Sakura No Yousei: Chapter 2- The High Bridge
The bright sun rose slowly in the morning sky. A light, warm breeze rustled through the leaves of trees overhead. A small shaft of light peered through the canopy top and touched down on a small, canvas tent feet below. The light shone through the fabric and rest upon the features of a pink-haired girl's face. She blinked at this and silently sat up. Looking around, she noticed her two teammates still sleeping. Quietly she crawled out of the tent and into the bright rays of morning. Standing up, she looked around, trying to locate her sensai. By the position of the sun, she knew it was close to noon. Confused, she turned on the spot, still trying to locate some sign of Kakashi-Sensai.
' Did he not say we would wake early to leave.' she thought. ' Something is wrong.'
A short yawn escaped the open flap of the tent in front of her. A tall, raven-haired boy stepped out of the tent, stretching out his arms and placing them behind his head. Taking notice of the pink-haired girl in front of him, he stepped towards her and smiled down at her. He wrapped his arms around her thin waist and drew her closer.
" Why are you up so early?" Sasuke asked, pulling her into his warm embrace.
" Sasuke-kun, I'm worried. Didn't Kakashi-Sensai say we would leave early to return the bridge-builder home?" she asked, pulling back and looking up into his onyx eyes. He noticed the concerned look in her emerald eyes as she gazed up at him.
" I'm sure everything's fine," he said, a tense tone in his voice. Releasing his hold on Sakura, he slowly walked back to the tent to wake his snoring comrade. Sakura walked around the tent, discovering a snoozing Kakashi-Sensai, sprawled out on the ground, "Icha Icha Paradise" laying open in his hand.
" Thank goodness," Sakura thought out loud.
The sensai stirred and opened his eyes (only one revealed of course because of his mask). Glancing up he noticed two emerald eyes peering into his own. Sitting up briskly, he closed his book and stuffed it inside his satchel. He stood and stretched, yawning as he did so.
" Sensai, why did you not wake us early?" asked Sakura, still standing before him.
" Well, before sleeping last night, I explored the forest around us and set traps. I figured after the way you handled things yesterday, you all deserved to sleep in." said Kakashi, looking down at Sakura. He turned away and walked towards the bridge-builder to rouse him.
Sakura smiled and walked back to the tent to retrieve makings for breakfast. Rounding the tent, she found Naruto sitting on the ground outside the tent entrance, looking agitated. Sakura laughed as he pouted, still in his pajamas when Sasuke emerged from the tent looking rather pleased with himself.
" Gah, why can't you let me sleep!" said Naruto grumpily, looking crossly and Sasuke while jumping to his feet. He walked casually over to Sakura and smiled at her, his bright blue eyes twinkling. Sasuke felt his hands clench into fists, his eyebrows furrowed as he watched Naruto.
" So Sakura, are you making breakfast!" asked Naruto suddenly, putting his arms behind his head in his usual fashion and kicking bashfully at the ground, little clouds of dust rising into the air. Shocked at his sudden change in attitude, she slowly nodded her head, allowing a smile to play upon her lips. Smile widening, Naruto punched the air and danced around.
" Sakura makes the best breakfast!" Naruto exclaimed, taking Sakura's hand and spinning her around. Sakura blushed a deep scarlet and giggled at Naruto's actions. She quickly glanced at Sasuke and found him to be scowling at Naruto. ' What a idiot, ' thought Sasuke to himself as he watched Naruto hug Sakura tightly.
Naruto released her and blushed before running off to find Kakashi-Sensai. Sakura watched Naruto talked animatedly with Kakashi-Sensai before turning to Sasuke who sat on a tree stump, his eyes cast down. Looking behind her to check that no one was watching, she walked toward Sasuke. As she reached him, she gently grabbed his hand, his dark gaze instantly cast upon her. Sakura pulled him from where he sat and led him into the forest silently, not wanting to attract attention from the others.
Sasuke followed, his hand still resting in hers. Sakura's long pink hair swayed gracefully as they continued walking. Sasuke watched her, noticing the way her hair shined in the sunlight, her eyes gleamed a deep emerald, her soft touch causing him to blush. She came to a stop and turned to face him, a smile upon her face. Releasing his hand, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer to her. But he pulled back, breaking the hold she had around his neck.
" Sasuke, what's wrong," she asked as he turned away from her. He silently walked into a clearing and sat in the tall grass. Confused and shocked, she moved over to where he sat.
" Sasuke-kun..."
She sat down beside him and moved her hand over to his. The instant their hands made contact, Sasuke pulled his hand away. She gazed at him, his eyes avoiding hers.
' Why is he acting like this?'she thought, hurt by the sudden rejection.
" Sakura..."
Sasuke slowly turned his head to face her. His eyes were welled with tears. Shocked, she watched as tiny, glistening trails ran down his face. Reaching forward, she swept away his tears with the back of her hand. A nervous smile spread over Sasuke's face as he placed his hand gently on the side of her face.
" Sasuke-kun, what's going on?" she whispered, searching his eyes for an answer. His hand trailed gently down her cheek and rested at her chin. He stared into her clear, emerald eyes and leaned toward her. Sakura's eyes fluttered as his lips covered hers.
She gently returned the kiss, leaning into his muscular structure, placing one hand on his chest. As they parted, Sasuke brushed the pink strands out of Sakura's face with his finger, mesmerized by her jade eyes.
" I don't want to lose you," he whispered, pulling her close to him and burying his face in her silky pink locks. Closing his eyes, the images from his dream reappeared behind his eyes as they had earlier that morning.
Sasuke'sDream
" Sasuke-kun, where are you?"
Sakura's melodious voice rang out as she ran through the thick forest. Suddenly she halted. She stood at the edge of a great ravine. A bridge strung out between each ledge. Peering over the side, she noticed the great plummet below.
Cautiously, she stepped out onto the bridge. Her hands clung to the unsteady ropes that served as handrails. A mist clouded the end of the bridge ahead. A figure emerged and stood silently.
" Sasuke, is that you?"
Sakura stared at the lone shadow that stood in her path. A second figure suddenly appeared beside the shadow. As she peered ahead, attempting to make out the two people on the other side of the bridge, a sudden wind blew. The mist slowly cleared and revealed Sasuke standing alone at the bridge-end, the second figure dissolving from sight.
" Sasuke-kun!"
Sakura swiftly ran down the planks of the bridge, a hollow "clunking" echoing through the ravine. As she neared him, she gasped. Two trails of blood ran down his neck. Sakura quickly sprinted to him, stopping inches from him.
" Sasuke, oh my god," she breathed as she reached out her hand, her fingers hovering over two small punctures in the side of his throat. Thinking quickly, she tore the hem of her kimono and carefully wrapped it around Sasuke's neck, securing the ends in a knot. It was only till she tied off his bandage did she look into his face.
His expression was blank, his eyes cold and gray. She slowly raised her hand and let it rest against his cheek. His skin was ice cold and clammy. Just then, he blinked. His skin instantly warmed beneath her fingertips. The constant dip of blood stopped as his wound ceased its bleeding. His eyes returned to their onyx colour.
Sasuke looked down at the pink-haired girl. Sakura, eyes filled with tears, lunged into his arms, holding him tight as she cried into his shirt, her salty tears staining the dark cloth. He placed one hand on her waist, pulling her closer, the other hand caressed her hair gently.
She lifted her head from his chest and looked up at him, eyes still gleaming as tears fled down her cheeks and landed onto the rotted planks beneath their feet. Placing his hand on her face, he carefully wiped away her tears and stared into her emerald eyes shimmering with relief. Sakura closed her eyes, the last of her tears falling away as she found peace in his protective embrace.
He slowly brought his lips to her forehead. As his lips brushed her warm skin, a sudden pain shot through his neck, branching to every part of his body. He collapsed, still holding Sakura, who fell with him.
" Sasuke-kun, wake up!" she screamed, tears falling from her eyes, sparkling as they splashed silently upon Sasuke's pale face. As she kneeled over his unconscious body, sorrow filled rain drops still falling from her eyes, she became aware they were not alone. Quickly looking up, she watched as a dark figure approached her. Fright filled her senses as the figure came closer.
" Who are you and what have you done to Sasuke-kun!" She yelled as the mysterious man stopped feet from her. His eyes gleamed an eerie red and a malicious laugh pierced the silence. Quickly pulling a kunai knife from the satchel on her thigh, Sakura lunged into the man, her kunai knife meeting its target.
A breeze swept through her hair and the mist cleared once again to reveal a tree into which Sakura had stabbed the kunai knife. She spun around, searching for the man she meant to attack. Suddenly, a darkness fell over her as a gleam of metal struck Sakura from behind. Stumbling forward she grasped her throat in pain. Her assailant released hold of the kunai knife still clutched in his hand, the knife plunged into her neck. The only remnant of the knife that shone was the small handling protruding from the back of her neck.
She slowly sank to her knees, blood slipping down her back and chest, staining her kimono a deep scarlet. Gasping, she clawed at the back of her throat, attempting to pull out the knife that slowly suffocated her. Still lying on the bridge, Sasuke stirred suddenly. Eyes closed, he sat upright, rubbing his neck, relieved the pain had ceased.
" Sakura-chan, where are you?" he said, not feeling her presence. Opening his eyes, he gasped in horror at what he saw. Sakura, mere feet from him, was gazing blankly ahead, eyes shimmering with tears, her blood-covered hands at her throat, a kunai knife handle sticking out of her pink locks on her back. Blood slipped through her fingers, sliding down chest, dripping into a small pool of scarlet liquid rippling around her knees.
" SAKURA! NOOO!"
Sasuke attempted to stand, his head pounding as he rose. He stumbled forward before falling to his knees in front of Sakura. She collapsed into his open arms as he reached out to her.
The warm blood trickled into the crook of Sasuke's arm as he supported Sakura's body. Tears burned behind his eyes as he stared into Sakura's twinkling emerald gaze. Her hand slowly reached up to touch his face, but fell to her side as she faded from him.
" Sakura, don't leave, I love you, please!"
Hugging her to him, Sasuke cried into her silky hair, the silver tears streaming from his eyes, two trails meeting at his chin. A malicious laugh broke his muffled sobs. He looked up as a shadowed emerged from the mist. As the shadow got closer, Sasuke clenched his teeth.
" So, you thought I would let your pathetic girlfriend live!"
Itachi laughed, his eyes lingering on Sakura's body before meeting Sasuke's fiery glare.
" Oh, come now brother, I would have destroyed her sooner or later!"
A vile grin spread across his face.
" I'LL DESTROY YOU!"
Sasuke laid Sakura's body lightly on the ground and jumped to his feet, ignoring the immense pain that shot through his body. The Shuringan burned intensely in Sasuke's eyes as he clutched a kunai knife in his hand. Itachi simple laughed, taking a step towards Sasuke who instantly tensed, preparing to attack.
" You fail to realize what happened," he stated, pulling the collar of his shirt down, two identical scars upon his neck. " I'm already destroyed, brother, and so are you. Well cursed actually," he said, the mist thickening around them.
" What!" gasped Sasuke, the Shuringan blazing in his eyes.
" A curse that I have a feeling you will come to love, almost as much as your weak girlfriend," he said, sneering at Sasuke as another figured appeared beside him. Long, black locks hung limply in his face, shrouding him from recognition, but as he lifted his head, a gleam of fangs met Sasuke's eyes as he beheld his worst fears.
" Orochimaru," gasped Sasuke.
" Sasuke? Sasuke? Please, Sasuke, wake up!"
Sasuke opened his eyes. A bright light blurred his vision, yet he still made out the figure gazing down at him.
As his eyes adjusted to the light, he realized it was Sakura who knelt over him. He met her gaze, overjoyed to see her beautiful eyes.
" Sasuke, oh thank goodness," Sakura sighed, leaning down and kissing his forehead.
" What happened," asked Sasuke as he sat up, rubbing his head.
" You were holding me when you suddenly fell backwards and... I was so worried, you wouldn't wake," she said. He noticed remnants of unshed tears still brimming in her eyes. He wanted to speak, but he suddenly remembered his dream. He stood, still wobbly, but regained balance and began to walk away from Sakura, who remained kneeling in the grass.
" Sasuke, where are you going?"
Sakura stood and approached him as he stopped. Her concerned gazed watched as he stood silently, his back to her.
" I... have to go," he stated simply and walked away, disappearing into the trees, leaving Sakura standing alone in the clearing. Sakura remained motionless, hurt and confused at his behavior. Tears began to form in her eyes as she turned and walked in the opposite direction Sasuke had gone. The streams of pain ran freely from her eyes as she made her way deeper into the forest.
' Why does he reject me? Once he lets me in, he shuts me out again.'
She closed her eyes, the light clear pearls slipping down her face, gathering at her chin, then falling into oblivion. Upon opening her eyes, she beheld the most beautiful sight. She stood in the center of a grove of cherry blossom trees. Their delicate petals billowed around her. She stood in awe, her tears ceasing.
Their pink and white appearance, the sweet fragrance, the silky sensation of them caressing her face filled her senses. She felt at home amongst the small, pink petals. Smiling, she began to sing and spin under the shower of Sakura blossoms.
Sasuke walked slowly through the forest, hands in his pockets, a blank expression on his face. He felt guilty for leaving Sakura without an explanation, but he couldn't bring himself to reveal his horrific dream to her. It all had seemed so real. His brother, Sakura and... Him. The one name spoken out of fear in his village. He had known the man before he left Konoha. But why had he dreamed of him?
He knew Orochimaru had become a demon long since his departure from the Village Hidden In The Leaves, cursing all he bit, a curse that thrived on the victim's strongest emotion. Orochimaru was a powerful and deadly foe. But why had he dreamt of Itachi and himself bitten? He pondered this, but what bothered him the most was, after being bitten, he had tried to kiss Sakura and an immense pain burned through his body. What could it have meant?
His thoughts continued to roam, when he heard a sound ahead of him. He had walked quite a ways without realizing he had turned around a ways back. As he got closer, he realized someone was singing. An angelic voice filled his ears as he stepped into a torrent of Sakura petals.
Cherry blossom trees surrounded him as he searched for the source of the melody floating through the air. Glancing around a tree, he spotted Sakura twirling amongst the falling petals, her arms outstretched and her face turned up towards the sky. She looked so pure, dancing amongst the natural beauty she was appropriately named after. Sasuke watched silently as she sang and danced, a wide smile upon her face. Peaceful, her eyes closed, her pink hair flowing behind her. He wanted to reach out and touch her, but he refrained, not wanting to ruin the sight of his angel.
Suddenly, Sakura's eyes opened and she stopped spinning. She looked at Sasuke who leaned against a tree in front of her. Her face was expressionless, the silence taking over. Sasuke moved towards her through the petals that swirled around him. He stopped before Sakura and gazed down at her. A shower of Sakura blossoms billowed about them as a gentle breeze swept Sakura's hair away from her face, her brilliant green eyes resting on Sasuke.
He simply stood there, smiling at her, the breeze rustling through the grass around his feet. He slowly stepped forward, inches from Sakura. His sudden movement caused a pink blush to creep into her cheeks. He raised his hand and let it rest upon her glowing cheek, causing her blush to darken. She stared into his perfect pools of onyx and looked away. Sasuke lifted her chin with his hand and turned her face towards him.
Neither spoke as they looked into each other's eyes. Sasuke looped his other hand around her waist, drawing her closer to him. He spoke so softly, she closed her eyes to block out all else in her mind except the sweet words he whispered as her lowered his head to the side of her face, his cheek resting against hers.
" I love you, Sakura," he breathed into her ear. He pulled his face away from her ear, catching the scent of cherry blossoms in her silky pink strands that surrounded her face. Her eyes slowly opened to find Sasuke gazing down at her. A small smile spread across her pink lips as Sasuke's hand came to rest lightly on the back of her neck.
He lowered his face till his lips brushed hers. He noticed the warmth of her soft lips as he gently kissed her. Pulling her closed, he deepened the kiss. Sakura's mind raced as she lost all thought in the delirious bliss. As their lips slowly parted, a gust of wind blew Sakura's hair around her face, her pocketed satchel billowing carelessly at her hips.
Sasuke took in the image of Sakura, her hair swept in front of her face, the pink strands creating a curtain about her beautiful features. As the wind died, he met her perfect emerald eyes as her hair settled around her shoulders.
" You're so beautiful," he said, drinking in the gorgeous vision before him. Her cheeks flushed a soft pink, resembling her pink locks framing her face.
' She's perfect,'he thought, a smile gracing his features. Her eyes twinkled at the sight. He rarely smiled but when he did, the Heavens opened up, golden rays falling on his handsome features for all to behold.
' Cheesy, yes, but that's what happened,' she thought chuckling softly to herself.
" What's funny," Sasuke asked, twirling his finger in her soft, pink hair.
" You are," Sakura replied, smiling up at him before sinking her lips into his once more. The Sakura petals continued to fall as they stood embracing, caught in the passionate kiss they shared alone. Yet, unknown to either of them, a certain sensai was perched high on a nearby tree limb, observing the scene below.
' Its about time that Uchiha boy did something,' he thought, smiling while opening "Icha Icha Paradise".
The Campsite
" Where are they?" yelled Naruto, arms folded, a frown on his face.
" I'm starving and Sakura has gone missing," he said as his stomach rumbled, causing him to groan. He also noticed Sasuke's absence, having only seen him when he threw him from the tent. POP Kakashi-sensai appeared next to Naruto, causing him to fall over, surprised and angry.
" Where were you?" he growled as he regained his seat, his stomach gurgling and rumbling again.
" Oh...walking," the jouniin replied, smiling secretly under his mask and returning to his book.
" Well if Sakura doesn't get back soon, I think I'll die of hunger," he retorted crossly.
" Naruto, do you ever stop thinking of food," said Sakura, emerging from the trees, followed closely by Sasuke.
" And where were you two?" he said, a grin spreading across his face. Sakura blushed and looked at the ground.
" None of your business, dobe," replied Sasuke coolly, walking toward the tent and retrieving a bag filled with food. As he handed the bag to Sakura, their hands touched, causing both to blush.
" Thank you, Sasuke-kun," Sakura said, slightly embarrassed.
" WHAT DID YOU CALL ME!" Naruto yelled, fist clenched, on his feet. Suddenly he noticed something different. He watched his two teammates in silence. Sakura had started a fire and was preparing breakfast (' Probably something delicious,' he thought) while Sasuke glanced at her from time to time. He thought he even saw Sasuke smile when Sakura met his gaze. And then Naruto got a devious idea.
Making his way towards Sakura, he stooped to pick a beautiful pink flower in the grass. As he advanced towards Sakura, he could feel Sasuke's glare burning a hole in the back of his head.
' This'll teach him not to call Uzumaki Naruto a dobe,' he thought, a wide grin breaking across his face as he stopped in front of Sakura. Feeling his presence, Sakura turned to face Naruto, but ended up finding a flower there instead.
" This is for you, Sakura-chan!" Naruto exclaimed while glancing back at Sasuke as Sakura took the flower out of his hand. His face was contorted in an evil glare.
' Don't you dare.' he mouthed to Naruto, who simply stuck out his tongue and turned around to face Sakura, still entranced by the flower.
" Well, thank you Naruto-kun!" she said happily, tucking it neatly in her hair, the flower disappearing into her pink locks, save the white speckles that sprinkled the flower's petals.
' Sakura has never call me Naruto-KUN before!' he thought excitedly.
" It reminded me of you because it is sooo beautiful!" replied Naruto, placing his hands behind his head, lightly embarrassed. Sakura instantly blushed and smiled. Naruto smiled back and turned to find Sasuke right in front of him. The Sharingan blazed in Sasuke's eyes as Naruto's face fell. He stepped forward, grabbing the collar of Naruto's jacket in his fist and hissed:
" If you ever do that again, Naruto, it will be the last think you ever do."
Naruto's eyes widened and a smile spread across his face.
" Now, now, Sasuke, do I sense a little... jealousy!" Naruto taunted, wiggling a finger in his face.
" You wish," Sasuke said casually, the fire fading from his eyes. He released Naruto and shoved his hands in his pockets as he turned and walked over to a fallen log. He sat down quickly, his fingers interlaced in front of him, his face blank in concentration.
Sakura stood frowning, her mind replaying the incident that happened before her. She knew Sasuke and Naruto bickered like children, ending with Naruto ready to fight and Sasuke mocking his pathetic threats. But this was different, something else had taken place. Sasuke had actually gotten upset with Naruto and making it even more puzzling, Naruto was just acting like his same, goofy self.
He had done nothing to provoke Sasuke, so why did Sasuke get angry. Naruto was always attempting to get her to go on a date with him. She always declined though, thinking only of Sasuke who took no notice in her what-so-ever. Normally Sasuke would ignore whatever happened between Naruto and herself, but when Sasuka received Naruto's gift, she had witnessed Sasuke's rage.
' Could it be that Sasuke had really gotten jealous when Naruto gave me the flower. I mean, he did tell me he loved me and we've kissed, but is it possible he loves me this much,' she thought, glancing over at the Uchiha who sat in silence.
His fingers entwined, his chin resting on his hands, his eyes dark with thought...what was going on? Although her concern for her raven-haired teammate pestered her, she ignored it and continued to make breakfast.
' What just happened,' thought Sasuke, his mind racing. He had always thought Sakura was annoying and troublesome and he usually took no notice when Naruto attempted to win a date with the pink-haired beauty. But ever since the night he and Sakura were alone in the woods and he had confessed everything to her, he couldn't shake the unfamiliar feeling of bitterness that remained in his mind.
Every time her looked at her, butterflies floated around in his stomach, his eyes discovering more about her that he had never bothered to become aware of before. The way her hair was the right shade of pink, the sound of her laughter, the fact her eyes always twinkled when she looked at him, and her one-in-a-million smile that she kept just for him. And all these things intensified each time he kissed her.
He noticed the way each stand of silky pink hair reflected the light in its own way, her laughter sounding like the sweet chorus of wind chimes in a breeze, her incredible emerald eyes glistened with love as she gazed at him, and of course the one-in-a-million smile that couldn't get better if it tried, it was that breathtaking. But he hadn't dwelt long on this when his horrifying dream reared from the back of his mind.
He hadn't been able to protect or save her. Although it was just a dream, he felt weak just the same. He could not allow any harm to come to her. He loved her, that was true, but if anyone knew that, she was at risk. His eyebrows furrowed as he thought of what Naruto had said.
" Now, now, Sasuke, do I sense a little… jealousy!"
Naruto's words echoed in his ears, his anger slowly returning.He was stirred from his thoughts when Sakura held a plate of hot food in front of him.
" Here you go, Sasuke-kun!" she said, beaming down at him.
" Uh… thanks," he said, hesitantly reaching forward as he noticed Naruto watching them, a sly look on his face. He carefully took the plate from Sakura's hands, mindful not to touch her. They all ate in silence, except Naruto, who talked loudly about what ramen he was going to eat when he got back to the village.
Sakura glanced at Sasuke as she listened to Naruto's rambling about which noodles where better. His face was still solemn as though he were still deep in thought. He had barely touched his food. Naruto, on the other hand, had inhaled his food and was begging Sakura for seconds.
When they had finished eating, Kakashi-sensai ordered them to clean the camp of all evidence of their stay and prepare their packs. Soon they were following Kakashi-sensai and the bridge-builder down a faint path that sprawled out on the woodland floor. Naruto followed the sensai closely, talking loudly as he walked, no doubt about ramen. Sakura giggled at Naruto's innocence.
Turning to the boy next to her, she studied him carefully. His black, spiky hair, his dark, mysterious eyes, his stiff composure. She wondered what drew her to him. He was the most handsome boy in the whole village and his cool, uncaring attitude melted the hearts of all the girls in Konoha, he even had fan-girls, but there was more to the Uchiha that she adored.
Noticing the three ahead of them took no interest in her and Sasuke, she slid her arm though the crook in his elbow. He looked sideways at her, his gaze piercing into her eyes, a faint smile on his lips. She smiled back as he removed his hand from his pocket and interlaced his fingers with hers. They continued to walk hand in hand, careful the others were still oblivious to them. An opening in the trees ahead revealed the bright sun's rays.
Sasuke could hear Naruto whistled as he stepped into the sunlight. A familiar " clunk" met his ears. As Sasuke stepped out of the trees, he stopped, Sakura's hand slipping from his as he recognized the sight before him. Feeling the cool mist creep into her empty palm, Sakura turned to Sasuke, his eyes were wide, his smile fading as a deep frown settled upon his face.
" Sasuke-kun, what's wrong," she asked, looking at the ridge behind her and back into his face.
He simply stood staring dreadfully at the mist-sheltered gorge. A wooded structure sagged wearily between the crests of the two mighty ledges separated by the immense break in the earth. The ropes groaned under the weight of its travelers as they made their way through the mist, safely reaching the sturdy ground ahead. Sasuke leaned cautiously over the rock face and peered over the ledge, a great darkness obscuring the bottom from sight.
"What's the hold up?" yelled Kakashi-sensai from the other side, slowly becoming blurred as a thick fog erased him from sight.
" Oh… um, nothing, we'll be over in a second!" Sakura called out. " Come on Sasuke, before the mist gets any worse and we can't see the bridge."
Grabbing his hand she pulled him onto the bridge behind her, his feet meeting the planks roughly. Sasuke stood, horrified, as the bridge from his dream became real.
So yes Sasuke is goin freaky on himself, its all good... oh can't give it away, must refrain from spilling the truth, read on...read on!
Also, they are totally supposed to be Chounin ( good jod chelsea, so smart slaps forehead) but yes i forgot the ranking so if you get all " what the hell is she talking about" may i just say now i'm slow but it will be fixed... sometime Yes ON TO THE NEXT CHAPTER! weeee
