The Reconciliations of Haruno Sakura.

A/N: I originally started this story out with ItaxSaku as the couple but decided that SasuxSaku as the pairing would fit in better with the story so it is eventually going to be SasuxSaku.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto. And I hope you enjoy the story!

Chapter 1

'Crap. Crap. Damn! How did I get myself into this situation?' Sakura thought as she soared through the trees. 'You know this would not have happened if you hadn't gone looking for him!' Inner Sakura commented while hiding in a corner of Sakura's mind for protection.

'Well how was I supposed to know I would be chased down by his 'people' before I even got a freaking glimpse of him?' Sakura angrily contemplated as she added another cloak to her heavily confined chakra.

As she wove through the trees, Sakura positioned various traps hoping to slow her adversaries down a bit to buy time to strategize.

While brainstorming a tactic, Sakura envisioned the previous encounter she had with her pursuers.

FLASHBACK

Sakura was nearing the Fire Country's borders when she sensed a presence closing in on her. Sakura, as the First Lieutenant Commander of the ANBU Black Ops, possessed the ability to think just as critically as Nara Shikamaru and move as swiftly as Uchiha Itachi. Her strive for perfection allowed her to maintain the skill her training had brought her.

Sakura had surpassed Uchiha Sasuke as far as chakra stamina and had matured far beyond Lady Tsunade's brute force and medical knowledge. Having trained many hours with Rock Lee allowed her to become as well rounded as Gai-Sensei when it came to taijutsu. She became better then Kurenai-Sensei in genjutsu, and was actually just a notch below Uchiha Itachi's standards.

Additionally, Sakura had always excelled in ninjutsu and perfect chakra control, so to say she was a talented kunoichi from Konoha was an extreme understatement. She was the finest ninja Konohagakure had seen since Uchiha Itachi.

As Sakura felt the oppugner closing in on her, she knew that this ninja was a worthy and strong opponent. To state that she was surprised when the antagonist jumped down in front of her would be a false statement.

"Kunoichi, did you honestly think you could out run me?" the ninja clad in Akatsuki clouds inquired.

'Wait a second... I know that voice! No wonder his chakra was oddly familiar!' "Well Nii-san, you really underestimate me." Sakura commented as she pulled off her Tiger ANBU mask. She snickered a bit when she saw the man's eyes widen.

"Well Deidara-no-baka, don't just stand there! Come and fight me!" Sakura growled with irritation from being held up. "Wow, you're just like my partner as far as being on time. Of course you aren't nearly as strong as he is, un"

'We'll see about that' Sakura thought as she poofed out of existence, only to appear behind Deidara. The knowing blonde turned around while throwing a punch in her direction. Side-stepping to the right, Sakura grabbed his fist as she pulled back her own to strike Deidara square in the jaw.

Unexpectedly, the Deidara in front of her spontaneously combusted into a horde of mini clay birds. (A.N. - Kind of like Itachi does in Shippuuden while fighting with Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi.)

Murmuring a string of profanities, Sakura leaped into the air to see Deidara's foot land in her previously occupied space. She maneuvered herself and crashed her heel into Deidara's skull.

In reaction to this blow, the male ninja pulled his leg back to kick Sakura but she was gone before he realised. Sakura then dashed behind Deidara, pulled out her katana, and pressed the blade to her cousin's throat.

"Well Deidara-no-baka, looks like it's the end for you! You were a cool Nii-san, but I really do not care so I'll see you in the after life." Sakura said as she pushed enough on her katana to draw blood, ah how she loved having the control.

"Deidara-teme, looks like I'll have to save your ass again! And from a kunoichi! That's just pathetic." another missing-nin, also clad in Akatsuki attire, exclaimed.

After the ninja spoke those words, he felt Sakura's katana connect with his stomach as she stood in back of him. "Kisame-san, I suggest you shut the hell up before I 'accidentally' hit an important organ." Sakura gritted through her teeth in a vile and deathly threatening tone.

As Sakura slowly pulled her protruding katana from Kisame's stomach, she felt the rest of the Akatsuki members' chakra signatures closing in on them. She decided escaping away before she was forced enact on her naturally violent mentality would be in her best interest.

END FLASHBACK

As Sakura's vision faded back to reality, she felt Sasori integrate in front of her. She slammed her chakra filled fist into his chest while hastily screaming, "Sasori-danna, get out of my way! You're not the one I wish to see!"

"We will not let you come near our base. You already refused our offer." Sasori said gently. "Dammit Sasori! I need to see him!" Sakura yelled as she crossed her arms across her chest in a childish manner.

Sasori just looked at her funny. "Sakura, you're so childish sometimes!" He said.

"Whatever! I need to see him! I'm sorry Sasori-danna..." Sakura protested as she poofed away and appeared above him. She put her fist in front of her as she dove down to hit Sasori in the head. Before he could register anything, Sasori succumbed to the darkness of unconsciousness.

Satisfied, Sakura started to pump chakra into her legs as she sprinted towards the base. When she finally arrived, she found the room she was searching for and poofed into it.

As Sakura slowly appeared inside, she was roughly pushed up against a wall. As she waited for the man to recognise her, she simply watched as his crimson orbs faded into onyx.

When his face was turned to hers, she gave him a smile before bringing her lips to his. In return he wrapped his arms around her slender waist to bring her closer. After a few short moments, Sakura pulled back to look at his impassive expression, while he growled in protest.

"Itachi, I have come back to take you up on your offer." Sakura stated monotonously, returning the non-expressive mask to her face. "Sakura, I will speak with Leader-sama and inform him of the news. By the way, emotions suit your personality better as opposed to being stoic." Itachi stated while walking towards the door.

Sakura remained un-fazed as she started towards Itachi's bed to take a seat.

A few moments into waiting, the female ninja began practicing some minor jutsus. In the middle of one of her techniques, Sakura was forced to cease when she heard the door burst open. Unaffected, except for the lack of concentration, Sakura stared at Pein's righteous demeanor.

"Sakura, you must choose, yes or no! Do not keep coming back here constantly and then running away!" Pein stated. "Ani-san, I will not run away, I have made up my mind. I vow to stay here and not flee again."

And with those few simple words, Haruno Sakura became a full fledged member of the Akatsuki and traitor, along with Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke, to Konoha; the city that had taken her in when she was abandoned by her only brother subsequent to the brutal murder of their parents.

TBC..

A/N: Okay, I have no clue how long this story will end up being, but I can say I know exactly where I want to go with it. So I will update this Saturday with a longer chapter, so keep an eye out! Also please review!

Until next time,

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