Title: Not completely.

+Summary: One has doubts. It's been almost three years since she last saw him. He was still close to her heart. This is the mini scene of Sakura from chapter 319.

+Author's note: Ok, this is my first ever finished ffic! Thought it's a oneshot I am still so friggin proud I even finished this XD LOL Anyway.. This is the mini scene of Sakura of Chapter 319 of Naruto. Read on, and please review.

BTW, I don't own Naruto, thought I wistfully wish I do .

And about this title…I'll just left it like that for now XD..Yeah, I suck at coming up with names, and since this story is about having faith and that nothing is left completely hopeless, I thought that not completely seems good X)

+Edited:Ok, I edited some grammars, and misspelled words. Hopefully I got rid on all of them XD...yeah, right..heh .

Chapter 2 is up! Read on for Sasuke's part. (Updated: November 28, 2006)

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It's been almost three years; she missed him. The teammate who betrayed the village of Konoha for the vicious snake. To gain power and fulfill his dreams, he declared that night to walk a different ground. A path, even filled with danger, he risked everything he owned, including his life.

Sasuke-kun…

Was he really intended to kill Naruto? He had grown a lot taller. Ah,..so it's Sakura. The second she heard his voice her heart raced faster. But she saw…Had he ever smiled since…the thought made her sad. Even back then, he had smiled quite on many occasions. But now…It wasn't meant to be this way.

He had changed…

The Sasuke-kun she knew back then. Yes, he was cold and a bit aloof, yet he had heart. She remembered the precious times they shared as a team together. Through thick and thin they were always there, though she couldn't do much but stood on the sideline, watching.

She was weak…

That night was painful to her. Somehow she knew deep down that it could be the last time she would ever see him in Konoha. She must stop him.The second she saw the figure approaching her direction, her heart could only ache. The person she deeply developed these feelings for, falling into the enemy's hand. She confronted and pleaded and cried, yet she failed in the end.

Time is precious. She never knew until then. In order to bring Sasuke-kun back she was determined to do something. Anything. Whenever she felt lonely or hopeless, images of him kept her going. He was her goal. He was her aspiration. It was time she does something rather than leaning on others for help.

Inside her room, the moonlight illuminated the dark. It was quiet at this time of the night. Slowly, she picked up her only picture of Team 7 she kept preciously close with her.

Naruto…

She thought he was annoying, just like Sasuke thought she was annoying. Does he still think I'm annoying? Naruto was always there for her, lent her his hands. Just as cheerful as his nature was, deep down he too would do anything to bring Sasuke back. He was a great friend, and she cared for a lot.

Kakashi-sensei,

Team 7 wasn't so much of a team to start with, but over a period of time their bonds grew stronger, much for teamwork. We had our moments. There were no doubts of this. Kakashi-sensei believed in us.

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The thing that hurt the most…was looking at the picture of Sasuke. Though she had family and friends Sakura somehow always felt his absence. Will that ever change.

…Sasuke-kun,

His eyes were dark as ever. She could feel the emptiness behind the mask. Again, she asked herself of the early Team 7 reunion. Was Sasuke really intended to kill Naruto? Would he have killed her too? Sasuke-kun…She closed her eyes. She didn't want to cry and show her weakness. But how many times she tried she couldn't hold back the tears. If only Orochimaru didn't come would Sasuke still be around? It was painful to think.

Tears streamed down her cheeks, ran down to her chin, and dropped squarely on the picture frame. It was bound to come. She wasn't sure how much longer she could hold it. Shinobi saying number 25: a shinobi must keep emotions on the inside, no matter what the situation. You must keep the mission top priority, and you must possess a heart that never shows tears. She reminiscented back to the time she thought she had lost Sasuke for good. Now it was only a few months until…no

…w-why?

It seemed so hopeless at times. What if they're not strong enough by that time? Would Sasuke-kun…d-disappear f-forever? Just like that? Her throat was dry. She desperately shook her head. No! This can't be the end…not how it should end! I must have faith in Sasuke-kun and Naruto, and myself as well. Everything will be alright. She gulped. It was going to be alright…She will work even harder.

One has doubts. And also faith. Nothing is lost completely hopeless. Sakura held back her tears. She knew it will not be an easy mission, but she was determined to do all that she could.

The crescent moon, familiar to the eyes, shone brightly among the spangling night sky. In the other place where one could see its emitting light, one could ponder.

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+Author's note: Ok, how was it? Yeah, I know it's short. I wrote it while my brother was fishing on this hot summer day. So give me some encouragement and review? XP An author just gotta see how she did, right?

I'll try to come up with good story ideas and maybe write some longer ffic in the near future .6

Chapter II is up! I encourage you to continue on...Sasuke Uchiha's chapter X)