What Changes In Which Things Go Wrong, a naruto fanfic

Summary: During Naruto and Sakura's final climatic battle against Sasuke something happens to send the three of them back in time. Naruto wants to use this chance to stop Sasuke from leaving. Sakura wants to rekindle the bonds they used to share. But what does Sasuke want? Team7bonding with SasuSaku in later chapters.

Disclaimer: What good are sporks? They can't pick up meat like a fork, and they can't scoop up soup like a spoon! They're not utensils! They're lies!

Recap:

''Ahh...Orochimaru-sama, I would like the privilege to take care of them myself,'' Kamiko said politely, all previous playfulness covered up by her determined look. Although, on the inside she was gagging at how ugly and weird he looked.

Orochimaru smirked; if this girl wanted to throw away her life trying to prove something then he might as well let her, so he nodded his approval and stepped back. It was only a few seconds later that Sasuke and Naruto arrived on the scene.

''Get out of the way, Kamiko-chan! Orochimaru is dangerous!'' Naruto exclaimed, apparently not registering the fact that she is facing them in a fighting stance.

''She is working for Orochimaru,'' Sakura stated. Sasuke glared at Kamiko while Naruto gave a look of shock that quickly transformed into anger. Sakura thought she saw regret flash through Kamiko's eyes, but it was gone before she could be sure.

Before anyone could even blink, Kamiko had appeared behind the Hokage and blew some type of purple powder on him. Everybody froze, waiting for something to happen. When there was nothing, Orochimaru cast Kamiko a scowl while the rest were confused.

''What did you do to the old man!?'' Naruto asked, pointing at her accusingly. Kamiko only shrugged and went back into her fighting stance.

Well...Sasuke's plan is completely botched...

What Changes...

Chapter 11: In which things go wrong...

Everyone was silent, waiting for someone to make the first move.

Kamiko, bored, decided that now was the time to put her long-term plan into action.

She ran at the Hokage, fist pulled back ready to punch. Naruto jumped in the way and grabbed her wrist.

Kamiko smiled regretfully. She plunged her other fist into Naruto's abdomen, sending him meters away as he slammed into the other side of the arena. She didn't have time to fight with them, she had to get to the Hokage!

She looked back in the Third's direction. He was staring back at her with mild surprise, as was everyone else.

Sasuke and Sakura shared a brief worried look in Naruto's direction. He had already pulled himself up but was fighting with a sound shinobi.

Kamiko, using their distraction to her advantage, took out a kunai at lunged at the Hokage.

Everything seemed to happen in slow motion.

Sasuke, thanks to years of training, snapped back to attention the second Kamiko started moving. He ran at her, intending to stop her attack when suddenly, a burst of sand shot out and sent Sasuke, Kamiko, and Sakura crashing into the Hokage and Kazekage's booth. The Hokage looked startled while Orochimaru seemed mildly annoyed by all the intrusions.

The three kids heads popped up from underneath the sand and stared at their attacker.

''PANDA-CHAN!!!!'' Kamiko shouted, her eyes lit up with happiness, completely disregarding the fact that half of Gaara was taken over by Shukaku and he looked like he wanted to tear them apart and would take great pleasure in doing it.

''Sa-Sasuke...Uchiha!'' He growled. Apparently, he was fully aware of who it was who knocked him out.

Sakura heard Sasuke groan in annoyance next to her. Everything in his plan seemed to be backfiring.

''...You should probably lead him away from here if your going to fight him. You wouldn't want him to hurt innocent people, would you?'' Kamiko suggested.

Sakura turned and glared at her, ''And leave you alone with Hokage-sama? No chance.'' Kamiko smirked, her new plan already forming in her head.

''Oh, of course not! I was merely suggesting that Sasu should fight with Gaara-kun while you and I can fight one-on-one. Unless you don't think you can fight me without the boys to back you up.'' Sakura felt a vein pop on her forehead.

Sasuke glared at Kamiko. There was no way he was letting Sakura handle Kamiko and Orochimaru on her own!

''Okay.''

Sasuke felt his sharingan activate as he turned to face Sakura. Unfortunately, he was distracted when Gaara, not one to wait, extended Shukaku's arm to make a grab for him. He managed to dodge it and placed an exploding tag on the demon's appendage. Gaara's eyes widened as the tag went off and he was pushed off the platform they were standing on.

Sasuke knew that wouldn't stop Gaara for long so he quickly turned to face the two kunoichi, who were already in battle-ready stances. Sakura gave him look saying 'I can handle it.'

His sharingan spun somewhat as he growled but nodded before jumping off the platform and running to the wall of the stadium.

'Help her dobe!' Naruto could almost hear the worry through the telepathic order. But unfortunately, he couldn't really help Sakura at the moment.

'I can't! I'm a LITTLE busy here!' Naruto replied as about fifteen sound and sand ninja tried to overwhelm him. In a few seconds they were all scattered across the field. Naruto only had a few seconds to breath before more came after him.

Sasuke, seeing that Naruto really was wrapped up in his own devices cursed mentally, which Naruto heard.

'Sheesh teme, have a little faith in Sakura! She can handle herself you know...'

'I know that!'

'So what's the problem?'

Sasuke didn't answer, he only kept running until he was able to jump over the stadium wall. Gaara following after him.

Kamiko was certain she could handle Sakura. Not that she was underestimating her. On the contrary, she sensed that Sakura was one of the strongest ninja she'd come in contact with. But unfortunately for Sakura...Sasuke was the only one who could match her blow for blow.

She sensed right from the beginning that each one of them (meaning team seven) had untapped potential. She was sure that either one of them could easily become the leader of their village. Though she thought Naruto was better qualified.

But back on topic.

Though Naruto had a large amount of chakra within him, it wasn't all of his, and he couldn't completely control it.

Sakura, though strong, didn't have a large chakra supply, and she would probably give before either of the boys did.

Sasuke seemed to be the most worthy adversary since his untapped strength could be easily reached and he had the ability to control it successfully.

Kamiko took a deep breath, letting the chakra surge around in her body. Now that she only had to fight Sakura to get to the Hokage things should go smoothly. Kamiko let her eyes fall closed. She heard Sakura gasp in front of her.

Sakura, in her defense, was only mildly shocked when the genjutsu was cast over her. She looked around to see that she was on team seven's usual meeting bridge. She could see Naruto sitting next to her, dozing off, and Sasuke was standing on her other side, leaning on the bridge with his eyes closed.

Sakura rolled her eyes. As if she would fall for this genjutsu, even if it did look real. She clapped her hands together and muttered, ''Kai,'' but nothing changed. She tried fluctuating her chakra, but that didn't work either. Now she was starting to worry...

Kamiko smiled softly as she saw the recognition dawn on Sakura's face before it changed to panic. She never really liked preforming genjutsu, but she figured if she had to the least she could do was make it bearable.

''Hope you enjoy it, Sakura,'' Kamiko muttered as she turned to the Hokage, who was fighting with Orochimaru. She shuddered a bit. That man was just creepy...

Sakura waited, and waited, and, waited for the scene to change and become terrifying. But nothing happened. She briefly wondered if the Sasuke and Naruto in the genjutsu could move, since they haven't changed positions yet. Her unspoken question was answered when 'Sasuke' opened his eyes and turned to face her.

''When did you get here, Sakura-chan?''

Sakura almost felt like melting but held herself together, reminding herself that this is only an illusion.

''A little while ago,'' she replied quickly, hoping to end the pointless conversation and go back to figuring out how to release the genjutsu. Out of the corner of her eye she saw 'Sasuke's' eyes narrow in suspicion. ''What's wrong?'' She asked going against her better judgment.

''Why are you just standing there? Shouldn't you be figuring a way out?''

Sakura deadpanned for a moment.

''You do know your in a genjutsu don't you?''

Sakura's mouth hung open.

'Sasuke' smirked.

''B-but...your part of the genjutsu!? Your not supposed to-''

''This isn't exactly a normal genjutsu.'' Sakura stared at him, waiting for him to elaborate. ''This is...a jutsu of my own creation...'' Sakura's eyes narrowed.

''How can that be? Your not real.''

'Sasuke' rolled his eyes, ''Technically, I am real. I'm...a recording of sorts. You see, a little while after I left the village I started experimenting with my sharingan. I...was homesick-'' At this his cheeks reddened and he turned his head away from her, ''so I cast a genjutsu on myself. I started improving it. Sometimes I actually take part in the jutsu, other times I just watch an illusion of myself interact with illusions of you and Naruto.''

Sakura was extremely confused, ''Okay...if that's true...why did you make us twelve in the illusion instead of fifteen?''

''At the time, I only remembered what you two looked like when we were twelve, so I just altered my age to match it. I haven't used it in months since I came back with you guys...I didn't need to.''

''Your very talkative...''

'Sasuke' blushed and grunted.

Sakura only just then realized something, ''Wait...Kamiko cast this jutsu on me...so how are you...''

Sasuke smirked teasingly, ''Really, Sakura-chan, I would have thought you figured it out already. Kamiko is a clone...of me. Therefore, she has some of my jutsu and some of my memories.''

Sakura felt like smacking herself. She should have realized it when she saw how similar their chakra was. ''Does the real Sasuke know she's a clone?''

''Yes, we figured it out a few seconds before you started to fight her. That's why we didn't want you to fight.''

Naruto growled. Why were most of the ninja attacking him!? He looked around to survey their standing.

Sasuke was off playing wild goose chase with Gaara...

'Hey teme, remember to leave Gaara to me.'

'I thought you were busy?'

Before Naruto could reply, he was suddenly socked in the back of the head. He fell to the ground with a huff.

'I'll be there in FIVE minutes,' Naruto growled in response.

'Naruto...?'

''I'LL BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF WHOEVER DID THAT!!!!!!'' He shouted, jumping to his feet and making five clones. They all started charging their rasengan. In only a few seconds all his enemies were unconscious.

'I'm on my way!'

''What are you planning to do once you've killed me?'' The Third rasped out, barely dodging a blow form his ex-pupil's sword.

''Ku ku ku,'' Orochimaru cackled, lunging for the Hokage again. He stopped dead in his tracks when a flurry of purple petals appeared in front of the Third.

Kamiko started emerging from the storm of petals. When the top half of her body was visible she took a kunai and thrust it forward, straight into Hokage-sama's heart...

''So how did you know I wasn't the illusion Sakura?''

He turned his head from her, seeming embarrassed, ''Ah...my illusion of you...always does something when she gets to the bridge...''

''Does what?''

''Hn,'' he replied, refusing to answer.

Rolling her eyes, Sakura found herself thinking of another question, ''Why are you so...talkative? I know your an illusion but...you seem to be more open in the genjutsu then you are in real life.''

'Sasuke' opened his mouth but closed it, having trouble answering. It was a few minutes before he replied, ''Observing myself as an illusion...I noticed that I...hurt yours and Naruto's feelings often with how I acted...so I tried to change it. I haven't changed much...but I do speak more often. In the genjutsu and in reality.''

Sakura sighed. She wished she could get her Sasuke to talk as freely as this one seemed to.

She then smacked herself. She had to get out of here!

Sakura opened her mouth to ask something, but 'Sasuke' beat her to the punch.

''I don't know how to get you out of here. Since I'm not actually in complete control of this jutsu, I can't release it. Only Kamiko or myself in reality can.''

Sakura slumped in her sitting position. Once again she was just a useless burden to her team.

'Sasuke,' seeing her distress, racked his brain for an idea.

''Sakura-chan...'' Sakura turned to face him, looking defeated. ''I've got an idea...''

She immediatly brightened, ''Really!? What is-''

'Sasuke' smashed his lips against hers. She felt her chakra flare in surprise and excitement as she closed her eyes in bliss, a small blush dusting her cheeks. In the back of her mind she could feel 'Sasuke's' chakra flaring wildly around her.

She could feel herself drifting away as the pressure of Sasuke's lips started disappearing.

Before he was gone completely she heard 'Sasuke' say, ''You have no idea how long I wanted to do that...''

Kabuto smirked as he saw the Hokage fall backwards. Kamiko was positively his best creation...and that was barely twenty percent of her strength...

His smirk widened when he saw Orochimaru's look of astonishment from his vantage point. Now all they had to do was take him out.

Once Naruto had arrived Sasuke took off running as fast as he could back to the arena to help Sakura. He could only hope she was okay since she wasn't responding when he tried to communicate with her through telepathy.

He should have never left her alone with Kamiko and the Hokage.

Kamiko sighed and rolled her shoulders, glad that part of her task was over. Thrusting a kunai through the Hokage's heart definitely didn't sit well with her.

Now she only needed to get Orochimaru away from here.

Naruto sat back against the tree, watching as Gaara was carried away by his siblings.

He smiled when he heard him say, ''I'm sorry...''

A/N: Whew, that's finally done. I can honestly say that this is my favorite chapter of the story so far. But, I swear to gawd I didn't plan that kiss! It was totally spur of the moment! I'm also it's been so long since I've updated. There's no excuses for how long it took. I was just focusing alot on school and disregarding my story, and for that, I whole-heartedly apologize! Thank you to all the readers who haven't given up on me! I love you guys!

*Gives everybody cookies*

Anyway, my favorite part was, of course the kiss! *squeals!*

Subaki's Fav Part:

She could feel herself drifting away as the pressure of Sasuke's lips started disappearing.

Before he was gone completely she heard 'Sasuke' say, ''You have no idea how long I wanted to do that...''

OMG! Hokage-sama is dead! What's next now that the Third was unable to take Orochimaru's arms!? Find out in chapter twelve of...

'WHAT CHANGES'

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Subaki no Yumo