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After a thirty minute drive, Sasuke parked himself in the visitor's parking lot of the hospital. He sat there for a few minutes thinking of how the fuck he was going to sneak into the medical facility and get to Sakura's locker in the women's changing rooms. He silently cursed the pinkette to hell and back. Oh, she was going to pay for this stupid waste of time.

He slowly climbed out of the car a walked in. He was just going to wing it and see how that goes. Sakura's superior at the hospital, Shizune, might be able to help him. He quickly sought her out. She was standing by the coffee machine looking incredibly tired.

"Shizune." Sasuke called.

"Oh, Sasuke! Back again so soon? Sorry your favorite little nurse is on vacation." Shizune teased.

Sasuke sat on the paper covered bed waiting impatiently. Thanks to the dobe, who was pacing the waiting room, Sasuke had broken his arm in three different places. After getting the cast, his doctor insisted on him getting a standard checkup before letting him go. Sasuke vowed this was the last time he would ever participate in Naruto's Super Cool and Fun-Awesome ideas. They never turned out well for him.

The door to his room opened revealing the most unlikely person; Haruno Sakura. Their eyes met and Sakura quickly looked away.

"Sasuke?"

"Hn." He grunted. Thankfully the door opened again, sparing the two teens from further conversation, and Shizune walked in.

"So you're…Uchiha Sasuke, right?" She asked as she read the clip board. Sasuke nodded his head and Shizune smiled before turning to Sakura. "Will you conduct his checkup while I go to the next room?"

"Hai!"

Shizune gave one more smiled to both of them before exiting the room, leaving the two teens in an awkward silence.

Sakura coughed as she straightened out her white coat. She picked up the stethoscope from around her neck and shuffled shyly over to him until she was directly in front of him.

Before she could utter a single word, Sasuke spoke, "Do you know how to use that?"

Sakura frowned. "Yes, now please lift your shirt. You don't need to take it off, just move it away from your skin."

Sasuke hesitated and sent her a glare that simple warned her, that if anything out of the ordinary happened, she was dead. She rolled her eyes and he did as he was told. She worked quickly and efficiently, and in complete silence. The only noise was from her tinkering with specific machinery and her ordering him on what to do. The entire process took less than fifteen minutes.

When she finished, she packed up and cleaned her tools before scribbling onto his chart. When she finished, she gave him a small smile before turning to leave.

"Wait." He ordered.

Sakura stopped and turned around. "Yes?"

"You work here?" He asked. She nodded her head. "Since when?"

Sakura leaned against the door. "A little over a year ago. It's more of an internship if anything. I shadow Shizune and she occasionally leaves me to do simple things like this."

Sasuke, although he would never admit this, was completely impressed. She was fourteen, fresh out of middle school, and already getting hands on experience in a rather difficult field of work.

Sasuke also silently admitted this was a different Sakura then the one from middle school. He was skeptical of her but she was professional and almost cold?

"Hn." He grunted.

Sakura smiled sadly and shook her head. "I thought so." She muttered before looking up at him. "Shizune has to see you out, but you're all good. Bye Sasuke and get well soon." Sakura was out of the room before Sasuke could even reply.

"Hn. I need to get something for Sakura out of her locker."

Shizune frowned. "I'm sorry but I'm not supposed to let anyone who isn't faculty in there."

"I'll be quick." Sasuke muttered.

Shizune looked around before sighing. "I know you're a good kid, so be quick."

Sasuke nodded his head and walked through the faculty door and into the room which was thankfully empty. He found the locker room and cursed out loud at Sakura. She may have told him the combo but she neglected to tell him which locker was hers.

In fifteen minutes, Sasuke had tried his birthday in over half the lockers when he had finally found hers.

Inside, everything was organized and neat. Her scrubs and white coat were folded in a small stack. Some hygiene materials were also stacked nicely. Tapped on the door, were a few pictures. Sasuke studied each one.

One was of all the girls at the beach; she was a loud shade of pink from getting sunburned but happy anyways. Another was of her and Naruto getting ramen, both with big grins. There was one of her, Neji, and Shikamaru at what looked like a sporting event, the boys looked absolutely bored while she grinned. The last one though, was of her and Sasuke at a park gathering Naruto had set up. Sasuke's arm was awkwardly around her shoulder and she was leaning against him. The dobe had insisted on taking the picture and gave them both copies. His was on his desk in a picture black picture frame. It was one of the only pictures on his desk.

Tapped below the picture of them was the usual envelope with his name. He snatched it and opened it.

Sasuke,

…you are stilldoing this? Pinch me, I think I'm dreaming! No really, someone do it.

Anyways, so you found my locker, good job Sasu-chan! Now, you know the reason I got this job? It was for you, somewhat anyways. I was always interested in medicine and trying to help people but, remember how you used to tell me I was weak and worthless? Well even though you never really meant it, or at least it think you didn't, it had always stuck with me. I wanted to prove you wrong and in turn make you proud of me. I always wanted to be a doctor; you just pushed me to do something about it. When someone you like-love tells you something like that, it hurts and I didn't want it to hurt. Thank you I guess.

So one to clue…eight. Holy shit, you're at eight! You're almost done! *cough cough* well clue eight: remember my 'Tweety Bird' lunch box from the first clue? I need you to return it. Just put it on my bed for me. Oh, don't let my parents find you in there; I'm sure they will be very upset! They might think you're a…panty raider!

Now, MASTERMIND and I would love you dearly (maybe even more than usual) if you put on the scrubs and take some candid shots (can you physically even do that if you are the subject?). Please and thank you.

Good luck and make me proud!

Sakura

Sasuke blinked. Then again. And again. What. The. Fuck. Did she really expect him to sneak into her room? That little…

Sasuke pulled out his phone and snapped a picture of her locker before quickly writing a little message to the pinkette.

To: MASTERMIND

From: Sasuke

*ATTACHMENT*

Sakura,

I'm was already impressed by your

personality and brains, you had nothing

else to prove to me. But good job

never the less. Want a treat? I'll

take you for ice cream when I see you.

Now, as for sneaking in to your room,

you're insane. It's not going to happen.

Sasuke

To: Sasuke

From: MASTERMIND

Sasuke,

Those are kind words and all, but

they really only mean so much

through a text message. I still can't

believe you. I'll think about the

ice cream though.

As for the second part, it's okay

if you can't do it. Best Friends

for life, right?

Sakura- really, no more texts

To: MASTERMIND

From: Sasuke

Sakura,

I'll prove you wrong,

I am sincere.

Second floor, left window right?

Sasuke

To: Sasuke

From: MASTERMIND

Sasuke,

Then see you in a few clues…

Yes, the window should be open.

If not, take a knife or flat object like

that and slid it underneath to unlock.

NO MORE TEXTS

Jeez, and Naruto is better at following

instructions.

Sakura

To: MASTERMIND

From: Sasuke

Sakura,

I don't like your lack of confidence

in me. I thought you were a better

fan girl…sheesh.

Don't compare me to the dobe.

Sasuke

Sasuke was hoping his luck would bring him another response but there was none. Shizune walked and ushered him out a few minutes later, which was fine. He needed to go and prepare for the B&E of the Haruno Residence. Fuck him.


It was three in the afternoon when Naruto finally made it off the Hokage Mountain and rode across town to the park.

An eight year old Naruto ran toward the park. He had overheard the kids in the neighborhood were going to play Ninja and he was going to get them to let him join, one way or another.

Unfortunately, when the blonde arrived, no one was there. The playground was deserted. The little boy stopped running and spun around. He tiredly sat down and tears began to leak from his eyes. All he wanted was to play with the other kinds. No one liked him. That's why everyone avoided him. He was too loud, too obnoxious, too weird, and trying too hard.

In the distance, he heard a similar cry. One like his own. He jumped to his feet and ran as quickly as his little legs could care him. Someone was in trouble. He wiped the tears that were blurring his vision as he ran toward the trees.

When he got there, he couldn't see much. It was dusk and it was hard to make out anything. All he could see was a girl his age on her hands and knees surrounded by three (probably male) figures.

"Hey!" Naruto yelled at them. "What are you doing?" Maybe they weren't being meanies and just playing Ninja.

"Nothing, go away!" One of the standing figures yelled.

"S-Stop…p-please." The girl cried softly.

Her cry went unanswered as anther standing figure called, "Who do you think you are?"

"I'm Uz-"

"Hyuga Neji." A voice behind Naruto cut him off.

"Shoot! That's a fifth grader!" One yelled before all three went running for the hills.

Naruto was roughly shoved aside by this Hyuga Neji. The fifth grader walked to the girl and helped her up.

"Are you alright, Hinata?"

"H-Hai, Neji." The girl whimpered. She looked past Neji to Naruto. Naruto remembered her from inviting him to lunch and she always sat at their table. She was really quiet and never talked. "T-Thank y-"

"Let's go." Neji cut her off before leading her away from Naruto.

Naruto entered the park and headed straight for the scatter of trees. He frowned at the memory and how he never really did save Hinata. There was an envelope with Neji's name on it. It had been crossed off and replaced with Naruto's on it.

Naruto,

Wow, you are a brave hero…you know, if your name was Hyuga Neji, fifth grader extraordinaire! Wow, has a sexy ring to it right? Maybe even more then Uchiha Sasuke, second grade ex-bed wetter! (Yeah, I know about that as well, story for another time).

Anyways, this was a defining moment for the Naru-Hina Saga. The brave hero tried to save his princess (even though you failed). But that's why she liked you. When you fall, you get back up. It's sweet because she noticed that quality in you!

Really, this romance story would be much better if you had actually saved her but in her mind, you did so I guess that's all that matters…the Hyuga Neji Admiration Club will be leaving I guess (party of one: Tenten).

Well clue number eight! Excited? I am. 8: Return Mr. Foxy from clue one, back to where he belongs (On Hinata' bed)! Good Luck! *Insert Evil Laugh*

Now: Forest Photo shoot for MASTERMIND!

Have Fun! Good Work! Don't hurt Mr. Foxy! And don'tget caught by Hinata's dad or you'll be…well let's not talk about that.

Sakura

Naruto stared down at the note and collapsed to his knees. Not fair. Not fair. Totally not fucking fair.


It was around five twenty in the afternoon when Shikamaru arrived to his next clue's destination. It was a small outdoor theatre where his sixth grade talent show had taken place.

"Troublesome." Shikamaru sighed next to Choji. Both were only there for Ino who was going to be singing. They were waiting with her.

"Shut up, Shikamaru." She hissed. Ino was figdgetting with her yellow sundress and looked a nasty shade of green.

"Are you okay?" Choji asked concerned.

Ino was about to say something when she suddenly shook her head no and darted toward the bathroom.

"I don't think she is going to make it." Shikamaru shurgged leaning back on the wall.

"Poor thing." Choji frowned. "She was so excited. I wonder who will take her spot."

The two boys looked at each other horrified.

"You." They said at the same time pointing at each other.

"I can't sing." Choji made up.

"I'm people shy." Shikamaru lied.

The two glared at each other as Iruka walked toward them excited.

"Where is Ino? It's her turn next." He looked around for the blonde.

"She isn't feeling food." Choji explained. "But Shikamaru offered to take her place. The show must go on." Choji nodded his head firmly.

"Really? That's so…kind of you!" Iruka looked pleased. He grabbed Shikamaru's hand and dragged him to the stage. "You know the words, right?"

That was a silly question. Choji and Shikamaru knew the words; they had spent the past two weeks listening to Ino sing them after all.

Without waiting for an answer, Iruka pushed him on stage.

"Now, taken Yamanaka Ino's place is Nara Shikamaru with 'This Little Light of Mine." Iruka handed the microphone to Shikamaru. "Whenever you are ready."

Shikamaru held the microphone awkwardly in his hands and stared at his peers before starting. "What a pain." He let out a sigh. "There's a little flame inside us all…"

Shikamaru, rather than sing, spoke each line with a tired sigh. Occasionally he would stop the entire song to yawn. By the end, Iruka had dragged him off stage and sent the next kid.

He was immediately met by a cautious Choji and a beaming Ino. She tackled him in an instant.

"Thanks!" She smiled. "By the way you suck. I would have been much better."

Shikamaru glared at Choji before shoving Ino off him. "Whatever.

Shikamaru walked toward the edge of the stage and picked up the usual envelop with his name printed on it.

Shikamaru,

Wow, you're smart and talented! Double threat! No wonder Ino likes you!

Must say, that memory will never leave me or MASTERMIND's mind. It was almost better than Naruto's rendition of 'Wild Thang'.

That was nice of you though, to take Ino's place. Granted you didn't want to but in her eyes, you did and it made all the difference to her. Even if you are a lazy jerk, she still has these little memories of you being her knight in shining armor.

Now on to clue eight (can you believe you are this far?): Ino would like it if you returned the pillows and blanket back to her bed. Don't let her pappy find you!

Pictures to MASTERMIND (preferably in mid-performance!)

Good luck, and be quiet! Don't want to wake Inoichi up, now do we?
Sakura

Damn her to hell. Damn them all. Shikamaru gritted his teeth. It's a wonder that Uchiha even liked a girl like that. Then again, Ino wasn't much better…fuck.


It was around noon when Neji arrived at Haku's. He parked and quickly walked to the back.

Another punch drilled into Neji's stomach. He coughed another mouthful of blood while kicking his assailant back.

The fight went on, Neji against three street thugs. It was the middle of the night and it was the last time he was following Lee's Youthful Shortcuts!

"Oi, Bozos! Back off!" A female yelled.

The three men stopped and stared at the newcomer. Neji instantly recognized Tenten and watched her with fearful eyes. If she got hurt, he would never forgive himself for not protecting her. She meant too much to him.

"What's a little cutie like you going to do?" One of the men hissed as he approached.

"I have the police on hold right now, if you don't want me to disclose any information, I'd let my friend go." Tenten warned with a smirk.

The three men took no time to eye the phone in her hand and take off. Tenten waiting until they were around the corner before running to Neji.

"You…you…you…baka!" Tenten yelled as she punched him on the arm.

He let out a low hiss. "Shit! Shit! Sorry Neji!" Tenten exclaimed as she helped him up. "Here, my apartment isn't too far away." Tenten led a bruised and beaten Neji down the street until they reached her building.

Once they were inside her unit she led him to her couch. She went and got medical supplies and began to fix him up. When she was finished she sat beside him.

"Are you okay?" She asked.

"Probably." Neji murmured.

Tenten nodded her head before scooting toward him and gently wrapping her arms around him. "I was so worried." She whispered shyly.

Neji wrapped an arm around her. "Did you really have the police on hold?"

Tenten giggled then sniffled. She had been crying and that pushed Neji to wrap his other arm around her. "No, I thought your pride couldn't handle it if they came to rescue you."

Neji chuckled. "Thanks."

Neji looked around the back until he found a crisp white envelop on top of a trash can. He picked it up and read.

Neji,

Wow you must have had a BRAWL being cared for by Tenten. Good thing she BEAT them to the PUNCH or else you would have been DEAD meat. See I still got it…maybe? No? MASTERMIND doesn't think so either.

Cute, she came to your rescue. Not the typical story book plot but I dig it. I'm down with it N-Dawg…I should stop listening to MASTERMIND's music in the car. You'd be surprised by the copious amounts of rap.

Point is you let her help you. The Hyuga Neji I know doesn't allow such nonsense. She cared for you and cried over your beaten body! And you know what tough rustic Neji did? He comforted her. So sweet I have a cavity! *swoon*

Clue eight: Tenten needs her plate to eat (she only had one…) so put it back in her apartment. Don't look too shady though, I hear the landlord has a concealed weapons license, just heads up.

PICTUES PLEASE! MASTERMIND is a collector.

Good luck and don't get BEATEN down yet, you're almost done. Trust me, the ending is a SMASH!

Sakura

Neji sighed. At least Tenten lived alone.


"We're the renegades of funk!" Sakura sang loudly on the table.

"We're the renegades of funk!" Ino joined in.

"We're the renegades of funk!" Tenten yelped on the couch!

"We're the renegades of funk!" Hinata and MASTERMIND murmured quietly on the floor.

The song was however interrupted by MASTERMIND's phone going off. He looked at it before chucking it at Sakura.

"What. The Fuck!" She yelled as she dropped on the couch next to Tenten and rapidly replied. This went on for a few minutes before Tenten snatched the phone. "No more sweetie, leave him wanted more."

It was seven o'clock when Shikamaru arrived at the Uchiha house. He let himself in a joined the other three boys in the kitchen.

"Got your text, what?" Shikamaru rolled his eyes.

"Did your eighth clue say something about sneaking into Ino's bedroom?" Neji asked bluntly.

"You have to sneak into Tenten's?" Shikamaru asked curiously.

"Yeah, but she leaves alone." Neji smirked triumphantly.

"Not fair! I have to sneak into Hinata's room, after navigating the entire Hyuga mansion!" Naruto wailed. "You should help me!" Neji rolled his eyes and ignored Naruto's request,

Sasuke shrugged. "Sakura's should be easy."

"Speaking of pink haired freaks, I wouldn't pursue that anymore." Shikamaru shook his head. "Bat shit crazy."


Whoot done and done! Anymore guesses to MASTERMIND? Which boy will finish first (remember the girls are betting)? And who is excited for the next chapter? (One of my favorites [and least favorites]) Anyways, thank you for reading and please review, they make me the happiest!

Update! Next story coming out has finally been named The Theft of Fire. Go to my profile to see a full description and hopefully that one will start getting posted soon!

Again thanks for reading and review! Until next time faithful readers...