Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, if I did we wouldn't have an irrational hate of Sakura.
Description: What if Haruno Sakura betraied all of Konoha and joined Sasuke because of her love for him? What if he killed her when she became useless? What if she was given a second chance to change it all?
Rating: T
Pairings: ?xSakura, NarutoxHinata, (MAYBE) SasukexOc
What if?
Chapter One: Turn Back the Clock
Blood everywhere, it's all mine. I can tell because of the gapping, ugly wound starting from my collarbone to my waist. I cough and taste metal, I want to throw up or cry but it even hurts to breath. A figure stands over me, staring down at me in disgust and loathing. I can't say didn't see it coming... Somewhere deep in my love-blinded heart I knew Sasuke would kill me one day if I ever became useless to him. I killed Ino, Hinata, and Kiba for him, I suffered the hate of all Konoha, see the hurt and disappointment on Naruto's face as I joined Sasuke; it all numbs out the pain of this fatal wound across my torso.
Sasuke glances over me again before turning to the chakra source coming in fast. It's Naruto. I want to scream for him to runaway, to never come back, to stay safe somewhere far away from Sasuke. Naruto yells something to Sasuke and gets into a fighting position. Sasuke laughs madly and yells something back moving to the side a little; to show of my dieing body to Naruto. I see the blonde's eyes widen as tears fill them. No, no, no, don't cry for someone as wicked as me, please don't. Naruto's eyes turn red and slitted, his whisker marks becoming darker, nails becoming claws, teeth turning into fangs. He pounces on Sasuke and their fight starts.
I try to move, to heal myself. Maybe I can help Naruto; I want to set things right. Bringing any chakra I have left to try and heal my wounds, it's working. I'll be able to help Naruto, to write the wrongs I've done. My eyes widen as I feel a Killing Intent directed at me, looking over slowly I see Sasuke glaring at me with his crazed eyes. Sprinting pass Naruto he comes at my immobile form sword drawn and laughing. He stabs my chest and kicks Naruto, who followed him, away, looking at me with those eyes I used to love.
"Goodbye, Sakura. You would have never made it in my world anyways." His cruel smirk makes me think of how ugly his heart and soul have become. He jerks the sword to the side and I let out a scream I didn't know I still had in me. My world starts to fade into the black abyss of death, I see Naruto fighting Sasuke with all he has but I can't tell who's winning. At least now I have all the time in the afterlife to figure out where I went wrong.
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"Sakura!" That voice is so familiar, "Wake up now or you'll be late for the Academy!" I jump from the softness below me and look around. My old room, it's the same as it was almost nine years ago. There's a knock at the bedroom door, I turn to it tilting my head I get up from the comfy bed and go to the door. The off-white walls match nicely with the peach carpet, pink bed sheets cover the twin bed, little knick-knacks here and there; mainly pictures of Uchiha Sasuke. I frown deeply at the "secretly" taken pictures of the boy and gather all of them stuffing them into the nightstand drawer. Which also has pictures of the Uchiha.
"Yes?" My voice sounds squeaky if not force-cute, I clear my throat quickly and try again, "Yes?" Much better.
"Oh then you're up... Hurry and come down for breakfast before you're late." My mom's footsteps retreat down the hall the down the stairs.
I nod to myself and hurry to the full length mirror in the room, I'm younger. Maybe about ten or eleven, my small and unshaply figure stands there with long pink hair and wide green eyes. I scowl at my chest knowing the reson my bust never really grew was because of my extreme deiting methods. I sigh and grab the clothes I always wear in this time. Taking a quick shower I wash my face and brush my hair, I do love long hair; always have. I stare at my reflection and wonder how I'm able to take all of this in so easily... Maybe because this is my second chance to make things right.
I go downstairs and walk into the kitchen to see my mom and dad eating breakfast. They look at me with different expressions on their faces. Dad looks disappointed and defeated while mom looks happy and proud; and I know why. Dad hates that I'm such a fangirl for Sasuke and mom is living her life through me. Not that I minded back then but now I feel sick looking at them like this. I want to be a daughter my dad can be proud of and a daughter who isn't living her mom's dream.
"Morning." I say and sit down pouring myself some tea and put some sweet omelets on my plate. Both of my parents look at me weirdly, I smirk slightly.
"Ano...Sakura? Are you feeling okay, sweetie?" Mom asks in a sickeningly sweet voice that could make someone go into a sugar coma.
I frown at her and pretend to think about what I could be doing wrong to make them look at me like that. "Y-yes, why do you ask?" Oh I'm so good at acting!
"Oh well you're eating. I thought you were going on your diet." Her voice is sharp; as if she wants me to stop eating so I wont get "fat".
"I decided that a 'no-eating' diet will get me nowhere." I smile at her and eat some of the omelet, it taste absolutly delicious.
"You drink water and eat rice, it's not a 'no'eating' diet, Sakura."
"Well, I'm happy you're done with this diet nonsense. I'll make a nice huge dinner for you when you get home tonight!" Dad smiles at me and pats my head lovingly.
"Thanks, that sounds great!" I finish the omelet and tea, kiss dad on the cheek and hug mom; though reluctently. "I'm leaving!"
"Have a nice day." They both say but in completely different tones.
I run out of the house and take in the streets of Konoha how I knew them before I helped destory it all... I sigh quietly and watch as children play and mothers banter amougst themself. Shops call for people to come in and try this baked good or take advantage of the sale going on. This is very nice without having to race Ino every morning to school. Wait, Ino. I stop and look around for her, she should be here by now so we can race to see who gets to sit next to Sasuke. I wait for the blonde girl for five minutes then sigh loudly.
"Where is she? I'm waiting for her and she's late!" I huff.
Oh, Sakura? You're still here?" I turn and see Sakamoto-san, the owner of the candy shop I'm standing in front of.
"Hai! I'm waiting for Ino, have you seen her?"
"She already left at the usaul time, I was wondering why you are so late." She smiles kindly, I gasp and start running towards the Academy shouting a "thank you" over my shoulder.
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I notice that even though I have my memories of all the jutsus and training I did I can't use them. I can only run at the speed of a normal eleven year old kunochi, this sucks... As I arrive at the Academy I stop in front of the classroom door, the memories of being in class flow through my head. I didn't even know I would have ever missed attending the Academy. Fighting with Ino and the other girls except Hinata over Sasuke, being the smartest in the class because Shikamaru was to lazy to answer questions or complete test, eating lunch and gossiping, hitting Naruto for...for what? I was always mean to him for no reason, maybe that's why in the future Hinata glared at me whenever I was about to hit Naruto. She was fucking scary, beautiful but scary all the same when it came to her precious people.
I gather up my courage while trying to keep away the unwelcome nervousness. I open the door and walk in, some of my classmates nod to me and go back to talking but no one really notices me. I guess the only reason people would be so riled up when I came in the classroom was because I was always racing Ino. I notice the only seat left is next to Shikamaru, I stand there and sway thinking if I could switch with someone. I shake my head and put on a smile, I go over and sit down. By his body movement, even though it was slight, I can tell he's not actually sleeping. And for years I thought he was just a lazy-ass.
"Morning, Shikamaru." I hold my smile and hope he at least aknowledges me.
His head turns so he's facing me, I see the confusion in his eyes but it doesn't reach his face, "Good morning to you, Sakura."
My smile widens and I try to think of something to talk about, "The clouds are nice this morning, hm?"
"Yes, they're beautiful even though there are so few... Not mad about not sitting next to Sasuke?"
"Not really..." I glance over at Sasuke and blush. So he's still hot even if I won't Super Fangirl stalk him anymore, "Besides you can give some fun conversation... Hopefully..."
Shikamaru smiles slightly and shakes his head, "How fun is talking to a person who will snore back in response?" I laugh and nudge him, so he's funny too, who knew.
As I laugh, I notice Naruto look back at me. His eyes brighten when they see me and I suddenly feel so guilty, what a horrible person I am. Or was. I wave at him and he smiles happily, waving back at me. I glance at Shikamaru who's staring at me strangely.
"I don't want to be a Sasuke obessed, Naruto hating, uber bitch." He raises an eyebrow but nods. Naruto gets up and asks the boy sitting on the over side of me if he can sit there. The boy shrugs and gets up going to sit next to Ino, Naruto sits in the seat to the right of me and Shikamaru is to the left.
"H-hey Sakura-chan. Did you s-sleep well?" Naruto ask nervously. I smile and nod, wondering what to say to him. I was killed by Sasuke after I betrayed you and the Leaf village, but was sent back in time so I can make things right and wont have you lose your faith in me.
"I slept fine and you Naruto?" He smiles and goes into a whole monolog of how he went to sleep last night, what he did before he went to sleep, what he dreamed about, when he woke up, what he ate, and his trip here to the Academy. I listen to the whole thing without feeling the need to try and hit him, it was actually an interesting story.
Iruka comes into class and goes over all the boring lessons that I already know, so I pass the time by helping Naruto to understand the lesson. He's really smart and gets the hang of things pretty quickly, he makes jokes about things he learns and they're really funny. Shikamaru helps when I get stuck on somethings as well, but it doesn't help my ego stay afloat.
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When lunch comes around I hold my stomach lightly, I forgot to bring a lunch and the growling sound is embrassing to hear. Naruto and Shikamaru smile at me though Shikamaru's is half assed, Naruto standing up quickly blushing.
"S-Sakura-chan! Do you want to g-go eat lunch at Ichiraku's?" I think about it and nod, we both look at Shikamaru who sighs.
"Is it alright if Chouji comes along?" I know that was directed more to me than Naruto.
"Of course, the more the merrier." I stand and wave at Chouji, "Hey Chouji! We're going to Ichiraku, wanna come with us?" Chouji stares at me in shock as well as most of the class if not all. I blush and walk out with Naruto following with Shikamaru and Chouji not far behind.
Chouji and Shikamaru talk about family stuff but try to include Naruto and I. Naruto talks about ramen being the best food while Chouji argues that anything barbequed is the best. Shikamaru and I talk about jutsus and studies, giving each other tips. Once we get to Ichiraku we're all laughing and joking around, Naruto orders three beef and three miso ramen, Chouji orders five beef ramen, Shikamaru orders a chicken ramen, and I order a vegetable ramen. We eat and talk about whatever comes to mind, I just can't help but think about how stupid I was not to do this before. Good food, friends, and laughter is so fun. Naruto tells some joke that falls flat and Ayame complains about Naruto while telling the joke the right way. I notice Sasuke runs by with his fangirls chasing him, I smile happily that I'm not one of those girls.
We pay for our ramen and head back to the Academy, I had to refuse Naruto's offer to pay for mine five times before he let me pay for myself. I love this feeling of having friends to talk to about random things. Memories of the team picks flash through my mind; there's only two more months left before we're put on teams and a little over a week till my birthday. I want to invite these three for sure but I only know that Naruto will come. I need to strengthen my friendship with Shikamaru and Chouji. Naruto wraps his arms around the two boys' shoulders and I notice how far ahead their friendship is, I'm being left behind again.
I hurry and wrap my arm around Chouji's shoulder and on top of Naruto's arm, "Don't leave me out!" Naruto and Chouji start to blush and stutter, I laugh and Shikamaru smiles at us. Yes, this is how it's supposed to be. I lead them into the classroom so we can finish our lessons. I'll try my hardest to keep my future from happening and make a better one; now all I have to do is try to get Sasuke to stop being an avenger. I glance at him and blush, first I should work on getting over him completely.
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A/N: I know I should be working on The Love Between the Sky and Moon but I just wanted to start another story to let the creativity flow. So be sure and I really do promise that before Monday 6-11-12, I will have the next chapter of the crossover out! Thank you for staying with me!