Chapter 7
The way to Sasuke's home was a quiet one.
Every now and then he would look at her. She still looked a little scared but her eyes were looking around in wonder.
'Good,' he thought. 'She's starting to get used to her surroundings.'
Then, he heard her clear her throat.
Sasuke turned. "Is there something wrong, Sakura?"
"You know my name," she said. "But I don't know your name."
Sasuke mentally slapped himself. How could he have forgotten to tell her his name?
He smiled at her. "My name is, Sasuke."
She nodded her head.
Suddenly, they heard a noise off in the distance.
Sasuke knew that it was just a wale call.
They have been very common at this time and season.
Sakura, however, jumped with a squeal and swam into Sasuke's arms.
At first, all Sasuke could think was, 'She's hugging me! My Angel Fish is hugging me!' Then, slowly, he brought her closer to his chest. "It's okay," he whispered softly while caressing her hair. "It was only a wale. Nothing to be scared of."
Sakura quickly wrenched herself from his grasp and put her hands on her hips. "I was not scared!" she scolded at him.
"Oh really?" he asked as he folded his arms across his chest, a smirk playing across his lips.
"Okay," she confessed. "I was a little bit startled. But I was NOT scared."
Sasuke smirk grew. "Sure you weren't."
He took her hand and they continued on their way.
After a few minuets -which seemed like hours to Sakura- they reached a castle.
Sakura's eyes wider at the sight of it.
It was beautiful. It was a gold color. With lots turrets and towers that were incredibly high.
"You live here?" she asked breathlessly.
Sasuke nodded. "Yes. This is my home."
Sakura turned to him. "So that means that you're a-"
"-A prince?" he finished for her. He turned to her and bowed. "Prince Sasuke Uchiha. At your service."
Then he grabbed her hand again and pulled her along. "Come along, Angel Fish."
Sakura followed. "Why do you call me that?"
Sasuke stopped at turned to her. "What? 'Angel Fish'?"
She nodded.
Sasuke brought her closer to him again and stroked her face. "It's like my nickname for you, Angel Fish," he whispered as he closed his eyes and lean in to kiss her.
Sakura face turned to a deep crimson. She put her hand up to his lips.
He opened his eyes and looked at her.
"I think we should go in now," Sakura said barely above a whisper.
Sasuke nodded and took her hand again.
As they entered the castle, the guards bowed their heads in respect for Sasuke.
Sakura looked at her surroundings.
The inside of the palace was even more beautiful then the outside. The walls and floor a greenish blue colored marble. Quite simple really. But when the light from sun above shone through the water, it gave the place an enchanted look to it.
After a few minuets they had entered the castle, more Merpeople came swimming up to them.
"WHERE WERE YOU, SASUKE!?!" a blond Merman with an orange tail yelled.
Another Merman with brown hair-that was tied in a ponytail- and a murky green tail, came up behind the blond and bonked him on the head.
"Naruto, will you stop that yelling of yours?" he said in a lazy voice.
The one named Naruto turned to the one that hit him. "What was that for Shikamaru? It hurt. Believe it!"
"Shikamaru," a voice from behind them addressed to the other Merman.
Sakura turned to find another Merman. Unlike the other Mermen, he had long brown hair that was tied in a low ponytail and he had a pearl white tail.
But it was his eyes that were the most interesting thing was his eyes. They were the same color as his tail -pearly white.
"I have to agree with Naruto on this one," He continued. "He hasn't been late for sparring practice with me before now. And you know he likes everything to be on time."
"And who's your friend?"
This time it was a Mermaid who spoke. She had long blond hair that was tied into a high ponytail with some of her bangs hanging out and a purple tail with matching shells.
Sasuke put his arm around Sakura and held her close. "Everyone, this is Sakura," he said to all that were present.
"Sakura?" Naruto asked himself out load. "Where do I know that name from?" The he snapped his fingers. "I REMEMBER NOW!" he shouted again. "That's the name of the of the human girl that you keep telling me about!"
Everyone looked from Sasuke then to Naruto.
"Oops," Naruto said after a pause.
Then, another Mermaid swam up to Naruto. She had short blue hair. She also had a pearl white tail and eyes -like the one with the long brown hair- and pearl white shells.
"B-but Naruto," she stuttered. "H-h-how can t-that be. A-a-after all, sh-she has a tail."
"Yeah," Naruto said. "But she is everything that he described her to be."
"I think I have the answer to that problem," the blond Mermaid said as she held up.
Sasuke immediately recognized it.
It was the spell book.
"Where did you get that Ino?" Sasuke demanded.
Ino smirked. "I clean your room, remember? You should hide your things in a place I don't clean."
She swam over the other Mermaid and handed the book to her. "Could you put this in the library please, Hinata?"
Hinata nodded, took the book and left the room.
Shikamaru went up to Sasuke and said, "I'm going to tell your parents about the situation."
Sasuke nodded and Shikamaru left.
As he left you could hear him mutter, "Man, this is such a drag."
"So," said the guy with long hair. "She was human?"
Sasuke turned. "Yes Neji. She was."
"What's going on?" another voice asked.
It was another Mermaid with brown hair -tied up into two buns- brown eyesand green tail and shells. She had a wooden spoon in one hand.
Then, her eyes landed on Sakura. "Oh," she exclaimed. "I didn't know we had guests."
Neji swam over to her and explained to her about the things that just happened.
"Well," she said as she swam up to Sakura. "It's a great to meet you, Sakura. I'm TenTen."
Just then, Shikamaru came back into the room. "Sasuke," he said, in a lazy tone. "Your parents want to speak to you." Then he turned to Ino and TenTen. "Could find a room for Sakura."
Ino nodded and grabbed her hand. "Come on," she said as she pulled Sakura up the stairs. "I'll show you around."
As they left, TenTen turned to Sasuke. "I'm going to fix that girl something to eat," she said. "She looked like she hasn't eaten a decent meal in days." Then she made her way back to the kitchen.
Shikamaru tapped Sasuke on the shoulder and motioned for Sasuke to fallow him.
So he, Shikamaru, Neji, and Naruto left to where Sasuke's mother father waited for them.
Little did they know that a pair of red eyes that were watching them the whole time.
Itachi was listening to the whole thing.
Though he didn't pay attention much.
He was to busy looking at the young beauty that was next to his brother.
She was indeed a rare thing to behold.
Pink hair.
Pale skin.
A red tail.
And those eyes. Those Emerald eyes were the kind he could just lose himself in.
When Naruto said it was the human girl that he had a crush on, his mind started reeling to the time when Sasuke told Naruto about the human his little brother liked.
Flash Back:
Itachi was swimming down the corridors. Another long day, studying. All he wanted to do at the moment was just to jump on his bed and go to sleep.
Suddenly, he saw Sasuke and that loud mouthed blond Naruto.
"Now, what's so important that you have to bring me out here to say it? I was just eating my ramen," Naruto wined.
Sasuke looked around and said quietly, "What I'm about to tell you can not be told to anyone. You got that?"
'Ooh,' Itachi thought excitedly. 'I may have found new stuff to blackmail Sasuke with!'
Naruto nodded. "Well, what is it?"
Sasuke took a deep breath. "I really like this girl."
Itachi sighed, disappointedly. 'Man! I thought it was going to be something useful.'
Naruto laughed. "Well, I'm glad for you."
"She not from around here," Sasuke said even more quietly.
"Oh, where is she from?"
"She's from… um," Sasuke cleared his throat and pointed upward.
Naruto looked up. "She's lives in the ceiling?"
Sasuke sighed in aggravation and pointed up again.
Naruto looked up again. Then his eyes widened. "YOU MEAN SHE'S HUMAN?"
Sasuke quickly put his hand on Naruto's mouth. "Shut up! Don't yell so loud. Someone will here you!"
Itachi's mouth was hanging wide open. 'A human? Now that was unexpected.'
Sasuke let go of his mouth. "I can't stop thinking about her." he said quietly. "Everything about her is so… so… there are no words to describe it!" Then he turned to Naruto. "Do not tell anyone about Sakura," he threatened. "Or I'll forbid TenTen to give you ramen forever!"
"NO! DON'T TAKE AWAY MY WONDERFUL RAMEN!!!"
Sasuke looked at his friend -who was now holding on to the end of his tail, begging for him to have mercy. "Do you promise?"
Naruto nodded.
"Good," Sasuke said. "Now come on. Or we'll be let for sparring!"
Then quickly swam off.
End of Flashback.
Itachi had envisioned what he thought she would look like.
But he never thought she would look so dazzling.
'Sakura,' he thought. 'Things around here just got more interesting.'
Then he quickly turned and made his way back to the throne room with a certain pink haired girl in his mind.
A.N. Whew. That was a long one. I hope you guys liked it! It's not one of my best, but it'll do. I'd like to thank my reviewers: xXoCherri1469xXo, SilverFox91, ThePinkBunniesLeaders, angel2559, Ishimaru535, furryhatlover2543, Jenix, Youko-Kuramas-Kitsune, valb, cutegerbilofdeath, sasukeztruelove, Gothic Saku-chan, Saico, Cherry S Blossom3, Freedomstar999, fleeting thought, shatteredmemories, Hidden-Tigress88, Kitomi21, Furanshi93, and lightningstrxu. Thank you so much for the reviews! Please read and review! P.S. I don't know the names of Sasuke's mother and father. Could you tell me!?!
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