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TALK - Normal

TALK - Thoughts/Flashbacks

TALK - Inner


Recap

He smirked a bit at her, turning around to catch up with his partner, but not before saying one last thing. "We'll meet again princess." And before he was gone, Sakura was able to see a hint of red under the straw hat before they both disappeared from her site.

Taking one last long look as the man was now gone, she turned her attention back to Kiba, who started coughing a bit, passing out after being slammed against the wall, only regaining conscious now. As he slowly blinked his eyes opened, he turned his gaze towards Sakura, who was still holding his sword, but because of his blurry vision, all he could see was a blob of pink and a lot of white.

Dropping the sword with a clank, Sakura straight towards Kiba. "Kiba! Kiba! Kiba!" She kept on yelling, shaking his shoulders as she yelled. All the Inuzuka did was cough some more before his vision became more clearer, so he could see Sakura right in front of him. "S-Sakura. Stop y-yelling." He muttered as he gave her the best smile he could muster up.

The bubblegum hair girl sucked in her brother before letting it out and flashed him a smile. She leaned forward to hug him, leaning her head within his neck, but her thoughts kept on leading back to that Akatsuki member that she fought, thinking back to his words. 'We'll meet again princess… We'll meet again princess… We'll meet again princess…'

End of Recap

After the Akatsuki left the Haruno Kingdom, everything settled down. Though, princess Ino and prince Sasuke are now on their way to the Uchiha Kingdom, and that was where they decided that Ino and Sasuke would wed instead of here.

Sakura and Kiba were in the throne room, standing up straight as the King and Queen sat in their thrones. "So, we should be safe for now. It looked like the Akatsuki only wanted Princess Ino, and to take her hostage." And Sakura's father went on, while her mother walked over to the two.

"Kiba, thank you for protecting our dear daughter, Sakura. We owe you for standing up and protecting her with your life at one of the most important times." The Haruno Queen said softly as she nodded her head a bit at Kiba, who couldn't help but smile a bit and nod his head also.

"Your majesty, it was my duty. I will always be here to protect young princess Sakura. I would risk my life for her anytime. That was a promise that I will forever keep, to make sure no harm comes to her." He softly, but proudly said with confident as he gave the Queen a reassuring and sincere smile.

As this was going on, Sakura was fuming on the inside. She saved Kiba! She protected him! She was the one who fought the Akatsuki member while he was lying unconscious, and yet, she wasn't getting any credit for it! This was why she hated being a princess! She was ALWAYS protected, even though she didn't need to be. And then there's the fact that if she tried anything to protect anyone or protect herself, then she would usually get lectured at. A life as a princess is unfair.

Though, however, on the outside, Sakura had a big fake, but realistic, smile on as she nodded her head. "Yes, thank you Kiba-san. I don't know what I would do if it wasn't for you." She couldn't hug Kiba in front of her parents, even though she didn't even want to, since that wasn't supposedly princess-like.

Turning his head to Sakura's, he just gave her a reassuring smile also. With a soft voice, "Princess Sakura, I would protect you all the time, and with all my life. Until I die, I will make sure no one will hurt you."

The queen couldn't help but stare in awe at the two's exchange. "Well, until further notice, we won't be taking any chances. For the rest of the day, Sakura, you have to stay in your room. Just in case anything happens." She said before turning her head towards Kiba. "And Kiba, guide her back to her room, and make sure to check on her each hour to make sure she's fine."

Both the friends nodded their heads before turning around and walking out of the room. Once entering the hallway and taking a turn around the corner, Sakura finally let out a sigh she's been holding. Kiba took immediate notice to her actions, as this happened often, but only when Sakura would have to go do those boring lessons.

"Something wrong Sakura-chan?" He asked worryingly, not calling her Princess Sakura, but Sakura-chan.

He was not suppose to call her Sakura-chan, but he only would when they were alone, like right now. And she would call him 'Kiba-san' when around others because calling him 'Kiba-kun' wouldn't be right, so she would only call him that when they were alone also.

"Kiba-kun, I'm just a bit tired of all this. Being a princess is so boring. It's no fun at all. You don't know how much I hate being a princess, plus being the half-sister of Ino-pig and stuff. I just…" She didn't finish her sentence because he knew what she would say next. Sakura would always tell him her problems, and this was one of those times when they were on the same subject a couple of times.

"Yes, yes. I know. You just want to stop being compared to Ino." He pointed out, as they grew closer and closer to Sakura's room. Sakura just let out another sigh as she ran her long pink tresses.

At times like these, Sakura would grow a bit sad and frustrated, and only Kiba knew how to cheer her up. But, he knew, today, she was a bit more frustrated and sad than usual, especially because of the attack that just took place within half an hour ago. So, he tried something new to cheer her up, hoping it would make her feel better.

As they stood by her door, Kiba turned towards Sakura and hugged her. "Sakura… Please, don't get sad or angry. I just hate to see when you're like that. And you know what? I like you just the way you are. I like everything about you, and I want you to stay the same. I don't ever want you to change. Don't listen to what people say, because to me, you're just perfect. You're special Sakura. You just have to believe in yourself and take a chance. For once, listen to your heart and follow what it tells you. Don't let other people's opinions get in the way. Stand up for yourself and take a chance. Take a risk. Do what you want. And I want you to know, no matter what you do, I'll always support you." He whispered softly and calmingly into her ear.

They stood their for a while, with Kiba hugging Sakura as she was just looking off to the sides. As seconds past by, Kiba finally let go of Sakura, missing her body against his, but if she didn't want a hug, then he wouldn't trouble her by making her hug him.

He turned around, the opposite direction of where he was facing, and was about to leave until he felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist. Turning his head slightly around to look at the cherry blossom haired princess, he was a bit taken back when he felt her soft lips press itself onto his cheek, right where his red fang markings were. "Thank you Kiba-kun…" He heard a soft whisper say in his ear before he felt her retreat and enter her room.

Still a bit in shock, he touched where her lips just touched him, before pulling it away, letting a small smile surface his face, before he started walking away.

As Sakura started stripping off the dress in her room, her mind was trailing off to what she just did moments ago. 'Kiba… He told me to follow my heart and take a chance. He said no matter I do, he would always support me… Maybe… Maybe I should run away. It would be better than this… I just… I just hope Kiba will still support me after this…'

When Sakura snapped back into reality, she realized that she dressed herself in a plain black tank top and a pair of black shorts. Even though it was only around 3 or so, she was going to go to sleep. So she would have more energy when she left at night. She just hoped things would turn out as she planned. 'I just hope Kiba-kun forgives me for this…' And with that last thought, she slowly started falling unconscious.

Sakura's Dream

The soothing sound of a waterfall echoed through the area as the wind softly blew. The sun was shining high in the sky as the white clouds were out, some forming an image.

"Huh? Where am I?" A pink haired girl, at the age of 16, asked as she started standing up. She sat up, looking around, taking in where she was. Green grass and flowers was surrounding her. There were trees were a bit farther away, and a running waterfall behind her. She was guessing that she was in a meadow.

Then she looked at herself, seeing that she was now wearing knee length shorts, a simple and plain tank top and fishnets on her arms that reached to her elbows. She also took notice about how her whole outfit was black. The only thing that was a different color was the pink cherry blossom pendant around her neck. Taking a hold of the pendant, she turned it around, to find the initials 'SxS' craved onto the back in a professional and neat way.

She was curious about what it stood for, but before she could think about it more, she was interrupted by a voice.

"She's awake." She heard a deep voice.

Turning her head up, she didn't know how, but there were three figures a few yards away from her. Each one wearing a black cloak. It wasn't like the one the Akatsuki group wore, but just a plain and regular black cloak, with a hood covering them, hiding their faces from the cherry blossom princess.

"Well, finally. It was tiring to wait." A familiar voice reached her ears, but she couldn't remember the owner of the voice.

"It was perfectly alright for me to wait. For her, I wouldn't mind anything." She heard another familiar voice, though, again, she couldn't figure out who it was.

"Well, it wasn't that bad, yeah." Again, this voice was familiar to her also.

She knew she heard all these voices before, but she couldn't remember who it belonged to. She decided to think about it later. For now, it was to find out why they were here.

"Why are you guys here?" Her soft and seemingly fragile voice echoed through the meadow.

"Your voice is just as melodic as usual cherry blossom."

"Ah, the sound of your voice is just sweet Sakura."

"Mmm, your voice is fragile, as it has always been princess, yeah."

The three commented in the same order as before. At the hearing of their voice once again, she swore she knew them all. Somehow. She knew she met them all. Somewhere. She just couldn't place her tongue on it, as trying to find out who they were was more difficulty than it would seem.

"But, to answer your question we're here because of you."

"Whether you know us or not, you are or will be getting close to us."

"And after that, only fate will know what will happen after all this."

Okay, so, Sakura was still confused. That wasn't much of an answer, but she knew, it did have some meaning to it. Some bigger meaning than words can explain, but, Sakura had yet to figure out what.

"Wait, what do you mean if I know you or not! If I don't know you, then how can your in my dream." She pointed out, waiting for a response from them.

"Ah, well, this is just a little reunion for all of us."

"Whether you know us or not, you're going to know us. Your mind knows so."

"But, whether you'll meet us, or not is your choice. It's what you choose that will change everything."

Well, that still didn't answer her question. What kind of answer was that anyway!? It helped her how? It didn't help her understand anything, but still, she knew their were secret meanings behind the words again, but she was still unable to figure out what exactly it meant.

"Hey! That didn't answer my question you know!" She yelled at them angrily.

"Hm, the same temper as always lovely cherry blossom."

"Heh, you're so predictable Sakura."

"Ah, that one of a kind temper you have is still as short as always, yeah."

Another thing she wondered was why they were all speaking in order. The same person speaks first, the next person speaks second and the last person always speaks last. It didn't make any sense, but it might have been easier to tell who they were like this. And still, after all this, she was as clueless as the beginning.

"Ugh, whatever. Well, can you guys at least tell me who you are or show me who you are." She said in an annoyed voice.

"Well, if it's what you want princess, then we will." They all said in unison before they reached to their hoods. Grabbing it, right when their hands shot up to, yank to hoods off…

End of Dream

Sakura gasped as she shot up in bed. Taking a couple of deep breaths, she took in her surrounding, finding herself back in her room and wearing the clothes she wore right before she fell asleep.

Taking one more deep breath, she sighed as she fell back down onto her bed. Running a hand through her hair with a really annoyed look on her face. Right when she was about to find out who those three people were, she just HAD to wake up! Really!? Now of all times! Ugh!

With a last sigh, she glanced at the clock near her bed and saw that it was 12:15am. Which meant that everybody was now asleep, except for the guards outside. Sitting back up and getting out of bed, she walked over to her drawer and pulled out a new pair of clothes. She wanted it simple, so she picked out a pair of black knee length shorts and took off her tank top to put on elbow length fishnets before she put the same plain black tank top back on.

As she finished dressing, she grabbed a black backpack under her bed and started packing a few clothes and few other things, like a book and a journal. And she made sure to pack money, a couple of thousands just to be safe. Reluctantly, she brought her favorite kimono out of all girls clothes and maybe two or three jewelries.

As she finished packing her stuff into her bag, there was two more things to do. Getting back down onto the ground, she grabbed a thick and a bit thin case under her bed. Pulling it out from there, she set it onto her bed. Opening the sword case, she was met with her katana in its holster.

The holster was black, like most, and it had red streaks going down it like blood. The blade had a tint of red on it and the handle had a white end and had the kanji for death on it. Simply a one of a kind katana. Ancient and special to Sakura herself.

Carefully grabbing it and taking a hold of the handle, she pulled the sharp katana out of its holster, holding it up sideways so it would shine against the reflection of the moon. Seeing it shine against the moonlight. She almost forgot how it looked like since she hasn't much time to use it or even look at it.

'There's one last thing to do.' She took a deep breath, knowing what had to be done. Walking to the full length mirror, she grabbed a fistful of her long pink hair, closing her eyes as she moved the sword closer and closer to her hair. Placing the katana blade where she was going to cut, she finally, she gained enough courage to push down and slice her waist length hair, making it only now chin length.

Letting go of her fist full hair, that was now cut, all the pink tresses that were in her hand fell to the ground, making a circle of pink locks around her. Grabbing a pair of scissors nearby, she cut her hair a bit more so it would be even. Looking at herself in the mirror, she couldn't help but smile a bit. She liked this appearance better than her other. It made her look better.

With that all done, she walked back over to the bed and put the katana back into its holster. Taking the holster and a black cloth lace, she used the cloth lace to tie the katana to her waist, making sure it was in a tight knot, but it wasn't squeezing her to death. Finding it good enough, she walked into her closet and took out a black cloak.

Sliding it onto herself, she took a deep breath before going back into her room, grabbing her backpack, she put the hood on as she slid the bag onto her back. She was about to step to her balcony until she decided to do something. Turning back around, she went to her desk to grab a piece of paper. Taking a pencil, she started writing something down before going to her bookshelf and stuffing it into a pink book with white stripes on it, making sure it was on the first page. Putting the book back into the bookshelf, all that was needed to do was now done.

With one more deep breath she walked over to the balcony door, opening it up, she closed her eyes as the cool air of the night sky brushed against herself. With a small smile, she began stepping out onto her balcony. Looking around, gazing at the beautiful kingdom at night and the stars and moon shining high in the sky, she took it all in. This might have been the last time she would ever see all of this. So, she might as well memorize all of this.

'Arigato Kiba-kun.' And with that last thought, she jumped off the balcony. Preparing to leave the kingdom, for who knows how long.


Okay, so, I wrote this since it was March 28th, Sakura's B-day. I would have posted it earlier, but then I was busy and had to go somewhere. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this. Yes, I know, this is suppose to be SasoSaku, but I HAD to have a bit of KibaSaku!

He was probably the only person I had in mind that would do well for Sakura's best friend.

Naruto? No, cause he's going to be with Hinata.

Sasuke? Well, he's already with Ino.

Neji? Gonna be with Tenten.

Lee? Er, just no. I'm not really a LeeSaku fan.

Sasori? … He's going to be with Sakura, so why should she leave him?

Shikamaru? Probably gonna be with Temari.

Does that explain it? Alright, and I really don't mind KibaSaku much. Kind of actually like the pairing. Anyway, alright, does this explain everything?