Take Me With You
Written by xxKaaat
Feel Free To Listen To The Song Listed Below While You Read.
Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you, By now you shoulda, somehow, realized, what you gotta do, I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now, Back beat, the word is on the street that the fire in your heart is out, I'm sure you've heard it all before but you never really had a doubt, I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now, And all the roads we have to walk are winding, And all the lights that lead us there are blinding, There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how, Because maybe, You're gonna be the one that saves me, And after all, You're my wonderwall
Wonderwall - Oasis
Over the course of the next year, Naruto and Sakura found a small house in their price range, and eventually decided to buy it. Over time, boxes piled in every room and old treasures were sold and some were thrown away from time to time. Things seemed to be moving quite smooth for them. To Sakura, everything would take some getting used to. Now that her and Naruto were together, it somehow seemed like a huge weight was lifted off her shoulders. To her, it seemed that somehow she always knew, but things never really took effect until she wanted them too. To her, things were new, but in a much better way. It seemed as if everything had turned out for the better. And now, she'd have Naruto there by her side for sure.
To Naruto though, he seemed to love the fact that things fell perfectly into place. He was with the love of his life now, and they were getting ready to move back to where everything began. It seemed as if, deep down there was still some guilt, and he'd have to tie up a few loose ends before he and Sakura left. They'd be hard, but he'd get through them. And after that, somehow he'd be a completely new Naruto. Inside, and out. And to him, he loved it. Life, himself, and he even started to believe that maybe there was really someone high above really watching out for him.
Take Me With You. Take Me With You. Take Me With You.
Sakura stood at the kitchen counter adding sugar to her tea. Within the last few months, she'd changed a few things about herself. She added a few black and blonde highlights to her hair, as well as she began to wear more makeup. Although, Naruto still looked at her as the most beautiful woman in the world. On the counter was another letter from her mother who was excited to tell the pinkette all about the house and the rooms she'd painted for her daughter. Within the last year, Sakura had sent multiple letters back and forth between her mother and Naruto's. The women seemed completely thrilled with the news, and it'd be only hours until a reunion would take place.
The girl was broken from her thoughts when Naruto emerged from the hallway wearing dark jeans and an orange t-shirt. He smiled at the girl and winked. "Morning beautiful."
Sakura simply replied with, "Good morning handsome. Where are you going?"
Naruto looked at her and spoke softly, "We're leaving tonight right? Well, I have to talk to Neji about a few things. We didn't exactly end things on a good note ya know? And I think a year is a bit too long to let things drag out the way they have..." His sentence drifted off.
Sakura simply smiled at the man and replied, "Take as much time as you need Naruto." And with that, she went back to her letter.
Take Me With You. Take Me With You. Take Me With You.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Within seconds a man with long brown hair and purple eyes opened the door. Upon seeing the blonde, the brunette's jaw dropped. "N-Naru..?"
The blonde looked at him with a blank expression, "We've got to talk Neji."
Upon hearing the words, Neji opened the door and motioned for Naruto come inside. "Shino isn't home at the moment." And once Naruto was inside, Neji motioned for him to have a seat on the couch. Naruto didn't really pay attention, but it was a few seconds before Neji turned to face the room. Neji then took a seat on the chair adjacent to the couch.
Naruto took a moment to take in all the sights. Art, furniture, atmosphere. It was completely different, and it made Naruto uneasy. To be honest, since Neji opened the door something made Naruto feel uneasy. Yet, he couldn't come to name it. The room? The temperature?
"Neji," The blonde began. "I'm sorry. For everything I did to you..." His voice trailed off. But that's all he could say when he saw the expression on the mans face. It was peaceful, yet questionable. Soft, yet harsh. Complete, yet broken. Naruto then spoke again, "I know that you knew... about Sakura.." Naruto looked into Neji's eyes. "I know what you heard... she uh.. told me."
"Dishonesty, it's something that wraps us all at some point Naruto-Kun. It didn't take much to comprehend that there was indeed something there." His face was completely blank. Yet. His eyes showed a slight bit of emotion that the blonde couldn't quite name.
"Neji...?"
"My love for you burned, and yet when I heard your conversation that night..." He made an odd face. "I couldn't help but feel comforted that you finally could admit it to someone." The brunette smiled at the blonde. "If things had never have come out... then I wouldn't have met Shino." The brunette paused. "Thank you."
The blonde looked down at his hands that intertwined in his lap. "I can't help but feel bad for everything I did to you..."
"Don't."
"There's something else I came to say though." The blonde watched as Neji's head shot a suspicious look at him.
"Hmm?" His eyes were curious.
"This may be the last time you'll see me." The blonde watched as Neji made a confused face. "Sakura and I, we're moving back home to Vermillion. Back to where everything started..." A smile made it's way to the blondes face. "To start over together.."
Neji just stared at Naruto. Somewhere in the pit of his stomach he had unsettling feeling. Like someone could go completely wrong at any minute, hour. "Back to the other region..?" The man had to admit, now that Naruto was here apologizing, he thought that things would get better and eventually the blonde he loved so much at one point would come back and be a part of his life. But no, this apology was one that would turn into a goodbye. And Neji couldn't help but think that this goodbye just might end up being forever.
Naruto watched as Neji stood up and paced the floor. "N-Neji..?"
The brunette shot him a twisted look. "Why can't you stay here...? Had GoldenRod not been kind to you?" He was now yelling.
Naruto stood up and approached the man. "Neji, what's gotten into you?"
The man shook it off and cleared his throat. "It's nothing... just nerves Naruto.." He paused. "You know me."
The blonde agreed, in all the time he'd knew Neji, nerves had always gotten the best of him. He was a man with a caring heart, and if he had uneasy feelings.. they would completely engulfed him. It shocked Naruto, but not as much as it would anyone else. "Neji, we're leaving tonight and things still have to be done. So, I'll see you in later days. Alright?"
Neji simply shook his head and put on a fake smile. He opened the door for the blonde and watched at the man slowly walked along the walk. "Naruto?" The blonde turned and looked at him. "Be safe." Naruto lightly smiled back and saluted the man with two fingers. And with that, he walked down the path, leaving a once again, a broken Neji alone.
Take Me With You. Take Me With You. Take Me With You.
Footsteps echoed through an old house. A little girls laughter filled the ears of two parents who were in two completely different places. The mother was laying in her bed trying to take an afternoon cat nap. While the father was doing dishes singing to his daughter. The little girl had semi-long deep red hair, and off purple colored eyes. She was gorgeous, and had both her parents features.
After about ten minutes, the front door rattled as small knocks laid against the hard wood. Silence. Then more footsteps echoed, and when they reached the door they stopped instantly.
There on the other side was a girl with pink, black and blonde hair. She was wearing a light pink dress with a black floral print winding down the side. Her eyes were deep green and she was short. The read headed man stared, then softly spoke, "S-Sakura...?"
When the girl nodded, the red headed man stepped outside and shut the screen door behind him. There was tension between the two when only one word had been spoken. Yet, the man couldn't help but stare at the girl. With each breath, memories flooded his mind, along with guilt. After a few minutes, the man spoke, "Please... come in." And with that, both people walked into the house.
They sat in the kitchen, opposite of each other. The pinkette looked around there were dishes and papers filling the counter. She then looked at the man. "It's been awhile Sasori.." To be honest, it broke her heart to see the man, let alone speak his name. Seeing his face reminded her of the countless posters, songs, parties and people. They were memories she didn't want to remember, yet she couldn't forget.
The man looked at her and softly spoke, "Hows everything going?" He looked into her eyes.
She looked down at her hands and spoke, "They've been great. N-Naruto and I are together now and we've made huge plans for ourselves." Upon picturing the blondes face, she smiled.
Sasori's eyes slightly dimmed as he spoke, "Oh. Well, uh, that's great."
The girl replied, "How about the family life?" She then nodded to a little girl standing in the doorway.
Sasori turned and the little girl blushed then ran. Sasori then turned back to Sakura. "It's stressful sometimes, but I'm glad I stepped up to the plate... How's life for you?"
"It's going great. Naruto and I are together now, and we're going back to Vermillion. We decided to get a house, and hopefully things will turn out for the best." She looked at Sasori.
The red head sighed. "There's been so many times that I just wanted to call and check on you.." He lowered his head. "I hate hearing your songs on the radio. And I don't talk to Gaara now.." He looked up at Sakura. "You were a wake up to my eyes Sakura. That's for sure."
The pinkette looked at him and stared. "I can't say it's different. I still think about you sometimes, whenever I want to write a song your music pops into my head." The girl sighed. "In fact, after you left, there were nights that I didn't sleep. And even before that, you caused me so much stress. You know, I started smoking and drinking more Sasori." The red head stared. "I wanted to kill myself in a way, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it."
The read head looked at her, then stood up. He went to a nearby cabinet, rummaged through things, and finally pulled out a small case. He then walked back over and placed it into Sakura's hands. "When the time is right, I want you to listen to this. It was written for you.." His voice trailed off.
"Why? What is it?"
He looked into her eyes and spoke, "The song I wrote for you. After everything with Kureani, and right before I showed up at your apartment that day. I was so excited to show it to you, because every word came from my heart." He stopped and looked at the girls hands. "To this day, I still sing that song and when I do I picture your face. Because every word is still true."
Sakura looked up at the man. At that moment memories from the first time she'd met him flooded her mind. They was they talked, that kiss. His compliment and the way he looked. He looked so young and angelic. Now here was a man who's red shine had faded, and his eyes seemed always lost. And it seemed like a piece of him was missing. But Sakura couldn't lay a finger on it.
The girl stood up and spoke, "I've got to go Sasori.. Naruto is waiting.." Her voice trailed off as she fought back tears. She wouldn't lost herself. Not here, not now.
Sasori stood up and grabbed her arm. "Why the rush.."
"The plane for Vermillion leaves here tonight Sasori. It will broadcast on all news stations for everyone to watch..."
The man then gently let go and spoke, "Oh."
The pinkette looked at him and choked, "It took everything I had to come here today. But I came because I loved you Sasori. All I ever wanted was for you to take me with you. And you did. You took me through hell and back." And with that, the girl turned and walked out of the room. Within seconds Sasori heard the front door slam shut. Then after minutes passed, a car motor started up and slowly faded off into the distance.
Sasori knew she was gone now. And nothing would ever change that. He felt as though something was wrong, yet he didn't know what. Maybe it was because the girl he still loved was leaving. Maybe it was because of everything the girl had just told him. Or maybe it was that he knew Sakura still had feelings for him. The man slowly looked up to see a black headed woman leaning against the wall. Her eyes were dark and baggy. From her expression she already knew who had just left the house. She simply stared as Sasori crumbled to his knees. Yet little did he know, that wouldn't be that last time Sakura would think about him.
Take Me With You. Take Me With You. Take Me With You.
Sakura stood on a small metal stair case that led to the plane entrance. Slowly she turned to look at the city of GoldenRod one last time. It was beautiful, the way it settled in perfectly with the sunset. It was like a scene from a movie, where this was the city of dreams. But in some ways, it really was. It was a place where people fell in love, where dreams came true, and where things fell apart. She couldn't say she didn't enjoy her time here. Because she did, but it was time to go home now.
She was wearing a pink tank top now, along with light jeans that hugged her frame tightly. She wore tennis shoes, and a bracelet that read "believe" was around her wrist. The girl looked down to reveal several news casters who were talking, and several cameras which were aimed at her. She smiled at the sight and waved. She then looked up one last time. The sky was orange, purple and pink. And the clouds were dark against the sunset. It'd be a nice way to leave.
Take Me With You. Take Me With You. Take Me With You.
A voice came over the intercom inside the plane. "I'd like to thank you two for hiring me at your pilot for the trip." He then yawned a long and contagious yawn. "Is everything fine back there?" Naruto looked at the girl who was sitting next to him in her seat.
When both kids had their seat belts on, Naruto replied, "We're all set!" And with that, he looked over to Sakura who was holding a CD in her hands. She didn't want to admit it, but she couldn't seem to get the red head off her mind. She wanted to know what was really on that CD, but she couldn't seem to open it. She didn't want to listen to what he'd written for her. Because deep down, it still seemed like everything was a lie.
The voice replied, "Okay. Please make sure your seat belts are on and secure, and the attendant let you know when it's safe to remove your seat belts." The man then yawned again. "Thank you."
After a rather large amount of time, the couple felt a shudder. They both looked out the window, to see that they were already off the ground and heading for a turn around to head to Vermillion. The sun was beginning to set and they two could just barely see the news vans now. Naruto looked at the girl who had the CD in her hands still.
"Who's that from?" The blonde asked.
"Just something I found." She replied.
Another few minutes passed and a woman came out from the cock pit. She quickly made her way over to the two seats and smiled. "Hello, I'm Shizune and I'll be your flight attendant for your trip. I'd like to let you know that we are officially in course, and that you are welcome to take your seat belts off." With a smile the woman turned and took a seat on the small couch. "I'll be here with any help you need!" And with that, the woman opened a small magazine and began to read.
Sakura slowly unbuckled her seat belt as well as Naruto. Together they made their way over to the small refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of wine along with two small glasses. Together they then walked to another couch near the far window of the plane.
Naruto poured two glasses full of red wine and then held up his glass. "To a new beginning." And together the two tapped their glasses, ending with a drink. From this point on, Naruto and Sakura would be happy together. Til death to their part.
Take Me With You. Take Me With You. Take Me With You.
It was nearly one am when the couple cuddled up in a small bed. They laid together peacefully and clinging together. They were wrapped in a warm blanket, with smiles on their faces.
The flight attendant was now laying in the cock pit next to the pilot who was flying steady. Shizune was asleep in a small cot made just for her. She was at ease with the night.
While staring ahead, the pilot swallowed hard. Flashes from the previous night filled his mind. Girls, drinking, smoking pot, and having sex. The small area was silent and dimness surrounded the man. Slowly his eyes began to drift, and it was only minutes before he passed out, head first into the control center.
Take Me With You. Take Me With You. Take Me With You.
The fire and flames filled the field where only pieces of the plane landed. Luggage bags were ejected, opened and strung throughout the open pasture. The body of a man was in the cockpit, and a woman was thrown through the front glass. They were both found dead.
After a few hours the flames were finally burnt out, and the ground was covered in char and ash. In the dismantled fragments of the plain, they found two more bodies in which were found in in a cuddling position. Both people were dead, and they were both badly burned, also covered in bruises and scars. One was a man with bright blonde hair, the other was a girl with pink, black and blonde highlights. Pink roots were showing through. And the weirdest bit, was the fact that the two looked at if they were smiling.
Yards away from the bodies, there laid a CD upon the ground. It wasn't broken, but it showed signs of never being opened. The firemen opened it to find a note. Which read, "My dear Sakura. This song declares my love. Because I really think that you could be the one to save me. You my love, are my wonderwall."
The End.
Thank you for sticking all the way through.
There will be an epilogue as well.