Dun, Dun, Dun!

I know, I'm sssooo evil. But, I figured, you know if he's already dead in the series, why not kill him now? Heh, sssoooo.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto in any way, shape, or form.

So, how should I make Naruto react? Review and telllllll!!

NOTE: Since Sakura and Jiraya are both in his mind, I'll just use regular quotes "…."

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"How long has Sakura been an ANBU?" Ino asked. "And why didn't she tell us?"

"Well," Shikamaru sighed. "She's gone on a lot of undercover……missions lately."

"You say missions like that is a bad thing Shikamaru-san."

"Well, she doesn't exactly enjoy them."

"Why –munch- not?" Choji looked confused.

"Sakura had to go along with Chikara-sensei when they killed Oto." He stated bluntly.

"What?" Naruto's voice was flat.

"And that's not all either, but you have to swear you won't tell anyone except Sakura that you know what she had to do to get them inside once they got reinforcements, because Tsunade-sama will kill me because she told me not to tell you guys once you found out about her rank status."

"Fine. We all swear." Ino nodded and looked around at her group of nodding friends. "Tell us."

"I refuse to go into any detail but –he shuddered- let's just say Orochimaru and Kabuto weren't gay after all.."

"WHAT!"

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT?"

"MY YOUTHFUL BLOSSOM HAS BEEN-" Shikamaru cut lee off, his eye twitching.

"Shut it. Now."

An ANBU appeared in front of them and murmured, "Naruto-san…"

"Yes?" Everyone turned to look at the ninja. "What is it?"

"Sakura-sama has asked me to give you a message, do you wish for your companions to hear it also?"

"Uh, sure…"

"She says 'I'm so, so sorry I can't save him Naruto-kun, he was already on the brink of death when they brought him in. He asked me to tell you something of great importance in private after the funeral when you calmed down. Don't let me forget. I'm so sorry.' At this point she projected her soul into her patient's mind as a last ditch effort to save him, but…"

"Who was she trying to save…?"

"I am not allowed to tell you, Naruto-san. But I can tell you that Sakura-sama is waiting for you in front of your apartment. I suggest that you should find her before she collapses from chakra depletion. That is all." The ANBU disappeared in a heartbeat.

"Let's go."

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Flashback- Sakura and Jiraya inside his mind right before he died.

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"I'm…dying?"

"Yes. Is there anything you want me to tell Naruto-kun or Tsunade-shisou for you?"

"Tell Tsunade… not to drink over my…death too much. And that the main character in my new series is based on her."

"And Naruto-kun?" Her voice grew softer as she smiled at the thought of her mentor's reaction.

"Tell him…who his father is and that….he would be proud of him…and that…he'll be a great Hokage someday."

"All right."

"Sakura?"

"Yes?"

"I know your…secret. And your brother and father…"

Sakura's face acquired a look of shock.

"You do?"

"Heh, I've always known. But I know that everything you do is actually to protect Konoha…and your friends. The third told me of your and your brother's mission too. Do me a favor and…finish it well."

"I will, Jiraya-sama."

She felt as if they were on the edge of a cliff and he was falling off the edge, teetering into oblivion.

"I'll take care of them, I promise."

The cliff disappeared, and he was lying flat on the grass, flower petals swirling around the empty field.

"Wait… I still have to choose a title for my new series…Damn."

Sakura materialized in front of him and stepped closer.

"How about… The Great Naruto Chronicles, eh Sakura?"

"Perfect. I'll make sure to tell your publisher for you tomorrow." She knelt down to him and placed a cold hand on his forehead.

His eyes closed slowly.

"Sleep." Sakura whispered. "You deserve it. You've done well."

She waited until his soul had completely faded away, leaving her alone in an empty blackness for the few seconds before she returned her soul to her mind. She woke up slowly, only to hear her mentor frantically screaming, and a solid buzzing sound from the heart monitor.

"GET ANOTHER MEDIC IN HERE! I'M GONNA TRY TO GET HIS HEART STARTED AGAIN!" The Hokage shrieked.

Sakura stood up, swaying slightly. She placed her hand on her mentor's wrist and spoke gently. "He told me to tell you that he loved you, Tsunade-shisou. You need to sit down now."

Sakura wound her way through the medics around the bed and shooed them all out. Then she guided the sobbing Hokage to the nearest chair.

"Shhhhh. Shhhh. It'll be alright."

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Flashback-over

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Sakura was standing in front of Naruto's apartment, leaning on the wall with her foot propped against the wall under her. (A/N: Think cowboy position.) Her face was turned up towards the sky, staring into nothing. It began to sprinkle rain.

It seems as if the very heavens are crying…. Why aren't I? Is it because I'm strong enough not to… or to weak to admit to my feelings anymore? This is what my position has done to me. A wry smirk found it's way onto her face underneath the rain, then faded as quickly as it had appeared.

And that's how they found her.

"Sakura-chan! What happened to you?" Naruto ran up to her. Everyone crowded around her and stared at the blank look on her face.

"Naruto… Is that you?" She turned to look at him. "I…I'm so sorry Naruto."

She toppled forward, then threw herself at her teammate, clutching his shirt and burying her face in it.

"Sakura-chan?"

"He died Naruto. He's gone. I…I was in his mind when he died, and …and I couldn't do anything!"

"Who died?"

"Jiraya!" She wailed.

"The Pervy Sage? Naw, he couldn't just up and die like that."

"But he did! He was fighting Pain, and then he got stabbed through the liver and shoulder, and then half his skull got crushed, and Madara used the Sharingan on him, and then both of his lungs collapsed, and then he teleported back but it was too late!" Sakura paused for a shaky breath. "And I couldn't save him, and Tsunade-shisou couldn't save him and then I went into his mind and he told me to tell you who your father was and that he would definitely be proud of you and then he said you'd be a great Hokage someday and then he named his new book series after you." She took another breath. "And then he said he knew my secrets and about my real family and, and, then he died while I was there in his mind Naruto! He DIED! And I couldn't save him for you! He's just gone!"

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Somewhere In Rain

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"What!" A voice hissed. "What do you mean you want to remove the seal on your sister? Do you know what damage she could do?!" His briefly flashed the color of congealing blood.

"Hai, Father, but won't you do it eventually anyway? Wouldn't it be better to do it before it fully erodes?"



"Yes… perhaps you really are right." He contemplated. "Very well, take your partner to intercept her on her next mission and give her the revised plan. Also, check her summoning status. If she cannot summon Yuki, the alpha wolf, and Kirara the demonness cat we will postpone for another year and a half. Inform her of this."

"Yes Father. I will."

The cloaked figure bowed and turned to leave. Once out in the corridor he whispered, "Yes…Yes I will indeed. My sister will rejoin us at last." With that, he continued down the hall. "And I wonder…"

What will her friends think of the great 'Chikara' once they know her darkest secrets…?

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Yay me! Review and tell me who you think her family is! hint-read earlier author notes-hint-

Sam: How do I find out who it is!!

Bill: Read the author notes.

Sam: You Dumbass!

CIL-sama: Hey! The only dumbass in this story is Sakura's father, the bastard!

Sam: WHO IS HE!! AND WHY IS HE A DUMBASS!

CIL-sama: Not telling. And because I say so.

Sam: Bill?

Bill: Nope. You have to read the author notes of the previous chapters to find out, just like I did! REVIEW, PLEASE!!