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Chapter Eight:
"Sakura, there's something that you have to do. It's something that only you can do. That's special," Sasuke said.
"I can't be, Sasuke. That's impossible. And besides, there are lots more people out there that probably can do...whatever it is!"
He smiled slightly, saying, "You're way too stubborn. No wonder Naruto is the only one that likes you as more than a friend, huh?"
"What does that mean?" I asked loudly, putting my tongue out at him.
"Sakura, I know you. I know who you are. I know what you have to do. It is my fate to help you," he said in a pleading way, his small smile gone.
The thing that really struck me was "fate." What was it with that word? Fate. Fate. Fate. I just didn't understand it then. "What is my fate?" I just had to know.
A few moments passed, which seemed much, much longer, until he answered. "I... can't tell you. I'm sorry, but I can't."
"Why not?!" I screamed.
"I-it could ruin it. Your fate, my fate... and most likely, everyone's. You can't play with fate, Sakura. It's something that has already been decided. The fate of everyone is in your hands. If you do not do what you have been chosen to do, then everyone else's fate and destinies will fail."
You know, I almost believed him then, when he spoke those sincere words, but then Sasuke just had to add, "You are very special."
"Alright! I have had enough with this fate, special, destiny...whatever! I've..." Then I just thought that he wouldn't give up until I gave in, but I could at least be done hearing this stuff for tonight. So I said in a more calm voice, "It's already one in the morning, Sasuke. I should go; my dad might be worried." The truth was, I lied. He wouldn't be worried. I was worried about him. The man was still absorbed in what happened to my mother, so he had basically forgotten about me. But Sasuke didn't know that.
He sighed, and then reluctantly replied, "Fine. Go on, but I want to talk more, Sakura."
And then I stood and left, thinking about fate, as I looked up at the starlit sky.
A/N: Well, this chapter is especially short, but oh well. I hope it's getting clearer and clearer every chapter. If not, well, it will be. Anyway, thanks! Please review!