The moon was shining silver in the sky. The shadows could be seen on the ground. The pavement made of stones were glowing, or so it seemed. It could be the last time seeing this village. Sasuke walked while his head refused to think of anything else. It has given him enough, both memorable and detestable memories. Now its time to relief this village off its scar. The scar of a tragedy. The scar which was going to demolish its cause. He didn't feel sad. Or particularly happy about this decision. But he must move on.

He realized he had reached the border. He turned around to give the village a last thorough look. But something blocked his vision.

"Where are you going Sasuke-kun" a voice spoke. He was so deep in his thoughts that he couldn't sense her presence. Her face was more confused than ever.

"Its very late, you should go home and sleep."

Sasuke was avoiding eye contact, he didn't want to see what face she was making.

" Are you going to Orichumaru?"

"It has nothing to do with you. Like I said, go home"

Sasuke started walking.

"Stop... please don't go... please don't leave me.."

Sasuke kept on moving.

"Please don't go! Were we not good enough?! Don't you feel any connection to us!!? Don't you feel any connection to me!!?"

Her voice cracked. She started coughing... Sasuke slowly diverted his vison to the moon. He felt warmth. His lips curved. He slowly turned his head towards her. She was crying miserably. He slowly whispered,

"Thank you, Sakura."

She looked up. Sasuke's eyes were red. The sharingan was shining in the dim light.

"Lets go back... please. I will help you with your training. Kakashi sensei must have some new jutsu that he could teach you. We could become stronger together! And if- if you still don't want to stay, take me with you. I don't want to get seperated. I love you! Please don't leave me."

Sasuke slowly turned around and walked closer to her. Sakura looked at his eyes. The sharingan wasn't there. Sasuke came close and made her cheek rest on his palms. Sasuke looked straight into her eyes. Her face went red. She closed her eyes as Sasuke's face came closer. Their lips touched.