Sakashi1217: Hey bored people, time for another piece of my story!

Naruto: Yeah! I'm in the script at last! Hey… where's my script?

Sasuke: Too bad, dobe. You are still not in this chapter.

Sakura: No, he is! Look! (Shows Sasuke the script)

Sasuke: Hmm… looks like he got lucky!

Naruto: Yay! I'm gonna eat ramen!

Sakashi1217: I think you will play a short but important role.

Naruto: Short! Hey, what is the title of this anime? If its not about me then my name shouldn't be on it!

Gaara: Quit it…or… I will do something to shut you up!

Sakura: (sighs) Here we go again! These people better patch up or else they will get themselves killed. Anyway, save our dear writer, Iris, here by curing her of no-reviewer-sclerosis and send her a review! Bear with us!

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Chapter4: Speak the truth, only the truth and nothing but the truth…

Gaara still listened intently as Temari related to him the story of his life. He tried to understand and remember everything she is saying, but it only made his head hurt some more. After she finished her rapid talking (man, this girl could really talk! She's talking nonstop for 5 hours!) Gaara asked her a favor, "Hey, Temari, can you teach me how to control the sand?" Temari looked at him, "Well, I can't… I can teach you some 'temporary' defensive skills, but I can't teach you how to control the sand. You are born with this power and you must discover it yourself again." Gaara bowed his head, thought for a few minutes then looked at Temari with a blast of his smile. Temari looked astounded, it was the first time she saw his brother smile like that (duh! He lost his memories so he can smile freely now….uh, does that make sense?), and he looked somewhat angelic. Gaara quickly withdrew his smile upon seeing Temari's reaction, "What? Is there anything wrong?" Temari smiled back, "No! It's just that, I'm not used to see you smile a real smile before." Gaara frowned a little, "Why? Does that bother you? Should I stop it?" Temari shook her head, "No! As a matter of fact, stay that way… now, let's begin your training!"

Konoha village is as peaceful as ever. With it's blossoming trees and fresh air, anyone would go for a walk. Sakura found this quite refreshing too, as she skimmed the road and hummed a tune. A passerby might think she's happy; but deep inside, thoughts stirred her confused brain. Her heart is still thumping very fast from worry Sasuke and sir Kakashi's safety. She still want to know where they are headed. And she wonders what will they do when they get there? Will they be safe? Sakura shook her head to erase those thoughts as she got to where she is going. Ino's flower shop.

She waved at Ino as she tended to some roses, "Ino-pig!" Ino looked up, "Oh, hi Sakura! Hey, (whispers) don't call me Ino-pig here especially when there are customers around or cute boys or when Shika-kun is around okay?" Sakura giggled, "I know, but I need to be in your shop for a while. I need this great 'ambiance' here to help me think about something. If you want to I can take care of these flowers!" Just then, Naruto came in (there! You're in!) with a bowl of ramen in his hand (and I added a bonus! Happy!). Ino scolded him, "Hey, idiot! How many times do I have to tell you that you can't eat in here! You'll damage my beautiful flowers!" Naruto ignored her, "Hi Sakura-chan! Do you want to go somewhere?" Sakura stopped smiling, she suddenly remembered Sasuke. Ino must've noticed her stillness and glassy-eyed look because she waved her hands repeatedly over Sakura's face, "Hello? Earth to Haruno Sakura? Is your brain still intact?" Sakura snapped back to earth (hehehe, mental!), "Huh? Oh sorry, I just remembered something. Oh, and I'm also sorry Naruto, I can't, I have loads to do here. I have to help Ino here in her shop. Maybe some other time, okay?" Naruto looked disappointed, "Oh, okay then… But I'm just here to tell you that old-Tsunade wants you in her office." Sakura became enraged, "What! You moron! Why didn't you say so in the first place! Nitwit! Sorry for the chaos Ino, but I must go. I'll help here some other time." She ran out at full speed. Naruto looked at Ino, "Hey, Ino, do you think she hates me?" Ino shook her head, "No, I don't think so." Naruto grinned, "Hey, let me show you this! (he took something from his pocket)." Ino's eyes gleamed, "Wow! That's so beautiful! Where did you get it?" Naruto's smile extended, "I got it from Neji, he wants me to have it because he said I thought him a lesson, though, I can't remember what. But anyway, I'm going to give this to Sakura. Do you think she would like it?" Ino smiled, "Of course Naruto-kun! She'll definitely like it!" Naruto smiled more widely (hey are those rubber cheeks? Hehehe!), "Okay! Thanks Ino!" He ran off in hopes of finding Sakura somewhere while Ino shook her head smilingly, What a weird day, she thought.

Sakura made it to Tsunade's office. Tsunade looked up, "Ah, Sakura, you're late! Looks like you have to stay away from Kakashi awhile! Hahaha!" She laughed at her own joke while Sakura smiled and Inner Sakura made a mental note, Hmm…looks like her head's a bit detached! "Sorry Tsunade-sama! Naruto is a bit slow on telling me the news. So, what can I do for you?" Tsunade changed her mood. She looked startlingly serious now, "Medical nins are needed in the hidden-sand village. I will assign you and Shizune in this mission. I will also let Jiraiya to come with you to assure your safety (I think they are much safer without Jiraiya –Sakashi1217). I advice you to go now." Sakura bowed then went out of the room to go to Shizune's room. Shizune is already packed, "We have to hurry Sakura. No time to stop by your house. Don't worry, I have all the necessary equipment for this mission inside my backpack. Come, master Jiraiya is waiting."

End of chapter

Naruto: You did let me in the story, and you did let me eat ramen! But what is that thing I showed Ino?"

Sakashi1217: It's a secret! You'll find out soon

Sakura: Hey…were going to hidden-sand. Then that means…

Sakashi1217: Yes, you will have some roller-coaster-ride-like-thingy going on there!

Kakashi: Wow! You're getting good at this! You're getting good!

Gaara: Hey, is this still a GaaraSakux?

Sasuke: Why are you asking? You're thinking something up, aren't you?

Gaara: No…I'm just wondering…

Sakashi1217: It still is, I'm just giving it a twist! So, what do you think?

Kakashi: It's cool!

Sakashi1217: Perfect! Okay, you heard him! It's cool! So R&R if you want me to continue and if you wanna cure my no-reviewer-sclerosis. See ya next chapter!