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(Inner talking)

Sakura P.O.V

As I waited by the gates for both Neji and Saskue to arrive I replayed last nights events in my mind over again.

Last night

"I will bring you back Sakura. I swear. Don't ever forget I care about you."

I stood there dazed at the actions the Uchiha had taken. I remembered 6 years ago I swore to myself I was going to forget him and never again let myself fall for him. At this time though I felt

happiness, confusion and anger, happy because for once in such a long time I felt warm and whole with me in his arms, confusion because I was under the impression Saskue hated the village

and us, and anger because he was the one that caused all this death and pain upon me upon the entire village because of him Naruto is dead! It made no sense to how he of all people managed

to make me feel this way. I stalked off to my room and let my self succumb to a dreamless sleep.

Present

Looking to the horizon I could see that the morning rays were just beginning to set over Konoha. I lifted my face to the warming rays loving the way the morning shine gave life to my ice

cold skin even when It had been blazing hot my skin seemed to keep an iced feel to it maybe because I lacked the warmth I had when I was once young. Sensing Neji's and Saskue's

chakra I put on my ANBU mask, as they walked up to me I could see Saskue glancing my way his face showed no signs of last nights events. Thankfully I had my mask on so he couldn't

see my confused look I was giving him.

" Good Morning Sakura." said Neji to me. I nodded and smiled just a little to him. Saskue looked to me and simply nodded.

They both put their masks on and we headed on our wayTsunade didn't give us a specified time to be back but either way we decided to move along quickly because we did not want to run into unwanted company. Not because we couldn't take them we're fully capable of taking on any rouge ninja or bandit but simply for the matter that we didn't want to waste time on

meaningless little fights. It would take two days to reach Suna so by nightfall we decided to set up a camp so that we had enough energy to make it to Suna by tomorrow night. I alone

could have made it by mid day tomorrow but Neji thought it wise to rest our energy should we encounter any enemy. When we set up camp(mainly Neji and I doing the work!) I held my

hand up to signal them that I was going to check the perimeter for any unfamiliar chakras. As I closed my eyes and began to expnad my chakra in search of any threats I could also feel

Neji's and Saskue's heart beats, every time they inhaled or exhaled, any insignificant movement their bodies made I felt through my perimeter check. Saskue's heart beat was slow and

calm, his breath even and undisturbed. I imagined how his lips would part when he would exhale, his soft lips warm. Wait a minute what am I doing? I focused again on my perimeter

check once I made sure there was no threat near us I dispelled my chakra and signaled both men that it was safe to remove their ANBU masks if they pleased. We all sat down and I

told them that someone had to go and get us some food, Neji stood up put his mask back on and went to look for a nearby stream. That left Saskue and I here, not knowing what to do

I leaned my head against the tree I had leaned against and let my mind wander.

I began to think of when I had been promoted to ANBU everyone was so proud of me Tsunade, Ino, Kakashi, and the rest of our Shinobi all present for Haruno, Sakura's graduation.

Sure I felt accomplished but getting here didn't mean much not when the three most important people in my life were gone. My mother and father even though they were against me

being a ninja they slowly began to see how much I had improved and soon they were proud of their daughter, and my best friend/ brother whom I missed so dear I could imagine how

proud he would've been to see me graudate and no doubt after the ceremony he would offer for me to buy us some ramen at Ichikaru's. I imagined how if he were still here he would be

complaining at how he hungry he was, or go into full details of the many different ways to cook ramen. I stifled a small laugh and Saskue looked at me as if I was crazy I stared back and

rolled my eyes at him then went back to my contemplating. When I started to doze off Neji came back and began to cook the fish he had caught we ate in silence then after decided who

would take first watch. I was to go first then Saskue and lastly Neji. Neji turned in for the night and it seemed Saskue was asleep but I doubted he was. I watched the fire as it began to

die down and then felt Saskue stir I looked to him and he stared back his gaze showed no sign of emotion(typical). I looked away then herd Saskue mumble something.

" I'm sorry what", I said to him. He looked at me then looked away.

" How have you been all these years?"

I kept my face cool not letting my emotions win me over. Did he really just ask me that. Was he signing his own death wish by asking me how I have been after six years of endless pain

all which was caused by him! That I held a deep hatred for him yet at the same time and endless love.

Are you sure it's hatred? Or is it that you are still in love with this arrogant man?

I contemplated what my inner was telling me but then shrugged her off I'm sure it was hatred I mean this man was the reason for why I was in pain or was it me that was causing my own pain?

Looking toward the starry night I sighed.

" Are you really asking me that?"

He kept his gaze on me and I met his onyx stoic eyes. I sighed again and rubbed my temples to keep from getting a headache.

" Answer the question Sakura."

" Why. I have the liberty of answering or not." I snapped back venomously.

He sighed and turned to face the pitch black forest. Almost a whisper I was a bit taken by surprise to hear what he had said to me.

" I meant what I said the night before. I still care about you."

" You really want to know. Fine I'll tell you. I've been miserable want a list Uchiha. One: you left and didn't give a rats ass of how much you had hurt me or Naruto or Kakashi. Two: You

turn against the village that tore Naruto and me up. Three: My parents were murdered and to this day I still cannot find those damn bastards that took them away from me and fourth:I

lost my best friend that was practically like a brother to me!" I hissed to him my voice got louder but not enough to wake Neji up, TenTen had mentioned that Neji slept like a bear in

hibernation when he was extremely tired either that or he wanted to stay out of this argument.

" So how about you put two and two together and tell me what you get.", as I met his eyes again his gaze was much softer than it had been before. His eyes filled with sadness which I hadn't seen since I saw him crying when we were little.

He stood up and walked towards me I kept my eyes on him ready for any attack he was going to pull on me. He then swiftly grabbed my hand and pulled me up he dragged me far away

from the campsite and finally stopped when we reached the stream. His back towards me I took my hand back and looked to the Uchiha wondering what was going on in his mind.

Naruto's words kept running in my mind.

You need to forgive him.

I wanted to oh so much but I knew it would take so much more than just a simple I'm sorry. After a few moments he finally turned to face me his face held so much sadness and anger.

It was almost like and old part of Saskue one I hadn't seen since we were kids was showing again.

" I know I left you there but you had to understand what I had been going through. I didn't mean to hurt you and Naruto but it was the only way I could get revenge which in the end I

found out Itachi's true intentions and his reasons for doing what he did. I was blinded which lead to the attack on Konoha but then as we were battling Naruto came to me and he.. he

found me Sakura like he had told you he kept his promise and brought me back but I couldn't bare for what I had done to the village so I left again to try and make peace of what my

mind was going through. Now I'm back to try and set things right again and keeping a promise I made to myself and Naruto as well. I know I'm a difficult person but your the only one

who will understand and get me Sakura even if we start small. Naruto told me everything about how you had changed that when you use to be against killing only if it was deemed

necessary and that now you don't care if the person deserves it or not you kill with cold blood. That's not who you are Sakura this person you are now is.. it simply isn't you and I want

to bring you back for your sake for Naruto's and for.. mainly for you I want to help you."

Did he really say all that to me did he mean any of what he said and what was he going to finish off with? This new Saskue left me at a blank I didn't know what to say to him. Though

how could he ask such a thing when he left me suffering for six years! There was no way in hell that I was going let him start fresh or any of the bull shit he wanted. As my mind raced

with maddening thoughts Naruto's words rang through my mind again.

I need you to smile again, be the warm loving person you always were. You need to forgive him.

I stood there and let his words sink in. If anything I would do this for Naruto if he were still here he would want me to try and give Saskue a chance no matter how hard it was for me

because he would want to be with both of his best friends if he were still here. Not trying to pick one or the other so It was decided I was going to give this a try for Naruto.

Yeah right you know it's because you want to get close to this god right in front of you.

Inner why don't you just mind your own business and leave me alone!

Your business is my business stupid!

Once again I ignored my inner and locked my gaze with Saskue. He stood their patiently awaiting my answer, the moonlight gave his ivory skin such a beautiful glow, his toned arms

flexing as he held his arms crossed. If I didn't have self control I would have just- whoa dammit my inner was getting the best of me. For the first time in such a long time I gazed softly

at the last person who I'd ever thought I would look at like this again.

" Okay Saskue. We can start fresh again but I'm telling you now things are different with me. I don't need saving anymore nor do I need to be protected or left behind like back in the old

days. I have grown in skill in all aspects of the ninja way, I am the Hokage's apprentice and I soon will some day surpass her. I now hold the Kyubi inside me now and so this entitles me

to be one of the fiercest Kunoichi's in all the nations. And don't think your off the hook for everything that you've done."

I gave a big sigh as I said my last words to Saskue. If he was surprised by any of what I had said he showed no signs of it. He simply nodded I held my hand out for him to shake but as

he grabbed my hand he pulled me into a hug once again. Twice in two days had I still been the old me I would be ecstatic but I wasn't so this left me confused. For my question was

what was his feelings towards me now I for one was still in unknown land after he left I gave up on my love life so when he left I shut down and used the passion I had for him and

turned it into something ugly. Can I still be saved even after all this time? I sighed and prayed to Naruto to help both of us. He let go of me and headed back to the campsite.

" Your shift is up Sakura you can rest now. I'll keep watch now."

I nodded and turned back to face the stream. Gazing into to the moon I felt like it's light was rejuvenating my tattered soul. I felt as if Naruto was standing right there beside me smiling

and gazing up at the stars as well.

" Sakura."

" Hmm."

" Thank you. You have no idea what it means to me to be able to come back home again."

I froze and turned to look at Saskue but when I turned he was already gone. What had he meant by that? Somewhere deep in my heart I felt a familiar feeling rising up. It made me

want to smile but I was afraid of letting this feeling surface up but since I was alone and no one would see me I allowed my self to truly smile for the first time in six years.

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