The council frowned at her. She sat at the head of the table, announcing news that stunned them all. Silence took place as they expected her to confirm her statement.

"Very well" the leader compromised. A discouraged complexion shaped his face. He sighed. "Is there an eligible candidate you wish to recommend to fulfill your duties, Hokage-sama?"

This would be the final time that she would hear herself proclaimed as that title. Sakura bit her lip. A smirk grimaced from her lips. "As a matter of fact" she spoke sternly, "I do"

Later that day

"How are you teme?" Naruto greeted as he approached the Uchiha still remaining in that damn hospital bed.

He regained health in a matter of two days, one of those days completely unconscious. His mind concentrated on his mother's words. True that he had seen her. True that he heard her. Sadly, he could not reminisce that sensational experience or dream–or whatever it was. He shut his eyes in attempt to recapture the hazy moment he had shared with his mother.

Still, it was impossible. His mother was an important woman he loved and had to cope life without. A mother was someone essential. She was someone to guide you or give you a sense of direction.

"I will be." he chokes out weakly, turning his head towards Naruto.

After a few second of stillness between the two, Naruto managed to ask, "So..why'd you do it?"

No answer.

"Sasuke...seriously."

No answer. A teasing smile, grimaced across Naruto's face.

"Fine, don't tell me" he snickered as he gave in. "I already know why anyway"

"Okay then" Sasuke too, gave in. "You know I would never say it to you. Only to her"

Naruto let out a hmpf. "I'll say it then" he threatened. He knew that his best friend was in a weak condition at the moment and wouldn't be able to prevent it.

"Uchiha Sasuke loves Haruno–"

"Sakura" Sasuke completed. He then realized that the name he called out was not meant for him to end his sentence. Sasuke's eyes lingered at something approaching behind Naruto.

There stood the kunoichi who had been saving the Uchiha's life.

"Naruto-kun! There you are!" Sakura exclaimed excitedly. "Theres people that want to see you in the Hokage tower–NOW!"

She shoved the confused blonde away from the hospital door. "What's it for?" he asks, still getting pushed around against his will.

Sakura doesn't answer.

"I bet you just want me to leave so you can screw around with Sasuke!" he accused. And with that, the poor blonde met the wrath of Sakura's fist, flew across the hallway, and landed straight into the elevator.

"Sakura-chan, THAT REALLY HU–" the elevator doors compressed, and Naruto went straight down.

"Baka" she mutters underneath her breath. She then approaches Sasuke's room once more.

"Hey" she greets in a weary voice as she steps inside. "You feeling any better?"

"Kind of" he admits. "But..do you know what would make me feel even more better?"

The Uchiha smirked.

If you said yes to me"

Sakura wondered for the past two days if he had even remembered that proposal. She wasn't too convinced he was serious. It was like that spur of the moment, marry-me-I'm-about-to die-so-lets-be-dramatic-like-on-tv kind of thing. Was she seriously ready to be a married?

TO THEE UCHIHA SASUKE?

She sighed. Sakura drew nearer to his bed. "Scoot over" she told him wearily. Sasuke obeyed as Sakura hopped on the bed and laid herself beside Sasuke. Surprisingly, the Uchiha didn't mind. She turned the opposite direction, facing away from Sasuke, resting on her left side. A pair of arms later grasped at her sides and embraced her. She felt the need to rest momentarily with Sasuke, but was afraid of a nurse walking in. Clearly, this was inappropriate. Sasuke, who still clutched Sakura by the stomach, felt her budge and released his arms. It was Sakura's turn to face him. Her eyes were intense.

"I'll marry you in one condition" her tone was soft, yet serious.

Sasuke awaited for an explanation. Whatever it was, he would agree in a heartbeat. This time, her voice was simply firm and assertive. "Don't ever die"

A/N- Well most of you should be happy by now no? Sorry for the late update man. I wrote this last week and then the file corrupted and I had to rewrite it. I hate it when that happens. But right now I feel so accomplished. ILAF is almost complete!!!! ONE CHAPTER LEFT. It will be updated along with the sequal to Notes from a Prince