AN: Oh....I forgot to post this chapter, I am so sorry. Anyway it's a shorter one, but there's a reason for that. hehe Anywho sorry again and enjoy the chapter.

"There has to be a way!" He yelled at Shikamaru, slamming his hands down on the table. He's been at it for three weeks trying to find a way to free Sakura.

Shikamaru sighed. "Listen, there's no way to get her punishment lifted." He yawned suddenly since he had missed his nap. "Naruto even attempted to reason with elders, if that's what you would call it. It was really more Naruto throwing a tantrum and got himself kicked out of the Hokage tower."

Sasuke shook his head. This wasn't turning out anything like he planned. "So what am I suppose to do?"

Shikamaru slumped into his chair. This was the main reason he stayed away from women, they were all too troublesome. "Sasuke you have to face the fact, she's stuck where she's at. There's nothing you can do."

Sasuke shook his head. There wasn't anything more he could do the to sit and wait.

5 months and 6 days later

"Hey you going tomorrow?" Naruto asked between bites of ramen.

"I leave for a mission tonight. What's tomorrow?" Kakashi asked quirking a brow. He couldn't remember anything important happening.

Naruto almost choked on his mouthful of ramen. "Sakura's is getting out tomorrow; I can't believe you didn't remember that." Naruto scowled.

"Is that so?" Kakashi smiled. "Hmm"

"Yep. Sasuke said he's defiantly going, but I haven't seen him the last couple of days. The rookie nine are all going, along with some of her medical trainees. Even Grandma Tsunade's going."

Kakashi chuckled. "To bad I can't be there it sounds like there's going to be quite a turnout."

"It'll be great I've really missed Sakura"

Kakashi nodded in agreement. "Well" He began as he stood up. "I have things to attend to."

"Wha…Wait…." He was gone before Naruto could even say another word.

The next day

Sasuke let out a yawn as he walked towards the gates of the prison. Today was it, today was his chance to see Sakura, to make her part of his life. As he drew closer to the gates he could a numerous amount of people already waiting. He let out yet another yawn. He couldn't sleep last night at all, and he guessed that's why he was being slow today.

"Sasuke!" Naruto yelled waving his hand. "It's about time you get here." Naruto scowled.

"Shut up" Sasuke cringed at his loud voice. "Do you have to be so loud?"

"Don't play stupid with me" Naruto's anger rose. "Where the hell is she?"

Sasuke looked at him confused and irritated. "What are you talking about?"

"Sakura left two hours ago" Tsunade stated.

Sasuke blinked a few times letting the information sink in. "She already left, but how come no one saw her. Where the hell did she go?"

"We were hoping you could answer that" Tsunade sighed "But apparently you're no help."

"We have to go search for her." Naruto stated. "I will find her no matter what."

Tsunade sighed and shook her head. "Search all you want but you everyone has missions today and you need to….."

"What? How can you expect me to just……."

"Because Naruto, Sakura is doing nothing wrong. She is considered a civilian at this point. If she chooses to leave or even disappear there's nothing I can do. You can search for her on your own time" Tsunade had a defeated look on her face as she turned heading back towards town.

The only thought running through Sasuke's mind was. 'This can't be happening!'

AN: Don't forget to review. The last and final chapter is coming up next. I have a special twist in store for the ending. ;p Luv Ya