The Abandoned Cherry Blossom

By : Uchiha l Haruno

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto (unfortunately) but until I do (which will never happen) all I can do is write lame fan fictions! D

Genre: Romance/Tragedy

Summery: After Sasuke leaves Konoha, what does Sakura do? What changes will take place? (Suck at summaries)

Note from Author: Well it's my first fanfic, and I know first fanfics always suck, but eh oh and tell me if I made any mistakes, I read it over but I probably missed a lot of mistakes. The first sentenceI got from my friend becauseI didn't know how to start.

'Blah blah blah' -Thoughts

"Blab blah blah" -Speaking

(A/N:) – Author's note

Chapter One: Unforgettable Memories

Distant. Cold. Broken. Alone. Abandoned. Yes, abandoned is the right word to describe 16 year old Sakura Haruno. Sakura sat alone in a cherry blossom tree gazed up at the night sky, her emerald green eyes held sadness and maybe loneliness? The old Sakura was cheerful, kind, caring and had a smile that could light up a whole room. Those days unfortunately were gone, trapped within her the depths of her fragile heart and locked away, only one special person ever had access. That person however could no longer gain access to the fragile heart that belongs to the young Haruno.

Soon after HE left, she became the apprentice of the 5th hokage, Tsunade. Tsunade had proved to be an excellent teacher, she was known for her inhuman strength that even Orochimaru (A/N: That is his name isn't it? Oo) seemed to be afraid of. Sakura was one of Tsunade's best students; she had perfect chakra control didn't she? Tsunade said one day she may even surpass herself, seems like Sakura has a better chance of being hokage then Naruto, but Naruto had one thing Sakura seems to lack. A heart. She no longer laughed or even smile at her friends let alone to the village that she might on day become the hokage to. Sakura had become an excellent kounochi (A/N: is Shinobi for guys? Oo), she trained to become a medic-nin but Tsunade taught herTaijutus, Ninjutus and Genjutus as well as healing jutus. Ever since HE left Sakura, she vowed to become stronger and bring him back, she even managed to pass her Jounin test with flying colors, she's already at the ANBU level but she was too young to join, the age to join ANBU is 18. Thought she is hearing rumors about an exception, just this once.

"…Sasuke-kun…"

It was barely a whisper but the name seemed to subconsciously roll off her tongue. It was a habit, a habit she just seemed to have grown up with, one she wishes to lose. She no longer wanted to remember that name; she no longer wanted to speak it. Maybe she had just gotten too accustom to it. It was the name that she would use to greet him with everyday with joy in her heart and a special genuine smile reserved just for him. She smirked as she said her next few words.

"…I hate you…" When she was 12, she never dreamed she would say theses words to her precious Sasuke-kun, but now it seems like the perfect words to say to him.

Yes. Those were the right words she would say to Sasuke, if he was still here. Which he isn't. Maybe that was the reason she hated him, because he wasn't there, because he abandoned and betrayed Konoha, his friends and most importantly the person who loved him more then life itself, Sakura. That was years ago, when she was a weak crybaby twelve year old who watched as her teammates grew stronger. She always tried to reach them but they were always one step ahead (A/N: yes I know, it's actually MANY steps ahead but this sounds nicer!) two steps ahead, three steps, four steps…. That was how it was, they kept getting further, getting farther away, leavingtheir team matefurther and further behind.

It wasn't as if they left her behind on purpose, she just didn't have the determination she needed to be a strong kounochi. (A/N: That's what they are called right? > ) She was a fan girl is his eyes, nothing more then a weak, annoying fan girl who just happened to be on the same team as him. After he left, heart froze with a thick layer of ice and snow to top it all off, it seemed like spring would never come to the heart of Sakura Haruno. Maybe she didn't want spring or maybe she was waiting for spring ever since the sun (Sasuke XD) left her heart. (A/N: yes, I know that was the saddest comparing in the world but you got to understand that I a messed up person D)

Sakura started at the night sky one last time before gracefully jumping off the tree and started walking home. It had been 4 long years since the Uchiha prodigy left his hometown, Sakura still remembers the day he left, the day he gave up everything for power and revenge.

FLASHBACK (A/N: I'm not that sure what the actual script is but I have read enough fanfics to know...I hope)

Sasuke walked towards the gates of Konoha, knowing that it would be long time before he sees this village again, yet he kept walking with on thing on his mind. Revenge. As soon as he nears the gates, he sees a mess of pink 'Pink? Only one person I know has pink hair. Sakura.' His surmise was right, it was Sakura. 'Oh no, what is she doing here?' He voiced his question to her.

"What are you doing out so late? Are you out just for a stroll?"

"N-n-no Sasuke-kun, everyone who leaves Konoha has to take this route; it's the only way to the gates…."

Her reply was what he would expect from a genius like Sakura, yet it also brought pain to his heart. She must have found out somehow, but he expected nothing less from someone like her. Sasuke wanted to tell her he would be back, after he got his revenge, after he defeated his brother Itachi. He could not summon up the courage to do so, so he just kept walking, he walked right by her and he could sense her chakra was unstable. Soon after he walked past her he knew she was going to shedding tears. Tears for him.

"Go home; you shouldn't be out so late."

Silent tears began to fall from her emerald eyes "Why? Why don't you ever say anything to me? Why are you so cold to everyone? Why don't you ever tell me anything-" She was cut off but the Uchiha standing before her.

"Why should I tell you anything! Why should I tell anyone anything?" He stopped in his tracks. He knew the tear were not flowing freely form her eyes. "Stop bothering me, go home." Those words were hard to say, especially to someone who never lost faith in him and helped him even if he didn't want it. He was now telling her to go away, whatever Sasuke felt, Sakura felt a thousand times worse.

A sad smile appeared on her face. "You all ways act like you hate me, Sasuke-kun" she looked up at him back faced towards her "Do you remember? The day we became genin, you and I were at this exact spot. Remember you were angry at me, because I was scolding Naruto about being a show off and how he didn't have parents to scold him."

"I don't remember that" replied the Uchiha.

Sakura was at first shocked but then it was replaced by many more tears and a small laugh. (A/N: I think I mean chuckle but that word would ruin the moment.) "Of course, that was so long ago." She smiled and continued "but that was the day, you and I along with Naruto and Kakashi-sensai. We did many missions together, it was a lot of hard work and difficult but it was also fun." The tears stopped for a while.

The young Uchiha remained silent as he took in all she said.

"I know about your clan, but getting revenge won't make anyone happy. Not you. Nor me."

The Uchiha opened him mouth to speak" I know that" his reply was simple but it broke her heart knowing that he was willing to leave everything behind to do something that wouldn't make him happy. He continued.

"I am different from you and Naruto, I follow a different path. When all four of us were together I tried to believe that we shared the same bath and no one would take another route, but in the end my heart chose revenge. It's what keeps me going."

"Aren't you going to be alone by yourself? Sasuke-kun, you told me being alone is painful! I understand it now. I may have family and friends, but if you leave, for me, to me it the same as being alone!" A new flood of tear started.

"From this point, new paths will be start." The Uchiha said smoothly.

"I…I love you more than anything! If you are by my side, you won't regret it! Each day will be more enjoyable then the last! There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you Sasuke-kun! I'm begging you to stay! I can even help you with your revenge; there must be something I can do!" She prayed that he was at least listening to what she was offering. (A/N: HA! I can imagine that, after everything she says, he's like "Uh did you say something?" XD) "if that isn't possible, please take me with you…"

Sasuke thought about it, she would be too weak and only drag him down, making it harder to get his revenge sooner. He turned around, faced her and he has his famous Uchiha smirk on his face.

"After all this time, you really are annoying" he turned around and started to head for the gates again.

"Wait! If you leave, I-I-I'll scream and-" he suddenly reappeared behind her, she could feel his breath on her neck.

"…Sakura..." he wanted to tell her he would be back one day…for her. But the words he wanted to say he could only put into two words. "…Thank you…" and with thank he hit her pressure point on her neck (A/N: Or maybe it was her back XD). Before she fainted, she used the last of her strength she was able to say the name that would always be in her heart.

"…Sasuke…kun…"

END FLASHBACK

That memory still brought tears to her eyes 'NO! I mustn't cry, not for Sasuke. I've shed enough tears for him to last a life time!' Then she he continued to walk home.

Well ok, this is the end of chapter 1

Wow…I used a lot of author's notes…to many I think, sorry about that. TBC…hopefully