Finally- Trust Company
Bold-Lyrics

-----------------Forest--------------------

"Sakura, are you okay?" She didn't respond. She just kept looking between Naruto and Sasuke and trying to piece together what happened before she landed here. She was in her room with Gomenasai from Tatu on repeat when Ino came in.

"Hokage's orders…" Ino's voice echoed in her head, but the remorse caught in her throat. Kiba came in shoved Ino out the way, and went to stab her, but she teleported before it made contact.

'I'm gonna leave a summoning on you. When we send the message, you can come on foot or if they catch us, the message will disappear in their hands and you will automatically be brought to us.'

Naruto's words echoed in her head as she felt a light burning sensation on her back.

"Sakura!" Sakura snapped her head to Naruto and Sasuke, who were both looking at her worriedly.

"So it's over now…" Naruto leaned back a little. "Finally…"

"Yeah Sakura, its over," said Sasuke as he kneeled down beside Naruto. "We can start over."

'I'm beneath…' Sakura thought as she imagined the burden that she'll be.

"And don't you dare think that we don't need you," scolded Naruto. He knew the look in her eyes, for he used to have it so many times, and every time he saw that look on Sakura, he just wanted to cry. "We need you, not only as a medical ninja, but as friend. You were taught by Grandma Tsunade, but it seems like you gave up. I know she didn't teach you to be like that. She taught you to be strong and careful, and right now, we need you. Especially when we meet Sasuke's other team. I need you to be like how you used to, when you always punched me in the head, scolded me, knocked me out. Please Sakura, just stop thinking less of yourself."

And I'm crawling out,
On my knees.

Sakura nodded. "Alright, I guess that as long as I have the both of you." She opened both her arms and offered them a hug, which both of them accepted, only to be crushed by her tremendous strength. "I missed you both. I don't want to lose either of you."

"Okay, okay Sakura! Just don't kill us." Sasuke yelled out playfully. Sakura blushed and let them both go with a long forgotten smile on her face. Naruto was so happy to finally see that smile reappear on her face after so long.

I can hear
what you said.
Echoing,
In my head.

Naruto's words wouldn't vanish from her head. 'We need you.'

And I'm losing,
myself.

Sakura was going to push her self aside and become her old self, her true self. The one that was always happy and temperamental, and hopefully she'll get to see Naruto come back with his idiocy.

"Well, what are we waiting for!? Let's go!" Sakura pumped her fist in the air.

"Wow, you really are bipolar Sakura." Sakura quickly turned around with a look of anger on her face.

"What was that?" Naruto quickly hid behind Sasuke.

"Yup, she's back, and scarier than ever." Sasuke nodded in agreement. "Lead the way Sasuke!" Naruto pushed Sasuke forward, but Sasuke resisted.

"Why me? You know where it is all powerful toad sage." Sasuke was just playing, but wanted to have an excuse to be away from Sakura in case she tried to hit him.

"Cause if your team sees me first, and they see my head band, they will think that I'm an enemy trying to attack, so if you go first, then they'll hesitate long enough so you can stop them. Plus, I'm scared Sakura's going to punch me."

Now I'm cold
on the floor,

Sasuke smirked. "Scaredy cat."

And I don't care
Anymore.

"I don't care what you call me. You used to always say to not be an idiot, and besides, Sakura's never hit you, so you don't know what I've had to go through." Sakura just smiled knowingly but decided to butt in so they can move.

"Just lead the way Sasuke. And stop making fun of Naruto before I give you a taste of what Naruto's so terrified of." Sasuke just shrugged it off and started walking toward the rest of his team.

"Alright, but you better hurry up. I don't feel like running, but I also don't feel like waiting for you guys to catch up with my walk." Naruto and Sakura jogged up to each side of Sasuke.

"Alright, alright. Just don't be a smart ass." Naruto went into rhythm with Sasuke so that he was directly beside him.

"But then you wouldn't love him so much," teased Sakura. Naruto pouted at her, which just earned him a giggle. "Aw, you look cute when you pout in sage mode!"

Naruto lightly blushed and looked away. Sasuke on the other hand loved that look, but wanted him to feel better, so he grabbed Naruto's hand and intertwined their fingers. And just so that Sakura wouldn't feel left out, he grabbed her hand and cupped her hand into his. Naruto blushed a little more, but let a small smile on his face. Sakura just smiled at how nice and intimate Sasuke is compared to when they were younger, but she understood well the different kinds of hand holding.

"Cupped for friends, family, or peace; intertwined for couples and lovers." Sasuke smiled and nodded. "So," Sasuke moved his eyes to look at her, and Naruto turned his head, "You guys did it yet?"

Cause it's over.
It's over…

"Sakura!" Naruto wined.

-----------Team Taka hide-out-----------

I can feel
I can feel.

"Where the hell does Sasuke always be going to!?" Karin yelled out. Suigetsu, who was lying across a log shrugged.

"Beats me. He's probably with his girlfriend." Karin turned around a glared at him.

"Stop playing around. You know that Sasuke is too busy to have a girlfriend if he's always with us." Suigetsu put up both his hands in surrender.

"Fine, fine. I won't bring it up again." Even though Suigetsu knew that Sasuke was seeing someone, he didn't know that it was a guy, but either way, he didn't care. He used to have a crush on Karin, but realized a long time ago that it's worthless seeing as how Karin was so obsessed with Sasuke.

Like its real,
like it's real.

Karin's head snapped up. "I feel Sasuke's chakra, and he's getting closer really fast, but…"

Juugo appeared out of the cave he was in. "But what?"

"There's another force of chakra with him." She sniffed the air once, and stopped in shock.

"What?" Asked Suigetsu.

"Both chakra signals disappeared."

Juugo shrugged. Maybe he teleported, like he did with Manda when he fought Deidara.

I can feel,
I can feel.

Karin shook her head. "I got a bad feeling about this."

Suigetsu chuckled, "Well I got a good feeling about it."

Karin stood still as she tried to find them again. "Another chakra appeared a disappeared."

Suigetsu started to laugh. "Maybe a black hole ate them." Karin quickly threw a rock at him, but his head just turned to water and reformed into his head. "Hahahaha."

I can finally feel!

"They're coming." Suigetsu looked at her curiously.

"I thought you said that their chakra disappeared."

Karin turned toward the northern direction of their clearing. "Just because their chakra disappeared doesn't mean that they did."

The rustling of leaves and bushes caught the other members' attention, so they all got in a fighting stance and kept their senses heightened.

"I don't see why you're so embarrassed." The three of them relaxed halfway at hearing their leader's voice, Sasuke.

"Cause it's personal." Team Taka once again tensed at hearing another voice. "And why would I want to tell the world about what I do if I'm so used to hiding almost everything?"

"It's just a simple question. Besides, I thought that we are friends!" A female voice joined in and it sounded as if she was whining.

"Yeah, but there's a fine line between friends and stalkers." A loud thump was heard. "Ow! I wasn't calling you a stalker!"

"Then you shouldn't have said it."

"I thought standing over here would have protected me from your blows, not enhance them. And Sasuke!"

Team Taka perked up some more at the mention of Sasuke's name. "Hm?"

"Tell them not to attack! I don't feel like fighting right now." Karin's jaw dropped at the other man's voice and how he already knew that they were ready to fight.

"Alright. Calm down guys, their harmless!" Suigetsu dropped his sword and sat back down, Juugo relaxed slightly, but Karin was still tense. "Did they calm down?"

"Fish boy did, the big guy did slightly, but the girl seemed to just tense up more."

"Hey! My name is not 'fish boy'!" Suigetsu yelled out.

"Alright water fountain!" Juugo completely relaxed completely at hearing the happiness and innocence in the guy's voice. "Ow!"

"Don't make fun of them!" The girl yelled out.

"But, I make fun of everybody! Besides, at least they calmed down now. Even the girl had relaxed a little!"

So I guess it's over now.

"Then come on, I don't feel like standing here all day," Sasuke said.

And you
broke me down.

"Alright, just hide me from Sakura."

Somehow…
Now I'm faltering

"Okay, just calm down until we get you two situated." The thick bundle of bushes started to move again, and out walked Sasuke leading two people out by their hands.

I can see,

'Well I'll be.' Thought Suigetsu. He always thought that Sasuke was going out with a girl, but looking at their hands, it was that the blonde guy was his lover or that Sasuke had two lovers.

I can be,

'The pink haired girl is cute,' thought Suigetsu. Naruto and Sakura both stayed slightly behind Sasuke and observed and analyzed the other three before them. Naruto, since he was in his sage mode, analyzed each of their strengths and elements, but their skills are still a mystery to him. Sakura looked at each of their postures and facial expressions.

Sakura's eyes traveled from one to the other. The big one seemed overall benign and uncaring, but seemed alert and ready for action at any time. The red head with glasses seemed pissed.

'The hell is wrong with her?' She looked at her even closer and saw the look of jealousy and possessiveness that she always saw with love stricken girls. 'Oh, she likes Sasuke.' She then left her and looked toward Suigetsu, but almost immediately looked away. 'He's cute.' Plus, her heart skipped a beat when she met his eyes and met the same look in his eyes as Naruto's once had.

I can leave and,
Shut you out…

Sasuke didn't miss the look in their eyes, but he didn't want Sakura to rush into things. But, right now, the silence was killing him, so he decided to start it off. He pulled Sakura by the hand forward first and let go of Naruto to hold Sakura in front of him.

"Guys, this is Sakura Haruno. She's a medical ninja and was trained under Lady Tsunade. She is also one of my old friends, but I suggest helping her, and if I find out you make her feel lesser of herself," Sasuke narrowed his eyes and activated his Sharingan giving everybody a menacing look, "I will hurt you." Suigetsu shivered and took his words seriously, but Karin wasn't fazed by the threat, only frightened by the look. Sasuke didn't have to worry about Juugo since he was for the most part obedient, and if he ever snapped, Sakura will be able to knock him out.

I can feel
I can feel.
Like it's real,
Like it's real.

Sasuke let go of Sakura, and she stood to the side. Sasuke then grasped Naruto's hand and pulled him forward, but lean in to whisper to him first.

"Let down sage mode, Naruto." Naruto nodded and let his eyes to return to their original crystal blue color that seemed to swirl with everything.

'He has pretty eyes,' thought Juugo. Karin noticed that as Naruto's eyes turned to blue, she could finally feel their chakra again.

"This is Naruto. He is a very strong shinobi and was trained by Master Jiraiya. He is also one of my old friends, and is still my best friend. He is being hunted down by Konoha and the Akatsuki, so please always watch his back, not only for him, but me as well. Also," Sasuke let his chakra spike, "he is my lover, so any one hurt him, I will kill you."

I can feel
I can feel.
Like it's real,
Like it's real.

"Huh?" Karin's head was spinning. 'Sasuke, with him? Sasuke, gay? Sasuke, not mine?' Her head tilted to one side, then she snapped. "The hell you supposed to mean he yo lover?!" Naruto cringed at her angry tone, and quickly made a clone in his place and hid behind Sasuke. "For one, you gay!? I thought you were straight! You don't go around checking out guys! Plus, that's just disgusting! And how are you going to revive your clan with a dude!? Ugh!" Karin just let out an exhausted scream, threw a rock at Naruto, and fainted.

So I'm leaving now.
Somehow,

Underneath…

The Naruto that Karin threw a rock at poofed away and Naruto peeped over Sasuke's shoulder. "I told you this was going to happen," said Naruto.

Sasuke shrugged. "I thought that that was pretty calm of her."

Suigetsu stood over Karin's fainted body. He stared at the girl he used to like, and started to wonder why he did, so he just shrugged it off and walked over to Sasuke and the two new people.

As I
slowly drown
from here…

"Hey, I'm Suigetsu!" Naruto and Sakura looked at Suigetsu for a moment, but let smiles come across their faces.

Naruto held out his hand first. "Nice to meet you." He then noticed Zabuza's sword on his back. "Hey Sakura, look!" He pointed to the sword, and Suigetsu looked at it as well. "He has Zabuza's sword!"

"Cool! I haven't seen that in a hell of a long time." Sakura went behind Suigetsu and touched the sword lightly with her fingertips. "It seems so much smaller now."

"Yeah, well we were so little when we faced off with him and Haku." Something clicked in Suigetsu's head.

"What's your last name Blondie?"

Naruto narrowed his eyes playfully. "Watch it Mizu."

I can hear
What you said.
Echoing,
In my head.

"Hey, you started it," said Suigetsu. "But really, what's your last name?"

"Uzumaki. Why?" Naruto asked suspiciously.

"Was a bridge named after you?" Naruto blinked once, a little confused.

"Really?" Sakura slapped Naruto upside the head.

"Of course you idiot. It was named after you on our first mission when we were coming home. Remember? You basically helped the entire village regain their courage and hope, plus you made Zabuza regret what he's done and repent what he's done, and you and Kakashi scare away all the other criminals!"

Naruto rubbed his head. "I didn't think I did enough to name a village after me. Maybe Sasuke or Kakashi, but not me."

And I'm losing,
Myself.

"Man your such a dobe," Sasuke teased. Naruto just pouted.

"And you're an ass, but I'm not complaining." Sasuke scoffed.

I can feel
I can feel.

"Anyway, how were you able to break through Haku's jutsu?" Naruto thought for a moment, but shrugged.

"I don't know. It's a blur, but I think it had to do with Kyuubi."

Grumble…

Like it's real,
Like it's real.

Everyone looked over at Sakura, and she blushed. "Sorry, I'm a little hungry. Got anything to eat?"

Naruto smiled, and so did Sasuke. "I packed some food before I left, just in case."

"What'd you bring?" Asked Sasuke.

"I brought you a salad with extra tomatoes, onigiri, sushi, a sandwich, and ramen for me." Sasuke made a face of disgust. "What?"

"I just don't understand how you can eat ramen so much." Naruto shrugged. "I should hide your ramen for a month." Naruto visibly stiffened, and Sakura attacked Sasuke.

"Do not say that. You have not seen him without his ramen. I have seen the horror of stolen ramen, so the removal of ramen will be hell." Sasuke rubbed his head in pain, but doubted her, but agreed nonetheless.

I can feel,
I can feel.

"Hehehe." Everyone looked over to Suigetsu.

"What?" Asked Sasuke.

"Your friends are funny. And I didn't know that you can get knocked around by such a little girl."

I can finally feel!

"Try saying that after you've felt or seen her strength," said Sasuke. "Plus, I can't hurt the one that supposed to heal us."

"Yeah yeah."

"Have you ever even heard of Baa-chan?" Naruto questioned.

"Who's Baa-chan?"

So I guess it's over now.

"Lady Tsunade," Sasuke answered. "She might have been one of the scariest women out there, but I liked her."

Suigetsu scoffed. "Yeah, well I don't think that she can be that strong."

And you
Broke me down,
Somehow…

"Wanna bet?" Sakura challenged.

"Well sure, but I'm not sure, since pink is rather flimsy." Suigetsu teased.

"Bring it on," said Sakura.

Now I'm faltering

"Not now, we gotta move." They looked at Naruto and saw that he was in sage mode.

"What about eating?" Asked Sakura.

Naruto threw her a sandwich. "Eat it on our way, they started again and are coming closer. They also have hound dogs; I'm guessing Inuzuka, so we need to make it passed the desert and get to Gaara by dawn."

I can see,
I can be,

"You mean the Kazekage, Gaara?" Juugo asked. Suigetsu had jumped at hearing Juugo appear out of no where with the silence that he possessed.

I can leave and,
Shut you out…

"Yeah, he's a friend of ours," Naruto said.

"How close of a friend?" Asked Suigetsu.

Naruto went over to Karin and lifted her onto his back. "Brothers."

I can feel
I can feel.
Like it's real,
Like it's real.

"Deep," teased Suigetsu.

Sasuke scoffed. "Move out, top speed." Sasuke then looked back at Suigetsu and Juugo. "If you can't keep up, then Sakura will carry you Suigetsu, and Juugo, use your curse mark to speed up."

"Pfft, as if we wont be able to keep up."

I'm shaking deep inside.
I'm having trouble breathing.

"Alright, but we're going to start off in the speed we usually travel, and speed up slowly." Suigetsu nodded nonchalantly, and they started their journey to the land of wind.

I need somewhere to hide
Away cause I am healing.

'I hope Gaara will be able to keep us for the day and night,' Naruto thought. 'Well, actually, I hope he'll let us leave.'

I'm having trouble breathing.
Tomorrow I am healing.

All of them started at regular speed, and by increasing slowly, they meant every five seconds, so by fifteen seconds, Juugo had started using some of his curse and Suigetsu was falling back.

Naruto turned around and kept running backward while he looked at Suigetsu with a taunting smile. "What's wrong fountain? I thought you said that you could keep up?"

Suigetsu got a little ticked off, so he enlarged his legs like he does to strengthen his arm and sped up so he could be right behind them/ in front of Naruto. Naruto smiled, but as they kept going, Suigetsu smirked at seeing that Naruto was about to run into a tree.

"But then again," Suigetsu said, "Aren't blondes the idiots?" Naruto just smiled even more, and right before he was about to run into the tree, he stepped to the side and Suigetsu hit it instead, and he splashed into water.

"They say the lighter the hair, the dumber they are," Naruto, said triumphantly, "so since you're hair is white, then that must mean that you're the bigger idiot."

Suigetsu quickly reformed himself and chased vigorously after Naruto. "I'm gonna rip your fucking head off," Suigetsu growled.

Naruto just smirked tauntingly. "Aw, the fish is going to try and eat the poisonous frog." Naruto then looked innocently at Suigetsu. "Or do you prefer hungry fox?"

So I guess it's over now.
And you
Broke me down,
Somehow…

"How long do you think it'll take him to figure out that he's fighting with my clone?" Naruto asked Sasuke.

Sasuke shrugged. "Knowing him, he still hasn't noticed that your clone isn't carrying Karin."

Sakura giggled. "I didn't think that I would ever meet someone stupider than Naruto."

"Hey!" Naruto made a face of annoyance and looked back to see Juugo right behind them and Suigetsu and his clone a little farther back in a slight mock battle.

Now I'm faltering
I can see,
I can be,
I can leave and,
Shut you out…

"I don't think that they can keep up with us at top speed," said Naruto. Sasuke agreed. Juugo had to already transform half way, and Suigetsu's legs couldn't get any bulkier. "I'll make a couple of clones to carry them, let's just stop first so Suigetsu won't dispel my clone." Sasuke nodded and held his hand up so that everyone will get the signal to stop.

I can feel
I can feel.

"Man they're slow," commented Sakura. Naruto's clone got the signal and stopped right behind Sasuke.

"Come back here you coward!" Suigetsu roared.

Sasuke held up his hand. "Enough!" Suigetsu pouted, but stopped anyway.

"You really are the dumb one," said the clone Naruto.

"What was that?" Suigetsu seethed.

"Hello? It's pretty obvious I'm a clone! I mean come on!" The real Naruto then started speaking.

"Both you and Juugo are too slow to keep up with us, so while I am carrying Karin, my clone will carry you, and I'll make another one to carry Juugo."

Like it's real,
Like it's real.

Even though it took some persuasion, they both gave in and they were all off at top speed to the hidden Sand Village and Gaara, the Kazekage. Karin woke up once, but was too tired to stay up, so she fell back asleep. They were able to make it through two major sand storms with minimal damage because of a chakra shield Sakura was able to hold, and the ninja dogs seemed to have stopped. They were at the entrance to the sand village by dawn.

I can feel,
I can feel.

"Lord Kazekage sama." Gaara turned toward the shinobi before him.

"Yes, what is it?" Even though Gaara was finally able to sleep, he still woke up very early.

"Naruto, Sakura, the missing Nin Sasuke, and three other shinobi are at the gate." Gaara didn't waste anytime teleporting himself to the sand village gate were they were standing, a little sweaty, but otherwise, safe.

Like it's real,
Like it's real.

"Hey Gaara," Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura said.