"Are you alright? we could take a break if

you like." Sasuke asked in a monotone voice as he turned around. Behind him, his pick haired companion was bending down to her knew panting heavily.

For the pass two days, Sasuke and Sakura have been hiking a huge mountain range. The mountain was so huge that it hid what was behind it. Despite looking seemingly impossible to climb, Sasuke was not giving up that easily.

"No. I'm fine. Don't worry." Sakura said, standing up properly from her bending position with an assuring smile.

"Just keep walking. We're almost to the other side. We will be able to rest then." Sasuke said.

Sasuke begin to walk the mountain trail again with Sakura tailing behind him. I hope that I'm not a burden. Sakura thought to herself. No! I have to stay strong. It was my choice to follow him. To heal him when he's hurt. To fight along side with him. To be by Sasuke-kun's side.

It has been a month since Sakura started travelling along side Sasuke on his journey. Along the way, the pair have encountered missing-nins, dangerous animals and others. But during every step of the way, Sakura has been by Sasuke's side. Despite how annoying he tend to feel about her, Sasuke was greatful to have Sakura by his side.

After four hours of walking, Sasuke and Sakura finally standing at the side of the other side of the the of the mountain range. And finally, they are able to see the hidden treasure that the mountain has been hiding from them.

In front of them lies a beautiful scenery of a long beach with fine golden sand and turquoise blue waters. The green forest contrusted with the colour of the sand. The sky was red, orange and pink in colour as the sun begin to set. It was sight to behold.

As Sakura admired the scenery, Sasuke manage to spot a at the base of the mountain.

"Sakura." He called out to her, catching her attention, "I've spotted the village. We should head there before it gets dark."

"Oh. Alright." Sakura replied.

As they started walking again, Sakura had a frown on her face. that is strange, she thought, that feeling I felt just now felt so familiar.

"What's wrong?" Sasuke asked, snapping Sakura out of her thoughts," you have a weird look on your face."

"Oh! It nothing Sasuke-kun." Sakura replied blushing.

"You must be exhausted. We should get some rest once we find a place in the village to stay in for the night."

"Alright."

花

After another thirty minutes of walking,they finally reached the village, which Sasuke and Sakura learned is called the Nadeshiko village.

The Nadeshiko village was a quaint little town. Most of its buildings were houses with a few shops, restaurants and bars around the area. What Sakura found interesting was that the villagers were decorating their homes with pick decorations. The village children were also playing around lanterns with cherry blossom designs in them.

"This place is so lively." Sakura commented as she and Sasuke continue strolling through the village.

"Exscuse me" Sasuke said stopping an old man walking ,"Do you know the directions to your leader's residence?"

The man adjusted his glasses as soon realise that standing infrount of him was the famed last Uchiha and his companion. "Oh! Young travellers." he said in a friendly tone, "Just keep walking straight until you see a minka at the end. That where Goru-sama lives."

"Thank you." Sasuke thank the before he and Sakura continue walking.

It wasn't long until a huge minka came into full view. Surrounding it were gardens full for willows, cherry blossom trees, a koi pond and a pavilion at the center of it all. To the left and right of the gardens were a shrine and another but smaller minka.

"I'm going to have a talk with the elder," Sasuke said to Sakura," Stay out here alright."

"Alright." Sakura replied.

When Sasuke went to talk with the village elder, Sakura was left outside to admire the gardens.

That weird she thought there is that feeling again. It's like I have been here before. Sakura close her eyes as a small breeze blew through the village. It felt warm. Felt light. Felt familiar.

"Sakura." Sasuke called out to her as he exit the village elder's home. "The village elder has allowed us to stay at his guest house for the next few days. That will give us time to restock our supply of food and water."

"Oh okay." Sakura replied.

"What's wrong?" Sasuke asked," you have the same look on the face when we're at the mountain. Are you sick?" He stretch out his hand and place it on her bare forehead.

Sakura felt warmth rising to her cheeks and took a small step back, "No. I'm fine. I'm just exhausted."

Seeing how flustered she was, Sasuke couldn't help but smirk a little She's so cute we she blushes.

"Excuse me," A voice called out to the couple.

Behind them, a middle aged woman dressed in a yukata walked towards them. "You must be Uchiha-san," She said facing Sasuke," My name is Kusa. I'm the head maid of Goru-sama's and I'm here to escort you and your companion to the guest house."

"Thank you for your hospitality." Sakura said as she bow to the woman.

"Don't worry. It's an honour to serve such honourable ninja from Konoha," Kusa smiled as she led them to the guest house.

Whoa! This is my first fanfic. This idea has been stuck in my head for quite some time now. I hope that you guys enjoyed reading the first chapter and will enjoy future chapters.

-Gi

Note 13/4/18: OK so for those who watched naruto filler, please do not confuse the nadeshiko village with the one in my story. I did not know about filler until recently and I was all a complete coincidence. Please understand. The nadeshiko village in this story has nothing to do with the nadeshiko village in that naruto filler.

Thank you.