As some of you guys are wondering, since this is a NaruSaku stories, where are the moments? Well Sakura is remembering her life, so of course she has to remember her old love, Sasuke. But don't worry, this will just make the story more interesting right? Well hoe you enjoy this chapter.
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Last time on Gomenasai…
Sakura ran till she couldn't run anymore. Where was she, she didn't know. She slowly fell onto the cold snow as she coughed. She felt like this when she remembered Ino. But it was much worse; she felt her heart breaking as she cried. Her hot tears melted the snow below.
"If you leave, I'll scream and-"Sakura stopped when Sasuke came behind her.
There was a minute or two of silence.
"Arigato…" He soon hit her pressure point as she collapsed to the ground.
"S-Sasuke-kun…" Sakura slowly closed her eyes as she heard someone coming up to her.
"S-Sakura!" A voice said. He sounded familiar.
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"Why are you walking around in the middle of the night?" Sasuke asked as he stopped in his steps. He looked at the ground, not daring to look up at his teammate. The moon shined brightly on them.
"I knew you'd come this way…if you were to leave the village. So I just waited here…" Sakura responded.
"Tch, get out of here and go back to sleep" Sasuke said as he brushed passed by Sakura. Sakura began to tremble as hot tears rolled down her cheek.
"Why Sasuke-kun? Why won't you tell me anything?"Sakura asked.
"Why do I have to tell you anything?" Sasuke said raising his voice a bit. "Just keep your nose out of my business" Sakura's eyes widened before a sad smile appeared on her face.
"No matter what, you just always hate me…" Sakura said. "You remember don't you?" Sasuke kept quiet. 'When we became genin, the day when our three-man team was decided, the first time we were here by ourselves, you were so mad at me…" Sakura took a minute or two to remember the first moment she had with Sasuke.
"I don't remember that…" Sasuke said.
Sakura faked a laugh. "I guess you're right. That's all in the past. That's when it all began though; you and me…along with Naruto and Kaka-sensei."
"…"
"We did all sorts of missions, just the four of us. It was painful and difficult at times. Even with that though…I still enjoyed it." Sakura took a deep breath. "I know all about your past. Even if you get your revenge, it won't bring anyone happiness. Not even you Sasuke-kun…nor me"
"I already know…" Sasuke said as Sakura looked up at him. "I'm different from you all…I can't be following the same path as you guys. Up till now, we've done everything in a group. But there is something else I must do. Deep inside my heart, I've already chosen revenge. For that reason only, do I live…I'll never be like you or Naruto"
"You don't have to be alone Sasuke-kun! A long time ago, you told me how painful it was to be alone. I have a family and friends, but if you leave this village, it will be the same as being alone."The clouds above began to cover the moon.
"This is a new beginning. Each of us has a new beginning…" Sasuke said, his back still facing her. Soon Sakura took a step forward. She closed her eyes and brought her hand to her chest as she finally confessed.
"I-I love you with all my heart! If you were to stay with me, there would be no regrets. I'll make sure every day we'll have fun. I'd do anything for you Sasuke-kun! Please, just stay with me."
Sasuke said nothing.
"I'll even help you with your revenge! I don't know what I could do, but I'll try my best to do something. So please…" Her voice was growing soft. "Stay with me. Take me with you if you can't stay here."
Sasuke finally turned around as he smirked. "You really are annoying" With that he began to walk away. Her eyes widened painfully as the tears would not stop.
"Don't leave!" She yelled. "If you do, I'll scream a-"Sakura stopped as Sasuke came behind her.
"Sakura…" Sasuke whispered to her.
There was a minute or two of silence. Unknown to Sakura, a small sad smile formed upon Sasuke's lips. Sasuke slowly raised his hand near Sakura's neck.
"Arigato…" He soon hit her pressure point as she collapsed to the ground.
"S-Sasuke-kun…" Sakura whispered as her eyelids began to get heavy. Everything soon turned into darkness.
Green eyes slowly opened as it looked at its surroundings. She seemed to be in a room. In a corner was a candle that lit half the room.
"So you're awake…" A deep voice said. Sakura looked to her right to see a man with long brown hair and beautiful white eyes looking down at her. He looked just like that girl she had met a few months ago. She wondered if they were related.
"W-Where am I?" Sakura asked.
"You're at the Hyuga Compound. I heard noises around the area and I went to check it out. I found you lying in the snow so I brought you in. I was worried about you" Her savior said.
"Who are you?" Sakura asked. Getting a close look, she began to remember him from the picture Shikamaru had showed her.
"It's me, Neji Hyuga" Neji said. Sakura soon noticed her clothes folded neatly and set next to him. Did he…?
Neji followed her gaze as he realized what she was thinking. The both of them blushed.
"Hinata-sama changed you" He muttered looking away.
"Y-You're the guy from the picture Shikamaru showed me" Sakura said. Neji didn't know what to say so he just nodded his head. Her eyes soon widened when she remembered what happened earlier.
"S-Sasuke-san!" Sakura said out of nowhere as she quickly got up. That caused her headache to get worse as she clutched her forehead.
"Uchiha?" Neji questioned.
"H-He was trying to leave the village!" Sakura said as she clutched her forehead. "I-I was trying to stop him…like I did before" She soon began to cry again.
"Haruno-san…" Neji said not knowing what to do. "I'm sure he didn't leave…"
"But he left last time…" Sakura whispered but Neji heard her.
'She remembers?' He thought.
Soon the door to the room opened to reveal a beautiful girl with long blue hair and white eyes.
"Hinata-sama" Neji greeted. Hinata nodded her head as she walked up to Sakura.
"Sasuke-san didn't leave the village. He's talking to Tsunade-sama right now" Hinata said. Sakura looked at her as a small smile appeared on her face.
"T-Thank you…" Sakura said as she slowly fell back to sleep.
"Sakura-chan…." Hinata whispered as she moved a few strands of hair away from Sakura's face.
"That stupid Uchiha! What was he thinking?" Neji growled. The two were very protective of Sakura. A few years ago, she had saved Hinata's father from a disease and was now in debited to her.
"He found out about his brother" Hinata said as she touched Sakura's face.. Soon Hinata's eyes widened. "Neji, she's really hot right now"
"Probably got sick from being in the cold this late at night" was Neji's answer.
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"What the heck were you thinking?!" Tsunade shouted. Yamato and Sasuke winced. Yup, her threat was starting to become real.
Sasuke said nothing as Tsunade was getting more pissed. Shizune was on the phone outside as she came back in and whispered something to Tsunade.
"Thank god" Tsunade said confusing Yamato and Sasuke. "Uchiha, you are to be tied up and locked as long as your brother leaves the village.
"What!" Sasuke snapped. "I have to defeat him. I have to get revenge for what he did to Sakura!"
"I know you care about Sakura, but I will not let you continue on with your revenge" Tsunade said.
"What about Sakura? Where is she?" Sasuke asked. Tsunade smirked.
"That's for me to know. The two outside will lead you to your new room" Tsunade said. Sasuke growled as he was led outside the room.
Tsunade soon turned her attention to Yamato. "You, inform the others that Sakura will be staying at the Hyuga's for the day."
"Yes, Tsunade-sama" Yamato said. "Oh before I leave, Sakura found these scrolls last night. It's really important that you look at them right away" Yamato soon left the office. . Tsunade sighed as she looked at her calendar. It was the 19th of December.
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"What!" Naruto's voice echoed throughout the whole village early in the morning.
"Naruto, calm down" Kakashi said. Naruto narrowed his eyes at him.
"Calm down? Calm down? Sasuke tried to leave the village and Sakura tried to stop him again, and you expect me to calm down? And you!" Naruto said looking at Yamato. "You were with her, why didn't you stop her? The last time Sasuke left the village, Sakura hurt for a very long time!"
Yamato's eyes widened as he didn't say anything.
"Don't worry Naruto. Sakura is in the Hyugas' care right now. She's safe." Kakashi said. Naruto sighed as he tried to control his temper.
"I guess…" Naruto said as he left the house.
"I swear I don't know how you put up with those three" Yamato said.
"Patience" Kakashi said as he pulled out his favorite book.
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Sakura woke up to see her alone in the room. Neither Neji nor Hinata was to be found. Slowly getting up she walked to the door that seemed to be heading outside. Opening it slowly, she could feel the nice cold air touch her skin. She exhaled as she saw her breath. Opening the door wider, she saw a beautiful land full of snow. It looked like a winter wonderland.
Grabbing her blanket to cover herself, she went outside. She sat down on the porch as her feet dangled on the side. Snow was slowly falling from the sky again. Sticking her tongue out, she let a snowflake melt. She giggled.
"There you are" A voice said. Sakura looked up to see the boy from earlier. He was carrying a plate of tea and two cups.
"Hyuga-san" Sakura said as she greeted him. Neji frowned at the formality she given to his name. They were good friends.
"Sakura-san! You're so kind, greeting us before we leave" Lee said with hearts around him.
"No Lee. Haruno-san is coming with us on the mission"
"No need for formality Neji. We've known each other for years. You should be calling me Sakura by now" Sakura smiled.
"No need for formality Sakura. We've known each other for years. Call me Neji" Neji said as he ruffled her hair. Sakura stared at him before smiling. Neji inwardly smiled. She was just like a little kid.
"Okay H-Neji-san" Sakura said. Neji soon sat down next to her, also looking at the little winter wonderland in his backyard.
"It's so beautiful" Sakura said as she reached out for a snowflake. Neji has a calm face. This reminded him of the time Sakura came over. His uncle had gotten very sick and she had taken care of him. He was really worried and depressed. To help him, she asked him a very weird question. He looked to see Sakura spacing out.
"There you are!" A voice said. A man looked up to see Sakura smiling at him. She had tea in her hands.
"Haruno-san…" The man said in a sad voice. "…How is he?"
"He's giving a good fight" Sakura said as she looked at the scenery in front of her. It was snowing as she handed Neji a cup of tea.
"Thank you" He weakly said Sakura smiled sadly as she sat down next to him.
"It's so beautiful" Sakura said as she reached out for a snowflake. She began to frown when Neji didn't say anything. She saw his hands turn into fists. How could she cheer him up? Soon she had something in mind.
"When the snow melts, what does it become?" Sakura asked out of the blue. Neji's eyes widened. That question came out of nowhere. Was she testing his intelligence?
"It becomes water" Neji said as if it was the easiest question in the world. Sakura let out a soft laugh as she got up and jumped onto the snow under them.
"No silly!" Sakura said as she spun around in a circle. She soon patted some snow away on the ground as a flower bud appeared.
"When the snow melts, it becomes spring" Sakura said as she smiled at the flower under.
Neji smiled. "Hey Sakura, when the snow melts, what does it become?"
Sakura looked at him weird. "It becomes water"
Neji shook his head as he led Sakura out to the backyard and patted some snow away. "When the snow melts, it becomes spring" Neji said as a flower bud appeared under the snow. He watched as Sakura's eyes widened with excitement.
"That was beautiful" Sakura said as her hand rested on over her heart. "Did you make that up yourself Neji-san?" Neji felt hurt with her response.
"No, a good friend of mine told me that a few years ago" Neji said.
"Really? She must be a beautiful person to think of snow like that" Sakura said as she smiled. Neji gave her a sad smile in return. Listening to the two was Hinata trying to stop her tears. Wiping her tears and taking a deep breath, she walked over to the two.
"Good morning" Hinata greeted.
"Good morning Hyuga-san" Sakura said.
"Just call me Hinata. Would you like to accompany me to buy some groceries?" Hinata asked.
"Sure" Sakura said as she got up. It was then she realized something. She looked down to see herself standing on her feet with no help. Hinata and Neji soon realized it as well.
"S-Sakura-chan!" Hinata cried as she hugged her best friend. Sakura slowly hugged her back.
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Sakura looked around in awe as Hinata and she walked around the village. Since Christmas was coming closer, the village was looking beautiful with all the lights. Hinata bought all her groceries as they stopped at a café.
Waiting for their order, Hinata shyly looked up at Sakura once in a while as Sakura would look outside the window. Finally one of them spoke.
"Hey Hinata-san, have you ever loved someone so much you'd do anything for them?" Sakura asked out of nowhere. Hinata blushed as she started to think of Naruto, then Kiba.
"Yes, I did. Why are you in love with someone?" Hinata asked. Well, she didn't have to ask. She and the girls already knew about her and Naruto. Probably Sakura remembered her feelings for Naruto since he was staying at Sasuke's house to help out.
"Yes, I realized I'm in love with someone" Sakura said. Soon a waiter came and gave the girls their orders.
"Really now?" Hinata said as she smiled waiting for that one name to come out of her mouth.
"Yes, I'm in love with…" Hinata took a sip of her hot chocolate. "…Sasuke U-Uchiha…"
A thump was heard.
"SAKURA-CHAN!"
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Tsunade rushed into a hospital room to see Hinata and Neji hovering over her apprentice. Hinata was crying and crying as Sakura lied on the bed.
"What happened before she ended up like this?" Tsunade asked. Hinata had stopped crying as she thought about it.
"Hinata…" Tsunade pressured her. "If you don't tell me what happened, I can't give a reason for this!" Hinata tensed up before looking straight into Tsunade's eyes. Hinata looked confident on the outside, but Neji could tell Hinata mentally panicked.
It was true! Hinata was mentally panicking. Sakura thought she was in love with Sasuke! This can't be happening! She's in love with Naruto! She had to tell Ino and the others, before this gets worse! She had to do something to help Sakura realize her feelings for Naruto, but how? Soon something clicked in her head. Her birthday…
"S-Sakura-san remembered her old feelings for Sasuke…" Hinata said. Tsunade clenched her fists.
"I knew this was a reason. I just can't believe this is coming true" Tsunade said as she bit down her lower lip.
"What are you talking about?" Neji asked.
"You see, I was wondering why Sakura always has these attacks when she remembered someone really close to her, which are Ino, Sasuke, and Naruto. Those three are the main people in Sakura's lives and the people that hurt her most from what Sai told me. So Shizune and I talked about it and came up with something. When she remembered Ino, she fell into a coma. Then when she remembered half her memories of Sasuke, she got really sick as you can see."
"What would happen if she remembered all her memories of Sasuke and Naruto? What would happen to her?" Neji asked.
"Something I don't want to imagine happening to her..." Hinata and Neji felt their blood turn cold.
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Sasuke sighed as he thought back at about what happened between him and Sakura.
'She remembers…' Sasuke thought as he turned onto his side. 'She remembers her feelings for me' He shut his eyes as if it would help him forget, but it didn't. Instead he saw a picture of Sakura's crying face as she shouted her feelings out to him for the second time.
"I love you with all my heart!"
His eyes widened. Damn.
Slowly he got up on his bed as he lay against the wall. Naruto and the others had talked to Tsunade about letting him be in house arrest, instead of being locked up in prison. For once the dobe was useful.
He sighed as he thought about his moments with Sakura before he left the village a few years ago. When he left her, he knew he couldn't return her love. He would only hurt her. Naruto was much better for her. But that night Sakura had made him realized what Konoha and everyone in there meant to him and what he had to do to protect his important people. He didn't have the same feelings Sakura had for him. There was something, but it was nothing compared to how Naruto loved her. He knew Naruto loved Sakura for a long time; he had no right to take her away from his best friend.
Slowly getting up from his bed, he put on his shirt as his feet made contact with the cold floor. Walking closer to the window, he heard voices. He looked down to see Neji and Hinata walking to his house with Sakura. He soon went to his front door as Neji knocked on the door. Sasuke opened it.
"Hyuga…" Sasuke said as he made eye contact with Neji.
"Uchiha…" Neji muttered as Hinata led Sakura inside the house. "If you ever do another stupid act that would hurt Sakura-san, I will kill you" He threatened.
Sasuke smirked. "Like to see you try" Neji frowned.
"We need to discuss something important to you" Hinata said as Sasuke led them to the living room. The two soon told Sasuke what happened at the hospital.
"What?!" Sasuke growled.
"That's what Tsunade believes. If Sakura remembers you, she will be closer to death" Neji said.
Sasuke got up as he glared at Neji. "That's the biggest bullshit I have ever heard. Naruto and the others are trying to help bring the old Sakura back! Are you trying to imply that we're actually helping bring Sakura closer to her death?"
"If you want to think of it that way" Neji said leaning back against the door. His arms were crossed in front of his chest.
"I-If Sakura remembers the rest of her memories of you, she'll have another attack" Hinata said as she put her hands to her face to stop herself from crying. Neji just looked down to the ground. Sasuke observed the cousins' expression as he thought about it. He had to make Sakura hate him. He had to push her away for her sake. He now knew what he had to do.
"Okay…" Sasuke said. Hinata and Neji looked up at Sasuke surprised. "She won't remember me. I won't let her. Does Naruto know about this?"
"No he doesn't. And it would be best he never finds out. You can tell Kakashi-sensei, Yamato, and Sai. Just don't tell Naruto-kun please" Hinata said.
"Hn." Sasuke said as he led the cousins out of his house. Soon Hinata turned around.
"S-Sasuke-san, I-I'm having a birthday party in seven days. I hope you and the others will make it" Hinata said as she bowed down handing him an invitation.
Taking the card, he closed the door. Walking to his room, he put the card down as he went to Sakura's room. She was taking a nap.
"Sakura…" Sasuke whispered. "I'll save you"
With that said, he closed the door.
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Yes, there has been another twist in the story. As some of you guys are probably Fruit Basket fans, the "When the snow melt…" came from the chapter about Hana. I just love how she and Tohru thought about snow like that. So cute! Well thanks for reading you guys. Please review everyone.