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"I'll always be your friend, no matter what." Kakashi put in.

"Sayonara Sakura-chan..."

She smiled again.

"Sayonara..."

Kakashi and Takahashi-san both left the room with a clearly happy Sakura in it and a totally perplexed Uchiha Sasuke.

"He wants us to be together."

Sasuke came out of his confusion as he looked down at Sakura before dipping his head low enough that he captured her parted lips with his own, her tantalizing taste was so appetizing as he deepened the kiss with her.

Pressing his forehead against the girl's, Sasuke looked into her hazy emerald eyes as he opened his mouth to speak.

"Aishite imasu."

Her lips formed a smile as Sasuke helped her to lay back down, he sat back down on his chair as he continued to watch Sakura drift off into a deep sleep.

'Aishite imasu'

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"Kaori-chan."

The male greeted with mock as he watched the small blonde haired girl step into the light of his bedroom, her clothes bloody in areas as her face was full of sweat.

"If you truly want to claim your rightful fame then I suggest you make sure little Sakura stays dead."

She bowed her head in shame.

"Gomen, I will do better next time."

"Kabuto will tend to your wounds." The male said.

"Yes, Orochimaru-san."

Her blonde hair wiped from side to side as she left the room, her face was red with anger at the discovery that she had been unsuccessful in killing Haruno Sakura, her only competition to the music industry!!

'That little bitch ruined me!'

'Now I'm going to ruin her!'

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Main Character Ages

Uchiha Sasuke --- 20

Haruno Sakura --- 18

Ishikawa Haru --- 36

Takahashi Kazuki --- 25

Uzumaki Naruto --- 19

Hyuga Neji --- 21

Hatake Kakashi --- 26

Uchiha Itachi --- 24

Yoshida Deidara --- 23

Miyagi Sasori --- 23

Tanaka Hidan --- 25

Ichiro Hikari --- 29 (NEW)

Satsuke Izumi --- 19 (NEW)

Mayu Kaori --- 18 (NEW)

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Take # 8: Teddy Bear

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"That stings, four-eyes!"

Kabuto sighed as he began to gently dab Kaori's wound with a cloth, cleaning it out so that there would be no signs of infection later on.

"Orochimaru-san seems displeased with you..." The male mused.

"Oh..." Kaori raised an eyebrow in question.

Kabuto nodded his head before pushing the glasses back up the bridge of his nose.

"Yes."

"He is not one for failure."

Taking out a long white strip, Kabuto cut it as he began to wrap the bandage around the girl's wound before securing the two ends into a knot.

"Nice and tight." Kabuto said while standing up.

"Too tight if you ask me..." She mumbled under her breath.

"You say something?"

"Your just being paranoid." Kaori pushed past the male.

"As usual..."

The silver haired male shrugged his shoulders while kneeling down and putting everything back into the first-aid kit before leaving the room after Kaori had.

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She was not sulking!

Or... at least, that's what she had been telling herself for the past five minutes...

Sitting upright from her spot on the bed, Kaori swung her legs over the side as she dropped down to the floor and walked over to a picture frame containing a single photo with three rather young looking girl's smiling.

A bitter smile graced Kaori's lips as she touched the gold trim of the frame, her eyes slowly looking from each girl until they rested upon herself.

Yes, this picture had been taken a little after their first debut album was to be in stores. Her two friends and band-mates, Izumi and Hikari were the two on either side of her...

It seemed like yesterday that they had only became famous...

No, it was quite a few years ago, five years and soon to be six if not for that pink haired rich girl that suddenly decided she could sing; which she could much Kaori's disbelief...

Haruno Sakura was the very reason why Aoi no Kanashimi split up in the first place!! They had been number one for as long as they remembered and then little Miss Princess came along and everyone totally forgot about them and focused on another!!

Kaori slammed the picture down, she needn't be reminded of that day...

Actually, if it wasn't for Orochimaru she would have never thought of physically harming the young pop-star in all her life. He had been the one that said she should claim her rightful title and she should eliminate her competition!

She had worked way too hard to get to where she was only to be shot down by Sakura who thought she was so superior to her!!

'All that will end soon enough, just wait...'

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"Orochimaru-san."

Said male looked up at the face of Kabuto as he walked closer to him.

"What is it Kabuto?"

"I've always wanted to know the reason behind all of this."

"You mean the fall of the Haruno brat?"

Kabuto nodded his head.

"If you must know, then I shall tell you."

Kabuto listened intently.

"Sakura's manager is my half-brother..." He cringed.

The silver haired male's expression stayed the same.

"I have always hated him and because he wanted to follow in his big brother's footsteps he ultimately destroyed me."

"So really you want to do the same as what your brother did to you?"

"Precisely."

"I suppose I've always despised my brother and mother..."

Kabuto continued to listen.

"My mother never told my father about the affair she was having."

"And I was the bastard son that nobody wanted..."

He laughed maniacally while crossing one leg over the other, chin resting upon his knuckles.

"My mother's husband eventually found out about the affair and left."

"I of course was frowned upon by my mother and she eventually left..."

"Without me..." He put in the last part.

Kabuto had heard enough and felt pity for the male he had known for so long. Now understanding why he was so hell-bent on revenge, Kabuto suddenly felt at ease and left the room; Orochimaru alone to go over his thoughts.

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"Your father won't be back for a couple of weeks."

Sakura looked up at Doctor Watanabe with a smile.

"Oh, I know Watanabe-san. He's in China for the time being."

The Doctor nodded his head.

"Yes and he wanted me to approve someone the privilege of looking after you."

Sakura looked over at Sasuke, a smile on her face.

"I'll take care of her."

"Very well then, she is to leave later tonight."

"Arigatou." They said in unison as the Doctor left.

Sakura rested her hands on her lap, eyes looking up at the ceiling, mind full of thoughts and questions she was asking herself.

Pursing her lips together tightly, Sakura looked up at Sasuke as he stared down at her. Parting her lips, Sakura quickly held back what she was going to say. She would save it for later...

"What is it?"

Closing her eyes and shaking her head, Sakura replied.

"Its nothing, really."

Shrugging his shoulders and letting it slide past him, Sasuke went back to occupying himself by watching whatever channel was on television.

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"So how have you been holding up, Kakashi-san?"

Said man turned his head to the side.

"Fine."

Takahashi-san took a seat next to the silver haired male as he quickly ordered a cup of coffee for the both of them.

"I'm glad she's happy but I can't help feeling that her attacker will appear again."

Takahashi-san put on a serious face.

"I see. Then we'll have to keep an eye on her."

Kakashi nodded his head as he accepted the coffee that a blonde haired woman handed him with a graceful smile.

"Arigatou."

"You welcome."

Takahashi-san took a sip of his coffee as he looked at his distraught friend. He knew that he would still have to heal after the split-up but he would soon get over it.

'What a trooper.'

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"Do you need any help?"

Sakura shook her head.

"No, I can stand on my own."

And like she said, she could stand on her own! It was the walking part that Sakura was having trouble with...

Sasuke helped the woman to walk since she had been out for a few days but he knew that she would quickly get used to it again soon enough.

Taking her hand and entangling their fingers together, Sasuke walked Sakura out of the hospital room, white robe still on as they walked down a lonely hallway and towards the front desk.

"I'm checking Haruno Sakura out."

Said girl waved to the receptionist with a wide smile plastered on her lips as she once again took Sasuke's hand as the two of them left the hospital.

"It feels so good to finally get out of there."

"I bet." Sasuke teased with a smirk her way.

Sasuke opened the passenger side door for Sakura as she got into the vehicle and buckled herself in.

"Man, I look like crap." She murmured as she examined at herself in the mirror.

Sasuke shut the door as he stuck the key into the ignition and turned it so that the engine came to life and he pulled out of the hospital parking lot; snow soon beginning to fall during the drive back home as Sakura looked out the passenger side window.

"Its so pretty." She said in awe.

Sasuke was being extra careful due to the suddenly high winds and the icy roads; though Sakura seemed a little too preoccupied with the falling snow outside to even notice how slow Sasuke was driving.

"We're home already?"

"Yup."

"That was fast."

Sasuke slightly laughed at that as he helped Sakura out of the car and into his large and ultimately lonely manor.

"What about my clothes?" Sakura asked as she tugged on the bottom of her hospital dress.

Sasuke scratched the back of his head.

"You can wear my clothes since its already nine o'clock and tomorrow morning we'll go pickup your stuff."

Sakura nodded her head as she ascended the stairs, Sasuke behind her in case her legs suddenly gave out and sent her tumbling down.

"This way."

Opening the door for the pink haired girl, Sasuke began to rummage through his drawers until he extracted a dark blue t-shirt Sakura could wear to bed until morning rolled around. She had tried on a pair of his sweat-pants but they wouldn't fit...

Sighing, Sakura pulled the shirt over her head and examined herself in the mirror. The top was far too long for her and ended up a little above her knees; shrugging her shoulders, Sakura stepped out of the bathroom and watched as Sasuke's eyes roamed all over her body but stopped at her creamy long legs that were being revealed for his eyes only!

Sakura's eyes widened as she recalled what she was supposed to tell Sasuke during her stay in the hospital. Though she was not sure that she could tell him, there might even be consequences for saying anything to him!!

"I know your getting horny."

"Get away from me!"

"Breath a word about this to anyone and your dead..."

A serious expression took over Sakura's usually playful face as she crossed her arms over her chest and looked Sasuke in the eyes. He was becoming confused as he stood from his spot on the bed and walked towards Sakura.

"Sasuke..." His name was left whispered as it seemed to echo throughout the room.

"Why did you break up with me?"

That was a question that he was not expecting tonight but he knew that he would have to answer her and most of all get some answers of his own.

"I saw you and my brother."

A wry smile graced her lips as her eyes were set downcast.

"You've got it all wrong, Sasuke-kun..."

"Do I?" He asked with mock, a finely shaped eyebrow raising.

"It was him!"

"He... he tried to-"

"What did that bastard do!?"

"He tried to rape me!"

Kami-sama, he felt like shit right now for accusing Sakura for cheating on him with his brother but she hadn't said anything so how was he supposed to know!?

'You were supposed to trust her.'

He reached out and brought Sakura close to his body as he calmed the now crying woman down with light kisses and vows of protection.

"He threatened to kill me if I said anything."

"He won't touch you ever again."

"Arigatou, Sasuke-kun."

He kissed her cheek while guiding her to bed and then after pulling the blankets over both of their bodies as Sakura felt sleep tugging at her eyelids until she could no longer keep them open and she ended up drifting off into a peaceful sleep...

Unaware of the days to come...

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Her emerald eyes were so void as she stood within her bedroom, Cotton curled up on her bed as the Persian continued to sleep on. Sakura was wondering how the cat survived the past 4 days without her being there...

Blood stained the floor of Sakura's room as well as her cellphone that was strewn under her bed and what of the killer's cellphone!? Sakura stuffed her suitcase full of clothes and other such things as she took Cotton into her arms.

Sakura searched throughout the guest room where the balcony window had been shattered and cold air was entering the house. In order to get into the room or the house she and Sasuke had to crawl under a ton of yellow banners.

The cellphone was gone and Sakura had a feeling that the attacker was the one that had taken it. He/she was smart, Sakura would give the person that much but that was all!!

Stroking Cotton's fur, Sakura descended the main stairs and looked at her destroyed house as well as the blood that covered the floors. She held Cotton in her lap even through the car ride home as Sasuke parked in his driveway and carried Sakura's belongings into his house and set a few of her things up.

Remembering to pack Cotton's food and bowl, Sakura poured some into the pink bowl as she placed it on the floor and watched as Cotton devoured it quickly while Sakura filled a different bowl with fresh water.

Sakura smiled in contentment as she walked up to Sasuke's room and sure enough he was in there currently placing her large and heavy suitcase on the floor next to his tall armoire...

"You didn't have to bring it all the way up here..."

Sasuke looked over his shoulder as he smirked.

"Its alright. So how are you feeling?"

"Tired as hell..."

Sakura reached her suitcase and began to rummage around it until she came across her pajamas and extracted a bra and underwear both of which were black and lacy.

Sakura looked up at Sasuke as she blushed and hid her undergarments and walked into the bathroom where she took a quick shower and dressed herself.

Yes, the wounds stung like hell when the water touched them but she dealt with it all the while gritting her teeth in pain as she showered as quickly as possible! Afterwards, Sasuke bandaged up her wounds again as he tucked her into bed and promised her that he would be right up.

Even as she heard Sasuke descending the stairs, Sakura called out to Cotton who was in her room within a second flat and hopping onto the bed while curling up next to Sakura as she purred loudly and closed her piercing orbs.

"Night Cotton..." She slurred through her sleep.

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"What's the surprise?" Sakura asked as she ate breakfast across from Sasuke.

"I'm not telling."

"Awwww..." Sakura pouted cutely as she stuffed waffles into her mouth.

Sasuke looked at his watch as he cursed out loud.

"Shit! Looks like we're gonna have to eat and run."

Finishing the last of her waffles and drowning them down with the glass of milk set in front of her, Sakura stuck her tongue out.

"Maybe you will but I won't."

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A full week had already passed since Sakura had stayed in Sasuke's mansion and already she was feeling good as new. Her wounds were healing up nicely and the bruise on her cheek was practically gone!

Touching what was left of the once large bruise, Sakura smiled to herself as she kissed Cotton on the head and poured her some extra food and water. Sasuke took her hand and led her out of the house and into his car as he pulled out of the parking lot and made a left hand turn.

Turning on the radio and much to Sasuke and Sakura's dislike, Kokoro no Akatsuki was having one of their songs played, quickly switching it to a different station, Sakura smiled when her song, Baby Sugar was playing and just beginning too!!

Clapping her hands together, Sakura let out a small giggle as she rolled down the car window to allow cool air into the vehicle. Today was a beautiful winter day, the sun was shining brightly and it wasn't even cold!!

"Its gonna be a while before we arrive. Why don't you take a nap?" Sasuke suggested.

Sakura slowly nodded her head as she let her emerald eyes fall closed and listened to the remainder of her song until, nothing...

Sasuke smiled to himself.

'She's going to love this!'

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"The winter carnival!?"

Sasuke nodded his head as he stuffed his hands into his pockets.

Sakura turned on her heel as she placed a kiss to the male's lips, he smiled down at her as she hooked her arm around his and pulled him to the first attraction she laid her eyes on.

"Wait for us!!" Came a loud voice from behind the two.

"Naruto?" Sakura said in disbelief as she eyed him.

"Don't forget about me."

Neji walked towards them and stood next to Naruto as they looked at the ride behind their two friends.

"What about us!?" Kakashi and Takahashi-san said in unison.

Sakura laughed as she was met with everyone!

"I thought inviting everyone to come would be a good idea." Sasuke admitted.

"It was!"

"Let's go!!" Hollered Sakura as she tugged on Sasuke's jacket and pulled him towards the lineup where they waited for five minutes before a short red haired male opened the cart door and waited for them to step in before closing it.

Sakura giggled like a small child as the ferris wheel began to go higher before stopping to let other passengers on...

"I guess your with me, Neji!"

"Oh goody..."

They stepped into the cart as it jerked forward, signaling that it was moving again before completely coming to a stop to let other people on.

This went on for a while after before every cart was filled and the ferris wheel went around for a total of ten minutes. Currently Sasuke and Sakura were stopped at the very top as the pink haired girl gazed out at the gorgeous snow covered land of Japan...

"Its breathtaking."

"Yes, it is." Sasuke agreed as he pulled Sakura close to him and placed a light kiss on her cheek.

"And so are you, Sakura-chan..."

She blushed slightly while resting her head against Sasuke's arm as she continued to look out the large plexiglass window...

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"That bear is so kawaii!!" Sakura announced as she pointed to a pink stuffed toy bear behind a large table where a man stood as well.

"I'll get you one."

Sakura watched as the tall, black haired male explained the rules to Sasuke as he paid close attention before taking a single white ball from the basket as he aimed. The idea of the game was to knock over the six stacked bottles using a single ball and if you managed to knock them all over you won a prize!

Sakura kept her eyes on the six stacked bottles as Sasuke aimed the ball before hurling it as hard as he could towards the bottles and awaited the outcome. Sakura's face lit up when she watched the bottles all fall, all except for one that was slowly tipping from side to side.

Eventually a large gust of wind swept by and sent the bottle to the floor as the male smiled at the young girl before asking her, "Which one would you like?"

"That one!"

Sakura pointed her index finger towards a large pink teddy bear with a bright smile on its face as the man grabbed it off the shelf and handed it to Sakura who hugged it to death while thanking Sasuke over and over again for winning it for her.

"Wow, Sasuke-teme sure is good..." Naruto mused as Neji nodded his head in agreement.

The rest of the day was spent riding more attractions and eating before everyone headed home due to Sakura feeling tired and in dire need of a nap...

Sasuke watched from the corner of his eye as Sakura settled herself in with the bear in her lap as she wrapped her arms around it and fell into a light sleep, her smile matching the one that the teddy bear had on its face...

'Sakura-tenshi...'

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Author's Note: Heyya! Man that chapter seemed longer than usual but whatever!! That was SO SO much fun to write, especially the last part and hey! Now you all know why Orochimaru detests our little Sakura-chan so much, ne?

And by the way, the red haired male was NOT Gaara, if a few of you were wondering that... CX

Japanese Terms

Arigatou --- Thank you

Kawaii --- Cute

Aoi no Kanashimi --- Blue Sadness (Band Name)

Kokoro no Akatsuki --- Heart of Daybreak

Sakura-tenshi --- Sakura Angel

By the way, Kokoro no Akatsuki is a visual-kei band and they are a lot like 12012 (ichi ni zero ichi ni) which is also a visual-kei band and they are SO SO awesome!! Man, I'm hyper... Kuso! Better go take my pill now... (Sigh) I only have about 8 more to go before they are DONE!! YESS

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