Recap: Sasuke and Sakura get the new mission.

Chapter 9: Lets Just Talk

I see why Shikamaru thinks all women are troublesome. I don't think I'll ever call him a lazy ass anymore.

Sakura took Riyo home. She told me to get some baby stuff. Like blankets, bottles, formulas. What the hell is the formula for? Are we doing some kind of experiment? Anyway, that morning, Sakura was there, holding the sleeping Riyo with black circles under her eyes. She looked at me and glared.

"You're watching Riyo-san tonight. I'm tired." I gave her a blanket and she wrapped Riyo in it.

"Whatever. Lets go." I said and walked past her." We'll take a break tonight and pick up where we left off tomorrow morning."

We started hopping tree to tree. I was behind Sakura, making sure Riyo would be okay in case an enemy attacked from behind. Sakura changed a lot. She acted more mature and you could see her curves growing in. A lot of people changed while I was gone. Naruto was still his stupid self, only he was going out with the Hyuuga heiress. Hinata was her name. Why she picked Naruto escapes me.

Shikamaru was lazier than ever and, even though he doesn't want to admit it, he's head over heels for that sand ninja, Temari. Gaara became Kazekage which is a complete shock considering he's a Jinchuuriki. I guess Naruto can become Hokage after all. Neji was showing some interest in that weapon girl…Ton ton, no that's that pigs name, uh, um, Tenten! That's it. So what about Sak--

"Sasuke!"

"What?"

"Are you deaf? I said its getting dark and we should set camp!" I gathered fire wood and set them ablaze using a miniature version of Fire ball Jutsu. Sakura was leaning against a tree feeding Riyo, who quickly went back to sleep. This kid wasn't as bad as I thought he would be.

"Sakura?"

"What?" she asked annoyed.

"Do you still love me?"

"No." she said without hesitation. She opened her eyes and glared.

"Why not?"

"Are you fucking kidding me? After everything you put us through, you expect me to jump all over you again like some low-life? Just so you can turn me down again. Hell no!"

"Since when did you get a potty mouth?"

"Since when did you give a shit?"

"Stop being so loud. You'll wake--" Damn. Riyo was up and screaming his little lungs out. Sakura handed him to me.

"What am I supposed to do? I can't work this thing."

"Hold him." I tried doing that but he screamed louder." I don't think my eardrums can take it."

Sakura sniffed the air and smiled.

"I think he needs to be changed."

I sniffed Riyo's diaper and paled. How can something so innocent-looking be so god-dammed terrifying? I looked at Sakura who was smiling an evil smile. My eyes were pleading.

"He's all yours." she said and closed her eyes again. I put Riyo on a cloth that was on the ground and took the diaper off . I thought I was going to pass out but that wouldn't look good in front of Sakura.

"What? The Almighty Uchiha Sasuke can't handle one. Stinky. Diaper?" Fine. If that's how she wants to play. I could handle one diaper. Now where are the rest of the diapers…

"You're supposed to wipe his you-know-what first, smarty. Hope you bought wipes." the amusement in her voice just told me I was making a fool out of myself.

"Glad you're getting a kick out of this." I muttered loud enough for her to hear.

"You're right I am." she laughed. God how I missed her laugh, even though she's laughing at me. Which somehow makes it even better. After Riyo was clean, I put the diaper on. Don't ask how I knew.

I put him in a small tent that was close to me and Sakura. I sat next to the opposite side of the tree she was sitting next to. In other words, we were back to back.

"You could've helped me you know."

"I know."

"Are you talking to me yet?"

"Random much."

"Hn."

"What're we supposed to be talking about?"

"Lets just talk. How are your parents doing?"

" They've been on a mission for a while so I don't know." I could hear the sadness in her voice.

"Are you going out with anyone?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"…" Why does she pick now to be quiet?!? Damn. A man needs to know these things.

"There has to be a reason. Sakura." I heard her get up and walk away I stood up too. I caught her by the wrist which caused her to look right at me.

"You want to know why? You want to know why I can't like or love a guy who cares about me? Because! I've been waiting years for you to come back to me! I kept telling myself you would. That you would come back and we could all be Team 7 again. But you didn't. I was starting to blame myself because you didn't come back." She clutched my shirt. I could see tears coming down her cheeks.

"I was always cooped up in my room just thinking about you. A-And was starting to act like you too. When Ino or Naruto would try to help me, I would push them away. No matter how hard I tried to forget that you every existed…no matter how hard I tried to forget that I loved you, I couldn't." Her eyes showed many emotions. Anger. Sadness. Hurt. Love.

"There was one thing that ate me up the most. Before you left me, All you said was Thank you for everything. I've done so much for you. Thank you can mean anything I did for you. I just don't get it!" she twisted her wrist away from me and walked away.

"Sakura. Where are you going?"

"I don't know I'll be back soon. I just need to think." I let her go. I didn't even think about how much pain I put her through. I was only focused on killing that bastard (Sorry Itachi -sempai) and getting power. If only she knew what those last few words meant.

Sakura came back this morning but she's been quieter all day. Who new venting would take a lot out of you. I was at a nearby lake, filling up our canteens of water.

"Are you ready?" Sakura asked.

"Yeah." I stuck the canteens in my bag and handed Riyo to Sakura, and we took off.

The next three days went by quickly, and only involved 4 things. Eating, resting, cleaning and crying. Including me. This kid I tell you. As much as I want one, I don't think its that worth it. Probably only the sex was worth it.

I didn't realize that when I was 12, I said that I wanted to kill a certain man AND restore my clan. Which meant me. And a girl…and, uh, yeah. If I knew what I said meant me actually physically interacting with a female, I don't think I would've said it.

Sakura plopped next to me. Not close, just next to me.

"Where did you go after you left?" Wow. Talking to me I see.

"After I killed Orochimaru, I made another team. Team Hebi."

"So basically you left your village and team for a Gay-bastard and another team?"

"Hmmm. Yep."

"So low. Even for you Uchiha."

"Hn. I'm gonna get some food. Be back in a minute." I said getting up. I decided we would have fruit and fish. I know, not a very good choice in food. I think Riyo's food is better.

The fish, I decided to get from a shallow river. That way, they would be easier to catch and burn. Yes I said burn.

"Fireball no Jutsu!" Yep, just like I said. All the fish came bubbling up to the surface. Dead. The fruits were easy to find. I grabbed some grapes and apples and went back towards camp.

"Hey. Lets head out." I said once I was back at camp. I could hear Riyo crying madly in his tent-thing. Where's Sakura? I thought. Usually, once she heard Riyo crying, she would pick him up and soothe him.

"Sasuke!!" Sakura screamed. Her voice sounded like she was in pain. I raced over to the clearing it sounded like she was coming from and found her. She was leaning against a tree with a kunai limp in her hand.

"Sakura! What happened?" After checking her for any injuries, I urged her to get up.

"I-I can't move. I was getting Riyo when I heard s-something behind m-me. I went to see w-what it was then m-my head s-started hurting a-and n-now, I can't move. What's w-wrong w-with me?" she whispered before passing out.

I picked her up and examined her body. She seemed to be fine except…there was something sticking out of her leg. A dart.

"Sakura. I need to get you to a doctor so just hold on." I quickly carried her back to camp, grabbed Riyo and, leaving everything at camp, left. While I was shuffling through some of the stuff I bought for the baby, I remembered I bought one of those Baby backpack carrier things. Riyo was in that while I was holding an unconscious Sakura.

Once I found the nearest hospital, I screamed for help. "Hey! We need a doctor! Hurry!!" People in white coats rushed over to me and took Sakura away from me and put her on a stretcher. I tried to stay with her but the doctors stopped me.

"Sir. Please wait in the waiting room." As I sat down, I held a crying Riyo in my arms.

"Sssh." I cooed and he eventually went back to a peaceful sleep.

2 hours Later…

'God damn! What's taking them so fucking long?!?'

'Why are you freaking out? It's just Sakura.' Inner Sasuke asked.

' Because. She could die.'

'Well. Since you want to know so bad, Knows your chance.' The red light above the hospital door went off and a pale-faced doctor stepped out.

"Uchiha Sasuke is it?" I nodded impatiently. "Are you to in some kind of relationship?" he asked signaling towards Riyo.

"Uh, no. We were on a mission to escort Riyo to The Village Hidden in the Mist."

"Well. You're here."

"What?"

"You are in the mist village. Today. Right now." I was so focused on getting Sakura and Riyo here safely, I didn't focus on where I was going.

"How's Sakura? Is she going to be OK?" the man sighed.

" The dart that was found in her body contained a rare poison. The poison attacked her Chakra System and now she's almost at zero chakra. It paralyzed her body, enabling her to move. I'm afraid she might not make it through the night."

Dun. Dun. Dun. I don't know what to do next, so ReViEw with some suggestions!!!