MENDING THE PEACES

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWE NARUTO … IF I DID; THERE WOULD BE More ROMANCE… AND SAKURA WOULD RESPECT HER SELF MORE.

(A/N ok my dear friends , you have no idea how much I love to hear you guys reviews, sorry it's been taking me forever to update, I am having problems with my computer, anyways….I need you guys help.

My plot is of course Sakura falls in love again but I do not know with whom. So a friend of mine suggested asking you guys. Here are my options. And that's how I know how to continue with the story.

You guys can vote, it will end on the 3rd chapter that's when I will make my decision

Here are the options:

SASUKE, GAARA, KAKASHI, DEIDARA, AND HIDAN.

So here they are let me know.

CHAPTER 2. FRIENDSHIP AND DANGER

Cold stone and hard, those are the best words to describe the expression on Gaara's face , and for those that know him they know he hardly shows any, but after he told us what was the matter my face was just like his.

"Seems that we have spotted Orochimaru and Kabuto near Suna. And we have also confirmation that after the war was over he continued with his experiments to perfect his immortal jutsu" Gaara was looking at Sasuke ,than turned his head to Kakashi.

"Seems like he has already perfected this and is looking for his next vessel,(looks back at Sasuke) and I do believe that we need to take care of this problem, that's why I require your help" looks at Naruto.

Kakashi's face was expressionless ,and as he placed a hand on Sasuke's shoulder he interrupted Gaara with a monotone voice.

"I see , I understand, we will do all we can to assist, this is more of a problem to us than Suna (looks at Sasuke , Naruto and Sakura) and we will do everything you ask of us Kazekage-Sama"

Gaara understood what he meant, he knew team Kakashi would want in on it, but he also needed her help most of all, that's why he asked for her specifically .(turns to look at Sakura)

"That's why I need the help of Akatsuki as well" (His face turned colder, he kept his gaze locked on hers)

"They might have information on Orochimaru's hideouts,(looks at Sasuke) even the ones you don't know, Sakura that's why I need you as well"

Suddenly she understood what he meant, out of everyone she is the only one that traveled with Akatsuki while they had her captive, but most of the times she was with Itachi, other than Kisame she did not know much about their whereabouts but she will try, besides she was excited to see them as well.

In her mind she knew the first place to star would be with Nagato and Konan in Rain, so she looked at Gaara and nodded in agreement.

After Akatsuki helped on the war they gained pardon from all the ninja villages and each took their own path, she also remembered Kisame mentioned that he would be by the shored of Cloud near the ocean , suddenly her face turned a shade of sadness , because Kisame reminded her of Itachi so much .

Her eyes started to get clouded by her tears but she was strong and held them back, no one will see me cry anymore. She told herself .

Gaara noticed that because he was still looking at her, even though he was not the type of person to show any emotions he knew the signs of sadness in her, this girl sure is different that anyone, she had become one of her special people because not only he remembered how they meet before the chunning exams, he remembers how she stood in front of Sasuke when he was fighting with him.

He also knew that it was because of her that Naruto beat him, yeah sure Naruto was trying to protect Sasuke , but it was Sakura that motivated him, because she was about to die crushed in between his sand, I have never apologized for that .

He was so grateful to her because he learned that it was her who cured Kankuro, and it was her that kept lady Chyo safe from Sasori of the red sand, and that alone was the reason he was now breathing ,I thanked Naruto but I have not thanked her, at least not properly.

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The news Gaara gave them about Orochimaru took team Kakashi by surprise, because they never expected this to happened and it hit them like a bucket of cold ice water, but Kakashi was not worried that much for Sasuke because he knew that Sasuke was way stronger than Orochimaru, And he knew the Sanning would not make the mistake twice, Sasuke was older now, so if he tried to take his body he will only fail, besides was it not the age issue why he decided Sasuke instead of Itachi.?

Everyone knew that Itachi was the first option for Orochimaru, but since he could not get him because Itachi was way more powerful than him he decided to take Sasuke, suddenly Kakashi remembered something important.

"Kazekage do you know more about the jutsu? Who is your informant? and can we get in touch with him?"

The question took Gaara by surprise and he tore his gaze from Sakura and turned to Kakashi.

"All I know for now is that the jutsu needs to be done once and Orochimaru will not need another vessel again, his body will be immortal he will not age, nor will he die, (his gruff voice gave a hint of urgency) My informant is Kabuto, he wants to help us by keeping an eye on Orochimaru, ( he turned to Naruto as if predicting the concern on his eyes) I did not believed him at first for obvious reasons, and I still don't , but there is no reason for him to lie, all he said was that his eyes were now open, and that he had been finally bought back home, I don't know what that meant but he felt real, Kabuto will be back to report again in a month for a report." this time his eyes whent back to kakashi as is predicting more questions, but the questions were not directed to Gaara this time.

"Sasuke , have you been Sexually active?" Kakashi asked him as if he was asking for him to pass the salt.

At first Sasuke glared at him , all eyes were on him this time, even Sakura's Great just great,.. just when I was about to talk to Sakura this question is asked…wait, why should I care , it is none of their business … and I don't care if Sakura finds out, with great indifference Sasuke answered his question " It's none of your business"

"The teme just don't want to admit he is still a virgin… Kakashi – sensei. But anyways why are you asking" Naruto interrupted with a wide smile on his face, Naruto assumed everyone was a Virgin just because he was one.

Sasuke deadpanned and then furiously gave Naruto a Shut-your-mouth-or-I'll-shove-a-chidory-up-your-ass type of look.

"I don't see why this is relevant Kakashi" Sasuke turned to look at the copy ninja.

"well, it is obvious that Orochimaru can't posses you because you are stronger than him, that is why I am asking you if you had sex with anyone, because if you did than there is a possibility that there might be a young Uchiha on the way, and he would be the perfect candidate for Orochimaru, And I do remember that red head you had on your team, if you did anything with her and she is pregnant she and your child might be in danger,( Kakashi's eyes turned stone cold and serious) you know Orochimaru wants to posses the sharingan to learn all the jutsus he can"

After hearing this Sakura felt her world collapsing .no not again, that snake will be after my child, that damn snake will ruin my life a second time!,… no … I will not allowed it, I am not the same as before, I am stronger and I will find him first and kill him. He . will. Not. Touch. My. BABY!

Placing a hand unconsciously on her flat stomach Sakura promised herself that definitely no one will know the entity of the father of her child, and she will become even stronger that she already was, because no one will hurt her kid. Unconsciously a protective chakra layer surrounded the embryo, protecting her unborn child from any type of danger, like a shield.

"I have no child anywhere out there if that's what you mean, I have not decided to resurrect my clan , not yet" Sasuke answered, and after that Sakura heard him arguing with Naruto and Sai, but this type she was not really paying attention, she had other things to worry about, and the least of her worries was how Naruto was making fun of a virgin Uchiha, or Sai explaining about small dicks not doing it correctly as the books said.

She did not notice that she was not the only one not paying attention to her team.

Four pairs of eyes where now looking at her , three of them looked worried, and one looked rather angry.

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Sakura looked at Gaara making him snap from his trance, he was worried , now he understood that the need to finish Orochimaru was a top priority ,I will not let any of my precious persons suffer," That is all the Information I have for now". Naruto, Sasuke and Sai stopped their arguing and turned to look at him.

"There are rooms ready for each one of you in our home no need to pay for inns , all of you will stay with us here in the Kazekage tower,Sakura you will report to me tomorrow so we can discuss your schedule in the hospital , thank you for accepting."

"no problem Kazekage-Sama I am glad to help" she smiled at him.

"Gaara" he told her.

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"It's just Gaara please, all of you are my friends, my position changes nothing our friendship, " his lips curled up a small fraction as if trying his hardest to smile, and Sakura could never have imagined to ever see Sabbaku no Gaara trying to smile. He has changed so much, Naruto can change people's hearts no doubt, and I am happy we have him as a friend and that he is ok, and that I helped with that.

She smiled again , and her eyes soften, forgetting the worries she carried for a fraction of a moment , and she turned to him to thank him for his help and his concern, because she knew why Gaara was taking care of this Orochimaru issue as his own. He doesn't want Naruto to worry , or to lose Sasuke again."ok , Gaara thank you very much for everything , I will see you tomorrow.

And with that team Kakashi took off to their rooms.

A/N well here is a small chapter for you guys hope you all liked it. And read and review , let me know if any of this makes sense , or not , but I really want to know who is best for our Sakura…well until next time …