-1A/N: Sorry for making everyone wait so long. I plan on revising this story down the road. Some people got confused the last chapter so I'll explain. Amara means a flower that never fades. The tree full of blossoms and she willingly sacrificing herself so that she could be her parents pure love… something they didn't have before. And she is eternal, like her namesake. Hope I cleared up any confusion.

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Chapter 10

Sakura slowly opened her eyes. Sasuke was dozing behind her, his arms possessively wrapped around her waist. They were leaning up against a cherry blossom tree; It overlooked Konoha.

"Where am I? And how in the world did I get here?" She turned to see Sasuke sleeping peacefully.

She smiled.

Turning, she kissed him gently.

"Sasuke-kun.. Wake up.."

His dark orbs fluttered open.

"Sakura…" His deep baritone voice send pleasant chills down her spine.

"You have come back." Teary eyed, she smiled and hugged him.

He was confused as to where he was and how he got there as well.

Where was his team? All he remembered was going to sleep in the Sunlight Inn and hoping Karin wouldn't ravish him while he slept. He sighed; but here was Sakura instead, bathing him in a warm pure light. She looked beautiful. The cherry blossom petals falling slowly, some of the fragile blossoms landed in her hair, giving her an ethereal look. Something more beautiful than an angel that had fallen from heaven.

She pulled back slightly and looked closely at his chiseled face. He was as handsome as ever, with that wild rogue look. Giving him the aura of dangerous and sexy. She noted that his eyes were glazed over in confusion. Her pink lips pursued as she waited for him to say something… anything.

"Why am I here?" Sasuke finally spoke.

She averted her eyes from that strong penetrating gaze.

"I don't know. I don't know how I got here either." She placed her fingers to her lips and looked back at him. Sakura's eyes drawn to his own full lips. She had kissed him when he was still sleeping. What possessed her to do that? It had felt so… right. She knew he would never let her do it if he was awake.

She blushed.

Sakura just noticed she was pulled flush up against him. He did not loosen his hold on her. Sasuke gritted his teeth. What was wrong with him? He was supposed to be cold and uncaring. In his right mind, he would push her away and then try to clear his head. Suddenly, his eye sight was clouded over with pink strands of silk. She was weeping on his shoulder.

"Please… don't go…. don't abandon me…" She swallowed, tears running hot and fast down her face, "again." she whispered, lips trembling.

She grabbed onto his white robe, her nails digging in slightly.

He inhaled her sweet scent. She smelled of cinnamon with a hint of fragrance from the cherry blossom tree. It made him purr inside with bliss. He wanted to stay there, holding her until the world ended.

He snorted.

Something was definitely wrong with him.

He managed to loosen his hold and push her away.

Sasuke tried to look away from the crying woman he had left all those years ago.

She smiled, that damned smile…. The smile she gave him when she said that he always hated her. He never hated her, much to his denial. He wanted to be with her and Naruto, drunken with the assurance of peace and maybe one day love the pink haired kunoichi. Sasuke's brow furrowed angrily; but with that man still here on this earthly plane, such things were but a dream.

A dream of his foolish self.

He remembered those words she spoke on that fateful night.

I'll do anything….

I love you so much I cant stand it….

Please… stay here.. With me…

She stood, dusting herself off. Regaining her calm and posed exposure. She started to walk down the hill. Surprised, Sasuke watched her. Was she really going to walk away from him? That girl he once knew to cling to his every word and whim? He glanced at the distant mountains before hesitantly following her down the hill and into Konoha.

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"Sasuke-teme!!" Naruto pointed and yelled.

Sakura winced. Hinata stood beside her newly wed husband and put a soft hand on his arm, calming the Kyuubi holder down.

Naruto grinned and non-Hokage like, jumped over the desk and wrapped his arms around his best friend and brother.

"Dobe, don't touch me." Sasuke squirmed like a little kid getting kissed by an admirer.

Sakura giggled.

Sasuke glared.

She bit her lip gently.

Naruto finally relinquished his hold on his long lost friend and immediately granted him amnesty.

"Welcome back." Naruto smiled serenely.

"Sasuke… if you need help tracking down your brother… I'd be more than happy to assist you… as long as you stay here… with us." Naruto's blue pools drifted over to Sakura who had her hands behind her back.

She nodded.

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Sakura and Sasuke were walking towards the Uchiha district. She spotted Sai exiting the library.

"Sai!" She ran away from Sasuke's side, much to his hidden annoyance.

She giggled and looped an arm through his.

That made him even more unsettled.

"Sakura…" She heard his warning tone.

"Yes, Sasuke-kun?" She tilted her head cutely.

"We better be heading to my clan's compound."

"Okay…" She replied sadly.

She waved goodbye to the Sasuke-look alike and rejoined him.

"I don't want you around him." Sasuke didn't ask, but told her.

"Why not?"

"He is a pansy."

"Don't talk about Sai that way! Although he can be difficult to understand sometimes and says the wrong things, he's trying." Sakura voiced her opinion, in which the Uchiha walked ahead of her; ignoring her rebuttal.

"Hey! Are you listening to me?" Sakura ran up to catch his arm.

He smirked as she giggled, they continued walking in silence.

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"Wow… what an amazing place…" Sakura looked around. Of course most of the buildings were in need of serious repair and a good coat of paint, it was still awe inspiring. The Uchiha district must have had at least a hundred buildings. It took up a good chunk of Konoha. They walked into Sasuke's old house and into the kitchen. Sasuke paused in the doorway, the faint memory of his mother floated across his eyes. He quietly made his way down the hall to his old room.

Sakura noticed his hesitation to go into the kitchen and stepped in to gaze at the dust lingering on the counters and cabinets. Turning on the water, it gave a mighty gurgle and red water came out. Soon, clear and fresh water was flowing out. She grabbed a cleaning cloth from under the skin and started to wash away the dirt and grim that had accumulated over the years. She was satisfied when the room sparkled. She felt his presence; turning she gazed at the man she had loved since she was little. He was leaning lazily against the doorway, watching her clean.

"I can help you get your house cleaned up and repaired, but you might want to hire people to help you with the district as a whole."

He was still silent.

She smiled and stood, stretching.

He watched her lithe form torque in an odd direction as she stretched her aching muscles; so cat like.

If he was going to settle down after he killed Itachi, he wanted a strong female to carry on his bloodline.

"What rank are you currently?" That question caught her off guard.

"First class Jonin, apprentice to the late Tsunade whom I passed in healing skills and potion making. Why?"

"No reason." He pushed away from the wall and disappeared again.

She sighed.

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"Sasuke-kun, dinner!" She called while putting the pot stickers down on the table.

Slices of fried tomato, rice balls, pot stickers and dumplings for dessert were laid ornately on the table. She was pleased with herself.

He came in wearing tan khaki's with his trademark navy blue shirt with the Uchiha clan symbol on the back. He went to the tailors a few days ago to get new clothing that would fit him. He sat and surveyed the food. They all looked delicious. He could smell the spices she added to the dishes, knowing he liked spicy food. She sat and watched him as he ate, unnerving him a little. Sakura's bright green orbs shone nothing but pure love to the man who was eating the food she cooked. Her heart ached deeply; she wanted to be…. A friend. His wife. The mother of his children. His lover.

Sighing sadly, she gathered the dishes and started to wash them.

The motion reminded him of his mother at the sink.

Except this wasn't his mother, it was a woman with long pink tresses with supple curves and an equally soft voice. He knew even now, she would not question him and trust him above all else. Sasuke would take advantage of that. He was an Uchiha after all.

"Sakura.."

She turned to him with a smile.

"Hmm?"

"Marry me."

The dish she was washing fell and shattered on the ground.

Too shocked to answer, her lips parted slightly with a tremor lingering on the soft flesh.

"Yes." She answered breathlessly after a few moments.

His inner beast growled with delight. Uchiha wants, Uchiha gets. He would not be denied. Swooping her up, he hurriedly left the kitchen with her in tow. Sliding open his bedroom door with his foot and using his shoulder to close it. Sakura squeaked softly as she was laid on the king sized bed. The moonlight shone into the dark room, bathing her face in a bluish white hue. The pink strands of her hair glittered in the moonbeams coming in from his window. He groaned, leaning down and kissing her deeply. She moaned and kissed him back eagerly. Quickly he striped her of her garments and then in turn hastily tore of his own. She giggled at his rash behavior, but then swallowed when she saw his erect member bounce when it was pulled free from the confines of his pants. It was twitching and it made Sakura wet. She could feel her own heat, pulsing fast and hard. Making it painful for her down there. She rubbed her thighs together in an attempt to quell the pounding pain.

"Turn onto your side." He ordered.

She obeyed, watching his every movement.

He lifted her leg over his shoulder and positioned his manhood at her dripping entrance. Sliding in, he stopped at her barrier. Grabbing onto her thigh and mid leg that was leaning on his shoulder he slid to the hilt. Making Sakura writhe in pleasure and pain. She arched her back and clutched the sheets between her strong fingers. Sweat rolled between her slick breasts and made a trail down her belly. Pausing Sasuke caught the droplet of sweat before resuming his love making. The position he had her in was making her leg fall asleep and deterred her from her building release. Squirming, she silently told him she was uncomfortable. He guided her to all fours and pushed her head down.

"Sasuke this is embarrassing-- AH!" She cried out in bliss when Sasuke thrusted in deep. His eyes rolled back as he started a fast pace. Gripping her waist with his lean hands as he pounded into her. Jerking suddenly, she felt him release; his semen making a slow burn into her uterus. He huffed and shook slightly from his release and rested on her back, kissing her shoulder blade over and over. Unsatisfied, she was on the brink of tears. Sasuke flipped her over so that her back was resting comfortably against the bed. Smirking, he dipped his head down into the apex of her thighs and parted her slick folds. She cupped her breasts and bent her knees. Sakura watched with half lidded eyes as he licked up her slit. Her belly jumped. He suckled and nipped her clit gently making her hips jerk with the feeling he evoked. Licking up his semen and her fluids, he continued to pleasure her. Sasuke smirked when she screamed and squirted, it coated his lips and chin. Kissing his way up to her lips he was satisfied… for the moment.

She curled up into his chest. He lazily stroked her back with his nimble fingers.

"Sasuke."

"Hn." Came his sleepy reply.

"Will you truly stay here? Stay with me… forever." Sakura watched as he dozed in a light slumber.

"Aa."

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End of Chp 10.

A/N: Whew… sorry If I seem a little rusty…. O0;;; I haven't updated this story in ages, primarily because I didn't know how I wanted to take this story. If anyone is confused, they have started over from the beginning. Madara, Amara, and Akio will make a reappearance down the road. Don't worry.

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