EDITED: Feb 1st, 2008

Final chapter! Hope you all liked this fic.

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Happy readings!

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Not so Weak Anymore

Chapter Twenty- Nine

Psh, we're freaking Tenshis!

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

"A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles" by Marianne Williamson.

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Gray Clouds cascaded over the skies, threatening to leak water. The cloudy skies set the mood right, as it wasn't a peachy like day. On the contraire, the mood was dull, sad and depressing. Wind blew from the north, giving off a chilly feeling.

A service was held in the battle fields, just north of Konoha. A large amount of shinobi from all countries came to this service. Black was the clothing trend present. A table with pictures of shinobi were displayed. Flowers were strewn about.

A stage was set up to the right of the table. A blonde woman stepped up onto the stage, with a sadden look on her face. She was undoubtedly the Hokage of Konoha.

She stepped up to the microphone. Before she said anything, she looked out at the crowd of shinobi. A sad smile was plastered on her face. She cleared her throat before speaking.

"Today, we honor the lives of many powerful, strong, intelligent and loving shinobi. These shinobi risked their lives, to save fellow comrades, loved one, or even people they have never met before. They died with the integrity to save us. May we have a moment of silence to honor our lost comrades."

Silence filled the area. No one dare spoke a word.

After two minutes, the Hokage opened her eyes. "Through this battle however, 6 strong, beautiful Kunoichi risked it all. Four of these girls were Konoha Kunoichi. They deceived their deaths, in order to train. They fought against one of the biggest threats against Konoha, and died honorably."

Tsunade paused. She was on the verge of tears. "They wanted to die heroes, and they accomplished this. They were the reincarnations of some of the most powerful people to go down in History. Sakura Tenshi, Ino Tenshi, Hinata Tenshi, Tenten Tenshi, Temari Tenshi, and Ami Tenshi will forever be remembered for there valiant efforts. Let us take another moment of silence to honor these 6 beautiful, talent and strong girls."

Silence again overtook the crowd. A little blonde girl began crying, feeling pain. An older man, Sasuke looked at the sad little Uchiha girl, and put a hand on her shoulder. She stopped crying and looked up at him with a blank expression. She then turned back to the Hokage at the front.

"Each girl was special. I remember the first day Sakura asked me to take her as my apprentice. From that day on, she dedicated her time to being the best she can be, and she turned into a beautiful blossom. She was like a daughter to me." Tsunade paused.

"I taught her everything I knew, and I could tell, she was going to surpass my powers."

Tsunade stopped. Sadness was slowly taking over her, and she could not continue.

"I now ask Maito Gai to come up and deliver his speech."

Gai slowly walked up to the stage, ready to deliver his speech. His was specifically dedicated to Tenten. Gai went on and talked about how Tenten excelled in a lot of shinobi arts, and had perfect aim. He proudly said how much of an asset she was to his team and how proud he was.

After, Lee went up and talked about the youth Tenten demonstrated and how proud he is of her.

Next up was Kurenai, she began talking about Hinata, and her beginning struggles as a ninja. A little child, belonging to Kurenai was also seen.

Afterwards, Kiba and Shino said their own Eulogy about their teammate. Tears began leaking from people's eyes as more and more speeches were said.

Naruto slowly started making his way up to the stage. Everyone full attention was on the future Hokage. He had a saddened look on his face. His eyes were dark, not the usual cerulean blue.

Naruto walked up the little stage and went up to the podium. Once he got there, he took a deep breath. He opened his eyes and scanned the crowd. Mourning looks. He tightened his grip on the 6 white flowers he had in his hand.

"I-I don't even know where to begin." Naruto said jokingly, which earned small laughs from the crowd. Naruto turned serious again.

"I only knew four of the girls really, Ino, Tenten, Sakura-chan and Hinata. Tenten and Ino were really nice people, both incredible ninja. I had the opportunity to go on missions with them, and they always worked their hardest."

Naruto paused and closed his eyes. After five seconds, he reopened them.

"I really only knew Sakura-chan and Hinata. Hinata was amazing. It took me awhile to figure things out between us, but it turned out good in the end. She did everything for me–she taught me to cook my own ramen."

The crowd laughed a little, and small smiles were plastered on Sasuke, Neji and Shikamaru's faces.

"She helped me in many ways, and I loved her. I wanted to marry her." Naruto said, earning a hard glance from Hinata's father, but this was the least of his worries. A tear drop fell from his eye.

"Then there was Sakura-chan. We'd been friends since our days as team seven. she'd always keep me in line, hitting me occasionally. As we grew older, our friendship deepened and we became dependant on each other. Sakura-chan knew when I was sad, and did whatever she could to make me happy."

Naruto paused again, as another teardrop fell from his eye.

"I miss them all, dearly. Sometimes you don't realize what you have till it's gone."

Naruto stepped away from the podium and started walking off stage. He took the flowers he had in his hand and put them in front of the pictures. Slowly, the crowd began putting flowers on the tables with the pictures of the fallen shinobi. Naruto walked to the back of the crowd, their faces displayed sadness.

Slowly, the tables were being filled with flowers. Naruto just watched with little excitement.

Suddenly, he felt a tap on his shoulder. He didn't even bother turning around, but from the corner of his eye, he could see the person was a little bit smaller them himself, and was wearing a cape, with the hood over their face.

"Excuse me, what's going on here?" the person asked. Naruto still had his eyes glued to the front table.

"A Funeral." He said dully. The person nodded.

"Who for?" the person asked. Naruto thought the person's voice sounded somewhat familiar, but shrugged it off.

Naruto waited a little bit before replying, "For the greatest people I've ever known."

"So they must have been special, huh?"

"You have no idea."

The person stayed silent and turned to the front of the stage. There was Yugi, making his way up the stage to the podium. He cleared his throat before speaking.

"Today, we have gathered in mourning of many shinobi who lost their lives. Those 6 girls, the Tenshi's were like grand kids to me. I've lived many years, but those girls exhibited strengths I have never seen before. They fought threw controversy and never gave up. Their hearts were dead set on saving those they loved."

The person who tapped Naruto on the shoulder gave a small smile.

"I loved them all dearly. I was so glad to meet them all. I–"

"SAKURA! WHERE ARE YOU!?"

I know it's not enough to say I'm wrong
You know that I will miss you now you're gone
I know it's not your life to see this through
Just know that in my heart, it beats for you
So leave a little note for me behind
I swear I have to know the reasons why
This won't survive

Everyone turned behind them to the hill. Someone's loud voice took everyone's attention away from Yugi, and too the hill.

"I-Ino, not so loud!" a timid voice sounded out. Everyone stood there shocked.

Ino? Sakura? Hinata?

"Like that's going to happen."

"Don't start anything Temari!"

"Stop fighting you two!"

Temari? Tenten? Ami?

Over the hills, appeared 5 figures, with cloaks on. They stared down at the crowd in surprise.

"Hey what's going on here? Who's the funeral for?" Ino asked. Everyone gasped.

Naruto blinked. "NO WAY!" he said loudly. He then turned to the caped person and pulled off their hood. Sakura's pink hair was now exposed.

"SAKURA-CHAN!?"

"Heh, hey there!"

"W-W-WHAT THE–?!"

Yugi jumped off the stage and ran up to Sakura. he stood their, examining her.

"It is you. But how?" he asked questionably.

Sakura stared at Yugi. "You of all people should know."

Yugi was silent for a moment. Finally it clicked in his head. "The Tenshi jutsu."

Sakura nodded, "When we first learned the jutsu, you told us we can only use it twice in a lifetime. It was our last resort."

"Psh, We're Freaking Tenshi's! Do you think we'd die THAT easily!?" Ino's voice rang out from the hill. Everyone gave a small laugh.

Yugi nodded at them all, as everyone still stood there silent. Tears were falling freely from Naruto's face, but not out of sadness, but out of joy.

"SAKURA-CHAN!" he said running and hugging the daylights out of her. Sakura patted him on the back and hugged back.

The crowd began clapping at the reunion. Naruto let go and looked up the hill. He then began to run up the hill, and grabbed Hinata in a hug, spinning her in the air. Wolf whistles were heard throughout the crowd. The crowd of Shinobi began running up the hill towards the other girls, greeting them. As the crowd ran by, Sakura received hugs from Akito, Ryo, Sora, Kouji, Isuma, Aoi and Hiroshi. Once they all left, Tsunade stood there in front of her.

"Sakura." she said to her apprentice. Sakura bowed.

"Please don't bow." She told her apprentice. Sakura looked up at her master.

"You have surpassed me. You are a strong, beautiful, amazing Kunoichi." Tsunade said. Sakura nodded.

"Thank you."

Tsunade put a hand on Sakura's shoulder and bent down to Sakura's height towards her ear.

"I'm proud of you."

Sakura looked at her master with admiration. Tsunade patted Sakura on the shoulder one more and then walked off into the crowd.

But if you fall back into my life
I'd spend every night waking up to the beat I hear inside
Telling me to be your only one

Sakura looked at the space where Tsunade once was, and saw three figures, or three Uchiha's if you will.

"Akira, Daisuke… Sasuke-kun."

Akira began balling her eyes out, "Y-You did come back!"

Sakura and Akira hugged, as Akira was still balling her eyes out. Daisuke went right up to Sakura and looked at her right in the eye. Sakura did the same to Daisuke.

"You're surprising." He said to Sakura. Sakura let go of Akira and hugged Daisuke.

"And you're a sweetheart." She said hugging him tightly. Daisuke slowly hugged back.

The two let go. Sakura looked up and there was Sasuke, with his hands in his pockets as usual.

"Sakura."

"Sasuke-kun…"

Everything was silent. Daisuke and Akira watched the two.

Sakura smirked, "I guess you can't call me weak anymore."

Sasuke scoffed. "Hn. You're still no stronger then me."

Sakura fumed and ran right up to him, "What!? Did you not see me defeating Kenji!? I was amazing! I have–"

Sakura was cut off by a quick peak on the lips courtesy of Sasuke. Daisuke gagged, as Akira stood their dreamily. After seeing Daisuke gag, she whacked him over the head.

Sakura stood there, dumbstruck. Sasuke smirked.

"Still weak."

Sasuke began to walk away as Sakura blinked. After a second, she boiled over.

"WHAT?!"

"One kiss and I had you calmed down."

Sakura growled, "Why I outta!"

Akira and Daisuke stood there dumbfounded, "They have a confusing relationship." Daisuke nodded.

Yugi stood in the middle of the crowd, looking at the Tenshi's. they were being greeted by loved ones, friends and people they never met before, telling them how proud they are of them. he looked up at the sky.

'You've done well Yugi. You brought back the Tenshi's. You made them stronger. You did it.'

But if you fall back into my life
I promise you I would never let another day just pass us by
I could never leave this world undone
I want to be your only one

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AND IT ALL COMES TO AN END :D

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