Author's notes: Okay well here's the next chapter. This chapter will be a song chapter, you'll see what I mean ! Hope you enjoy it !
The song I used, and listend to while writing this chapter was Angels by Within temptation. Good song. )
Chapter 10
Secrets Revealed.
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Sakura felt a warm presence beside her. She felt safe again. She opened her eyes slowly. She was laying on his bare chest. She felt his arm around her, and her arms around him. She looked up and saw his sleeping face. She could see each and every detail and his features. His features that made him so handsome. His strong manly jaw, and the lines around his eyes. She loved it. She loved everything about him. She loved him.
He began to stirr as his red and black eyes soon opened and looked down at her jade ones. A smile appeared on her face as he awoke. "Morning." she said cheerfully. "Morning." he replied back with a small smile. He loved waking up beside her. He loved waking up to her face. Knowing that she was the one he got to fall asleep with at his side. The one who would greet him each morning. Sometimes he would just lay there and watch her sleep. She looked so precious, so fragile. It was as though if he were to touch her she would break, she would shatter.
He tightened his grip and pulled her closer to him. She returned the embrace. He then pulled her up so their faces were close to each other. They looked into each others eyes for a few moments before she layed her head back against his chest and they just layed there like that. He genienly rubbed her arm and she liked the feeling. A warm, tickling sensation. She thought for a few moments before deciding to speak . "Itachi-kun?" she asked keeping her head on his chest. He looked down at her. "Hm?' he responded. "Do you remember when I asked if you would do for me, what I did for Kakuzu and Hidan after they died..and you said no?" she asked. "Hm." he said. "Did you mean it." she said looking up at him. He thougth for a minute. "No. I would do that and so much more. " A smile appeared on Sakura's face. It was that smile. The smile he loved, the smile that got him through the day.
He pulled her up to him as he gently kissed her. And she returned the kiss. They kissed for a few minutes before Sakura broke away and looked at him. "I love you." she said as he smiled and they shared another kiss. This was perfect, he was perfect. She never felt like this before. Now she finally knew what it was like to be loved in return. She could get used to this.
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About half an hour passed and Itachi removed his arm from her. It wasn't something he wanted to do, but something he had to. "Now that your well, I think you should tend to Kisame's arm. He's been in pain for quite a while." Itachi said sitting up. Sakura sat up as well as she remembered that day. She remembered the fight. "How long have I been out?" she asked looking at him. He looked over at her. "A week." he simply replied getting out of bed. Sakura sat there shocked. Had it really been a week? But she rememberd it like it were yesterday.
Watching him walk into the bathroom she decided she better get up. She got out of bed and got dressed. She exited the room as she heard the sound of water turning on. She walked down the hall and entered the living room where some of the members were. "SAKURA-SANNN!!" she heard a familar annoying voice. "Ohiyo Tobi-san." she said with a faint smile as he ran up to her. "YOU'RE AWAKE. THANK GOOOODNESS ! WE WERE ALL WORRIED ABOUT YOUUUUUU!" he said exstatic. "KISAMEE HAD TO COOK FOR USS AND IT WASS SOOOOO GROSSS. I MISS YOUR FOOOOD. PLEASSEEE MAKE MEE SOMETHING!!" he said as he got on his knee's. Sakura laughed a bit as she saw Kisame scowling in the cornor. "Maybe after. First I have to take care of Kisame." she said walking over to him.
"It's about time pinkie. Do you know how long I've been in pain." he said looking at her. She sighed. "Let me see." she said as she slowly began to undo the wrappings. "Well, It's infected. There's not doubt about that." she said with a sigh. She held her hands over it as they began glowing a pale green and his flesh began to repair itself and the infection began to die off. A few minutes later she was done. "There. You're lucky I'm good at what I do or else you would've had it cut off." she said sticking out her tongue as Kisame muttered something under her breath. "Anyway. I have to go shower, I'll make you guys some food when I'm done!" she said with a wave as she dissapeared down the hallway heading towards her and Itachi's room.
Sakura opened the door to their room. The water was still running, he was still in the shower. She sighed and walked around the room. She looked over at his desk as she saw the book he was constantly writing in. He had left it open this time. Curious, she walked over to the book and began reading.
Day 223.
She is still unconcious. However, this far she has proved to be a good subject. She has developed her powers well. With help from me in no time she will be an expert. However, he bloodline could match or even surpass that of my own. She will soon be ready to experiement on. She will soon be ready to serve her real purpose to the Akatsuki. To you our leader, I have dragged her in far enough she will do anything I ask her too. She loves me. She's fallen for it. She thinks I love her too. Her bloodline will prove to be of great use to our organization. To our purpose in taking over the world.
Itachi Uchiha.
Sakura dropped the book on the desk and took a step back. She couldn't believe what she had read. Tears were threatening to fall. She was in such shock that she didn't realize the water had turned off or had she realized that a certain dark haired man was standing at the bathroom door.
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Sparkling angel I believe
You were my savior in my time of need.
Blinded by faith I couldn't hear
All the whispers, the warnings so clear.
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door.
There's no escape now,
No mercy no more.
No remorse cause I still remember
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Itachi looked at the girl. He could tell she was distressed. But what was wrong. He looked around and noticed the open book on his desk. No, she wasn't supposed to find that. She wasn't supposed to read that. She wasn't supposed to know...
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The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
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Sakura wanted to cry. She wanted to just fall to the floor and cry. She looked at him, she was just as speechless as him. How could he have done this to her. How could she be so stupid to fall for him...so stupid to be hurt..again.
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Sparkling angel, I couldn't see
Your dark intentions, your feelings for me.
Fallen angel, tell me why?
What is the reason, the thorn in your eye?
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door
There's no escape now
No mercy no more
No remorse cause I still remember
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Itachi looked at her. He looked at her hurt face. He didn't like seeing her like that, but he had caused this. He caused this pain. He caused this pain to the one he loved. "Sakura.." he said taking a step closer.
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The smile when you tore me apart
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end.
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Sakura stepped back as he stepped forward. She couldn't hold it in any longer. The tears started to stream down her face as she looked at the ground. "I.. hate you." she said venomously as the tears came down more and more and she turned and whipped the door open almost tearing it off its hinges. She bumped into someone but pushed them out of the way and ran out of the hideout.
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This world may have failed you,
It doesn't give a reason why.
You could have chosen a different path in life.
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Itachi watched as she ran out of the room. He felt a pang in his heart as she said those three words. He saw Kisame standing in the doorway dumbfounded. Itachi couldn't keep eye contact with the man as he walked towards the door and shut it on him. Kisame just stood there. Finally he sighed and walked away.
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The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke the promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end.
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She ran from the hideout. She just kept running and didn't stop. It was pouring outside, but she didn't care. She didn't care about anything. She just kept running and runnnig. The tears streaming down her face. Her foot caught a rock and she fell to the muddy earth. She just layed there. She didn't bother to move. She layed on the wet and muddy ground and just cried. She cried and cried and cried. She didn't know what else to do. She didn't want to go back there, not where he was. She hels the round in her clutched hands as she cried. How could she have let this happen to her again. How could she have let herself get hurt. She should've seen right through it. She should've seen it the night he said I love you. How could she be so stupid. He's Itachi Uchiha, the man who killed his entire clan and didn't feel anything. Didn't feel any remorse. He didn't have a heart, why did she think he could have one for her.
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He sat there watching the candle light dance on the walls. How long had he been there. Days? Weeks? It felt like it. However, in reality, he had been there for hours which seemed longer. The candle was near the end of its life. The wax dripped off the wooden table and hung off the side while some hot wax drops hit the floor. He sat thinking. He couldn't believe he was that stupid to leave the book out. Why couldn't she accidently read his journal. Why did it have to be the progress book which was full of lies. The light died down as Itachi noticed this and took out his pen as he dipped it in ink and turnd to a fresh page in his journal as he began to write.
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The thunder roared through the sky, the rain wouldn't let up. Sakura just layed there. She refused to move. She heard footsteps as she slowly lifted her head and saw someone standing in front of her. She couldn't tell who it was by face because it was too dark, but she recognized the chakra. Kisame. Kisame sighed as he bent down and picked her up. He threw her over his shoulder as he would his samehada. Heading back towards the hideout it began to rain harder. Kisame didn't mind, he obviously loved the rain.
A few minutes passed and they arrived at the hideout. Passing the waterfall, Kisame entered the hideout with Sakura on his shoulder. The members, except Itachi who was in his room, were gathered in the main hall. "What happend!" Konon asked worried about her newly aquainted comrade. "Training." Kisame answered turning down the hall. Pein watched from the doorway of his room as he turned and went inside.
Kisame stopped at a door that was a few down from Itachi's. He opened the door with his free hand and went intside. It was empty save for a bed and a dresser. This room was different from the others. There was a large window on the furthest wall from the door. There was a bed against the windoe horizontally fitting in a small space made especially for it. There were two small curtains on each side that could be draped to cover the bed space. There were shelves and hooks all over the walls.
Walking over to the bed he layed Sakura down as she slowly looked around. "Where is this?" she asked. Kisame headed towards the door as he slowly turned around and looked at her. "This was Sasori's room." he said as he then ruened and left shutting the door behind him.
She layed there and stared out the window and watched the beads of water roll down the window. She could feel the tears coming again as they began to roll down her cheek like the beads of water on the window. She outstretched her arm and touched her finger to the cold glass. Her body began aching and she felt incredibly cold. She squirmed her way under the blankets to keep warm. Outstretching her hands again she touched her fingers to the glass as the tears rolled down her cheek. She felt drowsy and her eyelids became heavy. Shortly, she fell asleep and her hand dropped to the bed.
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The sun shone through the window. He lifted his head and squinted his eyes at the bright sun. He looked down and saw that he had fallen asleep at his desk, writing in his journal. He sighed and stood closing his book. He walked into the bathroom and took off his clothes. Turning on the water in the shower as he stepped in. The warm water fell on his body. He outstretched one hand and leaned against the wall with hishead facing down. He watched the water go down the drain as he closed her eyes. He let out a sigh as he thought about it. As he thought about her.
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She slowly opened her eyes. The sun shone through her window as she covered her head with the blanket and groaned. She had a killer headache and she didn't feel so good. Her body ached and she felt weak. She could barely lift her arms. She had a cold. She heard the door open and pulled the blankets off and looked up. A familar blue face was standing in the doorway grinning as he held something in his hand. He walked over to her and she saw that it was a tray with hot soup and tea on it. "What time is it?" she asked looking up at him. He simply shrugged and set the tray down. "Twelve..maybe one?" he said turning to leave. "Enjoy." he said before shutting the door. Sakura looked over at the steaming hot soup. She leaned off and took in a big whiff. Mmm, chicken noodle. She thought to herself as she picked up the spoon and began to sip the soup. It was good. A few minutes passed and she finished the soup picking it up and drinking the rest of the broth. She put the bowl down and wiped her mouth. Her tea was still sitting on the tray steaming hot. She picked it up and positioned herself so she was sitting against the back of the bed and looking out the window. It was sunny.. for now. She knew it was bound to rain again, she could tell by the clouds in the sky.
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He turned the water off and stepped out of the shower. He dryed off his body and put on his black pants but didn't put on a shirt. He exited the bathroom and re-entered his bedroom. He looked around expecting to see her on the bed reading or just smiling. He sighed and walked over to the bookshelf where he put away his journal and took out the progress book. He stared at it in his hands for a few minutes. He heard a knock at his door as he turned and walked over to the door opening it. There standing in the doorway was his blue partner.
Kisame looked at him. Nothing was said. "What's gotten into her, eh?" he said with a grin trying to brighten the mood, Itachi just stood there looking at him. Kisame sighed and leaned against the doorway. "You said you were going to call it off, you said you were going to stop." he said. Itachi still didn't answer. Kisame just sighed and turned walking down the hall. Itachi shut the door and walked over to his desk setting the book down. He grabbed his cloak and weapons and decided he would go and train for a bit. He slammed his bedroom door behind him and exited the hideout and went out to the training grounds.
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A knock on the door startled her as she looked over. "Come in." she said as the wooden door opened and in stepped Kisame. He walked over to the bed and grabbed the tray. He then turned to leave. "Why are you doing this?" she asked as he stopped and looked at her. "I have to. Since you can't cook it's now my job to cook." he said walking across the room to leave. She thought for a minute before she stopped him again. "How long did you know?" she asked as he stopped in his footsteps. He didn't turn to face her and he just looked down at the tray. He sighed as he looked over his shoulder at her. "Not long." he responded as Sakura shook her head and looked back out the window. "Thanks." she said as he then exited and shut the door behind him.
She sipped her tea and looked around the room. She spotted a bag leaning up against the end of the bed. She crawled over to it and grabbed it. She rummaged through i and found a book of paper and some writing untensels. She sighed and sat back against the wall as she looked outside and began drawing.She rememberd the tips that sai taught her. That's when she rememberd. Sai. And Naruto, and Kakashi-sensai, and Tsunade-sama..and Ino and all her friends back home. Yes, home. That was where she belonged. Konoha. That was where she was truely wanted. She wanted to go home. Back to them. Back where she belonged. So then she turned to a new page and began writing. She began writing everything she was feeling. She wrote all day. When Kisame came to check on her, he saw that she was sleeping and decided to leave her alone. Backing out slowly he headed down the hall and dissapeared around the corner.
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Pacing around his room, he dighed as he stopped once he saw her scrolls laying on the ground beside the bed. He thought for a minute before picking them up and walking towards her room with the scrolls in one hand and his journal in the other. He wanted to show her that he loved her, show her that it was all a big misunderstanding. He didn't think of knocking. He opened the door and saw her laying in bed. He approached her and set the scrolls down on the bed. He looked at her sleeping body. He could see the tear marks stained on her face. He sighed as he turned to leave but saw an open book laying beside her. His curiousity getting the better of him, he picked up the book and read what she wrote.
Dear Diary,
How could I have been so stupid. I fell for it again, I fell in love with someone who doesn't love me back. It hurts soo much. I don't know what I did wrong, I didn't come looking for him, he came looking for me. I thought we had something.. I thought this was real. But it's a nightmare. My hearts breaking all over again. I can't handle it anymore. I don't wanna do this, I don't wanna be here. I miss them, I miss home. I need to go home. At least they care about me there. I may not get married or have children.. actually.. I don't think I could ever fall in love again.. it just hurts too much. They say it's better to love and to lost then to never have loved at all.. I don't believe that. If that's true, then why is it always me suffering the loss..why is it always me in pain. I don't know what I did.. I really don't. I only tried to love him.. tried to show that I care. And I thought he cared too.. I thought he loved me.. Well I guess there's no one to blame but myself. I was nothing but a stupid experiment..I was nothing but a fool. How did I fall for it, how didn't I see through it.. way to go Sakura..you did it again...I hate this... I hate him...
The letter stopped there. There were tear marks on the paper. Itachi felt another pang in his heart as he read it. He caused her so much pain..he didn't like that he did that. He looked up at her and then down at the journal he had as he sat at the end of the bed and added more writing to a certain page. Once he was done he folded it and put it in her pocket. He picked her up and dissapeared.
A few hours later she began to stirr as he stopped. He set her down as she began to wake up.
Slowly she opened her eyes and looked around. She looked up and saw a clear blue sky. She quickly sat up, she wasn't in her room anymore. She looked around and saw him. Neither of them spoke. He had to do something, he had to make sure she wouldn't wake up for a while, at least not a few days. He then thought of something. He closed his eyes and then re-opened them. There was a different design, he activated his mangekyo.
Sakura's eyes widened and she tried to look away but she didn't have enough time and she was caught in his illusion.
Itachi then picked her up and started off again towards his original destination. He knew no harm would come to Sakura because he controlled what happend, he knew what he was doing.
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Sakura stood up. She looked around, it was dark. Pitch black. Suddenly, there was some light. She began walking towards the light. Once she got closer the scene changed. She looked around and saw that she was in Konoha. She began walking down the streets and she saw the people in the market selling things and walking enjoying their day with their big smiles plastered on thei face. She walked by the Yamanaka flower shop and peered inside the window to see if Ino was there. No luck. She continued down the street as she appraoched Naruto's appartment, knowing he wouldn't be there she continued on. She came across the memorial site where the big stone was with all the names carved into it from the fallen shinobi. She let out a sigh and looked around, she headed towards the training ground.
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A few days had passed and Kakashi sat on a tree branch. He looked around at the familar gates of a city he once lived in long ago. He looked down at her once more. He held her tightly not wanting to let go, he never wanted to let go. He knew this was better for her. That she would be happy here, and she would be loved and appreciated here. He jumped down from the tree and appeared at the entrance to the city. The two guards looked shocked as Itachi looked at them and they stopped dead in their tracks and fell to the ground. He sighed looking at her once more before he gently set her down on the ground and he turned and dissapeared jumping into the air.
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After a long day of training the k9 male walked through the streets of Konoha with his big white beast trailing beside him. He sighed as he looked up into th sky with his arms folded beside his head. Suddenly, the white beast ran forward and began barking. The K9 male looked over at him. "Akamaru? What are you doing?" he said running after him as he skid to a stop and saw what Akamaru was barking at and wagging his tail. Kiba stepped forward and saw the pink haired kunoichi laying on the ground. "No.. way." he said stepping closer. "Akamaru, guard her. I'm going to get the Hokage." Akamaru responded with a bark as Kiba dissapeared.
A few moments later Kiba burst into Tsunade's office. "Hokage-sama!!" he yelled as she looked up at him angry for desturbing her, there was a bottle of sake spilt on her and the table. "You have to come ! You're going to wanna see this!!" he yelled anxiously. She mumbled something as she got out of her seat. "This had better be good..." she said walking out the door muttering something about Sake.
Kiba ran through the streets heading back towards the front gates as he passed the Yamanaka flower shop and ran inside. He grabbed Ino and didn't even say a word. "Kiba! What are you doing you idiot! I was dealing with a customer!" she yelled angry. "Shut up and come with me!" he said commanding as she began running with him. They passed the Hyuuga household and he saw Hinata and Neji training, he skid to a stop and yelled to them. "Hey guys! Follow us, it's an emergency!" he yelled as he continued running. Hinata and Neji exhanged puzzled looks as the turned and ran after them. They continued on running into a few more people including Tenten, Lee, Shino , and Shikamaru.
Finally, they arrived at the front gates and they all stared wide-eyed. A crowd began to gather as a certain silver haired jounin appeared in a puff of smoke and sai appeared as well. "Akamaru, go find Naruto!" Kiba yelled as Akamaru ran off.
"Alright, alright. Move it. What is all this-" Tsunade stopped dead in her tracks, pushing people aside as she saw her laying there on the ground. She was overwhelemd. She walked up the her and fell to her knee's, she didn't care who was watching. She grabbed Sakura and gently shook her awake.
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It became dark again. There was no light. No sound. No nothing. Sakura could faintly hear something. It sounded like someone calling her name. Suddenly, a light appeared and she began walking towards it as the sound became louder and louder. She stopped and turned around as she saw someone. Someone standing in the dark, someone she knew, someone she loved. It felt like she was being pulled into the light now. This someone appeared in front of her and looked at her, she looked up at his black and red eyes. A tear rolled down her cheek as she looked at him. She was being pulled in more and more. He reached out his hand and touched her cheek as she reached out to grab his hand but she was being pulled away from him. What was happening. She tried to pull away from whatever was pulling her to the light but she couldn't. She looked up as she saw his face..Itachi..he slowly faded away..
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"Sakura...Sakura.." Tsunade kept repeating. Finally, the pink kunoichi opened her jade eyes and looked up at her teacher and idol. "Tsunade..sama?" she said as the blonde woman came into focus. Tsunade could cry, she grabbed Sakura and held her close. "You're back, you're finally back." she said with a smile as she turned her head and heard a familar voice. Tsunade stood up, knowing full well who this person was.
Sakura looked up and wiped her cheek. There was a lonely tear. She thought back to the dream but stopped when she saw a familar blonde haired man.
He stood there staring at her. He couldn't believe his eyes. Was it really her, had she really come back.
Sakura slowly rose to her feet and looked at him. She saw that he was hurt, she saw that she had caused him pain by leaving.
"S-sakura-chan.." he said quietly. His eyes starting to water.
She heard him and her eyes began to water as well.
"Sakura-chan!" he yelled this time running forward as she too ran towards him and they embraced each other in a big hug. Sakura cried on his shoulder as he cried on hers. "Sakura-chan..you're back...you're home." he whispered into her ear.
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He sat on a treebranch watching. He had seen the whole thing. He saw how happy she was when she saw them all again. Saw all her friends. He knew she belonged here. This was her home. She belonged there with them..not with him. He sighed as he stood and looked one last time before dissapearing leaving no trace that he was ever there.
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Author's notes: WELLL there you have it. Chapter 10. I hope you all enjoyed. ANNND PLEASEEE DONT KILL ME. It's all part of the plan ! now.. REVIEWW. !
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