Sorry if it's a bit late. My computer charger burnt out, so now I'm using my dad's.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or its characters.
I felt my legs fly beneath me. I tumbled into a heap by Sasuke's side. Blood gushed from his wound. "Sasuke…!" I cried, hoping he could hear me.
No sound came from his lifeless form. I clutched him tightly, refusing to let go. "Sakura…" Naruto sighed apologetically.
I shook my head glumly. "It's not your fault, Naruto."
"He would've died. He should've died."
"But he didn't."
"That's not what I meant." My head snapped up. "A part of me wanted to kill him." My eyes narrowed. I wanted to punch Naruto in that second; instead I averted my gaze to my blood stained hands.
"You can save him, you know."
My eyes turned slowly to the orange clad shinobi. "I can… but is that for the best."
"It's what you want, isn't it…?" He was hesitant.
The wind blew my hair in front of my face. The waterfall around us crashed in a way that seemed so serene. The world seemed oblivious to my difficult decision. Should I heal Sasuke like I want; or should I let him bleed to death and kill all his evil with him? If he were any other rogue, I would simply slit his throat – but he wasn't just another rogue. He was Sasuke. My Sasuke.
My thoughts were interrupted by a sudden shaking. I shot Naruto a worried glance, but he seemed to not notice the terrible eruption.
I am sorry, Sakura my dear… A familiar voice echoed in my head around me. I cannot hold on. Reality is slipping. A rip in time is occurring! It couldn't have been the Keeper of Time…? What did she mean the time was ripping! I can still fix this, but – I couldn't hear the rest.
The vibration halted. What in the world had just happened…?
I shook my head vigorously. My bloody hands flew to my head to steady it. My attempt failed. "Sakura… are you alright?"
I took my eyes off Sasuke and placed them on Naruto. I let my hands fall. "Yeah… it just a really bad migraine." I forged a smile.
"I know this is tough… just do what you want."
An image of Sai's face popped in my mind. I made my decision.
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