Disclaimer: Dont own naruto. If i did, then i would license Hentai 500...forget i said that..lol
To the Ends of the Earth: Naruto X Sakura
Chapter 1: Forgotten Letters
Prologue: This fic pretty much takes place years after Sasuke abandoned Konoha. Naruto could have been successful, but let him go. Years pass, Naruto and Sakura grow closer to each other. They were 12 back in the past, times change and now they are about 21 years old. War has suddenly broke out, the Country of Grass (Grasslands) has suddenly attacked on Konoha for no reason, but Konoha has driven them back to their own land. Due to the war, there was a Call of Duty, enlisting all young and strong soldiers. Naruto was drafted, thus he and Sakura have been writing to each other. And here is where we pick up our story...
[End Of Fall, of the 2nd year of War]
Dear Sakura,
It's been two years since this war started. I've long to see your face, to feel the warmth from your embrace, your angelic smile. I don't know how long I've been stationed out here in the Grassland. It's so quiet, so very quiet. Kiba and I have grown much fond of each other, he's like a brother to me, he understands my animalistic instincts, and Akamaru is always by our sides. I wish to return home for the winter, hopefully... How are you? Any news of Sasuke's return? I should have brought him back, when I promised, but I let him go all those years ago. I shouldn't have let him go, but he was so obsessed that...I felt that he needed to find his own inner peace, even if it meant revenge. When the snow falls, I promise I'll return to you.
Love,
Naruto
Dear Naruto,
I too, long to see your smiling face, everyday here in Konoha it grows cold. I still don't understand this war between the Grass and us. I hope that you are safe, and that you will come back to me. It's good that you and Kiba look out for each other, at least you have company. Shikamaru and Ino are happily married, and they have a child on the way. Hinata and Neji have been working together both Head and Branch families have found a sort of mutual peace once again. I've been taken in by Shizune-sama, Godaime's successor, and will begin training as a Combat Ninja. Maybe I can join you out on the battlefield, so that I may be by your side also. No news on Sasuke, it's okay that you didn't bring him back. I don't blame you, if anything it has taught me more about how much you care about me, to risk your life. Which is why I write to you stupid! Anyway, please come back, I miss you so very much.
Love,
Sakura
Dear Naruto,
Shikamaru and Ino's baby is so very cute! They named him after Chouji. You remember Chouji; he would always eat so much. I miss him too, even though I never really got to know him. Naruto, do you think someday...we might get married? I don't know what's coming over me, but maybe, just maybe we may grow old together do you suppose? Forgive me, if I sound like I'm crazy, but maybe some day in the future? I'm just talking crazy, forget I mentioned it. It's been a month since I sent you my last letter, what's happening? Are you okay? The winter is coming fast, please, be safe.
Love,
Sakura
(This letter arrived just after Sakura sent the last.)
Dear Sakura,
Forgive me for not replying sooner, but in the last month, the Grass Ninja attacked my outpost viciously. They have some kind of new weapon, it was like it shot Lightning and tore up the Earth around the area. And then there were these horse riders, terrifying they were, Kiba nearly got speared in half if I hadn't saved him. Although I got a deep wound on my side, lucky for me, we've got the best Medics out here. Something is wrong out here, something is stirring amiss. I don't know what it is, but I'm going to find out. I knew those two would get married eventually. A combat medic eh? It would be nice to have you tending to my wounds, but the thought of you in danger makes me worry. It's vicious out here. You can never close your eyes, or the enemy my come for you in your sleep. I long to return home, to return to you.
Love,
Naruto
Dear Naruto,
I guess, since that last attack, is why the mail has been coming in late. It's okay, as long as I hear from you I feel glad. That's terrible! I knew something is wrong with this war. I wish I could be by your side already, but I'm training as best as I can. Guess what? Today, the first snowflake fell in Konoha! Is it snowing in the Grassland as well? Does that mean you can come home already? It's been so long since I saw you. I will wait for you, and dress in my best Kimono! Please come back safe, come home to me.
Love,
Sakura
Winter had arrived, and Sakura had just finished her Combat Medic training with Shizune. She became a full-fledged Jounin. She had also enlisted in ANBU training, and had just completed that, but kept it as a surprise for Naruto's return. Today, she would get to see the only man who would love her in return. The only man, who would die for her, and come back from hell just to see her. Ever since Sasuke abandoned Konoha, she gave up on him, realizing that he was blind to his vengeance, and he would rather kill her if she got in his way. Thus she mourned to Naruto for months, and months, until one day. She moved on with her life, and her and Naruto continued training under Kakashi-sensei. Years pass, and on Naruto's 18th birthday, Kakashi recommended Naruto to join ANBU, as his first step on the road to Hokage. He should work his way up, and become stronger and stronger. Sakura on the other hand, went to medical school, first working as a nurse at the hospital, and then coming up with new healing techniques, and medicines. When suddenly Konoha was summoned to war, the Grasslands were in a stir, and suddenly on an attack for more territory. Naturally, any and all able-bodied ninja were summoned to arms. Thus the war has lasted for two long years so far. Naruto and Sakura write to each other, so that they will always be in touch, since they have only each other.
Today he would come home from the war, the long bloody war, between Grass and Leaf. She would expect to see a battle worn Naruto, with battle scars and stories to tell about. She waited for him at the Ramen Shop, wearing her best Kimono. It was red, with patterns of cherry blossom flowers on it, she tied her hair back with a jewel clip that he had gotten her for her on her 18th birthday. Almost three long years since he left her, and enlisted into ANBU, and since the war started. She waited patiently, just sat there, waiting. Seconds turned to minutes, minutes turned to hours, and she checked the clock and saw that it had been nearly three or four hours. The snow was falling softly; suddenly there was a shadowy figure in the distance of the soft snow. Sakura stood up quickly to see who it was, but then a wolf followed the figure. It was Kiba and Akamaru, and he had a worn out expression on his face. Sakura was wondering why, he looked so depressed, but then she realized that, he was carrying something with him, a small box. She knew exactly what that meant, and fell to her knees, her face was filled with disbelief. Kiba had finally reached her.
"Sakura..."
"K...Kiba...no..." Her eyes began to tear, as she knew what grave news Kiba was about to give her.
"I'm sorry. But he's gone. These are his personal effects. He always read your letters, and would never stop talking about how he would come back to you."
"...h...h-how?" She tried to speak, but her voice failed her.
Kiba helped the crying woman and they sat down in the ramen shop. "It was on the last day of battle..."
[Grasslands, Country Of Grass, 11th Month of the 2nd Year of War]
"They're attacking! To arms! To arms!"
Hundreds of ninja from Konoha gather at the front line, as they saw a dark shadow move towards them. In the distance they heard a great roar that shook the earth. Something was coming, something big...
Naruto stood there with his ninja armor on, Kiba was standing next to him. They were standing in the trench, waiting for the enemy to show.
"Kiba. What do you think it is?" He asked his comrade.
"No clue, but it ain't human, or animal."
Naruto looked at Kiba, and didn't understand. "How can you tell?"
"The way the earth rumbles, it isn't...natural. Whatever the Grass have instore, it must be some kind of new weapon." Kiba said this while he put his hand on the ground, as if feeling each quake of the earth, as this 'weapon' came.
Naruto grinned and felt the excitement of battle's eve. "Let them come. I only wish to end this war, and return home."
"Return to her?"
"Yes."
Kiba grinned, and put a hand onto his comrade's back. "Hah. You are so lucky to have someone waiting for you back home. You know you have the power to end this now. You could save a lot of lives today."
"I know. But at the cost of never seeing her again. I know it's selfish, but I promised I would return."
"You're a good man, Naruto. An ill-mannered, roughneck, and touch son of a bitch, but a good man." Akamaru woofed in agreement with Kiba. Woof!
The sky grew even darker, as if a storm was coming. It would seem as if this was the end, the final strike against Konoha's soldiers...
[Back to Present]
"...it all happened so fast. That...that machine...it wiped out many soldiers that day. It was like nothing I had ever seen."
"What was it?" Sakura asked.
"I don't know, but IT was the reason why he's not here with us anymore."
[Flashback to the war]
"FIGHT NOW!!! FIGHT FOR YOUR LIVES!!! FIGHT FOR YOUR LOVED ONES!!! FIGHT NOW!!! FOR KONOHA!!!"
And at that battle cry, thousands of soldiers rushed out to meet the enemy in the middle of the valley or grass. Hundreds of shadow figures just flashing by, there was a great sound of battle that day. Both Grass and Leaf ninja fighting for their lives! When suddenly "the great machine" came. It was enormous, the size of a house, made of metal, its form took that of an enraged dragon, it moved on it's own, and slaughtered many ninja. It was like nothing could harm it! Naruto and Kiba were back to back, fighting off as many enemies as they could, when Naruto saw the metal monster. Just then he saw that there was someone on top of the machine, controlling it... Suddenly there was an explosion where they were.
"Kiba, watch out!" He pushed Kiba out of the way, and they separated.
"Naruto!!!" Kiba quickly recovered and tried to look for his comrade, but could only hear his voice through the maelstrom. "Naruto!?! Answer me! That machine is unstoppable!"
"Kiba, I can stop that machine!"
But Kiba knew well what Naruto was going to do. Suddenly he saw Naruto, but barely through all the chaos. He tried to stop him from what he was going to do. "NO! Don't do it! Naruto!!!"
"Tell her. I'm sorry, and that I love her."
"Naruto-!!!" Kiba tried to fight his way through to stop him, but it was too late. There was a great explosion of chakra around Naruto. Everything within a meter of him was blown away. "No...Kyuubi..."
Naruto began to glow red violently, and it was all over in a flash.
[Back to Present]
"...that was all I could remember. After that flash, it was all over. The machine was gone, and the Grass were retreating. I was knocked out unconscious about 20 feet from where he was. It was some kind of explosion." Kiba paused, so that Sakura could absorb this. Then he continued, "I couldn't believe it. That idiot... After that day, Akamaru and I went out looking for him. There was no body, but all we could find was his damaged headband and his katana."
Sakura sat there, in pure disbelief. "No. He's not dead. He promised me."
"Sakura you're just in shock."
She shook her head, and gave a crazed smile. "No. He promised me that he would come home."
Kiba knew this would not end well. He took a hold of her, and looked at her straight. "Look! I know this is hard, but you have to be strong. He risked his life for you and for country. If I could have, I would have gladly died in his place! But face it, he's gone."
She sobbed quietly. Kiba stood up, handed her the broken headband, the katana, and a Letter. "Here I'm supposed to give you these. I'm sorry about your loss. If you ever need anything, just send word for me. I have to go." And Kiba left her there, sitting in the ramen shop.
The Letter read:
[To whom it may concern]
[We regrettably inform you that]
[Uzumaki Naruto]
[Presumed K.I.A. or M.I.A]
[He gave his life during the Call Of Duty]
[We are sorry for your loss.]
She sat there, headband and katana in lap, just tearing away. She wiped her tears away, and went to see Ino. Right away, Ino saw Sakura holding the headband and katana, and knew what had happened.
"My god...Sakura..."
Sakura told everything to Ino, and Sakura cried away into Ino's arms, Ino tried to soothe her.
Sakura had spent a few days, mourning at Shikamaru and Ino's, when the mail had come in. Ino went to get the mail from the deliverer. She flipped through the letters and suddenly froze as she saw a letter from Naruto to Sakura. Ino walked over to Sakura, was still lying in bed, and sat down with her. She didn't know what to tell her.
"You know how the mail takes a while to get back home. It just got in."
Sakura saw the letter and became even more depressed. Her hand trembled as she tried to open it, Ino held onto her.
Dear Sakura,
I'm sorry I haven't written for the past two letters. Our information line was attacked a while ago, so our letters back home were delayed. Yes I remember Chouji. I miss him also. That's good that they named their child after him. Even though he would always stuff his face full of food, he was a good guy. It began to snow a little here, although I think the Grass have something coming. I don't know what it is, but I have a very bad feeling about it. And no, I don't think your crazy. When I come back from this damned war...
A tear fell from Sakura's face and onto the letter as she read the last few words left on the page. Suddenly a ring fell out from the envelope.
...I'm going to marry you, and I want grow old with you. When I return, this I promise you.
Love,
Naruto
Sakura looked at this small ring that fit her finger almost perfectly. The small jewel glowed a soft red, as if it reacted to her emotions. The rest of the day, went to the memorial mound, where ninjas' names who died or were missing in action where placed. She went early today, and saw that Kakashi, her past sensei (teacher), was already there.
"Kakashi-sensei..." She spoke softly, as she walked towards him.
Kakashi gave a heavy sigh. "I know. I'm here also to mourn. I never should have made him join ANBU. Then he wouldn't have been on the front line. I know you two were...close."
"It's okay Kakashi-sensei. He would have joined either way, with or without your recommendation. He wanted to become strong. He would have been drafted either way..." Sakura knelt down to pray at the memorial ground. They prayed there for a moment, and stood there talking, remembering of all the times they had spent with Naruto, and all the memories of when they were kids. Soon after, Kakashi left, and Sakura returned home as the day turned to night. After the few months of mourning, she finally could return home to rest peacefully...
Boom... Boom... Boom...
"What...? Where...?"
The area was dark, he couldn't see anything, but it felt cold, so very cold. The next thing he knew was that he felt as if he was chained to something, his arms and legs were spread apart in all directions. He felt so exhausted, almost drained. It sounded like someone was banging a hammer to his head.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
Then he realized...he was moving. He was inside the belly of the beast. The last thing he remembered was going beserk, taking out as many Grass ninja as he could, then reaching IT. That machine, somehow he had been contained before his final strike, and got the wind knocked out of him. Before he passed out, he quietly muttered the only name that came to his mind...
"...s...sakura...aahh..."
GASP
Sakura had immediately woken up in a cold sweat, gasping for air in the darkness of her room. Her eyes were wide open as to what she had just witnessed.
"Wha-was that a dream? Or a nightmare... No, this feeling. What is this feeling?"
She tried to calm herself down and regained her breath. She then sat up, and felt something surge though her, almost something trying to send a message to her. Just then she saw that her ring was softly glowing again.
"...he's alive."
To Be continued...
A/N: I decided to try something knew this time around. Yeah, I know, I don't usually leave cliffhangers because it is not my style, but then who would come back to read my fics!? lol, well please R&R, this time, I'm gonna take it slow and steady, this fic may be one of the few I'm going to update about every week whenever I have free time. Thank you for reading Chapter 1!
To the Ends of the Earth: Naruto X Sakura
Chapter 1: Forgotten Letters
Prologue: This fic pretty much takes place years after Sasuke abandoned Konoha. Naruto could have been successful, but let him go. Years pass, Naruto and Sakura grow closer to each other. They were 12 back in the past, times change and now they are about 21 years old. War has suddenly broke out, the Country of Grass (Grasslands) has suddenly attacked on Konoha for no reason, but Konoha has driven them back to their own land. Due to the war, there was a Call of Duty, enlisting all young and strong soldiers. Naruto was drafted, thus he and Sakura have been writing to each other. And here is where we pick up our story...
[End Of Fall, of the 2nd year of War]
Dear Sakura,
It's been two years since this war started. I've long to see your face, to feel the warmth from your embrace, your angelic smile. I don't know how long I've been stationed out here in the Grassland. It's so quiet, so very quiet. Kiba and I have grown much fond of each other, he's like a brother to me, he understands my animalistic instincts, and Akamaru is always by our sides. I wish to return home for the winter, hopefully... How are you? Any news of Sasuke's return? I should have brought him back, when I promised, but I let him go all those years ago. I shouldn't have let him go, but he was so obsessed that...I felt that he needed to find his own inner peace, even if it meant revenge. When the snow falls, I promise I'll return to you.
Love,
Naruto
Dear Naruto,
I too, long to see your smiling face, everyday here in Konoha it grows cold. I still don't understand this war between the Grass and us. I hope that you are safe, and that you will come back to me. It's good that you and Kiba look out for each other, at least you have company. Shikamaru and Ino are happily married, and they have a child on the way. Hinata and Neji have been working together both Head and Branch families have found a sort of mutual peace once again. I've been taken in by Shizune-sama, Godaime's successor, and will begin training as a Combat Ninja. Maybe I can join you out on the battlefield, so that I may be by your side also. No news on Sasuke, it's okay that you didn't bring him back. I don't blame you, if anything it has taught me more about how much you care about me, to risk your life. Which is why I write to you stupid! Anyway, please come back, I miss you so very much.
Love,
Sakura
Dear Naruto,
Shikamaru and Ino's baby is so very cute! They named him after Chouji. You remember Chouji; he would always eat so much. I miss him too, even though I never really got to know him. Naruto, do you think someday...we might get married? I don't know what's coming over me, but maybe, just maybe we may grow old together do you suppose? Forgive me, if I sound like I'm crazy, but maybe some day in the future? I'm just talking crazy, forget I mentioned it. It's been a month since I sent you my last letter, what's happening? Are you okay? The winter is coming fast, please, be safe.
Love,
Sakura
(This letter arrived just after Sakura sent the last.)
Dear Sakura,
Forgive me for not replying sooner, but in the last month, the Grass Ninja attacked my outpost viciously. They have some kind of new weapon, it was like it shot Lightning and tore up the Earth around the area. And then there were these horse riders, terrifying they were, Kiba nearly got speared in half if I hadn't saved him. Although I got a deep wound on my side, lucky for me, we've got the best Medics out here. Something is wrong out here, something is stirring amiss. I don't know what it is, but I'm going to find out. I knew those two would get married eventually. A combat medic eh? It would be nice to have you tending to my wounds, but the thought of you in danger makes me worry. It's vicious out here. You can never close your eyes, or the enemy my come for you in your sleep. I long to return home, to return to you.
Love,
Naruto
Dear Naruto,
I guess, since that last attack, is why the mail has been coming in late. It's okay, as long as I hear from you I feel glad. That's terrible! I knew something is wrong with this war. I wish I could be by your side already, but I'm training as best as I can. Guess what? Today, the first snowflake fell in Konoha! Is it snowing in the Grassland as well? Does that mean you can come home already? It's been so long since I saw you. I will wait for you, and dress in my best Kimono! Please come back safe, come home to me.
Love,
Sakura
Winter had arrived, and Sakura had just finished her Combat Medic training with Shizune. She became a full-fledged Jounin. She had also enlisted in ANBU training, and had just completed that, but kept it as a surprise for Naruto's return. Today, she would get to see the only man who would love her in return. The only man, who would die for her, and come back from hell just to see her. Ever since Sasuke abandoned Konoha, she gave up on him, realizing that he was blind to his vengeance, and he would rather kill her if she got in his way. Thus she mourned to Naruto for months, and months, until one day. She moved on with her life, and her and Naruto continued training under Kakashi-sensei. Years pass, and on Naruto's 18th birthday, Kakashi recommended Naruto to join ANBU, as his first step on the road to Hokage. He should work his way up, and become stronger and stronger. Sakura on the other hand, went to medical school, first working as a nurse at the hospital, and then coming up with new healing techniques, and medicines. When suddenly Konoha was summoned to war, the Grasslands were in a stir, and suddenly on an attack for more territory. Naturally, any and all able-bodied ninja were summoned to arms. Thus the war has lasted for two long years so far. Naruto and Sakura write to each other, so that they will always be in touch, since they have only each other.
Today he would come home from the war, the long bloody war, between Grass and Leaf. She would expect to see a battle worn Naruto, with battle scars and stories to tell about. She waited for him at the Ramen Shop, wearing her best Kimono. It was red, with patterns of cherry blossom flowers on it, she tied her hair back with a jewel clip that he had gotten her for her on her 18th birthday. Almost three long years since he left her, and enlisted into ANBU, and since the war started. She waited patiently, just sat there, waiting. Seconds turned to minutes, minutes turned to hours, and she checked the clock and saw that it had been nearly three or four hours. The snow was falling softly; suddenly there was a shadowy figure in the distance of the soft snow. Sakura stood up quickly to see who it was, but then a wolf followed the figure. It was Kiba and Akamaru, and he had a worn out expression on his face. Sakura was wondering why, he looked so depressed, but then she realized that, he was carrying something with him, a small box. She knew exactly what that meant, and fell to her knees, her face was filled with disbelief. Kiba had finally reached her.
"Sakura..."
"K...Kiba...no..." Her eyes began to tear, as she knew what grave news Kiba was about to give her.
"I'm sorry. But he's gone. These are his personal effects. He always read your letters, and would never stop talking about how he would come back to you."
"...h...h-how?" She tried to speak, but her voice failed her.
Kiba helped the crying woman and they sat down in the ramen shop. "It was on the last day of battle..."
[Grasslands, Country Of Grass, 11th Month of the 2nd Year of War]
"They're attacking! To arms! To arms!"
Hundreds of ninja from Konoha gather at the front line, as they saw a dark shadow move towards them. In the distance they heard a great roar that shook the earth. Something was coming, something big...
Naruto stood there with his ninja armor on, Kiba was standing next to him. They were standing in the trench, waiting for the enemy to show.
"Kiba. What do you think it is?" He asked his comrade.
"No clue, but it ain't human, or animal."
Naruto looked at Kiba, and didn't understand. "How can you tell?"
"The way the earth rumbles, it isn't...natural. Whatever the Grass have instore, it must be some kind of new weapon." Kiba said this while he put his hand on the ground, as if feeling each quake of the earth, as this 'weapon' came.
Naruto grinned and felt the excitement of battle's eve. "Let them come. I only wish to end this war, and return home."
"Return to her?"
"Yes."
Kiba grinned, and put a hand onto his comrade's back. "Hah. You are so lucky to have someone waiting for you back home. You know you have the power to end this now. You could save a lot of lives today."
"I know. But at the cost of never seeing her again. I know it's selfish, but I promised I would return."
"You're a good man, Naruto. An ill-mannered, roughneck, and touch son of a bitch, but a good man." Akamaru woofed in agreement with Kiba. Woof!
The sky grew even darker, as if a storm was coming. It would seem as if this was the end, the final strike against Konoha's soldiers...
[Back to Present]
"...it all happened so fast. That...that machine...it wiped out many soldiers that day. It was like nothing I had ever seen."
"What was it?" Sakura asked.
"I don't know, but IT was the reason why he's not here with us anymore."
[Flashback to the war]
"FIGHT NOW!!! FIGHT FOR YOUR LIVES!!! FIGHT FOR YOUR LOVED ONES!!! FIGHT NOW!!! FOR KONOHA!!!"
And at that battle cry, thousands of soldiers rushed out to meet the enemy in the middle of the valley or grass. Hundreds of shadow figures just flashing by, there was a great sound of battle that day. Both Grass and Leaf ninja fighting for their lives! When suddenly "the great machine" came. It was enormous, the size of a house, made of metal, its form took that of an enraged dragon, it moved on it's own, and slaughtered many ninja. It was like nothing could harm it! Naruto and Kiba were back to back, fighting off as many enemies as they could, when Naruto saw the metal monster. Just then he saw that there was someone on top of the machine, controlling it... Suddenly there was an explosion where they were.
"Kiba, watch out!" He pushed Kiba out of the way, and they separated.
"Naruto!!!" Kiba quickly recovered and tried to look for his comrade, but could only hear his voice through the maelstrom. "Naruto!?! Answer me! That machine is unstoppable!"
"Kiba, I can stop that machine!"
But Kiba knew well what Naruto was going to do. Suddenly he saw Naruto, but barely through all the chaos. He tried to stop him from what he was going to do. "NO! Don't do it! Naruto!!!"
"Tell her. I'm sorry, and that I love her."
"Naruto-!!!" Kiba tried to fight his way through to stop him, but it was too late. There was a great explosion of chakra around Naruto. Everything within a meter of him was blown away. "No...Kyuubi..."
Naruto began to glow red violently, and it was all over in a flash.
[Back to Present]
"...that was all I could remember. After that flash, it was all over. The machine was gone, and the Grass were retreating. I was knocked out unconscious about 20 feet from where he was. It was some kind of explosion." Kiba paused, so that Sakura could absorb this. Then he continued, "I couldn't believe it. That idiot... After that day, Akamaru and I went out looking for him. There was no body, but all we could find was his damaged headband and his katana."
Sakura sat there, in pure disbelief. "No. He's not dead. He promised me."
"Sakura you're just in shock."
She shook her head, and gave a crazed smile. "No. He promised me that he would come home."
Kiba knew this would not end well. He took a hold of her, and looked at her straight. "Look! I know this is hard, but you have to be strong. He risked his life for you and for country. If I could have, I would have gladly died in his place! But face it, he's gone."
She sobbed quietly. Kiba stood up, handed her the broken headband, the katana, and a Letter. "Here I'm supposed to give you these. I'm sorry about your loss. If you ever need anything, just send word for me. I have to go." And Kiba left her there, sitting in the ramen shop.
The Letter read:
[To whom it may concern]
[We regrettably inform you that]
[Uzumaki Naruto]
[Presumed K.I.A. or M.I.A]
[He gave his life during the Call Of Duty]
[We are sorry for your loss.]
She sat there, headband and katana in lap, just tearing away. She wiped her tears away, and went to see Ino. Right away, Ino saw Sakura holding the headband and katana, and knew what had happened.
"My god...Sakura..."
Sakura told everything to Ino, and Sakura cried away into Ino's arms, Ino tried to soothe her.
Sakura had spent a few days, mourning at Shikamaru and Ino's, when the mail had come in. Ino went to get the mail from the deliverer. She flipped through the letters and suddenly froze as she saw a letter from Naruto to Sakura. Ino walked over to Sakura, was still lying in bed, and sat down with her. She didn't know what to tell her.
"You know how the mail takes a while to get back home. It just got in."
Sakura saw the letter and became even more depressed. Her hand trembled as she tried to open it, Ino held onto her.
Dear Sakura,
I'm sorry I haven't written for the past two letters. Our information line was attacked a while ago, so our letters back home were delayed. Yes I remember Chouji. I miss him also. That's good that they named their child after him. Even though he would always stuff his face full of food, he was a good guy. It began to snow a little here, although I think the Grass have something coming. I don't know what it is, but I have a very bad feeling about it. And no, I don't think your crazy. When I come back from this damned war...
A tear fell from Sakura's face and onto the letter as she read the last few words left on the page. Suddenly a ring fell out from the envelope.
...I'm going to marry you, and I want grow old with you. When I return, this I promise you.
Love,
Naruto
Sakura looked at this small ring that fit her finger almost perfectly. The small jewel glowed a soft red, as if it reacted to her emotions. The rest of the day, went to the memorial mound, where ninjas' names who died or were missing in action where placed. She went early today, and saw that Kakashi, her past sensei (teacher), was already there.
"Kakashi-sensei..." She spoke softly, as she walked towards him.
Kakashi gave a heavy sigh. "I know. I'm here also to mourn. I never should have made him join ANBU. Then he wouldn't have been on the front line. I know you two were...close."
"It's okay Kakashi-sensei. He would have joined either way, with or without your recommendation. He wanted to become strong. He would have been drafted either way..." Sakura knelt down to pray at the memorial ground. They prayed there for a moment, and stood there talking, remembering of all the times they had spent with Naruto, and all the memories of when they were kids. Soon after, Kakashi left, and Sakura returned home as the day turned to night. After the few months of mourning, she finally could return home to rest peacefully...
Boom... Boom... Boom...
"What...? Where...?"
The area was dark, he couldn't see anything, but it felt cold, so very cold. The next thing he knew was that he felt as if he was chained to something, his arms and legs were spread apart in all directions. He felt so exhausted, almost drained. It sounded like someone was banging a hammer to his head.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
Then he realized...he was moving. He was inside the belly of the beast. The last thing he remembered was going beserk, taking out as many Grass ninja as he could, then reaching IT. That machine, somehow he had been contained before his final strike, and got the wind knocked out of him. Before he passed out, he quietly muttered the only name that came to his mind...
"...s...sakura...aahh..."
GASP
Sakura had immediately woken up in a cold sweat, gasping for air in the darkness of her room. Her eyes were wide open as to what she had just witnessed.
"Wha-was that a dream? Or a nightmare... No, this feeling. What is this feeling?"
She tried to calm herself down and regained her breath. She then sat up, and felt something surge though her, almost something trying to send a message to her. Just then she saw that her ring was softly glowing again.
"...he's alive."
To Be continued...
A/N: I decided to try something knew this time around. Yeah, I know, I don't usually leave cliffhangers because it is not my style, but then who would come back to read my fics!? lol, well please R&R, this time, I'm gonna take it slow and steady, this fic may be one of the few I'm going to update about every week whenever I have free time. Thank you for reading Chapter 1!