Disclaimer: Dis is the last time I will say this: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO! Thank you!

Sakashi1217: Hey! Thanks for those who reviewed! And for you… I shall continue this story.

Naruto: Can I eat ramen on this chapter then?

Sakashi1217: I don't know… see for yourself!

Naruto: Okay! (eagerly walks off and reads his script)

Kakashi: I think I'm going to be in thischapter now! (looksat me with a smile on his face)

Sakashi1217: I don't think you can say that with them not reading yet... let's do quick recaps first!

Recap: Sakura's reminiscence on her past and Sasuke taking her off somewhere... blha, blah, blah...

Gaara: Wow!quick!

Chapter 2: Dark surprises

Sasuke held Sakura's hand as they tore down Konoha village unto a hill Sakura never seen before. It has beautiful flowers and surprisingly soft grasses. Sasuke smiled at her and said, "So, do you like it here?" Sakra didn't answer, she just stared at the scenery, Sasuke chuckled at her unspoken response, "I'll take that as a yes!" And took her down the path, up to the hillcrest and then set up the basket that he had hid there earlier (wow! he's prepared huh?). Sakura looked at him, "Are we going on adate?" Sasuke didn't look at her but he replied, "Well if you put it that way, I guess we are, " He looked straight in her eyes. She blushed by the shock that irresistible starw gave her. She almost felt like melting on the spot. Inner Sakura is also quiet because of what Sasuke just did and told. They went on staring at each other's eyes for seconds until Sasuke started eating and Sakura looked away. Her heart thumping very fast as she bit into some sushi. Hmm...this is good, she thought as she reached for another piece. But their hands met as they both reached out at the same time. She is blushing deep pink but Sasuke held on her hand tightly, "Sakura, I wanted to tell you something that I have kept inside of me from that day I came back from the kazekage mission (let's call it that, I don't wanna make it too brutal :P). You see, I...I...I love you. Since the first time I laid my eyes on you. But I was gathering the guts to spill it out. I'm so sorry I told you that you were annoying, I'm so sorry for all the things I done to hurt you so much...But that doesn't matter now." He pulled her close in a hug, "I know you have loved me before...and I am still hoping that your heart never changed."

Sakura felt like fainting, for what was happening now took time to sink in her mind. This moment only happened in her dreams and thoughts, but now it is true, and she is perplexed that Sasuke made it so fast. Her head is also hurting because Inner Sakura is starting a racket again saying things that she can't really understand because it is too fast (man, that conscience or whatever Inner Sakura is has a loud mouth huh? Now I am not surprised why Sakura managed to befriend Ino! LOL! ). She too, pulled her hands around Sasuke's back. It felt comfortably warm, but her heart isn't that sure...could it be?

Meanwhile (let's leave the two in their sweet moments), in that darkened cage where that creature is leashed, someone is picking the cage lock. Gaara woke up to the sound of faint clicking and the touch of warm hands on his shoulder. He looked up and saw a girl with a large fan stripped on her back. She smiled in an assuring way, "Come, brother, we need to ger out now. I know you can't remember anything but there is no time to explain here. Let's go! That sleeping powder won't last long." Gaara followed her and both of them fled into the night.

Sakura and Sasuke walked hand in hand as they skimmed the now silent streets of Konoha. Suddenly, a huge cloud of smoke blocked their way and copy ninja Kakashi appeared,

"Isn't it too early for a midnight stroll?" He asked

"No we were just.." Sakura stammered

"Never mind that." He turned to Sasuke, "We have a problem...Gaara escaped from that seal-protected cell. We doubt that he regained his memory; I think that it was an outside job. Anyway, we need to get him back before he does any damage to innocent people or to himself. Come, let's go..."

"Sorry Sakura, I can't walk you home."

"No, it's okay, go now." Sakura told him, "And be careful."

"Okay, you too." He said, and then he and Kakashi ran fast towards the gate.

Sakura followed them by her eyes until they disappeared completely into view. She felt worried, but isn't that sure to whom about. of course she was worried about Sasuke but she is also worried about that pure and cute...wait! Did she just call that creature cute? She shook her head off her thoughts then headed home, her thoughts still grumbling but she is grateful that Inner Sakura is silent. For once, did she shut her mouth up...

End of Chapter

Sakashi1217: Another stinking chapter (jokes!)

Naruto: That didn't stink, THAT IS GARBAGE! It didn't even mention my shadow there!

Sakura: Oh, don't be so selfish! (Naruto fell silent)

Gaara: I think it was fine...at least I'm free.

Sasuke: Another selfish person.

Gaara: (encases him in a cocoon)

Sakashi1217: Here we goi again! Just don't stick a samurai in him or Kakashi might show up and be annoying again...on second thought, stick it!

Gaara: With pleasure (sticks a samurai)

Kakashi: Not again? Just R&R you guys while we clean this up...

Sakashi1217: Hey! you're not a writer!

Kakashi: I know, but I'm your inspiration...

Sakashi1217: Whatever! Just RnR guys! thanks!