Artheph's Note: GASP. I cannot believe I wrote this. The idea came as I was brushing my teeth late at night. But oh man. It was so very depressing to write. I was almost on the verge of tears. I hate sad stories. Yet, I just HAD to type it out. It is so very short as well...but I like it.
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Sasuke-
I know you are going to leave for your revenge tomorrow. I could see the way you trained, preparing for your ultimate battle. I could see the way you would watch me, as if you'd never see me again. So, I leave you now before you can hurt me. But remember this, if you choose to forget everything else... I love you. I'll always love you. Never forget that. And please, never forget me.
With love,
Haruno Sakura
Didn't you know? Why didn't you know? It wasn't just for me. It was for you. For us.
Sasuke was reading her letter, as he did every night, when someone stepped into his camp.
"Hello, little brother."
The battle ensued. Clashing kunais, grimaces of pain, seals of ninjutsus and genjutsus performed.
"Foolish little brother. You are still weak."
Didn't you know? Why didn't you know? It wasn't just for me. It was for you. For us. He closed his eyes.
Sakura was walking through the forest. The sun hadn't even risen yet, but she felt something calling to her. Her foot stepped in something wet. It was a dark red substance.
Someone was lying in a pool of his own blood. Bones were smashed; gashes were visible.
"Who is it?" she wondered, as she stooped down to clear the hair off the ninja's face. She gasped.
"Sasuke? SASUKE?"
Someone was calling for him from the end of the tunnel, opposite of where the light shined. The voice was so familiar, from his memories. Who was it? He had not heard that voice for years. Suddenly, a form appeared before him.
"Go," said the figure, shrouded in white, "Go to your cherry blossom. But, you must come back."
Sasuke opened his eyes wearily. He tried to raise his hand to touch Sakura's face, but he was too weak.
"Sakura...didn't you know? Why didn't you know? It wasn't just for me. It was for you. For us," he whispered painfully and slowly. "I...I...love..." His eyes closed for the last time.
"SASUKE!" Her scream ripped through the silent forest.
It wasn't just for me. It was for you. For us.