Well, here's chappie 5. I'm trying to update ASAP!

CHAPTER 5-The Spy

For two weeks, everything was normal. Sakura was bright and bubbly during school hour and was back to her icy self when school was over. Sakura stayed with the gang during school hours and sometimes after school now that they knew her secret.

School was over and the gang was at a café.

"Hey teme," Naruto said with a grin. "Sakura-chan is hot, ne?"

Sasuke choked on his coffee, "What the hell?"

"Ah, so you do think she's hot." Naruto said wriggling his eyebrows.

Sasuke rolled his eyes, "Hn. No I don't."

"Really?" said a voice. They turned to see Sakura leaning against the wall and smirking at them. She walked towards them and leaned down so her lips were at Sasuke's ear.

"Admit it Uchiha," she whispered seductively. "You're attracted to me."

"I am not." Sasuke said stubbornly as he looked away, hiding the blush that was creeping up on his cheeks.

Sakura smirked, "If you say so." She ordered a black coffee and took a seat next to between Sasuke and Ino.

"So," Ino started to say. "Anything new?"

"Nothing you should know of," Sakura replied flatly. "Oh, by the way, don't agree to anyone who asks you out."

"Why?" asked Tenten.

"Yamanaka knows well, don't you?" said Sakura.

"That incident in Oto," said Ino. "It might happen again with you guys."

"Sakura-san?" a voice said. It was Sai. Sai was sort of weird but was known for his artistic skills. He had pale skin, shaggy black hair and black eyes. He always had a creepy grin on his face.

"Hi Sai-kun." Sakura said putting on a fake smile.

"Hey I was wondering if . . . you'd like to go on a date with me." He said sheepishly.

"Awww . . . that's so sweet," Sakura exclaimed. Then she pouted. "But I'm not allowed to date nor am I interested in anyone. Sorry Sai-kun."

Sai's smile faltered; he looked disappointed, "Oh. I understand. Just . . . tell me if you change your mind." He walked away, out of the café.

Sakura's smile faded. She rolled her eyes, "If I hear one more 'Sakura-san, go out with me' or 'Sakura-chan, be my girlfriend,' I'm going to throw up!"

Ino giggled, "Come on Sakura, lighten up! A date won't hurt right? Sai is hot too."

Sakura scoffed, "Yeah right."

"Does that mean you have a boyfriend?" Naruto asked mischievously.

"I have no time for fooling around with boys," Sakura said as she sipped the last of her coffee. She stood up. "I'll be leaving now. I suggest you all go home."

"Troublesome." Shikamaru said lazily.

"Yes mom." Neji muttered sarcastically.

Sakura gave a fake sweet smile and pinched his cheeks, "That's a good little Hyuuga." Neji pulled away and glared at Sakura as he caressed his swollen cheek.

After Sakura left, the heirs went home. Sasuke took a shower and after he was done, he lay on his bed looking at the ceiling.

His mind was going to explode with confusion and questions. He sighed as he shook his head. He climbed into the covers and fell asleep.

The next day, it was as random as always.

Karin clung to Sasuke like chewing gum.

"Sasuke-kun." She purred. Sasuke was disgusted. He tried to pull away but her grip was pretty tight.

"Karin-san," said a voice. It was Yakushi Kabuto. He was very mysterious but was quite friendly. He had messy long silver hair tied in a loose pony tail and black eyes behind his big round frameless glasses. "I think Sasuke-kun wants a release from your . . . grasp."

Karin snorted, "Yeah, what makes you think that, nerd?"

Kabuto adjusted his glasses, "Well if he wanted to stay in your grasp, he wouldn't be squirming away from you. It's pretty obvious, or are you not smart enough to realize that?" The people in the class started to snicker and whisper.

Karin adjusted her own glasses and walked away.

"You're welcome." Kabuto said to Sasuke with a smile.

"Hn." Sasuke said emotionlessly.

"Hey Kabuto." Naruto said with a grin.

Kabuto nodded, "Hello, Naruto-kun."

"Dude," Tenten said with a grin. "That was awesome; the way you humiliated Karin!"

Kabuto chuckled, "I could see she was getting on your nerves so I did what I thought was right."

"Hn." Sasuke said flatly.

"I'll be leaving now," said Kabuto. "Goodbye."

"My dad told me Sakura wasn't coming for a week," Ino said as she held up her phone. "She told us to have a nice day though." The gang knew that meant 'Stay out of trouble and don't get killed.'

"Wonder what's wrong with Sakura-chan." said Hinata.

"She'll be fine," said Shikamaru. "She's probably doing some work."

They befriended Kabuto pretty quickly; at least Naruto, Ino, Tenten and Hinata did. Neji, Sasuke and Shikamaru kept their distance.

A week had gone by and Sakura returned.

"Good morning!" Sakura beamed. When she saw Kabuto with the gang, her smile faltered a bit.

"Hello Sakura-san," Kabuto said with a smile. "How are you?"

"Fine . . . thank you." Sakura said slowly and shot a look to the gang that meant 'We'll talk about this later.'

The classes went by. Sasuke, Naruto, Shikamaru, Hinata, Ino and Neji had Biology for fifth period and they were in class with Asuma when they heard an explosion from the neighboring building. The students started to scream and panic. But Asuma told them to quiet down.

"Everyone evacuate!" Asuma yelled. The students went out to the soccer fields. There were a lot of murmurings and whisperings.

The gang met up but Sakura and Tenten were missing.

"Damn it," said Neji. "Where are they?"

"Do you think they're okay?" Hinata said. She was very worried.

"Don't worry Hinata-chan." Naruto said putting an arm around her. "They'll be okay." Hinata blushed and smiled.

Sasuke stared at the burning building, "Think it's the spy?"

Shikamaru nodded grimly, "I'm afraid so. But why attack the whole school when they're after only us?"

Shizune, the school nurse, ran towards two students; Sakura and Tenten. Sakura seemed okay and was carrying Tenten who was unconscious.

The gang immediately rushed towards them. Tenten was breathing heavily while Shizune bandaged her wounds. Sasuke looked at Sakura. She was breathing hard but looked okay. She caught him looking at her and smirked as if to say 'This is nothing.'

"Sakura," Tenten said with a weak grin. "Thanks." Sakura smirked and nodded.

After the firefighters came and put out the fires, Tsunade, the principal, ordered everyone to go home and that school wouldn't be open for a while due to the damages. Though this was great news to the students, they were pretty shaken up to even celebrate. They all went home.

Kabuto had a bandaged forehead and broken glasses.

"I hope you're okay Kabuto." Ino said with a smile.

"I am," said Kabuto. "Thanks Ino-san."

"Well," said Shikamaru. "We might as well take Tenten to the hospital then head home."

"I'm fine," Tenten croaked. "I just need a cappuccino with extra chocolate and whip cream."

Neji smirked and held out a hand for her, "Let's go to a coffee shop then."

Tenten grinned and looked at her friends, "Let's go guys. Don't make me go alone with Mr. Arrogant." Neji rolled his eyes.

"Kabuto-kun," said Hinata. "Why don't you join us?"

Kabuto smiled, "I'd be happy to."

Sakura was gone again so the gang decided to leave.

They all bought some coffee and went to the park. It was a lazy afternoon and no one was there. Shikamaru lay on the grass but didn't sleep. The rest sat cross-legged on the grass.

"That explosion was something else," said Ino. "I'm glad no one was killed."

Shikamaru spoke, "Why blow up the school?"

At that moment, Sakura came towards them. She had her fake smile on and had a coffee in her hand. She pouted, "Why'd you guys ditch me?" They guys knew that was translation for 'I told you not to go off on your own!'

"Sorry Sakura-chan," said Naruto. "We . . . forgot?"

"That's mean." Sakura sighed as she sat on the ground. She sent a glare towards Kabuto that went unnoticed by all.

"As I was saying," said Shikamaru. "Why would someone blow up the school?"

"The question is who set off the explosion." Neji said as he sipped his coffee.

Kabuto smiled, "I guess the person who set off the paper bomb, that also in broad daylight, must be whacked out of his mind."

Naruto nodded and grinned, "Yeah I totally agree."

Suddenly, a blur of pink sent Kabuto flying towards the tree. It was Sakura; her face was cold and angry. She stormed towards him and held a kunai and his throat.

"Sakura," Ino said, baffled. "What are you doing?"

"My job." She hissed. She turned towards Kabuto and gave a death glare. If looks could kill, Kabuto would be dead by now.

"So," Sakura sneered. "You're the spy that snake bastard placed in the school."

"I don't know what you're talking about." said Kabuto.

Sakura smirked darkly, "Oh yeah? Then how did you know that the explosion was set off by a paper bomb?"

The gang was silent. Sakura was right; they never mentioned anything about paper bombs in their conversation.

Kabuto chuckled darkly, "My mistake. But you're right. I am Orochimaru-sama's spy."

Sakura held the kunai closer, "You're coming back with me to ANBU headquarters and you're going to answer some questions."

Kabuto brushed a finger along Sakura's jaw, "Lovely Sakura. You're just as smart and beautiful like your mother."

Sasuke looked at Sakura. 'Her mother?'

Sakura stiffened. Kabuto sighed, "Too bad she died such a tragic death."

"Shut up," Sakura hissed. "You and Orochimaru know something about my mother and I'm going to find out what!"

Kabuto smirked, "My loyalty remains with Orochimaru-sama." He unzipped his jacket to reveal paper bombs. Sakura's eyes widened, "Guys, take cover."

Kabuto exploded while the gang took cover.

"Sakura-chan!" Naruto yelled.

After the smoke cleared, they saw Sakura clenching her fist.

"Sakura," said Ino. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," she snapped. Then she sighed. "Go home guys. I have to report this to headquarters."

The gang left but there was a question in their minds: 'What had happened to Sakura?'

As Sasuke brushed pass Sakura, he saw a single tear drop slide down her cheek.

Sasuke was still thinking about the incident in the park. Kabuto knew something about Sakura's dead mother. But what was it? What was it that Sakura was after?

He shook his head. On his way upstairs, he met his older brother Itachi.

Itachi had long black hair tied in a loose ponytail and black eyes. He was supposed to be the heir to the Uchiha Company but he wanted to follow his dreams and join the ANBU. His father agreed after a lot of convincing and Itachi was now the captain of the investigation squad.

Itachi and Sasuke had a love-hate relationship. Though Sasuke would never admit it, he loved and respected his brother.

"Hello foolish little brother," Itachi said with a smirk. "You look tired."

"Hn." Sasuke said as he tried to brush pass Itachi. Itachi stopped him.

"What?" Sasuke asked irritated.

Itachi chuckled and poked Sasuke's forehead, "I know there are a lot of questions in here all surrounding a pink haired agent. "

"How did you . . . ?" Sasuke started to say.

"I know you brother," said Itachi. "And I know Sakura too."

"What is it that she's hiding?" Sasuke asked. "I know she lost her mother. I also feel she has a relation with Matsumoto Yuki. Sakura's looking for something but I don't know what."

Itachi smirked, "You know the answer Sasuke."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is," said Itachi. "You're going through the same confusion she is. Think about it; she lost her mother and she wants to figure something out. Don't you think she wants the answer to what she's looking for too?"

Sasuke considered this, "What about Matsumoto Yuki?"

"A fine woman," said Itachi. He gave a sad smile. "She was the one who named me. Too bad she died a tragic death."

"How does that relate to Sakura?" asked Sasuke.

"You know the answers already Sasuke," said Itachi. "You just have to put the pieces of the puzzle together."

Itachi started to walk downstairs.

"Itachi," said Sasuke. "Who is Sakura's mother?"

Itachi stopped in his tracks. "You should talk to Sakura herself." said Itachi.

"She won't give me a proper answer." Sasuke said flatly.

"Try again," replied Itachi. "It's best if she herself explains it to you. Besides, I have a feeling she'll tell you this time if you ask."

After Itachi left, Sasuke shook his head and went to his room. Itachi said he knew the answers already. He felt that way too. But what was it? Sasuke rubbed his temples and sighed. He laid his head on his pillow and let the sleep take over him.

Me: Well . . . at least it's long.

-Nudges Itachi and Suigetsu-

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