Welcome fellow readers and writers! After numerous attempts at thinking of a fanfiction idea, this suddenly came to me whilst just laying in the car making AMVs in my head to an old pokemon soundtrack.

This is NOT a songifc. There will not be anyone singing songs. There will not be some surprise band. These songs are just themes and ideas for a chapter.

It's more like something akin to a oneshot, but a bunch of different times put together slightly linked to one another, but can stand alone. Make sense? It will also be a lot longer than most other "ficlets" (i.e., I will not let these stories be under 1000 words)

Songs for life
.:So What?:.

"So What"

-Pink

I guess I just lost my husband I don't know where he went

So I'm gonna drink my money I'm not gonna pay his rent (nope)

I've got a brand new attitude, And I'm gonna wear it tonight

I'm gonna get in trouble I wanna start a fight

Na na na na na I wanna start a fight

Na na na na na I wanna start a fight

(chorus:)

So, So what I'm still a rock star I got my rock moves

And I don't need you

And guess what I'm havin more fun

And now that were done

I'm gonna show you tonight I'm alright

I'm just fine And you're a tool so

So what

I am a rock star I got my rock moves

And I don't want you tonight

The waiter just took my table And gave it to Jessica Simps

I guess I'll go sit with drum boy At least he'll know how to hit

What if this song's on the radio, Then somebody's gonna die!

I'm going to get in trouble, My ex will start a fight

Na na na na He's gonna to start a fight

Na na na na We're all gonna to get into a fight

(chorus)

You weren't there You never were

You want it all but that's not fair

I gave you life I gave my all

You weren't there, you let me fall

(Chorus)

No no

No no, I don't want you tonight

You weren't there

I'm gonna show you tonight

I'm alright I'm just fine

And you're a tool so

So what I am a rock star I got my rock moves

And I don't want you tonight

Ba da da da pbth

The gentle sound of rain hitting against the leaves, ground, and small puddles in the ground. The drops falling from the leaves into the grass below. The soft rumble of a thunder cloud nearby and the soft electric shock felt after the bolt. Wet droplets, cold, but refreshing dripped down her face. Loose, wet tendrils of hair clung to her cheeks and neck. There was a vibration from the rumble of the thunder in the ground beneath her feet.
There – beyond the gentle rain was an unnatural movement of puddle water. The ear strained towards this sound. Drops fell faster from jolted leaves. The mud gave off an unhappy quiet squish at being disturbed.

Closer.

The drop seemed to fall even harder as the sound of the rustle of clothes and drops being moved unnaturally filled her ears.

There!

Kunai swung out from the listeners pouch out to the left of her. She felt some resistance, then the distinct poof of a body turning into a log.

"Well done!" There was clapping heard and the movement of leaves. The proud voice of the superior caused the listener's chest to swell up and a smirk form on pink lips.

The same hand that held the kunai moved up to lift the right side of the Konoha band from her eyes. "Thank you, sensei."

The superior, mentor, and leader of Konoha smiled. Her arms crossed over her big chest as she glanced over to the emerging real copy of Kakashi. "Your student has certainly improved from when she first started."

"She is both of our students, Tsunade. Though, " Kakashi patted the student's pink head and said, "A good foundation is key." He winked at Tsunade.

With a smirk still playing on her lips Sakura Haruno lifted off the rest of the Konoha band from her eyes and held it tightly in her hands. Her green eyes shifted to Tsunade's brown eyes, waiting for the official sign.

"Haruno, Sakura." Tsunade did not fail to disappoint. Tsunade took an official stance by placing one fisted hand on her hips and the other on Sakura's shoulder. "After this test and a series of other tests passed with flying colors, I now pronounce you a jounin ninja of Konoha. Congratulations."


"YATA! I knew you could do it Sakura-chan!" Sakura found herself enveloped in a warm and loving embrace. All she could see was orange. She chuckled and pried Naruto's arms away from her neck.

"Thanks Naruto." His happiness was infectious. Her smile grew into a full-fledged grin.

"A toast to forehead girl!" Ino stood tall on a chair, though wobbling slightly. She has faith in her friend and had been well prepared for a night of celebrating. "May you live long and prosper!" Ino tossed her head back with the drink and Shikamaru found himself steadying her, then helping the blonde down.

"Didn't she to great, Sasuke?" Naruto continued to slap Sakura's back as she continued to attempt to drink the alcoholic beverage given to her. Finally, she none-too-gently removed his hand by removing Naruto from her side via her fist.

The yellow beverage paused close to Sakura's pink lips. She gave Sasuke a sideways glance. He was not looking at her, but was finding something oddly interesting on the table. Sakura's eyebrows furrowed, and with closed eyes, she found herself gulping down the drink and slamming the glass onto the table. She would not let him ruin her night. Once a few people had looked, she announced, "Keep 'em coming!" She would show him how she'd grown!


Sasuke had recently returned from his adventure with Orochimaru and the Akatsuki. He was welcomed by his teammates with open arms and half apprehensive smiles. Of course, the rest of Konoha needed to catch up with their enthusiasm. After the initial settling down and Sasuke being free to roman around (with constant supervision) Sakura found herself distancing from her old crush. It did not take much for all of the old insults and memories to resurface into her memory.

Well, Sakura was different now. She would show him. Sakura was civil to Sasuke, but nothing more. He was a teammate, but barely one at that. She was a stronger person now, and she most certainly did NOT need him.

At least, that's what Sakura was telling herself seven drinks later. She had made a specific effort to not look for Sasuke's approval.

"Les dance!" Ino slurred, wobbling up to Sakura. Sakura, leaning comfortably on her chair, struggled to get herself up. Ino giggled. "You can't stand up! You're reeeeally drunk." Ino hiccupped and steadied herself.

"Me?" Indignant, and with a lot of effort, Sakura pushed herself out of the chair and used the table to steady herself. She stood up straight and quickly said, "You're drunk too!" A mini giggle fit ensued and Ino dragged Sakura off to the dance floor.


The world was spinning. Or was Sakura spinning? She didn't know. All Sakura knew was that she was dizzy, but didn't seem like anything was stopping enough for her to gain her bearings. Ino was still dancing… in circles too? "Ino-pig," Sakura tried to steady herself. "I gotsta go sit." Sakura narrowed her eyes, trying to ease the dizziness. With a deep breath and an attempted sure foot, Sakura waltzed over to the table. She didn't care who was there and who had left or was still dancing, she just really needed to sit.

Sakura didn't just sit, she plopped down onto the chair and wobbled on it for a moment, unsure as to whether or not the chair was going to spin her off.

"You're drunk." Sakura's eyes narrowed at the voice. Here he was looking down on her again. Sakura attempted to shake her head before decided that it would be a bad idea to continue.

"No shit, Sherlock." Sakura growled. A very tiny disappearing voice inside her was telling her to be nicer, while the rest of her inside was cheering her on. There was a silence on his end. Sakura hoped that he had given up. Or better yet, maybe he could feel the pain she had felt. A bitter chuckle escaped her as she pushed herself up off the seat.

"Where are you going?" That voice again! Why was he still talking to her? Didn't he get the idea? Why did he have to bother her now? Somehow, without her approving it, those questions made themselves known. There was an annoyed grunt and nothing more. She heard him shuffle and she gave a triumphant smirk. Now, if only she could find the bathroom with everything swirling…

Stumbling – but she caught herself on the table. Thank goodness for automatic ninja skills. There was an unknown hand on her forearm. "You can't walk." Sakura made a weak attempt to pull her arm away. When that didn't work, Sakura resorted to pouting.

"I walked from the dance floor to here." Her words were slow and deliberate. She was trying desperately to make herself sound clearer than she was feeling.

There was a snort. Sakura cringed at that snort. "I wouldn't call that walking, Sakura."

Sakura seethed and gave another tug at her arm, this time successful. She stumbled without the support of Sasuke's hand, but she was determined to steady herself without him. "I don't need you anymore, Sasuke." Sakura spat.

Even in her drunken state, Sakura could feel the frustration evident coming from Sasuke. "Doesn't seem like it to me."

Sasuke made to grab for her arm again, but Sakura tried a drunken swing at him. The world spun heavily. Sakura stood hunched over with her hands on her knees. "I. am. A jounin." She grounded out. "You left. I made it on my own just fine. I do. Not. Need. You." It took every effort in her to not slur her words. For all she knew, the words could have barely made sense when they came out of her mouth but she had said what she wanted to.

There was a tense moment of silence. Sakura took it as his resignation and once again turned her attentions to finding the bathroom. Whether it was this way or not, Sakura began moving to her right. She just needed to get away from him.


The world seemed to spin even more. Sakura had slowly made her way out of the bathroom. She had sheepishly had to ask some random guy for directions after five minutes realizing she couldn't read anything. Now, she didn't really know where to go, but then again, she didn't know if she could make it there if she knew where to go. Sakura miserably leaned against the wall and sank to the floor. Her squinted green eyes scanned the spinning room for anything familiar. Now that she wasn't moving, the world was slowing down, but hadn't quite stopped moving. Sakura realized with surprise that there was a disturbing lack of clarity missing from her view. Perhaps she had drunken too much…

"Sakura-chan?" Sakura felt herself relax. Naruto was here now, he'd help her.

"I feel sick." She mumbled out.

Naruto sloppily flopped down beside her and nudged her harder than he would normally.

"Sakura-chan shouldn't drink so much." His blue eyes were half-lidded and he was unusually subdued.

"You drink 't'all? You okay?" Sakura found herself worried about her teammate. She leaned close to him with her face inches away from his eyes, trying to get a clear perspective.

"Me?" Naruto chuckled. "I'm wasted too." He shrugged while Sakura leaned back. "I guess alcohol calms me down." Naruto raised an arm in an attempt to scratch his neck, but he missed and instead ruffled his hair.

"N-Naruto-Kun!" Naruto's ears perked up at the sound of his girlfriend's voice. He slowly pushed himself off the wall and attempted to get a good, stern look at Sakura.

"Hinata-chan is walking me home. You should get someone too."


Sakura barely had time to scoff before Naruto was gone. The music had stopped a few minutes ago and the sounds were thinning out. Bright overhead lights turned on and blinded Sakura's already sore eyes. The bar was closing.

With a deep breath, Sakura pushed herself up against the wall. She was leaning on it, now she just had to support herself. A step… there… Sakura was now two steps away from the wall. Sakura had just enough thought process to curse when she felt her foot trip over -what she would swear till her deathbed- seemed like a random bump on the floor.


Cool night air on her cheeks. Sakura was aware of the fresh air going in through her nose. One side of her was cold, another side of her was warm and comfortable. Did she pass out? Where was she now? She certainly could figure out she wasn't in the bar anymore. How did her hair look? Did she remember to lock the door? Cursing her inability to think right now, Sakura's eyes slowly cracked open. The world still spun. She whimpered, too tired and sick to fight back.

"Hn" There he was again. Sakura didn't struggle She didn't barade him. She didn't think she could even make anything more than whimpering sounds. Yet, she managed out,

"Why do you keep coming back?" It was quite. Everything was. The night sky, her voice, Sasuke… Sakura was surprised when he answered her.

"Because it's my turn."

It took a few minutes for his words to register in her brain. Unable to restrain a small smile, Sakura's eyes began to close again. She began to drift off once again trusting and allowing Sasuke to help her once again.

Chapter one done!

Couple notes:
Her training this was based off of a popular picture. Can you figure it out?

There will be more and more interactions between her and Sasuke and many other people. Just be patient, what's the fun if it all comes out at once? =]

And so begins the procrastination!