JUST NEVER

Summary: Sakura got poisoned and the only cure is a flower… Sasuke immediately search for the said plant but when he finds it a twist was seen. What is that twist? Will that change there lives forever?

CHAPTER ONE: I'M SORRY

Today the village of Konoha is really dark and the rain poured heavily. The darkness engulfs the village premises. The weather seems to be sharing the emotions of those people inside a room in Konoha hospital: the emotions of great fear and worry…

Inside that room lays a very beautiful young teen. She has long pink hair and even though her eyes is close those people inside that room yearns for the happiness her green eyes emanate.

Right beside her is a raven-haired boy who is holding her hands tightly. His cold onyx eyes are replaced with great worry that is looking straight in the face of the girl. "Sakura, please open your eye…wake up." he whispered and held her hands more tightly as if he doesn't want to let her go. Beside him is the rest of Team 7. Naruto who is always loud for once is speechless. Their sensei, Kakashi, just look at his student sadly.

They just stayed like that; looking, holding on to her and silence. They waited for the result if their precious friend would be cured. Suddenly the door burst open and revealed a very beautiful blonde hair girl and rushed forward. She hugged her friend while her tears freely flow in her cheeks. "Sakura! Wake up! I thought you are strong! Wake up… I beg of you!" she said. Then some people who are with her came in. "Ino… she'll be alright. Tsunade can cure her." Shikamaru assured. "Shika! What if…" Ino said and went towards Shikamaru and cried all her tears.

The others just can't really find there words like Naruto. Seeing a happy girl like her lying in bed and something might happen makes there esteem really low. After an hour of silence… they left one by one. The visiting hours are almost over and Tsunade is still not arriving for the cure. Naruto and Kakashi decided to leave. "Sasuke-teme, let's go." Naruto said softly to his friend. Sasuke just stayed where he is and didn't say anything. "Hey tem-" Naruto said but was cut by Kakashi who just shake his head and led Naruto out.

Outside the room:

"Why did you do that?" Naruto asked when the door was closed.

"Sasuke need some time with her. I know Sasuke usually don't show any sign of emotions towards Sakura but he really likes her. I also feel that Sasuke is thinking it's his fault why Sakura is like this. So Naruto…let's give him time to be with her…" Kakashi explained.

Naruto just nod in agreement and walked towards the exit of Konoha hospital.

Inside the room:

Once he was the only one left Sasuke started to speak… "Sakura, why are you so stubborn. You shouldn't have done that. You should have let me take that attack." He stopped and remembered what had happened.

-Flashback-

Team 7 was ambush and is now currently out numbered. All of them are fighting really hard. Sasuke sensing the danger was worried for a certain pink haired nin. "Sakura, get out of here!" he ordered. "No, I won't Sasuke-kun. I'm strong now and I can fight." Sakura said. "I know but… Fine! You can fight but please be careful and stay close to me." he said and a light blush was seen. Sakura was shocked by the concern he is giving and gave a smile to him. But when she did Sakura saw some needles pelting towards Sasuke. He didn't notice it because of fighting.

"Sasuke-kun, behind you!" Sakura warned. When Sasuke faced the poison needles he can't dodge it in time. He closed his eyes expecting for the needles to pierce him but it never came…

He opened his eyes and saw long strands of pink hair and a girl's face. She smiled at him and said "S-Sasuke-kun I'm g-glad you're alright." and she passed out but before falling completely Sasuke caught her. "SAKURA!" Sasuke shouted and shake the medic nin to wake up. Naruto and Kakashi who is busy in fighting heard him and went towards them immediately.

"Teme, what happened!" Naruto immediately asked but heard no response. Sasuke's face is covered by his bangs so you can't tell his expression. "Sasuke…what happened? Did something wrong occur?" Kakashi asked worriedly but still no reply was heard.

Then some men surrounded them. They were laughing there heads off. "Do you want to know what happened!" the guy who seemed to be the leader mocked.

"You bastard, what did you do!" Naruto asked in greeted teeth.

"Oh nothing much… You're beautiful friend over there just received the most deadly poison known." he exclaimed.

"What! Sakura-chan?" Naruto said and now noticed that Sasuke is carrying her. "Why you!" Naruto shouted and was about to attack when a person rush towards the men as fast as the wind.

"Katon Goukakyu no Jutsu!' the person shouted and a large flame burned the enemies around. The leader of the group is still moving. He started to charge to him and said "Shi shi Rendan" and did his taijutsu move. And lastly as if not satisfied by the pain his enemy is receiving people can hear loud chirping sounds in his right arm. "Chiodori!" he exclaimed and gave a direct hit in the man's stomach.

When he was done he approached Kakashi where he left Sakura before fighting. Naruto just stare at him flabbergasted by the sudden outburst of Sasuke. "Kakashi-sensei…" Sasuke started but can't find his words. "I know, here is Sakura and let's go back as quickly as possible before anything happens to her." Kakashi said and hand Sakura to Sasuke. He held her tightly and jump from one tree to another as fast as he can and his thoughts saying 'I'm sorry Sakura. I should have been the one protecting you. I'm so sorry please don't die… I-I c-can't live without you… I'm sorry.' and they reached the Konoha's premises.

-End of Flashback-

"Sakura it's my entire fault. You always think of me before yourself. I'm sorry I didn't realize this feelings before… the truth I love you with all of me." he said to the unconscious teen and caressed her hands to his cheeks. After a while he felt cold water rushing in his cheeks. He immediately wipes it off. 'An Uchiha never cries' he thought. 'Don't be hard on yourself just let it out.' his inner self advised. 'Iie… I will never cry. I promised myself to never shed tears it's just a sign of weakness.' he concluded that made his inner self stay quiet.

Then the door opened and the Hokage herself came in. "Why are you still here? Visiting hours is already over…" she said in a low voiced.

"I know it's over but I'll never leave Sakura's side. I want to be the first person she'll see when she wakes up..." Sasuke said in his unusual soft voice.

"I understand you I'll tell the nurse that you have permission to stay here." Tsunade said. "Arigatou..." was all Sasuke said. After that the room is filled with deafening silence. Sasuke was the first one who broke that silence. "Tsunade-sama, can Sakura be cured?" he asked.

"Sasuke… to tell you the truth…I don't know." Tsunade answered sadly. "What! Why!" Sasuke outburst which gave a slight shock to Tsunade. "The poison used in her is really powerful and the only cure is a flower that no one has seen for about 10 years. And if we can't find it she'll die in a week." Tsunade said and tears welled up in her eyes. Seeing her apprentice like that pains her a lot. For her, Sakura is like a daughter she never had. Sasuke on the other hand is shocked. You can see his faced is full of different emotions; fear, sadness, worry… His cherry blossom might die… was all his mind registered. He slowly let go of Sakura's hand and faced the Hokage completely.

"Tsunade-sama allow me to search for that plant. I will do anything just so I could see Sakura smile once again." Sasuke said. "Alright Sasuke… I'll allow you to go. Do you want someone to accompany you?" Tsunade agreed and asked. "No, I can find it myself. I also feel that I'm the only one who must search for it." Sasuke decided.

"I advice you leave tomorrow morning. Drop by my office to know the flowers characteristics and everything. For now, you can stay here. I know you want to be with Sakura and she left but before the door closed she whispered "I believe in you Sasuke because I can see you're concern for Sakura good luck. And the door closed behind.

Sasuke bowed in respect and went back. He held Sakura's hand yet again. "I won't let you die no matter what! Be strong for me…I promise to be back for your cure." he said and looked at her angelic face. Waiting for his mission to see her beautiful smile and eyes…