Author's Notes: Hi, this is my first fic for Naruto. Hope you like it!

Disclaimer: Twinkly doesn't own Naruto.

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Chapter One: Hello, Sakura

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The years have gone by quickly and Haruno Sakura was now seventeen years-old. They've gotten Sasuke back around one and a half years ago. As for Orochimaru, well, he was finally put an end to by Naruto and even Sasuke himself. To make sure that he was dead, they chopped up his different body parts and watched them burn to ashes. But anyway, on to the story...

"Sakura! Hurry up!" Sasuke complained. They had just finished a rank B mission. Team 7 had its old members back again, and if you're wondering about Sai, well, he was supposed to get regrouped with some other people--even though he didn't want to. He was already so attached to his group that he really hated the idea of getting a different team. Now, he just keeps changing groups, not wanting any permanent one except for Team 7: without Sasuke.

"H-Hai!" the pink haired kunoichi ran to him and healed his two degree burn from the enemy. Aaah, Sasuke's mad at me again... she thought, frowning.

"You know, if you didn't get in the way, then maybe I wouldn't even have this burn!" he half-yelled at her.

They might not have been able to defeat the enemy because of Sakura's mistake earlier. She charged at them without thinking, when one of the enemy shinobi used a technique on her where vines sprouted from the ground and absorbed her energy.

Naruto ran towards the two and panted. "Sasuke! It's not.. her fault..." He said in between pants, "It was... a... mistake.. that's all." He had that energetic smile plastered on his face again. "Sakura-chan, when you're done with Sasuke, do you mind healing this small wound I have?" He showed her a wide cut.

"Sure, Naruto," she let out a half-hearted smile.

"Hn. Pathetic." Sasuke murmured lowly.

But Sakura heard him crystal clear and looked down at the ground. Sasuke...

Naruto was healed quite rapidly and the three shinobi were making their way back to Konoha.

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"Tsunade-sama, here's the scroll that you wished for us to retrieve." Sakura handed her the scroll.

"Ah, Team 7! Great job. I knew I could count on you." The blond woman laughed, intoxicated for drinking too much sake. And it was late at night too. "You guys may leave. I'll call for you when you have another mission." She motioned for them to leave, and they did as they were told.

"Bye, Sakura!" Naruto said as he parted from her and Sasuke.

"Bye, Naruto. Good night," she smiled at him. Sasuke! She turned around and her eyes darted around, looking for Sasuke. There he was. "Good night Sasuke!" She shouted, trying to sound as enthusiastic as possible.

"Whatever," he replied monotonously and continued walking to his house. Good night, Sakura...

A tear slid down her cheek. Why are you so cold to me, Sasuke? Am I that pathetic...? she thought.

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Sakura was sitting on the rooftop of a building where she could clearly gaze at the moon. It was a full moon tonight, and you could see a number of stars spread across the night sky.

A pair of blood red eyes were watching her from a nearby tree.

I'm so useless... No wonder Sasuke doesn't even care much about my existence... I'm nothing but a burden. A useless medic. Tears were threatening to spill from here eyes. She couldn't-- no, she didn't want to let them fall. But she couldn't help it, it just hurt so much. "Why can't I do anything right?" She asked no one in particular. That was it. Those tears began to fall. They were falling down on her cheeks, one after another.

A rustling of leaves were heard.

"Who's there?" She had her defense up and was prepared for a fight.

Shit! The man thought. "Damn squirrel," he whispered.

Sakura heard no answer and threw a kunai at the tree.

"Hello, Haruno Sakura," said the masculine voice.

I-Itachi... She couldn't move and was just frozen right on the spot. She didn't know what to do. She was afraid, confused. She started leaping on tree branches and made her way into the woods. Her heart was pumping fast. What could he possibly want from me?

"Sakura..." she heard him laugh. "I'll get you..."

The next thing she knew, she was dirty and was pinned against the a tree. "W-What... do.. you.. want..?" she asked in between pants.

"You." He smirked.

His voice was the last thing she heard. Then her whole world spun and she blacked out.

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A pink haired kunoichi's eyelids fluttered open, revealing her jade green eyes. "W-Where am I?" she touched her head. It was aching.

"I see that you're awake," a man with long, messy, jet black hair said.

"Hello!" Sakura said, smiling widely.

"Hello...?" he replied. What's wrong with this girl...

He approached her cautiously. "Are you feeling alright, Sakura?" He raised an eyebrow at her.

She nodded energetically and got up from the bed she was lying down on. A big mirror was hung on the wall and she went to look at her reflection. She touched the mirror. "Who... am I?" She asked calmly. She looked at Itachi. "Who are you?" Her eyes were full of confusion.

"Amnesia...?" he muttered. "Come with me."

He dragged her along in the huge place that they were in.

"Where are we?" she asked.

"The Akatsuki hideout," he replied.

"Aaah, it's pretty here." She smiled again.

"Here we are. Stay here." He ordered when they finally came upon a big door. Itachi entered. Within a few minutes, he came back out and motioned for her to follow him.

"Pein-sama... This is Haruno Sakura." Itachi introduced her to his leader.

Pein looked at her interestingly. "So this is the girl..." He smiled.

Author's Note: There's teh first chappie of my story! It's short but i hope yew liked it. :)

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