ACGOMN: Ah, thanks to everyone who enjoyed my story and the reviewers. Let's see what do I have to tell you before this chapter. Sasuke fangirls (and SasuSaku fangirls) are going to kill me after this chapter, no doubt about that. Other than that I think everything else is okay. Naruto say the disclaimer.

Naruto: Yeah, yeah. ACGOMN doesn't own Naruto or any of its characters and anything else that doesn't belong to her.

Chapter 2

It's Hard To Say Goodbye

It was Saturday night, Hinata had heard about Ino, Sakura and Tenten leaving to go get married to men they never met. Hinata thought that she was lucky that she got to stay in Konoha. Hinata was making something for her friends before they leftHinata sighed and knew that this would be hard. She was losing her best friends and what's worse they probably won't join the Jounin exams that they trained so hard for.

"Hinata, don't worry," said Hanabi, her younger sister entering the future head's room, "Sakura, Tenten and Ino are strong, they'll be fine."

"I know I'll just miss them," said Hinata. They had spent a lot of time over the years' together and helped Hinata come out of her shell. The trained together, ate together, and told each other mostly everything, and Hinata would miss it. Hinata sighed and continued with her project, with her sister staring at her with worry.

Inoichi had told Ino that she leaves on Wednesday, the day after Tenten left. Ino was packing some things now. She would have to tell her friends goodbye. Her team, the girls, the guys, and especially Sai.Ino sighed and folded another shirt. There was a knock at her door. It was Shikamaru of all people.

"Shikamaru," asked Ino, shocked.

"Ino we heard that you'll be leaving," said Shikamaru. He looked upset actually. "So Chouji, Asuma-sensei, and I decided that we'll treat you to some BBQ for old times sake."

"Shikamaru," said Ino, never realizing how her team cared about her, "Thank you. I'll be right down." She was going to truly miss them.

Tenten sat at her quiet lonely apartment. She knew that Lee and Gai would be over soon crying about how they'll miss her and such. She really appreciated them.Neji, however, she didn't know if he even care. They trained everyday of their Genin lives' together and until Neji became a Jounin. As she predicated, there was loud knock at her door. She opened it to reveal Gai, Lee and almost surprisingly Neji, as well.

"Our dear Tenten, we have heard the news," said Gai, not shouting actually, "And we are proud of you for being so self-sacrificing for Konoha. SO WE ARE GOING OUT TO YOUR FAVORITE CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT!"Well, almost not shouting.

"Really," said Tenten, having not eaten at her favorite place in a while.

"Of course Tenten," said Lee.

"Ah," replied Neji, a typical answer for him.

"Let's go then," said Tenten, excited. Her teammates, well Gai and Lee at least, beamed a smile at her. Neji gave one of those smiles that wasn't quiet a full one.

Sakura told her parents and they were less than thrilled. Sakura's mom cried and her father shouted some curses. Sakura's older sister was not happy either, but she didn't say anything except that she better be careful. Sakura knew where to go next after leaving her house, the memorial stone to find Kakashi. When she got there, Kakashi was standing looking at the stone.

"Sakura," said Kakashi.

"Kaka-sensei," said Sakura.

"How are you dealing with this," asked Kakashi.

"Alright," replied Sakura.

"Have you told Sasuke yet," asked Kakashi.

"No."

"Sakura what about Naruto," said Kakashi.

"He's off training with Jiraiya-sama and Yamato-san for the next year," sighed Sakura.

"Sakura it's okay," said Kakashi. Sakura suddenly burst into tears and latched on to her sensei. Kakashi patted Sakura's head and told her that it's alright to cry sometimes.

Anko, Kurenai, and Shizune were leaving for the mission. They would probably be back the next day, if it was easy as the file said. Kurenai had left Asuma, her husband yes they finally got married. Anko had left her boyfriend, Iruka. Shizune left Kakashi, her boyfriend, who she would know he be busy comforting Sakura.

"We better hurry, so we can see the girls off," said Anko.

"Ah," replied Kurenai and Shizune. And the three jounin women were off into the night.

When Team 10 got to the BBQ place, Ibiki was waiting there. Ino was in shock to see her sensei there and not working on cracking the latest case.

"Ino, don't look so surprised," said Ibiki, "You are my student and I'm very upset to lose you as a student."

"Can we eat now," asked Chouji. Ino giggled at her friend, who never changed. Shikamaru sighed and walked into the restaurant, followed by Asuma, Chouji, and Ibiki. Ino smiled the first time since she found out about her marriage and followed in after her friends.

After the BBQ dinner, Ino actually ate a lot. She figured that it would be the last time to eat there, so why not eat her fill. Ibiki left after he ate to go back, just like Ino figured. Shikamaru fell asleep after he ate and Asuma took him home. Chouji was still eating, when Ino told him that she was going home to get some rest.

"Be careful Ino," said Chouji.

"Ah, I will," said Ino. Halfway down the block away from the food place, someone tapped her on her shoulder. Ino yelped

"Well, hello there," said the voice of Sai.

"SAI! You scared me, why don't you confront people normally," sighed Ino.

"Relax, I'm sorry alright. I heard that you are getting married and leaving for Kumo on Wednesday," said Sai.

"Did Tsunade-sama tell you," asked Ino.

"That and I heard your big mouth screaming from Ichiraku," said Sai.

"I didn't scream that loud," huffed Ino.

"Meh, chill alright," said Sai, "Do you need help packing your stuff?"

"Are you offering to help?"

"Ah."

"Come over tomorrow and you can help," said Ino.

"Let me walk you home, since you are so jumpy," said Sai.

"Fine," said Ino, "Let's go I need to get some beauty sleep."

"And you do need it," said Sai.

"SAI!" Ino yelled as Sai smiled in his freaky way and it just made her anger worse.

Tenten ate a few plates of her favorite food, while Lee challenged Neji (who won anyway) to see who could eat more. Gai cried proudly at Lee's antics. Tenten was smiling the whole time. But in the back of her mind she knew this would most likely be the last time she would be able to do this with her teammates.

"NEJI WHY DON'T YOU WALK OUR LOVEABLE FLOWER TENTEN HOME," yelled Gai.

"I really don't--" And in an instant both Lee and Gai were gone, leaving Neji and Tenten.

"Come on I'll walk you home," said Neji, walking off in the direction of her apartment.

"Coming," said Tenten, running to catch up with her teammate. Sometime later when everything was silent.

"Tenten, when you leave please be careful," said Neji.

"I will Neji," said Tenten.

"Hinata-sama is worried for you," said Neji.

"Ah, I know. But she shouldn't worry," said Tenten, "I'm a big girl and can take care of myself."

"She's going to miss you," said Neji.

"And what about you," asked Tenten, "Will you miss me?"

"Ah, I will," said Neji.

"You aren't just saying that right," asked Tenten.

"No, I'm not," said Neji, looking directly at Tenten, "You are my teammate and friend and of course I'll miss you. Never think otherwise."

"Okay," said Tenten, "We are back at my apartment."

"I'll come over to help you pack tomorrow," said Neji, disappearing.

"That's Neji for you," sighed Tenten.

Sakura left Kakashi, after crying her eyes out and headed to go visit Sasuke. Sakura walked in the direction of the Uchiha compound. When she got there the ANBU team watching over Sasuke appeared before her.

"ANBU-san," said Sakura, "I need to talk to Sasuke-kun."

"I need your verification card," said the ANBU. Sakura handed him the card. "You have an half an hour."

"Thanks," said Sakura. She entered the house. "Sasuke-kun, I need to talk to you." No answer. "Are you in your room?" Again no answer. "I'm coming in." Sakura entered Sasuke's room. As usual since he returned he stares at the wall every day and does nothing else. But when Sakura entered, he looked at her for a brief moment. He's been like this since he killed Itachi, never saying a word, staring endless at the wall and looking soulless.

"Sasuke-kun, I'm leaving the village on Monday," said Sakura. "I'm getting married to the youngest son of the Tsuchikage." No answer once again. "I just wanted to tell you, since I won't be able to visit you anymore. I wish you luck in dealing what you need to deal with." No answer. "Goodbye, Sasuke-kun. Remember Naruto will be back in a year." Sakura was going to leave when Sasuke actually spoke to her in months, actually since he came back.

"Sakura," said Sasuke.

"Sasuke-kun," questioned Sakura.

"Don't leave," said Sasuke, he sounded helpless. "Not like Itachi did, not like my family did, not like Naruto did..."

"Sasuke-kun, Naruto is going to be coming back."

"But you are not."

"That's right, but I can still write to you hopefully."

"You are marrying someone that is not the person you love...Naruto you should be with him, Sakura."

"Sasuke-kun, I have to do this for the village."

"You have been crying again," said Sasuke, being truthful. "I never liked it when you cried."

"I'll be fine Sasuke-kun," said Sakura, with a heart breaking smile.

"Sakura..."

"Sasuke-kun," said Sakura. She walked over to where he was lying, mind you he didn't move when he was talking only to look at her. Sakura hugged Sasuke. He didn't push her away, and he hesitantly hugged her back for the first time. And at that moment Sakura began crying again, which Sasuke to hold on to her tighter and to anyone's surprise he began crying to. He cried for his family, Itachi (his brother, not the thing he became), Naruto and Sakura.

The ANBU outside watched the two. One of the ANBU members, which was Yugao, knew that they needed this. And the whole team turned away to give them a moment.

In Suna, the Sand Siblings were sitting down eating dinner. They sat at a round table in silence, eating. Temari was quiet, unusually as was Kankurou. Gaara was always silent, but more so than usual.

"Temari, I'll do the dishes tonight," said Kankurou.

"Oh thank you," said Temari, shocked a bit. Kankurou never offered to do the housework.

"No problem," said Kankurou.

"You are being unusually nice today," commented Temari.

"Can't I be nice to my siblings," said Kankurou.

"You can, it's just odd," said Temari.

"I wouldn't about it Temari," said Gaara, finally talking.

"If you say so," said Temari, getting up to clear off the plates.

"I said I'll do that," said Kankurou.

"Alright, I'm going to take a shower," said Temari, handing the plate to Kankurou and going up the stairs.

"Kankurou," said Gaara.

"Yeah."

"I'll miss her too."

"Yeah...I better get the dishes done," said Kankurou. Gaara sighed and headed back to his office. His only breaks was for lunch and dinner, back to being the Kazekage.

End Of Chapter.

ACGOMN: Well that's it for this chapter. Please review. The next chapter:

-Anko, Kurenai, and Shizune's mission.

-Hinata meets her future husband.

-Ino, Sakura, Tenten, and Temari depart from their homeland.