I don't own Naruto... (cry...)
oh and the song isn't mine either... it's Nami Tamaki's "Believe" remix (grin) the slow one.
lady rine says: i know some of you have recommended some songs... but i fell in love with this song. The version in this chapter is the slow one... the Evidence01 Mix. It's a slower version of Believe. (Opening song of Gundam Seed)
oh thats for the R&Rs! (gleams) hai hai i get it
katana not kitana
and yukuta not yakuta...
RIGHT!
oh well i'm confused. i played it safe and didn't use either word (nerdy smile)
hope you like this chapter. this fic is slowly comming to an end (cry)
ENJOY!
(heart) always
Lady Rine.
Act 29: Festivities begin (Part3): Sakuras fall.
He had been wondering around for the past 3 or four hours. How long has it really been? He didn't know. He was burring himself in his thoughts. He didn't know exactly how he had come to take notice of her. He had always known she was going to be there.
He didn't hate her. Just found her extremely and annoyingly over happy and clingy all the time. He was 12 and angry at everything. He cringed when he found out he was on the same gennin team as her and the idiot Naruto. More cringing at Naruto than her. Why him?
"It wasn't so bad…" He remembered all the times they had together. But never had he looked at her like that… so when did it happen?
-FLASHBACK-
13-year old chuunin team 7, plus one shy Hyuuga, lay under a rather large sakura tree in training area 23. Out of nowhere Naruto started laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Sasuke snapped at him. He was rather tired from sparring with the blonde, Sakura and occasionally Hinata. They had decided to go on a free-for-all sparring session… Naruto's genius idea… Besides, it was the day before the Jounin exams. They all needed the practice.
"Nothing… just remembering the old days." Naruto said calming down slightly. "Neh, have you guys thought about what's going to happen after tomorrow?" Naruto asked being serious for once.
"What do you mean?" Sakura asked. She was lying on her back beside Hinata and Sasuke.
"I mean… after tomorrow… team 7 will no longer exist…" Naruto said, the excitement fading from his voice.
"…" Sasuke and Sakura were both silent. Naruto was right. If they passed tomorrow… no more team 7.
Sakura waved to Naruto and Hinata as they walked off. They have been together for a month now. Sasuke just nodded at them in acknowledgement. It was late… the sun was down completely and the sky was dark… night time in Konoha.
"Are you coming?" Sasuke asked Sakura as he got up. Sakura shook her head.
"They're beautiful…" Sakura said in a daze. Her jade orbs still managing to shine in the darkness.
Sasuke sighed. He didn't want to just leave her there… she was still after all his teammate. And they were training partners for the Jounin exams. He looked up at the night sky at the stars she was gazing at. "Aa…"
Sakura giggled slightly. "It's it funny how something so small can brighten up something so dark and so big?" Sakura was amused. Sasuke just cocked an eyebrow and sat back down next to her. "LOOK SASUKE-KUN! A SHOOTING STAR! QUICK MAKE A WISH!" Sakura closed her eyes… making a wish no doubt. Sasuke looked at her. She looked almost at peace like that. So…pretty. He shook the thought out of his head just as Sakura opened her eyes. "Sasuke-kun what did you wish for?" She turned to him smiling.
"I didn't make one." Sasuke saw her smile fade.
"Oh…" She was silent and turned her attention back to the sky. A small smile came over her face once again. "It's like seeing a light at the end of a tunnel you know? It gives me… Hope…"
"Aa…" Sasuke looked up at the sky again. He didn't want to say anything.
"He's right you know…"
"Naruto?"
"Yeah… after tomorrow… we won't be teammates anymore… Kakashi-sensei won't be telling us how to maneuver anymore… he won't be training us. Team 7… will be over…" Sakura sounded saddened. Sasuke too felt some disappointment. But he was moving forward in his goal. He was closer to his dream. He could grasp it with his hands. To him, it overcame the feeling of disappointment.
"Aa…" Sasuke replied.
Silence.
"Neh Sasuke-kun…"
"What?"
"I'm kind of… scared…"
"Why?" He hadn't intended to answer her. He just did.
"I'm scared of taking my future into my own hands… I've always followed orders. But after tomorrow. I have to start acting on my own…"
"So?" He was rather cold.
"What if I mess up?" Sakura furrowed her brows and closed her eyes in deep thought. "My family wants one thing… but I don't…"
Sasuke cocked an eyebrow. "I don't want that life." Sakura frowned and paused. "But what if I fail!"
Sasuke mused himself over the thought of Haruno Sakura actually failing. She was the brains in the group. "You won't fail."
"What if I do!"
Sasuke sighed and lay down next to her.
"You won't."
"You think so?" She turned her face to face him. He did the same gazing at her face. He was… cute. He suddenly realized how close their faces were, noses almost touching. He felt his cheeks get hot and bolted back to a sitting position. "Did I just blush? Because of Sakura?" He shook the thought away. He remembered he hadn't answered her question. "Aa…" He sighed thankful she it was dark and she didn't see his…outbreak.
Sakura smiled at his back. "Thanks Sasuke-kun."
Sasuke smirked.
-END FLASHBACK-
So that was when. They did pass the exam. And he remembered Sakura taking as many missions as she could to gain her independence. He remembered her telling her girlfriends that she intended to build her own future with her own hands. He wanted the same thing. To build his future with his own hands…
Sasuke didn't know exactly where he was going. He was lost in his thoughts, listening to the gentle patting of his sandals against soft dirt paths. He was awaken by the sudden change of sound. He had stepped on something hard and solid. "Wood?" He stopped… looked up and around. He had walked to the bridge where they had met so many times in their gennin days. "This is where we met." He thought looking around he could picture his 12-year old self waiting against the railing. He didn't have to wait too long before a certain annoying pink-haired girl would run up to say good morning. "She always came from that side of the bridge…" Sasuke thought lifting his gaze. He spotted a figure hunched over the railing. She was sweet and cute and had hair that was… "Pink?"
"Sakura?" Sakura turned to face him.
"Sasuke!" She was surprised to see him there. On the other end of the bridge.
Sasuke was surprised to see her. He hadn't see her since… well…
-FLASHBACK-
He undid her obi and felt it fall to the floor, skinning against his bare feet. His hands slipped underneath the cloths of her kimono and he felt up her soft bare side. He heard her squeak and grinned caressing the nape of her neck. He was panting from arousal.
"Sasuke…" She whispered. He was scared that she would ask him to stop. He drew back his head and looked into her eyes and smiled. She smiled back at him. Not wanting to stop he leaned in to capture her lips into his. She complied. Her lips parted and he took this opportunity to tango with her tongue.
Sasuke stumbled into his bedroom not daring to break the kiss. Their naked bodies falling onto the bed. Still kissing her passionately, Sasuke's hand explored Sakura's right side. Feeling the soft silky skin under his fingertips and the curves and contours of her matured body, Sasuke's hand slid downward. Sliding lower… and lower… and lower…
He heard her gasp as he cupped her innocence in his hand, pushing two fingers inside of her. His thumb rubbed against her opening in hopes of easing the pain. She gasped again as he pushed two more of his fingers inside of her. He grinned. This was something he would give only to her.
His lips left her parted cherry lips down to her creamy neck, her collar bone and continued on downward to her breasts.
"Sakura…" He whispered her name and licked one of her nipples. It stiffened. Just like his member. He felt softness against his harness. She had opened her legs to him. He wanted her… she wanted him. He knew it too. He couldn't' picture doing this with anyone else, not did he want too. There was no one else. Only Sakura. Only her and her alone.
Sasuke lifted his head from teasing her nipples with his tongue. He peered into her jaded orbs, asking for permission. His fear of her rejection subsided as she smoothed his hair with her hand and touched his cheek. She smiled. He was going to show her how much she meant to him. He kissed her again. He pulled his fingers out of her but replaced them with something longer, larger and harder.
"Uhh…" Sakura moaned. Sasuke had entered her. "Don't leave me…" Sasuke thought over and over again in his head. He grunted leaving her lips and caressed her collar bone once more. He picked up the pace ramming in and out of her.
"Sasuke…" She moaned. He felt her fingers gripping his back. He slipped a free arm under her arc, as his other hand was keeping them slightly elevated for easier access…and pressed closer to her. He wanted go give her everything.
Sasuke went faster…and faster… he went deeper and deeper into her. He felt pressure build up inside of him.
"Uhh…" She moaned again into his ear. She was driving him crazy. The sensation was remarkable. He breathed in her scent. It only turned him on further
"Sasuke!" She cried his name and let herself go. Warm sticky liquid oozed out of her innocence all over Sasuke's shaft. He didn't stop pulsing, it became harder and he went deeper. His grunts becoming louder and breaths shorter. Her hair tickled his forehead and his neck.
He kept going. Faster. Faster. Deeper. Deeper. Then he found it. He hit the spot just right.
"UHH!" She screamed in pleasure as she came again. He released himself at the same time. Savoring the sensation of their unison climax.
He collapsed on top of her. He had done it. He had sex with her. She was his for the taking… only one more thing left to do…
"Sakura…" He whispered in-between breaths.
"Aa?" That's all she could get out. She was breathing heavily and her chest was heaving up and down.
"I love you…"
Sakura smiled.
-END FLASH BACK-
"What are you doing here?" She asked him not looking up.
"Is she still mad at me? Of course… I left her…" Sasuke looked down before answering partly because he couldn't look at her, partly because he was kind of red. "I said I was going to go… so I came."
"Oh…" she replied coldly.
Just then there was an announcement. It was Kakashi's voice. Crackle "Would all final Spring Queen Contestants please return to the backstage tent." Crackle.
"Stupid Kakashi…" Sasuke cursed in his mind. Even though he knew it wasn't Kakshi's fault.
She walked towards him, heading back to the festival. He didn't want her to leave yet… But he let her walk past unable to bring himself to say anything. "Last chance…"
"Sakura!" Sasuke called.
"Yes?" She didn't turn. He wanted to take her into his arms and apologize…. But he was frozen.
"Good luck…" Sasuke said in a low voice.
"Thanks…" she replied bluntly. Then she sped off to the festival.
Sasuke turned and watched her go regretfully. "Sakura…please forgive me…"
--
"Oi there's Sasuke. SASUKE!" Naruto called. The crowd of friends around him plugged their ears. Sasuke jerked slightly upon hearing his best friend's call. But he walked over to them anyway.
"You didn't have to yell." Sasuke snapped rather annoyed. "I just had to come over!"
"How'd it go?" Naruto asked.
"…" He didn't reply. Naruto frowned.
"Neh Sakura's next right Ino?" Hinata asked watching the girl on stage. "This girl is number two?"
"Hai." Ino replied.
"What was number one?" Shikamaru asked.
"A girl was playing the harp." Ino replied, twitching in annoyance.
"I don't remember that…" Naruto said pondering.
"THAT'S BECAUSE THE BOTH OF YOU FELL ASLEEP!" Ino shrieked at Shikamaru and Naruto. "DUMBASSES!"
Naruto rubbed his ears. "This is so troublesome…" Shikamaru muttered.
"What was that!" Ino twitched.
"Guys. It's Sakura-chan's turn." Hinata said softly. Ending their quarrel.
Kakashi stepped on stage as the girl took her final bow. The audience applauded. "Thank you Rei-san. As you all should know, the talent competition is to display a womanly characteristic as well as being a Konouchi. So without further a due, the last contestant in this year's Spring Queen competition. Haruno Sakura!" Kakashi walked off the stage. The crowd applauded.
"GO SAKURA!" Ino, Hinata and Naruto screamed at the top of their lounges causing the people around them to wince. Especially Sasuke.
The stage was dark. Sakura's music started. Then on cue with the music, darkness surrounded everyone. It was an area with no boundaries, no walls, no skies, and no nothing. It was empty and black. The congregation seemed alarmed, many were scared.
"Genjitsu?" Naruto pondered.
The crowed calmed themselves after hearing the most beautiful sound in the world. Sakura's voice. She appeared in front of them, floating in the darkness…
"kotoba mitsukerarezu omowazu fureta katasaki"
(Translation: Unable to find any words, I instinctively reached out to touch your shoulder)
Then she vanished. She appeared at the left side of the crowd. She looked sad, but her lips were mesmerizing.
"kimi wa nani mo iwazu ni tsumetaku furihodoku"
(And you, without saying anything, coldly broke free)
Her brows furrowed. The audience sighed, they could feel her pain. She disappeared again and reappeared on the other side.
"hon no sasai na gokai kara osanai ai wa kuzureteku sonna kanashii kao wa mitakunai"
Because of a trivial misunderstanding, our young love is giving way. I don't want to see such a sad face)
She frowned once more before disappearing again. Many Sakuras appeared and encircled the crowd. They were singing in perfect harmonization. Her expression changed slightly. Although her eyes looked sad, she smiled weakly.
"yume sae nakushitemo sono hohoemi dake sutenaide… kono mune kagayaiteite"
(Even though your dream may be dissolving, just don't abandon that smile… It's what keeps my own heart glowing)
The Sakuras floated upward, creating a dome like shape. They collided together and burst into stardust that sprinkled amongst the crowd as and instrumental build up played.
A huge Sakura appeared and took the entire crowd in the palms of her hands. Glittering powder floated around the people. They were in awe of her lips, her words, but most especially…those giant emerald eyes. They fluttered, filling with built up tears.
"itsuka chikau bokura kono te de kizuku mirai wa
kanarazu kono basho de kimi ga doko ni itatte
dakedo ima wa futari setsunaku sorashita hitomi
deaeru koto wo shinjite"
(We swore one day to build the future with our own hands
At any cost, on this planet, no matter where on it you are
And now the two of us stand with pained eyes and glances diverted,
But I believe we'll be able to meet again)
Sakura parted her palms and let the crowd flow freely down. They safely landed on a soft path. Soft music playing. A breeze blew by them with dancing sakura petals. They followed where they came from and saw Sakura there. Her clothes blowing in the wind. She was…crying. Arms open wide. Inviting them. But she was also… smiling.
"issho ni nagameta hoshizora ikutsu mo hikari nagareteta
omoide wa mada kietari wa shinai"
(The starry sky we used to gaze up at together, where so much light streamed through.
All the memories of that still won't fade away)
It went dark again. A starry sky appearing above them. They all looked up; there were the Sakura clones again.
"mimi wo sumashita nara kuchibue de fuita ano uta no
fureezu kikoe hajimeru"
(If you really listen for it, you'll begin to hear that phrase
in the melody of the flute that was played)
The Sakura's shrunk into tear drops and rained upon them. Music played once again.
The real Sakura appeared above them, in a lying down position.
"soshite sora no mukou kokoro ga egaku ashita wa
mou ichido ano basho de kimi no tonari ni iyou
kitto bokura futari korekara kakenuketeiku hibi ni
imi ga aru no nara…"
(And behind the sky, in the tomorrow my heart depicts,
In that same place, I'll be right by your side once more
Surely we'll be together from now on, plunging ahead through these days
Because there could be a meaning to all of this after all)
Her tears were falling, and she had her hands clasped together. She looked like she was pleading. Crying, pleading, and smiling. She was pouring out all of her mixed feelings to them. And they felt every bit of it.
"Shinjite…"
(I believe…)
She descended slowly and landed in front of Sasuke. She gave him a weak smile. He tried to reach out to her. But she vanished. A long instrumental plagued among them. The starry sky above them erupted into a shower of falling stars. The audience gazed in awe trying to catch them.
Sakura appeared again above them… then another…. Then another.
"itsuka chikau bokura kono te de kizuku mirai wa
kanarazu kono basho de kimi ga doko ni itatte"
(We swore one day to build the future with our own hands
At any cost, on this planet, no matter where on it you are)
They dispelled into sakura petals and sprinkled around them. A giant Sakura flower grew out in the middle of the crowed and bloomed. Sakura was in side. She smiled, her eyes filled with hope and joy.
"soshite sora no mukou kokoro ga egaku ashita wa
mou ichido ano basho de kimi no tonari ni iyou
dakedo ima wa futari setsunaku sorashita hitomi
deaeru koto wo shinjite"
(And behind the sky, in the tomorrow my heart depicts,
In that same place, I'll be right by your side once more
Now the two of us stand with pained eyes and glances diverted,
But I believe we'll be able to meet again)
The darkness retreated and the audience found that their eyes were closed. Sakura was on stage, front and centre. She opened her big jaded eyes and smiled at them. She was crying…
"deaeru koto wo shinjite"
(but I believe we'll be able to meet again…)
The song ended. Sakura bowed. The audience roared in appraisal. She smiled again not able to stop her tears. She seemed to be staring in one direction…. At a certain person.
Sasuke stared back at her. He smiled… "Shinjite…."
