Sakura's point

"Sasuke-kun! Take me with you! I'll do anything! I'll train with you and help you kill your brother!"

"Hn."

" Please Sasuke-kun! I will do anything for you! I… I love you!"

Tears were constantly flowing down from the already distraught girl. She couldn't stop the one she loved from leaving her.

There was nothing she could do to persuade him to stay. It was hopeless. She, Sakura, meant nothing to him. She was a mere teammate. Nothing more.

'why isn't he saying anything' Sakura continued to stare at his back, beckoning fate to make him turn around and not leave.

"Sasuke-kun…I-"

Sasuke suddenly was behind her. She could feel his warm breath inhale and exhale on the skin of her neck.

'what is he-'

"Sakura…Thankyou"

"Sas-"

He left her on the bench and left, not even bothering to look back. Sakura lay unconscious on that bench the whole night dreaming of something that is never to be and never to happen due to the circumstances.

End.

5 years later

Sakura lay in her bed in the morning. Not wanting to leave that comfortable spot as thoughts of her dream started to linger in her mind constantly.

" Why do I keep dreaming about… about that bastard"

well, you do have to admit.. he is hot hahahaha

" What the-"

I mean… he did leave you and all but you can't blame anyone but yourself! You were too weak for him hahah

"SHUT UP!!!"

"Yo! Forehead girl! Who the hell are you talking to?"

"Ino-chan.."

"Well at least you're not totally crazy… you still know my name haha"

" What on earth are you talking about Ino-pig"

" I ain't no pig forehead! I'm saying that you've been talking to yourself lately.. you're going wacko"

" I'm not crazy if that's what you think."

" yeah yeah. Well it's 10 am already and you're still in bed! Not only that but I come here with the spare house key that you gave me and I find you talking to yourself… explain why I should not think of you as an official crazy woman."

" I… I just had another dream about him."

"Oh. Well, that isn't an excuse for you to go crazy! Sakura, you are a big hell of a deal stronger now than you were 5 years ago. And… didn't you just say the other day that you hate that guy to his guts and that you never want him back again? Good Lord girl! You need a boyfriend!!"

"yeah of cou- what did you say?"

" I said that you need a boyfriend! Do I have to spell it out for you or can you actually fit the information in that over sized brain of yours? I'm serious Sakura."

" And you say I'm crazy…."

" I mean it! Look, I used to be a stuck up bitch before Shikamaru and I got together,…Look at me now!"

" I don't get your point… Coz your still a stuck up bitch hehehe."

" Sakura, I'm not joking here, you need to get a life. You need to focus on having a guy that can distract you from your thoughts of Sasuke!"

"Ino.. Finding a guy to replace Sasuke is not easy."

"Well… I heard that his brother is in town."

"His brother? You mean… Uchiha Itachi?"

"Yeah…."

" Then he… what is he doing here?"

"How the hell should I now?! I don't sit around and have tea and be friendly with high-class criminals just to ask them what they are doing in town! What do you think I am?! Gosh.."

"So they are tracking him down right?"

"Obviously… but Sakura, if Itachi is here then…"

" Then what?"

" Sasuke might come back to find Itachi. What are you going to do if you face him?"

" …"

"Sakura???"

"…"

"Oy! I asked you a question…"

"kill him…"

"what? What did you say?"

"I said… I'm gonna kill him."

" Sakura! You can't possibly-"

"Yes. I can."

" But-"

knock knock.

" I'll get it Ino-chan. You should go home now. I think I can handle myself now. Thanks."

" Uh…. Uhmmm.. ehem.. no problem Sakura-chan."

Ino left and Sakura went to see who was at the door.

" Sakura-sama, Tsunade-sama requests for your presence."

"Oh, did she say why? I mean, my training is over."

" She said to tell you that it is a very important matter."

"Ok, I'm going."

Sakura quickly got ready. She wore a different attire than what she usually wore. She wore a black Chinese dress similar to her old red one although this one showed most of her curves. She put on black leggings and sported her black gloves and put her hair up in a messy bun letting the loose strands of hair frame her face. And she left for the Hokage's office.

As she walked down the Konoha streets, people stared at her. She hadn't gone out in broad daylight for quite some time. She liked going out at night so that she can enjoy the night sky.

At last she got to the office and found Tsunade sitting at her desk with a serious yet troubled expression on her face.

"Ehem…"

"Oh Sakura. Sit down would you please?"

" What did you need me for sensei?"

" Well, I reckon you've heard that Uchiha Itachi has been sighted in the village and is rumored to be around town."

"yes, I have."

"Search parties have been sent out in the entire village as usual, but Sakura, I believe that he has come here for something."

"Something?"

" Yes, something… or… someone."

"What makes you think that?"

"Sakura, I need to tell you this. A few months ago I sent Naruto and Kiba on a mission. They left the village to escort a foreign friend of mine back to another village. As they were escorting they ran into an enemy. They ran into Sasuke."

"Sasuke?!"

"Yes. They were able to save my friend and had him and his party continue the journey without them as both of them fought Sasuke. Naruto told Kiba to go back and tell me what was happening. Naruto and Sasuke fought. Sasuke then mentioned you."

"Me?"

"Yes. He told Naruto that, that he needs to produce heirs for the Uchiha clan. He said that they will be born under Orochimaru's rule. And, it's you that he wants to produce heirs with."

"No."

"it's true Sakura. Sasuke then left and Naruto came back and told me this. I couldn't tell you then because you were still training and I thought it might distract you. Now that you have completed your training I believe that if Sasuke ever comes for you, you will be able to resist him."

"Of course I can resist that bastard sensei. But, I'm confused. What does that have to do with Itachi?"

"That is where the problem gets worse. Itachi doesn't want to have the Uchiha clan be rebuilt. And he would do anything to prevent it from doing so. Somehow he got information of Sasuke's plan. So-"

"So that leaves me in danger."

"Uhmm… yeah… I guess if you say having the two Uchiha brothers both chasing after you with their own egos I guess that is dangerous."

"What do you propose I do about this situation sensei?"

"I know you're strong Sakura. But I still want to be sure of your protection. I want you to go to have escorts wherever you are."

"Oh well, Ino, Tenten and Hinata can help."

"I'm afraid they can't. Those three are on a mission that will last for months. They left just a few minutes ago. "

"Oh, well… who will you recommend then?"

"I ordered Kakashi, Neji, and Sai to escort you for now. Those three just finished their other mission so they are available."

Sakura then blushed at this. " But sensei! They are all boys! Wit all do respect sensei, Kakashi's a pervert, Neji is too proud of himself, and Sai, well… Sai doesn't talk and pisses me off to hell with his ignorance! How am I supposed to be with those guys everyday?"

" and night."

"WHAT?"

"they have to live with you. To ensure your full protection. Please cooperate Sakura. Kakashi is not as perverted as Jiraiya , Neji is humble at times and Sai DOES talk. You are in too much danger Sakura."

"Fine sensei. I will cooperate."

"good. The three are waiting for you outside."

"Yes sensei."

"Sakura…. Please take care of yourself"

"Hai sensei."

'i'm doomed'

look at the bright side… all of them are potential bachelors. And cute!

'haha.. very funny'

End of chapter 1.