A/N: Hmm here's chapter three! So, I've been looking at my writing yeah? And I noticed it was kind of weird. It's like first person and third person at the same time…Maybe Sakura is just being really creative with her words or…my writing it retarded. Anyway, I was wondering what you guys were thinking. Should I keep it like this or actually switch to Third person? I was going to go into third person eventually…but yeah…

Disclaimer: Do I really need one for every chapter? I don't own Naruto.

I was exhausted. I spent the whole night staring up at the stars trying to lull myself to sleep. I tried counting the stars but that only gave me a headache.

I had grabbed my own crate before Sasuke had even woken up. I couldn't let him continue to carry my load. I couldn't be weak just because I was tired. But the box just seemed to get heavier and heavier with every dragging step I took.

My teammates definitely noticed. I was lagging behind them and the dark circles around my eyes must have been another clue. My eyes were lidded and my back was hunched slightly.

"Ne, Sakura-chan…are you alright? You look tired."

I managed to smile the fakest smile I could muster but it only came out was a half-hearted grin, "I'm…fine, Naruto."

He seemed satisfied with that answer because he smiled and questioned me no further before continuing to walk up ahead.

I could see Kakashi eyeing me warily. He knew I haven't been sleeping lately. He was probably waiting for the moment I would suddenly collapse under my own weight. But that wasn't going to happen because I wouldn't give in. Especially not in front of Sasuke who hadn't even spared me a glance since this morning.

We were almost there but time wasn't even registering in my mind. I was only concentrating on holding the crate and moving one leg after the other. Staying awake was getting hard.

Suddenly Kakashi stopped walking and turned to look at us. We stopped walking along with him and I immediately dropped the heavy crate and leaned against it.

"Well, the village is only a little ways ahead. You three stay here while I go check in with them." Ever since the war, the village we were delivering to had very high security and was very strict when it came to foreigners.

I silently thanked Kakashi for letting us stay behind and rest. If we hadn't have stopped I knew I would have fainted or something. He had probably noticed. I kneeled down next to my crate and leaned my back against it.

"Sakura."

It took me a while before I realized someone had spoken my name. I looked up to see Sasuke looking at me with a blank stare.

"Uh?" I managed to mumble out. It was as intelligent a response as I could get.

"Why did you sleep outside?" he asked.

My eyes widened a fraction when I heard his question. Did he know I couldn't sleep? Maybe he was just curious.

"Yeah, Sakura-chan! I woke up and you weren't there!" yelled Naruto. His screaming was giving me a headache.

Instead of responding I silently beckoned Naruto over with a flick of my wrist. He complied and kneeled down next to me.

"What is it, Saku-Ow!" He clutched his head where I had punched him.

"What was that for, Sakura-chan?" he whined.

I sighed and closed my tired eyes, "Shut-up Naruto." I opened my eyes slightly to see both Naruto and Sasuke watching me curiously, waiting for me to answer.

I sighed again, "I couldn't sleep last night."

They seemed to have understood because they didn't say anything after that. Maybe I could get in a few minutes-

I barely had time to react when a kunai whizzed past my head and embedding itself inside the crate.

My eyes widened. We were being attacked! But why? Didn't they know who we were? Did they want the crates?

I stood up hastily and barely dodged three more kunai aimed at me.

"Sasuke! Naruto!" I turned to see them already fending off a heavy clothed ninja. I couldn't see his face because it was hidden behind black scarves.

Three more ninjas came out of the bushes. They obviously weren't very strong ninja because Sasuke and Naruto had already knocked the first ninja out unconscious.

"You kids hand over those crates and we won't cause any trouble." Said one of the ninja. The other one was chuckling quietly behind his scarf while the third one was quiet.

"We aren't kids," I said icily. I could barely stand but I continued to keep up my façade.

"Well, children, we are just going to have to take those crates from you then." Said the chuckling ninja.

One of the ninjas sprinted towards Sasuke while the other two advanced towards me and Naruto.

I took a kunai out of my pack and held it in front of me defensively. Naruto had created some shadow clones and began fighting. I couldn't see if Sasuke was alright.

One ninja sprinted towards me with a sword drawn and pointed at my chest. I couldn't move. I was pushed out of the way by one of Naruto's clones before it vanished into a puff of smoke.

"Sakura-chan! What are you doing?!" yelled Naruto from where he was fighting.

I was…so tired.

Before I could even register what was happening, the ninja's blade was through my chest. He extracted his blade and laughed triumphantly. I collapsed onto the ground while blood started pooling out around me.

"SAKURA-CHAN!"

My eyes closed and everything went dark.

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I awoke later on to see Sasuke standing over me. I squinted up at him to see his face looking rather frightfully surprised. What was he staring at? I could barely stay conscious because of all the blood I had lost. I guessed Sasuke had taken me away from the fight and tried to stop the bleeding.

That's when I realized something. Where was Naruto?

"Naruto!" I choked out and turned to where Sasuke was looking.

I gasped. There I saw Naruto looming over the remaining ninja, his eyes were red and slit and he was engulfed in orange chakra.

"Bastard! I'm going to kill you! How dare you hurt Sakura-chan!" Naruto was growling.

My eyes widened. What was wrong with Naruto?

The ninja was crawling on the ground backing away whenever Naruto took a step forward. The other ninjas were bloody and unconscious.

"N-no please! I didn't mean to hurt her!" the ninja begged.

Naruto snarled and drew back a clawed fist and swung at the pleading ninja. I shut my eyes tightly. I didn't want to see the up-coming impact.

After a few moments of silence I opened my eyes slowly to see...

"Kakashi-sensei…"

Kakashi was holding back Naruto with both hands, trying to calm him down while the ninja lay still and unconscious on the ground.

"Naruto! Snap out of it!" said Kakashi with uneasiness laced in his voice.

The orange chakra receded and Naruto went limp in Kakashi's arms. Kakashi picked him up slung him over his shoulder and walked towards me and Sasuke.

"Sakura, Sasuke, are you alright?" I nodded solemnly and Sasuke just grunted.

"Okay," he readjusted Naruto on his shoulder, "Sasuke, I want you to carry Sakura. I can't leave you guys here alone."

Sasuke just nodded but I shook my head in protest, "But Kakashi-sensei! I can walk fine by myself!"

Kakashi looked down at me and raised a single eyebrow. I braced my arms against the dirt and tried to stand up. My knees wobbled for a moment before I collapsed and was caught by Kakashi's outstretched arm. I held a hand against my chest. It hurt.

"I see," said Kakashi, "Sasuke you carry her and let's finish this mission."

I hung my head and gave up. I was sort of uncomfortable to have Sasuke pick me up bridal style. I couldn't help but blush a little when he held me tightly against his chest. But I shook my head slightly and looked away before anyone could notice.

Kakashi was holding all three crates with ease as we hurried towards the village. Whatever was in these crates have better been worth the trouble.

After a few moments of traveling in silence I looked over at Kakashi hauling three crates and a Naruto. He looked troubled.

"Kakashi-sensei…" I said quietly. "What happened to Naruto?"

Both Sasuke and I were looking at Kakashi expectantly. He only sighed and shook his head, "I don't know."

I couldn't tell if he was lying or not. Naruto had become so strong back there. I could feel his killer intent so intensely and it was almost scary. He was like a whole different person. He became like that because of me. Because I was weak and useless.

Those two words rang through my head constantly. I berated myself for causing such trouble. I wish I was more helpful and strong. All I did was get stabbed and fell unconscious.

I shut my eyes tightly keeping my tears from leaking out. I couldn't cry. No, I wouldn't cry. A lone tear slid down my cheek and I immediately wiped it away.

I opened my eyes slightly to see if Sasuke had noticed. He seemed distracted and kind of angry. What was he angry at? I could only guess that it was because of me.

I shut my eyes again and let the tears silently fall. No one seemed to notice.

I wasn't crying because of the pain in my chest…but for the pain in my heart.

I'm sorry for being such a burden. I'm sorry for being such a hindrance.

Naruto...Sasuke...Kakashi-sensei...

I'm sorry…

A/N: So how did you guys like it? I swear that this chapter had a point. I'm trying to incorporate the whole 'Sasuke gets pissed at Naruto' thing. Y' know? Aww poor Sakura...

Well thanks for reading and please review!