Dream A Little For Me

IM BACK! (angels singing in the background) Gotten over that little bump in the road there thanks to my amazing friend/s (YOU!). You have Immortal Spork to thank you for this extra long chap as she has a heart of gold (I know, I know, I'll go fetch the bucket ;)) BIG 5-SECOND SMOOCH TO REVIEWERS FOR GIVIN ME THA POWA! Btw, if u like vampires u should read her story, IM HELPIN WITH IT but it is her own and I request that you give her a boost (its her first long story) and she shall inform me of your good deed (wiggles eyebrows) hell hath no fury like my flesh-eating-reindeer pyjamas!

They'd finally arrived. A massive horde of demons approached the gates, snarling and wielding their long swords. Sasuke could care less about their weapons; if they'd been ordered here then they hadn't found Sakura yet. Sakura, the name rolled off his tongue as water runs over stone. It'd been to long already since he'd last seen her, last inhaled her addicting scent. But he wouldn't wish her here, it was too dangerous. Sasuke would cut down any being who dared to near her if she were here. The thought brought his own demon nature into action and his fangs elongated, piercing his bottom lip. He wouldn't retreat into his Instinct again, the urge to find his female would be overwhelming and he needed to focus on ridding of the annoyance-demons-first. Only when the entire species was vanquished would he deem it safe. The demons clanged their swords and advanced into his territory. Danzo, you foolish dog.

When the first foot set in his border, there was a flash of orange beside him and wind tugged at Sasuke's hair. Two low thuds behind him sounded, then he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Uchiha, they will suffer as you wish. But they are merely pawns of Danzo, their death by your hands has no value."

Neji, always the prophet in dire situations.

Sasuke closed his eyes, he knew what Neji was trying to say. That he should save his strength for Danzo; hunting him, castrating him, make him watch as his nation crumbles and ruled by vampires. Yes, he'd got it planned. After everything that had happened, his mate deserved peace and safety. He'd give her those things, he'd always give her anything she desired and more. Watching as Naruto tore through the demons as if they were mice, Sasuke wanted to join him. For every curse they had uttered against Sakura, for every time they mentioned her name.

Sakura

His hands fisted as he fought his demon. The possessive nature was his own, but the feral actions were of another.

Sakura

More urgency, almost a whine. Almost a prayer passing through his lips. Too long, much too long.

Sakura!

Gods, the need for her was frightening. To soothe his palm over her womb and hear her sigh contently. Sparks had erupted when she'd told him of their baby kicking, her voice filled with excitement and love. Their child, his child of his mate. What he'd give to see her belly grow and for her to shine like a mother-to-be should. A sigh escaped his lips and he gazed at the star-filled sky. The breeze whispered to him, drowning out Naruto's monstrous roar and the screaming from the demons. Naruto was fighting for his female, as were Neji and Shikamaru. For Sakura, he would fight as a king would do for his queen. She was his queen, his mate, his purpose.

There would be blood by his hands this night.

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"I can't believe you, of all people, managed to sway my word."

Ino waggled her eyebrows and smirked at Tsunade. Sakura knew what it felt like when Ino over powered the world and got what she wanted, it happened quite frequently. She cringed when her sister in arms wiggled her fingers at a passing guy, the man's mouth made an 'O' and his eyes never left Ino as he kept walking. This would not end well if Shikamaru found out…Sakura's mind spun with evil intent.

After the girls had sobered up, Tsunade had kept her word and transported them. She looked nervous about taking them as she explained the possibilities-and that she was fearful for them-but Ino had not cared a jot so off they went. She took Hinata, Tenten and Ino in a group and left Sakura for last, with the baby growing rapidly then they weren't taking things lightly. It was a very strange experience but after 2 minutes it left Sakura wondering why Tsunade couldn't have done that in the first place instead of going to see Anko. But it seems her baby didn't find it quite so fine, it jabbed at her stomach and that little flutter of pulses never ceased, but all in all, it was fine. Sakura had figured that Tsunade was being precautious about things as the witch never left her side in the big village. Villagers passed by them naturally and for once, Sakura didn't feel like they were going to rip her apart. It was a lightening feeling but there was one teenie problem of being pregnant and plenty of taverns around. No alcohol. But plenty of shopping.

"Remember Sakura, you are to have water, orange juice or apple juice. No alcohol, it may affect-"

"I know! I've read plenty of medical books to get the point." Sakura snapped, exasperated with the whole ordeal.

Tsunade pursed her lips but said nothing more, she wouldn't dare confront a pregnant female. To do so was death in itself.

Ino clapped her hands excitedly, "I can't wait for tonight's festival! It's all going to be lit up and plenty of testosterone…"

The streets were filled with decorations, some had still to be finished. It was beautiful, but secretly Sakura couldn't wait for the sun to go down either. Fireworks, lanterns and dancing seemed wonderful. She'd never been to a festival before, even though she would've liked to have her first festival with Sasuke, impatience tore at her. She would wish for Sasuke later and just enjoy the time she has of not being a mother just yet. After the festival, they were getting all they needed for a mini-party and having the baby shower. Last few (weeks or months?) of freedom with her time and not giving jack about consequences. This would be her night, doesn't matter if she could feel Sasuke's burning need for her…Huh? Sakura paused in her silent prideful speech when an all too consuming sensation washed over her, the hairs on the back of her neck stood on edge as goose bumps appeared on her smooth skin.

'This is…new', she mused inwardly.

"Sakura? Are you okay?" Tenten asked, striding over to her.

Sakura shook her head but the strange feeling didn't go away, "Yeah, I'm alright, Ten-chan. Just…distracted?"

Then she saw it, Sasuke lunging into an army of demons with nothing but his claws as weapons and growling ferociously. He swiped at a seemingly beautiful man and then another, and another. The demons? Naruto flanked his side and both of them fought like warriors Sakura had only believed were mythological. Sasuke moved with a dangerous grace, not one sword touched him in his merciless dance. Through all of it, Sasuke whispered her name with possessiveness and cherish. Chanted it as if it was a war cry but only for himself to hear, and supposedly her. Something tugged at the dream Sakura was prisoner to, but she didn't want to leave. She wanted to stay and watch her man fight and…watch those muscles ripple with his every move.

But the force kept on tugging and Sakura was willing to tell it to back off until another sensation over whelmed her. A sharp nudge and then warmth, comfy warmth that she could rap herself up in. She let her mind relax and gradually the scene with the demons diminished leaving her seeing stars and black dots. Her baby was kicking and her hand moved to comfort it, rubbing until it calmed down and she could focus on the real world. If it was the real world and not another dream.

"-talk to me! Sakura, focus!"

Tsunade stood in front of her with her hands grabbing the sides of Sakura's head, her face filled with nervousness and panic.

"I'm fine, it was nothing," She lied, glancing at each set of eyes staring at her.

Ino was glued to her side clutching her shoulder and her bottom lip trembling, "You…you! I thought you'd retreated into a parallel universe or something!"

Sakura laughed weakly as Ino consumed her in a death threatening hug while Tsunade eyed her suspiciously. Sakura stared back and willed Tsunade to save it for later, thankfully, she nodded and surveyed the stalls. Sakura calmed her friends down and demanded that they forget what happened and have fun. Her…uh…dream or vision would not ruin her first festival.

Ino quickly righted herself and skipped ahead but screeched to a stop, "Who has the money?" She all but shouted, throwing her hands up in the air dramatically.

The girls (plus Tsunade) glanced at one another in confusion, then in terror.

"We haven't got any money!"

"Surely we couldn't have forgotten…could we?"

"My sake…no sake…sake!"

Hinata had stayed quiet but then fumbled around in the pockets of her cardigan. With a small smile, she pulled out a card. Not just any card…a credit card.

"N-Naruto gave it to me months ago but I-I didn't think I'd need it," She held the card out, "It's got enough on it to buy a mansion." She said giggling softly.

Ino wasted no time in grabbing the card and inspecting it before letting out a "Whoop whoop!" and ran down the street. Sakura sighed and shook her head, her sympathy for Shikamaru grew each day.

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'Waste of my time' Sasuke thought bitterly.

He was surrounded by bodies, cut up in slices. A short while ago, Neji and Shikamaru had joined the fight, although it wasn't really a fight. The demons had begged for mercy near the end, mercy that Sasuke didn't give to anyone, at least not anymore. Some demons had dared taunt him with Sakura's name and he showed them the fury of his Instinct, leaving not a living thing behind. He wasn't even out of breath, if another army had breached his gates then he could go another round.

"Alright, that's some down," Naruto said, his own fox demon retreating back into his body, "How many more to go?"

"Hundreds."

"Thousands."

"…Hinata likes hundreds and thousands on ice cream," Naruto said dazedly.

They looked at him with raised eye brows, Naruto stared back and said, "Y'know how those tiny colourful things that you sprinkle on top of stuff-"

"We know what they are." Neji snapped.

Naruto crossed his arms and pouted like a child, no one would believe he'd just finished a fight with demons. Though neither did the rest of them, apart from a few scratches that were already healing the demons hardly got the chance to land a hit on them. It was child's play compared to the thousands of other brawls Sasuke had been in the midst of, Sakura could still be with him right now and be safe. Sasuke blinked and banished the thought from his mind, he'd end up convincing himself that she could come back. That would not be good, he would not tolerate that type of thinking when she was perfectly safe with Tsunade. Some other part of Sasuke groaned miserably that she was not in his arms.

"Uchiha, we need to move these bodies. They'd be a nuisance when the next horde attacks." Shikamaru stated, kicking one of the bodies.

Although portraying a calm and somewhat bored persona, Sasuke could distinguish the lines of tension on Shikamaru's face. The stiffness of the shoulders and shallow breaths, he was holding onto that thin line all of them were holding onto.

"Why can't we just go get them back, I'm tired of hugging pillows every night!" Naruto huffed.

"Idiot," Neji muttered. But he turned his head upwards as if thinking over the idea.

Sasuke bared his teeth, they could have their females back if they want. But Sasuke would restrain himself, he would restrain himself! It was for the better. For the…better…He tilted his head upwards as Neji had done.

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"Maybe we could go dancing-"

"No!"

"But it would be so fun-"

"No! Your already well on your way to being drunk!"

Sakura watched the argument before her, Tenten reprimanding Ino in a local tavern. Small lights lined the walls and lanterns hung from the ceiling, giving off a beautiful glow. Although there were a few already drunk just before the sun went down, readying themselves for a night of dancing, cheering and fun. Already they'd scoured the large town and shopped for the needed requirements for after the festival,

"Can I get you pretty ladies anything else?" One of the bar staff asked, ignoring all the other tables that were still waiting.

"You are simply adorable!" Ino cooed. Sakura cringed and sunk lower in her seat.

"Why, thank you, beauty." The man said. His impossible green eyes glinting in the lights. Even if Sakura was a mated woman, she still appreciated a sight when she saw one. The guy was probably in his early twenties and was oh-so-casually flirting with them like it was the natural thing to do in the world.

"Back off, Nara! I want my sake before Shikamaru has a fit!" Tsunade interjected.

"First of all, Shikamaru couldn't possibly see me! And since when have I taken on his last name? We aren't married like Sakura and Sasuke!" Ino screeched.

"You are mated and that's enough in this world!"

Ino humph-ed and crossed her arms over her chest, "Well, Shikamaru has never called me beauty before! I think I deserve some compensation!"

"Y-you are Nara Ino?" The man squeaked out.

Ino puffed out her chest, "Yeah, what of it?"

The man paled and dropped his little notepad for taking orders. Tsunade smirked and tipped her glass upside down for any remaining alcohol that she had not indulged. The man looked to all four of the girls before settling on Sakura, the glint was gone from his eyes. Sakura's hand unconsciously rubbed her tummy and narrowed her eyes when his gaze flickered.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know! P-please spare me!"

The man seemed to crumble into a heap on the floor as he begged for mercy. Sakura was astounded and shifted closer next to Tenten beside her, Tenten was as baffled as she was.

"Now that," Tsunade pointed to the trembling man, "is the type of reception I am deprived of."

"Sure, we'll let it slide. But I could go with another bottle-to-go so we can get ready 'n' all that…" Ino slowly said.

"Of course! It's on me, everything, no need to worry!" And with that he sprinted off, stumbling on discarded chairs.

"…Well that was eventful," Tenten said casually and turning back to her drink. Sakura shook her head and relaxed her shoulders, settling back against the seat.

Hinata was biting her lip, "I wonder if we scared him a little?"

"Probably," Ino shrugged, "I mean Hinata, you're the mate of a hyper-active fox demon. It's understandable."

"You're reading that book a little bit too much, it's getting to your head which is pissing me off." Tsunade mumbled.

Ino, seeming to hear Tsunade, dug into her back pocket and pulled out the 'How to Deal with Your Immortal Husband in the Instinct' book.

"Fine then, read it and decide for yourself." Ino slid the book across the table and Sakura picked it up slowly, inspecting the front cover. It was written in big, fancy writing, thankfully there was no picture. Who knows what could have been on the front. Sakura opened the book to the first page and read.

'How to Deal with Your Immortal Husband in the Instinct

So, you're boy toy has entered his macho state of mind, welcome ladeez to matehood! There are times that you'll want to kick them where it hurts, but not when they go into the Instinct. There are rules of how far you can go and when to let him be man in the relationship. Remember sweeties that even though he might look big and scary (and sexy) he is still in there somewhere. So don't make the rash decision of flipping him off, since he must have had a good reason for calling his little inner demon.

Rule number 1. Always keep your attention on him!

No matter what, do not look at another guy! It will be like icing on the cake and your man will blow a fuse, and you will be responsible for that guy's death. No mercy whatsoever and later, after he is satisfied with the outcome of the poor guy's death, he will cart you off like a caveman to the bedchamber and make sweet, hot love to you! But remember, even though that does sound enticing, a person died for it. So, keep all your attention on your man!

Rule number 2. There is no room for pride!

Never try to best your man when he protects you, do not shout "I can protect myself, you sadistic brute!" It's possibly the worst thing you can do. Fact 1: his attention will turn to you and that leaves his guard down. Fact 2: he WILL prove to you how much of a sadistic brute he is once he's finished with the opposing enemy, he WILL come to you and take you right where you stand. BUT, anyone else standing next to you will feel the wrath of his fury. That includes the people you care about, he will only see you and there's no stopping him. So, just sit there and look pretty! Then you can win back your pride later, maybe with a couple of bondage items to teach him a lesson?

Rule number 3. Always listen to what he's telling you!

If he tells you to stay, you stay. If he tells you to run, you run. Do not disobey him even for a minute because it will be the last decision you will ever make. If it is in a situation where you're in danger, for the love of all the gods, do what he says! Make the wrong choice and he will make it for you, and never give you another one again. If you want to go eat something, if you don't ask him first then face a whole lot of pressure. It won't last long, but when it ends be sure to make that killjoy sleep on the couch!

Rule number 4: Give him what he wants!

Mostly the only thing he'll want is you so don't get any ideas that he's going to want you to serve him dinner or some other shit like that. Excuse the French, but anyway, be there when he wants you which will be a lot. If not to make sure you're near then to get the feel that you're his and only his. Don't run from him either, that would just be…stupid! Run and he will chase, there's no chance of you outrunning him so no use in wasting your energy.

Rule number-'

Sakura scowled. It was basically taking away a girls spirit with these silly rules, 'give him what he wants', ha! Sakura had already broken these rules and was not going to start following them like they were commandments. She flicked to the back page to give the unreasonable book a last chance, she nearly dropped it as she read.

'-hard for him as it will for you, but there's no denying that he will come looking for you. You should never be parted within a large distance, a hundred possibilities will happen. Hallucinations, visions and sometimes feelings are shared. This is the sign of a very strong mating and the end result will not be good if it is left any longer.

Pregnancy

Oh, Christ the dreaded subject. This is the possessive of all things to get possessive-y about! You MUST be prepared for what will happen when you are pregnant with an immortal lords' child. You HAVE to think it through about what you're putting yourself in and the people around you. Not only will he want you by his side at all times, but if you are a distance away from him then you'll have trouble from both ends! Yeah, it's understandable that your man will get even MORE possessive and clingy (in most cases that's good) but your little baby inside of you will want its daddy and mommy together. He/she-or they-will want their mama to be safe because they can't really protect you themselves now can they?

It is so rare that some people consider it a myth or a woman's delusional thinking, but there is such a thing. Your baby will communicate with you-'

Sakura blinked.

'-not like that! It can't even talk yet, but you'll feel it. Yeah, that's a better word. It's warmth, maybe its little heartbeat and sometimes its urges. Like to be with your man, it wants its daddy with its mommy! GET IT IN YOUR HEAD, WOMEN! Your tiny cherub won't be happy and might go in a mood (cute!) but that's not the point! The point is that if your baby feels that mama isn't being protected, it will try to protect you itself in more ways than one. Immortal pregnancy will take up to…hm…possibly 4 or 5 months minimum, but it can speed up. And you want to know why that is? YOU'RE AWAY FROM YOUR MATE AND YOUR BABY WANTS TO PROTECT YOU BY FORCEFULLY GROWING QUICKER! Immortal babies are NOT human babies, they will think with intelligence, they will act out what they think is right. Comfy as its mama's womb is, if you are vulnerable, baby will react. And Gods help you if your baby has more of its father's characteristics, they develop the obsessive-over-mommy-trait even in the womb.'

Sakura dropped the book on the table, non-blinking as she registered the text she had just read.

"Sakura? Are you going into that parallel universe again?" Ino waved a hand in front of her face.

Suddenly, the words hit her full force of what she was doing. Or basically, what her baby was doing!

"I'm not unprotected!" Sakura shouted, glaring pointedly at her protruding stomach, "I've got a witch right across from me! And 'daddy' is securing your home!"

There was silence, not just at their table but the whole tavern had dimmed down as Sakura had shouted. A lone dog barked somewhere in the background. The whispering started.

"Is that Uchiha Sakura!"

"I think it is."

"Oh my gods, she's pregnant!"

"I never knew that!"

"Oh good lord, she's glaring at us!"

"Should we run?"

"Good idea, I've heard rumours of immortal pregnant women."

Sakura's left eye was twitching as the tavern cleared.

"Hey, yoohoo! Sakura, why did you just-"

"Finally! Everything's explained!" Sakura's face beamed in a smile and she sighed happily.

It was, even though what she was going through was 'rare', she was so relieved that her baby was okay. It wasn't an alien after all!

"Who wrote that book?" Sakura asked quickly, she needed to find this godly creature that's solved all her problems.

Tsunade picked up the book, taking a swig of the bottle that the waiter promised them. He must've delivered it when Sakura was reading. Tsunade turned to the back page and her golden eyes skimmed downwards and narrowed,

"Oh for the love of all the witches and warlocks!" Tsunade said harshly.

Sakura frowned and Ino perked up, "I know who it is!"

Tsunade groaned, "I've been passing this book to women for centuries and I've never had any idea that she wrote it!"

"Who is it? Who wrote the damn book?" Sakura asked impatiently.

The witch sighed and set the book down, "Tamari Sabaku."

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"SNAKE LADY! TRANSPORT US ALREADY, DAMMIT!"

"ARE YOU CHALLENGING ME, UZUMAKI?"

"GIMME BACK HINATA-CHAN!"

He'd tried to resist temptation, he really did, but the chance was there and he couldn't hold onto his sanity any longer. To say that Sasuke was not happy would be a massive understatement and an insult, this annoying witch was getting in his way. He was one step away from seeing Sakura, two steps away from feeling his child in her womb again, and three steps away from reminding her how her presence makes him quiver. And this woman was in his way!

"You know I can't, Tsunade already told me that you'd give up some time. She's going to take away my slave and I'm really starting to like him!"

One step away…

Sasuke glared icily at Anko who shrivelled back a bit from his gaze but readied herself in a battle stance. He raised an eyebrow and dared her to refuse him.

"Look, Uchiha. I can't and I won't, but…"

"TELL US ALREADY!"

"Shizune brought back a demon that they hijacked on the plane and he's memorized the way, I couldn't possibly tell you that he's down in the dungeon, surrounded by ANBU and that the key is in my office on the third floor. Telling you that would be a crime in itself, wouldn't it?"

"Yeah, it would." Shikamaru said, already preparing himself.

Sasuke nodded to Anko in thanks, but she brushed it off shouting, "Where's Kazu? My feet need a scrubbing!" She stomped out of the room.

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"It feels too tight," Sakura groaned.

Ino stopped fidgeting over Sakura's kimono and sighed, "Jeez, it's like you're growing every second!"

The dress was seemingly stuck to Sakura like a second skin on her tummy, the bump more evident than ever. Sakura put her hands on her hips and slouched, looking even more pregnant. The festival was carrying on around them, music and children running past them with their parents trailing behind. Sakura quickly looked away knowing that she'd never have that, Sasuke wouldn't even allow them to go to a festival in fear of her getting lost and there'd be no way he'd let their child out of a five metre radius around them.

It turns out, Temari Sabaku, was Gaara Sabaku's older sister. Sakura was astounded, she'd already met Gaara and Sasuke kinda…ticked him off a bit. She's still to apologize him. Sakura wondered who Temari's mate was, since she got so much information then it had to have come from a lifetime of experience. Sakura decided to hold off the investigation till later.

Tsunade had went back to their little house and packed everything that they'd bought in the living room, putting up decorations as she'd heard Ino and Tenten planning earlier. Sakura couldn't help what she felt, she was too warm, she was too thirsty, and she was too tired. Everything was just off, this wasn't the festival she'd been excited about. Why couldn't she have gone to a festival first and gotten pregnant later? Oh yeah, 'cause her testosterone-filled husband had a stick up his ass.

It was about 7:00 pm when Tsunade came back just a half hour later, she looked to say the least, ready to faint. Guess the decorations proved difficult for even an immortal female warrior. They'll charge into battle with feral snarls and claws, but give them a household chore and they deem it beyond the bounds of possibility.

"Alright, people! We'll stay a bit more then we'll go." Ino declared. They all nodded in agreement.

All of them ran to the stands (Sakura trying to keep up) and gazed in amazement at everything. There was goldfish scooping, which Sakura favoured most for, throwing rings on bottles and so much food Sakura nearly drowned. However there was a doughnut stand…and Sakura walked past it without glancing.

"Sakura!" Ino shouted, scandalised, "Y-you just walked past a stand with doughnuts!"

Sakura froze on the spot and turned to the food stand. All types of doughnuts were out on view, jam doughnuts, chocolate and…with…sprinkles. Sakura reeled back and stopped the urge to throw up, her hand flew up to her mouth in the attempt. Ino gawked at Sakura, as did Tenten and Hinata. Tsunade was puzzled. Never, on any occasion, had Sakura willingly not taken a doughnut. It was inhumane, it was a-a catastrophe! But Sakura couldn't look at the rings any longer unless she wanted puke on her kimono, she spun around.

"What happened to my Sakura-chan?" Ino cried, her arms flying above her head.

"I think I'm going to be sick." Sakura mumbled behind her hand.

"I guess your baby doesn't like doughnuts, hm?" Tsunade piped in.

"God, it's more like Sasuke each minute," Tenten remarked, "I'm kinda scared."

A group of men, probably in their twenties, strolled past with lingering backward glances. Ino placed her hand on her hip and waved at them flirtatiously, Sakura slapped Ino's shoulder and gave her a pointed look.

"What? It's not doing any harm! We can just talk to them." And sashayed over to them, grabbing Tenten on her way.

Sakura was left with Hinata and Tsunade, although Tsunade was clutching a sake bottle to her chest like a teddy bear so it was basically her and Hinata.

"Shikamaru won't be happy." Hinata said sorrowfully.

"I'm sure he'll not really hurt her, nothing that she wouldn't like anyway."

Music started somewhere at the back of the crowd and everyone started dancing, having the time of their lives.

15 minutes later,

Ino-dancing with kinda hot guy.

Tenten-hair downand twirling a strand around her finger whilst talking to a do-able guy.

Sakura and Hinata-munching delicately on candy.

Tsunade-? Unknown

Sakura

"Huh?" Sakura tuned around and frowned.

Sakura

"Ino? Are you calling for me?"

"No, why? And who the hell is whispering in my ear!"

Biting her lip, Sakura scanned the crowd. She was sure-

Sakura!

Sakura jumped at the demand in her head.

"Um, Tsunade?"

"I knew it, I knew they wouldn't last!" Tsunade said exasperated, rounding a corner. Tsunade stepped forward and tugged on Hinata and Tenten's arm, then disappearing from sight. Ino grabbed Sakura's arm and protested when Tsunade returned to tug on her as well. Then came back for Sakura. The festival disappeared, music and laughter abruptly cut off, replaced by waves rolling harmlessly against each other. Glass shattering broke the silence of the peaceful setting. Sakura's head snapped towards the house and another smash sounded. She threw herself forward and ran across the sand, the girls following close at her heels.

"I swear to gods if I don't find her-!"

The girls burst through the door all at once and stumbled inside. Sakura breath was stolen from her, her legs buckled. Naruto, Sasuke, Neji and Shikamaru stood breathless in the living room, a broken coffee table and shredded walls surrounding them. Sasuke's eyes whirled to pierce Sakura and she back peddled, banging into Tsunade's overly sized chest.

"U-um, hi…Sasuke."

LA! WE ARE COMPLETED (THE CHAPTER) YAY FOR LONG CHAPTERS! Yeah, so, everything is sorted now although I hav tests. BUT ANYWAY! I TOLD U I WAS GOING TO CONTINUE AND I ONLY MADE U WAIT 2 MONTHS! I BET U WERE EXPECTING TO SEE ME AGAIN IN JUNE! ;)

For next chapter, there may be a limey-pervey scene with Sakura and Sasuke, so, something to look forward to.

SEE YA LATR ALLIGATOR (S)!