SUMMARY:
It has been four years since the war ended and Sasuke finally found the way to regain his human side. After having broken the Curse of Hatred and the Will of Fire Regained, the Uchiha is living peacefully in Konoha, the village now he has sworn to protect.
All goes well, until the day that Sakura is sent to a terrible mission, from that moment the Uchiha have to fight not only with the people who attacked her, but also with himself, struggling not to fall into that way of hatred and revenge that he thought was over.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Ok… I am Mexican and I am writing in English just because I love to write and I love English, I will do my best with this story but please, forgive my grammar or vocabulary mistakes, I would love to have feedback just to get a better improvement. THANKS!
Well, this is a new story I came with ... where just as Sasuke begins to readjust to Konoha, and starts expressing some feelings for Sakura, reconsidering the idea of rebuilding the Uchiha Clan ... something bad happen with the girl and Sasuke will have to fight to get her back.
There will be other couples like NaruHina ShikaIno, NejiTen, etc.
Hope you enjoy and please leave your reviews, ok? is the only inspiration to keep writing, knowing that you really like this story.
Some of the chapters will be kind of songfics
By the way, I don't own Naruto =(
PROLOGUE
When the heart cannot darken more, it has two options:
Brightness or destruction.
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"Sasuke kun! Please don´t go! I ... I need you ..."
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Take what is left of April...
Take the kisses that I never gave you...
Take the seconds of my watch and this heart that torns apart
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"Sakura ... thank you."
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Take your skin and the pain
Take your name off my voice
Let the silence here,
Every story talks about you...
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He was there, right in front of her just a few inches apart and at the same time, miles away from her life.
He was there, his Katana unsheathed and his coldest glare, with his heart frozen.
He was there ready to kill her.
"Someday, life will be fair with me and I will forget you, Sasuke. I swear."
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Take my dreams
And the universe becomes so small
I have nowhere to go
It breaks me apart
Your fleeting love hurts sometimes
And sometimes kills...
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She was there, looking weak as always, so sentimental, so childish.
So annoying.
She was there, dominated by the foolish intention of taking him back home.
She was there, waiting for him, looking for him.
She was there, prepared to die.
And he was there, ready to kill her.
"There`s nothing that bounds me to Konoha anymore, my life is in the search of power and vengeance now."
But he didn`t kill her.
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Take the south and the sun
I'm confused
I live frozen
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The night was another terrible enemy that ninjas from the Alliance and Zetsus, had to confront. The darkness began to rise stunning and challenging for both showing itself as an obstacle impossible to overcome. The night just gave another different ecstasy to the battle; it was a really black darkness, almost impenetrable that made more difficult the fights that were taking place on the war´s stage.
The final battle had begun unexpectedly taking Konoha by surprise, leaving it unprotected and with the terrible consequence of suffering a ruthless invasion, but at this point of the night all Alliance forces were concentrated near or within the walls of the Leaf Village defending it with their lives. The Alliance had received the false trail, left by a traitor whose identity was unknown, that the village in danger was Suna and therefore, a large number of soldiers had been called to defend it, but the truth was that Suna was completely submerged, apparently in quiet and peace. The rapid intervention of Shikamaru, after analyzing the enemy movements, allowed the Alliance to discover the trap in which they were caught: Konoha was now unprotected and it was the real point of attack by Kabuto and Madara, and thanks to his unique strategic ability, Shikamaru had allowed the Alliance to regain much ground in the battle.
Just outside the village, the grass, green before the arrival of the hot summer was turning red, stained by the blood of fallen Ninjas, those who had given their lives during the battle, blood of Alliance´s ninjas and also from the enemy. And far away, the fighting cries and screams resounded with force and courage, the cries of civilians could also be heard easily just as desperately orders were given, the clash of swords, the wind cut by kunais ... everything was perceived in the distance even the smell of burning buildings that were just now becoming ashes thanks to the enemy.
Konoha was being destroyed.
Finally, what he had been waiting for, what he had dreamt and desired was being fulfilled in a masterly manner.
Yet he was not satisfied. Strangely, a sense of displeasure was formed within him when just in front of his eyes the battle stage was taking place; the fallen bodies of the Leaf´s ninjas, the Village burned in flames, the rust smell of blood ... all of this caused him a discomfort he certainly couldn't explain or define. What once had bonded him to Konoha, was lost over time and according to the course of his revenge, there was nothing left for him in that place. The destruction of that village seemed imminent and as his eyes analyzed the situation of the war, his desire for revenge, which for many years had dominated him, began to fade, relenting.
But in those moments, for the first time after many years, Uchiha Sasuke felt an emptiness forming in the pit of his stomach, and a lump in his throat ... despite of being witnessed of how his terrible revenge had reached his highest peak and his thirst had been quenched ... none of it felt right.
By contrast, there was a bitter taste that was uncomfortable.
Away from the battle, hidden among the high branches of the trees outside of the village that had once been his home, Sasuke Uchiha was watching what was taking place a few feet away on the grass. His location only allowed him to be spectator of the battles that were fought right on the edge of Konoha, but certainly, there was no much action unfolding in that place, because Madara`s army had penetrated the first defense. Sasuke felt a sense of urgency that he sought to remove from his head, he was fighting the thought that kept shouting that he needed to defend the village that he had sentenced to death; the Village that his brother had given everything for, and the same which Sasuke fought to take everything away.
Just then, when the grass of the field was covered with blood, and when the night threatened more terrible than ever, appeared more strongly the sense of urgency that was pressing Sasuke, every second, to make a decision. Perhaps it was already too late to stop what he had started, and the truth was that his body was dominated by a sadistic sense seeing those who had killed his clan, those who had taken everything and had thrown Itachi to a path of exile and disgrace, while they condemned him to a life of hatred for his own brother, who had finally been a hero, were paying the consequences... But in the farthest place of his mind, a voice shouted, reprimanding him that he had exactly made all Itachi´s sacrifices were in vain.
Though his expression remained impassive, completely cold and expressionless; Sasuke was fighting inside a battle between doing or not doing; his body shuddered, and it became more urgent the sense to act when his eyes watched as the tall, robust man, with black hair and green outfit appeared on stage ready to kill some Sound ninja who wanted to join the battle inside Konoha.
It was Maito Guy, without strength, weak and really tired who angrily confronted the enemy ... just him. Only he was involved in a battle against five other experienced ninjas and somewhere in Sasuke´s mind became visible the sense of compassion ... which just increased when, in a moment, Gai fell dead to the ground due to a devastating attack. Where was Kakashi who undoubtedly would had defended him with his life? Did Kakashi was in the same situation as his partner? No, definitely. Sasuke could bet that Kakashi was playing a destructive role against the enemy, the Copy Ninja was undoubtedly someone impossible to beat... or maybe not, after all, during the invasion of Pain he had fallen just as Maito did a moment ago.
Immediately, a cry of rage from a female voice took Sasuke out of his thoughts, now he was more concerned about his decision to make, he really did not even know what to do and why those feelings of guilt and remorse were taking over from him. In that moment, someone had entered almost spectacularly on the mortal stage, it was a young woman with brown-hair, collected in two small ponytails balls shaped like bunnies tails ... she was bleeding from her leg, and had several cuts on her face ... Could it be that it was so terrible that battle? Apparently for TenTen, it really was.
Blinded by anger, and despite that some tears fell on her face to mingle with the dripping blood, she attacked right and left to any ninja who dared to face her, it was somehow admirable that just one kunoichi was forming a barrier to prevent more Sound ninjas to join the invasion of Konoha ... Could it be that no one inside was aware of the battle fought outside? Then, Sasuke's eyes noticed another figure of Konoha ... Chouji. No doubt he had gone to support TenTen, but more ninjas were added to the fight, making it nearly impossible for the two warriors accomplish their mission as Konoha´s barriers.
"Konoha turned its back to Itachi, took away everything he had and loved... Konoha sentenced your family to death sentenced your brother to exile, and you were condemned to live in hatred and grudge ..."
Those words had boiled his blood when he heard them, because in them he find every reason to hate that village; Tobi spoke them seriously ... pretending to make him see that there was no possibility of forgiving Konoha, selfishly he was looking for his support and help, Tobi needed him to lead the destruction of Konoha. These same words prevented Sasuke to help those who he had met once in Konoha... after all, neither with TenTen nor with Chouji he had ever had a friendship, nor any kind of affection, not even a relation of respect, there was never nothing.
Why he would help them, then?
At the end, both were giving their lives for the same village which had destroyed his. Yet he could not help a feeling of disgust at the time his eyes watch as a shuriken, thrown cruelly, had pierced TenTen´s belly bringing more blood to stain the green earth. And that feeling increased when, in the instant TenTen fell defeated to her knees in front of his opponent, Chouji launched in her defense, full of rage, and his movements ceased within a second due to the force of a sword directly piercing his chest, causing his life to abandon his body.
"I do not think Konoha gets safe from this one." The voice of Suigetsu pulled Sasuke out from his reverie. The violet-eyed boy was also hidden in the large branches of the tree, at his side, watching the scene, was Juugo quiet and peaceful even though his eyes were showing compassion. "They were just recovering from Pain´s invasion ... The village is very weak, it will disappear."
Sasuke's eyes became even harder. "Then, so be it."
"Are we not going into the battle? We are rouge Nins, Sasuke, we should be fighting" exclaimed Suigetsu, somewhat exasperated.
"And which side?" asked Juugo wanting to make a point clear. "The last time we were with Akatsuki, they tried to kill us because of our leader, and I do think the Alliance will attack us if we ever crossed their way. As far as I know, we are in the Bingo Book."
"Hn"
"So we'll stay here, getting bored ´till death?" asked Suigetsu, crossing his arms with indignity and disappointment. "At least, let´s go for that bitch of Karin… "
"No. "Sasuke said flatly.
"Oi Sasuke! First you tried to kill her and now you don't want to get her back." replied Suigetsu.
"Entering the territory of battle, would be entering the war." Explained Juugo. "We cannot risk it. If we go for Karin, we will end up dead."
"Let´s cover ourselves and take a side…" insisted Suigetsu, who desperately wanted to use his sword to cut some heads off.
Sasuke had lost the thread of the conversation at that time. His black gaze analyzed the army of hundreds Zetsus approaching the battlefield ... No doubt Konoha would fall before the night seize the sky completely, and for a moment, Sasuke felt it was best to leave, he did not doubt for a second that Naruto would survive the war, later he will look for him and face him ...
But at that moment, his eyes caught a flash of pink moving at full speed, and then time stopped.
Sakura.
It was impossible she could survive the onslaught of so many ... there were hundreds of Zetsus against a weak and foolish girl who blindly defended the village who could turn away their back at her at any time. She was hurt, weak ... probably going to die.
"Sasuke what are you doing? I thought we wouldn´t enter the war." Suigetsu exclaimed excitedly taking his sword, but it was too late; Sasuke had already jumped from the branches to fall on the ground, facing a beautiful pink haired kunoichi watching him with surprise, stunned.
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" ... Sasuke ..." it was a soft, broken murmur that left the red lips of the kunoichi, and suddenly, her world went black.
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"No matter which path you decide to take, I will always love you, brother."
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"...Sasuke!"
"I lost my brother." said the raven haired man spitting blood, trying by all means to keep his eyes open, but it was almost impossible, he was losing control of his body which was being embraced by death, but for the first time in years a genuine smile formed on the lips of the last heir of the Uchiha clan. "I will not lose my other brother."
Tears began to fall from Naruto`s blue eyes. Those words were the source of an incomparable force that finally ended the Fourth Shinobi War.
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"¡SAKURAAAAAAA!"
There were shouts of joy, cries of pain, sobs, sighs, murmurs ... there was a strong smell of burning in the air but it did not exceed the terrible smell of blood and even the salt of the tears could be smelled in the air.
But all those sensations were slowly fading away. Everything was disappearing, even the pain, the cold, the tiredness… she was just deciding to be embraced by death. She was happy and calm, and there was a tint of peace in her heart; she was giving up life, because with that final battle… she was tired of it.
"¡Sakura!"
She tried to smile but it was imposible, every inch of her body was in pain, everything hurt. And despite she tried with all her being to focus in that distant yet so familiar and cold voice, she couldn't. She couldn't even feel the two strong arms that were holding her, she couldn't feel the warmness of that man that was fire in that moment because of all the energy he had used during the battle. She couldn't open her eyes.
"Damn girl! What have you done?!"
She knew that voice. It was her mentor`s. The woman that not only have taught her to heal and save lives but the woman who had taken care of her, the first person that had believed in her and shown to be proud of her. The woman that was like her mother, a friend, a great support in her life. Then why was Tsunade scolding her when she would have done the same in her place? She had accomplished her mission. Why the hell didn't they let her die in peace?
"Sakura chan! Sakura chan! Please, hang on, Please!"
Naruto was begging, imploring her; and although she wanted to please him, she didn't find the strength to do it. She didn't know how to, she was worn out. She felt someone`s tears falling on her face, but whose? She didn't know, couldn't tell who was holding her in arms, didn't recognize who was the insistent person working on her injuries and bruises, who was giving her chakra trying to keep her alive?
It was useless. She just wanted to die right there, right then.
"IT`S NOT WORKING, DAMN IT!"
Tsunade was losing control and the people around her were losing hope. Was it really that this war was going to take away from them one of the most courageous, bravest and most beautiful person in the world? Was it really that high the price to pay for winning?
" ... Sakura ... What did you do?"
Tsunade cried. Naruto cried. Kakashi cried. Shizune cried.
Sasuke, who was holding her, also cried for the first time in many years.
And amid this terrible pain, people around realized that the black heart of the Uchiha had started beating again and he had ceased to be a demon in order to become a ninja of Konoha, a member of Team Seven, a partner and a friend ...
How could they rebuild a new world without her?
And with the one last beat of her heart the world stopped.
For a moment all was dark, silent, cold.
How could there be darkness without light?
A strong electrical charge, deep discharge of hope and despair was the engine which relit the world again.
It was only natural.
Darkness just could not live without the light
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HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS FIC.
I KNOW THIS IS ONLY THE PROLOGUE... BUT I PROMISE I WILL UPDATE SOON.