Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto…

Inukai: HAPPY BIRTHDAY NARUTO!

Naruto: THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU GUYS!

Inukai: WHO WANTS A BIRTHDAY PARTY!

Naruto: I DO!

Inukai: WHO WANTS TO PARTY!

Everyone: WE DO!

Whole cast:

WE—LIKE—TO—PARTY

WE LIKE—WE LIKE TO PARTY!

WE—LIKE—TO—PARTY

WE LIKE—WE LIKE TO PARTY!

WE—LIKE—TO—PARTY

WE LIKE—WE LIKE TO PARTY!

WE—LIKE—TO—PARTY

WE LIKE—WE LIKE TO PARTY!

Inukai: Ahem…now that that's over…

Day Nine: Evening

"Sakura-chan I brought you some flowers and apples…" Naruto said putting a vase down by Sakura's bedside and grabbing one of the tooth picked apple pieces. Sasuke went over to the window and opened it up for her to see outside. She smiled at them and Naruto gasped. "You look a lot better Sakura!" He said and Sakura nodded and tried to reply but ended up coughing again. Naruto patted her back and she cleared her throat once more before saying a silent thank you with a nod.

Naruto was astonished as he saw his friend's healthy peach skin and vibrant emerald eyes. She didn't have as much machines and needles in her as she did two days ago so it gave her a much healthier complex. Naruto smiled…no more death today…

"What have you heard on Okaa-chan?" Sakura asked expectantly. Sasuke sighed and took a seat on the opposite side of Sakura.

"Not much, Tsunade's keeping secrets from the rest of the village." Sasuke sighed as he looked at his handicapped friend. "I wish I could tell you so much more Sakura." He said looking at the floor sadly.

"Sasuke," She started and Sasuke looked up at her with a surprised expression. Did she just call him Sasuke? No affectionate –Kun? "It's alright you're not God you can't do everything. Thank you for helping." Sakura said smiling at him with a gentle look. Sasuke's heart dropped as he saw this. He could just imagine what Sakura felt like inside.

"I'm so sorry Sakura…" He said and Sakura shook her head.

"No really Sasuke its fine I'll recover soon and we can survive this all together! Like we used to as Team seven. We'll accomplish this like another mission…" She trailed off seeing her hopeless encouragement, didn't work for neither Sasuke nor Naruto. They both had a down look in their eyes like they had lost all hope.

"You two don't look like that! Naruto," She yelled at her familiar blonde haired friend causing him to snap back to reality. "You for one never give up! You always strive to the end until you reach the goal. I know this for a fact as I have known you many years now! Our goal is to survive the war and evade all attacks! If you give up on us now we'll die Naruto! Die!" She yelled putting as much emphasis on the topic of Death. Naruto eyes trembled as he thought of his beloveds dieing on him. He couldn't take it…wouldn't take it…

"And you Sasuke! You are an Avenger! No Avenger just gives up no matter if their target is dead or not. They keep fighting till the end until they're satisfied and I know that you are not happy with how it's going! Even though you killed your brother it doesn't matter! You have a life I know you intend on living!" She said and that set them in the right place.

Sasuke was thinking on her words as was Naruto. She was right he was an Avenger. He couldn't just give up on his life just like that. He had things to live for…people to live for…dreams….

He thought back to that night he promised on getting Naruto's eyesight back. There was more to that wish. He promised to also be with Naruto forever, and to love him. But only one wish per star right? Being Sasuke he chose the topic before hand. He needed his Naruto forever.

Naruto who was mulling over these facts couldn't help but smile. Sakura-chan was absolutely right, he was an Uzumaki! They never give up. That's his motto since birth. He would keep living no matter what. He will survive and he will live through this war.

"What is your name ma'am?" A guard with lines on his face said. Neji a bit perturbed to be called a woman again, kept in mind he had to make friends with these people so he should drop his cold attitude…be completely new…starting all over again.

Neji looked up and smiled. "I'm Hyuuga Neji." He said simply and the man smiled back and nodded. "Welcome Hyuuga-san…do you request anything?" He asked feeling a little stupid for mistaking the boy. Neji shook his head.

"Not much just a small exchange of words with the Kazekage." Neji said politely and the man nodded.

"This way Hyuuga-san," He said gesturing for Neji to follow. Neji nodded and he went on his way with the man.

Neji looked around at the place where he intended on staying his short hair flaying in the wind. He had put a bandana on to keep his bangs down over the seal that kept him tied to the Hyuuga clan.

There were nice little houses everywhere but as they got closer to the Kazekage tower the houses got bigger and bigger. Neji marveled at the sheer sizes of some of these mansions. Nothing compared to the Hyuugas household.

In all honesty he wanted to break away from all these large houses and grand mansions. He wanted somewhere homely with someone that would care for him. Hold him when he was in tears, and—ugh he was so disgusted with himself about how he sounded. He couldn't stand it.

Was he really that desperate for someone to love? Did he really need a complete stranger, or even friend, to show him he's beautiful or even worth a fuck? Was his self-esteem really that low?

"Hyuuga-san we're here," The man said politely stepping aside to let Neji step in. Neji looked at him and smiled.

"It's alright you don't have to call me Hyuuga-san you can call me Neji you know." He said and the man blushed.

"R-right Neji-kun, um I'm Yamazakii Tenchu and I'll be at your service whenever you need help." He said bowing once more and Neji smiled.

"Arigatou Yamazakii-san," Neji said bowing lower than Tenchu himself. Tenchu was left speechless but still with the inconsistent blush on his face.

"You may enter," A tired yet deep voice said. Neji jumped, he didn't remember Gaara's voice being so…Mmm…

He stepped in with a slight blush on his face. "Um, Gaara-kun, I'm not sure if you remember me but I'm—."

"Neji I know you…" Gaara said and Neji's blush increased. His voice would husky yet so…enticing. "Why are you here?" He asked and then Neji looked up at him. "I heard you went against your clan and started a relationship with a Matsumoto." Gaara said and Neji looked back down. He could feel the tears filling his eyes. Gaara just had to bring that up!

"Y-y-y…" Neji really tried but he was afraid if he were to move or make any sound he would break down. He even stopped breathing.

"Neji what's wrong?" Gaara's rough voice called out to the shaking Hyuuga. "Neji are you okay?" He said and all Neji did was shake his head. "What's wrong then?"

"It's really compli-pli-pli…" Neji stuttered and Gaara's eyes softened. Gaara needed to fix this seeing the boy like this…something must really be wrong.