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Summary:

After 3 years of thinking Sasuke has finally admitted he cares about his 'Family' in Konoha. He wants to return, but will they accept him? What will he do, just to be accepted again? How will Sakura treat him? Will he admit his feelings for her? SasuSaku Slight NaruHina

A/N: I don't own Naruto. I am currenlty downloading it :P

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Chapter 3-The Kill:

Sasuke continued running until it nearly cost him his life because of to much chakra use. The teen stopped at a cave and began to sleep. Just then his stomach growled. Sasuke hardly ate anything during the last 24 hours. He searched the area for any signs of life. A small lake was near by so he went fishing with his bare hands. He only managed to catch three rather big fish. He gutted the fish and removed their scales with a kunai.

Sasuke then went back to the cave and lit a small fire to cook the food. After the fish was placed on the heated rocks, Sasuke stood at the entrance of the cave watching his surroundings for any sign of Orochimaru. A small smell was coming from the fish, Sasuke walked over to the fire and ate the three fish quietly.

After finishing his meal Sasuke took a nap. He entered a dream like state so he could still monitor his surroundings...

Sound

Orochimaru wrapped his arm in bandages then headed for his office. He brought a book and a katana. "To transfer bodies the occupant's soul must be destroyed" The Sannin laughed at this and sheathed his katana. He dressed him self in blood red robes and headed out to find his ex student.

Orochimaru then formed some hand seals a summoned a huge snake.

"Yess masterr?" asked the snake.

"By the end of today someone will be dead" replied the Sannin.

"Letss hope its not you" hissed the beast jokingly.

Orochimaru jumped on the snakes head and told the snake to follow any signs of life in the east sector of the forest. The beast wrapped it self around a tree and headed towards the section of forest he was told to. "If you sense a weak Chakra tell me" commanded the Sannin.

Sasuke

Sasuke was suddenly woken by rumbling. He then masked his chakra and went deeper into the cave. He could hear the hisses of a giant snake. How the hell did he find me...?

The rumbling grew louder and louder after each minute until Sasuke had to cover his ears to prevent his ear drums from breaking. Suddenly the cave was dark black as the belly on the giant snake began to roll over the entrance. Sasuke pulled out a two kunai. He stabbed them in the belly of the beast and continued to slice as its tender belly. Orochimaru fell to the forest floor as the summoned snake disappeared in a cloud of white smoke.

"So Sasuke-kun, you are not that weak after all" hissed the snake.

"I never was weak you idiot" replied the teen.

Sasuke's chakra was still recovering but it was all Sasuke needed for what he was planning. Suddenly Sasuke laughed noticing that the Sannin had changed into the red robes. I just need that little bit more... Sasuke was stalling hoping that Orochimaru wouldn't guess this.

"Sasuke-kun, how does it feel to run away in fear?" laughed the snake.

Sasuke just held a firm face as he readied himself for combat. His enemy drew a katana and charged at Sasuke. Sasuke dodged the blow and countered by throwing Shuriken and Kunai at his target. The Sannin caught three and let the rest hit the surronding trees. The Uchicha then formed hand seals but hid in a tree. Orochimaru searched the battle ground for Sasuke. A huge fireball then came hurtling from the tree tops. It scorched the Sannins side as he dodged the attack. Cursing Orochimaru sent snakes into the tree.

"Sasuke-kun, you can't hide from me"

Orochimaru felt a sudden burst of heat as all the snakes he sent had their heads scorched off. Angry, The Sasnnin jumped into the tree only to find another fire ball coming his way. This time he was surrounded by dry, dead leaves that would light easily. Thinking quickly he performed hand seals to escape the trap. He used the replication technique to escape but only just.

"Sasuke-kun tell me, What is the secret to your strength?"

"Something you would never even think off bastard"

"That's no way to talk young man" hissed the snake.

Sasuke jumped into the open air as Orochimaru watched carefully. Sasuke just kept going higher and higher. When he was satisfied at how high he was he began forming new hand seals...

Sakura

Sakura yawned and woke up. Rubbing her drowsy eyes she realised she fell asleep in the forest. Seeing a berry tree of in the distance she got up and brushed her self down. Using her hand as a comb she tried to comb her hair but with little success. After grabbing a hand full of berries she sat down and ate until she was content.

After eating she decided to bathe. She looked around the forest for a waterfall. After an hour searching she found one.

Kakashi

Kakashi had left since he knew Sakura would need privacy. He also left because perving on Sakura would have been nice but he couldn't betray her trust. Kakashi jumped through the trees racing to the team seven meeting place. Kakashi was always late but this time his excuse was good.

Sakura

Sakura stripped down and placed her clothes on a branch. After this she dived into the cold water. At first she wanted to get out but soon after the suns heat warmed the water. The poured the water onto her hair and scrubbed soflty. After this she washed the rest of her body down. Sakura got out and put her dry clothes back on. She then sat back down and let the sun dry her off.

"I hope no one saw that..." she whispered as she headed back to Konoha.

She travelled to a place before returning. It was a huge rock which see could see the whole forest from. She sat down and looked at each part of the forest until she noticed smoke coming from the eastern sector. She got up and ran through trees to another big rock like this one. When she reached this one she looked over again but time she saw a giant snake.

"Orochimaru" she hissed.

Her anger building up inside her as she ran full speed to the direction of the snake. Once she could sense another chakra she masked her own and continued running. Why would he suddenly show up like that...? Using a giant snake...? Is Sasuke-kun alright...?

As soon as she could see the giant snake, she ran up a tree and hid there. Watching the battle between Orochimaru and an unknown person.

"Sasuke-kun, your hand seals are taking a while" hissed The Sannin.

Sakura flinched. Sasuke-kun... Inner Sakura jumped for joy but all her happiness faded when she realised Sasuke's chakra was dangerously low. She then looked over to see Sasuke performing a hand seal. He could kill himself... Sasuke then finished his hand seals and yelled.

"Dragon Fist Combo"

Orochimaru and Sakura were shocked to see a Dragon behind Sasuke. Sasuke just smirked as the dragon roared while breathing fire. Orochimaru had never seen such a technique before. Stunned at how powerful and 18 year old boy could be.

"Well Sasuke-kun your dragon looks strong" laughed the Sannin.

"Let's see then"

Sasuke's dragon turned to face Orochimaru. He looked onto his target. With one quick swipe of its claw the giant snake was dead. The Sannin now was locked into place by chakra strings. This is the way he must have beat Kabuto... This is going to hurt... Sasuke then punched down hard his fist collided with the Sannins face. The dragon now looked like it was biting the Orochimaru. With one more punch Sasuke commanded the dragon to hit the sannin head on. The dragon now seemed to surround Sasuke.

Sasuke completely disappeared and is his place was a dragon with third level Sharingan eyes. Sakura gasped seeing that Sasuke was gone. Orochimaru on the other hand was sweating and panicking. The dragon then roared and charged straight through Orochimaru. After making contact Sasuke rolled along the floor until he hit a tree. Orochimaru then fell backwards screaming.

Sakura seeing Sasuke in pain ran over to the tree he was leaning on.

"Sasuke-kun" she yelled running over to the injured Uchicha. Tears rolling freely flowing.

Sasuke recognised the voice instantly. He looked up to see a pink haired ninja running his way.

"Sakura..." he said faintly.

She just ran up to Sasuke and pulled him into an embrace. Surprisingly Sasuke returned it. Sakura turned her face to hide the blush now spreading across her face. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she smiled.

"I missed you so much Sasuke-kun" she said between sobs.

"So have I" replied the avenger.

Did he seriously just say that...? He missed me to...?

"Sasuke-kun let me heal you ok?"

"Hn"

Sakura giggled slightly hearing Sasuke return to his old habits. Sakura's hand glowed green as she healed Sasukes wounds to the best of her ability. A little tired she leaned on the tree and yawned.

"Thank You"

"You're Welcome"

Sakua turned to face the screaming Orochimaru. She walked over to him and slit his throat. When she did this a puff was heard as and white smoke surrounded her. Shocked to find out that's was only a copy she ran to Sasuke's side.

Laughing echoed through the forest. It grew louder and louder until the real Sannin appeared before them. Sasuke was cursing like mad while struggling to stand. Sakura just watched clearly stunned at how a copy could stand that much damage. Sakura then helped Sasuke to his feet and settled into a battle stance.

"Sasuke-kun and his girlfriend" laughed the snake.

"Shut up you fucking chicken" roared Sasuke.

"Chicken? I was merely admiring your abilities"

"Really?"

Orochimaru just disappereared and popped up behind Sasuke. He then punched Sasuke in the gut. Sasuke toppled over and held his stomach. Sakura sat down and grabbed his hand.

"Sasuke-kun are you alright?"

"I'm out of chakra Sakura" whispered the raven haired nin.

Sakura looked down at Sasuke. Her emerald eyes wide with horror. Her Tears were falling on the floor wetting a patch of dirt.

"Don't leave me Sasuke-kun, not again"

"I won't I just need time to recover, please Sakura don't cry you will make me weak" he said while whipping her tears with his blood stained hand.

Hearing this Sakura stood up and faced the Snake before her.

Orochimaru laughed at the scene before him.

"Young Love" he hissed.

"That's was for killing Kabuto Sasuke-kun"

The Sannin took out a kunai and threw at Sasuke. Sakure caught it with ease and chucked it into the ground.

"Not while I'm still breathing" Sakura whispered.

The Sannin then beckoned Sakura. Sakura picked up the kunai and charged at her enemy. The snake pulled out his katana and blocked the blow. He laughed even more when Sakura kept throwing attacks which he blocked with ease.

"You fell for it"

Orochimaru desperately looked around to see what she was talking about. While he was looking around Sakura punched him as hard as she could. The Sannin was sent spiralling into trees cutting them in half. The sheer force would have killed most people but not Orochiamaru. He got up and spat out a mouth full of blood.

"Not bad Cherry Blossom, you remind me of Tsunade"

"I was trained by her Jerk"

Orochimaru smirked. Kill two birds with one stone... He began laughing as his forked tongue wrapped around Sakura.

"Did you really think I would let you beat me?" hissed the snake.

Sakura kicked wildly trying to break the hold.

He then chucked Sakura into a three and put the Katana to her throat.

Sakura was bleeding from her injuries. Cuts and bruises were found all over her body. Orochimaru inspected her body.

"I might keep you alive your body seems pefect"

He kept the katana to her throat and searched the clearing for Sasuke.

"Sasuke-kun come out now or she gets hurt"

Sasuek appeared standing in on a branch of the only tree in the clearing. Sakura looked up to see Sasuke but his eyes were different. They were like nothing she had even seen before. His sharingan must have upgraded... The Sannin noticed his eyes as well.

"Surrender or she dies"

"Sure, kill her"

Orochimaru turned around to see a lose log in Sakura's place.

When he turned around Sasuke was right in front of him. With one quick movement he slashed the Sannins throat. The snake fell to the floor coughing and grabbing his throat. His breathing was laboured. Looking at Sasuke he then closed his eyes and died.

"Sasuke-kun you did it" yelled Sakura from the tree.

Sasuke just panted and caught his breath. His new eyes faded from him as he steadied his breathing. Sakura ran towards him and jumped. She wrapped her arms around Sasuke's neck. Sasuke put his arms on her waist as he tried to stop blushing. Sakura noticed this and smiled.

"Sasuke-kun are you going to come home now?"

Sasuke smiled for the first time since the Uchicha massacre.

"Yes Sakura I will come home..."

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A/N: I hope you read these authors notes: P Well that took me nearly four hours to

write but it was worth it. Sasuke finally killed oro YAY! Sorry if his death was a bit

lame but I ran out off ideas for it. Please Review xD

This is what Sasuke's new Sharingan looks like: ( I got it from Google Images)