Chapter Ten

Sasuke's P.O.V.

Yet I found that I could not move. Nor did I want to. Even with the nagging lessons my father had told me before. Her hand had slowly cupped my face. "Your eyes. They're not black. There are small grey specks there. It's-"

"Sakura Haruno! Get away from that boy!"

Immediately gasping she pulled her hands back. Taking several steps away from me. The blush on her cheeks was anything but pink, it was as red as fire. Her hands were intertwining with one another, she was biting her lip, and her eyes were no longer looking at me with that look I could not place. She was desperately trying to form words, but they all seemed to die on her tongue when her mother began to march over towards us. She was steaming like a bull, and from what I could get from Sakura. That wasn't a good sign. Deciding to help her out I stepped in front of her. Acting as a shield. Putting a distance between the girl and her mother. Who got a shade darker from her anger. When she caught sight of my. Looking at the one I got a perfect view of her. She was nothing like her daughter. Thank Kami for that, but what Sakura did inherit from the women was her eyes. Growling she all, but yelled, "Why you good for nothing brat! If you think you can sweep my daughter off her feet and shove your-"

Before Sakura's mother could finish her sentence. Her father stepped forth placing himself in front of me. Stopping the women from her rampage. Seeing both her parents let me know that Sakura definitely didn't look like any of them. Which was quite the relief. Sakura inherited her eye color from her mother, and her hair color from her hair; but it was a lighter shade than that of her father. I wonder who had the looks in her family. In a deep voice he said, "Mebuki! Enough! Don't do anything drastic. He's just a boy."

"Just a boy! Did you see what they were going to do!?"

"It looked like they were just going to kiss I see no harm in that, and they are barely sixteen Mebuki. Well at least Sakura is...she has been for a while. What else would they do?. Wait how old are you? Who are you?" Asked the man as he desperately hugged his wife to keep her from reaching us. His gaze no longer on his wife, but on me.

Taking in the man. I decide, since he did just save both Sakura and I. I should treat him as how i would treat one of the elders from my clan, and that would mean with respect which he definitely earned at the moment. Even though his wife almost bite my head off.

"Sasuke. Sasuke Uchiha, and yes I'm sixteen. Recently turned sixteen actually." With a booming laugh he continued. "Ohhh! Really when was your birthday, then if you don't mind me asking? It is August after all. Barely the beginning of school. I'm surprised the leaves haven't fallen down yet."

"July 23rd."

"Ah! A summer baby! Isn't that great Sakura your birthday's in March. You're a little pale though; but so is Sakura. Well we'll have to work on that. Oh sorry! Where are my manners my name is Kizashi Haruno, and this is my wife Mebuki, but you two already met. Hee. Are you a friend of Sakura's?"

"Yes, I am. We go to the same school actually."

The sarcastic voice of Mebuki interrupted us this time, "Great I'm going to be a grandmother before I even hit my forties."

Before I could even retaliate the voice of my grandfather rang throughout the room. "Sasuke. Who are these people?"

Immediately Sakura's parents introduced themselves. Worsening things for both Sakura and I.

"Hello . I am Kizashi and this is my wife Mebuki. We are Sakura's parents. We are so happy our little Sakura met such a good boy like your son Sasuke here. She won't stop talking about him; but of course she never told us his name. She always went on and on about how he helped her get to her classes, how he carried her books to class, I also wanted to thank him personally for picking her up for school today, and there's so much more he's done. It would take all day to say them. I love that boy of yours. I wish he would be my son in law."

"Kizashi!"

"Oopss! Haha. Sorry that must have been too soon and really awkward." Glancing to my side my grandfather looked amused and suspicious. Catching my eye he raised his eyebrow in question at which I ignored. Instead of looking at him I glanced at Sakura who looked like she would pass out at any minute. Before I could question if she were okay. My grandfather spoke, "Well, what can I say Mr. and Mrs. Haruno he is my boy. I wouldn't expect anything less from him. So who's hungry?"

Itachi's P.O.V.

Glancing around the room. It wasn't hard to tell who was against the idea, and who was all for it. Tsunade had answered countless of questions, but when the question of telling Sasuke's comrades arouse, so did her temper. When she refused to let them know. Many were upset to say the least. Many questioned if she thought low of their children's capabilities, and when she said no the request to bring them forth was accepted with small reluctance. After a couple of minutes. The room was silent once more as the children began to fill the already crowded room. Everyone was serious. Of course except for one. "Yosh! Finally! We get some action! Grandma Tsunade what's our mission!? I haven't done one in twenty-four hours."

"Quiet Naruto! This isn't about a mission! This is important."

With a huff the fourth hokage's son sat down. He was clearly upset. The fourth could only mutter an apology, while sheepishly rubbing his neck, and ask his son to corporate. Deciding to listen to his father for once he remained silent. All while sulking. Looking around the room. Everyone was facing the hokage waiting for her to speak.

"As you all know we have three humans amongst our people. Now there are some of our species who are considered civilians; but these are completely different. Our elders suspect that the parents of the human known as Sakura Haruno are hunters. We have yet to find any evidence as of now. Many of our fellow comrades believe we should monitor the girl, they believe she could be a hunter as well and that means we will have to interact with her. We'll have to gain her trust. Which many clan heads disagreed with, but it would be for the best of the village. Our decision was made not by us, but by the shinobi who volunteered without telling me! Now as you know I don't like it when my ninjas go behind my back, but we did need someone to take this job, and he is a very capable shinobi. That is without question. Now-"

"Wait..Granny I don't understand. Who is it? Who's spying on her? I want to be the one to do that!"

"Quiet! Now as I was saying. Under no circumstance are any of you allowed to harm the girl. We don't want to give them any more reasons to attack us. Am I clear."

It wasn't a question. It was a demand. Looking at my little brother's classmates as they all nodded. I wondered if the girl truly was a hunter. Her parents were suspected, but she's a wild card. Would she hurt him? Would she kill Sasuke? Would we be at war? No, I won't let anyone touch him. I'll keep him safe. He's my brother, it's my job to protect him. Hearing her sigh once more I slowly lifted my head to look at my father who held a look of weariness, and concern. For who I did not know.

"It's Sasuke. He's watching her." The hokage and everyone else held their breath. All knowing well that the youngest member of my clan and the nine tailed beast did not get along. Cringing slightly at the volume of his voice. I held tightly onto the table. To keep myself from lashing out towards the boy.

"What that bastard! He nothing, but a cold heartless jerk! He'd kill her if he had the chance!"

"Oh? Really Naruto. I would beg to differ. Would you like to see him now?"

"Yosh! I still have to beat him up for ignoring me today! Believe it!"

As soon as the Hokage rose my sharingan took place of my onyx eyes. If she was going to use the same jutsu as Danzo it would come in handy to put my mind at ease. Knowing I could see my otouto. After a couple of hand signs a projector appeared out of nowhere. The lights were flickering on and off. In a soft voice, the Kage softly whispered my brother name. The lights seemed to go in a frenzy, before finally settling on a scene. Looking forward immediately, I looked for my little brother. Hoping e didn't do anything reckless at the moment.

The stars were lightly illuminating the dark sky. The sounds of car horns, and cursing was replaced by soft tunes of the birds. Who were singing a song of love to their lovers. Laughter was heard from within the houses, yet that soon ceased when the lights were being turned off. It was time for bed. Not even a mouse was out stirring. In place of the sun, the moon took its place. Like the sun it gave a soft glow. It was comforting. It was the light within the darkness. It was the only beacon of light. Yet not everyone was in bed. In the Kohna Park there was two silhouetted figures one of a boy and one of a girl, both sitting quietly on the grass. Both seemed like lost souls. Looking desperately for their other half. One was gazing into one direction while the other sat in content staring at the other. Leaning against the tree the girl softly scooted towards the boy who was staring at the moon. His thoughts elsewhere. In a hushed tone she spoke slightly causing the boy to flinch.

"Sasuke?"

"Hn."

"I wanted to say thank you. For um...saving me back there. My mom was pretty angry at me. I thought she was going to kill me."

Scoffing he muttered, "I think I was the one she was trying to kill Sa-ku-ra." Laughing at him she continued, "I wouldn't have let her hurt you."

"Why's that?"

"You're my friend...so I should have your back just like you have mine, and you also promised me."

"Aa."

"And now it's my turn."

Raising an eyebrow the boy tore his gaze from the moon to look at the pink haired girl. "What are you talk-"

Taking his hand she looked at him with such determination his words were caught in his throat. "I Promise I'll protect you. I'll protect you with my life. I'll protect you from Naruto, and Kiba. I know you guys don't get along. So if they mess with you, they'd also be messing with me. And Sakura Haruno doesn't break her promises. Oh! And I'll protect you from my mom. " Scooting closer to him she whispered into his ear. "She's pretty scary, but don't tell her I told you."

Giggling she pulled away from him. Not noticing the blush he was trying to fight off. Her grin reached her eyes. The boy in turned scoffed before looking away. Hiding a soft smile she couldn't see. To her it looked like he was pouting causing her laughter to increase once more."Awww...did I hurt your man pride Sasuke-kun. Don't worry you'll always be the strongest guy I know. Well second strongest, daddy comes first."

Growling playfully Sasuke said, "Then I'll have to kill him, but you have to go first. Roar!"

Squealing she ran from him. She was jumping over bushes, ducking behind trees, and climbing all over benches. All while screaming.

"Noooo! Get away! Hahaha! No Sasuke-kun! Don't touch me! I'll..I'll punch your nose." She was within reach, and that was all he need. Encircling his arms around her waist he lifted her up from the ground spinning around at such a speed they were nothing, but colors. Her laughter was contagious. It caused a few chuckles to leave the boy's own mouth who immediately started to represe it. (Knowing the entire time that he was being watched. Not only from the mother, and father, but his whole clan, and comrades.) Deciding she had enough he stopped completely. Letting her go. For her to only fall forward. Landing in a small patch of flowers. With a thud. She desperately tried to calm her racing heart. Her breathing was labored, her chest rising and falling at an uneven rhythm.

Whispering hoarsely she said, "You jerk..I thi-think I'm going to hurl." Moving towards the girl he slowly lowered himself to her height. "What's the matter Sakura...I thought you could take anything."

"I didn't say that. I'm going to punch you. Sharanoo!"

Her aim was lousy. Her eyes half lidded. Her hit landed on his chest causing the boy to slowly reach for it. Lifting her up he cradled her to his chest. Keeping his hold on her strong. Then without any word he stood. Softly whispering words none could not hear. He continued on his way, but not without glancing back. And mouthing the words I know. Before disappearing entirely into the black background. And just like that the monitor disappeared.

My little Otouto. He looked so happy. So content with that human girl. Did he truly love her? Or was it all an act? "Is that proof enough for you Naruto? Sasuke knows how to act. He can be irritating, but he's a genius he knows what would happen if he hurt her. He wouldn't do something as reckless as that. Not again at least."

"B-but grandma Tsunade what would happen if he falls in love with her?"

That earned many words of agreement. They were questioning his abilities to keep his personal feeling from the mission, and that was something that greatly angered me. Deciding to intervene I said, " Lady Hokage I would like to say something if you would allow me to."

"Of course Itachi."

"The fourth Hokage's son Naruto claims my brother maybe falling in love, yet he has fallen for the girl already. My brother knows the rules of the shinobi well, and I can tell from just looking at him he does not love her. It is all an act. So I would be pleased if everyone who does not know my brother as I do keep their comments to themselves. If not it will be personal."

"Did you just threaten me!? You're just like Sasuke-teme!"

Growling I spat, "Don't call him that nine tailed!"

"Enough Naruto. You should respect Itachi's wishes, and as for everyone else keep your comments to yourself. The Uchiha have been loyal for a very long time. My trust lies with them. Understood."

"Hai!"

"Now all of you get the hell out of here! I'm tired of seeing your faces! MOVE! MOVIE! MOVE!"

With that I left everyone else soon followed after. Sasuke where are you? What are you thinking?