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A/N: Well, I'm not really happy about this peice of writing, but it's three in the morning so oh well, and yes Sasuke is OOC. The band for this song is Skillet
SasuSaku
One day too late
Tick tock, hear the clock countdown
Wish the minute hand could be rewound
So much to do and so much I need to say
Will tomorrow be too late?
Ever since the day in the forest at the Chuunin exams I couldn't her out of my head. After she had faced all three of those sound ninja fearlessly I couldn't help but see her as more than a coward. Ever since she had done everything in her power to protect Naruto and me, I couldn't help but think that maybe she wasn't as weak as I thought. Maybe she was more than a helpless little girl; maybe she meant more to me than I had originally thought, because why did seeing her so broken on the ground infuriate me more than anything?
Feel the moment slip into the past
like sand through an hourglass
in the madness, I guess; I just forget
to do all the things I said
While I was training for the final section of the Chuunin exams, I had forgotten all about her. It seemed like she had faded into the past and that she was nothing more than a distant memory. Winning seemed more important at the time, It was only during the attack. When Gaara had ruthlessly flung her up against the tree and nearly killed her had I remembered the feeling. The feeling of despair that settled in my heart as I watched her gasp in pain.
Time passes by, never thought I'd wind up
One step behind, now I've made my mind up
When I lost to my brother I realized that I needed more power, that what I had now was no where near enough to destroy Itachi. I needed to leave Konohagakure, I needed more strength, in the back of my mind a small voice spoke in warning, but it was too late.
Today, I'm gonna try a little harder
gonna make every minute last longer
gonna learn to forgive and forget
'Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it
I truly hadn't expected her to be waiting for me at the gates of Konoha; I had forgotten how she always seemed to know where I was. She knew she wouldn't be able to change my mind, we both knew it was useless. I didn't want to leave just yet; I wanted to spend more time with her. After this we may never have seen each other again, and we didn't not for three years.
Today, I'm gonna love my enemies
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
One day too late, one day too late
I haven't really thought about Sakura much, not since I left. So seeing her there after so long was a shock to me. She had grown so much, Naruto did too. However, seeing them wasn't about to change the mission I had. I had to eliminate Itachi and for that I needed power, they aren't strong enough to help me. No point in killing someone so weak.
Tick tock, hear my life pass by
I can't erase and I can't rewind
Of all the things I regret the most I do
Wish I'd spent more time with you
When I thought about it maybe staying in Konoha would have been better, I would never know for sure. Maybe then all of the horrible things I have done would have never happened; I've killed so many people and ruined so many lives. But none of that even mattered when I think back to the time I left Sakura lying on the stone bench so long ago.
Here's my chance for a new beginning
I saved the best for a better ending
In the end I'll make it up to you
You'll see, you'll get the very best of me
Time passes by, never thought I'd wind up
One step behind, now I've made my mind up
After Itachi was dead I knew I would go back to Konohagakure, I would restart my clan and finally be with Sakura. It will probably be awhile longer but I will go back for her, just for her.
Today, I'm gonna try a little harder
Gonna make every minute last longer
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
'Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it
Today, I'm gonna love my enemies
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
I heard from a passing rouge ninja that Kakashi and his team were passing through the area, I knew immediately the danger it posed, this was Orochimaru's territory, and he loved fighting the Kyuubi. I knew he wouldn't hesitate to kill Sakura given the chance.
Your time is running out
you're never gonna get it back
so make the most of every moment
Stop saving the best for last
I stared down at her twitching figure for awhile, she lay in a small puddle of blood with a gaping hole in her abdomen; gasping for breath. Horror filled my body as I realized she was dying. I dropped to my knees silently and gently picked up her hand.
Today, I'm gonna try a little harder
gonna make every minute last longer
gonna learn to forgive and forget
'Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it
"Sakura." I said slowly, the word seemed almost foreign in my mouth, it'd been so long. Her green eyes looked up at me half-open. She made a movement with her lips but only a muffled gasp of pain escaped.
"Sakura, I'm sorry." For the first time in years tears began to form in my eyes, as I continued to speak.
"I-I never should have left you. I'm so sorry, please forgive me. I should have never gone a-away."
"S-s-sasuke…" She whispered tiredly.
"I know, I'm sorry, I w-was gonna come back. I was gonna start a family with you because you-your mine." She smiled happily as her own tears ran down her face, tears I should have never seen.
"L-l-love y-you—"
"Ssh, I know, I know."
"T-tired."
"It's okay, y-you can s-sleep now." I said smiling through my tears, and her evergreen eyes looked at me one last time before they faded to grey and her breath grew still.
Today, I'm gonna love my enemies
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
Itachi didn't seem important anymore as I stared at the small picture of her during the funeral. It was raining and small pink cherry blossoms fluttered around the grave where she would lay forever. I looked down in shame and agony as I saw the people of Konoha place cherry blossoms on her casket.
"I love you too, Little Cherry Blossom."
One day too late, one day too late
One day too late, one day too late