AN: Well another chapter up and done. ENJOY! :)
Sakura covered her eyes when the once closed curtain let in the late morning. She groaned in protest to rude awakening and rolled over taking the comfort of her blanket with her.
"Sakura you can't sleep the day away" Temari said pulling open another set of curtains, drowning the room with even sunlight.
"Watch me" Sakura muttered under her breath. She was after all taking a vacation, or at least that is what she told Temari when she showed up on her doorstep a little over three weeks ago. Temari, thank kami, didn't find it unusual and welcomed Sakura to stay as long as liked. Saying how they never see each other anymore.
"I received an interesting scroll today" Temari began now standing next to her bed. "I was quite surprised to tell you the truth."
Sakura irritably threw the blanket up and sat up looking tired and half asleep. "I appreciate you thinking of me to spread the newest line of gossip." Her voice crisp with irritation. "But if you don't mind me saying, I am really not interested in the doings of others"
Temari let out a menacing laugh. "Fine, fine. I'll cut straight to the point then." She sifted closer to the bed. "I am sure you would mind explaining to me why I received an urgent message from the Hokage asking for any information on your whereabouts."
"How could you let this happen?" Tsunade scowled at the three men standing before her.
"She left on her own accord" Sasuke stated, his usual unemotional demeanor making a good cover for the inner beating he was giving himself for allowing her to leave.
"That is absurd" Tsunade was honestly trying her best not the wring their scrawny necks. "What on earth would make you think I would give her permission to return home from a mission? Shinobi such as you should have known better."
"In all due respect" Kakashi began attempting to ease the situation. "I think our time would be more useful in searching for her than arguing about it."
Tsunade sent daggers at the copy-nin. Of course she knew he was right, but she had far more things she wanted to discuss, well actually yell at them about, but finding Sakura at this point was more important. "So be it" She huffed finally taking her seat. "I will allow one of you to….."
"Only one of us." Naruto interrupted "How can you expect one of….." Naruto must have felt the burning of Tsunade's temper brewing because he quickly thought twice about finishing his statement.
"One of you will go in search for Sakura. I did bring you back early for reason and do expect to at least use two of for that." She sighed in frustration "Kakashi you have of course will be the best for this one" Kakashi nodded in acceptance, but didn't fail to notice the silent protest from the two men next to him.
"Lady Tsunade" Sasuke said his voice low. "Please allow me to look for her."
"You!?" Naruto exclaimed not seeming to thrilled with the whole idea.
"Naruto" Sasuke began before Naruto could begin another lecture. "I know you don't think too highly of me" His gaze now fell on the blonde. "Not that I blame you. My past still haunts me for the decisions I have made." He drew in a hard breath, revealing his feelings was not something he was extremely experienced in. "I ask this of you only once Naruto"
Naruto held his gaze. He was almost attempted to laugh in his face if the Uchiha thought that was some sort of apology. Of course Naruto knew he wasn't asking for the approval to go in search of the women they both seemed to love, but he was looking for the reassurance that he would back down and allow Sasuke his chance at Sakura's heart. Tsunade at this point had cleared her throat, the action however going unnoticed by the two men still having their silent battle. Finally Naruto averted his eyes to the ceiling. "Do as you wish" He muttered, still not thrilled with the idea of letting Sasuke have another chance of ripping her heart out, but who was he to stand in his way. It was Sasuke she had always loved anyways.
"Well am I glad you two came to an agreement" Tsunade stated with dry sarcasm. "But I think I am making the decisions around here"
"Perhaps it would be best if he was to go" Kakashi knew very well that this involved more then just a missing Ninja.
Tsunade rubbed her temples at this point. "Fine. I expect you to leave immediately."
"Sakura, I swear if Gaara found out about this, he would have both our hides. You're just lucky I was given the scroll instead of him. What were thinking?"
"I have my reasons" She shoved her last bit of clothes into her bag swinging it over her shoulder.
"You know I can't just turn the other cheek on this matter." Temari crossed her arms.
Sakura stood for moment before turning to her long time friend. "Thank you for allowing me to intrude on you as suddenly as I did."
"Sakura, why don't you just tell me what going on, I am sure we can work everything out the Hokage. I you keep this up you'll be named a missing Ninja and then what will…"
"Maybe that would be the better!" Sakura spat back bitterly. She quickly wished she hadn't said after the seeing the look of confusion and horror on Temari's face.
"Sakura what has gotten into you" Worry and concern for her friend evident in her voice.
Sakura slumped into the nearby chair, quick to cover her face with her hands in attempt to hold back ready to fall tears. "After so long" She began in a quiet shaky voice. "Now more then ever I have to forget him."
AN: Well probably wasn't to exciting where she went, but I hope you like it anyway. Please don't forget to review. Luv Ya