I am going to... urg! My computer did it three times now... let get midway through and delete the chapter... I'm thinking about getting a new keyboard, lol, so that when I chuck this one I have a backup, lol. Anyways, sorry about the wait... again, been irritated (stupid com) and busy (Drug and Alcohol Test) so haven't had much time and when I do I write and it get deleted, yay! Not. On with chapter 9!

New Summary: Sakura has left Konoha to join the Akatsuki in an attempt to somehow save Naruto's life. But as she discovers things her village kept from her. Will her previous bonds be severed? Will new bond's be made? Will feelings for a certain Uchiha develop?

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto... if I did I probably wouldn't be writing this fanfiction.


"We wish to join the Akatsuki."

Silence filled the winter air and for a moment Sakura wondered why Tenshi wanted to join the Akatsuki. She didn't look like a cold blooded killer. She glanced over... then again, looks could be deceiving.

Itachi looked Tenshi and Sakura over once before he broke the silence. "Why would two kunochi's wish to join the Akatsuki?"

This time Sakura spoke, "We believe that the Akatsuki's goals are similar to our own and by joining you we will be more likely to accomplish our own."

She tried to be confident, not to show how nervous she was and meet blood red shaingan with her own cool jade in an attempt to show she wasn't afraid. Itachi's eyes narrowed, obviously displeased by her actions.

"And what exactly would those goals be?"

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"None of you're concern." Tenshi answered with a scowl as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"I asked you a question." Itachi's voice was hard, demanding.

It didn't faze Tenshi, "I fail to see how it's any of your concern. If you're leader wishes to know then we will tell him, not you."

"I am losing my patience with you, girl." He warned, his eyes showing his annoyance.

"Then-" The rest of her sentence was muffled as Sakura clamped her hand over her mouth. She whispered for Tenshi to be quiet and stop annoying Itachi and then focused on said Uchiha. He was watching them with mild interest as Tenshi seemed to finally stop he ranting and pout.

"I'm sorry for her disrespect and uncharacteristically annoying attitude, she woke up on the wrong side today." Sakura stated with a fake laugh, trying lighten Itachi's dark mood.

Itachi impassive face gave her no sign if he was still irritated or not but her attention was drawn to Kisame when he started to chuckle. The two kunochi's gave him a curious look until he explained himself.

"I hope you make it into the Akatsuki, it won't be so boring if you did." He gave them a wide, inhuman smile and continued, "Plus, I would get to tear you to pieces on a daily basis, instead of just once."

"Oh, joy!" Tenshi snapped with sacasim before revieveing a elbow from Sakura. "Well," She shot an annoyed look at her pink haired friend. "what do you want me to say? At least I didn't call him Shark-face or fishy."

"What was that?" Kisame growled.

"Can't hear, Sharky?" She taunted before something seemed to caught her attention, she turned to face where she and Sakura had come from seemingly oblivious to Kisame's own taunts and treats. "We have company." She said as she completely faced the direction they had come from.

Sakura turned in that direction as well, though a little hesitant as it would put Kisame and Itachi behind them, allowing them a perfect opportunity to strike. She felt the air move and braced herself for an attack but insted found that Itachi had moved to stand a little in front of her on the other side of her, also facing whoever was coming. She looked over at Tenshi and noticed on her other side Kisame stood, Samehada drawn.

She heard Kisame mumble something that sounded like shrimp and Tenshi respond with what she guessed was a fish like name and to shut up. It was silent, everyone preparing for what Sakura now realized was her old team. She felt her heart twist in pain as she realized that this could not only mean a confrontation with her team but depending on the Akasuki's current plans, the capture of Naruto.

With that thought the blond haired Kyuubi holder burst into the clearing with Kakashi and Sasuke following. She heard Tenshi mumble 'stupid' and saw Kisame smirk in agreement. She sighed, Naruto did have a very bold entrance that much was certain. His exit was the only real concern.

Those blue eyes that reminded her of a clear sky darkened to a stormy dark blue. "Sakura?" He asked, as if uncertain, confusion filling his eyes and making them even cloudier. Sasuke's aura was already filled with hate but, for once, he didn't attack at the sight of his brother and instead he focused those onyx eyes on Sakura, as if trying to caught her eye. Kakashi seemed grim as he stared at his former student who, he realized with a pang of sadness and what felt like guilt, was wearing no headband.

"Yes." Her tone was level, her jade eyes hard.

"We came to-" Naruto started, trying to tell her about how they had been worried and how long they had traveled. How Tsunade had began to drink more lately, worry and guilt at the loss of her former apprentice pushing her to the bottle. How everyone missed her and Sasuke had come back just for her, that Sasuke had realized he had feelings for the icy pink-haired kunochi in front of them.

"Naruto..." Her voice was soft for a moment, here eyes shining with what he knew was understanding. He didn't have to say all of it, just what she didn't know, and for a moment hope filled him again. "I don't care. I didn't ask for you to come all this way to try to convince me to go back. I don't want to be 'saved' or whatever you want to call it."

Naruto looked heartbroken, Sasuke furious and Kakashi somewhat thoughtful.

Kakashi had watched the group and realized, somewhat hurt, that Sakura looked like she was on an actual squad with people that would risk their life for each other. They were all spaced close, as if trying to protect each other and it seemed that they would allow Sakura to deal with her old team until things got out of hand. If he really tried hard enough he could picture Itachi a few years younger and Kisame being there sensei. It would almost be like his old team. A blonde, a Uchiha, a spiky haired sensei and Sakura.

His thoughts had only taken a second but he quickly shook them away and focused at the current situation.

"I left the village for a reason and nothing you can say will make me come back." She finished, unaware of Kakashi's thoughts.

"What about what I have to say? Will that change you're mind?" Sasuke asked his eyes finally meeting hers. She was shocked at what she saw, concern and... hurt? No, she told herself, this was just an act... he had always just been acting.

She shook her head sadly, her pink hair falling in her eyes. "No, Sasuke, it wouldn't change anything either." She replied was she pushed her bangs from her face.

"Why not?" He yelled, his fist clenching as he took a step forward. Itachi immediately moved closer to Sakura, unaware that he had done so, Sasuke however noticed. "If it because of him?" He continued, his voice rising as hurt and hate danced through onyx eyes before they bled crimson. His sharingan spun wildly as his emotions seemed to be growing out of control.

"Sasuke." Naruto said sternly as he placed a hand on his shoulder. "Calm down."

Sasuke seemed to stop and fight for control of his emotions and after a few seconds relax somewhat but his eyes stayed activated, though they no longer spun. "Sakura, I don't know why you left. But, if it was to get me to come back to Konoha, I already did. I-"

"It's always about you, huh, Sasuke?" Her voice was filled with anger. "Well, I got a news flash for you Sasuke. The world doesn't revolve around you, in fact I think it would be better of without you."

Everyone on Kakashi's teams eyes widened at the same time. Sakura, the sweet, love-struck Sasuke fan-girl had just declared the world would be better off without Sasuke. They all wondered what had happened to make her think so but they didn't wonder long when she continued and answered their question.

"If you weren't here then my parents wouldn't have died. They would still alive and maybe... just maybe I wouldn't have left Konoha."


I decided to end it there, not really where I wanted to to but I was tired of my com messing up on this chapter so this is all thats I'm doing for now... I'm not so certain that I like this chapter so far, but am hoping to pull a twist or something to make it better, lol.

Also:

XxAnimeLuvRxX:Lol, thanks, I'm glad you liked chapters. I'm not so sure about 'magnificent work' though, lol. It could use alotta work but I'm glad that you love it. Lol, Tenshi is a mystery, I threw her in so that it might make the book a little easier on me and because someone has to push Itachi and Sakura together, lol. Suspicions are good but I think you might be a little surprised when you find out, way far from now, lol. Where Sakura is before will probably be a long chapter since its kinda hard to explain, lol. Thanks for the Happy Birthday and I won't try to, lol. Lol, now I'm the one rambling.

UchihaSakura2007:Yeah, I'm bad at summaries, which you just reminded me that I redid the summary and have to go post it on Chapter one and this one, lol. Thanks.

konnichiha yoshi-chan: Lol, Thanks. I try.

AmethystGal07:Hi! Thank you, I'm flattered that you think so and I will need all the luck I can get, lol. x)

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