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No One Understands

The three kunoichis froze in their tracks their smiles gone in a flash. Sakura leaning against the post that held up the small roof over the door eyes planted on the ground while her mind seemed to have shut down. Ino was bent over with both her hands on her knees looking up at the hokage in shock. And Ten-ten was standing straight up with her eyes bugged out in fear at the sight of the pissed blonde.

The images of the training ground from earlier today running through her mind. Even though they all had different reactions, one thought was running through all their minds 'Fuck.' Tsunade was standing in the doorway her arms were crossed firmly over her huge chest, her amber eyes were burning into each of the ninjas before her as she looked down at each one daring for someone to speak first. For the first couple of minutes, not one of them where even breathing as the hokage burned holes through them with her glare.

Ino slowly rose to stand straight up, her eyes glanced over to the frightened pinkette for a second before returning to the older blonde "Hokage-sama…..we were just-!" "I don't want to hear it Yamanaka!" Ino quickly shrunk away from Tsunade, moving her eyes back to the ground. Ten-ten and Ino were standing side by side both with their heads held low like small children that had just gotten a lecture from their parents. Sakura had stood up from leaning on the post, but hadn't moved from her spot on the edge of the porch, eyes trained on the wooden porch as a deep frown was planted on her face in fear.

Tsunade glared down at Ino and Ten-ten "Yamanaka, Ten-ten go home. I need to talk to Sakura. ALONE." The pinkette couldn't help but flinch at the sternness of her adopted mother's voice, shifting her eyes to plead with her friends not to leave her alone. Ino noticed Sakura's silent plea turning to face the hokage again "We can't just leave-!" "Get you asses home NOW!" both the brunette and blonde flinched. With much regret Ino and Ten-ten left, stopping for second to put a reinsuring hand on Sakura's shoulder and give her a quick smile before disappearing from sight into the night.

Once the other kunoichis had vanished Sakura finally raised her head to look at Tsunade but quickly turned away again from the glare that was sent her way. A few more moments passed until Tsunade moved to the side in the doorway "Come on, we need to talk." Sakura slowly made her way into the home, stopping at the couch to sit. Tsunade closed the door locking it with a soft click, marching over to pace back and forth in front of the couch where Sakura sat fidgeting with the edge of her shirt. Aiko came walking into the room, her eyes spotted Sakura on the couch instantly running past Tsunade to jump on the pinkette.

When Aiko made to tackle Sakura like always, the young medic stopped the excited pup by easily shifting to her left letting Aiko land where she once sat. Aiko turned her head to the side in confusion at Sakura, slowly leaning over to her, seeing that Sakura didn't feel like playing, so instead licking her cheek. Sakura couldn't help but smile a little at Aiko, raising one hand to pet her. The silence was dragged on for a couple more minutes until Tsunade seemed calmed enough to actually talk instead of using her brute strength.

The blonde hokage finally sighed, stopping right in front of Sakura with her arms crossed. Sakura lifted her head up a little so look at the blonde to only be met with a frustrated glare. The pinkette slowly lowered her head back down, a sad and guilty look on her face as she waited for what was coming next. The slug sanin eyed the girl for another minute "You deliberately disobeyed me. I had clearly told you not to leave this village and that you were supposed to be here in this home. I come home to find that you are not here like you should be. What makes it worse is that you had Temari and Hinata here trying to cover for you. Now I find out that you dragged Ten-ten and Ino into this as well. I'm very disappointed in you Sakura."

At each sentence, Sakura felt like if she was shrinking away, becoming smaller and smaller as her sensei/guardian lectured her. Disappointing Tsunade had always been one of the last things that Sakura had ever wanted to do. Hearing for the first time that she had done what should have never been possible, she couldn't help but feel disappointed in herself. But the strangest thing for her was that, even though a part of her did feel that way, she couldn't help the other that was starting to boil slightly with anger.

Sakura had always done everything and followed every rule that Tsunade had placed before. But now, she didn't care about that anymore. She didn't care about all the insane laws and rules that were only meant for her. 'When had that happened? When had I stopped worrying about what Tsuande said? Isn't it obvious? It was when Naruto came back into your life. You're right. When am I not right. Don't get me started on that one. Hey!' "I don't know what to do with you anymore."

Tsunade's next words shook Sakura from her thoughts, causing her to glance up at the blonde. The hokage was rubbing her eyes with her right hand while her other was till wrapped tight around her chest. She looked to be frustrated and tired beyond belief with the way her body was slightly slumped and her hand tried to ease her. Sakura lowered her eyes so that she was staring at Aiko that had her head lying in the pinkette's lap trying to comfort her.

Tsunade removed her hand from her eyes to look at the girl that was petting the rather large ninja dog, giving a sigh when her decision was made. "I try to give you freedom but then you go and destroy my trust in you. Then I put out rules that I expect you to follow, but you go against those as well. You even got your friends to help you. You're leaving me with no other opinions."

Sakura sat in silence as her adopted mother scolded her, but looked up quickly when she heard Tsunade's last words 'No options? What? She really can't be seriously thinking of…' The pinkette eyed the hokage with a frown waiting to see if her suspicions were right. Tsuande stopped to take a deep breath, getting ready for Sakura's reaction to her next words "Guess I have no choice. Instead of a regular guard, I will assign Kakashi to watch you." Sakura's eyes shot up in surprise as she looked up at her teacher "What! But-You can't-Tsunade I was just-"

"And what were you just doing Sakura. You have clearly proved to me that I can't trust you and my trust means nothing to you. No matter what reason you have for doing what you did the fact of the matter still stands. You went against my wishes." The pinkette quickly tried to get her story out before the hokage could say any more "I had just gone to-" "I don't want to hear any excuses." "But Tsunade-"

"I already told you I don't want to hear it! I'm tired of you always having excuses for everything! That's all you ever tell me now is excuse after excuse! I'm tired of it!" Sakura didn't know what was going on anymore. Every time she tried to get a word in to get her side of the story Tsunade would quickly cut in and stop her before she could get anything important out. By now Tsunade had relished her arms from being crossed and now was holding both of her arms to her sides.

The blonde's amber eyes were darkened tremendously as she glared down at the pinkette "I'm sorry Sakura but you've left me no choice." Tsunade had practically spit out the last words, her hands tightening a little. The young medic's eyes were starting to narrow, her teeth and hands clenched tightly as she awaited what her sensei was about to say 'She isn't listening! She never listens! Why doesn't she let me explain or even have a word in at all! I swear! She's not being fair! If she would just let me say my part of the story-'

"You are NOT to be aloud out of this village for ANYTHING. You are to report to the hospital for your shift, attend training sessions when told, and to report back home IMIDIATELY. No going to Ino's, no independent training, no staying out late, no nothing. From here on, you are GROUNDED. You also won't be issued on missions until I see fit. Do you understand me?"

Sakura was glaring up at the blonde, who was glaring right back waiting for the pinkette to say something. When Sakura still hadn't answered her she tightened her fists more "I said do you understand me-!" "NO!" the sudden outburst silenced the blonde in a second. Sakura had stood as she had yelled out, almost knocking Aiko to the floor in her sudden motion. Now the shorter kunoichi was looking at the hokage with steeled jade, her hands were in tight fists by her sides. "I'm not going to follow your fucking rules anymore!"

Tsunade just stood there in disbelief as Sakura let her built up anger and frustration out "All you ever do is try and control my life! Making all my decisions, treating me like some kind of kid! If you haven't noticed I'm not fucking ten years old anymore!" Tsunade narrowed her eyes at her student, her rage returning slowly "Really? I couldn't tell with the way you act sometimes! Why is it that you can't see everything that I have done is for the best!" now both were shouting. Sakura just clenched her fists tighter, not realizing that her knuckles were beginning to turn white "That should be my decision not yours! It's my life! You can't keep trying to control it! Why don't you let me explain what's going on instead of you just getting pissed and yelling at me!"

The blonde towered over the young medic her dark amber eyes steeling more as they shouted back between each other "I don't need your explanation to know that you've been going against my orders and leaving the village! I've done nothing but think of what's best for you! Everything that I've ever done has been for you! Why can't you see that!" Small trickles of blood started dripping from Sakura's clenched fists as her nails dug into her palms painfully, but she didn't notice. All the pinkette could think about was all the frustration that had built up over the years. Every stored away thought, yell, and everything had boiled up as Tsunade was yelling at her.

Usually, Sakura was able to calm herself down, but Tsunade just plain out ignoring her had done it. Her stored feelings were finally being released. 'She's not listening to me! She never listens to me! Why can't she understand!' "I do realize that! But I'm not some little kid that you need to protect anymore! This is my life! You don't decide what decisions, mistakes, or anything! I do!" By now both of the medic's faces were turning red from all the yelling they were doing. They just stood glaring at each other, trying to keep their super strength in check and not try and punch each other like they so much wanted to do.

"You haven't realized it! If you had you wouldn't have done what you did! You wouldn't be going against me on everything! I'm your mother! You shouldn't-" "Shut Up!" Tsunade had stopped what she was about to say, closing her mouth slowly as she stared at the girl. Sakura had moved her head so that her bangs were hiding her face. Her hands were still in tight fists and bleeding. Now the entire pinkette's body was trembling as she stood there. The blonde hokgae couldn't help but let her anger vanish. She started to worry about the pinkette after a couple of minutes of her not moving or saying anything else.

Only sound was the quiet dripping of the blood from Sakura's hands. With her left hand, Tsunade started to reach over to touch Sakura's shoulder. Without warning, the pinkette's head shot up, tears forming in her emerald eyes "No matter what you do or say you will NEVER be my mother!" With this the enraged pinkette turned away from Tsunade and bolted for the door. The hokage had made a move to stop her 'You will never be my mother!'

Sakura's last words stopped her hand just as she was going to grab the pinkette's shoulder, watching the retreating back of her student until she disappeared out the nearly knocked over Shizune as she ran out of the living room before reaching the front door. "Sakura! Wait!" the dark haired girl called after the obviously distressed girl. Shizune tried to make a grab for the pinkette before she could get too far from her but Sakura was already down the street as she reached the still open door.

With a swift turn on her heels, the older apprentice stomped over to the still shocked blonde that was left standing in the living room. Tsunade hadn't moved from her spot, eyes still trained on where Sakura had been minutes ago. Shizune stopped just a foot or so away from the hokage glaring at her "What the hell did you do!" It really wasn't a question, more like a statement since Shizune knew for a fact that whatever reason Sakura had run out like that it had to of been caused by Tsunade. At hearing the angry comment from her old apprentice, Tsunade quickly gained back what little anger was still there from before and glared back "What do you mean what did I do. I haven't-"

"Don't even TRY to say that this wasn't your doing. Ugh! I knew that something like this would happen when she got home. I just knew it!" Shizune rubbed her temples soothingly as she closed her eyes in frustration 'Sometimes I wonder what the hell Tsunade-sama is thinking half the time.' Tsunade frowned at the woman's comment "How could you have possibly known-" "It's because of the way you've been treating her recently."

The hokage frowned even more, she hated being interrupted for one but what the hell was Shizune getting at. "Shizune what are you talking about? I'm not treating Sakura any different than before." The dark haired medic looked up "And that's exactly the problem." rolling her eyes when Tsunade continued to look confused. Giving a quick sigh, Shizune walked into the kitchen while Tsunade followed after her. "The way that you've been treating Sakura-san is what is causing all this. The fighting, yelling, breaking of rules, everything."

As Shizune started to explain, she walked over to a cabinet for a glass and then the frig "What the hell do you mean Shizune. How is the way I'm treating her causing all this?" The frustrated blonde sat down at the table while Shizune continued to rummage through the frig. Pulling out the jug of milk, the brunette poured herself a glass "Think about it. What have you been doing recently to try and get Sakura under control?" Tsunade crossed her arms and closed her eyes as she thought over the question. "Well, I've been doing what I've always done. Rules, punishments, restrictions-" "And that is exactly the problem."

Shizune had sat down at the table across from Tsunade sipping on her glass of milk as she waited for an answer. The sanin frowned confused at this "What?" The medic sighed out, taking another sip from her glass before staring at her master with serious eyes. "You keep treating Sakura the exact same way since the beginning. She isn't the same distressed ten year old that you adopted seven years ago. She is seventeen now, practically one of the most skilled shinobi in all the nations, and yet you still treat her like if she's not."

Tsunade nearly threw the extra chair beside her at her old apprentice "What are you talking about! I don't treat Sakura like a-" "Yes you do. And that's the problem. She isn't the same kid that needs protecting anymore. You need to realize that soon or everything might become unfixable." The hokage had to snort at the last part, crossing her arms as she leaned back in her chair "That's impossible. Things won't ever get that bad between me and Sakura." Shizune just looked over the rim of her glass at Tsunade "Are you so sure? Look at what happened tonight. Who's to say that things haven't already become unfixable between the two of you already?"

At this, Tsunade's face fell slowly, contorting into a depressed state as she thought it over 'Maybe Shizune is right. What if this is really all my fault. What's worst…what if Sakura really does hate me now?' The blonde just slumped in her seat as realization was slowly hitting her, the truth was practically slapping her in the face bit by bit. After a couple of minutes in silence, Shizune stood from her seat, walking over to the sink to wash out her glass. When the black haired medic was done, she walked passed where Tsunade was still seated. Patting the blonde's shoulder as she went, Shizune was just out of the kitchen when she was stopped by a whispered question "What do I do?" Shizune didn't look back at her teacher and long time friend, just stood there for a second "Fix it. Before it's too late." With that, she was gone and Tsunade was left all alone to think.

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Sakura just ran out of the place that she called home for less than half her life without really thinking of what to do next. She didn't care about that or anything. She just needed to get out of there. To get as far away from everything. From the yelling, the rules, everything. Her anger and frustration was at an uncontrollable level, and she needed to do something about it now. Staying there would of lead to something that she would have regretted. Hot tears ran down her cheeks only to fall quickly to the floor as she ran. The night air was starting to become chilly as dark clouds floated up above her. It looked like it was getting ready to rain soon. The pinkette ran by closed shops, apartment buildings, all of them where dark and silent as the people of the village slept soundly.

The young medic seemed to be the only one that was disturbing the peace of the night. Her feet hitting the hard floor made sharp thudding noises that cut through the air like a sharpened knife. Sakura wasn't sure of where she was going, but she couldn't stop herself from running. The throbbing in her legs in its own way was a comfort that she gladly welcomed. Heart racing, quick breaths, body trembling slightly as she continued on her blind root through the village. Thousands of thoughts were flying around in her head, but she didn't want to think about them. She didn't want to face them, the truth, or anything that they would cause. She just wanted to escape reality for as long as she could.

Before she realized it, she was standing in front of the village wall. The same wall that had always been what kept her a prisoner. Staring up at the huge piece of stone in front of her, Sakura looked around to see if anyone was around. Finding no one, the pinkette focused some chakra into her feet and scaled up and over the wall, landing on the soft dirt on the other side. Sakura stood there for a couple of minutes, staring at the woods that surrounded the entire village. Taking small easy steps, Sakura walked into the woods. She took in a deep breath, breathing in the soothing smell of being out there beyond that wall, of being free.

It was always such an enjoyable feelings of being out there. Ever since the first time she was out there with Naruto. The pinkette just walked through the trees without a real destination in mind. She just wanted to enjoy it. The crickets sounded softly from all around her. All the other creatures of the woods had turned in for the night probably sensing the rain coming. The crickets were trying to get their last bit of music out before having to do the same. The wind started to pick up, rustling the trees' branches and bushes, causing a shuffling sound with the leaves. Sakura didn't think at all as she listened to the natural sounds that nature offered, but sadly you can't run from reality forever. You always had to face it sooner or later.

Giving a small sigh, the young medic aloud for all the thousands of thoughts to surface. 'What am I going to do? Everything is just falling apart. I can't keep up with all the falling debris of what my life use to be anymore. Well what do you want to do? What? What do you want to do? You've always done what was best for everyone right? Well maybe it's time to do what is best for YOU.' Sakura looked up at the dark clouds that had seemed to be moving much slower now, it was going to rain.

Suddenly there was the loud sound of thunder above and a flash of lightning. She didn't know what to do anymore. Her life had seemed so simple, even though she was bound by rules. Now, there was something that pulled her into a world that she couldn't imagine. Naruto had somehow walked into her life, changing everything that she believed. Now her mind was confused about what she needed or wanted to do anymore. The rules that she had lived by were just becoming more of an annoyance to her inner turmoil. She didn't want to disappoint Tsunade or Shizune or anyone, but at the same time she didn't want to have everything decided for her and be protected:

Look at me {Looking up at the dark sky as more thunder and lightning sounded}

I will never pass for a perfect bride

Or a perfect daughter {Sighing and hanging her head as she walked}

Can it be

I'm not meant to play this part {Suddenly, rain started to fall}

Now I see

That if I were truly to be myself {Sakura stopped walking, staring up as the rain hit her face}

I would break my family's heart

Who is that girl I see {She finally looked around to see where she was, realizing that she was near the waterfall}

Staring straight, back at me {Walking a little farther, she came to stand in front of the waterfall}

Why is my reflection someone I don't know {She stared down at the water as best she could with the rain making ripples in the water}

Somehow I cannot hide

Who I am, though I tried {With a deep sigh, Sakura dropped down so that she was sitting at the water's edge}

When will my reflection show {She hugged her knees to her chest as she sat there staring at the water}

Who I am inside

When will my reflection show {The rain started to fall faster, making it impossible for her to see anything in the water's ripples}

Who I am inside

The rain continued to pour down, the wind picking up harshly as it chilled the soaked pinkette as she sat there. The soft splashes from the water landed on her ankles and shoes softly. Her arms were crossed on top of her knees while she laid her chin on them. Even though she couldn't see anything in the water anymore, she continued to stare. She watched as the rain fell in to the water making ripples.

The waves crashing together causing more waves. It was relaxing strangely to the distressed girl. The soft plopping noise and thudding of the rain hitting everything. The rhythmic pounding on her back. Even the sharp chill of the cold air that caused her to shack slightly helped calm her physically and emotionally. When she was finally able to relax, she took a deep breath, ready to try and attack the thoughts again.

'Do what's best for me…but what is best? That's something that you need to figure out. Some help you are. Haha, weren't you the one that was yelling at Tsunade that YOU need to choose. That YOU are the one that knows. That YOU have to- Ok ok, I get it already. But how am I supposed to decide all this. That's easy……..You going to tell me? Ooooooh yeah. Basically you need to decide right now what is important to you. Then you'll be able to pick what it is that you want and what's best. Simple. What's important to me?'

Sakura frowned slightly as she thought about how to answer that. That had become blurred as her life started to change. Before it was clear her friends, family, village. Now it wasn't as easy to see. Sure she still cared about them, that would never change. But maybe what was seen as the most important had become something else. Her frown deepened a bit more. 'What's important to me.' after a couple of minutes, she sighed placing her forehead against her folded arms. "That's easier asked than answered." she whispered to herself softly.

By now the rain had slowed down to a soft drizzle, but the wind was still blowing harshly causing the pinkette to shake horrible from the cold. "Sakura? What are you doing out here?" the sudden voice caused the girl's eyes to widen slightly in shock. She hadn't even sensed another chakra or even heard anyone else. At first she was a little scared at who it was, but quickly she was able to recognize who it was. She really must be out of it if he could sneak up on her like that.

Lifting her head a little and turning to look over her shoulder she was surprised of who she saw. There not even a couple feet away, was the same blonde that had caused much of this turmoil in her life to begin. Naruto frowned at the state she was in, her soaked clothes, and the dried up stains on her cheeks that proved she had been crying. Taking also into fact that she wasn't even supposed to out her still caused the blonde to grow more confused at what was going on. Sakura just simply gave him a tired smile before turning back around so that she was staring at the water again. She hadn't noticed until now that the rain had completely stopped, with only the occasional soft thunder that would sound every couple of minutes far away.

It was official, she really was out of it. It didn't surprise her when she heard soft squishy footsteps from behind her, but what did surprise her was the sudden feel of something being placed on her shoulders. Looking up, she was able to see that Naruto had taken off his orange and black jacket leaving him in his solid black undershirt. Without saying a word, she slipped her arms through the much too long sleeves then zipping it up. Sakura looked so tiny with Naruto's jacket on. Her finger tips were just barely visible, the high collar was able to cover her mouth if she leaned far enough, and it was really baggy.

The blonde could only smile as he sat down next to the pinkette, his jacket really did look huge on her. The duo didn't exchange any words, they didn't need to. The silence was just as enjoyable to them cause they were spending it together rather than being separated by miles and the villagers. Even though they were enjoying themselves, there were many things that needed to be said and nether knew how to start. Of course Sakura had remembered how she had suddenly left him after they had FINALLY put all their feelings for each other out there in the open. After so long of both of them hinting and fears they each held, they were able to show exactly how they saw each other.

At just imaging the kiss, Sakura could feel her face lighting up with a light blush and that small bit of guilt gnaw at her stomach. Who wouldn't feel a bit awkward having kissed their crush but then all of sudden just ran off without a reason or explanation. 'What am I supposed to say to him? "Hey sorry about running off during our kiss?" it even sounds horrible in my head. Can't argue with you there. You're never any help. Just call them as I see them pinky. Whatever. I still don't know how I'm supposed to talk to him now. It just feels really awkward now. Well you better figure something out cause you can't sit here forever.' Naruto on the other hand was just extremely curious and confused.

The beginning of the night had been the best night of his life, but it ended leaving him confused when the pinkette just left in a hurry telling him that "she would explain later". Well it was later, so was she going to explain or keep him in the dark? He was also curious to know why she was still out here even though she should have been back in the village. Looking in the corner of his eye, Naruto noticed that Sakura seemed to be thinking about something really hard.

A sad frown set in place and her hugging her knees so close to her body proved that whatever it is was troubling her a lot. It was also obvious that with the state of her clothes and hair that she had been out here when the rain had first started to pour down and that was hours ago. So it made him wonder and worry greatly exactly what had occurred during the time that she had left him in this same spot and now. 'Wonder if she thinks I'm mad at her about earlier. I don't think I could ever be mad at her even if I tried. But I'm starting to worry. She has obviously been out here for hours and had been crying about something. It couldn't just be about earlier. Something else must of happened.'

He continued to watch Sakura out of the corner of his eye, never making a move to say anything or touch the pinkette. He desperately wanted to know what was troubling her so greatly, but knew that he shouldn't push her into telling him. She will talk when she wants to. All he has to be is patient until she does. A small smile appeared on Naruto's face, he finally stared in front of him at the waterfall that was creating a small rumbling noise. Since the rain had stopped, the waterfall could actually be heard now over everything else that surrounded them. The dark clouds from before had long since left and the half moon was finally able to shine its light over the area.

The droplets of rain sparkled like diamonds from all over in the grass. The small creatures could be heard leaving their hide outs and enjoying the after effects of the rain. Even the duo were enjoying it. Sakura loved it when it rained and she also loved how it was afterwards. The smell that filled her lungs and the coolness that the rain left behind after it was done was just so soothing. It helped her to clear her head long enough so that she could finally decide what had to be done. Glancing out of the corner of her eye, Sakura saw that Naruto was sitting comfortable in the soaked grass leaning back on his hands and his eyes closed peacefully. Looking back at the water, she saw their reflections as they wavered a little in the water 'It's now or never.'

Taking in a deep breath to calm herself, Sakura turned her body so that she was facing the blonde and that her knees were being held to her chest instead tucked underneath her. "N-Naruto?" she flinched a little when she heard herself stutter, that wasn't the kind of start she had hoped for. It got even worse Naruto opened his eyes and turned his head to look at her. Sakura stared at his sapphire eyes for a couple of seconds before looking down at her lap. She couldn't hold his stare for very long otherwise she wouldn't be able to get out what she needed to. Taking in another quick breath "I'm sorry about running off earlier." Naruto blinked a couple of times as the girl's words registered in his head 'So she was worrying about earlier.'

He quickly smiled "Don't worry about that Sakura-chan. I'm not mad at you or anything." Sakura let out the breath that she didn't realize that she was holding in, knowing that he was in fact not mad or hurt made her nerves settle greatly. She looked up returning his smile with her own "I told you I would explain so here it goes. When I came out to see you, I only had so much time. A couple of my friends helped me so I could get out since shishou's rules are so strict. I was running out of time so I had to hurry back and well….." Sakura's nerves started going crazy again as she tried to find the right words.

She felt like her heart was going to fly out of her chest at how fast it was beating and that her mouth suddenly seemed like it was filled with peanut butter or something. 'Why is it so hard to talk to him all of a sudden! Ugh! Come on Sakura pull it together!' Naruto couldn't help but chuckle a little to himself as he watched the girl struggle with her words. It was cute how she was starting to get all flustered and nervous around him when she has always been so sure and confident before. It was nice to see this side of Sakura and he hoped that he would be the only one that would be able to see her like this.

To always be the one that she aloud to see her when she wasn't trying to put on a strong mask so no one would see. A warm smile spread across his lips as he pushed off his hands so he was sitting up, slowly reaching over to the still stuttering pinkette. Sakura didn't notice that Naruto had gotten closer to her or that he had lifted her chin so she was staring up at him. Only when she saw his bright sapphire eyes did she realize what he was going to do. Naruto leaned closer and closer to her until their lips were just slightly touching. His eyes never left hers as they stared at each other. Sakura was practically trembling in anticipation as she waited for the blonde to close the space between them.

She could feel his soft breathes across her lips and the heat of the blush that was appearing rapidly on her cheeks. Just when she thought she was going to have to tell him, Naruto smiled for a second before finally placing his lips on hers. The kiss was just as amazing as the one earlier that night. His soft lips seemed to fit so beautifully with her smaller ones. He had one of his hands cupping her cheek while the other was snaked around her waist, pulling her closer to him. Sakura had wrapped both of her arms around Naruto's neck trying to get even closer to him. She was flush against his broad chest, she had practically been pulled right onto his lap.

Slowly, they pulled away from each other, just far enough so they could see into each other's eyes. Both of them were panting quickly, trying to catch their breaths. Neither said a word for what seemed for hours, too caught up in what they had just done. Naruto grinned softly as he stared deeply into emerald depths "I just thought that I should finish what we started earlier tonight." Sakura's eyes widened slightly from surprise at his words "You baka." She easily laid her head against his shoulder as she hugged him tightly, him returning the jester by wrapping both his arms around her waist in a tight embrace. They held each other as if the other would disappear any second if they didn't. In a way that was right.

A thought similar to this struck Naruto hard as he opened his eyes slightly "Sakura-chan, why were you crying?" He felt the pinkette flinch lightly, before relaxing again into his body. Her arms tightened slightly from their place around his neck as the memories of earlier resurfaced. Knowing that there was no point in trying to lie or avoiding the subject, Sakura released her hold on Naruto leaning up until she was sitting up as best she could. Leaving her arms loosely around his neck, taking some time to think. She didn't meet his eyes, instead looking at his chest while she sighed. "Shishou caught me when I got back after I left."

Naruto frowned deeply as she tightened his hold on the pinkette, waiting in anticipation to what she was going to say next. Sakura noticed his movement, smiling a little at the comfort it gave her. Taking a deep breath, she a loud for the rest of the memories to flow through. "You can image how pissed she was this time. I'm surprised that she didn't just straight put me in coma as soon as she opened the door. It would have been so much easier if she had. She started yelling at me about me not caring about anything, that I'm not seeing what she was doing for me, that I don't listen to her. It wouldn't of been that bad, just like all her scolding. But then she started talking about "not having any other options" to choose from anymore."

Sakura's eyes were starting to water a little as she thought of what Tsunade's new rules were going to be, her hands started to shake slightly with the same anger from before. She tightened her hands into fists behind Naruto's neck, making them tremble as she tried to calm herself down. Naruto noticed her movements, quickly using one of his hands to rub soothing circles into her back to help put out the burning anger. "It's ok Sakura, just take deep breaths." he whispered, afraid that if he said it any louder would cause the pinkette to get any worst. Closing her eyes, Sakura took in shaky breaths slowly, letting her body relax.

After a couple of minutes, she was calmed enough to continue "Naruto….she was treating me like a prisoner. She was going to give me a 24/7 baby sitter. I wasn't going to be aloud out on missions! She was even taking away my friends!" Her hands tightened again, the tears that were pooling in her eyes were starting to slide down her cheeks one at a time. Soon enough her entire body started to tremble as she desperately tried to stop the sobs that were threatening to slip pass her lips.

Naruto lifted one of his hands to wipe away at the tears that were staining her pale cheeks. Sakura choked down a sob, using her right hand to wipe at some of the tears "I just don't know what to do anymore Naruto." the blonde had to strain to hear the words, it almost seemed like if she hadn't said anything at all. Naruto used his hand to lift Sakura's chin so that her teary emerald were looking at his sapphire. Using his thumb, he wiped the last bit of the tears away, smiling warmly:

(Naruto) Look at the sky {He held her cheek in his hand, never looking away from her eyes}

(Naruto) Tell me what do you see

(Naruto) Just close your eyes {He slowly laid his forehead against hers, closing his eyes}

(Naruto) And describe it to me

(Naruto) The heavens are sparking {He opened his eyes to stare into hers}

(Naruto) With starlight tonight

(Naruto) That's what I see through your eyes {Sakura gave him a soft smile as she watched his stand}

(Sakura) I see the heavens

(Sakura) Each time that you smile {She took his hand, standing to her feet next to him}

(Sakura) I hear you heartbeat

(Sakura) Just go on for miles {His smile never left his face as he clasped her small hand with his, pulling her softly to follow}

(Sakura) And suddenly I know

(Sakura) My life is worth while {The two walked hand in hand in the direction of the village}

(Sakura) That's what I see through your eyes

That's what I see through your eyes {The wind picked up slightly, causing Sakura to pull Naruto's jacket tighter around her}

Here in the night

I see the sun {Naruto pulled Sakura closer to him, wrapping his arm around her waist}

Here in the dark

Our two hearts are one {A small blush appeared on the pinkette's cheeks at how close they were}

It's out of our hands

We can't stop what we have begun {Naruto chuckled softly, looking straight ahead as they walked}

And love just took me by surprise

Looking through your eyes {They were surrounded in a comfortable silence except for the natural sounds of the forest}

I see a night

I wish could last forever {What seemed like hours passed with them just walking, neither saying a word}

I see a world

We're meant to see together {Suddenly the light of the moon was being replaced with the sun rising}

And it is so much

More than I remember {Sakura's eyes widened in shock as she watched the sun peeking over the horizon 'We've been out here that long?'}

(Naruto) More than I remember {Naruto turned to look at Sakura, noticing how nervous she seemed}

(Sakura) More than I have known {Sakura felt the blonde's hold tighten slightly, helping her calm down a little}

Here in the night

I see the sun {Soon enough the village wall came into view}

Here in the dark

Our two hearts are one {When they were just at the edge of the trees, the duo stopped}

It's out of our hands

We can't stop what we have begun {Naruto turned to face the pinkette fully}

And love just took me by surprise

Looking through your eyes {They looked into each other's eyes for a second, their lips meeting in a soft kiss}

Looking through your eyes

As the two separated from their short lip lock, Naruto pulled Sakura close to him. He wrapped his arms tightly around the pinkette protectively. The situation finally dawned on him as he held the girl close 'This might be the last time I see her for a long time. Maybe even forever. Oh how I wish that this night could of lasted forever. Why must the world be so cruel?' Tiny tears started forming in the corners of the blonde's eyes.

Sakura felt something wet hit her head, looking up she saw that Naruto had his eyes shut tightly as he cried silently. She freed one of her hands, lifting it up to his cheeks to wipe away the silent tears. "Naruto." she whispered his name so softly that she wasn't even sure she had said anything at all. The blonde opened his eyes slowly, a sad frown still set in place as he looked down at her. Sakura stared into his sad gaze for a moment, creasing his cheek softly as she did. Giving him a small smile "This isn't the end. So stop treating it like it is."

Naruto's eyes softened slightly at her words "I know. But I can't help but feel like I might see you ever again. I love you Sakura-chan. So much. Being away from you is the hardest thing I've ever had to do." Tears started to form at the corners of Sakura's eyes. She wrapped her arms around him tightly, holding him close to her "I love you too Naruto." They held onto each other for another couple minutes, wishing desperately to never let go. Sadly, that wish couldn't be granted. Sakura was the first to pull away, slowly taking a couple of steps away from the blonde. She easily removed his jacket from around her, holding it out for him to take. When he grabbed the jacket, Sakura stepped closer.

She quickly leaned in and gave him a quick peck on his lips "See you soon Naruto, I promise." Just as quick as she had said that, Sakura was already standing at the top of the village wall. She smiled down at the blonde, giving him a final wave before disappearing. Naruto stood there staring at the spot that the pinkette was once standing. A small smile came to his face as he turned around to head home "Yeah, see you soon Sakura-chan."

The pinkette wasn't in any rush to get home. She was walking the silent streets of Konoha. Her feet dragging as she tried to make the trip home as long as possible. The memory of Tsunade and her fighting and the fact that it was already morning made her uneasy of what was waiting for her. 'Tsunade has to be still fuming after that. Wonder what's going to happen now.' Sakura cringed slightly as she remembered the new rules that the hokage was already thinking of 'I might just become a true prisoner.'

The young medic stared down at the road ahead of her, fear starting to slowly rise in her as she grew closer to her destination. If she had any luck at all, Tsunade and Shizune would be asleep, saving her from facing her fear just for a couple more hours. Sooner that she would have liked, her home came into view a little ways down the street. Her emerald eyes grew a little at the sight, heart speeding up, and body trembling slightly. Sakura stopped at the gate, glancing at the house, noticing quickly that there was a single light shining from inside. Just her luck.

Sakura felt herself gulp slightly as she entered the front yard, making her way to the front door. She would have snuck in through her window but figured that there wasn't any point to it. She was already good as dead, so why bother trying to escape her fate. With shaking hands, Sakura opened the front door slowly. There sitting in an armchair in the living room with a lamp as her only source of light, the hokage sat with her back facing the pinkette. Sakura slowly closed the door behind her with a soft click, not moving from her spot at the door. She was able to feel her heart beat rapidly as she waited for Tsunade's reaction. The room was silent, the air heavy with suspense as time ticked by.

The blonde slowly rose from her seat, walking around the chair and towards Sakura. A stern frown was on Tsunade's face as she stopped right in front of the medic. Sakura glanced up but quickly averted her eyes. The blonde's eyes seemed to hold so much emotion in them as they looked at her. She just wished that Tsunade would say whatever it is she wanted so she could get it over with. She expected to hear yelling, to be scolded, or even maybe for a punch. But what Sakura didn't expect was for Tsunade to wrap her arms around her in a tight hug. The pinkette's eyes grew large and her body stiffed as she was overcome with shock.

The sanin was holding the girl like a mother does their child when they had nearly died. Her amber eyes had closed tightly as she held the shorter girl to her. Her face showing relief and regret now instead of anger. "You had me worried sick you know that. After you had run off like that….I wasn't sure if you were going to come home." The woman's words were full of worry, sounding like she was going to break down any second. Sakura didn't do anything, just stood there in the hokage's embrace as she took everything in. They stayed that way for what seemed like hours. But what happened next is what sent Sakura even further into shock. Tsunade had tightened her hold a bit as she whispered "I'm sorry."

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"I can't fucking believe it! How the hell am I actually losing to that pathetic demon! Ugh!" a dark haired shinobi yelled again as his fist connected with another tree. The entire thing shook from the force, causing for a few leaves to fall from its limbs. His breaths were fast and short, eyes glaring holes into anything and everything that they looked at. The image of the pinkette and blonde holding each other so close, the soft sweet kisses that they shared together entered his mind again.

With another yell, his fist contacted with the tree again. This time a huge crater was left were his fist was. "Woah, Sasuke. You need to calm down or you'll bring down the whole forest." a white haired boy called over to the raging Uchiha from his spot against a boulder a little ways away from him. Standing and leaning against the same boulder stood a rather huge looking boy with orange hair looking like he was kind of bored.

"Yeah Sasuke-kun. You need to calm down." a red haired girl with matching eyes and black glasses stood a couple of feet away from Sasuke, a held out like she was going to touch his shoulder. Before Karin could get that close to him, Sasuke turned around swiftly his glare still in place as his fists shook at his sides dangerously. Karin tried to get closer to him again, but Sasuke quickly slapped her hand away "Don't touch me." His words came out like daggers as he started to pace angrily back and forth. Suigetsu smirked "Stop trying already bitch. When are you going to get it. He's not into you." his smirk grew as he saw the red head tense.

She quickly turned to face the grinning boy "What the hell do you know shark breath! Sasuke-kun loves me!" her face was quickly starting to resemble the same color as her hair. Suigetsu just laughed in the enraged girl's face "What hell of a world are you living in! Sasuke would never love you." Before he could react, Karin had suddenly reached him and had smashed her fist into his face. Of course his entire head erupted into a giant splash of water on contact. The seemingly headless body fell to the floor, making a soft splash as it landed in the puddle. Karin stood over Suigetsu, body trembling as she her anger boiled over.

Juugo could only open one of his eyes slightly to glance at the common incident, sighing quietly then relaxing back into his peaceful state. It seemed Juugo was the only one that was at peace. Sasuke continued to curse, smashing his fists into countless trees and leaving craters in some of them as he went. The usually emotionless Uchiha was now a ragging, out of control, being that needed somehow to let out all the bottled up rage that was stored in him. Karin had become pissed off red head and didn't seem to be calming down any time soon. Finally Suigetsu still lay where he had fallen, the water slowly coming together to form his head again while he groaned lowly. "Shit you red haired banshee. I hate it when you do that." the shark like boy was sitting crossed legged nearby as he held his head in his hands, still groaning a little.

A vein appeared on Karin's forehead as she glared down at Suigetsu, her hands shaking as she got ready to land another blow. Before she could even raise her fist, Juugo had wrapped his large arms around her, trapping her arms at her sides. "Ugh! I swear I'm going to kill you Suigetsu! Juugo! Let me go!" she struggled and thrashed against her orange haired friend, of course it was futile as he was much stronger than her.

It didn't take much for him to keep her trapped and unable to carry out her death threat. Well for now anyway. Suigetsu was about to tease the ragging shinobi more until a loud roar and thud of something heavy falling caught all three of their attentions. They all turned their heads to see that Sasuke had landed another hit on a tree, which the trunk had shattered on impact causing the tree to fall over in a cloud of dust and a mighty thud.

The three teammates all stared in slight fear as they watched the Uchiha, none knowing what to do or even wanting to get too close to him. He might just turn all his anger on them instead. Sasuke was breathing heavy as he stood over the remains of the tree he had just toppled. At the sight of the destruction, his anger eased a bit. But then the memory of watching Naruto and Sakura walking hand in hand together out of the forest outside the village gate. How they stopped sharing a kiss and holding each other so close.

Just thinking that the blonde was that close to the pinkette made the anger start to surface again. His body trembled as it filled with rage again, his teeth clenched dangerously tight, and his fist white. 'How! How is it that I'm losing to that worthless piece of crap! I'm the best ninja in the entire nation! Yet he is the one that has Sakura! How dare that bastard even think that he could have what's mine!' With that thought, Sasuke pulled back his fist to land another hit. Right when he was about to make contact, his was stopped by someone grapping hold of his wrist "Woah. I think I got a better idea."

Sasuke froze where he was, as did the rest of his teammates, as he glared up at the one that had stopped him. It was a man, most likely a ninja and very powerful if he could stop Sasuke so easily. None of his features were seen as he wore a black cloak that hide his entire body from view. The hood of the cloak was pulled over his head making it impossible to see his face. The only skin that was seen was the man's hands and the fact that he wore solid black boats. Sasuke quickly ripped his hand away from the stranger, who didn't even try to stop him, jumping back a couple of feet so that he could get a better view of him.

The stranger just stayed where he stood, letting his arm fall to his side silently as he watched the group. Nothing was said as they all stared the man down, trying to analyze whether or not he was an enemy. "Who are you?" Sasuke stated firmly, crouching into a defense position ready for whatever the stranger might try to pull on them. Karin, Juugo, and Suigetsu quickly all stood, each getting into their own positions as they waited. The stranger did nothing but stare "My name isn't important. Besides.." the hooded figure slowly stepped closer "Don't you want to get rid of that demon."

Sasuke frowned at the man's words "What does it matter to you?" The figure chuckled, it sounding more like it would belong to some kind of monster "Ahh but young Uchiha all I want to do is help you seek revenge and quench your thirst of rage." The other three glanced over at Sasuke, noticing that he had relaxed his stance as he watched the figure, seeming to be in deep thought. When no response came, the figure began to circle them slowly "You see, you and me are a lot alike. We both yearn for the taste of revenge. We both want to cause pain to those that have caused this fire of rage to burn."

Suddenly the man had disappeared, only to reappear right behind Sasuke. None of the young shinobi moved as the figure leaned closer so that only Sasuke could hear his next words "So why not help each other out hm?" Sasuke stood frozen for a minute "Fine." The hooded stranger stepped away from the Uchiha, who turned around to face his apparently new "partner". Sasuke's teammates were unsure about the whole thing, not trusting the man, but they still relaxed their stances. "So exactly what is your plan. And how is it that it benefits me?" Sasuke crossed his arms, his face emotionless once again as he waited for the figure to explain.

The man didn't respond right away, instead turning around and walking away slowly "Oh don't worry, you'll find out in time. For now, just know that I'll be watching. When it's time for your part then I'll come and talk to you." Sasuke's anger slowly started to rise again as he glared holes into the man's back "How do I know I can even trust you at all?" The figure stopped, turning slightly so that he was just glancing over his shoulder at the small group "You don't.":

I know that your powers of retention {The stranger disappeared}

Are as wet as a warthog's backside {The four looked around trying to spot him}

But thick as you are, pay attention {He suddenly appeared behind Suigetsu, making him jump slightly}

My words are a matter of pride

It's clear from your vacant expressions {The figure started to chuckle as he circled the shinobi}

The lights are not on all upstairs

But we're talking kings and successions {Karin and Suigetsu watched him curiously}

Even you can't be caught unaware

So prepare for chance of a life time {Sasuke and Juugo just stood there, both showing no emotion}

Be prepared for sensational news

A shiny new era is tiptoeing nearer {The man stopped, head raised as he looked up at the early morning sky}

(Karin) And where do we feature {She stepped closer to the stranger, frowning slightly}

Just listen to teacher {Without warning, the figure turned to Karin, grabbing her cheek like a child}

I know it sounds sordid

But you'll be rewarded {Karin swung at the figure, only hitting air}

When at last I am given my dues

And injustice deliciously squared {The man stood a couple of feet away, most likely loving teasing the shinobi}

Be prepared

(Suigetsu) Yeah, be prepared {He smirked at the enraged Karin}

(Suigetsu) We'll be prepared, for what {His smirk slowly turned into a confused frown}

For the death of the king

(Suigetsu) Why, is she sick {He scratched his head in confusion}

No fool we're going to kill her

And someone else too {The figure turned away from everyone, seeming to be leaving}

(Karin) Great idea, who needs a king {Sasuke narrowed his eyes 'Kill the hokage?'}

(Sui/Karin) No king, no king lalalalalalalala {The two seemed to be doing a little happy dance}

Idiots there will be a king {He swiftly turned at them, slight anger radiating off him}

(Suigetsu) But you said {He frowned at the man confused again}

I will be king

Stick with me and you'll have all the power {His voice was stern and full of authority as he stared them all down}

(Sui/Karin) Yeah, all right

(Sui/Karin) Long live the king {Both grinned at the idea, while Juugo still stayed impassive and Sasuke seemed to still be thinking things over}

(Sui/Karin) It's great that we'll soon be connected

(Sui/Karin) With a king who'll be all-time adored

Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected {It was obvious that the man had a gruesome grin planted on his face}

To take certain duties on board

The future is littered with prizes

And though I'm the main addressee {Sasuke remained emotionless as he watched his two teammates practically jumping with excitement}

The point that I must emphasize is

You won't get anywhere without me {The man's voice made Sui and Karin jump slightly}

So prepare for the coup of the century

Be prepared for the murkiest scam

Meticulous planning {The man slowly walked up to the group}

Tenacity spanning

Decades of denial

Is simply why I'll {He stopped just a foot away from Suigetsu}

Be king undisputed

Respected, saluted {He seemed to be staring each of the shinobi down}

And seen for the wonder I am

Yes my teeth and ambitions are bared {"So are ya'll in?" the man waited for their response}

Be prepared {Everyone looked at Sasuke, waiting for his answer}

(Sui/Karin) Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared {The Uchiha just gave a simple nod}

Be prepared {With that, the figure vanished}

i wonder who the mystery guy is ;) hehe is Sasuke really going to go against his own village? what is in store for Sakura and Tsunade? are Sakura and Naruto's love safe? just so many questions isn't there Tune In Next Time To Find Out What Is To Come Until then goodnight ^-^