I know it's been awhile But I had my play, and then speech and then black Friday so finally...! I've updated! Well I'm sorry if this doesnt fit your expectations but I like it so please enjoy!

Naruto and Sasuke got closer to the village and drew apart. Naruto could still feel his warmth even after he let go of her hand. She smiled to herself but as the village came closer, she became nervous and fidgety.

Sasuke stiffened next to her. He pulled the hood tighter on his face, hiding it from view. They stepped inside the walls, no alarm sounded. They both sighed and kept going. Through the village they walked, eager to get to their destination.

Sasuke's eyes swerved around in every direction, eager to see everything he could, lest he never have the chance again. He past familiar faces, but not the ones he was hoping to see.

It was early in the morning, just after one. Most people were in bed, but a few staggered around the village.

"Where are we going?" Sasuke asked in a whisper.

"Sakura's," Naruto whispered back. "Only fair I tell her first. I bet Sakura's really worried. Jiriya had to give her the message from me otherwise she'd have realized I was a girl. She's thinking either you are dead, or I am."

"Then we should hurry," Sasuke said in a hushed tone.

She didn't answer, the two just made it to her apartment and trailed up the door. The moment they got to the door, Sasuke was frozen with fear. He let Naruto knock. He held his breathe.

The door swung open and an eager looking; red, puffy eyed Sakura peered out at them. When she saw Naruto she frowned. "Oh."

"Nice to see you again too," Naruto said sarcastically.

"Sorry, I'm just waiting for a friend." Sakura wiped her eye and sniffled. "I haven't seen either of them in so long, and I…"

Sasuke shut his eyes. He could see all the pain he had brought her.

"Well at least you remember me," Naruto said, stepping forward.

"Of course. You're that girl that knows everyone but no one remembers," Sakura nodded. "Sorry. I really am trying to remember."

"It's okay," Naruto patted her back. "Mind if we come in?"

"I guess," she paused. "Who's this?"

Sasuke pulled the hood tighter, wishing to get in doors as fast as possible.

"An old friend," Naruto smiled. "Are your parents home?"

"Nah, they're out."

"This late?"

"I think they wanted to give me time to myself..."

They all shuffled indoors for an awkward silence in Sakura's living room.

"I'm Naruto!" Naruto burst suddenly.

"What?" Sakura half laughed. "What are you talking about?"

"Hi Sakura," Naruto smiled. "Did you know it's illegal for a girl to be a tailed beast host?"

Hours past as Naruto explained quickly. Sakura stared at her in wonder, asking questions at all the right parts. Trying to understand how she never noticed.

Sasuke remained silent, listening to the story, finding the answers to things he too was wondering.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you," Naruto said and at this point, she looked worried.

"I…I never knew," Sakura finally said, throwing her arms around her old friend and holding her close. "I missed you so much! It's great knowing you're a girl, there is so much we need to discuss."
Sasuke cleared his throat loudly and Naruto smiled at him.

"Err…Sakura did you by chance get that message I sent you?"

"What?" Sakura yelped suddenly. "That's right? What happened?" Suddenly she was in tears. "He's dead isn't he? Oh, Naruto!" Her face buried deep in Naruto's shoulder.

"Calm down Sakura!" Naruto pulled her back. "He's alive!"

Sakura calmed down, turning to face him. "Then what happened?"

"Well…" Naruto started and then Sasuke stepped forward, pulling down his hood.

"Sasuke!" Sakura flung her arms around him and began crying in joy.

"It's good to see you Sakura," he smiled. Tears welled up in his eyes as he looked at her in the face. "I've really missed you."

"I don't understand," she stuttered through her sobs. "What happened?"

The hug broke and they all sat down slowly on the ground. There was a silence for the longest time before Sasuke spoke. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry to the both of you for how much pain I've caused you. But I've come home."

The tears were renewed in her eyes as Sakura flung her arms around Naruto and Sasuke, weeping of joy. "Oh Sasuke, thank you for coming home!"

An hour later, the whole gang was assembled in the Hokage's office. Lady Tsunade and Pervy Sage watched Naruto carfully. Kakashi and the others stood in complete confusion.

Naruto had Sasuke waiting outside, on the other door, while she broke it to everyone nice and slow.

"Hi guys!" she beamed brightly.

Several of the kids began to mumble to each other. She heard Kiba lean over to Shikaramru and whisper "Isn't that the hot chick that knew who we were?"

"Yeah, it's me again," she said still smiling. "But now I can tell you all who I am."

"Where is Sakura?" Lee asked suddenly.

"She's at home," Naruto answered promptly. "She said she'd wait there for me to tell you all."

"Why?" he asked, looking worried.

"Because, now shut up," Naruto snapped. She could just picture Sasuke smirking on the other side of the door.

"Please continue," Tsunade said hurriedly. She wanted this over and done with. She wanted to know what had happened. Couldn't Naruto just tell them who she was? The Hokage was very anxious to know what had become of her since she had left.

"Yeah, okay now I'm going to tell you something that may come as a shock. Please reframe from fainting, screaming, or attacking me. Okay?" Naruto said it so calmly, smiling with bright innocent eyes.

They all just stared at her like she was crazy so she continued. "I haven't seen you guys all in like three years! I've missed you so much! It's me, Naruto!"

Silence, lots of staring, and more silence.

"Did you fall on your head or something? We aren't stupid. Last time I checked, Naruto was a guy," Tenten said loudly. But Kakashi, and Shikamaru were staring at her as if all the answers in the universe had been revealed.

"It's illegal for a girl to be a Jinchuriki," Naruto shrugged sadly, not meeting anyone's eyes. "So we disguised me as a boy. I'm so sorry."

Jaws dropped. "You're kidding," Ino said blinking rapidly.

"Fraid not…" Naruto laughed.

"What if you're lying?" Kiba asked. But it was Lady Tsunade who answered.

"She's not. This is Naruto," she smiled sweetly at the little girl.

"Why are you telling us now?" Neji asked, leaning back against the wall.

"Because I can't keep it a secret anymore. I don't want to."

Another pause, another heartbeat of time and then, Shikamaru, the lazy bones she remembered him to be, walked over. He put his arms around Naruto and pulled her into an embrace. "It's good to have you back Naruto."

Naruto stood there for a moment before returning the hug with tears. "You don't care that I'm a girl?"

"Nah," he smirked. "You're a lot prettier like this anyway." He winked and smiled.

"Thanks," Naruto whispered back, knowing that if Sasuke had been in the room, he'd have probably hit Shika by now and pulled her tightly, protectively. And that was all she wanted right now, was for him to protect her. But she had to do this.

She looked up again, hopefully.

It was Ino and Choji that hugged her next, both nodding and laughing. "I can't wait to take you shopping to get real clothes," Ino giggled.

"Sakura said the same thing," Naruto confessed.

Next it was Neji, Tenten and Lee, followed by Shino, Kiba, Akamaru and Hinata, all smiling at her. She finally looked around at her friends and wiped away tears.

"Kakashi Sensai?" the masked man walked over slowly, looking down at her. She couldn't really be sure but she thought that under that mask, he must have been smiling.

"Hi kiddo," he told her, pulling her into a hug.

"So Naruto," The Hokage said in a formal voice. "What happened?"

Naruto's face went pale, her teeth began to tug nervously at her bottom lip as she prepared to tell them.

"Ahh," Pervy Sage said grimly. "I take it the mission was a success?"

Naruto was trembling as she answered "yes, but actually it—"

But she was cut off by Ino. "What mission?"

"Naruto took the mission upon herself to go find Sasuke," Lady Tsunade said slowly as the tension built. "And kill him."

There was a collective gasp in the room. Naruto felt all eyes on her again. Even Kakashi was staring at her in disbelief.

"Oh Naruto," Hinata cried. "I'm so sorry!"

Ino burst into tears, all the others stared at the ground in silence.

"Actually," Naruto said slowly. "Things didn't go according to plan…"

"What do you mean?" Kakashi asked concerned. His eyes never left her face, worry burned in his eyes, overcoming the sadness.

"I couldn't kill Sasuke," Naruto whispered for everyone to hear and then the door open. A cloaked figure entered the room, pulling down his hood.

Everyone burst into a fighting stance, fear and confusion raging in their hearts. But Naruto and Sasuke just stood there. Sasuke stared at his friends and felt memories cycle through his head.

"I've brought him home," Naruto offered a small smile, but no one moved. Even Tsunade was frozen in disbelief of what she was seeing.

"Hi," Sasuke said giving a smile like Naruto. He kept his distance from her, there was no denying what was about to happen. His love was just too naïve to see it. And he was right, Shikamaru, Neji, Lee, Kiba and Tenten all grabbed him, holding him tight for further instructions. He couldn't move, he was securely held.

"Why have you come back Sasuke?" Pervy Sage asked loudly.

"I missed home," Sasuke would have shrugged had he not been restricted.

"Be serious Sasuke!" Tsunade practically screamed. "Why have you come home? You knew whatever plans you had would fail. We could never trust you! Do not pretend that you came back to us because you regret what you've done!"

"I didn't expect you to believe me," Sasuke replied with sad eyes.

"Then why would you come back?" Kakashi asked in pain.

Sasuke's eyes flickered to Naruto, but no one noticed. "To except my punishment, because I can't be this Sasuke anymore."

"Even if it means death?" Pervy Sage demanded.

"Yes. I know that is what it must be."

"And Sakura," Lee asked suddenly. "Does she know?"

Naruto swallowed hard, holding back the tears. "Sakura understands, as I do, why this must happen."

Lady Tsunade leaned back in her chair. Her face was sad, but her mind was set.

"Then I don't have much of an option," Tsunade whispered. "Sasuke there is no guarantee that are here for pure intentions, nor do I see any reason why you would. Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi all are ready to except there is no other option. Let it be known that this day, The Leaf Village must put Sasuke Uchiha, the rogue ninja, to death at sunrise."

Ino had stopped crying, in fact, at this point she was just glaring at him. "Think about how much pain you have and will bring to everyone. Think of Sakura, Kakashi, Naruto!"

"I am," Sasuke told her sadly and that shut her up.

She looked down and felt another tear fall. She leaned her head down on Choji's shoulder who put a hand around her back, pulling her closer.

Sasuke felt jealous. At this point, that was all he wanted. He wanted to comfort Naruto who he had made promise accept his punishment. And he almost needed her comfort as well. But he looked her in the eyes and nodded.

"I accept my punishment," Sasuke said slowly, never breaking his eye contact with Naruto.

"Then everyone may leave," Tsunade said leaving only Jiriaya, and Kakashi in the room with her.

Naruto didn't cry, she just left the room with everyone else who were eager to talk to her.

"Why don't we go get Ramen on me?" Kiba asked her with a huge smile. "On me. We could call it a date…" He winked at her to show he was joking, trying just to make her smile a little.

"Thanks Kiba, but I think I'll take a rain check," Naruto said and she kept walking. She walked across town where no one knew her; she got to her house and turned the key. She pushed off her shoes, went up the stairs and sat on her bed, numb.

It was about three in the morning. Sasuke didnt have much time.

How can Sasuke just accept his death like that! Especially with Naruto! That jerk! HOw could he!

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Well obviously I have to do part 2 of Day 7 but I might do another chapter depending...and I'm sorry if this story depresses y'all! Will Sasuke die? FIND OUT! PLEASE REVIEW! I'd like to get at least like ten more but I'll update reguardless so...yeah. THANK YOU GUYS!