One Small Change
Chapter 6
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
A/N: So, here's the next chapter! I'm going to go ahead and tell you that this chapter is a transition chapter. Sorry in advance if it isn't too exciting. Thank you so much to those who spend time in their days reading this! I hope you like this chapter! -Lizzie.
Sakura tuned out Naruto and Sasukes' quarrel gladly. I'm so freaking sick of their fighting! I want to shut their mouths so bad! Do they not even care about what we saw in that creepy base? Inner, nice to see you again. Why were you so silent for the weeks we were gone on this mission? I was being lazy. Mk. Anyway, Sasuke and Naruto didn't see what we saw Inner. I suppose sensei is a bit worried about us. He doesn't need to be… Right? I honestly don't know. I mean, that guy we killed, he had a family… Friends. We took him away from those who loved him. Sakura, you need to realize that he would have killed Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi sensei, people we care about. It was him or us. I know that's cruel but that's how the shinobi world works. You can't keep antagonizing yourself over this. Okay? Okay. Thanks Inner. No problem, I have a thing for giving you pep talks.
Sakura wasstartled out of her reverie when she saw a hand wave repeatedly in front of her face. "What is it Naruto?" She asked, slightly annoyed that she didn't get to talk to her inner more. Naruto unexpectedly put a hand to her forehead. "Well, you were still running but then you got this weird look in your eyes like you weren't even there!" Naruto replied, removing his hand from Sakura's forehead.
Sakura also noticed the curious glances of Sasuke and Kakashi. Inner! What do I do! Say you were thinking? Mk. She sheepishly rubbed her neck and explained. "I was just thinking. Sorry for worrying you all." Sasuke and Naruto shrugged and set off again while Kakashi regarded her for a few more moments before going with the boys. Well, I wasn't lying, per se. I mean, I just didn't tell them that I was actually having a conversation with my inner! See, I was just withholding some information!
What am I going to do with you. Sakura didn't reply as she looked around at the lush green trees and the firm dirt road. It's like home. Simplistic, but beautiful. We haven't been home in a long time don't you think Inner? Yeah, I miss our big bed. Ahem. And our parents. 'Kay? Happy now? Yup! Okay, I'm going to stop our conversation now, so Naruto doesn't point it out again.
Sakura yawned, stretching her arms over her head. She was tired. They had been running non-stop for a few hours. She also was still tired from the fight that occurred five days ago. She stifled a giggle as Naruto yawned a few seconds after her. I guess yawning is contagious. Naruto blushed at her giggle and looked away, rubbing the back of his neck.
She looked at her sensei next, opening her mouth to say something. "Kakashi sensei, is it okay if we rest for a little while?" Kakashi, seeing no problem with them taking a small break, nodded his head and stopped, pulling out his infamous book. The rest of them stopped as well, sitting on branches of trees. Shifting until she was in a comfortable position, Sakura allowed her thoughts to wander.
Inner, I don't know why but I have a bad feeling for some reason. Eh? Your nerves are probably put on edge from this mission. I guess so… Sakura, not wanting to talk anymore, shut her eyes and imagined herself on the beach. It's so peaceful… Sakura stayed like that for what seemed like hours until a rather abrupt question interrupted her calm.
"Hey Kakashi sensei? What does sex mean?" Naruto asked. Sasuke looked unaffected, but the tips of his ears turned bright red. Sakura was tempted to open her eyes but decided against it. I'm not getting into this. I am totally oblivious to their conversation. I'm not getting into this. I am totally oblivious to their conversation. Sakura mentally chanted.Kakashi shut his book, putting a bookmark in his place.
"Well, my dear students, when a man and a women love each other very much they-" Sakura interrupted him by racing over to her sensei and putting a hand over his mask. "Kakashi sensei, please do not traumatize Naruto right now. He does not need that talk right now. Put. The. Book. Away. Now. Understand?" She said, temper leaking into every word. Kakashi nodded once.
She removed her hand from his mask, turning to Naruto. "Naruto, that word is definitely not interesting for you right now. Anyway, what is your favorite ramen flavor?" She said, successfully steering the conversation away from the previous topic.
7-7-7
A few hours later, it was sunset and they decided to spend the night in a clearing they found. They ate a wild fox that Naruto hunted down. Sakura seasoned it, and Sasuke cooked it with his fire jutsu. Around ten, they all decided to have people take shifts while the others slept. Sakura was doing the first shift. From ten to one.
After the boys went into their tent, Sakura let her thoughts wander while still keeping alert. You know, I still have that bad feeling. Well, I still think that it's just your nerves. Whatever. Around 12:30, Sakura felt one rain drop fall, then another, and another. Great, just great. Now we'll probably catch a cold. Calm down, we only have about thirty minutes left. I'm sure we won't catch a cold. We're under the shade of a tree, and the rain is likely to stop soon. It probably won't even get much worse than this.
Fifteen minutes later, the rain only got worse and Sakura was shivering all over. Told you. Shut up. She curled her arms around herself and leaned her body against the tree. Fifteen more minutes left you'll be fine. Before Sakura knew it, she had passed out, curled into a small ball leaning against a damp tree. That was how Sasuke found her when his shift came at one.
7-7-7
The next morning, Sakura was surprised to have woken up under a warm sleeping bag. Maybe it was Sasuke! Aww! Inner… Sakura then sat up and put on some new clothes. Feeling refreshed, she walked out and ate some breakfast with her team. After that, they started their few hour run to the village. I want to thank Sasuke, but I'm nervous!
Never fear, Inner Sakura is here! You know, that was probably one of the cheesiest lines I've ever heard. Whatever. Anyway, I was listening to your dilemma and I decided something, just go up to him and say it! But- Just go up to him and say it. Fine.
Tentatively, Sakura started to run beside Sasuke, being careful to keep a few feet between them. She looked at him, emerald meeting onyx. "Thank you, for last night." She said, a blush creeping up her neck. "Hn." He replied. Sakura remained where she was and continued running, satisfied with herself.
7-7-7
Once they arrived at the village, they immediately noticed something was wrong, several buildings were destroyed and the guards at the gate looked on edge, as if preparing for anything. If Sakura could guess, she'd say they were attacked. As they walked to the gates, the guards looked at them and sighed in relief. "What's wrong?" Kakashi asked the guards. The guards looked at each other before answering. "We were attacked just yesterday by Sound and Sand. The third Hokage is dead."
A/N: I hoped you liked this chapter! Sorry if it's a bit short. I'm sick and exhausted. Thank you so much to those who faved, reviewed, read, or followed this story! I really appreciate it! Sorry for the wait!
-Lizzie.