Full Summary: When the Akatsuki attacked Konoha, they searched for the Kyuubi's power. But when Sakura lies that she is the holder of the sacred beast, trying to protect her friends and kingdom, Akatsuki takes her back to their hideout. Soon enough, they learned that she was lying, and is now holding her as bait to lure in the real keeper of the Kyuubi, Uzumaki Naruto. How far will Naruto go to save his kingdoms princess, and the one he loves? With his friends slain, leaving him left with nothing but a teammate who he doesn't like to go with, how can they fair when it comes to the strongest shinobi pack in the world?

Pairing:
Naruto/Sakura

Rated: "T" for language, and violence throughout.
Disclaimer: Yes, I don't own Naruto.
AU: Yes, the timeline is back in the renaissance days (but with ninjas instead of knights, oh yeah!)

A/N: Because my last update on this story had been more than two months ago, I'm going to repost this story from the beginning to hopefully get the readers knowing that I'll be updating once again. Sorry for the long hold, and please enjoy.

Comatose
By: Heiryu SN
Chapter One:
Back comes the hero

"They were the strongest shinobi's of Konoha, the most powerful kingdom in the land in which they lived. There was Shikamaru, the most noble and ingenious shinobi there ever lived. With his keen mind, he could lead even the weakest groups of army and win any war. Lee, some called him crazy when going into a battle without a sharp weapon by his side. Every weapon given and offered to him would be waved off. The green beast, as they called him, and his immortal hands were unbeatable. His speed and his overall ability to maneuver over any obstacles gave him the power to overpower any enemy one on one.

For the bravest, there was Naruto, and Sasuke. Some called them brothers, some called them enemies and rivals to themselves, but whatever the answer was, they were the forces to not underestimate with when together in battle. Many have tried to power them to death, but would only meet the same fate they wished to spawn upon the two shinobi's. Sasuke with his dark Sharingan, able to tell where enemies lie and with his mastery of the sword cannot be stopped. Naruto, the master of all masters, does not get tired. There was a legend once said that he himself has defeated a whole army single handedly... but that's just a story no one has ever proved to be true.

These four have just returned back to Konoha, after a war in which they themselves have succeeded in. Wary, but without a single scratch on them, they marched along a path of victory, a path that showed pride in there work as shinobi's and a path that would prevent any army to ever attack there own Konoha.

But what they don't know is that there doom will soon come. The joys and loves of there lives will soon despair into death, and everything they had hoped for will be destroyed.

For the army that they had just vanquished, was none other than mine. Of course one would be smart to know that no army could defeat them. My army was nothing but a mere distraction to them, but a distraction for what? Why of course, the ultimate weapon takes time. The army's sacrifice wasn't just for a distraction in order to give me more time, no, it was also to analyze them, learn there skills, and learn there weaknesses.

Yes, yes, yes! My plan is complete, now all I need is a sacrifice, and why not none other than the person everyone loves most, Konoha's blessed Princess...yes, a perfect plan to complete this ritual, and to lure them into my trap. I have been waiting for this day ever since I was betrayed, and now it finally has arrived.

Konoha shall fall under my hands."

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The moon shined brightly, only bright enough to dim the dusty road in which only the pairs of eyes could see in. Owls growled their soft voices throughout the night, keeping the sign that everything is quiet. The only thing one could feel would be the soft cold breeze that brushes against a flat tanned skin. The stars shunned like newly born diamonds as millions flocked the skies above. A Scenery that would match perfectly between two lovers.

A man, only at the age of seventeen, has already grown faster than any other shinobi there was. His yellow hair spiked up and his orange cape acted as a jacket, covering his whole body from the cold breeze that only seemed to get colder every passing minute. The cape dragged on the dirt floor behind him, but just being another piece of clothing, he didn't care quite. His name was none other than Uzumaki Naruto, one of the four shinobi's of Konoha.

Next to him stood Sasuke to his right and Shikamaru to his left; Unlike Naruto himself, Sasuke never talked unless he had to. He was always quiet and always was the one to get out of trouble the fastest. He never used his Sharingan unless it was to irritate Naruto, or unless he was against a strong opponent; which was practically never.

As on the other side, Shikamaru was lazy. He never wanted to get into any trouble, and never attacked or wanted to fight unless the enemy makes his first move. Usually, by the time his enemies try to attack, they would already be trapped within his abilities to manipulate shadows.

Next to Shikamaru was what they called the Green Beast, Lee. They called him that because he wore nothing but green all the time, and was vicious in battle. No one, not even his teammates, could lay a finger on him. Lee was the charming one, but never seemed to ever get the ladies he wanted.

"Finally... home." Naruto groaned. He stretched his arms behind his head and looked around his quiet kingdom.

As expected, no one was out. Of course, they had come in the middle of the night. Shops were closed, and everyone in Konoha was asleep.

"When should we tell everyone were back?" Naruto asked. He turned to Sasuke, expecting a reply, but only got a grunt. "Fine, don't answer." He turned to Shikamaru who slowly shrugged and shook his head.

"Naruto-kun." Naruto looked passed Shikamaru towards Lee. "I think that tomorrow would be the best time... common sense."

"Hmm?" Naruto stared blankly as he halted in the middle of the kingdom. "Why tomorrow?"

"We don't want to wake everyone up." Lee suggested. "It'd be rude."

Naruto sighed. "There you go again." That was one thing Naruto hated about Lee. He was always the nice one. He never wanted anyone to have a bad day, or he never wanted anyone to be angry at one another. Sometimes Naruto wished he were more like everyone else, not always nice, and have a bad side to them sometimes.

"I can wait until day breaks." Sasuke muttered. "Besides, I'm tired." He gripped his sword by his side and started walking in a different direction than Naruto had anticipated.

"Wait, where are you going?" Naruto asked.

"Back home, we should get some sleep anyways." Sasuke replied back, but in a mad tone.

Naruto, Lee, and Shikamaru watched unless Sasuke had turned a corner and disappeared into the night. After another yawn, Naruto scratched his head and stared at the other two. He guessed Shikamaru would go to his house and take a short nap before the morning.

"You two going to sleep as well?" Naruto asked.

Shikamaru nodded. "Sasuke has the right idea, Konoha expects us to be back soon. I'm guessing that tomorrow will be a big party... want to be ready for it." Shikamaru headed off in his own direction and disappeared as well.

Naruto turned towards Lee, the only one left. He sighed. Naruto still wanted to stay up, but it'd be boring by himself. But then, another thought came into him, and made him jump.

"You're not going to sleep?" Lee asked, noticing his sudden jump.

Naruto shook his head slowly. "No, I will. But there's something I want to do first."

Lee smiled, knowing exactly what Naruto was going to do. He held his hand in salute and said, "I'll see you in the morning then." And then leapt away within a small second; Naruto wasn't surprised that Lee was able to disappear within a blink, it was his specialty.

"Now..." Naruto said to himself with a smile. His heart started pounding as he attempted his move. "I know it's been a month... but I wonder what she looks like now."

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The bush rattled loudly as Naruto tried fitting his way in. His cape got caught once, and it took his a small cut in order to get it out, but a small cut was nothing. But the small cut was the first feel of pain he's felt since the first day of his training, four years ago. He remembered it like yesterday. Those days he would never forget because of everything he went through made him the great shinobi he is now. All the pain he had to endure was worth it all. Thanks to Kakashi, his trainer, he's as strong as he'll ever get.

Quietly, Naruto concentrated his chakra into his hands and feet. He took a hold onto a stone wall and started climbing up. Every second he climbed, his heart got heavier as his stomach started to get filled with joy. His smile widened to the point where his mouth started to hurt.

"Almost there." He whispered to himself.

Finally, once he reached the top, he pulled his head up. He now hung on a stone porch. Not just any, but the porch of the person he really admired the most.

Slowly, he lifted himself onto the porch, and looked through glass doors. He spied a room full of accessories of all types. Pictures, clothing, mirrors everywhere. Naruto slowly opened one of the two glass doors and entered, trying to be stealthy. As a small breeze entered the room, he quickly shut the door behind him.

Naruto stared across the room to a bed. Sleeping silently and peacefully in it was a girl with pink hair. She slept on her side away from Naruto. She was Sakura, Konoha's princess and the most loved person within the kingdom.

Naruto walked over and sat on her bed, inches beside her. He thought about her what her reaction would be if she saw him. It's been over a month, she wasn't sure if she'd be happy. The last time he saw her was of course when he left to go to war with the three, but he never told her.

He laid a hand on her shoulder. He wanted to wait until morning to show her that he was back, but thought that it would take just too long, especially since he wasn't tired... or so he thinks.

He felt her turn to her back, and her face shined. She looks the same Naruto thought. Every bit of her had not changed. Slowly, her eyes blinked open, revealing her green eyes. For a moment, she closed her eyes, still tired. But reopened them immediately, and quickly rose, turning on her lamp light in her transition.

"Naruto!" She yelled, throwing her body across his. She squeezed him tightly, embracing and expressing her missed feelings for him.

"Konnichiwa, Sakura-hime." Naruto softly said, taking her into his own arms.

Sakura let go of him, and sat back on the other side of her bed, facing him. Her smile couldn't get any bigger as she still couldn't believe he was here. "I have to tell my dad!"

"No, don't!" Naruto whispered. "No one's suppose to know that were back until morning."

Sakura didn't reply, she still stared with a heavenly smile on her face.

"Oh, by the way, happy seventeenth birthday." Naruto crawled to her and gave her a soft kiss on her cheek.

She touched it, and said, "But my birthday isn't till tomorrow."

"Actually, since its midnight, today's your birthday." Naruto corrected. She felt Sakura throw herself on top of him again. This time, she held him breathless as she squeezed him around the neck.

"Hime, that's enough." Naruto tried taking a breath, but her bind wouldn't let him.

"Naruto, you left me without saying a word... you jackass." She laughed. She let go, allowing Naruto to breathe, but left him a gentle kiss. "I miss you so much. How are Sasuke-kun, Shikamaru-san and Lee-san?"

"Their fine; their just sleeping. They want to be getting ready for tomorrow." Naruto replied. He got up from the bed and walked back to the porch. He leaned against the railing and stared up at the moon. He took one deep breath and slowly let it out. A slow feeling changed inside of him.

Naruto leaned as Sakura came up beside him. "Is something wrong?" She asked.

Naruto shook his head. "No, it's just been so long since I've been here. It's hard to believe that nothing's changed."

Sakura tilted her head. "Is that bad? Did you expect me to change?"

"What? No, no! You're perfect the way you are."

Sakura sighed. She brushed her hair with her hand and rubbed herself against Naruto. "That's what everyone says to me... I hate it."

Naruto made a face, and looked at her. She wasn't happy when someone ever complimented her. Most of the time it's only to respect her, and never really meant it. Though she did enjoy the words that people say to her, she sometimes just wanted to be treated as a normal person. Not some royal person everyone loves or praises. All she ever wanted was a normal life.

The relationship between Sakura and Naruto started long ago. No one knew about it but Lee; that was an accident on how he found out, an embarrassing one. Every since the first time they met, four years ago, quickly Sakura saw Naruto as a nice and brave shinobi. He was the only person she knows that actually stood out to her.

Naruto held her chin up until their eyes met. His blue eyes shinned into her green eyes, both reflecting a shape of their feelings.

"Did they ever say it... while giving you one last kiss before going away?"

Sakura smiled. "N-" She couldn't finish, her mouth had been occupied with Naruto as her lips met his.

As Naruto pulled away, he saw Sakura lick her lips cleanly. Naruto laughed a bit as he jumped over the porch, hanging on with one hand. He pulled himself up, eyeing the princess one more time.

"I'll see you tomorrow." He started to let go, but stopped at the sound of her voice once again.

"Naruto..." Sakura started. She inched closer as he pulled himself up. "I love you."

Naruto smiled, and blew her a kiss as he let go, falling back down into the bushes.

Sakura leaned with her hands against her cheeks. Just the thought of Naruto returning created random movements of butterflies in her stomach. She closed her eyes and felt the cool breeze weep her away in her imaginary dream of her and Naruto.

Thank you for reading, and even though this is a repost of one of my old stories, please review it. I still haven't deleted this from my other profile yet, but I should do that soon eh? Well again, please wait a bit longer for my update on my High School fic, and in the mean time, please enjoy this as well.