I know it's been a while since I've updated. School and work has been taking my time away from the computer. Well let's continue on with the story.

Sakura no Akuma

Sakura happily went out with Ino and Kiba to meet her new friends at a café. In just one day, it was her birthday. She would have thought that her birthday would have been in winter since that's when Itachi had found her. The man, however, thought it would be better for Sakura to celebrate her birthday in the spring time, so the two decided to have her birthday on March 28.

"Forehead, your birthday is tomorrow!" Ino squealed. Kiba's eyes widened at this new found information. "You're turning seventeen, aren't you?"

Sakura smiled as she nodded. "Yes. I'm so happy that you remembered."

"Have Itachi throw a huge party for you!" Ino grinned. Kiba frowned. Itachi…Bah! What was so special about that guy? Unknown to the demons, he remembered everything that night about finding out Sakura had lived with demons. He kept that secret to himself. He didn't like Itachi one bit. He could endanger Sakura any moment.

"Youthful restaurant at 9 sharp." Kiba said standing up and facing Sakura. Sakura raised an eyebrow at her friend.

"Huh?" She asked not really understanding what was going on. Ino's grin grew.

"I'll take you out tomorrow for your birthday. So dress nicely!" Kiba said. Sakura's eyes widened before she blushed. Really pretty, he added.

"Thank you!" Sakura said as she went to hug him. Kiba blushed as he heard a gasp behind him. Kiba snapped his head to see Lee pointing at him.

"Kiba-san! Have you fallen for the beautiful Sakura-san as well?" Lee cried. Tenten rolled her eyes as she grabbed Lee and held him back.

"Lee, shut up." Tenten scowled before smiling at Sakura. "Hello again!"

"How troublesome…" Shikamaru yawned as he walked to the group with Chouji behind him eating a bag of chips. Shino silently followed after him.

"So guys, tomorrow is Sakura's birthday!" Ino announced.

"Let's have a party tomorrow!" Tenten grinned. "It's good to finally make some girlfriends around here. It sucks being surrounded by boys all the time."

"Well we can't keep Sakura forever tomorrow. She has a date with Kiba at seven." Ino smirked.

Sakura blushed at all the attention and turned redder when Kiba gave her a flirtatious grin.

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"Excuse me?" Itachi asked as he raised an eyebrow at Haku. He was ordering the maids to prepare the house for today's event. Today was Sakura's birthday?

"Don't tell me you don't remember her birthday?" Haku said surprised. "I've been planning this thing for days!"

"Hn." Itachi said as he frowned. Why didn't Sakura tell him? Speaking of Sakura, she had just made way to the castle with Ino.

"Hello ladies!" Haku greeted. Deidara, Kisame, Sasori, and Tobi had made it into the room as Itachi was quietly sulking in the corner.

"Haku! Great, we need your help!" Ino said as she pulled on the confused demon.

"With what?" Haku asked.

"Helping Sakura decide what to wear for her date tonight!" Ino grinned as she looked over at Itachi to see him stiffen along with the other demons.

"I-Ino!" Sakura blushed as Ino pulled the two with her towards Sakura's room. The demons left in the room stood quietly still as none made a peep except for…

"Sakura-chan is going on a date! Sakura-chan is in love!" Tobi cheered.

"Shut up!" Deidara growled as he bonked Tobi on top of the head. "Who dares ask Sakura out on a date without my permission?"

"What are you, her father?" Sasori asked. Deidara pouted.

Kisame just scratched the back of his head. "Well, I'll be. Sakura is growing up to be a fine young lady. I wouldn't be surprised if she has more suitors than this!"

"No." Itachi said as he turned to face his friends with a dark look. "I won't allow it!"

Kisame sighed. "As your best friend, I'm not going to sugar coat this. Sakura is turning seventeen, Itachi. ONE-SEVEN. She's not the same little girl you took care of anymore. She's growing up and is going to experience new things like boys, make-up, parties, hell forbid sex and heart-breaks, more boys, etc. etc. Sooner or later she's going to meet some guy who will love her and protect her and you're going to have to let go of her hand and let her live her life."

Itachi frowned as he thought over Kisame's words. The others looked at Kisame in a new light.

"You actually sounded wise." Sasori commented, causing Kisame to glare at him.

"Maybe it might not be this guy she's going on a date with, but think of this as practice for the future." Kisame patted Itachi's shoulder. "Now, what are we going to do tonight?"

"Let Sakura-chan go on her date!" Tobi said confidently.

"Wrong!" Kisame said as he crossed his arms against his chest. This had everyone confused.

"What are you talking about Kisame?" Deidara asked.

"Tonight, we're going to follow Sakura on this little date on hers and make sure that punk she's going on the date with doesn't have any ideas, if you know what I mean." Kisame grinned evilly.

"But you just told me sooner or later she's going to meet some guy who will love her and protect her and we're going to have to let go of her hand and let her live her life." Itachi narrowed his eyes.

"Yeah, I said sooner or later, not now. What do you take me for? Like hell I'm going to let this guy try to court our princess without giving him a hard time." Kisame crackled. Itachi smirked. This was why he was best friends with this guy, not that he would ever admit that to Kisame.

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"Ooh, you should wear this sexy thang!" Ino said shoving a tight emerald dress into Sakura's hands.

"I didn't even know I had this in my closet." Sakura said.

"You didn't. This is my birthday present for you!" Ino smiled as she pulled out silver heels. "Don't forget these bad boys as well!"

"Oh Ino, I couldn't." Sakura blushed. She had never worn a dress as short as this. Haku was turning red right next to her. Ever since she could remember, the maids would always tell her to never wear dresses or skirts that were above her fingertips.

"Nonsense, now change!" Ino said as Sakura headed to the bathroom. Ino sighed as she noticed Haku staring at her.

"You do know that Itachi-sama is going to follow Sakura-sama on this date." Haku pointed out.

"Of course, I did. Just because I'm blond, you think I'm an idiot? I'm just trying to help Itachi notice Sakura as the woman she is." Ino said. "And this is to also help them realize their feelings for each other. It's painfully obvious."

Haku chuckled. "Welcome to my world. I've noticed it for quite a while. But why help Sakura? Didn't you love Itachi-sama?"

"I did until I realized that Sakura held his heart and he held hers. Besides, I've been eyeing someone recently." Ino grinned.

Her phone began to ring. "Well, speak of the devil. Hello?"

"Ino, I-It's Kiba."

"Hello Kiba-kun. What can I help you with?"

"I'm here but-"

"But what? I thought you were a tough guy."

"Not with five tall ass guys looking like they want to tear me limb to limb."

Ino sighed. "I'll be down there soon." With that said, she hung up the phone as Haku stared at her surprised.

"Ino-sama, do you like-"He stopped when he saw Ino put a finger to her lips.

"Let's keep this a secret for now." Ino winked as she left the room, leaving Haku to his thoughts. He continued to look at where Ino once was before shaking his head.

"Ino-sama, you truly are an amazing woman." Haku smiled as he followed after the woman.

Kiba gulped as he felt trapped. He was currently squished between a large blue-skinned shark-like man who was holding a large sword between his legs and a boy who was fixing a puppet that held very sharp blades. At his left corner was a blonde guy who was making clay art and on the right was this hyper boy who kept asking him if he was a good boy. But these guys had nothing compared to the guy that sat across from him. This demon definitely had to be Satan himself. His eyes were glowing red as he was scowling at him.

Sure, at school, it was easy for him to get the girls. He was known as the hottest guy at school. Don't get him wrong, he wasn't one of those guys who think he could actually get any girl he wanted. He actually cared about girls' feelings. Hey, he had a sister who's been heartbroken a couple times. Sure he'd flirt a lot but he would know when to stop. But when he met Sakura, he could have sworn he fell in love. She was like a breath of fresh air. She didn't throw herself at him like other girls did. She was actually making him work hard for her attention. This was worth it, he thought to himself.

Too busy in his thoughts, he didn't notice the conversation the demons were having.

"It's the dog boy from before!" Deidara frowned. "What's his name?"

"Kida!" Kisame said.

"It's Kiba Inuzuka." Ino said coming in. Kiba looked to see Ino smiling at them all.

"Ino…" Itachi greeted with a glare, which Ino easily ignored.

"Kiba-kun!" Ino went and saved him from the overprotective demons.

"The birthday girl is ready!" Haku announced, coming into the room.

At that moment, the guys held their breaths as Ino and Haku smiled. Sakura came in her stunning tight green dress and silver heels. Her hair usual long straight hair was lightly curled. Ino had done a natural look on her. Her lips were painted with a tea-rose color as her eyes were covered with a neutral shade. She was…

"Beautiful…" Itachi whispered to himself. His eyes widened. What the heck? He did not just go and think that about Sakura. He had always described her as cute, lovely, or pretty. He mentally shook his head and soon glared at Kiba and Deidara who were having a hard time shutting their dropped jaws. Sasori's eyes glinted with surprise as Kisame whistled. Tobi was running around Sakura.

"Sakura-chan is so pretty! Pretty! Pretty! Pretty!" Tobi cheered.

Sakura let out a laugh. "Thank you Tobi-kun!"

Kiba finally came to his senses as he closed his mouth and took out a bouquet of white crocus. "For you."

Sakura blushed at the large bouquet as she sniffed them. "They're lovely." Kiba grinned as he rubbed the back of his neck. He too was blushing. Itachi thought he was going to throw up with this puppy love.

"Ready to go?" Kiba asked offering his arm. Sakura nodded.

"Ino, can you hold the flowers for me?" Sakura asked. Ino nodded as the couple left the mansion.

"Now that that's over with, I'll just keep these crocuses." Ino said as she shut the door behind her.

"Why? Those are Sakura's!" Deidara said to his girl-version self.

"That's because Sakura hates crocus." Itachi said with a smirk. "She loves roses."

Itachi: 1 Mutt: 0

The mutt may be taking Sakura out tonight, but at least he knew her better than anyone else.

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Sakura's eyes widened with excitement as she saw where Kiba had taken her.

"This place is lovely!" Sakura grinned. Kiba grinned back as he scratched the back of his neck.

"Chouji's dad owns most of the food places around here and he was kind enough to hook us up." Kiba explained as he led Sakura inside the restaurant.

"Targets have been spotted." Tobi announced from behind a bush.

"Good job Tobi!" Deidara praised. "Now you know what to do right?"

"Tobi turns into a little kid and wants to find is mommy?" Tobi asked. Kisame nodded.

"Tobi is a good boy. Here's a lollipop." Kisame grinned. "Now then you go to Sakura and take her away from Kiba." Tobi gave him a mock salute as his body changed into that of a boy with goggles and spiky raven hair. His onyx eyes looked around to see Sakura laughing at something her date had said.

"Sakura-chan belongs to Itachi-niisan!" Tobi muttered to himself as he went into his act. Tobi began to walk towards Sakura as tears formed in his eyes and he began to cry, shocking the couple from their date.

"Aw, are you okay? What's wrong?" Sakura asked as she carried the boy in her arms, not knowing who he really was. The boy in her arms seemed to be at least five. Tobi continued to cry as Kiba looked around trying to find this boy's mother. Sakura frowned when the boy didn't answer. "What's your name kiddo?"

"To-Obito…" Tobi sniffled. "Obito lost momma!"

"Where did your momma go?"

"S-She told Obito to wait here. It's been two hours!" Tobi cried. Sakura's and Kiba's eyes widened with this sudden information. This poor boy!

"I know, you can stay with us until we find your mother." Sakura smiled at the boy.

"Huh?" Kiba's eyes widened. What about their date? Sakura soon turned to him with a look of doubt.

"Is that okay with you?" She asked. Kiba blushed as he nodded. Sakura pulled him into a hug. "You're so sweet!" Tobi suddenly didn't like the closeness this boy had with Sakura so he hit him with his lollipop.

"Ouch!" Kiba hissed as he stepped back. He glared at the boy who gave him a devilish smirk.

"Obito is a good boy!" Kiba's eyes widened. Why did that boy's smirk remind him of Itachi's smirk?

"Yes, Obito is a very good boy!" Sakura smiled as she continued to hold the little boy in her arms. Kiba silently growled as he glared daggers at the little brat who dared to stick his tongue at him. That bastard. Tobi's smirk grew. Stupid human boy. Tobi began to cry even more as he held himself tighter to Sakura's body. Mhm, she was soft. No wonder his cousin wanted to keep her to himself. Her blood smelled delicious.

"Why are you crying Obito-kun?" Sakura asked worried for the boy.

"M-Mutt is scary. Ugly too!" Tobi said pointing at Kiba with a lollipop stuck to his hair. Sakura couldn't help but giggle.

"Kids say the darnest things, huh?" Sakura smiled. Kiba and Tobi couldn't help but notice how pretty Sakura was when she smiled. They both blushed.

"Obito needs to go peepee!" Sakura blushed as she looked over to Kiba. Kiba slowly took the kid to the bathroom as Sakura went to their table to wait for them.

In the bathroom, Kiba pushed the kid in. "I'm on a date with a beautiful girl and you had to get lost and come to us. What a drag!" He whined. Tobi frowned.

"Pathetic human boy. You're not worthy of Sakura-chan!" Obito said as he stared at Kiba. Kiba was surprised at the sudden dark aura that surrounded the boy. Before he knew it, the boy's eyes turned a bloody red color with three black marks in it. He fell into darkness.

"Tobi is a good boy! Mission accomplished!" Tobi said as Kisame and Deidara appeared in the bathroom as well.

"Good job. Now let's take this punk home. Sasori should be getting done with his part of the mission." Kisame said as he hoisted Kiba on his shoulder and vanished.

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Sakura pouted as a beautiful woman came to the table. She was so doll-like, Sakura couldn't help but blush.

"Hello, I want to thank you for helping my son Obito." The woman bowed.

"O-Oh no, it was no problem." Sakura bowed back.

"Your friend had to leave early. Something came up. He apologizes." With that the woman walked away with Obito running to her. Obito waved goodbye as they left the restaurant. Sakura sighed. She wondered if something happened to Kiba. She left her table and began to head out. So much for dinner. Sakura's stomach growled as she blushed.

"Hungry?" A smooth voice said. Sakura looked down the stairs of the restaurant to see Itachi standing there with a smirk on his beautiful face.

"Itachi!" Sakura said as she ran up to him and gave him a hug. "What are you doing here outside?"

"I could ask you the question." Itachi asked as he led her back home.

"Kiba had to leave early." Sakura said sadly. It seemed like Kisame's plan worked perfectly.

Itachi:1 Mutt: -1

"Well, you still have three hours left until your birthday is over." Itachi said as he closed Sakura's eyes with his hands. The two finally made it to the castle. He led her to the backyard.

"Where are we going?" Sakura asked.

"Just be patient." Itachi smiled as he finally removed his hands from Sakura's eyes. Her eyes widened as there was a large table with presents and food. They were at Haku's rose garden. There was a large banner that said 'Happy Birthday Sakura'. In front of her were Sasori, Kisame, Deidara, Tobi, Haku, Ino, and the maids and butlers.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAKURA!" Everyone said. Sakura couldn't help but feel like crying.

"Why are you crying?" Itachi asked as he poked her on the forehead.

"B-Because I'm so happy!" Sakura said. Itachi rolled his eyes as Sakura celebrated her birthday. At the end of the night, Sakura had opened her presents and everyone helped clean up. They all soon left to hit the hay. That left Sakura, Itachi, and Haku alone in the backyard. Haku continued to clean up, ignoring the two. Itachi noticed Sakura was glaring at him.

"What?" Itachi raised an eyebrow.

"I didn't get a present from you…" Sakura said in a sad tone.

"That's because I haven't given it to you yet, idiot." Itachi announced. Sakura looked at Itachi confused. She looked at his hands to seem him not carrying anything. He chuckled as he bent down so his face was close to Sakura's. She looked at him questionably before her eyes widened. She felt soft lips against hers. Sakura's face turned bright red as she fainted.

"SAKURA-SAMA!" Haku said in shock.

Itachi chuckled as he walked back inside his castle.

Itachi: 100 Mutt: -1

"Get on my level, mutt!" Itachi said to himself with a victorious smirk.

Oh Itachi, needs to stop teasing Sakura so much. I love this couple so much! Ugh. My favorite crack pairing next to DeiSaku and NejiSaku. Is SaiSaku even considered crack? Or more like close to-canon? Because if anything else, I think Sai has a better chance of getting with Sakura than any of the Naruto guys right now with how the manga is going. Anyways, please review everyone.