Chapter 8

A/N:Sorry for taking too long again. We got into another argument about what was going to happen next. I blame Suzaku. –Chojitsuna (TheGnRFangirl)

A/N: I blame Chojitsuna. Anyway, tell us what you think about the chapter. It's always nice to hear what you guys think. -Suzaku (TheGnRFangirl's Boyfriend)

As crazy as it may seem,; my pinky actually grew back. My ring finger was taking a little longer since it was longer and more of it had been blown off. It was fine with me though; I was glad that I wouldn't have to give up my instruments. My only problem with the white powder that uncle had given me was the fact that it was a shredded pig's bladder and that it made me smell like a pig. My family was trying to be nice about but I knew that the smell was revolting. I didn't want to put on cologne though so I had to deal with smell.

Everyone at the dojo tended to avoid me every time I came in for practice, because of the smell. I even asked my mother to let me ditch school until I no longer needed the stupid powder. I didn't mind that I had to be alone though, it gave time to think. Naruto may have gotten in trouble with the police but his father paid them off to make sure that general public didn't find out.

Of course that had kept neither me nor Sakura quiet. Sakura told everyone we knew about my injury and how I got it. I felt no pity for Naruto at the moment. Sure he had tried to apologize over and over again but there was no way for me to ever trust him again. I had gone there to rescue Sakura from him but I never intended to hurt him. I had no weapon to defend myself with yet he held a gun at me. How could I ever trust him now?

I was lying on my bed when I heard someone knock on my door. I knew who it was so I didn't bother telling them that the door was unlocked.

I heard the door open and saw Dr. Yakushi come in. He greeted me but I didn't return it. There was a chair in the room that he dragged near my bed and sat in.

"Your father told me about what happened." He told me. "He was not happy at all."

I looked at him. He wasn't wrinkling his nose like I thought he would. Everyone else had been doing that on their first encounter with the pig-like smell.

"Do you want to talk about it?" He asked.

"What's there to talk about?" I asked in return. "I nearly lost my ability to play some of my instruments thanks to my so called best friend."

"Have you been going to kendo class?"

"Yes. My father would never allow me to skip out on kendo. I'm pretty sure he'd slap me the moment I even suggested."

"Has it been helping with your anger?"

"I didn't go and attack Naruto if that's what you want to know. He pulled the guns on me first. It was purely self defense."

"What exactly happened?"

"I got a text message from Sakura asking for help. When I got there; Naruto was trying to rape Sakura with a gun to her head. I knocked him off of her and made a grab for the pistol he had been using. I aimed at him and tried to shoot him. The gun was empty and he pulled out a revolver. He shot me and then Sakura called 9-1-1."

"So you tried to harm Naruto first?"

"Well…"

What was I supposed to say to that? What would have happened if the gun had been loaded? Wouldn't that have made me a murderer? I'd probably end up behind bars or a sanitarium somewhere in the middle of nowhere. I looked at Kabuto. I felt like he knew what I was thinking at the moment.

"Did you realize what could have happened?" He asked me.

"Naruto would be dead and I'd probably be behind bars." I told him.

"You're still underage so you probably wouldn't go to jail."

"I'll be an adult in July which isn't too far away."

"You should try to think about your actions a bit more." He told me. "Try to think about what the consequences will be. Try to think five steps ahead maybe. Look at every outcome."

I stared at him. What he said was interesting. I already knew that Itachi always thought ahead about all of his actions. I think that's why dad had favored him. But I wasn't my brother. I was not Itachi Uchiha; I am Sasuke Uchiha. I know that I let my emotions get the better of me but that was because it had worked out for me when I was younger. There was no need for me to think ahead. Then again I was still a child then.

I was almost an adult now. I had to grow up now right?

"I can't let my emotions make all the decisions anymore." I muttered to myself.

I think Kabuto heard because he started writing some notes down.

"So, how's your situation with Sakura?" he asked.

"Next topic." I told him rudely.

"She seems to be at the heart of this whole problem as well. It might help you."

"She's still engaged to the bastard because her family can't pay off their debt to the Uzumakis." I told him bitterly.

"Have you done anything to help her?"

"Like my father would help them out now. They owe the Uzumakis about $6 billion. There's no way my father would help them out now. My uncle is trying to convince him but I doubt he'll be able to do much."

"Have you yourself tried talking to your father?"

"What's the point?" I asked him. "I already know the answer to my own question."

"And what is it?"

"No."

"Shouldn't you still try for Sakura's sake?"

"Yes but…"

"But what?"

I bit my lip and looked away from the doctor. I couldn't possibly tell him that I was scared of failing. I still have my pride.

"Remember that you keeping all of this bottled up inside is what caused the problems to begin with." He said.

"Fine I will!" I yelled at him.

I got off my head and ran off to find my father. I won't let my fears stop me. I wasn't going to let anymore problems appear just because of my pride. I had to grow up so fine. Screw Uncle Madara; I can talk to MY father myself. I looked at the clock. It was about three o' clock. That means father is most likely in his study.

His study was on the second floor somewhere. I've never really been in there before so I don't know what it looks like. I knew where it was located though. I've seen mother and my uncles go I and out there to say speak with father when he as busy.

I saw the door I wanted and just opened it without knocking. I know that if mom hears about she'll lecture me about my manners but that didn't matter.

"Help out the Hatakes with their debt!" I yelled as I entered the room.

It was the only thing I could think of in my rage. Great. More impulsive thinking. I looked inside the study and saw that my two uncles were in there with my father. My father gave me an angry look for entering so rudely but I could care less at the moment.

"No." He said cruelly.

I know that I was supposed to think about my next move so I thought about it. If I slammed my fist down on his desk I'm sure he'll hit me. If I kept yelling I knew he would yell back. Could I reason with him maybe?

"Why not?" I asked.

"Like I was telling these two; it's simply too much money." He explained. "I'm not willing to let go of a debt that big. It'd only put them in the same situation again."

I bit my lip. Why did I bother to ask him? I knew that was what he was going to say before I even opened my mouth. I didn't want to back down though.

I thought about Sakura. What would have happened to her if I hadn't stepped in? Would she have lost her virginity to Naruto? What if their marriage did happen? Wouldn't she suffer underneath Naruto every night as he exhausted himself over her? I could almost hear her scream in agony. I couldn't let that happen to her. There had to be some way to convince father right? Right?

I couldn't think straight anymore. I wanted Sakura to be safe and happy. I wanted to go to the dojo and hit something. I wanted to bang on my drums. I wanted to play my violin until my fingers on my hand left began to bleed. I wanted to do something to help me think!

I saw that there was a bookshelf in here? I looked at it. Could I knock it over? No. I can't think like that.

"Sasuke, shouldn't you be with Dr. Yakushi?" I heard my father ask.

"No." I answered. "I supposed to be here and find some way to convince you to help out the Hatakes."

"Sasuke, there's nothing I can do to help them without putting our family at risk."

I looked at him. He didn't want to put us at risk. Of course, I was the only one who was going to suffer from this. The others wouldn't have much to deal with. They would only have to deal with my grieving. They wouldn't have to feel their hearts being torn out.

"If you won't give them the money then I will." I told him in a grim voice.

"How exactly are you going to do that?" Father asked me.

"I can help him." Uncle Madara said.

"I don't need you to help uncle."

They all looked at me now.

"This is my struggle I get it." I told them. "I can figure something out on my own without you guys."

"Sasuke what are you thinking?" father asked me.

He looked really worried. I'm going to guess that he was worried about my mental health. Well I'll admit that I was starting to question my sanity as well. I would do anything for Sakura. Maybe I could scare my father into helping them out.

What could I say that would scare him though? It had to be something believable. I know that if I say I'll rob a bank he'll just laugh. What would terrify my father into helping the Hatakes? I know that this might not be the best way to approach this situation but he's left me no choice. He wanted me to get better but not at the expense of the family. The family…

I couldn't do this to my father.

"Sasuke." I heard someone say.

I turned to the source of the voice and saw the doctor. He looked worried.

"I said talk to your father." He said to me. "I didn't say that you should yell at him like a maniac."

I just looked at him.

"Sasuke what are you planning?" I heard my father ask again.

This time he was more demanding. From the sound of his voice I could tell that he was not very happy right now. What was I planning anyway? What could I possibly do to help out Sakura? There's no way I was selling my organs. What about my body? I was willing to do anything for Sakura right? Could I do that much for her?

How would I keep that a secret from my family? I'd need help if I wanted to get away with it. Would Itachi help me out? What about my uncles or Sai? Maybe some of my other cousins?

"Sasuke I demand that you answer me!" Father yelled at me.

I thought about a little more. I don't think I could sell myself. What if I got rid of the problem? Naruto was the only one that could marry Sakura. He had an older cousin but he was already married. I'd have to be careful about it though. What should I use? A gun could be tracked way too easily. Poison maybe? It'd have to be something that they won't be able to detect though. I looked at my uncles.

Would they be able to help me out with this? What would be the perfect time to poison Naruto though? I guess it' depend on the nature of the poison.

I knew somewhere in the back of my mind that I should stop these malicious thoughts but I just didn't have the heart to. I no longer considered Naruto my friend. He was my enemy.

"Do what you want father." I told him. "I think I see reason. I'll stop bothering you with this problem."

I walked towards Dr. Yakushi.

"I think you should leave Doctor." I said. "I think I got a grip on myself finally."

"I'm not sure." He said to me.

"I'll personally call you over if I feel like I need your help."

I waited for him to reply. He just raised an eyebrow at me.

"Just go." I heard my uncle Izuna say. "I'm pretty sure your hour with him is up by now."

I saw Dr. Yakushi check his watch.

"I suppose you're right." He said. "Don't be afraid to call me over if I'm needed."

I just nodded my head. When he left I turned to face my father.

"I'm sorry for just barging in father." I said. "I'll let you guys finish your talk."

Before he could respond I left. I didn't have time to waste. My time was ticking away and I needed to plan things out with someone. I needed a lot of people to help me. I grabbed my cell phone out of my pocket and called Sakura. She answered on the first ring.

"What's wrong?" She asked.

"Nothing." I told her. "I need you here now though. I'll explain things when you're here."

"I'm coming right over."

I heard her hang up. I felt a smirk playing on my lips. I felt like I was taking a step into the right direction. Soon, nothing was going to separate me and Sakura. Absolutely nothing.

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