This was from my other account, I just wanted to re-write it and make it better, so I'll put it on my new account (which is this one) so you can all enjoy!!
Sacrifice
By: PinkNinja101
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It was raining…..it was dark…..and everyone, cried,
It was they're fault, that she was gone…and yet..They cried.
"We are gathered here today, to morn and honor Hinata, Ino…and Sakura"
To the left of the cemetery stood what was left of team 10. Silent tears fell from Naruto's eyes and peacefully landed on the ground, mixing with the rain……
"it was us…..who killed him….wasn't it Lee?" he asked while slowly turning his head to the boy who was equally crying beside him.
"We did this for our village Naruto…we saved our village…" he replied
"No…she saved our village!"
"They were killed by the Akatsuki members and they died for our country, they died for all of you..All ofus." As the Hokage spoke she burst out in tears knowing that, if she wouldn't have given them that mission they would all be alive…well most of them would be.
The rain continued to fall and Naruto sank to her knees. "it wasn't suppose to be like that" she sobbed "I was suppose to…oh god…"
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Sakura was on her way to the Hokage's office, who had sent an ANBU to get her at Midnight, A few minutes ago, and she could hardly wait to get there, the sooner she did the sooner she could continue to sleep. She remembers not even sensing his presence, which sort of scared her since she was a Jonin…
The weather was warm but with a chilly breeze. "Man I wish that I would have brought my freaken jacket", she looked down at her black shorts and white tank top, "and some pants." She added under her breath. She was told that she didn't need anything and that she had to come right away…so she went in her pajamas.
As she walked she felt chills go up her spine, making her stop walking, she knew this feeling, she go it every time she paced the place. She slowly turned her head and starred longingly at an empty bench. It was where he had left her…before walking out of her life…forever…"Thank you"….she heard the words ring in her ears…"Thank you"… She could feel tears stinging her eyes, but she whipped them away with her bare hand, a smile crossing over her face. You can't live in the present until you've let go of the past… she remember Sasuke telling her that once…which made her smile fade.
"Come on Sakrua your over him remember!?" her inner self yelled with confidence.
She nodded. She was so close to becoming an ANBU herself…she was so strong…and brave…some said that she would soon surpass Tsunade herself…if only that were true…
Just as she was about to take off again she heard a familiar voice."Hey Sakura-Chan"! it called, making her turn around. "what are you doing out at this hour!!"
She smiled as she saw Naruto running towards her. Over the years he hadn't changed much, He still wore the same bright orange give away color, but with black…at least that helped…some. He also matured…
"your not thinking about that bastard Sasuke are you?"
Well a little bit…
"Naruto!" she said thought gritted teeth. "Now keep your voice down people are trying to sleep!"she walked over to him and glared "and speaking of sleeping…why are you here?" she challenged, placing his comment to the back of her mind.
"Oh" he started "Tsunade sent for me, she said something about a mission…" he looked over at the bench she had been looking at and bit the inside of his cheek. He had no idea what had
happened there…at that spot.,..and her never would…"hey!" he spun around to face her once again. "why are you here?!"
She rolled her eyes and shrugged. "she also request me…that's actually strange that she would request the both of us…and at this hour?" now that I think about it…no one had ever been asked to report to her office this late…she was usually drunk or passed out…
Her thoughts were shattered when she heard another voice form behind her.
"Your right Sakura, this is Strange… why would she request the Four of us?"
They both were surprised as they saw Neji walking towards them.
"You to huh?" Sakura asked. Giving him a nod of welcoming as he came to a stop.
He nodded also and looked at Naruto " I would understand why she would want Sakura and I but you are out of the question".
Naruto's mouth dropped down and he glared at Neji. Sakura sighed, this had been going on for awhile, they would always bicker with each other…it was so annoying…
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN OUT OF THE QUESTION?" Naruto boomed holding up his fist
As neji smirked, she saw something move from behind him. "So you're the fourth Hinata." The shy girl peered from behind him and smile lightly. "for a second there I thought Neji didn't know how to count" she said with a smirk of her own. Naruto was still her teammate…and she had to stick up for him.
Neji starred at her with a confused expression on his face. she wondered if he knew she was kidding. Sometimes Neji lost his sense of humor…which made her wondered if he ever had one to begin with…
"ha you just got burned Neji!" yelled Naruto ignoring the blushing Hinata.
Neji continued to stare" burned?" he looked down and raised an eyebrow. This was to good…finally, something the 'oh great one' can't see…
"would you like some ice for that burn!!" he shouted while smirking and placing his arms across his chest.
" what the hell are you talking about Naruto?" Neji asked him, his tone getting deeper. That was a good sign that he was getting angry, he usually did when he was confused about a situation.
"I-I t-think he m-meant that Sakura W-was b-being sarcastic n-n-Neji" said Hinata. This directed everyone's attention to the girl, making her turn a deeper red.
Neji still looked confused…which totally sucked the fun out of this…I mean, what good was it to burn someone if they didn't even get it!?
"Hey four head girl what are you doing hear?" everyone turned the other way, as Ino made her way towards us.
"Oh god let this be a joke!" I growled
"I believe that is…five, right Sakura?" Said Neji with a smirk
I glared at him and smiled (sweetly) "Wow Neji you're getting very good at this".
His smirk was replaced with a frown.
"What now Ino?"
"…"
She said nothing and stopped walking towards us, her mouth hanging open.
"What"! I asked irritated with her absent words.
"You called me Ino"?
"Well that is your name am I correct?"
"Well you usually call me Ino-pig or something!"
Sakura raised her eye brow and started to speak. "Sometimes…Ino we just need to…grow up, ya know?"
She glared and turned side ways, so she was looking at everyone else but me. "well whatever…."muttered. "so what are you guys doing?" she asked.
"Tsunade requested us…for a mission." Stated Naruto while eyeing Neji.
"same here!" she stated surprised. "This must be important if she wants all of us!" she exclaimed and jumped up and down with excitement.
Sakura rolled her eyes for the third time that night and started forward. "Can we please just go, I'm extremely tired…" she growled, finally having enough of everyone's fighting.
They all nodded and they started to walk away. Her eyes fell onto the bench and she let herself morn one last time before she was forced to turn around and continue walking. She would never forget how he made her miserable and would always hold a grudge.
"My sweet sweet flower what are you doing out here all alone and unprotected?"
Everyone stopped and got into a defensive position…only to have lee suddenly appear in front of Sakura, a huge smile on his face. Kiba was right behind him, Akamaru on his shoulder.
"7". Said Naruto with a smirk.
"W-What are you doing here Kiba…Lee?" She asked taking a step away from the crazy boy.
Lee smiled and took her hand. "Well". He started. "Tsunade-
"Ya ok can we go know? And Get your Damn hand off of my Sakura-Chan!!" Naruto screamed and hit Lee upside the head. she was glad that someone stopped him, but that was a little over the top…and she sure didn't belong to anyone…
Lee fell and glared at Naruto. "Defeated by an idiot as your self is so heart breaking…So if I can't run around this town 30 times then I will-" god I think everyone was sick of hearing that….
"Skip it Lee" Said Neji. "We need to get to Tsunade's office NOW!" and with that said he march forward and pushed past lee, shoving him with his shoulder. Sakura wasn't sure what that was about but figured she would ignore it…for now…
They again stated to walk, she looked over at her companions; Naruto was looking ahead, his eyes full of determination…plus hunger. She wondered what was going though his head…
Hinata was talking to Ino quietly while Ino combed her hair with her hands, trying to prefect it, she must have also just woken up and come straight here…along with everyone else, since they were mostly in shorts and t-shirts.
She then looked at Kiba, who was petting Akamaru and 'talking' to him. She never really got the whole 'Kiba dog' thing…it was a little weird…maybe because she didn't know him that well…
Her eyes then feel on Lee who was running in slow motion while saying something like "90 laps….Naruto….lovely…Sakura….man my….hurts." That's all she could really make out.
She then looked at Neji and saw that he was looking at me and she instantly turned away.
"Why the hell was he looking at you? I mean you're not even that attractive!"
Oh god your still here? she yelled. I thought you would have followed Sasuke and bugged him to death!
Ha ha ha very funny miss-I-cry-myself-to-sleep-every-night!
Hmmm
"Sakura"?
I looked at Naruto "what"?
"Are you ok"? He stepped towards me "you don't look so good".
I don't feel so good. I thought. "I'm fine Naruto I'm just a little tired is all.
He nodded and opened the door to Tsunade's office. We're already here? I really must have been out of it…
"Wait"! Cried Kiba. Everyone stopped and turned to the boy who was giving everyone a worried look.
"What now"!! Yelled Neji and Naruto at the same time.
"If she's drunk…run far away".
"…"
"…"
"Lets just go" Sakrua said and pushed past Neji to open the door. Everyone made their way down the halls silently, thinking about what lay ahead of them….
When they finally go there Sakura was expecting a drunken Tsunade, but she wasn't drunk! she was…asleep.
"Good she's sleeping" said Kiba. "Lets leave and come back tomorrow!"
For some reason he had developed a fear over the past month…ever since he had to train with her on his tijutsu…
They all glared at him, and were shocked by the Hokage's sudden booming voice.
"No, I'm awake please sit down!" she demanded
We looked over at her, she was now standing up and yawning, sending a glare their way…as if we were the culprits here!
WE all walked in and took a seat in the chairs around her desk.
She sat down as well and sighed, placing her hands on the desk before her.
"well your all here for a mission…the same mission…" she started. Everyone waited anxiously for her to continue. "I need you guys to kill…the Akatsuki members…all of them,Kisame Hoshigaki, Tobi, Zetsu, Sasori and…Itachi…Uchiha.
"…"
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"…"
"…"
"well maybe I was mistaken" started Kiba. "she really is drunk…can we leave now?" he asked, his voice shaken, as he broke the silence.
"I'm not drunk you fool i-
"no" We all turned and starred at Neji who was squeezing the arm rests of his chair, vein forming on his hands. "We won't do it…wecan't do it". he continued.
"Neji…" Started Tsunade
"NO, you will NOT put anyone in danger…un less you take out Sakura, Hinata, Naruto, Ino, and Kiba!" he jumped up and glared at her, which was a surprise to everyone, he was usually the most respectful one…
"N-Neji!!" Cried Hinata. "We can't refuse a mission!" she countered without stuttering.
"Ya!" yelled Naruto
Kiba and Lee nodded
Ino acted like she wasn't listing which she didn't think she was.
Sakura stayed silent, not wanting her to repeat those last words "Itachi…Uchiha…"
"Why, would you want us to even attempt to kill them?" She suddenly yelled. Her eyes were down cast, her bangs falling in front of her eyes. She didn't want them to see that she was on the verge of tears.
"…"
"why would you say that when you know that we would never be able to scratch them?!"
She sat up and slammed her hands on her desk. "BECAUSE SASUKE COUNLDN'T!!" she screamed. "he failed Sakrua!! And there's no one else!!"
Everyone was silent, no one moved, no one breathed. All eyes were on me.
"So…he's…dead?"She choked, her eyes finally looking up, tears streaming down her face.
Tsunade looked crushed, and sat back down, ashamed of her out burst. "I-I don't know, but All I know is that he was last seen fighting one of them…after that…he fell off of everyone's radar…" she explained, her voice calm.
That was what we were going to do..the village. they were going to leave the killing to Sasuke, they figured 'hey if he's going to kill Itachi…why wouldn't he kill them all?" they thought that he would get to much power…that he would be unstoppable…but look how that turned out…
"So you want us to risk OUR lives so we can TRY, and kill them!" yelled Naruto. Everyone knew that hearing the news would hurt him just as much…they were like brothers…they were best friends…and now…he was said to be gone…
"I need everyone to leave the room except Lee, Neji, and Kiba…" she stated calmly, ignoring Naruto's comment.
No one moved for a moment…waiting to see what was going to happened…but after awhile, Sakrua got up...walking to the door. She was soon followed by Ino, Naruto, and Hinata. Neji, Kiba, and lee stayed seated.
Naruto shut the door behind him, leaving the room in silence.
As we all waited, Ino franticly ran over to the door, and placed her ear up against it, narrowing her eyes on concentration.
WE all groaned and rolled out eyes, she had no respect for privacy, even though they were all iching to hear as well…
"Stay quite…" she muttered to us. "I'll repeat what I hear…word for word…"
We said nothing and watched her with excitement. "I'm sorry, we need to do this…it's the only way…" she began. "that was Tsunade!" she explained.
"that's not right!" we could all hear lee scream.
"you know there's no choice lee…she's the only one…she's the only one who would have a chance…"
Then her face went pale. We all stopped breathing and starred at Ino hard. Her smirk fell and her eyes went wide with fear, she pulled her ear away from the door and gapped.
"What did you hear Ino!?" Asked Naruto fisting his hands.
"Um nothing just…um..Ah…have to escort some girl…and there's a chance that...she…will…die…that's all.."
"Is that it?" I asked in an irritated tone.
"Y-yes" she stammered.
The door then opened and Neji plunged out, his face red with angry, he was floowloed by kiba, the look just as evident on his face. But someone was missing…
We all looked in the room and saw Lee on his hands and knees tears flowing down his face, and Tsunade was no where to be found.
"L-Lee?" Sakura whispered, while walking over to him. He slowly looked up at her, a smile on his face.
"Your eyes…" he whispered. "Their so beautiful…"
No one said a word as he got up and took her hand in his own, pulling her the same way the others went. "Come…we have a mission tomorrow…be early…ok?" he muttered, his eyes never meeting her own. "I'll walk you home…" he added under his breath while biting his lip…
There was something going on…she knew that, she wasn't stupid. But what was she suppose to do? Ask him about it…that might make him start crying…something she had never seen him do before…ever.
As they made their way out into the cool night…they passed the bench…and she looked, but she didn't think about him…she thought about tomorrow…and what it would bring. She wanted to ask herself if Ino was lying…but that couldn't be right…Ino wouldn't lie like that…would she?
"Sakura?" came lee's voice.
She calmly looked away from the bench….and into his eyes. Was he going to tell her? "Y-Yes?" she whispered.
"please…" he began. "please… don't' ask me about the mission…please…" his eyes pleaded for her, begging her to help him.
She looked away. "I promise…I won't ask…"
"Sakura?"
She turned back to him. "you eyes…are really pretty…"
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Well what do you think? Was it good? Did you like it?? I need to know!!
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