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Thank you! An anonymous reviewer had pointed out that most of this story's plot was based on on Akatsuki no Yona. I truly apologize, it had completely escaped my mind as I wrote this story. I don't mean to plagiarize or anything. I just found this plot interesting for a sasusaku. And even if some of the chapters may be the same as the anime/manga. I will change a lot of things. So relax, I don't plan on plagiarizing that. I truly respect the work the respectful owner of Akatsuki no Yona to no end. And I wish for its next season to come out soon, even if I had already finished the manga to the point of them needing to update again. That is all and on to the story. (I will be posting this on every chapter I right. Thank you.)

I looked down at the many guards holding the water tribe's flag. They were headed toward konoha. "Sakura-Hime let us depart." I nodded. "It cold here." Sasuke nodded. "It does boarder the mountains." I glanced at the sky.

Back then, I had no idea it was so cold out side the castle.

1 year ago..

"This is the tenth year since the death of my father, the former King Hoji. Our kingdom of Khanoha is a small nation surrounded by powerful nations, to the north and south. Involving us In many wars..." The King, my father spoke to his citizens.

This is the Kingdom of Khanoha, and that was once my castle. At the time the King lived in the Fire castle. With no male heir, nor a queen to bear him one. Only his beloved fifteen-year-old daughter was raised there.

Sasuke turned towards the Servant beside him. "Where's the princess?." The servant put a hand over his mouth and quietly answered him. "It seems she's still getting ready.." Sasuke mentally sighed. "I see...Its because he's coming today. She's such a child.."

"My daughter, Sakura will be turning sixteen years old soon. I pray, that under the divine protection of the King of old, the peace in this nation will last for all eternity!" The chants of the crowd could be heard once the King finished speaking.

.:XxX:.

"You look wonderful princess, And forgive me but you should be heading to the courtyard soon.." I shook my head as i examined myself in the mirror. "No! This isn't right. Ne, where's that Chintz?" I hurriedly took off my green chintz and gave it to my trusty servant Ami.

"Father!? What about the ceremony?" The King smiled at me, his daughter as he walked inside my room with Sasuke not far behind. "As you see, it is now over." I gasped and looked down. "Oh no..I'm sorry I..." The King laughed in understandment. "Well, no matter, it was merely a formality. There is no need for you, to appear before the people."

"Um..father..isn't their somthing odd about my hair?" Surprised it took a minute for the King to sincerely reply to me. "Of course not! Your beauty surpasses that of any jewel—" I nodded. "Yes, that of my face. I believe I was born with quite a cute face. But why is this hair so pink and unruly?" The King sweat dropped and turned to Sasuke.

"Grr! It won't behave at all!"

"that isn't true. right? Sasuke?" I froze at the mention of Sasuke's name. "Yes King." Sasuke neeled down and bowed with a smirk. "Who would ever say the princess's hair looks strange? If anything is not right. It would be her brain."

I glared at Sasuke and threw a flower vase at him. "Quite knave! Father do something about this imnertinen cretin!" After he dodged the vase I began to throw anything in reach at him.

the King sweat dropped. "Now, Now. Sasuke's been you friend since childhood. And he is one of the five Generals who protect this castle. He is the wind tribe's—" I ran to Ami and grabbed the teacup she had in a tray. "I don't care! If you need guards, pick someone more lovable!" I threw the tea cup in my hand at Sasuke. Only for him to easily catch it.

"Speaking of lovable...shouldn't you be trying to look lovable yourself? Princess?" I gave Sasuke a confused stare. "Huh?" Sasuke returned Sakura her tea cup and began to walk away. "It seems, Lord Sasori Has arrived." I gasped. "Y-You should've said so sooner!" I picked up the end of my dress and began walking away, flushed.

The King looked at My disappearing figure. "Sasori? So that's why she was so concerned about her hair..but why now?" Sasuke grabbed a tea filled tea cup and answerd. "Must be that thing they call A, 'Maiden's heart.'" Ami nodded. The King sighed and gratefully took the tea Ami had been offering to him.

.:XxX:.

I ran around the castle in search of my beloved Sasori, nocking into some servants as I passed. But that didn't keep me from going to my beloved Kaji.

Sasori, Sasori, Sasori! Kind Sasori who has been by my side since we were children...my cousin, two years my senior! For the fist time in so long today I get to..

"Careful there!" I immediately came to a halt as I bumped into someone. I glanced up at his beautiful face and green eyes. His short dark red hair glowing in the sunlight. And his warm soft hands resting on my sholders. Yes, this was Sasori.

..see him..

"You are as energetic as ever, Sakura-chan. Why the rush?" I lowerd my gaze to the ground and began to play with my dress. "I-I heard you arrived, so I came to meet you!" Sasori smiled. "Ahhh, what a good girl you are!" I looked away blushing. "Y-You can stay for a while this time, right?" Sasori nodded. "Of course, I came to celebrate your birthday in a week!" Clasping his hand together Sasori sighed. "Wow..you're going to be sixteen years old! You really have grown!" Looking around Sasori asked. "So, where are Sasuke-kun and the King? I must say hello to them!" Running away Sasori waved goodbye and turned a corner.

I sighed. "He treats me like a child. Like a child..like a child! And I perfumed my clothes with the finest incense all morning, and applied only the highest quality make up and lotions..." "All gone to waste." I turned around and glared at Sasuke. "You be quiet!" Baka, Sasori..

Looking out into the dark sky from my balcony window I sighed. You are my special one...

.:XxX:.

I checked over my attire and hair before sliding open Sasori's bedroom door. Deep breath..."G-Good Morning Sasori-kun! I have some of our best sweets! Would you like...to." I ran out the door, right in time to see my father. "What's the matter? Sakura." Yahi nervously looked at Me and leaned in towards me. "If you are looking for Lord Sasori, he is with General Sasuke.." "Huh?."

Training grounds..

"No fair! Sasuke! How could you set me aside, and have fun with Sasori-kun?" I complained, from above over the training grounds. Sasuke and Sasori were currently horseback riding and carrying a bow and arrow each.

They were doing archery.

My father smiled. "Now, now...they haven't seen one another in some time, either." I glared at Sasuke. "Hmfp." Sasuke and Sasori smirked at one another before riding and trying to shoot their arrows. Sasori missed by five inches, and Sasuke hit it straight in the Bulls eye.

"Well done, Sasuke." Sasori complimented. "You were magnificent yourself, Lord Sasori." Sasori nodded and pulled on his bow. "Next time, I'll strik dead center, as well." I blushed. Turning to my father I nodded in thought. "I'm going to do archery with, Sasori-kun as well!" My father shook his head rapidly in disagreement. "No! You mustn't handle weapons! I don't even want to let those two use them.." I frowned. "Then you do it!"

Looking away my father spoke. "But I would get hurt." I sighed, shaking my head. "You coward! You know, you're just..." "Sakura!" "Huh?" Turning to look back to the training grounds I found Kaji waving to me. "Come down, I'll let you ride with me." I nodded happily. "Sasori-kun!." My father addressed him with a frown and a shake of his head.

"Relax, we'll both hold on to you." I nodded. "But.." Sasuke who was raising me grunted. "Sasuke is about to die under the weight of the princess." I glared, my insecurity gone. "I will beat you down!" Sasori laughed and extended his hand so I could hold it. "Don't worry. You like horses, don't you?" I grabbed his hand. "I do.." I love you.

"The entrust you body to me." Ahh! He's so close...when he was a clod, he was cute like a little girl.."isn't this against the rules." I sighed as we started riding. "Huh?" Realizing I said it out loud I quickly covered my mistake. "I mean, you seem to be accustomed to dealing with women. I bet you bring lots of women into your mansion." Gosh, What am I saying.?

Sasori sweat dropped. "Am I right!?" Shocked I questioned. "Please, You're mistaken. There has been a few discussions of engagement, but.." I panicked. "Engagement!?" Sasori nodded. "Oh, but nothing is decided yet...let's not talk about this, okay? Theirs no need for you to know." I glared at nothing in particular. Treating me like a child again.

Holding my head up high, I continued with the subject. I-I had offers of engagement, too!" Surprised Sasori leaned in and asked. "What? With whom?" Think Sakura, think! Smirking I respond. "Sasuke, for one!" Sasuke who had been petting his black horse this whole time, glanced at me with a face the read. 'What are you talking about?'

Idiot! Of all the names to give him, Sasuke's name is to obvious! But I can't help it, I don't know any other guys my age! So stop giving me that suspicious look, you servant!

"Um..I meant.." Sasori smiled. "I think that sounds nice. Congratulations!"

.:XxX:.

"You're cruel, Sasori-kun. You're to cruel! How could you believe that lie?" Sasuke grunted. "You're the cruel one, you're also a nuisance." I ignored Sasuke and kept my head on my tea table. My father came walking into my room with a small smile. "Your marriage may not be a lie after all." Raising my head I gave my father a confused stare. "It would only be natural for you to be betrothed by now.." I shook my head. "No...I want Sasori-kun to—"

My father glared. "You can't have Sasori!" Raising his voice with a frown. Ami. Who had also been in my room gave me a worried glance. "Princess.." I stood up to at least try and reach my father level.

"I don't want to hear you speak of my love life! I'm—" interrupting me once more, my father spoke with a softer tone. "Sakura, I have always given you anything you had desired. Beautiful hair ornaments, earrings, a royal Vila and a flower garden...I would give you anything that is not a weapon. But no matter how you wish it, I cannot give you Sasori. You are the princess of The Khanoha Kingdom, the man who marries you will become the next King."

Sasuke looked out the window. The soldiers had been moving quite oddly since this afternoon. "Sasori-kun is the son of my father's brother, Soho. He is of royal blood." My father nodded. "True..but it is my duty as King to choose my heir."

I continued to look at the floor with my head down. "Why? Sasori-kun is a fine man. You are a cowardly King whom is to afraid to touch a weapon." My father closed his eyes. "I am indeed a cowardly King. Your mother was captured and killed by insurgents. Such dangers go hand in hand with bing in a King's family. That is why I find no desire in taking a new wife. Sakura, you want Sasori to be happy. Do you not?"

I closed my eyes. "I don't understand..I don't understand Father.." From the corner of my eye, I could see Sasuke usual stoic facade. And I surprisingly calmed me down.

.:XxX:.

Does that mean it's all right For the man I marry to meat with misfortune? Am I not allowed to be happy? I looked up at the rainy darkened sky. I had run out of my room a few minutes ago, and was now sitting at the courtyard.

I bit my lip. "But it's true...even if father allowed it, In Sasori-kun's eyes, I'm still the same child I was back then. Kaji-kun and I were never meant to be.." I put my jean back on my knees.

Step, Step.

I quickly looked up from my spot at the sound of footsteps. "Who's there? Sasuke, it's you again, isn't it? Only you would do something so senseless." No, Sasuke wouldn't do this. It's not like him...

I looked closer at the figure, was It reaching out to me? Out of Instinct I stood up and ran. "No, it can't be.." Recalling my fathers words I panicked. Finding a door I opend it and shut it closed. Locking it in the process. I gasped as I felt a hand clasped on my mouth.

No! Someone...someone help me!

I clawed at the hand. Trying to make it let go of me. "Sasori-kun!" I screamed as the hand let go. "Sakura-chan?" I turned around and then realized. It was Sasori. "Sasori-kun.." Sasori laughed. "I'm sorry. Did I frighten you? I did come in without warning. Sakura-chan?" I panted. "A-A strange man Came after me.."

Sasori walked to the door and unlocked it. Quickly checking if there was anyone out there, before closing it again. "There's no one out there." I gasped. "That can't be, I.." He ran away, a castle guard would have said something... I hugged myself in fright. Sasori came running to me in worry. "Sakura-chan.." Was he targeting me? Because I'm the King's daughter?

Sasori took of his robe and put it over me. "Sakura-chan. It's alright. I'm here." I cried. "Sasori-kun..No I can't be with you!" Confused Sasori hugged me, only for me to push him away. "Why not?" "Because." If you stay with me, you'll be in danger..

Sasori stood and walked towards the door. "If you rather be with Sasuke, I will take you to his quarters. He is your betrothed, isn't he?" I looked down. "That's not it.." How could you think that? "You don't need to hide it. Sasuke will be angry if he new the two of us were here alone." No..Sasori-kun, that's not it..You don't have to turn around so..

I began to reach out for him. But stopped. "Sasori-kun, I have always.." So I can love you, can't I? Sasori smiled. "It looks like it's started to rain." I stopped crying and looked at Sasori. He..ignored me? "Let me walk you to your room. I'll call a guard." I stood up and fallowed him to the door. "S-Sasori-kun, I.." Trying to grab his hand I started running. And once I was close to grab him..he smacked my hand away.

Sasori glanced at me and then turned back to the door. "I'm sorry, please don't come near me. I may make a mistake." I rubbed my stinging hand. "Huh?." Sasori lowed his gaze. "That is, a moment ago, it sounded as if you were saying that you.." I lowerd my head. "And if that weren't a mistake?." Sasori's eyes widened. I raised my head again, and asked once more. "If it weren't a mistake, would that upset you?"

Sasori turned to me and raised his hand to his head. "I can't let this happen. I can't let myself see you as a women." I smiled, but suddenly realized what he said.

"What was I until now, then?"

"Huh? Oh, well..a younger sister, perhaps?"

"I knew that!."

"R-Right.."

Sasori rubbed his head. "I'm sorry, I'm unfamiliar with things like this.." Sasori-kun, is turning red.. "So you lied about your engagement?" Sasori shook his head. "I just meant such discussions have come up..I'm not engaged, yet." I put my hands on my hips. "Sasori-kun, do I look like a women to you?" Sasori looked my way before looking back at the floor. "At least, I could not sleep holding hands with you anymore. My nerves would prevent me from sleeping."

I giggled. "Well, that's fine. If you give me the slightest consideration, then that's enough for now.." Sasori smiled. "Sakura-chan." Father, I still love Sasori-kun. I don't know anythng about the Kingdom or Kings yet..But, father, just being by his side is my greatest happiness.

.:XxX:.

"Princess, we wish you a happy birthday!" I nodded. Barely paying the lords any attention. "Thank you!"

Five days later, a banquet to celebrate my sixteenth birthday was held in the Fire castle.

My father walked over to me with Sasuke and Ami behind him. "Sixteen years old, how my Sakura has grown." Ami nodded. I turned to my father and smiled. "Sakura!" "Father...My hair still won't lay flat! I wanted to wear it up today!" My father sighed. "It's hopeless...all she thinks about is her hair..." From the corner of my eye I saw Sasori waving at me. "Ah, Sasori-kun!" My father frowned. "Wait Sakura!"

.:XxX:.

"Give me your hand." I extend my hand to Sasori and he smiled. Putting his hand over mine and then letting go. Reveling a beautiful hair ornament. "I'm sorry, to bring you out here. I thought it would suit you, so I gave it to you personally." I frowned. "My hair..is pink and unruly, and it won't behave at all. This won't look right on me." Sasori grabbed a lock of my pink hair and smiled. "But, Sakura I love your pink hair. It's a beautiful pink, like the cherry blossoms."

I blushed. How simple am I? With just that I love me own hair. "Yo." Me and Sasori jumped away from each other once we noticed Sasuke had become standing there this whole time. "Sasuke!?" Sasuke folder his arms and looked at me. "His majesty is looking for you." I groan. "Is he? Tell him I'm in my room." I walked away with a slight blush.

Sasuke watched me walk away before looking a Sasori "Well, I figured this is what was going on. I'm sure you could persuade the King, lord Sasori " Sasori shook his head. "You misunderstand, Sasuke. And would you stop speaking so formally? Just call me Sasori, like you used to." Sasuke chuckled. "I am well aware of my place. More importantly, do you not sense something? I can't place it clearly, but something feels off, like something has made its way into the castle."

Sasori nodded. "Now that you mention it, Sakura said something similar." Sasuke frowned. "What?" Sasori nodded. "It my me wise to keep an eye out for those entering and leaving today." Sasuke nodded. "I'll increase security in the court yard. You stay with the princess." Sasori nodded with a smile as Sasuke began making his way to the court yard.

Once Sasuke was out of sight he frowned. His plan might need to have a few changes.

.:XxX:.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror. The party had ended a few minutes ago and the guests were either drunk asleep, or went home already. Now was the time for me to go see my father.

I need to discuss it with father, once more. I can't forget about Sasori-kun. I'm sure father would understand.

I quickly made my way to my fathers room. Not noticing that no guards were around. And as I reached my fathers room I noticed his door was open as well. "What his door, does he always leave it open? who careless not to past any guards here."

Come to think of it, why aren't they any guards here? I didn't see a single one on my way here.

I took a deep breath and opened the door even farther. "Father?." I looked around his room and found some shattered glass. And as if the thunder couldn't have any better timing. I saw my father and Sasori His sword so deep inside my father that it came right out of his back.

I saw how Sasori took out his sword from inside my father. I saw how my father dropped dead to the floor. I saw how Sasori smirked when he finished his task. But I wanted to Ignore the fact the Sasori had killed my father. "F-Father! Quick Sasori-kun, call a doctor!"

Sasori, probably just noticed I was there. Because when he saw me his smirk disappeared. "Ohh...so you were still awake, Sakura-chan?" I let my tears drop as he showed indifference to my fathers death. "The King will not awake again. Because I killed him."

.:XxX:.

Sasuke sat down on one of the stairs and sighed. It's to quiet. "G-General Sasuke-kun!" Sasuke turned to his side to see Ami, running over to him with a water bottle in hand. "Oh, Ami." Ami smiled. "You must be tired from your patrol!" She handed him the water bottle, and Sasuke gladly accepted it. "As always, you're so considerate, Ami."

Ami smiled. "I pretty surprised, I mean you're not with the princess Today." Sasuke shook his head. "I couldn't interfere. The princess is with Lord Sasori." Ami giggled. "So, the princess's feeling have finally reached, Lord Sasori?" Sasuke shrugged and drank from his water. "Who knows, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time." Ami smiled.

"you know the two of them well, don't you?" Sasuke shrugged. "I've been watching them for a long time. I just...how should I put it? I want them to be happy."

.:XxX:.

As I ran I slipped on some of the water the rain had left behind, and thanks to that most of the guards that had been following me had catcher up and surrounded me. One of the guards behind me slid out his sword from it's holder and pointed it at me. "Prepare yourself, Princess Sakura. This is all for the Kingdom of Khanoha."

I ignored the guard and continued crying my eyes out. I've have only ever loved Sasori-kun..

Siting up I called out to Sasori, as the guard was about to seize me, he was sent flying towards Sasori. I looked up from my spot on the ground and cried even harder. There in front of me was, Sasuke.

With one last swing of his weirdly shaped sword, Sasuke sent the twelve remaining guards towards Sasori as well.

Sasuke rested his sword on his shoulder and gave them a low glare. Making the soldiers freeze in their spot. "What is the meaning of this.." Raising his head, Sasuke looked at Sasori straight In the eye, with a glare that would make even a grown man shit on his pants. "..Lord Sasori.."

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.:XxX:.

"Is, Yahi dead?" Sasuke looked at me from the corner of his eye. "Am I going to die too? Is Kaji going to kill you too?" Sasuke grimaced. "I don't got a life, to give to that pice of crap." I felt a tear drop escape my eye as I began losing conscious. "Don't die, Sasuke. If you die...I won't forgive you."

Sasuke's eyes widened in shock, but soon returned to its normal, indifferent facade. "You say that, as if it's so easy."