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Normal POV

Sasukes Inner

Sakuras Inner

Chapter 1: Changes

There is truth to be learned here,

If you are patient enough to listen…

I watched the other students walk through the halls; it was a normal day for any of them. For me it was waiting to see what was different. I was leaned up against the lockers as I watched them all pass by, none of them showing any interest in me, and me none in them. I was looking for a specific someone… I was looking for her. She should have been here by now. I sighed and put my head down. I hated how early school started sometimes. It only made her cranky.

I looked up when I heard the locker next to me open. She was here…finally. As always she looked beautiful, with her long pink hair falling down her back, her full pink lips in a pout, she never wore make-up. She was too pretty for it anyway, and as always her head held high. I looked at her and I could already see the dark circles under her beautiful green eyes, making them a bit dimmer. After she rummaged through her locker a bit she looked up at me and smiled. "Watching me again are you? That's the 20th time I've caught you doing that in the past three days." She giggled and the sound made me smile.

"Just worried about you is all. You've seemed so tired lately, what you been doing to make you seem so exhausted?" Once again I watched her face tighten. Ever since last month she seems so secretive. "Oh it's nothing really just doing extra volunteer work at the hospital and late night studying." She smiled a fake smile, I could always tell the difference, her real smile made her eyes light up yet this one didn't even reach her eyes.

"Hn" She punched me in the arm. "Ow! What the hell Sak?!"

"Remember yesterday we made a bet you couldn't go a week without saying hn? I told you each time you said it I could punch you in the arm!" I thought about it and remembered the conversation.

"Fuck I was half asleep when we made that.." I already know this is gonna be irritating as all hell.

"Doesn't matter we made the bet were doing it. And plus I have to give you a dollar every hour you don't say it so you still get something out of this." I saw her eyes light up for the first time in weeks, she never backed down from a challenge and I didn't want that light to go out. "Fine, whatever. Hey did you still want to come over tonight?"

"Oh.. I'm sorry Sasuke I can't tonight..I forgot I promised Ino I'd stay the night at her place tonight. You're not mad are you..?" I could tell she was lying, her nose twitches and she tugs on her hair. But I'd have to let it go for now.. I'd find out later. "Yeah its fine you girls have fun. Tomorrow then?"

"Of course Sasuke I promise!" She smiled and took off to her first period class. I watched her walk away as I heard the bell ring. I knew I should go to my class but I just couldn't take my eyes off her. She was hypnotizing..

Sakuras POV

I hated lying to him, but he just couldn't know...not yet. The day had gone by quicker than I thought and I walked to my car as I thought of what Sasuke might be thinking. I know he knows I'm lying to him..he knows me too well not to. But this was something he just wouldn't understand. If he knew what I was doing…knew what I'd done….he would hate me. He couldn't know. I got to my car, my black Mustang Convertible GT and saw Ino leaning against the her. "Do not lean on my baby or I will hurt you." She just laughed. "Geez you love your car more than me? Harsh!"

"I said I'd give you a ride home not that you could trash talk my love for my car." I smiled at her and we got it. I started my car and pulled out of the schools parking lot. "So Ino can you do me a big favor?"

"What do I get if I do?" She smiled evilly. I sighed. "Well what would Princess Ino want?"

"I need new shoes, come shopping with me this weekend and we can have a sleepover after? Pleeease?" Oh god the whining… "Ok fine. Just if Sasuke asks I'm staying at your place tonight ok? Promise?"

"Will do love. But don't forget or plans or I'll kill you."

I laughed as I pulled up to her house. "Yeah, yeah, so threatening my love. I'll text you ok?"

She got out of the car and smiled. "Alright you better!" I watched her run up to her door then drove away. Tonight was gonna be a long night.

A few moments later I found myself in the empty space I called home. I didn't have much. Just the kitchen, a bathroom, and a bedroom. Enough clothes to keep Ino satisfied with my wardrobe and enough books to keep me busy if I ever had spare time. I had no use for tv, it held no interest in my eyes.

I went to the kitchen to get something to drink when my phone went off. I didn't even look at the name I just answered. "Hello?" "She has a new assignment for us." I heard the male voice on the phone say. "Meet me at the café and we'll talk. 20 minutes. Don't be late." *Click* Great the café was about a 15 minute drive. Well better leave now. I went upstairs and changes into simple black jeans and a black hoodie, then put my hair up in a pony tail. I grabbed my work back and left.

When I got to the café I noticed his red hair instantly. His tattoo was next. "Well hello there Gaara." I said as I sat down in front of him. "Hello Sakura." "So we have a new assignment then? What happened to our old one?" I looked at him with curious eyes. "Temari snatched it." He pulled out a folder and took out some papers and pictures. "We are to follow him tonight. Watch what he does, get any information we can. His wife is gonna be out of town for the next few days so when he gets home we finish the assignment." "Ehh…why is this one so short?" It sounded boring and it didn't seem like something that was going to help my cause at all. "Because we already know for a fact he was involved with your parents. This one is to be quick and easy, but I'll let you deal with him when the time comes." I looked at him and smiled. At least I'd have some fun tonight. "So tonight at 10, we meet at the bar across from her and when he walks in we will begin." "Sounds good to me" I stood up and gave him a hug. "Later Sakura..and remember…this will all be over soon." I could see the look in his eyes. I've grown to love Gaara as a brother. He was there for me after…it happened. But I hated when he gave me that look. It made me feel like the weak girl I was when everything went down. I could do nothing to stop it. I just smiled at him. "I know. Thank you." And with that I walked out and got in my car and drove home.

Sasuke POV

"You know you could've just asked her what's really going on?" I looked at Neji . "I don't want to pressure her. I want her to tell me because she wants to." We were sitting in my room watching Naruto get his ass beat in Halo. "GOD DAMMIT SHIKAMARU!" Naruto screamed. " Its not my fault you suck…troublesome.." Shikamaru stood up and handed the controller to Neji. "Well I got to go pick up Ino. She gets cranky when I don't show up on time. Troublesome women." I stared at him. "I thought Sakura was staying at Ino's tonight though?" "Not that I know of. Well later." And with that he left. I knew she was lying. Why was she doing this? She never lied to me. Not even when we first met.

*Flashback*

"Now Sasuke, these people are old family friends. You must be polite ok? They have a daughter your age, I'm sure you guys will get along well." I just groaned. I didn't want to meet anyone. And girls were so stupid I doubt I'd like her. Suddenly the doorbell rang, well here goes nothing. Suddenly I saw a blur of pink and was on the floor. "What the hell?" I sat up and saw the strangest girl I'd ever seen. "You're Sasuke right?! My names Sakura! I'm 8! I heard you were 9! That's so cool! I think we'll be super good friends don't you..?"I covered her mouth before she could go on. "You're annoying…" "Sasuke why don't you take Sakura outside to play?" "Fine mother." I grabbed her arm and took her out back to our garden. I saw her eyes light up as she looked around. I never thought I'd seen such beautiful eyes before. How was someone so cute so annoying? She turned and looked at me. "I don't like you…"

Wait…what? Five seconds ago she was all giggly and jumpy about how we were gonna be such great friends and now she doesn't like me? "Why?" Was all that came out of my mouth. "You're mean to me…just like everyone else. You said I was annoying." She pouted and started wandering through the garden. I followed after her and grabbed her shoulders. "I didn't say it to hurt your feelings I said it because you were being annoying." "Doesn't mean you gotta be so rude." "Well then I'm sorry ok? So are we friends." She giggled. For once I really wanted to have a friend. She was different. Honest, frail, yet I could see the sparkle in her eyes. I knew she wanted adventure and it made want it too. "Friends, I'll race you to the end of the garden!" She took off running and I ran after her. And as I watched her…I couldn't help but wonder how she got those scars on her legs…

*End Flashback*

That sparkle was gone now… I wanted to see her eyes shine like that again. I would find out what was making her change, making her lie….making her harden. This wasn't the Sakura I knew and loved. I wouldn't let that light go out. The darkness in her heart was taking over…I had to stop it.

Sakura POV

We had followed this guy for good 3 hours and all he did was drink till 12 then head home. I was getting so bored. "Coffee?" "Please." Gaara handed me a cup of coffee then continued watching. "Just a little bit longer and we can head in." I nodded.

I couldn't take the waiting anymore. I wanted to get my hands on him so bad!

Oh Chill we'll get him soon!

I want him now this is taking too long!

Patience is a virtue.

Patience isn't in my vocabulary…

It's in mine therefore it's in yours.

Oh shut up…

I could feel my inner disappear. Thank god. I saw the lights go out in the bedroom and I jumped out of the car. "Be careful Sak." "Will do."

I jumped though his window and saw him lying in the bed. He fell out of his bed and ran toward the door but I was already there holding a knife to his throat. "What do you want? I have money! Whatever you want just don't hurt me!" I laughed. "So pathetic…" I stabbed him in the thigh with the knive and pulled out another. He screamed and I watched the blood pour out of his wound. "What you don't remember me?" My pink hair and green eyes shining in the moonlight I leaned forward. His eyes flickered with recognition. "You were the brat screaming for her daddy at the Haruno place! Well isn't this a surprise! Look you're parents got what was coming to them! No need for revenge! Plus I never even touched them." I smiled and just stared at him. "But you didn't stop it. And I'm not doing this for them…" I drew my knife across his throat and watched the blood rush out of his neck. He began to gurgle up the blood then fell over. "I 'm doing this for me…" I walked out of the house and set it ablaze. I got in the car and Gaara stared at me. "Feel better?" "Much." "Sed lex dura lex" I stared at him strangely. "And what does that mean?" His lips were pressed into a thin line. "The law is hard, but it is the law." I sat there and thought about that.

We were doing the right thing. That's what he really meant. He thought I felt bad… but these monsters took away everything from me. Even worse I felt nothing when I killed them. No regret, no anger, just the thrill of cutting them up and burning them. They changed me. I wasn't the same girl I once was. And the worse part…I liked it…

*Sorry for the long ass chapter guys! Hope you enjoyed it! The next ones might be shorter! I might start writing other stories as well! Anyway Rate and review!