OPrincess ShinigamiO here! Alright, for those who've noticed, you might be wondering why I deleted the first version and remade it into this one. When I first started writing the deleted version, I'd always thought that something wasn't right. I didn't get feels from my writing, and details and facts didn't really click. When I tried creating the third chapter, I just lost interest and things fell apart (also for the fact that I suck at writing novel-length stories due to recurring devotional issues). But after awhile, I realized that this story needed to get out and have its chance again, only with a writing style that's more, well, me and less trying-hard. I just wasn't great with writing deep, detailed stuff, so why bother? Right now, I've changed a few things and some outcomes in the story draft, hopefully for a better outcome. :)

For all those newcomers who don't know, this story is inspired and based on the hit Taiwanese drama "Autumn's Concerto" (First Stop, Happiness), one of my all-time favorite dramas. If you'd rather not spoil yourselves, then don't check it out. If you already watched this, well, expect some changes here and there, especially since this is going to happen in the Narutoverse and the main protagonists are SasuHina. ;D

For those who used to review, favorite, and follow "Masayume", I apologize for scrapping the first version and please continue to support me! You guys are my energy boosters and one of the reasons why I continued on! :D So to all old and newcomers alike, please enjoy and follow my fanfic! Hopefully leave some reviews and favorites too (*cough*energy boosters*cough* XD)!

*Masayume= a dream that comes true

Masayume

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Prologue

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"If ever I come out of this alive-"

"You will, Sasuke-kun. You will."

"- I want you to be the first person I see. And I mean it."

"Sasuke-kun…"

"Promise me. Swear to me that you'll be here. Or I might very well decide to go see Itachi earlier than expected."

"… I promise. I will be here when you wake up."

He smiled in relief, something that broke her heart even more. Not because of the promise, but because his face held some sort of finality. As if he was prepared to say goodbye.

Of course every dying patient should expect the unexpected, especially death. But she held on to that loose hope, to the very miniscule chance that he'll survive.

Even if it meant that he'll never see her again.

As she felt the healers tell her to leave and pull her away, she held on tighter, his weak but firm hand doing the same. The fear was coming back. Whatever hope she had began to shatter all over again.

Her vision began to blur, her tears quickened their pace. Her lavender-white eyes locked onto his onyx ones, never letting go even after their hands began to slip away.

As she finally lost touch of his fingers, he took a long deep breath and smiled, and after mouthing a "Thank you" to her, with his fingers touching the black pendant hanging around his neck, he finally closed his eyes.

The doors slammed onto her face. She pounded onto the closed doors, weakly leaning her forehead and whispering his name repeatedly like a prayer. Nobody who witnessed came to comfort her. They could only just stand by and watch with sorrow.

Exhausted, she slowly slid onto the ground, sobbing and praying to God that He would have mercy on him and give him a second chance in life.

A pink-haired girl approached her, dressed in surgeon's garb. Gently, she placed a hand on the pitiful girl, her bright emerald eyes shining in worry and sheer determination.

"Please don't worry, Hinata. I'll make sure that Sasuke will get out of this alive. I promise, I'll do whatever I can to save him. Please have faith in us. And in Sasuke. He's a pretty stubborn guy. I'm sure he'll do his best to come back to you too." She said in a soft, comforting tone.

Something tiny ignited in her, as if hope was replanted back into her heart. Maybe it was because the very person comforting her had the same feelings she had for him. Maybe it was that steely look in her eyes that promised to rip out the whole earth's core if it meant that she could take away the poison that's killing him. Maybe it's because even though she loved him very dearly, she never lost her stature even when the pressure's greatly on her.

Determined, she nodded and slowly stood up. She gave the pink-haired surgeon a shaky smile.

"Thank you, Sakura-san. P-please take care of him." She said, hoping that the others wouldn't be able to catch her last statement as another interpretation.

The surgeon gave a hopeful smile in return and fixed herself in a professional manner, pulling her mask to conceal her face, before pushing through the door of the emergency room.

A few seconds of staring at the door, she felt someone gently pull her away. She turned and focused on a pair of lavender-white eyes, very much similar to hers but lighter in a way.

"Neji-nii?"

"He will come back, Hinata-sama." He whispered, his lips forming into a thin line, his eyebrows dipping into a hard frown. She smiled at him, silently thanking him for his concern.

"Yes. Yes he will."

'But not to me.' she thought to herself as she began to walk away from the doors, and from him, forever.

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She stood by the gates that night, her tear-streaked face concealed by a painted cat mask. She hadn't said her goodbyes to her Father, to her sister, her teammates and sensei nor anybody else that she knew. But she didn't regret her decision. This was for the best for him, and for her.

Fingering the place where her white pendant lay under her dark clothing, her lavender-white eyes turned onto the sky, watching the full moon guard the man she loved on the other side of the village. No once knew whether the treatment's going smoothly or not. Naruto mentioned that not once had anyone left the emergency room after hours and hours.

Her heart fell as she thought of the ultimate possibility, the most likely in this case. She was slightly grateful for the fact that she wouldn't be here if the bad news ever came out.

Sensing a certain chakra landing behind her, she turned and spotted a tall man in the darkness, his face concealed by a painted bird mask, his long hair tied into a ponytail on the nape of his neck. On his back were all the items they needed for the travel.

"For the last time, Hinata-sama, are you certain about this?"

"Yes, Neji-nii. I'm sure. This was the deal, and I have no intention of dishonoring it." She replied in a hard tone, an act her cousin thought was perfectly appropriate for their clan's future successor. Well, former successor.

Even behind the painted mask, she could tell that his face was contorted into an expression of uncertainty.

"When Tenten and Lee came by with the news that nothing's changed yet, you suddenly rushed in the nearest restroom, and Hanabi informed me in her words that you hurled your dinner "like unicorns vomiting rainbows", whatever that means, of which had been repeated a second time when a servant served you a second set of dinner. Are you absolutely sure you're alright?"

Behind the cat mask, she smiled gently at her cousin, placing a gloved hand on his strong, broad shoulder. "If this is your way of stopping me, then it's not working. I stand by my decision. It was just a minor setback, Neji-nii, but thank you. Now, I believe that we should get going. The guards might return and suspect something anytime soon."

She took her own package from his hold and turned towards the forest.

"Now it's my turn. Last chance, Neji-nii. Are you sure you're coming or not? I know that you have loved ones here who need you. Father would definitely need you at this time." She said, turning her head sidewards in question.

The bird mask shook its head. "I have a duty to protect you. Regardless of our clan, I'm still your cousin and sworn protector. They will understand in time." He paused, turning his head towards the silent village, whispering "She will understand." under his breath, something his cousin didn't fail to catch.

It made her hesitate for a while, but they didn't have the luxury to doubt any longer. She could sense the guards coming their way. It was best that they quickly get a move on before anyone realizes of their escapade.

"Then let's go."

To that, the masked pair soared into the night.

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Two weeks later, a pair of onyx eyes opened to bright, glassy emerald ones.

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And eight months later, a tiny pair of dark and light gray eyes opened for the first time.

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Thanks for reading! :D Please look forward for the next chapters!