Disclaimer:  I don't own Naruto. The only reason I'm writing the disclaimers for other chapters is so that I get to act stupid.

Note: Words in italics are thoughts as always. Haven't they figured that out already?!

Riyue: actually, Ino spies at him through the door, remember? ^ . ^ You can't fit a camera through a key hole.

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Chapter 7

Death Promise

            Sakura could feel her knees trembling. She felt as though she would cry. She worked so hard to get revenge and it was all back-firing. Sakura's mind flashed back to Kurenai and Kakashi cuddling.

            Traitor!

            "B-but w-why not?" Sakura's voice trembled.

            "C'mon Sensei! They're delicious! Sakura-chan saved one especially for you," Naruto grinning, starring hungrily at the last brownie.

            "When I say "no" I mean no, you little dunce," he mocked. "Can't you see what Sakura's trying to do to you? Can't you see this is all part of her plan?"

            Sakura fell to her knees and screamed. She buried her face in her hands. Her perfect brownie, however, was still laid untouched on the ground, protected by a little tray. Naruto bent down a rubbed her back, whispering that everything would be ok.

            "Kakashi-sensei, you dumb perverted jerk! Why'd you make Sakura-chan cry like that? I'm going to beat you to a bloody pulp!" Naruto threatened. Glared broodingly at Kakashi. What is he saying?

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            Hinata sat down on a stump and covered the temples of her head. She hated using the Byukugan during training. It made her eyes hurt and her head throb. Her eyes rung so loud she didn't hear the gentle footsteps coming her way. Not until she felt a warm firm hand on her shoulder did she look up.

            "Kurenai-sensei?" she asked, peering up at the lovely Jounin.

            "Hello Hinata. Another headache?" the teacher studied Hinata's troubled face. "Or is something else bothering you?"

            "I have a headache, Kurenai-sensei, but I'm worried about the prank. What if Kakashi-sensei realizes it's a trick? Or worse- what if one of them gets hurt? I don't want to go through with it if it means someone will be injured. I know Sakura-san would want the same thing," Hinata involuntarily nibbled on her thumb nail. Her eyebrows furrowed down in worry.

            Kurenai's eyes softened and she kneeled by Hinata. A faint sincere smile spread across her face.

            "Hinata, I can promise you that nothing to that extreme will happen. Possibly a few bumps or bruises but it won't be what you're thinking of. It all depends on how Sakura-san sets it up and if she fallowed my instructions, everything will go fine. Trust me," Kurenai's ruby eyes sparkled and she stood back up again.

            "So you have nothing to worry about," the Jounin said.

            "Promise?"

            "Promise."

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            "Didn't think I'd see through your plan, eh?" Kakashi winked at Sakura who was wailing.

            "Kakashi-sensei, what plan?" Sasuke asked, glowering fiercly at his teacher.

            "Well, isn't it obvious?" Kakashi stared back at him with all knowing eyes. "You don't see what Sakura-chan is trying to do to you?"

            "What?" Naruto answered through gritted teeth.

            "Our little Sakura-chan . . ."

            "Yes?" Sasuke asked, his body tense with anticipation.

            "Is trying to make us all . . ."

            "Yeah?! Spit it out already!" Naruto screamed.

            "Fat!"

            . . .

            . . . ?!

            "Fat? Fat?! What the hell?! Kakashi-sensei, have you gone off your rocker?" Naruto asked dizzily.

            Sakura had suddenly stopped wailing and only light tears crawled out from the corner of her eyes. ((RL: does she cry allot or what?)) She looked up, shocked. Kakashi-hentai-sensei didn't find out?

            Kakashi sneezed and continued. "Well, yes. As a Jounin I must have a healthy, nitrious diet to keep up my slim figure. Along with exorcise and three glasses of milk a day . . ." he went off blabbering on about heath and the ninja ways.

            Sasuke grimaced and kicked the ground. Sometimes he couldn't believe that his teacher was actually a Jounin and not an over grown graduate that had stolen someone's clothes.

            "Sorry Sakura, but I just can't allow you to give me extra pounds," he smiled.

            "Uh . . . sure, whatever," Sakura sighed.

            "Now, Sakura, I need to see your leg. Actually, I need to see your ankle. You had a nasty fall yesterday and I need to see if you're fit from practice," Kakashi kneeled down and gestured towards his knee.

            Sakura propped her foot up on his knee. Kakashi slipped her boot off and examined the ankle. It was badly bruised and swollen.

            "I'm sorry but you're going to have to skip practice," he told her. "If you put any serious weight on it, you could have a serious injury. Give it about five days or so and it will be fine."

            "I'm alright! Really! It doesn't hurt at all!" Sakura answered, pulling her shoe back on. She tapped her toe against the ground for emphasis. "See? No pain!"

            "Sakura," Kakashi gave her a look that a father would give a rebellious child. "Go. Now."

            "But I want to train!" she protested.

            "Go home Sakura!" He commanded. "Go or I'll put you over my shoulder and carry you there!"

            Sakura gulped. She knew by past experiences that her teacher actually would haul her home over his shoulder kicking and screaming. She sulked and puffed out her cheeks. "Alright," she moaned.

            "Good girl," he gave her a reassuring pat on the back. "Remember not to put much weight on it."

            Sakura didn't answer because she was already leaving. Her very slim figure was visible just over the horizon. She looked back and scowled. She would miss out on seeing the trick come into play. But slowly her frown turned into an evil grin. It wouldn't matter. Once one of them stepped on the certain spot on the ground, it would have been done. But she had to admit, she would have given anything to see the look on Naruto and Sasuke's face when the brownies took effect.

            "You guys are going to get it. I promise."

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Sorrrrrrryyyy! I was rushed! I wanted to get this in before I started getting hate mail!

Can you tell I like leaving cliffies? Muwhahahahahaha!

I found this totally drool worthy picture of Neji without his shirt on and his hair down. Anyone want a copy?  : )  This offer expires Nov. 20 2003 unless I really really really like you. Great, now I sound like a commercial!