A/N: Hello everyone! Writing is something I didn't think I would do in my wildest dreams. Naruto is my favorite anime! I am just an amateur writer (Lets just say – really bad at it actually). It is going to be a long time before I write something so professional all of you write :)

Summary: Her determination made him realize something. But is it too late? As all was over for her. She knew. This was the end.

Disclaimer: I don not own Naruto or any of its character (though I wish I did :P ) but just this short story :D

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Chapter 1

"Move back!" Kakashi shouted frantically.

Sakura acting on her sensei's orders quickly ducked, a heavy sword passed over her head, narrowly saving her dear life.

She admitted she wasn't much of a fighter, though she had immense control over her chakra. Tsunade had taken her under her wing giving her lessons, teaching her. For two and a half years, Sakura trained under her. She had mastered the art of healing. A successful medical ninja. And to talk about combat skills, where she was? She didn't know. Though her temper worked very well for the opponents during times when the happenings were not according to her wish. But most of the times, she would let her fellow teammates battle while she would happily heal their injuries and wounds. She felt proud that her whole team depended on her during high ranked missions.

But today, her combat skills were put to test. Now she wished she had never accompanied Naruto and Kakashi.

The trio was returning from a near-death experience. Naruto had been heavily wounded. It had taken up all her energy and patience to treat the hyper-active blonde. And just when she thought she could rest a bit, their camp, in a clearing in the woods, was attacked by rogue ninjas.

As usual 'war' and 'enemy' made Naruto jump up with excitement. And here she was maneuvering a kunai in one hand and a sword in another to save herself from getting killed.

Sakura sighed, as she slightly injured one of her attacker.

She scanned the area. Kakashi was graceful as ever in killing and Naruto was in full form taking as many of the attackers he can.

A hooded figure sneaked up behind her.

It was a massive group that attacked them. Only their eyes visible, their bodies were completely covered in black suit to avoid recognition.

Sakura sensed him in time. He brought his sword hard down on her. She was quick to act. Bending low, she turned drawing a kunai and sliced her attacker's arm which held the sword. He screamed in pain with blood spurting out.

"They are quick!" Sakura exclaimed.

Two ninjas came running in attacking her at the same time with a ninjutsu. The blow was strong enough to throw her some distance over the ground. She furiously tried to stop from wounding herself due to the great fall, bruising her elbows in the process.

'I have to keep fighting' she thought.

She bravely got up and took her position on a nearby tree branch, high enough for her to attack from a height. Another one followed her, probably understanding her strategy. His blade perfectly passed through her shoulder, leaving a deep gash. Sakura screamed. The ninja was quick to move. Without wasting any time, Sakura went after him, not interpreting her attacker's mind. She was clueless about what lay ahead of her.

After running furiously after the enemy did she realize her folly. Her eyes grew wide. She had been successfully isolated.

"Shit. Why didn't I understand earlier? I am a big fool!" Rapidly losing her hope and confidence, she could feel a heavy lump in her throat.

She looked around. They were about twenty, she deduced. She knew she had no chance. A considerable amount of chakra had been used up healing Naruto. This was getting difficult.

'Kakashi and Naruto probably don't even know I am all on my own and that I am going to die!'

Tears were already building up in her eyes.

One of the hooded men stepped ahead. A Sword shined in his hand.

"Get ready to die"

Saying he charged in her direction, his sword drawn.

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This is it folks! I hope you liked my first attempt at writing. Do read and leave your honest reviews :) ^_^