So I posted this on my lj, too scared to post it here, then realized what a pussy I was.

The only reason there is Sakusasu here is because she loves him in the manga. Not because I'm a fan of it.

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The clouds drift smoothly overhead; a whispering breeze sends a shivering thrill through her body. Naruto looks at Sakura and smiles, not his trademark foxy grin. but a wise, mature smile, smiling with the ancient understanding of best friends.

Sasuke comes into view, soft smile, warm eyes, hands shoved in his pockets as usual. He gives Naruto a friendly pat on the head, smirking with friendly superiority, and strolls over to Sakura. The grin widens as he stares directly into her eyes.

'I'm here to stay,' he whispers, all traces of the usual arrogant apathy gone from his voice. His arms, cool and kind, circle her and she tries to hug him back...

Sasuke disappears in a smear of dark blue; the world shimmers for one last moment before vanishing in a sudden swirl. Sakura sighs, lifting her eyes to the ominous sky as her genjutsu fades.

Naruto is facing her now; the corners of his eyes are red and dry. 'I... I'm sorry, Sakura. He's gone. Oro- Orochi-'

He cannot finish it, not yet, but she knows.

The violet clouds descend, and the rain begins to fall.

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For those of you a bit confused, Sasuke is Orochimaru's body now.