Chapter 8 of Cherished is here!
I changed my penname to KieruMinazuki which means FadingCrescent in Kanji I think…
REVIEWS PLEASE, POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES!
RECAP
Abruptly, she dropped the cup. A SMASH entered the silent house. Itachi and Sasuke raced to the living room where Sakura was. Her hand placed over her mouth and the cup pieces scattered on the floor. The two Uchihas could see a tear drop from Sakura's porcelain face.
"Tsuki… she said… in the letter… that she… she... SHE WAS MY SISTER!" Sakura said in disbelief.
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BEFORE THAT…
Hinata had found Naruto outside the Senshi residence. He told her his twin brother was said to live there…
Hinata and Naruto stepped inside the cold manor. The floorboards creaked with each step the teenagers took. Dust settled around the bare floor, and cobwebs hung from ceiling corners. Hinata could see the events of her most dreaded night happen before her eyes. Naruto looked around silently, observing the dwelling where his brother used to live.
"Naruto-kun… How… how do you know… that Sawatura-kun… is your niisan?" Hinata whispered. Her quiet voice echoed throughout the whole house. Naruto looked at her with his cerulean eyes. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a letter. Hinata took it with trembling hands, looking into Naruto's eyes which clearly showed a feeling she had never seen before. She grasped it tightly and spread it out to read it.
Naruto,
I know you would probably dislike us now. We, your parents, have abandoned you, from an illness that spread in our family. We are truly sorry, for leaving you alone.
But, we need you to know, that you have a twin brother. He is currently living at a place called the Senshi's. We want you to go find him. He is of your blood and most likely, the only person left in your family.
We are truly sorry my dear son. Your brother's name, is Sawatura. Look for him, and live a life with joy and happiness.
Take care of each other. I beg of you, do not give up.
Your parents, Yellow Flash and Amina (made her up).
Hinata stared at the sheet, shaking. So Naruto was really the brother of Sawatura. Suddenly, both of them found themselves in the living room, where Sawatura had died. She knelt down and touched the exact spot where Sawatura was murdered. She broke down, banging her fists onto the grimy floor. Naruto was shocked and heaved her up. She fell onto his lap and started sobbing. Naruto, understanding the situation clearly, pet her head and whispered soothing words into her ear. Her crying died down slowly and Naruto sat there, with Hinata in his arms. He lifted her head to look into her pearl eyes. Slowly, they neared. As soon as they were about the kiss, the grandfather clock stroke 2 in the kitchen. This woke them from their senses. Hinata and Naruto blushed a deep red and sat up quickly.
"Well… I guess I should be going back…" Naruto made to move out of the house when Hinata quickly grabbed his hand.
"Um.. can we stay here?" She asked quietly. Naruto smiled and sat down beside her. Hinata leant on Naruto's shoulder and fell asleep. Naruto looked down at the indigo haired girl and smiled again. She looked so peaceful and vulnerable. He could feel something inside of his mind stir. Before he could stop himself, he gave Hinata a quick peck and fell asleep...
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Hinata shot up. The clock in the kitchen rang. 1, 2, 3 rings. It was already 3! Hinata turned and saw Naruto laying there, his arms sprawled over her stomach, like as though he was hugging her while she slept. She smiled at him and shook him awake. His blonde hair untidy and knotted, and his sapphire eyes gleaming in the bright sun, he looked like a fox. He grinned at her and thanked her for helping him.
As she waved him goodbye from her house, she could feel a flame flicker inside her body.
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PRESENT TIME WITH SASUKE AND SAKURA…
Abruptly, she dropped the cup. A SMASH entered the silent house. Itachi and Sasuke raced to the living room where Sakura was. Her hand placed over her mouth and the cup pieces scattered on the floor. The two Uchihas could see a tear drop from Sakura's porcelain face.
"Tsuki… she said… in the letter… that she… she... SHE WAS MY SISTER!" Sakura said in disbelief.
Sasuke stared at her. His heart stopped for 2 seconds and started thudding loudly immediately. He looked at Itachi for answers. Itachi just stood there, no emotion in his face, his hair willowing across his face.
"Sakura, it's going to be ok…" Sasuke whispered, reaching his hand out for her.
"No n-no!" NOTHING'S ALRIGHT!" She screamed dropping the letter. She jumped up and ran out the door, her tears plummeting to the ground. She ran out the door and scampered out into the cool air. Sasuke made to chase her but Itachi just placed a hand on his younger brother's shoulder. Itachi shook his head solemnly. He walked over to the letter and picked it up.
Haruno Sakura
Sorry. I am sorry. I do not deserve to be your older sister.
When our parents were getting murdered, I saw the scene unfold before my eyes. I couldn't bare the pain and rushed to grab you. But when I was running for our lives, the bandits chased after me and whipped me. I was taken away by them. I left you in the care of our aunty.
I am sorry for not being there to protect you like an older sister should.
I tried high and low to find you. And when I heard you scream, when I first saw your vibrant pink hair again, I was relieved.
But, I left you. I left you alone with only aunt Shiikure. I am sorry my dear sister.
Sorry I am no longer on this world to protect you. But I will be watching down from heaven, to shield you.
Sasuke read over Itachi's shoulder. He couldn't believe that his brother's fiancée was actually Sakura's sister. No wonder they smelt the same, cooked the same and acted the same way. Tsuki was always happy and bubbly, like a child with her parents. But yet, both he and Itachi knew nothing of her past or family. All she told Itachi was that her parents were gone. She never said she had siblings. All Itachi knew was that he was blinded by her beauty and personality. Itachi loved her like he loved no one else; Sasuke could see this like looking through a window. Something so simple, something so precious to Itachi would be his one love, Tsukemi. She had told him her last name was Akita, but she said it was a temporarily name she had adopted for herself.
Suddenly, thunder roared outside the window of the Uchiha household. Sasuke shot his gaze towards the windowpane. It was pouring heavily, the roads soaked in cleansing liquid from the heavens.
"A sign….from Tsuki…" Sasuke thought, as he went to his room to call his friends. They needed to find Sakura, no matter what.
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Sakura stumbled across the pathway of the city. It was raining and cars passing by splashed her black skirt and jacket. But she didn't care. All she wanted was her real sister back. To hold her in her arms like a mother would, to say calming words that soothed her each night like a lullaby.
Tears flowed from Sakura's eyes like a river. Never had she wanted anything more. She wanted to know Tsuki better, for a lifetime.
She reached the park where Nobuya and she had their date. The alleyway was close by, swarmed with drug dealers and yakuza. She remembered that was the first place she met Tsuki and Itachi. They defended her from Nobuya. How much she had to pay back from the care of Itachi and Tsuki had given her.
She passed the alleyway and arrived at a new destination; a small corner, where apartments were stacked and hidden away from the world. She crawled over to the corner and started sobbing her heart out.
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Tenten came out her bathroom. Her home phone was ringing. She lived alone in a small apartment close by to the city of Konoha.
"Hello?" Tenten answered. Suddenly, a pack of voices rushed out of the receiver end. She pulled back, from the loud commotion her six friends made.
"WHAT'S HAPPENING!" Tenten screamed back. Everyone silenced.
"Sakura's gone," Sasuke was the first to reply to her question.
"What?" Tenten put her serious face and asked.
"She ran out of my house. She ran out crying. I called her aunt's house but she's not there. So she's out there… somewhere," Sasuke said quietly.
"Ok, everyone, meet at my house in 15 minutes and we'll split into groups to find her." Neji quickly managed to strategize.
"Why our house?" Hinata asked.
"Because I don't like rain…" Neji said rapidly and left the conversation.
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Tenten reached the Hyuuga mansion within 14 minutes. She only took her warm waterproof jacket along with her. She didn't like carrying umbrellas because she knew it would slow her down on the hunt or a raincoat simply because she didn't own one. Everyone else was there, waiting outside the large iron gates except Neji and Hinata who were inside getting ready.
"Ok," Neji stepped out and closed the gates. Hinata followed him, wearing normal clothes with a bulky jacket. Ino had brought her dark purple trench coat while everyone else had umbrellas or raincoats.
"Alright, girls in one group, me and Sasuke in one and Naruto and Shikamaru." Meet back here in 2 hours if you don't find her," Neji swiftly answered. Everyone nodded and split.
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"Half an hour left," Ino said, checking her watch. They had already gone to cafes, shops and even the cinemas just to find their hot headed friend. It was still pouring, with no sign of the water ceasing.
Tenten, Ino and Hinata ran to the park close to Sakura's house. That's where they usually met before going out. The three female teens scanned the area without any luck. They went down the road beside the reserve, passing suspicious alleys and homes. Suddenly, they caught sight of pink, wrapped up in black. They dashed up to it immediately and cuddled their dear friend.
"Nee….san…" Sakura whispered as she felt the warm bodies press close to her.
"No Sakura, it's us… Tenten, Ino and Hinata…" The indigo girl cried. Her warm tears fell to the cold concrete.
"Tenten.. Ino… Hinata.." Sakura murmured softly. Sakura wrapped her arms around the three of them, hugging them tightly. "Thank you…"
The four best friends started crying together, knowing nothing would ever break their bond.
Sasuke and Neji passed by. They saw their four females, huddled in the corner of dim passage. Sasuke could feel his heart warming, from the sight of the four girls holding each other. He went over to them and picked Sakura up.
"Sasuke…"she whispered. She fell asleep in his arms on the way back as he carried her back to his home. They all followed the pale girl sleeping soundly in the masculine Uchiha's arms.
As Sakura slept, she thought of how great her friends were. They were like the shelter from the rain, the wall from fire. They were her sanctuary.
BACK AT NEJI/HINATA'S PLACE…
Shikamaru and Naruto stood outside the gates impatiently. They kept checking their watches.
"Where are they?"
End of story
WAAAHH! NARUTO AND HINATA FLUFFINESS IS THE BEST!
I thought it up already so it was simple for me to type it up!
I couldn't think up an ending though, so I thought I'd leave it with the ramen lover and Mr. Troublesome.
HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
KieruMinazuki