"Midnight Surprise"

Sakura's Point of View

I went home that after the long day hanging out with my boys. I worried, panic and was scared. Sasuke wants to hang out with me at the dance and I normally don't mind, but I don't know what to say to him. He is sweet and loving, but I'm not ready for him yet.

I went to my room and searched through all my clothes. Red, pink, red, pink filled my closet. Only one color stuck out and it would be perfect for the dance. A satin black spaghetti strapped dress glimmered into of my eyes. It makes my body look slim and it doesn't make me look desperate. A little change of color never hurts. Later that evening after I showered up and made my face shine with makeup, I heard a call from down stairs. Figures, Sasuke showed up and now I would have to act nice.

"Stay calm Sakura, don't get worried. It's just Sasuke taking you to a dance. Once you get there you can leave him be,"

I went down stairs and Sasuke seemed to be attractive. His hair was laid down, soft and wispy, like a wave of clouds across the ocean. He also had a nice formal tux on, which made him even more attractive. I liked this… very much.

"Now then, you two are going to this dance then?

I went back to my surroundings and barely made out what my father said. I replied as if I heard what he said. Then my father gave the "have fun or else" speech. Like that wasn't going to be a problem. Sasuke grabbed me in his arms and spun me like a figure skater in the spotlight or a dancer finally getting her wings.

We walked to the dance located in the forest, but an exclusive part of the forest set up for special occasions. The music played and softens my ears to an outstanding ring. I loved this and the lights spun around in multiple shades of colors, a maze that could give you an endless head ach.

"Sasuke," I said and waited for his replied.

Sasuke turned and said yes. I don't know why, but I was happy, calmer than I normally was. I was thrilled he took me here. I didn't want to be alone and besides, Lee was the last option and he always looks at me weird. So, I felt happy and proud.

"Thank you for taking me here tonight. I didn't want to be alone. Now that we're here, we can finally catch up," I replied soft and low, hopefully he wouldn't here me.

"Yeah we can. We can finally talk now. So, does that mean your accepting me into your life?" He asked back.

"Nice going Sakura! You said that loud enough that he did here you. Now what are you going to say!?"

"Well, I guess. I felt sorry before and just needed time. Naruto told me about that day, when the fox took over and the village was close to being gone, I thought…I thought I was going to lose you guys. You're my boys and I don't want anything happening to you two,"

"Smooth Sakura, keep it simple, he should believe that,"

"Thank you Sakura, that means a lot to me,"

After that I replied with a low and simple thank you and went inside. Sasuke seemed to go off for a little bit, which was fine. I sat with the girls and we chatted a while. I don't know why, but Sasuke acted strange. He was talking in mumble and started to say stupid things like "I've been 18 for a while now."

I decided to head over to the punch bowl and realized some idiot spiced it. No wonder Sasuke was saying stupid things; he was drunk and apparently so was Naruto. Then again, Naruto can be an idiot sometimes I looked across the way and there stood and hottie. He looked like Sasuke in some ways, but older. I couldn't help but blushing at him.

"Hey," He said calm and charming.

"Umm, hi there," I replied back.

"So, are you with that idiot?" He asked me.

"Which one?"

"Any of them,"

I laughed back and then replied.

"I'm only with Sasuke,"

"Sasuke Uchiha?"

"Yeah, he is the only Uchiha alive, that I know of,"

"You should say such things,"

"Why?" I asked out of curiosity.

"Cause some times the unexpected can get the best of you,"

"Are you saying you're an Uchiha?"

"Maybe,"

I looked at him hard. Another Uchiha? All of them died from what I know.

"What's your name?" I asked as if the spotlight shined on him.

"I'm sorry, but I can't tell you that,"

"You know, I just realized something, I have to get going some where,"

I tried to dash off as quickly as my feet could drag me, but his cold icy hands yanked me away.

"You're not going any where. You're mine now. The only way I can get Sasuke over to the Akatsuki, is to take his girlfriend,"

"WHAT!? I'm not his girlfriend and let go of me!"

I struggled to get free, but he kept pulling me in, like an ocean gulfing everything in its path. Eventually, he won and knocked me out. It wasn't till hours later that I woke up on the mushy grounds of fields. It seemed familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. I tried to get up, but was forced back down, my legs were tied and other members were watching me. Some of them smelled bad, a decomposed smell.

"Where I'm I?" I asked.

"You don't need to know," Some eerie voice said.

"Where is Sasuke?"

"He is on his way and when he does come, were going to kill you," Another creepy voice said.

I remained silent. I could hear the voices in the background, all creepy, but one sounded like some one I know. Calm and he didn't even laugh. He told them to calm down and get back to work. I heard all of them leave the room, expect that one person. He took off the blind fold and when I saw the figure, I thought it was Sasuke, but it wasn't. Same hair style, expect longer in the back and the devil flared Sharigan eyes loomed over me.

"So, you're my foolish brother's cherished prize. No one why he likes you, he picks well,"

"You're Sasuke's brother!?"

"Yes, I am his brother, but I did a terrible thing in the past and now, I'm going to help him fix that,"

"What are you going to do?" I asked.

"I'm going to let you free. I want you to head back to the village and send reinforcements. The others Sasuke can take care of, but as for Madara, it will take more than one person to stop him. I'm afraid of what he might do,"

"Wait, before I go, who are you?"

"My name is Uchiha Itachi. The elders told me to massacre the clan and because of that, Sasuke sent all his hate toward me, but he became stronger and that's why I went along with it,"

"So, you sacrificed your entire life, just to make him stronger? He lived an unhappy life because of that and now look at him. Alright, even through I'm not too pleased with you; I will go back to village. Just stall Sasuke as long as you can, it will take me a while,"

So we departed our ways and I fled to the village to rescue Sasuke. After so long I came to realize, Sasuke does care for me and even risked his life to try and save me. Maybe I can love Sasuke again, be with him and devote my love to him. Right now, I have to be the one to save him, be the hero of my own story.

Next Time "Love Is All You Need to Heal a Broken Wound"

Sakura goes back to village to recruit more ninjas in the destruction of the Akatsuki. As she continues to convince the members of the village, her heart realizes who she needs the most and only that can fix the wound left there for so long.