Okay. So, this is my pride and joy. It's my baby. I've slaved over it for a while. Much more to come. It's a COMPENDIUM of seemingly random things, but I swear they all tie together. Trust me.

-Crysthur

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Somewhere in Konoha.....

Sakura and Sasuke were walking down the road. Sakura was chattering away as usual, and Sasuke was ignoring her, as usual.

"Sasuke-kun?" said Sakura in her usual cheery voice.

"Aa." replied Sasuke.

"Would you... like to go eat lunch with me?"

"... No."

"Oh.. okay.... so... I guess... I'll see you tomorrow... Sasuke-kun..."

"Aa."

As Sakura walked away, her foot caught on a rock and she fell, scraping her leg against said rock. In a flash, Sasuke was by her side.

"Are you okay???" he asked anxiously.

"Yeah... I... I think so... it's just a scratch."

"Just a scratch?? You're bleeding!! His eyes widened with concern as he took off one of his awesome arm warmers to stop the bleeding.

"Sasuke-kun..."

"Aa?"

"You... you don't have to be so... worried..."

Sasuke stopped as he realized what he was doing. He looked up to find Sakura staring at him in wonder. Blushing, he quickly ducked his head down and mumbled, "You should be more careful...."

Unbeknownst to them, the two ninjas were being watched. As Sasuke helped Sakura up, a small black speck detached itself from a nearby tree and flew away...