Summary: Finally back….back to the emerald that has eluded him during his journey. And now that he can finally see it again it cannot be found. And who is this girl on stage?
This story line came to me at 5 in the morning. So you all better enjoy it cause I lost a lot of sleep over it
Ja 'ne
Sasuke stood at the gates to Konoha, he just stood and stared at it, in aw that he was finally back. Will they want me back? This question had troubled him the whole way after the defeat of his brother and Orochimaru. He took the chance and walked on, ignoring the flabbergasted looks of the guarding ninja. He could hear them yell to get the Hokage. But he didn't pay any mind to it. He had expected this if he returned.
Go ahead, make a scene. I don't care. I am on a new mission now. Emerald was all he thought about. Those deep pools had him aching and it was all that was keeping him going.
He walked down the streets again ignoring the stares and whispers; he wanted to yell at them. "Shove it up your gossip asses I'm back! So DEAL!" But he restrained himself. He was still stubborn with his ego. He wouldn't let himself yell and become like Naruto.
Hmph. Naruto. And I half expected to see him at one of the ramen stands….where is he? He isn't still on his big mission to bring me back is he? Heh, he will be very disappointed that he didn't get to complete that personally.
He continued to walk until he reached his old home. It looked even more run down and ghostly. But he was too exhausted to care. He just went to sleep, a restless one filled with dreams of emerald…..and pink.
When he woke it was a new day and the sun shone through his window. He never did like how it did that. He never slept in; the crack of dawn was always at his doorstep first. He made his way around the house returning to old morning rituals. Finally he left the house and started to wonder the town, the stares had turned to glares and the whispers became loud gossip. But he still didn't care. As he walked he would see few familiar faces. But he kept his head down as not to draw their attention.
Then finally one of his worst nightmares and best friends at the same time came into view. He was yelling for Hinata and running from Ichiruka's Ramen stand (is that name right? I can't remember). Then he stopped in mid-sentence and looked straight at Sasuke.
"Sa-Sasuke!" He ran at him and stopped in front of him. "Ooi Sasuke-teme. You are back! Finally after 5 years you're back. This is great; we have worked so hard to bring you back…." Naruto hit him. OO. "All our work and you come home on your own? What the hell!" Sasuke inwardly sighed. Same old attention span…same old Naruto…
"Hn….dobe." the ends of his lips curled in a small smirk and Naruto grinned. They started walking and Naruto was babbling on, Sasuke didn't even pay attention to him, he simply surveyed the crowd, looking….searching…..Where is she? He didn't notice right away that Naruto had led him to a small club. We have a club?
They walked into a room that had dim lighting and then he started to pay attention to Naruto.
"They built this not long ago; it's a great place to hang out. Everyone comes here…you go sit down, I need to get ready." Get ready? He would have asked but before he could open his mouth the energetic blond was gone. He sighed and sat down at a table close to the stage.
It wasn't much of a club. More like a lounge. There was what looked like a coffee stand that sold a variety of drinks in the back corner. Tables where scattered everywhere with soft lighten candles on them. The walls were a dark amber color to add to the dimness. The stage was moderate, just big enough to hold the drum set, bass, guitar, and the players of said instruments comfortably. There were lights above the stage, 4 actually. So all together to Sasuke it just look like a dark room that people fancied to gather in.
Then if you thought it couldn't get any darker…..the stage lights went dark. And you could hear a female voice.
"Dance, Dance…." To him it was hypnotic, but he shook himself out of it mentally. He had a mission. And he didn't need to be distracted. He was about to get up when one of the stage lights came on to reveal Naruto standing in front of a microphone.
"Alright people, get off your asses and get ready to dance…" He stepped back and grabbed the guitar from its stand. He can play? This amused Sasuke and he sat back interested to see this. Then another stage light came on to reveal Hinata on the bass. This surprised Sasuke to no end. Hinata….playing an instrument…in front of people no less. Must've grown out of her shyness.
Then the light over Drummer came on. And Sasuke about fell out of his seat.
Sakura sat on the low seat; he could tell it was her because of the hot pink hair. He couldn't see her eyes because her hair fell over them. He could just see a little bit of her nose and the smirk of her lips. She wore a black halter top that had a mid-drift and from what he could see she had her bellybutton pierced. My how she has grown… His eyes scanned all he could see of her and he liked very much.
She held her hands in the air holding the drum sticks. She tapped them together to start the rhythm. She started to play and Hinata followed with the bass line. And you could hear a tambourine. Then the vocals started….
She says she's no good with words but I'm worse
Barely stuttered out
"A joke of a romantic" or stuck to my tongue
Weighed down with words too over-dramatic
Tonight it's "it can't get much worse"
Vs. "no one should ever feel like…"
Sasuke watched as Sakura's hair flew around her, her eyes still hidden. All he wanted was the emerald. But they still hid from him.
I'm two quarters and a heart down
And I don't want to forget how your voice sounds
These words are all I have so I'll write them
So you need them just to get by
Sakura whispers we're going into D-Minor
Dance, Dance
We're falling apart to half time
Dance, Dance
And these are the lives you'd love to lead
Dance, this is the way they'd love
If they knew how misery loved me
Everyone was up by now jumping and dancing in front of the stage. The once dark room now flashing with lights and many people.
You always fold just before you're found out
Drink up its last call
Last resort
But only the first mistake and I…
I'm two quarters and a heart down
And I don't want to forget how your voice sounds
These words are all I have so I'll write them
So you need them just to get by
Why don't you show me the little bit of spine
You've been saving for his mattress, love
Dance, Dance
We're falling apart to half time
Dance, Dance
And these are the lives you'd love to lead
Dance, this is the way they'd love
If they knew how misery loved me
Why don't you show me the little bit of spine
You've been saving for his mattress (mattress, mattress)
I only want sympathy in the form of you crawling into bed with me
Sakura looked up only for a moment, right at Sasuke. He froze under her gaze. It was a quick glance but Sasuke saw it in slow motion. Those emerald eyes were still as bright and deep as they were back then.
Dance, Dance
We're falling apart to half time
Dance, Dance
And these are the lives you'd love to lead
Dance, this is the way they'd love (way they'd love)
Dance, this is the way they'd love (way they'd love)
Dance this is the way they'd love
If they knew how misery loved me
Dance, Dance
Dance, Dance
Dance, Dance
Dance, Dance
The music ended with one last slam of the sticks to drums before they flung off the stage. They stood there for a second before everyone was screaming and yelling. Sasuke still stared at Sakura, she looked at him slowly. The smallest smirk on her face. He had no idea that she could have that effect on him. And now…
The audience continued to applaud. Naruto jumped off the stage and walked over to Sasuke holding Hinata's hand. He glanced at him briefly before watching Sakura jump over the drum set and down onto the floor. He could now see all of her. Her hair was long again and in many layers. It hung behind her and over her shoulders draping down her chest. Her bottoms were the same as they used to be. Pink skirt with the slits up the sides to her hips. With the black tight shorts underneath them.
He watched her walk over to them and started to listen to Naruto again.
"So what did you think?" He pondered the question waiting until Sakura was closer.
"Hn…I like the drums." He looked at Sakura, and they shared knowing smiles.
Sasuke stood and walked past Naruto and brushed Sakura's shoulder, she turned and followed next to him. He smoothly slid his hand into hers as they left the club.
A/N: Well what do you think? I think it was pretty good personally. I was listening to the song and I got the idea in my head and it seemed so good. I had two ways to go with it but I figured this one was better. The other was a bit sloppy.
So please review. I want to know if I should continue with song fics. I like to read them and I wouldn't mind making them to. But only if you like them so R&R please!
Ja 'ne