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I'M REALLY SORRY FOR THIS BEING A SHORT CHAPTER BUT I PROMISE THE NEXT ONE WILL BE LONGER

Chapter 10

"Erm, hello?" called out Sakura.

She had dragged Naruto into the shop and had just closed the door.

"Whoa," whistled Naruto.

Sakura looked around the shop. It was quiet big inside, the walls were covered with books, shelves and shelves you couldn't even see the wall itself. In the middle of the room was a huge mat with a picture of a Sun and Moon. On the far side of the room was a desk which you probably paid for your goods and a door behind it.

There were also many interesting antiques, Sakura walked over to a shelf of books and was just about to pick a book out when a voice interrupted her.

"Can I help you?"

She turned around and found herself facing a very handsome man, he had reddish brown hair which was a bit long and he was staring straight at her. But what shocked her the most was that he had jade green eyes, the same shade as hers. She blinked back in shock before Naruto intervened.

"We're looking for a man called Ryou?" she mentally added to thank Naruto later.

The guy narrowed his eyes.

"What business do you have here?"

"That's between us and Ryou," it was Sakura who replied, her eyes glaring at him.

"Who are you?" he asked, this guy was getting suspicious.

"I am Sabrina and this is my best friend Matt," lied Sakura, her eyes flickering to Naruto, "who are you?"

"My name is Tatsuya, I work here," he replied, eyes never leaving them.

Sakura felt herself freeze and Naruto tense up beside her. That was the same name of her brother who disappeared on a simple mission.

Flashback

A 5 year-old Sakura ran downstairs dressed in a dark red dress, with matching shoes. Her hair is short and spikey and she has a huge smile on her face. She runs into the kitchen where a 12-yearold boy is standing making tea.

"Nii-chan, nii-chan," cries Sakura, pulling her brothers trouser leg.

"Yes Saku-Chan," said her brother without looking at her.

"Are you going on your first mission today?" she asked shyly.

Her brother finished making his tea and picked Sakura up, holding his mug in one hand he carried Sakura balancing her on his hip. He sat down on a chair and put Sakura on the table beside him.

"Yes, Saku-Chan, I'm going on my first big mission with my gennin team," he replied, emerald eyes gleaming with excitement.

Sakura grinned at her older brother; she had always admired him he was her idol. They were very close no force on earth could split them apart. Or so she thought.

She was playing with her fingers hoping that he wouldn't notice the bulge in her pocket.

"What's wrong Saku-Chan?" he asked, green eyes observing her now shy figure. Normally she would be really bubbly and hyper, her attitude always brought him up if he had a mood, her innocence and naivety made him want to protect her. She shouldn't loose it and he made sure she wouldn't.

"Nothing nii-chan," she sang happily.

Tatsuya shrugged before draining his cup and putting it in the sink.

"Would you like some breakfast Saku-Chan?" he asked kindly to his little sister.

………

He frowned and turned around. Sakura was sitting on the windowsill staring outside with a faraway look in her emerald orbs. He silently crept over and said in her ear.

"Yoo hoo is anybody there?"

Sakura yelped and fell onto the floor and pouted at her big brother who was chuckling to himself.

"Mou that was mean nii-chan," her eyes suddenly lit up and a mischievous grin appeared on her face.

"Sorry Saku-Chan," he grinned turning around to get his bag from the table.

Sakura stuck out her leg and grinned evilly as Tatsuya tripped over falling flat on his face. Standing on top of him she did a small victory dance while Tatsuya rubbed his face.

"Serves you right nii-chan," she grinned, sitting on his back, he didn't reply, frowning she leaned over.

"Are you okay?"

He suddenly shot up causing her to fall on the floor dumbfounded, he was always really fast like a dragon, that's what her granddad always said. The name Tatsuya actually meant he was like a dragon and had all the characteristics of one as well.

"I'm going to get you now," he hissed, eyes twinkling.

She squealed before getting up and running to the table, she knew he was only playing with her. He was on the other side of the table, whenever she moved so did he, she was hiding behind the settee when she felt a pair of arms circle around her waist, he'd found her. Bringing her out of her hiding place he put her on the settee and started to tickle her.

"Nii-chan please," she managed to shout out in between giggles.

"Tatsuya," said a kind voice from the door.

They both turned around, Hitomi Haruno smiled at them her emerald eyes gleaming, she walked over to them before picking up her daughter.

"It's time for you to go on your mission Tatsuya," she said smiling down at him.

"Yes Okasan," he said, "where is Otosan?"

"He left for a mission last night when you both went to sleep," she replied, eyes filled with worry.

"When is he going to come back Okasan?" asked Sakura innocently.

"Don't worry my little Sakura," she smiled, "he'll be back tonight."

She turned to her son.

"He's coming back especially to hear about your first mission Tatsuya-Chan."

Tatsuya's eyes lit up with pride and happiness.

"I won't let him down," he replied proudly.

They followed him to the door to wish him good luck.

"Make us proud my son," she whispered before giving him a kiss on the forehead, Sakura smiled at him as she watched him walk down the path.

She suddenly realised that she had forgotten to give it to him, squirming in her mothers grip, Hitomi quickly understood and put her young daughter down.

"Nii-chan, nii-chan!" she shouted, moving her legs as fast as she could, he slowly turned around and found something hugging his trouser leg. Looking down he was met with his sister's innocent face. Bending down to her level he gave her a curious look.

"Umm," she stuttered, "I'd like you to have this," thrusting out her hand he looked down and saw a pretty necklace made out of dark blue, green and brown beads, it was very pretty.

"I made it myself," she said proudly, "it's a good luck charm."

He took the necklace and tied it around his neck, smiling sincerely at her; he enveloped her in a hug.

"Thanks Sakura, you don't know how much this means to me."

She smiled at him and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Good luck," she whispered.

"What do you mean he's gone," shouted Isamu Haruno, tears streaming down his face.

"Calm down Isamu," murmured Hitomi, her eyes sparkling with tears, placing her hand on his shoulder.

"How can I calm down when my son is missing," he shouted and turned to glare at the Hokage.

Sakura sat on the chare staring at her lap, eyes in shock. Her whole body had turned numb when she heard this news, it was only meant to be a simple mission to retrieve a simple scroll. But they had been ambushed by some rogue ninja's. There was a lot of blood; the rest of the team had survived with minor wounds. Tatsuya's body was nowhere to be found.

She felt her heart crack and soon tears started leaking out.

"No," she whispered, "YOU'RE LYING!"

They all turned around in shock at her little outburst. Sakura stood, her eyes hidden behind her bangs, she looked up at them.

"YOU'RE LYING! HE CAN'T BE DEAD, HE PROMISED HE'D COME BACK!" she screamed, tears streaming down her pale cheeks, "HE WOULD NEVER LEAVE ME! HE'S MY BEST FRIEND!"

Silently her mother picked her up; Sakura hugged her mother tightly afraid that she would disappear as well.

It was all too much for her, it was only this morning that she was waving goodbye and giving him her handmade good luck charm. All of the shock and the exhaustion from her outburst were too much to handle for her small body so she fainted.

I know you're alive, I just know it.

End Flashback

"Sakura-Chan! Wake up will ya!"

Scrunching her eyes shut she slowly opened them and saw Naruto staring straight back at her.

"You're awake!" he grinned.

Rubbing her head she sat up and found herself in a bedroom on a double bed. Leaning on the wall with arms folded was Tatsuya with a faraway look in his eyes, and on a chair beside her bed was a middle age man. He had chocolate brown eyes and black hair; he was very handsome for his age and was smiling at her.

"Hello there."

"Who are you?" asked Sakura at once, "and where am I?"

"You're in Ryou's house Saku-Chan," said Naruto cheerfully, to her surprise Tatsuya jerked back to stare at Sakura, she smiled innocently back.

"I've been waiting for you," replied Ryou, "but I didn't know you would bring a friend as well," he frowned turning to Naruto.

"Its okay, Naruto's my best friend; I can trust him with anything."

"Yeah," said Naruto puffing his chest up, "you can trust the future Hokage."

He gave her a good guy look, very similar to Lee's.

Sakura giggled as she watched Naruto's antics, he always knew how to cheer her up.

Ryou was carefully observing him.

"You're the holder of the Kyuubi right?" he asked.

Naruto and Sakura stared at him curiously.

"How did you know that?" they asked in unison.

Ryou smiled at them mysteriously.

"I know everything."

"He's creeping me out," whispered Naruto to Sakura, who sweat dropped.

"Who are you?" asked Tatsuya.

"Who are you?" retorted Sakura, eyes glaring at him.

Tatsuya gave a look at Ryou who nodded in return.

"Tatsuya Haruno," he replied proudly.

Sakura sat frozen, she felt Naruto stiffen beside her.

Tatsuya Haruno

Tatsuya Haruno

Tatsuya Haruno

"Nii-chan," she whispered, she could feel tears wield up in her eyes. She knew he was alive and she was right.

With a whoosh she was hugging Tatsuya tightly; Tatsuya looked down in surprise why in the world was she hugging him?

He sent a questioning look to Naruto and Ryou who both smiled in return.

"I guess you're wondering why I did that?" asked Sakura, eyes staring straight at him.

Tatsuya slowly nodded.

"My full name… is Sakura Haruno."

Tatsuya stood frozen.

"H-how?" he asked, eyed wide with disbelief.

"I don't believe you," he announced, to his shock Sakura smiled at him.

"I don't blame you," she said, "but how can I prove it?"

"What is my favourite colour?"

"Blue."

"Favourite food?"

"Steak."

He paused and looked up.

"What did you give me before I left?"

Sakura stood frozen, staring straight back at him.

"A good luck necklace that I made myself."

They stood silently before Tatsuya crushed her in a hug, she could feel wetness on her shoulders and realised that Tatsuya was crying. Pulling back she wiped away his tears and smiled softly.

"Don't cry nii-chan," she whispered.

"What are you doing here?" he asked her.

Sighing she faced Ryou, who nodded.

"I guess it's time I told you both."

T.B.C

Yay, I've finished chapter 10

And I didn't end it with a cliffhanger!!!

So Sakura and Naruto have finally find Ryou and strangely Sakura's long lost older brother OoO, what is he doing there?

By the way Ryou is 24, he is 7years older than Sakura

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Till next time

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