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Dear Readers-

Hallo there. I know, I'm back from a LONG time, but sadly- not for long. I have thought and pondered over this moment for almost two years now. Long, I know, but you should've heard my inner war over that time! Many were lost but all will not be forgotten. A moment of silence for the thoughts that sacrificed their lives for me-…. Okay, enough fooling around, lol. Anyways, here's how things went. I've almost seemed ashamed of my hidden fantasy of fanfictions back when writing them. Although all of my friends are actively involved (and I couldn't give a rats ass about what people thought about me), I always felt like it was almost not what I wanted to do. Even though I stilled loved it.

So I packed it away for a whole two years, banishing all of the anime and manga from my life along with many of my other online websites. It was hard, but I did it. But finally, only yesterday, I once again logged onto fanfiction to look at Inception (the movie) fanfictions between my favorite pairing. (If you must now, its Ariadne and Arthur). I felt guilt come back to me slowly and steadily. My poor Naruto fiction that has been lying in dust for the past 730 days, crying for desperate help. So I decided to finish it. Lamely, yes, but I felt that the constant support of new readers needs to be answered. I've had much fun re-reading it (although I cringe at the obvious detail mistakes) and noticed that I've grown much on my DeviantArt channel (username: ChikaChikaBoom, in case you ever want to check out some of my original stories).

I've also felt that my new side needs a little in this deal as well so I've made a compromise with myself: after this last chapter goes up, I am going to delete all of the files containing this story. Yes, my friends. The internet will be the ONLY place to find this story. Call it a blessing, call it a curse, but what is done is done. I will be dabbling slightly- a movie fic here, a book fic there- but I am packing away my old ways and coming into a new life.

I just want to say, before I end my rant, that I thank every single person who has commented, watched, and kept notice of my page. I thank you very much for pushing me through and eventually guilt me into finishing this story.

Thank you, and boy has it been a very stressful ride!

So, as the official author of this story, I now introduce you to the final chapter of Sakura's Experience in Bootcamp.

Please enjoy and again- thank you.

For everything.

-K

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I ran through the streets, making sure to dodge cars along the road. Angry drivers were shouting at me enthusiastically and I made sure to flip them all the finger- except that cute kid with the Porsche. Oh yes, you, silly little boy- I'll be seeing you sometime later…

ANYWAYS, Kisame, Tobi and I all dodged our way through the streets and eventually rounded the corner where I saw Deidara and Pein standing in front of my apartment complex. I slowed to a stop, sensing something was very, very wrong. Kisame and Tobi slowed behind me, just being able to see the red pick up truck screech away as two very angry sets of parents stood with a shameful Deidara and Pein. I swallowed a lump in my throat and proceeded with caution.

Mr. Kawamoto, Deidara's dad, stood by his son and a new set of parents stood by Pein. They all turned to me as I approached, all with very angry gazes. But why were they here? Their kids were older, so if they got into any trouble, it wouldn't be their problem… I smiled pleasantly.

"Hello Mr. Kawamoto! Its been awhile, and you are…?" I asked, holding out my hand. "I'm Sakura, your son's friend," I introduced myself with my best smile. The mother glanced to her husband and the man stepped forward.

He had white blonde hair that was licked back and chilling gray eyes. Well, theres Pein's genes. The man basically resembled Pein in every way besides the spiking hair- which is where the mother stepped in. Her fire engine red hair that curled all over the place, pale complexion and fiery green eyes screamed Irish. She was obviously angry.

"We are Mr and Mrs. Rikudo. We're Pein's parents here," he states. I shake his hand and step back, observing the situation lightly.

"Ah, Sakura, we came here today with a call from the police," Deidara's dad said quietly. I glanced over to him with a blank expression.

"Really? Have we done something wrong?" I asked. The parents looked to one another. Kisame and Tobi evacuated and herded both Deidara and Pein into the building, most likely to get some information out of them.

"Actually, yes. We understand that your living alone under your own support-"

"And Mr. and Mrs. Uchiha's." I interrupt coldly. Deidara's dad coughed awkwardly and continued.

"Yes, well, it seems like the niehgbors have seen that you've been living with a multitude of boys and has decided to contact the police for suspicious…" Heres were the man paused and scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. "Night activities." He finished.

I felt my face light to almost the color of my red scarf back in my closet.

Oh heeeeeeell no.

"Excuse me?" I said with horror. Two more cars showed up and I saw Mr. and Mrs. Uchiha step out of one car and Kisame's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hoshigaki. They joined the group of adults, demanding to see their sons. I pointed into the building and soon Kisame came out, pulled by the ear of Mrs. Hoshigaki. Kisame mouthed 'I'll call you!' to me and was thrust into a car before escorted away.

"Yes Miss, nightly activities with OUR good boys. Not only am I ashamed of my own son, but also of you," Mr. Rikudo said with a cold malice to his voice. I felt myself tear up.

"You honestly think that I would have sex with your kids when I'm scaresly 17?" I asked incrediculously. They glanced at each other uncomfortably and shifted on their feet. That was answer enough. Another car appeared and at the same time, Itachi came out of the building with both Deidara, Tobi and Pein. Itachi left with his parents, tossing me one last glance back at me and as they got into their car, the new figure stepped out. Tobi shrieked.

"Hello, everyone," the black and white figure said. I glanced up at Zetsu who made a bee-line for Tobi. Tobi tried to scramble away but Zetsu grabbed onto the kids collar and pulled him back roughly before anything bad happened.

"Miss Sakura." Zetsu said coldly. "I have been informed of whats been happening and I want you to know I am a well practiced therapist. Seeing your predicament, I have informed the parents that this is probably an act of comfort in your young and hormorne filled soul. If you would like to talk to me about what has happened, come see me. Heres my card," he said, handing me the small piece of paper. Tobi thrashed and screamed and cried but somehow, the therapist was able to get him into the car and drive off. My eyes watered again.

"Yes, Sakura, that is what we think," Deidara's dad said softly. I steeled myself.

"I'd appreciate if all of you left. Take your kids and leave. Immediately," I said with a trembling voice.

Deidara's parents and Pein's parents glanced at each other, nodded, got their kids and left. I watched as my friends slowly got shipped away. I met with Hidan's lady friend who nearly spit on my shoes and Sasori's grandmother who didn't look at me in the eye. Sasori tried to explain that he would talk to her about it but I couldn't stop crying by then. Kazuka never made it to my house and when I finally got too tired of it, I went into my home, and started to bawl.

Never before have I felt so sad. Of course, being an orphan and all, but knowing what those guys did for me- in front or behind the scenes- was enough to make me cry. They were my family, my love's and my playmates. They were my team, my partners in crime. They made a sad day seem bright and a boring summer at bootcamp the best thing that's ever happened into my entire life.

And I just lost every single one of them because my neighbor thinks I'm a whore.

I changed into my favorite pajamas, not glancing at the now empty sleeping places, and got out my three tubs of icecream. I didn't even bother turning on the t.v. No, instead I sat down on my couch and while I sobbed, I shoved icecream into my mouth so the neighbors wouldn't hear my screams of misfortune.

Somehow I fell asleep in the night and awoke to a buzzing sound. I got up and went towards the kitchen table and shuffled through all of the sheets. I finally got out Deidara's phone and flipped it open.

"What," I said, my voice thick with left over tears.

"Hey, un," I heard over the phone. I began to cry all over again. "Sakura, you gotta call down, un. Hold on, I'm making a conference call." He told me. I continued to sob and soon seven more voices joined in.

"I miss you all so much," I scream out, sobbing again. Snot ran down my nose and tears down my cheeks.

"Sakura, you're making us cry too. We miss you a whole hell lot more than you can imagine," Kisame said. I stifled my crying and sniffed rather loudly.

"I didn't even get to say goodbye," I said quietly, more tears streaming down my cheeks. Silence.

"Listen, un, my mom's going to wake up soon. We need to get this over with, un. Sakura, we have a gift for you, un." Deidara said. I sniffled.

"What?" I asked. I could almost see all of their shit-eating grins.

"You know that bet that we had?" Itachi said.

"Yeah…" I said catiously.

"Well, we're here to help," Pein said. "I'll start. Shit."

I paused, too shocked at what was happening.

"Fuck," Kisame said proudly.

"Whore," Hidan suddenly chimed in. We laughed at his common pick.

"Ass-hole," Kazuka muttered and, again we laughed.

"Prick!" Deidara shot back.

"Fucking retard," Sasori said with a grin on his face.

"Oh hell," Itachi said with a sigh.

"ASS TURD MOTHER FUCKER!" Tobi screamed. We were all silent before bursting out with laughter. We were all silent and I took a shaky breath.

"I love every single one of you, you silly bastards." I said quietly. They cheered and the chours of voices made me laugh, though stray tears still ran down my cheeks.

"Sakura, we may not live with you, but we will always be in your life. Okay? Next year I'm setting up my own camp. No, not bootcamp, but a sports camp. Soccer. Football. Lacrosse, whatever. I need a job and what's better than a camp? Everyone when the graduate, if you need a job, come to me. Hopefully the pay will be good and we can get enough campers to go," Pein said. My heart throbbed at his future.

"Count me in!" Hidan cried and we all chuckled.

"You betcha I'm in. I'm not spending another summer in juvie," I muse and I got laughs all around. We were all silent for a moment before I let out a yawn.

"Aw, our little Sakura's sleepy." Deidara teased.

"Well it is like, five in the morning," Sasori said. I groaned and we all laughed.

"That's my signal to get ready. I'm guessing you guys are going to different schools?" I asked. I got silence which meant my assumption was correct. I sighed with a painful throb in my heart.

"Okay guys. I gotta go. Thank you, everyone, for calling. And Dei, I hope you know, I'm keeping this phone." I said. Deidara chuckled but didn't protest.

"I love you guys. I love you a lot," I said, reluctant to go.

"We love you too, Sakura," Tobi piped up, saying what all of the other guys would have no balls to say.

"Thanks, Tobi. Be a good boy. Well, I'll see you guys later," I said softly and hung up the phone. I sat on the kitchen table and glanced out my kitchen window. The sun was just starting to come up and a stray tear slipped down my cheek.

Another new day. I may not have my gang by my side, but I will always be sure that they will be behind my every step, no matter what I do.

I straightened my back and took a deep breath, drying the tears from my eyes.

I'll make sure that I'll make the right decisions.

Because they'd like that.

They would like that a lot.

END