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Sasuke made it to The Ichiraku Ramen Bar just in time to find a seat and establish an alibi. Lucky for him his he had the one sensei that was always late. "Yo..."Kakashi said in greeting as he walked in the door. He taking a look around and notices something was missing. "Where's Naruto and Sakura?"

He shrugged. "Don't know..." It wasn't exactly a lie. He didn't know if they where still in the forest. For all he knew Naruto was probably in the hospital by now. He suppressed a smile. Saying the thought made him happy would be and understatement but he couldn't show it. He had to act natural. "Sakura should have been here 20 minutes ago..." He rolled his eyes. "And Naruto-" he sighed. There was no use finishing that sentence.

Kakashi wonder what was going on. Something wasn't right. Naruto was always here (especially when someone else was paying). And where's Sakura? She'd never miss a chance to be near Sasuke. His mind wondered to the dark haired boy. "How long have you been here?"

"About a half hour." He noticed his mistake. Kakashi knew he'd never just sit patiently and wait for his team, but he had an excuse. "Rock Lee and his burning youth wants to kick me in the head again." They both knew that was a good reason to hide.

Kakashi tilted his head to the side and said, "That's funny..." Pause. "Never thought you'd run from a fight."

"I'm not running." The anger behind those words was clear. And it wasn't an act.

"Really?"

"Would you let me go on the mission with a concussion?"

"I suppose not" Kakashi took a seat, placed his order and began reading his book.

"Aren't we going to find Naruto and Sakura?"

"They'll show up sooner or later." He looked over his book "If they know what's good for them it'll be sooner " He went back to reading. " If you wanna look for them, feel free."

"What about the mission?" Sasuke was freaking out inside. He intended to be long go by the time Anko read that letter.

"Well we can't leave with out the rest of our team." He turned the page. "Besides it's been delayed."

"Delayed?" He hoped no one saw the horror in his eyes. "For how long?" There was silence. "HELLO?" There was no time to be polite. He needed an answer.

"Oh, sorry. It's only an hour." he looked over his book. "Don't worry if there not back in time will just use substitutes." Sasuke couldn't bring himself to talk. This delay put his whole plan in danger not to mention his life. Kakashi was bad but he could handle him. Anko on the other hand. He could only imagine what she'd do. The thought alone set a shiver down his spine. "Maybe you should rest. Well pick you up before we leave." Sasuke couldn't argue, he couldn't speak. So he nodded and walked out the door. Maybe he could get it back before she read it.

"I CHALLENGE YOU SASUKE UCHIHA TO-"

"NO... Not now Lee"

He had already been to the front desk and they said she picked up her mail and went to her office. Whether or not he had read it they didn't know. He was about to ask if she was in a bad mood when she left, but then he realized who he was talking about. The best her could hope for was that she wasn't in her office and that the letter was. Which was why he was here in her private office.

Here office was a spotless and everything was in perfect order. Only thing out of place was the file on her desk and the paper on the floor. There was a knock at the door, which made him jump. For a split second he thought she was back then him. Why would she knock on her own door? The knob began to turn then he heard voices from the other side.

"Don't go in there..."

"I have to give her back the CE report... She did fill out the last 3 pages."

"Nice knowing you... She's looking for someone to kill."

"She not that bad." The other first person mumbled something he couldn't hear. "Who could piss her off that bad? Better yet who would? It's Kakashi again, isn't' it?"

"Exactly."

There was a deep sigh. The doorknob was released. "I'll do it my dam self" Their voices grow faint as they made their way down the hall.

Maybe she's mad at him about something else. When he examined the paper on the floor that hope was shot to hell. It wasn't a piece of paper it was the envelope the letter was in. He moved to the file on her desk. This made things worse. It was Kakashi's file. It was open to the section about team seven. Their missions log. "Fuck." She knew there about the delay and which gate they would leave throw. She even knew they wouldn't be back for a week. Something told him she wasn't the "sit around and wait" type. What ever she was going to do she was going to do soon. They should be leaving In 42 minutes. He had to get home and play sleep. When Kakashi came to get him, he'd just have to play dump. What the hell could have been in there anyway?

Not to far way

Aurora of pure fury cradle cloaked itself over her body as she stormed the streets of Konoha. The fire in her eyes was clearly visible so any one who wasn't smart enough to get out of her way deserved what was coming. They were Worthless maggots in her way. Disgusting insects that should be crushed. And that was on a good day. She flung several bystanders to the side. She heard their remarks, there just lucky she couldn't kill them. She didn't have the time. That bustard is not leave until he explains this. Both her hands were compressed into fist. The left one held a letter she wished she never read, but it was to late for that. And she wasn't the type to sit around feeling depressed. He would this. Her mind was racing. She need to keep think. She needed to angry. There's no excuse. This is his handwriting. She wouldn't let him get away with his. Not again. She went throw her memory think of every horrible thing she could. She needed the rage they held. She'd make him regret the day the met (and every day that followed). She had no other choice. She wouldn't let anyone see her cry. No. Not again. Never again.

The envelope was plain except for the name written on the front Anko Mitarashi. The letter sealed inside should have never been sent. It should have never been read. This is what it said.

Every so often I think of that day. It's never intentional. You know, you can't always control where the mind runs off to. I think I finally understand what you meant, (at least most of it). Part of me is willing to consider the possibility that you were right. Maybe I was trying to replace something I had lost. But at the same time I cant help but believe that you were running from something you lost. Or something you were hoping to loss. Over all I see you were right. We were to young to get married. I wish I never asked you. It's not because I didn't mean what I said. Believe me I did (and still do). I see now that if I would have waited it might have turned out better. Maybe if I hadn't pushed would still be able to stand in the same room. I know you hate to dwell in the past so I doubt I'll ever send this. I just hoped by writing it down it would get out my head. Not that it would help. I'll always wonder what could have been. I'll always wish you said yes. And if I ever have the chance, of course I'd ask you again.
Ok what do you think? This was supposed to be a one shot. Oh well it's to late to go back now. Thanks for reading. Leave a review. And to all the people who are mad at the way I've portrayed Anko. … Sorry but even loud, bloodthirsty, angry people are human. And Humans do feel. Especially when they don't want to. At least in my opinion.