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Everybody was now heading back home... Most of them were still not fully conscious. Sakura was barely standing by herself, leaning against the wall.

"Alright, see you guys later!" Ino said, leaving off with Shikamaru.

Neji was taking Tenten, who was really drunk, home. But he didn't forget about his cousin.

"Naruto, you better take Hinata home." Neji said, glaring at Naruto. After drinking a sip of sake, Hinata passed out and was still unconscious.

Naruto sighed... He was hoping to take Sakura home. But he kind of had to listen to Neji, who would kill him if he didn't do as he was told to. Therefore, Naruto slowly walked away with Hinata. Everyone else started leave also...

This left Gaara, Sasuke, Sai, Karin, and Sakura, who was falling asleep again.

"Gaara, don't you have to go to Tsunade?" Sasuke said, hoping that he'll leave.

"I can go to her tomorrow morning.. It's a bit late." Gaara said. "You must be tired.. Go and rest."

"I. am. Fine." Sasuke said, glaring at Gaara. He then turned to Sai, who was just standing there, waiting for them to leave. "Sai, you should get home."

"Yeah, I should..." Sai said. He then walked towards Sakura, lifting her up in a piggyback. "After I get her home." He said with his fake smile.

Sasuke and Gaara quickly blocked Sai's path. "You're not going anywhere with her," They both said.

"As her friend, I can't just leave her here." Sai said.

"I'll take her home." Sasuke and Gaara both said. Then they glared at each other.

"Don't be childish." Sai said. "Sasuke, you have Karin to take home.. And Gaara, as a Kazekage, what would people think when they see you carrying Sakura home?"

Sasuke glared at Karin, who wouldn't leave, pretending to be drunk. Gaara remained silent, thinking.

"See you guys later," Sai said with a smirk, leaving with Sakura, while Sasuke and Gaara growled at him.

Sai and Sakura lived close to each other.. So it wasn't really a big deal to Sai anyways.. It was a daily routine for him to walk her home, or carry her home. He didn't know why, but he felt comfort when she was by his side. She brought a real smile to him... He believed that she'll always be there for him... But now he was starting to doubt that fact after Sasuke has come back, along with Gaara.

"Sakura..." Sai whispered.

"Mmm.." Sakura was asleep, her head leaning against Sai's shoulder. Sai smiled at her warmth.

"You'll never choose me over Sasuke..." Sai said with a sad smile. "I just don't want you to get hurt... again.."

They were now at Sakura's house. Sai laid her down on her bed, watched her sleep for a while, and kissed her forehead before walking out of her house. Sakura slowly opened her eyes and watched Sai disappear in the ally. She touched her forehead, still feeling his warmth.

"I'm sorry..." Sakura said.

-The next morning-

Gaara was in Tsunade's office to report some stuff. After he has reported them, he asked Tsunade.

"Will there be war?" He said. Tsunade raised her eyebrow at his question.

"What are you talking about?" Tsunade said.

"You know what I'm talking about," Gaara replied. Tsunade stared at him before sighing.

"We don't know yet.." Tsunade said. "But it's possible."

"What will you do?" Gaara asked.

"We must fight..." Tsunade said. "We have no choice."

Gaara remained silent, thinking. He also knew that there was no other way than to fight back.

"In that case," Gaara said. "I'm with you."

Tsunade looked up with wide eyes. This was a dangerous war; Gaara could lose his life in this battle.

"But, Gaara.." Tsunade said.

"I will protect Sakura," Gaara said.

"Sakura wouldn't want that," Tsunade said. "You know her.."

"It doesn't matter," Gaara said. "I won't let her get hurt even if it costs my life."

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ooooo:O... THE WAR IS STARTING!!

Hmm... WHat will happen now? hehe

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