Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
Summary: Sakura was being tortured by the memories she had. But not until Sasori came and told her, "Come with me and I'll make you forget." And when Sasuke found out about this, all he could say is, "Come back to me and I'll make you remember."
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Sometimes, its better when you don't have any memories…
For you don't have any pain to ease…
Mémoire
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the regret
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"Sasuke-kun, do you want to go out on a date with me?" Sakura asked her teammate who's sitting on the tree branch.
"No." he answered shortly.
Sakura walked awkwardly towards Sasuke.
"Why?"
Why doesn't she ever give up…?
"I don't have time to do stupid things. I don't want to go with you 'cause you're annoying. If you have time to ponder such ridiculous thoughts, why don't you go train. I despise weaklings." He said not holding back his aggravation. He jumped off the branch and landed with skill on the ground with his back to her. "I'm going to train so don't bug me." He said harshly before walking off with his hands in his pockets.
Sakura, who usually would have felt rather hurt and shocked, just sat there and watched him walk away with a small smile on her face.
"Don't worry, Sasuke-kun. I won't. Never again."
'Was that too harsh'. Sasuke stole a quick glance at where the girl sat at the bottom of the tree trunk. She had already leaned back and was no longer looking at him. 'she is murmuring something and she's smiling. Whatever. I'm going to train.' But her simple smile disturbed him more than he thought.
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the next day
Sasuke was once again sitting on the same tree branch as he waits for his teammates to arrive. He was still being bothered by the expression Sakura gave yesterday. His thoughts was interrupted as Naruto came bouncing out of nowhere.
"Good morning Sakura-chan?!" Naruto greeted his missing teammate??
"AHHH!!" Naruto shouted as he ran around in panic. Suddenly, a flying rock hit him on the head.
"What was that for, teme?!" Naruto asked his comrade heatedly.
"Keep your loud mouth shut, Dobe." Sasuke replied.
"How can you be so calm, teme?! Sakura-chan is missing!"
"You're just early, stupid." Sasuke retorted.
With that Naruto did shut up.
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1 hour…
no sign of her…
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2 hours…
still, no sign…
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3 hours…
At last!
Someone's coming…
And it's…
"KAKASHI-SENSEI!"
"Yo! Sorry I'm late. I helped an old woman that— " Kakashi was cut by Naruto.
"Sakura-chan is not here yet!" he said as he started panicking again.
"It's alright. Training is cancelled." With a POOF! He's gone.
Sasuke jumped off the tree branch and walks away. Tch. I wasted my time waiting for nothing. I wonder why Sakura didn't appear. Tch.As if I care. Whatever.
"Hey Teme! I'm going to look for Sakura-chan. Wanna come?" Naruto asked.
"Hn. I'm going to train. Go look for her yourself." Sasuke replied coldly.
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Naruto run towards Sakura's house. He hurriedly knocked on the door. Seconds later, she opened the door and revealed herself.
She blinked and asked curiously "What are you doing here Naruto?" He hugged her all of a sudden, risking the fact that she might hit him any moment now.
"I was worried about you, Sakura-chan, because you didn't come to our meeting place." Naruto answered with a concern voice. And to his surprise, he didn't receive any punch from her but Sakura quickly free herself from Naruto's bone-crushing embrace.
"I'm fine Naruto. No need to worry. I just did something important." Sakura assured.
"Ok. See you then. Bye." Naruto waved his hand and walked away.
"Wait!" she called and grabbed Naruto's wrist.
"What is—" Naruto was cut off when Sakura gave him a peck on the cheek.
"Sakura-chan..."
"Naruto...Thank you for everything..."
Sakura slowly entered her house, leaving Naruto wondering and shock.
What was thar for...
Is it a sign of goodbye...
Naruto continue to walk as he analyzed the things that happened minutes ago.
When Sakura-chan kiss me on the cheek...
I know I should be jumping with joy...
But—
I felt a sudden pain inside me...
It's as if it would be last time I would see her...
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Meanwhile
Sasuke was still in deep thoughts. Maybe I was too harsh to her yesterday. I guess checking on her would not be a bad idea.
He then found himself standing in front of his comrade's house. He reach out a hand to knock.
first knock.
no response...
second knock.
still, no response...
third knock.
he was becoming impatient...
'Damn it.'
He grabbed the door knob and found it unlock. He entered the house and observed the surroundings.
The place looks normal. Just as typical as any other ordinary house.
But something caught his eye.
a pink bedroom.
He slowly entered the room. He saw a small bed, a closet, and a table. On the table was a small note. He grabbed the paper and read it.
If you're coming, meet me after the sunset.
-Sasori
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Sasuke rushed towards the Konoha exit gate...
And for some reason, he was...
In rage...
Why does my feet run like this..
As if they already know where to go...
And why does my heart aching like this...
Its as if I would lose something precious anytime now...
And somehow I felt regret..
for reasons I don't really know.
Who the hell is Sasori?
He can't take away Sakura.
She belongs to us.
To me.
I must stop him.
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"Don't worry, it only hurts at first. Besides staying here would hurt you more. Those friends of yours are not worth your friendship. They only bring you pain." Sasori said as he walks towards her.
He was brainwashing her.
He touched her face delicately and wiped away the tears running down her cheeks. "Look at me Sakura. I already told you... that as long as I'm here, you'll never feel any pain again."
He was bribing her.
"I can erase those memories you have with them... so you'll no longer suffer."
She was now being hypnotized.
He was using a genjutsu to take control of Sakura's mind.
"Come with me and I'll make you forget."
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100 meters more...
run faster.
I can already see them...
80 meters...
60..
50...
40...
faster...
20...
10...
"Sakura!" Sasuke yelled urgently, wanting the more likely possessed Sakura to be awakened.
But in a matter of seconds, they vanished.
"SAKURA!!" Sasuke's scream conquered the forest.
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to be continued...
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