-1Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters.
"home at last." Sasuke thought as he passed through the gates of Konoha.
"hurry lady hokage wants to see you right away." Said one of the Anbu soldiers. Sasuke nodded and followed the team to the hokage's tower. He was led to her office and sent in on his own. When he walked in he found Jiraya, and Kakashi-sensei waiting with Tsunade.
"welcome home Sasuke." Tsunade said from behind her desk.
"so I believe we're all dying to hear everything." Kakashi said. Sasuke nodded and began his report.
He told them of Orochimaru's plan to attack Konoha within the next few months. He also told them of all the sound nin weaknesses and strength. How big their forces were and who would be where during the attack. What parts of the village he would attack first. And most importantly his plan to kill the Hokage.
When he was done Lady Hokage sent him home to rest. Kakashi followed him out.
"so how much has changed?" Sasuke asked breaking the silence.
"you have no idea. Naruto has grown up he's a lot stronger. He's a little immature but not as much as when he was younger." Kakashi explained.
"and what about Sakura." Sasuke asked. Kakashi hesitated.
"she's good." he said obviously trying to avoid the question. Sasuke looked at him with a serious face.
"if I'm not mistaken she's seventeen, so she's must have finished her training already." Sasuke said looking ahead. Kakashi looked over at him stunned. Catching the look out of the corner of his eye Sasuke smirked. "I've known for a while. I caught her training alone in the woods a few years ago." Kakashi didn't answer. They soon made it to the Uchiha compound where a small red haired boy was sitting on the porch. As they approached the boy stood.
"Lady Tsunade wishes for you to report to the hospital for a check-up. She also says she's sorry she didn't mention it earlier." the boy finished his message and turned to leave.
"well then off to the hospital." Kakashi said. As the two ninja walked toward the hospital someone called out after them.
"hey Teme wait up!" Naruto yelled running up to the two men.
"dobe long time no see." Sasuke said completely seriously. After a few minutes both broke down and shared a traditional teenage handshake. The two boys smirked at each other.
"so where ya headed?" Naruto asked as if it were any other day.
"hospital." Sasuke replied simply.
"cool maybe you'll run in to Sakura, she has a shift every Tuesday." Naruto said. Sasuke simply nodded. The two teammates talked for a short while and then went their separate ways but not before making plans to have Ramen that night together with Sakura and Kakashi. A few minutes later Sasuke walked into the hospital and was ushered into one of the examination rooms.
"the doctor will be right in." The nurse said walking out of the room.
"they better hurry." he thought impatiently. A few minutes later the docor walked in and Sasuke's jaw dropped. There in front of him was none other then Sakura Kasshu. He knew she had grown up, but he had no idea the extent of her growing up. She wore black pin stripped pants and a blue blouse with a white doctors coat over top.
"sorry I took so long." She said.
"hn" he replied.
"same old Sasuke." she mumbled.
"I heard that." He replied giving her an irritated look.
"good for you, you want a cookie" she asked sarcastically still looking at his file. He scowled at her when she looked up, she didn't flinch.
"ok, take off your shirt." she said not even thinking twice about what she said. He looked at her strangely then complied with her demand. She walked up to him with a serious face and pumped chakra into her hand placing it on his chest. She ran her hand over his chest and abdomen checking for damage. After a few passes she pulled away and wrote something down in his file.
"alright your done" she said. "your in perfect health."
"thanks." he replied. She stopped what she was doing and looked up at him.
"did you just thank me? Maybe I should check you again." she said putting a hand on his forehead. He grabbed her wrist and pulled it away smirking.
"don't sound so surprised I'm not the same guy I was when I left." he replied cockily.
"hm, I guess everybody changed." she said.
"I guess so." he replied. "by the way we're all meeting at the Ramen shop tonite for dinner, care to join us?"
"sure."
"good I'll see you tonite."
"kay."
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That night
Sakura walked into the Ramen shop. She looked around the restraunt and found who she was looking for at the back corner table. She walked over and sat down. She was greeted by a grinning Naruto, a smirking Sasuke, and what appeared to be a grinning Kakashi though you could only guess by the wrinkle in his mask. Sakura smiled back and they began to catch up.
"so Teme do you know what lady Hokage is going to do about Orochimaru?" Naruto asked. Sauske shook his head no.
"my guess is she'll send a team out to stop him before he gets here." Sasuke said.
"must we talk about this now, Sasuke just got back we should be talking about things other then the mission." Kakashi said. Sakura silently agreed. The old team continued to talk as they ate and even after, until the owner asked them to leave because they were closing.
"well this is where I leave you guys, see you around." Kakashi said disappearing in a puff.
"yea me too." Naruto said. "hopefully I'll see you tomorrow." Naruto walked off in the opposite direction while Sakura and Sasuke continued on their way. There was a comfortable silence as they walked until Sasuke decided he needed to speak up.
"Sakura?" she looked up at him. "about what happened the night I left….." She held up her hand to stop him.
"Sasuke don't worry about it." she said "it's all in the past." he hesitated.
"are you sure? I mean I know I was really rude to you when we were younger and actually it was only until after I left that I relized how luck I am to have friends like you and Naruto." Sasuke said with a look Sakura had never seen on his face, compassion. She smiled at him, then startled him when she gave him a hug.
"it's good to have you back."
They parted after that. Both knowing that they had just made a break through in their friendship.
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A/N: hey people there you have it chapter 2. Please r&r I really appreciate it.
