Do You Remember?

Team seven were assigned their first S class mission to escort the Princess of a foreign country to Konoha.

So as usual, team seven was asked to meet three hours earlier on their usual training ground. Sasuke just brooded as usual, crossing his arms as he closed his eyes to dive deep into his faggotry world.

Sakura stood few meters beside him, occasionally yawning, after all she had to ditch her beauty sleep for their very first S class mission. It was all worth it… that is if their sensei was here.

Naruto -as usual- was bitching and moaning how quick he had to finish his morning rame- I mean breakfast, to meet up. Sakura didn't have the energy to deal with him this early in the morning. But that however didn't stop her inner self to act.

'Chaaa! If that idiot yells again, I am going to kick where it hurts the most!'

"Pfft! I can't believe it's been ageeeeeeeeees and he isn't here yet! Does he expect us to run for whole three days?! We are getting late!"

"Shut up. You are annoying." Sasuke brooded.

"Huh?! You shut up!" Naruto growled with his fist in the air.

'Gosh where does he get all this energy this early in the morning?'

'Probably all those Ramen cups.'

'Chaaa! Maybe we should start eating them and perhaps Sasuke-kun will fall for our love filled energy!... I mean energy filled love!'

Sakura shook her head and sighed. 'To think I was so happy to be in the same team as Sasuke-kun… he doesn't even talk to me past one-word replies.'

"Buuuu! You are such a loser." Naruto stuck his tongue at Sasuke before crossing his arms after not being successful to start a fight with the Uchiha prodigy. Sasuke simply didn't care and just leaned against the tree, giving off the mysterious aura vibes that girls loved so much. If only he knew all it would take for him to get rid of these fangirls was to act normal, he would perhaps ditch his stupid self-contained attitude.

Naruto being overflowed with boredom began to look for anything to get rid of it. What better than trying his luck to ask his crush out on a date and perhaps being super lucky?!

"Ne ne Sakura-chan, want to go on a date with me after the mission?" Naruto asked with a mischievous smirk, elbowing her lightly which only seemed to earn a tick mark instead of a date.

"No." She flatly rejected as he comically slumped down, drawing circles in the ground with his finger, mumbling uncoherent words that sounded like a ritual to summon Shenron.

Sakura sighed again and sat down beside him on her knees, resting her palm on her lap.

"Naruto did you get the Kunai pouch and all essentials?" She questioned. He instantly lit up, as if the earlier rejection didn't even occur. With a quick 180 mood swing, he nodded quickly.

"Yes! I packed everything last night. Why?" He asked, slightly curious about her way of asking. Normally she wouldn't bother to initiate a conversation with him, especially after being asked out on a date. The aftermaths of those special occasions ends up him being punched through the walls or dug down in the centre of the Earth(No Mans Sky joke not intended).

"This is our first S-Rank mission. So I thought I would double check with you." She explained.

"But you didn't ask Sasuke teme! He is the guy who forgets not me!" Naruto accused the Uchiha, pointing his fingers.

"Hn." Was all that could be audible from the Uchiha's mouth.

Sakura noticing him respond to their conversation, decided to lash out at Naruto by defending Sasuke which may give her a chance to talk to him!

"B-Baka! Sasuke-kun isn't stupid like you, he wouldn't forget to bring his tools on a mission!"

"Oh yeah?!" Naruto growled back at Sakura.

"Yeah!" She responded equally.

"Okay then show us your tools teme! Go on!" Naruto stood up and pointed towards Sasuke.

Sasuke smirked, happy to be able to make Naruto look like a loser. He reached on his back pouch to retrieve a kunai.

….

His eyes widened. 'Don't tell me…' His mind drifted back on his breakfast table where he had put his pouch earlier in the morning. 'I forgot them home…'

"We are still waiting bastard!" Naruto gritted impatiently.

"Go on Sasuke-kun, show it to us." Sakura added.

Sasuke slowly turned towards them and just stared at them, not knowing how to get out of such embarrassment.

The trio stared at each other for a moment until it was too evident that Sasuke had forgotten his tools.

Naruto burst out in hysteric laughter as he tried to hold catch of his breath.

"S-See! AHHAHAHA! Told you Sakura-chan, he is the stupid one."

Sakura was about to let out a laughter but noticing how embarrassed Sasuke looked, she did her best to contain her giggle and punched Naruto on the head.

"Shut up baka, Sasuke-kun doesn't need weapon for a mission... even if it's S-class!" She was hesitant as Naruto looked at her with a raised eyebrow.

"You sure?"

'Of course not! How can he forget his weapon on an S-class mission!'

"Yes I am sure! Sasuke-kun is the strongest ninja from our Academy, he can handle a few S-class without a sweat."

"Well, if you think that." Naruto took a few steps back, to avoid her fist. "You must be baka yourself!"

"What did you say?!" Sakura growled as she tried to punch him, but he evaded, running hurriedly. "Come back here!"

Naruto laughed as she fumed, running in circles around Sasuke, chasing Naruto.

"I hate you!" She yelled.

"Hai hai, that's enough you two." Kakashi jumped in between the duo as he stopped Naruto by the back neck of his shirt and stopped Sakura by her forehead. "We should get ready for the mission or we will gate late."

"Huh! You are the one who is already late!" Both Naruto and Sakura barked in unison.

"Well you see~ I was coming then suddenly I saw this large green dragon summoned-"

"Shut up! Liar! You were just busy reading manga or that erotic hentai book of yours!" Naruto interrupted.

Sakura nodded quickly in agreement.

Sasuke let out a 'phew' happy that his earlier embarrassment had been long forgotten….

"By the way Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke forgot his kunai!"

….

(Scene Change)

Outside the Land of Fire, there exist the Land of Ice. A place much distant from the ninja world. Chakra manipulation were only known by few, unlike the Land of Fire residents.

The capital of the Land of Ice, Ishgard was in the central region, surrounded by white mountain range that spans from east to west. The Palace of Ishgard was known to be the most beautiful piece of Architecture throughout the whole continent. It was high upon the large Ice Mountain, overlooking the town beneath that surrounded the kingdom. It's many pointed towers gave it the look of an eccentric crown. The palace from a distance looked to be entirely made of ice, but when looked closely enough, it could be seen they are made from Aetherytes, a rare material that can only be found in this region. The palace seemed to glow right out of the ground like a glacier and it reflected the light like many shards of glass in the afternoon sun.

Around the palace were the horse pastures and 'white gardens' for the royal family. The Palace was surrounded by stone walls, topped with iron spikes to guard the day and night.

On the top most tower of the palace, a girl could be seen, staring at the open space which reflected the whole kingdom. Her long hair was a rich shade of snow-pearl. Her hair was left loose to dance with the icy wind that blew against her porcelain-like skin. Her eyes, framed by long shades of purple lashes, were bit red, as if a drop of blood decanted on pure white snow. With medium straight nose, baby-pink lips- she seemed like the picture of perfection. A small gesture of happiness could make anyone sigh with contentment. A small smile could make anyone smile. A drop of sadness, could change the world. But why was such a beautiful girl, wearing the finest jewellery, the finest clothes, white leather gloves, adorned with perfection, looked sad?

She was the Princess of Ishgard, the only daughter of the Kingdom. Surrounded by all the luxury, why did she look sad?

A small sigh left her ample lips. She batted her lashes down, alarmed from the presence of her attendant.

"Hime-sama, it's cold up here. You shouldn't stand here too long." Her maid spoke gently.

The young princess nodded, shivering lightly from the wind. "Land of Fire is warm, I can't wait to visit Konoha. The village Hidden in the Leaf. Surrounded by green." Her sadness was long gone, replaced with excitement, complimenting her true beauty.

"Hai. The Konoha escorts will arrive in three days from now. Your wish will finally come true." The maid spoke cheerfully.

"This will be the first time I will leave the Land of Ice. I am slightly nervous." She voiced. Turning her heels, letting her dress spin with the wind she looked at the maid with hopeful eyes. "Will the… uh… ninjas think I am weird?"

The maid giggled. "Hime-sama, why would you think that?"

She averted her eyes from her, looking at the floor shyly. "I didn't talk to anyone outside the Palace… I just hope they don't find me weird."

"You don't need to worry. They won't feel that way. I heard the Ninjas hired to escort you are the same age as you Hime-sama. The leader of the village made sure to give you good company."

"That sounds…. Great?"

(Scene Change)

"So as you were already informed, this will be your first S-rank mission. We will be leaving the Land of Fire and our destination will be the Land of Ice." Kakashi began to review the mission with the trio.

"Ice Ice! Nice nice!"

"Shut up baka!" Sakura landed her fist lightly on Naruto's head, which caused him to stop for the time being.

"Anyways, we will be in a foreign place, so except the worst and be prepared." Kakashi continued. "Our first day will be to reach the Snow Village, from there we will cross the river that separates the two land. It will take us one day to cross the river, and the final day we will spend to reach Ishgard, which is our final destination. We will rest in the boat when we cross the river. Got it?"

"Isn't the Snow Village hostile to Leaf? Kakashi-sensei?" Sakura questioned.

"Hmm, someone has been doing their homework. Good job Sakura." Kakashi complimented with a smile which caused her to blush from the praise.

"While you are right that the village is not in good terms with us, the common folks don't have any part in it. We just need to avoid any ninjas and we should be fine." Kakashi explained. "Although there is a high chance of some spies in disguise of civilian, so once we reach the borders, put your headbands away and just walk in like a normal civilian."

The overly complicated secrecy of the mission didn't really impress the blonde. He just wanted to fight someone strong in a close combat. Not running away, and definitely not an escort mission.

"Kakashi-sensei, I thought it was an S-rank mission. So far all you explained is going to this kingdom, and escorting the Princess back to Konoha. Where is the action?" He asked.

Sasuke despite not voicing his opinion, slowly nodded which went unnoticed by the team.

Kakashi just sighed. He didn't have the experience to deal with kids, much less someone as obnoxious as Naruto.

"You see our mission is to escort the Princess of the Land of Ice. Do you understand what I am saying Naruto?"

"Yeah, our mission is to escort the Princess of the Land of Ice. What's not to understand in that? I still don't see the action in this." Naruto answered grumpily, crossing his arms.

Sakura shook her head, feeling slight pity for their sensei who has been exposed to the pain that Naruto is for the first time.

"Lets just go Naruto…."

(Scene Change)

The first day went by quite quickly despite Naruto being bored of constantly running. It didn't feel anything different than chasing the cat for their D ranked mission. However once they finally reached the Land of Snow. The unknown feeling of an outside word finally caught up on the young genins mind. While Naruto was excited, Sakura and Sasuke were on their guards as they entered the Snow Village.

Kakashi noticing the two being really cautious, decided to ease the atmosphere a bit.

"It's okay Sakura, Sasuke. You don't need to worry too much. So long we are not wearing our headbands, it's a safe place."

"Kakashi-sensei! Look! They are making a snow castle over there!" Naruto yelled loudly, pointing towards a shop where the owner was building a small snow castle attraction in front of the shop.

"Wow, that's so cool!" Sakura added as they stared at the piece of art with stars in their eyes. Both Kakashi and Sasuke sweat dropped at their antics.

'Now that I see, Naruto and Sakura are quite similar.' Kakashi noted. 'Though she knows how to hide her real side pretty well.'

"Sensei, can we please visit the stores for a bit?" Sakura begged with her puppy dog eyes, follow by Naruto nodding quickly.

Kakashi sighed after briefly looking at their face. "Okay, only an hour. But don't go too far. And Sakura stay with Naruto at all time, I don't want him to cause any trouble. Got it?"

"Hey! I don't cause-" He was cut off as Sakura dragged his by the ear with her.

"Hai sensei. We will stay together! Bye!"

….

Once the two were gone, Kakashi was left with Sasuke, who had the least interest in anything around.

"Do you want to visit any place here?" Kakashi questioned.

"I didn't come here for sightseeing."

….

"Right…"

(Scene Change)

"Woah…." Sakura's eyes sparkled with awe on a piece of jewellery encased within glass partitions made into a box.

"Heh, what's this even?" Naruto questioned, not having any clue.

"It's a bracelet you idiot." Sakura grumpily answered, not leaving her eyes away from the shiny white metal jewellery.

"What's a bracelet?" Naruto asked.

"It's something you wear on your wrist." She answered as she took out her small pink purse. A sigh left her lips, realizing she didn't have enough money to buy it.

"Even though its just 500 gils… I am short by 200…." She mumbled slowly.

"Let's go…" Sakura whispered sadly.

"I thought you liked the thing? Don't you want to buy it?" Naruto asked unsurely.

"Yeah, but I am short by 200. I didn't bring enough money for the mission. I thought we won't be needing anymore." She explained.

Naruto quickly took out his bag and counted the coins he had.

"Oh man…. I only have enough for three bowls of ramen." Naruto spoke.

Sakura smirked as she looked at his purse slyly.

"Na~ru~to~ kun~"

Naruto already knew what was coming. The mere thought of not being able to buy his full meal was painful enough. But he didn't really want to get on her bad sides. 'Maybe she will go on a date if I lend her the money!'

"I don't mind lending you some money Sakura-chan."

Her eyes lit up instantly.

"Only if you promise to go on a date with me!" Naruto added cheekily, instantly her face going pale and eyes losing their joy.

"I will pass."

"But-"

"No! Go away. Hmp." She crossed her arms, looking away from him, her nose pocking the air upwards.

It took him a few moment to digest this no-gain deal before he finally gave in.

"Fine… you can have the money anyway." Naruto gave her 200 gils and turned his heels, putting his arms around his head as he walked towards the exit of the shop.

"I will wait outside."

Sakura slightly frowned from the way he sounded.

"Okay… just don't roam around! I will be there soon!"

"Hai hai."

Her eyebrows furrowed down momentarily giving her a sad look briefly. She shook her head quickly and went to the shop owner with the money. 'I will make up to him somehow. Now here I come!'

(Scene Change)

"Tada~!" She showed the bracelet worn on her right wrist, excitedly.

Naruto rolled his eyes, not finding it any special than just a piece of metal. "Waste of money if you ask me."

"Shut up, it's so beautiful. You got no sense of fashion." She stuck her tongue teasingly as she held her wrist up, the sunrays reflecting on the shiny metal.

"Kyaaa~ Ino-pig is going to be so jealous." She squealed, just thinking about seeing her best friend fawning over it.

"Sakura-chan look! It's a mask shop!" Naruto pointed as his eyes fell on a nearby shop that had masks of different designs in view through the glass partition.

"Oh?" Sakura spoke, uninterested.

"Come on, let's check them!"

"Wait- Na- ughh! Coming!"

(Scene Change)

"What took you guys so long?" Kakashi questioned once the duo arrived. He noticed they were smiling at each other on their way back. Normally the scene would be them coming back with Naruto having a bump on his head and Sakura giving out death vibes.

"This baka was busy checking out silly mask." Sakura answered, not sounding mad like usual.

"What?! You spent more time in buying that stupid thing!" Naruto accused her.

"Shut up, it's pretty. Buu!"

"Yeah, I believe you!" Naruto answered sarcastically. "It's just a metal!"

"NARUTO!"

'And here we go… just when I thought they were getting along.' Kakashi sighed.

"Can you two idiots shut up?" Sasuke voiced angrily.

"Teme!"

"S-Sasuke-kun…" Sakura looked down sadly like a lost cat.

"You are both annoying. It's not a vacation." He continued coldly. Something which didn't bother Naruto much apart from making him mad. But for Sakura, her childhood crush being mean to her effected more so emotionally.

"Look who's talking, princess Uchiha with a stick up his ass."

"I expected this type of stupidity from this dope, but looks like you are not just annoying, weak and useless member of the team, but also a dumb ass like he is." Sasuke added the final cherry on top.

Sakura just stared dumbly at him, her small framed shoulder shaking lightly as her lips made a wave. Tears pushing the barriers to come out. She tightened her fist to stay strong and not show any more weakness in front of him, but she couldn't. She started to cry.

"Sasuke!" Naruto growled as he lung himself towards him, fist clutched with anger.

Sasuke didn't need to use much effort to dodge the blow. He caught her fist, twisting his arms behind his back, Sasuke kicked him down the ground as Naruto crush on the ground.

"Why you!" He jumped in quick motion, ready to jump at the Uchiha again, but this time Sasuke didn't need to stop him.

Slap!

It was Sakura this time. She stood in front of Naruto, who looked at her complete utter disbelief. The stinging pain on his cheeks wasn't what was hurting him at the moment.

"S-Sakura-chan?" He began to phrase.

"Shut up! Shut up Shut up!" She screamed shaking her head left and right madly with her eyes closed; as tears cascaded down her cheeks.

"Stop making my life miserable Naruto! I hate you! Why don't you just leave me alone?!" Sakura screamed in between her tears. Her voice breaking as she spoke those words to him. She knew how horrible she was being to him now. She knew deeply it had nothing to do with Naruto. She knew deeply he was the sweetest thing in her life. She knew how much Naruto cherished her. But none of that mattered at this very moment. She was blinded by the love of her life. She was blinded to the point that she would do anything just to get a single nod of approval from the person she loved. Even if it meant to scream at Naruto and say anything that came in her mind.

Naruto had his mouth partly open. He looked at her. Her rubbing her eyes, her cheeks. Her trying her best to stop crying but failing miserably. She looked so vulnerable. Yet she put up her voice to act strong. He knew her more than she thought he would know. Naruto looked down and smiled sadly. 'Even now I can't stop loving you Sakura-chan. I feel so pathetic.'

He could still mildly listen to her screaming at him. But he didn't pay much attention to it. 'If you think you will be happy without me, then I will do anything to make you happy.' Naruto snapped out of his thoughts as he looked at Sakura, catching her slightly off-guard.

She could see his face held no anger, no frustration, no fury, no sadness. He looked at her as she looked at him.

"Sakura-chan, I will stop bothering you from this day onwards. I promise." Was the only thing he said.

She felt like a bell ring on the back of her head once he spoke those words. He didn't sound angry. But his words set off something inside her that she had no idea of what it was. But she knew one thing. She will deeply regret this day.

"Good! Never speak to me again!" She screamed. 'What am I saying…'

"I hate you, so don't follow me!" Inside her inner turmoil began. 'Wait…'

"And don't call me Sakura-chan! Don't talk to me! Just forget I ever existed! I hope you just get deleted from my mind!"

'I don't want it…'

She widened her eyes. 'What have I done…' She looked at him desperately, but was met with his final smile towards her.

"Very well. I promise."

She raised her arms towards him, her mind screaming to call him back, but her lips stayed sealed.

"Okay kids, that's enough drama for one day." Kakashi finally spoke up, breaking the tension between the young genins.

'Though Sakura you just fucked it up.' Kakashi couldn't help but think that. 'Reminds me of a certain someone from my genin days.' He let out a sigh.

"And Sasuke you shouldn't be this hard on your teammates. What did I tell you about teamwork?"

Sasuke was startled from him being addressed. He was too lost in the drama that just took place. He kind of, slightly felt bad for Naruto. But at the same time, he didn't think Sakura had this in her. In an odd way, her furious fiery side slightly made him interested in her.

"And you Naruto." Kakashi began but then frowned. 'Wait he didn't do anything wrong.'

Naruto glanced at Kakashi and smiled. "Kakashi-sensei, let's just continue the mission. We have a long way to go."

He nodded but felt odd from the way he spoke. It felt like it wasn't even Naruto even though there was no change in his tone, or attitude. Yet he seemed different. Or rather felt different.

'Gosh I am getting sucked into these early teenager drama…' Kakashi let out another sigh. "Let's just continue guys."

(Scene Change)

A few more hours passed until they arrived at the port. Sailing ships, boats and speed-boats surrounded the edges of the land that met the river.

"Okay everyone, we will take a ship from here. I have already booked them. Here is the pass." Kakashi handed the trio their individual pass to board.

Naruto took his pass and swiftly jumped down from the steps and landed in front of the ship that they were supposed to board.

Kakashi didn't even bother calling him back.

"Let's just go guys…"

"Hn." Sasuke soon did the same and landed beside Naruto followed by Kakashi.

Sakura looked at her pass and then her eyes drifted towards Naruto. The past three hours, he didn't even talk to her once. She thought finally she could be happy. But reality wasn't what she had expected. In just a few hours, she was already missing him. His constant nagging. His annoying interference. His loud mouth. His… smile.

"Sakura… yo…. Are you coming?" Kakashi called out.

She nodded, not taking her eyes off from his back. She kinda felt like watching his back will become a habit from now on.

'Calm down girl. You are thinking too much, by tomorrow he will be back to normal.' Inner Sakura tuned, while laying on a couch as she flipped the pages of a magazine.

'I hope so…'

'You should be hoping the opposite, no?'

'I should but… no I should not what the hell? Do you truly hate Naruto? Isn't he the one who always tries to cheer us up?'

'You are right but he is also an obstacle in the path between us and Sasuke-kun.'

Sakura didn't have an answer to that. She just ignored it. She didn't know what to think. But she felt horrible. The conflicting feeling that she was in denial about would soon reveal itself but will it be too late by then? Will a certain someone change her life completely? Only time will say.

(Scene Change)

Sakura was surprised once they boarded the ship. Their room wasn't anything special, just three separate beds. A small toilet and a fridge. But what was surprising was the lovely view through the small window. The land of Snow looked beautiful from far as the ship sailed. This was her first time outside Konoha, so everything was alien to her. In a good way.

Kakashi had left the three genins on their room as he had his own separate room. No one really questioned the reason for that, mainly because of the tension between Sakura and Naruto. Sasuke wasn't really a factor as he just laid on his bed as soon as they reached their room. That left Naruto and Sakura. Oddly enough Naruto was sitting beside Sakura on the floor as they both gazed outside through the window. Sakura didn't speak to him. She didn't know how to or if she should even speak to him.

Naruto didn't talk to her either. Even in their closure, they seemed apart.

"Sakura-chan, I will go take rest. You should take some rest too." His voice almost made her jump. A spark of excitement grew inside her as she quickly looked at him. Almost desperately.

"Y-Yes."

Naruto nodded and went to his bed as he slid under his blanket.

The excitement from her face left instantly. She pouted unknowingly as she slid under the blanket on her bed with a huff.

'Don't worry. He started to speak, by morning he will be back to his usual self.'

'You are right. I hope so.' Sakura responded with a smile as she closed her eyes, finally at ease from her conflicting feelings.

Inner Sakura just shook her head. 'You should be hoping the opposite, baka.'

End of Chapter 1~

Author's Note: Here's a new fanfiction, hopefully you like it! I would appreciate any type of feedback regardless what they are. They help a lot to motivate in keep writing!

Author's note for other stories: As you may have noticed, I haven't been updating my stories lately. The reason is simple, I am not motivated in writing new chapters. There is no other excuse apart from that. If I update them now, they will be rushed and not good. So I will wait till I get the motivation back!

Also I watched Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso again this week… gosh that made me depressed again .

Anyways! Review~