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/I no there r a few quote capitalizing problem./ I no. I'm lazy. Get over it, k? sorry, but it's too TROUBLESOME. (that's right. Shikamaru and I…. We're buddies. HA)

thinking

"talking"

inner

"SHOUTING"

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It happened very simply: Tsunade opened the door after removing her blood-stained gloves, then said, "Haruno Sakura- age 18. Time of death:" she choked out, a single tear making it's way down her face pale face, "9:19 p.m."

Coincidently, in 24 hr time, it would be 21:19, or the same letters that stood for so many things: US.

It could stand for the literal term, US, or what she wanted them to be. Us, meaning inferring them as one group. One soul. One family.

It could also mean his initials: US. Uchiha Sasuke. Her first, and probably only love. He choked at the mere thought of this. He looked up, thinking You planned this, didn't you? he chuckled, knowing he wouldn't get an answer from his coral haired team mate.

But what hurt the most, was the last thing it could mean: US, standing for Uchiha Sakura. A name he would have proudly given to her. He put his head down, and continued to cry away what pride he had left.

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Haruno Sakura. Died on a mission to retrieve Uchiha Sasuke, succeeding at that fatal price. ANBU captain, also head medic, she brought along only two people for the long, suicidal journey: her former Jounin sensei, Kakashi- age 32, and her also former team mate and fellow ANBU captain, Uzumaki Naruto- age 18. The only pieces left of the famous Team Seven, the team once so glorious and dysfunctional.

According to the 32 year old man, who was tearing at the time, we quote, "The destination was far, dangerous. Many wild animals, released at the death of the Snake Sanin, Orochimaru, roamed the land, not to mention rogue ninjas. It took weeks just to past two small forests, and a meadow.

The first hideout we searched was a mere copy of what the other two saw at 15. It was filled with more experiments, thus more killing.

We traveled to Rice Country, only to find another abandoned hideout of remains of Oto (Sound), and more experiments. But as Haruno san pointed out, I quote, "These experiments are all blind, and they were recently put that way." The team concluded that the missing Ninja, Uchiha Sasuke, was illegally experimenting on humans on the human eyesight. Understandable, Mangekyo Sharingan always worsens the user's eyesight, so the younger Uchiha was probably trying his hand out on someone like that.

By the time we hit the third base, it had been two and a half months. We were exhausted, but something about my former pink haired student told me she was more than all right.

As we searched for a fourth base, we found our target. We immediately fought, after trying to convince that running away wasn't right. He argued that he wasn't running, but searching for his brother, Uchiha Itachi, now dead, unknown to Sasuke at that time.

After trapping Sakura into a very powerful genjutsu, and successfully pinning myself down, he fought with Naruto. Naruto, beaten up from the long months of searching for this one boy, still was able to fend Sasuke off until they were both equally worn down, Sasuke's Cursed Seal fully in action, Naruto basically inhuman.

But even their demons knew that they had only enough power to use their signature attacks.

I blacked out a little before their hand seals."

Now, as quoted from Uzumaki Naruto… a very sad man I might add. I don't know him personally, though, but he was crying while writing this. It's readable, but slightly wet.

"I shall c--tinue what Kakas-i reported. After prep-ring for my Ras-gan, I cha-ged -t him. B-t, I wa- blind-d -y my blo-dlust, a-- by Ky-u-i's bei-g, th-t…"

(a/n "I shall continue what Kakashi reported. After preparing for my Rasegan, I charged at him. But, I was blinded by my bloodlust, and by Kyuubi's being that…")

He could no longer write, and cried. I took what he wrote, and just asked him verbally:

"Thank you. Sasuke had also not noticed, but Sakura had woken up. We both charged, thinking we were going to hit each other, but instead… we hit her. We hit Haruno Sakura with two of the most devastating attacks, created by two of the most well known men of the ninja world. I hit her in the back, Sasuke… took her heart. Like he did all those years ago, according to what she, Sakura, told me. Seven years old. 11 years of affection. It was surprising she lived for three hours afterwards.

But that's Sakura chan for you…" he actually smiled at this time, "Stubborn as hell."

Haruno was rushed back to Konohagakure, in the arms of Uchiha Sasuke. She died of blood lost, and the loss of her heart at 9:19 p.m. under the care of her sensei/hokage herself, Tsunade.

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Sakura died at a very ripe age: 18. Not old enough to see the world or to be called experienced, but not young enough to be called a girl or naïve.

But with only six years, she surpassed me, Tsunade, though I never got the chance to say, as a medic. She has saved thousands, in over three hundred missions. I can tell already:

Her funeral is going to be HUGE.

Uchiha Sasuke's punishment is still to be decided, at first we thought we would execute him, but after seeing his tears, I'm pretty sure the elders know that's what he wants.

I'm not sure how I feel about my younger apprentice's death. She was the daughter I never had, and some times… never wanted. Uzumaki will be forgiven, questionable on Sasuke. But somehow… I feel some of the burden myself. I somehow failed my little girl, by not being there for her when she said goodbye to our world, but only there at her last breath.

But as I said, more than a 2,000 are going to come to this one girl's funeral. Why?

This one girl saved one man.

That one man will be forever grateful.

He tells his family what she did for his life.

They are forever grateful.

They tell their friends.

That man will tell the kage.

If the man is important enough, the kage will appreciate it.

When the kage's meet in person after a while,

one kage will thank the other kage for their help,

including that one girl saving that one man.

Thus letting the other kages hear it,

And will request for her later.

And so on.

TSUNADE

Hokage,

And sensei of

Haruno Sakura

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Who knows how many people requested to speak of my best friend, Sakura, at her funeral. Of course… I was fourth. Three men had already asked, and I was certain who they were. I will not say their names for at least a week, without curling up into a ball…

Crying for the only girl I ever trusted and cared enough for to call my best friend…

Slash rival.

That position will never be taken again, for as long as I, Yamanaka Ino soon to be Nara Ino, shall live.

She will always be my best friend, my comrade… and my competition. I never got the chance to ask what our relationship was, but now I can say it was a bittersweet one.

I'm not sure if I'll ever forgive Uchiha for taking her away. Naruto, I'll forgive. I know he didn't mean it, but… who's to say? Sakura means that much to me. And guess what?

Sakura finally achieved her goal: Her boys are finally watching her back, because she did something they couldn't.

Yamanaka Ino

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There is plenty to say about this one woman, but all I have to say is this: She was one of the only people I would have not called troublesome. And that's saying a lot.

Oh… and she was great at shougi (Japanese game). She was so close to beating me that last time, that I spent hours during the day thinking of new strategies that could beat her… ones that she'll never get to see.

I told her she should have given up that man before she left, saying it was troublesome.

She just smiled, and said, "Just because it's troublesome doesn't mean, to me, he's not worth it." I'll keep those words in my mind as long as I have Ino. And that will be for a long time.

-Nara Shikamaru

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Hm… I didn't know Sakura personally, but she was very kind. Never called me fat, bought me chips very time they were on sale while I was on a mission, she was the second girl, besides Ino, who saw my softer side.

I'll appreciate all she did, from healing my sore tummy, fighting off enemy ninjas, and to maybe showing me what my stomach looks like with one her medical jutsus when I was laying in the hospital, bored.

Haruno Sakura, I guess from everyone's point of view, was a one-of-a-kind woman. I can bet a thousand bags of barbeque chips, we'll never see another pink haired woman like her again, thanks to Sasuke. Oh boy.

Akimichi Choji.

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What can Akamaru and I say about Haruno Sakura? Well…

She was hot. Not doubting that, she was practically the most wanted female, since she was single, and had never been touched. Her innocence was attracting to some, other's her immense strength, and to some, was her personality. To Akamaru me, she was just a friend. She was nice. Yes, very nice. Akamaru likes her, especially the doggy biscuits she bought for him for Christmas. I liked them, cause they were his medicine. She was smart. No question she couldn't answer, except for a few. She was strong. Very strong. An ANBU captain at that, my medic for many life taking events.

But mostly… she was in love. Fuck that Uchiha! He didn't deserve her, and her love. Even Naruto, who's supposedly the dumbest rookie, knew that Uchiha could never break his bonds with Team Seven. He'll never be fully forgiven by me! Never!

That man is lower than trash, thinking so lowly of her abilities to cancel a simple genjutsu! I mean, C'MON!

Inuzuka Kiba

Akamaru

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Haruno Sakura meant a lot to me. She didn't mind my shy nature, in fact, she said it was good to be quiet. But, of course, she told me to bulk up. I'm laughing now, due to the fact that was five years ago.

To tell the truth, I never spent much attention to HER, but mostly to her relationship to Naruto, in the beginning. As he grew, I tried to grow too. Then I noticed her… she was struggling, mostly because she didn't have anything special: no Kekkei Genkai, no family vengeance to push her like a cave of tigers, nor a demon. I pitied her. Now I regret it, looking back.

I only got to know her for three years, so I don't know much, but Sakura was a beautiful woman, respected across the nations for her ability, and hard work. I should know her abilities, healing the dozens of fatal wounds I've had over the years, thus saving my life dozens of times.

I'm known because of my clan's abilities, and my hard work. We both worked hard for what we had, and now I see that more than ever. But one thing I've always known about Sakura chan is: we were both in love with a man we couldn't have.

I love Naruto kun… like she loved Uchiha san. We loved them for who they were, not for what they had, or what DIDN'T have.

She went to the extremes for that one man, or boy I should say, and to my opinion… he wasn't worth it in the long run. I know I'll forgive him one day, but Sakura chan will never come back thanks to him. I know my fiancé feels the same way.

She went for him with only one purpose, no planning, no strategies… She went in there, hoping he'd love her back.

Love is blind, as they say.

/smeared area from a tear/

-Hyuuga Hinata, or Uzumaki Hinata

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Haruno Sakura. She was different is all I know, but something about her makes the heart just want to break down. I've known her for over 10 years, though she may have not known this fact. I know everyone, I've studied each and every person in this village. I just kept it a secret until now.

She was a excellent healer, my many insects appreciated that greatly. Not to mention kind, and unselfish. The woman never fainted trying to heal me, unlike the many who always did. She saved my life countless times. But it is still, unbelievable that she would just willingly die for her team mates. The Uchiha of all people.

She was a person meant for a higher honor, and I'd gladly cry to see her here with everyone else. Now, tell anyone I've said this, and I will kill you… or maybe Uchiha will.

Aburame Shino

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Haruno Sakura. My first crush, maybe even first love. I must be serious with this, I CANNOT FAIL SAKURA CHAN!…

Yes, Sakura was a medic, very beautiful, had a sharp mind, and basically perfect. But one thing wasn't flawless, and that one thing she desperately tried to hide behind a mask so many times… her broken heart.

Forever gone or not, she will always have my appreciation, and eternal gratitude. She inspired me not to give up when I had to retire from my ninja way, but instead told me to keep my chin up way back at our turning point age of 12. I'm glad she did, my ninja way is blooming, ya know? Ah, the springtime of youth.

I shall keep this short and simple, I do not want to linger on her spirit forever, because I am certain Sakura would never want that for any of us.

Rest in peace Sakura, the Uchiha will pay.

-Rock Lee

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Hm. Haruno Sakura, eh? Hm, yes, she was an awesome friend, a great medic too.

I never talked to her much, until Sasuke left, then I felt like I just had to comfort her. My mind just commanded me to. Anyone could tell she was a broken hearted soul. I loved her like a sister, me and our close knitted group of what we call, the Kunoichi Four.

Well… now the Kunoichi Three. But I can tell you right now… it won't be the same without the girl with the pink hair. She'll always be my little sister, no matter what.

She definitely proved to everyone that female ninjas are just a powerful as male.

------ Tenten, Hyuuga Tenten

P.S. Sorry, I cried a bit, but we all know my last name.

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Sakura. The same fit her perfectly appearance wise and fate wise. Like the cherry blossoms in spring, they are bound to die young, yet beautiful.

Yes, I'd admit. Haruno san was beautiful, to an extent, but that broken smile would always shatter whatever image one held of her. She was also extremely smart, a genius that was actually active everyday with her medical duties, unlike Shikamaru. I, of course, am intelligent as well, just not on that soaring elevation. And I must confess: Uchiha would've been the same as I, if only he didn't take his selfishness to a whole other level.

I could see why Uchiha is sulking around his apartment. Hard enough that he killed the woman he 'loved', but since we all insisted that he lived outside a cell, he couldn't get the protection from the all glares of the people.

Serves him right. I'll forgive him one day… but I'll never forget.

-Hyuuga Neji

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Sasuke went through all the comments, his heart clenching every time they said his name. They sounded so… bitter. Angry. But mostly… Sad.

Unhappy.

The Hokage let him in a while ago, saying it might be best to look at these. He had nodded, not looking her in the eye.

Like Hyuuga had said, he was getting glares from everyone he had once known, and cherished so dearly. Not that he showed it, but it was beginning to burn a bit at his conscience.

All the lights in the room were off, the only light being from the window. He looked outside, admiring the stars and the full moon.

"…I love you Sasuke kun…"

He shook his head, not wanting to cry again. Never again. It reminded him of Itachi. He couldn't be dead! He didn't kill him yet! Not yet… but according to half of the Konoha's records… he died of some sort of eye disease, on the area where the brain and the eyes connected. Sasuke scoffed. Served him right.

He put the scroll of comments down, and faced the window fully. Tsunade had gone to bed, and right now, an ANBU was waiting for him outside.

Pfft, they could wait. He thought, looking the millions of light twinkling in the village below. The dobe's right…

Most of the lights were from hotels, according to Naruto. It had been exactly two days from Her death, being 9:19 according to the clock on the wall.

"Over a thousand people came marching right on over to Konoha's doors yesterday, another thousand today! Almost all the hotels in the village are booked, and I think I saw at least a dozen tents in the park!" He recalled Naruto gasping, after meeting him for his daily rounds of ramen. He was grinning, but it was obvious that Naruto partly blamed himself for Sakura's death.

He could see some more people peaking their way into the village, making tents, or coming in for a last minute reservation they might not make.

And yet, for the girl I once called annoying and weak, these people still gather…

"Uchiha san, it's almost ten o' clock. Are you ready yet?" a light voice asked. Knowing it was the ANBU, he walked out the door, looking once more at the twinkling lights.

"Hn."

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a/n oooo. Yes, I know it's a BIG funeral for one girl, but hell! I'm making this a multi-chapter like thing, so keep checking in!