This is set after Volume 26, Chapter 233. This is when Sasuke has just defeated the now unconscious Naruto. But instead of him leaving, I wrote a different version. Three-shot. Hope you like it!

Disclaimer: Naruto's not mine! Neither are any character's in the series. Sorry!

Bold is thoughts

Italics is past

Ch. 2

SAKURA POV

Please Naruto… make it. Save Sasuke-kun! Please! You're the only one! Were the words running through my head repeatedly. I stood at the bridge, waiting. My comrades came, tried to speak with me, but left quickly.

The silence as the wind whipped through my now short hair was pleasant. It reminded me of my first love. Strong, yet soft. Harsh, but peaceful. Full of ideas, yet completely silent.

The trees around me were fast in making me think of Naruto. They were lonely, but full of energy. They never gave in, not even to the harshest times. They always protected the smaller things around them.

I looked at the sky. Hurry, Naruto. And, Sasuke, if you can hear me, please don't go. We all need you. Naruto needs you. Please.

SASUKE POV

I came back from my memories, still there in the same spot. Naruto hadn't stirred. My hair hung down, touching his face. I stared at him. The drops from my face fell onto his, upsetting the marks on his bruised cheeks. I closed my eyes. I dropped my head so our foreheads touched. I rose smiling, just the slightest. Only the way that Naruto could make me do.

Naruto… You are truly one-of-a-kind. I know the Orochimaru can help me achieve what I want. I stood up. But, maybe, you guys… just, maybe, you can help me better. Orochimaru, see you later. I picked him up, grabbing my headband as I went. I made my way toward the town that I had wanted to leave just hours ago. Brother, I will find and kill you. But, for now, I'll protect my new brother from you as long as I can.

KAKASHI POV

The 'prophecy' had said that Sasuke would most likely kill his comrade that he felt closest to. That meant Naruto. I rushed to the Valley of the End. Looking around, I remembered the story of its name. Maybe it was theirs' as well… But, to my hidden relief, I saw Sasuke stagger toward me with the ramen-obsessed boy in his arms.

"I've chosen to stay."

"That's good."

Nothing else was exchanged. I took Naruto from his arms, and let him collapse onto the animals that had helped me. As I walked, I looked at the boy I was carrying.

He changed Sasuke, just by fighting alongside him. If he was the legacy of the Fourth Hokage, he was well on his way.

Naruto, it looks like your mission was a success. Sleep well. You've earned it.

What's ya'll Jazzy's my name! Writins my game! I just finished this, got it up as soon as I could. i don't care if it's a diss, or if it's made of wood, Please guys, r&r, else I'm gonna die without a car.

(So lame) But hey, if it got your attention, I ain't complainin'. There's just one more chapie! Sooner ya'll review, sooner the next chapie!