Disclaimer: I don't own the awesome anime/manga Naruto.
A/N: Written April 2011 for an Anime Detour Iron Pen contest. Rated K+ for mentions of killing.
Time and Teardrops
Every second that ticked by meant that Sasuke was taking one step further into darkness. Sakura's tired eyes looked at the clock above her head. One in the morning. She sighed. If only she could stop time, then maybe it would be easier to bring Sasuke back. But if Naruto couldn't, who could? Sasuke had been enveloped in an evil of no return. Now that Sasuke had killed Itachi, she didn't even know his motives anymore. Where was he? Why couldn't he just come back? Sakura bowed her head, not caring that the clock above her saw every tear drop.