EDITED: Jan 31st, 2008

This chapter is cute. more of a filler then anything.

Happy Readings :D

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Not so Weak Anymore

Chapter Twenty-Two

An interesting reunion

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"Useless Tenshi's! You cannot defeat me!" a sinister voice called out. The voice slowly faded and everything went dark.

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"SAKURA!"

Sakura jerked awake at the sound of name. Her eyes fluttered open, but she was instantly blinded by a bright light.

"Ah…" she said squinting her eyes open. She heard people sigh.

"Thank goodness you're okay!" Tenten said.

Sakura couldn't tell where they were, or what happened. Everything was so vague to her. She slowly rose up, clutching her head. She had a monster migraine.

"W-What happened?" she said holding onto her head. She saw Hinata, Ino, Tenten and Ami around the hospital bed. Surprisingly, they didn't have their wigs on.

"Well, we were all fighting the tamers and we beat them all, and then the four of us ran into Gaara and his siblings, and a few other sand ninja. We then went looking for you and Gaara saved you just in time! That was last night. Its currently 10 in the morning." Ino said.

Sakura slowly nodded. She looked at all of them, wondering why they didn't have the wigs on. Hinata noticed her confused look.

"W-We've explained everything t-to Gaara already. He knows everything, and he a-agreed." She said happily. Sakura smiled. This time she wouldn't have to deal with talking.

"Great, are Yugi and the guys here yet?" she asked. They all shook their heads.

"They probably won't be here for awhile. We're ahead of schedule." Tenten said. Sakura made an 'O' shaped mouth and nodded. Just then the door swung open, with all eyes glued to it.

The red haired Kazekage walked in.

"Ah, Gaara!" Sakura said a little surprised to see him. He looked at her, "Oh, your finally up."

She nodded. Just then, two others popped out behind him.

"Sakura!" Temari's loud voice broke out. Kankuro also came bursting through, pushing Gaara aside. Sakura smiled.

"Hey guys." She said waving. Temari grinned her usual grin. Kankuro played it off cool.

"Who would have thought you be standing right here in front of us! We all thought you were dead awhile back, and then an elderly woman came by telling us that her town was under attack, and then we found you! You should be able to leave by mid day or so." Temari said. Sakura smiled.

"Alright thanks for everything, and thank you Gaara for saving my life." Sakura said bowing and showing respect. Gaara looked at her.

"Hn. Get some sleep. Everyone else let her rest for a bit." Gaara said opening the door more and signaling for everyone to leave. Everyone left one by one, until Gaara was the last one in the room. Before, he quickly glanced at Sakura, and then left.

Once he left, Sakura lay down and stared out the window. She sighed. Now they would have to wait for Yugi and the boys to come. She missed them, especially Daisuke and Akira. She had been wondering what they had been up too. She also couldn't wait to see Akito's reaction to seeing Ami again.

After thinking for a bit, she became drowsy, and fell into sleep once again.

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"WOO HOO! The mission is almost done!" Naruto said as the group of young male ninja walked away from the wave village. They had been on an A-ranked mission, working on a few murder cases. They had just finished the one in wave, and were now heading the Hidden Village of Waterfall. After that, there would be 2 more cases to do, and then they would be done.

"Hn." Sasuke said. Naruto was happily walking ahead of the group. He walked and came to an open field. He looked out. The Naruto, who was in a happy mood about a minute ago, was now saddened. The other three boys came up behind Naruto and looked at the scene in front of them.

"It's really been 5 months, hasn't it?" Naruto said. All three boys nodded. This was the field, where they found the girls "dead" bodies. Naruto walked out to the field, right to the spot where he found Hinata. He knelt down and scanned the exact area. His hand grazed the ground.

"I miss you, Hinata." He whispered to himself. Neji came behind him and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Naruto, its time to move on. We must be going."

Naruto didn't budge.

"Don't you miss Tenten, Neji? Sometimes you act like you don't care. I never see you visit her grave site." Naruto said a little angered. Neji was taken back. Well of course he didn't go to the grave site! It wasn't even Tenten's because she was alive!

"Naruto I-"

"Well you don't show it! You didn't even care when Hinata died! She's your cousin and you don't care!" Naruto turned around and yelled at him. Neji glanced at Shikamaru, thinking maybe, they should tell the two about what REALLY happened.

"Naruto, the girls aren't de-"

ZOOM.

A kunai just flew by, grazing Neji's hair. All four male shinobi turned to the source. Hidden in the tree, were about fifthy shinobi with no headbands. All four Konoha shinobi pulled out their weapons. Neji turned his Byakugan on, as Sasuke turned his Sharingan on. The leader landed on the ground in front of them.

"Your trespassing on our territory." He told them. He pulled out a kunai out, "Leave now, or we will be forced to kill you."

"We're just passing by. We mean no harm." Sasuke said to him, not feeling the need to fight. The leader scanned Sasuke and smirked.

"Ah, an Uchiha. Uchiha Sasuke, former S-class criminal, and minun of Orochimaru, am I not correct?" he said. Sasuke growled. He was ready to charge at this guy. Neji put his hand out to stop the annoyed Uchiha.

"Calm down Uchiha." He said calmly. The leader scanned the rest of them.

"Ah, Hyuuga Neji, member of the branch family of the Hyuuga clan." He then looked at Shikamaru.

"Shikamaru Nara. Konoha shinobi with an IQ over two hundred." And then at Naruto.

"And Naruto Uzumaki, the Kyuubi holder. Well, looks like we came across the four shinobi Yuri wanted dead." The man said. Yuri was the man caught for a murder. They had just caught him in the wave village.

The man smirked.

"Kill them."

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"Alright. Your free to go!" the nurse said to Sakura. Sakura nodded.

"Thank you."

The girls hadn't come by to get her yet, and neither did any of the sand siblings. She had just woken up and was let free. She had no idea where to go, so she decided to head to the Kazekage's office, not knowing where else to go. She made sure she had her wig on, after all, only the leaders knew of their true identity. She made her way though the busy streets of Suna, and came upon the building. She walked in and climbed the stairs to the Kazekage's office. She knocked on the door.

"Enter." Gaara's voice called out. Sakura opened the door and walked in. Gaara looked at her.

"Ah, out of the hospital?" he asked. She nodded, "Yeah, no one came to get me and I didn't know where to go, so I came here."

Gaara nodded, "Yes, the girls went with Temari and Kankuro to the village you were all in yesterday. They just went to check up on the village."

Sakura nodded, "So, do you know where the girls and I are staying?"

"Yes, I'll take you there now."

"Oh no its okay! You're the Kazekage! Don't you have things more important to do?"

"Last time I checked, no. plus, I want to go for a walk around the village." he said heading to the door. Sakura hesitantly followed.

"hm, alright!"

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"HEY LOOK! IT'S THE KAZEKAGE!"

Sakura and Gaara had just started walking out into Suna, and many people were already praising the kage. Sakura was amazed how his popularity changed so drastically. People used to fear him, and now they loved him. Heck, many girls even batted their eyelashes at him.

A little boy ran to Gaara, "Ah, Daichi."

The boy bowed, "Good morning Gaara-sama! Who's the pretty lady with you? Your giiirrrrllllllfrrriiieeeennnd?" Daichi said winking. Sakura blushed. Her and Gaara? P

"No Daichi, this is…"

"Rin." Sakura answered for him. The little boy went up to Sakura and looked at her.

"You're really pretty! I think you and Gaara would make a cute couple!" he said. She blushed again and turned to Gaara, who was looking at her. She smiled at him and then looked back at the kid.

"Alright, enough from you Daichi. She's just a friend and we must be going." Gaara said walking off. Sakura waved goodbye to the kid and followed Gaara.

"Who was that kid?"

"Daichi, the village loudmouth."

"Like Naruto?"

"You could say that. When was the last time you saw him and everyone from Konoha? I heard the Uchiha returned once you girls left for the mission."

"Well apparently that happened. We met up with the guys and things went down…"

"Oh, really?"

"Yeah, you see…" Sakura explained everything to him as they proceeded to where she was staying. Gaara nodded as she explained the story.

"Sounds intense."

"Yeah, you could say that."

"Do you love the Uchiha?" Gaara asked out in the open. She was a little shocked by his question. She thought about it for a second.

"At first, I denied it… but I cant seem to get over him." she said. Gaara nodded and looked ahead, "We're here."

They were standing in front of a little hut. It looked like every usual one in Suna. Sakura thanked Gaara and was about to head inside.

"Wait." Sakura turned around. "Yes?"

"In an hour, come to my office. I want to show you something." He said. He then walked off. Sakura watched his retreating back. She smiled.

"Gaara's not the bad person everyone pegged him to be so many years ago."

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"So you wanted to show me something?"

Gaara was sitting in his chair looking outside his window at the village. He turned around and faced Sakura. He stood up and started walking to the door.

"Come." Sakura followed. They walked out the building and towards the outskirts of the village.

"So, where are we going?"

Gaara turned around and smirked, "You'll see."

"Your not gonna rape me are you?"

"Do I look like someone who would rape someone?"

"Well…"

"Never mind. Close your eyes."

"You better not do anything to me."

"Phf, if I did, Uchiha and Uzumaki would be all over me."

"Alright I trust you. We almost there?"

"Yeah, open your eyes."

Sakura opened her eyes. She looked out amazed.

"Wow Gaara, it's so beautiful!"

The sun was setting. They were out looking all of Wind country. Gaara sat down, with Sakura followed his lead. They sat there just staring out at the setting sun.

"Sakura…"

"Yeah?"

"…Thank you for helping me out in the past… like when you healed me with the whole Matsuri thing and when Akatsuki attacked. I never said thank you to you."

Gaara picked up a handful of sand, and then letting it slide off his hand back onto the mound of sand. Sakura gave a sincere smile.

"Your welcome."

From there, they sat there in a comfortable silence enjoying each others company. The sun was now on the horizon. Gaara stood up and brushed the sand off of him.

"Come on, we better get back."

He extended his hand out for Sakura to grab. Sakura nodded and grabbed his hand and stood up. As soon as they were both up, a voice could be heard in the distance.

"GAARA!" Kankuro's voice echoed out. Both Sakura and Gaara turned to him and saw him running to the two.

"You have some visitors… some old man named Yugi, four guys and two kids" he said. Sakura.

"THERE HERE!" she said happily. She turned to Gaara and Kankuro with a sneaky grin on her face.

"Uhm… I kind of need both of your help with something." She said. They raised their eyebrows.

"With that?"

"A little reunion."

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"Guys, where are you taking me?"

Ami was not amused as the girls were pulling her out to the outskirts of Suna with a blindfold on.

They snickered, "Oh, you'll see soon enough." Sakura said. Ami huffed, "Not funny. Where are we going!?"

"We told you, you'll see! Were almost there!" Ino said.

Ami sighed, "Whatever's gonna happen, I bet your up to no good."

They all chuckled.

"You'll thank us later." Tenten said.

"I'm sure I will." Ami said sarcastically.

"That's the spirit. Were almost there!" Ino said. Ami rolled her eyes through the blindfold.

"Joy."

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"Guys… where are we going, and why do I have a blindfold on?" Akito said annoyed.

Everyone with Akito, being the sand siblings, Yugi, the boys and the Uchiha's laughed.

"Just co-operate. Were almost there." Gaara said. Akito frown, "Ugh, am I missing something here?"

"Yeah, you've been missing for the past few years, but you'll clue in later." Sora joked. Akito didn't understand really, but decided to stay silent.

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"Alright were here! Don't take off the blindfold yet!" Sakura said. She looked around and saw everyone else coming. She nodded at them and she quickly turned to Ami.

"Alright, when I yell out 'remove your blindfold', do it okay?" Sakura whispered. Ami was confused. "Why not now?"

"Cause I said so! Now shh!"

"Why are we whispering?"

"Awk, never mind. Don't say another thing till I tell you to remove your blindfold!"

"Fine!"

She signaled the girls to follow her into a ditch to hide. They followed. Sakura saw Sora whisper something into Akito's ear. The rest of the group followed Sakura to the ditch to hide. Sakura looked at the boys.

"Got the goods?"

"Yeah."

"Alright." Sakura turned to the Akito and Ami. They were standing right in front of each other, but they had no idea who was really in front of them.

What the hell is Sakura planning?

Why am I here, and why do I have a blindfold on? Damnit Sora!

"ALRIGHT! REMOVE THE BLINDFOLDS!" Sakura blurted out. Everyone in the ditch watched with suspense, as the two removed their blindfolds.

Ami untied her blindfold and pulled it off. She blinked a few times to adjust to her surroundings. The sun was setting, a picnic blanket was in front of her with many cakes, pastries and foods in general. She looked up at the figure standing in front of her. She gasped.

"Oh my…"

Akito removed his blindfold and pulled it off. He looked at what was in front of him. He dropped the blindfold and gasped.

"Ami? Is that you?!"

She started tearing up and nodded. Akito smiled. Ami ran into Akito's arms. He twirled her around once he picked her up. He stopped and faced her. She was sobbing in her chest. He held her tightly.

"A-Akito! I missed you so much!" she sobbed in chest. He rested his head on her shoulder. "I missed you too…"

He closed his eyes, "more then you know."

"YAY!" people screamed out from a ditch. A few whistles were heard and everyone was clapping. In the ditch were Sakura, Ino, Tenten, Hinata, Daisuke, Akira, Yugi, Sora, Kouji, Ryo, Gaara, Temari and Kankuro. They were all clapping happily. Ami blushed at seeing everyone there clapping happily, while Akito grinned like a mad man.

"Let's pop a bottle and celebrate!" Sakura said nudging Sora. He clued in, "Oh right!" he ducked down in the ditch and pulled out a beverage. He tried flick the cork off, but it wasn't budging.

"Stupid cork!" he whined out loud. Kouji came up to him, "Dumbass, I'll do it."Kouji went and grabbed the bottle from Sora. Sora wasn't going to let Kouji show him up.

"No Jackass, I can do it!" he said grabbing the bottle and pulling. Kouji didn't let go.

"No, I got this!" they both pulled the bottle. Sora put his thumb under the cork and used all the power he had to push it out. It budged out, but with a little to much force.

"AH!" Ryo yelled at the cork hit him in the eye. In his hand, was a cake. Once the cork hit him, he flew back and the cake fell out of his hands and landed on Daisuke's head. Daisuke got angry.

"What the hell?"

He grabbed some cake and aimed for Kouji and Sora. They both ducked and it hit Akito right in the face. Ami laughed at him. Akito glared at Daisuke, who sheepishly ducked for cover. Akito grabbed a pastry on the blanket and smashed it in Ami's face. She was in shock, while Akito laughed at her. Ami glared and picked up the punch bowl and dumped it on Akito.

Daisuke jumped up with food in his hand.

"FOODFIGHT!" he threw one fist full of food at Sakura, which hit her straight in the face. He aimed the other hand full of food at Yugi, who swiftly caught the food and aimed it back at Daisuke. Direct hit.

A massive food fight broke out. Temari and Kankuro got into it too. Gaara hid in the ditch.

"How childish."

"Hey Gaara…" he heard Sakura call. He turned,

BANG!

Direct hit, square in the face. Cake ran down Gaara's face, courtesy of the Haruno. He whipped the cake off of him and glared.

"You're going down Haruno."

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To Naruto and the boys,

"Awk, we can't keep this up!" Naruto yelled out as him and his clones attacked the enemy. No matter how many times they killed one of them, another one would come back. This was getting ridiculous.

"Naruto's right, what's the next closest village?" Neji said as he continued fighting.

"Suna… it would take the night to walk there." Shikamaru said as he threw kunai's. Sasuke was getting annoyed with this.

"Alright were going there now."

Electricity ran through him.

"Chidori Nagashi!"

Electricity filled the area and the enemy was instantly paralyzed. The four Konoha shinobi left as fast as they could.

"So Suna it is?" Naruto asked. Shikamaru nodded.

"Suna it is."

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Who doesn't love a good food fight?

Mmhmm, this chapter didn't take as long as the others to edit. Success!

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