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Lost Symphony

Naruto/Bleach Cross Over

Sakura Haruno and Byakuya Kuchiki

Chapter 2 – Reminiscing

Author's note :This chapter is in Kaitou Shigerus' point of view, but will eventually goes to Byakuya and Sakura near the end.

Chapter 3 is now 30% done and might be posted on friday or Saturday. Thanks to those who read this fanfic.

Here's chapter two. Hope you like it.

He wasn't supposed to run. A cowardly action if he may ask, but, captain orders. Running as fast as he can, he abruptly stops, he sense no one following him. Breathing hard, he looks at the direction where he left his captain. Clenching his gloved hand, he gritted his teeth. It was my entire fault. I should have not come with her team. He was a new recruit and has an ego that can be compared to the Hokage Mountain. A little compliment from this and that –boosted his ego well and request to be in a squad as a trainee. His squad choice – Squad 3 from Rescue and Retrieval Division of ANBU – Captain: Haruno, Sakura. He really wanted to be a medic for his chakra control was seems on par with the Konoha's 2nd best medic next to the Hokage herself, as an ANBU senior once told him right after he pass the ANBU exams. The silver haired ANBU told him about Sakura's squad and immediately joined.

Being on Squad 3 was sorta awkward. It consists of 2 women – both medics and 2 men – a long-range and a jutsu specialist with a tracking and genjutsu expert. Well, he was not that expert at taijutsu and jutsus but he knew a few. On his first day, he was greeted by his Taichou. She smiled at him and notices his new teammates smirking at him. Odd? He looks at his captain and immediately regrets it; her fist hit his face and was thrown for at least 50ft away from her. Groaning, he tried to stand but pain shots through his jaw. She broke my jaw. Holding his jaw, his teammates started to laugh. Bastards. Now I know why they were smirking a while ago. They knew this would happen. Not even noticing his captain was walking towards him, he still holds his jaw as if it will drop. He flinched in pain as another hand hovered over his, green healing chakra on tow. It was his captain – healing him. Seconds later his jaw was fixed. She smiled at him and notices the others were surrounding him. They all spoke at the same time.

"Welcome to Squad 3."

Right after that introduction comes next. The other medic – Chouko Himori a woman with the same height as her captain, has dark brown eyes filled with mirth and happiness, matching her light blue haired cut meticulously in a form of a boy's hair. More like Shizunee-san's hair but more boyish look. Her behavioral patters were unexpected for sweet-looking woman; she cursed a lot tying with Anko Mitarashi's vulgar language. Satorou Hitane – called her Ogre Chouko. Satorou, the long-range and jutsu specialist was a man with light brown hair long enough to be tied high, giving him a samurai like look. He's handsomeness as Chouko called him, is a happy-go-lucky guy. For he seems won't care about anything but his onyx eyes were sharp as an eagle as his aim was amazing. The last member of the squad was the most silent in their conversations – Seijaku Megami the tracking and genjutsu expert. He won't join in; in any banter his teammates start. His is red dyed eyes was sharp and cold. He thought it was Sharingan in his first glance. Matching his eyes where his dark silver hair. His voice was always on monotone but softens as he talks to their captain. Who wouldn't? Even Chouko-san has a crush on her. That doll like emerald eyes, red luscious lips, cherry tainted cheeks, pink lustrous hair reaching her shoulder blade and that sweet smile. Who wouldn't fall for her? She maybe can pack a punch as he already experienced it and can flatten Hokage Mountain with her fist but she has the best smile that he had seen. Their captain is amazing.

As the day continues, they start training his capabilities as a nin. It appears his captain already know about his chakra control and thought him a few basic healing techniques. Chouko continued to teach him for the next few days as Sakura was a busy person. Satorou taught him a few jutsus and well, Seijaku just stare at him and comment if his stance was wrong or give him advice how to conserve charka in using a specific jutsu. Even though it's only a week right after he joined the squad, their team dynamics and team work were efficient and flawless. Everything seems getting well, until that mission came.

Saturday, they were in their assigned training ground, when their team was called by the Hokage and gave them a retrieval mission. He wasn't originally needed in the mission as it was an A class only. They told him to stay and sharpen up his skills and jutsus he learned but he insist that he will come. He told them something about "Experience is the best teacher" and his captain hesitantly agreed. His captain's intuition was right, he shouldn't have come.

Their mission, rescue the Daimyo's youngest son – the location of the kidnappers' hideout – Northern border of Yukigakure near the snowy cliffs of the Snow Valley. After gathering information on a nearby village they move towards their target location fast. Apparently the Daimyo's son was kidnapped for almost a 3 days before they heed help for Konoha. Travelling to Yukigakure even at the top most speed will take at least 3 weeks. Meaning the hostage is in custody for almost a month. According to the Daimyo their last contact to the kidnappers was 4 days ago, and that was all.

They arrived at the said location at midnight and observed their enemies. The small cabin in the farthest part of the Snow Valley was enough to house at 12 to 15 people including their hostage. After 12 hours of waiting, they move silently. Eliminating the guards outside, they manage to enter undetected. The kidnappers were probably sleep because of the lack in movement, they move silently and come on a door that was locked. Picking the lock and sensing no danger they enter, leaving Chouko and Satorou out to guard. His captain approached their charge his lying on the floor face down. Putting her finger on his pulse, she shook her head, confirming his worries – his dead. It appears he's dead for 2 days. Sudden cardiac arrest – it seems they let him alone in the dark room not even noticing that their hostage is dead.

Suddenly, Chouko came in and shouted. "Enemy on sight, Taichou."

Startled, Sakura stood and ordered him to carry the body. He approached it and put it on his shoulder. The body is already frozen was hard to carry. When they got out the room, Satorou was already dealing an enemy. Blood splattered around the hallway they used to guard. Their deduction was incorrect; it appears as their enemies were clearly nins ranking from C-class to B-class. No other choice but to retreat, the move deeper and found themselves cornered.

The following events were a blur to Kaitou's mind. The last he remembered was his captain pulling him out and running, escaping the nins. He's scared. That nin with black hair killed Seijaku-san and Satorou-san, and beheaded Choukou-san. It scared the shit out of him. He knows his captain knew it. He's pathetic. He knew ninjas die but he never expected this gruesome. Seeing his Captain signaled for them to stop, he spoke "I don't think stopping is a good idea Taichou."

Shaking her head, she looks at him "Listen. Go back to the village. You can go on your own right?" Surprised, he didn't know what to answer. No, I won't leave. Resolved, he was about to answer as a kunai was shot at them. Jumping out, they landed on the clearing and was surrounded by 9 nins. His captain's face was furrowed with anger and frustration. He swallowed hard as his captain attack the seemingly – the leader of the group. He was shocked when she punched the ground and shouted at him "Leave. NOW!" He hesitated then nods. "Stay alive, Taichou." "Give a little faith with your Taichou, kid." He heard it clearly. It was enough. Enough for her to believe she's going to be fine.

And now he's regretting on leaving his captain. He remembered Satorou's last word "Protect Taichou." , Seijaku's eyes as he accept the blade that was supposed to hit him and Chouko's expression before she was beheaded. He needed to come back. He needed to help his captain and fast. Determination flows on his veins as he sprinted back to his captain.

Arriving just on time, he manages to block a katana meant for his captain. Panting, he heard his captain shout at him "Idiot. I told you to escape!" He smiled. "I can't leave you alone, Taichou." Not waiting for an answer he attacks the nin right on front of him. His Taichou is really amazing. Fom 9 nins, 4 was left. His captain is already on limit. The black haired nin who killed his teammates was still alive. He's breathing hard his left hand rendered useless – his captain's work. Right after eliminating the nin he's battling with. He came back to Sakura and smiled. She scoffs. "Idiot."

Not leaving his eyes on the enemies, he replied. "I can't just leave you, Taichou. Satorou, Seijaku and Chouko's death will be pointless if you die. I can't let that happen. That is the last thing they want. Seijaku-san will have my head if I failed to protect you."

Sakura frowned. "You should have followed my order. I'll have you punish when we arrive home."

At this statement, Hidoi laugh. "If you can live longer anyway, you might see your village."

"Looks who's talking. Apparently, my hands are still usable unlike you." Kaitou mocked. Sakura sighs. This is going to be troublesome.

Dodging.

Deflecting kunais and shuriken.

Blocking katanas.

Fighting Jutsus.

This happens for seems hours, so far 2 was left. Hidoi and another blooded nin. His captain was weary and tired as he was. This is it. He attacks the bloodied nin , as Sakura, attack Hidoi. Eliminating the bloodied nin, he look at his captain – she was down. On her kness Hidoi was on his was to behead her, he move right in front of him and accepted the blade, surprising both of them. As his body falls, Sakura stood up, channel the last chakra she had, shouting, she hit Hidoi on his head, cracking his skull and breaking his neck at the same time. He was dead before his body lands on the ground. Snapping out of her trance, she run toward Kaitou, crouching he began to channel chakra on her hands, but nothing came.

Kaitou, on the other hand knows he'll die. Reaching for his captain's hand, he pulled it near his lips and kissed it. Surprise plastered his captain's face. He smiles. She seemed to be saying something, his mind can't make any word, but her voice is soothing, like lullaby. With one last look at his crying captain, he slowly closes his eyes and let the darkness eat him.

Someone was calling his name. He opened his eyes. Wait. I was dead. He looks around, saw his captain still holding his dead body's hand and crying. He wanted to comfort her, tell her everything is alright. He has to leave; he can't take to look at her crying face. Moving, he found himself in the safety of a large tree, not far away from his body. He can still see his captain, and he can't help but to cry. He closes his eyes once again, and was surprise when a man with slate grey eyes and long black hair appears in front of him, wearing a black haori with another white on top. Katana was place on his right. "I won't harm you." He knew it. His presence actually relaxed him. He smiled. Grabbing his katana, he stops him and pleaded "Please, before you take me, can you do me a favor?" the stranger raised his eyebrow but nod. He looks at his captain, "Don't let someone harm her. See to it she comes home safely. Please…" He nodded again. He's happy. That was enough. He can trust this man to fulfill his promise. Tapping the hilt of his katana in his forehead, he felt light. He can now leave.

That presence, she can feel that eerie presence for a while. She doesn't care. Right now, if that presence was another nin that will kill her, he won't stop him. The person she clearly promised to protect was dead. Kaitou has potential. His eagerness to learn was impressive and he's intellectual. He's dream now cut short. Still crying, inner seems quiet for a while.

Again, that presence. It irritates her. Ignoring it, she focused on Kaitou's peaceful face. That presence is approaching her. She closes her eyes and squeezes Kaitou's hand. It stops right in front of her. Looking, she saw a pair of feet. She looks up but her vision was blurred because of her tears. She can see the outline of his face, he had black hair. She asked startling him "Who are you?"

He didn't answer. He looks like someone. Trying to reach his hand, she failed miserably as her body falls down due exhaustion and chaka depletion. She manages to grab the end of his pants. "Sasuke?" Then darkness filled her vision.

The woman is exhausted.

No, she can see him.

Byakuya sighs. This is troublesome.

On the next chapter :

Chapter 3 : His voice, Her voice

"Why did I become a shinobi in the first place?" Sakura asked as she hug her knees. "Why are you asking me? I wasn't even born here." Byakuya replied in his monotone voice. She can't help it, she wanted to laugh. Can't contain it anymore, she laugh out loud. Byakuya look at her as if she finally lost it. But he smiled. Her laughter is beautiful, for a second, he thought he saw Hisana.

She's not Hisana

Senbonzakura replied " Of course she's not Hisana, she has pink hair and green eyes. Hisana has Black hair and Purple eyes. Idiot."

The OCs originated on my original fic called - code: RESET that I wrote back in highschool days.

Seijaku means Silence in Japanese.

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