A/N: Hi! This is my first story, so it might (will) suck. I'm sorry if I don't update as fast as you want me to, for further chapters. Also, the chapters might be short. I'll see what I can do. Anyways, please enjoy! Also, I came up with names for the story. Tell me your opinion on these characters in your reviews! I don-
Sasuke: Just shut up and get on with it.
Tonkotsu-chan: Ok... (Sweat drop) Na-
Naruto: *gasp* DO YOU LIKE RAMEN TOO?!
Tonkotsu-chan: sigh, wouldn't it be fun for Sasuke to waste his time with pointless thoughts... You know what Naruto? Yes, I lo-
Sasuke: SHE DOES NOT OWN NARUTO OR THE CHARACTERS AFFILIATED WITH IT!
Tonkotsu-chan: Heh heh... (Nervous laugh) But some Japanese words will pop up here and there, so feel free to ask me! Now, with these two goofballs...it's going to be a long day...
Also! I am creating a character map. So, just a heads-up! ;)
"Let's go." The ANBU captain said, with the tiger mask. Her cloak was floating up and down as the trees rustled with the late night wind.
"Hai." "Yeah!" "Let's go kick some a-" "Shut up." "Aa."
The ANBU squad flew through the trees, searching for one specific target. Under direct orders of Tsunade, they were to capture the fugitive, none other than the notorious Uchiha Sasuke. This particular squad was known for its ability to perfect missions of all types, any day. This squad consisted of Haruno Sakura as captain, Enokida Mayako, Yama Umi, Ohori Kentaro, Asaka Hide, and Asa Hide. They split into groups of two, one group on the left flank of the target, one group behind the target, and one group on the right of the target. This formation is performed for missions like this. What they didn't know that this was THE Uchiha Sasuke, the one that took Orochimaru's power and killed him, killed his brother, and with the Mangekyo sharingan. Or so they thought.
Hn, this is interesting. Sasuke thought to himself with a smirk on his face. Do they even think that sending ANBU will stop me? They must joking. I guess I'll have to deal with them now if they're going to tail me. Tch, annoying.
This chakra signature, I recognize it. Why didn't Shishou tell me who this really is? Emotions my foot. It's so familiar... Sakura battled with her thoughts. Deep down, she hoped that it was the precious onyx-eyed boy whom she loved. No, it can't be. After all of these years-
The target abruptly stopped moving. "Come out of the shadows, it's very childish." Sakura's heart skipped a beat. No way! That voice, it's too deep and familiar.
Sakura ripped off her cloak, so did the others. The cloaks flew away into the wind, forgotten. "So you found us, huh? So, let's begin." Sakura said, in a low voice to conceal her identity. No way was she going to let Sasuke find out who she was! Kentaro (look up for reference!) pulled out his ninjato, slowly, as did the others. Sasuke just smirked, for these pathetic little swords were nothing compared to his kusanagi.
Umi, with her long navy hair, dashed at Sasuke. He already had his sharingan activated, so he easily evaded this attack, but he felt a presence behind him. He dodged Umi's attack and she fell right into Ichiro, who was behind Sasuke. Hide used an earth style jutsu and hid underground. He grabbed Sasuke's ankle and jumped out of the ground. "Heh. I got you in my trap." Hide threw Sasuke so that he pulled a wire, and paper bombs came flying towards Sasuke. He did dodge the paper bombs, but the explosion caused damage. As the whole squad engaged combat, little tendrils of Sakura's distinguishable pink hair fell out of her ponytail. Sasuke quickly noticed this, but dismissed the thought that it might be one of his old comrades.
No way. She was so weak, it's almost impossible for her to have joined the ANBU. She can be another pink haired girl.
Yeah, whatever. Not like there were any other girls with pink hair.
Just who are you? Is this a genjutsu? No, I would've noticed.
I'm your most honest thoughts. And no, this is not genjutsu. Stop overreacting. Besides, we've got Sakura with us.
SHUT UP! Can't you see I'm in a battle right now! Bye!
Wow, I'm hurt, really. At least have some feelings. Even with yourself you're emotionless. Wow.
I don't care about your feelings, if you have any. And no, I'm not emotionless. Bye.
Not only Sasuke was physically fighting, he was fighting with the mysterious (Cough cough, INNER Sasuke.) voice inside him. Inside the captain's mask, he saw piercing emerald eyes, staring into his deep, endless onyx eyes. He felt lost in them, not knowing this feeling. He tried to run, but the eyes kept staring. Staring straight into his mind, his thoughts, his soul. Staring, endlessly. It didn't want to stop, and it had no intention of stopping. Forever lost, stranded in those eyes of hers. It was only then when he realized he was lost in his own comrade's eyes. He quickly retreated his sword, and ran deeper into the forest. The more he ran, the more he hurt his HUGE Uchiha pride.
Wait, am I falling for her? No way…
Hahaha! See! I did that for you! Be proud of me! I just gave you someone to love!
Wait, WHAT?! LOVE?! WHAT THE FU-
Sakura was doing hand-to-hand combat with Sasuke. She kept on staring at him, intently. She swore she saw Sasuke's eyes looked clouded by something she had never seen before. They continued fighting, exchanging punches and kicks. She was about to hit him with her trademark chakra-infused punch when he started to run.
Since when was he the coward? Must hurt his pride. HAH!
Hmm… Looks like Sasuke is hotter than last time you saw him.
I have no time for your bullshi-
Tsk, tsk, tsk. Ah, but my precious little Sakura. It's my crap that keeps you sane. Remember the good ol' days? Ah…
I thought that I took care of you 5 years ago. And no, I was barely sane to begin with, so shut up. I'm on a very important mission right now, as you can see.
Yeah yeah, whatever. Did you see the way that he looked into your eyes? Squeeee!
I should've known. Bye!
WAI-
Sasuke raced through the trees, leaping off branches, carelessly leaving footprints.
"Leave me to him! The rest of you, inform Tsunade-sama of the current situation. GO!"
"Hai!"
The squad left the forest in a tornado of leaves. Sakura dashed after Sasuke, following his footprints. Meanwhile, Sasuke stopped, and hid in the trees. He spotted a dash of pink and he smirked. She fell into his trap. Or so he thought.
Sakura was well aware of the trap hiding, lying in the wait. She made it look like she didn't know there was a trap. In reality, she knew exactly where Sasuke was. As Sasuke waited, he noticed something odd about the way she moved. She moved with too much confidence in each step, as if she knew something.
As if on cue, the paper bombs were launched at her, and she dodged them perfectly. Sasuke started weaving signs for a jutsu. Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu! A huge ball of fire came at Sakura, so she did what most shinobi would do. A substitution jutsu. He used his sharingan to locate her, and he found her not too far away. However, this fight cannot drag any longer, they were both extremely low on chakra. They couldn't afford losing anymore. They both had to put an end to this fight. Sasuke found her sitting in the grass, leaning on a tree stump. Sasuke used a teleportation jutsu and he dashed to right in front of whoever (Cough cough, SAKURA), merely inches away from the mask.
"I'm surprised with your abilities, captain." Sasuke said, with a smirk on his face.
Sakura was frozen with disbelief, if it weren't for the mask, she would be embarrassed with how red she was. She had learned well how to hide emotions, but with Sasuke, her soft spot, she was powerless. "What do you want with the village?" Sakura asked with a hint of anger.
"I'm just here to kill the Elders." Sasuke simply answered. He knew deep down, that he knew this person. He couldn't quite grasp it but, he knew that it was Sakura. It had to be Sakura. Such light in those eyes, hair of purity and kindness, yet a bubbly and dangerous personality. He could tell her from other people miles away, looking at her hair. It looked so silky and soft, how much he wanted to just run his hands through it. His hand was itching to tuck the messed up strands of hair behind her ear. Deep down he knew, yet would rather die than admit it out loud, that he had feelings for her. How much it hurt his pride to think about how beautiful she was. He just wanted to smash the mask to bits so he could see the perfect porcelain face, light pink lips, rosy cheeks, and fascinating eyes. He could spend a whole day staring into those entrapping orbs of emerald light.
Ugh, did I really just think those very thoughts? How embarrassing! To even think about it brings shame.
You can thank ME later. I just helped you with your imaginary poetry homework.
Are you RETARDED? What good would that crap do? WHY do I waste my BRAIN CELLS on stuff like this?
I have NEVER been offended this much. I'm hurt, really. Wasn't one of your goals clan restoration? How do you expect to do that when you're pretty much RETARDED when it comes to socialism?
I never asked for your help.
You never ask for any help. According to your/our dictionary, the word "help" doesn't even exist.
Why thank you for that wonderful comment. I will cherish it in my heart.
You mean the heart you don't have? Sure.
I don't need this. Bye.
As Sasuke stared at her intently, she thought about him. How he stared at her, looking as if he wanted to crush her mask, yet it was clouded, those same confused and lost eyes, yearning for something. Just like before. She looked at her long lost comrade. The one that had broken her heart, the one with no feelings, no remorse, with chicken-butt hair. Even though it looks like a chicken's butt, I still wonder how it maintains its form. Those onyx eyes, the endless pits of darkness. Those same eyes that hide the emotion you fail to show. I remember holding your big hands, so warm, so safe. Yet these same hands had turned into the hands of a merciless killer. What had become of him? Why do I still love him? He's the one who broke my heart, who tore Naruto apart, who killed his own brother, who killed so many people, and will continue. There's nothing left for me to do, except pick up the pieces of his mess and kindly return them to him. What can I do for him?
Is he helpless? Can I save you from the darkness of hatred with just my little feelings for you? Ne, Sasuke-kun? NE, SASUKE-KUN?! As Sakura fell into the depths of confusion and unanswered questions, silent tears drifted down her cheeks.
Sasuke quietly noticed this, and wondered what to do.
Should I wipe them away? No, I'm supposed to be her enemy. Also, that would be too obvious.
Obvious of what? Hmm? I'm waiting, Sasu-chan!
I thought I lost you.
Am I getting an answer or what honeybuns? Or are you too chicken?
Now, Inner Sasuke knew he hated being called a chicken. (A\N: I think you can figure out why. Tee hee!)
You-! *sigh* How are you inside of me. You are the polar opposite of me.
You know what they say, "Opposites attract!"
You-! You pervert! WHY would you say that?! I'm not GAY like YOU!
I see what you did there. You said we were polar opposites and you weren't gay. Are you assuming that I'm gay?! HEY! If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be able to have such poetic thoughts about Saku-hime.
Okay, first of all, I can come up of thoughts on my own. Also, don't call Sakura "Saku-hime." That's just wrong. I seriously can't believe I'm having an argument with my mind. I'm really going crazy…
Whatever. I'm just too good for you, little Sasu-chan. I'm leaving. Have a great day Mr. I-don't-have-feelings-and-I'm-socially-retarded-and-I-can't-confess-my-wittle-feelings-for-my-little-pwecious-Saku-hime.
You're so petty.
NAAAAAAAAAAANIIIIIIIIIII?!YOU WANT TO GO?! HUH?! YOU ARROGANT BASTARD!
Genius, we're in my head. You can't inflict physical pai-OW! WHAT THE HELL?!
YOU WERE SAYING?!
DIEEEEEEEEEEE!
*punch* *kick*
NOOOOOO!YOU DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
During this "mental battle between the Sasukes" (?), Sakura slowly drifted away from reality, she slowly wobbled side to side before collapsing into Sasuke's chest. Sasuke snapped out of, erm, well his "battle" and looked at the fragile being in his arms. He had absolutely NO idea on what to do with her. And then, her mask slipped off. Thus revealing her pale porcelain face, her rosy cheeks, her light pink lips, and her eyelids covering her emerald orbs.
Oh, how he ached to, erm, well, kiss those lips. He blushed (A/N: Aww! So Kawaii! I can imagine little Sasuke blushing) a little at the thought of it. He quickly dismissed the thought before the "other" inhabitant of his mind made fun of him. The thought of it made him shudder. Sasuke looked down at Sakura. Her calm face, framed by the loose tendrils of hair that fell out of her ponytail. He stroked her cheek gently, and he saw her shiver.
Oh no! She's cold and I have to leave before her squad comes back!
He could sense them coming. Sasuke quickly slipped her mask back on her beautiful face, stroked her cheek one last time, set her down, and left.
By the time the other ANBU got there, they saw her lying on her back peacefully. No signs of fatal damage, and no signs of Sasuke. Tsunade herself came, because of what she heard about her dear little apprentice. Everyone wondered why Sakura was so peaceful. "Shit. We let him get away." But, what Tsunade really meant behind these words was, "So, he finally confronted his feelings, huh." But what they didn't realize, was that Sakura held a note in her right palm.