Away, A Naruto Songfic

Disclaimer: I do not own Away by Enrique Iglesias featuring Sean Garret. Nor do I own Naruto by Maasashi Kishimoto, because if I did everything would be just peachy. This is a sequel of sorts to Whatever will be.

Why did I have to return? Why did I come back to Konohagkure, the village that I long since abandoned? Why? Maybe it was a sign of weakness on my part, or maybe it was something more than that. Something that is much stronger than myself. Well, the damage has been done and I don't know if I made the right choice. I was a fool. A fool to think that Sakura would forgive me and welcome me back with open arms. Why would she? After all the suffering I've put her through, it's not likely that she'll ever forgive me. And I don't blame her if she hates me. I know I made some wrong decisions, in the past, but all I want to do now is make amends with those I hurt, especially Sakura and Naruto. They were my friends, my only family and I let them down. I hurt them both and I know that I don't deserve their forgiveness. But, I hope that maybe someday, once the wounds I left in their hearts heal and I can regain their trust and their friendship again. That is if it's not too late.

Konohagkure

I have been back in the village for almost six months. Six months and I have yet to complete my punishment for abandoning the village. The first thing I did, upon my return was to go see Sakura. I was hoping that by seeing me, she'd forgive me right away, but I was wrong.

Flashback

I had been watching her from a tree across from her apartment. She didn't' see me, of course, but I saw her. She looked beautiful, standing there looking out of her window. She was watching a young couple together, beneath her window. She stared intently at them for a long while. I could see the sadness in her eyes. A sadness so intense that it hurt me as I watched her. It was as if she wished she was down there, with whoever she loved, possibly me. It was too much to hope for, though. Then, she began to sing. Her voice was angelic and beautiful. I was mesmerized by the simple sound of her voice. I wanted to leap in through her open window and hold her close in my arms and never let her go. But, I controlled myself and continued to watch her. When the song was over and she began retreating back to her bed, I took my chance and went in her room. She hadn't heard or seen me because she sat down and stared off into space for the longest while. Then, she stood up and began walking back towards the window, too close it no doubt. That is when she saw me. She didn't know it was me because she asked me who I was. I wanted to answer but I just stood there, silent. I noticed that she carefully took a weapon in her hand and walked slowly towards me. Her eyes filled with both fear and determination. She spoke again, this time in a more urgent tone. She stood still for a moment, again waiting for a response. When I didn't reply, she moved towards attacking me. She raised a kunai and was about to attack me, when instinct gave through me and I took her arm before she could hurt me. She gasped, not excepting my strength. The kunai fell to the floor and silence reigned before she spoke again. She didn't seem to care if I hurt her. She said she had nothing to lose. It surprised me, to hear such words, especially coming from her. It is as if she'd lost the will to live. I couldn't help myself for a moment, and I touched her face. It felt warm beneath my fingertips. And then, I felt her relax as if she knew I wasn't going to hurt her. She looked at my hooded face for a long while, concentrating on something really hard. I could hear her heart beginning to accelerate. She remained silent and then after a couple of minutes, she whispered my name with intense certainty and I knew she knew it was me. I felt slightly relieved that she had figured it was me beneath this cloak, but I was also intensely nervous. I brought my hands to the hood and pulled it back to reveal myself to her. She stared at me, clearly stunned to see me. Her emerald eyes gazed at my own onyx ones. I remained my stoic self, though I wanted to hold her and never let her go. I wanted to apologize to her and tell her how much I loved her. She spoke my name again, as if she wasn't absolutely sure I was really there. I replied by saying "Hello, Sakura. It has been a long time, hasn't it?" That's it. No apologies, nothing. She only nodded and glanced at me. Then, without warning she collapsed. I moved swiftly to grab her before she hit the floor. Carefully, I carried her in my arms and placed her on her bed. I remained there by her side, watching in her unconsciousness. She was beautiful, laying there on the bed. She was an angel that had been sent from heaven. I should have left right then, and saved us both from so much grief. And when she woke, she'd believe that she'd seen me, but not really have seen me. It would have been a dream for her. But, I didn't leave. I stayed there and waited. When she finally woke up, she spoke my name. I went to her side and waited. She spoke first, asking my why did I return. I told her that I had avenged my clan and decided to return. She nodded and looked away. A long pause took over before she spoke again. She asked if there was another reason for my return. I didn't know what to say. I suppose I should have told her the truth, but instead I shrugged. That was when things went from bad to worse, if that was possible. She said something that I hadn't quite understood, so I asked what was it she said. She asked me to go. I tried to talk to her, but it was pointless, she wouldn't listen. She started yelling at one point. I had never seen her so angry. She said she hated me. She hated me almost as much as she once loved me. I tried to reason with her. I told her that she really didn't mean that. But, she insisted that she did. I didn't believe or didn't want to believe. At least, I didn't believe up until she declared that I was dead to her. I stared at her surprised. I fought the urge to take her in my arms and kiss her. To get her to believe me, but maybe that would only make things worse. I turned away and jumped out through her window and ran. Ran till I reached our old training grounds. I dropped to my knees and cried. I hadn't cried since the night of the massacre. That had been the first time I had felt alone. And now, this was the second.

Sasuke: Oh, away, away... I wanna know, I wanna know, I wanna know, I wanna know... This feels like the coldest day in a hurricane looking through a glass window. You're screaming at the top of your lungs, and the bells have rung, and the crowd can't hear you. And all that I can see is a building burning. I just gotta rescue my baby. But you don't even recognize me. And even though the feelings been gone, I just want to be here. To pick up the little pieces of remains. I'm going down, the plane is smoking. And the only one who can save me is you. But you want to throw me away. Away, away, away, away,...I wanna know... I wanna know why you want to throw me away, away, away, away, oh I... I gotta know why you want to throw me away. You used to ask why I was so skeptic of love. Girl, because it changes and it ain't gotta be any real reason. You start to live the dream and before you know, there's a door that opens. The moment you walk in, it closes. Maybe it's somebody else or a situation you can't help. Ooh, love, oh love, oh love, oh love, oh. Just ain't what you used to be. I confronted my fears with open arms. Although you said you will never give up on us, but now you want to... Throw me away, away, away, away, away. I wanna know. I wanna know why you want to throw me away, away, away, away, oh I...I gotta know why you want to throw me away, away, away, away, oh I...I wanna know why you want to throw me away. Perfect, we said we'd never be, so why is this happening to me? No way, no way... No way... No way, no way...No way... No way, no way... No way, no way... No way, no way...no way, no way... No way... No way, no way...No way... No way, no way... No way...no way, no way...No way, no way. No way, no way, no way, no way...I wanna know. I wanna know why you want to throw me away, away, away, away, oh I...I wanna know. I gotta know why you want to throw me away, away, away, away, away, oh I...I wanna know. I wanna know why you want to throw me away...

The day after my meeting with Sakura, I went to see Lady Tsunade about my return. Instead of sentencing me to death, as it is accustomed to traitors, she put me in probation for a year. Since, I now was the last of the Uchiha bloodline, she would oversee my betrayal. And gave me a chance to prove myself once again worthy to carry the honor of my clan. My first meeting with Naruto, on the other hand wasn't as awful as I thought it would be. Naruto forgave me almost instantly. When I told him of my disastrous meeting with Sakura, he looked at me wistfully and then shook his head dejectedly.

Naruto: Well, what did you expect? That Sakura would receive you with open arms. Things changed since you left. Sakura changed.

Sasuke: I know. And I didn't expect her to welcome me back. At least I hoped that she would have let me explain, to talk to her. But, she rejected any explanation I could give her. She hates me.

Naruto: No, she doesn't.

Sasuke: Yes, she does. She said so herself. She hates me and I am dead to her.

Naruto: She's just upset. You have to give her time. She was the most affected when you left. She cried everyday for you. Her parent's death made matters worse.

Sasuke: Her parents died? When did that happen?

Naruto: Almost two years ago. They were on a reconnaissance mission to a village run by the Hidden sound village. They were murdered by some of Orochimaru's henchmen. Before you killed him, I think.

Sasuke: So, it's my fault. They went looking for me.

Naruto: I didn't say that.

Sasuke: You don't have to. I know it is my fault. Because of me, Sakura lost her parents.

End of Flashback

I sighed heavily at the memories of my return. I was readily accepted by the villagers and my friends, all except her. And I didn't blame her. I caused her pain and left her damaged. I just hoped that some how I could win her forgiveness. The sorrow I felt in my heart was too much to bear. I had to find a way to attain forgiveness, but I wasn't sure how. Of course, Naruto and my friends have some ideas.

Naruto: We could lock you in a closet with her and she'll have to listen to you.

Ino: That is the worst idea I've ever heard, Naruto. That'll only aggravate the situation. We could throw a party and I'll bring her.

Tenten: That doesn't seem like a good idea, either.

Ino: Well, then what do you suggest?

Kiba: We could pretend that Sasuke is dying or something?

Temari: No, that is almost as bad as Naruto's irrational plan.

Naruto: Its not irrational.

Neji: No offense, Naruto, but it is. We have to find a diplomatic solution to this problem. Without unnecessary distress.

Hinata: Why don't I talk to her on your behalf, Sasuke. I might be able to convince her to talk to you.

Ino: That's a good idea, but I was thinking that maybe you can send her a written apology and some flowers or chocolate. Something that'll show her that you're really sorry.

Sasuke: Thanks guys for trying to help, but this is something I have to do on my own. So, please, do not try to intervene on my behalf. That will probably make things worse.

I sighed and walked off to meet Tsunade who had requested for my presence for an urgent matter. I hurried to her office as quickly as I was able. The whole way, I couldn't help but think of Sakura. I was going to fix the harm I had done to her if it was the last thing I'd ever do.