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Wassup?

Disclaimer: Naruto mine? PAH.

Well hello my dears. Not much in this chapter but hey.

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Life is a mess sometimes.

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Wait, what?

She didnt remember falling asleep. Why would she fall asleep?

What?

She slowly opened her eyes to find herself leaning againt a wall, a rope constricting her body. She blinked in confusion before her temper flared.

"Hey what the- Owww." She moaned, from the throbbing pain in her right cheek.

She slowly rotated her bottom jaw cautiously, and winced at the pain. Nice.

Potentially hairline fractured jaw. Must be where that Akatsuki hit her.

Wait.

"Sasuke-kun!" She screamed, looking around for the boy whom she found a few feet beside her, eyes closed - also bound.

"Shhhh, he's still resting." A voice from her left, past Sasuke came. She looked up quickly to see the Akatsuki member.

She tensed instantly and did a quick scan of the area they were in.

A cave? of sorts.

"What do you want?" She spat, Sasuke stirred.

"This is between Sasuke and I, you wouldnt even be alive now if it wasnt for his saying."

She must of looked genuinly shocked as he chuckled a little from insde the mask.

"Sakura?" Sasuke muttered, his eye now opened and glancing between her and the ropes binding him.

"Aah, Sasuke, you're awake."

"Who are you?"

"Family."

Silence.

"What?" He hissed.

"Do you know of your family history Sasuke?"

"Is this a sick joke."

"Sasuke-kun..."

"Answer the question."

"..."

"Let me enlighten you."

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She wanted to cry.

And it didnt even concern her. She couldnt even start to imagine how he felt.

"Think about my offer Sasuke."

The Akatsuki disappeared leaving Sasuke and Sakura standing on the small rocky ledge over looking the sea.

"Sasuke-kun..." She could do nothing, she stared down at her feet.

He was standing in front of her, looking out to sea.

Someone up there hated him.

His life was too fucked up to even be considered a life.

Too much.

It was all too much.

He couldnt tell whether his mind was blank from overload of information or reeling into a bottomless pit.

He could vaguely hear Sakura whisper his name every so often. You know its not good when even she doesnt know what to do.

And all of a sudden, the waves broke against the cliff and everything came crashing down on him.

The massacre was planned.

Danzo, the konoha elder, ordered it.

Konoha was threatened by the Uchiha Clan.

Itachi was a pacifist - he didnt believe in war or fighting.

He was given a mission.

To kill his whole clan.

To save his village.

But he couldnt kill Sasuke because he loved him too much.

Itachi had planned this all along.

If he became a S rank criminal and Sasuke killed him, Sasuke would be called a Hero and restore pride to the Uchiha name.

Sasuke had messed up once again, by leaving the village years previously, the village Itachi wanted him to be a hero in.

Sasuke killed Itachi.

He killed his innocent older brother.

He sunk to his knees, still blankly looking out to sea. His dark eyes slowly flickered down as he felt his breaths come a little quicker.

His head felt light. He looked out dazed to sea, not really taking in anything.

What had he done.

Oh kami-sama.

Sakura watched him fall to his knees, and sunk to his side. Sakura's green, watery eyes widened as she looked upon his face.

"Oh Sasuke-kun," She whispered as she pulled him into her arms.

His shoulders shook violently as silent sobs wracked through his body. He tried to pushed her off but she just held on tighter, hushing his very occasionally loud sob. She rocked him slightly and he tried once again to pull away from her, she noted the considerable lesser amount of effort than the last time he tried to get her off.

"Shhh. I'm so sorry, Sasuke-kun. So so sorry." She whispered into his hair, her own tears falling down her cheeks and soaking into his shirt. His head burried into the crook of her neck and she felt the wet patch accumalate there.

He tried to push her off, this was stupid. He doesnt cry. Uchiha's dont cry but something overwhelmed him. All the regrets, truths, guilt seemed to completely overtake every natural emotion he usually felt. When she pulled him into a tight embrace, and started whispering apologies to him, he couldnt even find the effort to push her off. He wasnt even sure if he wanted to push her off.

It was comforting.

He could feel something wet drip onto his neck everynow and again and realised she was crying for him. Ha, despite the situation, she would never change. More concerned over other people than herself. It had nothing to do with her yet here she was conforting him and hugging him and crying for him.

She was certainly something.

"Get off," His scream was muffled against the crook in her neck, she gripped him tighter, struggling against him.

"It's okay Sasuke-kun, i wont leave you, i wont leave you." She repeatedly whispered letting his struggle die down.

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"We should stop here for the night, its getting darker already." Neji stated, turning to his other two team members.

Pakkun had already gone ahead, he knew his way back to konoha like the back of his ... paw.

"Hai."

"Hey does that mean food?" Naruto said, grinning lightly.

"Yes, but you need water and a fire-"

"DONE."

Neji turned to see Naruto standing in front of a fully blown fire, holding a steaming kettle. His mouth was hanging open a little and his eye twitched in confusion.

He blinked suddenly and resisted the urge to drag his hand over his face.

"Ah okay." He settled for.

Naruto sat by the fire happily, tearing open a pot of Ramen and hastily adding boiling water. He giggled like an excited child as the smell hit his nostrils and he shuddered in delight.

Neji looked on disgusted and continued cooking some rabbit found earlier.

Naruto was about to tuck into his ramen when his eyes caught on the girl sitting on the other side of the fire, her head resting on her knees.

He crawled around to her, carefully balancing his ramen as he went.

"Hinata-chan, do you not want any food?"

The girl glanced at him before sniffing and turning her head away.

His eyes widened in horror / confusion at the sad girl. He wasnt too sure what was wrong with her.

"Uhh, Hinata-chaaaaaan. Whats the matter?" He said leaning round so he could see her face.

"You should tell him Hinata-chan, he'll never get it on his own! He's too stupid!"

"Ne, Sakura-chan, t-thats mean..."

"N-nothing." She said quietly, trying to avoid his gaze. He leaned closer to her, crawling round on his hands and knees.

"Seriously, whats up, Hinataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-chaaaaaaaaaaan-"

"N-Naruto, get away!" She squealed irritably, shoving him away slightly and inwardly feeling instantly guilty.

He looked at her like a kicked puppy.

"You seem upset." He said quietly, cocking his head to the side.

Neji pinched the bridge of his nose, hearing the conversation from the opposite side of the fire.

Remember what Tenten told you...

Dont kill him. Dont interfere. .anything.

Hinata let out a small, sad sigh making her eyes water moreso.

"T-too bad about Sakura-chan..." She said turning to face him this time, watching the hurt cross his face.

"Ha, yeah." He smiled slightly before rubbing the back of his head. "I dont get what she said though."

She sat up a little straighter, avoiding his gaze.

"A-about what?"

"Already having someone who loves me or something."

"O-oh...I..hai." She stuttered, instantly going bright red and turning her head away.

"I dont think i do, i mean -"

"It'll do you well to stop talking Naruto." Neji stated from across camp. Naruto pouted.

"We're talking Neji!"

"Yeah Hinata-cha- Hinata?"

She was laying down, facing away from him.

"Are you asleep? Wow must have been tired, huh Neji."

When she heard him scuffle back over to his sleeping bag, she let the tears fall from her eyes and roll down her face. She just hoped he didnt hear her.

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Sasuke and Sakura sat crossed legged opposite each other. He had settled into complete silence a little while ago and all she could do was watch him.

She could still see a slightly damp trail on his face, just under his eye. She slowly reached out to wipe it away but her wrist was caught mid-air. She looked at him sadly and his dark eyes met hers, neither muttering a word.

As soon as he released her hand, it fell slowly to her side and they laspsed back into silence.

"SASUKE!"

"PINKIE?"

"Suigetsu? Karin!" Sakura yelled, looking up and straining her neck to try to look over a few rocks which marred her view.

The rest of their team came bursting over the rocks and skidded to a halt in front of them.

"WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU!" Suigetsu screeched, pointing an finger at both of them.

Sakura sighed and couldnt help but glance slightly at Sasuke, whose bangs were guarding his eyes.

"Sasuke-san are you okay?" Juugo asked lightly.

"Hn."

"Yeah, he's fine." Suigetsu sweatdropped.

"You're not actually going to join him are you, Sasuke-kun?" Sakura said quietly, looking at him worriedly.

He didnt answer.

"Sasuke-kun," She chided.

"Whats going on?" Karin asked, folding her arms.

"Sasuke." She said a little exasperated.

"I dont know!" He hissed, his eyes burning red as he looked up at her. She bowed her head and fiddled with her hands in her lap. He dragged a hand through his hair.

The rest of the team looked on, glancing between one then the other.

Suigetsu leaned over to Karin, holding a hushed hand upto his mouth.

"Do you get the feeling something went on here?" He whispered.

"Of course, baka." She said back.

Sakura shook her head lightly, looking down at her lap. Sasuke sighed heavily and lifted him self to his feet. Sakura looked up shocked and quickly latched on to his arm.

"Careful baka, you've only just healed and thats only external injuries let alone internal-"

"Sakura," He said, glancing towards her and giving her a blank look.

"Gomen, I'm rambling. But can we stay in an Inn tonight, so everyones wounds can heal." Sakura said hopefully, looking at each member.

Everyone stayed silent, quietly considering it.

"Plus, i need new clothes," She said bashedly, subtly covering her chest which was still only covered in bindings.

"Hn."

"Finally, we can have showers." Karin sighed blissfully.

"Yeah you need one." Suigetsu muttered, snickering at his own joke until a fist came from the girl beside him and caved in the left side of his face.

"Enough." Sasuke's clipped reply was enough to silence the whole team, leaving Sakura looking at him sadly.

"Did you do it, Sasuke?" Karin said gently, her voice less sharp than usual.

She watched as a flurry of emotions quickly crossed his face and his eyes widened for a milisecond before his eyes fell downcast. Suigetsu looked at him strangely.

"Hai," Sakura answered sadly for him, she squeezed his arm gently.

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The walk to the small village was a quiet one. No-one spoke or barely even looked at one another.

Sakura tried to engage Sasuke in some sort of conversation to take his mind off things but only to met by silence or a monotonous one word answer.

Suigetsu tried to insult Karin only to be told to be quiet by none other than Sakura whom was starting to support a heavy headache from their bickering and plus her chakra exhaustion.

And Juugo tried to talk to Sakura but she was too tired and too preoccupied with Sasuke-kun to notice him.

They slowly came to the village entrance, it was small and homely.

A few children were running around happily as their mothers talked idly by, holding their shopping bags. A small smile tugged at Sakura's lips as she saw two little girls each holding a little bunch of flowers and whispering, their little sparkling eyes locked on two other little boys standing a way away. Sasuke seemed to have noticed them too. One of the brothers with short dark hair pouted and turned away from the girls.

"Aniki, they're staring againnnnnnnnnn." He whined.

"Oh leave them alone, little brother." The obviously older one said, smiling and poking his brother on the nose earning a scowl from little boy.

Sakura smiled gently as she watched the little girls walk up to both boys, offering them a flower each.

Kawaii... Reminds me of Ino and me.

Sakura turned to glance at Sasuke whom she just caught looking away from the two brothers. Her smile faded when she saw the expression which crossed his face.

I wonder if it reminded him of him and Itachi.

Looking past Sasuke slightly, she saw a small inn which looked quite homely and quiet.

"Sasuke-kun, there's an Inn over there." She said, pointing out the small building.

"Hn."

They all headed for the Inn, hastily stepping inside to meet an elderly man.

"Hello younguns, how may i help you?" The small little man said, only coming to height with Sakura's shoulder.

"We need a few rooms please?" Sakura said politely. The little old man eyed the group strangely, eyes flitting from a bloody and bruised Sasuke to a topless Sakura.

"Ah okay... but we only have two rooms left and they're ajoining, is that okay?" The man said smiling brightly at them.

"Hai." Sakura said, glancing around the team, receiving a few nods of agreement.

The litle old man walked slowly over to the desk, fumbling underneath the table and slowly holding out a set of keys. Sakura took them and bowed politely, which he returned.

They all walked up the stairs and found their room. It was rather modest, a small bathroom in each room, and a double bed with a side table on each side, holding a small plant vase. One room had a settee opposite the bed. There was a door connecting the two rooms in the centre.

Sakura closed the door behind the team before flinging herself onto the nearest bed, sighing happily as the softness hit her. She closed her eyes blissfully, spreading out her arms and legs.

She laughed slightly when she heard the instant bickering coming from the other room.

"MY BED."

"SUIGETSU, dont you think the woman should get the bed, you teme?"

"Well i see no woman around..."

"BAKAAAAA."

-thump-

"I'll sleep on the sofa."

"Hey bitch, get off my bed."

"ITS MY BED,"

"We'll see about that-"

She felt the bed she was currently laying on sink slightly near her head. She opened her eyes to see Sasuke leaning with his eyes closed against the headboard of the bed. With effort, she pushed herself up and crawled over to him.

She stretched, making a small squealing noise while doing so, before sighing and resting her hand on his forehead, sending some healing chakra into him.

His eyes opened immediately, even though he made no effort to move.

"You should rest too." He said simply. She waved off his response with a shake of her head. She dived into her poket of her skirt to pull out a soldier pill she had made herself.

"Dont be silly, i'm the medic, its my job to heal you lot." She said smiling at him, he looked at her for a few moments before closing his eyes.

"Hn."

"Ah, you've finally learnt not to argue against me. Well done." She said, smirking at him.

"Dont push it," He said, opening one eye. She laughed slightly and he went back to closing both eyes, resting silently against the headboard.

She placed her hand over his forehead, closing her eyes.

Eyes...

She took her hand away from his forehead and placed them over his eyes, feeling him scrunch his brow in confusion.

"Dont argue" She said hastily, playfully warning him. She worked so she could slowly fix each individual capillary and damaged vessel behind his eyes.

"Jeez Sasuke-kun. Can you even see?" She said, her own brow creasing from the damage she could feel.

"Hn." He grunted.

"Tch. Male pride." She muttered, causing a small smirk to appear on his face. She smiled at this,

After about 20 minutes of healing, she had moved from his eyes and reset his ribs so they were no longer a mangled mess, repaired some minor internal organ damage and resupplied some of his chakra.

She sighed a little tiredly, taking her hand away from him. He blinked his eyes open, a little dazed.

"Did you fall asleep?" She chided softly, stiffling her own yawn. She could have sworn she saw a hint of a pout before he turned his head away from her.

"Tch. Of course not..."

"Okay Sasuke-kun, wha- -yawn- whatever you say."

"Get some rest Sakura." He said exasperated. She once again waved him off.

"Send Suigetsu in? I need to do a few check ups." She said, shuing him off the bed.

Sasuke disappeared into the other room and she slapped her cheeks lightly.

"Wake uppppppp Sakura." She said to herself, shaking her head slightly.

"Oh god."

She frowned at Sasuke's quiet curse, coming from the other room.

Suigetsu then came stumbling in through the door and slowly and carefully made his way to the bed. She caught a whiff of something bitter smelling on his breath when he came closer.

"Are you drunk, Suigetsu?" She asked incredulously, leaning away from him, her nose scrunched up.

"Well noooooo...Well maaaaaaaaaybe." He slurred, laughing afterwards. She raised an eyebrow as he shuffled closer to her.

"Where did you even get it from?"

"I'll tell you a seeeeeeecret." He whispered, leaning closer.

She rolled her eyes. "Okay what is it?"

"Theres a little, tinyyyyyy bottle of something in the bathrooom. Well its not so tiny its actually kinda big and it tastes kinda disgusting but hey! It sure tastes good. But shhhhhhhhh dont tell Karin."

Sakura sweatdropped and dragged a hand over her face.

Suigetsu, thats alcohol used for wound dressing." She sighed.

"Ohhhhhhh. Thats why it tasted kinda funny."

"Yes Suigetsu." She sighed, placing a hand to his forehead and pushing some chakra into his system to check him over.

"Hey Pinkieeeeee. Can i tell you something else?"

"What." The girl asked, losing her patience.

"I reaaaaaally need some lovin'" He glanced at her. "Y'know."

She supresed a heavy blush at what he meant.

"Uhmmm. Okay." She said awkwardly.

"Like, really need a girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl in my life you know?"

"Sure."

"And i dont really think Karin-chan likes me, ne?"

She nearly laughed at 'Karin-chan'.

"She might do." She said, distractedly.

"Well, i dont think so. Hey! You're a girl."

"I'm aware." She was about to finish her sentence when her hand was dragged away from his forehead by his own hand.

Suigetsu held her wrist in place before leaning her back so she was now laying on the bed.

"Suigetsu, what the fu-" She spoke angrily, lashing about and bringing her free hand up to push him off only for that hand to be quickly, but clumsily held down by his other hand.

Her hands were now pinned above her head and she was now very conscious that she was still in just her bindings. He looked down at her through half lidded eyes, and shuffled slightly so one of her legs were in between his.

"Suigetsu, please get off." She said sternly, like a mother talking to a child.

"You're reaaaaaaaaaaaal pretty ykn-"

He passed out.

He slumped quite heavily on top of her, down and out for the rest of the day probably.

"What the hell is going on in here-OH MY GOD." Karin screeched, poking her head through the door. Sasuke followed.

"Help." Sakura said bluntly.

Sasuke walked over and shoved Suigetsu off her, allowing Sakura to sit up.

"Arigatou."

"What the hell." Karin said slowly. Sakura shook her head exasperated.

"He was drunk and needed, and i quote 'some lovin'"

Sasuke sent a dirty, disgusted look to the passed out male on the bed while Karin howled in laughter.

"Oh so using this as blackmail later." She laughed, wiping a tear from her eye.

"Karin, you'll be sleeping in here with him." Sasuke announced.

"WHAT."

"I dont think thats such a good idea Sasuke-kun."

"Plus, where would you be sleeping?" Juugo added, also walking into the room and observing the scene before him.

"In the other room, with Sakura."

Nope. She was unable to hide a blush that heavy. She went instantly red.

"Not that i wouldnt love to sleep with you, I mean like just sleep in a bed with you Sasuke-kun," She said awkwardly, twiddling her fingers.

"Mm?"

"I really would like to sleep with a girl for once, plus, what if he wakes up still drunk and tries to rape Karin or something," She giggled.

"Hn." He walked away from her, shoving Suigetsu to the other side of the bed.

"Get some rest, we'll talk about plans in the morning."

"Hai."

Juugo, Karin and Sakura returned to the other room. Juugo instantly slumped onto the sofa, facing the back of it.

"Good night, Sakura-chan, Karin-san."

"Night."

Sakura stripped off her skirt and shorts leaving her in just her underwear essentially.

"You dont mind, do you Karin?" Turning around to face the other female member.

"Hardly." She said, the red haired girl also only clad in her underwear.

They both collapsed into the bed, sighing in bliss. The room already dark, was only lit by the pale moonlight streaming through the gaps in the curtains.

They were asleep within minutes.

Soz about the potentially boring chapter.

Just need a fewwwww little fillers.

Review Please?

Also, i desperately need help on how to get the Sasusaku going. Seriously like. D:

Much appreciated. ^^