I know I should be typing up Warrior of the Cherry Blossom but I have a whole lists of excuses why it's late:

1 For like a whole week I've had internet problems

2 I've been doing my Mocks whic is like these big exams in prep. for even bigger exams

3 Now when I think 'FINALLY' the computer with all my chapters in it for that and another fic won't work... GRRR!

Anyway out of guilt here's the first chapter of a fic in my copy.

I do not own Naruto or Final Fantasy X

Sasuke, at seventeen, had decided to take a walk away from the rest of Team Hawk, when a flash of silver caught his eye.

"Who's there?" he questioned.

His ex-sensei, Kakashi stepped out into the clearing. Though... he did not look like the Kakashi Sasuke was accustomed to. Instead of his usual shinobi attire he wore black combat trousers and a long blood red jacket which reached down to his knees and yellow at the high collar, he still wore the mask but had no headband and what surprised Sasuke the most was that Kakashi had a scar across his right black eye... no sharingan.

"Uchiha Sasuke... he who defeated the snake of this world."

'Orochimaru?' thought Sasuke.

"Kakashi... what is going on? What do you want?"

"I've heard of your history... You will not betray your friends twice."

Kakashi cast out his hand out and a golden light shone out behind him.

"Kakashi?" Sasuke was being blinded by the light, "KAKASHI!"

***

Sasuke's eyes shot open. He was floating in the sea. Before he could ask himself where that Kakashi-look-alike was a familar voice voice called out and Sasuke froze, "Oi!"

It was Naruto but like Kakashi, he wasn't in his normal clothes, instead of a headband, he had a black bandage wrapped around his forehead. He a black t-shirt with an orange spiral and wearing baggy orange trousers and usual blue sandals.

"Are you okay? I'm Naruto Uzumaki!"

'Doesn't he remember me?'

"C'mon I'll take you into town to get you some proper clothes... cause those are kinda... weird."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, 'O...kay. What the hell is going on here?'

***

A confused Sasuke and a hyper Naruto travelled through a buzzing town market. Sasuke didn't have a clue what was going on but having Naruto not remember everything was... soothing in a way.

"Pervy Sage!" Naruto called out.

'Well some things never change' Sasuke thought rolling his eyes.

He decided to listen to Naruto and Jiraiya's conversation.

"How's it going?"

"Everything is..."

"Is everything okay?!"

"Yes Naruto, don't panick! You know it's difficult!"

"I should go see her!"

"No! You know the rules..."

"How long have you known me?"

"All your life..."

"Do I follow the rules?"

"...She'll kill you," he stated bluntly.

Naruto had already ran off and Sasuke sighed. Suddenly Naruto was back dragging the Uchiha along with him.

***

They arrived at a big building and Naruto hesitated before entering.

"Naruto-kun!" a Hinata said with her long hair and black silky dress that reached down to her ankles.

"I thought Lady Tsunade asked you not to come?" asked a gruffy Kiba.

Naruto huffed and took a step forward when Kiba pointed a spear at Sasuke's neck. Sasuke did not flinch.

"Who is he?"

"My name is Sasuke."

"Well, Sasuke you can leave. You aren't a guardian and Naruto if Lady Tsunade catches you here... you won't be either."

Before Naruto could talk back the door behind them opened and a young woman stepped out. She had a red, sleeveless top on and a long blue skirt with silver petals of cherry blossoms at the side.

'Who... is she?'

Her tired jade eyes glanced over at them and landed on Sasuke as she tucked some pink strands of hair behind her ear.

'Sakura...'

"I have become... a healer," she spoke as her eyes drifted shut.

Naruto raced up to catch her as she fell and another woman stepped out through the door.

"Naruto?" Tsunade glared, "I told you not to come here! It doesn't matter... Lay her down, she'll wake soon. The ceremony was exhausting on both of us."

Lady Tsunade walked past everyone without taking notice to Sasuke.

***

Alot of the villagers were talking to Sakura calling her 'Lady Sakura', she smiled politely. Sasuke watched from the distance, he had decided to blend in as much as possible until he found Kakashi... he would have all the answers.

"She's cute, ne?" Naruto whispered.

Sasuke just looked at him.

"Don't get any ideas now... She's like a sister to me," he said the last part sincerely.

"Naruto... why is becoming a healer so... difficult, what exactly is a purpose of a healer?"

Naruto looked at him, "I knew it... you're from somewhere far away. Aren't you?"

"I guess."

"Don't you... remember?"

'Don't you...?'

"A healer travels our lands and heals the wounded, those diseased... but..." Naruto had a small sad smile and then his face turned oddly serious, "Sakura-chan is different... she was chosen for a great task... hand-picked and trained by Tsunade. I remember that day well... ten years ago..."

FLASHBACK!

Five women and two kneeled in font of a huge crowd, all famous healers.

"Naruto-kun! Hurry or we're going to miss it!" Sakura-chan was pulling me towards the event.

"Sakura-chan!" I whined.

We pushed through the crowd, until we had a clear veiw.

"You are all potential healersand I am certain that one of you are the one Sarutobi-sensei spoke of on his death bed...

'The old man...' I thought.

He had just died and apparently spoke of a prophecy that only Granny and Pervy Sage knew of.

Jiraiya and Tsunade were standing in front of the line of healers looking dissapointed.

"Jiraiya, we must move on..."

People looked down, Granny and Pervy Sage had been travelling far and wide for this healer.

"Tsunade wait! Look..."

Everyone looked at where Pervy Sage was pointing. He was pointing at Sakura-chan.

"Little girl, what is your name?"

"Pervy Sage, Granny Tsunade, what do you want with Sakura-chan?"

"Sakura, please come with me..."

"Eh?! No! I'll come too!"

"Fine Naruto! But quickly."

END OF FLASHBACK!

"She was... chosen?" Sasuke asked.

"Hand-picked by Granny Tsunade..."

"What's this prophecy?"

Naruto began walking up to Sakura, "I can't say..."

Sasuke followed Naruto and then Sakura walked up to both of them with a smile on her face, "Naruto-kun!"

"This is Sasuke."

"Hello Sasuke-kun."

Sasuke smirked at the fact that even in this world or dream or wherever he was, Sakura still blushed when she saw him.

***

"Now that Sakura-chan is a healer we'll be travelling through the countries, starting tomorrow..."

"Why?" Sasuke questioned, 'Then again if they travelled it would be easier to find Kakashi...'

"He's not coming with us!" Kiba butted in.

Naruto ignored him and answered Sasuke's question, "To heal and-"

"I want to see the sights..." Sakura finished with a look on her face as if there wasn't much time...

"Wait" Why can't Sasuke come?!"

"You idiot! He's not a guardian."

"Guardian?" Sasuke had a look of curiousity on his face though it annoyed him that he knew so little, "What's that?"

Naruto: Hmm... I'm confused

Me: (laughs) I told you it was based on Final Fantasy X. Cookies for reviewers who can guess what characters are who

Tidus: It's kinda obvious who's me!

Naruto: Who are you?!

Me: TIDUS! Silence or I'll kick you off the AN!

Tidus: Sorry!

Auron & Kakashi: Cool guys with scars forever!

Me: Auron! Kakashi! Why don't we just give them the cookies! Huh?

Sasuke & Sakura: R&R!