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Lost Symphony

Naruto/Bleach Cross Over

Sakura Haruno and Byakuya Kuchiki

Romance/Adventure/Humor

Chapter 5 – Just a Kiss

Author's note: Byakuya here is in the epitome of OCCness. Sorry…

Ah. Nothing else to say… Enjoy.

EDITED : 11-03-11 - Corrected wrong spellings and some Grammars. Also added some details and such.

"Talking"

Byakuya's thoughts

Inner talking/zanpakto talking/thoughts

Sakura' s thoughts

When they arrive at the small village, the residents turn their heads to them not surprise that strangers will pass at their village once again. But what surprise them, was the woman, a rather petite one with shocking pink hair, wearing a white haori too big to her liking and a man, with features that make any woman swoon – in short – handsome. Plus the fact that the woman had bruises and wounds and the handsome man has a katana located at his right hip. After much inspection on them, they continue their daily life as the new comers spells trouble.

The 2 simply walked inside and Sakura bowed to everyone who looks at them. They both knew that the villagers were wary at them, due to their appearance but they just ignore it for the sake of their purpose inside.

Their first stop – clothing store.

Clearly, a haori, big enough to bury her alive was not Sakura's choice of clothing, not that she didn't appreciate what Byakuya had given her, but she really wanted real clothes. His haori was sleeveless and can't protect her much in cold, and she's quite freezing. So when they entered the village, she asks directions for a clothing store, much to Byakuya's disappointment. He voice his opinion about she had to be check by a doctor first but she just ignore it and walk towards the direction of the store. Not having much choice Byakuya followed her in a sedate manner, as she almost run at the sight. Sighing, he suddenly remembers something, but disregards a little later as he saw Sakura enter the shop. It was too late anyway, to tell her that they don't have money.

It's not his problem, even though being sympathetic was out of character as he was a Kuchiki, he can't help took pity at her. He shredded her only clothes when he treated her not thinking it might freeze her. He can see in her that she hides that fact to him for reasons he can't really decipher as she was as open as a book. He can see emotions pass by her face but he can't understand her reasoning as much as he thought about it. Now that he can think carefully, having her out of his range, he'd been doing things entirely not using his head. Perturbed but not showing it he followed her inside; he'll confront her later about this. He really didn't like to be taken by surprise.

He hated it.

When she enters the store, she was greeted with warm air from the heater. Her freezing status disappeared as the heat kiss her cheeks to warm it. She gave out a satisfying sigh as her cold skin starts to warm and her clattering teeth stop. She didn't seem to notice it at first but as far as she's concerned her freezing status go unnoticed by Byakuya. He didn't inquire her about it; just stare at her which was odd as he was concerned not while ago.

Shrugging it of her mind, she explored the place and was upset by the fact that the store had limited amount of clothes.

Limited, civilian clothes.

Ugly, limited, civilian clothes.

Sighing, she doesn't have much choice, right now, she'll either freeze to death which she didn't want to, or choose to wear these clothes and be warm. She'll choose the latter without any hesitation, and also she wanted to return his haori.

He doesn't look cold at all. I wonder why?

He's dead remember. Inner answered. A Shinigami.

Oh yeah. But why people can see him?

Don't ask me, I'm not him! Ask him yourself.

In deep thought, she didn't notice Byakuya already entered the shop. He was automatically surrounded by women that were neither her age or older. The owner – a young woman in her late 30s, her black hair cut short and with Brown eyes, asks him questions that nearly suffocated Byakuya. This is one of the reasons he hated being seen by humans. Most of them will bow on him like he was sort of God. The first time he had done such thing was when Mayuri told him to mingle with the Shinobis. It irked him to do such frivolous and ridiculous thing but the 12th division captain won't take a no as an answer, defeated he let his presence known for a while.

He suddenly shivered as he remembers what a young woman had done to him on a hotspring resort back in Iwa. Shaking head to forget such memories, he walks toward Sakura, much to the women's dismay. Shooting Sakura a heated glare, they were ignored as the woman with pink hair was so focused on whatever she was thinking. Raising an eyebrow at her, Byakuya now had the chance to take a good look on her. For the past few days she was pale due to her injuries and looks much like a zombie. Her face seems soft by now that he want to touch it. No poke it, especially her forehead. He never got a chance to do that to Rukia as he is maintaining an image to her. But she's not here so he can poke her. Wait. Did he just think of poking her?

Yes, Byakuya. Yes, you did. Senbonzakura replied.

I did not.

Though not shown as he was wearing a mask, Senbonzakura rolled his eyes and didn't reply. His master is now in a big trouble as big as the lands that stretch form the 1st to 80th district of Rukongai. That was the only Western Part. He'll add the other districts later if Byakuya did something stupid again. He sighs, there's nothing else he can do. The woman is capable of making his master do something that not only unacceptable as a Kuchiki and a Shinigami to the point he'll even do the most stupid tasks for her safety.

His master is sick.

Love sick.

No one speak one word as they jump through tress. Four ANBU nins move in a lightning speed as they move silently. Though the silence was deafening, even the most loud-mouthed nin in Konoha did not dare to speak. They needed it. The thoughts of what had happened inside the Hokage tower still play on their minds.

FLASHBACK

"Teme, might have Sakura-chan?" Naruto recovered from the initial shock.

"Is it confirmed, Hokage-sama?" It was Kakashi. He still can't believe that Sasuke would be in Yukigakure. Maybe Itachi was there? Again, his suspicions were correct as Jiraiya speaks.

"Itachi was sighted there along with his partner – Hoshigaki, Kisame."

"We had to rescue Sakura-chan!" If Naruto can shout even louder, he would. Sakura's in danger and he needed to help her. If he only had joined her division, instead of Reconnaissance and Information Division of ANBU, he might have helped her. He joined that division to find Sasuke, now that there's a chance he'll see him, he won't let this opportunity disappear. Gritting his teeth, he looks straight at the Hokage's slumped form. Worry marred her face and the age lines are visible at the moment. Their used to be young and youthful Hokage – as what Maito Gai would say, now looking old and weary, because of her missing apprentice. Sighing, Tsunade found Naruto's stare convincible at the moment. The way his eyes would glint hope and faith ease her at the very least possible. "I'll give you four, a mission." No one speaks. "Mission: Rescue Haruno, Sakura. IF any Uchiha was on sight, engage only if necessary. Escape if battle can be avoided. " Naruto was about to speak but Tsunade cut him off. "No, Naruto. This mission is only to rescue Sakura. If she is really a captive of Sasuke, grab her and leave. I don't need an Uchiha that is bitching about being dragged home unwillingly. " She eyed each one of them. Naruto specially, she knows it was hard, not to ignore Sasuke after all this years. He became an ANBU only for that sole purpose. Kakashi, on the other hand was in his mission mode.

"What time are we leaving, Hokage-sama?"

"Before dawn. You have approximately 3 hours to prepare." Tsunade nodded to them and they disappeared except for Kakashi.

"If Sakura is…" he trailed off, not liking what he's saying.

"Then, just let her go home at least."

Kakashi was disturbed by the fact that Tsunade seems lost her hope at Sakura. The Hokage's job must have been taking so much stress to her.

They have been travelling for 3 days non-stop, they would likely to arrive at the Southern Yukigakure's border in 2 weeks tops.

He just hoped Sakura is still very much alive and well.

Clad in very comfortable clothes, with a matching wool scarf and warm sweater, Sakura felt rejuvenated though she can't still use her chakra. And even they had some troubles a while ago concerning money; they manage to snag themselves – more like Sakura – a decent pair of clothes. She already returned Byakuya's haori and they were now on the way to the village's doctor.

Mischievous grin was on her face as she looks at Byakuya. And it makes him uneasy. Shifting, he looks away from her. He already knows what that grin means.

"Ah, being pretty really had advantages."

Irritated, he answered "I'm not pretty."

When the women inside the shop found out that Byakuya had no money to buy clothes, they all offer him help. Shoving clothes here and there, giving out cash to him and such. Even offered to stay free at some woman's house, so while Byakuya was busy fending them off, she manage to get herself a dress of courtesy of the "kindness" they given and leave Byakuya alone. And boy he was pissed.

Faking a I'm-not-believing-you face, Sakura, put her hands on her mouth to stop herself from giggling, but in the end she let it out.

Sighing, Byakuya just ignore her and move along. "Instead of being so happy about what happened, there are more things to be done and that includes of the poison inside you."

She stops laughing instantly.

A while ago, Sakura found out that her chakra levels are still low. It turns out she was poisoned and told Byakuya that it might be the reason she suffered from fever. The poison slowly blocks her chakra points until it closes temporarily until the poison was drawn out of her system. They told the doctor about Sakura's situation but he can't help her, much to her disappointment. There was no medic-nin in the village that can extract the poison, and the next village was a week away from there.

"Her wounds are healing perfectly." He said, while checking Sakura's stomach wound. "May I ask where did you get the bandage?" Sakura look at Byakuya. "It was a scarf."

"Ah. A high quality one, such a fine silk it is. Never seen one before." Amazement flashes through the doctor's eyes as he touches the ripped scarf.

She shots him a look of confusion. "It was a family heirloom." A gasp was heard. He turned to look at the doctor, that was looking back and forth at them. He merely smiles at him then continue bandaging Sakura. She on the other hand, didn't speak. Her surprise face is enough. He can see that she was confused at this, he was too. Byakuya didn't know what really happened at that time. He was aware that ripping it was a big mistake but a part of him never regretted it. Long ago, he would die first before someone can make him remove the scarf, but now it doesn't matter. He always feels power and dominance every time he wears it, now for him it was just an object that had done its purpose – as a bandage.

And that is not good.

Sighing, he can't help but wonder why. For the past few days he's been having difficulty of answering simple questions.

Simple questions.

Not to brag or anything but he is quite an intelligent person and making decisions was not that hard, but when his with Sakura, his brain is always in mess and he can't think clear enough. What is with her that made him like this? What is with Sakura Haruno that he – Byakuya Kuchiki, was reduced to a nurse/bodyguard to her?

What is it?

Since they left the doctor, Byakuya was eerily quiet. It creep her out but at the same time she can't help but admire him. Long eyelashes kissing his skin, pointed nose that was like sculpted to perfection and those lips enough to make her drool. She sighs, why oh, why she always ended up loving a man, way out of her standards. She stops. Did I just said, loving a man? I did not love him right?

Yes, Outer. You said it. I told you he's hot. Way hotter than the Teme or even Teme's older brother!

You did know that you compare him to Itachi, and you sounded like Naruto, by the way.

You're the one who compared them first. 'Bout the calmed face thing, remember? And Sasuke's a Teme anyway.

Oh, yeah.

Inner smirked. Hop on him!

WHAT!

She can see it now, her inner jumping joyously at her snide comment. Sometimes she wished that she had her gone.

HEY! I like, rescue you so many times before!

Whatever.

She had other things to think, more important than her Inner's ramblings. Like why did he sacrifice his family heirloom and save her? She knows if she'll ask him that question he won't answer it. Back in the cave of awkwardness – as Inner called it – he said he didn't know. Sighing, she gazes at him again. She really wanted to know. The sudden feeling every time he looks at her, the loud thumping of her heart when he was standing close to her and that urge to kiss him, touch him and do things, children weren't allowed to do. Maybe Inner was right, she's in love with him. She thinks again. Realization hit her hard.

No, she's lusting over him.

What the hell!

She looks at him again. Eyes following his every move.

His distant look is obvious enough that he is thinking something, something deep, and something that she might be involve. Determination flows in her veins. She'll find it out. No matter what. She stops walking, but he didn't notice it at all.

Maybe he's thinking really deep.

He's arm shot away from her, when he realizes that no one was following him, he look back and saw Sakura stopped.

Something is bound to happen.

"Byakuya-san?" he manages to hide his disappointment when he heard her formal call. Disappointment? He didn't know why. Another question was added to his growing list of unanswered questions.

"What is this?" she continued not even looking at him, staring at the ground. "Why do I feel like there are butterflies fluttering in my stomach when I'm with you?"

"You ate butterflies? That's disgusting Sakura."

She looks at him then shouted. "Hey that's not what I meant!"

"Finally."

"Huh?" Innocent emerald eyes stare at him. Those eyes must be one of the reasons.

"I want you to look at me when you're talking. Am I the ground?" she shook her head. "Are the people staring at us more interesting than me, who you are clearly talking?" She didn't answer.

"To answer your question, I don't know." He moves towards her closing the distance. "I don't really know." he told her the truth. "Uncertainty and confusion. That is all I know." Closing his eyes, Sakura digest everything he said. He's telling the truth, his eyes, those eyes are burning her, at the same time freezing her. Yes, uncertainty with confusion. Not a good combination, and its' mind fucking them. She hated it and loving it too. For a reason she can't comprehend.

Eyes, grey slate eyes stare at her.

"All I know about you, was you're a human," he then touches her face "a short tempered woman, a Shinobi to the core, nothing else." He caresses her face lovingly. She leans in his touch. Looking at her lips, he unconsciously wet his own and lean down, their foreheads touching each other "Do tell me, what is happening, Sakura."

Then he kisses her, surprising the shit out of her.

In the middle of the village, ground covered in snow, villagers gaping at them and a man with spiky black hair with red eyes seething with anger witness Sakura got her first kiss.

On the next chapter:

Chapter 6: Sinners

"Just for tonight, you're not Shinigami and I, a Shinobi. Just for this night, we can be the same."

"Sinners, that's what we are. Destroying the balance of nature, breaking rules and laws and defying the God, yes we are Sinners, and I don't care what might the future would be because of this."

Chapter 5 done!

I'm sleepy. I just arrive at my grandma's house and it's so freakin ot here. I can't think. I miss my dog so much and when he saw me, he jumps at me and licks me. Hehehehe.. Anyway, the next chapter will be post after 2 weeks. Thanks for reading

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