+++++++++++ Chapter 3: Ambush +++++++++++

******* Sakura's pov **********

"WEREWOLVES!" Came a scream from the back of the group. I gasped and turned to see huge wolves bounding out of the trees, attacking the first thing they saw. Sasuke and Itachi snarled and ordered their horses forward, stampeding toward the wolves. I shuddered realizing I was all alone. I gasped when I stopped the children cowering in fear, surrounded by wolves. I urged my stead forward and bounded toward them. Once I got closer I jumped off the horse and landed in front of the children. They jumped and their eyes flashed to me. I smiled softly at them and opened my arms. They glanced around before bouncing into my embrace. I hugged them close and crouched down next to the carriage, for cover. I clamped my eyes shut, hoping we would make it through this.

I heard a scream and my eyes snapped open just in time to see nothing but blood. The blood soaked into the ground and clung to the trees. I stared wide eyed at the blood. A scream erupted from my throat when a body tumbled to the ground. His head was only attached by a small segment of skin. I gagged and closed my eyes. The images running through my mind only reminded me of one thing.

*** FlashBack ***

I beamed and skipped home, my mind spun with excitement. Today was my birthday and a "little birdy" told me my mother and father we going to have a surprise party for me. Today had been amazing! Almost everyone told me happy birthday and I got five gifts. I couldn't help myself. Today just was amazing!

I came to a stop and took many deep breaths to calm myself down. I had to make it look like I didn't know there was going to be a surprise party for me. If mother found out I knew, she would become very depressed because it is never the same if it is just a regular party. My mother loves to see the person's face twist from surprise to pure happiness.

I took a right and slowly made my way down the road, receiving many smiles and waves. I waved back and trudged on toward my home. I came to a fork in the road and took a left. I stopped as my blood ran cold. I frowned. I looked around, nothing out of the ordinary. I shrugged the feeling off, thinking it was just a mistake. I continued to walk along as a smile slowly crept across my face. I beamed when I spotted my house. I clamped down my mouth to keep in the huge squeal that oh so badly wanted to escape. I continued walking at a steady pace toward the house. I opened the door and took off my shoes.

"I'm home!" I yelled. I frowned when I received no answer. I smiled. It was just part of the surprise. I walked into the kitchen. I beamed when I spotted a sign that said " Happy Birthday" hung across the kitchen. In the middle of the table sat an amazing cake. I saw a huge stack of presents and a letter set, untouched on the counter. My eye brows pulled together in confusion. I walked up and picked up the letter. I gasped

To: Sakura Haruno

From: The Uchihas

A letter to me from the Uchihas! I couldn't help it. I squealed in excitement. I ripped open the letter and pulled out the letter. I opened and gasped when I spotted a beautiful diamond ring handing by string from the bottom of the paper my eyes glided up to the letter and read it over.

Congratulations, Sakura!

Eight years old! You are growing so fast! We hope your birthday is to best yet!

As that you are now Eight years old we give you a gift. Yes, your engagement ring! Three years ago you were told about your arranged marriage with our son Sasuke, but where not old enough to bear the ring. You are no longer five, now, you are eight and are old enough for the responsibility. Wear it how you wish but do not lose it.

We wish you an amazing birthday.

The Uchihas

I squealed. They believed I was old enough! This was the best birthday yet. I then frowned. My parents had now shown themselves. They know the exact time I am suppose to be home and if I am late they come looking. I would be at least eight minutes late! Why hadn't they come looking? I set the letter down and walked out of the kitchen. I turned and made my way into the living room. I frown when I did not see my parents casually sitting on the couch talking and drinking tea. Everything was in the same place it had been this morning, when I left. I frowned. My eyes landed on the stairs leading up to my room, my mother and father's room, and the guest room. I walked to the bottom of the stairs and my blood, once again, ran cold. I frowned, my eye brows knitting together.

I took a deep breath and slowly made my way up the stairs. I froze as the horrible stench of blood stopped me at the top of the stairs. My body shook. Why would there be that smell in my house. My father does not hunt! My mother would not kill anything weather her life depended on it! And if so it would have been cleaned up and smelling normal again by now. Something wasn't right. I walked down the hall and the smell got worse by my room. I plugged my nose and turned hesitantly to the door. I grabbed the door and pushed it open. I gasped and stumbled back as a huge wave of the horrible stench smothered me. I closed my eyes and waited till the smell faltered. I stepped in and looked around. I could not see a thing. It was pitch black. My hand scrapped against the wall as I searched for the lights. I smiled when I found the light switch. I switched the light on and looked around. I gasped and my eyes widened at the scene. There was blood splattered everywhere. My eyes landed on my bed where my parents laid dead. My mom lay limp on the floor while my dad was sprawled out halfway off the bed. Both their throats where slit.

My body shook as my eyes released a huge flood of tears. I stepped back. I closed my eyes and made a beeline for the door. I didn't even bother to put my shoes on. All I wanted to do was get as far away as possible from this horrific scene!

*** End of FlashBack ***

"S-S-Sakura-sama!" I was brought back from my horrible nightmare as a small hand gripped my sleeve and tugged on it. I opened my eyes and then slid to a small boy who was staring wide eyed at something in front of us. My eyes glided to were the boy was staring and widened. There standing in front of the soldiers body was a huge wolf. His red and white fur swayed in the breeze as his jade eyes board into my emerald orbs. My eyes snapped too many other wolves as they strolled up and stood close to the red and white wolf. Their eyes snapped nervously from me to the other wolf. By this I assumed he was the leader. His stance was proud and his eyes fierce. I gulped and shuddered, trying to push myself away from them, but I was stopped by the carriage. The wolves whimpered glancing between the red and white wolf and I.

"Stay away from her, mutt!" Came a snarl. I gasped as Sasuke and Itachi landed in front of me, positioning themselves between me and the wolves. The wolf's eyes narrowed and he snapped at them, snarling dangerously, as if someone had just taken the most precious thing away from him. I whimpered in fear and held the children tighter. Once wolf snarled and attempted to attack but cowered in fear as the lead wolf snapped and snarled at him. The jade eyes turned to me and held my gaze. Sasuke turned to me and grabbed my arm. He yanked me up and wrapped his arms around my waist. He glanced at Itachi before leaping into the air. I protested and reached for the children, wide eyed. My jaw was forced shut as we where yanked down. My eyes glided downward to see sand gripping Sasuke's leg. The sand reached up as if it were a hand and wound around me. I was wrenched from Sasuke's grasp and he was slammed to the ground. I watched as the sand reduced to ropes holding Sasuke down. Blood coated Sasuke's body. My eyes glided to the sand holding me. My eye brows knitted together. Why was the sand holding Sasuke making him bleed but the sand holding me held me as if I were to break? I gasped as I was moved from the air and was now right in front of the red and white wolf. I cowered in fear and closed my eyes, hoping I would live to see tomorrow.

A/N: Here it is! Chapter three! I hope you like it! This story is becoming better and better! It is so exciting XD. Please review and let me know what you think :)

Thank you for reading.

Lynne1923