The Hidden Tragedy that is Sakura Haruno

(I don't own Naruto)

Summary: (Slightly an AU. Sakura's parents are not what they are in the manga/anime. I've also created a younger Uchiha cousin of Sasuke's.) Ino keeps trying to set up Sakura on dates to get her to stop being alone so much but she turns every guy away, even Sasuke. Ino is convinced she is hiding something and is determined to make her admit her dark secret. She even gets Sakura's team involved to help reveal the truth. Ino had no idea Sakura was hiding such a dark past and an even darker tragedy from everyone. Dark Fanfic. Some SasuSaku. Abuse. Alcoholism. Hinting to very Adult Themes.

Preface

It wasn't an odd occurrence for Team 7 to hang out after training or a mission. Having free time outside of being ninjas and/or doctors left most people with a need for normal social interaction. After Sasuke had returned to the village from his revenge Sakura had the hardest time adjusting to it. At first she would somehow always assure she was working when the last Uchiha had free time. Relaxing when he was out on missions and being extremely busy when she knew he was in town.

Naruto figured it was nerves with having him back around. He could understand that. He did try to kill her a few times back when he was losing his mind but Sasuke was trying to fix things now. He would go out of his way before training or a mission to greet her and assure that she was comfortable and healthy. So Naruto quickly put an end to her trying to stay away. Planning out events that all of Team 7 would go on. Either to dinner or to a bar for drinks or even having a little get together at his place. Sakura started to loosen up and Naruto was happy things seem to be returning to normal.

Ino was trying her hardest to help Sakura as well. Trying to set her up on a date here and there to get her out of the hospital, out of the books, and out of her apartment enough to experience the dating world. Ino was worried Sakura was lonely and for some reason sensed that Sakura was even depressed. Every date she set Sakura up on she either cancel or leave extremely early. Never staying longer then it takes for the appetizers to hit the table.

Ino knew Sakura was hiding something. She, at first, figured maybe it was that she was waiting for Sasuke to finally come around and be with her so Ino demanded, begged, and pleaded with the last Uchiha just to take her out to lunch. He actually accepted (after a bit of convincing that it would be beneficial to Sakura's mental health) but She Refused. When Ino had told her she had gotten her a date with the boy she had been dreaming about since as long as they could remember Sakura said nothing. She just stared blankly at Ino for a while before refusing to see Sasuke anymore then she already had to.

Ino Knew she was hiding something. Next she considered a secret boyfriend. Maybe, for some reason, she didn't want people to know she was dating some secret man...or women. She wouldn't judge her of course but she couldn't think of another reason she would hide it from her. For a few weeks, Ino watched Sakura intently in her free time. Fallowing her everywhere and watching her every move. She couldn't conclude that she was dating anyone but she could defiantly confirm that she was depressed. Several nights she sat in a nearby tree and watched Sakura cry herself to sleep. She watched her lay in bed curled into a small ball just staring off into the distance for hours. She wanted to comfort her but when Ino finally approached her about it Sakura just got angry. She was upset that Ino was watching her and wanted to be left alone.

Ino KNEW she was hiding something. She couldn't think of what would be bothering her so much so she got Naruto to help her in figuring things out. Who then involved Sasuke…and Kakashi…and Sai. So now it was Ino and all of Team 7 trying to figure out what was going on with the cherry blossom. Ino and Naruto decided on an intervention…with a twist. They wanted her to know that they are always going to be by her side, no matter what she has done, or seen, or been a part of. It didn't take an idiot to know that Sakura probably wouldn't appreciate it. So the twist is that Ino had snuck a truth serum out of the interrogation chamber of the Hokage tower.

Like I said before, it wasn't odd for Team 7 to hang out after training or a mission. Training this morning was hardly a challenge and barely pushed Sakura. She was already making plans in the back of her head to go back out later today and make sure she really got her blood pumping.

Sakura was curious when Ino showed up at Sasuke's house. Her team was out on the back porch of the main house and Ino had basically invited herself in and made tea for everyone. Sasuke seemed to be talking in a hushed tone with her since she got there and Sakura was a bit on edge.

"What are you doing here, Ino?"

It came out harsh and filled with annoyance like Ino was an unwanted insect Sakura wanted swashed.

"Sasuke invited me over. He wants training in trying to get out of my mind control jutsu."

It was obvious Sakura was still pissed at Ino for spying on her when she thought she was alone. For viewing her at such a weaken state. Sakura felt hurt and exposed and just being near Ino was hard for her. She stood to leave.

"Well then I'll get out your way."

Naruto looked up at Sakura and grabbed her arm. Puling on it trying to get her to sit back down.

"You just got here Sakura. I want to spend time with you."

"Besides-"

Ino says as she places a cup of tea into Sakura's hands. Then hands out the other cups to her team.

"I want to apologize for the way I treated you."

Sakura glared up at Ino. Under the impression that her team had no idea that Ino had seen her the way she had.

"Whatever."

Sakura just wanted the topic dropped and to assure that Ino doesn't say anything else. So staying nearby was her only real option. She sat back down next to Naruto and sipped her tea. He then moved his hand to her back and rubbed it in a soothing manner as he sipped his own tea.

They all sat there in silence, just enjoying the day while they could. You could clearly see the storm clouds about to roll in and feel the nip in the air with the wet wind whipping its way through their village. With the chilly winds Sakura quickly downed her warm tea. A mistake so small yet the largest one she has ever made.

"Sakura. We need to talk"

"Ino. Stop. I don't want to talk to you about anything."

Sakura had an extremely sharp tone yet she was surprised by how much had just left her mouth. She meant to just say her name in a warning tone. Yet she said exactly what was on her mind.

"I'm going to get this part out of the way. I put a truth serum into your tea, Sakura."

Her eyes went wide. Sheer panic was completely visible on her face. Naruto decided to start off.

"We are all worried about you-"

"YOU KNEW?! YOU LET HER POISON ME?!"

She was steaming with rage. I mean, they all knew that would happen. Naruto backed up a little. Ready for her to erupt.

"You aren't poisoned per say."

Kakashi said the first thing he had said to her since training that morning. No one tried to approach her. That would be a death wise.

"Sakura tell us-"

"SHUT UP! I TRUSTED YOU! I TRUSTED ALL OF YOU! WHY CAN'T YOU JUST LEAVE ME ALONE?!"

Ino took a deep breath and started over again.

"Sakura. Tell us what happen to you that has made you so upset. Was it something that happen recently?"

Sakura wanted to run but she knew that 5 trained ninjas would defiantly be able to hunt her down easily. She tried to just hold her tongue but she spits out "No." like it's a breath of fresh air. The panic starts to set in again. She can't relive this. She WON'T relive this.

"Please…please don't make me do this."

It was a whisper. If their ears were not trained they would never have heard it. She was pleading with them. Begging to be left in her sorrows.

"I refuse to sit back and watch you suffer anymore Sakura. From the beginning, tell us what horrors keep haunting you."

Sakura is crying now. Panic still consuming her.

"We are here for you. We will always be here for you."

As the memories start coming back to Sakura she began to scream, "No. No. No! NO!" Gripping her head as it sets the stage for her deepest darkest memories to resurface. "He Doesn't Need to Know! Don't Make Me Tell Him!"

"Who, Sakura?"

She starts shaking now. Lost in her own thoughts she barely notices when the name "Sasuke." slips from her lips.

She is now completely lost to the imaginary world in her head. Creating an existence to taunt Sakura with her darkest demons, right in front of her face. Her lips slipped out her memories to them freely as Sakura visually watches her life unfold before her eyes in a completely numb state.

End

A.N. So this fanfiction from this point on will be in Sakura's POV from the past events that haunt her. Hope you liked it! Make sure to leave a comment to let me know what you think!