The Reason Why
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, sadly.
A/n: This fanfic is set just after Sasuke leaves Konoha.
This is my first fic. Reviews are greatly appreciated.
'SASUKE! Don't leave me! I'll go with you!' Sakura screamed desperately. She knew of nothing would stop him.
Suddenly, Sasuke disappeared and appeared behind Sakura. 'Thank you Sakura.'
That was all Sakura could remember. He had knocked her out promptly after thanking her. 'Wake up. Wake up!' Sasuke had left Sakura on a bench near where they had last seen each other.
'..What's going on? Where am I?' She glanced around, feeling useless as a shinobi. Slowly, she got up and began to walk unsteadily back to her apartment.
When she reached her flat, she wondered if the Fifth knew about Sasuke. Sakura ran over to the Fifth's office, only to find her sleeping at her desk, barely seeable behind piles of paperwork.
'..uhh…Tsunade? Tsunade? Wake up please.' Sakura gently shook the Fifth Hokage, only to be screamed at.
'WHAT DO YOU WANT!!' the Fifth glowered at Sakura. She stepped back. The Hokage was sure scary.
'..umm..Well, last night, Sasuke, left.' She explained, pausing after every few words.
'..I see. So when you say, 'left' you mean left and not coming back left correct?' Tsunade questioned.
'Yes.' Sakura confirmed.
'You may go.' The Fifth sighed.
Sakura roamed Konoha aimlessly finally deciding that she needed some time and space and decided to visit Shikamaru. He was where he always could be found, his special spot for watchin clouds. Lying on his back, watching the clouds. Silently Sakura joined him. Shikamaru slightly turned his head but didn't say anything. They lay silent, Shikamaru close to sleeping, but he was well aware of his surroundings. Tears formed in Sakura's eyes and she made no attempt to stop them flowing down her cheeks. The tears filled her eyes and Sakura could no longer see anything clearly.
'Sa...suke...left Konoha.' She finally said.
'Why do you still care for him then? He has done nothing for you. He doesn't care for you.' Shikamaru told Sakura. It was harsh but she deserved to know and he wanted to know why she cared so much for a boy who couldn't care less for her.
'He does care for me! I know it.' Sakura sobbed. Shikamaru said nothing, waiting for her to continue. 'He said, "Thank you" to me' she sobbed even harder. Shikamaru would never understand. She got up and ran far aimlessly, looking for a quiet spot free of people. Finally she stopped in the forest. She climbed a tree and sat down on a branch, leaning against the tree trunk, watching the path, watching people pass by. What would she do? What could she do without Sasuke? He had always been her reason. The reason why she consistently tried so hard. The reason why she fought with Ino. The reason why she was who she was.
And now the reason why she will continue to try her hardest, the reason why she'll continually fight with Ino, the reason why she is who she is.
She finally had a purpose in life. The purpose for Sakura Haruno's life was to bring Sasuke back. To guide him back to Konoha.