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When The Power Fails
Sakura's heart caught in her mouth as she watched her male companions – her teammates, friends – risk their lives over and over again, sheltering her all the while. It was a sweet gesture, but unnecessary, a fact proven when they were sent flying backwards, wounds spurting blood. She fended off her own opponent, running towards them with healing power already at her fingertips. Sasuke looked up at her with a smile on his face as she healed him, faint but there as he acknowledged her ability to save him with a thanks. She glared at him.
"Let me fight with you."