Shattering Icy Demeanors

Prologue

We all know what happened between Sasuke and Sakura the night he'll go to Orochimaru for power. Yes. Sasuke left Sakura in a bench and he went away, leaving Sakura unconscious with only one good thing she heard from Sasuke… a thank you.

She was the last person he saw in Konoha, and afterwards it was Naruto, to whom he had a fight. He may be thirsty for power, but he didn't kill Naruto to have what they call… Mangekyou Sharingan. So that means he's still good. But he's starting to have an icy heart. No home, no family, and no friends. No one to lean on anymore.

He has to be strong. To be able to fulfill his goals. To be able to kill his older brother Itachi and avenge his clan. That's why he has to get that power no matter what it cost, may it be in a good or evil way. And no one, even Naruto or Sakura could stop him from getting his revenge.

And it happened. He went to Orochimaru that particular night with the four sound-nins. He went to him for power. Did he give it to Sasuke? Definitely. If he wouldn't, Sasuke would surely leave and he will not get the Sharingan that can copy jutsus and make him the strongest, the most powerful and the most feared ninja.

The power he'll give to Sasuke is only temporary. Sasuke doesn't know about it. Why the hell not? Of course Orochimaru is not stupid enough to tell him though.

Sasuke's really is a bastard, right? As Naruto always addresses him. Sure it's already true. Remember what Sasuke said when Naruto told him that Orochimaru will make Sasuke's body his container? What did he say? He doesn't care at all. As long as he can defeat Itachi, that's good enough for him. He wasn't himself, alright. He was so blinded by his revenge that he didn't think about what could happen to him after defeating Itachi. (If he can…)

Chapter 1: Can't Get Over You…

One year has passed. Naruto and Sakura are both 14 years old. They were being trained by two legendary Sannins, Jiraiya and Tsunade. Both grew stronger and they had passed the Chuunin exam. They were all having normal lives again and were given missions each and every time they're needed.

Naruto is still the same. Hard to teach yet had great determination to perfect the task given to him. Jiraiya is still a pervert and at times he's too lazy to teach Naruto something new. Naruto will be yelling and complaining about it and Jiraiya learned to bring ear puffs whenever he's with Naruto.

On the other hand, Sakura really impressed Tsunade for her intellect and for being a fast learner. It's hard being a medic-nin. But even though, she's still the cheery girl we all know but at times, she couldn't forget the fact that Sasuke left them.

She even wondered why from all other people, why choose Orochimaru? There are other ninjas skillful as well. Orochimaru is still not the best. Akatsuki is better. But of course Sasuke will not go there since his brother is a member of that group. In other villages, like Suna (Hidden Sand village) are powerful as well. In Konoha, we have Jiraiya, Tsunade, and other Jounins too. Aren't they good enough? Did he even think that Itachi grew strong in Konoha? So what the heck was he thinking? It really showed that he's weak, that he has to go somewhere else to be strong.

She's sitting in a nearby bench, thinking about it again until out of the blue, a blonde ninja appeared and called her name in such an annoying voice. "SAKURA-CHAN!" He yelled in her ear. Since her thoughts are out in space, she almost jumps out of shock. "What the HECK was THAT, Naruto! You scared the hell out me!" She yelled as well. Naruto can tell that she's pissed.

"Oh well, that's good. You're now out of trance! Hahaha!" Naruto teased. "Yeah, whatever." Sakura sulked and tried to return to what she was thinking. 'That's weird' Naruto thought. 'She'll usually smack me in the head every time I do that. What was she thinking anyway?' Sakura can read his mind. "It's nothing, Naruto." "What? I really don't understand you. Are you sick, Sakura-chan?" He asked as he pressed his hand over her head to check her temperature.

She slapped his hand away and said, "No, of course NOT!" Sakura said, still sulking.

"Oh well, let's eat ramen Sakura-chan!" He said enthusiastically. "Your treat?" Sakura asked. "No way! I don't have any money!" He complained.

She jabbed him in the head. "Then don't invite me. I won't treat you 'cause I'm a girl, do you understand?" she chided. "All right, all right. I won't. Geez! Do you really have to do that to me?" he said showing his big blue teary eyes while scratching his head.

"Stop that Naruto. That's annoying." She glared at him. Naruto can see the sudden change of Sakura's attitude and accidentally said, "Sakura-chan, you're starting to sound like Sasuke-teme." He suddenly winced. 'Oh no! I just said Sasuke-teme's name.' He thought and he started to look at her seriously. "Stop blabbering, Naruto!" then she sighed, head lowered.

Naruto made her remember him again. Those cold onyx eyes, his dark, raven hair, his pale but delicate skin… boy he's so handsome. And yet, he's so cold. That bastard! Why does he always make her cry?

I hear you taking the town again. Having a good time with all your good time friends. I don't think that you'd think of me. You're on your own now. And I'm alone and free. I know that I should get on with my life. But a life live without you could never be right.

Flashback

It's late. Very dark. Sakura's alone, walking near the Konoha main entrance. Clamp… Clamp… Sakura heard footsteps. It's Sasuke's. Clamp… Clamp… clamp… Sakura looked at him with sad eyes. She knew his plan… and he's leaving Konoha. Clamp… clamp…

When they got nearer to each other, Sasuke asked, "Why are you prowling around here in the middle of the night?" "I know you'd come this way… if you were to leave…" She answered.

She paused, then continued. "So I just waited here." Sasuke walked until he passed by Sakura. Now their backs are facing each other. When he was a few meters from her, he said coldly, "Get out of here… and go back to sleep."

Both went silent. Sakura lowered her head. After a few seconds, she turned his neck to face him. His back is facing her still. Sakura then asked, trying to fight back her tears, "Why won't you say anything to me? Why do you always keep so quiet? You never say a single word to me…"

Sasuke answered, his back still facing her "I told you, I don't need your help. Don't try to look after me."

Both paused for a long time, then she broke the silence. "No matter what, you just always hate me, don't you? You remember don't you?" Then she started recalling their first days.

"When we became genins, the day when our three-man team was first decided… the first time we were here by ourselves, you were so mad at me…"

Her own flashback

"Loneliness." Sasuke said. "Huh?" Sakura asked, bewildered at what Sasuke was saying. "It's just a bit different from having your parents mad at you." He continued.

"What's wrong with you all of a sudden?" Sakura can't understand him. Sasuke looked at her and said, turning his neck to face her. "You're… annoying."

End of her flashback

Both kept quiet. Sakura's face saddened then she lowered her head. Suddenly, Sasuke decided to speak. "I don't remember that."

Sakura lifted her head and her eyes widened. But she understood, and lowered her head again, smiling a bit. She answered him in a soft voice. "I still enjoyed it…" she paused to think about what she's going to say next.

"I know all about your past Sasuke… even if you get revenge though, it won't bring anyone happiness. Not even you Sasuke… nor… me…"

"I already know." He said nonchalantly. Sakura looked at him yet again, eyes widened at what he just said.

She immediately regained her composure and said, "Ha… yeah I guess you're right. That's all in the past, huh?" Sasuke didn't say anything; he just listened to what she was saying.

"That's when all it began though. You and me… along with Naruto and Kakashi-sensei" Sasuke's still not talking. She continues, "We did sorts of missions, just the four of us. It was painful and difficult at times, even with that though…"

Then Sasuke interjected. "I'm different from you all… I can't be following the same path as you guys. Up until now, we've done everything as a group, but there is something else… I must do."

Sakura started to fight back her tears because she knows Sasuke would really leave. "Deep inside my heart, I've already decided on revenge… for that reason only, do I live…" He continued. Sakura is looking at him, now hopeless. "I'll never be like you or Naruto!" He said coolly.

When she heard what he said, she can't control her emotions anymore that her tears run down her cheeks freely. She paused then said, "Do you really want to go back to being alone? You told me how painful it was to be alone! Right now, I know your pain!"

Sasuke remained his expressionless face. "I may have friends and family but… if you were to leave…" She hesitated a bit then said while pouring all her emotions, "to me…to me… I would be just alone as you!"

Sasuke replied to her, "From here on out, we all begin new paths." Sakura's eyes widened bigger and thought she had to say this before it's too late. Now or never… "…I…I… LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!" She closed her eyes, brows furrowed, her hands holding her chest. There she was, pouring her heart out to him. Wasn't that enough to make him stay?

She continued, "If you were to stay with me… there would be no regrets… because everyday we'd do something fun, we'd be happy… I SWEAR! I would do anything for you! So… please, just stay with me…"

Sasuke is still silent. She continued with her head looking at the ground, "I'll even help you with your revenge… I don't know what I could do… but I'll try my best to do something."

HUFF! She's weeping real hard. Yet she continued, "So please, stay with me… or take me with you if you can't stay here."

Sasuke then said, turning his neck to face her with a cold look in his eyes and a smirk in his lips, "You really are… annoying."

Her eyes widened more, her tears still streaming down her face. She just heard enough. He said this to her for the second time and it hurts so much. She's humiliated, by her very first love…

Sasuke began walking again, determined to follow his mind. Sakura looked at him going and she'll never allow that to happen. It will break her heart thoroughly.

She then said, "Don't leave! If you do, I'll scream!" And with that, Sasuke disappeared in a flash and reappeared behind Sakura. She remained still.

Cold breeze ripples their hair together. A few seconds passed, he said, "Sakura…" He whispered in her ears. "Thank you."

Afterwards, he hit her neck to make her unconscious. For the last time, she said his name slowly… That's the only gratitude she got from Sasuke. Will it be the last time?

That's all she remembered. She was a total fiasco. She can't do anything. She can't help, she's not strong and she was not able to stop Sasuke. She's only a burden. What can she do?

End of flashback

As long as the star shine down from the heaven. Long as the rivers run to the sea. I'll never get over you getting over me.

Sakura went to bed early so she'll be able to get lots of rest. She needed to wake up early to train herself. At 6am, she woke up, took a shower, dressed up, ate breakfast and went out. She then crossed the bridge. That stupid bridge where team seven used to meet up.

As she walked towards the middle of the bridge, she stopped. She placed her elbows on top of the long handle while thinking about the past. She remembered Sasuke there, scowling as usual, Naruto would be yelling on how late Kakashi-sensei would be yet again and she, as cheerful as ever.

'Ah, Sasuke-kun… why do you have to leave us? To leave me? Are we not good enough for you?' She felt her tears burning in her eyes. She tried to suppress it, but the more she does, the more it would like to fall down into her cheeks. It means that she simply cannot handle it. She loves Sasuke too much. Too much it hurts. Now she's crying again. She fell down to her knees and trembled. "Why Sasuke, why?" She murmured to herself.

I try to smile so the hurt won't show. Tell everybody I was glad to see you go. But the tears just won't go away. Loneliness found me. Looks like its here to stay. I know that I ought to find someone new. But all I find is myself. Always thinking of you.

"Why can't I forget you? Why can't I get over you? Why do you have to ruin my life? Did you even care at all? How could you?"

Only the wind that blows her hair and the sounds of nature answered her question. She began thumping her chest, her heart. It hurts so much. Like hundred arrows stung her heart.

Oh, no matter what I do it's just a lifetime to feel through. I can't go on like this I need your touch. You're the only one I ever love... And as long as the stars shine down fom the heavens. As long as the rivers run to the sea. I'll never get over you, getting over me.

Umm... hello to all my readers! This is my first time to write a fanfic. I won't tell you the pairings for now, because there will be no cliffhanger left. Anyways, pairings will be revealed a little longer, since mostly action and adventure will be the first half of my whole story. They will all come out towards the end.

By the way, I placed a lot of genres here, almost all... romance, action, adventure, tragedy, drama, and proabaly, a few thrills... So I hope you'll enjoy it! For this chapter to the chapters in the future, my early apologies for grammatical and typing errors. I'm not so good in English, but I'll try my best to make an effort that you'll be able to understand my story. And last, please don't forget to review! I would appreciate it very much. It will also encourage me to write more and improve myself. Thanks a lot!

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