So, I will finish this story before continuing on to the next story. There are still a few chapters left. But, if I don't get more readers, I might end it prematurely. Let me know what you think!

So, here is the next chapter. Sorry it is so short. Please review! I love feedback! Enjoy!


Chapter 14: Second Chances

***Kira's POV***

"Wait, I have to bring back who?" I asked just to make sure I had heard right. This had to be some sort of sick joke. I, the person whom everyone hates, is supposed to go and get the person who probably hates me the most. It didn't make any sense.

"Sasuke has run away from the village, and it is up to you to bring him back," Tsunade informed me, her face completely serious.

"Why me and not the others?" I asked frantically searching for a way to get out of this. "Why can't Naruto, Sakura, or Kakashi go get him? In fact, Jonin are better suited than me. Hell, anyone is better suited than me at the moment."

"He trusts you," she replied, her face grim.

"He used to trust me," I corrected, finding the ground more interesting than their faces. I wanted to punch something. I couldn't believe I had hurt him as much as I had. I had never wanted this, and I wished with all of my being that it could be undone. I wanted to start over. I didn't want this.

"The others are not going with you because we feel that they might hinder Sasuke's decision." Hinder his decision? That didn't make any sense. They were his real friends, people that had never hurt him like I had. I was not following the Hokage's train of thought.

"How?" I asked, confused.

"He has feelings for you. Whether he admits it or not, you have opened his heart. He will act tough in front of the others to hold his image. You alone must go," she answered.

I shook my head. How could they ask this of me? What if I failed in this mission, which was looking more and more likely by the second. They would really hate me and I would be forced to leave the village. I kept shaking my head.

Kakashi put his hand on my shoulder, "Kira. Remember back to the little kids that you used to be. Do you remember how open Sasuke had been?" I did remember. I thought back to our engagement- the day at the festival when he had won the prize for me. "Do it for him. Do it for the little boy. Help him to become that person again. Only you have the power to do so."

I hesitated. Sasuke. I would save him. "How much of a head start does he have on me?"

"About a couple hours."

"Any ideas as to where he went?"

"We believe he will be going in search of power to overcome this whole ordeal; he probably went off to find Orochimaru."

"I'll find him." I nodded. I could do this; I knew I could. I would follow his chakra trail.

"Good luck."

With that, I took off towards the center of town. I ignored everyone and concentrated solely on the chakra trail. I found it in no time at all and followed it deep into the forest. Sasuke had stopped numerous times, I could tell; probably to figure out what he was doing. Meaning, he had doubts about what he was doing, which would only make it easier for me to talk him out of doing this.

Sasuke, why would you leave? I know I wasn't the best person in the world, but I was the one that should have left, not you. He actually had a home and friends here. He had people who cared about him, and I had ruined that for him, it would seem.

***Kakashi's POV***

"Kakashi, are you absolutely positive we can put our faith in her hands?" Tsunade asked me after Kira had left. She never did truly trust her- even from the beginning, but I was willing to give her a second chance. People change. And I truly did believe that Kira did. She wanted to be a good person, for Sasuke. And in her mind, she had thought she had done the right thing.

"I'm sure. I have been watching her. She has feelings for Sasuke, and that is what will help her succeed over all. She can do this; I have faith in her."

"Well, if you do, then I do as well. I just hope she doesn't come across any interference."

***Sasuke's POV***

I had to get away, away from the village and away from Kira. I couldn't stand to see the village in the distress it was in; I could stand to see Kira in so much pain, and I couldn't stand to see her period! She had hurt me. The one time I open my heart since my parent's death, and she takes it and stomps on it, leaving it in pieces. Whether that was her intention or not.

Sure, I maybe acting a little melodramatic, but I had never allowed myself to open up to anyone for this particular reason. I knew this would hurt if I opened my heart, and I had been right. Well, I learned from my mistakes. Never again. You couldn't count on anyone but yourself.

She had been so different when we had been kids. She had changed dramatically over the years, but then again, so had I. But, she had grown stronger than what I could comprehend. I wasn't strong enough mentally or physically. I couldn't beat Itachi, but that would change once I found Orochimaru.

Jumping from tree to tree, I pushed myself to go faster. The next time I saw Itachi I would be the victor. I didn't plan on losing again.

***Kira's POV***

I was gaining on Sasuke, his trail was getting stronger and fresher. I had a lot of time to think about everything as I pushed on, pushed faster. I had come to a decision. Once I found him, I would tell him my true feelings for him, no more lies. No holding back.

If he didn't feel the same, I would understand. I just wanted him to know where I stood. I just hoped that he would believe me and not think I was making it up just to get close to him again. I just had to figure out how I wanted to go about telling him and convincing him that he needed to come back home. Oh, maybe I wasn't ready for this. What would I say? How would I be able to put my feelings and emotions into words? The thought of Sasuke being the way he used to be pushed me on and gave me confidence.

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