Been gone a few days (*COUGH COUGH* Weeks.), but I'm back now! :) Someone seriously needs to protest to Kishimoto about this anti-SasuSaku thingy :O Anyways, I'm curious as to what you guys think of this series, is it getting a bit boring? I feel as if I'm making you wait too long for the surprises and whole SasuSaku thingy ..
Sorry for that long ass ghey delay. (rhymerr). I shall summarize what the hell happened. Relatives came into town, and family was ALL over the place so I had to tag along. To top it off, for some reason, I didn't have the imagination or motivation to write for a long time. Andddd also I sprained my wrist. Leaving me unable to write or type for a long amount of time, let alone move it around for a few days. D; AND THEN my relatives came for a visit and they started to bring me down into a bigger emotional slump so I couldn't even look at the keyboard. But I'd tried to get out of it and finally did. Sorry about that! I really owe you guys for putting up with my crap.
Continuing, this MAY (or may not be) an exciting chapter xD You'll never know until you read it, and review. Lmfao.
Anyways, enjoy! :)
His Wings
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"H-huh?"
It seemed forever I stared into those hazel eyes, the eyes of the head angel. My mouth gaped, and I could feel my fingers starting to break out in cold sweat around my car keys.
I had some serious things to discuss with Sasuke now.
Wait.. didn't he say Tsunade was up in heaven all of the time and you could only see her if she summoned you? I prevented myself from frowning, as the martly dressed lady held out a manicured hand, smiling. She looked only thirty five at the most, yet somehow I knew she was older. I shakily reached out my empty hand to grasp hers, as she shook it, blinking slowly, her face portraying welcoming, as if we never knew of each other.
"My name is doctor Tsunade, you must be Sakura. Ken has told me all about you, how pretty you are!" She crooned, pulling away from my hand.
"Uh.. yes.. thank you." I swallow; as my inner screams at me, obviously as confused as I am. My father gives the woman a small smile.
Tsunade looked from my father to me and back to my father, nodding. She placed her hands on her hips, smiling.
"Well, Sakura, I'll be seeing you in a few days, yes?" I blinked.
"H-huh?"
"Well in a few days, I'll be calling you into my office with Ken to do a bit of rehab like activites. It'll be great for you to both get off what's on your shoulders since your mother's death, Sakura."
I nod, shifting my feet. "Okay, I'll see you in a few days," I touch my father's shoulder, smiling, "I'll pick you up later, father." He nods at me.
I barely make it into the elevator, when everything comes crashing down on me.
How the hell is Tsunade even on Earth? And why?
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By the time I got home, I could literally say I was steaming.
Slamming the car door, I yanked my keys out of my bag, also slamming the front door opened.
"Sasuke!" My scream echoes through the quiet house, and I hoped he would come slumping down the stairs, his hands in his pockets, that familiar smirk on his face. I wanted the courtesy to slap it off of his beautiful lips.
I honestly didn't even know why I was angry at Sasuke, it's not like it's wrong of Tsunade to be in my life, but I couldn't help but be pissed at the fact that earlier he told me she was in heaven and she would summon you only if she needed you. I started to wonder what good it would do to yell at Sasuke right now. I didn't even know why Tsunade was in my life.
Finally my hands came unclenched and I slumped onto the couch, still no response from upstairs, telling me Sasuke wasn't here.
After relaxing for a few minutes, I got off the couch, deciding to get a drink of water.
I gulp down the cool liquid, pushing myself up the stairs to my room, still slightly hoping that Sasuke was in there. I even went as far as to clench my eyes shut and cross my fingers, as I pushed open my door. Again my back slumped as soon as the door moved to reveal a clean but empty room.
"Damnit." I couldn't help but muttering, as I pouted.
"Sasuke, the time I need you the most, your just gone." I let out a small sigh, closing the door to my room again. The my phone rings in my pocket, and once again the hope that is it Sasuke arises. I pull it out of my pocket, frowning at the caller instant I answer it, Kiba's calm voice fills my ears.
"Hey, Saks.." He murmurs, and in the background I can hear the faint clink of chains. I assume he's helping out with his dad.
"Hi, Kiba. How have you been?" I lean against my door for a few seconds, trying to relax.
"I've just been helping my dad with the kaddaber dogs.. Are you okay? You sound a bit shaken up.." On the other end a desk chair squeaks and theres a loud cough. I breathe in, trying to calm my erractic heart beat.
"Yeah.. I just came back from a run." I lie through my teeth, heading back downstairs.
"That's good. So, listen.. if your not too tired from your run, I was wondering if you wanted to go down to the ice skating rink? Since it's started to drop in temperature they're offering free hours for the next few days. I'm off in an hour, do you want to go?"
"Sounds fun." Only half of my mind seems to comprehend what I reply with.
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Within the hour, I find myself driving down to the ice rink across the city, by the park. This is the perfect way to take your mind off of Sasuke and his angel boss!, my inner screams at me; but I don't listen to her; I know I won't be able to stop thinking this over.
I manage to spot Kiba before I even arrive; his cheesy grin gives it away.
"Still tired from your run?" He leans against my open door, helping me out onto the cold ground. Instantly his arm goes around me, as he plants a kiss to my nose almost too sweetly. I start to have doubts on if Kiba really is too sappy for my tastes; or maybe I'm just doing this because of Sasuke.
"I'm okay. How long have they been offering out free hours?" I shake my hair, trying to bring myself back to normal.
Kiba leads us into the big stadium, and the sounds of voices and laughter hits me as fast as the heating does. We take off our coats, renting a locker and the skates. We sit down on the benches, untying our shoes.
"Unfortunately, Suigetsu told me Karin might be here with her possy today.." Kiba admits, looking at me guiltily. I smile, shrugging.
"It's alright. I won't get in a fight, I promise. I didn't know you spoke with Suigetsu?" I raise an eyebrow at him, earning a small awkward laugh in return from my boyfriend.
"Let's just say one wrestling match in school when you beat the guy's ass leads to guy friends these days.." He scratches his head, something I am used to as a Naruto characteristic. I can help but laugh as I pull on the white skates, tugging hard at the laces. Kiba pulls on his other skate next to me, double tying the laces and stands up, holding out a hand to steady me as I stand up.
We head straight onto the ice, and I cluing onto the railing for a while. My mother did teach me how to iceskate long ago, but I do fear I'm a bit rusty. I can't say the same for Kiba as she skates past me, turning and skating backwards, grinning.
"Cocky ass." I let go of the rail, swaying slightly for a few moments before regaining my balance and skating up to meet him. He takes my hand, pulling me around the oval shaped rink.
"I am not. I think you have me confused with Naruto." Kiba grins again; but I can't smile back because already I am thinking of Sasuke.
"You okay? You look a little mad.." Kiba squeezes my hand gently, and I snap my head up, letting out a small fake smile.
"Yeah.. I think I just saw Karin though, unless someone else has that bright hair and slutty clothing."
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Sadly, I was right, even if I was lying, because as soon as I say her name, my shoulder slams into anothers; and there's a loud squeal. I swerve around, meeting the red eyes.
"Watch it, pinky." Karin growls, swaying, trying to gain her balance.
I let out a growl, because once again I am thinking of Sasuke.
"My name is Sakura, you know, Karin." Two blondes swerve through the crowds, and I find myself face to face with Ino and Ami too. Ami crosses her arms over her jacket and Ino just glares at me, flinging her blonde ponytail all over the place. It almost hits Karin in the face, which makes Kiba chuckle under his breath from beside me.
"Hey, forehead." Ino smiles bittersweetly.
"Ino? How is your father? I haven't seen him in ages." I can actually say I am being nice to her for once. Which I haven't done since third grade.
"You would know, wouldn't you, billboard brow?" She spits out, and Ami places a hand on her shoulder.
"Ohhkayyyyyy... we'll be going now. Say hi to Suigetsu for me, Karin." Kiba smiles at them, jerking me away by the elbow. He only manages to turn his back on them a second, when Karin's nasaly voice cuts through the air like a knife, along with her words.
"Hey, Kiba. I ran into someone at the mall yesterday; and we decided to catch up. Would you like to see her? She has missed you.." Karin snickers, gesturing for Ami to point to the girl. Both myself and Kiba turn to stare at the girl sat in the bleachers across from us. But of course, only Kiba recognises her.
And by the look on his face I can only infer she was an ex-girlfriend.
"Y-you brought.. Rin here?" Kiba sounds strangled, and almost falls back on his skates as the brunette girl raises her arm in a greeting.
"Of course, she and I were friends in six grade.. weren't we, Kiba?" Karin grins evily, and now it's my turn to yank Kiba away. I pull an arm around his mid section, directing him to the other side of the rink, leaning against the railing once we're away from Karin.
"Are you okay?" I put a hand to his face, watching his eyes divert to everything but my face.
"... Yeah.. I'm sorry about that.. and the whole Rin thing.." Kiba gulps, finally turning to meet my eyes. I let out a small smile, nodding at him.
"It's alright.. even I have my fair share of anger towards Karin and her possy." I choose not to bring up the whole Rin thing, though my eyes do divert back to the pretty girl in the stands. I blink, turning my eyes back to Kiba, rubbing his cheek with my thumb.
"Sakura... Rin was my ex-girlfriend. We broke up a few months ago.. that's why.. why no other girl really spiked my attention until you. But I don't know if I'm completely over her yet. I .. I loved her, Sakura." He swallows, looking away guiltily. I can't help but smile only slightly that Kiba would be so honest with me. But my subconsious seems to be horrid today, because the first thing that comes to mind is that I could be with Sasuke if Kiba still loves his ex.
"It's alright. You have time.. no one is stressing you to do anything, alright?" I kiss his cheek, looking around us at the crowds of teenagers.
"Let's keep skating."
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Everything seems to change after the encounter with Karin. Sure Kiba seems to go back to his grinning and happy self on the outside, but on the inside; something in his mind starts contemplating and fighting with itself.
He leaves me outside by my car, planting a single kiss on my lips and goes over to his Dad's pick up truck, getting in the drivers seat.
I start to wonder what he's gone through before me as I drive home, awaiting the next few hours until I have to pick my father up from the therapists.
Aka.. Tsunade.
The angel boss.
"Stop thinking about her, dammit!" I yell once I am at a stop light. I can't help but slam my hand on the steering wheel. I ignore the odd glances I get from the car beside me.
My mind still doesn't free from the cloud of Sasuke and his angelic business as I reach my house. I slam the door of both the car and house without knowing it; and evidently chuck my shoes against the wall. Still I don't know the source of my anger. I turn my head, looking at my pale complexion in the hallway mirror, spotting something slightly odd.
My eyes seem to have a slightly red glint to them.
"The heck?" I blink a few times, and rub my eyes, trying to get out the color, but nothing works.
"Sasuke, what's happening to me?" I mutter softly, thinking I am loosing my mind, but as soon as I say his name, the red glint disappears. I blink a few more times in the mirror, watching my usual emerald green orbs. The hell was that?, My inner wonders, tilting her head. I shrug as if answering her and head into the kitchen, pulling a bottle of water out of the fridge, gulping it down. I didn't realize how thirsty I was until now.
"I've got to talk to Tsunade alone."
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I plan out what I am going to ask Tsunade to start with as soon as I ask my father to wait in the car so I can talk alone with her.
Again I rehearse what I am going to say in the elevator, and silence myself as soon as I reach the door. I knock lightly, hearing a woman's voice tell me to enter from the other side. I push open the door, staring at my father and Tsunade shaking hands.
"Ken, why don't you go wait downstairs, I just wish to speak to Sakura alone, if that's alright with you?" She smiles slightly, nodding at him to exit. He smiles back at her, nodding in goodbye and walks past me, gently taking the car keys from my outstretched hand. I gape at her, realizing she practicly read my mind. Damn angels.
As soon as he shuts the door behind him, Tsunade motions for me to have a seat and sits in her own desk chair, clasping her hands on the wood surface.
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Sakura."
I stop gaping, and cross my legs, awkwardly.
"Y-you're-"
Tsunade raises a hand at me gently, nodding.
"Head angel, yes I know."
"B-but-"
Again she cuts me off, this time by swinging in her chair to look out the window at the street below. She sighs, pressing a hand to the cold glass, watching the snow fall.
"There has been a situation here on Earth, Sakura, which requires my supervision."
"What-"
"Sasuke has told me all about you and your father, Sakura. Do not fret, he will be okay soon; he had a severe case of depression though; with an offside of denial which caused him to hit you many times and call you names."
"But what about this situation on Earth?" I finally get to speak, though my voice comes out hushed and strained.
"Well, Sasuke has told me about these dreams you have been having; and I am just here to make sure there is nothing going on. You are safe here, now, Sakura, you have many people protecting human's and three protecting you. Shizune has been doing a good job in watching out for you-"
"SHIZUNE?" I literally scream this, because it's all a blur to me.
Shizune is an angel? My mind causes me to sway in my seat and I grip the arms of the chair, watching Tsunade's face. She nods, tilting her head.
"You did not know? I has asked Sasuke tell you. Shizune is our head spy and Angel Librarian here on Earth. She watches over many humans, and-"
"Angel Librarian?"
That's why she works in a library, My inner mutters in a matter-of-factly tone.
"Yes, Sakura. I cannot believe Sasuke did not tell you."
"He didn't even-.. I-..."
Tsunade leans over her desk, patting my arm in a motherly way. "We shouldn't keep your father waiting. Try not to show your shock to much, I promise we will talk later. I'll have my secretary send for you in a few days, perhaps.."
"O-okay." I stand up, swaying as if I am on ice right now. Somehow I make it out to my father in the car and mange to hide my shock.
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I don't hear from Sasuke for two more days. During that time, I hardly speak with Kiba either; though I am contantly feeling a glare on my back from Ino.
"Hey, Sakura?" I turn to meet the eyes of one of my friends; Temari. I raise an eyebrow, looking at her.
"Hey.. er what is it?" I look around at the silent classroom of our Calculus class in emphasis. Temari rolls her eyes, leaning forward in her desk so her face is closer to mine. She bites her lip for a second, before letting out a small sigh and continuing.
"Well.. Kankuro and I saw Kiba yesterday at Jackie's diner with Rin; his ex. Do you know her?" She whispers. My mouth opens slightly, and closes, and I nod, willing her to continue.
"Did you hear what happened between them? They were in complete love until her mother died. They had a fight and he hadn't seen her since. I wonder.."
"Temari?" I look at her, as she turns back to me.
"I trust Kiba, I'm sorry."
"I'm sorry, Sakura.. it wasn't in my place. Sorry." Temari looks down again, getting back to solving the equations on her paper.
I wonder what is going on between Kiba and his ex.
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The second day I do not hear from Sasuke, I decide to go down to the library and see what Shizune knows. I push open the door of the library, looking around for her familiar face. I see her over in the fantasy section and I race over to her, gripping her turns to me, smiling happily.
"Hello, Sakura, how have you bee-"
I cut her off, leaning closer to her, looking around.
"I know you're an angel."
I expect her to be shocked or even to yell at me and call me crazy, because right now I do feel crazy. But instead she just smiles once more, continuing to put the books on the shelves, humming lightly.
"Did Sasuke finally tell you? Tsunade told him to, after all-"
I cut her off again, shaking my head. "He didn't tell me anything, I met with Tsunade a few days ago and she told me. Why didn't YOU tell me, Shizune? I've known you for almost nine years!" I bite my lip, feeling a small amount of tears come to my eyes as I tell her turns to me, patting my shoulder gently, a smile still on her face.
"Tsunade willed me not to tell the humans unless nessecary or revealed by their angels. I'm sorry, Sakura, I was just watching over you.."
She hugs me in a motherly way, stroking my hair. She pulls away slowly, finishing putting her books on the shelf.
"What do you do as an Angel Librarian? Do you have wings? Did you know my mother too?" The deja vu hits me, as I remember asking Sasuke questions franticly. I shake my head, freeing him from my thoughts, turning my attention back to the lady in front of me. Shizune smiles wider.
"I keep hold of the main records of the angel world. I do have wings, but I have the ability to hide them, or make them dissolve and come back when I don't need them and do need them. I did know your mother; she was a lovely woman."
"But-" Shizune cuts me off, pointing at the clock.
"Sakura, I am not the one to answer your questions, I only hold the records. I advise you go home and get some sleep now, you seem tired; and something may happen tomorrow; something important. You wouldn't want to be tired during that would you? I promise to talk to Tsunade about this and get her to answer a few of your questions, okay? Either way it is time to close the library. I'll see you soon."
"But-"
She cuts me off again, putting a finger to her lips. She moves the ladder to the books to the edge of the shelf, and bends down to pick up her leftover books. She turns back to me, placing them on the shelf, heading back to her desk.
Shizune hugs me, pointing towards the door gently. I start to move away from her as if in a trance, until I make it out the door. I turn back to ask her something, but the lights in the library are off, and Shizune is no where to be seen.
Sadly, it looks like I have a hell of a lot to talk to Sasuke about when he returns.
If he returns, my inner whispers sadly.
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There's a soft thump on my window the next morning that wakes me up. I look around, eyeing the window and pull the covers off of my legs, walking over to the window. I spot the same chicken-ass hair and instantly am fueled with anger. I slam the window open, stepping back for Sasuke to maneuver himself into my room all too gracefully.
I give him time to straighten up and give me his trade mark smirk before my hand comes out and connects with his face in a loud smack.
I thank god my father is already at work right now.
Sasuke's head snaps to the side, as he turns back to me slowly, clutching the mark.
"S-sakura? What the hel-"
My fists clench as I will myself to not slap him again, but I bite my lip, drawing blood."Why didn't you tell me SHIZUNE was an ANGEL?" I scream at him, feeling my face overwhelmed by tears now. Sasuke stares at me, wideyed, his mouth opening and closing slightly.
"I-I-"
"I can't believe you! She was my closest friend! And you didn't even tell me; SHE KNEW MY MOTHER!" I continued to scream at him, resorting from clenching my fists to gripping his shirt, beating at the hard muscles underneath. Sasuke's hands clutch my wrists gently, trying to pull my hands away. Even with my little strength, I hear him grunt as I beat at his chest.
"Sakura- Just take a deep breath and-"
"Why is Tsunade here? Why did you tell her about my dreams? You had not right!" I scream into his chest, my fists becoming more clenched as I hit his chest. He grips my wrists more tightly now, yanking my hands behind my back.
"Sakura, listen DAMMIT!" He yells back at me, which abruptly makes me stop.
I stare at him through blurry eyes, my cheeks damp with tears. Behind my back, my fists ache in complaint, my arms uncomfortable.
"I was going to tell you! I just couldn't find the right time to! I'm sorry. I told Tsunade about your dreams because I believed it had something to do with my older brother, Itachi and what he's plotting now-"
"It's always about you, isn't it Sasuke?" I murmur sadly, glaring at him. He blinks in confusion.
"What do you mean it's always about me-"
"It's never what I want, or who I want to see, or even what I want to know."
Sasuke pushes me gently over to my bed, making me sit down in front of him. He places his hands over his face, letting out a strangled sigh. "I was gone, Sakura, because I had to tail a few of Itachi's human spies. It's not about me, Sakura, it's about you. Itachi's planning something and you might be involved. That's why I didn't tell you yet of Shizune, because she was looking out for you secretly."
I open my mouth to speak, but he cuts me off. My hands grip themselves in my lap as his harsh husky voice cuts through the silence.
"I didn't know about Tsunade here on Earth until you told me, just now, I swear."
He turns back to me, pulling his hands away from his face. I blink, eyeing his now red eyes, wondering if it was from his hands or if he was crying. I go with my first choice, as I stand up, looking up at his eyes. That's when my inner starts to scream at me, and I finally make a decision, already growing exasperated by the topic.
"Sasuke..." I trail off, mumbling the rest of the sentence.
Sasuke's eyes widen. "W-what I-"
"Sasuke, dammit I order you to kiss me!" I yell into his face.
Right now, Kiba, nor the angel rules are in my mind, even when Sasuke grips my wrists gently, contradicting everything by roughly lowering his lips onto mine.
I can't help but smile.
Sasuke cannot disobey an order as an angel.
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... :O *Sync Gasp*
I have nothing to say. *grins evily* You'll just have to see what happens next chapter, eh?
I need to apologize again for my emotional slump for way to many days and weeks. I needed to make it up to you, and here you go. You now know who the angel Sasuke almost mentioned is, AND you got your SasuSaku moment. Well part of it. The rest will come next chapter. ;D
Thank you so much to everyone who put up with this long wait, you will be rewarded further. Hope you guys enjoyed.
Stay tuned for the kiss and the next chapter! It'll be out this week, I swear on Sasuke's very sexylicious but arrogant hot lips. :D
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