Chapter Six: An Old Enemy! J
Sakura could feel her heart beating. At first she was tense, flinching every now and then and even trying to escape. But after a while she just relaxed, and put her hands on his broad shoulders. She buried her head in his chest. He had a well built body. She couldn't even imagine that she was with her crush tonight- acting as a couple. Of course her head also says lot about her dad; and especially the mission. She's always been close to him--- but at first thought he's got the coldest and hardest heart a man can have, without knowing that he was suppressed by all his childish fears.
While holding her Sasuke couldn't help but feel that he never wanted to let her go. He kept on saying to himself if she wouldn't leave him, he'll always want them to be together like this. They were so close to each other they could feel each other breathe. The lights were dim and the mellow song continued to play. Other couples were also slow dancing on the dance floor, but none compared to them. Sasuke unconsciously give her a light squeeze. Sakura thought that she could just melt into him, right there at that moment. A sudden statement by Sakura stunned Sasuke a bit, but then he quite ignored this:
"This… feels so much good, Sasuke-kun. I think I'm already falling in love with you," she whispered.
He cringed, but continued the dance. Sakura was blushing, and cursed herself for saying it. She was to cry when his unemotional gestures were just there--- and pain crawled in her right through. She knew that she do not have to worry so much about him, for he's just not used to having someone acting like that towards him. Right now there is too much hatred in Sasuke-kun's heart. So much hatred that he doesn't think he could love someone as much as he wants to. But someday, someday Sakura knows that hatred will be destroyed, and she'll need to find a light that can replace that darkness.
Suddenly the lights are off, they keep their eyes and senses, even their present jutsus active and open. Sasuke used his Sharingan active, and looked at every suspicious deed. The hell out of him came out when it was nothing, and that was when a man suddenly stood up on stage. Thinking that the exhibit had ended they grabbed hold of the kunai that they hid, but to their surprise the announcement was something totally different.
"Today we will have a little excitement. I would like to present the 'Best Couple Award' to two very lucky people!" he boomed.
Sasuke and Sakura looked at each other, they don't get what is going to happen.
"Will the two standing over there- " A spotlight fell on them, "Please come up to the stage!"
Sasuke and Sakura twitched slowly at the spot they were standing. How good the actual Mr. Murakami himself let this happen. They were supposed to be undercover. Why until there they have to be paired up--- and so not to shame themselves, they walked together the stage. Newsmen and cameramen took their different stories about this coupling, even told on how they looked flushed as the simple tiara was topped on Sakura. Sasuke looked at it, seemingly perfect for her.
"Mr. and Mrs. Uchiha, we all agreed that you two are like fairy tale couples that seem to pop out from a story book. Congratulations!" the man said and applauses showered them, even people's cheers.
They simply smiled, and not long after that:
BOOM!
The chandelier exploded, leaving the whole area dim and the people in turmoil and panicking. Sakura revealed the kunai and its holster on her right leg, lowering the garter she's wearing on her leg. Sasuke pulled out from his coat the kunai and shurikens he had brought along. Suddenly through Sasuke's Sharingan he saw 2 shinobis getting through the broken glass case, and he eyed them carefully, and they were leading out of the mansion.
"Sakura, stabilize the situation here. I'll go after them!" Sasuke said responsively as Sakura shrieked about the scroll. Sakura almost see all people present and then sighed. Everything was going to turn right. She stayed calm. Sasuke was now jumping off the trellis until he hit one with his shuriken, then the other aids his companion. Before they made a certain move, Sasuke darted at them, and Sakura was his back up.
But then another one came, tagged along with shinobis and the leader seems to be- a Chuunin. His face isn't actually seen, but he is hell cruel. Sakura took care of the other shinobis, and Sasuke seems to have a hard time dealing with the Chuunin. Not the same as his level, but experience seems to tell it. Sakura really showed off, and the Chuunin was impressed.
"Too much dangerous for a pretty woman like you," he said. "Sakura Haruno- Princess of Konoha…"
Sasuke was shocked. How did he knew her name?
"Don't you remember me?" he continued "I was the one you've defeated in the Jounin exams. Well I hate to admit it, but that was my 4th time. You impressed me. Is that so because of your time devoted to books and some sort of stuff? And because of you, I have to take the exams the 5th time around!"
Sasuke reached Sakura, and seeing the situation, instinctively flung himself in front of her.
"Not one step further." He growled, reaching for his kunai.
A pale moon showed itself from behind the clouds, lighting up the face of Sakura's would-be attacker. Sakura remembered him already.
"It's Haku!"
"Yeah, right. Remember that I almost killed you Sasuke Uchiha? And thanks to your nine-tailed wolf kid--- you've almost subdue me," he said "I still work for master Zabuza who was nearly killed by the 5th Hokage."
"This time you won't!" Sasuke exclaimed, throwing his kunai madly. Sakura stepped aside-- knowing that this is just their fight.
But she can't just watch him in battle. Sasuke warned her not to go unless he tells her. She has faith in him--- and all her hopes vested upon him. Haku cast his Icicles and thorns… and they go again. Sasuke used his Sharingan and this time Haku failed to bruise and point him with even one thorn. It just means that he really grew stronger, thus, making him right to be the 6th Hokage. Sakura loot the bodies of the shinobis and got the scrolls in her hands. Sasuke told her to give it back to Mr. Murakami at once. So she left--- afterwards going back…
"Sasuke-kun!!!" she shrieked, as she found and saw her beloved's body bruised badly, and the ambulance arriving.
The doctors pronounced Haku was dead--- in that deadly battle. And now her Sasuke-kun in danger. She can't stop crying, and worrying for him. She even went beside him in the ambulance, hoping that his condition will be better.
Why is this happening? Kami-sama, you won't let this lonely princess' life be ruined! Not by getting her loved ones--- no, Kami-sama… why even my prince? And why ME?
She kept on saying that as she watched Sasuke being taken in the Emergency Room, with the nurses that locked down the doors for her. She stood there frozen, unconscious and her face wet with tears. Her make-up was really messed up, and she even tried to peer at the ER… but of no avail. He mustn't die--- she knows he's meant for something someday, and in few days he'll be the 6th Hokage. And also the fact that she loved him already with all her heart and soul. Not this time, Kami-sama… not this time…
Sakura with her poor thoughts of Sasuke slept at the seat she was located--- and thoughts lingered her sleep too…
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[Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drives me
Into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away
Don't turn away
(Don't give in to the pain)
Don't try to hide
(Though they're screaming your name)
Don't close your eyes
(God knows what lies behind them)
Don't turn out the light
(Never sleep never die)
I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be
Blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away
Don't turn away
(Don't give in to the pain)
Don't try to hide
(Though they're screaming your name)
Don't close your eyes
(God knows what lies behind them)
Don't turn out the light
(Never sleep never die)]
~*--
Sasuke lay unconscious with his mind drifting into nowhere…
~*--
[I tried to kill the pain
But only brought more
(So much more)
I lay dying
And I'm pouring crimson regret and betrayal
I'm dying, praying, bleeding, and screaming
Am I too lost to be saved?
Am I too lost?
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
Do you remember me
Lost for so long
Will you be on the other side
Or will you forget me
I'm dying, praying, bleeding, and screaming
Am I too lost to be saved?
Am I too lost?
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
(Return to me salvation)
(I want to die)
My wounds cry for the grave
My soul cries for deliverance
Will I be denied Christ?
Tourniquet
My suicide…]
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Hours passed and Sakura had already woke up, quite recovered as she looked around her, she's at one of the clinics at the Hospital. And at her side is a girl with white eyes…
"Why am I here…?" she asked the girl. She simply smiled at her.
"You're quite wounded. Just take your rest, Princess…"
She is too worried for Sasuke to worry about herself. "Wait, Ms… where's Sasuke? How's he? What---"
The girl, who is Hinata looked the fear in her eyes. She eased it by smiling at her, as if there's so much more hope.
"Don't worry, Uchiha-san is now in a stabilized condition. He's at a room now, but he still needs to stay here for some more tests." Hinata said. "He's with Naruto-kun and Kakashi-sensei. They asked me to be with you here first."
"Arigatou," she murmured softly. She is almost crying, at least she knew he'd be fine soon… "Can you go with me to him?"
"But your condition---"
"Iie, I'm fine!" she exclaimed vigorously and winked. "So, ikimasho?"
The two girls walked past each other, Sakura running at the corridors of the hospital, and knowing where Sasuke is. Hinata told her at room 211. Rushing to it and opening the door wide, she was happy to see her Sasuke-kun there…
"Nee, Princess Sakura!" Naruto exclaimed.
"Shhh! You dobe! Our 6th Hokage is at rest, will ya shut up!" Kakashi almost whispered. "So you've gotten better?"
"Hai… how's he?"
"Getting better. The doctors said he has no broken bones or any, the bruises are not really deep--- but…" Kakashi said
"…But what, sensei?" Sakura demanded…
"The hard hit on his head injured his brain and bring somesorta damage…" Naruto continued calmly.
"Argh! You! I tried to tell it to her nicely and you continued to say it directly!" the Hokage murmured almost loudly, but he was able to control himself. Sakura also prevented tears to flow--- to be strong for him even just once.
"At least he's a whole…" she said "and his pretty face was preserved--- I won't take if it's not… but I want the whole living Sasuke-kun back…"
She uttered his name softly, brushed his hair soothingly with her hand, and touching his face. The rest of the Shinobis with her- Naruto and Hinata, admired her love and care for the lad-- which he had never felt in his life, since his family vanished. Though she isn't sure if he's returning it--- she just keeps on falling in love in him for always… after some time, Kakashi needs to report it to the other Hokages, so they might postpone first the day of the pronouncement of Sasuke as the 6th Hokage. Naruto and Hinata left too, and entrusted him to her.
Sakura decided to call the Uchiha servants at Sasuke's mansion to inform them about the happening.
"Yeah… and um, can you please bring some of my clothes--- I can't go there and check out things, he's badly injured at the mission…" she continued. "Arigatou, I just hope everything will be in order until we comeback."
Returning to the room, Sakura watches the serene Sasuke lying at the hospital bed, as if he is helpless- with those tubes that makes him live. Sakura can't help but cry, and she holds his hand still. If only she could give him strength, she will. Sasuke is not better in bed, she added. Now she prays that Sasuke will be alright in a day or two. Then she remembered what he said at the Jamboree…
"They say that fireworks are used to take the attention of Kami-sama," he suddenly said.
"For what?" Sakura curiously asked
"Wishes…" he grunted softly. Sakura closed her eyes in hoping that Kami-sama might hear her wish--- to find her prince charming…
Sakura called up their maid and then said she'll come over for something. She asked them to buy fireworks… and the maid doesn't get her.
"I… just wanna try to get Kami-sama's attention!" she told her "if it's he only way I can wish that he'll be alright,"
Upon arriving, everything's set, and Sakura closed her eyes… and wish for something to happen: Sasuke's health is regained.
There are many things love can do: it may lead to unusual stuff… and unbelievable things…
A/N: This fic is a whole new AU, well so no offenses! I do my own thing and you do yours too! Hey guys! The song I used is Whisper- Evanescence and the other song- Tourniquet- still by Evanescence. These are my favorites… so don't blame me. The stuff are well going OOC, I think--- just review for me to know! Arigatou!