an update. finally.


"Be careful"

Sakura knew it was just a friendly message but her heart fought with her mind as usual. Was that 'be careful' mean more like 'take care because I love you'? Sakura knew Sasuke has feelings for her but she still waited for him to say it to her.

But with the necklace, maybe that time is closer than she thinks. But, she thought again, how will he be able to say it to her when she's at Cloud City and he's at Konoha.

Different kind of thoughts entered her mind.

'What if the necklace was a goodbye forever present?'

'What if that was some sort of message so I'll set him free and he'll love someone new?'

Sakura suddenly felt frustrated.

She shook her head then sighed.

Suddenly, the door opened and Maya came back in.

"Sakura-sama, your grandfather is here." Maya bowed away and Aro came in.

"Yes, my beautiful granddaughter has become more beautiful!" Aro smiled.

Sakura smiled at him then walked towards him.

"Don't worry my dear. You'll remember everything in no time at all!" Aro cheered.

"Really? How?" She asked.

Aro snapped his fingers then Maya opened the door. An old man, very thin and was wearing thick glasses came in. His hair was gray and was almost gone.

"This is Doctor Biggs." Aro said.

Doctor Biggs bowed before her. "May I say what a beautiful young girl you are."

"Thank you." Sakura blushed.

"Doc Biggs here is gonna help you remember those lost memories. He's developed some new techniques to exercise your mind." Aro explained.

"You see, the thing that your mother made you drink is reversible. But it will take a few weeks of not months to remove the effect of the potion. My technique is still developing. It's effective but I've only tried it on those people who had your experience drinking that kind of potion for a few weeks not years." He explained.

Sakura nodded. "Okay, let's try it then. The sooner the better right?" Sakura looked at Aro.

"Right." Aro grinned. "But first, we need to go to the celebration!"

Sakura rolled her eyes. "Oh, right."

-

Sakura and Aro rode together towards the city. They went to a place called the 'Grand Park' where meetings and announcements like this were held. People of the city were already there.

Sakura gulped as they walked up the stage.

"People of Cloud City!" Aro said on the microphone.

Everyone bowed as they silenced.

"I have called everyone here to announce a very important matter." He started. "You all know that I've been searching every corner of the planet for my granddaughter. Guess what... the gods has granted my wish! May I present to you my beautiful granddaughter, Sakura."

Everyone cheered and shouted.

"Th-thanks." Sakura said on the microphone.

"As a gift," Aro talked again. "I will name this day, Sakura Day and this day will be a holiday to celebrate every year."

Everyone cheered again. "Everyone will have a day-off during sakura Day and a grand ball will be held during the festival as well!"

Everyone's cheering and shouting were fading to Sakura. Her smile was fading slowly. Why was she suddenly feeling down?

"Anything wrong Sakura-sama?" Maya noticed.

Sakura shot her head up then forced a smile. "I-It's nothing."

Maya nodded then listened to Aro's speech.

Sakura sighed as she sat down on the chair on the stage. She gazed around the unfamiliar faces in front of her. Everyone seemed to be staring at her as well.

Some were whispering to each other while some were waving at her. She waved a few times then smiled.

Sakura looked up at the sky, the sun was hiding away behind the clouds.

-

"Why are you staring at the sun?" Naruto asked.

"None of your business." Sasuke spat.

"Hmph." Naruto crossed his arms.

Sasuke sighed then sat on the grassy ground. They were training while waiting for Kakashi.

"I wonder who's gonna be our new team mate since Sai isn't available because a girl is needed at our team to balance it." Naruto said.

"SASUKE-KUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!"

Kakashi entered the training ground with Ami beside her.

Sasuke's haw dropped.

"Naruto, I have a request." Sasuke looked at Naruto seriously.

"Treat me ramen then!"

"Fine." Sasuke immediately answered.

"What is it?" Naruto grinned.

"KILL ME NOW."


Heh, this chapter didn't make any sense at all.