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Author's Note:
HELLO MY LOVELIES! Yes yes I know I haven't updated for a looooooooooong ass time! However I finally updated! And I almost cried, read ALMOST, when I was writing this chapter, I put slightly too much emotions in it I guess, oh well however this is in fact a sad chapter so I warn you NOT to read it if you are REALLY REALLY emotional, and if you still want to then I suggest you bring a tissue box with you. I sincerely apologize for not updating sooner.. I have began writing another story lately so I haven't been into my other ones. Please check out my other two famous stories; Bring Me To Life and The Famous And Not So Famous. Thanks a bunch! Also hearts to all those who reviewed my story!
WARNING: THIS CHAPTER IS EMOTIONAL PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK
AND OH MY FRIGGIN GOD! HAPPPPPPPPY early BIRTHDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY SASUKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
Um yea just wanted to put that out there..
I LOVE YOU UCHIHA SASUKE, HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY !! WE LOVE YOU!!! :D
Sasuke could only stare at the doctor who had just came out and said those two words that had crushed his heart.. no crushed his entire being into pieces.
His throat went completely dry as his eyes were slightly widened and he could feel his whole body trembling. He felt like time had stopped and the only thing moving now was his own heart that seemed to be failing out. He just couldn't.. wouldn't believe that Haruno Sakura had given up and died! No way, there must've been a mistake.
"Surely you must've gotten it all wrong right?" If Sasuke was feeling fine then he would've thanked Naruto for saying the words he himeslf had wanted to ask, "You're lying right?" Naruto's voice was shaking as his blue eyes were widened and tears were starting to form in his eyes however he refused to let them drop.. no not yet.
The doctor merely stared at them before sighing and shaking his head again. He pushed his glasses up slightly before walking away silently leaving the group to think to themselves.
"S-Sakura.." Ino immediately started bawling her eyes out as she buried her face into Shikamaru's chest, "N-no.. she can't be dead! No!"
Shikamaru frowned deeply as he comforted Ino, "Ino.. I-I'm sure she's somewhere happier now.."
Hinata on the other hand was already crying when the doctor had came out, she fell to the floor sobbing quietly. Naruto, seeing this immediately bent down and pulled Hinata into his arms as he, himself began sobbing, Sakura – the sister he's always wished he had – was now gone.. forever.
"O-Oh.." Tears began gathering into Tenten's eyes making her vision completely blurry as they began falling down her face, she covered her face with her hands as she began sobbing her heart out, "S-Sakura.." Neji shut his eyes tightly as he grabbed Tenten and embraced her tightly, hiding his face in her hair as tears were threatening to fall from his tightly shut eyes.
However, Uchiha Sasuke was having the worst, the love of his life, the one who brought color into his dark black and white world had disappeared. She was never going to come back, he'll never be able to embrace her, he'll never be able to hear her laughter, he'll never be able to see her smile, he'll never be able to kiss her, he'll never be able to ask her hand in marriage.. he'll never be able to have a family with her. Sasuke punched the wall closest to him while his other free hand had covered his eyes as his teeth were tightly clenched together and he was slightly shaking still, "No.."
It was his fault, his own damn bloody fault. He should've known, he should've fucking known that something like this would happen. Before, Sasuke already had a plan to evade the bullet aimed for him however he did not expect Sakura to jump out and risk her own life for his.. he should've known and reacted however all he could do was stare at her unmoving body. Lying there as if it was no more than a lifeless doll.
If only he had worked harder, if only he was smarter, if only he could've reacted faster then none of this would've happened. None of this damn crap would've happened and their lives would've been fine.
There was nothing else he could do, nothing he could do for her, nothing.
It was raining.
It was pouring down.. hard.
It was cold.
It was cold.. really cold.
It was cloudy.
It was cloudy.. completely.
It seemed god had wanted to go with the flow today, yet Sasuke had wished it was sunny today, with a few clouds and a bright blue sky. Normally he prefered just cloudy however today was a very special day. A day where people gathered, a day where people would not laugh, a day where people would remember.
And today, was her day.
Sasuke could only stare up at the sky, only getting a slight view as a tent was placed over the guests to block the pouring rain that was hitting down hard. If it was true that people went to either Heaven or Hell, he knew she would be in heaven and he had hoped that the rain wasn't her crying at all. She should be smiling happily as today belonged to her and her only.
"Sasuke?"
Hearing his name, Uchiha Sasuke glanced behind his should only to see his best friend, Uzumaki Naruto staring at him with his blue eyes that shown sadness instead of the usual cheerfulness it held, "Each day's a gift and not a given right.. remember that." Naruto then turned to look at the sky with the dark haired male. If his eyes could get even sadder.. it just did as a sad frown was placed on his usually smiling lips, "It's time."
Sasuke turned back around to glance at the sky one more time as he knew what Naruto's words meant. It was time to remember, it was time to give his speech with Naruto, it was time to say goodbye.
"I want to be your favorite hello but your hardest goodbye."
"Friends. We are gathered here today, as you are all aware, to pay our last tributes and respects to the memory of our departed friend, Haruno Sakura. The passing of our friend as an individual is a matter more of interest and regret than usually associated with the passing away of an ordinary individual.. It means not only the passing away by death of our late friend, but the passing away of a true lover and sister."
Onyx eyes could only stare at the closed casket, he wasn't even able to see her for the last time as the doctor had said it was best to keep it closed. Why? He had no idea nor did Sasuke bother asking questions. Whatever the doctor thought was best for Sakura, then so be it.
My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride
"Like I had said before, Sakura was not only a friend, she was a lover of one of my closest friend," Naruto glanced at Sasuke before continuing on his speech, "But she was like a sister to us," At that the blonde haired man had glanced at the group they always hung out with, Sasuke, Hinata, Ino, Tenten, Neji and Shikamaru. Tears were threatening to fall down from his blue eyes as he continued, his voice beginning to shake slightly, "My non-blood related sister, Sakura, was always there for me in school, sure she had the popularity and everything a normal average teenage girl could ask for, however she never took it for granted, she never abused her 'power' over people. She showed everyone that she was able to stand on her own two feet and use the strength god had given her to proove to everyone, they could be just like her if they work hard," Naruto chuckled lightly as tears were falling down his cheeks, "I remember when I thought Sakura was dumb and only had the looks and popularity.. boy was I prooved wrong, she pounded me, literaly pounded me and had showed me all her report cards, boy was I amazed." People within the crowd smiled slightly while others began crying, "However, that one pound," Naruto raised one finger up as his whole body began trembling and his voice began breaking, "T-That o-one pound changed my life, thanks to her I have managed to pass my classes rather than failing all the time like before, thanks to her I was able to meet such great people and live my life happily. And Sakura, if you can hear me, thanks for everything and may you always watch over us from up above."
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?
Naruto walked down from the speech spot before placing a hand on Sasuke's shoulder and squeezing it lightly then walked over and sat down beside Hinata who had smiled at him gently before squeezing his hand.
"Everyone may already know that I'm Uchiha Sasuke.." A few nods were made in the crowd, "But, I'm not only Uchiha Sasuke, I was also known as Sakura's lover or in other words, boyfriend." More nods were given from the crowd, "Today we are gathered here to remember her, like Naruto had said before. We are here to remember her smile, her laughter, her cheerfulness that seemed to make the world around us brighter. And I bet if she was here right now, she'd be laughing at this moment saying how this is the first time Uchiha Sasuke had ever talked so much," Quiet laughter was heard throughout the crowd, "However, today I will drop my pride, I will drop everything to dedicate this day to her. She was a special person to me, special person to everyone, one that no one would ever forget. One that everyone would cherish forever in our hearts. And maybe you all have regrets right at this moment, thinking, wishing that you had spent more time with Sakura, had more fun with her, apologized to her, forgiven her, wanting to create more wonderful memories together.." Sasuke's eyes caught the sight of a few ex-fangirls who were sobbing quietly with their boyfriends beside them, "I remembered when I first met Sakura, she was unique from the moment I saw her. Why? Well first she had pink hair with a pair of green eyes," This earned him a few soft smiles and some nods in agreement, "But other than that, she was unique because she was one of the first people who saw me as who I am, accepted me for who I am, and loved me for who I am. I never believed in love at first sight however she definitely changed that thought of mine. From the moment I laid my eyes on her I knew she was the one I've always wanted, the one I've always wanted to hold, love and cherish forever. And I guess it's true when they say 'Don't take things for granted' because now.." Sasuke's eyes saddened slightly before glancing up at the crowd once more, "Because now I'll never get the chance to tell her how much I love her and how much I want to start a family with her." Sasuke bowed slightly as he ended his speech before going back to his seat and earning him a few pats on the back and shoulder squeezes by his group of friends.
Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the price is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you're never living twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life
"Haruno Sakura.. was like a sister to me, I guess we could say it like ' a sister from another mother' unfortunately those don't sound as well as 'a brother from another mother' but anyway, the point is.. Sakura is and forever will be a sister to me. Even if she wasn't blood related, she was always the one sister I'll always care about, no matter what happens, no matter how many obstacles we have to face, I'll be right behind her.. though right now at this moment I'm embarassed to even say that," Few of the crowd's eyes widened, "I'm embarassed because I wasn't there for her when she was in that room under a knife and fighting between life and death. Even though I, myself had promised to be there for her whenever she needed me. So, now I ask myself, Why wasn't I there for her? She was all alone.. fighting all alone.." The crowd's eyes saddened lightly as it showed understanding, "She was fighting a war in there while we merely stood outside waiting! It was like we were in shelter while she was the lone soldier out there protecting all of us! Trying to protect her own life as well! This question is now directed to all of you, Where were you when your loved or closest friend needed you the most? Where were you? Were you there by their side? Were you awaiting news? Or were you simply unaware of the situation? WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU!" Ino cried as some of the crowd flinched from the sudden loudness before quietly mourning as the blonde haired girl standing up there had a point.
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?
"Even though I may not have known Sakura for long, I knew she was going to be one of my closest friend right away when I first met her and it isn't cause of my high IQ," Some people laughed quietly at this, "It was juts one of those 'instincts' you get, like when you meet someone you know right away that she or he will be the one who will always be there for you when you need it, someone who will listen to you when you need it. And Sakura fulfilled those perfectly, not because it was her role, it was simply because she felt the need to help her friends out whenever they need it. And that's when you know the difference between a real friend and a fake one," Shikamaru chuckled quietly at the next memory he thought of, "Heh, I remember one time I needed someone to talk to about my feelings towards a certain someone," At that the crowd laughed lightly as they knew where this was going to, if it wasn't a sad moment Ino would've probably blushed from embarassement however all she did was smile sadly, "I simply had asked if I could have a minute with Sakura to talk and she didn't even need to think about it before agreeing. And you know what she said? The first thing that had left her mouth when we were alone were 'If you want to tell Ino, just tell her.' She didn't even give me a chance to speak, and that just prooves how much of a great friend she is. Thank you, Sakura."
And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?
"I have known Sakura for quite a while now, we have created a bond together where I doubt anyone could ever break. And because of her, I was able to be with the one I love," Hinata smiled softly at Naruto before turning back towards the crowd who were smiling at her as they knew who she was talking about, "Not only that, but she also gave me courage to stand up and fight my fears, stand up and take a risk, stand up and take a chance because we are humans, we don't last forever so why don't we just try? Try to grasp the wish we've always wanted. And now, because of her encouragement I was able to stop my stuttering and shyness and was able to stand up by myself, though I knew Sakura would always be right beside me supporting me. Even though she isn't here physically she is mentally and that I am very grateful of her. Without her I probably would've been ignored throughout elementary school, without her I'd probably be the shy little girl. So what I'm trying to say here is that without her I wouldn't be standing here right now and wouldn't have met any of you. She really was one of a kind and I will always regret ever letting her go but I know she'll be somewhere happier now."
If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
"I'm probably one of those people who look up to Sakura, she's strong, talented, pretty and she even has the brains, what more could you ask for? But that's not the point, I look up to her cause she taught me a few things, to never give up even if your trapped in a corner, there will always be a way out for you, there is no such things as 'dead ends'. Those were her exacts words that she had said to me, to bring me back up from the horrible state I was in. I was one of those naive little girls back then, and I had disappointed my parents when I failed my first test. I was so upset that I wouldn't even eat or listen to anyone anymore. Not even my own parents, that was until Sakura came along and said those words to that I understood everything, I finally understood that if I continue dragging on like this I would probably end up making my parents feel worse and maybe even more disappointed. Who knows, but I know one thing for sure. Giving up is like throwing away the precious people around you," Tenten raised her head slightly as she stared down at the crowd hard with tears at the corner of her eyes, "And that makes you worse than trash.." Tenten then smiled bitterly, "Then I guess you can all call me trash then," A few gasps were heard, "I threw away Sakura didn't I? I had given up on her, that's why I'm standing up here right now," A few murmurs were head in the crowd before silence surrounded them, "But, Sakura also told me that, when it is time for someone to leave this world behind, when they have finally finished fighting the battle to strive on living, when they finally finished doing everything they had to do here, that is when your not giving up, your simply letting the person go, letting them feel more free, letting them live their lives up there to the fullest because they had enough of it down here and god had decided to take them up there. And I pray that one day I'll join you up there, Sakura."
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothing stand in your way
'Cause the hands of time are never on your side
"If this was in the past, I would probably stand up here and simply say 'Thank you' before stepping down again but because of Sakura, I met some wonderful people and that had changed my life forever. We were all brought together by our own will, by our own instincts and by our own feelings. People say that some people don't have feelings at all," The crowd glanced at Sasuke and Neji before chuckling quietly to themselves, "But truth is, we do, we all do. Somewhere deep down is our heart, that heart is the source of all our emotions. If we had no heart, we would not be alive, being alive means having emotions, being alive means living our lives to the fullest. Having spent time with Sakura and our friends, I have learned that. And I will definitely remember it for the rest of my life. I want to tell everyone that, I want to tell my friends, parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews,cousins and all of my family. Someday, I would even tell my kids that. Everyone has a heart, and everyone cherishes it. So don't let yours go away so easily. Sure we have two eyes, two ears, two nose holes, two lips, two hands, two legs but remember we also have two hearts. One was given to the one you love for them to hold until you meet and the other one was for you to find. And Sakura.. she had already given one to someone precious to her but the one she had kept with her had been given away to god, where he would from now on be the one to take care of her. However we will always remember her, no matter where we are, where we go and what we may see or meet. One thing is for sure though, Sakura has taken part of the heart we all hold right now along with her up there and I'm sure she's cherishing it right this moment. May you rest in loving peace, Sakura."
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?
With that, the speeches were done. With that, all Sasuke could do was watch as the casket was slowly descending into the ground where his beloved will forever lay in a peaceful eternal sleep. And as if god had finally heard Sasuke's prayer, the grey clouds in the sky began slowly disappearing, leaving behind only few white clouds and a shining bright sun with the beautiful blue sky behind it. One thing Sasuke was certain of was that all his friends would always, always visit her, the sleeping beauty.
And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?
"Let's go Sasuke!"
Sasuke turned his attention away from the casket to the voice only to realize it was Naruto along with Hinata, Ino, Tenten, Neji and Shikamaru standing there waiting for him. And of course, Naruto was waving like an idiot he was. Sasuke couldn't help but smirk a tiny barely noticeable one. He turned to face the casket once more, "I'll be with you soon, Sakura." He shoved his hands into his black pants before closing his eyes as he was turning away from the casket and began walking towards his future without having his pink haired beloved beside him physically, they would start anew. Sasuke knew for sure that even though Sakura wasn't with them physcially, she'll always be with them mentally.
"Oyasumi, Sakura."
THIS IS NOT THE END, I REPEAT THIS IS NOT THE END
When I finished reading this chapter I had a feeling people would misunderstand this as the last chapter, well sorry to burst your bubble (or whatever you prefer) but it's not ! :D , Yes that means there will still be chapters following after this one! However I may end this story soon.. depends, oh well, hope you all enjoyed this chapter as much as I enjoyed typing it !