THANKYOU FOR REVIEWS! Looks like the story is in good shape right now! Enjoy chapter 5! Oh yeah, and the story takes place in like the spring/summer, not winter…
Disclaimer: Naruto, The Beauty and the Beast Movie, or the song, is not mine….DANG!
Chapter 5: Dinner and Dancing
A week has passed and so far, Sakura has been very happy yet still a little sad with out her father in the palace. She has read a small fraction of the books so far, but that's not stopping her from reading the many others in the library. Sasuke has lightened up a bit, and tonight he would have the pleasure of Sakura joining him for dinner.
"Come on guys, we gotta make Sasuke-chan look good for his lady tonight!" Shikamaru said while teasing Sasuke with the –chan suffix. Shikamaru was grinning while Neji and Shino were smirking. Shino was trying to groom Sasuke while Neji and Shikamaru were getting him dressed once again.
"Shut up Shikamaru!" Sasuke said in an annoyed tone. Shikamaru pouted, which he rarely does. Sasuke stuck his tongue out at him.
"Stop it you two, we have to dress up the Uchiha Prince for his lady, remember!" Neji was also teasing Sasuke.
"NEJI!" Sasuke raised a fist. ( how unSasuke-kun like, his behavior I mean)
"Shh! Now what do you think of this Prince Sasuke?" Shino suddenly asked. (ah! He spoke!) Shino showed Sasuke his new hairdo, and it looked as if Sasuke were a girl, literally. ( no offense!) Braids were embedded on Sasuke's fur, and he kind of looked Jamaican…
"Oh my gosh! I look like a GIRL from JAMACA!" Sasuke said really really angrily.
"Where did you learn to braid hair SHINO!" Neji and Shikamaru said loudly. Shino shrugged. He took out the braids and tried a different hairdo. This time is was a little worse. Shino showed Sasuke how he looked in the mirror.
"Oh my gosh! Now I really look like a girl!" Sasuke yelled in horror. Sasuke had his hair in two pig tails and the were highlighted in pink… Neji and Shikamaru were laughing and rolling on the ground.
"Arg, just do my hair in something simple, please…" Sasuke pleaded. Shino nodded and did as told. He took out the pink highlights and replaced it with Sasuke's natural hair color. Shika and Neji stopped their laughing and were now helping Sasuke with his clothes.
"Done." Shino said quietly. "Us too." Neji replied for himself and Shikamaru. "Well, lets see what you guys did to me." Sasuke said. He looked straight into the mirror and was pleased with the results. His hair was stroked back and tied into a low ponytail with a blue ribbon, tied into a bow form. He was now wearing a white long sleeved button up which only revealed the front of the shirt because a blue dress coat was put over it. The dress coat had gold trimming around the edges. He also had on dark blue dress pants. Overall, Sasuke looked really good even thought he's a beast.
"Hn, good job." Sasuke said with a smirk. The guys bowed and snickered at Sasuke's new look.
The girls
"Ooooo, Sakura, we have to hurry and make you beautiful for your man!" Ino said. Tenten and Hinata were amused and Sakura rolled her eyes.
"Yeah yeah, lets just hurry, I have to meet him for dinner in 30 minutes." Sakura said while pointing to the clock. The 3 girls nodded and started to tend to Sakura's needs. Ino worked on Make-up, Hinata worked on hair, and Tenten works on finding Sakura a dress. ( Please don't ask me how they were able to get Sakura dressed and ready even though Tenten, Hinata, and Ino are inanimate objects like the guys! Just imagine…) After about 25 minutes, the girls were done dressing Sakura. She looked absolutely gorgeous. She had light pink blush on, some powder, and rosey red lipstick. With Sakura's bangs, Hinata was able to tie them into a small bun at the back of her head. With the other strands of hair, Hinata brushed it and let it hang freely and fall upon Sakura's shoulders. Sakura's dress was the best one! Of course it was a yellow dress, with many ruffles at the bottom, and fit tight at the top. The sleeves were puffy and were short. She put on some golden gloves that reached her elbow, exposing only a small part of her arms now. And it was a shoulder dress really. To top it all off, the girls added gold slip on shoes and gold dangling earrings. Sakura took one last look in the mirror and smiled.
"I look lovely, and its thanks to you girls!" She spoke happily. The 3 girls awed and gave Sakura a group hug!
"Well, lets not keep you from your man," Tenten said as she broke apart from the hug.
"Yes, we should go and help Naruto and Chouji in the kitchen right now." Hinata finished.
"God knows what those two could be doing to the food!" Ino said causing them all to laugh. The broke off the hug and Tenten, Hinata, and Ino left the room. Sakura began to walk out the room and stopped at the stairs. She was halted by Naruto who smiled sheepishly at her.
"Wait here Sakura-chan, I'll go get the Prince." And with that, Naruto left the opposite side of the stairs and went to the east wing of the palace. He found Sasuke and the guys, already done. Naruto cleared his throat and spoke.
"Ahem, sir, your lady awaits you!" Naruto gestured towards the stairs were Sakura was looking at the east wing. Sasuke smiled and walked out the door. He walked towards Sakura and then in seconds, they were right in front of each other. They gazed into each other's eyes and Sasuke broke it off as Sakura blushed a little. Since Sasuke was a gentleman now, he stuck out his right elbow and Sakura gladly accepted it. Together, they walked down the staircase smiling as everyone in the house gathered to see the sight before them. They entered the dining room where they enjoyed a delicious meal. ( I don't feel like explaining what they ate…sorry) After the meal, Sasuke stood up and approached Sakura's seat.
"Would you care to dance?" He stuck out his paw/hand, and Sakura smiled and nodded. She took his hand and he led them to the middle of the ballroom.
"Wow." Was all she could say for she never saw the ballroom before. Secretly, the gang was following them everywhere. Sakura placed her hand in Sasuke's hand and he put the other hand on her waist. Sakura placed her other hand on his shoulder. It was very silent.
"There's no music." Sakura said. Sasuke didn't think about that and then they heard a sound. A piano was being played and a girl's voice was heard. It was Hinata! She was singing a song while Shikamaru was playing the grand piano. ( it was quite hard for him to play too) Sasuke and Sakura smiled and started to slowly dance. Hinata sang.
Tale as old as time,
True as it can be,
Barely even friends, then somebody bends unexpectedly
Just a little change,
Small to say the least,
Both a little scared,
Neither one prepared,
Beauty and the Beast.
Sasuke twirled Sakura around twice and Hinata presumed her singing.
Ever just the same,
Ever a surprise,
Ever as before,
Ever just assure,
As the sun will rise.
Sakura placed her head on Sasuke's chest and he stared down at her. A smile on his face as they continued to dance.
Tale as old as time,
Tune as old as song,
Bittersweet and strange,
Finding you can change,
Learning you were wrong.
They twirled and spun together perfectly. Two elegant people dancing an elegant tune.
Certain as the sun,
Rising in the east,
She placed her head again on his chest, but snuggled closer to him, still continuing the dance.
Tale as old as time,
Song as old as rhine,
Beauty and the Beast,
The light was dimming until it become dark and only the moon brought light in the palace ballroom.
Tale as old as time,
Song as old as rhine,
Beauty and the Beast.
Hinata and Shikamaru ended the song slowly as Sakura and Sasuke ended their dance. The couple hugged each other and the gang all applauded and then left the scene before them, with smiles on each face. Sasuke and Sakura parted afterwards.
"Would you like to take a walk?" He asked softly. She nodded and took his arm as he once again led them to a balcony. The duo took a seat on the stone bench by the balcony. They looked at the darkening sky. Sasuke looked at Sakura.
"Are you happy here?" He asked quietly. Sakura turned to face him.
"Of course, though I miss my father," She said a little sadly. Sasuke looked down and he too felt a little sad. Sakura saw his face and took his hand. He looked at her.
"Hey, don't worry, I won't leave you." She assured him and smiled sweetly. Sasuke gave her a small smile. "I do wish to see him once more though…" Sakura looked back up to the sky. Sasuke reached in his pocket for something and pulled it out. It was a mirror. Sakura looked at him confused.
"Take this, it's a mirror that shows what you want to see, just ask it to show your father." Sasuke spoke softly again. Sakura nodded and took the mirror.
"I would like to see my father please." She asked and the mirror did just that. It showed her father, being home, but he's been hurt badly by people in the village for not believing him in what he said about the beast. Her father was bleeding. Sasuke saw the image too and he saw Sakura's teary face. She needed to help him but she couldn't. Sasuke didn't want to see Sakura suffer so he did the only thing that he could do, he let her go…
"Sakura, go." She looked at him confusingly. "You need to go see your father." He said.
"But I thought-" She couldn't finish because Sasuke interrupted. "It's okay, I will set you free from being a prisoner anymore, you may go…" He looked sadly again. Her tears were falling and she hugged Sasuke.
"Thank you…thank you…" She said and the released him. "Wait, but will we ever see each other again?" Sakura asked sadly. Sasuke shook his head. " Probably not, but take the mirror with you, so that you'll always have something from me to remind you of your stay at the palace." She accepted the mirror and bid her last goodbye. Sasuke watched her run out the palace and hop on Widow. The rode all the way back to Konoha and Sasuke watched her sadly leave. Naruto and the gang watched the whole scene from a higher view and then they all came to the balcony where Sasuke was.
"They were so close!" Naruto exclaimed. He was just as sad as everybody else.
"Why did you let her go?" Hinata asked while tears were forming in her eyes.
"Because, I love her…" Sasuke announced and the girls sobbed harder because Sakura, the girl who changed this place was gone probably forever.
How sad! Well, I think this is one of my most favoritest chapters that I have even written for a story! Hope you are enjoying the story so far!