I have noticed that most of my chapters are quite short. I can't promise to write long pieces but I'll try to make things more interesting for everyone. Read on!!!!
Chapter 5 – Resurfacing
Her existence in this world is officially counted as eighteen years. Yet all she could remember was last year. Not that there is something to complain about. She is currently happy with her status. A loving family, a great set of friends, men's adoration and most of all, the entire Village's respect. Despite it all there is a piece of her life missing which she can't place her finger on. Her medic sensei would tell her the other seventeen years it didn't matter as much as today. What matters are the present and the future. A kunochi should leave the past behind.
Her closest friends were away on different missions. It was only last year when they had to split up and pursue different things. The boisterous young man who dreams of being Hokage is indeed proving himself worthy. While her obnoxious and moody artistic friend is becoming popular in his own right.
Her routines were less ordinary. Thanks to her chakra control she can play with the elemental forces of nature. Gathering chakra from nature and sealing it inside her body made her most the efficient medic nin of all. As long as there is a form of life energy in the surroundings she can heal and survive. People dubbed her as the walking hospital. There seems to be no ailment she can't heal. Except for those brought about by old age or genetic problems. She is a doctor but not a god after all. She was blessed to delay death but never stop it.
Not far from the village was a dashing young man of eighteen. No doubt his chakra is dangerously strong. It has been three years since he had came face to face with his past. He had silently hoped he wouldn't have to resolve in coming to the village. But the years have been very stingy to him. Fate did not allow him to accomplish what he longed to do.
It seemed that destiny wanted him to go back to this place. The village where he was born and partially raised. This time no one asked him to go back, it was his decision. He was sure that the person he longed to fight would show up in this place. Maybe providence wanted drama. After all in this village all the hate started, it could be also the proper place to end it.
He is not expecting any open arm welcome. All he could ever get probably are insults, scorn and other accusations. He doesn't have to stay long anyway. Once that person arrives he will kill him and move on with his second goal. It's going to be just that easy. What woman could resist him?
It was one of those days she decided to go out of the village and stretch her chakra skills. She loved the feel of water, wind and earth aura flowing with her. It feels soothing. Her favorite spot is in the middle of the lake just outside the gates. As she meditates on top of the water, her slow breaths takes in the wind. The lake is the perfect place for water, wind and earth to combine. A large body of water in the middle of the earth invisibly surrounded by the wind. There is no better way to restore chakra than this.
He was heading straight to the village when he felt a strange aura. It wasn't dangerous but strong. There was no feeling heaviness however you can sense it is bountiful. He cannot help but track down the source of this enticing power.
This chakra is of pure intent he concluded. It was built out of gentleness and unselfishness. While his was built on bitterness and vengeance. He knew this foreign aura was meant to give life. Unlike his which was meant to destroy. The world does need balance. He cannot rest until he meets the one possessing this exceptional power. He hid his chakra in order to observe the other bearer carefully.
What he saw surprised him. A woman is sitting in the middle of the lake, meditating a swirling color of light blue, green and brown pass through her skin pores. It was a tranquil sight to behold. However what shocked him more was when he noticed her hair color. It was glistening pink neatly tied in a bun adorned by accessories.
There was only one girl from this village who had this hair color. Then he realized that this presence of calm was familiar. She might not be aware but ever since they had a bond. Her presence is like a sedative for him. In his awe he unintentionally left his guard down.
The meditating woman senses the dangerous aura at her back. She quickly stood in battle stance ready to fight. Her quickness impressed him much. He might as well surprise her so he charged ahead.
She felt him coming but there was no intent to kill. Could this be a sign of a greeting? Maybe one of her closest friends finally got home and decided to surprise her. She decided to play the game but still kept caution. She charged head on.
To the woman's surprise coming at her is handsome man of her age. He somehow resembled one of her friends. His face however was more stern and his chakra stronger. And yet there was a gentle look in his eyes as he tries to approach her. In an arms length uncharacteristically he grabbed her arm. Pulled her close enough to see her face. It was indeed her, those innocent emerald orbs drowned him that very moment. He had no idea how much he wanted this meeting.
"Sakura.." he muttered. Perplexed at the strangers reaction of familiarity the woman answered. "Who are you? How did you know my name?"
" Who are you? How did you know my name?" echoed in his head. She's joking right? But the look on her face is too blank. How could she forget him? "Sakura, its me." he muttered.
Not trusting his dangerous chakra she found a chance to throw a direct a hit at him. Thanks to Sasuke's agility and battle experience, he blocked the attacked aimed at his face. He might have prevented any physical damage but the force pushed him a distance away.
He couldn't believe that she attacked him. Worst even said she doesn't know him? Could he have mistaken? But this woman is Sakura Haruno, she said so herself. Her chakra is familiar to him. He could never have mistaken but why and how could she have forgotten him?
She kept her guard. He might attack anytime. While he in the other hand decided to observe her. This forgetting thing, was it just a game? She was being annoying again. "You pulled this prank too long Sakura, don't you recognize me?!"
The female raised an eyebrow. "Listen here, I never seen you before." She huffed. "You might look like one of my friends but that doesn't give us any relation." These words shocked him. "But I am that friend, Sakura it's me Sasuke." Secretly he hoped she would finish this game of pretend. "I have no friend who bears that name."
He felt the world to begin to spin. Not only had she insisted to not know him. She even denied him as a friend. Did she hate him that much? "Sakura…" but no other words seemed to come out of his mouth. When is this game going to end? The situation has begun to irritate him and unconsciously his sharingan was activated.
She looked at him sternly. He does look familiar, how could she not notice? His face is often placed in the bingo book. One of the most wanted S criminals around. "How dare you try to make a fool of me!" She began to gather chakra on both hands. "Pretending to be one of friends? Even if you disguise yourself well your sharingan has betrayed you Uchiha Itachi."
Her aura was beginning to rise drastically. Did she call him Itachi? Why on earth did she mistaken him for Itachi? Of all the insults she could throw at him, this definitely was not funny. Knowing the danger her attack might cause he made his stand. Electric jolts began to fill the atmosphere. "Don't you ever compare me to him. "
He remained in his position. She charged him with might. Their chakras met and an undeniably loud explosion occurred. Debris flew in all directions, as the dust subsided, two figures stood still. "Sakura I am not Itachi, this is Sasuke!" he exclaimed. The woman seemed unconvinced. "I don't know anyone by that name."
" I'll make her forget about you." Suddenly popped into Sasuke's mind. How the heck did this happen? He never thought that she would literally forget him. What on earth did they do to her?
Why is everything so messed up?
She was about to attack once again when a voiced cried out. "Sakura stop!" They both knew the tone well. It was the one they hear every morning in their genin days stating dumb excuses for being late. Well at least someone who really knows Sasuke has arrived.
"Kakashi, what is it? He's here Uchiha Itachi." Sakura pointed out. Sasuke was beginning to lose patience. How many times does she have to repeat those insults?
Kakashi swayed his head in disagreement. "Sakura he is not Uchiha Itachi. He is Uchiha Sasuke a former student of mine." Sakura's face was in genuine shock. "You had an Uchiha as a student Kakashi? How come you never talked about it?" After hearing these words, Uchiha Sasuke is really now confused. Has he been warped into another dimension?
"Sakura it's a long story and whatever happened between me, Sasuke and village is classified information. I'm sorry." Since when did his life become classified information? Didn't all the people feasted on the fact that his clan was massacred? That there was no other man responsible but his elder brother? Wasn't his abandoning the village almost killed his best friend and other genin and one chunin teammate? His life was an open book, what part of his history is classified?
Sakura regained her posture and walked towards Sasuke. "I'm sorry for my mistake. I actually wanted to kill you a moment there." She smiled shyly. How in the world could she manage to smile when she almost killed him? "I deeply apologize." She bowed in front of him. "Let me heal your injuries and replace your wasted chakra."
Replaced wasted chakra? But that means she will have to transfer hers. After the attacked she pulled, he knows she needs it more than he does. Due to his reverie he didn't notice she was now in front of him. He was so mesmerized of her now up close. Though he would be never admit out loud. She has become more beautiful than ever expected, stronger too. He watched her as her hands touched the base of his neck. "You have great chakra reserve. Looks like you won't need my help much." She explained still holding on to his neck gently. "I'll just heal your bruises though they are all minor."
He felt her chakra circulate his body. As he observed it was so relaxing, it seemed to heal him to the very core. "I am Haruno Sakura, as strange as our encounter is it's a pleasure to meet you Uchiha Sasuke."