Sasuke was behind her in an instant, pinning her arms to her back and pressing a kunai to her throat. Why she thought she stood a chance against him she didn't know – he had more speed and techniques and general skill than she could ever hope to.
Still, it had been worth a shot, worth the chance to prove she wasn't weak and defenceless anymore. That she had trained and fought and bled to save him from his own twisted path in life.
The blade pressed closer, drawing a tiny bead of red from her veins. Despite his towering height, Sasuke had managed to lean down far enough to whisper a menacing promise in her ear. "You've interfered with my plans. Now I' must kill you and everyone you care about."
Sakura laughed bitterly, somehow managed not to get her throat slit in the process. "You wouldn't."
"You doubt my thirst for revenge?" he hissed, and she could feel his smouldering glare bore into the back of her head.
"No, I just don't think you'd kill yourself when you have so much unfinished business to take care of."
A low growl reached her ears, rumbling where her back was pressed against his chest. Even in such a compromising situation, Sakura allowed herself a smile.
Because she knew she had won. He could kill her, piece her heart, tear her limb from limb, turn all her friends to ash, but never truly defeat her. As long as he survived, continued breathing and thinking and chasing his goals – however demented they may be – she would never be defeated.
'Love always triumphs.'
Author's Notes: Not entirely happy with how this turned out. Hopefully you guys still enjoy it, though.
Disclaimer: I do not own 'Naruto' or any of its characters.