It was dark. Sasuke's encounter with the Sound Four was still fresh in his mind. He couldn't decide what to do. listen to Kakashi and stay, or go to get the power from orochimaru. The power was incredible, like nothing he had ever seen. he thought to himself, then i would surpass Naruto with that power, and finally be able to kill Itachi. But he then thought about what he was going to give up. Kakashi, his teacher, Sakura, his comrade who he secretly loved but would never admit it. And Naruto, his rival among rivals. He didnt want to give up them, not for anything. But revenge kept coming back to his mind. Again and again, over and over. He felt like he had no choice. He felt as if he needed the power. He got out of his bed and started to pack. he dicided to leave.

After packing he left his house, hoping to not run into anyone who would try to stop him. he just wanted to get away from here and not look back. He was nearing the village gates when he saw Sakura heading towards him. She stopped a few feet away, and Sasuke continued past her.

"Where are you going?" She asked nervously.

"None of your business." Sasuke replied, as cold as possible, trying to get her to stop with the questions.

"Your leaving aren't you..?" Sakura said weakly.

"I told you its none of your business!" Sasuke shouted with a small hint of rage. He turned around and saw Sakura's face then. Sakura was stricken with fear and had tears running down her face. Sasuke kept his composure but was hurting on the inside, seeing her like this. He didn't mean to make her cry.

"Don't leave Sasuke..." She cried. "Stay here. Stay with us, with me."

"Sakura, I need to go. I need his power to defeat Itachi." Sasuke replied softly. he didnt want to hurt her.

"We can defeat him together. I'll do whatever it takes to help. Please Sasuke! Don't leave! And if you leave, take me with you!" She shouted.

"S-Sakura." Sasuke studdered to find the words. "I-Its too dangerous. You could get hurt."

"I don't care! I love you Sasuke!" She shouted again.

"S-saku.." Sasuke started but Sakura had ran up to him and hugged him.

"Please... Don't go... For me..." She said with tears running down her cheeks.

"Sakura.." he said, shocked. He didn't know what to do. Does he stay with the girl he loves or take revenge on his clan by leaving. He was confused.

"Please... Please Sasuke." She pleaded over and over, tears running down her cheeks.

"Sakura." Sasuke said calmly. He knew what he was going to do.