Yeesh...Finally done ; and I thought I had writers block before...Sorry for the wait...I know that It takes me forever to write, so please forgive me...School was murder, and having family issues too...man what a knock out. So sorry for the wait.
Wow...So far so good with this, I didn't think that many of you would like this. I thought that my writing has always been so blah and draggy, but to have so many good reviews that makes me feel so proud. I was a bit unsure seeing as how this was my 1st fic...like ever. So I thank all my readers, and my pal Chikako. Im glad that I finally decided to write this!!
A Promise Never Broken, is a Lie Never Told
Pt.1
By: Hanako-chan
The halls were hollow, barley alive as the nurses walked calmly through them with no panic. Some limp to their step, as they leaned from side to side trying to find some way to rest from their shifts. They wear weary, leaning heavily onto the walls sighing in some paranoid discomfort. The day had come and the trauma from the nights before had all but melted away. Since the night of the small invasion, the village had been put on full alert. Tsunade did not want to take any chances, seeing as how the enemy was far more of a threat, and two Jonin ninjas were missing. Kurenai Yuuhi and Gai Maito had vanished the night the Akatsuki were found. Fear spread quickly among the community. Anger forming with in the ninja clans and teams. As an extra precaution, the injured from that night were then confined to the hospital for interrogation and protection. ANBU black opps were stationed as security and only few visitors were aloud visitation.
Naruto was aloud only on the soul fact that he had been the one who had brought the others in to the hospital on that night 3 days before. He stepped in, the doors sliding aside to let him in. Hands muffled in his pockets and he head held up see the nurses gossiping about the latest news. They were groggy, sighing and rolling their eyes at some comment. Naruto gave a short breath and placed a smile on his face to please the mood. The nurses looked up and smiled mildly to him. They waved and one grabbed a clipboard from the desk and ruffled the pages, writing something on the chart like form. She was an older woman, about 30 or so, with light brown hair pulled back into a bun. Her face a bit aged and weighed with stress. Her name was Miss Kojin and she had once been the academy's schools nurse. She looked up and sighed nodding her head to Naruto.
"Naruto, how are you?" the nurse asked motherly
Naruto looked up and gave a cocky cheery smile, "Nah, Im fine ma'am." He urged spirted.
"Good. Im glad that this whole mess hasn't distorted you." She said happily placing her hand on his shoulder.
"Hehe, Im fine no need to worry about me. Have you forgotten who I am? Im Naruto Uzumaki...The next Hokage!" His face bight with a smile, as the nurse gave a small giggle.
"Yes. I suppose I did. Your still that loud mouthed , short minded little kitsune with big dreams I used to know." she teased, ruffling his hair.
"Heeyy!!" Naruto whined "That's not fair, Miss Kojin, Im older and more mature! Calling me little is totally aiming low!" he complained.
Miss Kojin giggled and nodded her head, "Well then big man, I suggest if you want me to take you seriously next time..." she said playfully walking pass Naruto. "That you make sure your pants arent unzipped." she taunted.
Naruto froze, panicking as he looked down. But to his suprise his pants were zipped and hidden.
The nurse turned and giggled, "Teehee, made you look."
Naruto fumed with anger but nodded it off as he followed the nurse down the hall way. ANBU black opps were now stationed at every door, each with a different animal mask and tattoed symbol. Vests heavily armed with flash bombs and smoke screen. Kunai hanging from their pants and shuriken tucked away in the small packs tied at their wastes. Naruto felt his body tense up. The thick tension in the air was almost that befitting a morgue. The silence was unreal. The wind passed swiftly through the cracks of the window. The clock 'ticks' echoed like thunder in the new found saftey hole with the beeps and other odd noises from the machinery in the critical room commenting the odd atmoshpere. The nurse turned a corner, ANBU gazes following them. Miss Kojin stopped short. She turned and had a solem look upon her face. Naruto gulped down the lump in his throat.
"So..." he began dryly, "...How's...How's Neji holding up?" he asked avoiding eye contact.
Miss Kojin tightened her grip on the clip board, but held a soft smile of a nurse. "Well..." She said trying to keep her voice calm. "He's still in the healing sesion with lady Hinata, so I'm afraid I'm not sure yet...The Hyuga don't want to reveal their methods just yet." she said sighing. "So stubborn that clan." she barked.
"Oh I see..." Naruto said childishly kicking his feet.
Miss Kojin was aware of Naruto's jestures. The kicking only meant he was worried...She smiled and sighed lightly. "Im sure Neji will be fine Naruto...In the meanwhile, why don't you go and see the others. hmmm..." she said looking at her clip board "...According to this they all should be in the cafeteria."
"Really?!" Naruto cried happily "Why didn't you say so sooner!" he said rushing past her and racing off to down another hall way.
"Naruto!!" Miss Kojin cried out, but the boy had gone and ignored her call. She let her arms onto her hips and shifted sideways, nodding her head "That boy I swear..." she said with a smile.
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Naruto dodged carts and swerved through nurses. ANBU black opps merely nodding at the site of the overly excited young shinobi. He was not a threat, just a kid who was too hyper for his own good. Times were tough. First Sasuke...then Sakura. It had to be hard on him. But everyone could easily forget that. He was always smiling. He was a symbol of hope in the village. The lonley boy who would always smile...If he could smile, after all that, why couldn't anyone else right? People in the village could forget that inside he was actually sad. Alone now. Now, to fill the emptiness, he had to smile to remind himself...everyday, just to remind himself.
He slid across the waxed floor of the hospital, crashing into a tray left out by one of the nurses. He laughed and went on apologizing as he fled while the nurse looked to him with shock.
It was a reminder. That was all. His smile was only a way to hide it all. Everyday he felt a bit missed placded. Training with the others was almost unbearable, he could always tell that it was only pity that kept him from falling back into lonliness. Neji, Lee, Shikimaru and Choji...pairs in some close binding frienship that Naruto had once had with Sasuke. Rivalry...A comrad. It as all blury now. Memories of seeing Sasuke with that smug smile of his. This hospital was one of the many places that he and Sasuke spent a lot of times in. Always knocking one another out was a part of their week. He could remember the flowers Sakura used to bring...Then he could remember the fight on the roof. Now that he thought of it...This hospital marked the days of when Sasuke first showed signs of leaving. He slowed down...feeling the dread weigh him into the same slump again. However he still ran trying to swollow the reminder and somehow deal with the loss. For Sasuke and Sakura both.
Naruto sighed and kept a steady pace when a hand jerked the boy backward in the hall. His collar chocked him and he flew back into a wall, hitting his head. He slumped to the floor, looking up to two ANBU black opps looking to him. Naruto gave a pouty look and rubbed the back of his head.
"What the hell!!" he cried
One nodded his head, his mask tiling slightly. "Naruto Uzumaki?" he said sternly
"Y..Yeah..." Naruto asked uneasily.
The other pulled Naruto up. " Come with us..." they said coldly walking down another hall that lead away from the cafeteria. Naruto felt a chill creep down his back as he hesitated to follow them. He knew that something was off...Naruto stepped forward, allowing the second shinobi walk behinde him. Naruto'e eyes were fixed on the back of the man before him. His hands shaking a bit. He wasnt sure what to do or say. He knew it was about 'Her'. That strange woman who reminded him of his lost friend Sakura. She was gone too...All the more reason to stay strong. He was truly alone now.
The ANBU behinde him suddenly shoved him forward...Aperantly he had stopped. Naruto came to a realization, and it was a bit much for just one person to handle. He was always alone. From the day he was born to the moment he became a shinobi. Shunned by people who couldnt possibly understand how it felt. It was awful, then, by some off miracle he was able to find a deep connection with the stuck up the ass Sasuke and the prissy good girl Sakura...Or at least thats how he felt before he realized that Sasuke was only trying to heal his past and Sakura was only hiding her self for protection. And in time Naruto was able to open up to them too, and with hands let out they reached for him as he did for them. It was a perfect harmony. The three that would always be...Or at lest that how it was suppose to turn out.
"Oi Sakura-Chan!!" Naruto cried as he ran up the market street. Sakura who was shopping for more flowers at Ino's mothers shop, turned; Her light green eyes lit up at the site of him. A somewhat disappointed smile gracing her face as she placed the lilies she had bought into a small basket. Her hair tied with a chop stick that was designed with shimmering pink rime stones and gold lining. She wore a festival Kimono, base color Pink with red smoke like patters and dancing green leaves falling from the cherry blossom branches that were inked into the silk. Her Obi was a lavender like color with a gold silk strand hanging from it down in the back. The sleeves of the Kimono were hung from the shoulders and detached from the arms hanging together by thick lavender laces exposing her silky shoulders and elbows. Her red sandals making tracks in the dirt as her painted glossy pink lips opened to speak.
"Naruto!" she cried waving looking to her overly excited friend as he ran toward her. His gold hair let down to fall lightly on his forehead. His face painted white with red marks creating an odd pattern around his face. His soft orange base kimono hung loose to expose his chest. The sunset painted on was mismatched while the yellow horizon was not connected with the faded blue sky. Geen sash tied tightly at his waist with strands of velvet dark blue hanging down on the side on hips. His smile was bright and just livened his spirit more. It was the time of the festival of 'Dancing Leaves'. It was also the official honor ceremony of Lady Hogage accepting her office. The festival was a holiday for ninja. A day where the people of the village honered those who died in battle and for the Shinobi who would continue on their eternal mission… To protect the village and its people.
The Festival included two main events.the first event was the 'Dance of the leaves' where all the 'Generation' Shinobi (young new shinobi such as genin and chuunin) dance in this festival stage in the Villiage Theater where they would tell the story of their time. In the case that year the Shinobi would tell of when Orochimaru destroyed Konoha.
Sakura, seeing how she was the student of the new Hokage, would play the leading lady representing Tsunade, while Naruto would play Jiraya at the Toad masters request. The two were in the very first act, along with Sasuke who surprisingly fought and argued for the part of Orochimaru. Eventually Ebisu gave him the part cowering in a corner. Naruto and Sakura however were against it, seeing the connection. However, Sasuke had made up his mind and didn't want to hear their complaints.
The second event was more a ritual more than a event. It was a traditional style burning of charms. Every year Konoha lights a large fire in the square and for good fortune people will through in charms or even personal belongs that would allow one wish or promise granted. Many of the village children would throw in wood dolls with pictures drawn on them. Each wishing for new toys or a good year, but before the villagers were allowed to throw in their wishing charms, the shinobi would go first to honor the new Hokage.
"Hey!" Naruto responded smiling widely as he caught up to her.
"Heh, look at you!" Sakura teased looking him up and down. "You look just like Jiraya in those clothes!"
"Yeah, Yeah .The Pervy sage started crying when Ebisu gave me the part…Uhg... said it was like a window to the past or something." Naruto said blushing slightly.
"Really?" she said laughing.
Sakura let out a sigh and walked in to the small flower shop walking up to the front desk. Ino's mother stood standing there smiling warmly as the two approached her. Sakura laid out the flowers.
"My goodness…" Ino's mother said with a small sniffle, "…I can't believe I have lived to see this day. You all are so grown up."
"Uh…" Sakura stuttered.
"I remember when Ino and you were little…you two were inseparable." The mother said bluntly.
Sakura did not respond. Ino and she were not on speaking terms...not since they were younger.Sakura just smiled and turned to see Naruto had patted her back.
"Yeah, I remember that too!" he exclaimed brightly, "You guys were always together…till Ino, how'd you say it…Oh Yeah, stabbed you in the back?"
Sakura froze, Ino's mother glancing down to Sakura in confusion.
"Yep, now you guys are always fighting, and for what? A homosexual, tight up the ass, self-centered emo bastard named Sasu…!!"
Before Naruto could finish, a sudden SLAP gave Naruto a mouth full of roses. Sasuke Stood behind him. His eyes flaring with anger as the vein on his head pulsed with annoyance. Sakura sighed looking to Sasuke with another disappointed smile. However she had to admire him for shutting that big mouth trap, Naruto. Sasuke sighed, slicking his hair back even more. He placed his hands on his hips, posing as if showing off his new silver based kimono. Dark silver made of silk with vibrant shades of purple cloud like fiqures and the uchiha mark sewn on his back.. His sash was black tied at the front of his outfit, shwoing his slender waist. Gold stiches were also added to his sleeves to hold them up slightly. It was a tad baggy for him and therefore his tone chest and smooth skin was showing slightly.Sakura turned away to hide the small trail of blood dripping from her nose.
"Damn him..." she thought "...Why is he teasing me like this???" she asked herself feeling her heart race.
Naruto rose from the floor huffing out a few rose petals as he clenched his fist. "What the hell was that for you asswhole!!!" He let out in rage, aiming his finger at Sasuke who merely rolled his eyes at the overly dramatic blonde.
"Moron." Sasuke said drly turning for the door.
"HEY!" Naruto screamed
"C'mon Naruto...We're gonna be late.." Sakura mutttered lightly. The three turned and waved to Ino's mother who just smiled in an awkward mannor. However once out of the shop and down a few blocks the three could no longer contain the laughter they had been holding in. Even Sasuke gave a small chuckle as they walked down the streets. It just couldn't be helped. The way they acted was just the way things were. It couldn't be explained. Naruto felt a jolt inside him and somewhow for a moment her thought that this happiness could never fade. Never.
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Hours had passed and time for the show. All the shinobi were backstage, all smiling and laughing feeling the nervousness come over them. Before the calling, the younger shinobi gathered toghether. Each trying to give comfort to the rest of their comrads. Sakura joining in next to Naruto. Before anyone had a chance to say anything Ino stepped in between Shikimaru and Neji pointing and gasping toward Sakura.
"Sakura??!! " she cried looking to the bust that Sakura had suddenly aquired. "Isnt it a bit obvious..." she whispered
"What?" Sakura said annoyed
"Well...I mean, stuffing? Honestly..." Ino said bluntly.
Sakura gave a puzzled look and looked to her self blushing a bit. "Stuffing? I didn't..."
"C'mon Sakura...it is obvious." Ino spat.
"Ino! You idiot I didnt! Besides why are you staring anyway you pervert!" Sakura let out. Shikimaru sighed while Neji blushed slightly hiding his face from his cousin Hinata.
"Aw...Sakura no need to deny it."
Sakura's anger had rised. "Listen here Ino Pig..."
"Armor." Sasuke said suddenly. Both sakura and Ino turned to see Sasuke and Naruto looking to Ino with strait faces.
"Wha?" Ino said confused.
"She wears Armor on underneath." Sasuke repeated
"Yeah...It makes her look flat, but its only protective gear." Naruto added shrugging. All the boys turned and shot a suspicious look to the two while all Sakura could do was blush.
Ino's face suddenly burned with envy. "How the hell would you two know that??" she asked, but before Sasuke or Naruto could answer Ebisu stormed in with a smile on his face. He clapped his hands toghether and signaled for everyone to get into place. Neji and Hinata both nodded and took large silk white ribbons and took their places. Sakura placed herself beinde a shade while Naruto and Sasuke took places on each side. Both smiling confidently to the other as the drum rang loudly in their ears.
The curtain lifted revealing the lily covered stage and vibrante colors of countless ribbons and lamps. Small shops and far the Hokage faced moutain were painted on the large wall behind them. Some sand on the floor while the soft breeze brushed the chimes to create a sof t soothing noise. Just them the sounds of shamigens rang, however fixed with another beat. The shiobi n stage all smiled when the beat picked up into a techno rythm. Just as the forst large note hit Neji and Hinata ran from the exits onto the stage jumping up and crossing the ribbons and landing sswiftly at the oppisite ends. Just them the res of the shinobi flodded out and began to dance in prperation for the story. They all swung gracfully across as if gliding under their kimono. Hinata and Neji performed combining gentl fist and some modern dance moves by fast pacing to the Techno beat. Hinta lunged the end of her fan toward Neji who swiftly grabbed her arm and the two swung across releasing one another to make way for Kiba and Shino to come through. Kiba backflipped and tossed some silver ornaments meant to symbolize shuriken while Shino dodged in a modern move. He leaned back and slid to one side lending out his hand to grab Ino's whom he twirled in. Ino then reached in her sleeves to face against Tenten pulling out two small fans. Ten ten moved smoothly following Ino's movement in mirror, stepping left and leaning back when Ino lunged forward and the two switched places, jumping into the exits while the beat formed into a rythum. The lights dimmed and they focused onto Naruto and Sasuke.
"No matter what it takes..." Sasuke said clearly
"No matter the cost..." Naruto added
"Even at hopes end..." Sasuke went on.
"When the day is dark..." Naruto looked up
"Keep the Konoha fire burning" they both stated proudly in the words of the late Hokage
Just then fire burned the screen Sakura stood behinde and the two boys tunred, the beat speeding up as the two rivals faced each other. The ran forward, Naruto making the first move to as to lunge. Sasuke spun away and pulled out a sword. Naruto did as well, following the beat and steepping in presise sequence as Sasuke to struck the two swords toghether. Sasuke them gave Naruto a smirk, in whick case meant only one thing...a challenge. Naruto nodded in approval and slipped the prop away and gave Sasuke a quick punch. Sasuke's head flung to one side, but not missing a beat he moved back and pulled actuall shuriken from his obi. Sakura whose cue had not yet come, clenched her fist in anger. Her face was hidden by a small umbrella so the audience could not see but she swore under her breath as she saw the shadows of Naruto and Sasuke clash with the beat of the music.
To the audience it was merely their characters fighting through exspressive art...But to those two it was another oppertunity to prove worth. Sasuke threw the sharpened weapons while Naruto easily moved aside and aimed Kunai to him. Sasuke, rather than dodge. caught the flying blade and held the tool against his pale chest. His smirk still not fading while he spun once more lowering his body to trip Naruto, but Naruto was no fool, he jumped to the sky for safety then shifted his weight as to land on Sasuke. The move was credited by "Ooo's" and "Awe's" of the audience along with a clap of hands, but the stubborn boys would not allow that to distract them...
Naruto hit. Landing on Sasuke and placing his hand onto the caught Kunai. Naruto smiled in satisfaction while Sasuke seemed to have sighed in defeat. Suddenly the music shifted and Sakura was on the stage the next moment. Sasuke kicked the distracted Naruto off his body and got to his feet. Naruto attmpted to attack Sasuke again, as did Sasuke but Sakura would have no more of their games. Following the intoxicating rythum she took the paper umbrelled and opened it between the two forcing them to stop. In their comfused states Sakura landed as swift kick to Naruto and blow to the gut to Sasuke. The two fell back and in the next shift of music the rest of the Shinobi were back on stage holding numerous ribbons and all fluttering around Sakura. As soon as the beat allowed it cherry petals onto the lily paved stage as well as confetti.
They all bowed in thanks as the crowed cheered and screamed. Even lady Hokage gave a standing ovation. Feeling beat both Naruto and Sasuke gave a sigh of sulk and waved to the crowd beside Sakura.
"Way to keep you boys in line..." she thought to herself.
LATER the show had been a success. Everyone who had been there congratulated them all as they gathered at the fire in the square. The flames burned bright lighting the town for miles. All the shinobi gathered. Each tossing in there prized possetions while wishing for peace. Sakura however then took the three flowers she had bought earlier.
"Hey Sakura what are those for?" Naruto asked
"Gimmie your hands." Sakura orders softly.
"What for?" Sasuke asked passivly
"Just give em." she ordered again.
Both sighed and gave their hands to Sakura. She then pulled as kunai from her kimono and slit the index finger of each of them along with herself. A drop of blood landed on the petals of the white flowers, staing them as they sunk into the flowers beauty. Sasuke seemed awed, while Naruto only looked confused.
"Listen..." Sakura began "After all this...all that has happened...I feel bad about not being able to protect you guys." she said dryly. "I promise here and now that I'll always be there...as a comrad..." she said sternly " and as a friend. I vow to protect you two stubborn asses! Along with Kakashi sensei." she said in comic relief.
Naruto's eyes glowed with a soft flame. He looked to sakura and smiled softly. "Me too. as a Rival and a Friend I vow to do the same."
Sasuke seemed hurt rather than touched. His hand trembled as he looked into the eyes of his friends unsure if he could fulfill the vow. But no the less he swallowed the lump in his throat and nodded. "Me too..." he muttered. With that the three let go allowing the bloOstained contract rise to heavens along with the ash.
After passing a few corridors the two ANBU agents lead Naruto to a room far off the end of the hall. Confused he looked to the two, but they gave no answers and merely pushed him in. There in the dead silence Naruto froze with shock. For there on the bed lay the beat and battered Kakashi sensei.His eyes barley open as they starred up to the empty atmosphere lost in some sort of dream. His mask tossed aside revealing his pale charmed face while his throat bandag was stained with blood. He looked near death, but his eyes showed some life, however glazed with saddness and denial. Naruto walked to the side of the bed. Naruto reached to touch him but retreated his hand once he realized how fragil Kakashi looked. It made him cringe. He had never seen his sensei this way before. So cold and withdrawn. No cocky attitude or smart wised crackes. It was eerie. Naruto could not bring himself to speak.
Naruto took in a breath but before he could speak Kakashi turned his head to look to him. Upon looking to Naruto's face brought some life back to him. He tried to lift his hand to reach but Naruto froze inside. Naruto gasined some courage to reach but the door flung open and a doctor walked in.
"Naruto Uzumaki of squad 7, correct?" the doctor asked directly.
"Yeah..." Naruto answered uneasily
"Good...your close to Kakashi?" he asked adjusting his glasses
"...He is my sensei." Naruto responded.
"I see...where are the other members, I asked for them as well...a certain, Sasuke Uchiha and miss Sakura haruno."
Naruto felt a sharp pain tense up his body "Sasuke...He's a missing." H e said in low tone..." And Sakura...is...dead."
"Ah..." before the Doctor could finish Naruto jerked his head up
"What happen to Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto asked in a heated tone.
The doctor gave no response but walked to look down into the pools that were now Kakashi's eyes. Nothing but his reflection stared back. The doctor sighed. "He was attacked by the same intruder that attacked you and the others..."
"What? You mean by that girl?" Naruto said without stopping. Flashes of the fading green eyes came back to him and that soothing voice making him tense again.
"Yes...we figured that you might be able to help get some information from Kakashi...he can not speak...She stabbed him in the throat nearly killing him...his voice has gone for now, but he refuses to make any sort of contact with anyone...maybe you can..." The doctor said urgently.
"...I dunno...I mean I cant get much if he cant speak." Naruto said
"Try." the doctor said leaving for the door "We need as much a possible" he said closing the door.
"Jerk..." Naruto said under his breath looking to the broken Kakashi and sitting beside him. "Kakashi-sensei...Its me, Naruto. Can you hear me?" Kakashi turned his head slowly looking to him. Fresh blood spilling form the open wound to be absorbed into the bandages. Naruto's eyes were close to tears. Seeing Kakashi this way was overwhelming. But to Naruto surpise Kakshi lifted his hand and pointed to the window. Naruto rached for his hand but Kakashi just kept pointing. Naruto looked around him to see his come come paradise sitting on the stand. Naruto smiled slightly, and got it.
"Oh I see...this...yeh here, sorry it took me awhile to understand" Naruto laughed
Kakashi didnt seem to respond. He slapped the book from Narutos hand, suddenly springing with life. Naruto was taken aback and watched as Kakashi still pointed to the window. Naruto was at a stump. He smiled and figured that maybe talking to Kakashi would be better. Kakashi suddenly looked around and he seemed to have sighed in an odd way. Suddenly his eyes gained back some color and he seemed more animated. He looked to Naruto smiling in goofy smile. Naruto seemed confused. He blinked a few times before Kakashi pointed his finger to his head and swirled it around a little. Naruto stared for a moment. then smiled himself
"I get...this place is driving you crazy?" Naruto asked unsure.
Kakashi nodded. Judging from the "Act" Naruto thought that maybe he just didnt want to cooperate with the hospital for a reason. Kakashi leaned back a littled more closing his eyes relaxing a bit. Maybe Narutos presence was enough to ease his bordom. Naruto was a bit frustrated...Kakashi not being able to speak was annoying, an awkward silence filled the room. Naruto sighed in some release and opened his mouth to speak but couldnt find anything to say. The echo of the promise that he made was still ringing in his head.
"Kakashi-sensei..." Naruto began hesitating Kakashi opned his eyes and looked to Naruto. "...She got you and the others...Im sorry." Naruto siad dryly Kakashi's eyes widened. "Listen...I swear...i'll do my best to catch her..." Kakashi tensed up. "She'll pay." he said griting his teeth. "You probly dont know about this but I made a promise with Sasuke and Sakura a while back...and we said we would always watch each others back...and I failed to keep that promise to them..." he said explaining "...so I have to make it up by catching this person...Im sorry...I couldnt do my best." Naruto stood up and the door opened. Kakashi grabbed Naruto shirt and pointed to the window more desperatly now. Naruto smiled "I promise...that girl is gonna wish she never messed with or my friends." Naruto pulled away leaving kakashi reaching for empty air. Naruto passed a nurse and said good bye.
The nurse smiled to Kakashi who was still pointing at the window. She looked to the window to see that it was closed. She smiled sweetly and opened the blinds and pulled up the glass letting the breeze come in. Outside it was bright. The nurse took in the air. "They're nice this year huh?" The nurse asked. Kakashi twitched with discomfort. Kakashi looked to the window to see the freshly bloomed cherry blossom trees.
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It was them same some miles away from Konoha. Sunny and bright, resh with the morning breeze. Sakura was slumped over the side of the small pourch just outside her room. A small river flowing threw and she dipped her fingers into the cool water. Her face saddened and weighed with guilt but she refused to cry. She sighed stretching a bit when her room door slid open. Sakura turned over to see Itachi standing in her door way, his face solid and stern as always. She sat up and blinked a few times.
"Itachi-sama?" she asked puzzled.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Well...I AM SOOOO SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO UPDATE!! I really am, I have been so busy and so I am sorry for that. I promise to update soon, and again forgive my crappy writing.