Hey everyone! I have decided to start a new fic, since my last one just… I lost interest. I am very sorry. BUT I hope this one will make up for it :)ALSO! This is set AFTER Sasuke kills Itachi. And yes how the other members die or whatnot is my imagination. This is an AU Fic.

I do not own Naruto or any characters. JUST the plot.

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Chapter One

Why? Why was all I could ask as the blood drained from the large gash that ran across my abdomen. I honestly could even find the answer myself. How could someone hate you so much when all you ever did was love them? And...why? My vision cleared for a moment and I laid eyes on him.

Sasuke Uchiha stared down at me. My blood smeared across his face. He was bloody too, his own blood in fact. Mixed with some of my own as well. I didn't go down without a fight. I refused. I never have ever since I realized his cruel words when we had been kids were in fact true.

"S-Sasuke… Why?" I breathed out, vision faltering for a moment and when it returned….he was raising his sword. My eyes widened.

6 Months earlier….

Sakura bolted from branch to branch. Moving as quickly as she could. She had to get there. Now. It wasn't far ahead. Maybe 3 more miles, which were nothing really. She'd be there in a minute or so. But even that was too long. She mentally prepared herself for what she may see. Well, as much as she could anyway. All she knew was that Naruto was in trouble. The Akatsuki had found him. They were battling up ahead.

"If they hurt you Naruto…. I will kill them." She growled out. Her voice laced with venom and determination. She refused to lose him too.

And she arrived. It was a blood bath. Akatsuki members lay on the ground, bodies mangled. Naruto stood a bit away facing the remaining member. Madara Uchiha. Her eyes narrowed. But her chest swelled with pride to find that Naruto had offed everyone one of them.

Of course, I should have never doubted him.

Both eyes were then on her. Only Naruto's were wide with shock.

"Sakura! What are you doing here? You need to go!" He called seeming upset. She rolled her eyes.

"I can handle myself Naruto. I will kill this worthless bastard." She growled. And shot forward attacking the Uchiha head on. He dodged her fist, and grabbed her flinging her towards a large tree, which she buried her feet into before shooting back at the ninja, kunai in hand. He hadn't expected that as his eyes widened a fraction. She grinned, slicing his gut. Strange actually. But of course he was already quit run down from his battle with Naruto.

She landed next to him bringing her leg to a roundhouse kick, sending him flying towards a nearby tree. She moved to Naruto.

"Are you alright?" She asked quickly, eyes still on Madara. He nodded. "We need to do this together Naruto." She said remembering their first test under Kakashi sensei.

He grinned and nodded as she readied themselves to attack. "Together." He agreed.

What felt like hours later was only 20 minutes as they both stood breathing heavily. They had just completed a jutsu on Madara, and now he lay on the ground, blood pouring from his body. He tried to sit up but failed.

"I never thought the likes of either of you would beat me." His last words as he died before them. They stood there a moment. Slightly surprised but so relieved. They felt no other chakra other than their own. To be sure they piled the bodies up and burned them.

She looked to Naruto, tears in her eyes. "We did it Naruto. We finally did it….They will never hurt you again." She said softly, he looked to her eyes gentle as his eyes teared up as well, and they embraced each other. Finally able to breath.

A few days later…

Sakura lounged on her couch, a book in one hand and hot chocolate in the other. Her wounds were healing nicely. She hadn't bothered to heal herself or Naruto, they wanted these scars. As a reminder of their victory.

She wore a black leather jacket with no sleeves that goes down to mid calf, with a black tub top, short black leather shorts and fishnet down her left leg and bandages on her right beginning at her mid thigh. With black boots ending just above her knees.

Her hair was long now, down to her butt once again. She had finally filled out, leaving her childish body behind. Her chest was a little above average size, C cups, a slender waist and nice hips. All in all she had an hourglass figure. But her body was toned and muscular.

Sakura Haruno was a woman. That had many fan boys. My how the tables had turned, and In her favor too.

As she lounged on her couch she felt Hinata's chakra near her home before a knock sounded on her door.

"Come in!" Her voice called out.

Hinata walked in smiling. Her hair was long now. She looked beautiful. She had finally gotten over her shyness. Ever since she and Naruto began dating a year ago. She knew Naruto would be proposing soon, within the next few weeks.

"Hey Hinata-chan." Sakura said smiling lightly.

"Sakura-chan." Hinata spoke gently, but her facial expression gave off a different sign.

"What is is Hinata?" She asked, closing her book and sitting up.

"Itachi Uchiha was killed a few months ago," Hinata began slowly. "And… Sasuke is the one w-who..." She looked down still not comfortable with the act of murdering someone. "Sasuke is back. He has been back for a few weeks, a month actually, before you and Naruto returned from your mission. He has already received his sentencing. He is on probation and being watched by ANBU, but that's it. They...as in Kakashi-sensei, Lady Tsunade and everyone….They really believe he has changed."

Sakura froze. What? Was all she could think as she nodded. How could she not have heard or Itachi's death? Or that Sasuke had been back for a month now? Well we've only just got back from our mission… we were gone awhile. She frowned. But quickly removed it from her features.

"Thank you for telling me Hinata-chan." She smiled at her friend. "Oh, are we still going shopping today?" She asked smiling again.

Hinata wasn't sure what to do. She seemed so calm… She really has changed. Hinata had been worried that his return would upset her friend, but was happy it didn't seem so. Though she knew that she was a little bit bothered. But of course she didn't blame her. She was only glad she wasn't breaking down right now.

She nodded smiling. "Y-yes of course Sakura-chan!" She said happily.

Sakura smiled back at her. "Alright let me just grab my wallet." She said standing and walking to her bedroom. Returning a few moments later. "Alright, lets go." She smiled.

A few hours later…

Sakura and Hinata laughed as they entered her home. They had bags full of clothes and accessories. Some new weapons in there too. They had a great time. Shopped and even had a few drinks at a bar across town. So they were a bit buzzed. But after they entered the house she suddenly stopped and frowned.

"Naruto, what did I tell you about doing that?" She asked glaring.

Naruto sat on her couch smiling sheepishly. "Sorry Sakura-chan, I just came to invite you both to a little get together with the gang." He smiled as he stood and went over to Hinata kissing her softly on the lips. Sakura averted her eyes.

"I don't know Naruto… I-" She began before he interrupted her.

"Sakura! You always make excuses not to hang out with us. All you do is work and go on missions. Your shopping trip today was the most fun you've had in over 2 years!" He frowned, crossing his arms.
"It is not healthy." He said looking at her.

Hinata just standing there quietly. "Here we go..." She thought frowning.

Sakura sighed. "Alright Naruto. I'll go. When is it?" She asked.

Hinata blinked. What?

Naruto hesitated, obviously surprised at her agreement. He grinned widely. "Now!"He said . Happily.

Sakura's eyes widened. "Naruto! Baka that's hardly any notice at all! Hinata and I already had a few drinks." She said frowning.

Naruto looked at Hinata, who blushed, in surprise. He recovered with a grin. "Good! Then you are already a few steps ahead!" He said as he practically dragged them both out of her house. Sakura groaned.

At the bar…..

As they walked into the bar she felt the chakra signatures of her comrades. But also another. Sasuke Uchiha. She took a breath but did not falter as they walked to the table that they sat. She felt Sasuke's eyes on her. She smiled at everyone, but never once looking at Sasuke directly.

"Sakura!' Everyone was surprised she came. She never did. She always had something going on.

"Yes, yes I know. I actually came. Naruto did not take no for an answer this time." She said laughing.

"Though I couldn't imagine why." She added sarcastically looking at Naruto who turned red and scratched the back of his head.

"What do you mean Sakura-chan?" Naruto laughed, obviously nervous. Sakura only smirked.

"Yeah yeah Naruto." She said chuckling lightly. Once the waitress arrive she smiled.

"Sake all around. And keep them coming please." Sakura said smiling.

"Hai!" The waitress bowed and immediately went to retrieve the order.

Everyone raised their brows at her. "Sakura? Are you sure?" Hinata asked.

Sakura smiled and nodded. "Positive." She said finally looking at Sasuke. Their eyes locking for a few seconds before the waitress returned wit a tray full of shots of sake.

Sakura thanked her. As soon as everyone had one, she raised her glass."To the return of Sasuke." She said. Everyone noted the lack of kun. Sasuke especially.

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Well there it is! Chapter 1! I hope I got the facts straight, but not sure if I did so please let me know if anything isn't correct! I accept criticism but if you are going to be rude then just don't read my story ok! :) Please review!