asshole. In the end I only sink back and forge that smile on my face as formalities ensue.

I want, no need, to see that he's alright. I need to make sure Naruto wakes up. Truth is told I can't make it down the halls tonight, my body won't move, and it hurts to just sit up against the wall. Well, it's going to be a long down those halls, might as well start now.

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Konoha 3:36 March 18,

Naruto's POV

White flooded my vision as my heavily lidded eyes opened up to the midday sun. A cool breeze drifting into the room as the sheer white curtains rippled together and the scent of the two Daffodils perched on the window sill drifted into my nose.

I scanned the surroundings as my hair swayed in the breeze. I forced myself to rise when I felt the small pressure on my finger tips and chest. I got up slowly pushing my sore body into a sitting position. It was then that my heart skipped a beat and I felt as if my breath was stolen from my lungs.

Vivid cherry locks spread over the pure white sheets. Lengthy thick lashes hiding her sleeping eyes, and soft pink tinted lips. Her fingers where wrapped tightly around mine as her sleeping head rested on my chest.

Each finger was wrapped in white bandages from tip to elbow. I was drawn to her as my fingers slowly traced the white bandages as a familiar scene of guilt sunk my heart; it was something I couldn't understand.

Her form stirred at my contact as her eyes fluttered open and her body lifted off me like a feather caught in the wind. Her pink long hair fell to the sides of her face the ends curling elegantly. My eyes took in every detail as if I would never have another chance, from her bare feet to the small silver chain around her neck, from her slender legs to the oversized black shirt that showed her thin curved figure.

My eyes locked with her, oceans of jade shinning in the bright light as the sun's rays showered down on them. It was her eyes and the quiet stunned look that made my heart race and my throat dry. She was beautiful and I felt inadequate next to her. Every one of her features seemed to make me think less and want more. She was so goddamn fucking hot. I smiled brightly not wanting to miss what might be my only chance.

"Hello, I'm Uzumaki Naruto, and you?"

I watched as her eyes widened in what I assumed was shock, but I figured I was wrong since she soon smiled back her voice as sweet and tempting as her. I remember I briefly wondered if she was a good singer, and why she was with me. My mind stopped any thought process as she replied sweetly.

"Sakura, Haruno Sakura."

I reluctantly shock her bandaged hand while something deep in me screamed for me to wrap my arms around her and never let go. To protect her from something.

"Now that I know all I know, I regret not being able to remember every moment I every spent with her. I regret not knowing her birthday, favorite color, her smile, her touch, her failures, and accomplishment. I regret the pain I made reflect in her eyes by not remembering. I regret most of all the fact that I couldn't remember everything I ever knew about Sakura-chan."

~Naruto