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Ch.29: Unexpected in Lots of Ways

Yumi was furious. She stomped around the room like a madwoman. "How'd she make it?! She was legally dead for a while, then she spits in my face by coming back to life!"

Yumi threw the newspaper down in disgust. The headline read: Town's most beautiful flower survives storm! It went on to a story of how Sakura was shot saving her friend and the villagers' opinion of the pink-haired goddess. "Harlot is more like it." spat Yumi.

Yumi paced around some more when the floor burst open to reveal six Anbu members. "Honda Yumi, you are under arrest for murder in the first degree, attempted murder, and assault."

Yumi smirked and went calmly to the nightstand. She pulled out the drawer and pulled out the gun. An Anbu member stepped forward. "Don't do anything rash. Just put the gun down and come with us."

"Or you'll what? I'm a civilian. You can't hurt me, unlike what I can do to you." She smirked as she pointed at the Anbu officer and pulled the trigger. They easily dodged it and threw shuriken at the woman. Her eyes went wide, before returning to their normal cool gaze. She fell to the floor smirking, a thin trickle of blood ran down from her mouth. She lifted the gun and cocked it to her head. 'No one'll miss me except Ayame.'

She smirked at the idea. "Thanks boys. Tell your friends it's been a blast." she cackled before she blew her brains out, skull fragments, brain, and blood lined the walls.

The Anbu pressed his earphone. "Tsunade-sama, the target committed suicide. What should we do with the body?"

"Cremate the body but bring back some of the ashes for her sister."

"Hai." They cremated the body, disposed of half of the ashes, and saved the rest. They burned down the hideout before heading back.

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The Anbu knelt down before Tsunade. "I've just gotten back from healing Sakura. She'll be staying overnight at the hospital for study. Afterwards, she'll stay here and we'll help her with physical therapy. Now, report." she stated.

All the ninja sat on edge. The Anbu member sighed. "At 1000 hours this morning, we stormed a small hideout outside the village on a tip we had received from a hermit. We found the subject pacing around the room and she was plotting on trying to hurt Haruno Sakura. We read the charges against her and she shot at us. We wounded her, but not fatally if treated. She smirked and told us to relay a message before she committed suicide."

"What was this message?" asked Tsunade.

"She said to tell our comrades, it's been a blast."

"Sick bitch. She enjoyed messing with us all." spat Saita. The shinobi murmured in agreement.

The officer approached Ayame. "We were told to save some of her remains for you."

He opened his black gloved hand to reveal a small bottle of ash. Ayame smiled. "Thank you." She took it and studied the glass bottle. "What're you thinking about?" asked Tenten.

"She seems so small now. She can't hurt me anymore and even if she's my sister, I can't forgive her for what she did to me and Sakura."

She looked towards Sasuke. "Would you…help me?" Sasuke nodded. She opened the window and stepped onto the balcony with Sasuke beside her. The ninja crowded around the window. "Katon Housenka no Jutsu!" yelled Sasuke as Ayame threw the bottle in the air. The flame hit the bottle and the ashes sparkled away to nothing. Ayame choked back a sob and looked to Sasuke. "Thank you."

"Hn." He wiped a tear with his finger. "You're too pretty to cry." Ayame blushed as he reentered the room. Ayame smiled at the bright day. "Goodbye sister." she whispered before going back inside.

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The next day came and Sakura came back to the inn. Kisa and Hiro greeted her warmly and helped her to her room. "Nice to have you back, Sakura-san."

"I wouldn't have it any other way, Hiro-san."

They stopped in front of the door to Sakura's room and Kisa looked around. "What happened to Kakashi-san?" she asked.

"Well, he dropped me off and said something about getting food for everyone."

"Oh dear, we better tell someone to help him."

Sakura giggled. "I'll ask Sasuke to. Naruto and Chouji would probably eat it before they reach the inn."

Kisa chuckled and smiled at her. "It's nice to have you back, dearie."

Sakura smiled back. "It's good to be back." She opened the door only to be tackled by her two blonde friends, sending her crutches flying. "I'm guessing you all missed me?" she joked and the room erupted in warm smiles and laughter.

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The next few days flew by quickly and soon the 28th arrived. "Forehead girl, hurry up! The bride and groom are already downstairs and we're all waiting for you to come."

"Shut it, Ino-pig! I just need to zip the back of this dress!"

"Well, hurry up!" chided Ino as she tapped her foot impatiently outside the gilded doorway when the door opened.

Ino stared at her best friend who was wearing a blood red spaghetti-strap dress that flowed to the ankles. "Well?" she asked.

Ino looked her over scrutinizingly and clicked her tongue. "Hold still for a minute." she said as she rearranged the chopsticks held in her messy bun. "There, now come on." She dragged her friends to the stairway and went down.

Sakura sighed and went to the top of the stairs. "Surprise!" they screamed.

Sakura gasped and ran down the stairs. "What's going on?" she exclaimed.

Keiko wrapped her in a hug. "Well, we wanted to have a party about you coming back from the hospital and we never cancelled the wedding so….."

"Besides, what better cover for a surprise party?" smirked Saita.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I heard enough talk from that minister this morning, let's get this party started!" yelled Ino. Sakura laughed at her friends and went to enjoy the party.

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Ayame stood up and tapped the glass flute in her hand. "Can I have your attention please?" The crowd quieted and looked towards the raven-haired girl. "Thank you. We're all here to celebrate the recovery of my dear friend Sakura Haruno and the joyous union of my two best friends, Saita and Keiko." She turned toward the bride and groom. "May you have a wonderful life together and many healthy children." The crowd cheered and raised their glasses to the toast.

Kakashi stood and whispered something in Ayame's ear. She brightened and shoved the microphone into his hand. Kakashi stood in his traditional mask and a black tux. "We all realize at one time or another in our lives who's precious in our life." he started. The couples in the room snuggled with each other. "Be it family, friends, or spouses, they hold places in our hearts. They're our strength and our joy in the world. Sakura, would you please stand?" Sakura looked at him confusedly as well as the other ninja in the room. Kisa, Hiro, Saita, and Ayame had sly smiles plastered on their faces.

Kakashi held her hand in his and lifted her up. "Sakura, when you were in that coma, I did a lot of thinking. I reflected on my life and how everyone in this room has affected it. When you flat-lined, I didn't know what to do. I couldn't bear the thought of losing you and probably wouldn't be able to live without you. I realized how short life is and I how much I need you. You're my strength in this world and the joy in my life. I can't stand losing you to anything or anyone. That being said," he knelt down on one knee and pulled out a diamond ring. "Haruno Sakura, will you marry me and be mine forever till the day we both die and longer?"

Sakura broke into tears. "Yes." she whispered. The guests all cheered and hugged each other while Kakashi slipped the ring on her finger and kissed her deeply.

They took their seats and Sasuke tapped Kakashi and pointed to the microphone. He handed it over to his student. "While we're on the subject of love and great occasion, I would like to announce that Ayame and I are going out and I would like to declare my undying love for her!" More cheering erupted and he walked over to Ayame. "Do you really mean that, Sasuke-kun?" she whispered.

"Hn. What do you think?" he smirked. Ayame chuckled and glomped him. "I think you really do mean it." she whispered.

He removed her arms from his body and smiled down at her. "And I'll prove it time and time again." he whispered.

That night, everyone congratulated the bride and groom and Kakashi's proposal. Gai drunkenly walked over to him. "Sooo…My rival in liffffee hash finally goth himselph a girrllll. I concede my defeat. You win!" he slurred before passing out on a chair.

Kakashi sweatdropped and leaned over to Iruka. "How much did he have?"

"Quite a lot. We have a lot to celebrate, you know."

"Yes, well. remind me to keep him and Lee away from the sake at my wedding."

"Speaking of which, I should go stop him from getting to the sake at this wedding. Lee!" Iruka said as he ran towards the bar.

Kakashi chuckled to himself as Genma sauntered up to him. "So Sakura's the lucky girl, huh?" he said as he slung an arm around the Copy-nin's shoulder.

"I think it's the other way around. I'm the lucky one." Kakashi replied.

Genma laughed. "I guess you're right. You know…we were worried that you'd be single forever. Well, that or you were gay." Kakashi glared at the senbon-sucking man. Kakashi was about to say something when Ino popped out of the crowd. "Hey, have you two seen my lazy boyfriend anywhere?"

"I saw him go outside a few minutes ago." said Kakashi. She thanked him and ran off.

Genma smirked happily. "Did you see the look on her face? Looks like she's going to give him a piece of her mind."

"It's because of the declarations of love that happened today. Wonder what Shikamaru's planning?" replied Kakashi.

"Plan nothing, I bet that she's going to dump him for that Chouji boy." said Genma.

"Wrong. He's probably going to propose to her." said Kakashi.

Genma smirked. "Okay, we'll have a bet. What should we wager?"

"Winner gets 5000 yen from the loser and the loser takes Gai back to the inn."

Genma's face blanched, but nodded. 'I seriously hope I don't lose. Gai gets…touchy when he's drunk.' He shuddered at the memory last time he took Gai home after drinking. Kakashi patted Genma on the back. "Lighten up, he woke up eventually."

"Yeah, in my bed after he nearly raped me!" shouted Genma. Kakashi just chuckled.

"Nara Shikamaru!"

"Troublesome."

Ino ran up to her boyfriend. "What are you doing out here?"

"Watching the stars."

"Why?"

"Troublesome."

Ino sat beside him on the stone bench near the door. "Shika."

"…"

Ino was losing patience. "Are you going to respond?"

"Troublesome."

Ino snapped. "Augh! Why do I even bother?! You never talk to me! You haven't proposed to me in the seven years we've been dating while everyone else is having their fairy-tale romances!" Ino sighed and buried her face in her hands. "I can't believe I actually wanted to marry you."

She felt a small item drop in her lap. She looked at the small box and opened it. She gasped and Shikamaru smirked. "So will you marry me?"

Ino nodded rapidly and glomped him. "Yes."

Shikamaru patted her back and looked at her fondly. "Troublesome.

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"I win."

Genma grumbled bitterly as he pushed himself away from the window near the two lovers. "I'll be expecting that 5000 yen soon!" Kakashi called out. Genma waved him off and went to get a drink. A strong one.

Kakashi walked over to his chair and sat down. "Would the newlyweds please come to the dance floor for your first dance as husband and wife?" spoke out Tsunade.

Saita and Keiko glided to the dance floor. He in his tuxedo and her in her white wedding dress. The song floated from the speakers through the room, enchanting everyone. The couple spun and twirled around the dance floor. The last note rang through the air and the two ended their dance with a kiss. Everyone clapped and Tsunade took up the microphone once again. "Now will all the couples report to the dance floor. That means you too, Sasuke."

Sasuke blushed hotly. "Hn."

Ayame, Sasuke, Tenten, Neji, Shikarmaru, Ino, Kisa, Hiro, Naruto, Hinata, Asuma, Kurenai, Kakashi, and Sakura all went to the floor. A slow love song played, lulling the onlookers into a dream-like state and the dancers to their own world. Sakura surveyed the scene around her and looked up into her fiancé's eyes. "So what do you think our wedding'll be like?"

"Dunno, we'll just take it one step at a time."

Sakura closed her eyes and leaned on his shoulder. "I guess you're right. Kakashi, will you hold me?" He looked deeply into her eyes and smiled. "Of course."

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