amnesia – [am-nee-zhuh]n.
1) loss of a large block of interrelated memories; complete or partial loss of memory caused by brain injury, shock, etc.

self pity – [self-pit-ee] n.
1) pity for oneself, esp. a self-indulgent attitude concerning one's own difficulties, hardships, etc

Sakura froze. She took a deep breath and focused on the unstable person in front of her. "Tell me everything you know."

Chisame, ruler of the Snow country sat on her throne studying the wispy clouds outside of her window.

She dark eyes closed as she thought to herself. She knew she was running out of time. And it didn't help that all the people around her were complete idiots. They didn't understand how crucial the timing had to be to accomplish their goal. They didn't understand that when she told them to kill someone…it meant she wanted them dead!

She gritted her teeth and turned to face her failure of a brother. He was leaning against a wall with his hair covering half of his face…as always.

"Is he dead yet?" She asked slowly. Trying to contain her emotions.

"He is being taken care of in Konoha hospital. Where he is surrounded by the Hokage herself along with the most skilled there.

Chisame twitched. "He wouldn't even have been in the hospital if you had done the job right the first time." She walked slowly towards him. "Do you realize how far you have set us back?"

"Yes…I have realized what I have done." He replied.

"So fix it. As soon as he's out of that hospital. Trail him and wait until he is vulnerable. Without Shukaku he doesn't have half the power he used to posses. Take that to your advantage…and finish him."

"I am aware of the plan." He said coolly. Because of one screw up, she was explaining everything to him over and over like he was child.
Chisame turned her back to him again. "It took us four years to recover from our attack on Konoha. I will not miss out on this opportunity!"

Chisame's rage bubbled up inside her once more. She then turned her attention to the window once more. Watching the clouds seemed to be the only thing to keep her at peace.

It's only a matter of time…

Ino smirked. "Before I say anything…I can't have any interruptions. Can I?" She asked as she stumbled over to the door and locked it with a 'click'.

Sakura knew she was asking for it. She was allowing herself to be locked in a room with someone who belonged in a sponge room. Sakura pushed herself against the wall as Ino stumbled back to the chair behind the desk.

"You stole him from me." Ino said dryly. Sakura was puzzled. "No I didn't In-"

"How about you shut up and let me talk?" Saliva dribbled down her chin as she talked.

"Me and Sasuke…we were engaged. Everything was perfect. You helped me plan the wedding. I was so happy…" Ino's eyes closed and smiled. It was as if she were re-living the emotions her story held.

Her smiled turned deadly. Her face was back into the poisonous glare once again. "But before we could wed…you took him. He left me saying you've shown him the real reason to live. I've hated you ever since."

Sakura stood staring at Ino. She couldn't see a reason why Ino would lie, but her and Sasuke? It just couldn't be possible.

She chose to keep silent and Ino ranted. Instead, She calculated strategies to escape the room that was locked on both the inside and outside. If she interrupted again she might send her on a rampage.

Ino sat up slightly and rested one hand on the mahogany desk and covered up half the room.

"We were in a war with the Snow country. You had come back from a mission. You were watching to see when they would attack. You were drained of chakra…when you were attacked from behind."

Sakura's eyes widened while hearing this. Ino wasn't lying…her subconscious had re-created this same story with dreams.

"He saved you…you were supposed to die right there…BUT HE SAVED YOU!" She screamed. Now jumping out of her seat. The chair fell violently to her feet. "He wasn't any better than you. He was drained as well…and he died. Right in front of you."

Sakura's vision blurred. She leaned against a wall to keep her balance. "Stop." Was all she could utter. It was a weak cry for help.

She wasn't ready to know this. Her head was flooding with memories. She saw Sasuke's mangled body in front of her. She saw people running down the streets and pulling her away.

"You lost it. You were admitted to a mental hospital right afterwards. I mean…it was like you were already dead…just lying there." She said walking closer to Sakura as she said it.

Sakura attempted to run. But found her feet useless and fell to the ground. "My head…please…no."

Ino smiled. "You were a lot like you are now. We implanted fake memories of Sasuke leaving the village to get you to respond again…and it worked. I was asked to act like nothing ever happened. But we all know it was your fault he's dead."

Sakura's heart throbbed and made a failing attempt to drag herself to the door.

"I'm not letting you live this time Sakura. I will never forgive you for what you took away from me." Ino's eyes were crazed as she took out her kunai.

"You're going to suffer like I did for years!" She screeched, shivering with excitement.

All Sakura could do was look at Ino pleadingly. Her vision darkened. She was slowly passing out.

The last thing she saw was Ino pouncing towards her with the intent to kill but the last thing she heard was the sound of a door wildly opening.

She felt the breeze of the opened door and lay there…ready for what was coming.

Because this chapter was soo late…A SNEAK PREVIEW ! =D

Gaara leaned down and peered into the metal cage she was locked up in.

She had chains tying her to the wall, her clothes were tattered and torn and she had a mixture of grease and dirt over her skin. Despite all of this, she grinned.

He sighed and crouched down. "You're pathetic." He stated. Eyeing her down.

"The only one pathetic here is you. You don't even see your own death coming! If you want to live…go alone. Once you bring a curse with you…it will catch up on you." Her voice was scratchy and sounded strained.

"I'm sorry I ever let you save me."

Hahaha . So, who do you think the girl in the next chapter is ? [ Think twice ! ]
Comments are appreciated ! I'm not too sure about this chapter...and i'll say it again...
SORRY FOR THE LATENESS ! Bye. x]